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Heritage  Signature®  Auction  #1223  |  American  Numismatic  Association 

U.S.  Coins 


August  12,14  &  16,  2015  |  Chicago 


Featuring:  The  Duquesne  Collection  •  The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties  •  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V  • 

The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars  •  Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection,  Part  III  •  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars  •  The  David  Cassel  Collection  •  The  Badger  Collection  •  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan 
Dollars  •  The  Glacier  Collection  •  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two  •  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection  •  The  Birmingham  Collection 


Signature®  Floor  Sessions  1-5 

(Floor,  Telephone,  HERITAGELive!®,  Internet,  Fax,  and  Mail) 

Donald  E.  Stephens  Convention  Center  •  Room  11 
5555  N.  River  Road  •  Rosemont,  IL  60018 

Session  1 

Wednesday,  August  12  •  9:00  AM  CT  •  Lots  3001-3838 

Session  2  -  PLATINUM  NIGHT  (see  separate  catalog) 
Wednesday,  August  12  •  5:00  PM  CT  •  Lots  3901-4578 

Session  3 

Friday,  August  14  •  9:00  AM  CT  •  Lots  4579-5404 

Session  4 

Friday,  August  14  •  3:00  PM  CT  •  Lots  5405-5923 

Session  5 

Friday,  August  14  •  7:00  PM  CT  •  Lots  5924-6769 

Signature®  Internet  Session  6 

(HERITAGELive!®,  Internet,  Fax,  &  Mail  only  Session) 

Session  6 

Sunday,  August  16  •  12:00  PM  CT  •  Lots  7001-8810 

LOT  SETTLEMENT  AND  PICK-UP 

Thursday,  August  13*1 0:00  AM  -  1 :00  PM  CT 
Friday,  August  14*1 0:00  AM  -  1 :00  PM  CT 
Saturday,  August  15  •  9:00  AM  -  12:00  PM  CT 

Extended  Payment  Terms  available.  Email:  Credit@HA.com 

Lots  are  sold  at  an  approximate  rate  of  200  lots  per  hour,  but  it  is  not  uncommon  to 
sell  150  lots  or  250  lots  in  any  given  hour. 

This  auction  is  subject  to  a  17.5%  Buyer's  Premium. 

IL  Auctioneer  license:  Robert  Korver  441001421;  Mike  Sadler  441001478;  Samuel 
Foose  441001482;  Scott  Peterson  441001659;  Jacob  Walker  441001677;  Bob  Merrill 
441001683;  Andrea  Voss  441001787;  Chris  Dykstra  441001788;  Jennifer  Marsh 
441001991;  Shawn  Schiller  441001993;  Mike  Provenzale  441002022;  Brian  Nalley 
441002055;  Paul  Minshull  441002067. 

Phone:  214.528.3500  •  877-HERITAGE  (437-4824) 

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business  as  Heritage  Auctions.  IL  444-000370 

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PRELIMINARY  LOT  VIEWING 

By  appointment  only.  Please  contact  Roy  Porras  at 
214-409-1295  or  RoyP@HA.com  to  schedule  an  appointment. 
(All  times  subject  to  change) 

Heritage  Auctions,  Dallas  •  1st  Floor  Auction  Room 
3500  Maple  Avenue  •  Dallas,  TX  75219 

Thursday,  July  23  -  Wednesday,  August  5 
9:00  AM  -  6:00  PM  CT  (Excluding  Weekends) 

LOT  VIEWING 

Donald  E.  Stephens  Convention  Center  •  Room  1 
5555  N.  River  Road  •  Rosemont,  IL  60018 

Saturday,  August  8  •  1 1 :00  AM  -  6:00  PM  CT 

Sunday,  August  9  •  8:00  AM  -  6:00  PM  CT 

Monday,  August  10 -Thursday,  August  13 
8:00  AM  -  7:00  PM  CT 

Friday,  August  1 4  •  8:00  AM  -  6:00  PM  CT 

Saturday,  August  1 5  •  8:00  AM  -  1 2:00  PM  CT 

View  lots  &  auction  results  online  at  HA.com/1223 

BIDDING  METHODS 
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world,  during  the  Auction  using  our  HERITAGELive!® 
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Live  Floor  Bidding 

Bid  in  person  during  the  floor  sessions. 

Live  Telephone  Bidding  (floor  sessions  only) 

Phone  bidding  must  be  arranged  on  or  before  Tuesday, 
August  11,  by  12:00  PM  CT.  ^ 

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Internet  Bidding 

Internet  absentee  bidding  ends  at  10:00  PM  CT 
the  evening  before  each  session.  HA.com/1223 

Fax  Bidding 

Fax  bids  must  be  received  on  or  before  Tuesday, 

August  11,  by  12:00  PM  CT.  Fax:  214-409-1425 

Mail  Bidding 

Mail  bids  must  be  received  on  or  before 
Tuesday,  August  1 1 . 

HERITAGE^ 

AUCTION 


36996 


Steve  Ivy 

CEO 

Co-Chairman  of  the  Board 


MmM 

Jim  Halperin 

Co-Chairman  of  the  Board 


Greg  Rohan 

President 


Paul  Minshull 

Chief  Operating  Officer 


Todd  Imhof 

Executive  Vice  President 


U.S.  Coin  Specialists 


David  Mayfield 
Vice  President 
Numismatics 


Jim  Stoutjesdyk 
Vice  President 
Numismatics 


Worldwide  Headquarters 
3500  Maple  Avenue  •  Dallas,  Texas  75219 
Phone  214-528-3500  •  877-HERITAGE  (437-4824) 
HA.com/Coins 


Consignment  Directors:  David  Mayfield,  Mark  Borckardt,  Win  Callender,  Chris  Dykstra, 
Mark  Feld,  Sam  Foose,  Jim  Jelinski,  Bob  Marino,  Brian  Mayfield,  Harry  Metrano,  Sarah  Miller, 
Al  Pinkall,  Mike  Sadler,  LeeAnn  Sparkman 

Cataloged  by:  Mark  Van  Winkle,  Chief  Cataloger 
Mark  Borckardt,  Senior  Numismatist;  David  Stone,  George  Huber, 

John  Dale  Beety,  Jon  Amato,  Brian  Koller,  John  Sculley,  Zeke  Wischer,  Jacob  Lipson 


Dear  Bidder: 


HERITAGE^ 

AUCTION 


Welcome  to  Heritage's  Official  Auction  of  the  American  Numismatic  Association  Convention  and  the  2015  World's 
Fair  of  Money.  It  is  indeed  an  exciting  time  for  collectors,  dealers,  and  numismatic  researchers.  Some  of  the  greatest 
and  most  memorable  collections  have  reentered  the  coin  market  in  the  past  36  months  or  so,  bringing  a  selection 
of  fabulous  rarities  and  high-grade  ''finest-knowns''  that  were  carefully  preserved  for  decades,  and  are  still  being 
assimilated  into  the  market  today.  Fresh  examples  from  colonials  and  territorials  to  the  more  modern  series  are  just 
now  being  recognized  and  appreciated  for  their  incomparable  beauty  and  true  rarity.  Opportunities  abound  for  astute 
buyers  and  perceptive  collectors! 

Likewise,  an  impressive  line-up  of  outstanding  rarities  will  make  their  appearance  at  this  year's  ANA.  No  fewer  than  1 3 
Featured  Collections  will  be  presented  in  five  Heritage  Floor  Sessions,  including  an  exciting  Platinum  Night  offering  of 
more  than  600  high-value  lots.  Four  additional  Floor  Sessions  feature  everything  from  colonials  to  proof  Eisenhower 
dollars,  and  additional  lots  are  available  online  during  our  online  Signature®  Internet  session. 

Significant  rarities  include  the  finest-graded  (by  far)  1 849-C  Open  Wreath  dollar. . .  a  rare  appearance  of  an  1 853-0  No 
Arrows  Seated  half,  one  of  just  four  pieces  known...  an  1 838-0  Capped  Bust  half  dollar,  one  of  nine  examples  traced... 
a  Sommer  Islands  sixpence  in  the  high  grade  of  AU50  NGC...  an  incredible  1937  Boone  three-piece  set,  the  only  matte 
proof  Boone  halves  known...  a  five-piece,  high-grade  Panama-Pacific  set  with  leatherette  case,  offered  individually...  a 
No-S  Pan-Pac  half  dollar,  R.8...  and  an  1855  Large  Head  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  twenty,  AU53  NGC  and  unique. 

There  are  simply  too  many  highlights  to  mention,  so  we  offer  these  short  descriptions  of  our  Featured  Collections  to 
help  you  plan  your  bids: 

The  Duquesne  Collection 

An  impressive  group  of  120  double  eagles  will  cross  the  block  from  The  Duquesne  Collection,  with  39  lots  appearing 
in  Platinum  Night  plus  outstanding  quality  represented  in  Floor  Session  5  and  the  online  Signature®  Internet  sale,  too. 
A  fabulous  run  of  Liberty  twenties  from  1850  through  1907  rivals  any  twenty  dollar  gold  collection  we  have  sold,  and 
the  O-Mint  set  of  double  eagles  from  the  1850s  is  amazing,  led  by  both  the  1854-0  and  1856-0,  each  in  AU55  NGC 
condition. 


The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties 

The  Trompeter  pedigree  imparts  a  tangible  stature  to  any  example  of  proof  gold,  and  the  reputation  for  high  quality 
and  splendid  eye  appeal  carries  forward  to  The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  It  is  our  distinct  pleasure 
to  present  this  incomparable  collection  as  part  of  our  Platinum  Night  auction.  In  1999,.  Heritage  had  the  honor  of 
purchasing  the  Proof  Gold  Collection  of  Ed  Trompeter  for  $1 5,1 77,500,  in  what  was  then  a  Guinness  World  Record  for 
a  numismatic  transaction.  The  sets  were  broken  up  and  the  coins  sold  individually,  except  for  the  $5  Liberty  set,  which 
was  purchased  intact  by  a  sophisticated  and  discerning  collector,  who  held  the  set  until  now.  Many  issues  are  the  finest- 
known,  with  legendary  provenances  including  Ten  Eyck,  Eliasberg,  Garrett,  Carter,  Kaufman,  and  Norweb  to  name-drop 
just  a  few.  On  the  evening  of  August  12,  these  rare  and  beautiful  half  eagles  will  take  their  rightful  place  among  the 
other  proof  gold  series  with  the  Trompeter  pedigree. 


The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V 

The  Greensboro  Collection  returns  to  the  ANA  with  an  important  collection  of  high-grade  Barber  halves  in  proof  and 
circulation  strike  formats.  The  offering  includes  many  of  the  finest-known  Superb  Gems  in  the  Barber  half  series,  and 
virtually  all  of  these  coins  are  candidates  for  the  finest  Registry  Set  collections.  Likewise,  an  impressive  set  of  proof 
Shield  nickels  and  a  group  of  immaculate  proof  Mercury  dimes  will  join  the  finest  collections  from  this  outstanding 
consignment,  our  fifth  installment  from  this  large  and  memorable  collection. 


The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars 

Mark  Borckardt,  our  Senior  Numismatist,  cataloged  this  exceptional  collection  of  gold  dollars  and  writes  in  his 
Introduction: 

"After  working  on  catalogs  for  Dr.  Steven  Duckor's  dimes,  Barber  half  dollars,  and  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagles, 
I  was  honored  and  thrilled  when  he  asked  me  to  write  the  catalog  for  his  gold  dollar  collection.  At  the  time,  I  was 
unfamiliar  with  the  specifics  of  that  collection,  but  I  knew  it  had  to  be  spectacular...  The  54  coins  in  Steve  Duckor's 
collection  include  four  graded  MS64,  six  MS65,  three  MS65+,  eight  MS66,  one  MS66+,  eight  MS67,  six  MS67+,  13 
MS68,  and  five  MS68+.  And  again,  every  single  coin  is  PCGS  graded  and  CAC  approved.  The  collection  includes  32 
Superb  Gem  examples  out  of  54  coins.  Remarkable." 

We  certainly  agree  with  Mark's  assessment  of  the  Duckor  gold  dollars,  and  series  specialists  will  want  to  pay  close 
attention  to  every  coin  in  this  spectacular  collection. 


Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection,  Part  III 

In  keeping  with  other  consignments  from  this  impressive,  wide-ranging  collection,  every  coin  displays  special 
numismatic  significance.  Early  type  is  represented  by  a  colorfully  toned  1796  quarter,  AU58  PCGS,  from  the  scarce 
Browning-1  die  pair,  plus  an  exemplary  1796  JR-2  dime,  MS66  PCGS  with  CAC  endorsement.  A  rare  1792  disme 
struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge,  Judd-10,  ranks  in  the  top  ten  of  its  rare  type.  The  consignment  includes  an 
original  Confederate  cent,  one  of  the  14  known  examples,  and  a  fantastic  1793  Wreath  cent,  Sheldon-6,  MS66  Red 
and  Brown  -  Sprung  Die,  one  of  the  five  finest  1793  wreath  cents  known  of  any  variety. 


The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars 

Walking  Liberty  halves  have  been  Eric  Lane's  passion  since  he  bought  his  first  "Walker" 
at  age  8.  Over  time,  the  passion  resulted  in  the  #2  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  for  the 
Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars  Basic  Set,  Circulation  Strikes  (1916-1947).  Eric  would  like  to 
pass  along  his  thanks  to  those  who  helped  him  assemble  this  exceptional  set: 

"I  would  like  to  give  credit  to  Mike  Printz  for  imaging  the  entire  set  for  me  and  giving 
me  great  advice  as  I  put  the  set  together.  Mike  kept  focusing  me  to  buy  the  coin  and  not 
the  plastic.  There  were  many  times  that  I  could  have  upgraded  a  coin  in  grade  but  not  in 
quality.  Thanks  Mike  for  the  guidance.  I  would  also  like  to  thank  Todd  Imhof  for  helping 
me  bring  the  set  to  auction,  and  for  selling  me  several  coins  from  the  GBW  set  about  11  years  ago,  which  really 
upgraded  the  collection." 


The  David  Cassel  Collection 

David  Cassel  began  collecting  United  States  patterns  in  1 968,  at  a  time  when  most  collectors 
were  focused  on  regular-issue  coins  and  less  inclined  to  pursue  the  esoteric  world  of  patterns. 
Some  25  years  later,  an  unexpected  discovery  triggered  a  new-found  collecting  passion  and 
several  findings  of  numismatic  importance.  The  availability  of  Scanning  Electron  Microscopy 
and  X-Ray  analysis  (SEM-EDX)  revealed  necessary  changes  in  the  Judd  varieties  for  United 
States  Postage  Currency  patterns  based  on  metallurgical  evidence. 

The  discovery  led  to  our  consignor's  immersion  in  the  ten  cent  Postal  Currency  pattern  coins 
of  1863,  1868,  and  1869.  The  Cassel  discoveries  resulted  in  a  modified  numbering  system 
and  new  classifications  beginning  with  the  eighth  edition  of  the  Judd  book,  as  well  as  a 
modified  numbering  system  at  the  grading  services.  Since  then,  Mr.  Cassel  has  written  several  Coin  World  articles 
and  his  work  has  appeared  in  the  Society  of  U.S.  Pattern  Collectors  publications.  The  methodology  pioneered  by  Mr. 
Cassel  applies  to  the  entire  U.S.  pattern  series,  and  similar  discoveries  are  awaiting  specialists  willing  to  embark  on 
such  a  mission  for  their  collecting  interests.  David's  Postage  Currency  pattern  collection  is  included  in  a  special  section 
at  the  beginning  of  the  pattern  section  in  this  catalog,  with  additional  patterns  appearing  throughout  the  auction. 

Five  of  David's  dual-denomination  pattern  lots  -  two  British  2  Florin  proof  patterns  and  three  French  gold  proofs 
from  the  ''Essai  Monetaire"  series  -  are  included  in  our  World  Coins  Signature  Auction  to  be  held  at  the  ANA.  These 
beautiful  patterns  were  part  of  the  international  currency  test  that  was  inspired  by  the  monetary  conference  in  Paris 
in  1867. 


The  Badger  Collection 

1907  Saint-Gaudens  gold  will  make  a  strong  impression  at  Platinum  Night,  with  a  rare  Rolled  Rim  eagle  graded  AU58 
NGC  and  a  Wire  Rim  ten  in  MS65  PCGS.  1 907  High  Relief  double  eagles  are  similarly  represented  by  a  Wire  Rim  MS64 
PCGS  example  and  its  Flat  Rim  counterpart,  graded  MS64  NGC.  More  than  1 00  accompanying  lots  of  choice  collector 
gold  are  included  in  Platinum  Night  offerings  as  well  as  Session  5  gold  and  the  online  Signature®  Internet  Session. 


The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars 

The  high  rating  of  this  Morgan  dollar  collection  among  PCGS  Registry  Sets  is  quite  an  honor  regardless  of  the  exact 
category.  Thousands  of  collectors  are  fiercely  competitive  building  their  sets  and  keenly  strategic  with  their  purchases. 
Many  bidders  will  find  meaningful  upgrades  for  their  collection  among  the  carefully  selected  Morgan  dollars  that  will 
appear  in  Platinum  Night,  Floor  Session  4,  and  in  the  Online  Session. 


The  Glacier  Collection 

Primarily  focused  on  gold  type,  the  quality  of  each  coin  in  this  collection  is  obvious  regardless  of  the  grade  on  the 
holder  (although  all  of  the  coins  are  near-Gem  or  finer  including  many  Premium  Gem  and  Superb  Gem  examples). 
Several  high-grade  gold  dollars  accompany  an  MS65+  NGC  High  Relief  double  eagle.  An  1879  Flowing  Hair  Stella 
grades  PR65  PCGS  with  CAC  endorsement.  The  sole  silver  coin  in  the  consignment  is  a  beauty,  a  1799  7x6  Stars  early 
dollar,  B-14,  BB-167,  graded  MS64  NGC  with  CAC. 


The  College  Collection,  Part  Two 

Part  One  of  this  collection  appeared  in  our  January  FUN  auction,  where  the  lots  were  remarkably  well-received  and 
actively  bid.  Part  Two  of  the  collection  contains  341  lots  spread  throughout  the  ANA  event,  with  coins  across  all 
denominations  -  both  proofs  and  circulation  strikes  -  chosen  with  an  uncanny  eye  for  high-end  appeal  and  desirability 
for  the  assigned  grade.  It  is  a  type  collector's  dream,  with  selections  from  colonials  to  Indian  gold. 


The  DeMicco  Family  Collection 

Assembled  over  the  past  12  years,  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection  of  Peace  dollars  includes 
a  complete  Registry  Set  ranked  #3  in  the  PCGS  Peace  Dollars,  Circulation  Strikes  (1921-35) 
category.  Offered  in  both  our  Platinum  Night  and  regular  ANA  sessions,  this  fantastic  set  has 
been  both  "rewarding  and  challenging"  for  the  consignor.  From  our  perspective,  the  set  is 
virtually  unsurpassed  in  overall  eye  appeal  and  originality  for  the  series.  It  includes  top-graded 
PCGS  examples  of  the  three  traditional  series  keys  -  the  1921,  1928,  and  1934-S  -  each  in 
"none  finer"  PCGS  condition.  But  the  set  goes  further,  comprising  conditional  rarities  that  will 
be  more  familiar  to  specialists  in  this  popular  series.  The  rare  1928-S  in  MS65+  PCGS  has  but 
one  example  finer  at  that  service,  while  the  1 925-S  in  MS65  is  among  the  finest  graded  at  PCGS.  Finally,  the  1 922-D  may 
be  a  surprising  rarity  to  some,  where  in  MS67  PCGS  grade  it  is  among  only  three  such,  with  none  finer. 

The  Birmingham  Collection 

Particularly  nice  runs  of  Liberty  nickels  and  Standing  Liberty  quarters  join  selected  type  coins  from  a  consignment  of  64 
carefully  assembled  examples,  each  in  Choice  or  finer  Mint  State.  Every  lot  offers  great  appeal  for  the  astute  bidder. 

We  look  forward  to  seeing  you  at  the  ANA!  Please  be  sure  to  stop  by  our  booth  on  the  Bourse,  view  the  Signature  and 
Platinum  Night  lots  on-site,  and  stay  to  bid  at  the  auction  sessions.  If  not  able  to  attend  in  person,  please  remember 
that  we  accept  bids  through  HA.com,  e-mail,  U.S.  mail,  and  fax.  Real-time  options  for  remote  bidding  include  telephone 
bidding  and  online  bids  with  HERITAGE  Live!®  -  our  proprietary,  award-winning  online  platform. 

Summertime  is  a  great  time  to  attend  the  ANA  in  the  Windy  City,  and  we  wish  you  the  best  success  with  your  bids. 


Sincerely, 


President  Executive  Vice-President 


WORLD  &  ANCIENT  COIN  AUCTIONS 

December  10-12,  2015  |  Hong  Kong 


Heritage  Auctions  is  Proud  to  Announce  Our  First  Semi-Annual  Hong  Kong  Coin  Auction 
as  the  The  Official  Auctioneer  of  the  Hong  Kong  International  Numismatic  Fair 
Visit  HA.com/3043  to  view  the  catalog  and  bid  online. 


China  -  Fengtien.  Kuang  Hsu  Specimen  China.  Republic  gold  Pattern  Dragon  and  China.  Empire  gold  Pattern  KupingTael  (Liang) 

Aluminum  Dollar  CD  (1 897)  SP61  PCGS.  Phoenix  Dollar  Year  1 2  (1 923)  CD  1 906  AU55  NGC 

LM-467  var.  (unlisted  in  aluminum)  MS62  NGC  Ex:  Chin  Family  Collection  Ex:  Latin  Family  Collection 


Thailand.  Rama  V  copper  Pattern  Baht  ND 
(1876-1900)  MS64  Brown  NGC 


China.  Republic.  Li  Yuan-hung  Dollar  ND 
(1912)  MS61  NGC 


China.  Republic.  Tuan  Chi-jui  Dollar  ND  (1924) 
AU58  NGC 


China.  Empire  Dollar  ND  (1911)  MS64  NGC  Thailand.  Rama  IV  copper  Pattern  Baht  ND 

(1860)  MS64  Brown  NGC 
Plain  Edge,  Medal  Alignment 


China  -  Chihli.  Pei  Yang  Arsenal  Dragon  Dollar 
Year  34  (1908)  MS65  PCGS 


^Highlights  already  consigned. 

To  consign,  please  contact: 

Kenneth  Yung 

Director  of  Asian  Operations 
+  01 1  852  2521  3898  /  +01 1  852  9386  0006 
KennethY@HA.com 

HERITAGE 

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Consignment  Deadline: 
October  1 9 


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Denomination  Index 


Early  American  Coins . 

Half  Cents  . 

Large  Cents . 

Small  Cents  . 

Two  Cent  Pieces . 

Three  Cent  Silver  . 

Three  Cent  Nickels . 

Nickels . 

Half  Dimes . 

Dimes  . 

Twenty  Cent  Pieces . 

Quarters  . 

Half  Dollars . 

Silver  Dollars  . 

Trade  Dollars  . 

Gold  Dollars . 

Quarter  Eagles  . 

Three  Dollar  Pieces  . 

Half  Eagles  . 

Eagles . 

Double  Eagles  . 

Territorial  Gold  . 

Ingots  . 

Silver  Commemoratives  . 
Gold  Commemoratives  .. 

Modern  Issues . 

Patterns  . 

Mint  Sets  and  Proof  Sets 

Coins  of  Hawaii . 

Medals  and  Tokens  . 

Errors . 

World . 


. 3001-3054 

. 3055-3083 

. 3084-3151 

. 3152-3301 

. 3302-3320 

. 3321-3376 

.  3377-3397 

. 3398-3591 

.  3592-3626 

. 3627-3770 

. 4579-4594 

. 4595-4911 

. 4912-5296 

5297-5360,  5405-5923 

. 5361-5395 

.  6006-6030 

. 6031-6119 

. 6120-6146 

. 6147-6217 

. 6218-6318 

. 6319-6581 

. 6582-6608 

. 3816-3817 

. 6609-6698 

. 6699-6769 

. 3771-3803 

. 5924-6005 

3837-3838,  5396-5404 

.  3804-3815 

. 3819-3823 

.  3824-3836 

.  3818 


SESSION  ONE 


COLONIALS 


1662  Oak  Tree  Twopence,  XF40 
Large  2,  Noe-33 


3001  1662  Oak  Tree  Twopence,  Large  2,  XF40  NGC.  Noe-33, 
W-240,  Salmon  1-B,  R.5.  11.1  gn.  Gunmetal-gray  fields  contrast 
with  stone-white  high  points.  An  evenly  circulated  and  attractive 
example.  The  reverse  exhibits  minor  granularity.  All  legends  are 
intact,  although  both  sides  are  moderately  off  center;  the  obverse 
toward  10:30  and  the  reverse  toward  6  o’clock.  Listed  on  page  38  of 
the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  45356  Base  PCGS#  17 


St.  Patrick  Farthing,  XF40 
W-l  1500,  Nothing  Below  King 


3004  (1670-75)  St.  Patrick  Farthing  XF40  PCGS.  Breen-208, 
W-l  1500.  Breen’s  “nothing  below  king”  variety.  A  medium 
brown  example  with  sharp  legends  and  generally  clear  types. 
The  miter  and  the  base  of  the  crown  are  lightly  brought  up  and 
retain  moderate  planchet  granularity.  Smooth  aside  from  a  slender 
vertical  mark  on  the  St.  Patrick’s  robe.  The  brass  splasher  is  thick 
and  occupies  the  upper  left  portion  of  the  crown.  Listed  on  page 
41  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  19  in  40,  28  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  42 


1652  Oak  Tree  Shilling,  Choice  XF 
Noe-1,  IN  at  Left,  AN  DOM 


3002  1652  Oak  Tree  Shilling,  IN  at  Left  XF45  PCGS.  Noe-1,  W-430, 
Salmon  1-A,  R.3.  71.45  gn.  Attractive  forest-green  and  golden- 
brown  toning  embraces  the  fields  of  this  Oak  Tree  shilling.  The  tree 
branches  are  stone-white.  The  reverse  has  nearly  ideal  centering, 
while  the  obverse  is  moderately  off  toward  3  o’clock.  The  sharpness 
is  consistent  except  for  soft  definition  on  the  tree  trunk  and  roots. 
Noe-1  is  the  sole  IN  at  Left,  AN  DOM  die  variety.  Noe-2  and 
Noe-3  are  IN  at  Left,  ANDO  varieties.  Listed  on  page  39  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  45361 


3003  1652  Pine  Tree  Shilling,  Small  Planchet,  VG10  PCGS.  Noe-29, 
W-930,  Salmon  11-F,  R.3.  68.05  grains.  This  popular  variety  has 
a  heavy  5,  and  the  D  in  ENGLAND  is  punched  over  a  reversed 
D.  Golden-tan,  steel-gray,  and  powder-blue  patina  resides  over 
surfaces  that  retain  good  detail.  The  strike  is  well-centered  with 
peripheral  softness.  ATHVSETS  is  clear.  Listed  on  page  39  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  24 


(1670-75)  St.  Patrick’s  Farthing,  VG  Details 
No  C  in  QVIESCAT,  Breen-214,  W-l  1500 


3005  (1670-75)  St.  Patrick  Farthing,  No  C  in  QVIESCAT,  Breen- 
214,  W-l  1500  —  Environmental  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
VG  Details.  A  very  rare  Guide  Book  variety  within  the  under¬ 
researched  St.  Patrick  series.  Only  a  single  reverse  die  lacks  the  C 
in  QVIESCAT,  an  engraving  blunder.  The  St.  Patrick’s  coppers 
were  struck  in  Dublin  and  transported  to  America  by  Mark  Newby, 
where  they  circulated  as  legal  tender  in  New  Jersey.  The  chocolate- 
brown  surfaces  of  this  interesting  piece  show  a  considerable  amount 
of  porosity,  but  most  of  the  major  devices  are  still  intact ,  at  least  in 
outline.  The  brass  insert  over  the  crown,  placed  there  to  give  it  a 
golden  appearance  and  make  counterfeiting  more  difficult,  is  still 
present.  Listed  on  page  41  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  79  Base 
PCGS#  42 


3006  1722  Rosa  Americana  Penny,  UTILE,  AU58  PCGS.  M.  2.9-C.3, 
W-l 264,  R.4.  Rosette  after  date  only.  Olive-gold  and  walnut-brown 
toning  embraces  this  unmarked  and  sharply  defined  piece.  The  king’s 
neck  has  a  few  tiny  planchet  striations,  as  made.  Listed  on  page  42 
of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  5  in  58,  12  finer  (4/09). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2004),  lot  5009,  which 
realized  $2,012.50.  PCGS#  113 

3007  1723  Hibernia  Halfpenny  MS64+  Brown  PCGS.  M.  4.57- 
Fa.2,  W-13470,  R.3.  The  reverse  shows  1 1  harp  strings  and  three 
stops,  identifying  this  attractive  high-end  Choice  specimen  as 
an  example  of  the  W-13470  variety.  The  Hibernia  coppers  were 
struck  for  circulation  in  Ireland  by  William  Wood,  but  they  were 
informally  imported  to  the  American  colonies  later  and  had  a 
limited  circulation  here.  This  well-detailed,  well-centered  example 
exhibits  smooth  olive-brown  surfaces,  with  a  number  of  interesting 
die  cracks  in  the  reverse  legend  and  no  mentionable  flaws.  Listed 
on  page  45  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  29  in  64  (2  in  64+) 
Brown,  11  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  180 


Session  One,  Auction  #1 223  |  Wednesday,  August  12,  2015  |  9:00  AM  CT  9 


3008  1723  Hibernia  Halfpenny  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  M.  4.40- 
Gc.18,  W-13120,  R.2.  A  prooflike  chocolate-brown  Gem  with 
outstanding  surfaces.  The  centers  are  fully  struck,  unusual  for  the 
series.  A  remarkable  representative  of  the  Hibernia  halfpenny  type. 
Listed  on  page  45  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  180 

1760  Voce  Populi  Farthing,  AU53 
Large  Letters,  W- 13 800 


3009  1760  Hibernia-Voce  Populi  Farthing,  Large  Letters,  AU53 
NGC.  Breen-234,  W-13800,  R.5.  As  a  type,  the  Voce  Populi 
farthing  is  much  scarcer  than  its  halfpenny  counterpart.  The 
present  mahogany-brown  example  appears  unabraded,  though  the 
fields  display  clash  marks.  The  centers  are  softly  defined,  usual  for 
the  variety,  and  retain  the  granular  texture  of  the  flan  prior  to  the 
strike.  Listed  on  page  49  of  the  2016  Guide  Booh.  PCGS#  256 

3010  1760  Hibernia-Voce  Populi  Halfpenny  MS62  Brown  PCGS, 
N.l,  Z.  1-A,  W-1382X,  R.6.  As  nice  an  example  of  the  rare 
“Boyish  Head”  variety.  The  Ford  and  Taylor  examples  graded  VF, 
but  here  is  a  Mint  State  piece  that  shows  curved  die  lines  on  the 
obverse  field.  Thorough  study  beneath  a  lens  reveals  a  few  minor 
pinscratches.  Struck  on  a  broad  planchet.  Listed  on  page  49  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  262 


1670- A  Silver  Five  Sols,  Choice  AU 
French  Colonies,  W- 11605 


3011  1670-A  French  Colonies  5  Sols  AU55  PCGS.  Breen-256, 
W-11605,  R.6.  Struck  at  the  Paris  Mint,  the  1670-A  five  sols 
silver  pieces  circulated  in  the  various  French  settlements  of  the 
New  World.  A  portrait  of  the  Sun  King,  Louis  XIV,  appears  on 
the  obverse  with  a  small  sun  above  his  head.  The  satiny  powder- 
blue  and  tan-brown  surfaces  show  only  a  thin  mark  near  the  R 
in  REGNI.  The  king’s  neck  exhibits  adjustment  marks,  as  made. 
Listed  on  page  52  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  158627 

3012  1766  Pitt  Halfpenny  XF40  PCGS.  Betts-519,  W-8350,  R.3. 

The  Pitt  halfpenny  celebrates  English  legislator  William  Pitt  for  his 
opposition  to  the  despised  Stamp  Act  of  March  22,  1765,  repealed 
on  March  18,  1766.  A  moderately  abraded  golden-brown  and 
steel-gray  representative.  Listed  on  page  50  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
PCGS#  236 

3013  1778-1779  Rhode  Island  Ship  Token,  Wreath  Below,  Copper 
XF45  PCGS.  W-1740,  R.4.  The  origins  of  the  Rhode  Island  Ship 
Token  are  mysterious  today,  but  many  researchers  believe  they  were 
struck  as  propaganda  pieces  circa  1780  to  influence  Dutch  public 
opinion  and  keep  that  country  out  of  the  Revolutionary  War.  This 
lightly  worn  Choice  XF  example  features  slightly  porous  chocolate- 
brown  surfaces  with  well-detailed  design  elements.  Listed  on  page 
50  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  576 


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3014  1773  Virginia  Halfpenny,  Period  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  N.  25-M, 
W-1580,  R.2.  Newman  25-M.  Pockets  of  mint  red  fill  design 
crevices,  but  most  of  this  well  struck  halfpenny  is  toned  steel-blue 
and  olive-brown.  The  satiny  surfaces  show  only  trivial  contact. 
Listed  on  page  45  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2008),  lot  2123,  which  realized 
$1,265.  PCGS#  240 

3015  1773  Virginia  Halfpenny,  Period  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  N.  23 -Q, 
W-1560,  R.3.  A  well  struck  and  satiny  chocolate-brown  near- 
Gem.  Hints  of  the  initial  fire-red  color  linger  in  recessed  areas.  Free 
from  evident  abrasions,  and  an  exceptionally  nice  example  of  the 
Virginia  halfpenny  type.  Listed  on  page  45  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
PCGS#  240 

3016  1773  Virginia  Halfpenny,  Period  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
N.  27-J,  W-1585,  R.2.  Most  of  this  lustrous  Select  example  is 
orange-gold,  although  the  king’s  cheek  and  the  center  of  the  shield 
are  steel-gray.  The  fields  are  unabraded,  and  the  cheek  shows  only 
a  single  slender  mark.  Listed  on  page  45  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
PCGS#  241 

3017  1773  Virginia  Halfpenny,  No  Period  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  Eight 
harp  strings.  Dies  unlisted  in  Newman  (1956  and  1962),  but  from 
the  same  marriage  as  the  NGC  MS65  Brown  example  we  offered 
in  lot  6  of  our  2006  Atlanta  ANA  Signature.  We  have  not  seen 
another  since  that  time,  and  suggest  the  variety  is  R.6.  The  well 
struck  and  prooflike  surfaces  are  toned  lime-green  and  butter-gold. 
Listed  on  page  45  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  243 

1773  Virginia  Halfpenny,  MS65  Brown 
N.  5-Z,  No  Period 


3018  1773  Virginia  Halfpenny,  No  Period,  N.  5-Z,  W-1600,  R.4, 
MS65  Brown  PCGS.  The  Newman  5-Z  die  variety  is  scarce 
overall,  but  becomes  rare  in  high  grade.  This  Gem  Brown  example 
is  among  the  finer-known.  A  bold,  even  strike  renders  the  devices 
sharp,  while  the  surfaces  are  free  of  environmental  impairments. 
The  color  is  largely  medium  auburn-brown,  although  hints  of 
coppery-red  remain  in  the  protected  areas  around  the  obverse 
periphery  and  throughout  the  reverse.  Listed  on  page  45  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  Population  (all  varieties  included):  11  in  65  (1  in 
65  +  )  Brown,  7  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  243 

1787  Massachusetts  Half  Cent,  MS63  Brown 
Ryder  2-A,  W-5910 


3019  1787  Massachusetts  Half  Cent  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  Ryder  2-A, 
W-5910,  R.3.  A  satiny  representative  with  deep  golden-brown 
toning.  A  good  strike  with  only  minor  incompleteness  at  the 
centers.  No  flan  flaws  are  evident.  Thorough  study  locates  a  couple 
of  hair-thin  marks  near  the  arrow.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder, 
and  listed  on  page  58  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2010),  lot  13,  which  realized 
$2,990.  PCGS#  296 


1787  Massachusetts  Half  Cent 
MS64  Brown,  Ryder  4-C 


3020  1787  Massachusetts  Half  Cent  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  Ryder  4-C, 
W-5940,  R.2.  A  splendid  medium  brown  representative.  Lustrous, 
unabraded,  and  spot-free.  The  centers  show  minor  inexactness 
of  strike,  and  retain  traces  of  the  granular  planchet  texture,  as 
made.  State  coinage  was  allowed  under  the  1781  Articles  of 
Confederation,  but  prohibited  by  the  U.S.  Constitution  in  1788. 
Listed  on  page  58  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  296 

1787  Massachusetts  Cent,  Choice  AU 
‘Horned  Eagle/  Ryder  2b- A 
Quide  Book  Variety 


3021  1787  Massachusetts  Cent,  Horned  Eagle,  Ryder  2b-A,  W-6040, 
R.3,  AU55  NGC.  The  die  break  from  the  eagle’s  forehead  explains 
the  variety’s  nickname,  the  Massachusetts  counterpart  of  the 
“Horned  Bust”  Miller  4'L  1787  Connecticut  copper.  The  present 
better-grade  example  exhibits  plentiful  mint  gloss,  although  the 
Indian’s  clothing  and  the  eagle’s  shield  display  light  wear.  There  are 
no  planchet  deficiencies  or  granularity.  Marks  are  inconsequential 
except  for  minor  obverse  rim  dings  at  2:30  and  10  o’clock.  Listed 
on  page  59  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Census:  1  in  55,  9  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  305 


1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  MS63  Brown 
With  Period,  Ryder  1-D 


3022  1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  Period,  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  Ryder 
1-D,  W-6190,  R.3.  A  splendid  chocolate-brown  representative 
of  the  well-made  Massachusetts  copper  series.  Free  from  apparent 
abrasions,  and  the  strike  is  full  except  on  the  high  point  of  the 
eagle’s  breast.  The  1788  ratification  of  the  Federal  Constitution 
mandated  the  end  of  state  coinage.  Listed  on  page  59  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  311 


3023  1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  Period,  AU53  NGC.  Ryder  12-M, 
W-6350,  Low  R.4.  Ex:  Old  New  England  Collection.  The 
centering  is  ideal  on  this  smooth  dark-chocolate  example.  There 
are  no  remotely  consequential  marks  or  planchet  deficiencies. 
Moderate  wear  is  seen  on  the  high  points.  Listed  on  page  59  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  948  Base  PCGS#  311 

3024  1787  Connecticut  Copper,  Laughing  Head,  XF45  PCGS. 
CAC.  M.  6.1-M,  W-2820,  R.l.  A  moderately  circulated 
medium  brown  example  of  the  popular  Guide  Book  type,  likely 
struck  by  unauthorized  New  Jersey  coiners  to  capitalize  on  the 
market  acceptance  of  the  then-common  Connecticut  series. 
Unabraded,  although  the  reverse  displays  scattered  small  mint- 
made  planchet  flaws.  Listed  on  page  61  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Tvuo.  PCGS#  358 

1787  Connecticut  Copper,  MS63  Brown 
Draped  Bust  Left,  M.  32.2-X.l 


3025  1787  Connecticut  Copper,  Draped  Bust  Left  MS63  Brown 
PCGS.  M.  32.2-X.l,  W-3220,  R.3.  A  glossy  and  beautiful 
chocolate-brown  example.  Hints  of  mint  red  reside  in  design 
crevices.  Refreshingly  free  from  abrasions.  The  centers  show 
unimportant  incompleteness  of  strike,  and  the  lower  half  of  the 
seated  figure  has  a  couple  of  minor  laminations.  Struck  slightly  off 
center  toward  5:30,  which  allows  full  legends  including  a  complete 
date.  A  small  straight  clip  (as  issued)  is  noted  at  11  o’clock.  Listed 
on  page  62  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  370 

3026  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow  Shield,  Straight  Plow  Beam 
XF40  PCGS.  M.  14-J,  W-4810,  R.l.  Mistakenly  classified  as 
a  Wide  Shield  variety  on  the  holder.  The  W-4810  is  one  of  the 
more  available  New  Jersey  coppers  and  this  lightly  worn  olive- 
brown  example  retains  much  of  its  interior  design  detail.  The 
smooth  surfaces  show  only  minor  abrasions,  aside  from  rim  dent 
at  10  o’clock.  Listed  on  page  69  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
45423 

3027  1787  No  Sprig  Above  Plow  AU55  NGC.  M.  46-e,  W-5250, 

R.l.  An  unabraded  medium  brown  state  copper.  Flan  striations 
are  minimal.  Struck  slightly  off  center  toward  10  o’clock,  but  the 
legends  are  complete.  As  usual  for  the  variety,  the  lower  obverse 
is  severely  buckled,  and  portions  of  the  shield  are  clashed  near 
the  plow.  Listed  on  page  69  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
506 


Session  One,  Auction  #1223  |  Wednesday,  August  12,  2015 


9:00  AM  CT  11 


1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  XF40 
‘Serpent  Head’  Variety,  M.  54-k 


3028  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Serpent  Head,  XF40  PCGS.  CAC.  M. 
54-k,  W-5295,  R.3.  The  long,  curved  neck  of  the  horse  provides 
the  source  for  the  “Serpent  Head”  label,  apparently  first  bestowed 
during  the  first  half  of  the  20th  century.  The  present  walnut-brown 
example  is  well  defined  and  nicely  centered.  The  few  flan  flaws  are 
trivial,  and  relevant  marks  are  limited  to  two  narrow  impressions 
on  the  plow.  Listed  on  page  70  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
518 


1788  New  Jersey  Copper,  VF25 
Head  Left,  Maris  50-f 


3029  1788  New  Jersey  Copper,  Head  Left  VF25  PCGS*  M.  50-f, 
W-5475,  R.3.  A  walnut-brown  representative  of  this  scarce  Guide 
Book  variety.  Most  New  Jersey  coppers  depict  the  horse  facing  right. 
The  88  in  the  date  is  repunched.  Refreshingly  unabraded,  although 
the  planchet  exhibits  distributed  minor  laminations  (as  made)  and 
the  centers  show  incompleteness  of  strike.  Listed  on  page  7 1  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  527 


1787  Fugio  Cent,  Choice  AU 
No  Cinquefoils,  N.  1-B 
Scarce  Quide  Book  Variety 


3030  1787  Fugio  Cent,  UNITED  STATES,  No  Cinquefoils  AU55 
PCGS.  N.  1-B,  W-6600,  R.4*  Only  a  single  obverse  die  (likely 
the  first  made)  shows  a  crosslet  instead  of  four  cinquefoils.  The 
die  proved  hardy  and  was  eventually  paired  with  four  reverse  dies, 
including  one  with  a  UNITED  STATES  legend.  The  present  cent 
ranks  among  the  nicest  examples  of  N.  1-B.  The  olive-brown 
surfaces  are  boldly  clashed  and  unabraded  with  minor  softness 
of  strike  on  the  upper  obverse  and  lower  reverse.  Two  minor  flan 
striations  (as  made)  affect  the  UNI  in  UNITED.  Listed  on  page  87 
of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  3  in  55,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
880 


303 1  1787  Fugio  Cent,  Club  Rays,  Rounded  Ends,  VF30  PCGS.  CAC. 
N.  3-D,  W-6680,  R.3.  Newman  Die  State  D/A.  Unlike  the  Pointed 
Rays  variety,  the  Club  Rays  is  very  rare  in  Uncirculated  grades.  The 
present  midgrade  example  has  peach-gold  fields  and  olive-brown 
high  points.  Free  from  detracting  marks  or  flan  flaws.  Encapsulated 
in  a  green  label  holder.  Listed  on  page  88  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  904 

3032  1787  Fugio  Cent,  Club  Rays,  Rounded  Ends  XF40  PCGS.  N. 
4-E,  W-6685,  R.3.  A  well  defined  walnut-brown  example  of  the 
conditionally  rare  Club  Rays  variety.  Well  centered  and  unmarked 
with  moderate  flan  striations  on  the  right  obverse  and  lower  right 
reverse.  A  small  clip  (as  coined)  is  located  near  11  o’clock.  Listed 
on  page  88  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  904 

3033  1787  Fugio  Cent,  STATES  UNITED,  4  Cinquefoils,  Pointed 
Rays  Fine  15  PCGS.  N.  14-0,  W-6875,  R.4.  Die  cracks  within 
in  the  rings  confirm  the  scarce  Newman  variety.  A  tan-brown  Fugio 
copper  with  charcoal  toning  in  design  crevices.  Close  inspection 
reveals  a  few  thin  marks  near  the  top  of  the  sundial,  and  a  small 
rim  ding  at  8  o’clock  on  the  reverse.  Listed  on  page  87  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  883 

3034  1787  Fugio  Cent,  STATES  UNITED,  4  Cinquefoils,  Pointed 
Rays  VF35  PCGS.  N.  12-S,  W-6805,  R.5.  A  very  scarce 
Newman  marriage.  Struck  on  a  high  quality  planchet  aside  from 
a  small  rim  flaw  (as  coined)  at  9  o’clock.  The  olive-brown  surfaces 
are  faintly  hairlined,  and  a  minor  spot  is  noted  near  the  E  in  ONE. 
Listed  on  page  87  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  883 

3035  1787  Fugio  Cent,  STATES  UNITED,  4  Cinquefoils,  Pointed 
Rays  XF45  PCGS.  N.  18-U,  W-6960,  R.4.  Ex:  Rob  Retz  Family 
Collection.  Newman  Die  State  A/B,  without  the  usually  seen  die 
chip  between  the  sundial  and  first  cinquefoil.  Struck  moderately  off 
center  toward  5:30,  affecting  the  peripheral  letters  in  BUSINESS. 
The  E  in  WE  is  widely  repunched  north.  An  unmarked  chocolate- 
brown  example.  Listed  on  page  87  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
883 


1787  Fugio  Cent,  MS64  Brown 
Double  Struck,  First  Strike  40%  O/C 
STATES  UNITED,  N.  12-X 


3036  1787  Fugio  Cent,  STATES  UNITED,  4  Cinquefoils,  Pointed 
Rays  —  Double  Struck,  First  Strike  40%  Off  Center  —  MS64 
Brown  PCGS.  N.  12-X,  W-6820,  R.3.  The  first  strike  was  widely 
off  center  toward  5:30  and  deemed  unacceptable  by  the  coiner, 
who  struck  it  a  second  time  with  proper  centering.  The  PCGS 
insert  incorrectly  states  that  the  second  strike  was  off  center.  The 
lime-green  and  ice-blue  surfaces  are  lustrous  and  mark-free  with 
occasional  minor  flan  imperfections.  Listed  on  page  87  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  883 


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1787  Fugio  Cent,  N.  13-X 
MS64  Red  and  Brown 
STATES  UNITED,  Pointed  Rays 


3037  1787  Fugio  Cent,  STATES  UNITED,  4  Cinquefoils,  Pointed 
Rays  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  N.  13-X,  W-6855, 
R.2.  Mint  red  fills  design  recesses  of  this  satiny  and  unabraded 
Choice  Fugio  copper.  The  open  areas  and  high  points  are  olive- 
brown.  Struck  off  center  a  few  degrees  toward  4:30,  but  all  legends 
are  complete  except  for  the  bottom  of  the  second  S  in  BUSINESS. 
Flan  striations  are  minimal  and  confined  to  the  lower  reverse. 
Listed  on  page  87  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  884 

3038  1787  Fugio  Cent,  New  Haven  Restrike,  Copper,  MS64+  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  N.  104-FF,  W-17560.  The  New  Haven 
Restrike  was  struck  circa  1859  from  well  executed  (but  moderately 
rusted)  copy  dies.  It  has  been  accepted  as  part  of  the  series  by 
several  generations  of  numismatist.  A  splendid  near-Gem  with  tan- 
brown  centers  and  an  orange-gold  obverse  margin.  Listed  on  page 
88  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  917 


New  Haven  Restrike  1787  Fugio  Cent 
Brass,  N.  104-FF,  MS63 


3039  1787  Fugio  Cent,  New  Haven  Restrike,  Brass,  MS63  PCGS. 
CAC.  N.  104-FF,  W- 175 70.  Thin  rings  and  a  prominent  chin 
on  the  sun  identify  the  “New  Haven  Restrike,”  a  Fugio  copy  made 
by  Horatio  N.  Rust  in  Waterbury,  Connecticut,  shortly  before  the 
Civil  War.  Fugio  collectors  have  long  embraced  the  issue  as  part 
of  the  series.  Most  examples  were  struck  in  copper.  Brass  pieces 
are  rare.  An  orange-gold  and  chocolate-brown  example.  Die  rust 
within  the  rings  is  characteristic  of  the  variety.  Both  sides  display 
traces  of  lacquer.  Population:  6  in  63,  3  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  919 


Bar  Copper,  VF  Details 
W-8520 


3040  (1785)  Bar  Copper  —  Rim  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF 
Details.  Breen-1145,  W-8520,  R.4.  On  this  original  Bar  copper, 
the  curve  of  the  S  in  the  USA  monogram  passes  under  the  left  leg 
of  the  A,  and  a  small  tine  extends  upward  from  the  left  end  of  the 
12th  bar  on  the  reverse.  This  example  is  evenly  struck,  with  mildly 
granular  auburn-brown  surfaces.  A  few  small  rim  dings  around 
the  reverse  preclude  a  numeric  grade,  but  hardly  capture  the  eye’s 
attention.  Listed  on  page  74  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 

Bar  Copper,  XF40,  W-8520 
Private  Post-Revolutionary  Issue 


3041  (1785)  Bar  Copper  XF40  PCGS.  Breen-1145,  W-8520,  R.4. 

The  scarce,  iconic,  and  popular  Bar  “cent”  has  three  well-known 
diagnostics,  and  all  are  present  here,  including  the  brief  vertical 
die  crack  on  the  central  reverse.  The  maker  is  unknown,  but 
contemporary  newspaper  accounts  confirm  New  Jersey  circulation. 
A  medium  brown  representative  with  unobtrusive  field  marks 
beneath  the  left  stand  of  the  letter  A.  Listed  on  page  74  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  599 


3042  (1792-94)  Kentucky  Token,  Plain  Edge  MS64  Brown  PCGS. 
Breen-1155,  W-8800,  R.l.  Lovely  rose-red,  sea-green,  and 
autumn-gold  toning  alternates  across  this  satiny  and  sharply  struck 
near-Gem.  A  lens  reveals  only  trivial  field  imperfections.  Listed  on 
page  75  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 

Ex:  Philadelphia  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2012),  lot  3025,  which  realized 
$1,125.  PCGS#  614 

3043  1794  Franklin  Press  Token,  Plain  Edge,  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 
Breen-1165,  W-8850,  R.l.  From  early  dies  without  any  breaks 
within  the  press,  although  die  chips  are  present  near  the  R  in 
LIBERTAS.  Olive-brown  with  ample  faded  rose-gold  and  a  couple 
of  deeper  gray  areas  on  the  press.  Listed  on  page  76  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  Population:  18  in  63  Brown,  9  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2000),  lot  583 9;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  9/2008),  lot  73.  PCGS#  630 


Session  One,  Auction  #1223  |  Wednesday,  August  12,  2015 


9:00  AM  CT  13 


1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent 
MS64  Red  and  Brown 
NEW  YORK,  Fuld-4,  W-8590 


3044  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent,  NEW  YORK,  MS64  Red  and 
Brown  PCGS.  Fuld-4,  W-8590,  R.l.  One  of  the  more  plentiful 
varieties  of  this  popular  copper,  ideal  for  type  representation.  The 
reverse  ampersand  is  small  and  the  ship’s  mast  is  centered  under  the 
upright  of  the  second  L  in  ALLUM.  This  representative  is  boldly 
struck,  with  smooth,  problem-free  fields  that  show  significant 
copper-red  luster  shining  through  amber-brown  patina.  The 
obverse  figure  shows  light  die  rust,  not  unusual  for  the  issue.  Listed 
on  page  76  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  4  in  64  Red  and 
Brown,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  635 

3045  1795  Talbot  Allum  &  Lee  Cent  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  Fuld-1, 
W-8620,  R.l.  Issued  by  the  New  York  firm  of  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee, 
these  coppers  were  struck  in  Birmingham,  England  and  some  of  the 
planchets  were  later  cut  down  and  used  by  the  Philadelphia  Mint 
to  strike  large  cents.  The  1795  issue  had  the  denomination  on  the 
edge.  This  well-detailed  Gem  offers  pleasing  surfaces,  with  a  mix 
of  original  red  and  light  brown  patina  and  no  mentionable  signs  of 
contact.  Listed  on  page  76  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  10 
in  65  Brown,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  640 

3046  1795  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  Fuld-1,  W-8620,  R.l.  NGC  and  PCGS  combined  have 
certified  only  one  piece  as  full  Red.  The  present  Red  and  Brown 
representative  has  sea-green  fields  and  high  points,  but  the  borders 
display  bands  of  peach-red.  Boldly  struck  and  unmarked.  Listed  on 
page  76  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  641 

3047  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Token  Mule,  Stork  Reverse, 
Liverpool  Edge  —  Environmental  Damage  —  NGC  Details.  Unc. 
Breen- 1043,  W-8670,  R.4.  The  stork  halfpenny  reverse  is  the 
among  the  more  available  British  Conder  token  mule  varieties  of 
Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  obverses.  Mint  red  lingers  in  the  peripheral 
legends,  while  the  fields  and  devices  are  chocolate-brown.  Spots 
affect  the  4  in  the  date  and  the  A  in  HALFPENNY. 

3048  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Mule,  Stork  Reverse,  Liverpool 
Edge,  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  Breen- 1043,  W-8670,  R.4.  The 
Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  cent  is  an  early  New  York  City  store  card. 
The  cents  were  struck  by  Peter  Kempson  &  Co.  of  Birmingham, 
England,  who  retained  the  dies  and  subsequently  muled  the  obverse 
with  unrelated  reverses,  presumably  to  capitalize  on  the  Conder 
token  fad.  The  present  chocolate-brown  example  is  nicely  struck 
and  unabraded  but  has  three  minor  obverse  gray  spots.  PCGS# 
991 


1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  /  Howard  Mule 
W-8720,  MS64  Brown 


3050  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Mule,  Howard  Reverse,  Lettered 
Edge,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  Breen-1049,  W-8720,  R.4.  The 

Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  obverse  of  the  W-8580  variety  is  paired  to  a 
reverse  showing  a  left-facing  portrait  of  John  Howard,  a  fellow  of 
the  Royal  Society  (F.R.S.).  This  muling  is  known  both  with  and 
without  a  lettered  edge.  The  former  variant,  here  offered,  is  the 
most  often  seen.  This  Choice  example  displays  medium  auburn 
patina  with  hints  of  copper-red  peaking  through  in  the  peripheries. 
The  Howard  side  is  well-struck,  although  the  Talbot  central  figure 
is  poorly  defined,  as  usual.  This  piece  is  the  sole  finest  certified  at 

PCGS  (7/15).  PCGS#  976 

1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  /  Birmingham  Mule 
W-8665,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 


3051  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Mule,  Birmingham  Halfpenny 
Reverse,  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Breen- 1040,  W-8665, 
High  R.4.  Struck  with  the  die  of  the  W-8580  Talbot,  Allum  & 
Lee  obverse  paired  with  a  1793  Birmingham  halfpenny  die.  The 
reverse  pictures  a  boy  standing  by  a  vertical  screw  press,  possibly 
intended  to  be  a  coinage  press.  This  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful 
Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  mules  known,  but  it  is  still  scarce  in  all  grades. 
This  Choice  Mint  State  example  is  well-struck,  with  well-balanced 
copper-red  and  auburn-brown  hues  over  each  side.  Population:  3  in 
64  Red  and  Brown,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  983 


3049  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Mule,  Stork  Reverse,  London  Edge, 
MS62  Brown  PCGS.  Breen- 1044,  W-8690,  R.6.  LONDON  is 
present  on  the  edge  between  7  and  8  o’clock.  Considered  rarer  than 
the  Liverpool  Edge  variant  (W-8670)  of  the  Stork  mule.  Talbot, 
Allum  &  Lee  obverse  dies  were  retained  by  their  Birmingham, 
England,  maker,  and  later  paired  with  miscellaneous  other  dies  of 
appropriate  diameter  to  provide  British  Condor  token  collectors 
with  additional  varieties.  A  prooflike  medium  brown  piece  with 
occasional  small  marks  and  minor  central  incompleteness  of  strike. 
PCGS#  973 


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1820  North  West  Token,  VF25 
Historic  and  Elusive,  W-92 50 


3052  1820  North  West  VF25  PCGS.  Breen  1083,  W-9250.  Holed 
at  12  o’clock,  as  are  most  of  the  known  examples.  According  to 
Breen’s  Encyclopedia  (page  109):  “Only  a  single  issue  qualifies  as  a 
colonial  circulating  medium  for  the  Pacific  Northwest.  This  is  the 
1820  NORTH  WEST  COMPANY  token,  made  in  Birmingham  by 
John  Walker  &  Co.  for  Canadian  promoters  of  a  beaver- trapping 
enterprise  ...” 

The  Whitman  Encyclopedia  of  Colonial  and  Early  American  Coins 
adds:  “Likely,  these  tokens  were  used  through  the  1820s  ...  in 
exchange  for  one  beaver  pelt.”  The  North  West  token  is  among 
the  latest  pieces  collected  under  the  “early  American”  banner, 
and  the  only  one  to  depict  George  IV,  son  of  Revolution-inspiring 
British  monarch  George  III.  This  example  of  the  North  West  token 
displays  granular  fields  with  green  and  violet  overtones  across  much 
of  the  brass  and  scattered  porosity  that  intensifies  on  the  reverse. 
Listed  on  page  78  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2007),  lot  1525;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  301 1 ;  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012), 
lot  3035.  PCGS#  662 


3053  1783  Washington  Unity  States  Cent  AU55  PCGS.  Baker- 1, 
W- 10 130,  R.l.  A  briefly  circulated  golden-brown  example  of  this 
popular  Washington  variety.  Unabraded,  although  the  margins 
exhibit  the  roller  marks  (as  struck)  endemic  to  the  issue.  The 
reverse  design  imitates  the  Lederal  large  cent,  which  ensures  that 
the  issue  is  back-dated.  Listed  on  page  80  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
Population:  42  in  55,  26  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  689 


1785  Immune  Columbia  Copper,  VF20 
George  III  Obverse,  W-1995 


3054  1785  Immune  Columbia  Piece,  George  III  Obverse  VF20  PCGS. 
CAC.  W-1995,  Low  R.7.  Best  known  on  the  1787  variety  with  a 
large  eagle  reverse,  the  Immune  or  Immunis  Columbia  design  was 
paired  with  several  other  dies.  These  include  Nova  Constellatio, 
New  Jersey,  and  Vermont  mules,  in  addition  to  the  present  rare 
George  III  variety.  All  were  likely  made  circa-1787  to  pass  in  New 
England  commerce.  This  is  a  tan-brown  piece  with  a  flan  flaw  on 
the  head  of  Justice  and  a  minor  flan  crack  at  9  o’clock.  Struck 
on  a  planchet  smaller  the  dies,  as  usual.  The  centering  favors 
the  IMMUNE  COLUMBIA  legend  at  the  expense  of  the  date, 
which  is  off  the  flan.  Listed  on  page  55  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
Population:  1  in  20,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  835 


1793  C-3  Half  Cent,  AG3 
Bold  Date  and  LIBERTY 


3055  1793  C-3,  B-3,  R.3,  AG3  PCGS.  On  its  own  merits,  the  obverse 
grades  Very  Good.  The  date  and  LIBERTY  are  bold,  and  the  glossy 
brown  surfaces  are  unblemished.  The  reverse  wear  is  uneven. 
UNITED  STATES  OF  and  the  fraction  are  readable,  but  HALF 
CENT  and  AMERICA  are  indistinct.  The  central  reverse  is  lightly 
pitted,  and  a  small  spot  is  beneath  OF.  Certified  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Our  EAC  grade  Fair  2.  PCGS#  35009  Base  PCGS#  1000 


1794  C-9,  B-9  Half  Cent,  AU  Details 
High  Relief  Head 


3056  1794  High  Relief  Head,  C-9,  B-9,  R.2  —  Burnished  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  This  charcoal-brown  half  cent  exhibits  some  lighter 
olive-brown  color  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  are  lightly  burnished 
as  NGC  notes,  although  the  overall  appearance  is  acceptable.  The 
1794  C-9  High  Relief  half  cent  is  plentiful  in  all  circulated  grades, 
and  it  is  an  excellent  choice  for  type  or  date  sets.  Our  EAC  grade 
VF20.  PCGS#  35063  Base  PCGS#  35054 


1795  C-2a  Half  Cent,  XF45 
Lettered  Edge,  Punctuated  Date 


3057  1795  Lettered  Edge,  Punctuated  Date,  C-2a,  B-2a,  R.3,  XF45 
PCGS.  CAC.  Manley  Die  State  3.0.  A  splendid  chocolate-brown 
example.  The  well  defined  surfaces  are  nearly  mark-free  aside 
from  unobtrusive  contact  on  the  N  in  UNITED  and  its  neighbor 
leaf.  The  high  points  of  the  portrait  are  minutely  granular.  C-2a 
is  essential  for  a  collection  by  Guide  Book  variety,  as  the  sole 
lettered  edge  variant  of  the  Punctuated  Date.  Our  EAC  grade  VF25. 
PCGS#  35070  Base  PCGS#  1015 


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3058  1797  1  Above  1,  CM,  B-l,  R.2,  Fine  15  PCGS.  Manley  Die 
State  4.0  to  5.0.  Close  to  the  terminal  die  state,  with  obverse  die 
failure  near  2  o’clock  obscuring  most  of  the  RTY  in  LIBERTY  and 
the  ICA  in  AMERICA.  The  chocolate-brown  surfaces  are  lightly 
abraded  and  only  minimally  granular.  Our  EAC  grade  VG10. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35101  Base  PCGS# 
1042 

3059  1804  Crosslet  4,  Stems,  C-10,  B-9,  R.l,  MS62  Brown  NGC. 

Manley  Die  State  3.0  or  later,  with  virtually  no  dentilation.  A 
coruscating  medium  to  deep  brown  example  that  displays  hints  of 
mahogany  toning.  The  portrait  and  wreath  are  well  struck.  Smooth 
save  for  a  tick  beneath  the  chin  and  a  moderately  granular  lower 
right  reverse.  Our  EAC  grade  AU50.  PCGS#  35158  Base  PCGS# 
1069 

1804  Half  Cent,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
Plain  4,  No  Stems,  C-13 


3060  1804  Plain  4,  No  Stems,  CM3,  B-10,  R.l,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS*  CAC.  Manley  Die  State  2.0  with  indistinct  dentils  on  the 
obverse  and  upper  reverse.  Although  Cohen  lists  13  varieties,  C-13 
is  promptly  attributed  by  its  Plain  4  and  absent  stems.  This  boldly 
struck  near-Gem  retains  ample  brick-red,  although  the  portrait 
and  fields  are  gunmetal-gray.  Refreshingly  free  from  abrasions.  Our 
EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS#  35177  Base  PCGS#  1064 

3061  1805  No  Stems,  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  Manley 
Die  State  2.0.  A  pleasing  and  unblemished  medium  brown  half 
cent.  The  satiny  surfaces  are  well  struck.  A  single  No  Stems 
reverse  die  was  paired  with  1804,  1805,  and  1806  obverses.  All  No 
Stems  die  varieties  can  be  procured  in  Mint  State  by  the  diligent 
collector.  Our  EAC  grade  AU50.  PCGS#  35179  Base  PCGS# 
1081 

3062  1806  Large  6,  Stems,  C-4,  B-4,  R.l,  AU55  PCGS.  CAC. 

Manley  Die  State  1.0.  A  deep  brown  representative  with  glimpses 
of  faded  red  near  design  elements.  A  loupe  reveals  infrequent  small 
marks  and  moderate  incompleteness  of  strike  near  the  top  of  the 
wreath.  Struck  a  few  degrees  off  center  toward  3  o’clock.  Our  EAC 
grade  AU50.  PCGS#  35200  Base  PCGS#  1099 

3063  1806  Large  6,  Stems,  C-4,  B-4,  R.l,  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

Manley  Die  State  1.0,  as  seen  on  most  Uncirculated  examples.  A 
beautiful  chocolate-brown  Draped  Bust  type  coin.  No  marks  are 
worthy  of  mention,  and  the  strike  is  bold  on  the  portrait.  Housed 
in  a  green  label  holder.  Our  EAC  grade  AU55.  PCGS#  35200  Base 
PCGS#  1099 


1806  Half  Cent,  MS63  Red  and  Brown 
Stems,  Large  6,  C-4 


3064  1806  Large  6,  Stems,  C-4,  B-4,  R.l,  MS63  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  CAC.  Manley  Die  State  1.0.  Design  elements  are  outlined 
by  orange-gold,  while  the  high  points  and  open  fields  are  olive' 
brown.  Smooth  aside  from  two  minor  abrasions  on  the  cheek.  In 
1906,  the  Chapman  brothers  acquired  a  holding  of  Uncirculated 
examples  of  C-4,  believed  to  be  the  source  for  most  present-day 
Red  or  Red  and  Brown  pieces.  Our  EAC  grade  MS62.  PCGS# 
35201  Base  PCGS#  1100 


1809  C-3,  B-4  Half  Cent,  MS64  Brown 
Usual  Early  Die  State 


3065  1809  C-3,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Manley  Die  State 
1.0.  This  is  the  usual  die  state  for  the  1809  C-3  half  cent,  the  most 
plentiful  1809  variety  in  Mint  States  grades.  The  frosty  olive- 
brown  surfaces  accompany  bold  design  motifs  for  this  pleasing  half 
cent,  showing  smooth  and  pristine  surfaces.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 
Population:  7  in  64  Brown,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  35224  Base 
PCGS#  1123 


1811  Half  Cent,  Choice  XF 
C-2,  Close  Date 


3066  1811  Close  Date,  C-2,  B-2,  Low  R.3,  XF45  PCGS.  Manley  Die 
State  3.0,  “very  scarce.”  The  late  state  with  a  die  crack  from  the  F 
in  OF.  A  deep  brown  representative  with  ample  hair  definition  and 
minimal  granularity.  A  trio  of  parallel  hair-thin  marks  are  noted 
on  the  field  near  the  chin.  A  much  better  date,  and  the  final  half 
cent  issue  until  1825.  Our  EAC  grade  VF25.  PCGS#  35242  Base 
PCGS#  1135 


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3067  1825  C-2,  B-2,  R.l,  MS63  Brown  AN  ACS.  Manley  Die  State 
3.0,  “scarce.”  Dusky  olive-green,  lavender,  and  apricot-gold  shades 
embrace  this  satiny  and  nicely  struck  example.  We  note  only 
a  small  spot  between  the  BE  in  LIBERTY  and  a  faint  hair-thin 
diagonal  mark  above  the  NT  in  CENT.  Our  EAC  grade  AU50. 
PCGS#  35249  Base  PCGS#  1141 


1828  Half  Cent,  MS66  Brown 
13  Stars,  C-3 


3068  1828  13  Stars,  C-3,  B-2,  R.l,  MS66  Brown  NGC.  Manley  Die 
State  3.0  with  triple  clash  marks  present  on  both  sides.  Ocean-blue 
fields  accompany  chocolate-brown  devices.  A  crisply  struck  and 
thoroughly  lustrous  Premium  Gem.  A  shallow  strike-through  is  on 
the  top  of  Liberty’s  neck,  but  post-strike  contact  is  inconsequential. 
Our  EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS#  35261  Base  PCGS#  1147 

3069  1832  C-3,  B-3,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  D  in 

UNITED  and  the  ES  in  STATES  are  repunched.  A  scarce  variety 
in  Uncirculated  grades.  A  golden-brown  and  olive-green  example 
with  a  bold  strike  and  smooth,  satiny  surfaces.  Our  EAC  grade 
AU55.  PCGS#  35279  Base  PCGS#  1159 

3070  1832  C-3,  B-3,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Flickers  of  rose 
overtone  add  life  to  blue-brown  surfaces.  Smoothly  lustrous  save  for 
places  with  the  often-seen  die  rust.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60.  PCGS# 
35279  Base  PCGS#  1159 

3071  1833  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Manley  Die 
State  1.0  without  any  obverse  clash  marks.  A  boldly  struck  orange- 
gold  and  gunmetal  near-Gem.  A  loupe  shows  only  delicate  field 
marks  and  a  spot  left  of  the  wreath  stem.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35283  Base  PCGS# 
1163 

3072  1833  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS64+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Manley  Die 
State  3.0,  “very  rare.”  Bold  clash  marks  surround  the  portrait  and 
wreath.  A  fully  struck  and  lustrous  Choice  half  cent.  The  pink-red 
and  steel-gray  surfaces  are  unabraded  but  a  spot  is  noted  on  the  D 
in  UNITED.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35283  Base  PCGS# 
1163 


1833  C-l  Half  Cent 
MS65  Red  and  Brown 


3073  1833  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Manley 
Die  State  2.0.  Mint  red  fills  the  borders  and  outlines  the  portrait 
and  denomination.  The  fields  and  high  points  are  gunmetal-gray. 
Fully  struck  and  unabraded  with  only  trivial  carbon.  An  impressive 
and  desirable  Gem.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Our  EAC  grade 
MS62.  PCGS#  35283  Base  PCGS#  1163 


1833  C-l  Half  Cent,  MS64  Red 
Virtually  Unabraded 


3074  1833  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS64  Red  PCGS.  Manley  Die  State  2.0. 
This  Choice  Classic  type  coin  is  primarily  orange-red,  although 
the  high  points  of  the  portrait  and  the  field  near  the  chin  display 
steel-blue.  A  crisp  strike,  unmarked  surfaces,  and  vibrant  luster 
further  attest  to  the  quality.  Dr.  Manley  states  that  the  mintages  of 
1833  and  1834  half  cents  overlapped,  which  he  proved  by  careful 
examination  of  the  reverse  clash  marks  endemic  to  both  dates.  Our 

EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS#  35284  Base  PCGS#  1164 

3075  1835  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS64+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

Manley  Die  State  1.0.  The  obverse  border  and  the  reverse  field  is 
predominantly  Red,  while  the  portrait  and  obverse  field  are  Brown. 
The  crisply  struck  and  coruscating  surfaces  appear  unabraded.  Small 
spots  near  star  7  and  the  final  A  in  AMERICA  provide  identifiers. 
Our  EAC  grade  MS63. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35289  Base  PCGS# 
1169 


1835  C-l  Half  Cent 
MS65  Red  and  Brown 


3076  1835  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Manley  Die 
State  2.0.  An  intricately  struck  Gem  with  coruscating  brick-red 
and  steel-gray  surfaces.  Evident  contact  is  confined  to  a  delicate 
V-shaped  graze  beneath  the  LF  in  HALE  High  grade  1835  half 
cents  chiefly  originate  in  a  hoard  acquired  circa- 1935  by  Elmer 
Sears.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  Our  EAC  grade  MS62. 
PCGS#  35289  Base  PCGS#  1169 


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1835  C-2  Half  Cent 
MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Ample  Mint  Red 


3077  1835  C-2,  B-2,  R.1,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Manley  Die 
State  3.0,  “scarce.”  Hints  of  fire-red  outline  the  stars  and  letters 
of  this  fully  struck  and  impressively  preserved  Gem.  The  central 
obverse  and  portions  of  the  reverse  border  are  toned  ebony-brown. 
The  1835  was  the  final  date  struck  for  commerce  prior  to  1849,  an 
indication  that  the  denomination  was  little  used  by  that  time.  Our 
EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS#  35292  Base  PCGS#  1 169 

3078  1849  Large  Date,  C-l,  B-4,  R.2,  MS64  Brown  PCGS*  CAC. 

This  prooflike  and  sharply  struck  representative  has  a  chocolate- 
brown  obverse  and  an  olive-green  reverse.  Marks  are  limited  to  a 
couple  of  tiny  imperfections  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  Our  EAC  grade 
MS60.  PCGS#  35318  Base  PCGS#  1218 

1853  C-l,  B-l  Half  Cent,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Elusive  with  Mint  Red 


3079  1853  C-l,  B-l,  R.1,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

typical  1853  half  cent  is  Mint  State  with  smooth  dark  brown  color. 
Examples  are  rarely  encountered  with  any  amount  of  mint  red, 
and  this  example  has  generous  portions  of  its  original  mint  color. 
This  exceptional  piece  has  a  bold  strike  and  splendid  olive-brown 
toning.  Our  EAC  grade  MS63. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35328  Base  PCGS# 
1228 


3080  1855  C-l,  B-l,  R.1,  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  A  lustrous  and 
unmarked  orange-red  example.  The  strike  is  good,  though  the 
dentils  are  partly  merged.  A  dollop  of  gray  is  noted  between  the  F 
in  OF  and  the  first  A  in  AMERICA,  and  a  few  flecks  are  scattered 
throughout.  Our  EAC  grade  MS64.  PCGS#  35335  Base  PCGS# 
1235 


1855  C-l  Half  Cent,  MS65  Red 


3082  1855  C-l,  B-l,  R.1,  MS65  Red  PCGS.  A  lustrous  peach-gold 
Gem.  Essentially  devoid  of  marks,  although  the  right  obverse  field 
displays  moderate  carbon.  The  strike  is  good  despite  blending  on 
portions  of  the  dentils.  A  popular  type  issue.  Our  EAC  grade  MS65. 
Population:  31  in  65  Red,  none  finer  (10/14).  PCGS#  35335  Base 
PCGS#  1235 


PROOF  CLASSIC  HEAD  HALF  CENT 


1833  B-l,  C-l  Half  Cent,  PR62  Brown 
The  Only  1833  Dies 


3083  1833  PR62  Brown  PCGS.  B-l,  C-l,  R.5  as  a  Proof.  All  1833 
Classic  Half  Cents  were  struck  from  a  single  set  of  dies.  Breen  (1983) 
suggests  that  the  proofs  may  have  been  struck  to  commemorate  the 
opening  of  the  new  Philadelphia  Mint  in  January  1833.  At  least  50 
specimens  are  believed  extant,  among  which  is  this  richly  toned 
example.  Mottled  brown  and  sandy-tan  colors  overlay  both  sides 
with  crimson  and  electric-blue  undertones  on  the  reverse.  The 
obverse  reveals  warmer  orange-gold  undertones  at  certain  angles,  as 
well  as  aesthetically  pleasing  brightness  in  the  field.  Uncommonly 
sharp  striking  definition  further  confirms  this  coin’s  status  as  a 
proof,  and  the  only  mentionable  blemish  is  an  obverse  spot  in  the 
field  before  star  8.  NGC  ID#  2239,  PCGS#  1198 


3081  1855  C-l,  B-l,  R.1,  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  Sole  die  pair 
for  the  issue.  An  uncommonly  fresh  coin  with  a  mix  of  peach, 
bright  orange,  and  rose  hues.  A  great  coin  for  a  late-date  half  cent 
collection.  Our  EAC  grade  MS64.  PCGS  has  graded  just  29  finer 
Red  examples  (6/15).  PCGS#  35335  Base  PCGS#  1235 


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LARGE  CENTS 


3087  1794  Head  of  1794,  S-25,  B-15,  R.3,  Fine  15  PCGS.  A  walnut- 
brown  Choice  Fine  example  of  Maris’  Separated  Date  variety.  The 
minimally  granular  surfaces  exhibit  even  wear  aside  from  faint 
definition  on  OF  AMER.  Marks  are  trivial  for  the  grade  except  for 
an  abrasion  near  Liberty’s  chin.  Our  EAC  grade  VG10. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35540  Base  PCGS# 
901374 


3089  1794  Head  of  1794,  S-57,  B-55,  R.l,  VF20  PCGS.  Linear 
depressions  in  the  field  near  the  profile  attribute  this  interesting 
Sheldon  variety.  The  reverse  die  is  moderately  buckled  in  several 
places.  Nicely  defined  and  without  consequential  marks.  Both  sides 
display  olive-brown  and  faded  orange  toning.  Our  EAC  grade  VG8. 
PCGS#  35633  Base  PCGS#  901374 


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1793  S-2,  B-2  Chain  Cent,  VF  Details 
Bold  Chain  Motif 


3084  1793  Chain,  AMERICA,  S-2,  B-2,  High  R.4  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details.  The  15 -link  chain  on  the 
reverse  of  this  cent  is  bold  with  complete  legends  and  rim.  While 
the  obverse  has  much  of  its  detail  obscured  by  corrosion,  the  overall 
appearance  is  most  acceptable.  The  olive-brown  surfaces  exhibit  a 
few  splashes  of  lighter  reddish-tan  patina.  A  few  ancient  scratches 
are  blended  with  the  surrounding  surfaces  of  this  old  copper.  Our 
EAC  grade  VG8.  PCGS#  35435  Base  PCGS#  1341 


1793  Wreath  Cent,  VF  Details 
Vine  and  Bars  Edge,  S-6 


3085  1793  Wreath,  Vine  and  Bars  Edge,  S-6,  B-7,  R.3  —  Corrosion 
—  NGC  Details.  VF.  A  well  defined  and  surprisingly  unabraded 
single-year  type  coin  with  dark  and  evenly  granular  surfaces.  A  few 
inconsequential  rim  dings  are  noted.  Relatively  few  S-6  examples 
have  comparable  sharpness,  and  a  majority  of  survivors  exhibit 
more  severe  problems.  Our  EAC  grade  VG7. 


1793  S-9,  B-12  Wreath  Cent,  Fine  12 
Early  Die  State 


3086  1793  Wreath,  Vine  and  Bars  Edge,  S-9,  B-12,  R.2,  Fine  12 
PCGS.  This  early  die  state  cent  shows  just  the  beginnings  of  die 
cracks  at  the  R  in  AMERICA.  Trivial  handling  marks  are  evident 
on  both  sides  of  this  steel-brown  cent,  with  splashes  of  lighter  tan 
color  on  the  reverse.  An  attractive  mid-grade  copper  for  a  type 
collection  or  advanced  date  set.  Our  EAC  grade  VG8.  PCGS# 
35459  Base  PCGS#  1347 


1794  S-44  Cent,  Choice  VF 
Pleasing  Brown  Color 


3088  1794  Head  of  1794,  S-44,  B-33,  R.l,  VF35  NGC.  Breen  Die 
State  III,  both  dies  cracked.  Detail  on  this  piece  is  in  keeping 
with  the  grade,  sharp  for  the  VF  level  but  not  quite  strong  enough 
to  warrant  an  XF  designation.  Both  sides  show  complete  border 
dentils  and  clear  legends,  save  for  the  fraction  which  is  weak  at  the 
denominator.  A  depressed  surface  mark  appears  on  the  reverse  at 
the  bottom  of  the  E  in  CENT,  but  the  surfaces  are  otherwise  fairly 
smooth  with  medium  chocolate-brown  color.  Our  EAC  grade  Fine 
12.  PCGS#  35597  Base  PCGS#  901374 


1794  S-70,  B-62  Cent,  AU50 
Head  of  1795 


3090  1794  Head  of  1795,  S-70,  B-62,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  Breen  Die 
State  II  with  a  crack  between  TY  that  extends  to  the  corner  of  the 
eye  and  the  cheek.  The  obverse  was  used  for  S-69  in  an  earlier  state, 
but  is  only  known  on  S-70  when  it  is  cracked.  This  pleasing  olive- 
brown  example  has  distinctive  splashes  of  orange  on  both  sides. 
Imperfectly  centered  with  the  right  reverse  border  narrow.  Our 
EAC  grade  VF30.  PCGS#  35693  Base  PCGS#  1365 


1794  S-71  Cent,  VF30 
Pleasing  Medium  Brown  Color 


3091  1794  Head  of  1795,  S-71,  B-63,  R.2,  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen 
Die  State  III.  Clashed  and  cracked,  but  not  quite  to  the  extent  seen 
on  later  die  states.  Sheldon- 71  is  moderately  available  in  middle  to 
lower  circulated  grades.  This  piece  is  sharp  for  the  VF  level,  with 
an  even  strike  that  produces  strong  border  dentils  around  each 
side.  Auburn  surfaces  show  a  few  light,  scattered  marks,  but  without 
environmental  damage.  An  old,  thin  scratch  curves  through 
Liberty’s  crown  and  into  the  field  right  of  the  Y  in  LIBERTY.  Our 
EAC  grade  Fine  15.  PCGS#  35696  Base  PCGS#  1365 


1795  S-78  Cent,  AU53 
Plain  Edge,  Partial  Luster 


3092  1795  Plain  Edge,  S-78,  B-8,  R.l,  AU53  PCGS,  Breen  Die 
State  II  with  five  sets  of  clash  marks  apparent  near  STATES  OF. 
Lavender,  ice-blue,  and  sea-green  toning  accompanies  this  pleasing 
Liberty  Cap  type  coin.  The  devices  shimmer  with  luster,  and  both 
sides  are  free  from  noticeable  marks.  Granularity  on  the  first  T  in 
STATES  is  as  made.  Our  EAC  grade  VF35.  PCGS#  35729  Base 
PCGS#  1380 


3093  1796  Liberty  Cap,  S-81,  B-2,  R.3  —  Corrosion  —  NGC  Details. 

XR  Luster  shimmers  from  the  legends,  wreath,  and  hair  of  this 
final-year  Liberty  Cap  cent.  The  NT  in  CENT  is  absent  due  to  an 
otherwise  sharp  strike.  The  surfaces  are  intermittently  moderately 
granular  and  a  pinscratch  is  beneath  the  chin.  Our  EAC  grade 
VF25.  PCGS#  35750  Base  PCGS#  1392 

3094  1796  Liberty  Cap,  S-91,  B-l,  R.3  —  Environmental  Damage 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  A  well  defined  and  mark-free 
representative.  The  deeply  toned  lavender  and  forest-green  surfaces 
are  evenly  granular.  The  1796  Liberty  Cap  cent  is  scarcer  than  its 
1795  predecessor.  Our  EAC  grade  VF20. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  35780  Base  PCGS# 
1392 


1796  SH13,  B-41  Cent,  XF  Details 
Late  Die  State 


3095  1796  Reverse  of  1797,  S-113,  B-41,  R.5  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  Breen  Die  State  V  with  a 
heavy  crack  from  the  border  to  lowest  hair  curl  and  17,  back  to  the 
border  below  the  9.  The  dark  steel-brown  surfaces  exhibit  coppery 
toning  highlights  on  the  devices.  Both  sides  have  modest  surface 
corrosion.  Our  EAC  grade  Fine  15.  PCGS#  35855  Base  PCGS# 
1407 


1796  S-115,  B-43  Cent,  Fine  15 
Intermediate  Die  State 


3096  1796  Reverse  of  1797,  S-115,  B-43,  R.3,  Fine  15  PCGS.  Breen 
Die  State  VII,  an  intermediate  die  state  with  a  heavy  arcing  die 
crack  through  the  date,  and  a  crack  through  the  tops  of  TY  that 
has  formed  a  retained  cud  above  those  letters.  Both  sides  exhibit 
pleasing  olive-brown  surfaces  with  scattered  handling  marks  and 
strike  weakness  inside  the  wreath.  Our  EAC  grade  VG8.  PCGS# 
35861  Base  PCGS#  1407 


3097  1797  Reverse  of  1797,  Stems,  S-140,  B-22,  R.l,  XF40  PCGS. 

A  rich  defined  example  with  moderately  granular  deep  olive-brown 
surfaces.  Refreshingly  unabraded.  OF  is  weakly  defined  due  to  a 
failing  reverse  die,  usual  for  S-140.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  Our  EAC  grade  VF30.  PCGS#  35951  Base  PCGS# 
1422 


1798  S-157  Cent,  Choice  XF 
First  Hair  Style,  Rusted  Dies 


3098  1798  First  Hair  Style,  S-157,  B-15,  R.2,  XF45  PCGS.  Bowers 
Die  State  III-IV.  A  late  die  state  with  advanced  rust  and  crumbling 
on  portions  of  the  wreath  and  obverse  field,  as  made.  A  well 
detailed  walnut-brown  cent  with  generally  pleasing  surfaces.  We 
note  a  couple  of  tiny  ticks  near  ONE  CENT,  and  the  right  obverse 
field  displays  delicate  vertical  hairlines.  Our  EAC  grade  VF30. 
PCGS#  36035  Base  PCGS#  143 1 


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1798  S-174,  B-35  Cent,  AU55 
Heavy  Clash  Marks 


3099  1798  Second  Hair  Style,  S-174,  B-35,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  CAC. 

Breen  Die  State  III  with  strong  clash  marks  through  the  ribbons  and 
the  numerator.  Heavy  die  chips  below  the  hair  ribbon  are  diagnostic 
for  this  plentiful  variety.  This  lovely  Choice  AU  cent  has  smooth 
and  attractive  golden-brown  surfaces  that  are  essentially  flawless. 
Our  EAC  grade  XF45. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36092  Base  PCGS# 
1434 


3100  1798  Second  Hair  Style,  S-187,  B-40,  R.l,  VF35  PCGS.  Die 

cracks  on  the  right  obverse,  and  clashes  on  the  reverse,  allow 
prompt  attribution.  Luster  glimmers  within  the  curls  and  letters 
of  this  chocolate-brown  type  coin.  Virtually  void  of  verdigris,  and 
marks  are  relatively  few.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  Our  EAC 
grade  VF25.  PCGS#  36128  Base  PCGS#  1434 

1798  S- 187  Cent,  MS62  Brown 
Low  Condition  Census 


3101  1798  Second  Hair  Style,  S-187,  B-40,  R.l,  MS62  Brown  NGC. 
CAC.  Breen  Die  State  II,  an  early  die  state  with  reverse  die  cracks 
through  CA  to  the  right  ribbon  end  and  the  final  0.  Glossy  chestnut 
and  golden-tan  surfaces  retain  wispy  red  luster  hidden  among  the 
lettering.  This  lovely  cent  ranks  at  the  low  end  of  the  condition 
census.  Our  EAC  grade  AU55.  PCGS#  36128  Base  PCGS#  1434 


1799  S-189  Cent,  Good  6 


3102  1799  S-189,  B-3,  R.2,  Good  6  NGC.  A  medium  brown  key 
date  representative.  TES  OF  and  the  bottom  of  the  date  are  softly 
defined,  but  the  remainder  of  the  legends  are  bold.  Moderate 
abrasions  are  distributed,  but  none  are  worthy  of  singular 
description.  Famous  for  its  rarity  since  the  19th  century,  when 
Joseph  Mickley  found  it  difficult  to  acquire  an  example  from  his 
birth  year.  Our  EAC  grade  Good  5.  PCGS#  36140  Base  PCGS# 
1443 


3103  1799  S-189,  B-3,  R.2  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VG  Details. 

Sharper  than  a  majority  of  survivors,  this  key  date  cent  has  full 
legends  and  shows  the  knob  of  the  both  9s.  Tan-brown  high  points 
contrast  with  evenly  granular  gunmetal  fields.  The  obverse  field 
displays  several  thin  marks.  Our  EAC  grade  Good  4.  PCGS#  36140 
Base  PCGS#  1443 


1802  S-230  Cent,  AU53 


3104  1802  S-230,  B-8,  R.l,  AU53  PCGS.  Breen  Die  State  VI-VII.  Die 
cracks  across  the  upper  reverse  and  LIBERTY  help  attribute  this 
deep  olive-brown  cent.  No  marks  provide  a  distraction,  and  luster 
rolls  across  the  curls,  wreath,  and  legends.  Granularity  is  limited 
to  minor  flaking  near  the  D  in  UNITED.  Our  EAC  grade  XF40. 
PCGS#  36302  Base  PCGS#  1470 


3105  1802  S-237,  B-10,  R.2,  XF45  PCGS.  A  richly  detailed  walnut- 
brown  and  sea-green  representative.  We  note  a  thin  mark  near  the 
M  in  AMERICA  and  minor  granularity  on  the  lower  reverse.  Our 
EAC  grade  VF30. 

Ex:  Sacramento  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2011),  lot  3034,  which 
realized  $1 ,265.  PCGS#  36320  Base  PCGS#  1470 


1802  S-237  Cent,  Choice  AU 


3106  1802  S-237,  B-10,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Breen  Die  State  VII. 
A  well  defined  deep  brown  example.  Luster  dominates  design 
elements,  and  granularity  is  confined  to  a  small  and  inconspicuous 
spot  east  of  the  2  in  the  date.  The  reverse  is  nearly  unabraded,  and 
the  obverse  displays  scattered  inoffensive  marks.  Our  EAC  grade 
XF40.  PCGS#  36320  Base  PCGS#  1470 


3107  1803  Small  Date,  Small  Fraction,  S-255,  B-14,  R.l,  XF45 
PCGS.  A  Choice  XF  example  that  exhibits  bold  hair  definition. 
The  chocolate-brown  surfaces  show  a  thin  mark  above  the  hair 
ribbon  and  contact  near  the  NIT  in  UNITED.  Our  EAC  grade 
VF20.  PCGS#  36380  Base  PCGS#  1482 

3108  1804  S-266c,  B-l,  R.2,  AG3  NGC.  Even  in  this  heavily  worn 
state,  the  die  break  above  the  middle  of  AMERICA  is  plain.  Rim 
merging  appears  elsewhere  on  this  largely  smooth  piece  with  deep 
brown  surfaces.  Our  EAC  grade  AG3.  PCGS#  36422  Base  PCGS# 
1504 


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1804  S-266c  Cent,  Good  6 
Jefferson-Era  Rarity 


3109  1804  S-266c,  B-l,  R.2,  Good  6  NGC.  The  final  major  die  state 
with  breaks  over  both  RTY  and  MERIC.  Those  who  collect  by  date, 
instead  of  by  variety,  soon  learn  that  the  1804  is  second-rarest  in 
the  large  cent  series.  This  minimally  granular  olive-brown  example 
is  evenly  defined  save  for  weakness  on  STATES.  A  few  minor  rim 
dings  merit  passing  mention.  Our  EAC  grade  Good  4.  PCGS# 
36422  Base  PCGS#  1504 


3110  1804  Restrike  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  This  privately  produced 
piece  combines  two  original  U.S.  Mint  large  cent  dies  sold  as 
scrap  metal.  The  obverse  was  originally  used  for  1803  S-261 
(with  the  date  altered  to  1804)  and  the  reverse  was  originally 
used  for  1820  N-12.  The  obverse  displays  iridescent  lavender, 
orange,  and  powder-blue  patina.  The  reverse  is  olive-gold.  There 
are  no  visible  post-strike  distractions.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 

Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  66,  which  realized 
$2,300.  PCGS# 45344 

3111  1807  Comet,  S-271,  B-l,  R.l,  VF30  NGC.  The  Comet-like  die 
flaw  is  faint  but  visible  on  this  heavily  clashed  early  die  state  cent. 
Toned  walnut-brown  with  pleasing  definition  on  Liberty’s  curls.  A 
few  minor  marks  include  a  nick  on  the  obverse  rim  at  9  o’clock. 
Our  EAC  grade  Fine  15. 

Ex:  Jack  Beymer  (3/2001);  Phillip  Clover  Collection  (Heritage, 
9/2012),  lot  3302,  which  realized  $1,410.  PCGS#  36454  Base 
PCGS#  1531 

1809  S-280,  B-l  Cent,  XF40 
Classic  Head  Key 


3112  1809  S-280,  B-l,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  Breen  Die  State  V  with 
parallel  cracks  through  the  leaves  below  ES  of  STATES.  This  steel- 
brown  and  olive  example  has  smooth,  problem-free  surfaces  with 
exceptional  eye  appeal.  1809  is  the  key  issue  among  John  Reich’s 
Classic  Head  large  cents.  Our  EAC  grade  VF30.  Population:  6  in 
40,  25  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  364 66  Base  PCGS# 
1546 


1810  S-285  Cent,  Choice  AU 


3113  1810  S-285,  B-2,  R.2,  AU55  NGC.  A  faint  crack  through  the 
right-side  stars  helps  attribute  this  collectible  but  conditionally  rare 
Sheldon  marriage.  Refreshingly  void  of  contact  though  protected 
areas  of  the  reverse  display  build-up.  A  late  die  state  with  bold  clash 
marks,  flowlined  fields,  and  blurry  peripheral  elements.  Our  EAC 
grade  XF40.  Census:  6  in  55,  12  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  36484  Base 
PCGS#  1549 


3114  1811/0  S-286,  B-2,  R.3,  VF25  PCGS.  A  medium  brown  and 
moderately  glossy  representative  of  the  scarce  and  prominent 
overdate  variety.  A  few  thin  marks  accompany  the  left  obverse  field. 
Struck  slightly  off  center  toward  4:30.  Our  EAC  grade  Fine  12. 
PCGS#  36490  Base  PCGS#  1558 

3115  1812  Large  Date,  S-288,  B-3,  R.2,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen 
Die  State  III.  A  charming  chocolate-brown  representative  of  the 
conditionally  scarce  Classic  Head  type.  Marks  are  minimal,  and 
Liberty’s  eye  and  ear  are  bold.  The  late  die  state  with  absent  dentils 
across  portions  of  both  borders.  Our  EAC  grade  VF25. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36505  Base  PCGS# 
1564 


1812  S-289,  B-4  Cent,  AU53 
Rare  Early  Die  State 


3116  1812  Large  Date,  S-289,  B-4,  R.l,  AU53  PCGS.  Breen  Die 
State  I  with  repunching  evident  on  the  2,  and  with  a  raised  ridge 
over  TES  OF  AM  on  the  reverse,  called  extremely  rare  by  Walter 
Breen.  This  pleasing  piece  combines  olive  and  golden-tan  patina 
with  excellent  eye  appeal.  Our  EAC  grade  VF35. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36508  Base  PCGS# 
1564 


3117  1813  S-293,  B-l,  R.2,  XF40  NGC.  Only  two  die  varieties  are 
known  for  the  conditionally  rare  1813.  Most  survivors  are  well 
worn  or  corroded,  but  the  present  medium  brown  piece  has  pleasing 
surfaces  and  only  moderate  wear.  Marks  are  chiefly  confined  to 
the  field  near  the  nose.  Our  EAC  grade  VF30.  PCGS#  36514  Base 
PCGS#  1570 


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1813  S-293,  B-l  Cent,  AU50 
Late  Die  State 


3118  1813  S-293,  B-l,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  Breen  Die  State  IV.  The 
short-lived  Classic  Head  large  cent  series,  minted  from  1808  to 
1814,  is  distinctive.  Even  numbered  dates  are  common  and  odd 
numbered  dates  are  scarce.  The  1813  is  one  of  those  scarce  issues 
with  two  known  varieties.  This  late  die  state  example  has  lovely 
olive  and  golden-brown  surfaces  with  only  trivial  surface  marks. 
Our  EAC  grade  VF30. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36514  Base  PCGS# 
1570 


1814  S-294,  ELI  Cent,  AU55 
Late  Die  State 


3119  1814  Crosslet  4,  S-294,  B-l,  R.l,  AU55  PCGS.  Breen  Die 
State  II,  showing  a  raised  ridge  at  the  dentil  tips  above  TES  OF 
AM.  This  Choice  AU  cent  exhibits  frosty  cartwheel  luster  on  dark 
chocolate-brown  surfaces.  A  lovely  example  without  impairments 
on  either  side.  Our  EAC  grade  XF45. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36520  Base  PCGS# 
1573 


1814  S-295,  B-2  Plain  4  Cent,  AU55 
Intermediate  Die  State 


3120  1814  Plain  4,  S-295,  B-2,  R.l,  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  An 

intermediate  die  state  with  an  arcing  die  crack  at  the  lower  right 
obverse.  Two  distinctive  varieties  are  known  for  the  1814  cents, 
the  last  of  their  kind.  The  copper  supply  was  exhausted  and  the 
embargos  of  the  War  of  1812  delayed  a  new  planchet  supply  from 
England.  This  Choice  AU  cent  has  frosty  luster  with  chestnut  and 
chocolate-brown  surfaces.  Our  EAC  grade  AU50. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36517  Base  PCGS# 
1576 


3121  1816  N-2,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sea-green  and 
golden-brown  Choice  representative.  The  left-side  stars  are  lightly 
brought  up,  but  the  remainder  of  the  strike  is  bold.  No  marks  are 
noticeable  across  lustrous  and  pleasing  surfaces.  Our  EAC  grade 
MS60. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36526  Base  PCGS# 
1591 

3122  1816  N-2,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Noyes  Die  State 
B.  The  repunched  N  in  ONE  and  obverse  die  crumbling  near  2 
o’clock  attribute  Newcomb-2,  a  popular  Randall  Hoard  marriage. 
A  medium  brown  near-Gem  with  smooth  satin  surfaces  and  a  good 
strike.  A  desirable  representative.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36526  Base  PCGS# 
1591 

3123  1819/8  Large  Date,  N-l,  R.l,  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Stars 
2  and  4  are  repunched.  A  golden-brown  and  lime-green  Select  cent. 
Lustrous  and  well  struck.  Unabraded  aside  from  a  small  mark  below 
the  N  in  ONE  and  on  the  right  border  of  Liberty’s  neck.  Our  EAC 
grade  AU55. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36658  Base  PCGS# 
1612 

3124  1819/8  Large  Date,  N-l,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  NGC.  A  precisely 
struck  chestnut-brown  near-Gem  with  pleasantly  smooth 
surfaces.  This  Guide  Book  variety  is  readily  secured  in  Fine  and 
lower  grades,  but  Choice  Mint  State  survivors  are  few  and  far 
between.  Struck  from  perfect  dies.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60.  NGC 
N-l  Census:  2  in  64  Brown,  none  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2004) ,  lot  5169;  Dallas 
Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  118;  Long  Beach  Signature 
(Heritage,  2/2009),  lot  200,  which  realized  $1,725.  PCGS#  36658 
Base  PCGS#  1612 

3125  1819  Small  Date,  N-8,  R.l,  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  An 

early  die  state  with  a  die  line  connecting  the  AT  in  STATES.  A 
coruscating  Randall  Hoard  representative  that  displays  substantial 
fire-red  on  both  sides,  along  with  medium  brown  toning.  A  spot  is 
noted  near  the  AM  in  AMERICA.  Our  EAC  grade  MS62.  An  old 
Stack’s  envelope  accompanies  the  lot  and  lists  the  pedigree  as: 

Ex:  Ed  Milas,  11/1972;  C.D.  Smith,  3/1985.  PCGS#  36650  Base 
PCGS#  1607 


1819  N-9  Cent,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
Late  Die  State 


3126  1819  Small  Date,  N-9,  R.l,  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  This  late  die  state  cent  lacks  border  dentils  on  either  side. 
A  splendid  example,  this  cent  exhibits  substantial  brilliant  orange 
mint  luster  with  lovely  bluish-olive  patina.  Our  EAC  grade  MS63. 
Population:  12  in  64  Red  and  Brown,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  36653  Base  PCGS# 
1607 


3127  1819  Small  Date,  N-9,  R.l,  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  Pockets  of  orange-red  luster  outline  design  elements.  The 
fields  and  high  points  are  steel-gray.  Nicely  struck  and  lustrous 
with  infrequent  minor  obverse  marks.  A  popular  Randall  Hoard 
die  variety,  although  encountered  less  often  than  the  ubiquitous 
1820  N-13.  Our  EAC  grade  MS62.  PCGS#  36653  Base  PCGS# 
1607 


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1820  Large  Date  Cent,  MS66  Red  and  Brown 
N-13,  Among  the  Finest  Certified 


3128  1820  Large  Date,  N-13,  R.l,  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  An  example  of  the  usually  seen  late  die  state  with  cracks 
through  the  date  and  all  stars.  The  L  and  Y  in  LIBERTY  are 
repunched.  Coppery-gold  color  appears  in  the  hidden  areas,  while 
the  more  exposed  regions  show  reddish-steel  patina.  Liberty’s  hair 
is  razor-sharp,  though  the  stars  are  somewhat  lightly  impressed.  A 
highly  appealing,  Registry  essential  that  almost  certainly  derives 
from  the  famous  Randall  Hoard.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label 
holder  with  CAC  approval.  Our  EAC  grade  MS63.  Population 
including  all  varieties:  6  in  66  Red  and  Brown,  0  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  36674  Base  PCGS#  1616 

1825  N-5  Large  Cent,  Fine  Details 
Nine  Examples  Known 


3129  1825  N-5,  Low  R.7  —  Environmental  Damage  —  NGC  Details. 
Fine.  The  1825  N-5  large  cent  was  listed  in  the  Newcomb  variety 
book,  based  on  its  earlier  inclusion  in  the  Frank  Andrews  reference. 
The  variety  was  later  delisted,  as  an  early  die  state  of  N-10. 
However,  large  cent  collector  Tom  Deck  rediscovered  the  variety 
in  December  2011.  Since  his  discovery,  eight  additional  examples 
have  been  found,  including  this  piece  that  recently  appeared  for 
sale  on  eBay.  Lightly  corroded  steel-brown  surfaces  exhibit  reddish- 
tan  devices.  The  existing  detail  is  sharper  than  most  of  the  other 
known  examples.  An  important  opportunity  for  the  advanced 
collector.  Our  EAC  grade  Good  4. 

3130  1827  N-3,  R.2,  MS62  Brown  NGC.  Noyes  Die  State  B  with  a 
crack  through  most  left-side  stars.  A  glossy  olive-gold,  steel-blue, 
and  mahogany-brown  Matron  cent.  The  strike  is  good,  and  the 
surfaces  are  smooth  save  for  thin  marks  near  stars  3  and  5.  Our 
EAC  grade  AU50.  PCGS#  36844  Base  PCGS#  1651 

3131  1827  N-ll,  R.l,  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  Pockets  of  Mint  red  linger 
in  protected  areas,  but  the  majority  of  this  coruscating  cent  is  toned 
sea-green.  The  nicely  struck  surfaces  are  unabraded  aside  from  a 
thin  diagonal  line  beneath  Liberty’s  eye.  Our  EAC  grade  AU55. 
PCGS#  36868  Base  PCGS#  1651 

3132  1833  N-l,  R.2,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  Newcomb  does  not  list 
specific  die  states  for  this  variety,  though  one  certainly  would 
recognize  the  reverse  as  being  “in  extremis.”  Though  technically 
Brown,  this  unworn  coin  has  deep  blue  and  violet  overtones  with 
areas  of  pale  pink  at  the  central  reverse.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 
PCGS#  37018  Base  PCGS#  1696 


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3133  1836  N-3,  R.l,  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  lovely 
mahogany-brown  and  gunmetal-blue  surfaces  are  well  struck  and 
minimally  abraded.  The  late  die  state  with  a  break  over  star  6  and  a 
rim-to-rim  crack  through  the  tops  of  ONE.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 
PCGS#  37117  Base  PCGS#  1726 

3134  1837  Head  of  1838,  N-9,  R.l,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

Noyes  Die  State  C.  A  lovely  chocolate-brown  and  apple-green 
near-Gem.  Lustrous  and  crisply  struck  with  minimal  marks  and 
impressive  eye  appeal.  N-9  is  readily  attributed  by  its  many 
interesting  die  cracks.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  37132  Base  PCGS# 
1729 

3135  1837  Plain  Cords,  Medium  Letters,  N-13,  R.2,  MS64  Red  and 
Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  olive-brown  surfaces  of  this  Choice 
Mint  State  cent  exhibit  considerable  muted  orange  mint  luster 
with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  A  few  small  carbon  spots  on  each  side 
prevent  a  higher  grade.  Our  EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS#  37166  Base 
PCGS#  1736 

3136  1837  Plain  Cords,  Medium  Letters,  N-13,  R.2,  MS64  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-tan  and  gunmetal  shades 
intermingle  across  lustrous  and  mark-free  surfaces.  Small  russet 
freckles  are  confined  to  the  field  near  ONE.  N-13  has  a  repunched 
N  in  UNITED,  and  a  curved  die  line  passes  through  the  Y  in 
LIBERTY.  A  late  die  state  with  an  orange-peel  texture  near  the 
bust  tip.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60.  PCGS#  37166  Base  PCGS# 
1736 

3137  1839  Petite  Head  of  1840,  N-8,  R.l,  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 

The  first  Petite  Head  die  marriage,  identified  by  the  long  curls 
beneath  the  bust.  This  satiny  olive-brown  cent  has  a  good  strike 
save  for  blending  on  the  final  star.  Abrasions  are  minor  overall 
aside  from  an  obverse  rim  tick  near  star  1  and  subtle  field  marks 
near  the  D  in  UNITED.  Our  EAC  grade  AU50. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  37265  Base  PCGS# 
1817 

3138  1 840  Large  Date,  N-5 ,  R.  1 ,  MS64+  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Grellman 
Die  State  c.  A  rim  cud  above  star  6  attributes  the  Newcomb  variety. 
A  satiny  chocolate-brown  near-Gems.  Marks  are  confined  to  two 
hair-thin  lines  between  stars  10  and  11.  Our  EAC  grade  AU55. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395831  Base  PCGS# 
1820 

1843  N-4,  N-13  Cent,  MS65  Brown 
Petite  Head,  Large  Letters 


3139  1843  Petite  Head,  Large  Letters,  N-4,  N-13,  R.l,  MS65  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  Grellman  Die  State  d,  equivalent  to  N-13  in 
Newcomb’s  guide.  Today,  we  know  that  N-4  and  N-13  were  struck 
from  the  same  pair  of  dies,  in  early  (N-4)  and  late  (N-13)  die  states. 
This  lovely  Gem  has  frosty  cartwheel  luster  with  splashes  of  orange 
mint  color.  An  exceptional  example.  Our  EAC  grade  AU55. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  403922  Base  PCGS# 
1847 


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1846  Large  Cent,  MS65  Brown 
Tall  Date,  Newcomb- 14 


3140  1846  Tall  Date,  N-14,  R.3,  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

Grellman  Die  State  a.  Mint  red  lingers  about  the  stars  and  letters, 
but  most  of  this  satiny  Gem  is  deep  brown.  The  strike  is  sharp 
except  on  a  few  upper  stars.  The  surfaces  show  only  incidental 
contact.  The  Tall  Date  is  scarcer  than  its  Small  or  Medium  Date 
cousins,  especially  in  better  Uncirculated  grades.  Our  EAC  grade 
MS60.  PCGS#  403892  Base  PCGS#  187 1 


3141  1847  N-5,  R.3,  MS63  Red  PCGS.  The  84  in  the  date  is 
repunched,  and  tiny  points  from  the  top  of  the  N  in  ONE  confirm 
the  attribution.  An  orange-red  representative  with  moderate 
mellowing  to  steebgray  on  the  high  points  and  open  fields.  Marks 
are  confined  to  a  tick  near  star  12.  Our  EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS# 
37279  Base  PCGS#  1879 

3142  1850  N-7,  R.2,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Grellman  Die 
State  b.  Brick-red  and  gunmetal  shades  alternate  across  this  satiny 
and  unabraded  Gem.  A  small  spot  near  the  throat  provides  an 
identifier.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Our  EAC  grade 
MS63.  PCGS#  405881  Base  PCGS#  1890 

3143  1850  N-15,  R.2,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Grellman 
Die  State  a.  Peach-gold  dominates  both  sides,  although  the  obverse 
field  and  Liberty’s  neck  are  lightly  toned  steel-gray.  Lustrous  and 
virtually  unabraded.  The  strike  is  sharp  except  on  a  few  stars.  Our 
EAC  grade  MS64. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  403947  Base  PCGS# 
1890 

1851/81  N-3  Cent,  MS66  Brown 
Inverted  Date,  Colorful  Toning 


3144  1851/81  N-3,  R.l,  MS66  Brown  PCGS.  Grellman  Die  State 
b.  Beautiful  blue-green,  orange-gold,  and  ruby-red  toning 
encompasses  this  lustrous  and  well  struck  Premium  Gem.  The 
famous  Guide  Book  inverted  date  variety,  with  traces  of  blundered 
18  digits  apparent  near  the  51  in  the  date.  Our  EAC  grade  MS62. 
Population:  1  in  66  Brown,  1  in  66  Red  and  Brown  (6/15).  PCGS# 
400138  Base  PCGS#  1895 


1852  N-8  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Unabraded  and  Lustrous 


3145  1852  N-8,  N-19,  R.2,  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Grellman  Die  State 
c.  Patience  is  required  to  locate  the  diagnostic  hair-thin  die  cracks 
from  the  coronet  tip  and  shoulder  curl.  An  orange-gold  Gem  with 
booming  luster  and  unmarked  surfaces.  The  reverse  has  a  couple 
of  small  spots,  and  shallow  strike-throughs  are  on  Liberty’s  neck 
and  below  the  EN  in  CENT.  Our  EAC  grade  MS64.  For  all  1852 
die  varieties,  Population:  21  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red,  2  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  147252  Base  PCGS#  1900 


1853  N-13  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Late  Die  State 


3146  1853  N-13,  R.l  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  This  splendid  cent  has 
brilliant  mint  luster  and  full  orange  mint  color  on  both  sides  with 
exceptional  eye  appeal.  This  piece  is  undoubtedly  from  a  hoard 
of  late  die  state  examples  found  many  years  ago,  but  that  doesn’t 
matter  today,  as  it  is  breathtaking.  A  wonderful  example  for  a  type 
set  or  specialized  collection.  Our  EAC  grade  MS65. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  403930  Base  PCGS# 
1903 

1853  N-25  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Undiminished  Mint  Color 


3147  1853  N-25,  R.l,  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Grellman  Die  State  b. 
Magnificent  orange-red  color  is  comprehensive  across  this  lustrous 
Gem.  The  obverse  displays  a  few  small  brown  freckles.  Minor  grazes 
on  the  cheek  determine  the  grade.  The  specialist-familiar  variety 
with  a  horizontal  “bar”  from  the  dentils  between  the  first  two  stars. 
The  base  of  the  1  is  repunched.  Our  EAC  grade  MS65.  Population: 
68  in  65  Red,  16  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  403925  Base  PCGS#  1903 


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1853  Cent,  N-25,  MS65  Red 
Blazing  Coppery-Red  Luster 


3148  1853  N-25,  R.1,  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Die  State  b,  as  usual.  This 
is  a  beautifully  preserved,  full  Red  Gem.  N-25  is  the  typically 
encountered  variety  when  seeking  a  high-end  Mint  State  example 
of  this  issue.  This  piece  shows  flowdined  fields  as  a  result  of  die 
erosion,  expected  for  the  die  state,  and  mint  luster  is  especially 
frosty  as  a  result.  A  carbon  speck  below  the  E  in  LIBERTY  is 
the  only  one  noticeable  to  the  unaided  eye.  Peripheral  legends 
and  stars  are  weakly  defined,  but  the  central  devices  are  sharp. 
Our  EAC  grade  MS65.  Population:  65  in  65  Red,  15  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  403925  Base  PCGS#  1903 


1855  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Upright  55,  N-4 


3149  1855  Upright  55,  N-4,  R.1,  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Grellman  Die 
State  a.  A  pair  of  tiny  die  lumps  below  Liberty’s  ear  confirm  the 
die  marriage.  This  nicely  struck  Gem  is  predominantly  peach-gold. 
A  splash  of  ruby-red  is  near  the  F  in  OF.  An  occasional  carbon 
fleck  and  minor  color  muting  are  all  that  preclude  a  higher  grade. 
Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Our  EAC  grade  64. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2005),  lot  5168;  Dallas 
Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  140;  Long  Beach  Signature 
(Heritage,  2/2009),  lot  251,  which  realized  $2,990.  PCGS#  406155 
Base  PCGS#  1909 


1855  N-4  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Upright  5s,  Full  Red  Color 


3150  1855  Upright  55,  N-4,  R.1,  MS66  Red  PCGS.  Grellman  Die 
State  a.  Splendid  orange-red  color  ensures  the  eye  appeal  of  this 
highly  lustrous  and  unabraded  representative.  A  few  minuscule 
spots  preclude  perfection.  An  outstanding  Mature  Head  type  coin. 
Our  EAC  grade  MS65.  For  all  1855  large  cents,  Population:  18  in 
66  (3  in  66+)  Red,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  406155  Base  PCGS# 
1909 


3151  1857  Large  Date,  N-l,  R.1,  MS64+  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

Grellman  Die  State  a.  Designated  as  Brown  by  PCGS,  but  ample 
peach-red  outlines  the  letters  and  devices.  The  open  fields  and 
Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck  are  medium  brown.  Unabraded,  though  a 
small  mint-made  strike-through  is  above  the  ribbon  loop.  Our  EAC 
grade  MS62. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  389634  Base  PCGS# 
1928 


FLYING  EAGLE  CENTS 

3152  1857  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  This  coffee-toned  Flying  Eagle  cent  has 
a  few  dots  of  deeper  color  at  the  right  obverse  but  no  trace  of  wear. 
The  knot  of  the  wreath-bow  shows  a  degree  of  the  usual  softness. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS# 
2016 

3153  1857  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Select  Flying  Eagle  cent  has  a  mix 
of  peach  and  violet-rose  colors  with  areas  of  lighter  orange  on  the 
peripheral  reverse.  An  excellent  choice  for  the  type  collector. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS# 
2016 

3154  1857  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Over  17.4  million  Flying  Eagle  cents 
were  struck  in  the  short-lived  series’  first  year  of  regular  issue. 
Examples  are  collectible  through  MS64  and  scarcely  seen  finer. 
This  near-Gem  has  marvelous  bronze-gold  and  olive  color  with 
glowing  luster.  The  feathers  and  wreath  elements  are  particularly 
sharp.  NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS#  2016 

3155  1857  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  An  above  average  strike  is  displayed  on 
this  Choice  Mint  State  Flying  Eagle  cent.  The  copper-nickel  alloy 
was  hard  to  strike,  and  mint  workmen  were  inexperienced  with 
this  alloy.  Weak  strikes  are  the  norm.  This  piece  has  brilliant  satin 
luster  with  pleasing  light  tan  surfaces  and  excellent  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS#  2016 

1857  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  MS65 
Reflective  Golden-Tan  Surfaces 


3156  1857  MS65  PCGS.  The  copper-nickel  Flying  Eagle  cent  replaced 
the  copper  large  cent  in  1857  after  trials  were  minted  in  1856. 
The  alloy  gave  these  pieces  a  distinctive  appearance,  and  they 
were  called  “white  cents”  at  the  time  of  issue.  This  lovely  Gem 
exhibits  a  bold  strike  and  reflective  fields.  The  lustrous  surfaces 
display  attractive  golden-tan  color.  PCGS  has  only  certified  16 
finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS#  2016 


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1857  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  MS65+ 
Smooth,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


3157  1857  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Of  the  three  Flying  Eagle  cent  issues, 
the  1857  is  the  most  frequently  seen  in  high  grade,  ideal  for  type 
representation.  Nonetheless,  its  availability  thins  considerably 
above  the  MS65  grade  level.  This  Plus 'designated  piece  is  boldly 
rendered  and  displays  softly  frosted  bronze-gold  luster  that  is  devoid 
of  noticeable  abrasions.  PCGS  lists  only  16  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS#  2016 

3158  1858  Large  Letters  MS63  PCGS.  High  Leaves  Reverse,  Closed 
E.  This  crisply  struck  walnut-brown  Select  type  coin  provides  satin 
luster  and  pleasing  preservation.  One  small  retained  lamination  (as 
produced)  noted  beneath  the  eagle’s  neck. 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  3112.  NGC  ID#  2277, 
PCGS#  2019 

3159  1858  Large  Letters  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Low  Leaves,  Close  E 
in  ONE.  A  nicely  struck  sun-gold  Choice  type  coin.  Lustrous  and 
virtually  void  of  contact.  Distributed  pinpoint  carbon  decides  the 
grade.  NGC  ID#  2277,  PCGS#  2019 

1858  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  MS66 
Large  Letters,  High  Leaves 


3160  1858  Large  Letters  MS66  PCGS.  High  Leaves  Reverse.  Closed 
E  in  ONE.  A  precisely  struck  and  highly  lustrous  wheat-gold 
Premium  Gem.  No  marks  are  apparent,  and  a  loupe  reveals  only 
infrequent  pinpoint  carbon.  The  reverse  has  a  small  strike-through 
(as  coined)  at  12  o’clock.  Population:  30  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  2  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  2277,  PCGS#  2019 

3161  1858  Small  Letters  MS64  PCGS.  Low  Leaves  Reverse.  Close  E 
hubbed  over  Open  E  in  ONE.  A  coruscating  peach-gold  Choice 
cent.  The  obverse  has  a  couple  of  trivial  gray  spots,  and  the  reverse 
has  a  pair  of  small  strike-throughs,  but  no  marks  are  apparent. 
NGC  ID#  2279,  PCGS#  2020 

3162 


1857  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  PR62  Cameo 
Snow-PR3,  Doubled  Die  Obverse 


3163  1857  Flying  Eagle  PR62  Cameo  PCGS.  Snow-PR3.  Eagle  Eye 
Photo  Seal,  card  included.  This  proof  die  variety  is  identified  by 
a  diagonal  die  line  through  the  N  in  UNITED.  Minor  obverse 
die  doubling  is  also  present.  This  fully  struck  specimen  exhibits 
obvious  contrast  between  the  luminous  motifs  and  the  moderately 
reflective  fields.  Peach-gold  fills  design  elements  though  the  open 
fields  display  ice-blue  tints. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2012) ,  lot  3109.  PCGS# 
82040 


INDIAN  CENTS 

3164  1859  MS64  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  impressive 
Choice  example  display  a  mix  of  copper-red  and  lavender  patina, 
with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design  elements.  Overall 
eye  appeal  is  quite  strong  for  this  important  first-year  type  coin. 
NGC  ID#  227E,  PCGS#  2052 

1859  Indian  Cent,  MS65 
Lovely  Laurel  Wreath  Type  Coin 


3165  1859  MS65  PCGS.  Eagle  Eye  Photo  Seal,  card  not  included.  This 
Gem  Laurel  Wreath  type  coin  possesses  a  wealth  of  eye  appeal 
including  razor-sharp  design  elements  and  semiprooflike  obverse 
fields.  The  surfaces  reveal  few  abrasions  and  display  warm  tan-gold 
luster.  PCGS  lists  only  27  finer  examples  of  the  this  one-year  type 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  227E,  PCGS#  2052 


1858  Small  Letters  MS64  PCGS.  Low  Leaves  Reverse.  Close  E 
in  ONE.  A  fully  struck  and  semiprooflike  example  of  the  final-year 
issue.  Richly  toned  orange-gold  and  lilac.  Both  carbon  and  contact 
are  minimal.  An  impressive  type  representative.  NGC  ID#  2279, 
PCGS#  2020 


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1859  Indian  Cent,  MS65 
One-Year  Laurel  Wreath  Reverse 


3166  1859  MS65  PCGS.  A  Gem  type  coin,  and  outstanding  for  the 
grade.  This  1859  Laurel  Wreath  Indian  cent  displays  satiny  bronze- 
gold  luster  that  is  devoid  of  abrasions.  The  upper  obverse  rim 
shows  a  few  narrow  cuds,  but  the  interiors  are  free  of  noticeable 
die  erosion.  Overall,  this  piece  is  high-end  for  the  grade  and 
issue.  PCGS  lists  27  Premium  Gems  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  227E, 
PCGS#  2052 

1859  Indian  Cent,  MS65 
Suitable  for  Type 


3167  1859  MS65  PCGS.  This  one-year  Laurel  Wreath  type  is  always  in 
high  demand  in  Mint  State,  and  is  offered  in  Gem  condition  less 
frequently  than  the  certified  population  would  suggest.  This  piece 
displays  soft  bronze  luster  without  any  distracting  abrasions.  Some 
weakness  is  seen  on  AMERICA  and  the  high  points  of  the  wreath, 
but  Liberty’s  portrait  is  sharply  defined.  PCGS  lists  27  Premium 
Gems  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  227E,  PCGS#  2052 

3168  1860  Pointed  Bust,  FS-401,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  crisply 
struck  apricot  and  olive-gold  near-Gem.  The  scarce  Pointed  Bust 
variety  is  transitional  between  the  regular  issue  1859  cent  and 
the  1860  Rounded  Bust  variety.  Lustrous  and  lightly  abraded  with 
scattered  minuscule  flecks  on  the  reverse.  PCGS#  37393  Base 
PCGS#  2056 

1861  Indian  Cent,  Sharp  MS66 
Seldom  Seen  This  Fine 


3169  1861  MS66  PCGS.  The  1861  is  one  of  the  less  often  seen  copper- 
nickel  Indian  cent  issues,  particularly  in  high  grade.  This  Premium 
Gem  is  beautifully  preserved,  with  frosty  bronze-gold  luster  and 
razor-sharp  design  elements.  Close  study  with  a  loupe  beneath 
a  strong  light  reveals  are  couple  microscopic  grazes  on  Liberty’s 
cheek,  mentioned  only  as  the  reason  this  coin  did  not  grade  even 
higher.  Population:  63  in  66  (2  in  66+),  13  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
227G,  PCGS#  2061 


3170  1862  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  are  the  outstanding  visual  characteristics  of  this 
delightful  Gem,  with  well-preserved  orange-red  surfaces  and  no 
mentionable  distractions. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  227H,  PCGS# 
2064 

3171  1868  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Considerable  orange 
luster  remains  on  this  Gem  despite  occasional  splashes  of  light 
tan  patination.  The  design  elements  are  well-defined,  including 
the  diamonds  and  most  of  the  feather  tips.  Neither  side  shows 
mentionable  marks  or  carbon.  PCGS  has  certified  only  seven 
examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  227S,  PCGS#  2092 


1869/69  Indian  Cent,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Snow-3  f,  Repunched  Date 


3172  1869/69  Snow-3f,  FS-301,  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

This  is  a  widely  collected  Guide  Book  variety,  showing  the  69  in  the 
date  boldly  recut  south.  Several  different  reverse  combinations  are 
known,  this  Gem  representative  being  seen  with  the  reverse  that 
shows  a  heavy  die  crack  through  the  top  of  the  shield.  Each  side 
shows  soft,  glowing  orange-brown  surfaces  with  significant  coppery 
luster  illuminating  the  sharply  struck  motifs.  A  few  scattered  specks 
do  not  detract  and  there  are  no  bothersome  abrasions. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  37475  Base  PCGS# 
2095 

1872  Cent,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Semikey  Issue 


3173  1872  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Bold  N  in  ONE. 
Examples  from  this  lower-mintage  semikey  issue  are  very  scarcely 
offered  so  well-preserved.  The  1872  frequently  comes  with  grease 
strike-throughs  that  render  the  design  elements  moderately 
incomplete,  but  not  on  this  example.  The  headdress  feathers  are 
crisp,  and  the  top  two  diamonds  on  the  ribbon  are  distinct.  Amber- 
gold,  rose,  and  gunmetal-blue  shades  paint  this  lustrous  Gem. 
Impressive  eye  appeal.  Population:  73  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red  and 
Brown,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  227W,  PCGS#  2104 

3174  1873  Closed  3  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  A  single  splash 
of  bluish-brown  toning  at  the  central  reverse  prevents  a  full  Red 
designation  to  this  Choice  Mint  State  piece.  Both  sides  exhibit 
frosty  mint  luster.  PCGS  has  only  certified  40  finer  examples  in  this 
color  designation  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  227X,  PCGS#  2110 

3175  1873  Closed  3  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Closed  3 
coins  were  struck  early  in  the  year,  and  are  generally  rarer  than  the 
Open  3  pieces.  This  Choice  Mint  State  cent  exhibits  considerable 
orange  mint  luster  that  is  blended  with  light  blue  toning.  NGC  ID# 
227X,  PCGS#  2110 


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3176  1875  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this  Choice  Mint 
State  example  display  frosty  orange  luster  with  a  few  old  carbon 
flecks  that  prevent  a  higher  grade.  Population:  56  in  64  (1  in  64+) 
Red,  40  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2282,  PCGS#  2123 

3177  1877  VF30  NGC.  Lovely  light  olive-brown  surfaces  exhibit 
myriad  handling  marks  with  a  trivial  obverse  hairline  below  the 
Indian’s  chin.  A  pleasing,  nicely  detailed  example  of  the  key  issue 
in  the  series.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS#  2127 

3178  1877  VF35  NGC.  This  attractive  chestnut-brown  example 
is  a  wonderful  representative  of  the  key-date  1877  Indian  cent. 
Scattered  handling  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade  of  this 
example.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS#  2127 

3179  1877  XF40  NGC.  An  attractive  specimen  of  this  key  Indian 
cent,  with  pleasing  light  brown  surfaces  that  show  only  scattered 
minor  abrasions.  The  1877  boasts  a  low  mintage  of  852,500  pieces 
and  examples  are  always  in  demand.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS# 
2127 

3180  1877  XF40  PCGS.  The  1877  is  the  undisputed  capstone  issue 
in  the  Indian  Head  cent  set,  and  examples  from  across  the  grade 
spectrum  are  in  perennially  high  demand.  This  pleasing  XF 
survivor  displays  glossy  medium  brown  surfaces  with  steel-blue 
tints.  The  design  detail  remains  bold  throughout,  and  abrasions  are 
undistracting.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS#  2127 

3181  1877  XF45  NGC.  Some  light  wear  shows  on  the  well-detailed 
design  elements  of  this  sought-after  key  date,  but  the  olive-brown 
and  lavender  surfaces  are  free  of  all  but  the  most  insignificant 
abrasions.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS#  2127 


1877  Indian  Cent,  Glossy  AU58 


3182  1877  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Glossy  chocolate-brown  surfaces  are 
the  hallmark  of  this  key  Indian  cent.  The  motifs  are  well-defined 
and  show  only  brief  circulation.  The  shallow  N  in  ONE  denotes  all 
genuine  1877  cents.  A  collectible  example,  ideal  for  the  enthusiast 
putting  together  an  AU  date  and  mintmark  set.  NGC  ID#  2284, 
PCGS#  2127 


1877  Cent,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
Rich  Coloration 


3183  1877  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  lovely 
Choice  Red  and  Brown  example  of  this  key  Indian  cent  issue.  The 
obverse  shows  well-balanced  coppery-orange  luster  and  burgundy- 
brown  overtones,  while  the  reverse  is  weighted  a  little  more  toward 
the  latter  hue.  The  design  elements  are  boldly  rendered  and  no 
distracting  surface  abrasions  are  observed. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS# 
2128 


3184  1882  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  and  fully  lustrous  Gem 
exhibits  brilliant  orange  mint  luster.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  weak, 
apparent  on  the  feather  tips.  Population:  71  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Red, 
23  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2289,  PCGS#  2144 

3185  1885  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  A  boldly  defined  Premium 
Gem  with  full  diamonds  and  feather  tips,  this  piece  exhibits 
considerable  mellow  orange  mint  luster  that  is  beginning  to  fade  to 
light  brown.  A  lovely  example  that  is  tied  for  the  finest  PCGS  has 
certified  within  the  color  designation.  Population:  6  in  66  Red  and 
Brown,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  228C,  PCGS#  2152 

3186  1885  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Difficulty  in  acquiring  planchets 
accounted  for  relatively  low  cent  production  in  1885.  This 
luminous  Gem  has  typically  sharp  strike  definition,  and  pleasing 
copper-gold  and  amber  color.  A  minute  nick  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
limits  the  grade.  Population:  71  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red,  15  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  228C,  PCGS#  2153 

3187  1886  Type  One  MS65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Orange-red 
outlines  the  letters  and  motifs  of  this  coruscating,  sharply  struck, 
and  unabraded  Gem.  The  high  points  and  open  fields  are  olive- 
brown.  The  more  available  of  the  two  obverse  subtypes  for  the  date. 

NGC  ID#  228D,  PCGS#  2155 

3188  1886  Type  One  MS65+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  mint 
luster  enlivens  surfaces  that  are  free  of  carbon,  well-struck,  and 
showing  about  equal  parts  orange-red  and  medium  brown.  A  great 
example  of  this  earlier  Type  One  issue,  with  feather  tip  between 
I  and  C.  Population:  42  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red  and  Brown,  4  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  228D,  PCGS#  2155 


1886  Type  One  Cent,  MS66  Red  and  Brown 
Tied  for  Finest  in  This  Color  Designation 


3189  1886  Type  One  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Most  of 
the  1886  Indian  cents  are  of  the  Type  One  design,  but  few  survive 
so  fine  as  the  present  Premium  Gem  Red  and  Brown  example. 
Alternating  brown,  lilac,  and  mint  orange  together  account  for  the 
color  designation,  on  surfaces  that  show  no  mentionable  abrasions 
or  carbon.  A  great  choice  for  a  high-grade  set,  and  one  of  two  in 
this  grade  with  the  CAC  approval.  Population:  4  in  66  Red  and 
Brown,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  228D,  PCGS#  2155 


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1888/7  Indian  Cent,  VF30 
Snow- 1 ,  Scarce  Quide  Book  Variety 


3190  1888/7  Snow-1,  FS-301,  VF30  PCGS.  The  tip  of  an  underlying 
7  is  evident  at  the  lower  edge  of  the  final  8,  and  the  point  of  the 
flag  is  seen  at  the  upper-left  corner  of  the  same.  This  overdate  is 
one  of  the  most  sought-after  varieties  in  the  Indian  cent  series, 
and  its  attribution  is  easily  confirmed  by  the  presence  of  a  small 
rim  cud  at  9  o’clock  on  the  obverse.  This  is  a  mid-grade  circulated 
example  with  original  chocolate-brown  patina.  The  level  of  detail 
is  in  keeping  with  the  grade.  Population:  3  in  30,  13  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  37543  Base  PCGS#  2169 


1891  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


3191  1891  MS66  Red  PCGS.  Vibrant,  frosty  luster  blankets  this 
Premium  Gem  1891  Indian  cent  in  glowing  coppery-orange 
and  amber-red  hues,  while  the  underlying  surfaces  are  devoid  of 
significant  abrasions.  A  couple  microscopic  specks  can  be  detected 
with  lOx  magnification.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout.  Population: 
11  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Red,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  228K,  PCGS# 
2180 


3192  1894  MS65  Red  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  original  red  surfaces  of 
this  spectacular  Gem  exhibit  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides  and 
the  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  in  all  areas.  Population:  75 
in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Red,  30  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  228N,  PCGS# 
2189 

3193  1894  MS65  Red  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The  original  orange-red 
surfaces  of  this  delightful  Gem  show  vibrant  mint  luster  and  a 
few  highlights  of  lavender.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed 
and  no  mentionable  distractions  are  evident.  Population:  75  in 
65  (2  in  65  +  )  Red,  30  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  228N,  PCGS# 
2189 


1896  Indian  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Radiant  Mint  Bloom 


3194  1896  MS66  Red  PCGS.  Fiery-red,  frosty  luster  glows  in  the 
centers  of  this  Premium  Gem  1896  Indian  cent,  invading  much 
of  the  obverse  peripheries.  The  reverse  margins  show  some  olive- 
green  coloration  which  also  appears  in  slivers  around  the  obverse 
borders.  The  strike  is  bold  and  there  are  no  significant  abrasions.  A 
few  tiny  specks  appear  in  the  left  obverse  field.  Population:  16  in  66 
Red,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  228R,  PCGS#  2195 


1900  Cent,  MS67  Red 
Top-Graded  Registry  Example 


3195  1900  MS67  Red  PCGS.  Only  a  handful  of  66.8  million  Indian 
Head  cents  struck  in  1900  can  boast  of  a  Superb  Gem  grade 
assessment  and  full  mint  red  coloration.  Our  records  show  that 
such  examples  have  appeared  at  auction  only  four  times  in  the  past 
five  years  and  eight  times  since  1993,  underscoring  the  importance 
of  this  offering.  The  light  coppery-orange  surfaces  are  expectedly 
pristine,  and  the  strike  shows  bold  definition  on  the  diamonds  and 
feathers.  Steel-blue  and  violet  accents  appear  on  each  side  with 
minimal  carbon.  Population:  9  in  67  Red,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
228V,  PCGS#  2207 


3196  1902  MS66  Red  PCGS.  Orange  and  mint-green  on  the  obverse 
contrasts  against  golden-tan  on  the  reverse  of  this  sumptuous 
Premium  Gem  Red  1902  cent.  A  few  flecks  appear  under  a  loupe 
on  the  lower  obverse,  and  the  strike  is  a  bit  blunt  on  the  lower 
ribbon.  Population:  55  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Red,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  228X,  PCGS#  2213 

3197  1905  MS66  Red  PCGS.  A  magnificent  orange-red  Premium  Gem. 
Lustrous  and  splendidly  preserved  with  a  good  strike.  Encased  in 
a  green  label  holder.  Population:  52  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Red,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2292,  PCGS#  2222 

3198  1908  MS66  Red  PCGS.  Light  copper-orange  color  dominates 
this  Premium  Gem  with  olive  accents  mostly  in  the  obverse  fields. 
The  headdress  feathers  and  top  three  diamonds  on  the  ribbon  are 
bold.  Noticeable  flaws  include  a  tick  above  (UNI)T(ED)  and  on 
the  bridge  of  the  nose.  Population:  61  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Red,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2295,  PCGS#  2231 


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1908-S  Cent,  MS65+  Red 
First  Branch  Mint  Minor  Coinage  Issue 


3199  1908-S  MS65+  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  This  late-date  semikey 
represents  the  introductory  minor  coinage  issue  from  a  branch  mint. 
A  total  of  1.1  million  1908-S  cents  were  struck  using  eight  obverse 
dies  and  eight  reverse  dies.  Pumpkin-gold  color  and  radiant  mint 
frost  combine  to  provide  this  high-end  Gem  with  impressive  eye 
appeal.  The  design  motifs  are  well-defined  with  four  full  diamonds 
on  the  hair  ribbon.  The  reverse  bow  is  a  touch  soft,  and  a  minute 
tick  in  front  of  Liberty’s  nose  probably  prevents  an  even  higher 
grade.  PCGS  reports  41  Red  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2296, 
PCGS#  2234 


3200  1909-S  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  An  attractive  Choice 
example  of  this  final-date  key,  with  well-preserved  olive-brown 
surfaces  that  show  a  few  hints  of  original  red  and  well-detailed 
design  elements  throughout.  Population:  60  in  64  Brown,  9  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2298,  PCGS#  2238 

3201  1909-S  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  obverse  of  this  Select 
Mint  State  piece  displays  a  distinctive  brassy-brown  appearance 
while  the  reverse  has  intermingled  olive-brown  and  orange  luster. 
This  important  S-Mint  cent  is  unquestionably  original.  NGC  ID# 
2298,  PCGS#  2239 

3202  1 909-S  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1909-S  Indian  cent 
is  always  in  demand  as  a  low-mintage  final-date  issue.  This  impressive 
Select  specimen  displays  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous 
surfaces  that  show  a  mix  of  original  red  and  light  brown  patina. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2298,  PCGS# 
2239 

PROOF  INDIAN  CENTS 


1860  Indian  Cent,  Bold  PR66 


3203  1860  PR66  PCGS.  A  beautifully  preserved  Premium  Gem  proof 
from  the  first  year  of  the  Oak  Wreath  reverse.  Razor-sharp  satin 
devices  are  set  against  mirrored  fields  that  reveal  warm  peach  and 
rose  hues  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  The  motifs  show  medium 
bronze-gold  luster  and  are  free  of  marks.  Population:  12  in  66,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  229A,  PCGS#  2253 

3204  1862  PR65  NGC.  This  impressive  Gem  proof  has  nice  contrast 
between  the  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices,  although  that 
contrast  is  insufficient  for  a  Cameo  designation.  Brilliant  tan 
surfaces  display  hints  of  lilac  and  pale  blue.  NGC  ID#  229C, 
PCGS#  2259 


1862  Cent,  Gorgeous  PR66 
Extraordinary  Quality,  Just  One  Coin  Finer 


3205  1862  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Rick  Snow  explains  that  the  1862 
proof  Indian  cents  “are  of  extraordinarily  high  quality.  There  are  an 
unusually  high  number  of  high  quality  survivors  available  compared 
to  other  dates.”  The  virtually  unimprovable  quality  of  this  Premium 
Gem  proof,  recognized  by  CAC,  makes  it  an  ideal  representative 
from  the  1860-1864  short  set.  Pristine  tan-gold  surfaces  show  deep 
reflectivity  in  the  fields.  The  Mint  struck  550  proofs  in  1862,  but 
few  survive  as  fine  as  this  piece.  Population:  26  in  66,  1  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  229C,  PCGS#  2259 

3206  1862  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  The  Mint  struck  550  proof  cents  in 
addition  to  over  28  million  circulation  strikes  in  1862.  Deep  proof 
reflectivity  in  the  fields  and  moderately  frosted  devices  explain  the 
Cameo  designation.  Light  coppery  gold  surfaces  are  surprisingly 
unmarked.  Population:  24  in  65  Cameo,  27  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
82259 

3207  1864  Copper-Nickel  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  splendid  golden-tan 
example  of  the  copper-nickel  alloy,  this  Choice  proof  exhibits 
excellent  contrast  and  deserves  a  Cameo  designation  in  our 
opinion.  PCGS  has  certified  just  54  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  229E,  PCGS#  2265 

3208  1872  PR64  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  The  950  proofs  minted  in  1872 
were  struck  from  a  single  die  pair,  making  Cameo  coins  very  rare. 
Although  not  designated  as  such,  this  near-Gem  proof  exhibits 
profound  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Copper-orange  surfaces  are  clean 
and  high-end  for  the  grade.  Population:  37  in  64  Red,  16  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  229R,  PCGS#  2305 


1875  Cent,  PR65  Red  Cameo 
Rare  With  Field-Device  Contrast 


3209  1875  PR65  Red  Cameo  PCGS.  Few  proof  1875  Indian  cents  can 
lay  claim  to  a  Cameo  designation,  and  this  piece  is  tied  with  four 
others  for  finest  at  PCGS  and  NGC  combined  (6/15).  The  satiny 
devices  are  razor-sharp  and  exhibit  warm  coppery-red  luster,  while 
the  mirrored  fields  show  sharp  contrast  and  are  nearly  devoid  of 
carbon  spotting.  Population:  4  in  65  Red  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  82314 


3210  1876  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Delicate  violet  toning  resides 
near  the  borders  of  this  otherwise  brilliant  orange  Gem  proof. 
The  lustrous  devices  are  boldly  defined,  and  this  lovely  piece 
exhibits  light  field-to-device  contrast.  Population:  53  in  65  (1  in 
65  +  )  Red  and  Brown,  14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  229V,  PCGS# 
2316 


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1877  Cent,  PR63  Red  and  Brown 
Pleasing  Circulation- Strike  Alternative 


3211  1877  PR63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  reported  proof 
mintage  for  this  key  date  stands  at  900  pieces.  Collectors  who  are 
unable  to  obtain  a  satisfactory  circulation  strike  often  turn  to  high 
grade  proofs  to  fill  the  elusive  hole  in  their  sets.  All  1877  proofs 
were  produced  from  Bold  N  reverse  dies.  This  pleasing  Select 
example  shows  specks  of  rose  and  violet  patina  over  golden-bronze 
surfaces  with  moderate  mirrors.  Each  side  lacks  overt  or  otherwise 
distracting  contact  marks. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  229W,  PCGS# 
2319 


3212  1879  PR66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  splendid  example  of  the 
Indian  cent  proof  type.  All  features  are  essentially  full  in  striking 
detail  and  devoid  of  bothersome  contact  marks.  Highly  reflective 
fields  are  seen  with  mildly  contrasted  devices.  Small  amounts  of  red 
toning  are  splashed  on  the  otherwise  tan-gold  fields,  and  there  are 
just  a  few  tiny  carbon  spots  on  each  side.  Population:  25  in  66  Red, 
9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  229Y,  PCGS#  2326 

3213  1880  PR66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  This  boldly  detailed 
Premium  Gem  proof  is  an  amazing  example  with  glittering  surfaces. 
Although  certified  as  a  Red  and  Brown  proof,  both  sides  are  fully 
brilliant  orange  with  slight  peripheral  mellowing.  A  full  Red 
example  in  our  opinion.  Population:  34  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Red  and 
Brown,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  229Z,  PCGS#  2328 


1880  Indian  Cent,  PR66  Red 
Modest  Obverse  Contrast 


3214  1880  PR66  Red  PCGS.  Full  Red  proof  1880  Indian  cents  are 
rarely  seen  finer  than  MS65.  This  Premium  Gem  example  displays 
fully  rendered  design  elements  amid  gleaming  coppery-orange 
mirrors.  A  tinge  of  deeper  amber  appears  in  the  central  reverse. 
No  detracting  carbon  specks  are  present.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  16  in  66  Red,  8  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  229Z, 
PCGS#  2329 


3215  1882  PR65  Red  PCGS.  Deep  copper-orange  surfaces  retain 
surprising  fire.  An  uncommon  fully  Red  proof  Indian  cent  that  is 
also  a  Gem  and  thus  even  more  challenging.  Population:  18  in  65 
Red,  20  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22A3,  PCGS#  2335 

3216  1885  PR66  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  This  richly  toned  Premium 
Gem  proof  exhibits  vibrant  blue  and  violet  toning  over  deep  brown 
surfaces  on  both  sides.  Population:  69  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Brown,  27 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22A6,  PCGS#  2342 

3217  1889  PR65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  This  brilliant  Gem  proof  exhibits 
full  orange  mint  color  with  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  sharply 
defined,  satin  devices.  An  exceptional  example.  Population:  17  in 
65  Red,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2732,  PCGS#  2356 

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3218  1897  PR65  Red  PCGS.  Rick  Snow  reports  that  735  pieces  were 
sold  in  silver  proof  sets,  and  another  1,060  coins  were  available 
in  minor  proof  sets.  Colorful  rose  overtones  blanket  amber-gold 
surfaces  with  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Seemingly  flawless  to 
the  naked  eye.  Population:  13  in  65  Red,  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22AK,  PCGS#  2380 

3219  1900  PR65  Red  PCGS.  Vivid  deep-orange  fields  contrast  against 
darker  frosted  devices,  even  though  no  Cameo  designation  appears. 
The  strike  is  uniformly  bold,  close  to  full.  A  few  flecks  appear  on 
the  reverse  under  a  glass.  Population:  30  in  65  Red,  22  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2 2 AN,  PCGS#  2389 

LINCOLN  CENTS 

3220  1909-S  VDB  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Splashes  of  pale 
orange  and  tan  luster  reside  on  the  light  brown  surfaces  of  this 
Select  Mint  State  Lincoln  key.  A  small  green  carbon  spot  on  the 
reverse  is  the  only  impairment  on  the  pleasing  surfaces.  NGC  ID# 
22B2,  PCGS#  2427 

3221  1909-S  VDB  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  A  highly  attractive 
Choice  Mint  State  cent,  this  key  issue  exhibits  full  cartwheel  luster 
with  olive -brown  surfaces  that  retain  generous  portions  of  original 
orange  luster,  especially  on  the  reverse.  NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS# 
2427 

1909-S  VDB  Cent,  MS66  Red  and  Brown 
Top-Graded  Registry  Candidate 


3222  1909-S  VDB  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  A  mix  of 

golden-amber,  copper-orange,  and  olive  hues  colors  this  top-notch 
Premium  Gem.  The  designer’s  initials  are  bold,  as  are  the  wheat 
sheaves  and  Lincoln’s  portrait  detail.  Tiny  marks  occur  on  the 
hair  and  shoulder,  and  in  the  lower  reverse  field,  but  they  are  only 
apparent  under  magnification.  This  is  one  of  the  finest  surviving 
representatives  from  one  of  the  most  recognizable  key  dates  in 
American  numismatics.  Population:  40  in  66  Red  and  Brown,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2427 

1909-S  VDB  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Spot-Free  and  Lustrous 


3223  1909-S  VDB  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Lime-green  and  chestnut-gold 
drape  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  has  an  orange -red  border  and 
an  olive-green  center.  Lustrous  and  fully  struck  with  outstanding 
preservation,  even  by  the  demanding  standards  of  the  MS65  Red 
grade.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  22B2, 
PCGS#  2428 


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1909-S  VDB  Cent,  MS65  Red 
A  Popular  and  Desirable  Issue 


3224  1909-S  VDB  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  While  not  the  rarest 
Lincoln  cent,  the  1909-S  VDB  is  the  most  popular  and  desirable 
piece  in  the  series.  And  not  only  is  it  sought  by  Lincoln  cent 
specialists,  but  many  general  collectors  desire  to  have  it  as  a  part 
of  their  collection.  Orange-gold  luster  is  present  on  the  current 
Gem  offering,  and  sharp  detail  is  apparent  on  the  design  elements. 
Moreover,  neither  side  reveals  mentionable  contact  marks.  A  small 
unobtrusive  spot  is  visible  beneath  the  stem  of  the  right-most 
wheat  stalk.  The  CAC  sticker  affirms  the  above-average  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2428 


1909-S  VDB  Lincoln  Cent,  MS66  Red 


Glowing,  Mint-Fresh  Surfaces 


3225  1909-S  VDB  MS66  Red  PCGS.  This  is  a  radiant,  glowing 
Premium  Gem  example  of  this  sought-after  key  issue,  showing 
rich  bronze-gold  centers  surrounded  by  deeper  coppery-orange 
peripheral  color.  A  few  microscopic  specks  appear  beneath  a  loupe, 
but  do  not  hinder  the  eye  appeal.  Minor  die  fatigue  is  evident 
around  the  obverse  periphery,  but  the  striking  sharpness  is  not 
immediately  affected.  PCGS  lists  12  numerically  finer  full  Red 
examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2428 


1909-S  VDB  Cent,  Vibrant  MS66  Red 


3226  1909-S  VDB  MS66  Red  PCGS.  The  glowing  coppery-orange 
luster  of  this  boldly  struck  and  frosty  Premium  Gem  captivates  the 
eye  such  that  a  few  tiny  ticks  are  not  immediately  noticed.  The 
1909-S  VDB  Lincoln  cent  is  the  iconic  key  date  to  the  series,  and 
it  is  genuinely  scarce  in  this  grade  level.  Only  12  full  Red  examples 
are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS# 
2428 


1910  Lincoln  Cent,  MS67  Red 
Fresh,  Glowing  Surfaces 


3227  1910  MS67  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  The  frosty  surfaces  of  this  Superb 
Gem  1910  Lincoln  cent  seem  to  glow  with  undisturbed,  die-fresh 
luster.  The  design  elements  are  razor-sharp  and  there  are  no  obvious 
signs  of  carbon.  Tied  for  the  finest  certified,  this  CAC-endorsed 
1910  boasts  unsurpassed  Registry  Set  potential.  Population:  27  in 
67  Red,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22B5,  PCGS#  2437 


3228  1910-S  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  original  red 
surfaces  of  this  sharply  detailed  Premium  Gem  have  mellowed  to 
light  brown  and  lilac  in  some  places,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
no  mentionable  distractions.  Population:  6  in  66  Red  and  Brown,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22B6,  PCGS#  2439 


191 1-D  Lincoln  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Fiery  Original  Luster 


3229  191 1-D  MS66  Red  PCGS.  The  early  mintmarked  Lincoln  cents 
are  all  extremely  hard  to  locate  in  top  grades  with  full  original 
luster.  This  lovely  Premium  Gem  features  a  bold  strike  and  fiery  red 
luster  and  only  a  few  minuscule  carbon  flecks  that  fail  to  diminish 
its  eye  appeal  or  importance  to  the  Registry  collector.  Population: 
27  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Red,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22B8,  PCGS# 
2446 


3230  1912-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  A  peach-gold  near-Gem  of  this 
early  branch  mint  issue.  Well  struck  aside  from  the  top  of  the  O  in  ONE. 
Only  minor  marks  are  present,  and  the  lower  reverse  exhibits  a  trace 
of  carbon.  Very  scarce  any  finer.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Ex:  St.  Louis  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2005) ,  lot  5513, 
which  realized  $977.50. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22BC,  PCGS# 
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1912-S  Lincoln  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Seldom  Seen  This  Well-Preserved 


3231  1912-S  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1912-S  Lincoln  cent  is  a 
scarce  date  in  Gem  Red  condition,  and  finer  examples  are  almost 
unknown  in  this  color  category.  This  CAC-approved  example 
displays  sharp  motifs  and  mattedike  bronze-gold  luster.  No  major 
abrasions  are  present,  and  a  few  tiny  specks  on  the  reverse  are  not 
bothersome.  Population:  69  in  65  (5  in  65  +  )  Red,  1  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  22BC,  PCGS#  2458 

1913-S  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Extremely  Rare  Any  Finer 


3232  1913-S  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Ex:  Tom  Mershon  Collection.  The 
1913-S  is  a  scarce  date  in  full  Red  Gem  condition,  more  so  than 
the  immediately  preceding  San  Francisco  issue,  the  1912-S.  This 
representative  is  well-struck,  with  satiny  golden-orange  luster  that 
reveals  few  grade-limiting  disturbances  in  the  surfaces.  A  few  small 
specks  hardly  detract  from  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  48  in  65  Red, 
2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22BF,  PCGS#  2467 

3233  1914-D  AU58  PCGS.  An  attractive  near-Mint  example  of  this 
early  series  key,  with  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the 
design  elements  and  remarkably  clean  olive-brown  surfaces.  From 
a  low-mintage  of  just  over  1.1  million  pieces.  NGC  ID#  22BH, 
PCGS#  2471 

3234  1914-D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Recolored 
at  one  time,  this  key  date  cent  has  since  partly  retoned,  and 
currently  displays  steel-gray  high  points  and  faded  brick-red  fields. 
Well  struck  and  lustrous  with  unabraded  fields  and  a  single  faint 
slender  mark  from  the  shoulder  to  the  cheekbone.  NGC  ID#  22BH, 
PCGS#  2471 


1914-D  Lincoln  Cent,  MS63  Brown 
Lustrous  Surfaces 


3235  1914-D  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Smooth,  satiny  surfaces 
yield  hints  of  coppery-red  amid  deeper  auburn  and  bronze-brown 
toning  on  this  Select  1914-D  cent.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  there 
are  no  distracting  carbon  specks.  The  surfaces  are  unusually  well- 
preserved  for  the  grade.  This  key  Denver  issue  is  not  as  widely 
promoted  as  is  the  1909-S  VDB,  but  it  is  actually  the  scarcer  coin 
in  Mint  State.  NGC  ID#  22BH,  PCGS#  2471 


1914-D  Cent,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
Famous  Denver  Key  Date 


3236  1914-D  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  1914-D  is  one  of 
the  no-questions  key  dates  in  the  Lincoln  cent  series  with  a  small 
mintage  of  just  under  1.2  million  coins.  This  attractive  Choice 
example  displays  amber-gold  and  rich  copper-orange  tones  with 
brown  elements  over  the  high  points,  in  the  right  obverse  field,  and 
toward  the  lower  reverse.  PCGS  shows  just  48  finer  Red  and  Brown 
submissions  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22BH,  PCGS#  2472 


1914-S  Cent,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 


Rich  Original  Color 


3237  1914-S  MS65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this 
Gem  1914-S  cent  exhibit  significant  orange-red  luster,  although 
steel-brown  and  aqua  hues  prevail  in  the  open  areas  of  the  fields 
and  over  the  relief  elements.  Scintillating  luster  shimmers  across 
the  unmarked  surfaces.  Minute  flyspecks  emerge  beneath  a  loupe. 
Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2008) ,  lot  3164.  NGC  ID# 
22BJ,  PCGS#  2475 


3238  1915-S  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Glossy  chocolate-brown 
surfaces  exhibit  occasional  violet  accents  with  pinpoint  definition 
on  Lincoln’s  hair  and  beard.  The  O  in  ONE  is  moderately 
incomplete,  as  usual.  A  lower-mintage  semikey  date.  Population: 
13  in  65  Brown,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22BM,  PCGS# 
2483 


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3239  1915-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Orange-gold,  lavender, 
and  tan  coloration  runs  over  both  sides  of  this  near-Gem.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  struck  and  there  are  no  marks  worthy 
of  individual  mention.  PCGS  has  seen  only  21  pieces  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22BM,  PCGS#  2484 

3240  1915-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  of  this  attractive  Choice  example  show  a  mix  of  original 
red  and  light  brown  patina,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  22BM,  PCGS# 
2484 

3241  1916-D  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Satiny  luster  blends  with  marvelous 
shades  of  copper-orange  and  pumpkin-gold.  The  nearly  unabraded 
surfaces  are  high-end  for  the  Gem  assessment  with  marks  only 
visible  under  magnification.  Sharply  struck  with  unimportant 
softness  over  the  ear.  Population:  55  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Red,  16  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2 2 BP,  PCGS#  2491 

3242  1917  MS66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  An  amazing  Premium  Gem,  this 
frosty  cent  exhibits  brilliant  orange  mint  luster  with  traces  of 
delicate  blue  overtones.  The  design  motifs  are  boldly  rendered. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  19  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22BS, 
PCGS#  2497 

3243  1917  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  AU53  NGC.  Cherry  picker  s’ 
writes,  “arguably  the  most  sought  after  of  the  early  Lincoln  cent 
varieties.”  TRUST  and  the  date  are  nicely  die  doubled.  This  lightly 
abraded  chocolate-brown  representative  shows  minor  wear  on 
Lincoln’s  jaw  and  cheekbone  and  has  a  subtle  gray  spot  near  the 
base  of  the  bust. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2008),  lot  1050,  which  realized 
$2,645.  PCGS#  37673  Base  PCGS#  92495 

3244  191 7-D  MS65  Red  PCGS.  The  1917-D  is  rare  in  Gem  condition 
with  original  Red  coloration  despite  a  mintage  exceeding  55 
million  coins.  This  well-struck  example  has  satiny  auburn  surfaces 
and  minimal  marks.  Die  fatigue  occurs  around  the  obverse  rims. 
Population:  45  in  65  Red,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22BT,  PCGS# 
2500 

3245  1918-D  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  A  lovely  Gem  with 
pleasing  light  brown  toning  blended  into  the  pale  orange  mint 
surfaces.  Peripheral  weakness  on  the  reverse  is  typical  of  the  issue. 
Population:  26  in  65  Red  and  Brown,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22BW,  PCGS#  2508 

1918-D  Cent,  MS65+  Red 
Deep  Original  Color 


3246  1918-D  MS65+  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1918-D  Lincoln  cent  is 
challenging  in  full  Red  grades,  and  is  rarely  seen  at  the  Gem  level 
of  that  category.  This  Plus-designated  example  displays  glowing 
satin  surfaces  with  deep-orange  color  and  only  a  few  minute  ticks. 
Carbon  is  not  immediately  obvious.  Well-struck  with  minimal 
evidence  of  die  erosion.  Population:  30  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red,  8 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22BW,  PCGS#  2509 

3247  1919  MS67+  Red  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  A  gorgeous  and  fully 
struck  Superb  Gem.  Peach-red  dominates,  although  sea-green 
is  also  present.  Lustrous  and  virtually  free  from  contact.  A  few 
minute  toning  spots  do  not  detract.  Certified  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  68  in  67  (5  in  67+)  Red,  16  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2005) ,  lot  5176.  NGC  ID# 
22BY,  PCGS#  2515 


3248  1919-D  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  A  mix  of  original 
red  and  light  brown  hues  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  slightly 
subdued  mint  luster  throughout.  Population:  29  in  65  Red  and 
Brown,  3  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22BZ,  PCGS# 
2517 

3249  1921  MS66  Red  PCGS.  Magnificent  peach-red,  orange-gold, 
and  lilac  shades  endow  this  fully  struck  and  thoroughly  lustrous 
Premium  Gem.  A  small  area  of  rose-red  streaks  is  noted  beneath 
CENT.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Streich  Collection  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  3303,  which  realized 
$1 ,380.  NGC  ID#  22C6,  PCGS#  2533 

3250  1921  MS66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  has 
highly  lustrous  and  fully  brilliant  orange  mint  surfaces  with  bold 
design  motifs.  An  excellent  opportunity  for  the  advanced  collector. 
Population:  70  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Red,  13  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22C6,  PCGS#  2533 

3251  1922-D  Weak  D  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty 
Select  Mint  State  example  has  considerable  red  mint  luster  with 
mellow  brown  toning.  Both  sides  are  weakly  defined  with  a  trace  of 
the  D  mintmark  still  visible.  PCGS#  3111 

3252  1922  No  D,  Strong  Reverse,  FS-401,  VF35  PCGS.  Die  Pair  2. 
A  problem-free  deep  brown  representative.  Marks  are  minimal  and 
the  wheat  ears  are  well  defined.  TRUST  and  the  second  2  in  the 
date  are  sharper  than  the  rest  of  the  obverse,  diagnostic  for  this  key 
Lincoln  variety.  PCGS#  37676  Base  PCGS#  3285 

3253  1922  No  D,  Strong  Reverse,  FS-401,  VF35  NGC.  Die  Pair 
2.  TRUST  and  the  date  are  sharper  than  the  remainder  of  the 
obverse,  characteristic  of  the  key  Strong  Reverse,  No  D  variety. 
A  golden-brown  and  apple-green  cent  with  unobtrusive  marks 
near  the  left  border  of  Lincoln’s  neck.  PCGS#  37676  Base  PCGS# 
3285 


1922  No  D  Lincoln  Cent,  AU55 
Die  Pair  2,  Strong  Reverse 


3254  1922  No  D,  Strong  Reverse,  FS-401,  AU55  PCGS.  Three  die 
pairs  struck  No  D  1922  Lincoln  cents,  but  only  coins  from  Die  Pair 
2  carry  substantial  value.  The  bold  reverse  of  this  piece  and  the 
sharp  second  2  in  the  date  confirm  the  attribution  of  this  Choice 
AU  representative.  Both  sides  show  medium  chocolate-brown 
patina,  with  minimal  wear  over  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  A 
few  tiny  ticks  at  7  o’clock  on  the  reverse  are  the  only  mentionable 
flaws.  PCGS#  37676  Base  PCGS#  3285 


3255  1922  No  D  Weak  Reverse  AU58  PCGS.  Die  Pair  1  with  a  radial 
crack  through  the  O  in  ONE.  A  satiny  medium  brown  cent  with 
sea-green  and  lilac  undertones.  Virtually  void  of  marks.  The  design 
is  blurry,  as  struck,  aside  from  sharp  detail  on  the  central  reverse 
legends.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  PCGS#  2540 

3256  1923-S  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  original  red  surfaces 
of  this  attractive  Gem  have  mellowed  to  light  brown  in  places, 
with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
throughout.  No  mentionable  distractions  are  evident.  Population: 
20  in  65  Red  and  Brown,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22CB,  PCGS# 
2547 


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3257  1926-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1926-S  Lincoln 
cent  is  among  the  true  keys  to  the  series  in  high  grades  and  with 
full  Red  surfaces.  This  Red  and  Brown  example  boasts  orange- 
tan  surfaces  with  moderate  mellowing  more  prominent  on  the 
reverse.  Minor  ticks  on  EN  in  CENT  help  explain  the  grade.  PCGS 
reports  only  15  Red  and  Brown  pieces  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22CL,  PCGS#  2574 

3258  1926-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  obverse  is 
mostly  olive-brown  with  peripheral  tinges  of  orange  luster,  while 
the  reverse  is  primarily  brilliant  orange  with  traces  of  pale  brown 
toning.  PCGS  has  only  certified  15  finer  examples  within  the  color 
designation  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22CL,  PCGS#  2574 


1926-S  Cent,  MS64  Red 
Scarce  in  all  Red  Grades 


3259  1926-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  The  1926-S  is  one  of  the  rarest  dates  in 
the  series  in  Gem  full  Red  condition,  making  a  limited  population 
of  Choice  examples  highly  sought-after  by  budget-conscious 
collectors.  This  piece  is  well-struck,  with  minimal  abrasions.  Both 
sides  show  bright  tan-gold  patina,  save  for  a  ribbon  of  darker  toning 
that  stretches  across  the  lower-left  reverse  border.  Population:  71  in 
64  (1  in  64+)  Red,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22CL,  PCGS#  2575 


3260  1933-D  MS67  Red  NGC.  Full  mint  brilliance  is  evident  on  both 
sides  of  this  frosty  and  highly  lustrous  Superb  Gem.  Exceptional 
orange  mint  color  accents  the  bold  design  elements.  Census:  37  in 
67  Red,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22D8,  PCGS#  2632 

3261  1936  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 

Cherry  pickers  states  that  FS-101  is  “extremely  rare  in  Mint  State.” 
Strongly  die  doubled  southwest,  different  from  the  similar  FS-102, 
which  is  die  doubled  east.  The  present  FS-101  cent  displays  hints 
of  mint  red  beneath  a  blanket  of  sea-green  and  ruby-red  toning. 
A  few  faint  marks  are  noted  on  the  field  above  the  date.  PCGS# 
82648 


1938  Lincoln  Cent,  MS67+  Red 
Formidable  Registry  Set  Contender 


3262  1938  MS67+  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  Blazing  copper-red  luster  covers 
both  sides  of  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  cent.  The  mint  luster  is 
terrific,  and  the  in-hand  eye  appeal  is  undeniable.  A  loupe  reveals 
only  minor  microscopic  freckles  and  a  few  tiny  ticks  on  Lincoln’s 
shoulder  and  the  cheekbone.  This  Philadelphia  date  is  for  all 
purposes  unobtainable  any  finer,  with  just  one  coin  certified  in  a 
numerically  higher  grade  at  either  service.  PCGS  population:  9  in 
67+  Red,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22DL,  PCGS#  2668 


3263  1941  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  Red  NGC.  Doubling 
is  strongest  on  the  BE  in  LIBERTY  and  the  4  in  the  date.  Not  to 
be  confused  with  the  similar  (and  slightly  stronger)  FS-102.  The 
present  FS-101  example  is  a  lustrous  orange-gold  Gem.  Well  struck 
and  nearly  unabraded  with  moderate  carbon  on  the  upper  half  of 
the  reverse.  PCGS#  37780  Base  PCGS#  92695 

3264  1943-D/D  FS-501  MS66  PCGS.  The  mintmark  is  widely 
repunched  southwest.  The  secondary  mintmark  is  lightly  entered 
but  fully  outlined.  A  lustrous,  sharply  struck,  well  preserved,  and 
untoned  example  of  the  popular  Guide  Book  variety.  Population:  29 
in  66  (1  in  66+),  7  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Estate  of  Francis  A.  Sullivan,  Part  Two  (Heritage,  6/2008) ,  lot  289, 
which  realized  $3,450.  PCGS#  37819  Base  PCGS#  2715 

3265  1944-D/S  FS-511  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  The  upper  curve  of 
an  S  is  faint,  but  unmistakable,  above  the  Denver  mintmark.  The 
more  prominent  of  the  two  1944'D/S  varieties.  A  boldly  struck 
and  lustrous  orange-red  near-Gem.  One  tiny  spot  is  noted  atop  the 
right-side  wheat  ear.  PCGS#  37834  Base  PCGS#  2728 


1944-D/S  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Scarce  World  War  II  Overmintmark 


3266  1944-D/S  FS-511  MS65  Red  PCGS.  A  beautiful  orange-red 
Gem  that  boasts  potent  luster,  a  sharp  strike,  and  few  marks.  The 
top  upper  curve  of  an  S  mintmark  is  irrefutable  above  the  Denver 
mintmark.  The  1944'D/S  varieties  rank  among  the  many  World 
War  II  Mint  die  blunders,  a  list  that  includes  the  1942/1  and 
1942/1 -D  dimes,  the  1942-D  over  Horizontal  D  and  1943/2  nickels, 
and  the  1944-D  half  dollar  with  re-engraved  designer  initials. 
Population:  32  in  65  Red,  10  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  37834  Base 
PCGS#  2728 


3267  1944-D/S  FS-512  MS66  Red  NGC.  Much  of  the  underdigit  S 
is  visible:  within  the  loop,  below  the  base,  and  to  the  left  of  the 
upright.  A  lustrous  and  precisely  struck  peach-red  Premium  Gem. 
Devoid  of  contact.  A  lens  reveals  minute  tan  freckles.  Census:  10 
in  66  Red,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  37837 

3268  1946-S/D  FS-511  MS67  Red  ANACS.  The  Denver  mintmark 
is  evident  within  both  curves  of  the  San  Francisco  mintmark.  A 
nicely  struck  Superb  Gem  that  boasts  booming  luster  and  a  good 
strike.  Principally  orange-red  with  occasional  blushes  of  pale  olive- 
green.  PCGS#  37843 

3269  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  AU58  NGC.  The  golden- 
brown  and  olive-green  surfaces  remain  lustrous  despite  a  trace 
of  wear  on  Lincoln’s  cheekbone  and  jaw.  A  pleasing  near-Mint 
example  of  the  most  famous  of  all  doubled  die  varieties.  PCGS# 
37910  Base  PCGS#  2825 


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1955  Cent,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101 


3270  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  Mint  red  lingers  near  the  rims,  and  also  outlines  the  portrait 
and  fills  the  date  and  LIBERTY.  The  remainder  of  this  coruscating 
Choice  cent  is  olive-brown.  A  lens  reveals  only  inconsequential 
contact.  Scattered  minor  carbon  does  not  deny  the  eye  appeal. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2000) ,  lot  5376.  PCGS# 
37910  Base  PCGS#  2825 


1955  Cent,  MS64  Brown 
Doubled  Die  Obverse 


3271  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS64  Brown  PCGS,  CAC. 

Deep  plum  and  auburn  hues  encompass  much  of  this  Choice  1955 
Double  Die  cent,  although  tinges  of  coppery-red  color  remain  in 
the  protected  regions  of  the  obverse  and  each  side  shows  satiny 
mint  luster  beneath  the  patina.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and 
devoid  of  major  abrasions.  PCGS  shows  eight  numerically  finer 
Brown  examples  (6/15).  PCGS#  37910  Base  PCGS#  2825 


1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cent 
MS64  Brown,  FS-101 


3272  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS64  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  A  satiny  chocolate-brown  near-Gem  of  this  famous  Guide 
Book  variety.  Remarkably  strong  die  doubling  impacts  the  obverse 
legends,  and  also  elements  of  the  portrait  such  as  the  lips  and 
bowtie.  Essentially  void  of  carbon,  and  the  marks  are  minute  and 
few  and  far  between.  PCGS#  37910  Base  PCGS#  2825 


1955  Doubled  Die  Cent 
MS64  Red  and  Brown 


3273  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  This  highly  lustrous  1955  Doubled  Die  cent,  the 
highly  popular  and  collectible  variety  that  has  been  known  virtually 
since  the  time  of  issue,  exhibits  bright  orange  satin  luster  with 
splashes  of  light  lavender-blue  toning  on  each  side.  It  just  misses  a 
full  Red  designation,  and  will  provide  an  affordable  alternative  for 
the  “Red  Unc.”  Lincoln  cent  collector. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2011),  lot  3164.  PCGS# 
37911  Base  PCGS#  2826 


1955  Cent,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Doubled  Die  Obverse 


3274  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  The  obverse  legends  exhibit  an  exceptional  spread, 
and  both  hubbings  are  equally  bold.  The  obverse  hub  rotated 
counterclockwise  between  hubbings,  the  cause  of  the  spectacular 
mint  error.  Considerable  orange-red  iridescence  remains,  although 
the  open  fields  and  high  points  are  brown.  PCGS#  37911  Base 
PCGS#  2826 


1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cent 
MS65  Red  and  Brown 


3275  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  Ruby-red  and  sea-green  compete  for  territory  across 
this  lustrous  and  essentially  unabraded  Gem.  The  strike  is  bold, 
although  the  high  points  of  the  portrait  retain  hints  of  the  planchet 
texture.  The  most  famous  of  all  doubled  die  varieties.  Housed  in  a 
prior  generation  holder.  PCGS#  37911  Base  PCGS#  2826 


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1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cent 


MS  63  Red,  Vibrant  Color  and  Luster 


3276  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS63  Red  PCGS.  The 

cherry-red,  orange,  and  butter-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous  and 
boldly  struck.  Neither  carbon  nor  contact  is  of  consequence. 
An  interesting  diagonal  hair-thin  retained  lamination,  as  made, 
journeys  across  the  reverse  from  the  top  of  the  left  wheat  ear  to  the 
A  in  STATES.  PCGS#  37912  Base  PCGS#  2827 


1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cent 
MS64  Red,  FS-101 


3277  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS64  Red  PCGS.  Most 
examples  of  the  famous  1955  doubled  die  cents  are  Brown,  but  the 
present  near-Gem  is  predominantly  orange-gold,  intermingled  with 
blushes  of  olive  and  rose.  Well  struck  with  good  luster  and  only  a 
single  slender  mark,  near  the  obverse  margin  at  3  o’clock. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2008) ,  lot  2247,  which 
realized  $12,650.  PCGS#  37912  Base  PCGS#  2827 


1960-D/D  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Small  Over  Large  Date 
FS-101,  Quide  Book  Variety 


3278  1960-D/D  Small  Over  Large  Date,  FS-101,  MS66  Red  PCGS. 

The  dramatic  Guide  Book  variety  with  a  widely  repunched  mintmark 
and  a  Small  Date  hubbed  over  a  Large  Date.  A  magnificent  orange- 
red  representative  that  has  minimal  carbon  and  contact.  Incorrectly 
designated  on  the  PCGS  holder  as  1960-D  Large  Over  Small  Date. 
Population:  27  in  66  Red,  none  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2008) ,  lot  1232,  which 
realized  $4,025.  PCGS#  37965  Base  PCGS#  82869 


3279  1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS66  Red  PCGS.  A 

beautiful  peach-red  representative  that  offers  potent  cartwheel 
luster  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Virtually  void  of  marks  and 
carbon.  Among  doubled  die  cents,  only  the  remarkable  1955 
PS- 101  exhibits  a  wider  obverse  spread.  Certified  in  a  green  label 
holder.  PCGS#  38013  Base  PCGS#  2950 


1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cent 
MS67  Red,  Among  Finest  Graded 


3280  1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS67  Red  NGC.  A 

lustrous  orange -red  Superb  Gem  that  has  a  bold  strike  and  clean 
surfaces.  The  upper  obverse  has  a  blush  of  sky-blue  hues.  Although 
there  are  numerous  doubled  die  obverses  known  for  the  1972  Cent, 
PS- 101  unquestionably  offers  the  most  dramatic  spread,  and  it  is 
the  variety  photographed  in  the  Guide  Book.  Census:  13  in  67  Red, 
none  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  4882.  PCGS# 
38013  Base  PCGS#  2950 


1973-D  Lincoln  Cent,  MS67  Red 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


3281  1973-D  MS67  Red  PCGS.  An  important  Registry  coin,  this 
Superb  Gem  1973-D  Lincoln  cent  is  tied  with  just  10  other  MS67 
Red  examples  as  the  finest  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike  is  bold  and 
the  glowing  coppery-red  surfaces  are  beautifully  preserved.  Light 
clash  marks  appear  on  the  reverse,  and  a  few  insignificant  carbon 
specks  do  not  detract.  NGC  ID#  22GY,  PCGS#  2962 


1992-D  Cent,  MS62  Red  and  Brown 
Rare  FS-901,  Close  AM  Variety 


3282  1992-D  Close  AM,  FS-901,  MS62  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

Officially,  the  Mint  did  not  adopt  the  Close  AM  configuration 
of  AMERICA  until  1993  cents  were  struck,  begging  the  question 
of  why  a  Close  AM  was  found  on  a  select  few  1992  Philadelphia 
and  Denver-minted  business  strikes.  In  addition,  the  designer’s 
initials  “LG”  are  located  farther  from  the  lower  right  side  of  the 
Lincoln  Memorial  building  than  on  normal  1992  cents.  Many 
have  speculated  the  Close  AM  cents  were  part  of  a  test  run  for 
die  changes  planned  for  1993.  Philadelphia  coins  with  the  Close 
AM  are  extremely  rare,  while  the  D-Mint  coins  of  the  modified 
legend  are  slightly  more  available  —  yet  only  about  15  examples 
are  known.  Listed  as  #38  in  the  Scott  Schechter  and  Jeff  Garrett 
reference  100  Greatest  U.S.  Modern  Coins.  A  necessity  for  the 
major  variety  Registry  Set.  Population:  2  in  62  Red  and  Brown,  2 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 391428  Base  PCGS#  83100 


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3283  2010-D  MS67  Red  PCGS.  This  modern  Superb  Gem  Lincoln 
cent  is  one  of  only  five  Red  examples  certified  by  PCGS  (7/15). 
Satiny  luster  is  seen  on  both  sides  of  this  fully  struck  piece.  A  few 
minuscule  light  toning  spots  are  visible  right  of  Lincoln’s  portrait. 
NGC  ID#  22KM,  PCGS#  416671 


3289  1913  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  of  this  delightful  Gem  show  a  mix  of  copper-red  and 
lavender-brown  patina,  with  subtle  matte  luster  underneath.  The 
design  elements  show  pinpoint  definition  throughout.  Population: 
86  in  65  Red  and  Brown,  29  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22KW,  PCGS# 
3316 


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3284  1909  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  reddish-crimson  surfaces 
are  splashed  with  cobalt-blue,  more  evident  on  the  obverse.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  befitting  a  proof  strike.  Both 
sides  are  impeccably  preserved.  PCGS  has  graded  41  examples  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22KS,  PCGS#  3304 


1909  Lincoln  Cent,  PR66  Red 
Scarcely  Seen  With  Full  Red  Color 


3285  1909  PR66  Red  PCGS.  The  obverse  die  is  the  same  as  the  one  use 
on  the  VDB  proofs,  most  easily  distinguished  by  the  presence  of  the 
die  scratch  from  the  back  of  Lincoln’s  coat.  As  a  result,  the  obverse 
has  a  slightly  satiny  texture.  The  mintage  was  2,618  pieces  for  the 
non- VDB  1909  proofs,  and  like  all  the  other  dates  in  the  matte 
proof  series  few  are  known  with  full  red  surfaces  because  the  coins 
were  shipped  from  the  Mint  in  tissue  paper  that  had  a  high  sulfur 
content.  However,  this  piece  has  bright  red  surfaces  —  just  a  shade 
or  two  deeper  in  hue  on  the  reverse  —  still  full  red  throughout. 
Population:  45  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Red,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22KS,  PCGS#  3305 


1912  Lincoln  Cent,  PR66  Brown 
Vivid  Violets  and  Blues 


3286  1912  PR66  Brown  PCGS.  Beautiful  color  paints  each  side  of 
this  Premium  Gem  proof  in  vivid  electric-blue,  sea-green,  violet, 
and  coppery-cold,  while  the  underlying  surfaces  are  devoid  of 
distractions.  The  glowing  matte  surfaces  provide  a  soft  back  light 
for  the  rich  patina.  Population:  19  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Brown,  0  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  22KV,  PCGS#  3312 


3287  1912  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  This  gorgeous  matte  proof 
displays  iridescent  green,  orange,  blue  and  rose  accents  when 
rotated  under  a  lamp.  Moderately  granular  surfaces  show  minimal 
contact.  A  few  small  carbon  spots  reside  in  the  fields.  Proofs  are 
more  elusive  than  the  2,172-coin  mintage  suggests.  Population:  52 
in  65  Red  and  Brown,  15  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22KV,  PCGS# 
3313 

3288  1912  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Subdued  orange  luster  appears 
on  the  light  brown  surfaces  of  this  Gem  proof,  with  iridescent 
accents  that  enhance  the  eye  appeal.  A  single  small  spot  is  evident 
at  the  rim  below  the  date.  Population:  52  in  65  Red  and  Brown,  15 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22KV,  PCGS#  3313 


3290  1913  PR65  Red  PCGS.  Razor-sharp  definition  is  evident  on  all 
the  design  elements  of  this  delightful  Gem,  and  the  well-preserved 
copper-red  surfaces  show  satiny  matte-proof  luster  throughout. 
Population:  47  in  65  Red,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22KW, 
PCGS#  33 17 


1914  Lincoln  Cent,  PR67  Brown 
Rich  Coloration 


3291  1914  PR67  Brown  PCGS.  A  spectacular  matte  proof,  devoid  of 
faults  and  exhibiting  broad  rims  and  needle-sharp  motifs.  Glowing 
plum,  auburn,  olive,  and  coppery-orange  hues  appear  over  both 
sides,  although  the  deeper  hues  are  most  prevalent  on  the  obverse. 
An  outstanding  type  coin  and  one  of  only  two  for  the  grade  at 
PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22KX,  PCGS#  33 18 


1914  Cent,  PR66  Red  and  Brown 
Splendid  Rose  and  Steel-Blue  Accents 


3292  1914  PR66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Dave  Bowers’  Guide 
Book  of  Lincoln  Cents  notes  of  the  1914  proof  cent:  “These  are 
scarce  today.  Most  pristine  (undipped)  coins  are  a  rich  light  brown 
color.”  Such  a  description  aptly  applies  to  this  Red  and  Brown 
Premium  Gem.  A  full  strike  with  broad,  flat  rims  is  expected  but 
no  less  impressive.  Rose  and  steel-blue  accents  over  moderately 
granular,  near-pristine  surfaces  account  for  the  CAC-approved 
visual  appeal.  From  a  mintage  of  1,365  proofs.  Population:  34  in  66 
(2  in  66+)  Red  and  Brown,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22KX,  PCGS# 
3319 


3293  1914  PR65  Red  PCGS.  The  original  red  surfaces  of  this  impressive 
Gem  show  some  microscopic  specks  of  carbon  on  the  obverse, 
with  vibrant  matte  luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Population:  30 
in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Red,  28  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22KX,  PCGS# 
3320 

3294  1915  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  mahogany-brown 
overall  with  pumpkin-orange  elements  clear  in  the  obverse  fields. 
A  few  faint  hairlines  preclude  an  even  finer  designation.  NGC  ID# 
22KY,  PCGS#  3322 

3295  1916  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  last  official  matte  proof 
issue  of  Wheat  cents,  represented  here  with  considerable  reddish- 
gold  remaining  alongside  deep  blue-brown.  Sharply  struck  and 
charming.  Population:  52  in  64  Red  and  Brown,  73  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22KZ,  PCGS#  3325 


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3296  1938  PR67  Red  PCGS.  Peach  and  lemon-gold  hues  alternate 
across  this  flashy  and  intricately  struck  Superb  Gem.  Carbon  is 
minimal,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  undeniable.  Scarcer  than  its  1939 
to  1942  proof  successors,  and  certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  33  in  67  Red,  none  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2009) ,  lot  584,  which  realized 
$2,300.  NGC  ID#  22L5,  PCGS#  3341 

3297  1939  PR67  Red  NGC.  CAC.  The  combination  of  fiery  orange 
coloration  and  seemingly  limitless  depth  in  the  fields  provides  this 
Superb  Gem  proof  with  spectacular  eye  appeal.  Both  the  visual 
quality  and  impeccable  surface  preservation  are  affirmed  by  the 
coveted  green  sticker  from  CAC.  Census:  30  in  67  Red,  0  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  22L6,  PCGS#  3344 

3298  1942  PR66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  A  glossy  burnt-orange  example 
from  the  last  proof  issue  until  1950,  sharply  detailed  and 
impressively  preserved.  Extremely  rare  in  finer  Red  grades,  with  just 
two  such  coins  known  to  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22L9,  PCGS# 
3353 

3299  1953  PR67+  Cameo  PCGS.  Light  contrast  is  evident  on  each  side 
of  this  amazing  Superb  Gem  Cameo  proof.  Both  sides  have  deeply 
mirrored  fields  that  frame  the  lustrous  devices.  An  elusive  issue  so 
fine.  Population:  44  in  67  (4  in  67  +  )  Cameo,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  22LD,  PCGS#  83368 


1960  Small  Date  Cent,  PR69  Red  Ultra  Cameo 
Intense  Contrast  and  Color 


3300  1960  Small  Date  PR69  Red  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  fiery-orange, 
frosty  devices  on  this  almost  perfectly  preserved  Ultra  Cameo  proof 
stand  out  in  seemingly  high  relief  from  the  unfathomably  deep 
mirroring  of  the  fields  which  shares  the  same  rich  coloration.  Tied 
with  just  two  others  as  the  finest  certified  Small  Date  proof  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22LL,  PCGS#  93392 

3301  1968-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  PR68  Red  PCGS.  The 

date  is  nicely  die  doubled  on  this  first-year  San  Francisco  proof 
cent.  An  orange-red  specimen  that  boasts  a  precise  strike  and 
smooth,  glassy  fields.  The  reverse  margin  displays  a  few  pinpoint 
flecks.  Population:  1  in  68  Red,  none  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38173 
Base  PCGS#  3419 

TWO  CENT  PIECES 

3302  1864  Small  Motto,  FS-401,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  A  momentarily 
circulated  chocolate-brown  representative  of  the  briefly  coined 
Small  Motto  subtype.  Luster  shimmers  across  the  designs,  and  a 
lens  is  required  to  locate  minor  imperfections. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  38232  Base  PCGS# 
3579 

3303  1864  Large  Motto  MS65  Red  PCGS.  An  ideal  type  coin,  not  only 
for  its  relative  commonness  as  an  issue  but  also  its  uncommonness 
as  a  fully  Red  Gem  two  cent  coin.  The  reverse  is  clearly  brighter 
with  fiery  reddish-orange  color  at  the  margins. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22N9,  PCGS# 
3578 

3304  1864  Large  Motto  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Delicate  blue  highlights 
appear  on  the  brilliant  orange  surfaces  of  this  frosty  and  fully 
lustrous  Gem.  The  reverse  exhibits  a  heavy  die  crack  arcing 
through  MERIC.  NGC  ID#  22N9,  PCGS#  3578 


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3305  1864  Large  Motto  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  Nearly  20  million 
two  cent  coins  were  struck  at  the  Mint  in  the  denomination’s  first 
year  of  issue,  yet  examples  are  scarcely  seen  in  Gem  condition  with 
original  mint  Red  color.  Luminous  amber-gold  surfaces  house  fully 
struck  devices  with  minimal  carbon  on  either  side.  Die  cracks 
travel  through  STATES  OF  AME  on  the  reverse.  NGC  ID#  22N9, 
PCGS#  3578 

3306  1866  MS65  Red  PCGS.  Gem  Red  two  cent  pieces,  except  for 
the  1864  Large  Motto  and  1865,  are  seldom  seen  as  one  advances 
through  the  later  issues  in  the  series.  This  specimen  of  the  1866  is 
one  of  50  submissions  in  Gem  Red  at  PCGS,  and  only  eight  are 
finer,  all  in  MS66  Red  (7/15).  The  surfaces  are  problem-free  as 
expected,  displaying  even  medium  red  color  and  top-notch  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  274R,  PCGS#  3590 

1868  Two  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Seldom  Available  Any  Finer 


3307  1868  MS65  Red  PCGS.  A  sharply  struck  Gem  example,  with 
consistent  coppery-orange  toning  across  both  sides  and  no 
distracting  spots  or  significant  abrasions.  Slightly  deeper  patina  at 
the  borders  creeps  along  the  rims,  although  the  coin  is  radiantly 
lustrous  throughout  the  interior  spaces.  A  tiny  scrape  joins  the  top 
of  the  reverse  wreath  but  it  is  of  no  real  consequence  to  the  overall 
appeal  of  this  stately  two  cent  piece.  Population:  11  in  65  Red,  4 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NC,  PCGS#  3599 

1868  Two  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Tied  Finest  at  NGC  or  PCGS 


3308  1868  MS66  Red  NGC.  Blaze-orange  toning  glows  beneath  tawny- 
tan  overtones  within  the  context  of  a  full  Red  coin,  with  bold  mint 
luster  rim-to-rim  on  both  sides.  The  exquisite  patina  is  consistent 
across  both  the  obverse  and  the  reverse,  with  no  mentionable 
marks  or  flaws.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  eye  appeal  is  terrific. 
Census:  3  in  66  Red,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NC,  PCGS#  3599 

3309  1870  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Later  dates  in  the  two 
cent  series,  those  after  1865,  are  far  scarcer  than  the  first  two  years. 
This  lovely  Gem  exhibits  rich  orange  mint  luster  with  light  brown 
toning  on  each  side.  Population:  32  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red  and 
Brown,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NE,  PCGS#  3607 


1872  Two  Cent  Piece,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 


Series  Key  in  all  Grades 


3310  1872  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  By  1872,  the  two  cent  piece 
was  clearly  on  the  way  out.  Business  strike  production  fell  to  less 
than  a  tenth  of  that  in  the  previous  year;  only  65,000  two  cent  coins 
were  minted  for  circulation  in  1872,  compared  to  more  than  700,000 
pieces  in  1871.  (The  year  1873,  like  a  handful  of  other  denominations, 
saw  a  proof-only  mintage  before  it  was  discontinued  by  law.) 

The  1872  is  the  key  date  of  the  business  strike  series,  besting 
even  the  famous  Small  Motto  variety  of  the  1864.  This  example  is 
a  Red  and  Brown  Gem  with  considerable  copper-orange  color  on 
both  obverse  and  reverse,  as  well  as  sage  and  violet  shadings  that 
are  stronger  on  the  latter  side.  Well-struck  with  minimal  carbon. 
Population:  16  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Red  and  Brown,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  3279.  NGC  ID# 
22NG,  PCGS#  3613 


PROOF  TWO  CENT  PIECES 


1864  Two  Cent,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 
Eye-Appealing  Large  Motto  Representative 


3311  1864  Large  Motto  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS*  CAC.  From 
a  reported  mintage  of  100+  proofs,  this  Gem  Large  Motto 
representative  boasts  vivid  copper-orange  surfaces  with  faint 
rose  accents  interspersed.  Moderate  contrast  exists  between  the 
frosted  motifs  and  glassy  fields,  particularly  on  the  reverse,  though 
it  is  not  bold  enough  to  warrant  a  Cameo  designation.  The  only 
mentionable  flaw  is  a  faint  grease  stain  (as  struck)  above  the  D  in 
GOD,  but  it  fails  to  diminish  the  appeal  in  any  way.  Population: 
37  in  65  Red  and  Brown,  11  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  274T,  PCGS# 
3622 


1866  Two  Cent  Piece,  PR66  Red  and  Brown 


Rare  Cameo  Example 


3312  1866  PR66  Red  and  Brown  Cameo  NGC.  Cameo  proofs  of  the 
1866  two  cent  piece  are  few  and  far  between.  NGC  shows  just  17 
such  examples  in  all  color  categories  (7/15).  This  Premium  Gem 
is  among  the  finest  Red  and  Brown  specimens,  showing  a  rich 
blend  of  olive-gold,  cherry-red,  and  amber  color  over  each  side,  but 
leaving  the  sharp  design  elements  modestly  contrasted.  Census:  8 
in  66  (1  in  66+ ,  1  in  66  ★)  Red  and  Brown  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  274V,  PCGS#  3631 

3313  1867  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Speckled  olive  toning  appears 
over  amber-gold  surfaces  devoid  of  noteworthy  contact.  The  reverse 
features  tinges  of  rose-violet  that  heighten  the  aesthetic  appeal  of 
this  Gem  proof.  Population:  52  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Red  and  Brown,  9 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  274W,  PCGS# 3634 


1868  Two  Cent,  PR67  Red  and  Brown 
Tied  for  Finest  Known 


3314  1868  PR67  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  CAC.  Fire-red  coloration 
and  glassy,  deep -mirror  fields  emphasize  the  Superb  Gem  quality 
of  this  glittering  two  cent  proof.  Slight  olive-brown  overtones 
appear  sparingly  over  the  sharply  struck  devices,  accounting  for 
the  Red  and  Brown  designation.  The  coin  is  predominantly  Red 
with  blazing  mint  bloom.  Neither  NGC  nor  PCGS  show  a  finer 
example,  with  this  coin  tied  for  finest  at  NGC.  Census:  5  in  67  Red 
and  Brown,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  274X,  PCGS#  3637 


1868  Two  Cent,  PR66  ★ 

Red  and  Brown  Cameo,  Bold  Contrast 


3315  1868  PR66  ★  Red  and  Brown  Cameo  NGC.  Evenly  toned  a 
bittersweet-orange  with  a  few  orange-red  and  blue  accents,  this 
deeply  mirrored  proof  is  high-end  for  the  Premium  Gem  grade. 
The  NGC  Star  designation  notes  the  considerable  eye  appeal  and 
the  razor-sharp  strike.  While  the  exact  proof  mintage  is  unknown 
(at  least  600  pieces  were  struck),  few  can  equal  the  problem-free, 
attractive  surfaces  of  this  two  cent  piece.  Census:  1  in  66  ★,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  83637  Base  PCGS#  3637 


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3316  1870  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  1870  has  a  reported 
mintage  of  1,000+  proofs  —  the  highest  mintage  in  the  short-lived 
series.  Copper-red  surfaces  have  just  enough  golden-brown  color  to 
prevent  a  full  Red  designation.  Well-preserved  surfaces  are  virtually 
devoid  of  carbon,  and  the  strike  detail  is  unsurprisingly  razor-sharp. 
NGC  ID#  274Z,  PCGS#  3643 

3317  1871  PR65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  CAC.  This  flashy  and  fully 
struck  Gem  is  primarily  peach-red,  although  rose  and  apple- 
green  color  is  apparent  on  the  obverse  border  near  1  and  7 
o’clock.  TRUST  and  the  right  arrow  are  clearly  die  doubled,  as 
always  encountered  on  1871  proofs.  NGC  ID#  22NH,  PCGS# 
3646 


1871  Two  Cent,  PR65  Red  Cameo 
Rare  This  Well-Contrasted 


3322  1851  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Generous  luster  radiates  from  both 
sides  of  this  Premium  Gem  first-year  three  cent  silver,  lightly 
toned  in  grayish-gold  near  the  rims  and  showing  a  few  light  marks 
through  the  obverse  shield.  Population:  11  in  66+,  18  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22YX,  PCGS#  3664 

1851  Silver  Three  Cent,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


3323  1851  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Seemingly  undisturbed,  frosty  luster 
glows  over  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  silver  three  cent,  showing 
hints  of  gold  and  lilac  toning  around  the  margins.  The  central  high 
points  exhibit  some  striking  weakness,  not  unusual  for  the  issue. 
The  1851  is  one  of  the  most  plentiful  three  cent  silver  issues  in  the 
series,  ideal  for  type  representation.  Population:  18  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ), 
0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22YX,  PCGS#  3664 


3318  1871  PR65  Red  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  A  combination  of  original 
mint  color,  fully  and  deeply  mirrored  fields,  and  frosty  devices 
results  in  a  glittering  Gem  proof  with  full  cameo  contrast  on  both 
sides.  Much  of  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  doubled,  as  usual 
on  this  proof  issue.  A  couple  small  specks  appear  below  the  reverse 
bowknot.  Census:  3  in  65  Red  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2009) ,  lot  615.  PCGS#  83647 


3319  1872  PR65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Chocolate-brown  and  steel 
shades  dominate  each  side  with  accents  of  rose  and  amber  on  the 
reverse.  Trivial  evidence  of  contact  appears  within  the  wreath.  A 
small  run  of  just  65,000  circulation  strikes  places  added  pressure  on 
high-end  proofs  such  as  this.  Population:  15  in  65  Brown,  3  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  2752,  PCGS#  3648 


1873  Closed  3  Two  Cent,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
Proof-Only  Issue 


3320  1873  Closed  3  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  A  sharp  Closed 
3  proof,  from  a  proof-only  mintage  reported  at  600  coins.  This 
Choice  Red  and  Brown  coin  shows  reflective  fields  that  are  free  of 
contact  marks  or  obvious  hairlines.  Coppery-pink  surfaces  reside 
beneath  intermittent  overtones  of  amber,  olive,  and  burgundy. 
Excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2753,  PCGS#  3652 


1851  Silver  Three  Cent,  MS67 
Vibrant,  Frosty  Luster 


3324  1851  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An  ideal  first-year  type  coin,  showing 
intensely  frosted,  brilliant  surfaces  that  are  devoid  of  discernible 
abrasions.  Striking  sharpness  is  far  above  average  for  the  issue, 
showing  only  a  touch  of  weakness  on  the  very  center  of  the  shield. 
Neither  side  shows  the  usual  clash  marks.  Population:  18  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22YX,  PCGS#  3664 


1851-0  Three  Cent  Silver,  MS66 
Only  Branch  Mint  Issue  in  the  Series 


THREE  CENT  SILVER 

3321  1851  MS66  PCGS.  A  few  planchet  adjustment  marks  appear  on 
both  sides  of  this  well-detailed  Premium  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  well-preserved  creamy  surfaces  and  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  PCGS  has  graded  18  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22YX,  PCGS#  3664 


3325  1851-0  MS66  NGC.  This  is  the  first  and  only  branch  mint  issue 
in  the  entire  series  (720,000  coins  minted),  but  enough  examples 
survive  through  MS64  to  satisfy  the  majority  of  collector  demand. 
However,  those  seeking  finer  a  piece  will  find  Gems  to  be  very 
scarce  and  Premium  Gems  to  be  notable  condition  rarities.  This 
is  one  such  coin  with  splendid  lilac  and  golden-gray  tones  that 
effectively  hide  the  grade-limiting  marks  on  each  side.  The  devices 
are  typically  struck  with  softness  on  the  shield  and  stars.  Census:  15 
in  66,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22YY,  PCGS#  3665 


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3326  1852  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  attractive 
Premium  Gem  display  highlights  of  pale  gold  and  lavender-gray 
toning,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design  elements 
underneath.  PCGS  has  graded  23  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22YZ,  PCGS#  3666 

3327  1852  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Swirling  luster  is  subtly  frosted,  though 
this  feature  shows  up  most  prominently  when  contrasted  with  its 
occasional  windows  of  brilliance.  Well-defined  for  the  type  with 
hints  of  peach  toning.  PCGS  has  graded  23  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22YZ,  PCGS#  3666 


1852  Three  Cent  Silver,  MS67 
Sharply  Struck  Variety  One  Type 


3328  1852  MS67  PCGS.  Only  the  occasional  Variety  One  three  cent 
silver  is  seen  with  a  strong  strike  across  both  sides  of  the  coin,  yet 
this  outstanding  Superb  Gem  is  uncompromisingly  bold.  Untoned 
and  incredibly  frosty,  the  flashy  silver  surfaces  are  deeply  lustrous 
starkly  white.  There  are  no  abrasions  or  other  marks  to  mention. 
Almost  unimprovable  for  type.  Population:  21  in  67  (1  in67  +  ),  2 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22YZ,  PCGS#  3666 

3329  1853  MS66  NGC.  Strong  and  satiny  luster  characterizes  this  early 
three  cent  silver  piece  from  a  less-saved  issue.  Delicate  pink-gold 
and  sage  overtones  visit  the  smooth  medium-gray  base.  A  soft 
peripheral  strike  is  the  sole  significant  concern.  Census:  34  in  66,  9 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22Z2,  PCGS#  3667 

1854  Silver  Three  Cent,  MS66 
First  Year  Type  Two  Issue 


3330  1854  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  diminutive  three  cent  silver  design 
was  modified  in  1854,  creating  the  so-called  Type  Two  design  that 
lacks  a  formal  name.  This  Premium  Gem  exhibits  prominent  clash 
marks  on  both  sides.  The  surfaces  are  frosty  and  lustrous  beneath 
vibrant  gold  and  iridescent  toning.  Population:  10  in  66,  2  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22Z3,  PCGS#  3670 

333 1  1855  MS63  PCGS.  Golden-tan  toning  that  is  a  bit  more  extensive 
on  the  obverse  frames  the  silvery  surfaces  of  this  lustrous  Type  Two 
three  cent  silver  piece.  The  design  features  are  well-impressed,  and 
just  a  few  minor  marks  do  not  detract.  Relatively  heavy  clashmarks 
are  evident  on  the  reverse.  Population:  20  in  63,  67  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22Z4,  PCGS#  3671 

3332  1855  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Select  specimen  shows 
well-detailed  design  elements  with  slightly  subdued  mint  luster 
under  dusky  lavender-gray  and  champagne-gold  toning.  Population: 
20  in  63,  67  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22Z4,  PCGS#  3671 


3333  1855  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  well-detailed  Choice  specimen 
exhibits  some  dramatic  clash  marks  on  the  central  reverse  and  the 
lustrous  surfaces  are  blanketed  in  vivid  shades  of  golden-brown 
and  amber  toning.  Population:  44  in  64,  23  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22Z4,  PCGS#  3671 

3334  1859  MS66+  NGC.  Silver-centered  with  blue  overtones  there 
and  rainbow  patina  around.  Several  deep  dots  of  toning  cross  the 
central  obverse  of  this  well-preserved  three  cent  piece.  Census:  20 
in  66  (3  in  66+,  2  in  66  ★),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22Z8,  PCGS# 
3677 

3335  1859  MS66  ★  NGC.  Broad  peripheral  arcs  of  forest-green,  lilac, 
and  autumn-gold  endow  this  coruscating  and  mark-free  Type  Three 
example.  Crisply  struck  save  for  the  left-side  stars.  Census:  20  in 
66  (3  in  66+,  2  in  66  ★),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22Z8,  PCGS# 
3677 

3336  1861  MS66  PCGS.  Vivid  shades  of  violet  and  golden-brown 
toning  are  prominently  displayed  on  both  sides  of  this  attractive 
Premium  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well- 
preserved  lustrous  surfaces  underneath.  Population:  80  in  66,  30 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22ZA,  PCGS#  3679 

3337  1862/1  MS65  NGC.  FS-301.  The  underdigit  1  is  visible  along 
the  left  side  of  the  2.  Both  sides  are  nearly  identically  toned,  and 
display  concentric  shades  of  olive-green,  ocean-blue,  and  orange- 
red.  Struck  from  strongly  clashed  dies. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2012) ,  lot  3221 ,  which  realized 
$1 ,495.  NGC  ID#  22ZC,  PCGS#  3681 

3338  1862  MS65  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  Housed  in  a  first-generation 
holder,  this  piece  seems  clearly  better  than  the  MS65  designation 
on  the  insert.  Luminous  surfaces  are  subtly  frosted  beneath  pale 
gray  patina  with  golden-brown  elements  along  much  of  the  margins. 
NGC  ID#  22ZB,  PCGS#  3680 

3339  1862  MS66  NGC.  This  attractive  Premium  Gem  exhibits  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  shows  dramatic  clash  marks  on  both 
sides.  The  lustrous  surfaces  display  hints  of  champagne-gold  toning. 
NGC  has  graded  23  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22ZB,  PCGS#  3680 

3340  1862  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  breathtaking  Premium  Gem, 
this  Type  Three  example  has  frosty  and  fully  brilliant  silver  luster 
with  untoned  surfaces.  A  bold  strike  yields  strong  design  motifs. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  15  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22ZB, 
PCGS#  3680 

1862  Three  Cent  Silver,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  at  Both  Services 


3341  1862  MS67  NGC.  The  343,000  business  strikes  for  the  1862  three 
cent  silver  make  it  the  last  issue  of  its  kind  to  be  readily  available 
across  most  grades.  “Most  grades,”  however,  does  not  include  MS67, 
where  this  example  is  one  of  only  38  pieces  tied  for  finest  at  NGC 
and  PCGS  combined.  Each  side  offers  radiant  mint  luster  beneath 
blankets  of  multicolored  toning  that  includes  azure,  plum,  fire-orange, 
and  rose-gold  hues.  Census:  23  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2010),  lot  215.  NGC  ID# 
22ZB,  PCGS#  3680 


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1864  Three  Cent  Silver,  MS65 
Green  Label  Holder 


3342  1864  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Since  silver  was  hoarded  during  the 
Civil  War,  mintages  dwindled  to  just  12,000  pieces  by  1864.  This 
prooflike  Gem  is  close  to  brilliant  but  has  a  hint  of  straw-gold 
toning.  The  obverse  field  is  clashed  but  both  sides  display  only 
trivial  contact.  Uncommonly  well  struck  with  full  definition  on  the 
shield.  In  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  12  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  29 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22ZE,  PCGS#  3684 

1867  Silver  Three  Cent,  MS64 
Elusive  in  Mint  State 


3343  1867  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  limited  4, 000-coin  production, 
the  1867  silver  three  cent  is  scarcely  seen  in  any  Mint  State  grade. 
This  Choice  example  displays  noticeable  semiprooflike  mirroring 
in  the  fields,  not  uncommon  for  low-mintage  dates  in  this  series. 
The  strike  is  bold  and  abrasions  are  few.  Both  sides  show  lovely 
rose-gold  toning  interspersed  throughout  a  field  of  aquamarine. 
Population:  14  in  64  (1  in  64+),  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22ZH, 
PCGS#  3687 


3344  1869  MS62  PCGS.  Ex:  Teich  Family  Collection.  Attractive 
shades  of  golden-brown  toning  blanket  the  lightly  marked  surfaces 
of  this  sharply  detailed  MS62  example,  with  a  vivid  ring  of  cobalt- 
blue  at  the  rims.  Population:  6  in  62,  36  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22ZK,  PCGS#  3689 

3345  1871  MS65  PCGS.  A  fully  prooflike  Gem,  this  example  has 
fully  mirrored  fields  and  frosty  devices  beneath  delicate  blue  and 
iridescent  toning.  A  highly  appealing  piece  for  the  advanced 
collector.  Population:  15  in  65,  34  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22ZM, 
PCGS#  3692 


1871  Three  Cent  Silver,  Semiprooflike  MS66 


3346  1871  MS66  PCGS.  A  late-series  issue  with  a  limited  3,400-coin 
mintage,  the  1871  silver  three  cent  piece  is  seldom  seen  in  the 
upper  reaches  of  the  Mint  State  grade  range.  This  Premium  Gem 
example  is  toned  in  shades  of  olive-gray,  gold,  amber,  and  crimson, 
with  the  brighter  colors  retained  around  the  peripheries.  The 
central  high  points  show  a  little  softness,  but  the  semiprooflike 
fields  balance  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  24  in  66  (1  in  66+),  11 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22ZM,  PCGS#  3692 


PROOF  THREE  CENT  SILVER 

3347  1859  PR65  PCGS.  Considerable  cameo  contrast  shows  between 
reflective  fields  and  frosty  devices  on  this  beautifully  toned  Gem 
proof  1859  three  cent  silver,  a  coin  that  might  prove  difficult  to 
improve  upon  either  technically  or  aesthetically.  Population:  20  in 
65,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27C6,  PCGS#  3708 

1859  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR66  Cameo 
Attractive  Olive,  Gold,  and  Russet  Tones 


3348  1859  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  This  first-year  Type  Three 
specimen  (800  proofs  minted  in  1859)  has  a  single  line  around  the 
hexagonal  star.  Variegated  olive,  russet,  and  golden  tones  are  the 
primary  hues  on  each  side  with  daubs  of  cobalt-blue  near  the  rims. 
Overt  cameo  contrast  between  the  frosty  devices  and  mirrorlike 
fields  occurs  throughout.  All  Cameo  representatives  are  rare,  but 
they  are  extremely  rare  in  this  high  grade.  Population:  3  in  66  ( 1  in 
66+)  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83708 


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3349  1860  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Texas  Trimes.  Without  a  doubt,  the 
circulation-issue  series  of  the  silver  three  cent  is  challenging  to 
complete  in  Mint  State,  but  the  proof  series  is  equally  difficult  to 
assemble,  particularly  in  Gem  or  better  condition.  This  high-end 
1860  proof  is  deeply  mirrored  with  blended  aquamarine,  gold,  and 
lilac-orange  toning.  Some  striking  weakness  appears  on  the  reverse 
olive  branch  and  a  few  mint-made  strike-throughs  are  noted  on 
the  obverse  when  studied  with  a  glass.  Population:  9  in  65,  4  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  27C7,  PCGS#  3709 


3350  1862  PR65  NGC.  Wispy  champagne  toning  appears  on  the 
obverse  of  this  lovely  Gem  proof.  The  reverse  is  brilliant  and 
untoned.  Lustrous  devices  contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields 
of  this  undesignated  Cameo  proof.  Census:  23  in  65,  18  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  27C9,  PCGS#  3711 


1862  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR66 
Impressively  Sharp 


3351  1862  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Texas  Trimes.  Beautiful,  fully 
struck  motifs  rise  above  deeply  reflective  fields  on  this  impeccably 
preserved  1862  proof.  Aquamarine  is  the  dominant  color,  although 
shades  of  pale  gold  and  amber  are  also  observed.  The  1862  proof 
had  a  limited  mintage  of  only  550  pieces.  This  example  shows  a 
hint  of  cameo  contrast  on  the  obverse  beneath  the  rich  patina. 
Population:  14  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27C9, 
PCGS#  37 11 


1862  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR66+ 
Colorful  Registry-Quality  Example 


3352  1862  PR66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  an  ideal  representative  for 
those  in  search  of  a  colorful  Registry-quality  example.  Blended  hues 
of  rose,  indigo,  ice-blue,  and  mint-green  account  for  the  top-notch 
eye  appeal  of  this  high-end  Premium  Gem  proof.  The  field-device 
contrast  is  subdued  by  the  rich  patina,  although  the  glassy  fields 
still  show  considerable  depth.  One  of  only  two  Plus-designated 
PR66  examples  from  a  mintage  of  550  proofs.  Population:  14  in  66 
(2  in  66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27C9,  PCGS#  3711 


1863/2  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR65 
Attractive  Toning 


3353  1863/2  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Texas  Trimes.  This  is  the  so-called 
1863/2  overdate,  listed  in  the  Guide  Book  and  authenticated  by 
PCGS,  but  not  recognized  by  NGC.  All  four  date  numerals  show 
minute  doubling  at  their  bases;  this  is  no  doubt  the  suspected 
overdate  reported  by  Walter  Breen.  This  Gem  example 
displays  full  definition  of  the  motifs  and  deep  mirroring  in  the 
fields.  Aquamarine  and  violet  interiors  yield  to  lighter  mint  and 
champagne  peripheries.  Population:  4  in  65,  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  22ZP,  PCGS#  3713 


1863  Silver  Three  Cent  Piece 
Target-Toned  PR66 


3354  1863  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver  Collection.  A  low, 
low  production  run  of  460  proofs  was  recorded  for  the  1863  three 
cent  silver,  plus  a  mere  21,000  circulation  strikes  (most  of  which 
were  likely  hoarded  and  later  melted  during  the  War).  This  deeply 
mirrored  proof  shows  concentric  circles  of  deep  rose,  blue,  and 
golden  toning  on  each  side.  Design  sharpness  is  exceptional 
throughout.  Population:  11  in  66,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  3287.  NGC  ID#  22ZP, 
PCGS#  3712 


1863  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR66 


Outstanding  Eye  Appeal 


3355  1863  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  low  Civil  War  proof  mintage 
of  just  460  pieces,  this  delightful  Premium  Gem  exhibits  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  under  attractive 
shades  of  champagne-gold,  cobalt-blue,  and  lavender  toning.  Eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  Population:  11  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  22ZP,  PCGS#  3712 


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3356  1864  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver  Collection.  Hints 
of  champagne-gold  and  lavender-gray  toning  enhance  the  well- 
preserved  surfaces  of  this  remarkable  Premium  Gem,  with  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  throughout. 
Population:  17  in  66,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27CA,  PCGS# 
3714 


1864  Three  Cent  Silver 
Patinated  Proof  Premium  Gem 


3357  1864  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Peach-gold  and  aquamarine  patina  graces 
most  of  this  needle-sharp  Premium  Gem,  though  an  arc  of  cherry- 
red  adorns  the  upper  reverse.  The  flashy  surfaces  appear  flawless. 
Along  with  12,000  business  strikes,  just  470  proofs  were  coined  for 
this  Civil  War  date.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2013),  lot  3323,  which 
realized  $3,818.75.  NGC  ID#  27CA,  PCGS#  3714 

1864  Three  Cent  Silver,  Top-Rated  PR67+ 
Magnificent  Patina,  Immaculate  Preservation 


3358  1864  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Magnificent  bands  of  jade-green,  ice- 
blue,  violet,  and  golden-orange  toning  suggest  this  immaculately 
preserved  Superb  Gem  proof  was  previously  held  in  the  felt-lined 
cabinet  of  an  old-time  collector.  Lightly  frosted  central  devices 
stand  out  against  watery  fields,  generating  a  degree  of  contrast 
that  falls  just  shy  of  a  Cameo  designation.  A  spectacular,  eye¬ 
catching  example  that  is  arguably  among  the  finest  survivors  from 
this  low  total-mintage  date  (470  proofs,  12,000  business  strikes). 
Population:  6  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27CA, 
PCGS#  3714 


3359  1864  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  This  issue’s  mintage  of  470  proofs  is 
one  of  the  lowest  in  the  series,  and  near-Gems  are  rare  with  Cameo 
contrast.  The  obverse  displays  rose  and  sea-green  toning,  while 
the  reverse  features  golden-russet,  violet,  and  ice-blue  patina.  This 
Choice  proof  has  magnificent  field-motif  contrast  and  minimal 
marks.  PCGS#  83714 

3360  1865  PR65  PCGS.  A  deeply  toned  piece,  blue-green  on  the 
obverse  with  additional  navy  and  violet-gold  shadings  over  the 
reverse.  Sharply  struck  and  beautiful.  Population:  28  in  65  (1  in 
65  +  ),  18  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2008) ,  lot  542.  NGC  ID# 
27CB,  PCGS#  3715 

3361  1866  PR66+  NGC.  The  Plus  designation  affirms  that  this 
Premium  Gem  proof  is  high-end  for  the  grade,  something  that  is 
apparent  upon  close  study.  Each  side  displays  blended  violet  and 
cobalt-blue  patina  over  watery  fields  and  partially  frosted  devices. 
Census:  18  in  66  (2  in  66+,  1  in  66  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27CC,  PCGS#  3716 


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1866  Silver  Three  Cent,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
Boldly  Contrasted 


3362  1866  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Fully  rendered  design  elements 
exhibit  frost-white  luster  set  against  mirrored  fields  which  are 
deepened  in  contrast  by  soft  rose-gold  hues  that  intrude  from  the 
peripheries.  There  are  no  distracting  marks  or  obvious  hairlines. 
Tied  with  one  other  for  the  finest  of  only  three  Ultra  Cameos 
certified  by  NGC  (6/15).  PCGS#  93716 

3363  1867  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  The  fields  appear  jet-black  when 
viewed  straight  on  but  reveal  shades  of  violet,  russet,  and  olive 
when  held  at  an  angle.  The  toning  is  more  mottled  on  the  reverse, 
though  each  side  offers  bold  cameo  contrast  between  the  frosted, 
rose-tinged  devices  and  deep  mirrors.  The  1867  claims  a  low 
total  mintage  of  625  proofs  and  4,000  business  strikes.  PCGS# 
83717 

1867  Silver  Three  Cent,  PR66  Cameo 
Incredibly  Sharp 


3364  1867  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Texas  Trimes.  Needle-sharp 
detail  is  the  chief  attribute  of  this  Premium  Gem  proof,  although 
distinct  cameo  contrast  is  also  of  great  importance.  Only  a  limited 
number  of  Cameos  survive,  and  the  population  thins  considerably 
at  the  PR66  grade  level.  This  piece  is  consistently  toned  on  both 
sides  with  mottled  aquamarine  and  violet  over  pale  champagne- 
gray  hues.  Population:  15  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Cameo,  6  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  83717 


3365  1868  PR65  PCGS.  Stunning  cobalt-blue  patina  at  the  rims 
complements  rose-gold  centers  on  the  obverse  of  this  stunning 
Type  Three  Gem  proof,  while  the  reverse  displays  lovely  pale  tan- 
blond  toning  with  a  thin  ring  of  pale  ice-blue.  A  minimally  marked 
and  maximally  appealing  coin  for  the  grade.  Population:  47  in  65  (1 
in  65+) ,  16  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27CE,  PCGS#  3718 

3366  1868  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Type  Three  three  cent  silver  piece 
displays  mild  field-motif  contrast,  especially  on  the  obverse.  Sharp 
detail  is  evident  on  the  design  features,  including  the  ridges  from 
the  shield  to  the  star  points,  the  veins  in  the  leaves  above  the  III 
denomination  and  the  arrow  feathers  below.  An  exceptionally 
well-preserved  coin.  Population:  13  in  66,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27CE,  PCGS#  37 18 


1868  Silver  Three  Cent,  PR65  Deep  Cameo 
Sole  Deep  Cameo  at  PCGS 


3367  1868  PR65  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver 
Collection.  Intense  field-device  contrast  captivates  the  eye  on  this 
Gem  Deep  Cameo  proof,  yielding  full  mirrors  and  frost-white  relief 
elements.  The  peripheries  show  tinges  of  amber-gold  and  deep  blue 
toning,  but  the  cameo  effect  is  unhindered.  This  is  the  only  Deep 
Cameo  certified  by  PCGS;  NGC  shows  another  piece  in  this  grade, 
as  well  as  one  in  PR61  (6/15).  PCGS#  93718 


1869  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR67  Cameo 


Near-Perfect  Example 


3368  1869  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Tied  for  the  finest-known  at  either 
service,  this  Superb  Gem  proof  offers  beautifully  toned,  near-perfect 
glassy  fields  and  sharply  struck,  frosted  motifs.  Rainbow  toning  runs 
the  gamut  from  sea-green  and  azure-blue  to  deep-magenta  and 
orange-gold.  There  are  no  significant  marks  or  flaws,  and  the  only 
possible  weakness  worth  noting  is  incomplete  central  detail  on  two 
or  three  of  the  peripheral  stars.  Census:  5  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★ 
Cameo),  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83719 


1869  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR67  Cameo 
Tied  at  the  Top  of  the  NGC  Census 


3369  1869  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Struck  with  multiple  blows  from  highly 
polished  dies,  this  amazing  and  untoned  three  cent  silver  proof 
has  frosty,  fully  detailed  devices  set  against  deeply  reflective  and 
essentially  unmarked  fields.  The  Mint  only  managed  a  production 
of  4,500  circulation  strikes  and  600  proofs  in  1869,  and  collectors 
often  opt  for  a  high-grade  proof  such  as  this  to  fill  the  void  in  their 
sets.  It  should  be  noted,  however,  that  Superb  Gem  proofs  are  only 
marginally  more  available  than  their  circulation  strike  counterparts. 
Census:  5  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
83719 


1870  Silver  Three  Cent,  PR66+ 
Some  Undesignated  Contrast 


3370  1870  PR66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Texas  Trimes.  Significant  cameo 
contrast  is  observed  on  the  reverse,  although  the  obverse  is  a  little 
too  deeply  toned  to  warrant  the  corresponding  designation  from 
PCGS.  Still,  the  quality  of  this  razor-sharp  proof  is  outstanding  and 
the  eye  appeal  is  equally  bold.  Ocean-blue  and  violet  interiors  yield 
to  mint-green  and  rose-gold  peripheral  tones,  while  the  underlying 
surfaces  are  seemingly  free  of  marks  or  hairlines.  Population:  23  in 
66  (2  in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27CF,  PCGS#  3721 


1870  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR66  Cameo 
Rich  Patina,  Outstanding  Quality 


3371  1870  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  The  strike  alone  could  earn  this 
glittering  proof  three  cent  resounding  accolades,  yet  the  mirrored, 
unmarked  surfaces  and  rich,  deeply  iridescent  toning  are  impressive 
as  well.  Mint  frost  on  the  devices  overcomes  the  overall  patina 
to  earn  the  Cameo  designation.  While  multiple  colors  spring 
forth  when  viewed  in  light,  cobalt-blue  and  vivid  pink  highlights 
command  the  most  attention.  Die  polish  lines  are  visible  as  always 
on  this  proof  issue  when  viewed  with  a  glass.  Population:  13  in  66 
(1  in  66+)  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83721 


1871  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR65  Cameo 
Light  Golden  Contrast 


3372  1871  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver  Collection. 
Cameo  contrast  is  bold  on  each  side  of  this  Gem  proof,  highlighting 
the  excellent  design  sharpness  and  the  mirroring  in  the  fields.  The 
centers  are  essentially  brilliant,  while  hints  of  gold,  amber,  and 
lilac  appear  around  the  peripheries.  This  later  issue  in  the  proof 
series  had  a  mintage  of  960  pieces,  but  Cameo  examples  are  seldom 
seen  this  fine.  Population:  8  in  65  Cameo,  10  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
83722 


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3373  1872  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  This  delightful  Gem  proof  displays 
bold  cameo  contrast  between  the  sharply  detailed  frosty  design 
elements  and  the  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  pleasing  surfaces 
show  wispy  champagne-gold  toning  and  few  signs  of  contact. 
Population:  9  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Cameo,  11  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
83723 


1872  Silver  Three  Cent,  PR66  Cameo 
Sharp  and  Appealing 


3374  1872  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver  Collection. 
This  is  a  razor-sharp  Cameo  proof,  accentuated  visually  by  vivid 
shades  of  rose-gold  and  sea-green  toning.  On  the  obverse,  the 
lighter  hue  is  seen  around  the  periphery,  while  on  the  reverse, 
it  colors  the  interior  and  leaves  the  deeper  hue  in  the  margins. 
Seldom  is  a  piece  found  so  deeply  toned  without  hindering  the 
field-device  contrast.  Population:  9  in  66  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  83723 


3375  1873  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Delicate  gold  toning  appears  along  the 
obverse  and  reverse  borders  of  this  lovely  Choice  proof  final-year 
three  cent  silver  piece.  The  fields  are  fully  mirrored  and  contrast 
nicely  with  the  lustrous  devices  on  this  borderline  Cameo  proof. 

NGC  ID#  27CJ,  PCGS#  3724 


1873  Three  Cent  Silver,  Toned  PR66 


A  Proof-Only  Issue 


3376  1873  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1873  proof-only  three  cent  silver 
closed  out  the  series  with  an  emission  of  only  600  pieces.  The  date 
can  be  found  through  PR64;  however,  survivors  become  scarce  at 
the  Gem  level.  This  elusive  PR66  specimen  displays  a  medley  of 
cobalt-blue,  lavender,  and  gold-orange  patina.  The  design  elements 
are  boldly  detailed  on  this  well-preserved  example  that  exhibits  a 
strong  degree  of  eye  appeal.  Population:  14  in  66,  3  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2010),  lot  432;  Long  Beach  Signature 
(Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  315.  NGC  ID#  27CJ,  PCGS#3724 


THREE  CENT  NICKELS 


1866  Nickel  Three  Cent,  Frosty  MS67+ 
Advanced  Die  State 


3377  1866  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1866  nickel  three  cent  is  rare  in 
MS66  and  exceedingly  so  finer.  This  Plus-designated  Superb  Gem 
is  exceptionally  vibrant  and  frosty,  devoid  of  toning.  Struck  from 
severely  deteriorated  dies,  the  peripheries  show  extensive  flowlines 
and  both  sides  are  heavily  clashed.  However,  the  sharpness  of  the 
obverse  portrait  is  unaffected  the  luster  is  incredible.  Close  study 
with  a  loupe  fails  to  reveal  even  minor  abrasions.  Census:  4  in  67  (1 
in  67+,  1  in  67  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NK,  PCGS#  3732 


3378  1868  MS65  NGC.  Gold  and  pale  blue  intermingle  to  delightful 
effect  on  this  lovely  Gem  1868  three  cent  nickel,  with  rose 
and  violet  entering  the  fray  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  is  sharp 
throughout.  The  obverse  die  for  this  coin  was  made  from  a  defective 
hub,  showing  a  broken  D  ending  UNITED.  Census:  60  in  65  (1  in 
65+),  21  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2756,  PCGS#  3734 

3379  1868  MS66  PCGS.  A  touch  of  greenish-gold  overlay  settles  across 
each  side  of  this  Premium  Gem.  Struck  from  clashed  and  eroded 
dies,  not  uncommon  for  this  heavily  minted  issue.  Population:  36 
in  66  (2  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2756,  PCGS# 
3734 

3380  1868  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Premium  Gem  displays 
well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides, 
with  well-preserved  surfaces  that  show  traces  of  pale  gold  toning. 
Population:  36  in  66  (2  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2756, 
PCGS#  3734 

3381  1869  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  nickel-gray  surfaces  of  this 
Premium  Gem  three  cent  nickel  piece  exhibit  well-struck  design 
elements.  Mild  field-motif  contrast  is  evident,  especially  on  the 
obverse.  There  are  no  significant  marks  to  report.  Both  sides  yield 
pleasing  eye  appeal,  affirmed  by  the  CAC  endorsement.  Population: 
23  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NL,  PCGS#  3735 

3382  1871  MS66  PCGS.  Prominent  diagonal  die  striations  occupy 
the  fields  on  each  side  of  this  pristine  silver-white  Premium  Gem. 
Some  notable  strike  softness  occurs  on  (LI)BERTY,  portions  close 
to  illegible.  Softly  glowing  luster  over  frosty  surfaces  nonetheless 
ensures  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  37  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NN,  PCGS#  3737 

3383  1871  MS66  PCGS.  This  boldly  defined  Premium  Gem  had 
frosty  light  gray  luster  with  pristine  surfaces.  A  series  of  die  cracks 
and  clash  marks  are  intermingled  on  the  obverse.  Population: 
37  in  66  (2  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NN,  PCGS# 
3737 

3384  1873  Closed  3  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Wispy  champagne  toning 
visits  the  surfaces  of  this  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  light  gray 
Premium  Gem.  Struck  for  only  a  few  weeks  at  the  beginning  of  the 
year,  the  Closed  3  pieces  formed  a  small  minority  of  the  1.2  million 
coin  mintage.  Population:  11  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2758,  PCGS# 
3739 


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PROOF  THREE  CENT  NICKELS 


1865  Three  Cent  Nickel,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
Conditionally  Rare 


3385  1865  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  exceptional  white-on-black 
contrast  provides  strong  eye  appeal.  This  is  a  brilliant  Gem  that  is 
flawless  aside  from  a  small  spot  in  the  upper  reverse  field.  The  first' 
year  three  cent  nickel  has  an  availability  that  is  opposite  the  trend 
of  later  years  in  the  series:  the  business  strikes  are  high-mintage  and 
common,  while  the  proofs  are  rarely  encountered,  especially  with 
Ultra  Cameo  contrast.  The  date  is  repunched  west  with  a  wide 
spread  (unusual  for  proof  dies).  Census:  4  in  65  Ultra  Cameo,  8 
finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  Sale  (Heritage,  7/2004),  lot  5385;  Long 
Beach  Signature  (Heritage  2/2005) ,  lot  5717.  PCGS#  93761 

3386  1866  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  The  Agora  Collection.  This 
second-year  three  cent  nickel  exhibits  excellent  field-to-device 
contrast  and  bold  design  motifs.  The  fields  of  this  Gem  are  fully 
mirrored  with  lustrous  devices.  Population:  32  in  65  Cameo,  19 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83762 

3387  1869  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  This  delightful  Premium  Gem  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  deeply  reflective  fields  with 
bold  cameo  contrast.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  show  hints  of 
greenish-gold  toning  with  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population:  13 
in  66  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83765 

1877  Three  Cent  Nickel,  PR67+  ★  Cameo 
Impressive  Eye  Appeal 


3388  1877  PR67+  ★  Cameo  NGC.  From  a  proof-only  mintage  of  just 
900  proofs,  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  Cameo  showcases  intense 
contrast  and  eye  appeal,  with  razor-sharp  design  elements  and  just  a 
trace  of  light  golden  toning.  The  surfaces  are  devoid  of  discernible 
flaws.  This  issue  is  rarely  seen  this  fine,  and  is  almost  unobtainable 
finer.  Census:  24  in  67  Cameo  (6  in  67  ★  Cameo,  1  in  67  +  ★ 
Cameo),  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83773 

3389  1878  PR67  NGC.  This  is  a  collector-favorite  due  to  the  low 
mintage  of  only  2,350  pieces,  all  of  which  were  proofs.  This  well- 
preserved  Superb  Gem  displays  slightly  reflective  fields  with  just  a 
touch  of  gold  and  gray  toning.  Most  examples  exhibit  incomplete 
detail  in  the  bridge  of  Liberty’s  nose  and  the  ends  of  the  ribbon 
bow,  due  to  excessive  die  polishing,  as  is  the  case  with  this 
example.  Census:  17  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  275Y,  PCGS# 
3774 


1878  Three  Cent  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Iridescently  Toned 


3390  1878  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Iridescent  champagne  and  ice- 
blue  hues  cast  a  warm  glow  over  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  proof 
Cameo.  The  fields  are  mirrored  and  devoid  of  distracting  hairlines, 
while  the  devices  are  boldly  rendered  and  frosty.  The  1878  nickel 
three  cent  is  a  proof-only  issue  with  a  mintage  of  2,350  coins. 
Population:  25  in  67  (3  in  67  +  )  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
83774 


1879  Three  Cent  Nickel,  PR68 
Flashy,  Among  the  Finest  Certified 


3391  1879  PR68  PCGS.  Struck  from  Breen’s  “third  die”  on  the  obverse, 
paired  with  the  reverse  die  of  1880  with  the  disconnected  ribbon 
and  leaves.  The  obverse  is  delicately  toned  ice-blue  and  apricot, 
while  the  reverse  has  light  but  uniform  sun-gold  patina.  An 
unabraded,  exquisitely  struck,  and  virtually  carbon-free  specimen 
that  has  a  satiny  obverse  and  a  flashy  reverse.  Population:  3  in  68,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  275Z,  PCGS#  3775 

3392  1881  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharply  struck  and  satiny  Superb  Gem 
with  a  hint  of  lime-green  toning  on  the  obverse  and  delicate  almond- 
gold  patina  on  the  reverse.  No  detractions  are  readily  evident. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2763,  PCGS# 
3777 

3393  1882  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  A  boldly  detailed  Superb  Gem  Cameo 
proof,  this  example  displays  brilliant  nickel-gray  surfaces  with  wisps 
of  pale  blue  and  champagne  toning.  Population:  66  in  67  (3  in  67+) 
Cameo,  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83778 

3394  1882  PR67+  Cameo  NGC.  This  lovely  Superb  Gem  Cameo 
proof  exhibits  fully  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  frame  the  frosty 
and  sharply  detailed  devices.  An  exceptional  example  with  a  high 
degree  of  eye  appeal.  Census:  34  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67+  Cameo,  1 
in  67  ★  Cameo),  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83778 

3395  1883  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  spectacular  Superb  Gem  offers 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  reflective  fields  with 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  The  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  show 
delicate  hints  of  pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Population:  69  in  67 
(2  in  67+),  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2765,  PCGS#  3779 

3396  1885  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  This  exceptional  Superb  Gem  Cameo 
proof  has  delicate  champagne  toning  over  brilliant  nickel-gray 
surfaces  with  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices.  Census: 
12  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
83781 


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3397  1887/(6)  PR66+  PCGS.  CAC.  FS-302.  This  overdate  has  faint 
traces  of  the  underlying  6  rather  than  the  bold  figure  that  is  usually 
seen  on  the  proof-only  overdate  variety.  For  that  reason,  PCGS  has 
assigned  the  coin  number  for  the  normal  date  variety,  but  labeled 
the  overdate  in  parenthesis.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  has  brilliant 
light  gray  surfaces  with  a  hint  of  contrast.  Population:  47  in  66  (1 
in  66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2769,  PCGS#  3783 

SHIELD  NICKELS 

3398  1867  Rays  MS64  PCGS.  Several  heavy  die  cracks  appear  on 
each  side  of  this  Choice  Mint  State  1867  Rays  nickel.  Light  gold 
toning  masks  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  pleasing  piece.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  42  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22NY,  PCGS# 
3791 

3399  1873  Open  3  MS66  NGC.  The  1873  shield  nickels  with  the  Open 
3  in  the  date  were  struck  after  their  Closed  3  counterparts.  This 
impressive  Premium  Gem  is  sharply  detailed  with  some  interesting 
obverse  die  cracks.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  are  lustrous  and 
lightly  toned.  NGC  ID#  276C,  PCGS#  3800 

1873  Closed  3  Shield  Nickel,  MS65 
Lightly  Toned 


3400  1873  Closed  3  MS65  PCGS.  The  date  appears  minutely  recut 
upon  close  inspection,  although  it  does  not  match  any  of  the 
repunched  date  varieties  listed  in  the  Cherrypickers’  reference.  The 
strike  is  bold  and  the  surfaces  exhibit  Gem-quality  preservation.  A 
light  golden  hue  accentuates  each  side.  Population:  24  in  65  (1  in 
65+),  4  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  3801 

1874  Nickel,  MS66 
Lightly  Toned  Registry  Coin 


3401  1874  MS66  PCGS.  Nickel  coinage  production  continued  to  pose 
a  challenge  eight  years  after  the  first  coins  were  struck  in  1866,  as 
evidenced  by  the  numerous  die  cracks  around  the  obverse,  and  to 
a  lesser  extent,  the  reverse  of  this  Premium  Gem.  Still,  the  olive 
leaves  and  stars  display  strong  detail.  Blushes  of  gray-gold  patina 
color  each  side,  lending  excellent  aesthetic  appeal  to  this  Registry- 
quality  Shield  nickel.  Population:  10  in  66  (2  in  66  + ) ,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22P9,  PCGS#  3803 


1881  Shield  Nickel,  MS66 
Upper-End  for  the  Issue 


3402  1881  MS66  PCGS.  This  high-end  1881  Shield  nickel  boasts 
incredibly  clean,  softly  frosted  surfaces  with  nickel-gray  luster. 
Were  the  horizontal  shield  lines  fully  struck,  this  piece  might 
have  garnered  an  even  higher  grade.  Still,  the  stars  and  much  of 
the  wreath  are  well-defined  and  there  are  no  surface  distractions. 
Population:  18  in  66,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  276F,  PCGS#  3811 


PROOF  SHIELD  NICKELS 

3403  1867  No  Rays  PR65  PCGS.  Lemon,  powder-blue,  fire-red,  and 
peach  toning  consume  this  precisely  struck  and  mark-free  Gem.  A 
tiny  spot  rests  on  the  border  of  the  ball  of  the  large  5.  Certified  in  a 
prior  generation  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22PF,  PCGS# 

3821 

3404  1868  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Fletcher  Ila  Reverse.  The  second  8  in 
the  date  is  repunched  within  both  loops.  Light  wheat-gold  toning 
drapes  satiny  and  sharply  struck  surfaces.  Smooth  save  for  a  tick  on 
the  reverse  border  at  4:30.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  276J,  PCGS# 

3822 

1868  Nickel,  PR67  ★ 

Spectacularly  Toned,  Finest  at  NGC 


3405  1868  PR67  ★  NGC.  This  is  a  spectacularly  toned  representative 
of  this  earlier  proof  Shield  nickel  issue,  flashy  with  bursts  of 
orange,  powder-blue,  and  electric  green-gold  patina.  Gleaming  and 
gorgeous  surfaces  are  impeccably  preserved,  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
unparalleled.  Census:  2  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Bob  Simpson  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010),  lot 
4249. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276J,  PCGS# 
3822 


3406  1869  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  impressive  Premium  Gem  displays 
well-detailed  design  elements  and  moderately  reflective  fields, 
under  delicate  shades  of  pale  gold  toning  with  a  few  streaks  of 
amber.  Population:  23  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276K,  PCGS# 
3823 


3407  1870  PR66  PCGS.  Grayish-green  patination  bathes  this 
Premium  Gem  proof  that  displays  mild  field-motif  contrast.  The 
design  elements  are  razor  sharp,  including  the  shield  lines  and 
the  star  centers.  This  coin  has  been  exceptionally  well-cared  for. 
Population:  16  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  276L, 
PCGS#  3824 


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3408  1870  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Pastel  caramel-gold,  rose-red,  and  olive- 
green  visit  this  boldly  struck  and  satiny  Premium  Gem.  The  exemplary 
surfaces  are  free  from  hairlines  and  virtually  devoid  of  carbon.  Much 
scarcer  than  implied  by  the  mintage  of  1,000  pieces,  since  unsold 
sets  were  melted.  Population:  17  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276L,  PCGS# 

3824 

3409  1870  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS,  Brilliant  light  gray  surfaces  exhibit 
fully  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices  on  this  untoned  Premium 
Gem.  The  devices  are  boldly  defined  and  the  entire  presentation  is 
exceptionally  attractive.  Population:  21  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Cameo,  1 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83824 

3410  1871  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Though  the  reflectivity  is  minor  on  this 
Premium  Gem,  the  strike  is  sharp,  an  unequivocal  sign  of  this  coin’s 
proof  status.  Minimally  toned  and  carefully  preserved.  Population: 
31  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276M,  PCGS# 

3825 

3411  1872  PR66  PCGS.  FS-101.  The  obverse  is  nicely  die  doubled, 
most  noticeably  on  the  annulet,  cross,  and  leaves.  Fully  struck 
with  even  olive-gold  coloration  and  expertly  preserved  surfaces.  A 
few  tiny  planchet  flaws  (as  struck)  on  the  reverse  should  not  be 
confused  with  handling  marks. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2005) ,  lot  279. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276N,  PCGS# 

3826 

3412  1873  Closed  3  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Violet-tinged  gold  toning 
appears  on  both  sides  of  this  beautiful  Premium  Gem  Cameo 
proof.  Bold  design  motifs  reside  on  top  of  deeply  mirrored  fields. 
Population:  28  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
83827 

1873  Closed  3  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Important  Registry  Coin,  None  Certified  Finer 


3413  1873  Closed  3  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Whispers  of  gold  grace 
this  flashy  and  otherwise  brilliant  Superb  Gem.  The  surfaces  are 
virtually  flawless  with  stark  contrast  between  the  frosty  motifs  and 
mirrored  fields.  The  1  in  the  date  is  lightly  repunched.  Among  the 
finest  certified  examples  of  this  underappreciated  proof  issue  ( 1,100+ 
specimens  minted).  Census:  4  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) ,  lot  645. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  PCGS#  83827 


3414  1874  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  impressive  Premium  Gem  exhibits 
boldly  struck  design  elements  that  stand  out  against  the  mirrored 
fields,  especially  on  the  obverse.  Impeccable  preservation  rounds 
out  the  magnificent  eye  appeal,  affirming  the  CAC  endorsement. 
Population:  44  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  276R, 
PCGS#  3828 


1874  Shield  Nickel,  Lightly  Toned  PR67 
None  Certified  Finer 


3415  1874  PR67  PCGS.  With  an  estimated  production  of  just  700 
specimens,  the  1874  is  among  the  smaller-mintage  proof  issues  in 
the  Shield  nickel  series,  and  Superb  Gems  such  as  this  are  very  rare. 
Delicate  gold  patina  drapes  much  of  the  smooth  nickel-gray  surfaces 
with  glints  of  lavender  on  each  side.  PR67  is  the  highest  grade  awarded 
by  both  PCGS  and  NGC.  Population:  9  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2007) ,  lot  2079;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  5-6/2007) ,  lot  3 99;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2009),  lot  649. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276R,  PCGS# 
3828 


3416  1874  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS.  Delicate  champagne  and  gold  toning 
is  intermingled  over  the  light  gray  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem 
Cameo  proof.  Both  sides  exhibit  excellent  contrast  with  sharply 
detailed  design  motifs.  Population:  18  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Cameo,  3 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83828 

3417  1875  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  is  richly 
toned  gold-green,  olive,  and  steel-blue.  Excellent  detail  with  few 
disturbances  on  either  side.  Population:  16  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276S,  PCGS# 
3829 

1875  Shield  Nickel,  PR67 
Delicate  Rainbow  Toning 


3418  1875  PR67  NGC.  This  eye-appealing  Superb  Gem  proof 
showcases  ice-blue  and  pale  lavender  centers,  ceding  to  soft 
rainbow  hues  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  and 
the  obverse  shows  subtle  cameo  contrast.  This  piece  is  tied  with 
just  one  other  for  finest  non-Cameo  at  NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
276S,  PCGS#  3829 

3419  1876  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS.  The  frosty  design  elements  of  this 
sharply  detailed  specimen  stand  out  in  bold  contrast  against  the 
well-preserved,  reflective  fields.  A  few  hints  of  light  gold  toning 
enhance  the  considerable  appeal.  Population:  30  in  66  (4  in  66+) 
Cameo,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83830 


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1876  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Dazzling  Field  Reflectivity 


3420  1876  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Delicate  tints  of  almond-gold 
coloration  deny  absolute  brilliance,  but  this  Superb  Gem  has 
dazzling  field  reflectivity  and  outstanding  preservation.  Minimal 
carbon  is  limited  to  the  scrollwork  atop  the  shield.  Superb  Gem 
representatives  with  designated  Cameo  contrast  are  very  rare 
despite  a  considerable  mintage  of  1,150  proofs.  Census:  6  in  67 
Cameo  (1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1 2009) ,  lot  653. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  PCGS#  83830 

1877  Shield  Nickel,  PR65 
Necessary  for  a  Complete  Date  Set 


3421  1877  PR65  PCGS,  CAC.  The  total  output  of  1877  Shield  nickels 
amounted  to  just  900  pieces,  all  in  proof  format.  Acquisition  of 
an  example  is  a  requirement  for  a  complete  date  set,  resulting  in 
constant  collector  demand  for  examples  across  the  grade  spectrum. 
This  appealing  Gem  proof  exhibits  faint  golden-tan  and  pale  violet 
hues  over  glassy,  welhpreserved  fields  that  flash  against  frosty 
motifs.  PCGS  has  seen  only  36  examples  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  276U,  PCGS# 
3831 

1877  Shield  Nickel,  PR66 
Proof-Only  Issue,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 


3422  1877  PR66  PCGS.  This  wonderful  key-date  nickel  displays 
freckles  of  faint  gold-tan  color  and  exquisitely  struck  design 
elements.  Only  the  top  few  horizontal  shield  lines  reveal  a  touch 
of  minor  softness.  The  obverse  exhibits  relatively  strong  field- 
device  variance,  and  well  preserved  surfaces  show  no  mentionable 
contacts  or  spots.  Population:  35  in  66,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2010),  lot  465. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276U,  PCGS# 
3831 


1877  Shield  Nickel,  PR66+  Cameo 


3423  1877  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  well-struck  example  with 
fields  that  display  more  mirroring  than  is  typical  of  this  proof- 
only  issue.  Frosty  devices  exhibit  stark  contrast  with  the  gleaming 
backdrop  while  a  light  golden  hue  warms  each  side.  From  a  limited 
mintage  of  900  pieces.  Population:  38  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Cameo,  8 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83831 

3424  1878  PR58  PCGS.  This  barely  circulated  1878  Shield  nickel  is  an 
example  of  this  proof-only  issue  that  is  outstanding  in  more  ways 
than  one:  It  actually  shows  a  deeply  mirrored  finish,  unlike  most 
seen,  and  shows  great  eye  appeal  despite  the  barest  whisper  of  wear, 
confined  mostly  to  a  couple  of  olive  leaves  and  near  the  shield 
border.  NGC  ID#  276V,  PCGS#  3832 

3425  1878  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Repunching  is  present  with  the  lower 
loop  of  the  second  8.  The  honey-gold  fields  and  devices  are  framed 
by  glimpses  of  salmon-pink  and  sky-blue.  A  popular  proof-only 
date.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  276V,  PCGS# 
3832 

3426  1878  PR67  NGC.  Though  the  previous  year’s  proof-only  issue 
amounted  to  a  little  over  510  specimens,  the  Mint  produced  2,350 
pieces  for  1878,  starting  a  trend  of  four-figure  mintages  that  would 
continue  for  decades.  A  hint  of  autumn-gold  appears  at  the  upper 
obverse  rim,  but  the  shimmering  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem 
are  otherwise  untoned.  Boldly  defined  and  exquisitely  preserved. 
Census:  22  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2007) ,  lot  1446;  The  Scott 
Rudolph  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2009) ,  lot  660. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276V,  PCGS# 
3832 

3427  1879/8  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Icy  motifs  rise  in  full  detail  above 
unblemished  mirrored  fields.  A  brilliant  high  grade  proof  example 
of  this  low  mintage  date.  Both  overdate  and  normal  date  1879 
proofs  exist,  and  the  former  are  scarcer.  Population:  35  in  66  (1  in 
66+)  Cameo,  8  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83834 


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1879/8  Shield  Nickel,  PR67 
Rare  Cameo  Example 


3428  1879/8  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  A  mintage  of  3,200  proof  Shield 
nickels  was  accomplished  in  1879,  with  many  examples  showing 
some  kind  of  repunching  at  the  final  digit.  PCGS  has  certified 
this  specimen  as  an  overdate,  but  others  argue  the  final  digit  is  a 
repunched  9.  This  sharply  detailed  Superb  Gem  features  boldly 
contrasted  mirrored  fields  and  frosty  devices  with  a  hint  of  pale 
peach  toning  on  the  reverse.  None  are  finer  at  either  service, 
confirming  the  rarity  of  the  issue  with  Cameo  contrast.  Population: 
8  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  817;  Chicago 
Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  3336. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  PCGS#  83834 

3429  1880  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Business  strikes  of  the  1880 
Shield  nickel  are  unquestionably  the  rarest  of  the  entire  series, 
placing  additional  emphasis  on  proof  examples.  This  Superb  Gem 
proof  has  untoned  nickel-gray  surfaces  with  amazing  contrast  for  an 
issue  that  is  more  often  dull  than  brilliant.  Census:  23  in  67  Cameo 
(4  in  67+  Cameo,  1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  PCGS#  83835 

3430  1881  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  3,575  specimens  coined  for 
the  proof  mintage  compare  with  a  business  strike  production  of  just 
68,800  pieces.  This  sharply  struck  representative  exhibits  traces  of 
gold  and  rose  color  against  shimmering  nickel-gray  surfaces  that 
evoke  a  pleasing  degree  of  cameo  contrast.  A  lovely  coin  with  no 
appreciable  distractions  to  the  unaided  eye.  Population:  25  in  67 
Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  PCGS#  83836 

3431  1882  PR65  PCGS.  Pale  iridescent  patina  appears  in  shades  of  rose 
on  this  nicely  contrasted  Gem  proof  (despite  a  Cameo  designation; 
the  devices  likely  lack  sufficient  mint  frost).  A  few  tiny  flecks 
appear  under  a  loupe,  but  this  piece  shows  good  eye  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  276Y,  PCGS#  3837 

3432  1882  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Decisively  detailed  and  essentially 
untoned.  The  minimal  patina  lets  the  contrast  between  the  lightly 
frosted  devices  and  the  gleaming  mirrors  stand  out.  Census:  27  in 
67  Cameo  (4  in  67  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2009) ,  lot  278. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  PCGS#  83837 


1882  Shield  Nickel,  PR66 
Rare  Deep  Cameo  Example 


3433  1882  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  mintage  of  3,100  proofs 
suggests  more  high-grade  pieces  should  exist,  but  PCGS  and  NGC 
each  have  seen  just  four  Deep  Cameo  coins  in  Premium  Gem 
condition  or  finer.  This  excellent  example  is  framed  by  a  thin 
margin  of  almond-gold  toning.  Fully  struck  devices  show  strong 
contrast  with  the  deep,  mirrored-silver  fields.  There  are  no  carbon 
flecks  or  other  marks,  although  a  glass  reveals  some  tiny,  cloudy 
freckles  across  the  surfaces.  Population:  2  in  66  Deep  Cameo,  2 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  93837 

3434  1883  PR67  PCGS.  Light  gold  and  rose  patina  graces  the  shining 
surfacesofthisfinal-yearShieldnickel,aSuperbGemhousedinanolder 
green  label  holder.  Population:  34  in  67  (1  in67  +  ),0  finer  (7/15). 
Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2007),  lot  1456;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  661 . 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276Z,  PCGS# 
3838 


LIBERTY  NICKELS 


1883  No  Cents  Liberty  Nickel,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


3435  1883  No  Cents  MS67  PCGS.  A  pristine,  untoned  example 
of  the  first-year  Liberty  nickel.  Issued  without  a  clearly  stated 
denomination.  As  a  result,  only  about  one-third  as  many  No 
Cents  nickels  were  struck  as  the  With  Cents  variety.  Many  were 
saved,  although  few  survive  as  appealing  as  this  coin.  Intense  silver 
surfaces  and  pervasive,  frosty  mint  luster  cover  both  sides.  The 
strike  on  Liberty’s  portrait  is  full,  while  the  reverse  wreath  lacks 
detail  only  at  the  left  ear  of  corn.  A  few  pinprick  marks  are  visible 
above  the  V,  and  interesting  die  cracks  visit  both  the  obverse  and 
reverse  margins.  Population:  30  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2772,  PCGS#  3841 

3436  1884  MS65  PCGS.  A  wheat-gold  Gem  that  exhibits  a  sharp  strike 
and  potent  luster.  The  grade  is  limited  solely  by  a  trio  of  tiny  ticks 
above  the  large  V.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  77 
in  65  (5  in  65  +  ),  31  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  22PJ,  PCGS# 
3845 


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1884  Liberty  Nickel,  MS66+ 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


3437  1884  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  As  suggested  by  the  Plus  designation, 
this  Premium  Gem  1884  nickel  is  almost  devoid  of  contact 
and  yields  instead  vibrant,  satiny  luster  with  varying  shades  of 
warm  golden  toning.  The  lower-left  portion  of  the  wreath  is 
characteristically  weak,  and  numerous  fine  die  cracks  appear  around 
both  peripheries.  Tied  for  finest  certified  at  PCGS.  Population:  3 1 
in  66  (5  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22PJ,  PCGS#  3845 


1885  Nickel,  Vibrant  MS65 
Just  a  Hint  of  Toning 


3438  1885  MS65  PCGS.  Gem  examples  of  this  key  Liberty  nickel  issue 
are  seldom  seen  and  always  command  intense  interest  at  auction. 
This  piece  is  vibrantly  lustrous  with  light  golden  hues  overall.  The 
lower-left  wreath  is  unusually  well-defined.  A  few  small  ticks  on 
Liberty’s  chin  and  neck  are  all  that  limit  the  grade.  Population:  50 
in  65  (3  in  65  +  ),  30  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2773,  PCGS#  3846 


1886  Nickel,  Lightly  Toned  MS65 
High-Grade  Rarity 


3439  1886  MS65  PCGS.  Breen-2542.  The  second  8  in  the  date  is 
recut  on  its  upper-left  outer  loop;  this  variety  is  unlisted  in  the 
Cherrypickers’  reference,  but  is  recognized  by  Breen.  As  a  date,  most 
high-grade  1886  nickels  are  proofs,  with  Mint  State  examples  being 
quite  rare.  In  fact,  this  date  has  the  lowest  population  in  the  entire 
series  for  MS65  or  better  grades.  This  is  a  lightly  toned  silver-gold 
Gem  with  pleasing  luster  and  a  razor-sharp  strike.  Several  minor 
contact  marks  show  on  the  obverse,  but  the  surfaces  are  otherwise 
immaculate.  Population:  39  in  65,  9  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  22PK,  PCGS#  3847 


1886  Nickel,  MS65 
Lowest  Gem  Population 


3440  1886  MS65  PCGS.  Although  the  1885  Liberty  nickel  gets  all  the 
press  as  the  key  business  strike  issue,  it  is  the  1886  that  has  the  lowest 
PCGS  population  in  MS65  and  finer  grades.  Like  most  examples  of 
the  design,  this  piece  shows  weakness  at  the  lower  left  branch  of 
the  wreath.  Delicate  gold  toning  resides  on  satiny  surfaces  with 
brilliant  cartwheel  luster.  A  few  insignificant  marks  fail  to  diminish 
the  eye  appeal  of  this  Gem.  Population:  39  in  65,  9  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  3563.  NGC  ID# 
22PK,  PCGS#  3847 


3441  1888  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Gem  is  sharply  detailed 
in  some  areas,  but  a  touch  of  softness  shows  on  the  lower  wreath 
and  some  star  radials.  The  well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  are 
highlighted  by  shades  of  pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Population: 
67  in  65  (2  in  65  +  ),  19  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2774,  PCGS# 
3849 

3442  1892  MS66  PCGS.  This  is  a  prime  candidate  for  a  top-notch 
Registry  Set.  The  preservation  is  unsurpassed,  and  the  sharp  strike 
shows  full  radials  on  the  stars.  The  left  ear  of  corn  is  typically 
indistinct.  A  frosty,  brilliant  coin  with  just  a  hint  of  golden  patina 
on  the  reverse.  Population:  27  in  66  (4  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  2777,  PCGS#  3853 

3443  1894  MS65  PCGS.  The  tan-gold  and  powder-blue  surfaces  are 
lustrous  and  unabraded.  The  obverse  border  displays  peripheral  tiny 
flecks.  The  strike  is  precise  aside  from  star  7  and  the  left  ear  of  corn. 
A  lower  mintage  date.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 
Population:  54  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  33  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Jim  Joyner  Collection  (Heritage,  9/2002),  lot  5860. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2779,  PCGS# 

3855 

3444  1895  MS65  PCGS.  The  obverse  exhibits  rich  gold  toning  while 
the  reverse  has  splashes  of  gold  over  light  gray  luster.  This  splendid 
Gem  features  a  bold  strike  with  a  full  ear  of  corn  in  the  left  wreath 
branch.  Population:  67  in  65  (3  in  65  + ),  22  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
277 A,  PCGS#  3856 

3445  1895  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Attractive  golden-brown  and 
gunmetal-blue  patina  encompasses  this  lustrous  and  needle-sharp 
Gem.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Population:  66  in 
65  (3  in  65  +  ),  21  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Columbus  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006) ,  lot  932, 
which  realized  $2,070. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  277A,  PCGS# 

3856 


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1895  Liberty  Nickel,  MS66+ 
Only  One  Finer  Coin  at  PCGS 


3446  1895  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  design  elements  of  this  high-end 
Premium  Gem  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition  throughout  and  the 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  are  awash  in  vibrant  mint  luster. 
A  few  hints  of  lavender-gray  and  champagne-gold  toning  add  to 
the  incredible  eye  appeal.  Population:  21  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  277A,  PCGS#  3856 


3447  1896  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1896  is  not  recognized  as  a  key 
issue,  like  the  1885,  1886,  and  1912-S  nickels,  but  this  issue  is 
elusive  and  underrated,  especially  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  This 
example  has  delicate  gold  and  pale  blue  toning  over  frosty  and  fully 
lustrous  surfaces.  Population:  66  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  23  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  277B,  PCGS# 
3857 


1899  Liberty  Nickel,  MS67 
One  of  the  Two  Finest  at  PCGS 


3448  1899  MS67  PCGS.  Misty  ice-blue  hues  compete  with  subtle 
champagne  color  on  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  Liberty  nickel, 
gracing  unabraded,  satiny  surfaces.  The  corn  ear  to  the  left  of  the 
bowknot  is  completely  defined,  but  is  far  sharper  than  average  for 
the  type.  Population:  2  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22PR,  PCGS#  3860 


3449  1902  MS66  PCGS.  This  amazing  Premium  Gem  exhibits  a  full 
strike  with  full  corn  ears  in  both  branches  of  the  wreath.  The  light 
gray  surfaces  are  pristine  with  frosty  mint  luster.  An  exceptional 
example  for  the  connoisseur.  Population:  66  in  66  (6  in  66+ ) ,  5 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  277D,  PCGS#  3863 

3450  1902  MS66  PCGS.  The  lower  left  branch  of  the  wreath  is  typically 
flat  while  all  other  details  are  boldly  rendered.  This  brilliant 
Premium  Gem  has  wispy  champagne  toning  over  light  gray  luster. 
Population:  65  in  66  (6  in  66+),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  277D, 
PCGS#  3863 

3451  1902  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  well-detailed  Premium  Gem 
shows  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  lower  wreath,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  both  sides  and  delicate  shades  of  nickel-gray  toning. 
Population:  66  in  66  (6  in  66+ ),  5  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  277D,  PCGS# 
3863 

3452  1902  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Coruscating  luster  abounds  over 
brilliant  surfaces  that  are  void  of  color.  The  upper  stars  and  left  corn 
husk  are  a  touch  incomplete,  but  the  remaining  design  elements 
feature  strong  definition.  Remarkably  clean,  even  for  the  Premium 
Gem  grade.  Population:  66  in  66  (6  in  66+ ),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  277D,  PCGS#  3863 


3453  1903  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Premium  Gem  offers 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout, 
with  a  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  Population:  99  in  66  (8  in 
66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  277E,  PCGS# 3864 

3454  1904  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  splash  of  gold  toning  appears  at 
the  upper  right  obverse  border  of  this  Premium  Gem.  The  design 
elements  are  boldly  defined,  and  the  surfaces  exhibit  frosty  mint 
luster.  Population:  89  in  66  (12  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
277F,  PCGS#  3865 

3455  1909  MS66  PCGS.  This  late-date  issue  claims  a  substantially 
lower  mintage  than  its  P-mint  contemporaries,  making  it  a  slightly 
better  date  in  the  series’  closing  stretch.  Brilliant  surfaces  show 
blushes  of  tan  patina.  The  devices  are  sharp  with  partial  detail  on 
the  left  ear  of  corn.  Population:  29  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  277K,  PCGS#  3870 

3456  1910  MS66  PCGS.  A  few  toning  freckles  appear  on  each  side 
of  this  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  Premium  Gem.  The  left  ear  of 
corn  in  the  wreath  lacks  detail,  although  all  other  design  elements 
are  strong.  Population:  21  in  66  (3  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  277L,  PCGS#  3871 

3457  1911  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  A  mix  of  tan-gold  and  pale-blue  toning 
colors  each  side  with  luminous  mint  frost  shining  through.  The 
sharp  strike  yields  full  radials  on  the  stars  and  bold  wreath  elements, 
save  for  the  left  corn  ear.  A  tick  below  the  eye  and  another  between 
stars  9  and  10  limit  the  grade.  PCGS  reports  just  three  coins  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  277M,  PCGS#  3872 

3458  1912-D  MS65  PCGS.  Although  the  Denver  Mint  began 
operation  six  years  earlier,  the  191 2-D  was  the  first,  and  only, 
Liberty  nickel  minted  at  that  facility.  This  piece  has  light  gold 
toning  with  hints  of  violet.  A  typical  strike  shows  weakness  in  the 
usual  locations,  especially  at  the  lower  left  part  of  the  wreath. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  277P,  PCGS# 
3874 


1912-S  Nickel,  Satiny  MS65 
Appealing  Lavender-Gold  Toning 


3459  1912-S  MS65  PCGS.  In  addition  to  impeccable  surface  quality  and 
lovely  pastel  toning,  the  strike  on  this  wonderfully  preserved  San 
Francisco  semikey  is  significantly  finer  than  is  most-often  encountered. 
A  few  scattered  carbon  flecks  are  really  trivial  in  the  overall  scheme 
of  things.  Population:  287  in  65  (48  in  65  + ),  23  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006) ,  lot  974. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  277R,  PCGS#  3875 


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1912-S  Nickel,  Satiny  MS65 
Outstanding  for  the  Grade 


3460  1912-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1912-S  Liberty  nickel  boasts  the  lowest 
mintage  of  the  series  at  just  238,000  coins,  and  ranks  as  the  only 
S-mint  date  in  the  set.  Its  semikey-date  status  is  surpassed  only 
by  the  1885  and  1886.  This  Gem  example  displays  exceptionally 
clean,  satiny  surfaces  with  golden-gray  toning.  A  few  trivial  ticks 
on  the  obverse,  undetected  by  the  naked  eye,  are  all  that  preclude 
an  even  finer  grade.  The  corn  ear  to  the  left  of  the  wreath  bow 
is  weakly  defined,  as  usual.  PCGS  lists  just  23  MS66  coins  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  277R,  PCGS#  3875 

1912-S  Nickel,  Gem 
Sharply  Impressed,  Pastel  Tones 


3461  1912-S  MS65  PCGS.  An  in-demand  20th  century  key  date,  the 
1912-S  was  produced  to  the  extent  of  just  238,000  coins  in  the 
series’  final  year  of  issue.  This  Gem  has  splendid  rose  hues  over 
nickel-gray  surfaces  with  glints  of  pale-blue  and  peach-orange. 
Frosty  luster  shimmers  over  each  side.  The  stars  and  laurel  wreath 
elements  are  all  sharply  impressed.  Minuscule  ticks  under  Liberty’s 
eye  and  ear  are  the  only  mentionable  flaws.  PCGS  reports  just  23 
finer  submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  277R,  PCGS#  3875 

1912-S  Liberty  Nickel,  MS65 
Rarely  Seen  Finer 


3462  1912-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  key  date  low-mintage  1912-S  Liberty 
nickel  (238,000  pieces)  is  one  of  the  most  sought-after  coins  of 
the  20th  century.  Gem  specimens  such  as  the  current  coin  are 
scarce,  and  higher-grade  pieces  are  rare.  This  issue  is  typically 
weakly  struck.  While  the  present  Gem  is  short  of  fully  struck,  most 
of  the  devices  display  above-average  detail,  including  the  star 
centers  and  the  wreath  elements.  The  nickel-gray  surfaces  are  free 
of  mentionable  marks.  PCGS  has  graded  only  23  numerically  finer 
examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  277R,  PCGS#  3875 


1912-S  Nickel,  MS65+ 
Few  Known  Finer 


3463  1912-S  MS65+  PCGS.  The  Gem  grade  level  is  the  finest  that  this 
San  Francisco  issue  is  typically  available,  as  anything  finer  is  rare. 
This  Plus-graded  MS65  coin  shows  satiny  nickel-gray  luster  with 
hints  of  lavender-gold  throughout.  The  lower-left  portion  of  the 
wreath  shows  the  usual  softness  and  a  few  minor  marks  on  Liberty’s 
cheek  limit  the  grade.  PCGS  has  seen  23  finer  submissions  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  277R,  PCGS#  3875 


PROOF  LIBERTY  NICKELS 

1883  No  Cents  Nickel,  PR67 
None  Certified  Finer 


3464  1883  No  Cents  PR67  PCGS.  As  often  seen  for  the  issue,  the 
mirroring  on  both  sides  of  this  immaculate  proof  nickel  is  more 
satiny  than  brilliant.  That  said,  the  lilac-gray  patina  serves  as  a 
noble  backdrop  for  the  more-frosted  raised  devices  and  the  strike 
is  refreshingly  sharp  throughout.  Hints  of  peach  gold  play  among 
areas  of  greater  reflectivity  across  both  sides.  Neither  PCGS  nor 
NGC  report  a  numerically  finer  example.  Population:  7  in  67  (1  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22PU,  PCGS#  3878 

3465  1883  No  Cents  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  story  of  the  No 
Cents  nickel  has  been  widely  told,  and  these  coins  remain  popular 
to  this  day.  This  Premium  Gem  Cameo  proof  has  a  bold  strike  and 
splendid  surfaces  beneath  light  gold  toning.  Strong  contrast  is 
evident  on  both  sides.  PCGS  has  only  certified  18  finer  Cameo 
proofs  (7/15).  PCGS#  83878 


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1883  No  Cents  Liberty  Nickel,  PR67 
Outstanding  Ultra  Cameo  Example 


3466  1883  No  Cents  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  inaugural  Liberty 
nickel  proof  and  one  of  three  different  nickel  types  for  the  year. 
This  Superb  Gem  example  showcases  incredibly  bold  white-on- 
black  contrast,  with  seemingly  perfect  surfaces.  Hints  of  golden 
toning  appear  around  the  extreme  outer  peripheries.  The  strike  is 
needle -sharp,  even  on  the  lower-left  portion  of  the  wreath.  Census: 
2  in  67  Ultra  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  93878 


3467  1884  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  total  of  3,942  proof  Liberty 
Head  nickels  were  struck  in  1884.  Peters  and  Mohon  (1995)  citing 
Breen  write  that:  “Hoarding  was  common  years  ago.  A.C.  Gies 
had  32  pieces,  and  Gies  and  Raymond  had  over  100  proof  sets 
between  them.”  The  relatively  high  mintage  and  the  hoarding 
likely  account  for  the  exceptionally  high  number  of  1884  proof 
nickels  graded  by  PCGS  and  NGC  (nearly  1,700  pieces). 

The  strike  is  complete  on  each  side  of  this  high-end  Premium 
Gem.  Both  sides  display  pleasing  white-on-black  contrast  and  each 
is  devoid  of  mentionable  contact  marks.  A  number  of  tiny  carbon 
flecks  are  visible  on  the  obverse.  Population:  49  in  66  (5  in  66+) 
Cameo,  16  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83882 

1884  Nickel,  PR68  Cameo 
FS-301,  Strongly  Repunched  Date 


3468  1884/188  FS-301  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  date  is  obviously 
repunched,  most  prominently  on  the  base  of  the  1.  A  fully  struck 
and  untoned  specimen  that  has  satiny  fields  and  noticeable  frost 
on  the  portrait  and  wreath.  FS-301  was  initially  struck  in  proof 
format,  then  coined  for  circulation.  The  die  cracks  evident  on  the 
Cherrypickers’  photo  are  absent  here.  PCGS#  410660  Base  PCGS# 
83882 


1886  Liberty  Nickel,  PR65 
Sole  Ultra  Cameo  Graded 


3471  1886  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  This  sharply  struck  Gem  proof 
is  of  special  note  not  only  as  a  highly  sought  representative  of 
the  date  (a  function  of  the  issue’s  circulation  strike  rarity  in  high 
grades),  but  also  as  the  sole  example  earning  NGC’s  Ultra  Cameo 
designation  in  any  grade.  PCGS  has  not  certified  a  single  example 
of  the  issue  in  Deep  Cameo.  The  exceptional  strike  stands  out 
against  the  mirrored  fields  and  adds  depth  to  the  frosted  contrast. 
Marks  are  limited  to  a  lint  mark  near  star  6  and  a  few  small  nicks 
near  the  point  of  the  neck  truncation.  Here  is  a  groundbreaking 
coin  in  the  proof  Liberty  nickel  series,  yet  to  be  joined  by  any  other 
1886  nickel  in  the  Ultra  Cameo  format.  Census:  1  in  65  Ultra 
Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  93884 

3472  1888  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Wispy  gold  and  pale  blue  toning  reside 
on  the  fully  mirrored  surfaces  of  this  Gem  Cameo  proof  that  shows 
excellent  field-design  contrast.  An  impressive  piece  that  is  rarely 
found  with  any  contrast.  Population:  3  in  65  Cameo,  7  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  83886 


1891  Liberty  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Incredible  Contrast 


3473  1891  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  This  stark  Cameo  proof  is  warmly 
toned  in  sun-gold  hues  that  allow  full  penetration  of  the  white-on- 
black  contrast.  The  fields  are  fully  mirrored  and  the  frosty  devices 
are  boldly  rendered.  Several  obverse  stars  are  slightly  “mushy,” 
as  if  partially  filled  in  with  die  grease.  This  piece  is  among  the 
finest  Cameos  at  PCGS,  and  must  have  just  missed  a  Deep  Cameo 
assessment.  Population:  4  in  67  (2  in  67+)  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  83889 


3469  1885  PR66+  NGC.  CAC.  Low-contrast  but  flashy  through 
delicate  layers  of  pale  green,  gold,  and  peach  patina.  Crisply 
detailed  with  great  preservation  within  the  Premium  Gem  range. 
Census:  112  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  23  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  277T, 
PCGS#  3883 

3470  1885  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Premium  Gem  Cameo 
proof  will  make  a  nice  alternative  to  the  higher  priced  circulation- 
strike  coins  of  this  date.  Both  sides  have  impressive  contrast 
and  bold  design  elements  with  untoned  nickel-gray  surfaces. 
Population:  52  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Cameo,  11  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
83883 


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1891  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Delicate  Pastel  Toning 


3474  1891  PR67  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  This  gleaming  Superb  Gem 
proof  exhibits  iridescent  pastel  toning  in  the  fields,  with  a  hint  of 
ice -blue  over  the  frosty  devices.  The  strike  is  bold  and  there  are  no 
mentionable  distractions.  The  proof  1891  Liberty  nickel  is  seldom 
seen  in  Cameo  grades,  and  such  coins  are  rare  this  welhpreserved. 
Population:  4  in  67  (2  in  67  +  )  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
83889 

1892  Nickel,  PR67  ★  Cameo 
Among  Finest  Certified 


3475  1892  PR67  ★  Cameo  NGC.  Fully  struck  and  devoid  of  toning  with 
icy  motifs  and  flawless,  glassy  fields.  The  (6/15)  NGC  Census  lists 
a  total  of  five  proof  1892  nickels  with  a  Star  designation,  with  the 
present  piece  tied  with  one  other  as  finest  from  that  quintet.  The 
coin  is  also  tied  for  highest  graded  among  Cameo  examples,  and  the 
sole  numerically  finer  piece  is  a  PR68  without  a  Cameo  designation. 
Among  Ultra  Cameo  pieces,  none  grade  above  the  PR65  level. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010) ,  lot  372,  which  realized 
$ 3,220 .  PCGS# 83890 


3476  1893  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  A  high'Contrast  Premium  Gem  proof 
from  this  issue  of  2,000'plus  coins  struck.  A  few  areas  of  smoke'gray 
show  under  a  loupe,  and  the  strike,  while  sharp  overall,  is  less  than 
absolute  on  the  bottom  of  the  wreath.  Population:  37  in  66  (5  in 
66+)  Cameo,  17  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83891 

3477  1893  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  This  stunning  Premium  Gem  Cameo 
proof  exhibits  faint  traces  of  champagne  toning  over  deeply 
mirrored  fields  that  contrast  nicely  with  the  lustrous  and  sharply 
detailed  design  motifs.  Population:  37  in  66  (5  in  66+)  Cameo,  17 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83891 

3478  1895  PR67  NGC.  This  extraordinary  Superb  Gem  proof  has 
intricately  detailed  design  motifs  with  untoned  nickehgray  surfaces 
this  nicely  display  the  light  contrast,  despite  the  lack  of  a  Cameo 
designation.  Census:  3  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2785, 
PCGS#  3893 


1895  Nickel,  PR68  ★ 
Single  Highest  Graded 


3479  1895  PR68  ★  NGC.  Splendid  cherry'red,  lemon'gold,  and  apple' 
green  toning  endows  the  peripheries.  Fully  struck  and  coruscating 
with  a  razonsharp  strike  and  only  a  few  minuscule  flecks.  As  of 
(6/15),  NGC  has  certified  just  three  proof  1895  nickels  with  a  Star 
designation,  one  each  in  the  PR63,  PR66,  and  PR68  grades.  In  fact, 
the  present  coin  is  the  only  proof  1895  nickel  to  attain  the  PR68 
grade  at  either  major  service,  with  none  finer.  NGC  ID#  2785, 
PCGS#  3893 

1896  Liberty  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Among  the  Finest  Certified  Examples 


3480  1896  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Golden  tinges  and  a  splash  of  peach 
are  more  prominent  on  the  obverse,  but  both  sides  of  this  Cameo 
Superb  Gem  benefit  from  the  modest  color  infusion.  The  definition 
is  excellent,  the  reflectivity  strong,  and  the  frost  delicate  but 
distinct.  Neither  NGC  nor  PCGS  has  graded  a  PR68  Cameo 
specimen  of  this  issue.  Census:  5  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  83894 

1896  Nickel,  PR66+  Deep  Cameo 
Magnificent  Eye  Appeal 


3481  1896  PR66+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Incredibly  deep  contrast 
delivers  bold  white'On'black  contrast  on  each  side  of  this  razor- 
sharp  Deep  Cameo  proof.  Close  inspection  with  a  loupe  finds  the 
surfaces  devoid  of  contact  marks  or  bothersome  hairlines  while  set 
aglow  with  a  touch  of  pale  champagne  toning.  Population:  1  in  66 
(1  in  66+)  Deep  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  93894 


3482  1897  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  A  brilliant  light  gray  Superb  Gem 
Cameo  proof,  this  piece  has  excellent  field'tO'device  contrast 
with  untoned  nickehgray  surfaces.  A  delightful  example  for  the 
connoisseur.  Census:  8  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  4  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  83895 


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1897  Nickel,  PR68  Cameo 
Exceptional  Surface  Quality 


1901  Nickel,  PR68  ★ 
Lustrous  and  Fully  Struck 


3483  1897  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  Mintage  figures  and  survival  rates 
can  pretty  much  be  disregarded  in  the  proof  Liberty  nickel  series 
when  one  is  seeking  coins  in  the  PR68  grade,  as  pieces  this  fine 
are  extremely  rare  for  some  issues,  but  unknown  for  most.  This 
1897  Cameo  is  razor-sharp  and  almost  flawlessly  preserved.  Lovely 
lemon-gold  toning  around  the  peripheries  warms  the  eye  appeal. 
Census:  3  in  68  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83895 


3487  1901  PR68  ★  NGC.  An  intricately  struck  specimen  with  evenly 
frosted  motifs  and  satiny,  undisturbed  fields.  Pastel  caramel-gold 
and  ice-blue  patina  further  ensures  the  eye  appeal.  As  of  (6/15), 
NGC  has  certified  two  pieces  as  PR68  and  three  as  PR68  ★,  with 
none  graded  higher. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature,  Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5222,  which 
realized  $4,600.  NGC  ID#  278B,  PCGS#  3899 


1898  Liberty  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Splendid  High-End  Quality 


1903  Nickel,  PR68  Cameo 
Registry  Set  Contender 


3484  1898  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Unquestionably  among 
the  finest  proofs  of  the  issue  in  Cameo  format  —  a  coin  with 
exceptional  eye  appeal  and  technical  quality.  A  full  strike  on  the 
motifs  is  surrounded  by  deeply  mirrored  fields  (particularly  on  the 
obverse),  while  marks  are  limited  to  a  short  contact  between  TA 
of  STATES  and  few  light  hair-thin  lines  on  the  reverse.  Brilliant 
silver  surfaces  emphasize  the  Cameo  designation  and  both  sides  are 
entirely  untoned  save  for  a  bit  of  reverse  cloudiness.  Population:  8 
in  67  (3  in  67+)  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83896 


3488  1903  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  1903  proof  is  fairly  challenging  in 
Cameo  grades,  but  is  rare  in  the  upper  reaches  of  this  category.  This 
high-end  Superb  Gem  displays  substantial  sky-blue  toning,  with 
tinges  of  champagne  and  lavender  appearing  when  tilted  beneath 
a  light.  Tied  with  one  other  as  the  finest  Cameo  at  NGC  (6/15). 
PCGS#  83901 


1906  Nickel,  Lightly  Toned  PR68 
One-Sided  Cameo 


1900  Liberty  Nickel,  PR68  Cameo 
Sole  Finest  Certified 


3486  1901  PR67  PCGS.  Bluish-green  toning  in  the  mirrored  fields 
highlights  the  lighter  colored  design  elements.  The  devices  exhibit 
razor-sharp  definition  throughout  and  both  sides  have  been  very 
well  cared  for.  Population:  34  in  67  (3in67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  278B,  PCGS#  3899 


3485  1900  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  As  a  Cameo,  the  1900  Liberty  nickel 
is  scarce,  and  is  rarely  seen  as  fine  as  the  Superb  Gem  level.  This 
is  the  only  Cameo-designated  piece  certified  as  PR68  by  either 
NGC  or  PCGS  (7/15).  The  devices  are  fully  brought  up  on  each 
side,  showing  modest  contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields 
amid  a  blanket  of  light  golden  toning.  Devoid  of  contact  marks  or 
noticeable  hairlines.  PCGS#  83898 


3489  1906  PR68  NGC.  Undeniably,  the  obverse  of  this  magnificent 
Superb  Gem  proof  would  by  itself  warrant  a  Cameo  designation, 
although  the  reverse  is  significantly  less  contrasted.  Both  sides 
exhibit  deeply  mirrored  fields  accentuated  by  lovely  shades  of 
champagne  and  ice-blue  toning.  Sharp  definition  stretches  through 
all  parts  of  the  wreath  and  every  star.  Census:  4  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  278G,  PCGS#  3904 


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1907  Five  Cents,  PR67 
Sharply  Struck,  Technical  Precision 


3490  1907  PR67  PCGS.  The  hard  nickel  planchets  caused  no  end  of 
die  problems  for  the  Mint  when  striking  both  circulation  strikes 
and  proofs,  yet  this  untoned  Superb  Gem  proof  seems  wholly 
unaffected  by  such  difficulties.  The  strike  is  pinpoint  sharp  and 
the  reflective  fields  frame  a  smooth,  unmarked  portrait  of  Liberty. 
The  reverse  displays  equally  reflective  surfaces  and  a  frosted  wreath, 
with  only  slight  haziness  at  the  center.  Neither  PCGS  nor  NGC 
reports  a  coin  in  finer  numerical  grade.  Population:  12  in  67,  0  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  278H,  PCGS#  3905 


1907  Nickel,  PR67  ★ 
Beautifully  Patinated 


3491  1907  PR67  ★  NGC.  Apricot-gold  centers  gradually  cede  to 
rose-red,  lemon-gold,  powder-blue,  and  apple-green  margins.  The 
1907  has  the  lowest  proof  mintage  of  the  series,  excluding  the 
non-collectible  1913.  As  of  (6/15),  NGC  has  bestowed  the  Star 
designation  on  only  three  proof  1907  nickels,  with  none  graded 
higher  than  the  present  piece. 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  Signature,  Heritage,  3/2010) ,  lot  453,  which 
realized  $8,625.  NGC  ID#  278H,  PCGS#  3905 


3492  1907  PR67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  A  spectacular  Superb  Gem 
proof,  with  well-detailed  design  elements  and  reflective  fields, 
under  delicate  highlights  of  pale  gold  toning.  Eye  appeal  is 
outstanding.  Population:  12  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  278H, 
PCGS#  3905 

3493  1907  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  some  Liberty  nickel 
proofs  that  show  areas  of  strike  weakness,  this  brilliant  example  is 
fully  struck.  The  star  centers  are  complete,  and  the  problematic  ear 
of  corn  to  the  left  of  the  bow  shows  full  details.  The  surfaces  are 
essentially  untoned,  with  only  minimal  cloudiness  in  a  few  small 
areas  on  the  reverse,  and  there  are  no  significant  marks  of  any  kind. 
Excellent  contrast  exists  between  the  frosted  motifs  and  the  deeply 
reflective  fields.  A  low-population  proof  at  this  grade  level,  and 
seldom  seen  any  finer.  Population:  19  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Cameo,  5 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83905 


1908  Nickel,  PR68  ★ 
Remarkable  Eye  Appeal 


3494  1908  PR68  ★  NGC.  An  absolutely  stunning  Superb  Gem  proof, 
this  piece  has  “album-style”  toning  with  concentric  rings  of  rainbow 
colors  that  extend  from  the  border  toward  the  center  on  each  side. 
NGC  has  only  certified  three  PR68  examples  of  this  date,  with 
none  finer  (6/15),  and  the  present  specimen  is  the  only  one  that 
has  also  been  awarded  the  coveted  ★  designation. 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  Signature,  Heritage,  3/2010) ,  lot  454,  which 
realized  $5,462.50.  NGC  ID#  278J,  PCGS#  3906 


1909  Liberty  Nickel,  PR68  Cameo 
Dramatic  Contrast 


3495  1909  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  Interest  in  the  new  Lincoln  cents 
dramatically  increased  the  demand  for  minor  proof  sets  in  1909, 
resulting  in  a  large  mintage  of  4,763  proof  Liberty  Head  nickels. 
However,  the  issue  is  more  difficult  to  locate  than  the  mintage 
suggests  in  high  grade.  Many  nickels  were  probably  spent  for  face 
value  in  the  following  years,  while  the  coveted  cents  were  retained 
by  collectors.  The  present  coin  is  a  breathtaking  PR68  specimen, 
well-struck,  with  dramatic  cameo  contrast  and  warm  golden  toning. 
Census:  5  in  68  Cameo,  0  finer  (3/11). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  3125.  PCGS# 
83907 


3496  1909  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem 
proof  show  clear  Deep  Cameo  contrast.  Surprisingly,  they  also  are 
distinctly  toned  gold  and  peach,  more  obviously  on  the  reverse. 
Population:  7  in  66  Deep  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  93907 

3497  1909  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Linear  wisps  of  amber  toning 
extend  across  the  gold-toned  surfaces  of  this  eye-catching  Deep 
Cameo  proof.  Frosty  white  design  features  pop  against  jet-black 
fields.  Void  of  mentionable  contact.  Population:  7  in  66  Deep 
Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  93907 

3498  1910  PR67  PCGS.  Both  sides  exhibit  identical  spectacular 
concentric  toning.  Peach-gold  centers  are  framed  by  bands  of  rose- 
red,  powder-blue,  and  lemon-gold.  Devoid  of  contact,  though  the 
margins  exhibit  a  few  flecks.  Die  polish  lines  beneath  Liberty’s  ear 
are  as  issued.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  278L, 
PCGS#  3908 

3499  1910  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  design  elements  of  this 
delightful  champagne-toned  Premium  Gem  are  richly  frosted 
and  well-detailed,  creating  stark  cameo  contrast  with  the  slightly 
reflective  fields.  Population:  32  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Cameo,  19  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  83908 


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3500  1910  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Delicate  heather  and  gold  toning 
appears  over  pristine  nickel-gray  surfaces  with  reflective  fields  and 
unsurprisingly  needle-sharp  devices.  Census:  9  in  67  Cameo,  7  finer 
(7/15). 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006) ,  lot  639;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2007),  lot  2222;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage, 
4/2011),  lot  3127.  PCGS#  83908 


1910  Nickel,  PR68  Cameo 
Lovely  Champagne  Toning 


3501  1910  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  merest  hint  of  pale  gold  prevails  in 
the  mirrored  fields  against  thickly  frosted  devices  on  this  pristine 
Superb  Gem  Cameo,  among  the  finest  proof  survivors  certified, 
at  either  service,  from  the  issue  of  2,405  coins.  The  definition  of 
detail,  particularly  on  the  wreath,  is  outstanding.  Census:  7  in  68 
Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  3128.  PCGS# 
83908 


3502  1911  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Premium  Gem  has 
exceptional  contrast  that  shines  through  its  lemon-yellow  toning. 
The  degree  of  Cameo  contrast  appears  to  border  on  the  Deep 
Cameo  level.  A  highly  attractive  Liberty  nickel.  Population:  38  in 
66  (4  in  66+)  Cameo,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  83909 

1912  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Registry-Grade  Example 


3503  1912  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  This  is  one  of  the  more  visually 
impressive  proofs  from  the  final  year  of  Liberty  nickel  production 
that  we  have  seen.  The  glittering  surfaces  offer  dramatic  contrast 
and  are  essentially  as  struck,  sporting  only  a  warm  golden  glaze. 
Census:  4  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2003) ,  lot  5590;  New  York 
Signature  (Heritage,  7/2004),  lot  5494.  PCGS#  83910 


BUFFALO  NICKELS 


1913  Type  One  Nickel,  MS67+ 
Extraordinary  Visual  Appeal 


3504  1913  Type  One  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-end  Superb 
Gem  Buffalo  nickel,  one  of  the  most  eye-appealing  examples  of 
the  Type  One  Variety  we  can  recall.  The  toning  is  spectacular, 
with  a  melding  of  intense  peach-gold  and  lilac  shades  with  pink 
accents.  The  mint  luster  is  equally  pervasive.  Nor  will  there  be  any 
complaints  about  the  strike,  since  this  stunning  nickel  is  sharply 
struck  throughout.  A  prize  for  the  collector  of  toned  Buffalo  nickels 
in  high  grade.  Population:  21  in67  +  ,  17  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22PW,  PCGS#  3915 


1913  Type  One  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS64 
FS-901,  Three  and  a  Half  Legs 


3505  1913  Type  One,  3-1/2  Legs,  FS-901,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
Cherrypickers  variety  has  proven  elusive  in  high  grade.  The  current 
MS64  coin  is  the  sole  finest  attributed  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike 
is  bold  and  the  golden-gray  surfaces  show  thick,  matte-like  luster. 
Reworking  a  worn  tail  die  partially  effaced  the  bison’s  right  front 
leg  in  a  similar  fashion  to  that  seen  on  the  1937-D  Three  Legged 
variety.  Bold  strike  doubling  is  evident  on  the  Indian’s  portrait. 
PCGS#  38428  Base  PCGS#  3915 


1913-S  Type  One  Nickel,  MS67 
Tremendous  Visual  Appeal 


3506  1913-S  Type  One  MS67  NGC.  Gorgeous  toning  appears  on  both 
sides  of  this  lustrous  Superb  Gem  example.  The  colors  include 
hues  of  yellow,  gold,  silver,  orange,  red,  and  lime-green.  The  coin 
displays  the  strike  this  issue  is  so  well-known  for,  with  the  only  area 
of  incompleteness  over  the  word  LIBERTY.  Census:  17  in  67  (1  in 
67+,  1  in  67  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22PY,  PCGS#  3917 


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1913  Type  Two  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS67 
Lovely  Multihued  Patina 


3507  1913  Type  Two  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Type  One  1913  Buffalo 
nickel  was  heavily  saved  by  collectors,  the  Type  Two  not  so  much. 
In  Superb  Gem  condition,  the  latter  issue  is  rarely  seen,  even  while 
its  Type  One  counterpart  survives  in  numbers  totaling  several 
hundred  pieces.  This  Type  Two  coin  is  not  only  superb  in  its 
preservation,  but  also  in  its  eye  appeal.  Both  sides  are  cast  in  the 
glow  of  variegated  multicolor  toning,  illuminated  by  thick,  satiny 
luster.  The  recesses  show  moderate  die  erosion,  as  expected,  but 
the  sharpness  of  the  strike  is  unaffected.  Population:  24  in  67  (2  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22PZ,  PCGS#  3921 

3508  1913-D  Type  Two  MS66  PCGS.  One  of  the  key  dates  in  the 
Buffalo  nickel  series.  This  is  an  attractive  MS66  example  that 
exhibits  nice  luster,  a  sharp,  even  strike,  and  attractive  golden-gray 
coloration  that  is  well  matched  on  each  side.  Impeccably  preserved 
surfaces  reveal  no  significant  marks.  Population:  65  in  66,  15  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22R2,  PCGS#  3922 

1913-S  Type  Two  Nickel,  MS65 
Difficult  Any  Finer 


3509  1913-S  Type  Two  MS65  PCGS.  The  surfaces  of  this  Gem  reveal 
a  pale  champagne  patina.  Though  the  strike  is  pleasing  overall, 
areas  of  weakness,  such  as  LIBERTY,  are  present,  typical  for  this 
date.  The  horn,  bison’s  head  and  tail,  on  the  other  hand,  exhibit 
fairly  nice  detail.  Scattered  tiny  flecks  appear,  but  do  not  unduly 
detract.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder.  Only  35  examples  have 
achieved  higher  numeric  grades  from  PCGS  (7/14).  NGC  ID# 
22R3,  PCGS#  3923 


1913-S  Type  Two  Nickel,  MS66 
Lovely,  Glowing  Surfaces 


3510  1913-S  Type  Two  MS66  PCGS.  Excluding  die  varieties,  the 
1 9 13 -S  Type  Two  is  the  key  date  in  the  Buffalo  nickel  series.  Its 
low  mintage  of  barely  more  than  1.2  million  coins  was  extensively 
reduced  by  circulation,  and  high-end  Mint  State  survivors  are 
rarely  seen.  This  Premium  Gem  example  is  beautifully  preserved 
with  satiny  golden-gray  luster.  A  touch  of  weakness  on  the  highest 
point  of  the  bison’s  shoulder  and  the  hair  above  the  Indian’s  braid 
is  a  familiar  sight  for  the  San  Francisco  mintmark.  Population:  31 
in  66,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22R3,  PCGS#  3923 

3511  1914/3  FS-101  MS62  PCGS.  The  crossbar  of  a  3  bookends  the 
top  of  the  4  in  the  date.  An  elusive  Guide  Book  overdate,  especially 
in  Mint  State.  The  present  coruscating  example  has  orange-gold, 
lilac-red,  and  stone-gray  toning.  The  unmarked  surfaces  offer  well 
struck  borders  and  incompletely  impressed  centers.  Population:  6  in 
62  (1  in  62+),  30  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  147844  Base  PCGS# 
93924 

3512  1915-S  MS63  PCGS.  Glistening  luster  radiates  over  surfaces  that 
show  minor  incompleteness  on  LIBERTY,  the  hair  braid,  and  the 
bison’s  head.  However,  the  horn  and  tail  are  well-defined.  Golden- 
gray  surfaces  are  remarkably  unabraded  for  the  assigned  grade. 
NGC  ID#  22R9,  PCGS#  3929 

3513  1915-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  satiny  fields  of  this  Choice  Mint 
State  1915-S  nickel  display  wispy  gold  toning  over  light  gray  luster. 
Scattered  flyspecks  are  consistent  with  the  grade  of  this  scarce 
piece.  NGC  ID#  22R9,  PCGS#  3929 


1915-S  Buffalo  Nickel,  Scarce  MS65 


3514  1915-S  MS65  PCGS.  Ex:  Teich  Family  Collection.  Only  the 
presence  of  the  tiny  S  mintmark  on  the  reverse  prevents  us  from 
thinking  that  this  boldly  defined  Gem  might  be  a  matte  proof. 
The  strike  is  slightly  deficient,  but  the  overall  appearance  — 
accentuated  by  thick  matte-like  luster  —  is  nearly  identical  to  the 
Philadelphia  proofs  from  this  period.  Both  sides  are  nickel-gray  but 
with  a  touch  of  iridescent  color.  PCGS  has  only  certified  33  finer 
pieces  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22R9,  PCGS#  3929 


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1915-S  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS65 
Touch  of  Light  Golden  Toning 


3515  1915-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  availability  of  this  San  Francisco  issue 
begins  to  decline  above  the  MS64  grade  level  and  it  is  genuinely 
rare  finer  than  MS65.  This  Gem  representative  displays  bold 
definition  on  the  central  devices,  with  well-preserved,  satiny  luster 
throughout.  A  tinge  of  light  golden  toning  graces  each  side.  PCGS 
lists  33  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22R9,  PCGS# 
3929 


3516  1916  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Intermixed  gold  and  powder-blue 
tones  color  this  Premium  Gem,  inarguably  upper-end  for  assigned 
grade.  The  hair  braid  and  central  portrait  details  are  sharp,  as  are 
the  bison’s  head  and  shoulder.  The  1916  can  be  found  through 
MS66,  but  finer  examples  are  decidedly  rare.  PCGS  reports  22 
coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RA,  PCGS#  3930 

3517  1917-S  MS64  PCGS.  Steel-blue  and  sage  shadings  drape  each 
side  of  this  softly  lustrous  near-Gem.  The  bison’s  shoulder  shows 
weakness,  though  the  horn  is  full. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22RF,  PCGS# 
3936 

3518  1917-S  MS64  PCGS.  This  satiny  Choice  Mint  State  Buffalo 
nickel  exhibits  hints  of  champagne  toning  over  brilliant  mint 
luster  with  bold  design  motifs.  Exceptional  surfaces  for  the  grade 
complete  the  picture  of  this  important  opportunity.  NGC  ID# 
22RF,  PCGS#  3936 

3519  1918  MS65  PCGS.  Wisps  of  champagne  and  pale  blue  toning 
grace  the  brilliant  surfaces  of  this  lovely  light  gray  Gem.  Some 
central  weakness  is  evident  as  usual.  Both  sides  are  pristine  without 
significant  marks  or  spots.  NGC  ID#  22RG,  PCGS#  3937 


1918  FS-401  Nickel,  MS63 
Two  Feathers  Obverse 


3520  1918  Two  Feathers,  FS-401,  MS63  PCGS.  Die  lapping  removed 
the  small  bottom  feather  from  the  obverse  of  this  Buffalo  nickel, 
resulting  in  the  unusual  “Two  Feathers”  variety,  while  an  uneven 
strike  rendered  the  date  nearly  invisible.  This  Select  Mint  State 
piece  has  frosty  gray  luster  beneath  delicate  champagne  toning. 
A  popular  and  elusive  variety.  Population:  2  in  63,  1  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  38445 


1918/7 T)  Buffalo  Nickel,  VF25 
FS-101,  Coveted  Overdate  Variety 


3522  1918/7-D  FS-101  VF25  NGC.  The  1918/7 -D  is  among  the  most 
coveted  overdates  in  American  numismatics.  This  problem-free 
representative  shows  the  diagnostic  die  crack  on  the  right  edge  of 
the  hair  braid  above  the  tie.  Nickel-gray  surfaces  exhibit  blushes  of 
tan  and  rose  patina,  and  the  devices  retain  strong  detail  throughout. 
The  date  and  underlying  7  are  bold,  as  are  the  other  legends  on 
both  sides.  Lightly  marked,  but  no  less  desirable  for  it.  PCGS# 
38446  Base  PCGS#  3939 


3523  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  A  wonderful  example  of  the  scarce  1918-D 
nickel,  popular  due  to  its  overdate  brother,  this  Choice  Mint  State 
piece  exhibits  frosty  light  gray  luster  with  a  few  scattered  toning 
spots.  NGC  ID#  22RH,  PCGS#  3938 


1918-S  Nickel,  Satiny  MS64 


3524  1918-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1918-S  is  a  slightly  better  date  in  the 
upper  circulated  grades,  and  examples  are  rarely  seen  finer  than 
MS64.  This  Choice  example  displays  satiny  golden-gray  luster  with 
hints  of  lavender  throughout.  The  bison’s  shoulder  and  the  hair 
above  the  Indian’s  braid  show  minor  softness,  as  is  expected  for  this 
San  Francisco  issue.  PCGS  lists  37  numerically  finer  coins  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  22RK,  PCGS#  3940 

3525  1919  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  lustrous,  sharply  struck  Premium 
Gem  exhibits  tremendous  eye  appeal  on  both  sides  and  includes 
champagne  accents.  PCGS  has  assigned  higher  numeric  grades  to 
only  16  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RL,  PCGS#3941 

3526  1919  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  An  amazing  Premium  Gem,  this  1919 
Buffalo  nickel  exhibits  fully  brilliant  light  gray  surfaces  and  frosty 
luster  with  no  toning  on  either  side.  The  strike  is  crisp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  PCGS  has  only  certified  nine  examples 
at  this  grade  level,  and  16  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RL,  PCGS# 
3941 


3521  1918/7-D  FS-101  VG8  PCGS.  The  thick  underdigit,  and  its 
squared-off  upper  right  corner,  is  readily  apparent.  The  cream- 
gray  surfaces  are  unabraded  aside  from  unimportant  hairlines.  A 
collectible  example  of  the  famous  overdate.  PCGS#  38446  Base 
PCGS#  3939 


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1919  Nickel,  MS67 
Sharp  Strike,  Attractive 


3527  1919  MS67  PCGS.  Silver  luster  predominates  over  both  sides, 
with  areas  fawn-gold  translucence  adding  significant  visual  appeal. 
More  than  60  million  pieces  were  struck  in  1919  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint,  and  surprisingly  few  have  survived  in  Superb  Gem  condition. 
The  elements  of  the  current  coin  are  sharply  struck  throughout, 
adding  to  the  technical  quality  of  this  attractive  nickel.  Population: 

16  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RL,  PCGS#  3941 


3528  1919-D  MS63  PCGS.  A  few  toning  spots  reside  on  the  lustrous 
surfaces  of  this  brilliant  light  gray  Buffalo  nickel.  The  strike  on  this 
Select  Mint  State  piece  is  nearly  full  with  bold  design  definition. 
NGC  ID#  22RM,  PCGS#  3942 

3529  1919-D  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  A  well-detailed  Select  example  of 
this  early  series  issue,  with  just  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness  on  the 
bison’s  shoulder  and  the  hair  above  the  braid.  The  pleasing  surfaces 
show  satiny  mint  luster  with  a  few  scattered  signs  of  contact. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22RM,  PCGS# 
3942 

1919-S  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS64 
Advanced  Die  State 


3530  1919-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1919-S  Buffalo  nickel  is  one  of  the 
more  challenging  issues  in  the  series  to  locate  with  a  sharp  strike. 
This  Choice  example  is  aglow  with  satiny  luster  and  blended 
lemon-gold  and  ice-blue  toning.  Extensive  die  erosion  affects 
both  sides,  weakening  the  date,  mintmark,  and  peripheral  legends, 
but  the  bison’s  shoulder  and  the  hair  above  the  Indian’s  braid  are 
nonetheless  well-struck.  PCGS  lists  34  Gem  or  finer  representatives 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RN,  PCGS#  3943 


1919-S  Nickel,  Pearlescent  Near-Gem 


3531  1919-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  obverse  is  fully  struck,  while 
the  reverse  shows  softness  on  the  bison’s  head,  shoulder,  and  tail 
—  a  common  occurrence  among  1919-S  representatives.  Softly 
frosted  pearlescent  surfaces  are  minimally  marked  for  the  Choice 
assessment,  with  small  ticks  well-hidden  within  the  Indian’s  hair 
detail.  Glints  of  rose  and  lavender  appear  throughout,  furthering 
the  eye  appeal.  PCGS  lists  just  34  submissions  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22RN,  PCGS# 
3943 


3532  1920-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Nickel-gray  surfaces  have  quicksilver 
luster  and  several  prominent  streaks  of  reddish-orange.  Struck  from 
heavily  eroded  dies,  particularly  the  obverse. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22RS,  PCGS# 
3946 

3533  1921  MS66  PCGS.  Sharply  struck  with  blue  and  gold  patina  over 
the  highly  lustrous  surfaces.  A  small  mark  is  noted  just  to  the  right 
of  the  bridge  of  the  nose.  PCGS  has  graded  23  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RT,  PCGS#  3947 


1921  Nickel,  Lustrous  MS67 


3534  1921  MS67  PCGS.  Bright  luster  emanates  from  both  sides  of  this 
Superb  Gem,  each  of  which  is  adorned  with  soft  golden,  violet,  and 
ice-blue  patina.  The  design  features  are  sharply  struck,  as  are  most 
specimens  of  this  issue.  A  handful  of  tiny  flecks  on  the  nicely  preserved 
surfaces  does  not  distract.  Population:  23  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2009),  lot  1509.  NGC 
ID#  22RT,  PCGS#  3947 


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1923  Nickel,  Vibrant  MS67 
None  Certified  Finer 


3535  1923  MS67  PCGS.  This  Philadelphia  issue  usually  comes 
nice,  and  the  Superb  Gem  surfaces  of  this  smooth,  highTuster 
representative  are  extremely  sharp.  Slight  blending  above  the 
braid  knot  is  balanced  by  full  details  of  the  hair  strands  above.  The 
bison  is  bold  from  hoof  to  horn.  A  faint  peach-gold  hue  warms 
the  brilliant  silver  surfaces.  Neither  PCGS  nor  NGC  have  seen 
a  numerically  finer  example.  Population:  15  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  22RV,  PCGS#  3949 


3536  1923-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  SteeTgray  centers  have  gold-to- 
peach  patina  around.  Though  struck  from  substantially  eroded  dies, 
this  piece  has  just  a  few  more  post-striking  faults  to  be  called  a  Gem. 
NGC  ID#  22RW,  PCGS#  3950 


1923-S  Nickel,  MS65 
Above-Average  Strike 


3537  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  While  not  quite  fully  struck,  this  Gem  displays 
better  definition  than  ordinarily  seen.  Its  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit 
just  a  hint  of  iridescent  rainbow-like  color  that  shows  up  under 
magnification.  A  few  tiny  flecks  scattered  about  may  well  preclude  an 
even  finer  grade.  Population:  50  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  3  finer  (7/15). 
Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2009),  lot  1515.  NGC 
ID#  22RW,  PCGS#  3950 


3538  1924  MS66  PCGS.  Pastel  powder-blue  and  violet  patina  rests  on 
the  lustrous,  nicely  preserved  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  five 
cent.  The  strike  is  generally  bold,  save  for  weakness  on  the  lower 
portions  of  1  and  9  in  the  date  and  the  hair  at  the  bison’s  forehead. 
Population:  98  in  66  (2  in  66+),  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22RX, 
PCGS#  3951 

3539  1924-D  MS64  PCGS.  Light  gold-green  toning  visits  the  margins 
of  this  otherwise  steel-gray  near-Gem.  Though  the  margins  show 
significant  die  erosion,  the  horn  is  fully  outlined. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22RY,  PCGS# 
3952 


1925  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS67 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


3540  1925  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Buffalo  nickel  enjoyed  a 
large  mintage  of  35.5  million  pieces,  but  the  issue  is  conditionally 
rare  at  the  MS67  level.  This  spectacular  Superb  Gem  exhibits  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  with 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Delicate  shades  of  pink  and  ice- 
blue  toning  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population:  14  in  67, 
0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22S2,  PCGS#  3954 


1925-D  Nickel,  MS65 
Uncommonly  Well-Struck 


3541  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  Gem  1925-D  Buffalo  nickel  is 
exceptional  for  the  issue,  showing  frosty,  golden-toned  luster  and 
far  above-average  sharpness  of  strike.  A  few  scattered,  tiny  specks 
appear  on  each  side,  but  are  invisible  to  the  unaided  eye.  As  is 
characteristic  of  this  issue,  the  peripheries  show  mild  die  erosion 
which  accentuates  the  luster.  PCGS  has  seen  only  10  MS66  coins 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22S3,  PCGS#  3955 


3542  1926-D  MS64  PCGS.  The  extreme  overuse  of  U.S.  coinage  dies 
in  the  mid- 1920s  is  well-known,  and  the  profound  die  erosion 
seen  on  this  near-Gem  is  proof.  Despite  weak  detail,  however,  it  is 
unworn  and  minimally  toned  with  few  post-striking  faults. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22S6,  PCGS# 
3958 


1926-D  Nickel,  MS65 
Early  Die  State 


3543  1926-D  MS65  PCGS.  For  the  1926-D,  this  Gem  Buffalo  nickel 
is  uncommonly  attractive.  The  satiny,  golden-toned  surfaces  are 
devoid  of  perceptible  die  erosion  and  the  central  devices  show 
better-than-average  detail.  A  few  olive-colored  specks  appear  on 
each  side,  but  there  are  no  bothersome  abrasions.  PCGS  has  seen 
only  28  pieces  in  higher  grades  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22S6,  PCGS# 
3958 


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1927-D  Nickel,  AU58 
FS-901,  Three  and  a  Half  Legged 


1936-S  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS67+ 
Beautifully  Toned  in  Pastel  Hues 


3544  1927-D  3  1/2  Leg,  FS-901,  AU58  PCGS.  The  forward  right  leg  of 
the  bison  is  partially  effaced  by  die  polishing  on  this  Cherry  picker  s’ 
variety,  although  it  is  not  quite  as  extensive  as  is  seen  on  the  1936- 
D  3  1/2-Legged  variety.  This  near-Mint  example  is  almost  devoid  of 
wear  and  displays  pleasing  nickel-gray  patina.  Moderate  weakness 
on  the  high  points  of  the  devices  is  as  struck.  PCGS#  38456 


3547  1936-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Plus  designation  pegs  this 
magnificently  toned  Superb  Gem  as  the  single  finest  at  PCGS, 
standing  above  84  other  MS67  examples  (6/15).  Both  sides  yield 
lovely  lavender  centers  with  ice-blue  in  the  margins  and  iridescent 
champagne  peripheries.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  there  are  no 
distractions.  NGC  ID#  22SU,  PCGS#  3979 


1928  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS67 
None  Finer  at  PCGS  or  NGC 


3545  1928  MS67  PCGS.  A  magnificent  Superb  Gem  with  frostlike, 
untoned  motifs  and  resplendent  mint  luster.  Magnification  reveals 
lightly  textured  fields  and  devices  that  capture  and  reflect  light 
from  the  microfaceted  surfaces.  Faint  golden  toning  at  the  margins 
warms  the  sharply  struck,  icy-silver  patina.  No  examples  are 
certified  in  a  finer  grade  at  PCGS  or  NGC.  PCGS  population:  18 
in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22SB,  PCGS#  3963 


1930  Nickel,  MS67 
Lovely  Registry  Coin 


3546  1930  MS67  PCGS.  Frost-bright  surfaces  have  a  hint  of  quicksilver 
in  the  luster.  Both  sides  are  mostly  pale  blue  with  green-gold  and 
orange  peripheral  touches  that  are  most  prominent  at  the  upper 
obverse  and  lower  reverse  rims.  Only  minor  striking  softness  visits 
the  high  points.  Population:  32  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22SH,  PCGS#  3969 


3548  1937-D  Three-Legged,  FS-901,  AU58  NGC.  Peach-gold  and 
powder-blue  embrace  this  lustrous  and  lightly  circulated  key  date 
nickel.  Marks  are  inconsequential  aside  from  a  pair  of  thin  lines 
on  the  Indian’s  feathers.  All  diagnostics  are  present  for  the  famous 
variety.  PCGS#  38475  Base  PCGS#  3982 

3549  1937-D  Three-Legged,  FS-901,  MS61  NGC.  Heavy  die  polishing 
effaced  the  lower-relief  forward  leg  of  the  bison,  resulting  in  this 
popular  “three-legged”  Guide  Book  variety.  This  is  a  pleasing  Mint 
State  example,  with  iridescent  olive-gold  patina  and  essentially 
unabraded  surfaces.  A  small  spot  is  east  of  the  Indian’s  braid. 
PCGS#  38475  Base  PCGS#  3982 


1937-D  Three-Legged  Nickel,  MS64 
Attractively  Patinated 


3550  1937-D  Three-Legged,  FS-901,  MS64  PCGS.  Rose-red,  lemon- 
gold,  and  aquamarine  endow  the  obverse.  The  reverse  displays 
honey-gold  and  olive-green.  It  is  possible  that  this  piece  may  be 
one  of  the  first  strikes  that  occurred  after  the  die  refinishing  that 
created  the  three-legged  variety.  The  fields  on  the  reverse  are 
reflective  with  a  mirrored  finish  around  the  bison,  and  the  usual 
flowlines  near  the  legs  are  not  as  advanced  on  this  piece. 

Ex:  St.  Louis  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2007) ,  lot  1662, 
which  realized  $9,200.  PCGS#  38475  Base  PCGS#  3982 


PROOF  BUFFALO  NICKELS 

3551  1914  PR65  PCGS.  A  stunning  Gem  matte  proof  Buffalo  nickel, 
this  piece  has  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces  with  rich  gold  and 
iridescent  toning.  NGC  ID#  278T,  PCGS#  3991 


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1914  Buffalo  Nickel,  PR66 
Gorgeous  Matte  Proof  Example 


1916  Buffalo  Nickel,  PR64 
Attractive  Matte  Proof  Issue 


3552  1914  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1914  (1,275  proofs  struck)  is  a 
well-produced  issue  that  can  be  found  even  in  this  high  grade. 
Examples  are  typically  finely  granular  in  texture  with  a  satiny 
sheen,  as  seen  on  this  gorgeous  Premium  Gem.  Iridescent  pearl- 
gray  surfaces  exhibit  glints  of  apricot-orange  and  rose,  and  there  are 
no  mentionable  flaws  on  either  side. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  278T,  PCGS# 
3991 


1914  Buffalo  Nickel,  PR67 
Sharp  Matte  Proof  Type  Coin 


3553  1914  PR67  NGC.  A  superb  matte  proof,  this  1914  Buffalo 
showcases  thick  luster  and  needle-sharp  definition  of  even  the 
most  insignificant  details  on  each  side.  The  surfaces  are  seemingly 
as-struck  and  have  glowing  nickel-gold  patina.  Numerically  finer 
examples  of  this  proof  issue  exist,  but  are  rare,  and  this  piece  is 
virtually  as  eye -appealing.  Census:  69  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ,  5  in  67  ★), 
12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  278T,  PCGS#  3991 


1915  Buffalo  Nickel,  PR67 
Delicate  Pastel  Hues 


3554  1915  PR67  PCGS.  David  Lange  notes  in  his  Buffalo  nickel 
reference:  “This  date  is  slightly  scarcer  than  the  1914  issue,  and  it’s 
likely  that  some  portion  of  the  1915  mintage  remained  on  hand  the 
following  year  and  was  melted.”  Still,  examples  are  available  for  a 
price  even  in  this  high  grade.  Pastel  shades  of  rose,  peach-orange, 
and  powder-blue  lightly  tint  each  side.  The  needle-sharp  proof 
strike  and  absence  of  noteworthy  impairments  make  this  Superb 
Gem  all  the  more  appealing.  Population:  65  in  67  (9  in  67  +  ),  2 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  278U,  PCGS#  3992 


3555  1916  PR64  PCGS.  A  wonderful  matte  proof  that  actually  has  a 
hint  of  reflectivity  in  the  fields,  beneath  medium-gold  toning  and 
a  few  iridescent  splashes.  An  exceptional  piece  with  razor-sharp 
design  details  —  in  fact,  the  bison  appears  extra-dimensional.  Just 
600  proofs  were  struck. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2009),  lot  1562.  NGC  ID# 
278V,  PCGS#  3993 

3556  1916  PR64  PCGS.  This  is  the  final  year  of  issue  for  the  matte 
proof  Buffalo  nickels.  This  Choice  proof  exhibits  a  complete  strike 
and  champagne  toning  over  lustrous  and  pristine  surfaces.  NGC 
ID#  278V,  PCGS#  3993 


1936  Satin  Proof  Nickel,  PR68+  ★ 
Finest  at  NGC 


3557  1936  Type  One  —  Satin  Finish  PR68+  ★  NGC.  This  superb 
satin  proof  is  virtually  perfect  in  every  regard.  The  almost  flawless 
surfaces  display  intense  multicolor  toning  in  more  or  less  concentric 
hues,  while  the  design  elements  are  brought  up  to  a  definition 
possible  only  by  a  double  impression  from  the  dies.  None  are  finer 
at  NGC.  Census:  30  in  68  (2  in  68  ★,  1  in  68+^),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  278X,  PCGS#  3994 


3558  1936  Type  Two  —  Brilliant  Finish  PR64  PCGS.  This  is  the 
second  type  of  proof  finish  for  the  1936  Buffalo  nickels  following 
the  Satin  Finish  proofs  that  were  apparently  struck  earlier  in  the 
year.  This  Choice  proof  has  brilliant  light  gray  surfaces  beneath 
pale  gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  278Y,  PCGS#  3995 


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1936  Type  Two  Buffalo  Nickel,  PR67 
Delicately  Toned 


3559  1936  Type  Two  —  Brilliant  Finish  PR67  PCGS.  After  the  failed 
matte  proof  experiment  from  1913  to  1916,  proof  Buffalo  nickels 
were  not  coined  again  until  1936.  The  1936  issue  was  produced  first 
with  a  satin  finish,  and  later  with  a  proof  finish.  This  is  a  beautiful 
Superb  Gem  example  of  the  latter,  showing  full  detail  and  gleaming 
mirrored  fields.  Pale  lavender  and  champagne  hues  grace  each  side. 
PCGS  lists  seven  finer  submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  278Y,  PCGS# 
3995 

1936  Type  Two  Nickel,  PR68 
Brilliant  Proof  Finish 


3560  1936  Type  Two  —  Brilliant  Finish  PR68  NGC.  While  we  have 
offered  many  attractive,  flashy  1936  Type  Two  nickels,  very  seldom 
do  we  encounter  an  example  in  the  virtually  unsurpassable  MS68 
grade.  The  surfaces  are  essentially  flawless,  with  a  pinpoint  sharp 
strike  on  the  the  hair,  knot,  and  braid.  The  bison  displays  intricate 
detail  from  head  to  tail.  Brilliant,  glassy  fields  project  a  mere  hint 
of  pale  gold  toning  intermingled  with  the  silver  brilliance.  PCGS 
reports  a  single  finer  coin,  and  NGC  has  yet  to  see  one  finer  than 
the  current  Superb  Gem.  Census:  19  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  278Y,  PCGS#  3995 


3561  1937  PR65  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  Richly  toned  green-gold  with 
small  windows  of  nickel-blue  on  each  side.  Though  assessed  as  a 
“mere”  Gem  by  PCGS,  CAC  considers  the  coin  clearly  better  and 
the  modern  viewer  would  be  hard-pressed  to  disagree.  NGC  ID# 
278Z,  PCGS#  3996 

3562  1937  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1937  is  the  final  proof  in  the 
Buffalo  nickel  series.  Greenish-blue  patina  runs  over  the  surfaces  of 
this  Gem,  and  the  design  elements  are  boldly  impressed.  This  piece 
is  well-preserved  throughout,  aptly  recognized  by  CAC.  NGC  ID# 
278Z,  PCGS#  3996 

3563  1937  PR66  NGC.  The  second  and  final  brilliant-era  proof  Buffalo 
nickel  issue,  represented  by  a  bright  Premium  Gem.  Mirrors  are 
outstanding  save  where  there  are  traces  of  milky  patina,  mostly  on 
the  reverse.  NGC  ID#  278Z,  PCGS#  3996 

3564  1937  PR67  PCGS.  Razor-sharp  definition  is  evident  on  all  design 
elements  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  of  this  delightful  Superb 
Gem  are  graced  by  attractive  shades  of  greenish-gold,  lavender,  and 
ice-blue  toning.  PCGS  has  graded  22  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  278Z,  PCGS#  3996 


1937  Buffalo  Nickel,  Gleaming  PR68 


3565  1937  PR68  NGC.  A  sensational  proof  Buffalo  that  is  alive  with 
glassy  brilliance  and  displays  a  slight  bluish  tint  on  the  obverse, 
along  with  subtle  peach  accents  on  the  reverse.  The  carbon-free 
surfaces  are  otherwise  virtually  as  struck.  Census:  49  in  68  (4  in  68 
★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  5883;  Dallas 
Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  780.  NGC  ID#  278Z,  PCGS# 
3996 


JEFFERSON  NICKELS 

3566  1938-D  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  Five  wavy  steps  are  visible  on 
the  reverse  of  this  Superb  Gem  nickel.  Vibrant  gold  toning  visits 
the  lustrous  obverse  and  reverse  surfaces.  Population:  62  in  67 
(5  in  67  +  )  Full  Steps,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22T5,  PCGS# 
84001 

1939-D  Jefferson  Nickel,  MS67  Full  Steps 
Reverse  of  1938 


3567  1939-D  Reverse  of  1938,  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  This  earlier 
reverse  type  shows  the  steps  on  Monticello  slightly  indistinct 
with  a  “wavy”  appearance,  even  they  are  fully  struck.  This  issue  is 
extremely  rare  as  fine  as  MS67  Full  Steps,  with  only  four  such  coins 
certified  by  PCGS  (7/15).  This  example  is  sharp  and  beautifully 
preserved,  with  satiny  golden  luster  that  shows  a  hint  of  iridescence. 
NGC  ID#  22TA,  PCGS#  84005 


3568  1939-D  Reverse  of  1940  MS66+  PCGS.  More  than  five 
individual  porch  steps  are  visible  on  the  reverse  of  this  lovely 
Jefferson  nickel  with  its  razor-straight  steps.  The  other  type,  the 
Reverse  of  1938,  has  wavy  steps.  This  lovely  example  exhibits 
brilliant  and  frosty  light  gray  surfaces  with  wisps  of  peripheral  gold 
toning.  PCGS#  894005 

3569  1941  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  A  splendid  Superb  Gem  with 
delicate  gold  and  pale  blue  toning,  this  lustrous  piece  has  a  bold 
strike  with  five-and-a-half  steps  on  the  reverse.  Population:  29  in 
67  (1  in  67+)  Full  Steps,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22TG,  PCGS# 
84010 

3570  1942-S  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  This  amazing  Superb  Gem 
has  pale  yellow  toning  over  pristine  surfaces  with  bold  design 
motifs.  Both  sides  display  reflective  fields,  imparting  an  almost 
full  prooflike  appearance.  Population:  26  in  67  Full  Steps,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22TN,  PCGS#  84017 


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3571  1942-S  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  Spectacularly  toned  in  shades 
of  ice-blue,  burnt-orange,  lavender,  and  sea-green,  this  delightful 
Superb  Gem  offers  vibrant  mint  luster  and  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed,  with  Full  Steps  definition 
on  Monticello.  Population:  26  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22TN,  PCGS#  84017 


1943/2-P  Nickel,  FS^lOl 
MS66  Full  Steps 


3572  1943/2-P  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS66  Full  Steps 
PCGS.  Light  almond-gold  toning  visits  lustrous  pearl-gray  surfaces. 
A  blush  of  aquamarine  and  tan-brown  is  noted  near  the  right  wing 
of  Monticello.  Well  struck  and  unmarked  with  good  eye  appeal. 
A  fairly  late  die  state  but  the  diagonal  of  the  2  is  unmistakable. 
Population:  40  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Steps,  4  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
38500  Base  PCGS#  84019 


3573  1943-P  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-106,  MS66  Five  Full  Steps 
NGC.  The  obverse  legends  and  Jefferson’s  eye  are  nicely  die 
doubled.  Lustrous  and  nicely  struck  with  pristine  fields  and  pastel 
straw-gold  and  ice-blue  toning.  Cherry  picker  s’  comments,  “one 
of  the  Jefferson  nickel  original  ‘Top  10’  varieties.  It  is  becoming 
more  and  more  difficult  to  locate.”  PCGS#  38498  Base  PCGS# 
84174 

3574  1943-D  MS67+  Full  Steps  PCGS.  A  melange  of  soft  bluish- 
green,  powder-blue,  yellow-gold,  beige,  and  lilac  patination  bathes 
the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  high-end  Superb  Gem.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the  stairs  beneath  the  pillars 
of  Monticello.  Both  sides  are  impeccably  preserved.  PCGS  has 
seen  over  three  pieces  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22TS,  PCGS# 
84020 


1944-S  Jefferson  Nickel,  MS67+ 
None  Certified  Finer 


3576  1944-S  MS67+  PCGS.  Vivid  shades  of  greenish-gold  and 
lavender  toning  enhance  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this 
high-end  Superb  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed 
throughout  and  vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  incredible  eye 
appeal.  Population:  37  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22TW,  PCGS#  84024 


1945-P  Jefferson  Nickel,  MS65  Full  Steps 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801 


3577  1945-P  Doubled  Die  Reverse  FS-801,  MS65  Full  Steps.  PCGS. 

Struck  in  the  wartime  silver  composition,  this  delightful  Gem 
Jefferson  nickel  exhibits  dramatic  doubling  in  the  reverse  lettering, 
most  easily  seen  on  the  final  O  in  MONTICELLO.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  the  lustrous  surfaces  are  visited 
by  attractive  shades  of  champagne-gold  and  cerulean-blue  toning. 
Population:  3  in  65  Full  Steps,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  84173 


1944-P  Nickel,  MS67  Full  Steps 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 


3575  1944-P  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  This  boldly  detailed  Superb 
Gem  Wartime  nickel  exhibits  more  than  5-1/2  full  steps,  and 
nearly  qualifies  for  six  full  steps  on  the  reverse.  The  frosty  silver 
surfaces  display  lovely  champagne  toning  with  iridescent  highlights. 
Population:  17  in  67  (2  in  67+)  Full  Steps,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
22TU,  PCGS#  84022 


1945-P  Doubled  Die  Nickel,  MS67 
FS-801,  Popular  Quide  Book  Variety 


3578  1945-P  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS67  NGC.  CENTS 
exhibits  very  strong  die  doubling,  as  do  the  final  letters  in 
MONTICELLO.  STATES  OF  is  also  nicely  doubled.  FS-802  and 
FS-803  are  also  doubled  die  reverse  varieties,  but  are  much  less 
dramatic  than  FS-801,  which  has  attained  a  Guide  Book  listing. 
FS-801  has  a  triple-punched  mintmark  (below  the  base,  and  above 
the  left  side  of  the  base),  a  fact  neglected  due  to  the  greater  interest 
in  its  die  doubling.  A  highly  lustrous  Superb  Gem  with  light  olive- 
green  toning  and  only  minor  field  grazes.  PCGS#  38505  Base 
PCGS#  4173 


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1945-S  Nickel,  MS67  Full  Steps 
Registry-Grade  Example 


3579  1945-S  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  An  important  Registry  contender, 
this  Superb  Gem  1945-S  nickel  is  one  of  just  eight  Full  Steps  coins 
certified  at  this  level  by  PCGS,  with  none  finer  (5/15).  Both  sides 
are  boldly  struck  and  impressively  preserved  with  frosty  golden 
luster.  A  couple  light  die  cracks  are  discernible  on  Monticello. 
NGC  ID#  22TZ,  PCGS#  84027 


3580  1950-D  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  Powder-blue,  orange-gold,  and 
violet  toning  runs  over  the  highly  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  key-date 
Superb  Gem.  The  well-struck  design  elements  include  most  of  the 
steps  below  the  portico  of  Monticello.  Both  sides  are  marvelously 
preserved.  Population:  18  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  22UF,  PCGS#  84042 

3581  1950-D  MS67  PCGS.  Numerous  examples  of  this  relatively 
low-mintage  date  were  squirreled  away  by  collectors.  Today,  Mint 
State  pieces  can  be  acquired  without  too  much  difficulty.  Superb 
Gems  such  as  the  current  offering  are  another  matter  entirely. 
Multicolored  toning  cascades  over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  both 
sides,  each  of  which  is  well-preserved.  The  design  elements  are 
also  sharply  struck,  including  most  of  the  steps  in  Monticello. 
Population:  18  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  22UF, 
PCGS#  84042 

3582  195 5 -D/S  MS66  PCGS.  CONECA  OMM-2,  Wexler  OMM-002. 

Noted  modern  variety  specialist  John  A.  Wexler  has  documented 
the  various  1955 -D/S  varieties,  and  their  die  markers,  at  doubleddie. 
com/939955. html.  Lustrous  and  essentially  pristine  with  butter- 
gold  and  lime-green  toning.  The  centers  show  incompleteness  of 
strike.  NGC  ID#  22UX,  PCGS#  4058 

1957-D  Nickel,  MS66  Full  Steps 
Among  the  Top  Coins  at  Both  Services 


3583  1957-D  MS66  Full  Steps  PCGS.  Consider  that  from  a  mintage 
approaching  137  million  coins  this  Premium  Gem  is  among 
fewer  than  20  top-certified  survivors  with  Full  Steps.  Each  side  is 
brilliant  with  glimpses  of  orange  patina  in  the  recesses.  The  design 
definition  is  complete  with  five  steps  on  Monticello,  and  only 
under  magnification  do  minute  ticks  become  apparent.  A  coin  that 
should  garner  attention  from  Registry  enthusiasts.  Population:  18 
in  66  (2  in  66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22V3,  PCGS#  84062 


1961-D  Nickel,  Pastel  Toned  MS67 
Single  Finest  Example  at  PCGS 


3584  1961-D  MS67  PCGS.  This  Denver  Jefferson  nickel  issue  is  among 
the  earliest  dates  in  the  series  with  a  mintage  in  excess  of  200 
million  coins  (229.3  million  to  be  exact).  One  would  think  that 
numerous  representatives  survive  in  MS67  and  perhaps  even  in 
MS68,  but  this  is  actually  one  of  just  two  top-graded  Superb  Gems 
at  the  leading  certification  services.  Pastel  shades  of  orange-gold, 
magenta,  and  ice-blue  cover  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  with 
light  chatter  on  the  cheek.  As  usual,  the  strike  is  incomplete  on 
the  steps.  The  PCGS  plate  coin.  Population:  1  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  22VB,  PCGS#  4070 


PROOF  JEFFERSON  NICKELS 

1939  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Reverse  of  1940,  Straight  Steps 


3585  1939  Reverse  of  1940,  FS-901  (formerly  FS-023),  PR67  Cameo 
NGC.  Only  a  small  percentage  of  the  proof  nickels  from  1939 
exhibit  the  sharp  steps  of  1940,  a  hub  design  change  that  wasn’t 
fully  implemented  until  1941.  A  lightly  toned  and  magnificently 
preserved  Superb  Gem,  with  pleasing  Cameo  contrast.  This  is  finer 
of  only  two  examples  for  the  year  with  the  Cameo  designation  at 

NGC  (7/15). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2005) ,  lot  5408;  Dallas 
Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  789.  PCGS#  38532 

3586  1940  Reverse  of  1938,  FS-901,  PR67  PCGS.  A  supermajority  of 
proof  1940  nickels  exhibit  the  Straight  Steps  Reverse  of  1940.  But 
the  present  specimen  is  among  the  small  percentage  with  the  Wavy 
Steps  Reverse  of  1938.  A  wisp  of  honey-gold  toning  graces  this 
intricately  struck  and  undisturbed  Superb  Gem.  Population:  23  in 
67,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 38540  Base  PCGS#  94177 

3587  1942-P  Type  Two  PR68  NGC.  Due  to  the  importance  of 
nickel  as  a  metal  to  the  US  military  during  World  War  II,  the 
composition  of  the  Jefferson  nickel  was  changed  from  a  nickel 
alloy  to  copper,  silver  (35%),  and  manganese  in  1942.  In  addition 
to  the  composition  being  a  distinguishing  factor,  the  two  types  are 
also  easily  differentiated  by  the  absence  or  presence  of  a  large  P 
mintmark  above  the  dome  of  Monticello.  This  Type  Two  example 
is  essentially  flawless  with  stunning  gold  and  lilac  color  over  bold 
definition.  Census:  26  in  68  (5  in  68  ★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  794.  NGC  ID#  27A4, 
PCGS#  4180 

3588  1971  No  S  PR69  Cameo  PCGS.  An  essentially  perfect  Cameo 
proof,  this  No  S  nickel  exhibits  brilliant  nickel-gray  surfaces  with 
delicate  peripheral  gold  toning.  Population:  13  in  69  Cameo,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22YN,  PCGS#  84204 


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1975-S  Nickel,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Perfect  Registry  Candidate 


3589  1975-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  One  of  only  20  proof  1975-S 
nickels  awarded  a  perfect  PR70  Deep  Cameo  grade  (6/15),  and 
a  full  grade  point  finer  than  the  piece  in  the  current  highest' 
rated  Registry  Set.  This  coin  is  boldly  contrasted  and  devoid  of 
toning.  The  design  is  brought  up  to  full  relief  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
correspondingly  high.  NGC  ID#  27AN,  PCGS#  94208 


1976-S  Nickel,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Few  Certified  So  Fine 


3590  1976-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS  has  certified  only  29 
proof  1976-S  nickels  in  this  perfect  Deep  Cameo  grade.  This  piece 
is  also  a  full  grade  point  finer  than  the  coin  in  the  current  highest' 
rated  Registry  Set.  The  devices  are  needk'sharp  and  the  cameo 
contrast  is  accentuated  by  just  a  hint  of  light  champagne  toning. 
NGC  ID#  27 AP,  PCGS#  94209 


3591  1986-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  A  perfect  example,  this 
amazing  Jefferson  nickel  exhibits  deeply  mirrored  fields  and 
highly  lustrous  devices  that  create  the  coveted  “black'and'white” 
appearance.  The  strike  is  crisp  without  weakness  at  any  point.  Even 
the  six  steps  to  Monticello’s  porch  are  bold  and  complete.  An 
impressive  piece  for  the  connoisseur.  Population:  47  in  70  Deep 
Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27B2,  PCGS#  94221 


1794  Half  Dime,  Sharp  XF45 
Rare  V-l,  LM-1  Die  Pairing 


3592  1794  V-l,  LM-1,  R.6,  XF45  PCGS.  LM'l  is  the  rarest  of  the  four 
1794  half  dime  varieties.  For  the  variety  enthusiast,  this  Choice  XF 
example  is  something  to  get  excited  about.  The  sharpness  of  the 
central  devices  is  nearly  AU,  although  the  deep  gunmetabgray  and 
olive  patina  encourages  the  XF  assessment.  Much  of  the  weakness 
around  the  peripheries  is  due  to  mint'made  planchet  adjustments, 
with  the  telltale  file  marks  still  visible  along  portions  of  the  rims.  A 
planchet  lamination  covers  most  of  the  IC  in  AMERICA.  FM'l  is 
rare  enough  that  any  example  is  worthy  of  a  premium  bid.  PCGS# 
38581  Base  PCGS#  4250 


3593  1797  15  Stars,  V-2,  LM-1,  R.3  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
Fine  Details.  All  legends  are  bold  on  the  present  Small  Eagle  half 
dime,  with  the  exception  of  the  TED  in  UNITED.  The  gunmetab 
gray  surfaces  show  pitting  near  Liberty’s  profile  and  the  left  reverse 
border  is  granular.  Smoothed  on  the  left  obverse  field  beneath  the 
ribbon,  and  on  the  portrait  below  the  ear.  PCGS#  38597  Base 
PCGS#  4258 


1801  Half  Dime,  XF  Details 
V-l,  LM-2 


3594  1801  V-l,  LM-2  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF. 

A  cream'gray,  wheat'gold,  and  powder-blue  example  of  this  rare 
Draped  Bust  date.  The  strike  is  fairly  sharp  for  LM'2  despite 
blending  on  portions  of  the  shield.  Patient  rotation  beneath  a 
loupe  reveals  delicate  and  unobtrusive  hairlines.  A  middle  die  state 
with  the  obverse  buckled  near  the  RT  in  LIBERTY.  PCGS#  38606 
Base  PCGS#  4267 


3595  1805  V-l,  LM-1,  R.4,  Good  4  PCGS.  Although  in  the  shadow  of 
the  famously  rare  1802,  the  1805  is  the  second'rarest  Heraldic  Eagle 
date.  The  present  silver-gray  example  has  generally  sharp  legends, 
though  the  O  in  OF  is  indistinct  due  to  the  opposite  placement  of 
Liberty’s  bust.  The  microgranular  surfaces  are  free  from  noticeable 
marks.  PCGS#  38611  Base  PCGS#  4272 


BUST  HALF  DIMES 

3596  1829  V-2,  LM-3,  R.2,  MS64+  ★  NGC.  OF  is  repunched.  A 
brilliant  near-Gem  with  dazzling  luster  and  exceptional  preservation. 
The  borders  are  fully  struck,  although  some  incompleteness  is  noted 
on  Liberty’s  curls  and  the  eagle’s  neck.  PCGS#  38614  Base  PCGS# 
4276 


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1829  Half  Dime,  MS65 
V-12,  LM-13.2,  Colorful  Patina 


3597  1829  V-12,  LM-13.2,  R.l,  MS65  NGC.  Beautiful  golden-brown, 
ocean-blue,  and  lilac  toning  endows  this  coruscating  and  crisply 
struck  Gem.  An  outstanding  Capped  Bust  type  coin  without  any 
visible  abrasions.  “Bar”  clash  marks  near  Liberty’s  ear  confirm  the 
later  major  die  state  of  the  Logan-McCloskey  variety.  PCGS# 
38629  Base  PCGS#  4276 

1831  V-5,  LM-5  Half  Dime 
Eliasberg’s  Prooflike  Superb  Gem 


3598  1831  V-5,  LM-5,  R.l,  MS67  NGC.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  This  Superb  Gem 
was  offered  as  a  proof  in  the  Eliasberg  Collection.  Given  the  smooth, 
flashy  prooflike  fields,  intricate  strike,  and  frosty  devices,  such  a 
misidentification  might  be  understandable.  Lovely  satin- white,  jade- 
green,  and  pumpkin-gold  patina  further  enhance  the  already  broad 
eye  appeal.  Census:  17  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ,  2  in  67  ★),  1  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  5/1996) , 
lot  917;  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  558;  Beverly  Hills 
Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/201 1),  lot  3203.  PCGS#  38660  Base  PCGS# 
4278 


3599  1835  Small  Date,  Large  5C,  V-5,  LM-8.2,  R.2,  MS64  NGC.  A 

semiprooflike  near-Gem  with  an  especially  flashy  reverse.  Lightly 
toned  butter-gold  and  stone-gray.  Well  struck  and  unmarked  with 
numerous  interesting  clash  marks  and  die  cracks.  PCGS#  38716 
Base  PCGS#  4284 

3600  1835  Small  Date,  Small  5C,  V-7,  LM-10,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS. 
CAC.  Dappled  forest-green,  dove-gray,  and  walnut-brown  toning 
embraces  this  nicely  struck  Capped  Bust  type  coin.  Careful 
inspection  reveals  obverse  hairlines.  An  early  die  state  example 
with  a  smooth  field  near  Liberty’s  chin.  PCGS#  38719  Base  PCGS# 
4285 

3601  1836  Large  5C,  V-7,  LM-7,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  A  scarce  variety, 
LM-7  features  a  repunched  star  1  and  a  widely  spaced  TAT  in 
STATES.  Medium  autumn-gold  and  lilac  toning  adorns  this  sharply 
struck  and  lustrous  Choice  half  dime.  Smooth  aside  from  a  faint 
curved  line  from  the  beak  to  the  N  in  UNITED.  PCGS#  38725 
Base  PCGS#  4287 


1837  Capped  Bust  Half  Dime,  Colorful  MS66  ★ 
V-2,  LM-4,  Small  5C 


3602  1837  Small  5C,  V-2,  LM-4,  R.3,  MS66  ★  NGC.  The  Small  5C 
Guide  Book  variety  is  scarcer  than  its  Large  5C  counterpart  in  high 
grade,  but  either  variety  is  rare  in  Gem  or  finer  condition.  This 
Star-designated  Premium  Gem  is  a  Condition  Census  example  of 
the  Small  5C  issue,  and  among  the  finer-known  representatives 
of  the  1837  Capped  Bust  half  dime  overall.  The  upper  edge  of  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  is  a  trifle  soft,  but  the  obverse  is  crisp 
throughout.  Both  sides  display  vivid  multicolor  toning  in  the 
margins,  with  central  areas  of  warm  champagne  color.  There  are  no 
abrasive  marks  observed.  Census:  7  in  66  (2  in  66  ★),  1  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  38734 


SEATED  HALF  DIMES 

3603  1837  No  Stars,  Large  Date  (Curl  Top  1)  MS65  PCGS.  A  lovely 
Gem  example,  this  No  Stars  half  dime  exhibits  brilliant  silver 
surfaces  with  splashes  of  gold  and  iridescent  toning  concentrated 
near  the  borders.  Population:  64  in  65,  31  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23 2M,  PCGS#  43 11 

1839  No  Drapery  Half  Dime,  MS66 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


3604  1839  No  Drapery  MS66  PCGS.  The  1839  is  one  of  the  more 
plentiful  half  dime  issues  in  the  short-lived  With  Stars,  No  Drapery 
type,  ideal  for  the  collector  seeking  a  single  high-grade  example  of 
this  design.  The  present  coin  is  beautifully  preserved  and  boldly 
struck,  showing  satiny  luster  beneath  shades  of  champagne-gold, 
lavender,  and  pine-green  toning.  Population:  23  in  66,  6  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  232S,  PCGS#  4319 

3605  1839-0  No  Drapery  MS62  PCGS.  V-2,  Flynn  RPD-002. 

Small  O.  The  1  and  9  are  repunched  south.  A  late  die  state 
paired  with  a  different  (uncracked)  reverse  die  than  described 
in  Valentine  and  Flynn.  Well  struck  and  satiny  with  pearl-gray 
centers  and  attractively  patinated  forest-green  and  golden-brown 
borders.  Struck  from  widely  rotated  dies.  NGC  ID#  23 2T,  PCGS# 
4320 


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1840  No  Drapery  Half  Dime,  MS67 
A  Great  End  to  the  Subtype 


3606  1840  No  Drapery  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  thick  mint  luster 
is  this  coin’s  strong  suit,  as  there  is  little  obvious  color,  save  for  a 
light  golden  glaze  on  each  side.  The  surface  preservation  is  equally 
impressive,  with  no  visible  distractions  and  a  strong  strike,  to  boot. 
A  heavy  vertical  die  crack  bisects  the  obverse  from  12  to  6  o’clock. 
Certified  in  a  green-label  holder,  which  makes  its  population  status 
all  the  more  impressive.  Population:  5  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5404.  NGC  ID#  232U, 
PCGS#  4321 


3607  1840  Drapery  MS65  PCGS.  A  beautifully  toned  Choice  proof 
with  forest-green  and  peach-gold  fields.  The  high  points  are  cream- 
gray.  The  strike  is  crisp,  and  a  lens  is  required  to  observe  the  minute 
marks  above  the  L  in  HALF.  Population:  5  in  65,  2  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23 2 W,  PCGS#  4326 

1851-0  Half  Dime,  MS66 
Tied  for  the  Finest  at  PCGS 


3608  1851-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1851-0  had  a  mintage  of 
860,000  coins,  and  the  best  survivors  are  apt  to  fall  in  the  lower 
Mint  State  grade  range.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  weak  on  Liberty’s  head 
and  a  few  stars,  but  is  trumped  by  the  magnificent  gold  toning  and 
reflective  fields.  This  Premium  Gem  is  tied  with  only  two  other 
submissions  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  examined  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  233J,  PCGS#  4348 

3609  1853  Arrows  MS66  PCGS.  The  Arrows  at  the  date  signify  a  slight 
weight  reduction  to  promote  circulation  of  the  subsidiary  silver 
coins,  rather  than  the  hoarding  practice  of  the  early  1850s.  This 
frosty  and  fully  lustrous  Premium  Gem  exhibits  silver  brilliance 
beneath  dappled  gold  and  iridescent  toning.  Population:  41  in  66  (1 
in  66+),  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  233Y,  PCGS#  4356 

3610  1857  MS67  NGC.  The  1857  was  struck  to  the  extent  of  7.2  million 
coins,  and  examples  only  become  conditionally  rare  in  MS67.  Still, 
one  cannot  help  but  marvel  at  the  impeccable  preservation  of 
this  Superb  Gem.  Specks  of  olive  toning  tint  radiant  surfaces. 
Peripheral  softness  occurs  on  each  side.  Census:  16  in  67  (5  in  67+ ), 
1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  233S,  PCGS#  4365 


1859  Half  Dime,  MS67 
Untoned  and  Strongly  Defined 


3611  1859  MS67  NGC.  This  amazing  Superb  Gem  is  fully  brilliant 
without  evidence  of  toning  on  either  side.  A  bold  strike  features 
full  head  and  toe  detail  on  the  obverse  and  sharp  feathers  and  claws 
on  the  reverse.  Clash  marks  occur  at  the  lower  obverse  and  the 
corresponding  area  on  the  other  side.  Microscopic  diagonal  striae 
appear  across  the  reverse.  Census:  17  in  67  (1  in  67+,  2  in  67  ★),  4 
finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2012) ,  lot  3286.  NGC  ID# 
23 3 W,  PCGS#  4371 

1860  Judd-267  Half  Dime,  MS66+ 

The  ‘Coin  Without  A  Country’ 


3612  1860  Transitional  Silver,  Reeded  Edge,  Judd-267,  Pollock-315, 
R.4,  MS66+  PCGS.  Technically  a  numismatic  delicacy,  this 
“transitional”  pattern  is  collected  as  a  treasured  part  of  the  regular 
Seated  half  dime  series  (albeit  a  rare  one,  with  just  100  pieces  as 
the  estimated  mintage).  The  obverse  repeats  the  hollow  stars  seen 
on  the  Paquet  subtype  of  1859.  The  normal  cereal  wreath  reverse  of 
the  1860-1873  regular  issues  occupies  the  reverse,  leaving  no  room 
for  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  anywhere  on  the  coin.  This 
attractively  toned  example  flashes  ocean-blue  and  reddish-gold 
colors  over  minimally  marked  surfaces.  Better  struck  than  most 
examples,  with  occasional  die  striations,  weakness  at  a  few  star 
centers  and  Liberty’s  pole  hand,  and  blending  at  the  reverse  bow 
knot.  Population:  9  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  9  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2346,  PCGS#  4373 

1860-0  Half  Dime,  MS67 
Coin  Facts  Plate  Coin 


3613  1860-0  MS67  PCGS.  The  plate  coin  for  the  1860-0  half  dime 
page  at  PCGSCoinFacts.com.  Light  autumn-gold  and  sea-green 
toning  adorns  the  margins  of  this  exquisite  Superb  Gem.  Intricately 
struck  and  thoroughly  lustrous  with  essentially  pristine  surfaces. 
None  are  certified  finer  at  either  service.  Population:  4  in  67,  none 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2348,  PCGS#  4378 


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3614  1861  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Matte  luster  and  faint 
champagne  toning  provide  this  Premium  Gem  with  an  attractive 
appearance.  Further  adding  to  the  appeal,  the  design  elements 
exhibit  a  pleasing  degree  of  detail.  Population:  21  in  66  (1  in  66+), 
3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2349,  PCGS#  4379 


1862  Half  Dime,  MS68 
Superior  Quality,  Tied  for  Finest 


3615  1862  MS68  PCGS.  The  1862  Seated  half  dime  is  one  of  the  more 
often  seen  dates  of  the  1860s  overall,  but  at  the  incredible  MS68 
grade  level  this  issue  becomes  inherently  rare.  This  piece  is  one  of 
only  four  so-graded  examples  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  fields  display  modest  semiprooflike  mirroring.  Soft  rainbow 
peripheries  provide  a  lovely  frame  for  the  brilliant  centers.  NGC 
ID#  234B,  PCGS#  4381 


1866  Half  Dime,  Sharply  Struck  MS67 


3616  1866  MS67  NGC.  Freckles  of  golden-brown  and  ocean-blue 
adorn  the  margins  of  this  sharply  impressed  postwar  Superb 
Gem.  The  fields  display  clashmarks  but  are  otherwise  pristine.  A 
meager  10,000  pieces  were  struck,  since  silver  coin  was  driven  from 
circulation  by  unbacked  fractional  currency.  Census:  2  in  67  (1  in 
67  +  ),0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2010),  lot  655.  NGC  ID#  234J, 
PCGS#  4388 

1867-S  Half  Dime,  Toned  MS65 
Extremely  Rare  So  Well-Preserved 


3617  1867-S  MS65  NGC.  The  circulation  of  silver  coins  remained 
widespread  on  the  West  Coast  during  and  after  the  Civil  War, 
while  intrinsically  valuable  coins  were  largely  hoarded  in  the  East. 
Such  is  the  case  with  the  1867-S  half  dime.  Although  120,000 
coins  were  struck,  only  225  pieces  are  estimated  to  survive.  This 
is  probably  one  of  only  six  or  eight  examples  in  Gem  condition 
or  better.  Deep  orange,  yellow,  blue  and  violet  toning  dominates 
lustrous,  well-preserved  surfaces.  The  devices  are  sharply  struck 
throughout.  Census:  4  in  65,  2  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Americana  Sale  (Stack’s  Bowers,  1/2012),  lot  8457. 
NGC  ID#  234M,  PCGS#  4391 


3618  1871  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  mintage  of  1.8  million  pieces, 
the  1871  Seated  Liberty  half  dime  is  a  rare  issue  at  the  MS66  level. 
This  high-end  Premium  Gem  offers  well-detailed  design  elements 
with  some  flatness  on  the  upper  wreath,  and  lustrous  well-preserved 
surfaces.  Population:  24  in  66  (3  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
234V,  PCGS#  4398 

3619  1872  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  A  melange  of  bluish-green,  lavender, 
and  orange-gold  patination,  displaying  deeper  hues  on  the  reverse, 
runs  over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem.  Sharply 
struck  design  elements  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  further 
contribute  to  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal,  appropriately 
recognized  by  CAC.  Population:  17  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  234X,  PCGS#  4400 

PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DIMES 

1856  Half  Dime,  PR64  Cameo 
Only  30  to  40  Proofs  Known 
Very  Rare  With  Bold  Contrast 


3620  1856  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  Breen-3078.  Upright  5,  Straight  Top, 
Closed  6.  Walter  Breen  estimated  in  his  Proof  Encyclopedia  that 
perhaps  30  to  40  specimens  “were  around.”  That  approximation 
holds  true  today.  There  are  22  proofs  recorded  at  PCGS  and  24 
at  NGC,  including  all  designations  and  an  unknown  number 
of  resubmissions.  Cameo  proofs  are  very  rare,  representing  only 
19.5%  of  certified  examples.  This  near-Gem  proof  has  bold  cameo 
contrast  on  each  side  with  pleasing  lavender,  orange,  and  ice-blue 
patination.  A  rare  opportunity  to  obtain  a  pre-commercial  era 
proof.  Population:  2  in  64  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Stanislaw  Herstal  Collection  (A.  A.  A.,  2/1974),  lot  132,  flip 
included.  PCGS#  84434 


3621  1862  PR65  NGC.  Rose-red,  sun-gold,  and  jade-green  adorn 
this  fully  struck  and  flashy  Gem.  A  subtle  gray  spot  at  the  H  in 
P1ALF,  but  otherwise  outstanding.  Just  550  proofs  were  produced. 
Certified  in  an  old  pre-hologram  holder.  NGC  ID#  235X,  PCGS# 
4445 

3622  1865  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  The  devices  of  this  Gem  stand  out 
against  the  mirrored  fields,  affirming  the  strong  Cameo  contrast. 
Sharply  struck  features  further  highlight  this  contrast.  Both  sides 
have  been  very  well-cared  for.  The  scarcity  of  the  circulation 
strikes  exerts  added  pressure  on  the  proofs.  Census:  14  in  65  Cameo 
(1  in  65+ir  Cameo),  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  84448 

3623  1868  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  of  this  delightful  Choice  example  display  a  rich  coat 
of  mint  frost,  producing  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply 
mirrored  fields.  Traces  of  pale  gold  toning  enhance  the  outstanding 
eye  appeal.  Census:  1  in  64  Ultra  Cameo,  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
94451 


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EARLY  DIMES 


1868  Half  Dime 
PR65  Deep  Cameo  Example 


3624  1868  PR65  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Glimpses  of  russet  and 
blue  toning  make  inroads  on  the  obverse  rim  and  to  a  lesser  extent 
at  the  reverse  edge,  but  the  overwhelming  impression  of  this  glassy- 
mirrored  Deep  Cameo  proof  is  brilliant  silver-white.  The  frosted 
devices  seem  suspended  above  the  watery-deep  fields.  The  strike  is 
pinpoint-sharp.  A  few  stray  lines  determine  the  grade,  but  they  are 
microscopic  and  altogether  non-distracting.  Population:  3  in  65  ( 1 
in  65  +  )  Deep  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  94451 


1871  Seated  Half  Dime,  PR67  Cameo 
Exceptional  Eye  Appeal 


3625  1871  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Cameo-designated  proof  1871  half 
dimes  are  in  a  distinct  minority  of  the  surviving  population,  and 
are  genuinely  rare  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  This  Superb  Gem  is 
boldly  struck  and  starkly  contrasted,  with  just  a  hint  of  light  golden 
toning  appearing  around  the  outer  peripheries.  The  fields  are  fully 
mirrored  and  devoid  of  flaws.  Light  die  rust  appears  on  Liberty’s 
figure.  Census:  9  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67+  Cameo,  1  in  67  ★  Cameo, 
1  in  67+^  Cameo),  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  84454 

3626  1872  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  importance  of 
this  coin  lies  not  in  its  near-Gem  grade,  but  in  the  fact  that  it 
is  one  of  just  two  Deep  Cameo  proofs  certified  in  any  grade  by 
PCGS  (7/15).  And  there  is  no  doubt  about  its  status.  The  fields 
show  unfathomable  depth  of  reflectivity,  which  is  set  against  the 
thickly  frosted  devices.  The  centers  are  mostly  brilliant  and  there 
is  scattered  golden-russet  toning  around  the  margins.  PCGS# 
94455 


1800  JR-2  Dime,  Choice  XF 


3627  1800  JR-2,  R.5,  XF45  PCGS.  Sea-green  and  butter-gold  toning 
embraces  this  well  defined  Heraldic  Eagle  dime.  Traces  of  luster 
emerge  from  protected  areas,  and  the  sole  identifier  is  a  small  rim 
nick  on  the  reverse  at  1 1  o’clock.  The  scarcer  of  the  two  1 800  die 
marriages,  identified  by  the  location  of  a  star  within  the  tip  of  the 
eagle’s  beak.  PCGS#  38755  Base  PCGS#  4470 

3628  1801  JR-1,  R.4  —  Repaired  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  Absent 
obverse  dentils  between  11:30  and  4:30  suggest  smoothing.  The 
reverse  border  is  lumpy  between  5  and  7  o’clock.  The  charcoal-gray 
surfaces  are  moderately  granular  and  nicely  defined.  A  very  scarce 
date  in  all  grades. 

1804  Dime,  Fine  Details 
13  Stars  Reverse,  JR-1 


3629  1804  13  Stars  Reverse,  JR-1,  R.5  —  Damaged  —  NGC  Details. 
Fine.  A  charcoal-gray  representative  with  the  deeper  shades  on  the 
reverse.  The  surfaces  are  evenly  microgranular  and  show  occasional 
evidence  of  smoothing.  The  reverse  rim  is  beveled  near  4  o’clock. 
The  1804  dime  is  rare,  and  demand  is  further  divided  between  the 
13  and  14  reverse  stars  varieties.  The  (6/15)  NGC  Census  shows  a 
total  of  only  15  pieces,  two  of  which  have  been  certified  JR-1,  with 
another  eight  certified  as  JR-2.  PCGS#  38766  Base  PCGS#  4474 


1807  JR-1  Dime,  AU50 


3630  1807  JR-1,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  The  1807  is  a  scarce  date  struck 
from  a  single  die  pair.  Most  examples  display  heavy  clash  marks  on 
the  right  obverse  field,  as  seen  on  the  present  AU  example.  The 
dies  were  slightly  misaligned,  causing  softness  on  UNITED  and  the 
left-side  stars,  although  the  remainder  of  the  design  is  sharp.  The 
straw-gold  surfaces  show  occasional  minor  obverse  granularity  and 
abrasions.  PCGS#  38770  Base  PCGS#  4480 


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3631  1809  JR-1,  R.4,  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  Stone-gray  high  points 
contrast  with  gunmetal  borders.  All  legends  are  clear  and  marks  are 
minimal.  Mildly  granular  along  the  left-side  margins.  The  sole  die 
marriage  of  this  scarce  date. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  38771  Base  PCGS# 
4486 

3632  1809  JR-1,  R.4,  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC.  All  legends  are  bold  on 
this  early  Capped  Bust  dime,  and  the  eagle  displays  substantial 
plumage.  Tobacco-brown  toning  accompanies  protected  areas.  A 
challenging  date  known  from  a  single  die  pair.  PCGS#  38771  Base 
PCGS#  4486 


1809  Dime,  JR-1,  Lustrous  XF40 
First- Year  Capped  Bust  Issue 


3633  1809  JR-1,  R.4,  XF40  PCGS.  The  1809  dime,  first  of  the  Capped 
Bust  type,  is  a  single-variety  year,  despite  the  reported  mintage  of 
51,000-plus  coins  (including  deliveries  in  1810,  but  no  1810-dated 
dimes  are  known).  It  is  considered  very  scarce,  with  perhaps  200 
surviving  in  all  grades.  This  nice  XF  example,  certified  in  a  PCGS 
green-label  holder,  shows  light  rose-gray  and  copper-gold  surfaces 
that  still  show  some  remaining  luster.  The  filled  A1  and  A2  on 
the  reverse,  and  a  die  crack  connecting  the  right  side  of  El,  may 
peg  this  piece  as  belonging  to  one  of  the  later  1810  deliveries.  For 
the  date,  Population:  10  in  40,  32  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38771  Base 
PCGS#  4486 


3635  1821  Large  Date,  JR-7,  R.2,  MS64  NGC.  Large  size  Capped 
Bust  dimes  are  universally  scarce  in  Mint  State,  even  the  so-called 
“common”  dates,  such  as  the  1821.  This  Choice  example  is  well- 
preserved  with  satiny  luster  that  illuminates  shades  of  lavender-gray, 
gold,  and  mint-green  toning.  The  eagle’s  talons  and  a  few  obverse 
stars  exhibit  the  only  mentionable  striking  weakness.  Census:  21  in 
64  (1  in  64+ ),  11  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  38797  Base  PCGS#  4496 


Flashy  1820  Dime,  MS64 
Medium  O,  JR-11 


3634  1820  Medium  0,  JR-11,  R.3,  MS64  NGC.  The  T  in  UNITED 
is  entered  high,  a  pick-up  point  for  this  Medium  0  variety.  Most 
numismatists  would  regard  the  present  near-Gem  as  brilliant, 
although  the  lustrous  borders  display  a  hint  of  gold  patina.  The 
fields  are  flashy  near  the  devices.  Crisply  struck  and  unmarked. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2009),  lot  407.  PCGS#  38789 
Base  PCGS#  4492 


3636  1823/2  Large  E’s,  JR-3,  R.2,  MS61  NGC.  Beautiful  orange-gold 
toning  fills  the  fields  of  this  semiprooflike  Bust  dime.  The  borders 
offer  sea-green  patina  with  glimpses  of  cherry-red.  Smooth  aside 
from  minor  marks  near  the  branch  stem  and  the  1  in  the  date.  An 
unlisted  late  die  state  with  anomalous  curved  raised  areas  near 
the  final  date  digit;  a  puzzle  for  the  advanced  specialist  to  ponder. 
PCGS#  38804  Base  PCGS#  4499 


1825  JR-1  Dime,  MS64 
Richly  Toned 


3637  1825  JR-1,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  The  A  in  STATES  is  widely 
repunched  on  this  scarcer  variety,  as  is  star  2  on  the  obverse.  As 
a  date,  the  1825  dime  is  seldom  seen  at  the  MS64  grade  level, 
and  finer  pieces  are  decidedly  rare.  This  coin  showcases  rich 
orange-gold  and  violet  hues  over  each  side,  with  strong  underlying 
luster  and  pleasing  surface  preservation.  Several  obverse  stars  and 
portions  of  the  eagle’s  neck  are  ill-defined,  not  uncommon  for  the 
issue,  though  the  borders  exhibit  complete  dentils.  Population:  14 
in  64(1  in  64+),  10  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38807  Base  PCGS#  4503 


1821  Large  Date  Dime,  JR-7,  MS64 
Attractive,  Original  Surfaces 


1823/2  JR-3  Dime,  MS61 
Large  E’s,  Unusual  Die  State 


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1831  JR-1  Dime 
Near-Gem  Type  Coin 


3638  1831  JR-1,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  Bold  detail  defines  the  central 
devices  and  peripheral  stars  on  this  well-struck  and  eye-appealing 
Choice  Mint  State  type  coin.  Satiny  luster  illuminates  blended 
lavender-gold,  aquamarine,  and  slate-gray  toning  on  each  side, 
while  the  surfaces  reveal  only  minor  abrasions,  primarily  on  the 
obverse.  Population  (all  varieties):  40  in  64,  27  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  38849  Base  PCGS#  4520 


1833  Capped  Bust  Dime,  MS65 
Sharply  Detailed  JR-5  Example 


3639  1833  Last  3  High,  JR-5,  R.l,  MS65  NGC.  The  last  3  in  the  date  is 
placed  high  and  the  first  A  in  AMERICA  is  above  the  M  at  the  base, 
indicating  the  JR-5  variety.  The  JR-5  is  easy  to  locate  in  circulated 
grades,  but  examples  in  Gem  condition  are  rare.  This  spectacular 
Gem  is  sharply  detailed  and  lustrous  under  attractive  bluish-gray 
and  champagne-gold  toning.  Outstanding  eye  appeal  complements 
the  high  technical  grade.  Census:  1  in  65,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society;  Eric  P.  Newman 
Collection  Part  II  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot  33093.  PCGS#  38870 
Base  PCGS#  4523 


SEATED  DIMES 


1838-0  No  Stars  Dime,  MS64 
Only  New  Orleans  No  Stars  Issue 


3640  1838-0  No  Stars,  F-102,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  Autumn-gold,  steel- 
blue,  and  apple-green  toning  adorns  this  lustrous  and  unmarked 
near-Gem.  The  sole  New  Orleans  issue  sans  stars,  and  much  rarer 
in  Mint  State  than  its  1837  Philadelphia  No  Stars  predecessor. 
Even  VF  examples  are  elusive.  Population:  14  in  64,  11  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  537645  Base  PCGS#  4564 


3641  1838  No  Drapery,  Large  Stars,  F-104,  R.3,  MS65  NGC.  CAC. 

Natural  gray-gold  surfaces  exhibit  delicate  gold  and  iridescent 
toning  over  frosty  luster  on  this  lovely  Gem.  Both  sides  are  boldly 
defined  with  a  prominent  die  crack  from  the  left  obverse  border 
at  7:30  to  the  shield.  Census:  49  in  65,  41  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
537650  Base  PCGS#  4568 


1839-0  No  Drapery  Dime,  MS64 
Pleasing  Original  Toning 


3642  1839-0  No  Drapery,  Large  O,  F-106,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  The 

1839-0  is  one  of  the  more  elusive  dates  in  the  With  Stars,  No 
Drapery  type,  especially  in  Mint  State.  This  Choice  example 
displays  bold  detail  and  satiny  luster.  Concentric  olive-gold, 
turquoise,  and  lavender-gray  hues  paint  the  reverse,  while  the 
obverse  shows  similar  colors  but  in  a  more  intermingled  pattern. 
The  reverse  is  extensively  cracked,  although  not  to  the  severe 
extent  seen  on  Fortin- 106a.  Population:  5  in  64,  8  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  537689  Base  PCGS#  4572 


3643  1840  No  Drapery,  F-105,  R.2,  MS65  NGC.  Two  points  of  star 
9  are  repunched,  diagnostic  for  Fortin- 105.  Wheat-gold  toning 
dominates  the  obverse,  although  the  periphery  displays  jade-green. 
The  reverse  has  a  lilac  center  bounded  by  a  broad  aquamarine  band. 
Lustrous  and  sharply  struck  with  unblemished  surfaces. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2008) ,  lot  95,  which  realized 
$2,530.  PCGS#  537712  Base  PCGS#  4573 


1841  F-107a  Dime,  MS65 
Lush  Original  Toning 


3644  1841  F-107a,  R.3,  MS65  NGC.  Ocean-blue  graces  most  of  the 
obverse.  The  reverse  exhibits  rose-red  and  canary-gold  patina.  Well 
struck  and  coruscating.  A  lens  reveals  a  few  minor  field  abrasions. 
A  diagonal  die  crack  through  the  first  S  in  STATES,  combined 
with  the  date  position,  identifies  Fortin- 107a.  1841  Census:  9  in  65, 
7  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  537756  Base  PCGS#  4579 


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1842  F^l 07  Dime,  MS65 
Rich  Two-Tone  Patina 


3645  1842  F-107,  R.4,  MS65  NGC.  Golden-brown  and  steel-blue 
toning  encompasses  this  shimmering  and  lightly  abraded  Seated 
dime.  The  strike  is  intricate  except  on  the  dentils  near  the  field. 
Tiny  die  chips  around  the  stars  help  attribute  the  Fortin  variety.  For 
all  1842  varieties,  Census:  10  in  65,  4  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  537791 
Base  PCGS#  4581 


3646  1845  F-103,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS,  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The 
flag  of  the  5  in  the  date  exhibits  minor  repunching.  A  sharply  struck 
Choice  dime  with  sea-green  borders  and  a  cream-gray  obverse 
center.  The  reverse  has  lavender  high  points  and  a  lightly  toned 
russet-brown  field.  Satiny  and  well  preserved.  PCGS#  537821  Base 
PCGS#  4586 


1850  F-110  Dime,  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare  Issue 


3647  1850  F-110,  R.3,  MS65  NGC.  Peach-gold  patina  graces  the 
peripheries  of  this  well  struck  and  carefully  preserved  Gem.  The 
1850  is  available  in  circulated  grades,  but  Gems  are  decidedly  rare. 
The  variety  appears  to  be  between  F- 110  and  F-llOa,  since  the 
stars  are  not  lapped  but  the  die  lines  near  AMERICA  are  absent. 
Census:  11  in  65,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  537890  Base  PCGS#  4593 


1853  No  Arrows  Dime,  MS65 
F-lOla,  Top  100,  Clashed  Dies 


3648  1853  No  Arrows,  F-lOla,  R.5,  MS65  NGC.  The  Philadelphia 
Mint  coined  more  than  12  million  dimes  in  1853,  but  more  than 
99%  of  that  output  was  the  Arrows  subtype.  The  present  No 
Arrows  Gem  offers  dusky  sea-green  and  dove-gray  toning.  Well 
struck  and  satiny  with  only  a  single  hair-thin  mark  above  the  ME 
in  DIME.  Gerry  Fortin  regards  F-lOla  as  a  Top  100  variety,  due  to 
the  field  clash  marks  near  Liberty’s  raised  arm.  Census:  17  in  65,  21 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  537941  Base  PCGS#  4599 


1853  No  Arrows  Dime,  MS65 
F-lOla,  Clashed  Obverse 


3649  1853  No  Arrows,  F-lOla,  R.5,  MS65  NGC.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
Golden-brown  and  sea-green  envelop  this  well  struck  Gem. 
Virtually  void  of  contact.  Both  sides  display  a  partial  wire  rim,  and 
the  rims  are  much  wider  at  9  o’clock  than  3  o’clock,  which  suggests 
the  collar  die  was  misaligned.  Clashed  near  Liberty’s  raised  arm, 
although  partly  obscured  by  the  toning.  A  scarce  low  mintage  issue. 
Census:  17  in  65,  21  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  537941  Base  PCGS# 
4599 


3650  1853  Arrows  MS65  NGC.  Mottled  pewter-gray  toning  resides 
on  the  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  boldly  defined 
Arrows  dime.  The  Arrows  were  placed  beside  the  date  to  signify 
a  lowering  in  the  standard  weight  of  the  subsidiary  silver  coinage. 
NGC  ID#  2398,  PCGS#  4603 


1857-0  Seated  Dime,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Known 


3651  1857-0  Large  O,  F-102,  R.3,  MS67  NGC.  This  is  an  available 
date  in  worn  grades,  but  it  is  scarce  in  Mint  State  and  the  issue 
is  notably  rare  as  a  Superb  Gem.  The  present  example  is  nearly 
brilliant  with  a  faint  blush  of  pale  gold  toning  near  the  reverse 
margin,  where  it  mixes  with  powder-gray  accents  over  frosted 
surfaces.  The  coin  is  sharply  struck  as  expected  for  this  high  grade, 
save  for  incomplete  rounding  of  the  dentils  beneath  the  date  and 
at  those  dentils  above  STATES  OF  AMERICA.  A  tiny  die  spur 
on  OF  and  a  faint  die  crack  connecting  stars  5  to  7  confirm  the 
Fortin  die  pair.  Census:  8  in  67,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  538110  Base 
PCGS#  4615 


3652  1858  F-105,  R.3,  MS66  NGC.  Forest-green,  ruby-red,  and 
golden-brown  toning  encompasses  this  intricately  struck  and 
coruscating  Premium  Gem.  Pristine  aside  from  a  graze  above  the 
N  in  ONE.  Census:  8  in  66  (2  in  66+,  1  in  66  ★),  6  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  538122  Base  PCGS#  4616 

3653  1858-S  F-103  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  A 

meager  mintage  of  60,000  pieces,  combined  with  a  high  attrition 
rate  along  the  West  Coast,  ensures  that  the  1858-S  is  a  formidable 
rarity  with  full  design  definition.  The  present  cream-gray  and  tan- 
brown  example  has  a  complete  strike  and  is  free  from  mentionable 
marks.  Careful  rotation  reveals  a  patch  of  hairlines  on  the  right 
obverse  field. 


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1859  F-105  Dime,  MS67 
Lush  Original  Toning 


3654  1859  F-105,  R.2,  MS67  NGC.  Lavender  and  olive-gold  toning 
encompasses  this  coruscating  and  well  preserved  Superb  Gem.  The 
strike  is  intricate  except  on  the  dentils.  Struck  from  clashed  dies. 
An  underappreciated  issue;  Fortin  lists  only  five  business  die  pairs, 
one  of  which  (Fortin- 104)  is  unconfirmed.  Census:  18  in  67  (2  in 
67  ★),  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  538136  Base  PCGS#4619 

3655  1862-S  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1862-S  has  a  significantly 
smaller  mintage  and  higher  attrition  rate  than  its  East  Coast 
counterpart.  In  AU,  it  is  very  rare  and  underappreciated.  Just  a 
handful  of  Mint  State  coins  survive.  This  splendid  representative 
has  a  touch  of  golden-gray  color  over  lightly  marked  surface  that 
retain  lots  of  detail.  Population:  1  in  50,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
239J,  PCGS#  4636 


1862-S  Seated  Dime,  MS62 
Major  Rarity  in  Mint  State 


3656  1862-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1862-S  is  a  better  date  in  the  upper 
circulated  grades  and  is  extremely  rare  in  Mint  State.  This  piece 
is  welbstruck  and  shows  deep,  original  toning  in  shades  of  golden- 
brown,  aquamarine,  and  lavender-gray.  The  devices  are  noticeably 
set  off  from  the  satiny  luster  of  the  fields.  Population:  1  in  62,  4 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  239J,  PCGS#  4636 

1863  Dime,  MS65 
Low-Mintage  Civil  War  Date 


3657  1 863  F- 1 0 1  a,  R.5 ,  MS65  PCGS.  Due  to  a  proliferation  of  wartime 
fractional  currency  and  a  bullion  content  that  exceeded  face  value, 
Philadelphia  struck  only  14,000  dimes  in  1863.  Both  the  proof  and 
business  issues  used  the  same  die  pair.  Uncirculated  examples  are 
rare,  since  19th  century  collectors  usually  selected  proofs  for  date 
sets.  The  present  lustrous  Gem  displays  light  golden  toning  and  a 
good  strike.  One  small  spot  above  Liberty’s  foot  is  mentioned  as  an 
identifier.  Population:  8  in  65,  4  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  538200  Base  PCGS# 
4637 


1863  Dime,  Prooflike  MS66 
Just  One  Coin  Finer 


3658  1863  F-lOla,  R.5,  MS66  NGC.  By  1863,  “bad  money”  in  the 
form  of  fractional  notes  had  driven  “good  money”  (silver  and  gold) 
out  of  circulation.  The  Mint  struck  just  14,000  dimes  in  that  year, 
and  those  pieces  were  mostly  for  export  to  Canada  and  Latin- 
America.  This  impressive  Premium  Gem  is  richly  toned  in  cobalt- 
blue  and  violet  color.  Trivial  incompleteness  occurs  over  the  upper 
left  wheat  stalk,  and  each  side  features  a  degree  of  prooflikeness 
—  unsurprising  given  the  small  mintage  and  the  single  die  pair 
employed  for  proofs  and  circulation  strikes.  Census:  9  in  66  (2  in  66 
★),  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  538200  Base  PCGS#  4637 

1865  Fortin- 10 la  Dime,  MS66 
Low  Mintage  Date 


3659  1865  Repunched  Date,  F-lOla,  R.5,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Due  to 

Gresham’s  Law  and  unbacked  fractional  currency,  just  10,000  dimes 
were  struck  in  1865,  the  final  year  of  the  Civil  War.  Peach-red  patina 
endows  the  borders  of  this  semiprooflike  and  undisturbed  Premium 
Gem.  The  strike  is  precise  aside  from  blending  on  the  lower  left 
portion  of  the  wreath.  Per  Fortin,  “the  top  loop  of  a  previously 
punched  6  is  visible  between  the  8  and  6  digits  in  the  date.”  In  an 
old  green  label  holder.  Population:  4  in  66,  4  finer  (3/14). 

Ex:  Bay  Area  Collection  (Heritage,  3/2003),  lot  5533,  which  realized 
$5,290.  PCGS#  538204  Base  PCGS#  4641 


3660  1872-CC  F-101,  Low  R.4,  Good  4  PCGS.  The  first  six  letters 
in  LIBERTY  are  bold,  and  the  remaining  legends  are  clear.  A 
pearl-white,  dove-gray,  and  golden-brown  representative  of  this 
challenging  Carson  City  emission.  Minimally  granular  and  only 
lightly  abraded.  PCGS#  538286  Base  PCGS#  4657 


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1873-CC  Dime,  Good  6 
Even  Wear 


3661  1873-CC  Arrows,  F-101,  R.4,  Good  6  NGC.  Among  the 
stoppers  to  the  Liberty  Seated  dime  series,  the  1873-CC  Arrows 
has  a  mintage  of  just  18,791  pieces.  The  absence  of  collectors  in  the 
Old  West  ensured  that  most  survivors  are  well  worn  or  problematic. 
The  present  example  has  a  bold  date  and  mintmark.  The  BER  in 
LIBERTY  is  clear,  and  the  gunmetal-gray  surfaces  display  few  marks 
aside  from  a  line  across  Liberty’s  lower  wrist.  PCGS#  538326  Base 
PCGS#  4666 


3662  1873-CC  Arrows,  F-101,  R.4  —  Scratch  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
VG  Details.  Stone-white  high  points  contrast  with  deep  steel- 
gray  fields.  This  rare  date  Carson  City  dime  is  surprisingly  free 
from  granularity.  BER  is  clear,  and  the  L,  I,  and  T  are  faint.  The 
obverse  peripheral  letters  are  bold,  as  is  the  mintmark.  A  few  thin 
marks  are  noted  near  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  shoulder,  and  a  scratch 
passes  by  the  right  border  of  the  cap.  PCGS#  538326  Base  PCGS# 
4666 

1874  Arrows  Dime,  Toned  MS65 
Old  Green  Holder 


3663  1874  Arrows  MS65  PCGS.  F-105,  R.3.  The  1  in  the  date 
is  lightly  repunched  on  this  variety.  This  Gem  example  is  well- 
preserved  with  frosty  luster  illuminating  blended  violet,  olive- 
green,  and  gold  toning  over  each  side.  The  strike  is  weak  on 
Liberty’s  head  and  the  rock  to  the  left  of  the  shield,  as  well  as  on 
the  corresponding  portions  of  the  reverse  wreath.  Housed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  Population:  29  in  65,  30  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23BK,  PCGS#  4668 


1874  Arrows  Dime,  MS66 
Sharp  Eye  Appeal 


3664  1874  Arrows  MS66  PCGS.  F-115,  R.4.  The  right  arrow  is 
slightly  higher  than  the  left,  and  small  cuds  populate  the  rim 
between  9  and  1 1  o’clock  on  the  obverse.  The  reverse  is  faintly 
cracked  at  the  wreath  top.  Steel-blue  and  peach-gold  toning  cover 
both  sides  of  this  sharply  struck  Premium  Gem  Arrows  dime,  with 
prooflike  character  visible  at  the  obverse  margin.  The  reverse  is 
frosty  with  slightly  deeper  original  patina.  Population:  20  in  66  (1 
in  66+),  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23BK,  PCGS#  4668 

3665  1875  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Bright  copper-yellow  patina  over  vibrant 
luster  exudes  eye  appeal  on  this  Lincoln  cent.  The  design  elements 
are  well  impressed,  and  there  are  no  unsightly  spots  to  distract.  A 
small  linear  mark  on  Lincoln’s  temple  is  not  at  all  bothersome. 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2004),  lot  5524.  NGC  ID# 
23 AC,  PCGS#  4672 

3666  1875-CC  Mintmark  Below  Bow  MS65  NGC.  F-103a,  R.3.  The 

obverse  has  a  die  crack  through  the  lower  parts  of  the  18,  slanting 
down  to  the  rim  below  the  5.  The  reverse  has  a  die  crack  through 
the  first  C  of  the  mintmark.  This  lovely  Gem  is  frosty  and  highly 
lustrous  with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Census:  6  in  65,  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23 AD,  PCGS#  4674 

3667  1875-S  Mintmark  Below  Bow  MS65  PCGS.  Liberty’s  head 
details  and  the  mintmark  are  weakly  defined  on  this  brilliant  Gem. 
Both  sides  exhibit  full  frosty  luster  and  exceptional  eye  appeal. 
Population:  22  in  65,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27DC,  PCGS# 
4676 

3668  1876  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Numerous  die 
cracks,  especially  on  the  reverse,  allow  prompt  attribution. 
Beautifully  toned  in  fire-red,  apple-green,  and  butter-gold  at  the 
margins  while  the  centers  are  pearl-gray.  Carefully  preserved  and 
coruscating.  Population:  29  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  23 AH,  PCGS#  4679 

1876-S  Seated  Dime,  MS66 
Attractively  Toned 


3669  1876-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  vibrantly  lustrous  Premium  Gem  is 
beautifully  preserved  and  might  have  garnered  an  even  finer  grade 
were  it  not  for  a  couple  tiny  ticks  on  Liberty’s  lap.  The  obverse 
shows  warm  champagne  color  in  the  center  with  deeper  violet  and 
ocean-blue  around  the  borders.  The  reverse  shows  the  same  hues 
but  with  the  border  toning  intruding  further  into  the  interior.  A 
trifle  soft  on  the  wreath  bow  and  on  either  side  of  the  obverse  rock 
base.  Population:  11  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23 AK,  PCGS# 
4681 


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1877-CC  Seated  Dime,  MS66 
Mint-Fresh  Brilliance 


3670  1877-CC  MS66  NGC.  F-109,  R.4.  The  7s  in  the  date  are 
repunched  on  this  variety,  and  the  entire  obverse  shows  peripheral 
cracking  and  heavy  mint  frost  as  a  result  of  die  erosion.  The  reverse 
is  also  frosty,  but  is  not  as  deteriorated  as  the  obverse.  Both  sides  are 
pristine  and  devoid  of  toning.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  eye  appeal 
is  exceptional.  Census:  46  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  16  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  23AM,  PCGS#  4683 


1879  Seated  Dime,  MS67 
Beautifully  Toned  and  Proof  like 


3671  1879  Repunched  Date,  F-104a,  R.4,  MS67  NGC.  This 
magnificent  Superb  Gem  was  struck  with  a  retired  proof  die  pair 
after  the  proof  coinage  was  finished.  The  gleaming  mirrorlike  fields 
and  recut  date  numerals  confirm  the  attribution.  This  piece  is 
weakly  struck  on  Liberty’s  head  and  on  the  upper-left  portion  of  the 
wreath  and  the  bowknot.  Vivid  splashes  of  navy  blue,  violet,  amber, 
and  mint-gold  encompass  each  side  of  this  beautiful  1879  Seated 
dime.  Census:  37  in  67  (10  in  67  ★,  2  in  67+^),  4  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  538642  Base  PCGS#  4687 


1881  Seated  Dime,  MS67 
Rarely  Seen  in  This  Remarkable  Grade 


3672  1881  MS67  NGC.  A  tiny  mintage  of  24,000  coins  makes  the 
1881  dime  a  better  date  in  the  Seated  series,  and  Gerry  Fortin 
rates  the  issue  R.5  in  Mint  State.  Coins  can  be  located  through 
mid-Uncirculated  grades  with  some  searching,  but  the  1881  is 
a  major  rarity  in  this  remarkable  grade.  Each  side  of  this  Superb 
Gem  is  frosty  and  untoned.  As  usual,  Liberty’s  head  shows  a  touch 
of  unimportant  softness,  but  the  remaining  devices  are  boldly 
rendered.  Census:  5  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23 AU,  PCGS#  4689 


1885  Dime,  Spectacular  MS67+ 
Gold  CAC  Sticker,  Sole  Finest  at  PCGS 


3674  1885  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  Gold  CAC.  F-lll,  R.4.  The  lower 
flag  of  the  5  is  lightly  repunched.  Not  only  is  this  simply  amazing 
Superb  Gem  the  top-graded  coin  at  PCGS,  but  CAC  believes  it  is 
undergraded  by  at  least  one  full  point,  as  indicated  by  the  rarely 
offered  and  highly  coveted  gold  sticker.  Each  side  offers  swirling 
luster  beneath  a  medley  of  gold,  violet,  blue,  green,  and  rose  hues. 
The  design  elements  are  boldly  struck,  save  for  a  touch  of  softness 
on  the  head  and  upper  left  portion  of  the  wreath.  Horizontal  marks 
are  on  the  holder  rather  than  the  coin  itself,  which  is  essentially 
perfect.  Population:  11  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23 AZ,  PCGS#  4694 

3675  1888  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  An  impressive  Premium  Gem,  this 
1888  Seated  dime  exhibits  light  gray  surfaces  with  delicate 
gold,  green,  and  iridescent  toning.  The  strike  is  above  average. 
Population:  28  in  66  (3  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23B7, 
PCGS#  4700 

3676  1891-S  MS66  PCGS.  F-101,  R.3.  This  delightful  Premium  Gem 
displays  well-detailed  design  elements  and  impeccably  preserved 
surfaces,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  hints  of  greenish-gold  and 
lavender-gray  toning.  Population:  10  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  23 BF,  PCGS#  4708 

PROOF  SEATED  DIMES 


1856  Seated  Dime,  PR65 
Rare,  Only  30  to  40  Proofs  Known 


3677  1856  PR65  NGC.  F-101,  High  R.6.  The  proof  1856  Seated 
dime  is  rare  in  all  grades  and  underrated  as  such.  The  mintage  is 
unknown,  but  as  few  as  30  to  40  coins  are  extant.  The  combined 
NGC  and  PCGS  certified  population  of  48  coins  is  undoubtedly 
inflated  by  resubmissions.  In  Gem  or  finer  condition,  this  issue  is 
exceedingly  rare. 

This  fully  rendered  and  beautifully  mirrored  example  is  a 
highlight  of  this  session.  Our  archives  show  only  three  previous 
offerings  of  this  issue  in  Gem  condition  out  of  just  25  appearances 
of  the  date  overall.  This  piece  shows  gleaming  sun-gold  toning  on 
the  obverse  with  tinges  of  russet  and  amber  around  the  borders. 
The  reverse  shows  more  traditional  hues  of  violet  and  blue  in  the 
center  with  lighter  mint-gold  around  the  margins.  A  few  stray  lines 
do  not  detract.  Census:  4  in  65,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23CA, 
PCGS#  4745 


3673  1883  MS67  NGC.  Rich  grayish-gold  and  sea-green  toning  resides 
on  both  sides  of  this  Superb  Gem.  Frosty  luster  shines  through  the 
toning,  creating  excellent  eye  appeal.  Census:  22  in  67,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23 AW,  PCGS#  4691 


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3678  1858  F-101,  R.5,  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  total  of  300  or  so  proof 
sets  were  marketed  and  distributed  to  the  public  for  the  first  time 
in  1858.  This  richly  toned,  deeply  mirrored  near-Gem  exhibits 
marvelous  rose,  blue,  yellow,  and  green  iridescence  throughout. 
Smooth  aside  from  faint  hairlines  near  the  drapery.  PCGS#  538998 
Base  PCGS#  4747 

3679  1859  F-101,  R.4,  PR64  PCGS.  Iridescent  orange-gold,  lavender- 
red,  and  ocean-blue  encompass  this  unblemished  near-Gem.  The 
strike  is  precise  except  for  blending  on  the  dentils.  The  Stars 
Obverse  is  a  scarce  proof  subtype.  PCGS#  538999  Base  PCGS# 
4748 

1860  Seated  Liberty  Dime,  PR68 
Outstanding  Quality  and  Eye  Appeal 


3680  1860  PR68  NGC.  A  fairly  generous  mintage  of  1,000  proof  Seated 
Liberty  dimes  was  achieved  in  1860,  on  the  brink  of  the  Civil  War. 
This  magnificent  PR68  example  possesses  tremendous  eye  appeal 
and  the  highest  available  technical  quality,  with  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  that  show 
attractive  shades  of  pale  gold  and  cerulean-blue  toning.  Census:  4 
in  68  (1  in  68  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23CJ,  PCGS#  4753 

3681  1862  F-101,  R.3,  PR65  NGC.  The  obverse  has  a  horizontal 
die  line  that  begins  in  the  upper  loop  of  the  R  in  LIBERTY, 
extending  right  across  two  shield  lines  and  the  border,  into  the 
drapery.  Proofs  and  circulation  strikes  were  coined  from  this  die 
pair.  This  delightful  Gem  has  strong  contrast  on  the  obverse,  and 
light  contrast  on  the  reverse.  Both  sides  exhibit  peripheral  gold 
and  blue  toning  around  brilliant  centers.  Census:  10  in  65,  8  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  539009  Base  PCGS#  4755 

1865  Seated  Dime,  PR67 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS  and  NGC 


3682  1865  F-102,  R.4,  PR67  PCGS.  An  upper-left  to  lower-right  die 
scratch  above  the  tip  of  the  shield  and  die  rust  on  the  shield  and 
gown  attribute  the  Fortin  variety.  Just  500  proofs  were  struck  for 
this  scarce  end-of-war  issue,  when  the  Mint  dusted  off  some  rusted 
dies,  polished  the  accessible  areas,  and  struck  a  small  mintage. 
Planchet  preparation  was  less  than  proof  quality  as  well,  since 
this  example  shows  faint  roller  marks  on  the  obverse  portrait. 
Even  so,  glorious  toning  envelops  both  sides  of  this  Superb  Gem, 
with  lemon-gold  margins  merging  with  blue,  violet,  and  magenta 
centers.  The  fields  are  deeply  mirrored  and  pristine.  Population:  3 
in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  539014  Base  PCGS#  4758 

3683  1869  F-105,  R.3,  PR65  PCGS.  Rich  iridescent  toning  visits  the 
obverse  of  this  Gem  proof  Seated  dime,  with  light  gold  and  blue 
toning  on  the  reverse.  The  devices  are  lightly  frosted,  although 
insufficient  for  a  Cameo  designation.  Population:  21  in  65,  7  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  539023  Base  PCGS#  4762 


3684  1878  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  F-101,  R.3.  Type  Two  Reverse.  The 
deeply  frosted  devices  contrast  strongly  with  the  moderately 
reflective  fields.  Vivid  reddish-orange  patina  saturates  most  of  the 
obverse,  while  the  reverse  has  thinner  central  toning  and  deeper 
color  at  the  periphery.  Population:  7  in  65  Cameo,  4  finer  (7/15). 
Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2007),  lot  2928,  which  realized 
$1,380.  PCGS#  84775 

1882  Seated  Dime,  PR67 
Multicolor  Patination 


3685  1882  PR67  NGC.  CAC.  F-101,  R.3.  The  Mint  coined  1,100 
proof  dimes  in  1882,  of  which  several  hundred  have  been  certified 
by  NGC  and  PCGS,  mostly  in  the  PR62  to  PR65  grade  range.  This 
is  a  particularly  nice  Superb  Gem  that  displays  modest  field-motif 
contrast,  and  razor-sharp  devices.  Delicate  iridescent  blue,  violet, 
gold,  and  green  toning  bathes  each  side.  Impeccably  preserved 
surfaces  add  to  the  overall  eye  appeal.  Census:  16  in  67  (1  in  67  ★), 
5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2007) ,  lot  415.  NGC  ID#  23D7, 
PCGS#  4779 


3686  1883  PR65+  PCGS.  Blue-to-green  outer  toning  yields  to  peach 
and  gold  interiors.  A  crisply  detailed  proof  that  will  make  a  colorful 
addition  to  an  appropriate  type  or  date  set.  Population:  40  in  65  (3 
in  65  +  ),  39  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23D8,  PCGS# 
4780 

3687  1883  PR66  NGC.  This  lovely  Premium  Gem  proof  exhibits 
bold  design  definition  with  pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Deeply 
mirrored  fields  frame  the  lustrous  devices,  creating  light  contrast. 
NGC  ID#  23D8,  PCGS#  4780 

3688  1883  PR66  NGC.  Vibrant  sea-green  toning  covers  half  the 
obverse  and  most  of  the  reverse  of  this  Premium  Gem.  The  toning 
partially  masks  the  light  field-to-device  contrast.  Census:  38  in  66, 
22  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23D8,  PCGS#  4780 

1884  Dime,  PR67 
Incredible  Multicolor  Patina 


3689  1884  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  Dimes  were  the  only  subsidiary  silver 
coins  in  short  supply  in  Treasury  vaults  during  the  1880s,  and 
over  3.3  million  circulation  strikes  plus  875  proofs  were  minted 
in  1884  alone.  Business  strikes  are  moderately  more  available 
than  proofs  in  this  lofty  grade,  while  both  formats  are  equally  rare 
in  finer  condition.  This  incredible  Superb  Gem  proof  is  richly 
patinated  in  shades  of  peach-orange,  violet,  and  cobalt-blue.  Partly 
contrasted  surfaces  are  essentially  pristine.  Population:  12  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  3  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23D9,  PCGS# 
4781 


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1884  Dime,  Peripherally  Toned  PR67  Cameo 


3690  1884  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  F-101,  R.3.  The  only  known 
proof  dies.  Orange  and  electric-blue  peripheral  toning  is  somewhat 
more  extensive  and  deeper  on  the  obverse  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  befitting  a  proof  strike,  and 
stand  out  against  the  mirrored  fields.  Both  sides  are  impeccably 
preserved.  Population:  22  in  67  (1  in  67  +  )  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  84781 

3691  1885  PR65  PCGS.  An  extraordinary  Gem  proof,  this  piece 
exhibits  brilliant  blue,  sea-green,  and  amber  toning  over  deeply 
mirrored  fields  and  light  field-to-device  contrast.  Population:  56  in 
65,  38  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23DA,  PCGS#  4782 

1885  Seated  Dime,  PR68  Cameo 
Deep  Mirrors 


3692  1885  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  F-101,  R.3.  A  beautiful  proof  Cameo, 
among  the  finer-known  representatives  of  this  late-series  Seated 
dime  issue.  The  strike  is  weak  at  Liberty’s  foot,  but  is  sharp 
elsewhere.  The  devices  contrast  strongly  against  the  mirrored  fields. 
Light  golden  hues  encompass  the  central  regions,  yielding  to  violet 
and  deep  russet  around  the  peripheries.  Census:  7  in  68  Cameo  (3 
in  68  ★  Cameo),  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  84782 

3693  1886  PR66  PCGS.  Varying  blue-to-green  patina  covers  most  of 
each  side,  while  the  interior  obverse  is  gold-to-peach  with  a  decree 
of  contrast  visible  on  Liberty’s  form.  A  well-preserved  late-date 
proof.  Population:  25  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  9  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23DB,  PCGS# 
4783 

3694  1888  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  This  amazing  Gem  Cameo 
proof  has  full  mint  brilliance  at  the  centers  under  faint  champagne 
toning,  with  peripheral  gold,  russet,  and  blue  toning.  A  remarkable 
example  for  the  connoisseur.  Population:  14  in  65  Cameo,  12  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  84785 


1890  Dime,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Rare  This  Well-Contrasted 


3695  1890  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  F-lOla,  R.4.  This  exceptional 
1890  proof  dime  is  one  of  only  six  examples  at  NGC  in  the  Ultra 
Cameo  category,  the  other  five  numerically  finer  (7/15).  This  piece 
is  boldly  struck,  with  frost-white  devices  set  against  deeply  mirrored 
fields.  A  hint  of  pale  champagne  color  graces  the  otherwise  brilliant 
surfaces.  PCGS#  94787 


3696  1891  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  deeply  mirrored  fields 
of  this  Premium  Gem  accentuate  the  devices,  all  of  which  are 
sharply  struck.  Light  blue-green  patination  runs  over  the  obverse, 
while  the  reverse  takes  on  lavender,  reddish-gold,  and  forest- 
green  coloration.  This  coin  yields  marvelous  technical  quality 
and  aesthetic  appeal.  Population:  9  in  66  Cameo,  8  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  84788 

BARBER  DIMES 

1896-S  Barber  Dime,  MS66  Prooflike 
Incredible  Eye  Appeal 


3697  1896-S  MS66  Prooflike  NGC.  Beautifully  patinated  in  peach- 
gold  and  powder-blue.  Well-struck  with  smooth  surfaces  and 
noticeable  field  reflectivity.  The  1896-S  claims  the  third-lowest 
mintage  of  the  series  (575,956  coins),  trailing  only  the  key  1895-0 
and  the  non-collectible  1894-S.  NGC  reports  only  four  Prooflike 
examples  across  all  grades,  including  a  PR62  and  three  PR66  (one 
PR66+).  NGC  has  yet  to  grade  any  1896-S  dimes  above  MS66, 
with  or  without  a  Prooflike  designation  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2009) ,  lot  464.  NGC  ID# 
2300,  PCGS#  48 11 


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1897  Dime,  Pastel-Toned  MS67 
Top-Notch  Eye  Appeal 


3698  1897  MS67  NGC.  Despite  the  high  mintage  surpassing  10.8 
million  circulation  strikes,  the  1897  Barber  dime  is  seldom  seen  at 
the  Superb  Gem  level  of  the  present  coin.  Beautiful  pastel  lavender, 
gold,  and  pale  blue  shades  complement  the  frosty  luster  and  top- 
notch  eye  appeal.  The  population  at  NGC  is  surprisingly  small. 
Census:  7  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#4812 


3699  1897-S  MS64+  NGC.  Splashes  of  blue,  gold,  rose,  and  pale  green 
toning  are  intermingled  on  both  sides  of  this  lustrous  Choice  Mint 
State  key-date  Barber  dime.  The  fields  are  semi-reflective.  Census: 
23  in  64  (2  in  64+),  9  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#4814 

3700  1899  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  design  elements  on  this  pleasing 
Premium  Gem  are  fully  detailed.  Both  sides  exhibit  frosty  luster 
that  shines  through  the  thick  green-gold,  russet,  and  pale  blue 
toning.  Population:  17  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
4818 


1900  Barber  Dime,  MS67+ 
Arguably  the  Finest  Known 


3701  1900  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  simply  gorgeous  Superb 
Gem  1900  Barber  dime,  one  of  only  six  at  this  grade  level,  as  well 
as  the  sole  coin  with  the  PCGS  Plus  designation.  There  are  no 
finer  examples  at  PCGS  or  NGC.  The  center  obverse  is  pinkish- 
silver  while  the  center  reverse  is  untoned,  with  both  sides  showing 
iridescent  tones  near  the  rims  featuring  glints  of  golden-amber,  jade, 
and  copper.  Contact  marks  are  simply  not  a  factor,  although  there 
are  some  clash  marks  on  the  reverse.  An  important  top  Registry  Set 
candidate.  Population:  6  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23 EC,  PCGS#  4821 


1906-0  Ten  Cent,  MS67+  ★ 
Outstanding  Eye  Appeal 


3702  1906-0  MS67+  ★  NGC.  CAC.  The  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces 
of  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  display  a  melange  of  greenish-gold, 
yellow-gold,  violet,  and  golden-brown  patination.  The  design 
features  are  much  better  struck  than  is  typical  for  an  O-mint  Barber 
dime,  including  the  olive  leaves  above  Liberty’s  motto  and  the  right 
(facing)  bow  of  the  ribbon  knot  on  the  reverse,  areas  sometimes 
weak  on  this  date.  Both  sides  are  immaculately  preserved.  This  piece 
exudes  outstanding  eye  apeal,  accounting  for  the  Plus,  Star,  and  CAC 
trinity.  Census:  9  in  67  (1  in  67  ★,  2  in  67 +★),  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society;  Eric  P.  Newman 
Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot  33138.  NGC  ID#  23EZ, 
PCGS#  4840 


1906-S  Barber  Dime,  MS66+ 
Attractive  Multicolor  Toning 


3703  1906-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1906-S  Barber  dime  is  a 
challenging  date  in  Uncirculated  condition,  rarely  seen  finer 
than  MS65.  This  Plus-designated  Premium  Gem  is  of  exceptional 
quality  and  eye  appeal.  The  frosty  surfaces  showcase  intermingled 
lavender-gray,  gold,  and  aquamarine  hues,  while  the  underlying 
design  elements  are  struck  to  full  advantage.  Population:  24  in  66 
(4  in  66+),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23F2,  PCGS#  4841 


3704  1908-0  MS66  PCGS.  This  coin  boasts  an  extremely  sharp  strike 
for  an  O-mint  Barber  dime,  including  nearly  full  definition  on  the 
hairline  and  virtually  full  strike  details  on  the  reverse.  Part  of  the 
inner-right  corn  leaf  on  the  reverse  is  missing  due  to  die  lapping. 
Frosty  silver  interiors  cede  to  copper-gold  and  aqua-jade  near  the 
rims.  The  obverse  is  lightly  clashed.  Population:  11  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23F9,  PCGS#  4848 


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1908-S  Barber  Dime,  MS67 
Colorful  Toning,  Splendid  Surfaces 
None  Finer  at  Either  Service 


1914-S  Barber  Dime,  MS66+ 
Vibrant  Color 


3705  1908-S  MS67  NGC.  Brilliant  mint  luster  emphasizes  appealing 
shades  of  azure-blue,  peach-gold,  and  rose-red  over  both  sides 
of  this  gleaming  Superb  Gem  dime.  The  frosted  surfaces  show 
virtually  no  interruptions  other  than  a  tiny  area  of  deeper  toning 
above  the  first  T  of  STATES  and  a  pinprick  depression  at  the  top  of 
the  cap.  An  extremely  sharp  example  with  full  details  on  the  motifs, 
tied  for  finest-known  with  only  three  others  (all  at  PCGS).  Census: 
1  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23FA,  PCGS#  4849 

3706  191 1-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Cobalt-blue  and  lavender  toning 
covers  the  intensely  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  high-end  Premium 
Gem  Barber  dime.  Sharply  struck  devices  and  impeccable 
preservation  further  contribute  to  the  coin’s  eye  appeal.  The  191 1- 
S  is  very  scarce  at  this  grade  level  and  rare  any  finer.  Population: 
55  in  66  (2  in  66+),  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23FL,  PCGS# 
4859 

1912-D  Barber  Dime,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  Known 


3707  1912-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Seemingly  flawless  surfaces  deliver 
unsurpassable  eye  appeal  on  this  sharp,  delicately  toned  1912-D 
Barber  dime.  Fuster  is  vibrant  and  frosty,  warmed  by  a  touch  of  pale 
rose-pink  color.  Close  examination  fails  to  reveal  even  the  slightest 
flaw.  Tied  with  just  one  other  as  finest  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23FN,  PCGS#  4861 


3708  1914-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  A  late-date  issue  that  is  plentiful 
through  MS64,  the  1914-D  becomes  scarce  in  Gem  condition. 
Premium  Gems  are  downright  rare.  Dappled  golden-tan  patina 
graces  the  powder-blue  obverse,  leaving  the  other  side  untoned. 
Fully  struck  and  thickly  frosted  throughout.  Population:  22  in  66  (2 
in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23FU,  PCGS#  4866 


3709  1914-S  MS66+  NGC.  CAC.  The  delivery  of  S-mint  dimes 
in  1914  totaled  2.1  million  pieces,  but  survivors  are  rarely  seen 
as  fine  as  the  present  Premium  Gem.  This  coin  is  vividly  toned 
with  splashes  of  sun-gold,  crimson,  and  pine-green  accenting  an 
underlying  patina  of  pale  rose.  The  lower  portion  of  the  wreath 
is  weakly  struck.  Census:  12  in  66  (2  in  66 +,  1  in  66  ★),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23 FV,  PCGS#  4867 

3710  1916  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  final-year  issue  for  the  Barber 
dime  overlaps  with  Weinman’s  new  “Mercury”  design.  This  is  a 
highly  lustrous  example  that  is  mostly  brilliant  but  shows  slight 
evidence  of  pinkish  toning  over  each  side.  Fully  struck.  Population: 
50  in  66  (3  in  66+),  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23FY,  PCGS# 
4870 

PROOF  BARBER  DIMES 

3711  1896  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Startlingly  strong  contrast 
between  the  beautifully  frosted  devices  and  the  mirrors.  Splashes 
of  rose  and  gold  patina  visit  the  margins.  Population:  3  in  64  Deep 
Cameo,  8  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  94880 

3712  1901  PR67  NGC.  Fushly  patinated  in  ocean-blue,  orange-gold, 
and  rose-red.  A  razor-sharp  Superb  Gem  with  undisturbed  fields 
and  devices.  A  marvelous  representative  that  will  surely  soon  grace 
the  cabinet  of  the  toned  silver  connoisseur.  Only  813  proofs  were 
struck.  Census:  15  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23GE,  PCGS#  4885 

1911  Barber  Dime,  Toned  PR68 
Some  Obverse  Contrast 


3713  1911  PR68  NGC.  CAC.  The  1911  is  a  fairly  plentiful  issue  in  the 
proof  Barber  dime  series,  but  the  inherent  rarity  of  PR68  examples 
makes  them  highly  sought-after  by  Registry  Set  competitors.  This 
piece  is  boldly  struck  and  seemingly  pristine,  and  might  have 
qualified  for  a  Cameo  designation  were  it  not  for  the  rich  overlay 
of  toning  that  blankets  each  side.  The  coloration  is  an  attractive 
blend  of  various  gold,  amber,  olive,  and  violet  hues.  Census:  7  in  68, 
1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23GS,  PCGS#  4895 


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1912  Barber  Dime,  PR67 
Beautiful  Peripheral  Color 


1916-D  Dime,  XF  Details 


Logical  Key  Date  Opportunity 


3714  1912  PR67  NGC.  This  stunning  example  possesses  not  only 
terrific  surfaces  with  mark-free  fields  and  devices,  but  it  also  has 
incredible  toning  with  golden  centers  that  turn  to  bold  champagne 
with  iridescent  splashes  of  lavender  and  electric  blue  near  the  rims. 
A  fabulous  proof  that  is  near  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census  for 
technical  merit,  and  a  piece  that  is  virtually  unimprovable  in  terms 
of  aesthetic  appeal.  Census:  9  in  67  (2  in  67+^),  3  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  6221;  Dallas  Signature 
(Heritage,  10/2006) ,  lot  776.  NGC  ID#  23GT,  PCGS#  4896 

3715  1915  PR65  PCGS*  Although  it  is  undesignated,  this  Gem  proof 
Barber  dime  has  obvious  cameo  contrast  between  the  deeply 
mirrored  fields  and  satin  devices.  Wispy  champagne  toning  adds 
to  its  eye  appeal.  Population:  16  in  65,  20  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23 GW,  PCGS#  4899 

MERCURY  DIMES 

1916  Mercury  Dime,  MS68  Full  Bands 
Intense  Gold  and  Red  Toning 


3716  1916  MS68  Full  Bands  NGC.  An  exceptionally  clean,  fully  struck 
first-year  type  coin,  this  1916  Mercury  dime  boasts  a  degree  of  eye 
that  is  as  rare  as  the  MS68  Full  Bands  grade.  The  extreme  centers 
show  just  a  touch  of  champagne  toning,  surrounded  by  variegated 
sun-gold  and  amber  hues  that  deepen  to  rich  crimson  around  the 
borders.  Census:  15  in  68  (2  in  68  ★)  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23GX,  PCGS#  4905 


3717  1916-D  —  Smoothed  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  The  lowest 
mintage  of  the  series  —  a  mere  264,000  pieces  —  makes  this  issue 
incessantly  in  demand  among  dime  collectors  in  all  conditions. 
Although  the  surfaces  are  smoothed  to  simulate  a  higher-grade 
example,  this  example  retains  considerable  appeal.  The  coin  shows 
loss  of  high-point  detail  and  diminished  luster  by  the  process,  but 
many  bidders  will  view  this  coin  as  a  sensible  opportunity. 

3718  1917  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  A  frosty  Premium  Gem 
with  bold  design  features,  this  brilliant  silver  Mercury  dime 
displays  splashes  of  pale  gold  toning  on  the  reverse.  PCGS  has 
only  certified  25  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23H2,  PCGS# 
4911 

191 7-D  Mercury  Dime,  MS67 
Vivid  Border  Toning 


3719  1917-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  well-struck  on  the  design 
elements,  as  are  most  191 7-D  dimes,  the  definition  on  the  horizontal 
crossbands  is  just  shy  of  complete.  Thin  crescents  of  emerald-green, 
rose,  and  orange  iridescence  dominate  each  side  of  this  magnificent 
Superb  Gem,  a  feature  that  makes  this  coin  extremely  eye-catching. 
This  is  the  sole  finest  non-Full  Bands  example  at  NGC  (7/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2007) ,  lot  1012;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  2/2009) ,  lot  989;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage, 
5/2009),  lot  559.  NGC  ID#23H3,  PCGS#  4912 

191 7-S  Mercury  Dime,  MS67  Full  Bands 
Unsurpassable  Appeal 


3720  1917-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  An  incredible,  untoned  Superb 
Gem  example  of  this  second-year  San  Francisco  issue.  The  surfaces 
are  brilliant  and  frost-white,  immersed  in  vibrant  silver  luster.  The 
motifs  are  sharply  struck  as  indicated  by  the  Full  Bands  designation, 
and  especially  so  on  Liberty’s  portrait.  Rare  so  amazingly  sharp  and 
pristine,  with  no  examples  in  a  higher  numeric  grade  at  PCGS. 
Population:  11  in  67  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23H4, 
PCGS#  4915 


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3721  1918  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  silver  luster  has  little 

color  at  any  angle.  Welhdefined  on  both  sides  with  a  significant  die 
crack  adding  interest  at  the  bottom  of  the  portrait.  Population:  44 
in  66  Full  Bands,  4  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23H5,  PCGS# 
4917 

3722  1918-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  dies  were  spaced  far  apart  to 
produce  the  1918-S,  meaning  Full  Band  survivors  are  in  the  distinct 
minority.  This  Premium  Gem  shows  typical  central  blending,  while 
the  top  and  bottom  bands  show  full  separation.  Lightly  toned  in 
golden-gray  patina,  the  surfaces  are  void  of  mentionable  abrasions. 
Population:  20  in  66  (2  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23H7, 
PCGS#  4920 

3723  1919  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  This  spectacular  Premium 
Gem  exhibits  virtually  pristine  surfaces,  with  traces  of  sea-green 
toning  at  the  rims  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  the  bands  are  fully  split  and 
rounded.  Population:  78  in  66  (4  in  66  +  )  Full  Bands,  15  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23H8,  PCGS#  4923 

3724  1919  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  The  mostly  brilliant 
obverse  of  this  boldly  defined  Premium  Gem  exhibits  splashes  of 
pastel  gold  toning.  The  reverse  displays  vivid  gold  and  pale  blue. 
Population:  76  in  66  (3  in  66+)  Full  Bands,  15  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  23H8,  PCGS#  4923 

3725  1919-S  MS65  PCGS.  Shades  of  greenish-gold,  ice-blue,  and 
amber  toning  visit  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  impressive 
Gem,  with  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
underneath.  PCGS  has  graded  21  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23HA,  PCGS#  4926 

3726  1919-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Comics-N-Stuff  San  Diego.  This 
Gem  1919-S  falls  just  short  of  a  Full  Bands  designation.  Faint  gold 
and  lilac  hues  paint  exceptionally  clean  surfaces.  David  W.  Lange 
notes:  “Uncirculated  specimens  of  any  grade  are  difficult  to  locate, 
and  fully  struck  gems  are  genuinely  rare.”  Population:  27  in  65,  21 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23HA,  PCGS#  4926 

3727  1920-D  MS64  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Mushy  strikes  and  a  weak  0  in 
the  date  are  common  issues  associated  with  the  1920-D.  This  coin, 
however,  boasts  razor-sharp  detail  with  complete  delineation  of  the 
bands  and  a  bold  0.  Mottled  gold,  powder-blue,  and  violet  toning 
colors  each  side  with  glistening  satin  luster  throughout.  NGC  ID# 
23HC,  PCGS#  4931 

1920-D  Mercury  Dime,  MS66  Full  Bands 
Sharply  Struck  Throughout 


3728  1920-D  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  While  production 
quality  was  sketchy  at  best  for  the  early-date  Mercury  dimes  struck 
at  the  Denver  Mint,  this  example  is  refreshingly  well-produced. 
There  are  no  signs  of  the  chronic  die  deterioration  at  the  margins 
and  —  best  of  all  —  the  date  is  fully  struck.  The  fields  display 
a  rim-to-rim  satiny  glow,  with  bright  silver  luster  merging  with 
iridescent  tones  at  the  margins.  There  are  no  marks  or  abrasions  of 
any  concern  across  the  Premium  Gem  surfaces.  Population:  16  in 
66  Full  Bands,  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23HC,  PCGS#  4931 


1920-S  Dime,  MS65  Full  Bands 
Crisp  Central  Detail 


3729  1920-S  MS65  Full  Bands  NGC.  More  than  13  million  pieces  were 
struck  of  the  1920-S,  but  no  more  S-mint  dimes  were  produced  until 
1923.  By  leaving  these  coins  in  circulation  for  two  years  rather  than 
the  usual  one,  attrition  took  a  higher  toll  than  usual.  As  a  result,  high- 
grade  examples,  and  especially  those  with  Full  Bands,  are  difficult 
to  locate  today.  The  surfaces  of  this  Gem  are  softly  frosted  and  each 
side  has  a  slight  overlay  of  yellowish-golden  patina.  The  only  mark 
of  note,  and  it  is  a  slight  one,  is  a  luster  scrape  in  the  field  below  the 
first  U  in  UNUM.  Census:  23  in  65  Full  Bands,  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010) ,  lot  923.  NGC  ID# 
23HD,  PCGS#  4933 


1921  Dime,  MS65  Full  Bands 
Delicately  Toned 


3730  1921  MS65  Full  Bands  NGC.  A  frosty,  golden-toned  Gem 
example  of  this  key  Philadelphia  issue.  Although  some  die  erosion 
is  evident  around  the  peripheries,  the  strike  is  bold,  including  sharp 
definition  of  both  the  diagonal  and  horizontal  fasces  bands.  Eye 
appeal  is  strong.  Census:  61  in  65  Full  Bands,  28  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  23HE,  PCGS#  4935 

1921  Dime,  MS65  Full  Bands 
Delicately  Toned,  Sharp  Key  Issue 


3731  1921  MS65  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  The  high-point  strike  is 
just  a  whisper  short  of  full  on  the  central  hair  curls  and  at  the  lower 
third  of  the  date  numerals,  but  overall  this  key  Philadelphia  Mint 
representative  is  extremely  sharp  for  a  1921  despite  peripheral  die 
erosion.  Attractive  steel-blue  toning  glows  with  vibrant  mint  luster. 
CAC  endorsed.  Just  1,230,000  pieces  were  struck.  PCGS  reports 
only  46  pieces  graded  numerically  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23HE, 
PCGS#  4935 


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1923-S  Dime,  MS65  Full  Bands 
Rare  Finer 


3732  1923-S  MS65  Full  Bands  PCGS.  This  San  Francisco  issue  is  fairly 
elusive  in  the  Full  Bands  category,  particularly  in  Gem  or  finer 
condition.  This  MS65  coin  displays  a  bold  strike  that  is  set  aglow 
by  satiny  champagne  luster  with  tinges  of  teal  and  russet  around  the 
peripheries.  A  few  trivial  ticks  preclude  a  finer  grade.  Population: 
38  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Bands,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23HH, 
PCGS#  4941 

1923-S  Dime,  MS66  Full  Bands 
Splashes  of  Toning 


3733  1923-S  MS66  Full  Bands  NGC.  After  a  two-year  hiatus  of  dime 
production  in  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  there  was  a  moderate 
production  of  6.4  million  pieces  in  1923.  High-grade  survivors 
are  seldom  seen,  and  even  among  the  few  known,  the  central  and 
diagonal  bands  are  usually  ill-defined.  Not  so  on  this  piece,  though. 
All  three  sets  of  bands  are  fully  brought  up.  The  bright,  lustrous 
surfaces  still  show  a  considerable  amount  of  brilliance,  but  each 
side  has  significant  streaks  of  blue,  rose,  and  golden  toning.  A 
terrific  example  of  this  scarce  S-mint  dime  from  the  1920s.  Census: 
1  in  66  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010) ,  lot  928.  NGC  ID# 
23HH,  PCGS#  4941 

3734  1924-D  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Inconspicuous  freckles  of 
translucent  golden  patina  appear  over  the  radiant  surfaces  of  this 
Premium  Gem.  The  three  bands  on  the  fasces  show  complete 
separation,  and  each  side  is  void  of  individually  mentionable  flaws. 
Population:  36  in  66  Full  Bands,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23HK, 
PCGS#  4945 


1924-S  Mercury  Dime,  MS64  Full  Bands 


3735  1924-S  MS64  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  A  blend  of  gold,  blue, 
and  violet  patina  adorns  the  surfaces  of  this  frosty  near-Gem.  The 
motifs  are  well  brought  up,  and  the  bands  of  the  fasces  display 
full  separation,  unlike  so  many  S-mint  coins  from  the  1920s  that 
were  affected  by  the  cost-effective  but  numismatically  detrimental 
practice  of  spacing  the  dies  widely  apart.  PCGS  reports  only  19  Full 
Bands  representatives  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23HL,  PCGS#  4947 

3736  1929-D  MS68  NGC.  Streaks  of  reddish-gold  patina  light  up  the 
otherwise  silver  surfaces  on  this  gleaming  MS68  example.  The 
reverse  bands  show  50%  separation.  Census:  1  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23J3,  PCGS#  4974 

3737  1929-D  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  Gold,  violet,  and  steel- 
blue  toning  is  splashed  on  the  obverse  of  this  Superb  Gem,  with 
a  trace  of  gold  toning  on  the  reverse.  This  exceptional  piece  has 
brilliant  silver  luster  over  both  surfaces.  Population:  42  in  67 
(2  in  67  +  )  Full  Bands,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23J3,  PCGS# 
4975 

1930-S  Mercury  Dime,  MS66+ 

Sharp  Full  Bands 


3738  1930-S  MS66+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Full  Bands  1930-S 
dime  in  MS66  is  a  scarce  and  important  coin  for  the  Mercury 
dime  specialist.  This  piece  has  the  added  distinction  of  a  Plus 
designation.  Dappled  lavender  and  ice-blue  hues  encompass  the 
central  obverse,  yielding  to  gold  and  olive  around  the  periphery, 
while  the  reverse  shows  more  uniform  champagne  toning.  A  bold 
strike  produces  full  definition  of  both  the  horizontal  and  diagonal 
bands.  Population:  87  in  66  (5  in  66+)  Full  Bands,  15  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23J6,  PCGS#  4981 


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1931-S  Mercury  Dime,  MS66  Full  Bands 
Bold  Peripheral  Legends 


3739  193 1-S  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  This  San  Francisco  issue 
becomes  scarce  in  the  higher  reaches  of  the  Full  Bands  grade  scale. 
The  currently  offered  Premium  Gem  is  second  to  few  coins.  This 
piece  shows  a  bold  strike  and  soft,  satiny  luster.  The  obverse  is 
toned  in  pale  olive-gold  and  lilac-gray  hues  that  form  a  wood 
grain  pattern  over  the  left  side.  The  reverse  is  more  deeply  toned 
in  lemon-gold.  Population:  42  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Full  Bands,  8  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23J9,  PCGS#  4987 


1931-S  Mercury  Dime,  MS66  Full  Bands 
Incredibly  Sharp  Throughout 


3740  193 1-S  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  As  might  be  expected  for  a 
San  Francisco  issue  from  this  period,  the  1931-S  Mercury  dime  is 
challenging  in  the  finer  Full  Bands  grades.  This  Premium  Gem 
representative  is  not  only  sharp  in  the  centers,  but  also  exhibits  fully 
defined  peripheral  legends.  The  surfaces  are  beautifully  preserved 
and  essentially  brilliant,  with  frosty  original  luster.  Population:  42 
in  66  (2  in  66+)  Full  Bands,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23J9,  PCGS# 
4987 


3741  1936-D  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  The  virtually  pristine 
surfaces  of  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  are  brightly  lustrous  and 
show  a  few  hints  of  ice-blue  and  greenish-gold  toning.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  the  bands  on  the  fasces  are  full 
and  split.  PCGS  has  graded  nine  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23JG,  PCGS#  5001 

3742  1939  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb 
Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements  with  Full  Bands 
definition  on  the  fasces.  The  brightly  lustrous  surfaces  are 
impeccably  preserved  and  eye  appeal  is  tremendous.  PCGS  has 
graded  nine  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23JR,  PCGS# 
5017 

3743  1939-D  MS68+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Wispy  champagne  toning 
resides  on  each  side  of  this  brilliant  Superb  Gem.  Boldly  struck  and 
highly  attractive,  this  piece  has  pristine  surfaces  and  exceptional 
eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  only  certified  18  finer  examples  of  this  issue 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23JS,  PCGS#  5019 

3744  1939-D  MS68  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this  Superb 
Gem  are  richly  and  completely  toned  in  rainbow  colors.  The  strike 
is  bold  and  the  surfaces  exhibit  brilliant  underlying  luster.  NGC 
ID#  23JS,  PCGS#  5019 


3745  1939-D  MS68+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Forsythe  II. 
Splashes  of  gold,  rose,  and  pale  blue  toning  appear  near  the  borders 
of  this  otherwise  fully  brilliant  superb  Gem.  The  surfaces  are  highly 
lustrous  with  extraordinary  design  definition.  NGC  ID#  23JS, 
PCGS#  5019 


1942/1  Dime,  MS62 


3746  1942/1  FS-101  MS62  PCGS.  Light  tan-gold  and  ice-blue  patina 
accompanies  this  lustrous  and  lightly  abraded  key  date  dime.  The 
bands  show  some  separation  but  join  at  the  center.  The  legends 
exhibit  minor  fadeaway  near  the  rims.  The  overdate  is  obvious, 
caused  by  the  inadvertent  use  of  working  hubs  with  two  different 
dates.  PCGS#  145473  Base  PCGS#  5036 


1 942/1 -D  Dime,  MS61  Full  Bands 
Fully  Struck,  Lightly  Toned 


3747  1942/1-D  FS-101  MS61  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Faint  almond- 
gold  patina  adorns  the  borders  of  this  satiny  and  intricately  struck 
representative.  A  lens  fails  to  locate  any  noticeable  marks.  The 
Denver  World  War  II  overdate  is  less  conspicuous,  and  was 
discovered  later,  than  its  Philadelphia  counterpart.  It  is  thus  the 
scarcer  of  the  two  varieties,  since  fewer  pieces  were  saved.  PCGS# 

145476  Base  PCGS#  5041 


1942/1-D  Dime,  MS62  Full  Bands 


3748  1942/1-D  FS-101  MS62  Full  Bands  NGC.  Delicate  chestnut- 
gold  and  jade-green  freckles  overlie  smooth  pearl-gray  surfaces. 
A  fully  struck  and  coruscating  representative  of  the  scarce  and 
desirable  Denver  Mint  overdate.  The  pick-up  point  for  the  variety 
is  the  doubled  stand  of  the  4  in  the  date.  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is 
also  lightly  die  doubled.  PCGS#  145476  Base  PCGS#  5041 

3749  1943-D  MS68  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Frosty  silver  overall  with  bold 
red-to-orange  patina  at  the  upper  obverse  margin  and  echoes  at  the 
peripheral  reverse.  Sharply  incised  bands  complete  the  eye  appeal. 
Population:  30  in  68  (1  in  68+)  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  23K9,  PCGS#  5047 


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3750  1945-S  Micro  S,  FS-512,  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Fully  struck 
at  the  centers  with  minor  fadeaway  on  the  left  margins.  Lustrous 
and  well  preserved  with  light  gold  toning  and  a  few  microscopic 
flecks  near  Liberty’s  chin.  A  popular  and  comparatively  scarce 
variety.  PCGS#  145415  Base  PCGS#  5063 

PROOF  MERCURY  DIMES 


1936  Mercury  Dime,  PR67 
Only  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


3751  1936  PR67  PCGS*  A  beautiful  Superb  Gem  example  of  the  debut 
proof  issue  in  the  Mercury  dime  series.  The  strike  is  fully  rendered 
and  the  fields  gleam  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  A  hint  of  pale 
champagne  toning  overall  is  accentuated  by  splashes  of  olive  and 
russet  along  the  right  obverse  and  lower-right  reverse  borders. 
Population:  64  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27DG, 
PCGS#  5071 


3752  1937  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Mint  struck  5,756  proof  Mercury 
dimes  in  1937,  and  the  availability  of  high-grade  specimens  makes 
the  issue  ideal  for  type  purposes.  Speckled  coppery-orange  patina 
adheres  to  the  rims,  ceding  to  pale  shades  of  blue,  green,  and 
yellow  at  the  centers.  Rare  any  finer.  NGC  ID#  27DH,  PCGS# 
5072 

1937  Mercury  Dime,  PR68 
Tied  for  Finest  at  Both  Services 


3753  1937  PR68  PCGS.  From  1936  through  1942  collectors  could  order 
individual  proof  coins  of  the  various  denominations,  so  the  production 
of  the  1937  dime  is  recorded  as  5,756  pieces,  while  the  cent  saw 
9,320  pieces  made.  This  splendid  coin  is  largely  brilliant  with  just  a 
daub  of  amber-gold  near  part  of  the  rim  on  each  side.  Unimprovable 
technical  quality.  Population:  30  in  68  (1  in  68+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Joshua  II  Collection  of  Mercury  Dimes,  #1  All-Time  Finest  PCGS 
Registry  Set;  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  4569. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27DH,  PCGS# 
5072 


1937  Mercury  Dime,  PR68 
Registry-Grade  Proof 


3754  1937  PR68  NGC.  Bold  design  elements  rise  above  deep,  glassy 
fields  on  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  proof.  The  peripheries  show 
glimpses  of  sun-gold,  olive,  and  russet  toning,  but  the  remainder  of 
each  side  is  near-brilliant.  This  piece  is  among  the  finest  proof  1937 
Mercury  dimes  certified.  Census:  40  in  68  (2  in  68 +,  2  in  68  ★),  0 
finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  27DH,  PCGS# 
5072 


1937  Mercury  Dime,  Bright  PR68 


3755  1937  PR68  NGC.  Brilliant  except  for  dabs  of  golden-brown  color 
at  9  and  1 1  o’clock  on  the  reverse  rim.  This  is  a  razor-sharp,  flashy, 
and  essentially  perfect  specimen.  The  left  border  of  the  monogram 
is  absent,  as  made  from  a  lapped  die.  A  better  date,  the  1937  proof 
mintage  of  5,756  pieces  is  the  second  lowest  of  the  seven-year  proof 
series.  Census:  40  in  68  (2  in  68+,  2  in  68  ★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2004 ) ,  lot  591 1 ;  Dallas  Signature 
(Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  1192;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage, 
2/2008) ,  lot  323 .  NGC  ID#  27DH,  PCGS#  5072 

3756  1939  PR68  PCGS.  In  this  fourth  year  of  pre- World  War  II  proof 
coinage,  the  mintage  of  this  dime  issue  was  only  9,321  pieces.  This 
PR68  piece  is  among  the  finest  certified  at  either  service.  Light 
gray-green  toning  appears  on  each  side  of  this  coin  worthy  of  the 
finest  cabinet.  Population:  43  in  68  (1  in  68+ ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2006) ,  lot  897;  The  Joshua  II 
Collection  of  Mercury  Dimes  (Heritage,  8/2010) ,  lot  4571 . 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27DK,  PCGS# 
5074 


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ROOSEVELT  DIMES 


1941  Mercury  Dime,  Memorable  PR68 
Immaculately  Preserved 


3757  1941  PR68  PCGS.  An  incredible,  deep-mirrored  example  from 
the  next-to-last  year  of  Mercury  dime  proofs,  where  this  brilliant 
Superb  Gem  is  at  the  forefront  of  all  others  for  stunning  eye 
appeal.  Gleaming  mirrors  are  silver- white  overall  with  a  smidgen 
of  reddish-gold  toning  at  the  margins.  The  strike  is  absolutely 
full  on  both  Liberty’s  portrait  and  the  fasces,  as  well  as  on  the 
surrounding  legends.  Glassy  silver  surfaces  give  this  memorable 
dime  the  illusion  of  concave  fields  with  extra-dimensional  central 
motifs.  Population:  22  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2008) ,  lot  1203;  The  Joshua  II 
Collection  of  Mercury  Dimes  (Heritage,  8/2010) ,  lot  4573. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27DM,  PCGS# 
5076 

1941  Mercury  Dime,  PR68 
Traces  of  Pastel  Color 


3758  1941  PR68  PCGS.  Subtle  sky-blue  and  apricot  colors  emerge 
upon  close  scrutiny,  but  this  razor-sharp  Superb  Gem  appears  fully 
brilliant  at  first  glance.  Essentially  perfect,  and  worthy  of  a  top 
echelon  Registry  Set.  The  dies  are  moderately  rotated  clockwise. 
Population:  22  in  68,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2005) ,  lot  1206.  NGC  ID#  27DM, 
PCGS#  5076 


3759  1942  PR68  NGC.  Profoundly  mirrored  with  a  distinctly  bluish 
cast  to  otherwise  silver-white  mirrors.  Outstanding  quality  and  all- 
around  eye  appeal  for  this  final  proof  Mercury  dime  issue.  NGC  has 
certified  just  two  numerically  finer  representatives  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  27DN,  PCGS#  5077 

3760  1942  PR68  PCGS.  A  glittering  Superb  Gem  proof,  this  final-year 
proof  issue  has  brilliant  silver  surfaces  and  subliminal  champagne 
toning  on  each  side.  An  exceptional  example  for  the  high-grade 
type  collector.  Population:  66  in  68  (2  in  68+) ,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  27DN,  PCGS# 
5077 

3761  1942  PR68  NGC.  CAC.  The  untoned  reverse  of  this  Superb  Gem 
proof  dime  cedes  to  reddish-gold  and  mint-green  peripheral  toning 
on  the  obverse.  An  exacting  strike  leaves  complete  delineation  on 
the  design  elements.  Both  sides  are  immaculately  preserved.  NGC 
has  graded  two  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27DN,  PCGS# 
5077 

3762  1942  PR68  ★  NGC.  CAC.  A  stunning  Superb  Gem  proof, 
this  example  shows  a  hint  of  contrast  between  the  satiny  devices 
and  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Both  sides  are  mostly  brilliant  silver- 
white,  exhibiting  delicate  peripheral  gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  27DN, 
PCGS#  5077 


3763  1947-S  MS68  PCGS.  Trumpet  tail  S.  Remarkable  arcs  of  cherry- 
red,  lemon-gold,  and  powder-blue  endow  the  left-side  margins. 
The  portrait  displays  sea-green  and  lilac  toning.  Lustrous  and  well 
preserved.  NGC  ID#  23KP,  PCGS#  5087 

3764  1947-S  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Trumpet  tail  S.  Apple-green 
and  fire-red  dominate  the  left  reverse  border.  The  remainder  of 
this  lustrous  Superb  Gem  displays  light  olive -green  and  rose  toning. 
Lustrous  and  fully  struck.  Population:  40  in  67  (5  in  67  +  )  Full 
Bands,  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23KP,  PCGS#  85087 

3765  1950  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Soft  reddish-gold  toning  adheres 
to  the  obverse  margin  of  this  high-end  Superb  Gem,  ceding  to 
deep  russet  and  tan  coloration  on  the  reverse  border  framing  the 
silver-gray  center.  This  sharply  struck  piece  reveals  impeccable 
preservation  over  both  sides.  Population:  43  in  67  (5  in  67  +  )  Full 
Bands,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23KX,  PCGS#  85094 

1950-D  Dime,  MS68  Full  Bands 
One  of  Three  Top-Graded  Coins  at  PCGS 


3766  1950-D  MS68  Full  Bands  PCGS.  This  is  the  plate  coin  for  the 
PCGS  CoinFacts  website.  Varying  shades  of  blue  dominate  each 
side  with  complementary  rose,  violet,  peach-orange,  and  olive 
accents  throughout.  The  motifs  are  fully  struck,  including  complete 
separation  on  the  torch  bands.  Close  study  reveals  no  marks  worthy 
of  individual  mention.  Extraordinarily  eye-appealing.  Population:  3 
in  68  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23KY,  PCGS#  85095 

3767  1952-D  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  A  crescent  of  variegated 
orange,  red- violet,  and  forest-green  patina  hugs  most  of  the  obverse 
border  and  a  small  fraction  of  the  lower  reverse  rim.  Each  side  is 
otherwise  fully  frosted  and  brilliant.  Virtually  unmarked  and  boldly 
rendered.  Population:  75  in  67  (7  in  67+)  Full  Bands,  1  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23L6,  PCGS#  85101 

3768  1958-D  MS68  Full  Bands  NGC.  Pastel  toning  around  the 
peripheral  obverse  includes  rose,  orange,  yellow,  green,  and  blue 
hues.  The  central  obverse  and  entire  reverse  are  silver-gray.  A 
fully  struck  and  essentially  perfect  Registry  coin.  Census:  12  in  68 
(2  in  68  ★)  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23LN,  PCGS# 
85117 

3769  2010-D  MS68  Full  Bands  PCGS.  A  magnificent  Roosevelt 
dime  with  Full  Bands  definition  on  the  torch  and  razor-sharp 
detail  on  the  other  design  elements.  The  brilliant  surfaces  are 
virtually  perfect  and  vibrant  mint  luster  radiates  from  both  sides. 
Population:  1  in  68  Full  Bands,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27EG, 
PCGS#  418799 


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PROOF  ROOSEVELT  DIME 


MODERN  BULLION  COINS 


1973-S  Dime,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Registry  Set  Essential 


3770  1973-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  Deep  Cameo  ranks  with 
28  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS,  and,  interestingly,  NGC  has  not 
seen  any  Ultra  Cameos  finer  than  PR69  (6/15).  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  contrast  is  superb.  This  beautiful  clad  proof  is  an  important 
acquisition  for  the  competitive  Registry  Set  collector.  NGC  ID# 
27F8,  PCGS#  95251 


MODERN  ISSUES 

1984-D  Olympic  Silver  Dollar,  MS 70 
XXIII  Olympiad  Memento 


3771  1984-D  Olympic  Silver  Dollar  MS70  PCGS.  Struck  for  the 
1983 '1984  Los  Angeles  Olympiad,  this  perfectly  preserved  silver 
dollar  commemorative  exhibits  on  the  obverse  a  representation 
of  the  entrance  to  the  Los  Angeles  Memorial  Coliseum,  and  on 
the  reverse  that  of  a  proud  bald  eagle.  The  coin  is  boldly  struck 
and  devoid  of  toning.  Only  15  examples  are  certified  at  this  finest' 
possible  level  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28PA,  PCGS#  9610 

3772  2000-W  Library  of  Congress  Bimetallic  Ten  Dollars  MS70 
NGC.  The  distinctive  bimetallic  commemorative  of  2000,  seen 
here  as  a  perfect  Uncirculated'finish  survivor.  Once  a  low  seller  for 
the  U.S.  Mint,  this  gold'platinum  issue  today  is  a  collector  favorite. 
NGC  ID#  28V5,  PCGS#  9784 

3773  14-Piece  Lot  of  Player-Autographed  2014-D  Baseball 
Hall  of  Fame  Half  Dollars.  The  lot  includes:  Wade  Boggs 
MS70  PCGS;  Wade  Boggs  PR70  Deep  Cameo;  Steve 
Carlton  MS70  PCGS;  Steve  Carlton  PR70  Deep  Cameo; 
Goose  Gossage  MS70  PCGS;  Goose  Gossage  PR70  Deep  Cameo; 
Pedro  Martinez  MS70  PCGS;  Pedro  Martinez  PR70  Deep  Cameo; 
Joe  Morgan  MS70  PCGS;  Joe  Morgan  PR70  Deep  Cameo; 
Jim  Palmer  MS70  PCGS;  Jim  Palmer  PR70  Deep  Cameo; 
Don  Sutton  MS 70  PCGS;  Don  Sutton  PR70  Deep  Cameo. 

All  coins  are  flawless  and  exhibit  the  concave  shape  unique  to  the 
Hall  of  Fame  commemorative  program. (Total:  14  coins)  PCGS# 
531017  Base  PCGS#  525639 


1986  American  Silver  Eagle,  MS  70 
Designed  after  the  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollar 


3774  1986  Silver  Eagle  MS  70  PCGS.  The  American  Eagle  series  was 
launched  in  1986  with  one'Ounce  silver  and  gold  pieces  that  took 
their  designs  from  the  classics,  the  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  for 
the  silver  Eagle,  and  the  Saint'Gaudens  double  eagle  for  the  gold 
Eagle.  This  perfect  Mint  State  silver  eagle  is  fully  brilliant  with 
frosty  silver  luster.  Here  is  an  extraordinary  opportunity  to  acquire 
this  important  issue  in  the  ultimate  grade.  NGC  ID#  26J4,  PCGS# 
9801 


3775  1987  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  A  magnificent  example  of  this 
second'year  silver  bullion  coin,  with  razor-sharp  definition  on  all 
design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The  brilliant 
surfaces  are  technically  perfect  and  eye  appeal  is  incredible.  NGC 
ID#  26J6,  PCGS#  9808 

3776  1988  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  The  brilliant  surfaces  of  this 
fabulous  Silver  Eagle  are  technically  perfect,  but  a  few  tiny 
planchet  depressions  are  present  on  the  reverse,  as  struck.  The 
design  elements  are  fully  struck  and  vibrant  mint  luster  radiates 
from  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  26J8,  PCGS#  9816 

3777  1989  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  Fully  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  magnificent  Silver 
Eagle,  with  technically  perfect  brilliant  surfaces  and  terrific  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  26JA,  PCGS#  9826 

3778  1989  Half-Ounce  Gold  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  Mintages  of  the 
half-ounce  and  quarter-ounce  American  Eagle  gold  pieces  were 
typically  much  smaller  than  the  one-ounce  or  tenth-ounce  sizes. 
Only  44,829  of  these  1989  half-ounce  pieces  were  coined,  and  few 
of  those  have  earned  the  perfect  MS70  grade.  This  example,  like  all 
such  pieces,  features  a  bold  strike  and  perfect  satin  surfaces.  NGC 
ID#  26NA,  PCGS#  9832 


1990  Silver  Eagle,  Brilliant  MS 70 


3779  1990  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  The  American  Silver  Eagle  series 
is  actively  pursued  by  modern  issue  collectors,  but  the  set  can  be 
challenging  to  assemble  in  pristine  MS70  condition.  This  1990 
representative  is  perfectly  preserved  and  devoid  of  toning.  A  subtle 
hint  of  semiprooflike  reflectivity  is  discernible  in  the  peripheral 
fields.  NGC  ID#  26JC,  PCGS#  9836 


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3781  1992  Silver  Eagle  MS 70  NGC.  A  magnificent,  technically  perfect 
example  of  this  popular  modern  issue,  with  fully  struck  design 
elements  and  vibrant  frosty  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Overall  visual 
appeal  is  tremendous.  NGC  ID#  26JG,  PCGS#  9856 


1991  Silver  Eagle,  MS70 
Brilliant  and  Satiny 


3780  1991  Silver  Eagle  MS 70  NGC.  Although  many  thousands  of  1991 
Silver  Eagles  are  certified  as  MS69,  fewer  than  200  pieces  have 
graded  MS70  at  NGC  (6/15).  This  coin  is  fully  struck,  with  satiny, 
untoned  luster  and  absolutely  pristine  surfaces.  An  ideal  Registry 
Set  contender  of  a  quality  seldom  encountered.  NGC  ID#  26JE, 
PCGS#  9846 


1993  Silver  Eagle,  Luminous  MS  70 


3782  1993  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  A  technically  unimpeachable 
example  of  this  silver  American  Eagle  issue.  The  reverse  has  low- 
contrast  milk  spots  scattered  near  the  rims,  as  well  as  a  similarly 
low-contrast  ring  going  up  to  the  edge.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the 
quality  is  undeniably  first-rate. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2010),  lot  4148.  NGC  ID#  26JJ, 
PCGS#  9866 


1994  Silver  Eagle,  MS 70 


3783  1994  Silver  Eagle  MS 70  NGC.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  satiny 
silver  surfaces  are  perfectly  preserved,  showing  just  the  slightest  hint 
of  light  champagne  color  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  There  are 
also  a  few  microscopic  bits  of  russet  toning  appearing  periodically 
around  the  reverse  periphery.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID# 
26JL,  PCGS#  9876 


1995-W  Silver  Eagle,  PR69  Deep  Cameo 
Limited  Production  Issue 


3784  1 995 -  W  Silver  Eagle  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  A  fabulous  example 
of  the  well-recognized  key  to  the  Silver  Eagle  series.  This  virtually 
perfect  specimen  has  profound  field-device  contrast  and  dramatic 
white-on-black  flash  when  tilted  in  the  light.  Only  30,125  pieces 
were  minted,  and  few  Deep  Cameo  survivors  are  finer  at  PCGS. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2010),  lot  4154.  NGC  ID# 
28WZ,  PCGS#  9887 


1995-W  Silver  Eagle,  PR69  Deep  Cameo 
Top  5  Greatest  U.S.  Modern  Coin 


3785  1995-W  Silver  Eagle  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  1995-W 
Silver  Eagle  was  only  available  is  special  edition  proofs  sets  issued 
to  commemorate  the  10th  anniversary  of  the  United  States  bullion 
program.  Just  30,125  ensembles  were  distributed,  making  this  the 
celebrated  key  to  the  Silver  Eagle  series.  Profound  white-on-black 
contrast  defines  this  flawless  example.  A  tiny  toning  spot  above 
the  sun  precludes  a  PR70  grade.  Ranked  fourth  in  Garrett  and 
Schechter’s  100  Greatest  U.S.  Modern  Coins.  NGC  ID#  28WZ, 
PCGS#  9887 


1995-W  American  Eagle  Proof  Set 
PR69  Deep  Cameo 


3786  Five-Piece  1995-W  10th  Anniversary  American  Eagle  Proof 
Set  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  complete  five-piece  silver 
and  gold  American  Eagle  proof  set  is  PCGS  certified  with  each 
coin  graded  PR69  Deep  Cameo.  With  a  mintage  of  just  30,125 
coins,  the  silver  Eagle  is  the  key  issue  to  the  set.  The  tenth-ounce 
$5,  quarter-ounce  $10,  half-ounce  $25,  and  one-ounce  $50  are  also 
included.  Each  coin  has  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  highly  lustrous 
devices  with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  (Total:  5  coins)  NGC  ID# 
28WZ,  PCGS#  9887 


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1995  Half-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  MS  70 


3787  1995  Half-Ounce  Gold  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  A  flawless  strike 
and  comparable  preservation  combine  to  give  this  half-ounce 
Gold  Eagle  unsurpassed  quality  and  eye  appeal.  This  coin  is  one  of 
only  73  examples  from  a  mintage  of  53,474  pieces  that  have  been 
certified  as  perfect  MS70  by  NGC  (7/15).  Ideal  for  the  modern 
bullion  coin  enthusiast.  NGC  ID#  26NG,  PCGS#  9892 


1996  Silver  Eagle,  Scarce  MS 70 


3788  1996  Silver  Eagle  MS 70  NGC.  Due  in  part  to  a  reduced  mintage 
of  barely  more  than  3.6  million  coins  (the  lowest  in  the  series  up 
to  that  point),  the  1996  Silver  Eagle  is  slightly  scarcer  in  perfect 
MS70  condition  than  are  early  dates  from  this  decade.  In  fact,  all 
so-graded  examples  are  in  NGC  holders.  This  piece  is  fully  struck 
and  beautifully  preserved,  devoid  of  all  toning  save  for  a  hint  of 
light  gold  around  the  borders.  NGC  ID#  26JR,  PCGS#  9900 


3789  1998  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  This  delightful  Silver  Eagle 
displays  pristine  brilliant  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both 
sides.  The  design  elements  are  fully  detailed  and  overall  visual 
appeal  is  tremendous.  NGC  ID#  26JV,  PCGS#  9929 


1999  Silver  Eagle,  Brilliant  MS  70 
Scarcer  Issue  This  Fine 


3790  1999  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  Adolph  Weinman’s  classic 
Walking  Liberty  obverse  design  has  never  been  displayed  to  better 
advantage  than  on  this  magnificent  bullion  coin.  The  details  of 
Liberty’s  hand,  head,  and  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg  were  almost  always 
weakly  impressed  on  even  the  most  sharply  struck  examples  of  the 
vintage  half  dollar  series  for  which  this  design  was  originally  created. 
In  contrast,  every  detail  is  fully  brought  up  on  this  Silver  Eagle 
specimen.  The  brilliant  surfaces  exhibit  vibrant,  satiny  mint  luster, 
as  well.  The  1999  Silver  Eagle  claims  a  large  mintage  of  7.4  million 
pieces,  but  examples  in  MS70  condition  are  quite  scarce.  Only  102 
coins  have  been  certified  in  this  exalted  grade  by  NGC  (6/15). 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2010),  lot  4161.  NGC  ID# 
26JX,  PCGS#  9947 


3791  1999-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  Unfinished  Proof  Dies, 
FS-401,  MS69  PCGS.  The  Cherrypickers’  Guide  explains  that 
“this  variety  was  struck  with  a  West  Point-mintmarked  obverse  die 
that  had  been  processed  as  an  Uncirculated  (matte-finish)  die  in 
error.”  A  flawless  representative  with  an  intricate  strike,  sweeping 
luster,  and  unmarked  caramel-gold  surfaces.  PCGS#  511607  Base 
PCGS#  99942 

3792  1999-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  Unfinished  Proof  Dies, 
FS-401,  MS69  PCGS.  The  West  Point  mintmark  was  intended  for 
use  only  on  proof  coins  during  1999.  But  a  relatively  small  number 
of  tenth-ounce  and  quarter-ounce  gold  eagles  were  coined  with  an 
Uncirculated  finish,  as  seen  on  non-mintmarked  bullion  pieces,  yet 
bore  a  W  mintmark.  A  contributing  factor  to  the  mint  error  was 
the  Y2K  scare,  which  led  to  increased  gold  mintages,  especially 
of  tenth-ounce  pieces.  The  present  piece  is  perfect  aside  from  a 
minuscule  strike-through  above  the  O  in  GOLD.  PCGS#  511607 
Base  PCGS#  99942 


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3793  1999-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  Unfinished  Proof  Dies, 
FS-401,  MS69  NGC.  A  fully  struck  and  nearly  immaculate 
representative  of  this  popular  and  scarce  issue.  During  1999,  the 
West  Point  mintmark  was  intended  only  on  proofs,  and  Mint  State 
gold  bullion  coins  were  supposed  to  lack  a  mintmark.  However,  one 
die  pair  each  for  the  five  and  ten  dollar  Liberty  gold  denominations 
delivered  Mint  State  examples  with  the  W  mintmark.  PCGS# 
511607  Base  PCGS#  99942 


2000  Silver  Eagle,  Bold  MS 70 


3794  2000  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  Since  the  coins  first  rolled  off  the 
presses,  NGC  has  certified  many  thousands  of  2000  Silver  Eagles 
but  barely  more  than  200  of  those  coins  have  received  the  MS70 
grade.  This  perfect  example  is  one  of  those  finest-known  examples, 
and  it  is  flawless  with  bright  silver  luster  and  satiny  surfaces. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2010),  lot  4162.  NGC  ID# 
26JZ,  PCGS#  9949 

3795  2008-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo  NGC.  Early  Release. 

From  a  limited  Early  Release  mintage,  this  spectacular  quarter- 
ounce  American  Buffalo  offers  fully  struck  design  elements  and 
technically  perfect  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  terrific  eye 
appeal.  PCGS#  399928 

3796  2008-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo,  First  Strike,  MS70 
PCGS.  A  technically  perfect  First  Strike  example  of  the  popular 
quarter-ounce  gold  bullion  denomination,  with  fully  struck  design 
elements  and  brightly  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces.  PCGS# 
399929 

3797  2008-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo  PR70  Ultra  Cameo 
NGC.  Early  Release.  This  quarter-ounce  gold  2008-W  American 
Buffalo  show-cases  James  Earle  Fraser’s  classic  design  to  good 
advantage,  with  fully  detailed,  richly  frosted  design  elements  that 
contrast  profoundly  with  the  textured  reflective  fields.  PCGS# 

399934 

3798  2008-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
PCGS.  The  fully  struck  design  elements  of  this  quarter-ounce 
gold  American  Buffalo  display  a  rich  coat  of  mint  frost  that  creates 
intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  reflective  textured  fields.  The 
surfaces  are  technically  perfect  and  eye  appeal  is  extraordinary. 

PCGS#  399934 

3799  2008-W  Half-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

A  fully  struck  representative  of  the  popular  half-ounce  American 
Buffalo  proof,  with  flawless,  technically  perfect  surfaces  and  brightly 
reflective  fields  that  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty  devices.  PCGS# 
399936 

3800  2008  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo  MS70  NGC.  The  textured 
surfaces  of  this  magnificent  one-ounce  gold  piece  are  technically 
perfect,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  vivid  yellow-gold  hues  on  both 
sides.  The  design  elements  show  razor-sharp  definition  throughout. 

PCGS#  393327 

3801  2008-W  One-Ounce  Platinum  Eagle,  First  Strike,  Burnished, 
SP70  PCGS.  A  perfect  example  of  the  First  Strike  one-ounce 
platinum  Eagle  struck  at  the  West  Point  Mint,  this  piece 
exhibits  fully  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces  with  exceptional  eye 
appeal.  Population:  39  in  70  (7/15).  PCGS#  393085  Base  PCGS# 
393084 


2009  One-Ounce  Gold  Ultra  High  Relief  Twenty 
MS  70  Prooflike 


3802  2009  One-Ounce  Gold  Ultra  High  Relief  Twenty  Dollar,  Saint- 
Gaudens  Signature,  MS70  Prooflike  NGC.  The  bold  relief  and 
majestic  artistry  of  Saint-Gaudens  original  high  relief  double  eagle 
designs  is  resurrected  on  this  modern  issue,  modeled  in  size  after  the 
Judd- 19 17  reduced-diameter  pattern.  This  example  is  fully  struck 
and  perfectly  preserved  with  gleaming  prooflike  fields.  PCGS# 
528564  Base  PCGS#  506602 


3803  2014  One-Ounce  Platinum  Eagle,  Early  Releases,  MS70  NGC. 

The  platinum  American  Eagle  pieces  were  introduced  in  1997 
on  the  heels  of  the  successful  gold  and  silver  program.  Like  the 
gold  Eagles,  four  sizes  from  the  one-ounce  down  to  the  tenth- 
ounce  were  available  to  collectors  and  investors.  This  perfect  Mint 
State  piece  has  brilliant  gray  luster  with  frosty  surfaces.  PCGS# 
522536 

COINS  OF  HAWAII 

3804  1847  Hawaii  Cent  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  M.  2CC-2. 

Crosslet  4.  15  berries.  A  satiny  chocolate-brown  example  of  the 
first  Hawaiian  coin  issue.  The  well  struck  surfaces  are  smooth  aside 
from  a  single  slender  diagonal  mark  below  the  NE  in  HANERI. 
PCGS#  10965 

3805  1847  Hawaii  Cent  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  M.  2CC-5. 

Plain  4.  13  berries.  Fire-red  iridescence  fills  the  legends  of  this 
crisply  struck  cent.  The  open  fields  and  high  points  are  steel-gray. 
A  loupe  reveals  occasional  minor  marks.  The  1847  Hawaiian  cent 
was  an  official  issue  coined  by  the  Attleboro,  Massachusetts  firm 
H.M.  &  E.I.  Richards.  PCGS#  10966 

3806  1883  Hawaii  Ten  Cents  MS64  NGC.  Untoned  with  shimmering, 
frosty  luster  and  razor-sharp  detail  in  all  areas,  including  the 
highpoints  of  Kalakaua’s  beard.  In  better  Mint  State  grades, 
Hawaii  dimes  are  about  as  rare  as  their  half  dollar  and  silver  dollar 
counterparts.  Census:  30  in  64,  22  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2006) ,  lot  4799.  PCGS# 
10979 

Circa- 1860  Waterhouse  Token,  XF40 
Honolulu,  Hawaii,  M.  2TE-1 


3807  Undated  (1855-1860)  Hawaii  Waterhouse  Token  XF40  PCGS. 
M.  2TE-1.  Believed  to  be  the  first  token  issued  in  Hawaii,  the 
John  T.  Waterhouse  Honolulu  store  card  was  struck  in  a  soft  pewter 
alloy.  Most  examples  show  indistinct  details  on  the  face  of  King 
Kamehameha,  although  the  eyes  and  curls  are  clear  on  the  present 
piece.  The  gunmetal-gray  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded  except  near 
the  E  in  IMPORTER.  Listed  on  page  414  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
Population:  5  in  40,  18  finer  (7/15). 


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(1860)  Hawaii- Waterhouse  Token,  AU55 


Early  Hawaiian  Issue,  M.  2TE- 1 


3808  (1860)  Waterhouse  AU55  PCGS.  M.  2TE-1.  John  T  Waterhouse 
was  a  welhknown  businessman  in  Hawaii  who  struck  these  pewter 
tokens  at  an  early  date,  circa  1860.  This  Choice  AU  specimen 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements,  with  the  always-seen 
softness  on  King  Kamehameha’s  features.  The  lightly  abraded 
pewter-gray  surfaces  retain  traces  of  luster  around  the  devices. 
Listed  on  page  414  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population:  4  in  55,  4 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  600500 


1871  Wailuku  Plantation  Token,  XF40 
12  1/2  Cents,  Broad  Starfish 
Medcalf  2TE-3 


3809  1871  Wailuku  Plantation  12  1/2  Cents,  Broad  Starfish,  XF40 
PCGS.  M.  2TE-3.  The  12  1/2  cent  or  one  real  tokens  were  made 
by  blacksmiths  at  the  Wailuku,  Maui  cane  sugar  plantation  and 
paid  to  workers.  About  two-thirds  of  such  tokens  feature  a  narrow 
starfish  on  the  reverse  (M.  2TE-2)  but  the  present  lot  is  the  rarer 
broad  starfish  variety.  A  well  centered  deep  brown  representative 
with  an  even  strike  and  unabraded,  moderately  granular  surfaces. 
Listed  on  page  414  of  the  2015  Guide  Booh.  PCGS#  412434 


Wailuku  Plantation  Token,  VF35 
Narrow  Starfish,  6  1/4  Cent 
Circa  1871,  Medcalf  2TE-4 


3810  (1871)  Wailuku  Plantation  6  1/4  Cent,  Narrow  Starfish,  VF35 
PCGS.  M.  2TE-4.  Produced  in  the  Wailuku  Plantation  blacksmith 
shop  in  Maui  for  use  by  the  Plantation’s  employees.  The  half  real, 
or  6  1/4  cent,  denomination  is  expressed  on  the  token’s  reverse 
by  the  Roman  numeral  VI.  This  unmarked  and  minutely  granular 
medium  brown  example  is  well  struck  at  the  centers  and  on  the 
right  borders,  while  the  left  margins  are  lightly  brought  up.  Listed 
on  page  414  of  the  2016  Guide  Booh.  PCGS#  600506 


1880  One  Rial,  AU50 
Wailuku  Plantation  Token,  M.  2TE-6 


3811  1880  Wailuku  Plantation  Token,  1  Real,  AU50  PCGS.  M.  2TE- 

6.  These  scarce  rudimentary  tokens  were  produced  in  the  Wailuku 
Plantation  blacksmith  shop  on  the  island  of  Maui.  This  well- 
detailed  example  shows  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear  and  the  reddish- 
brown  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  Listed  on  page  414  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  Population:  6  in  50,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  600512 


3812  1879  T.  Hobron,  Kahului- Wailuku  12  1/2  Cent  Railroad  Token, 
6/2  Stars,  Thin  Planchet,  AU55  PCGS.  M.  2TE-8.  Thomas  H. 
Hobron  built  a  railroad  in  Maui  to  transport  cane  sugar  between 
plantations  and  the  port  of  Kahului.  One  of  two  die  marriages 
confirmed  for  the  6/2  stars  variety;  repunching  is  apparent  on 
the  TH  in  THH.  The  mahogany-brown  centers  are  well  struck, 
while  peripheral  elements  show  expected  blending.  Listed  on 
page  414  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  515877  Base  PCGS# 
600515 

3813  1882  Haiku  Plantation  One  Rial  Token  AU55  PCGS.  M. 
TE-15.  The  Haiku  Sugar  Company  was  located  east  of  Wailuku. 
The  denomination,  one  rial,  was  based  on  the  Spanish  real  and  was 
equivalent  to  about  a  day’s  wages  for  a  laborer  on  the  plantation. 
Per  Medcalf,  the  Haiku  Plantation  tokens  are  considered  “the 
most  artistic  and  well  struck  of  the  early  metal  tokens.”  This  lovely 
chocolate-brown  example  shows  only  trivial  contact  and  provides 
impressive  eye  appeal.  Listed  on  page  414  of  the  2016  Guide  Book. 
PCGS#  600518 


1882  One  Rial,  AU58 
Haiku  Plantation  Token,  M.  TE-15 


3814  1882  Haiku  Plantation  One  Rial  Token  AU58  PCGS.  M. 
TE-15.  The  Haiku  sugar  plantation  was  located  in  north-central 
Maui.  This  artistic  copper  token  is  lightly  worn,  with  strongly 
impressed  design  elements  and  lightly  abraded  olive-brown  surfaces. 
Unconfirmed  reports  indicate  these  pieces  were  struck  in  San 
Francisco.  Listed  on  page  414  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  Population: 
6  in  58,  9  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  600518 


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1959  Hawaii  Statehood  Medal 
18  Karat  Gold,  Heraldic  Art,  MS69 
M.  2MS-6,  36  Pieces  Struck 


3815  1959  Heraldic  Art  Hawaii  Statehood  Medal,  Gold,  MS69  NGC. 
M.  2MS-6.  The  silver  Heraldic  Art  Hawaii  statehood  medal  is 
found  with  little  difficulty,  but  only  36  pieces  were  struck  in  18 
karat  gold.  A  pristine  and  fully  impressed  lemon-gold  representative. 
Included  with  the  lot  is  the  original  envelope  issued  by  Heraldic 
Art  of  Cleveland,  Ohio,  stating  that  the  present  piece  is  serial  #24. 


INGOTS 


San  Francisco  Silver  Ingot,  5.79  Ounces 
Type  I  Oval  Hallmark 


3816  San  Francisco  Mint  Mint  Silver  Ingot.  5.79  Ounces.  This 
attractive  small-sized  ingot  bears  the  Type  I  oval  hallmark  with 
small  font  lettering  and  curved  stems  to  the  9s.  Ken  Conaway 
has  a  similar,  but  lower-numbered  ingot  that  has  a  receipt  dated 
December  22,  1942.  That  should  place  this  piece’s  production 
during  1943  or  1944.  The  top  of  the  top  side  has  a  well-centered, 
well-impressed  hallmark,  followed  by  1241  /  999.75  /  FINE.  The 
weight  is  impressed  on  the  lower  portion  of  the  back  side  as  5.79 
/  OZS.  A  nicely  aligned  ingot  with  rich,  original  blue  and  rose 
toning. 


Sheared  Plate  San  Francisco  Silver  Ingot 
24.83  Ounces 


3817  Undated  (ca.  1955)  San  Francisco  Mint  Sheared  Plate  Silver 
Ingot.  24.83  Ounces.  This  is  a  larger  sheared  plate  ingot.  It  has 
the  Type  II  oval  hallmark.  What  is  especially  interesting  about  this 
ingot  is  the  high  numeric  range,  #1855.  The  previous  high  number 
that  Ken  Conaway  was  aware  of  was  #1802.  The  assumption 
Conaway  has  operated  under  was  that  about  2,000  of  these  sheared 
plate  ingots  were  produced.  They  were  evidently  intended  for  silver 
storage  and  exchange,  trading  for  their  intrinsic  value.  Most  were 
melted.  The  1855  number  places  this  roughly  in  the  same  time 
frame  as  the  Gerow  Paul  Franklin  ingot  #1767.  That  ingot  has 
a  mint  receipt  dated  April  29,  1955.  So  this  ingot  was  produced 
sometime  later  in  1955.  The  hallmark  is  well  centered  and  evenly 
impressed.  It  is  followed  by  1855  /  24.83  /  OZS  /  999.75  /  FINE. 
The  fineness  is  reproduced  again  on  the  back  side.  The  sides  are,  of 
course,  blank.  The  ingot  measures  64  x  97  x  12  mm.  The  surfaces 
are  original  and  uncleaned,  just  showing  a  bit  of  light  gray  patina. 


ARAMCO 4  POUNDS 


(1945-46)  Saudi  Arabia  Four  Pounds,  AU58 
Struck  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint 
Oil  Royalty  Payment  Bullion  Coin 


3818  (1945-1946)  Saudi  Arabia,  Abd  al-Aziz  bin  Sa’ud,  Gold  4 
Pounds  AU58  NGC.  KM-34.  These  coins  were  struck  in  1945- 
46  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  the  same  weight  and  fineness  as 
four  British  gold  sovereigns  to  facilitate  payments  to  the  Saudi 
Arabian  government  for  oil  rights.  The  obverse  shows  the  seal  of 
the  Philadelphia  Mint,  with  the  weight  and  fineness  on  the  reverse. 
This  piece,  technically  a  bullion  coin,  could  be  the  start  of  a  nice 
and  long  —  very  long  —  collection  of  coins  of  other  countries 
struck  at  the  various  United  States  mints.  A  slightly  different 
design  was  used  when  these  coins  were  next  struck,  in  1947.  A 
lightly  circulated  example,  AGW  0.9417  oz. 


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WASHINGTONIA 


MEDALS  AND  TOKENS 


(1807)  Samson  Medal,  SP64 
Dies  Engraved  by  John  Reich 
Baker- 71  A,  Bronze 


3819  1797-Dated  Sansom  Medal  SP64  NGC.  Baker-71  A,  Julian 

PR-1.  Bronzed  copper,  41  mm.  Originals  of  the  Sansom  Medal 
are  readily  distinguished  from  19th  century  restrikes.  The  Halliday 
Medal,  Baker- 70,  spells  out  RELINQUISHED.  Baker- 7  2  places  the 
Q  in  RELINQ  further  from  the  base.  Rulau-Fuld  (1999)  states  “12 
to  15  known”  for  Baker- 71  A.  The  present  intricately  struck  deep 
brown  near-Gem  exhibits  olive-brown  and  powder-blue  undertones. 
Unmarked  save  for  a  small  nick  on  the  obverse  rim  near  4  o’clock. 


SO-CALLED  DOLLARS 

3820  1909  Hudson-Fulton  Celebration,  Hendrik  Hudson  Daalder 
MS64  NGC.  HK-369a,  R.7.  Silver,  plain  edge.  Between  75 
and  100  of  these  large  silver  medals  were  coined,  some  with 
MED.  ART  CO.  on  the  edge,  and  others  like  this  one  with  a  plain 
edge.  This  attractive  pewter-gray  example  exhibits  matte-like 
surfaces  as  made.  An  attractive  Choice  Mint  State  example  of  this 
historical  medal  marking  the  tercentenary  of  the  Hudson  River 
discovery. 

3821  1900  Lesher  Dollar,  A.B.  Bumstead,  Type  Two,  #938,  XF40 
PCGS.  Zerbe-3,  HK-789,  R.5.  Free  silver  advocate  Joseph  Lesher 
issued  “referendum  souvenirs”  from  1900  to  1901.  Grocer  A.B. 
Bumstead  was  his  best  customer.  Eventually,  the  Secret  Service  put 
an  end  to  Lesher ’s  enterprise.  Type  One  examples  have  scrollwork 
on  each  side  of  the  fasces.  Type  Two  pieces  omit  that  scrollwork. 
This  is  a  moderately  circulated  but  problem-free  example.  Listed  on 
page  408  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  19002 


1890  Railroad  Pass 

Struck  in  Silver,  Rare  Colorado  Railroad  Item 


3822  1890-Dated  Railroad  Pass,  T.P.A.,  Struck  in  Silver,  Denver, 
Colorado,  NGC  Genuine.  Issued  at  the  1890  Travelers’  Protective 
Association  (T.P.A.)  annual  convention  in  Denver,  Colorado, 
this  thin,  embossed  card  is  struck  in  silver  and  measures  3.25”  x 
2.”  It  was  used  to  “Pass  Bearer”  on  all  Colorado  rails  including  the 
Denver  &  Rio  Grande  RR,  Colorado  Midland  RR,  Union  Pacific 
RR,  as  well  as  the  Santa  Fe  RR  (although  not  specifically  shown 
on  the  card).  Delegates  attending  the  annual  event  were  entitled 
to  other  benefits  such  as  special  concessions  at  hotels  and  other 
transportation  agencies. 

Embossed  with  a  mountainous  scene,  a  train  emerges  from 
a  tunnel  above  Toltec  Gorge.  A  diagonal  line  bisects  the  card, 
with  the  names  of  participating  railroads  and  the  official  T.P.A. 
Convention  date  and  location  shown  at  odd  angles.  An  additional 
inscription  “COLO  GOLD  AND  SILVER  M.F.G.  CO.,  Denver. 
PURE  COLORADO  SILVER.”  appears  faintly  at  the  bottom  of  the 
card.  The  card  is  nicely  engraved  and  ornamented,  with  an  ornate 
quality  similar  to  the  few  other  rail  passes  known  from  the  period. 

We  are  aware  of  just  three  other  auction  appearances  for 
this  rail  pass  issue,  although  George  Fuld  wrote  about  it  in  Coin 
World  on  March  30,  1961.  The  Holabird  Americana  Western 
Auction  #23,  Best  of  2003  shows  a  similar  piece  as  lot  373.  Another 
appeared  as  lot  3307  in  the  John  J.  Ford  Collection  of  Western 
Territorial  Americana  (Stack’s,  10/2007),  which  realized  $13,800. 
A  third  appearance  in  our  Legends  of  the  West  Signature  Auction 
(Heritage,  1 1/2014),  lot  51060,  went  unsold.  It  is  likely  one  or  more 
of  the  appearances  is  for  the  same  A.T.P.  rail  pass.  Now  certified  by 
NGC  as  Genuine,  the  present  example  shows  sharp  detail  except  at 
the  bottom  maker’s  inscription.  A  few  light  lines  and  and  handling 
marks  are  present  but  unobtrusive.  The  number  of  surviving  passes 
is  unknown,  but  certainly  only  a  few  exist  and  each  is  exceedingly 
rare. 


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3823  ANA  Ribbons  and  Badges,  1912-1976.  An  extensive  collection 
of  American  Numismatic  Association  annual  convention 
ribbons  and  badges.  The  condition  varies.  Also  included  is  a  copy 
of  A  Catalogue  of  Convention  Badges  &  Medals  of  the  American 
Numismatic  Association  by  N.  Neil  Harris  (1969),  as  well  as  an 
unrelated  copy  of  Seaby’s  British  Tokens  and  Their  Values  (1970). 
The  collection  includes  the  following  ribbons  and  badges: 

1912  Rochester  pin  bar  and  ribbon;  1913  Detroit  pin  bar 
and  ribbon  (variant);  1914  Springfield  pin  bar  and  pendant  (2); 
1915  San  Francisco  pin  bar,  pendant,  and  ribbon  (frayed);  1916 
Baltimore  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  two  pendants;  1917  Rochester  pin 
bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1919  Philadelphia  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and 
pendant;  1919  pin  bar  and  ribbon  (frayed). 

1920  Chicago  ribbon  and  pendant;  1921  Boston  ribbon  and 
pendant;  1923  Montreal  ribbon  and  pendant;  1924  Cleveland 
pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1925  Detroit  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and 
pendant;  1926  Washington  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1927 
Hartford  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1928  Rochester  pin  bar, 
ribbon,  and  pendant;  1929  Chicago  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant. 

1930  Buffalo  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1931  Cincinnati 
pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1932  Los  Angeles  pin  bar,  ribbon, 
and  pendant;  1933  Chicago  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1934 
Cleveland  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1935  Pittsburgh  pin 
bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1936  Minneapolis  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and 
pendant;  1937  Washington  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1938 
Columbus  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1939  New  York  pin  bar, 
ribbon,  and  pendant. 

1940  Detroit  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1941  Philadelphia 
pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1942  Cincinnati  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and 
pendant;  1947  Buffalo  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1948  Boston 
pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1949  San  Francisco  pin  bar,  ribbon, 
and  pendant. 

1950  Milwaukee  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1951  Phoenix 
pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1952  New  York  pin  bar,  ribbon, 
and  pendant;  1954  Cleveland  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1955 
Omaha  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1956  Chicago  pin  bar,  ribbon, 
and  pendant;  1957  Philadelphia  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1958 
Los  Angeles  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1959  Portland  pin  bar, 
ribbon,  and  pendant. 

1960  Boston  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1961  Atlanta  pin  bar, 
ribbon,  and  pendant;  1962  Detroit  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant; 
1963  Denver  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1964  Cleveland  pin  bar, 
ribbon,  and  pendant;  1965  Houston  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant; 
1966  Chicago  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1967  Miami  Beach 
pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant;  1968  San  Diego  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and 
pendant;  1969  Philadelphia  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant. 

1970  St.  Louis  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant,  with  secondary 
ribbon  and  small  pendant;  1971  Washington,  D.C.  pin  bar,  ribbon, 
and  pendant,  with  secondary  ribbon  and  small  pendant;  1972  New 
Orleans  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant,  with  secondary  ribbon  and 
small  pendant;  1973  Boston  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant,  with 
secondary  ribbon  and  small  pendant;  1974  Bal  Harbour,  FL  pin  bar, 
ribbon,  and  pendant,  with  secondary  ribbon  and  small  pendant; 
1975  Los  Angeles  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and  pendant,  with  secondary 
ribbon  and  small  pendant;  1976  New  York  pin  bar,  ribbon,  and 
pendant,  with  secondary  ribbon  and  small  pendant. (Total:  87 
items)  PCGS#  661351 


ERRORS 


1943  Lincoln  Cent,  AU58 
Struck  on  a  Silver  Dime  Planchet 


3824  1943  Lincoln  Cent  —  Struck  on  a  Silver  Dime  Planchet  — 
AU58  PCGS.  A  silver  dime  planchet  found  its  way  between  cent 
dies,  and  briefly  entered  commerce.  Since  the  regular  issue  1943 
cents  were  made  of  zinc-plated  steel,  it  took  a  sharp-eyed  finder  to 
notice  the  present  off-metal  mint  error.  This  still-lustrous  cent  has 
smooth  surfaces  and  a  good  strike.  The  letters  in  GOD  WE  TRUST 
are  stretched  toward  the  proto-rim,  a  clue  that  the  planchet  was 
slightly  undersized  relative  to  the  dies. 

Lincoln  Cent  Struck  Over  a  1945-S 
Netherlands  East  Indies  Tenth  Gulden,  AU58 


3825  (1945-S)  Lincoln  Cent  —  Overstruck  on  a  Netherlands  East 
Indies  1/10  Gulden  —  AU58  NGC.  1.2  gm.  A  tenth  gulden 
(KM-318)  is  720  Fine  silver  and  15  mm.  Struck  at  San  Francisco 
in  1945  due  to  World  War  II.  The  S  mint  mark  of  the  undertype 
is  visible  on  the  N  in  ONE  of  the  overstrike,  and  the  lower  curve 
of  the  5  in  the  undertype  date  is  visible  within  the  E.  The  cent 
date  and  mintmark  is  almost  certainly  1945-S,  though  the  45  and 
mintmark  are  off  the  flan.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  are  unabraded 
and  satiny. 


1996  Cent  Struck  on  a  1995-P  Dime 
Double  Denomination,  MS64 


3826  1996  Lincoln  Cent  —  Double  Denomination  on  a  1995-P  Dime 
—  MS64  PCGS.  This  11 -cent  piece  began  its  life  as  a  nondescript 
1995-P  Roosevelt  dime.  But  instead  of  leaving  the  Mint,  the  piece 
was  fed  between  1996  cent  dies  and  struck  again.  The  1995-P 
dime  date  is  sharp  except  for  the  final  digit,  which  is  nonetheless 
apparent.  The  96  in  the  cent  date  is  also  evident.  Roosevelt  gazes 
toward  7  o’clock  relative  to  the  portrait  of  Lincoln.  The  flame  of 
the  dime  torch  overlaps  the  east  wing  of  the  Lincoln  Memorial. 
Lustrous  and  lightly  toned  with  pleasing  surfaces. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1418,  which  realized 
$1,897.50. 


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1865  Two  Cent  Piece,  XF45 
Struck  on  a  Cent  Planchet 


3827  1865  Fancy  5  Two  Cent  Piece  —  Struck  on  a  Cent  Planchet 
—  XF45  PCGS.  A  wrong  planchet  combination  missing  from 
virtually  every  specialized  error  collection.  Struck  aligned  with  the 
collar  at  7  o’clock.  The  date,  denomination,  WE,  and  STATES 
OF  are  complete.  Virtually  all  of  IN  GOD  and  TRUST  are  absent, 
as  are  portions  of  UNITED  and  AMERICA.  A  chocolate-brown 
example  with  an  unmarked  appearance  and  a  few  speckles  of 
verdigris. 


3828  1886  Liberty  Nickel  —  Struck-Through  Obverse  and  Reverse 
—  MS62  PCGS.  The  obverse  border  has  a  series  of  conspicuous 
shallow  strike-throughs  between  3  and  6  o’clock.  The  central  and 
upper-right  reverse  display  a  number  of  similar  strike-throughs. 
Lustrous  and  unmarked  with  peripheral  sun-gold  and  lime-green 
toning.  The  1886  is  a  key  date  of  the  Liberty  nickel  series,  and 
one  of  only  three  issues  (along  with  the  1912-S  and  1885)  with  a 
mintage  of  less  than  5,000,000  pieces. 


1964  Roosevelt  Dime,  MS67 
Obverse  Die  Cap 


3829  1964  Roosevelt  Dime  —  Obverse  Die  Cap  —  MS67  NGC. 

Two  dime  planchets  were  apparently  fed  together,  one  stacked 
on  top  of  the  other.  The  strike  caused  the  upper  planchet  to 
partly  wrap  around,  and  cling  to,  the  obverse  (hammer)  die.  The 
bottom  planchet  (a  uniface  reverse  striking)  was  ejected.  A  series 
of  planchets  were  fed  in,  one  by  one,  with  the  cap  acting  in  place 
of  the  obverse  die  for  each  strike.  This  die  cap  has  a  fairly  steep 
obverse  rim  that  is  relatively  consistent  in  height.  An  essentially 
pristine  example  with  dappled  olive-green  and  lilac  patina  across 
the  lustrous  obverse.  The  blank  reverse  is  untoned. 


1965  Quarter  on  a  Nickel  Planchet,  MS66 
Housed  in  a  Special  Mint  Set 


3830  1965  SMS  Washington  Quarter  —  on  a  Five  Cent  Planchet 
—  MS66  NGC.  Housed  Within  a  Special  Mint  Set.  Upon  first 
glance,  this  special  mint  set  appears  nondescript,  but  then  one 
notices  that  the  quarter  is  out  of  round  between  9  and  3  o’clock. 
The  quarter  was  struck  on  a  Jefferson  nickel  planchet.  Aligned  with 
the  collar  die  at  7  o’clock,  LIBERTY  and  QUARTER  DOLLAR 
are  partial  and  exhibit  the  radial  stretching  associated  with  wrong 
planchet  errors.  A  well  preserved  Gem  with  hints  of  straw-gold 
toning.  (Total:  5  coins) 


1952  Franklin  Half,  AU58 
on  a  Quarter  Planchet 


3831  1952  Franklin  Half  —  Struck  on  a  Quarter  Planchet  —  AU58 
NGC.  6.2  gm.  This  wrong  planchet  error  is  uncentered  toward 
7:30.  All  of  UNITED  STATES  OF  and  IN  GOD  WE  are  off  the 
flan,  while  the  right  borders  have  partial  rims  and  reeding.  Just 
enough  of  the  mintmark  area  is  present  to  confirm  that  the  coin 
was  made  in  Philadelphia. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1429. 


1955  Franklin  Half,  MS63 
On  a  Five  Cent  Planchet 


3832  1955  Franklin  Half  Dollar  —  Struck  on  a  Five  Cent  Planchet  — 
MS63  NGC.  Most  wrong  planchet  U.S.  coins  are  cents  struck  on 
dime  planchets.  Obsolete  type  half  dollars  on  nickel  planchets  are 
rare,  especially  in  the  present  quality.  The  present  lustrous  and  well 
preserved  example  displays  dove-gray  and  chestnut-gold  toning. 
The  date  is  full,  and  the  mintmark  area  is  intact.  LIBERTY  and 
HALF  DOLLAR  are  entirely  absent,  although  most  of  the  portrait, 
bell,  and  eagle  are  present. 


1961  Franklin  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
on  a  Quarter  Type  One  Planchet 


3833  1961  Franklin  Half  —  Struck  on  a  Quarter  Blank  —  MS62 
NGC.  6.2  gm.  Satiny  and  brilliant  with  clean  surfaces  aside  from 
a  minor  vertical  mark  on  the  bell.  The  centering  is  off  toward  10 
o’clock,  with  all  of  LIBERTY  and  most  of  HALF  DOLLAR  missing. 
The  fields  are  striated  due  to  polished  dies,  as  made. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1440. 


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CERTIFIED  MODERN  PROOF  SET 


1961-D  Franklin  Half,  MS62 
Struck  on  a  Quarter  Blank 


3834  1961-D  Franklin  Half  —  Struck  on  a  Quarter  Blank  —  MS62 
NGC.  6.3  gm.  The  date  and  mintmark  are  complete,  while 
LIBERTY  and  most  of  the  denomination  are  off  the  flan.  All  of  the 
Liberty  Bell  is  present,  as  is  nearly  all  of  the  portrait.  Untoned  and 
luster  with  minor  marks  on  the  jaw. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1441. 


1976-D  Ike  Dollar,  MS63 
Struck  Through  Detached  Reeding 


3835  1976-D  Type  One  Eisenhower  Dollar  —  Struck  Through 
Detached  Reeding  on  Reverse  —  MS63  PCGS.  The  strike- 
through  resembles  a  crowbar,  and  is  vertically  aligned  relative  to 
the  reverse,  where  it  crosses  the  Moon  and  Liberty  Bell.  Reeding  is 
evident  throughout  the  strike-through.  Apparently,  a  lamination 
from  a  previously  struck  coin,  consisting  of  a  thin  strip  of  reeding, 
failed  to  eject  and  was  struck  into  the  present  piece.  Lustrous 
and  mostly  brilliant  with  well  preserved  surfaces  and  minor 
incompleteness  of  strike. 


1,000  Blank  Presidential  Dollar  Planchets 


PCGS-Certified  1936  Proof  Set 
PR64  to  PR66  CAC 


3837  1936  Proof  Set  PR64  to  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  five  coins 
are  individually  holdered  with  consecutive  certification  numbers. 
The  set  includes:  cent  Type  Two — Brilliant  Finish  —  PR64  Red, 
orange-gold  aside  from  a  subtle  spot  on  the  upper  right  obverse 
field;  nickel  Type  Two — Brilliant  Finish  —  PR66,  a  good  strike, 
nearly  brilliant;  dime  PR66,  fully  struck,  brilliant  save  for  a  spot 
on  the  left  border  of  the  central  bands;  quarter  PR66,  flashy  and 
only  faintly  toned;  and  a  half  dollar  PR65,  intricately  struck,  faint 
olive-green  and  ice-blue  patina.  The  original  mailing  envelope  is 
included,  postmarked  at  Philadelphia  on  Jan.  4,  1937.  (Total:  5 
coins) 


3836  1, 000-Piece  Lot  of  Blank  Presidential  Dollar  Planchets.  This  lot 
contains  1,000  blank  flans  of  the  Presidential  dollar  type,  housed 
in  square  plastic  tubes.  The  planchets  are  in  the  final  stage  of 
preparation  for  coinage,  having  been  annealed,  cleaned,  and  passed 
through  the  upsetting  mill  to  raise  the  rims  on  each  piece.  The 
surfaces  of  the  flans  are  consistently  bright  yellow-gold  in  color, 
with  minor  marks  as  a  product  of  the  preparation  process.  Typically, 
these  minor  irregularities  in  the  surfaces  of  the  flans  are  “struck  - 
out”  during  the  striking  process.  Blank  planchets  are  becoming 
increasingly  popular  among  error  coin  collectors.  (Total:  1000 
coins) 


MINT  SET 

3838  Uncertified  1949  Double  Mint  Set.  This  1949  PDS  double  mint 
set  remains  housed  in  the  original  cardboard  holders  but  lacks 
the  outer  manila  mailing  envelope.  All  of  the  coins  are  lightly 
to  moderately  toned,  and  the  typical  example  grades  MS64  to 
MS65.  This  set  contains  28  coins  since  no  1949-S  quarters  were 
minted. 

End  of  Session  One 


Session  One,  Auction  #1 223  |  Wednesday,  August  12,  2015  |  9:00  AM  CT 


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Front  Cover  Lots:  4251, 4057,  4060,  3986,  3921, 4291 
Inside  Front  Cover  Lot:  4060 
Inside  Back  Cover  Lot:  4531 

Back  Cover  Lots:  4255,  4365,  3902,  4506,  4531,  4023,  4577, 
3977,  4562,  4469,  4508,  4135,  3912,  3903, 
4012,  3988,  4449,  4453,  4438,  4439 


Heritage  Signature®  Auction  #1223  |  American  Numismatic  Association 

Platinum  Night 

August  12,  2015  |  Chicago 

Featuring:  The  Duquesne  Collection  •  The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties  •  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V 
The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars  •  Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection,  Part  III  •  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars  •  The  David  Cassel  Collection  •  The  Badger  Collection  •  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan 
Dollars  •  The  Glacier  Collection  •  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two  *The  DeMicco  Family  Collection  *The  Birmingham  Collection 


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Cataloged  by:  Mark  Van  Winkle,  Chief  Cataloger 
Mark  Borckardt,  Senior  Numismatist;  David  Stone,  George  Huber, 

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Please  accept  our  warmest  welcome  to  Chicago  and  to  Heritage  Auctions7  Platinum  Night  event,  presented  in  conjunction 
with  the  American  Numismatic  Association  Convention  and  the  2015  World's  Fair  of  Money.  Our  2015  Platinum  Night 
Floor  Session  offers  674  high-value  lots  (more  than  twice  as  many  lots  than  presented  at  last  year's  exciting  ANA  Platinum 
Night)  with  one  of  the  most  outstanding  gatherings  of  rare  U.S.  coins  we  have  ever  brought  to  Chicago. 

There  are  plenty  of  individual  highlights  -  far  too  many  to  mention  here,  with  so  many  notable  coins  that  will  trade  hands. 
The  rare,  finest-known  1849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar,  now  encapsulated  as  MS62  PCGS  Secure,  returns  for  bidder 
consideration  as  lot  4291 .  And  speaking  of  gold  dollars,  Platinum  Night  includes  an  unforgettable,  high-grade  set  of  gold 
dollars  assembled  by  Dr.  Steven  Duckor,  including  a  knockout  1857  gold  dollar  in  MS68  PCGS  Secure  -  one  of  the  most 
dazzling  gold  dollars  we  have  ever  seen,  and  one  of  the  finest  of  the  type  regardless  of  date. 

Also,  the  historic  1853-0  No  Arrows,  No  Rays  half  dollar  -  one  of  just  four  known  -  makes  an  appearance.  This  coin  is 
front-page  news  for  any  auction,  and  it  is  a  rare  opportunity  for  the  advanced  Seated  half  collector  to  complete  a  full 
set  of  dates  and  mintmarks.  Other  compelling  lots  include  a  rare,  original  Confederate  cent,  one  of  fourteen  known, 
currently  listed  as  SP62  PCGS  ...  early  issues  including  a  1792  disme  struck  in  copper  and  a  fantastic  1793  S-6  Wreath 
cent  (the  finest-known  Sprung  Die  and  one  of  the  five  finest  1 793  Wreath  cents  that  exist)  ...  a  rare  Albany  Church  penny 
...  plus  an  eye-stopping  collection  of  proof  Liberty  half  eagles,  pedigreed  to  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection. 

Many  fabulous  rarities  come  from  individual  consignors,  plus  others  from  our  Featured  Collections: 

The  Duquesne  Collection 

(An  exceptional  collection  of  double  eagles) 

The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties 

(Proof  Liberty  half  eagles) 

The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V 

(High-grade  Barber  halves  and  selected  type) 

The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars 

Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection,  Part  III 

(A  small  and  eclectic  group  of  specialized  rarities) 

The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars 
The  David  Cassel  Collection 

(U.S.  patterns ,  Postage  Currency  patterns  and  related  items) 

The  Badger  Collection 

(Focused  on  U.S.  gold) 

The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars 


The  Glacier  Collection 

(Silver  and  gold  type) 


The  College  Collection,  Part  Two 

(A  wide-ranging  consignment  of  copper  and  silver  collector  coins) 

The  DeMicco  Family  Collection 

(A  wonderful ,  high-grade  set  of  Peace  dollars) 

The  Birmingham  Collection 

(Liberty  nickels ,  Standing  Liberty  quarters ,  and  other  high-grade  type) 

With  such  a  large  number  of  lots,  please  note  the  Platinum  Night  start  time,  which  is  an  hour  earlier  than  normal 
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from  the  auction  floor. 

Good  luck!  We  look  forward  to  one  of  the  best  ANA  events  ever. 


Sincerely, 


Greg  Rohan 
President 


Todd  Imhof 

Executive  Vice-President 


PLATINUM  NIGHT 


Sommer  Islands  Twopence,  VF30 
W-11400,  Small  Star  Variant 

3901  (1615-16)  Sommer  Islands  Twopence,  Breen-7,  W-11400, 

R.7,VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  14.2  grains.  Considerable  pewter-gray  tinning 
(traditionally  called  silvering)  remains  on  the  surface  of  this  lightly 
corroded  but  attractive  Sommer  Islands  piece,  with  light  brown  on 
the  worn  high  points.  The  hog  is  complete  with  detail  on  the  obverse, 
and  much  of  the  ship  remains  visible  on  the  reverse.  Border  beads 
are  evident  at  the  upper  obverse,  and  around  much  of  the  reverse. 
Minuscule  planchet  cracks  are  evident  at  2  o'clock  and  3:30  relative 
to  the  obverse. 

The  obverse  features  a  hog  facing  left  as  the  central  design 
motif,  with  the  Roman  numeral  II,  for  twopence,  above,  and  a  star, 
sometimes  called  a  flower,  between  the  hog's  middle  two  legs  (left 
front  and  right  rear).  The  reverse  motif  is  a  two-masted  ship  with  the 
letter  S  to  the  left,  and  I  to  the  right,  abbreviating  Sommer  Islands. 
The  difference  between  the  size  of  the  small  and  large  stars  is 
minuscule,  and  these  varieties  are  difficult  to  attribute.  The  Whitman 
Encyclopedia  of  Colonial  and  Early  American  Coins  notes  that  the 
elements  of  II  are  the  same  height  on  the  Small  Stars  variety,  and  that 
the  first  I  is  high  on  the  Large  Stars  variety. 

There  is  no  accurate  census  of  the  Sommer  Islands  twopence, 
although  several  have  been  attempted.  The  finest  we  have  seen 
include  the  VF-XF  Brand  specimen  now  at  the  Colonial  Williamsburg 
Foundation,  the  VF30  Norweb  specimen,  this  example  from  the  Eric 
P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society,  and  an  example  graded 
VF25  PCGS  that  we  handled  in  the  1 999  ANA  sale.  Possibly  as  many 
as  20  examples  of  the  two  varieties  are  known. 

Ex:  Jacob  Giles  Morris;  Col.  Robert  C.H.  Brock;  University  of 
Pennsylvania;  Philip  H.  Ward,  Jr;  C.J.  Dochkus;  F.K.  Saab;  Eric  P 
Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society.  PCGS#  2 


Session  Two,  Auction  #1 223  |  Wednesday,  August  12,  2015  |  5:00  PM  CT  5 


6  To  view  full  descriptions,  enlargeable  images  and  bid  online,  visit  HA.com/1 223 


PLATINUM  NIGHT 


(1615-1616)  Sommer  Islands  Sixpence,  AU50 
Tied  for  Second-Finest  Certified 
W-11445,  Large  Portholes  Variety 

3902  (1615-16)  Sommer  Islands  Sixpence,  Large  Portholes  AU50  NGC.  Breen-3,  W-11445,  R.6.  The  Sommer  Islands  coinage,  or  "Hogge 

Money"  was  the  first  coinage  produced  for  circulation  in  the  English-speaking  colonies  of  the  New  World.  The  Sommer  Islands  (called  Bermuda 
today)  were  discovered  by  Juan  de  Bermudez  circa  1505  and  he  was  later  shipwrecked  there  around  1532.  Bermudez  apparently  released  a 
number  of  hogs  on  the  islands  during  his  stay,  and  the  animals  proliferated  in  the  wild  for  most  of  the  next  century.  In  1609  an  English  ship 
called  the  Sea  Adventurer ,  under  the  command  of  Sir  George  Sommers  (or  Somers),  was  wrecked  on  Bermuda  after  being  driven  off-course  by 
a  hurricane  on  its  way  to  the  Virginia  colony.  The  ship's  company  found  the  islands  quite  congenial,  with  a  pleasant  climate  and  an  ample  food 
supply,  including  the  numerous  wild  hogs.  Sommers  succeeded  in  building  two  smaller  vessels  over  the  next  year  and  sailed  on  to  Virginia, 
leaving  three  men  behind  as  colonists  and  claiming  the  islands  for  England. 

Although  never  a  part  of  the  United  States,  Bermuda  was  under  the  authority  of  the  Virginia  Company  of  London  from  November  1  612 
through  June  1 61 5,  and  much  of  what  we  know  about  the  early  coinage  was  recorded  by  Captain  John  Smith  in  his  Generali  Historie  of  Virginia 
New-England  and  the  Summer  Isles.  The  close  link  between  the  Jamestown  colony  of  Virginia  and  Bermuda  has  influenced  many  collectors  to 
incorporate  the  Sommer  Islands  coinage  into  the  American  colonial  series. 

The  coins  were  authorized  under  letters  of  patent  from  James  I  on  June  29,  1  61  5  and  were  probably  struck  in  England  in  1 61 5  or  1  61 6. 
The  coins  were  issued  in  four  denominations:  two  pence,  three  pence,  six  pence,  and  shillings.  The  obverse  of  all  the  coins  featured  a  hog  as 
the  central  device,  with  the  denomination  in  Roman  numerals  above.  The  shilling  and  six  pence  include  the  legend  SOMMER  ILANDS  inside 
two  beaded  circles  around.  The  reverse  shows  a  ship,  possibly  the  Sea  Adventurer ,  under  full  sail.  There  are  two  die  varieties  of  the  six  pence, 
one  with  Small  Portholes  and  the  other  with  Large  Portholes.  The  coins  were  delivered  to  the  islands  during  the  administration  of  Governor 
Daniel  Tucker  sometime  in  1 61 6.  Struck  on  thin  brass  planchets  with  a  wash  of  silver  after  striking,  the  coins  had  little  intrinsic  value  and  only 
circulated  in  the  islands,  where  they  had  some  fiat  value  at  the  company  store.  The  coins  were  retired  by  1 624  and  colonists  fell  back  on  local 
commodities,  like  tobacco  leaves,  as  mediums  of  exchange. 

All  surviving  examples  of  the  Sommer  Islands  coinage  show  the  effects  of  corrosion  from  the  moist  tropical  climate  of  Bermuda  to  some 
degree.  Most  of  the  known  specimens  have  been  recovered  in  recent  years,  being  excavated  from  sandy  areas  using  metal  detectors.  Only  a 
single  specimen  of  the  six  pence  was  known  to  collectors  when  Sylvester  Crosby  wrote  his  Magnum  Opus  Early  Coins  of  America  in  1875. 
In  1997,  the  Bermuda  Monetary  Authority  issued  Coins  of  Bermuda  as  a  guide  to  the  series.  That  work  enumerates  19  specimens  of  the  Large 
Portholes  six  pence  known  to  collectors  at  the  time,  and  it  is  possible  that  a  few  more  have  been  discovered  since.  Only  eight  of  the  coins  in  the 
census  were  in  private  hands,  however,  with  the  majority  owned  by  the  government  of  Bermuda,  the  Bermuda  Monetary  Authority,  or  various 
museums.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  eight  examples  between  them,  with  an  AU53  PCGS  example  finest  (6/1 5). 

The  present  coin  is  tied  with  one  other  example  (the  Eric  P.  Newman  specimen)  for  second-finest  certified.  The  Newman  coin  was  offered 
in  a  Heritage  auction  in  May  2014,  where  it  realized  $129,250.  This  piece  is  a  solid  AU50  example,  with  well-centered  devices  and  medium 
brown  surfaces  that  show  less  corrosion  than  the  typical  example.  As  seen  on  most  specimens,  the  surfaces  have  pockets  of  green  verdigris  in 
sheltered  areas.  The  design  elements  show  better-than-average  detail,  with  some  of  the  hog's  bristles  and  most  of  the  obverse  legend  still  legible. 
Intricate  detail  shows  in  the  sails  on  the  reverse  and  the  large  portholes  are  bold.  Like  many  examples  seen,  the  edges  of  the  planchet  show  a 
few  cracks  and  clips,  as  struck.  Listed  on  page  36  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book.  Census:  2  in  50,  0  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  5 


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Lord  Baltimore  Shilling,  W-1080,  AU58 
Well  Struck  Portrait  and  Shield 

3903  (1659)  Lord  Baltimore  Shilling  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Hodder 

1-A,  W-1080,  R.6.  Ex:  Oechsner.  79.6  gn.  The  Large  Bust  variant  of 
the  rare  Lord  Baltimore  shilling.  Silver-gray  centers  and  greenish-gold 
high  points  and  rim  accents  distinguish  this  scarcely  circulated  piece, 
struck  on  a  nicely  rounded  planchet.  Most  of  the  obverse  is  strongly 
struck  save  for  the  rim  from  5:30  to  8:30.  The  strike  is  correspondingly 
weak  around  the  reverse  rim  from  9:30  to  12  o'clock.  Boldly  incuse 
clash  marks  appear  under  the  II  in  the  denomination,  as  usually  seen 
on  this  die  pairing  and  apparently  from  the  dentils  of  another  coin 
that  clashed  against  the  dies  early  in  its  use. 

The  Calvert  arms  and  motto,  and  the  Latin  legend  Crescite 
et  multiplicamini  ("Increase  and  multiply"  or  "Increase  and  be 
multiplied")  that  first  appeared  on  the  common  reverses  of  the 
Lord  Baltimore  silver  coinage  (the  copper  pattern  denariums  bear 
a  distinctly  different  reverse)  have  interwoven  themselves  deeply 
into  the  subsequent  fabric  and  culture  of  Maryland.  Crescite  et 
multiplicamini  is  now  the  Latin  state  motto  of  Maryland,  although 
it  is  not  the  official  state  motto.  A  Civil  War-era  song  "Maryland!  My 
Maryland!"  by  James  Ryder  Randall,  "written  by  a  Baltimorean  in 
Louisiana,"  bears  the  alternative  title  "Crescite  et  multiplicamini" 
and  is  set  to  music  of  the  familiar  German  Christmas  carol  "O 
Tannenbaum"  ("O  Christmas  Tree"). 

The  so-called  Sparrow  Seal  of  the  state  of  Maryland,  which 
first  appeared  in  1  765  on  the  title  page  of  the  Rev.  Thomas  Bacon's 
compilation  of  the  Laws  of  Maryland,  bears  the  Latin  phrase.  The 
official  Great  Seal  of  the  State  of  Maryland,  however,  bears  a 
different  motto  in  Italian,  Latte  maschii,  parole  femine  ("Manly 
deeds,  womanly  words"  or  the  official  version,  "Strong  deeds,  gentle 
words").  The  Italian  motto  —  the  only  official  American  state  motto 
in  Italian  —  was  the  family  motto  of  George  Calvert,  the  first  Lord 
Baltimore,  who  adopted  it  in  1622.  Listed  on  page  40  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  Population:  3  in  58  (1  in  58+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Mayflower  Coin  Co.  (4/1957),  lot  949;  Herbert  Oechsner 
Collection  ( Stack's ,  9/1988 ),  lot  949.  PCGS#  34 


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1694  Carolina  Elephant  Token,  XF45 
Corrected  PROPRIETORS  Reverse 
Hodder  2-F 

3904  1694  Carolina  Elephant  Halfpenny,  PROPRIETORS  XF45 

NCC.  CAC.  Hodder  2-F,  W-12120,  R.6.  143.4  grains.  Three  basic 
versions  of  the  Elephant  halfpence  are  the  London,  Carolina,  and 
New  England  varieties,  all  sharing  a  common  obverse  design.  Each 
is  important  in  the  field  of  American  colonial  coinage,  and  all  three 
are  recorded  in  the  Betts  reference  on  historical  American  medals. 
Although  some  have  questioned  the  American  connection  of  the 
London  pieces  inscribed  God  Preserve  London,  there  is  no  doubt 
of  the  connection  between  the  Carolina  pieces  and  the  American 
colonies.  It  is  believed  that  all  dies  for  the  Elephant  coppers  were 
engraved  by  the  famous  Rottier  family  who  worked  at  the  Royal  Mint. 

The  Carolina  pieces  are  usually  identified  from  two  reverse  dies, 
the  first  with  the  misspelling  PROPRIETERS  and  the  second  with  an 
O  punched  over  the  E  to  correct  that  spelling.  Although  described 
in  most  references  as  different  dies,  the  placement  and  shape  of 
all  lettering  is  nearly  identical,  suggesting  that  a  single  reverse  die 
was  corrected  after  a  small  production  of  the  misspelled  pieces.  The 
rarity  of  the  PROPRIETERS  pieces  is  due  to  the  misspelling,  while  the 
rarity  of  the  corrected  die  coins  is  likely  the  result  of  a  die  that  soon 
shattered  and  broke  apart. 

This  remarkable  example,  a  pleasing  Choice  XF  Carolina 
Elephant  token,  has  smooth,  problem-free  surfaces  that  display 
a  lovely  blend  of  tan  and  dark  chocolate  toning,  with  excellent 
centering  and  minimal  marks.  While  there  is  no  detailed  census  of 
this  variety,  the  majority  of  pieces  appearing  in  auctions  over  the  last 
two  decades  fall  in  the  VG  to  VF  range.  XF  or  finer  examples  are 
extremely  rare. 

Ex:  B.  Max  Mehl  (1 1/1954).  PCGS#  73 


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1722  Hibernia  Halfpenny  Pattern,  AU58+ 
Rocks  at  Right,  W-12650 

3905  1722  Hibernia  Pattern  Halfpenny,  Rocks  AU58+  PCGS. 

CAC.  M.  1.1-A.1,  W-12650,  R.7.  Miller  1.1-A.1  is  the  sole  die 
marriage  in  the  Hibernia  series  with  rocks  to  the  right  of  Hibernia. 
Given  its  rarity  and  unique  design,  the  Rocks  at  Right  variety  is 
regarded  as  a  pattern  for  the  series,  even  though  most  survivors  grade 
VF  to  XF.  Ford  VI  1:19  is  the  sole  confirmed  Uncirculated  example, 
but  the  present  piece  comes  close.  Hibernia's  knees  and  the  harp 
statue  show  minor  high  point  blending.  Traces  of  mint  red  linger  in 
protected  areas,  and  the  mahogany-brown  surfaces  are  minimally 
abraded.  The  king's  cheek  has  a  few  small  spots,  and  a  loupe  reveals 
occasional  minor  retained  laminations,  as  made.  Listed  on  page  44 
of  the  201  6  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  1 64 


1723  Hibernia  Silver  Farthing,  SP65 
M.  3.2-Bc.lO,  DEI.GRATIA.REX 

3906  1723  Hibernia  Pattern  Farthing,  Silver  SP65  PCGS.  M. 

3.2-Bc.10,  W-12500,  R.5.  The  purpose  of  the  silver  1723  Hibernia 
farthing  is  unknown.  William  Wood,  the  maker,  had  already  secured 
his  coinage  patent  the  previous  year.  Perhaps  he  wanted  a  small  stock 
of  silver  examples  for  gifts.  The  die  combination  is  known  only  in 
silver,  and  a  small  cache  of  survivors  emerged  in  Europe  during  the 
early  1970s.  The  present  sharply  struck  Gem  offers  pleasing  autumn- 
brown  and  navy-blue  toning.  Marks  are  confined  to  delicate  contact 
on  Liberty's  neck.  Listed  on  page  44  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
179 


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1776  Continental  Dollar  in  Pewter 
XF  Details 

EG  FECIT,  Newman  3-D,  W-8460 

3907  1776  Continental  Dollar,  CURRENCY,  Pewter,  EG  FECIT, 

Newman  3-D,  W-8460,  R.4  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine  Secure. 
XF  Details.  The  Latin  inscription  EG  FECIT  (E.G.  made  it)  serves 
as  tangible  evidence  that  Elisha  Gallaudet  was  the  designer  of  the 
Continental  dollars.  Gallaudet,  who  also  was  the  engraver  who 
prepared  the  plates  for  paper  Continental  Currency,  likely  utilized 
several  of  the  design  elements  from  the  paper  notes  in  his  coin 
design. 

The  dollar  coins  were  struck  in  pewter,  brass,  or  silver.  By  far, 
the  pewter  examples  are  the  most  readily  available,  although  all 
Continental  dollars  are  of  the  highest  desirability  to  collectors.  Some 
researches  believe  the  pewter  pieces  were  intended  to  replace  $1 
notes  during  the  latter  part  of  1776,  although  no  historical  record 
confirms  the  theory. 

This  example  of  the  pewter  dollar  is  net-graded  by  PCGS  for 
repair.  We  note  a  few  areas  where  a  sharp  tool  was  used  to  smooth 
the  surface  —  most  notably  above  the  C  in  CURRENCY  and  within 
some  of  the  rings  on  the  reverse,  where  areas  of  encrustation  was 
raggedly  effaced  with  a  pointed  instrument.  Multiple  areas  of  pitting, 
oxidation,  and  dark  encrustation  accompany  rough  spots  on  the 
rim,  and  most  of  these  areas  are  the  result  of  environmental  factors. 
Otherwise,  the  surfaces  retain  strong  detail  and  nice  original  pewter 
color  with  significant  appeal  for  the  historically-minded  collector. 


1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  MS66  Brown 
Ryder  1-D,  Ex:  Norweb 
Among  Finest  Known 

3908  1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  Period,  MS66  Brown  PCGS. 

CAC.  Ryder  1-D,  W-6190,  R.3.  Ex:  Norweb.  A  remarkable  olive- 
brown  example  that  retains  ample  glimpses  of  the  initial  orange-red 
luster  in  recessed  areas.  The  fields  appear  completely  free  from 
marks.  Mint-made  planchet  imperfections  are  minor  and  confined 
to  the  margins.  The  strike  is  uncommonly  sharp,  since  the  centers 
lack  the  blending  and  flan  striations  usual  for  the  series.  Ryder  1-D 
is  distinctive  for  its  curved  date,  with  the  digits  entered  close  to  the 
border.  The  1  788  Massachusetts  cent  is  collectible  in  Very  Fine  but  is 
a  great  rarity  in  any  Mint  State  grade.  Listed  on  page  59  of  the  201 6 
Guide  Book. 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena 3/1988 ),  lot  2658. 
PCGS#  948  Base  PCGS#  31 1 


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1787  Connecticut  Copper,  MS64+  Brown 
Draped  Bust  Left,  Miller  33.39-s.l 
Likely  the  Finest  Known 

3909  1787  Connecticut  Copper,  Draped  Bust  Left  MS64+ 

Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  M.  33.39-s.l,  W-3960,  R.4.  134.3  grains.  An 
outstanding  near-Gem,  and  likely  the  finest  known  example  of  the 
variety.  The  strike  shows  minor  incompleteness  at  the  centers,  which 
allows  partial  retention  of  the  moderately  granular  planchet  surface. 
However,  there  is  a  complete  absence  of  post-production  blemishes 
on  the  lovely  and  satiny  chocolate-brown  surfaces.  Traces  of  original 
red  mint  color  are  evident  among  the  letters,  especially  on  the 
obverse.  This  late  die  state  example  shows  radial  flowlines  that  draw 
the  letters  to  the  edge,  die  erosion  that  appears  as  surface  stippling, 
and  delicate  die  cracks  with  a  heavier  crack  in  front  of  the  seated 
figure's  profile  on  the  reverse.  Listed  on  page  62  of  the  2016  Guide 
Book.  PCGS#  370 


1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  MS64  Brown 
High  Condition  Census  Maris  43-d 
Second  Finest  Known 

3910  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  No  Sprig  Above  Plow,  MS64 

Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  M.  43-d,  W-5225,  R.1.  A  beautiful  chocolate- 
brown  New  Jersey  type  coin.  Evenly  struck  and  unabraded  with 
only  unimportant  flan  imperfections.  The  curved  die  line  within  the 
shield  is  characteristic  of  the  variety,  as  are  the  scattered  die  lines  on 
the  obverse  field.  The  second  finest  known  example  of  Maris  43-d, 
trailing  only  the  Garrett-Siboni  specimen,  as  noted  in  RogerS.  Siboni's 
reference  to  the  series.  Designated  by  PCGS  as  Small  Planchet,  Plain 
Shield,  a  nomenclature  abandoned  by  the  Guide  Book  a  few  years 
ago.  Listed  on  page  69  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  506 


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1783  Chalmers  Sixpence,  XF40 
W-1770  Large  Date 

3911  1783  Chalmers  Sixpence,  Large  Date  XF40  PCGS.  Breen- 

1014,  W-1770,  R.6.  There  are  less  than  75  examples  known  of  all 
four  varieties  of  the  Chalmers  sixpence,  according  to  rarity  ratings 
published  in  the  Whitman  Colonial  Encyclopedia.  These  pieces  and 
the  threepence  are  substantially  rarer  than  the  usually  seen  Chalmers 
Shillings..  The  recut  outer  curve  of  the  C  in  CHALMERS  and  the 
diagonal  die  line  inside  the  last  E  of  SIXPENCE  are  diagnostic  for  the 
W-1  770  variety.  This  example  has  light  silver  surfaces  with  tinges  of 
delicate  golden  toning.  The  strike  is  decent  although  lacking  details  at 
one  place  near  the  obverse  and  reverse  borders.  The  softness  affects 
LIS  of  ANNAPOLIS  and  IX  of  SIXPENCE.  A  few  trivial  marks  are 
noted.  These  wonderful  example  is  far  finer  than  the  majority  of  those 
known. 

Ex:  Laird  U.  Park  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1976 ),  lot  19. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  594 


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(1790)  Albany  Church  Penny,  No  D,  VF30 
Problem-Free  and  Exceedingly  Rare,  W-8495 

3912  (1790)  Albany  Church  Penny,  No  D  VF30  PCGS.  Breen- 
1169,  W-8495,  R.7.  After  the  United  States  was  established  in 
1776  but  before  the  United  States  Mint  began  coinage  operations 
in  1793  —  a  period  of  some  17  years  —  many  of  the  individual 
states  and  colonies  began  issuing  their  own  circulating  copper 
coinage,  including  Massachusetts,  Connecticut,  Vermont  (which  was 
not  even  a  state  yet  when  it  struck  its  Stella  quartadecima  [14th  star] 
coinage),  and  New  Jersey.  Competing  against  those  were  a  riot  of 
"other  coppers"  —  British  and  Irish  halfpennies,  both  genuine  and 
counterfeit  (or  imitation),  the  latter  including  the  so-called  "Machin's 
Mills"  pieces  struck  in  New  York,  where  authorities  turned  a  blind 
eye  to  their  production;  private  copper  tokens  not  associated  with  a 
sovereign  entity,  such  as  the  Bar  coppers  and  Auctori  Plebis  tokens; 
Fugio  cents,  a  federal  experiment  that  failed;  and  British  Conder 
tokens,  including  some  made  specifically  for  circulation  in  America. 
By  1  789,  the  problem  of  distinguishing  "good  copper"  from  bad  had 
grown  so  acute  that  it  precipitated  a  crisis  of  confidence  known  as  the 
Copper  Panic  of  1789.  This  caused  all  copper  coins  and  imitations, 
good  and  bad,  to  be  devalued  to  a  fraction  of  their  former  worth. 

It  was  shortly  afterward,  in  January  1  790,  that  the  elders  of  the 
First  Presbyterian  Church  of  Albany,  New  York,  hit  upon  a  novel 
solution  to  ensure  that  the  collections  in  the  offering  plate  were 
of  good  copper:  They  had  1,000  uniface  "church  pennies"  struck, 
exchanging  them  to  members  of  the  congregation  at  a  rate  of  12  per 
shilling  —  a  prepaid  collection,  if  you  will.  Two  styles  were  produced, 
one  having,  one  lacking  a  large  D  for  "denarius"  or  "penny"  above 
the  word  CHURCH. 

This  appears  to  be  only  the  second  time  we  have  offered  a 
technically  problem-free  example  of  the  Breen-1169  No  D  variety 
of  Albany  Church  penny  since  1993,  when  we  began  our  Permanent 
Auction  Archives,  and  it  is  the  far  finer  of  the  two.  Lot  3559  of  our 
FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009)  was  a  VG10  NGC  example  that 
failed  to  meet  its  reserve  and  was  bought  in. 

Another  example  was  called  "Damaged  —  Fine  Details"  by 
PCGS  because  of  two  prominent  counterstamps  —  18  and  15.  That 
coin  appeared  as  lot  4902  in  our  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage, 
4/2015),  realizing  $14,689. 

Judging  by  the  meager  auction  appearances  and  the  certified 
population  data,  the  With  D  variety  Albany  Church  penny  seems  to 
be  considerably  more  available  —  while  still  quite  rare.  For  the  With 
D  variety,  PCGS  reports  one  submission  each  in  VF30,  VF35,  XF40, 
XF45+,  and  AU50  —  five  in  all,  with  an  average  grade  about  XF40. 
The  VF35  PCGS  With  D  example  was  offered  in  our  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2007)  as  lot  746,  where  it  garnered  $74,750.  The  XF45+ 
PCGS  coin  appeared  as  lot  3009  in  our  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2012),  which  realized  $1 1 5,000. 

The  PCGS  population  data  for  the  No  D  variety  present  quite  a 
different  picture:  PCGS  reports  one  VF20,  the  present  VF30  example, 
and  two  submissions  in  VF35.  If  the  two  VF35  grading  events  are 
indeed  separate  coins,  then  the  average  grade  of  the  PCGS  population 
is  VF30;  if  it  is  not,  the  average  is  "VF28.3."  (NGC  reports  only  two 
Albany  Church  pennies,  both  of  the  No  D  variety  —  one  "VG"  and 
one  AU58.  There  is  no  record  or  public  trade  of  that  last  piece,  to  our 
knowledge,  but  it  must  be  quite  remarkable.) 

The  present  piece  is  an  extremely  attractive  example  of  this 
remarkable  rarity,  a  nice,  medium  milk-chocolate-brown  coin  with 
no  mentionable  problems,  save  for  a  small,  branched  planchet  flaw 
on  the  rim  at  5:45.  A  few  other  tiny  ticks  and  light  planchet  porosity 
are  undistracting  and  as  expected,  but  this  coin  generates  immense 
eye  appeal.  The  Albany  Church  pennies  are  listed  on  page  75  of  the 
201 6  Guide  Book  and  on  240  of  the  Whitman  Colonial  Encyclopedia. 
Population:  1  in  30,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  612 


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1796  Myddelton  Token,  PR66 
Amazing  Quality  and  Appeal,  W-8905 

3913  1796  Myddelton  Token,  Silver  PR66  PCGS.  W-8905,  R.6. 

The  ambitious  plan  of  Englishman  Philip  Parry  Price  Myddelton  was 
to  settle  and  populate  a  large  tract  of  land  he  owned  in  Kentucky 
with  transplanted  English  artisans,  skilled  craftsmen,  artists,  and 
immigrants.  Part  of  his  plan  was  to  issue  coinage  for  the  settlement, 
striking  a  small  number  of  beautiful  tokens  in  silver  and  in  bronzed 
copper  at  the  Soho  Mint  of  Boulton  and  Watt  near  Birmingham, 
England. 

The  fruition  of  Myddelton's  dream  was  denied  when  he  was 
imprisoned  for  his  colonization  efforts,  which  were  considered 
seditious.  A  few  of  his  attractive  and  pol  itical  ly  charged  tokens  survive, 
showing  the  figure  of  Liberty  holding  out  a  hand  to  welcome  Peace 
and  Plenty  offered  by  Hope.  On  the  reverse,  the  image  of  Britannia 
leans  on  her  shield,  defeated.  This  incredible  Premium  Gem  token 
in  silver  is  deeply  mirrored  with  frosted  motifs,  dramatically  toned 
in  shades  of  azure-blue,  violet,  and  magenta.  It  is  among  the  finest 
known  examples  struck  in  silver.  Population:  1  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  649 


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1820  North  West  Company  Token,  VF25 
Rare  Example  Struck  in  Copper,  W-9252 

3914  1820  North  West,  Copper,  VF25  PCCS.  Breen-1084, 

W-9252,  High  R.6.  Holed  for  suspension,  as  almost  always  seen. 
Many  of  the  forts  and  trading  posts  that  existed  in  the  Pacific  Northwest 
in  1820  were  outposts  of  the  North  West  Company  and  its  rival,  the 
Hudson's  Bay  Company.  These  loosely  organized  companies  merged  in 
1821,  shortly  after  the  mintage  of  tokens  that  served  as  much-needed 
circulating  currency  in  place  of  beaver  pelts  and  other  forms  of  barter. 
The  tokens  were  especially  useful  in  the  Indian  trade,  where  they  were 
highly  valued  and  often  buried  along  with  other  "earthly  treasures." 
One  notable  find  about  50  years  ago  along  the  Umpqua  River  yielded 
26  North  West  Company  tokens  in  a  copper  kettle  at  an  Indian  burial 
site,  and  today  many  known  examples  trace  back  to  that  discovery. 

All  North  West  Company  tokens  are  rare.  Brass  examples 
outnumber  copper  survivors  perhaps  10  to  1 .  To  our  knowledge,  we 
have  offered  just  one  previous  copper  piece  (a  Fine  15  NGC  example 
in  2007). 

The  current  token  displays  amazing  preservation  and  eye  appeal. 
Deep  chocolate-brown  patina  covers  both  sides,  with  lighter  brown 
color  on  the  raised  elements.  No  significant  corrosion  or  granularity 
exists  on  the  smooth  surfaces,  and  it  is  possible  (perhaps  likely)  that 
this  piece  was  never  in  the  ground.  Simple  high  point  wear  determines 
the  assigned  grade,  although  all  of  the  legends  and  central  motifs  are 
bold.  There  are  no  relevant  marks  or  distractions  to  mention.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  five  copper  pieces  in  all  grades,  with  one  finer  example 
reported  in  VF30  condition.  Population:  1  in  25,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
662 


1820  North  West  Token,  XF40 
Struck  in  Brass,  W-9250 
Among  the  Finest  Known 

3915  1 820  North  West,  Brass,  XF40  PCCS.  Breen  1 083,  W-9250, 
High  R.6.  Like  almost  all  known  examples,  the  token  is  holed  at 
12  o'clock.  This  is  a  high-grade  example  of  the  scarce  token  that 
circulated  primarily  in  the  Pacific  Northwest,  believed  to  have  been 
struck  in  Birmingham,  England  by  John  Walker  &  Co.  In  theory,  these 
tokens  were  worth  the  equivalent  of  one  beaver  pelt  —  "One  Made 
Beaver"  —  used  throughout  the  1820s  in  the  Indian  trade  along 
the  Columbia  and  Umpqua  river  valleys.  Issued  originally  by  the 
North  West  Company  and  the  Hudson's  Bay  Company  after  the  two 
companies  merged  in  1821. 

Most  examples  show  an  extent  of  oxidation  on  the  brass  surfaces. 
Some  dark  discoloration  exists  on  the  current  example  particularly 
on  the  reverse  legend,  although  the  surfaces  are  mostly  smooth  and 
attractive.  The  portrait  of  George  IV  shows  only  moderate  wear  and 
no  serious  abrasions,  while  the  reverse  beaver  motif  retains  sharp 
definition.  Overall,  the  motifs  are  unusually  bold  for  the  issue,  which 
is  seldom  listed  higher  than  VF  condition  in  the  references.  Listed  on 
page  78  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book.  The  present  example  is  the  finest 
certified  at  PCGS.  Population:  1  in  40,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  662 


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C.  1800  Washington  Funeral  Medal,  VF35 
Classic  'Skull  and  Crossbones'  Design 
Baker-1 65A,  Holed  as  Issued 

3916  C.  1800  George  Washington  "Skull  and  Crossbones" 
Funeral  Medal.  Baker-1 65A.  VF35  PCGS.  Holed,  as  issued.  One 

of  the  most  iconic,  temporally  specific,  and  desired  medals  from 
the  early  Federal  period,  struck  shortly  after  the  passing  of  the 
nation's  beloved  Father  and  first  President.  These  mementos,  to  be 
worn  around  the  neck,  were  distributed  specifically  for  the  mason- 
attended  funeral  procession  that  was  held  in  Boston  on  February 
1 1,  1800,  the  same  day  that  the  great  General  himself  was  born  in 
1732  (his  birthday  was  later  moved  to  February  22,  1732  after  the 
adoption  of  the  Gregorian  calendar).  According  to  W.S  Baker,  the 
author  of  Medallic  Portraits  of  Washington  in  the  1 880s,  the  mason's 
procession  was  "attended  by  sixteen  hundred  brethren."  In  addition 
to  what  must  have  been  a  proud  display  of  solidarity  during  the  actual 
procession,  these  medals  were,  almost  without  exception,  cherished 
long  after  the  event  as  heirloom  keepsakes,  with  most  surviving 
examples  displaying  moderate  to  extensive  wear  and  numerous 
surface  abrasions.  Without  question,  many  were  even  passed  down 
from  one  generation  to  the  next. 

To  further  quote  Baker,  he  noted  even  then  in  the  19th  century, 
as  is  also  the  case  now,  that  "original  impressions  in  silver  of  these 
pieces  are  quite  rare."  Today,  these  medals  are  not  only  highly-sought 
for  their  significant  rarity,  but  also  for  the  Skull  and  Crossbones  motif 
on  the  reverse,  a  classic  Masonic  symbol  that  carries  with  it  an 
undeniable  morbid  fascination.  Combined  with  the  slogan  that  spans 
the  obverse  legends,  "He  Is  In  Glory,  The  World  In  Tears,"  no  coin  or 
medal  can  claim  itself  more  evocative.  And,  while  often  grouped  with 
the  "Funeral  Urn"  medals  that  are  also  in  demand,  the  greater  rarity, 
as  well  as  the  design,  has  always  resulted  in  far  superior  popularity 
for  the  "Skull  and  Crossbones"  type. 

While  offered  infrequently,  the  January  2014  sale  of  a  PCGS 
XF40  that  brought  over  $40,000  illustrates  the  demand  of  this  issue. 
The  present  piece,  one  grade  short  of  that  medal,  shows  much  of 
what  one  would  expect  from  a  long-worn  and  highly  coveted 
keepsake;  several  ancient  marks,  a  couple  intentional  and  others  not, 
are  visible  on  the  obverse  and  the  surfaces  have  once  been  wiped. 
Almost  amazingly  however,  all  of  the  important  details  remain  bold 
and  clear  without  the  need  of  imagination  to  fill  in  the  gaps. 

To  date,  the  PCGS  database  lists  just  eight  of  these  medals  in 
their  grading  census  of  the  type.  To  put  its  rarity  another  way,  of  the 
nearly  two  million  numismatic  items  that  we  have  sold  at  auction  in 
the  past  20+  years,  this  is  the  very  first  of  this  type  we  have  offered. 
Certainly,  we  are  proud  to  finally  have  this  chance  and  we  wish  you 
luck  in  your  opportunity  to  own  this  most-historic  and  legendary 
numismatic  relic. 


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HALF  CENTS 


(1781)  Betts-615  Libertas  Americana  Medal 
Original  Dies,  Attractive  MS62  Brown 

3917  (1781)  Libertas  Americana  Medal,  Copper,  MS62  Brown 

NGC.  Betts-615,  Loubat-14.  The  Libertas  Americana  medal  is  not 
only  the  top-rated  medal  in  terms  of  beauty  and  desirability  for  many 
collectors,  its  numismatic  and  historical  significance  are  equally 
impressive.  The  design  was  the  inspiration  for  the  1 793  Liberty 
Cap,  Head  Facing  Left  half  cent,  and  the  diplomatic  shrewdness  of 
Benjamin  Franklin  utilized  the  medal  to  bolster  America's  credibility 
and  influence  among  French  royalty,  social  and  political  movers  and 
shakers  abroad,  and  America's  Continental  Congress  at  home. 

The  pecking  order  saw  gold  examples  going  to  the  King  and 
Queen  of  France  (now  lost),  silver  medals  to  a  few  dozen  of  the  most 
influential  governmental  ministers  and  leaders,  and  bronzed  copper 
medals  to  key  dignitaries  and  Congressional  members.  Virtually  all 
original  examples  that  survive  (approximately  100  to  125  medals 
in  copper)  have  deep  historical  roots.  This  is  a  splendid  Mint  State 
example,  with  traces  of  coppery-red  luster  and  attractive,  deep- 
blue  overtones.  Marks  are  limited  to  a  few  minor  nicks  and  lines. 
The  obverse  date,  4  JUIL.  1  776.,  is  broadly  doubled  as  is  LIBERTAS 
AMERICANA.  Listed  on  page  90  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
151815 


3918  1793  C-3,  B-3,  R.3,  AU50  PCGS.  This  die  pairing  exhibits  the 

obverse  with  a  small  7  in  the  date  and  the  L  in  LIBERTY  lower  than  the 
rest  of  the  word;  the  reverse  is  lightly  rusted  and  "overstuffed,"  with  the 
numerous  leaves  and  berries  of  the  wreath  crowding  other  elements, 
particularly  the  fraction,  which  has  the  ribbons  drawn  severely  to 
either  side.  Though  lightly  worn,  this  example  offers  excellent  surface 
quality,  with  glossy  brown  fields  showing  occasional  hints  of  gold 
and  plum.  Neither  side  shows  any  individually  mentionable  marks, 
and  this  piece's  overall  eye  appeal  is  a  match  for  its  high  state  of 
preservation.  Our  EAC  grade  VF35. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2009 ),  lot  29.  PCGS#  35009  Base 
PCGS#  1 000 


1793  Half  Cent,  C-3,  AU50 
Sharp,  Problem-Free  Example 


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1794  C-9  Half  Cent,  MS60  Brown 
High  Relief  Head 

3919  1794  High  Relief  Head,  C-9,  B-9,  R.2,  MS60  Brown  PCGS. 

Manley  Die  State  3.0,  the  terminal  die  state  for  this  variety  with 
a  die  crack  through  Liberty's  cap  and  another  through  the  tops  of 
LIBERTY,  and  a  reverse  rim  cud  that  covers  several  dentils  at  6:30. 
The  combination  of  die  wear  and  a  uneven  strike  yields  considerable 
roughness  as  struck,  with  myriad  original  planchet  marks  evident  on 
both  sides.  However,  this  outstanding  piece  retains  cartwheel  luster 
with  splashes  of  original  mint  red  on  its  olive-brown  surfaces,  and  it 
is  extremely  rare  as  such.  PCGS  has  only  certified  1 8  Mint  State  1  794 
half  cents  of  all  varieties  (7/1 5).  Our  EAC  grade  AU55.  PCGS#  35063 
Base  PCGS#  35054 


LARGE  CENTS 


1793  S-6,  B-7  Wreath  Cent,  AU55 
Sprung  Die  Obverse 
Late  Die  State 

3920  1793  Wreath,  Vine  and  Bars  Edge,  S-6,  B-7,  R.3,  AU55 

PCGS.  CAC.  Breen  Die  State  V.  The  Sprung  Die  name  stems  from  the 
horizontal  die  bulge  in  the  left  obverse  field,  and  this  coin  shows  the 
beginning  stages  of  die  cracks  along  the  bulge,  and  from  Liberty's 
lower  lip  toward  the  border.  An  additional  die  crack  extends  into  the 
field  from  the  border  right  of  the  Y  in  LIBERTY.  This  exceptional  piece 
has  glossy  olive  and  light  brown  surfaces.  The  obverse  is  imperfectly 
centered  with  border  beads  absent  from  1  to  4  o'clock.  The  reverse 
is  well  centered.  This  pleasing  piece  is  likely  among  the  top  dozen 
examples  of  the  variety.  Our  EAC  grade  XF45. 

Ex:  Boys  Town  Collection  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  3/1998 ),  lot  99. 
PCGS#  35450  Base  PCGS#  1347 


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1793  S-6  Wreath  Cent,  MS66  Red  and  Brown 
The  Finest  Known  Sprung  Die 
One  of  the  Five  Finest  1793  Wreath  Cents 

3921  1793  Wreath  Cent,  Vine  and  Bars,  S-6,  B-7,  R.3,  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen  Die  State  V  with  a  prominent  bulge  in  the 

left  obverse  field  yielding  the  Sprung  Die  nickname  for  this  variety.  A  die  crack  crosses  much  of  the  obverse,  especially  from  the  lower  lip  to  the 
border,  and  another  extends  toward  the  brow  from  the  border  right  of  the  Y  in  LIBERTY. 

Plated  in  US.  Large  Cents  1793-1814  by  William  C.  Noyes  (1991),  and  in  color  in  United  States  Large  Cents  1793-1794 ',  also  by  Noyes 
(2006).  This  extraordinary  cent  exhibits  considerable  original  orange  mint  color,  and  that  alone  is  almost  unheard  of  for  a  1  793  cent.  The  pristine 
bluish  olive-brown  surfaces  are  exceptionally  attractive  and  free  of  blemishes.  The  strike  is  bold  with  excellent  centering  that  shows  full  border 
beading,  especially  on  the  reverse.  Bill  Noyes  grades  this  piece  MS65  and  Del  Bland  assigns  the  same  grade.  Our  opinion  is  exactly  the  same. 
This  is  a  remarkable  cent,  one  of  just  two  S-6  cents  that  Bill  Noyes  grades  Mint  State.  Del  Bland  calls  four  examples  MS60  or  finer. 

In  1 91 6,  Henry  Chapman  wrote: 

"Uncirculated,  proof  surface;  in  fact,  it  would  not  be  a  stretch  of  the  imagination  to  call  this  superb  example  a  proof.  Beautiful  original 
red  and  light  olive  color.  A  magnificent  cent.  Evenly  struck,  sharp  impressions." 

Just  13  years  later,  B.  Max  Mehl  stretched  the  imagination  in  his  fixed  price  list  of  the  French  Collection: 

"Red  and  olive  PROOF.  Undoubtedly  one  of  the  first  cents  struck  of  this  year  and  variety,  as  it  is  unusually  bold,  practically  perfectly 
centered,  with  beautiful  iridescent  red  and  olive  surface.  Not  the  slightest  mark  or  touch  of  circulation  to  mar  the  beauty  of  this  gem. 
Excessively  rare  and  in  this  extraordinary  state  of  preservation  almost  priceless." 

The  Morgenthau  cataloger,  in  1933,  corrected  Mehl's  opinion: 

"Uncirculated.  Mostly  original  red  color.  A  magnificent  sharp  impression,  perfectly  centered  on  both  sides.  A  thrilling  Cent  just  to  look 
at,  more  thrilling  to  own.  This  is  lot  #5  from  the  French  Collection,  and  worthy  of  everything  said  for  it  in  that  catalog,  except  that  it  is 
not  a  proof.  We  have  no  hesitancy  in  calling  this  The  finest  known/  Worth  double  what  it  can  possibly  bring  today,  and  a  coin  that 
will  pay  rich  dividends  in  the  pride  of  ownership  to  the  fortunate  purchaser." 

In  Early  American  Cents  (1949)  and  Penny  Whimsy  (1958),  Dr.  Sheldon  confused  the  pedigrees  of  the  different  Wreath  cents,  but  graded 
this  piece  MS65  in  1949  and  MS70  in  1958.  Today's  careful  pedigree  research  conducted  by  Del  Bland  and  Bill  Noyes  have  straightened  out 
the  confusion  of  past  generations,  and  we  are  certain  that  their  reports  are  highly  accurate.  Assuming  that  this  is  the  same  Dr.  French  coin  that 
Sheldon  discussed,  his  grade  for  this  piece  was  MS65  in  1 949,  and  was  raised  to  MS70  in  1 958. 

Among  all  types  and  varieties  of  1  793  large  cents,  Bill  Noyes  grades  26  pieces  MS60  or  finer,  and  places  this  example  in  a  tie  for  the  second 
finest  1  793  cent.  Del  Bland  reports  the  survival  of  36  Mint  State  1 793  large  cents,  and  gives  this  single  piece  the  second  finest  grade  among 
those  coins.  PCGS  has  certified  58  1  793  cent  submissions  in  MS60  or  finer  grades.  Among  those,  only  five  coins  are  numerically  finer,  and  only 
one  example  has  a  finer  color  designation  (7/1 5).  The  five  finest  1  793  Wreath  cents  of  any  variety  are: 

1  793  S-5  Wreath:  SP68  Red  PCGS;  MS67  Noyes;  MS67  Bland.  Ex:  Earle;  Atwater;  Naftzger. 

1  793  S-6  Wreath:  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS;  MS65  Noyes;  MS65  Bland.  The  present  specimen. 

1793  S-8  Wreath:  MS68  Brown  PCGS;  MS63  Noyes;  MS63  Bland.  Ex:  Newcomb;  Starr. 

1  793  S-9  Wreath:  MS67  Red  and  Brown  PCGS;  MS65  Noyes;  MS63  Bland.  Ex:  Crosby;  Pearl;  Naftzger. 

1793  S-9  Wreath  MS69  Brown  PCGS;  MS63  Noyes;  MS60  Bland.  Ex:  Henderson;  Sheldon;  Naftzger. 

Ex:  Clarence  S.  Bement  (Henry  Chapman ,  5/1916 ),  lot  288 ;  Dr.  George  P.  French  (B.  Max  Mehl 1929  FPL),  lot  5;  Henry  A.  Sternberg  (J.C. 
Morgenthau  &  Co.,  4/1933);  B.  Max  Mehl  Collection  (1944);  T.  James  Clarke  (1950);  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon  (4/19/1972);  P.E.  Naftzger,  Jr. 
(2/23/ 1 992);  Eric  Streiner;  Jay  Parrino  (The  Mint);  Bowers  and  Merena  (1/1 999),  lot  101 6;  Heritage  ( 1 1/200 1 ),  lot  5023;  American  Numismatic 
Parities  (7/2004),  lot  7. 

Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection,  Part  III.  PCGS#  35451  Base  PCGS#  1 348 


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1793  S-13  Cent,  VF  Details 
First  Liberty  Cap  Issue 

3922  1793  Liberty  Cap,  S-13,  B-20,  Low  R.4  —  Environmental 

Damage  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  All  11,056  Liberty  Cap  cents  dated 
1  793  were  struck  in  September  of  that  year,  just  a  few  days  after  the 
designer,  Joseph  Wright,  succumbed  to  the  yellow  fever  epidemic. 
Most  surviving  examples,  and  there  are  few,  are  in  low  grade  and/ 
or  display  significant  damage.  This  representative  is  far  sharper  than 
usual,  with  Very  Fine  details  according  to  NGC.  The  surfaces  are 
lightly  granular,  but  they  are  finer  than  most  others.  Overall,  this  is  an 
exceptional  olive  and  steel-brown  example,  well-centered  with  full 
obverse  and  reverse  border  beads.  Our  EAC  grade  VG8. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 


1795  S-76a  Lettered  Edge  Cent,  VF25 
'Flipover  Double  Strike' 

Possibly  Struck  over  a  1794  Cent 

3923  1795  Lettered  Edge,  S-76a,  B-4a,  R.5  —  Flipover  Double 

Strike  —  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  labels  this  piece  a  Flipover  Double 
Strike,  but  we  believe  there  is  more  than  meets  the  eye.  A  cursory 
examination  suggests  that  the  initial  strike  was  about  20%  off  center 
toward  3  o'clock  with  Liberty's  profile  (visible  despite  the  second 
strike)  near  the  rim.  The  fraction  from  the  initial  strike  remains  bold 
on  the  top  of  Liberty's  cap,  the  latter  from  the  second  strike. 

However,  careful  examination  reveals  differences  in  the  shape 
of  the  fraction  between  the  two  strikes.  While  others  may  come  to 
a  different  conclusion,  it  is  our  opinion  that  this  is  a  1795  strike 
from  the  Sheldon-76  dies  struck  over  an  off-center  example  of  1  794 
Sheldon-71 .  This  piece  is  the  plate  coin  in  the  Flipovers  category  in 
the  Oops  chapter  of  Breen's  Large  Cent  Encyclopedia ,  page  843.  Our 
EAC  grade  VF20. 

Ex:  ANA  Sale  ( Kagin's ,  8/1977 ),  lot  4467;  C.  Douglas  Smith ;  Denis 
Loring,  1/1979;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Chris  McCawley;  Michael  Arconti 
( Superior ;  7/2003 ),  lot  1 1;  San  Francisco  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage , 
7/2005 ),  lot  5094.  PCGS #  35720  Base  PCGS#  1377 


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1795  S-76b  Cent,  MS64  Brown 
Plain  Edge,  ONE  CENT  High 

3924  1795  Plain  Edge,  S-76b,  B-4b,  R.1,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  A 

splendid  and  truly  Mint  State  example  of  the  1  795  S-76b  Plain  Edge 
cent,  and  seldom  seen  at  this  grade  level.  PCGS  has  only  certified  39 
Mint  State  examples  of  the  Plain  Edge  variant,  and  most  of  those  are 
S-78.  This  splendid  chestnut-brown  example  has  smooth  and  glossy 
surfaces  with  olive  toning  on  the  devices.  Myriad  surface  marks 
remain  from  the  planchet  before  this  piece  was  struck.  There  are  a 
few  exceptional  pieces  among  the  dozen  or  so  Mint  State  examples 
known  of  this  die  marriage.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60.  Population:  5  in 
64  Brown,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  35723  Base  PCGS#  1380 


1797  S-120b,  B-2b  Gripped  Edge  Cent 
AU58,  The  Naftzger  Duplicate 

3925  1797  Reverse  of  1795,  Gripped  Edge,  S-120b,  B-2b,  R.2 

AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen  Die  State  V  with  crumbling  along  the 
profile.  The  Gripped  Edge  consists  of  a  series  of  indentations  and 
raised  pellets  around  the  circumference  of  the  planchet.  Walter 
Breen  wrote  in  his  Large  Cent  Encyclopedia  that  the  Gripped  Edge 
planchets  may  have  been  from  the  Coltman  company  of  England, 
although  there  is  no  proof  of  that,  nor  is  there  any  known  reason 
for  the  edge  type.  This  glossy  olive-brown  cent  has  lighter  golden- 
tan  that  is  faded  from  mint  red.  A  trace  of  wear  appears  on  the  high 
points,  but  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Del  Bland  grades 
this  piece  AU55,  and  Noyes  assigns  a  net  grade  of  XF45.  We  are  in 
the  middle  with  our  EAC  grade  of  AU50. 

Ex:  George  M.  Andrus  (United  States  Coin  Co.,  1/1915 ),  lot  153; 
Henry  C.  Hines;  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon;  Dorothy  Paschal;  Sheldon 
(4/19/1972);  R.E.  Naftzger ,  Jr.  (New  Netherlands ,  1 1/1973 ),  lot  436; 
First  Coinvestors;  Pine  Tree  (2/1975),  lot  683;  Pine  Tree  (10/1976), 
lot  220;  Harmer  Rooke  (9/1 980),  lot  52;  Mike  Brownlee;  Dr.  Philip  W. 
Ralls;  Goldberg  Coins  (1/2014),  lot  431.  PCGS#  35900  Base  PCGS# 
1416 


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1797  S-135,  B-5  Cent,  MS64  Brown 
Nichols  Find  Variety 

3926  1797  Reverse  of  1797,  Stems  MS64  Brown,  S-135,  B-5, 

R.3,  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen  Die  State  IV.  A  lovely  Choice 
Mint  State  cent  from  the  Nichols  Find,  this  example  displays  satiny 
olive  and  chocolate-brown  surfaces  with  considerable  faded  mint  red 
now  appearing  as  golden-brown.  The  strike  is  above  average  and  the 
surfaces  are  pristine.  An  exceptional  example  for  the  connoisseur. 
Del  Bland  grades  this  piece  MS63  and  Bill  Noyes  says  MS62.  Our 
EAC  grade  MS63. 

Ex:  Dr.  Henry  W.  Beckwith  (S.H.  Chapman ,  4/1923 ),  lot  12;  Henry 
Chapman ;  William  Festus  Morgan  (J.C.  Morgenthau,  6/1933 ),  lot 
37;  B.  Max  Mehl;  Henry  C.  Hines;  Homer  K.  Downing  (1949);  C. 
Douglas  Smith ;  Louis  Helfenstein  (Lester  Merkin,  8/1964 ),  lot  12; 
Charles  "Shotgun"  Slade ;  III;  later ;  ANA  Sale  (Bowers  and  Ruddy 
7/1981 ),  lot  1775;  Auction  '84  ( Paramount ,  7/1984 ),  lot  545;  Dr. 
Philip  W.  Ralls  (Goldberg  Coins ,  1/2014 ),  lot  461.  PCGS#  35936 
Base  PCGS#  1422 


1798  S-167,  B-33  Cent,  MS63  Brown 

3927  1798  Second  Hair  Style,  S-167,  B-33,  R.1,  MS63  Brown 

PCGS.  Breen  Die  State  IV.  This  lovely  cent  has  glossy  olive-brown 
surfaces  that  exhibit  lovely  reddish-tan  that  has  faded  from  original 
mint  red.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  attractive  with  trivial  marks.  A 
strong  strike  was  imperfectly  centered  with  variable  border  width  on 
each  side.  Del  Bland  grades  this  piece  AU50  and  tied  for  ninth  finest, 
while  Bill  Noyes  assigns  a  net  grade  of  XF45  and  tied  for  eighth  finest. 
Our  grade  agrees  with  that  of  Bob  Grellman.  Our  EAC  grade  AU55. 
Population:  1  7  in  63  Brown,  1 3  finer  (7/1 5),  for  all  1  798  die  varieties. 
Ex:  Charles  J.  Dupont  ( Stack's ,  9/1954 ),  lot  227;  Doris  E.  Nelson 
( Stack's ;  2/1976 ),  lot  45;  Myles  Z.  Gerson;  Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls 
(Goldberg  Coins ,  1/2014 ),  lot  542.  PCGS#  36071  Base  PCGS#  1434 


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1804  Large  Cent,  VF25 
S-266c,  Sharp  and  Attractive 

3928  1804  S-266c,  B-1,  R.2,  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen  Die  State 

IV,  the  popular  die  state  with  heavy  rim  breaks  forming  cuds  on  both 
sides  —  one  above  RTY  of  LIBERTY,  and  a  larger  break  above  MERIC 
of  AMERICA.  The  4  in  the  date  is  triple-punched,  with  the  remnants 
of  the  crosslet  and  base  still  visible  to  the  right  of  the  primary  4.  As  in 
all  genuine  1 804  cents,  the  0  in  the  date  lines  up  with  the  O  in  OF. 

The  fields  and  devices  of  this  example  are  smooth  and  attractive 
with  sharp  detail  remaining  on  the  central  motifs  and  legends 
despite  the  grade-consistent  wear.  There  is  no  pitting  or  granularity 
to  mention.  Aside  from  minor  reddish-brown  splashes  on  the  reverse, 
the  olive-brown  surfaces  of  this  key  date  cent  are  wonderful,  and 
far  finer  than  usually  encountered.  Our  EAC  grade  Fine  12.  PCGS# 
36422  Base  PCGS#  1504 


1804  S-266  Cent,  AU  Details 
Early  Die  State 

3929  1804  S-266,  B-1,  R.2  —  Scratch  —  PCGS  Genuine. 

AU  Details.  This  early  die  state  lacks  the  obverse  and  reverse  die 
breaks  that  are  frequently  encountered  on  the  1 804  cents.  The  0/0 
die  alignment  is  correct  as  seen  on  all  genuine  1804s.  This  sharp 
example  has  AU  details  per  PCGS,  about  equal  to  XF40  sharpness 
based  on  EAC  standards  as  published  in  the  Grading  Guide  for  Early 
American  Copper  Coins.  Although  myriad  fine  scratches  are  noted  on 
both  sides,  this  piece  has  pleasing  olive-brown  color  with  golden-tan 
splashes  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  are  glossy  and  attractive.  Our 
EAC  grade  VF20.  PCGS#  36422  Base  PCGS#  1504 


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1807/6  S-273,  B-3  Large  7  Cent 
MS63  Brown 

The  Mougey-French  Example 

3930  1 807/6  Large  7,  S-273,  B-3,  R.1 ,  MS63  Brown  PCCS.  Breen 

Die  State  IV.  This  distinctive  overdate  variety  is  visible  to  the  naked 
eye  with  a  prominent  6  beneath  the  7.  The  frosty  olive  surfaces  exhibit 
traces  of  mint  red  in  the  protected  areas.  Del  Bland  grades  this  piece 
MS60  and  tied  for  the  sixth  finest  known  example.  We  agree  with 
his  grade.  Our  EAC  grade  MS60.  Population:  0  in  63  Brown,  2  finer 
(7/1  5). 

Ex:  Peter  Mougey;  William  H.  Woodin  (Thomas  L  Elder ;  9/1910 ),  lot 
71;  Dr.  George  P.  French  (B.  Max  Mehl,  1929  FPL),  lot  344;  Henry  C. 
Hines;  T.  James  Clarke  (1944);  B.  Max  Mehl;  R.E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Abe 
Kosoff  (10/1959),  lot  101;  John  J.  Pittman;  Herbert  Mel  nick  (7 2 1 983 ), 
lot  968;  Ed  Hipps;  Del  Bland;  R.E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  EAC  Sale  (5/1986),  lot 
151;  Del  Bland;  Dr.  Philip  IV  Ralls  (Goldberg  Coins,  1/2014),  lot  669. 
PCGS#  36442  Base  PCGS#  1528 


1823/2  N-1  Cent,  MS61  Brown 
Condition  Census 

3931  1 823/2  N-1 ,  R.2  MS61  Brown  PCCS.  CAC.  Both  varieties  of 

1823  large  cents  are  condition  rarities  that  are  elusive  in  Mint  State 
grades.  When  all  grades  are  considered,  the  overdate  is  a  trifle  more 
plentiful,  but  it  is  much  rarer  in  Mint  State  grades.  PCGS  has  certified 
two  Mint  State  pieces,  this  and  an  example  graded  MS62  Brown. 
This  satiny  golden-brown  example  has  splashes  of  lighter  tan  along 
the  peripheries,  with  smooth  surfaces  that  show  only  trivial  marks, 
including  a  single  noticeable  pedigree  marker  above  Liberty's  head. 
Our  EAC  grade  AU55.  PCGS#  36760  Base  PCGS#  1  630 


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1823  N-2  Large  Cent,  MS62  Brown 
Nearly  Condition  Census 

3932  1823  N-2,  R.2  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  This  early  die  state 

1823  N-2  cent  has  several  fused  denticles  over  stars  4  and  5,  and 
others  fused  over  stars  6  and  7.  Both  sides  have  full  and  crisp  border 
denticles.  Pleasing  olive-brown  and  golden-tan  surfaces  exhibit 
maroon  splashes  at  the  right  obverse  and  in  several  places  on  the 
reverse.  A  few  insignificant  hairline  patches  are  evident  in  the  fields. 
This  is  a  splendid  example  of  the  scarce  1823  cent,  the  key  date  to 
the  later  large  cent  series  from  1816  to  1857.  Bill  Noyes  ranks  this 
piece  as  tied  for  ninth  finest  in  his  Census.  Our  EAC  grade  AU50. 

Ex:  Bowers  and  Merena  (11/1990),  lot  19.  PCGS#  36757  Base 
PCGS#  1627 


1846  N-3  Cent,  MS67  Brown 
Small  Date 

3933  1846  Small  Date,  N-3,  R.2,  MS67  Brown  PCGS.  Grellman 

Die  State  b,  the  most  plentiful  die  stage.  This  early  die  state  cent  has 
no  reverse  rim  cuds  that  form  later  in  the  life  of  this  marriage.  An 
impressive  Superb  Gem,  this  example  is  fully  lustrous  with  complete 
cartwheels,  showing  substantial  original  orange  mint  color.  This  piece 
is  nearly  as  fine  as  the  Naftzger  coin  that  was  called  finest  known,  and 
clearly  finer  than  that  collector's  duplicate  that  was  called  12th  best. 
This  is  the  only  1 846  large  cent  of  any  variety  that  has  received  the 
MS67  grade  at  PCGS  (7/15).  Our  EAC  grade  MS63.  PCGS#  403859 
Base  PCGS#  1 865 


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FLYING  EAGLE  CENT 


1849  N-18  Cent,  PR64  Brown 
Newcomb-Starr  Pedigree 

3934  1849  N-18,  R.6  PR64  Brown  PCGS.  This  historic  proof  cent 

ranks  as  the  fifth  or  sixth  finest  according  to  Denis  Loring's  proof  large 
cent  census.  Both  sides  are  fully  mirrored  and  boldly  defined,  with 
splashes  of  steel-blue  toning  on  the  golden-brown  surfaces.  A  short 
lint  mark  over  Liberty's  head  confirms  the  provenance.  The  1849 
N-18  cent  is  a  proof-only  variety  from  a  common  reverse  die  that 
was  used  for  many  proof  issues  throughout  the  1  840s.  Our  EAC  grade 
PR63. 

Ex:  Howard  R.  Newcomb  (J.C.  Morgenthau,  5/1945 ),  lot  476;  Floyd 
Starr  ( Stack's ,  6/1984 ),  lot  6 18;  EAC  Sale  (4/1990),  lot  399;  Denis  W. 
Loring ;  R.  Tettenhorst;  Stack's  (3/1996),  lot  34;  Superior  (2/1998),  lot 
1260.  PCGS#  400588  Base  PCGS#  1976 


1858/7  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  Snow-1,  MS65 
Condition  Census  Example 

3935  1858/7  Snow-1,  FS-301,  MS65  NGC.  Large  Letters,  High 

Leaves,  Closed  E.  Snow-1  is  one  of  the  most  important  die  varieties  of 
the  1 858  Flying  Eagle  cent.  The  upper-right  flag  of  a  7  is  evident  in  the 
field  immediately  to  the  right  of  the  upper  loop  of  the  second  8  in  the 
date,  and  a  small  die  lump  —  thought  to  be  the  base  of  a  misplaced 
1  —  is  evident  in  the  field  midway  between  the  first  8  and  the  eagle's 
breast.  A  broken  wingtip  on  the  eagle,  as  well  as  striking  weakness  on 
the  eagle's  tailfeathers  and  the  corresponding  portion  of  the  reverse 
wreath,  are  characteristic  of  this  variety. 

The  present  example  is  in  Snow's  Die  Stage  B;  the  flag  of  the  7 
is  faint  due  to  die  lapping,  and  the  base  of  the  errant  one  is  slightly 
smaller  than  is  seen  on  Die  Stage  A  examples.  Both  of  these  early  die 
states  are  highly  sought-after  —  only  the  late  Die  Stage  C  is  discounted 
in  value.  Both  sides  are  aglow  with  satiny  coppery-brown  luster  that 
shows  hints  of  lilac  and  rose  throughout.  The  strike  is  above-average 
for  the  variety,  and  there  are  no  distracting  abrasions. 

In  Gem  condition,  Snow-1  is  extremely  rare.  NGC  lists  six  pieces 
in  this  grade  (one  MS65+),  with  none  finer;  PCGS  lists  six  MS65 
coins  as  finest  (6/15).  A  handful  of  resubmissions  are  undoubtedly 
included  in  these  figures.  This  Condition  Census  example  should  not 
be  allowed  to  pass  by.  PCGS#  37383  Base  PCGS#  2022 


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PROOF  FLYING  EAGLE  CENT 


1856  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  PR65 
Snow-9,  Intricate  Strike,  No  Flan  Flaws 

3936  1856  Snow-9  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Most  examples  of  the 

famous  1856  Flying  Eagle  cent  are  either  Snow-3  originals,  struck 
in  1856  for  Washington  officials,  or  Snow-9  restrikes,  coined  during 
the  late  1850s  for  sale  to  collectors.  The  present  piece  falls  into 
the  latter  category,  confirmed  by  a  razor-sharp  strike  and  smooth, 
moderately  mirrored  fields.  Unlike  often  seen,  there  are  no  planchet 
imperfections.  Protected  regions  retain  sun-gold  color,  while  the 
high  points  and  open  fields  have  mellowed  in  gunmetal  shades.  The 
reverse  has  a  wire  rim  between  12  and  3  o'clock.  PCGS#  147890 
Base  PCGS#  2037 


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1861  Original  Confederate  Cent,  SP62 
One  of  Only  14  Pieces  Known 

3937  1861  Original  CSA  Cent  SP62  PCCS.  The  name  "Lovett"  was  prominent  both  in  the  first  production  of  Confederate  currency,  notes, 

and  bonds,  as  well  as  in  the  preparation  of  dies  for  a  proposed  Confederate  coin.  George  H.  Lovett  engraved  a  seal  for  the  Confederate  Treasury 
Department  in  March  of  1 861  on  behalf  of  one  of  the  leading  bank  note  companies  —  either  the  National  Bank  Note  Company  or  the  American 
Bank  Note  Company. 

At  about  the  same  time,  his  brother  —  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.  —  was  engaged  by  person  or  persons  unknown  to  engrave  dies  for  a  proposed 
Confederate  coin.  Some  believe  the  bank  note  company  served  as  intermediary  between  the  Confederate  government  and  the  skilled  Lovett 
family  of  engravers.  Researchers  suggest  the  Confederate  cent  dies  and  original  Specimen  strikes  were  swiftly  made  after  the  secret  meeting  of 
Robert  Lovett,  Jr.  and  the  unknown  Confederate  agent. 

The  pace  of  events  that  followed  the  election  of  Abraham  Lincoln  on  November  6,  1860  was  swift  and  astonishing.  By  December  20, 
1 860  South  Carolina  had  seceded  from  the  Union.  Five  more  states  followed  suit  in  January  and  February  of  1 861 .  By  the  end  of  February,  the 
Confederate  Provisional  Government  was  in  place. 

One  of  the  first  acts  passed  by  the  Confederate  Congress  was  an  authorization  to  create  a  Treasury  Seal,  followed  by  an  act  that  enabled 
the  first  issue  of  Confederate  paper  money.  On  March  9,  an  act  was  passed  to  keep  the  Dahlonega  and  New  Orleans  mints  in  operation  and 
provisions  were  granted  to  obtain  appropriate  dies  to  strike  Confederate  coinage. 

At  that  time,  it  was  neither  unusual  nor  illegal  to  do  business  with  the  Confederacy,  although  the  pace  of  hostilities  would  soon  change  all 
that.  On  April  12,  the  attack  on  Fort  Sumter  complicated  dealings  with  the  Confederacy.  On  April  25,  U.S.  Marshals  in  New  York  City  seized 
the  printing  plates  for  Confederate  bonds  and  notes.  At  the  end  of  April,  C.  G.  Memminger  suspended  operations  at  the  Confederate  Mints  in 
Dahlonega  and  New  Orleans  to  concentrate  on  more  urgent  military  matters.  On  July  13,  1861  Lincoln  signed  legislation  making  it  illegal  to 
do  business  with  the  Confederacy. 

One  can  only  imagine  the  effect  such  events  would  have  on  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.  who  —  sworn  to  secrecy  —  may  have  already  made  the  dies 
for  the  Confederate  cent  and,  as  many  numismatists  believe,  struck  15  or  16  original  Confederate  cents  in  copper-nickel  as  Specimen  strikes. 
The  fact  that  14  surviving  coins  are  confirmed  gives  credence  to  the  number  of  pieces  struck,  but  does  not  confirm  the  timing.  Lovett  himself 
claimed  he  kept  the  dies  and  original  specimens  hidden,  fearing  arrest  for  aiding  the  Confederates. 

Others  point  to  the  long  period  of  time  before  an  original  coin  appeared,  when  it  was  consigned  to  a  January,  1 874  auction  by  Capt.  John 
W.  Haseltine  and  his  associate  J.  Colvin  Randall.  Their  consignor  was  none  other  than  Dr.  Edward  Maris,  the  noted  Philadelphia  collector,  who 
supposedly  obtained  a  "Confederate  cent"  (from  a  local  bartender,  so  the  story  goes)  and  recognized  the  die  work  of  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.  Maris 
subsequently  acquired  the  remaining  coins  struck  by  Lovett. 

Haseltine,  upon  seeing  the  cent,  eventually  persuaded  Maris  to  sell  him  the  remaining  examples  and  also  convinced  Lovett  to  sell  him  the 
dies,  which  at  the  time  were  cracked  and  barely  serviceable.  Haseltine  made  restrikes  in  gold,  silver,  and  copper  until  the  dies  broke  on  the 
55th  copper  strike.  No  coins  were  struck  from  copper-nickel  to  retain  the  integrity  of  the  original  strikings,  according  to  Haseltine. 

The  present  coin  is  struck  in  copper-nickel  from  the  1861  composition  of  88%  copper,  12%  nickel.  The  coin  is  encapsulated  in  a  blue- 
label  holder  as  MS62  PCGS,  although  the  current  certificate  verification  describes  the  coin  as  a  Specimen  strike,  SP62  PCGS.  The  coin  is 
exceptionally  sharp  for  the  issue,  with  crisp  hair  detail  and  legends.  The  "L"  for  Lovett  is  bold  on  the  reverse  cotton  bale  -  a  critical  diagnostic 
of  original  Confederate  cent  strikes  versus  the  restrikes,  which  are  usually  quite  weak  with  only  a  partial  L.  Importantly,  this  piece  is  struck  with 
a  medal  turn,  as  opposed  to  the  coin  turn  shown  by  restrikes.  It  displays  a  lovely  olive-brown  patina  with  golden  highlights  around  the  central 
devices.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  pleasing,  with  a  few  darker  areas  of  toning  that  bespeak  its  age.  The  provenance  of  the  current  coin  is 
detailed  in  the  accompanying  detailed  roster,  which  was  based  on  the  roster  in  Levi  and  Corel I's  book  on  Lovett  and  the  CSA  cents,  and  then 
expanded  when  we  sold  the  Donald  G.  Partrick  coin  earlier  this  year. 


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Roster  of  1861  Original  Confederate  Cents 

1.  PR64  NGC.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  F.C.C.  Boyd; 
Boyd  estate;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.  Collection,  Part  X  (Stack's,  5/2005),  lot  4478. 

2.  PR63  PCGS.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  possibly  John 

J.  Ford,  Jr.;  Q.  David  Bowers;  offered  in  Rare  Coin  Review  numbers  19  and  20;  purchased  in  April  1974  for  the  Noble  Family  Collection;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2013),  lot  51 39,  where  it  brought  $211,500. 

3.  PR63  NGC.  Possibly  a  coin  in  the  possession  of  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.  which  he  sold  to  Dr.  Irving  Schuster,  reportedly  later  handled  by  Q.  David 
Bowers;  Rare  Coin  Review  #72  (Bowers  and  Merena,  Spring  1989);  Jon  Hanson;  Donald  G.  Partrick  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2015),  lot  5849. 

4.  SP62  PCGS  (MS62  on  holder  label).  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W. 
Haseltine;  Aubrey  and  Adeline  Bebee  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/1987),  lot  1545;  West  Coast  collector,  via  Liz  Coggan;  William  H. 
Labelle,  Sr.  Collection  (American  Numismatic  Rarities,  7/2005),  lot  26.  The  present  coin. 

5.  Choice  Brilliant  Proof.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  F.C.C. 
Boyd;  Boyd  estate;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.  Collection,  PartX  (Stack's,  5/2005),  lot  4477;  Q.  David  Bowers;  74th  Anniversary  Sale  (Stack's, 
1 1/2009),  lot  794  (grade  per  Ford  auction  appearance). 

6.  PR62  NGC.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  Charles 
Steigerwalt;  purchased  by  T.  Harrison  Garrett  in  late  1881;  Robert  Garrett;  John  Work  Garrett;  Garrett  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Ruddy, 
3/1981),  lot  1995;  Jon  Hanson;  Donald  Groves  Partrick.  This  piece  will  be  sold  in  a  later  Partrick  Collection  sale. 

7.  Choice  Brilliant  Uncirculated,  Prooflike.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John 
W.  Haseltine;  F.C.C.  Boyd;  Boyd  estate;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.  Collection,  Part  I  (Stack's,  10/2003),  lot  321  (grade  per  Ford  auction 
appearance). 

8.  Choice  Uncirculated.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine; 
Kensington  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  12/1975),  lot  431  (grade  per  1975  auction  appearance). 

9.  MS62  NGC.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  Dodsen/Collier 
Collections  (Bowers  and  Merena,  6/1984),  lot  3421;  New  York  City  Auction  (Spink  Smythe,  1 1/2008),  lot  475. 

10.  MS60.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  Lee  F.  Hewitt 
Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/1984),  lot  2799;  Hoke  S.  Green  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  6/1985),  lot  498  (grade  per  last  auction 
appearance). 

11.  AU.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  Hain  Family  Collection 
(Stack's,  1/2002),  lot  876  (grade  per  2002  auction  appearance). 

12.  Extremely  Fine.  Robert  Lovett,  Jr.;  Dr.  Edward  Maris;  unknown  intermediaries,  most  likely  including  Captain  John  W.  Haseltine;  F.C.C.  Boyd; 
Boyd  estate;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.;  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.  Collection,  Part  I  (Stack's,  10/2003),  lot  322  (grade  per  Ford  auction  appearance). 

13.  A  fifth  specimen  that  was  included  in  the  John  J.  Ford,  Jr.  Collection  at  the  time  of  its  sale  in  2003.  Sold  privately  via  Stack's  and  not  described 
in  any  of  the  catalogs. 

14.  A  specimen  in  the  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society. 

Other  Appearances 

A.  Coin  Sale  (Captain  John  W.  Haseltine,  1/1 874),  lot  665,  the  first  auction  appearance. 

B.  A  coin  in  the  possession  of  Dr.  William  Lee  circa  1 874,  which  he  photographed  and  published  in  a  book  on  Confederate  notes. 

C.  Dr.  Edward  Maris  Collection  (Harlan  Page  Smith,  6/1886),  lot  304. 

D.  Maris  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 1/1900),  lot  850. 

E.  A  specimen  exhibited  by  Judson  Brenner  at  the  1 914  ANS  Exhibition.  This  piece  may  have  passed  to  Virgil  Brand  in  1 91 9,  when  Brenner  sold 
him  the  Confederate  cent  dies  and  many  other  coins. 

F.  George  Earle  Collection  (Henry  Chapman,  6/1 91 2),  lot  3823,  based  on  toning  patterns  this  coin  resembles  number  1 0  above,  but  the  match 
is  not  definitive. 

G.  George  M.  Parsons  Collection  (Henry  Chapman,  6/1914),  lot  2707,  toning  patterns  resemble  the  coin  in  number  5  above,  but  the  match  is 
not  definitive. 

H.  John  Story  Jenks  Collection  (Henry  Chapman,  12/1921),  lot  6471,  toning  patterns  resemble  the  coin  in  number  5  and  letter  G  above,  but 
the  match  is  not  definitive. 

I.  Fred  E.  Olsen  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  1 1/1944),  lot  1632,  reportedly  struck  on  a  large  planchet,  possibly  an  off-center  restrike  according 
to  John  Ford. 

J.  Phi  I pot/Zander  Sale  (B.  Max  Mehl,  11/1945),  lot  2621,  Extremely  Fine. 

K.  Will  Neil  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 947),  lot  3071 . 

L.  An  eighth  specimen  owned  by  John  Ford  at  one  time  according  to  Michael  Hodder,  no  longer  in  the  Ford  Collection  at  the  time  of  the  2003 
sale. 

M.  A  specimen  in  the  ANS  Collection,  accession  number  1 908.1 81 .2  listed  as  an  Original  by  Harold  Levi  and  George  Corell  in  The  Lovett  Cent 
a  Confederate  Story ;  but  the  ANS  website  says  this  piece  is  a  Haseltine  Restrike  in  copper. 

Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection ,  Part  III.  PCGS#  340404 


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INDIAN  CENTS 


1874  Cent,  Top-Grade  MS66  Red 
Struck  From  Late-State  Dies 

3938  1874  MS66  Red  PCGS.  The  1874  Indian  cent  issue  was  a 

generous  one,  but  examples  are  difficult  to  find  either  in  high  grades 
or  with  full  Red  surfaces  —  much  less  both.  This  Premium  Gem  Red 
PCGS  coin  is  nonetheless  one  of  only  nine  so  certified,  and  none  are 
finer  (7/15).  The  surfaces  are  orange-red  on  the  obverse  and  orange- 
tan  on  the  reverse,  with  no  concessions  at  all  to  carbon  or  'Turning." 
Both  sides  are  in  remarkably  late  states,  however,  producing  quite 
perceptible  die  cracks  —  on  the  obverse,  running  heavily  through 
the  date,  and  on  the  reverse,  meandering  up  through  the  left-side 
wreath  and  from  the  rim  to  the  upper-left  shield  border.  Much  of 
the  dentilation  around  both  sides  is  softly  detailed  from  die  erosion. 
A  top-grade  coin,  but  one  with  equal  parts  appeal  and  intellectual 
interest.  Population:  9  in  66  Red,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  227Z, 
PCGS#  2120 


1877  Indian  Cent,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Substantial  Mint  Red 

3939  1877  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  In  1877,  Indian 

cent  production  dipped  below  1  million  coins  for  the  first  time  in  the 
series.  The  only  other  such  occurrence  was  the  1909  San  Francisco 
issue,  whose  production  was  cut  short  by  the  introduction  of  the 
Lincoln  cent.  It  is  little  wonder  then,  that  the  1  877  Indian  cent  holds 
a  special  place  in  the  minds  of  collectors. 

The  Mint  absorbed  the  redemption  of  nearly  10  million  small 
cents  from  circulation  in  1877,  but  rather  than  melt  them  down  for 
recoinage,  most  were  simply  reissued  as  is.  This  decreased  the  need 
for  any  substantial  additional  coinage  and  directly  resulted  in  the  low 
production  total  of  the  1877  Indian  cent.  Small  coinage  redemptions 
had  a  similar  effect  on  the  three  and  five  cent  nickel  issues  of  this 
year,  but  in  those  cases  the  number  of  circulated  coins  able  to  be 
reissued  completely  dissolved  the  need  for  new  coinage. 

This  Gem  Red  and  Brown  1877  cent  is  boldly  struck  and 
carefully  preserved.  The  surfaces  glow  with  warm  coppery-orange 
luster,  although  subtle  auburn  overtones  preclude  a  full  Red  color 
designation.  A  few  trivial  specks  appear  upon  close  examination,  but 
none  are  significant.  Population:  65  in  65  (1  in  65+)  Red  and  Brown, 
4  finer  (6/1 5). 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2284,  PCGS#  2128 


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1886  Indian  Cent,  MS65+  Red 
Type  Two  Obverse 

3940  1886  Type  Two  MS65+  Red  PCCS.  CAC.  All  1886  Variety 

Two  Indian  cents  exhibit  a  distinctive  satiny  appearance  that  is 
unlike  most  other  Indian  cent  issues.  This  impressive  Gem  exhibits 
brilliant  yellowish-orange  surfaces  and  nearly  full  design  motifs. 
A  trivial  carbon  spot  appears  at  the  border  below  the  first  8  of  the 
date,  and  smaller  spots  are  evident  on  the  reverse,  although  they  are 
only  visible  with  a  glass.  Only  five  examples  are  certified  finer  in  the 
combined  NGC  and  PCGS  population  records.  Population:  9  in  65  (2 
in  65+)  Red,  4  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  228E,  PCGS#  92156 


1886  Type  Two  Indian  Cent,  MS66  Red 
Extremely  Rare  This  Fine 

3941  1 886  Type  Two  MS66  Red  PCCS.  CAC.  The  Type  Two  1 886 

cents  show  the  lowest  feather  tip  pointing  between  CA  rather  than 
1C.  Rick  Snow's  series  Guide  Book  estimates  that  around  20%  of  the 
original  17.6  million-coin  mintage  was  composed  of  these  scarcer 
Type  Two  coins.  Today,  full  Red  examples  are  scarce,  and  are  rarely 
seen  in  Gem  or  better  condition.  This  is  a  well-struck  Premium 
Gem,  gleaming  with  bronze-gold  and  coppery-reddish  luster. 
Semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  fields  further  heightens  the  eye  appeal. 
This  magnificent  coin  is  tied  with  just  three  others  for  finest  at  PCGS; 
NGC  shows  just  a  single  Red  coin  in  this  grade,  also  with  none  finer 
(6/15).  The  CAC  endorsement  attests  to  the  outstanding  quality,  the 
surfaces  devoid  of  carbon  spotting.  A  touch  of  die  erosion  is  evident 
around  the  peripheries.  NGC  ID#  228E,  PCGS#  92156 


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1909  Indian  Cent,  Splendid  MS67  Red 
Tied  for  Finest 

3942  1909  MS67  Red  PCGS.  The  year  1909  was  a  dual-design 

one  popular  with  type  collectors,  as  it  saw  the  last-year-of-type  1 909 
Indian  cent  give  way  to  the  new  first-year-of-type  Lincoln  cent  design. 
The  1909  Philadelphia  Indian  cents  in  high  grades  are  an  order  of 
magnitude  rarer,  however,  as  few  people  saved  the  old  versions 
in  preference  to  the  new.  This  Superb  Gem  Red  example  boasts 
splendid  red-orange  color  on  surfaces  that  are  well-struck  (note  all 
four  diamonds  on  the  ribbon,  and  some  detail  on  the  feather  tips). 
No  contact  marks  or  mentionable  carbon  mar  the  great  eye  appeal. 
Population:  6  in  67  Red,  0  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  2297,  PCGS#  2237 


PROOF  INDIAN  CENT 


1 864  Bronze  No  L  Cent,  PR66  Red 
Lovely  Cameo  Example 

3943  1864  Bronze  No  L  PR66  Red  Cameo  PCGS.  This  one-off 

issue  of  an  estimated  300  proofs  presents  numerous  challenges.  As 
Richard  Snow  recounts  in  A  Guide  Book  of  Flying  Eagle  and  Indian 
Head  Cents ,  "This  issue  is  found  mostly  brown  or  with  very  little  red 
present.  ...  Full  red  examples  are  very  difficult  to  find  and  are  very 
expensive.  Examples  with  cameo  contrast  are  extremely  rare  and  are 
usually  priced  with  a  significant  premium." 

This  remarkable  coin  combines  excellent  preservation,  fully  Red 
surfaces,  and  strong  cameo  contrast.  Lightly  frosted,  pale  copper-gold 
devices  cede  to  deeper  copper-orange  mirrors  that  show  occasional 
traces  of  ruby.  Immensely  appealing  and  of  high  importance  to  the 
proof  Indian  cent  aficionado.  Population:  2  in  66  Cameo,  1  finer 
(6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2008 ),  lot  1542.  PCGS#  82278 


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LINCOLN  CENTS 


1914-D  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Condition  Rarity,  Important  Denver  Issue 

3944  1914-D  MS65  Red  PCCS.  While  the  1909-S  VDB  cent  has 

gained  far  greater  fame  across  most  grades,  serious  students  of  the 
series  recognize  the  1914-D  as  more  challenging  in  the  higher  Mint 
State  tiers,  particularly  with  fully  Red  surfaces.  This  Gem  has  an 
orange  obverse,  generally  bright,  while  the  reverse  shows  a  duskier 
peach  hue.  The  strike  is  remarkably  sharp,  particularly  on  the  fine 
details  of  Lincoln's  portrait.  A  degree  of  peripheral  carbon  is  most 
evident  in  the  space  between  GOD  and  WE  on  the  obverse.  Housed 
in  a  green  label  holder.  PCGS  has  certified  just  three  finer  Red 
representatives,  a  figure  that  has  not  changed  in  the  past  five  years 
(6/1  5). 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  ( Heritage ,  3/2010),  lot  269.  NGC  ID#  22BH, 
PCGS#  2473 


1918  Cent,  Top-Notch  MS67+  Red 

3945  1918  MS67+  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 91  8  Lincoln  cent  issue, 

struck  in  the  final  year  of  World  War  I,  was  a  prodigious  mintage 
exceeding  288  million  coins  —  only  to  be  followed  in  1919  by  an 
even  larger  postwar  production  of  392  million  cents.  As  one  might 
imagine  with  such  gargantuan  production  quotas,  however,  the 
Mint's  business  was  all  about  vast  quantity,  not  high  quality.  Anything 
above  Gem  Red  grade  is  rare.  This  MS67+  Red  example  of  the  1 91 8 
cent  displays  incredibly  uniform  and  trouble-free  orange-red  surfaces 
with  a  decent  strike,  minimal  tiny  marks,  and  top-notch  eye  appeal. 
Population:  30  in  67  (3  in  67+)  Red,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22BV, 
PCGS#  2506 


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1926-S  Lincoln  Cent,  MS65  Red 
Major  Series  Condition  Rarity 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

3946  1926-S  MS65  Red  PCGS.  The  rarity  of  the  1926-S  Lincoln 

cent  in  Gem  full  Red  condition  is  such  that  even  the  most  patient  and 
well-funded  collectors  may  never  have  an  opportunity  to  acquire  an 
example.  Even  the  #1  All-Time  Finest  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Lincoln 
cents  did  not  contain  a  representative  of  this  issue  in  MS65  Red.  This 
is  a  direct  reflection  of  the  1 926-S  cent's  status  as  the  absolute  rarest 
issue  in  the  series  in  Gem  full  Red  condition,  being  even  significantly 
rarer  as  such  than  the  1 955  doubled  die  variety,  which  is  well-known 
as  a  major  series  condition  rarity.  The  1 922  No  D  cent  is  unknown  as 
a  Red  Gem,  but  it  is  more  accurately  a  variety,  and  not  an  individual 
issue,  much  like  the  1 955  doubled  die. 

For  years,  the  leading  services'  certified  population  reports 
showed  only  two  MS65  Red  examples  of  the  1926-S,  one  each  at 
PCGS  and  NGC.  This  piece  is  a  fairly  recent  addition  to  Condition 
Census,  but  is  absolutely  deservingly  so.  Both  sides  glow  with  satiny 
coppery-gold  luster  that  yields  wisps  of  lilac  and  pale  rose  when  tilted 
in-hand.  We  note  a  few  faint  specks  on  the  reverse,  but  these  are 
hardly  detracting  and  the  surfaces  are  largely  free  of  abrasions.  The 
strike  is  the  hallmark  of  this  coin,  showing  better  peripheral  definition 
than  is  typically  seen  on  this  issue,  much  of  which  was  struck  with 
heavily  worn  or  eroded  dies.  A  true  Gem  that  will  impress  the  Lincoln 
cent  connoisseur. 

To  compare  this  piece  to  MS64  Red  or  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
coins  would  be  unfair,  as  in  Gem  Red  condition  it  stands  in  a  class 
by  itself.  We  last  offered  the  other  PCGS  example  in  this  grade  as  lot 
1 89  in  our  December  2008  Houston  Signature  sale,  where  it  realized 
$106,375.  We  consider  the  present  piece  to  be  visually  comparable 
to  that  coin  and  also  of  undeniably  equal  technical  merit. 

The  Lincoln  cent  series  is  one  of  the  most  heavily  collected 
and  popular  in  American  numismatics,  and  demand  for  high-grade 
examples  of  every  date  has  multiplied  with  the  dawn  of  Registry 
Sets.  The  rarity  of  the  1 926-S  in  the  lofty  Gem  Red  level  is  unrivaled, 
and  the  importance  of  the  present  coin  to  the  advanced  Registry  Set 
competitor  is  seemingly  unequaled.  Population:  2  in  65  Red,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  22CL,  PCGS#  2575 


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1979-D  Lincoln  Cent  Mass 
Dozens  of  Bonded  Strikes 

3947  1979-D  Lincoln  Cents  —  Bonded,  Multiple  Struck  — 

Uncertified.  70  mm  x  50  mm  x  25  mm.  104.7  gm.,  the  weight  of 
approximately  34  cent  planchets,  although  the  number  of  strikes 
and  planchets  cannot  be  determined.  A  spectacular  bonding  mint 
error  at  the  Denver  Mint.  A  cent  received  a  normal  first  strike,  but 
failed  to  eject  from  the  dies.  Additional  planchets  were  fed  in,  one 
by  one,  with  a  strike  following  each  fed  planchet.  The  fused  mass 
of  cents  remained  in  the  die  chamber  and  grew  ever  larger,  until  a 
press  operator  noticed  the  error.  We  cannot  recall  a  more  dramatic 
bonding  error. 


1937  Lincoln  Cent,  PR67  Red  Cameo 
Paramount  Registry  Coin 

3948  1937  PR67  Red  Cameo  PCGS.  This  is  an  outstanding 

Registry-grade  example  of  this  brilliant  proof  Lincoln  cent  issue.  The 
1937  proof  is  available  in  the  absolute  sense,  but  in  Cameo  grades 
it  becomes  scarce  at  all  levels.  This  richly  colored,  starkly  contrasted 
example  is  tied  with  three  others  as  the  finest  of  just  46  Red  Cameos 
at  PCGS,  and  no  Deep  Cameos  have  been  seen  by  that  service  (7/1 5). 
The  strike  is  bold  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  are  free  of  distracting 
hairlines.  A  few  tiny  specks  on  the  lower  portion  of  Lincoln's  jacket 
are  the  only  mentionable  flaw,  but  require  close  study  with  a  loupe 
to  see.  NGC  ID#  22L4,  PCGS#  83338 


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TWO  CENT  PIECES 


1864  Small  Motto  Two  Cent,  MS65  Red 
High-End  for  the  Grade 

3949  1 864  Small  Motto,  FS-401 ,  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  After  the 

1872,  the  next  rarest  issue  in  the  two  cent  series  is  the  1864  Small 
Motto,  a  Guide  Book  variety  which  commands  a  strong  premium  in 
all  grades,  even  at  the  lower  end  of  the  circulated  range.  In  full  Red 
Mint  State,  the  1864  Small  Motto  is  scarce,  regardless  of  numerical 
standing.  Most  such  coins  reside  in  MS64  or  MS65,  with  the  latter 
grade  being  by  far  the  more  highly  sought-after.  Finer  representatives 
are  extremely  rare.  This  Gem  coin  displays  an  impressively  sharp 
strike,  with  deep  coppery  luster  and  exceptionally  clean  surfaces. 
There  are  no  bothersome  carbon  spots  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
exemplary.  CAC-endorsed  in  a  first  generation  holder.  Population:  19 
in  65  Red,  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38234  Base  PCGS#  3581 


1 864  Large  Motto  Two  Cent,  MS67  Red 
One  of  the  Finest  Two  Cents  Known 

3950  1864  Large  Motto  MS67  Red  PCGS.  This  remarkable 

Superb  Gem  is  tied  with  one  other  for  the  finest  1 864  Large  Motto  at 
PCGS,  but  its  importance  transcends  this  one  issue.  In  the  entire  two 
cent  series,  PCGS  has  certified  only  four  coins  as  MS67,  including 
this  piece  and  its  numerically  equal  Red  counterpart,  a  single  MS67 
Brown  representative  of  this  same  date,  and  an  MS67  Red  1865 
coin  (6/15).  The  strike  is  boldly  executed  with  a  thick,  frosty  finish 
on  the  coppery-orange  surfaces.  There  are  no  distracting  abrasions 
and  carbon  spotting  is  nonexistent,  save  for  a  single  small  speck  in 
the  lower-right  portion  of  the  shield.  A  radiant  cartwheel  effect  is 
produced  when  the  coin  is  rotated  beneath  a  light. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22N9,  PCGS#  3578 


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THREE  CENT  SILVER 


1 872  Two  Cent  Piece,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101 
None  Certified  Finer 

3951  1872  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  Red  and  Brown 

PCGS.  CAC.  The  doubling  visible  on  the  obverse  was  caused  when 
an  Obverse  of  1 870  hub  was  struck  over  an  Obverse  of  1 869  hub, 
producing  the  doubling  most  visible  on  the  D  of  GOD  and  the  two 
T's  in  TRUST  in  the  motto;  the  spread  grows  from  left  to  right  in  the 
motto.  The  1 872  two  cent  is  a  scarce  date  in  any  case,  but  this  Gem 
Doubled  Die  should  spur  added  interest.  The  surfaces  show  some 
sandy-tan  remaining  in  the  fields,  mainly  closer  to  the  rims,  and 
bright  reddish  color  within  and  surrounding  the  devices.  The  strike  is 
quite  sharp,  and  carbon  is  absent.  A  super  example  of  this  key  date 
and  cool  Cherrypickers'  variety.  Population:  3  in  65  Red  and  Brown, 
0  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  38293  Base  PCGS#  361 3 


1855  Three  Cent  Silver,  MS66 
Vibrant  Luster,  Vivid  Toning 

3952  1855  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  better  date  is  seen  here  in 

exceptionally  attractive,  high-grade  condition.  The  fields  are  bright 
and  shimmer  with  intense,  semiprooflike  intensity.  This  is  noteworthy 
on  this  coin,  not  only  because  of  the  brightness  of  the  lustrous  flash, 
but  also  because  of  the  deep  blue,  rose,  and  charcoal-gray  patina 
splashed  across  each  side.  Such  deep  coloration  would  greatly 
subdue  less-lustrous  coins,  but  here  it  does  not  have  a  dampening 
effect.  The  surfaces  are  die  clashed,  as  always,  yet  free  from  any 
troubling  abrasions.  A  bit  of  softness  appears  around  the  peripheries, 
the  closest  we  can  find  to  a  defect.  Population:  8  in  66,  1  finer  (6/1 5). 
Ex:  Andre  Dawson  Collection  /  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage , 
9/1998 '),  lot  5738.  NGC  ID#  22Z4,  PCGS#  3671 


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1856  Three  Cent  Silver,  MS67 
The  Finest  Certified 

3953  1856  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Three  cent  silver  production 

increased  dramatically  in  1 856  to  nearly  1 .5  million  pieces,  up  from 
just  1 39,000  coins  the  year  before,  and  the  issue  is  among  the  more 
obtainable  Type  Two  issues  overall.  Still,  the  number  of  high-end 
Mint  State  survivors  is  negligible. 

The  surfaces  of  this  1 856  three  cent  silver  show  frosty,  unbroken 
mint  luster  with  areas  of  deep  russet,  olive,  amber,  gold,  and  lavender- 
blue  patina.  Minor  die  erosion  appears  in  the  peripheral  recesses 
and  trivial  softness  on  the  central  devices,  but  they  scarcely  detract 
from  the  eye  appeal.  The  strike  is  far  sharper  than  usual  for  this  issue. 
This  is  the  finest  circulation-strike  1856  three  cent  silver  piece,  the 
only  MS67  that  PCGS  has  ever  certified.  NGC  has  never  certified  an 
example  finer  than  MS66  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  22Z5,  PCGS#  3672 


1865  Three  Cent  Silver,  Immaculate  MS67 
Repunched  Date 

3954  1865  MS67  PCGS.  Repunched  Date,  displaying  a 

repunched  65  but  apparently  not  either  of  the  two  varieties  listed  in 
Kevin  Flynn's  recent  reference  on  the  series.  Bold,  heavy  die  clashing 
shows  on  both  sides  but  more  prominently  on  the  obverse,  where 
the  somewhat  lighter  color  palette  makes  the  effect  more  easily 
perceived.  Gorgeous  rose  and  pale  blue-jade  shows  on  the  obverse, 
with  deeper  blue  and  jade  on  the  reverse.  This  Type  Three  issue  is 
represented  at  PCGS  in  this  grade  by  three  submissions  including 
the  present  piece,  and  one  MS68  is  finer  (7/15).  This  piece  is  one  of 
the  plate  coins  currently  at  PCGS  CoinFacts.  NGC  ID#  22ZF,  PCGS# 
3685 


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PROOF  THREE  CENT  SILVER 


1872  Silver  Three  Cent,  MS67 
Condition  Census-Quality 
Beautifully  Toned 

3955  1872  MS67  PCGS.  The  key  1872  is  the  final  circulation- 

strike  issue  in  the  silver  three  cent  series,  boasting  an  incredibly  low 
mintage  of  only  1,000  coins.  The  date  is  one  of  the  scarcest  in  the 
series  overall,  and  most  high-grade  examples  seen  are  of  the  much 
more  available  proof  variant;  true  circulation  strikes  are  rare  in  the 
finer  Uncirculated  grade  range.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finest 
seen  at  PCGS,  and  is  rivaled  numerically  only  by  a  single  Prooflike 
MS67  coin  at  NGC.  The  fields  are  deeply  reflective  when  tilted 
beneath  a  light,  although  a  touch  of  striking  softness  on  the  central 
shield  confirms  the  circulation  strike  origins  of  the  coin.  Both  sides 
show  vivid  ocean-blue,  violet,  and  amber  toning  in  the  margins,  with 
lighter  champagne  hues  in  the  centers.  The  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Population:  3  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  22ZN,  PCGS# 
3693 


1854  Three  Cent  Silver 
Well-Preserved  PR63 

3956  1854  PR63  PCGS.  The  1854  three  cent  silver  is  actually  a 

first-year  subtype,  the  first  of  the  Type  Two  design,  with  two  extra 
outlines  around  the  obverse  star  and  bonus  olive  sprig  and  bundled 
arrows  on  the  reverse.  It  is  also  the  first  to  be  struck  in  90%  or  coin 
silver  as  opposed  to  the  earlier  subsidiary  75%  silver  content,  which 
Breen  calls  "billon."  As  with  virtually  all  pre-1 858  proof  coinage  the 
number  struck  is  guesswork,  but  PCGS  estimates  that  25  to  30  are 
known.  This  conservatively  graded  piece  displays  variegated  original 
patina  on  each  side,  blue,  gold,  pink,  and  gray  intermingled.  A  stray 
contact  mark  appears  in  the  field  on  the  upper-left  side  of  the  star, 
and  a  curving  lintmark  beneath  TE  provides  a  pedigree  identifier,  but 
this  sharply  struck,  distraction-free  coin  boasts  more  eye  appeal  than 
the  technical  grade  suggests. 

Any  pre-1 858  proof  coinage  issue  is  rare,  with  this  piece 
certainly  among  them.  Population:  4  in  63,  1 4  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID# 
27BZ,  PCGS#  3701 


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1858  Silver  Three  Cent,  Sharp  PR67 
Scarce  in  All  Grades 

3957  1 858  PR67  NGC.  CAC.  The  1 858  is  the  first  issue  in  the  proof 

silver  three  cent  series  with  a  recorded  mintage,  given  in  the  Guide 
Book  as  210  pieces.  Certified  population  data  suggests  208  pieces 
are  extant,  although  this  figure  is  highly  inflated  by  resubmissions.  A 
survival  of  possibly  100  coins  in  all  grades  is  more  in  line  with  the 
frequency  of  auction  appearances:  Only  a  couple  coins  per  year,  on 
the  average.  This  beautiful  Superb  Gem  is  fully  struck,  with  both  sides 
blanketed  in  uniformly  blended  lavender-gold  and  olive-gray  toning. 
The  devices  are  notably  frosty  and  deliver  modest  contrast  beneath 
the  rich  patina.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder  and  extremely 
rare  this  well-preserved.  Census:  5  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  1  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  27C5,  PCGS#  3705 


I860  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR67+ 
Fantastic  Patina,  Sole  Finest  at  PCGS 

3958  1860  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Fantastic  patina  complements 

pristine,  problem-free  surfaces  on  this  remarkably  attractive  Superb 
Gem  proof  Type  Three  three  cent  silver.  Glowing  amber-gold  cedes 
to  deeper  cherry-red,  violet,  and  cobalt-blue  toning  on  both  sides,  on 
surfaces  that  are  essentially  mark-free.  A  touch  of  strike  weakness  on 
the  inner  shield  border  on  the  obverse  and  the  olive-leaf  sprig  on  the 
reverse  is  the  only  quibble,  and  a  minor  one  it  is  on  a  coin  of  such 
magnificent  quality  and  enormous  eye  appeal. 

Although  1,000  examples  of  this  issue  were  recorded  struck, 
Walter  Breen's  Proof  Encyclopedia  claims  that  only  538  were  issued, 
and  the  rest  were  melted.  PCGS  reports  only  13  submissions  at  the 
Gem  proof  level  or  finer,  and  this  PR67+  is  the  sole  example  in 
PR67,  with  the  second  finest  two  in  PR66.  The  CAC  approval  further 
cements  this  piece's  claim  to  the  sole  finest  graded  of  this  date.  NGC 
ID#  27C7,  PCGS#  3709 


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1866  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR67  Cameo 
Exceptional  Color 

3959  1866  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver  Collection. 

A  gorgeous  cameo  proof,  this  Superb  Gem  is  boldly  struck  and  yields 
deep,  glassy  fields  with  two-sided  toning  in  shades  of  olive-green, 
violet,  gold,  and  russet.  There  are  no  distracting  marks  or  hairlines 
and  the  eye  appeal  is  corresponding  incredible.  The  1 866  proof  had 
a  mintage  of  725  pieces,  but  Cameo  representatives  are  seldom  seen; 
in  Gem  or  finer  grades,  such  coins  are  rare.  This  piece  is  among  the 
finest  seen  in  this  category  by  either  leading  service.  The  connoiseur 
should  not  allow  this  representative  to  fall  into  someone  else's  strong 
hands.  Population:  3  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83716 


1869/8  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR66  Cameo 
Delicate  Peripheral  Toning 

3960  1869/8  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Texas  Trimes.  What 

Walter  Breen  once  referred  to  as  an  underlying  8  is  faintly  evident 
within  the  lower  loop  of  the  9  in  the  date;  however,  recutting  is  also 
evident  on  the  upper  edge  of  the  lower  loop  of  the  6,  which  has  led 
some  to  suggest  that  the  so-called  "overdate"  is  actually  a  repunched 
69.  The  variety  is  unlisted  in  Cherrypickers'  and  does  not  appear 
in  the  Guide  Book.  PCGS  has  authenticated  only  a  few  examples, 
this  Premium  Gem  Cameo  representative  being  among  the  finer- 
known.  Brilliant  centers  yield  to  lovely  rainbow  toning  around  the 
peripheries.  The  devices  are  sharp  and  frosty,  providing  stark  contrast 
with  the  glassy  fields.  Population:  3  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Cameo,  1  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  83720 


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1869  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR67  Cameo 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

3961  1869  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Little  Silver  Collection. 

Excellent  cameo  contrast  appears  on  each  side  of  this  delightful 
Superb  Gem  1869  three  cent  silver,  despite  the  moderate  layer  of 
light-pink  and  pale  ice-blue  patina  that  covers  the  surfaces.  Much 
field  reflectivity  nonetheless  radiates  forth,  but  the  raised  devices  are 
uniformly  frosty.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout  both  sides,  and  even 
under  a  loupe,  there  are  no  visible  signs  of  contact.  This  eye-appealing 
piece  is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  finest  survivors  of  the  issue,  struck 
to  the  extent  of  600  pieces.  Population:  4  in  67  (2  in  67+)  Cameo,  0 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  83719 


1871  Three  Cent  Silver,  PR67+  Cameo 
Stunning  Contrast  and  Preservation 

3962  1871  PR67+  Cameo  PCGS.  Lively  reflective  fields  are 

well-mirrored,  providing  stark  contrast  against  the  nicely  frosted 
central  devices  front  and  back.  The  silver-white  surfaces  show 
tinges  of  champagne-gold  patina  on  the  obverse,  deepening  on  the 
reverse  into  full-fledged  copper-gold  toning  around  much  of  the 
periphery.  Excellent  preservation  shows  throughout  both  sides,  with 
no  mentionable  signs  of  contact.  Breen  enumerates  three  slightly 
different  obverses  for  the  proof  production  of  960  coins.  This  piece 
is,  in  any  case,  the  sole  finest  certified  at  PCGS,  by  the  slim  margin 
of  a  Plus  grade.  Population:  1  in  67  (1  in  67+)  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/1  5). 
PCGS#  83722 


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1880  Shield  Nickel,  MS66 
Extremely  Rare  as  a  Business  Strike 
Diagnostically  Correct  in  All  Respects 

3963  1880  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  The  value  and  general 

unavailability  of  the  1 880  Shield  nickel  will  surprise  many  collectors 
who  do  not  specialize  in  this  series.  The  1880  is  well  known  as  a 
low-mintage  rarity  with  only  16,000  circulation  strikes  produced. 
However,  what  confuses  almost  everyone,  including  the  grading 
services,  are  the  differences  between  business  strikes  and  proofs.  Two 
sets  of  dies  were  used  to  strike  proofs,  and  some  business  strikes  and 
proofs  were  struck  from  each  die  pair.  So,  how  does  one  tell  if  the 
coin  in  question  is  a  genuine  business  strike  or  just  a  dull  proof? 

The  Bowers  reference  on  the  Shield  and  Liberty  nickel  series 
has  an  extensive  quote  from  a  die  study  done  by  John  Dannreuther, 
Douglas  Kurz,  Howard  Spindel,  and  Q.  David  Bowers  on  this  very 
question.  The  diagnostics  this  group  agreed  on  were: 

The  upper  left  outside  of  the  first  S  in  STATES  is  repunched. 
There  is  a  tiny  raised  "island"  in  the  field  below  the  T  of 
STATES. 

A  tiny  die  line  or  thorn  projects  upward  from  a  dentil  below 
the  space  between  T  and  S  in  CENTS. 

No  mirroring  on  the  edge. 

Perhaps  the  easiest  to  see  of  these  diagnostics  is  the  raised 
"island"  of  metal  in  the  field  below  T.  Bowers  calls  it  tiny,  but  on  this 
coin  at  least  it  is  substantial,  closer  to  the  size  of  the  head  of  a  pin. 
Also,  the  edge  is  telling.  This  coin  is  encased  in  a  newer  holder  that 
allows  viewing  of  the  edge,  and  it  is  abundantly  clear  that  the  edge  is 
not  polished. 

The  surfaces  of  this  piece  should  be  convincing,  but  it  is  always 
good  to  match  any  1880  business  strike  nickel  against  the  known 
diagnostics.  Each  side  is  bright  and  softly  frosted.  No  actual  reflectivity 
is  present  in  the  fields,  just  brightness  that  one  would  expect  from  a 
coin  struck  from  dies  that  struck  proofs  as  well  as  business  strikes.  The 
strike  details  are  strong  throughout,  but  again  not  squared  off  as  one 
would  expect  on  a  proof,  but  more  beveled  toward  the  field.  There 
are  no  singularly  distinctive  abrasions  that  can  be  used  as  pedigree 
identifiers.  PCGS  shows  another  MS66  coin  has  been  graded,  but  we 
have  to  wonder  if  that  second  coin  might  be  a  resubmission  of  this 
piece  in  hopes  of  attaining  an  even  higher  grade.  NGC  ID#  276E, 
PCGS#  3810 


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PROOF  SHIELD  NICKELS 


1866  Rays  Shield  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Stark  Contrast 

3964  1866  Rays  PR67  Cameo  PCCS.  This  is  an  absolutely 

breathtaking  type  coin  that  represents  the  first  year  of  issue  for  the 
five-cent  nickel  piece.  The  surfaces  are  essentially  perfect,  as  one  can 
infer  from  the  extremely  high  grade,  while  the  fields  are  predictably 
deeply  reflective  with  intense  mint  frost  over  the  devices.  Although 
the  coin  presents  as  untoned,  close  examination  reveals  a  hint  of  pale 
pastel-golden  color,  slightly  more  noticeable  on  the  obverse.  Perfect 
for  the  collector  of  high  grade  type  or  a  date  collector  who  must  have 
only  the  best.  Population:  3  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2005 ),  lot  5493;  Long  Beach 
Signature  ( Heritage ;  9/2006 ),  lot  782;  Central  States  Signature 
( Heritage ,  5/2007 ),  lot  2039;  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2009 ),  lot 
3627. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  8381  7 


1867  With  Rays  Shield  Nickel,  PR64 
Proof  Series  Rarity 

3965  1867  Rays  PR64  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Dannreuther-3.  The 

1 867  With  Rays  Shield  nickel  is  the  key  to  the  proof  series.  Only  25 
examples  were  distributed  in  silver  proof  sets,  and  few  additional 
coins  were  sold  as  part  of  minor  proof  sets.  Today,  it  is  estimated 
that  only  about  60  examples  survive,  with  the  certified  populations 
likely  reflecting  a  small  number  of  resubmissions.  The  hallmark  of 
this  Choice  example  is  its  sharp,  frosty  devices.  The  fields  are  highly 
reflective,  but  contrast  is  only  slight  —  not  enough  to  warrant  a 
Cameo  designation.  Each  side  is  largely  blemish-free  with  a  light 
champagne  hue.  Most  of  the  obverse  relief  elements  show  rather  bold 
machine  doubling  which  should  not  be  confused  with  die  doubling 
or  a  repunched  date.  Other  pieces  from  this  obverse  die  do  not  show 
this  effect.  Population:  1 5  in  64  (1  in  64+),  1 4  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID# 
276H,  PCGS#  3818 


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1867  With  Rays  Shield  Nickel,  PR65 
A  Classic  Proof  Rarity 

3966  1867  Rays  PR65  NGC.  Dannreuther-3.  The  With  Rays  1 867 

proof  Shield  nickel  is  the  key  to  the  series.  The  recorded  mintage, 
those  coins  sold  as  part  of  silver  proof  sets,  is  only  25  pieces,  although 
small  numbers  of  additional  coins  were  struck  on  later  occasions.  It 
is  believed  that  approximately  50  to  60  examples  are  known  today, 
which  belies  the  inflated  NGC  and  PCGS  certified  populations  which 
suggest  a  combined  survival  of  88  pieces  in  all  grades.  In  the  Guide 
Book  of  Shield  and  Liberty  Head  Nickels ,  Bowers  writes:  "The  1 867 
With  Rays  Proof  is  a  classic  rarity.  Probably  no  more  than  several 
dozen  or  so  are  known  today  ..."  This  Gem  example  is  boldly  struck, 
with  reflective  fields  that  are  slightly  muted  in  their  mirroring  by 
dusky  olive-gold  toning  that  encompasses  each  side.  No  distracting 
marks  are  present  and  the  overall  appeal  is  pleasing.  Census:  7  in  65, 
0  finer  (6/1 5). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  276H,  PCGS# 
3818 


1867  No  Rays  Shield  Nickel 
Ultra  Cameo  Superb  Gem 

3967  1867  No  Rays  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  first  of  the  No 

Rays  proof  issues  in  the  Shield  nickel  series,  a  design  change  that 
would  last  until  the  series'  end  in  1883.  Out  of  an  estimated  600+ 
proofs  produced  for  the  1867  No  Rays,  this  is  the  single  finest  of 
just  three  specimens  rated  as  having  Ultra  Cameo  contrast  by  NGC; 
PCGS  shows  five  additional  Deep  Cameos,  but  finest  fall  short  of  this 
example  at  PR66  (6/1 5).  Faint  olive-gold  toning  appears  across  parts 
of  the  gleaming  mirrors,  heightening  the  essential  contrast  between 
fields  and  sharply  struck,  thickly  frosted  devices.  Marvelously 
preserved  with  only  a  few  minuscule  irregularities,  such  as  a  tiny 
strike-through  at  the  lower  right  obverse,  to  serve  as  future  pedigree 
markers. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/20 1 1 ),  lot  5041 . 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  93821 


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1877  Shield  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Tied  for  Finest  Graded 

3968  1877  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  The  meager  quotient  of  proofs 

struck  —  various  pundits  pose  various  quantities,  none  large  —  of  the 
1877  Shield  nickel  is  under  continuous  date  pressure  as  the  proof- 
only  key  to  the  series,  and  one  of  only  two  such  issues  from  1866 
to  1883,  along  with  the  1878  issue,  struck  in  a  larger  amount  put  at 
2,350  pieces.  (The  201  6  Guide  Book  quotes  900  for  the  1 877;  Bowers' 
series  Guide  Book  guesses  at  1,250  to  1,500  pieces,  but  notes  that 
struck  exceeding  900  or  so  were  done  "off  the  books.")  In  any  case, 
the  present  PR67  Cameo  PCGS  coin  is  among  the  highest-graded 
survivors  of  the  issue,  regardless  of  contrast  level  —  one  of  only  eight 
such  submissions  at  PCGS.  The  finest  non-Cameo  examples  at  PCGS 
are  a  handful  of  PR66  pieces.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  show  a  nice 
sharp  strike  with  good  contrast  and  a  hint  of  golden  patina.  A  small 
planchet  flaw  appears  on  the  reverse  between  UNITED  and  STATES, 
as  struck,  a  future  pedigree  ID.  Population:  8  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  83831 


1882  Shield  Nickel,  PR67+  Deep  Cameo 
Pristine,  As-Struck  Surfaces 

3969  1882  PR67+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1882  proof 

Shield  nickels  were  struck  in  the  generous  amount  of  3,1 00  examples 
for  the  minor  proof  sets,  but  precious  few  survive  with  preservation 
anywhere  near  so  fine  as  this  PR67+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  example. 
PCGS  reports  only  two  at  the  PR67  Deep  Cameo  level,  with  this  sole 
example  finest  by  the  Plus  margin  (6/1 5).  Deeply  contrasted  surfaces 
feature  thick  mint  frost  on  all  devices  complemented  brilliantly 
mirrored  fields.  This  well-defined  coin  is  essentially  as  struck,  and  a 
small  raised  "pimple"  on  the  left  side  of  the  rightmost  set  of  vertical 
shield  lines  may  aid  in  pedigree  tracking. 

This  is  the  "third  die"  in  Breen's  Proof  Encyclopedia,  showing  a 
filled  2  and  filled  lower  half  of  the  second  8.  Breen  writes,  "The  filled 
2  coins,  unc.  and  proofs,  have  been  repeatedly  offered  as  '1883'  in 
error  (the  1883  date  is  much  wider)  and  sometimes  as  '1882/1 .'  The 
roughness  within  the  2  is  large  enough  to  conceal  a  1  and  the  spacing 
is  approximately  as  in  1 881;  but  no  definite  traces  show  even  at  90x 
stereo  magnification."  PCGS#  93837 


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BUFFALO  NICKELS 


1924-D  Nickel,  Toned  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

3970  1924-D  MS66  PCGS.  Despite  a  mintage  of  more  than  5.2 

million  coins,  the  1924-D  Buffalo  nickel  had  a  limited  survival  rate 
in  Gem  condition,  and  Premium  Gems  are  genuine  rarities.  Attrition 
and  poor  preservation  account  for  most  of  this  but,  many  would-be 
high-grade  coins  exhibit  enough  striking  weakness  to  hinder  them 
in  that  regard.  The  Denver  Mint  had  memorable  difficulty  during 
the  1920s  with  producing  sharp  strikes,  partly  due  to  the  practice  of 
using  working  dies  well  beyond  their  normal  lifespan  as  a  cost-saving 
measure.  The  present  coin  was  struck  with  dies  in  an  advanced  state, 
showing  moderate  erosion  in  the  recesses  on  each  side.  Yet,  the  motifs 
are  better  defined  than  usual,  with  the  only  mentionable  weakness 
seen  on  the  bison's  shoulder.  Both  sides  are  satiny  and  attractively 
toned  in  iridescent  gold  and  lavender-gray  hues.  Population:  7  in  66, 
0  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  22RY,  PCGS#  3952 


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1926-S  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS64 
Above-Average  Sharpness 

3971  1926-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  challenge  of  the  1926-S 

Buffalo  nickel  in  Mint  State  spans  both  technical  grade  quality  of 
strike.  The  issue  is  marginally  available  in  grades  through  MS64, 
but  anything  finer  is  a  major  rarity,  out  of  reach  for  most  collectors. 
Moreover,  virtually  all  known  examples  display  some  degree  of 
striking  deficiency  in  the  centers,  as  is  seen  to  a  marginal  extent  on 
the  current  piece.  This  coin  shows  satiny  luster  and  is  devoid  of  major 
abrasions.  The  bison's  shoulder  and  the  hair  above  the  Indian's  braid 
are  lacking  full  detail,  but  are  still  above  average  for  the  issue.  The 
obverse  is  uniformly  golden  in  tone,  while  the  reverse  shows  a  deeper 
army-green  hue  with  glimpses  of  amber  and  violet.  The  1 926-S  had  a 
low  mintage  of  only  970,000  coins,  and  is  a  better  date  in  all  grades. 
NGC  ID#  22S7,  PCGS#  3959 


1926-S  Nickel,  Well-Struck  MS64 
Lovely  Peripheral  Color 

3972  1926-S  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The  1926-S  Buffalo 

nickel  is  a  slightly  better  date  in  Uncirculated  grades,  rarely  seen 
finer  than  the  Choice  grade  level.  Moreover,  Choice  examples  are 
slightly  scarcer  than  the  inflated  certified  population  reports  would 
suggest.  This  piece  is  among  the  finer  coins  typically  offered  at 
auction.  The  surfaces  are  free  of  major  abrasions  and  display  satiny 
gray-gold  toning  with  medium  iridescence  around  the  peripheries. 
Some  die  fatigue  is  evident  in  the  recesses,  but  its  extent  is  not  nearly 
as  advanced  as  is  seen  on  most  examples  of  this  issue.  The  sharpness 
of  strike  is  correspondingly  better  than  usual,  with  just  a  touch  of 
softness  seen  on  the  bison's  shoulder  and  the  hair  above  the  Indian's 
braid.  PCGS  lists  only  14  numerically  finer  representatives  (6/15). 
From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  22S7,  PCGS#  3959 


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PROOF  BUFFALO  NICKEL 


1937-D  Three-Legged  Nickel,  MS64+ 
Lustrous  and  Well-Struck 

3973  1937-D  Three-Legged,  FS-901,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Perhaps 

the  best  known  lapped  die  variety  in  numismatics,  along  with  the 
1 922  No  D  cent.  Overenthusiastic  die  polishing  at  the  Mint  removed 
much  of  the  bison's  right  front  leg.  The  granular  back  leg,  and  the 
trail  of  minute  die  lumps  beneath  the  bison's  belly,  provide  further 
diagnostics  for  FS-901 .  The  typical  example  grades  XF,  but  the  present 
coin  is  a  near-Gem  with  dynamic  luster  and  wisps  of  straw-gold  and 
pale  blue  toning.  The  strike  definition  is  much  stronger  than  usually 
seen  with  good  details  on  the  Indian's  hair  and  over  the  bison's  horn. 
PCGS#  38475  Base  PCGS#  3982 


1915  Buffalo  Nickel,  PR67+ 
Extraordinary  Matte  Proof  Quality 

3974  1915  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  matte  proof  surface  continued 

to  be  unpopular  with  collectors  in  1915  and  only  a  modest  mintage 
of  1,050  proof  Buffalo  nickels  was  produced.  The  Mint's  commercial 
proof  set  offerings  were  officially  cancelled  after  the  following  year. 
This  high-end  Superb  Gem  is  a  delightful  example,  with  razor-sharp 
definition  on  all  design  elements  and  virtually  pristine  surfaces 
that  show  delicate  highlights  of  greenish-gold  and  ice-blue  toning. 
Unusually  strong  matte  luster  is  evident  on  both  sides.  Few  coins 
can  match  the  high  technical  quality  and  extraordinary  eye  appeal  of 
this  remarkable  piece.  Population:  65  in  67  (9  in  67+),  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  278U,  PCGS#  3992 


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EARLY  HALF  DIMES 


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1792  Half  Disme,  VG10 
Historic  Pre-Mint  Issue,  Judd-7 
Certified  Presentation  Letter  Accompanies  the  Lot 

3975  1792  Half  Disme,  Judd-7,  Pollock-7,  R.4,VC10  NGC.  The  story  of  the  1  792  half  disme  is  well-known  to  numismatists  today.  Authorized 

by  the  Mint  Act  of  1  792,  the  coins  were  struck  in  the  cellar  of  Philadelphia  sawmaker  John  Harper  before  the  First  United  States  Mint  was  ready 
for  operations  in  its  own  building.  President  George  Washington  gave  his  approval  for  the  coin's  production  on  July  9,  1  792  in  a  letter  to  Mint 
Director  David  Rittenhouse  and  Thomas  Jefferson  deposited  the  bullion  for  the  striking  on  July  1 1  .Two  days  later,  Jefferson  noted  in  his  personal 
account  book,  "Reed,  from  the  mint  1 ,500  half  dismes  of  the  new  coinage."  George  Washington  mentioned  these  first  official  U.S.  coins  in  his 
November  6,  1  792  State  of  the  Union  Address: 

"In  execution  of  the  authority  given  by  the  Legislature  measures  have  been  taken  for  engaging  some  artists  from  abroad  to  aid  in  the 
establishment  of  our  mint.  Others  have  been  employed  at  home.  Provision  has  been  made  of  the  requisite  buildings,  and  these  are 
now  putting  into  proper  condition  for  the  purposes  of  the  establishment.  There  has  also  been  a  small  beginning  in  the  coinage  of  half 
dimes,  the  want  of  small  coins  in  circulation  calling  the  first  attention  to  them." 

Although  the  1792  half  dismes  were  clearly  intended  to  be  a  circulating  issue,  they  have  traditionally  been  collected  with  the  pattern 
series,  as  well.  The  historical  importance  of  this  issue  cannot  be  overestimated  and  the  inclusion  of  a  specimen  is  a  mark  of  distinction  for  any 
collection. 

Although  the  general  history  of  the  1  792  half  disme  is  familiar  to  most  collectors  today,  it  is  seldom  possible  to  establish  the  individual 
history  of  a  specific  coin  that  extends  as  far  back  as  the  pedigree  of  the  present  specimen,  which  can  be  established  by  a  presentation  letter 
that  accompanies  the  lot.  The  first  owner-of-record  of  this  piece  was  Levi  Willard,  who  was  born  on  November  4,  1 802,  just  1 0  years  after  the 
coin  was  struck.  Willard  was  born  in  Petersham,  Massachusetts  but  spent  most  of  his  adult  life  in  Decatur,  Georgia,  where  he  was  a  school 
teacher  and  a  Presbyterian  elder.  He  later  moved  to  Springfield,  Ohio,  where  he  died  on  February  1 1,  1884.  How  Willard  obtained  the  coin 
is  unknown,  but  it  certainly  circulated  for  some  time  before  he  acquired  it.  The  letter  indicates  he  prized  the  coin  because  it  was  some  kind  of 
birthday  memento.  Apparently  1  792  was  the  birth  year  of  his  second  wife's  mother,  and  his  birth  year  was  the  tenth  anniversary  of  the  coin's 
striking.  Perhaps  his  parents  saved  the  coin  for  him,  or  he  may  have  sought  an  example  for  himself  because  of  the  date. 

In  any  case,  Willard  gave  this  piece  and  the  presentation  letter  to  his  granddaughter,  Mary  Brain,  as  a  present  for  her  sixth  birthday  on 
December  5,  1 872.  In  some  fashion,  the  coin  and  letter  passed  to  her  sister  Jessie,  and  she  left  it  to  her  niece,  Mary  Brain  Beach,  who  was  born 
on  August 28,  1 91 1  .The  letter,  which  is  backed  by  what  appears  to  be  linen  fabric,  and  the  coin's  original  envelope  have  been  certified  by  NGC. 

This  coin  is  evenly  worn  and  lightly  abraded  for  the  grade.  The  design  elements  are  complete  in  outline,  aside  from  a  portion  of  the 
eagle's  right  (facing)  wing.  The  date  and  all  lettering  remain  legible.  The  only  mark  of  note  is  a  scrape  in  the  left  obverse  field  and  the  overall 
presentation  is  quite  attractive.  (Total:  2  items)  PCGS#  1 1020 


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1792  Judd-7  Half  Disme,  VF  Details 
First  National  Coinage 

3976  1792  Half  Disme,  Judd-7,  Pollock-7  —  Holed,  Plugged 

—  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details.  The  budget-minded  collector  who 
seeks  a  representative  of  our  nation's  first  coinage  will  appreciate  the 
opportunity  to  bid  on  this  example.  Both  sides  have  myriad  scratches 
and  small  dents.  The  plugged  hole  mentioned  on  the  PCGS  label  is 
not  immediately  obvious  but  appears  to  be  in  the  left  obverse  field 
near  the  chin.  A  few  other  imperfections  are  noted  as  well.  Both  sides 
show  evidence  that  this  piece  has  been  cleaned  and  retoned  in  gold 
and  medium  blue.  The  edge  reeding  appears  to  be  complete  on  this 
example.  PCGS#  11020 


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1792  Half  Disme,  Judd-7,  MS65 
Among  the  Few  Finest  Survivors 
A  Coin  of  Immense  Historical  Importance 

3977  1792  Half  Disme,  Judd-7,  Pollock-7,  R.4,  MS65  PCGS.  Ownership  of  a  1  792  half  disme  in  any  grade  is  among  the  top  accomplishments 

that  any  advanced  collector  of  numismatic  Americana  can  hope  to  achieve.  It  is  not  a  stretch  to  say  that  the  1 792  half  disme  is  probably  the 
single  most  important  American  coin  issue,  if  not  the  most  famed  or  celebrated.  Fame  and  celebrity  are  reserved  for  1 933  double  eagles,  1 91 3 
Liberty  nickels,  1 894-S  dimes,  1 804  dollars,  and  the  like.  Nonetheless,  these  doughty  little  silver  pieces  possess  immense  historical  importance. 

They  are,  simply  put,  the  first  national  coinage  issue  of  a  fledgling  America.  They  are  the  first  coins  struck  under  the  auspices  of  the 
United  States  Mint  (although  not  yet  in  the  Mint  facilities,  which  were  unready  for  coinage  until  March  1  793),  and  the  first  coins  to  circulate  as 
American  national  coinage.  Their  preeminence  is  such  that  President  George  Washington  called  attention  to  them  in  his  address  to  Congress 
on  November  6,  1  792: 

"In  execution  of  the  authority  given  by  the  legislature,  measures  have  been  taken  for  engaging  some  artists  from  abroad  to  aid  in  the 
establishment  of  our  Mint.  Others  have  been  employed  at  home.  Provisions  have  been  made  for  the  requisite  buildings,  and  these 
are  now  putting  into  proper  condition  for  the  purposes  of  the  establishment.  There  has  been  a  small  beginning  in  the  coinage  of  half 
dismes,  the  want  of  small  coins  in  circulation  calling  the  first  attention  to  them." 

This  passage  not  only  points  up  the  immense  historicity  of  the  1  792  half  dismes,  but  also  establishes  that  they  were,  in  fact,  circulation 
coinage,  not  patterns  for  a  coinage.  They  were  also  struck  to  the  estimated  extent  of  1,500  pieces,  too  large  a  production  to  be  considered 
patterns.  Many  of  the  200-300  surviving  pieces  show  extensive  wear,  although  there  are  a  few  marvelous  high-grade  examples  extant  today  as 
well,  including  a  handful  that  apparently  derive  directly  from  David  Rittenhouse,  first  director  of  the  U.S.  Mint. 

Many  advanced  collectors  will  be  interested  in  capturing  the  present  example,  certified  MS65  PCGS  in  an  early  blue-label  holder.  This 
piece  lies  at  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the  issue  as  published  on  PCGS'  CoinFacts  website  and  in  the  roster  below;  interestingly, 
this  is  the  sole  MS65  example  listed  at  PCGS,  with  two  (including  a  possible  duplication)  in  MS66  (one  of  which  is  the  Rittenhouse-Judd-Hayes 
coin),  one  in  MS67  (the  Pittman  coin),  and  one  in  MS68  (the  Rittenhouse-Knoxville  Collection-Cardinal  Collection  coin).  There  is  also  the  J.C. 
Morgenthau-Floyd  T.  Starr-Greensboro  Collection  example  graded  Specimen  67  by  PCGS,  the  only  such  certified. 

David  Akers  specifically  mentions  the  present  GNA/Mid-American  coin  in  his  cataloging  of  the  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection  1792  half 
disme  (Akers,  10/1997),  lot  423,  as  noted  currently  graded  MS67  PCGS  and  listed  in  the  roster  that  follows.  Akers  writes: 

"JJP  purchased  this  coin  at  the  1948  ANA  Convention  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  from  Malcolm  O.E.  Chell-Frost  for  $100,  although 
he  notes  Chell-Frost  was  originally  asking  $150.  On  JJP's  coin  envelope  he  notes,  'Dr.  Judd  says  this  specimen  better  than  his.  He 
formerly  thought  his  was  best  known.'  I  had  the  privilege  of  selling  the  Dr.  Judd  coin  in  Auction  '80  and  I  feel  that  the  two  specimens 
are  comparable,  with  perhaps  just  a  slight  edge  to  this  piece.  Two  other  outstanding  examples  of  this  issue,  both  Gem  quality,  are  the 
Floyd  Starr  specimen  (Stack's,  10/92,  Lot  4)  and  the  Mid-American  specimen  sold  in  the  1987  GNA  sale,  Lot  721 .  All  four  of  these 
examples  are  legitimate  contenders  for  the  honor  of  'finest  known',  and  possibly  there  are  others  I  am  not  aware  of,  but  this  is  the 
1  792  Half  Disme  I  would  personally  choose  as  the  finest." 

To  be  crystal -cl ear,  this  is  Akers  speaking  about  the  Pittman  coin,  but  for  Akers  to  mention  the  present  offering,  the  Judd  and  the  Floyd  T. 
Starr  1  792  half  dismes  in  the  same  breath  puts  this  piece  into  heady  company  indeed.  In  any  case,  the  crucial  point  is  that  the  present  Gem 
PCGS  1  792  half  disme  is  among  the  few  finest  survivors  of  the  issue,  and  collectors  may  have  to  wait  some  considerable  time  to  bid  on  a 
comparable  example. 

Physical  Description 

This  piece  is  struck  in  medal  turn.  The  surface  colors  are  spectacular  but  subtle  in  coloration,  with  lustrous  silver-gray  the  predominant  color, 
with  intermingled  red  and  blue-gray  in  the  central  portion  of  the  obverse.  The  fields  are  bright  on  both  sides  beneath  the  overlying  patina,  the 
surfaces  satiny  and  nearly  semiprooflike  from  the  apparent  die  polishing.  This  die  preparation  has  also  effaced  some  of  the  tail  feathers  on  the 
eagle's  lower  tail  area,  a  phenomenon  seen  to  one  degree  or  another  on  many  other  examples.  A  small,  near-vertical  die  crack  in  the  lower-right 
reverse  proceeds  from  the  top  corner  of  the  E  in  DISME  to  the  underside  of  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  lower  wing  feathers.  (This  die  crack  is  similar 
in  size  and  position  to  the  one  that  appears  on  the  roster  below  on  the  MS63  NGC  example  that  we  offered  in  late  2005.)  The  dies  are  slightly 
misaligned,  so  that  there  is  full  dentilation  on  the  obverse,  yet  the  dentils  are  absent  at  the  right  and  lower  reverse  from  2:30  to  7  o'clock.  (This 
phenomenon  also  appears  frequently  on  these  pieces.)  Some  minor  planchet  adjustment  marks  appear  on  the  lower  obverse,  crisscrossing  the 
lower  bust  diagonally  and  into  the  left  field  area.  Planchet  adjustment  marks  occur  on  the  reverse  on  the  eagle's  breast,  between  FL  in  HALF, 
and  overlapping  the  E  of  DISME. 

The  strike  on  this  piece  is  remarkably  strong  amid  Liberty's  hair  details  throughout  the  obverse,  atop,  in  back  of,  in  front  of,  and  at  the  rear 
of  the  profile.  The  eagle's  wing  and  neck  feathers,  save  for  the  aforementioned  areas  affected  by  die  lapping,  are  equally  bold  and  sculpted. 
Some  of  the  peripheral  letter  tops  are  weak  on  each  side,  although  these  features  are  likely  due  to  the  die  state  as  well  as  the  strike.  There  are 
simply  no  mentionable  abrasions  or  post-Mint  distractions  on  either  side;  the  grade  seems  completely  appropriate  if  a  touch  conservative,  given 
the  excellent  near-semiprooflike  luster,  extremely  attractive  coloration,  and  lack  of  drawbacks.  The  coin  remains  housed  in  its  old  green  label 
holder. 

Numismatic  researchers  Joel  Orosz,  Len  Augsburger,  and  Pete  Smith  penned  a  guest  column  in  Coin  World  (September  6,  201 3),  calling  for 
numismatists  to  send  in  their  examples  of  1  792  half  dismes  for  study.  The  gist  of  the  small  article  was  that  they  are  working  on  a  hypothesis  that 
the  coins  were  struck  not  in  either  July  or  October,  but  rather  in  July  and  October,  two  different  striking  periods  with  a  sufficient  interval  between 
to  allow  some  rust  to  form  on  the  reverse  die,  producing  tiny  pits  of  die  rust  on  the  coins.  The  authors  write  that  they  have  identified  four  different 
die  states  for  the  reverse,  with  substates  for  states  1  through  3  and  a  single  state  for  4.  They  intend,  after  further  testing  their  hypothesis,  to  write 


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a  book  titled  1792:  Birth  of  a  Nation's  Coinage ,  under  the  auspices  of  Heritage  Auctions. 

It  goes  without  saying  that  any  advanced  numismatist,  particularly  potential  bidders  for  this  lot,  will  anticipate  their  findings  with  great  eagerness. 

Roster  of  High-Grade  1792  Half  Dismes 

We  believe  the  following  roster  represents  distinct  individual  specimens ,  although  some  duplication  may  exist.  This  roster  is  based  primarily  on 
a  comparison  of  plates  in  the  various  catalogs.  Plate  matching  of  older,  poor-quality  photographs  can  be  quite  difficult. 

— MS68  PCGS.  David  Rittenhouse;  Rittenhouse  family;  ANA  Convention  sale  (Henry  Chapman,  10/1919),  lot  56;  George  L.  Tilden;  Lindsey 
Collection  (Thomas  L.  Elder,  6/1921),  lot  2029;  private  collector;  unnamed  New  England  museum;  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  10/1988),  lot 
536;  unknown  intermediaries;  Jay  Parrino;  "Knoxville  Collection"  (early  1990s-2003);  private  collector  (2003-1/2007);  Steve  Contursi  (1/2007- 
7/2007);  Cardinal  Collection,  acquired  for  $1,500,000;  Americana  Sale  (Stack's,  1/2013),  lot  13093,  brought  $1,145,625  as  MS68  NGC,  then 
crossed  to  an  MS68  PCGS  holder.  This  piece  was  exhibited  in  August  2013  at  the  Rosemont  ANA  World's  Fair  of  Money  show  along  with: 
the  original  document,  signed  by  Thomas  Jefferson  and  George  Washington,  appointing  David  Rittenhouse  as  first  Mint  director;  and  a  silver 
candlestick  formerly  owned  by  Martha  Washington  (the  owner  joked  that  it  was  one  "not  melted  down"  to  produce  the  1792  half  dismes, 
referring  to  the  old  bromide). 

— Specimen  67  PCGS.  Virgil  Brand;  Selections  From  a  Great  American  Collection  (J.C.  Morgenthau,  10/1933),  lot  77;  Floyd  T.  Starr,  purchased 
on  10/26/1933,  via  James  Macallister;  Starr  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1992),  lot  4;  Baltimore  Auction  (Superior,  7/1993),  lot  137;  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006),  lot  1860;  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  II  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2013),  lot  5570,  realized  $1,410,000.. 

— MS67  PCGS.  Malcolm  O.E.  Chell-Frost;  purchased  by  John  Jay  Pittman  at  the  1948  ANA  Convention  for  $100);  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection 
(David  Akers  (1 0/1 997),  lot  423;  Clifford  Mishler. 

— MS66  PCGS.  Dr.  J.  Hewitt  Judd;  Auction  '80  (Paramount,  8/1980),  lot  592;  Congressman  Jimmy  Hayes;  Hayes  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1985), 
lot  3;  Chicago  ANA  (Stack's  Bowers,  8/2013),  lot  4043,  brought  $793,125.  Former  plate  coin  in  both  the  Guide  Book  and  the  Judd  pattern 
reference.  Dr.  Judd  reportedly  traced  the  pedigree  of  this  example  back  to  David  Rittenhouse,  first  director  of  the  U.S.  Mint.  Certified  in  a  first- 
generation  old  green  holder. 

— MS66  NGC.  Col.  James  W.  Ellsworth  (3/1923);  John  Work  Garrett;  Garrett  Collection-Johns  Hopkins  University,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Ruddy, 
3/1981),  lot  2351;  Jascha  Heifetz  Collection  (Superior,  10/1989),  lot  891;  Father  Flanagan  Boys'  Home  (Superior,  5/1990),  lot  3550;  Seymour 
Finkelstein  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1995),  lot  267;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/2004),  lot  1383.  This  coin  was  graded  Choice  AU  by 
Bowers  and  Ruddy  in  the  Garrett  sale,  later  certified  by  PCGS  as  MS63,  and  most  recently  graded  MS66  by  NGC. 

— MS65  PCGS.  GNA  Sale  (Mid-American,  5/1987),  lot  721;  Chalkley-Ryer  Collection  (Superior,  1/1990),  lot  2354;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2014),  lot  51  76,  brought  $528,750.  The  present  coin. 

— MS64  PCGS.  Bartlett  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  11/1979),  lot  2359;  Greenwald-Jackson  Collections  (Bowers  and  Merena,  9/1995),  lot 
1177;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/2005),  lot  327;  Baltimore  Auction  (Stack's  Bowers,  3/2013),  lot  2025,  brought  $470,000;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  6/201  5),  lot  3839. 

— MS64  PCGS.  Liberty  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2013),  lot  5569,  realized  $528,750. 

— MS64  PCGS.  San  Francisco  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2005),  lot  10144;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  brought  in;  Farry  Hanks  8/2010;  D. 
Brent  Pogue  Collection  (Stack's  Bowers,  5/2015),  lot  1001 . 

— MS64  PCGS.  Richard  B.  Winsor  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1895),  lot  733;  J.M  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate  (1942);  Fouis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg 
Estate  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/1996),  lot  883;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/201  5),  lot  4961 . 

— MS64  PCGS.  Pre-Fong  Beach  Auction  (Ira  and  Farry  Goldberg,  1/2004),  lot  1271 . 

— MS64  PCGS.  Winter  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1992),  lot  477;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/2002),  lot  345;  ANA  Convention  Sale  (Bowers 
and  Merena,  7/2003),  lot  565.  Graded  Gem  Unc  by  Stack's,  and  AU58  PCGS  when  sold  by  Bowers  and  Merena  in  January  2002. 

— MS63  PCGS.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Heritage,  8/1 995)  lot  5941 . 

— MS63  NGC.  10th  Long  Beach  Exposition  (Pacific  Coast  Auction  Galleries,  6/1988),  lot  25;  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2005),  lot  2055. 

— MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Bowers  and  Ruddy  (Rare  Coin  Review  #23,  Summer  1975),  offered  at  $9,950;  Bowers  and  Ruddy  (Rare  Coin  Review  #25, 
Spring  1976),  offered  at  $9,500;  Bowers  and  Ruddy  (Rare  Coin  Review  #27,  Winter  1976-1977),  offered  at  $8,950;  Bowers  and  Ruddy  (Rare 
Coin  Review  #28,  Spring  1977),  offered  at  $8,500;  Aubrey  and  Adeline  Bebee  Auction  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/1987),  lot  1498,  realized 
$14,300;  Fong  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2005),  lot  5684,  not  sold;  Bergstrom  &  Husky  Collections  (Stack's,  6/2008),  lot  2007,  realized 
$402,500;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2015),  lot  4051,  realized  $305,500. 

— Gem  Unc.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  10/1988),  lot  536. 

— Mint  State.  Elliot  Landau  Collection  (New  Netherlands,  12/1 958),  lot  344;  William  J.  Wild;  Alan  Weinberg  in  1 981 . 

Other  Appearances 

The  following  citations  are  for  coins  which  may  or  may  not  be  included  in  the  roster  above. 

— Metro  Sale  (Stack's,  5/1 956),  lot  21 5. 

— Wolfson  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1963),  lot  41  5. 

— DiBello  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1970),  lot  90. 

— Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890)  lot  1  627;  John  Story  Jenks  (Henry  Chapman,  1 2/1 921 ),  lot  5568. 

— Sale  444  (J.C.  Morgenthau,  6/1 942)  lot  26;  Spring  Sale  (Stack's,  4/1 978),  lot  41  7. 

— Butterfield  (1/1995),  lot  21  85. 

— Mickley  Collection  (W.E.  Woodward,  10/1867),  lot  21 33;  S.S.  Crosby. 

— Roach  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  2/1 944),  lot  2661 . 

— Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1 1 1 5.  PCGS#  1 1 020 


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1795  Flowing  Hair  Half  Dime,  Toned  MS66 
V-5,  LM-8,  Semiprooflike  Fields 
Superb  Type  Coin 

3978  1 795  V-5,  LM-8,  R.3,  MS66  PCCS.  CAC.  The  1  795  is  by  far 

the  more  available  of  the  two  Flowing  Hair  half  dime  issues,  ideal  for 
type  purposes.  The  recorded  mintage  figure  is  86,41 6  pieces,  although 
it  is  believed  most  if  not  all  of  the  7,756  pieces  delivered  on  March 
30  were  struck  from  1 794-dated  dies;  no  half  dime  coinage  occurred 
in  1  794,  meaning  that  the  entirety  of  that  issue  was  produced  early  in 
1 795.  This  leaves  a  net  mintage  of  78,660  pieces  for  the  1  795-dated 
issue. 

Mint  State  survivors  of  the  1795  half  dime  are  moderately 
plentiful,  per  certified  population  data,  although  a  number  of 
resubmissions  are  likely  reflected.  Even  so,  in  Gem  or  finer  condition, 
the  issue  is  rare,  and  pieces  grading  finer  than  MS66  are  almost 
unobtainable.  Various  sources  speak  of  a  small  hoard  of  Mint  State 
1  795  half  dimes  that  turned  up  in  the  latter  half  of  the  1 9th  century, 
although  the  exact  number  of  coins  therein  represented  and  the  exact 
date  when  they  were  discovered  varies  from  writer  to  writer.  Dubbed 
the  "Wadsworth-Rea  hoard"  by  Breen  in  his  Encyclopedia the  group 
might  have  contained  up  to  100  examples  or  as  few  as  a  dozen.  Per 
Bowers,  W.  Elliot  Woodward  suggested  that  the  hoard  was  dispersed 
in  the  1860s  or  '70s;  Breen  suggests  Woodward  himself  bought 
and  dispersed  the  coins  circa  1880.  Exact  details  are  impossible  to 
pinpoint  at  this  time. 

The  present  coin  is  sharply  rendered  throughout  and  displays 
lovely  semiprooflike  fields,  although  not  quite  to  the  extent  as  is 
seen  on  Breen's  "presentation"  pieces.  Nonetheless,  this  delicately 
preserved  and  deeply  toned  example  is  undoubtedly  among  the 
finer-known  survivors  of  this  early  Mint  product.  Hints  of  gold  and 
mint-green  highlight  otherwise  ocean-blue  surfaces,  while  a  small 
area  of  lavender  is  also  seen  on  the  lower  obverse.  Struck  from  mildly 
rotated  dies.  Whether  or  not  this  piece  originated  in  the  1 860s  hoard 
is  not  known,  although  it  was  clearly  carefully  preserved  from  the 
day  of  striking,  either  out  of  sentiment  or  for  some  special  occasion. 
A  truly  rare  and  important  acquisition.  Population,  all  varieties 
included:  11  in  66  (2  in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  38592  Base 
PCGS#  4251 


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1795  Flowing  Hair  Half  Dime,  MS65 
Beautifully  Toned  V-4,  LM-10  Example 

3979  1795  V-4,  LM-10,  R.3,  MS65  PCCS.  The  1  795  is  by  far  the 

more  plentiful  of  the  two  Flowing  Hair  half  dime  issues,  ideal  for 
type  representation.  This  date  is  thought  to  have  comprised  78,660  of 
86,41 6  half  dimes  coined  in  1  795,  with  the  remaining  7,756  pieces, 
delivered  in  March,  likely  dated  1  794.  As  no  half  dimes  were  coined 
in  1  794,  the  likelihood  of  this  scenario  is  so  great  that  it  is  generally 
accepted  as  fact  among  collectors. 

Coinage  of  silver  was  initially  delayed  in  1793,  because  of 
the  inability  of  the  chief  coiner  and  assayer  to  pay  the  high  security 
deposits  ($10,000  each)  which  the  law  required  be  remitted  before 
those  officers  were  allowed  to  handle  precious  metals.  This  obstacle 
was  remedied  in  1794,  but  silver  production  was  then  dictated  by 
both  the  availability  of  bullion  and  the  fineness  of  said  bullion.  In 
the  early  days  of  the  Mint,  almost  all  of  the  silver  used  in  coinage 
was  acquired  from  private  depositors  and  banks,  and  the  most 
common  form  was  foreign  coin.  The  resulting  variances  in  quantity 
and  fineness  required  that  all  deposited  bullion  be  put  through 
the  tedious  and  time-consuming  task  of  refining  before  it  could  be 
worked  into  planchets  for  coinage.  Silver  dollars  were  the  first  silver 
denomination  struck  at  the  Mint,  followed  by  half  dollars,  as  dictated 
by  the  requests  of  depositors. 

Half  dime  production  did  not  commence  until  early  1795,  but 
the  Mint  was  not  in  the  practice  of  wasting  outdated  dies  that  were 
still  usable.  Three  1  794-dated  obverse  dies  were  used  for  regular 
coinage  in  1  795.  Had  these  not  deteriorated  so  quickly  —  a  problem 
that  plagued  the  early  Mint  for  years  until  the  die-making  process  was 
perfected  —  the  1794  issue  would  be  significantly  more  available 
today  and  would  rival  the  1  795  for  popularity  among  type  collectors. 

V-4  is  one  of  the  more  frequently  seen  varieties  of  the  1  795  issue, 
and  is  often  the  one  represented  when  a  Mint  State  coin  is  located. 
This  is  a  late  die  state  example  with  a  rim  cud  over  the  tops  of  the 
TY  in  LIBERTY  and  star  9.  This  Gem  is  immensely  appealing,  with 
strong,  satiny  luster  underlying  sun-gold  and  amber  toning  that  yields 
to  deep  aquamarine  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike  is  even  and 
well-centered,  with  just  a  touch  of  weakness  observed  in  the  extreme 
center  of  the  obverse  portrait  and  on  the  eagle's  breast.  Population: 
1 3  in  65  (1  in  65+),  1 3  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  38594  Base  PCGS#  4251 


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1800  Draped  Bust  Half  Dime,  MS65+ 
Famous  LIBEKTY  Variety,  LM-3 
Second-Finest  at  PCGS,  Ex:  Norweb 

3980  1800  LIBEKTY,  V-2,  LM-3,  R.4,  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

1800  Draped  Bust  half  dime  claims  a  mintage  of  40,000  pieces, 
with  four  die  varieties  known  for  the  date.  Three  obverse  and  two 
reverse  dies  were  used  to  accomplish  this  mintage.  The  coin  offered 
here  represents  the  LM-3  variety,  one  of  the  two  varieties  to  employ 
the  famous  LIBEKTY  obverse,  the  result  of  using  a  defective  R  punch 
with  a  broken  top.  The  reverse  of  the  LM-3  has  only  two  of  the  top 
arrowheads  at  equal  height.  This  was  the  first  use  of  the  obverse  die. 
It  was  used  again  on  the  rare  LM-4  variety.  This  was  the  third  and  final 
use  of  the  reverse  die,  as  it  was  also  used  to  strike  the  LM-1  and  LM-2 
varieties  of  this  date. 

Early  half  dime  specialist  Howard  P.  Newlin  was  the  first 
numismatist  to  notice  the  LIBEKTY  variety,  as  related  in  his  seminal 
work  on  half  dimes  in  1 883: 

"No.  2.  Obverse:  8  lower  than  1  in  date;  top  of  R  in  Liberty 
open,  resembling  a  K.  I  noticed  this  peculiarity  some  time 
ago,  and  remarked  it  to  a  gentleman  who  was  cataloguing  a 
collection,  in  his  catalogue  he  termed  it  the  Libekty  variety, 
and  as  it  has  since  become  identified  by  that  name  I  will 
thus  term  it,  although  I  do  not  think  the  letter  is  a  K." 

The  LIBEKTY  variety  has  been  a  favorite  of  collectors  since  it 
was  first  identified.  Although  it  is  scarce  in  absolute  terms,  high-grade 
examples  can  be  found  with  patience.  It  is  very  rare  at  the  MS65 
grade  level,  however,  and  finer  specimens  are  virtually  unobtainable. 

The  present  coin  traces  its  history  to  the  fabled  Norweb 
Collection,  which  was  formed  over  several  generations  before  being 
sold  in  a  series  of  landmark  auctions  by  Bowers  and  Merena  in  the  late 
1980s.  The  strike  is  better-than-average  for  this  issue,  which  almost 
always  shows  some  weakness  on  the  centers.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  are  blanketed  in  shades  of  dark  gray  and  golden-brown 
toning  and  traces  of  original  mint  luster  shine  through  the  patina.  Eye 
appeal  is  quite  strong  for  this  early  half  dime  issue.  Few  examples 
can  match  this  piece  for  technical  quality  and  eye  appeal,  and  its 
illustrious  pedigree  adds  to  its  intense  historic  interest.  Population:  2 
in  65,  1  in  65+,  1  finer  (7/1 5). 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection ,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena ,  11/1987 ),  lot 
309.  PCGS#  38603  Base  PCGS#  4265 


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1800  Half  Dime,  Incredible  MS66 
High  Condition  Census 
V-2,  LM-3  Variety 

Ex:  Norweb,  In  a  Doily  Label  Holder 

3981  1800  LIBEKTY,  V-2,  LM-3,  R.4,  MS66  PCCS.  CAC.  Without 

hesitation,  this  1800  half  dime  is  an  extraordinary  coin,  among 
the  finer-known  representatives  of  the  date  overall,  and  high  in  the 
Condition  Census  (possibly  tied  at  the  top)  for  the  LM-3  variety,  one 
of  the  famous  LIBEKTY  die  pairings.  It  is  one  of  only  two  1800  half 
dimes  at  PCGS  in  MS66,  the  other  coin  also  an  LM-3  example.  A 
single  MS68  coin  is  finer  at  that  service,  a  representative  of  the  slightly 
more  plentiful  LM-1  die  pairing  (7/15).  However,  what  makes  this 
coin  special  far  transcends  the  grade.  This  coin  is  last  known  to  have 
appeared  as  lot  310  in  the  Norweb  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  1 0/1 987),  where  it  was  heralded  for  its  quality  and  sharpness 
of  strike,  not  having  the  die  bulging  in  the  central  reverse  that  is 
so  common  to  LM-3  representatives.  So  unusual  was  this,  that  the 
cataloger  of  the  Norweb  sale  suggested  that  the  coin  had  been  struck 
twice.  Although  a  second  die  impression  is  unlikely,  the  sharpness 
of  this  coin  is  exceptional,  spanning  not  only  the  central  devices, 
but  also  the  stars  and  most  of  the  border  details.  The  cloud  below 
OF  on  the  reverse  shows  weakness,  but  is  the  only  such  occurrence 
on  the  coin.  The  obverse  fields  display  a  touch  of  semiprooflike 
mirroring,  and  both  sides  are  delicately  toned  in  original  lilac-gray, 
gold,  and  amber  hues.  Both  sides  show  moderate  strike  doubling, 
most  prominent  on  the  peripheral  legends  and  Liberty's  profile. 

The  Norweb  sale  also  contained  a  second  Uncirculated  example 
of  this  date  and  variety,  one  which  was  rated  as  slightly  finer  than  this 
piece  from  a  technical  standpoint  (called  "MS-65"  in  that  catalog 
versus  this  piece's  description  as  "MS-64  to  65"),  and  was  later  noted 
in  the  Logan-McCloskey  reference  as  being  an  example  of  notable 
importance.  In  reality,  however,  the  present  coin  is  far  sharper,  and 
the  overall  eye  appeal  is  superior.  This  is  reflected  in  the  prices 
realized  by  these  two  coins  in  the  Norweb  sale:  this  beautifully  sharp 
example  garnered  an  impressive  $44,000,  while  the  other  LM-3  coin 
fell  short  at  $37,400.  This  piece  is  now  certified  in  a  doily  label  PCGS 
holder  as  MS66,  and  its  counterpart  is  in  a  close-but-no-cigar  grade 
of  MS65+  PCGS.  It  is  clear  that  this  piece  is  and  always  has  been  the 
finer  coin. 

The  population  of  1800  half  dimes  in  MS66  and  finer  grades, 
regardless  of  variety,  is  so  thin  that  any  such  coin  appearing  at  auction 
is  a  headlining  event.  In  more  than  two  decades,  this  is  the  only 
example  we  have  handled  finer  than  MS65.  The  most  comparable 
coin  we  have  ever  offered  was  an  MS65  PCGS  LM-3  representative 
in  lot  2745  of  our  2008  FUN  Signature  sale  which  brought  $80,500, 
and  even  that  piece  pales  in  comparison  to  this  Norweb  coin.  The 
NGC  Census  lists  three  additional  pieces  in  MS66  (two  of  which  are 
attributed  as  FM-3  examples),  with  two  finer  in  MS67  and  MS68, 
respectively  (7/15).  Resubmissions  may  be  reflected  in  these  figures, 
as  none  of  these  coins  are  known  to  have  yet  appeared  at  auction. 
Another  opportunity  to  bid  on  an  MS66  example  of  this  issue  may 
not  occur  for  years,  and  it  may  be  even  longer  before  this  remarkable 
coin  is  again  offered. 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection ,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena ,  10/1987 ),  lot 
310.  PCGS#  38603  Base  PCGS#  4265 


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SEATED  HALF  DIMES 


1853  Arrows  Half  Dime,  MS67 
High-End  Type  Coin 

3982  1853  Arrows  MS67  PCGS.  The  1853  is  the  most  plentiful 

of  the  With  Arrows  half  dimes,  benefiting  from  a  mintage  of  more 
than  1 3  million  coins.  The  issue  is  available  in  grades  through  MS64, 
but  becomes  scarce  in  Gem  and  finer  condition.  For  the  collector 
seeking  only  the  best,  a  limited  number  of  Superb  Gems  are  known, 
but  are  rarely  seen.  This  is  just  such  a  coin,  displaying  sharp  design 
elements  and  rich,  satiny  luster.  As  expected  for  the  grade,  there  are 
no  significant  abrasions,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  superb.  The  obverse 
shows  a  pale  lilac-gray  center  with  sun-gold,  olive,  and  russet 
appearing  around  the  periphery.  The  reverse  is  more  boldly  colored 
with  irregular  crimson  and  russet  toning  and  a  few  bright  silver 
patches  shining  through.  Population:  9  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/1 5). 
From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  233 Y,  PCGS#  4356 


1853  Arrows  Half  Dime,  Superb  MS67 
Impressive  Quality  and  Strike 

3983  1853  Arrows  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Struck  from  fresh  dies, 

this  Superb  Gem  1853  With  Arrows  half  dime  is  seemingly  perfect 
in  every  regard.  Semiprooflike  fields  exhibit  faint,  parallel  die  striae 
when  studied  with  a  lens,  while  the  frosty  design  elements  are  boldly 
rendered.  A  partial  knife  rim  is  produced  on  each  side.  Pale  rose-gold 
and  olive-green  hues  are  enlivened  when  tilted  against  a  light  source. 
The  1 853  is  the  most  available  issue  of  the  early  With  Arrows  type, 
but  most  Mint  State  coins  are  restricted  to  MS64  or  lower  grades.  In 
MS6 7,  the  present  piece  is  one  of  only  a  couple  of  dozen  pieces  that 
rank  as  the  finest  known.  Population:  9  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/1 5). 
NGC  ID#  233Y,  PCGS#  4356 


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PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DIMES 


1849  Seated  Half  Dime,  Beautiful  PR66 
Extremely  Rare,  Second- Finest  Known 
Ex:  Pittman 

3984  1849  PR66  NGC.  This  is  a  beautiful  piece,  arguably 

comparable  to  the  PR66  Cameo  Eliasberg  coin  which  is  often 
touted  as  the  finest-known  example  of  the  proof  1849  half  dime. 
The  Pittman  coin  is  every  bit  as  well-preserved,  and  the  lack  of  a 
Cameo  designation  is  made  up  for  by  a  beautiful  overlay  of  original 
toning  on  each  side.  David  Akers  called  this  patina  "magnificent 
medium  to  deep  multicolored  toning,  mostly  shades  of  steel-blue, 
violet  and  greenish-gold."  The  strike  is  fully  rendered  and  the  fields 
exhibit  impressively  deep  mirroring.  Other  than  the  distinctive  toning 
pattern,  the  only  discernible  pedigree  identifier  is  a  tiny,  hair-thin 
strike-through  near  the  rim  above  Liberty's  head.  As  on  all  genuine 
proofs  of  this  date,  the  reverse  exhibits  a  1 80-degree  die  rotation. 

PCGS  suggests  that  10  to  15  examples  of  this  proof  issue  are 
extant,  but  we  feel  this  estimate  is  high.  Akers'  reasoned  that  only 
eight  to  1 0  pieces  survived,  a  figure  which  more  closely  supports  the 
rarity  of  auction  appearances.  Our  archives,  begun  in  1993,  show 
only  five  previous  offerings  of  this  issue,  with  just  four  different  coins 
therein  represented.  Combined,  NGC  and  PCGS  list  just  seven  coins 
in  all  grades,  including  two  PR64,  a  PR65+,  a  PR66  (Pittman),  and 
a  PR66  Cameo  (Eliasberg)  at  NGC,  with  one  coin  each  in  PR64  and 
PR65  at  PCGS  (6/15).  As  small  as  these  figures  are,  it  is  not  out  of 
the  question  for  one  or  two  resubmissions  to  be  reflected.  This  is  a 
beautiful  piece  and  would  make  a  fine  addition  to  any  collection  of 
early  proof  silver. 

Ex:  Purchased  by  John  Jay  Pittman  from  New  Netherlands  Coin  Co. 
(10/1946),  at  $17.50;  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection ,  Part  I  (David 
Akers ,  10/1997 '),  lot  481 ,  which  realized  $38,500.  NGC  ID#  235H, 
PCGS#  4425 


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1854  Arrows  Half  Dime,  Toned  PR65 
Only  12  to  16  Proofs  Believed  Known 
Ex:  Pittman 

3985  1854  Arrows  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  proof  1854  half  dime 

is  a  rare  and  underappreciated  issue,  scarcer  even  than  the  certified 
population  reports  suggest.  PCGS  and  NGC  list  a  combined  24 
grading  events,  which  may  reflect  up  to  twice  as  many  coins  as 
are  actually  known.  An  estimate  of  12  to  16  coins  is  not  out  of  the 
question,  although  David  Akers  suggested  as  many  as  1 5  to  20  pieces 
were  extant.  Any  study  of  this  issue's  rarity  must  take  into  account  that 
one  piece  is  permanently  impounded  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

The  Pittman  coin  is  one  of  only  a  small  handful  of  pieces  that 
exist  in  Gem  or  finer  condition,  and  its  quality  is  first-rate.  The  strike 
is  bold  and  the  fields  exhibit  glass-like  mirroring.  The  obverse  exhibits 
mottled  amber-gold  and  olive  toning  overall,  with  deeper  blue  and 
violet  hues  also  seen  around  the  periphery.  The  reverse  is  more 
evenly  colored  with  central  shades  of  lavender-blue  and  peripheral 
olive-gold  toning.  The  collector  of  pre-1858  proof  silver  would  be 
hard-pressed  to  locate  a  finer  example  of  this  important  rarity. 

Ex:  Wayte  Raymond  (2/1946),  lot  448 ,  to  John  Jay  Pittman  at  $20.00; 
John  Jay  Pittman  Collection ,  Part  I  (David  Akers ,  10/1997 ),  lot  498 , 
which  realized  $38,500.  NGC  ID#  235S,  PCGS#  4432 


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1792  Copper  Disme,  Judd-10,  AU50 
The  Eighth  Finest  of  19  Known  Examples 

3986  1 792  Copper  Disme,  Judd-1 0,  Pollock-1 1 ,  High  R.6,  AU50  PCCS.  Reeded  edge.  Ex:  Liberty  Collection.  The  obverse  peripheral  legend 

LIBERTY  PARENT  OF  SCIENCE  &  INDUSTRY  encircles  an  attractive  central  portrait  of  Liberty  facing  left,  her  locks  flowing  downward  and  to  the 
right  behind  her  head.  The  date  1  792  is  below,  the  flag  of  the  1  touching  the  lower  bust  truncation.  On  the  reverse,  a  rather  ungainly  fledgling 
eagle  dominates  the  center,  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  and  DISME  below.  The  eagle's  wingtips  touch  the  T  in  UNITED  and 
the  E  in  AMERICA.  The  Judd-10  was  struck  in  copper,  with  most  examples  showing  normal  vertical  edge  reeding.  The  design  was  also  struck  in 
silver  with  reeded  edge  Qudd-9),  of  which  three  pieces  are  known  today,  one  of  them  a  thick  planchet  specimen  with  the  date  removed.  Three 
survivors  also  are  known  of  the  plain-edge  copper  version  (Judd-1 1 ). 

The  fledgling  U.S.  Mint  began  operations  in  1792  with  a  limited  production  of  pattern  coins  in  anticipation  of  regular  production  that 
began  early  the  next  year.  Silver  half  dismes,  although  not  actually  coined  within  the  physical  Philadelphia  Mint  building,  were  the  first  regular 
issue  coins  produced  by  the  government  following  Congressional  approval  with  the  Mint  Act  of  April  2,  1  792.  Today  we  are  unable  to  determine 
which,  if  any,  1  792  pattern  coins  were  actually  produced  within  the  Mint's  walls  late  in  1  792. 

David  Rittenhouse  was  appointed  to  the  post  of  Mint  Director,  and  he  set  about  assembling  a  staff  to  operate  the  facility.  He  recruited 
Tristram  Dalton  to  serve  as  the  Mint  treasurer  early  the  following  month.  Other  officers  came  along  in  due  time.  The  actual  designers  of  the 
various  1  792  pattern  issues  remains  undetermined  in  most  cases.  Robert  Scot  was  appointed  as  Mint  engraver  in  November  1 793.  Prior  to  that 
time,  Joseph  Wright  provided  designs  for  the  1  793  Liberty  Cap  cent,  and  perhaps  other  coins,  prior  to  his  death  in  September  1  793.  It  is  likely  he 
would  have  occupied  the  engraver's  position  at  the  Mint  if  he  had  survived  the  1  793  yellow  fever  epidemic.  Other  names  of  possible  designers 
include  Birch  who  prepared  the  1  792  pattern  cent  that  bears  his  name,  and  Adam  Eckfeldt  who  served  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  for  nearly  50 
years.  Circumstantial  evidence  points  to  Eckfeldt  as  the  designer  of  the  1  792  dismes.  The  precise  identities  of  some  of  the  early  designers  and 
engravers  in  Mint  history  are  "shrouded  in  archival  mist,"  as  Joel  Orosz  and  Leonard  Augsburger  write  in  The  Secret  History  of  the  U.S.  Mint. 

This  splendid  example  displays  faint  bluish  olive-brown  toning  with  hints  of  tan.  The  surfaces  are  pleasing  and  the  strike  is  bold.  Minor 
planchet  lamination  appears  vertically  at  the  left  side  of  the  reverse.  In  our  catalog  of  the  Partrick  Collection  that  we  sold  in  the  January  FUN 
sale,  we  presented  a  roster  of  1 9  known  examples,  including  this  piece  that  was  ranked  in  eighth  place  on  that  roster.  Surviving  examples  range 
from  Specimen-65  to  Poor-1 .  The  successful  bidder  will  treasurer  this  remarkable  piece  for  many  years  to  come. 

Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection ,  Part  III.  PCGS#  11026 


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1796  JR-2  Dime,  MS66 
Sharply  Struck,  Unabraded 
Light  to  Medium  Tan-Gold  Toning 

3987  1796  JR-2,  R.4,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  A  remarkable  Premium 

Gem.  The  strike  is  virtually  complete,  showing  only  a  hint  of  blending 
on  the  eagle's  breast  feathers.  Liberty's  hair  shows  essentially  full 
detail.  The  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  medium  chestnut-gold  and 
cream-gray  toning  with  glimpses  of  powder-blue,  aquamarine,  and 
russet-brown  on  the  obverse  periphery.  The  surfaces  appear  devoid 
of  abrasions,  although  a  few  pinpoint  flecks  are  noted  on  the  field 
near  star  3.  Both  sides  exhibit  clash  marks,  but  the  dies  are  otherwise 
perfect  aside  from  a  small  break  on  the  dentils  near  stars  7. 

JR-2  is  a  scarce  variety.  The  1984  Dime  Book  states  that  JR-2 
constitutes  "about  5  to  10%  of  all  1796  dimes."  JR-2  is  the  sole 
marriage  for  both  the  obverse  and  reverse  dies.  Thus,  its  emission 
order  is  indeterminate  within  1  796  production.  The  variety  may  have 
been  the  first  produced  that  year,  or  possibly  the  last.  Although  disme 
patterns  were  struck  in  silver  and  copper  in  1792  in  John  Harper's 
cellar,  the  dime  denomination  was  not  coined  at  the  U.S.  Mint  until 
1 796,  the  year  after  the  silver  dollar,  half  dollar,  and  half  dime  were 
first  produced. 

The  Draped  Bust,  Small  Eagle  type  for  the  dime  was  struck  for 
only  two  years,  1  796  and  1  797.  The  design  was  first  introduced  on  the 
1 795  dollar  (B-14  and  B-1 5),  and  featured  a  bust  of  Liberty  based  on  a 
painting  of  prominent  Philadelphia  socialite  Ann  Willing  Bingham  by 
the  celebrated  artist  Gilbert  Stuart.  The  reverse  design  was  replaced 
with  a  large  heraldic  eagle  beginning  in  1798,  but  the  Draped  Bust 
obverse  design  lasted  through  1807.  No  dimes  were  struck  dated 
1 808,  and  in  1 809,  the  dime  was  modified  to  correspond  with  other 
denominations  bearing  Assistant  Engraver  John  Reich's  Capped  Bust 
Left  motif.  For  all  1  796  varieties,  Population:  7  in  66,  2  finer  (7/1 5). 
Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection ,  Part  III.  PCGS#  38743  Base 
PCGS#  4461 


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1796  Dime,  JR-6,  Semiprooflike  MS64 
Boldly  Struck  and  Originally  Toned 
Rare  This  Well-Preserved 

3988  1796  JR-6,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  The  so-called  "hyphenated 

date"  variety,  with  a  heavy  die  break  present  between  the  1  7  and 
faintly  extending  to  the  9.  This  is  a  fairly  early  striking  from  this  die 
pair,  as  the  vertical  crack  through  the  9  in  the  date  is  not  yet  present 
and  both  sides  show  a  touch  of  semiprooflike  reflectivity  beneath 
deep  aquamarine,  gold,  and  lavender-gray  toning.  The  sharpness  of 
the  design  is  exceptional,  including  full  detail  in  Liberty's  hair  curls 
and  throughout  the  eagle's  head  and  breast  feathers.  The  borders  are 
bold  in  most  areas,  and  some  weakness  along  the  obverse  periphery 
from  12  to  3  o'clock  is  a  result  of  planchet  adjustment,  the  telltale  file 
marks  of  which  are  still  discernible.  There  are  no  major  abrasions, 
and  a  few  minor  field  marks  on  the  obverse  are  hidden  by  the  rich 
patina. 

As  a  date,  the  1796  dime  is  scarce  in  high  grade,  but  still 
represents  the  most  available  option  for  the  type  collector  seeking 
a  Small  Eagle  representative.  JR-6  is  one  of  the  most  frequently 
seen  1796  dime  varieties,  but  it  is  not  as  available  as  JR-1  which 
is  known  for  its  distinctive  due  cud  near  star  1.  JR-6  is  noticeably 
scarcer  in  Mint  State  than  is  JR-1 .  The  authors  of  Early  United  States 
Dimes  wrote  of  the  existence  of  at  least  six  Mint  State  JR-6  examples, 
while  Breen  estimated  that  "possibly  12"  were  known.  The  last  JR-6 
example  we  offered  in  MS64  PCGS  was  lot  3304  of  our  February 
2012  Long  Beach  Signature  sale,  which  realized  $69,000.  The  same 
coin  was  plated  in  the  George  Earle  catalog  (Henry  Chapman, 
6/1912),  lot  3122,  where  it  realized  $12.50,  a  strong  price  for  the 
period.  We  have  not  been  able  to  trace  previous  provenance  for  the 
present  coin,  but  it  is  arguably  superior  to  the  Earle  coin  in  terms 
of  eye  appeal,  as  it  lacks  the  mint-made  grease  streak  through  the 
eagle's  right  (facing)  wing,  and  is  also  in  an  earlier  die  state  with 
less  prominent  adjustment  marks.  We  anticipate  strong  interest  in  this 
exceptional  first-year  type  coin.  Population  (all  varieties  included):  8 
in  64,  1 6  finer  (7/1  5).  PCGS#  38747  Base  PCGS#  4461 


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1803  Dime,  JR-3,  AU50 
Sharply  Detailed  and  Lustrous 

3989  1803  JR-3,  R.4,  AU50  PCCS.  The  close,  evenly  spaced 

LIBERTY  on  the  obverse  and  star  pair  2-3  on  the  reverse  being 
closer  than  star  pair  1-2,  along  with  the  narrow  A's  in  the  legends, 
attribute  this  very  scarce  die  marriage.  A  complex  network  of  several 
intersecting  die  cracks  on  the  lower  obverse  is  fairly  well  advanced,  so 
that  not  all  of  the  obverse  is  completely  coplanar.  We  can  distinguish 
at  least  three,  and  possibly  four,  slightly  different  planes  or  levels  on 
the  coin  in  that  area.  Other  die  cracks  branch  from  behind  the  head 
near  star  4,  and  bold  die  clashing  shows  on  both  sides.  The  surfaces 
are  dove-gray  to  charcoal-gray  with  lighter  silver  high  points,  where 
some  luster  remains  amid  good  eye  appeal  and  sharp  details.  PCGS# 
38764  Base  PCGS#  4473 


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1805  Draped  Bust  Dime,  MS66+ 

Four  Berries  Reverse,  JR-2 
Registry  Set  Contender 

3990  1805  4  Berries,  JR-2,  R.2,  MS66+  PCCS.  CAC.  From  a 

reported  mintage  of  120,780  pieces,  the  1805  Draped  Bust  dime  is 
probably  the  most  available  date  of  the  series.  Only  two  die  varieties 
are  known  for  the  date  and  this  coin  represents  the  more  available 
JR-2  variety,  with  four  berries  in  the  branch  on  the  reverse.  The  obverse 
die  was  used  previously  to  strike  the  JR-1  variety  of  this  date  and  the 
reverse  may  have  been  a  left  over  die  from  1 798,  as  it  employs  the 
old  style  narrow  A's  and  small  stars  arranged  in  a  diagonal  pattern. 

The  1805  Draped  Bust  dime  has  been  a  popular  issue  with 
collectors  since  the  earliest  days  of  the  hobby  and  examples  began 
appearing  at  auction  at  least  as  early  as  lot  280  of  the  A.C.  Kline 
Sale  (Moses  Thomas  &  Sons,  6/1 855).  Early  catalogers  were  quick  to 
notice  the  four  berries  reverse  on  the  JR-2  variety  and  numismatists 
like  Howard  Rounds  Newcomb  began  listing  the  1 805  "Four  Berries" 
reverse  as  early  as  the  catalog  for  the  1914  ANS  Exhibition.  The 
record  price  realized  at  auction  for  the  issue  is  the  $1 49,500  brought 
by  the  MS67  PCGS  example  in  an  American  Numismatic  Rarities  sale 
in  July  of  2004. 

The  present  coin  is  a  high-end  Premium  Gem  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements,  aside  from  a  touch  of  softness  on  some 
star  radials.  A  spidery  die  crack  is  evident  from  the  rim  above  B  in 
LIBERTY  to  star  8,  and  some  clash  marks  show  at  the  top  of  the  date. 
The  well-preserved  surfaces  display  mingled  shades  of  greenish- 
gold,  magenta,  lavender-gray,  and  amber  patina.  Vibrant  mint  luster 
shines  through  the  toning  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Few  coins 
can  match  this  combination  of  high  technical  quality,  terrific  visual 
appeal,  and  great  historic  interest.  We  expect  intense  competition 
from  series  specialists  and  Registry  Set  enthusiasts  when  this  lot  is 
called.  Population:  5  in  66  (2  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38769 
Base  PCGS#  4477 


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SEATED  DIMES 


1822  JR-1  Dime,  MS64 
Key  Capped  Bust  Date 
Sole  Example  in  This  Grade  at  PCGS 

3991  1822  JR-1,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  Only  a  single  die  pair  is  known 

for  the  entire  calendar-year  mintage  of  100,000  dimes  for  1822.  The 
date  is  low,  and  star  1  nearly  touches  the  bust.  On  the  reverse,  the 
serif  on  the  digit  1  in  the  denomination  is  thin,  "defective"  as  the  dime 
book  authors  put  it. 

As  a  single-variety  year  —  the  last  among  the  Capped  Bust  dimes 
—  the  1822  date  is  a  key  entry  in  the  series,  and  an  issue  always 
in  hot  demand  from  specialists.  This  near-Gem  is  far  and  away  finer 
than  most  certified  examples,  which  average  between  VF30  and  VF35 
at  the  leading  services.  This  piece  boasts  appealing  rose-gold  patina 
throughout  each  side.  A  single  stray  mark  on  Liberty's  cheek  is  the  sole 
mentionable  contact,  and  it  is  minor.  A  couple  of  the  peripheral  stars 
lack  central  detail,  but  the  strike  overall  is  pleasing.  This  opportunity  to 
obtain  a  high-Mint  State  1 822  dime  is  one  that  occurs  seldom;  although 
NGC  reports  six  examples  of  the  date  (possibly  including  duplicates) 
In  MS64  or  finer,  this  is  the  sole  PCGS  example  in  this  grade,  and  only 
two  are  finer  —  one  each  in  MS65  and  MS66,  the  latter  attributed  as  a 
JR-1 .  Our  last  offering  of  an  MS64  or  finer  example  was  an  NGC  MS64 
Star-graded  coin  in  our  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2009),  lot 
2231,  which  realized  $25,300.  This  piece  should  certainly  set  a  recent 
record  for  the  date  and  grade.  PCGS#  38801  Base  PCGS#  4497 


1854  Arrows  Dime,  MS67 
Fortin-1 04a  Obverse,  Sole  Finest  at  PCGS 

3992  1 854  Arrows  MS67  PCGS.  Fortin-1 04a  Obverse.  We  specify 

"Fortin-1 04a  Obverse"  because,  while  the  obverse  shows  all  of  the 
encircling  and  radial  die  cracks  as  enumerated  on  Gerry  Fortin's 
Seated  dimes  website,  the  die  state  on  the  reverse  does  not  yet  show 
the  diagnostic  small  cracks.  A  Top  100  Variety?  You  decide.  What  is 
not  at  issue  is  the  all-around  high  eye  appeal  this  piece  possesses, 
showing  lustrous,  near-pristine  surfaces  with  pale  pastel  jade,  rose, 
and  ice-blue  patina.  A  great  type  coin  and  an  in-demand  variety,  all 
rolled  into  one.  Population:  1  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  239A, 
PCGS#  4605 


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1864  Seated  Dime,  MS67 
Conditionally  Rare  Semikey 

3993  1864  F-102a,  R.5,  MS67  PCCS.  The  1864  Seated  dime  is 

a  semikey  date  in  all  grades,  with  a  scant  mintage  of  only  11,000 
coins.  Mint  State  examples  known  today  exist  largely  by  chance,  as 
few  pieces  were  originally  set  aside  for  numismatic  purposes.  This 
Superb  Gem  example  is  one  of  the  three  finest  at  PCGS,  and  is  finer 
than  any  NGC  coins  (7/15).  The  obverse  fields  retain  some  prooflike 
mirroring,  while  the  devices  and  the  reverse  fields  are  beautifully 
frosted.  The  strike  is  bold.  Light  champagne-gray  centers  deepen  to 
gold  and  amber  around  the  peripheries,  and  the  surfaces  are  devoid 
of  distracting  abrasions.  Both  sides  show  prominent  clash  marks,  as 
usual.  PCGS#  538202  Base  PCGS#  4639 


1881  Seated  Dime,  MS68  ★ 

The  Finest  Certified 

3994  1881  MS68  ★  NGC.  The  1881  had  a  circulation-strike 

mintage  of  just  24,000  pieces  and  examples  are  infrequently 
encountered  in  higher  Mint  State  grades.  This  MS68  ★  has  not  yet 
appeared  on  the  NGC  Census  Report  that  shows  a  single  MS68 
example,  along  with  five  MS67s.  PCGS  has  certified  two  in  MS67 
with  none  finer  (7/15).  This  amazing  piece  has  gold-toned  centers 
within  a  frame  of  vivid  blue  and  pale  green.  This  is  an  exceptional 
example  with  frosty  mint  luster  and  sensational  eye  appeal.  In 
our  past  auctions  since  1993,  Heritage  has  handled  five  examples 
certified  MS67,  but  never  a  finer  piece  until  the  current  sale.  NGC 
ID#  23AU,  PCGS#  4689 


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PROOF  SEATED  DIMES 


1844  Seated  Dime,  PR65 
Tied  for  Finest  of  Seven  Proofs  Known 
Ex:  Eliasberg 

3995  1844F-101  PR65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Simpson. The  proof 

1844  Seated  dime  is  an  extreme  rarity,  but  its  appeal  is  heightened 
due  to  "Orphan  Annie"  moniker  tagged  to  its  circulation  strike 
counterpart.  The  number  of  proofs  struck  of  this  date  is  unknown, 
but  it  was  undeniably  small.  Our  study  of  auction  records  and  known 
private  sales  confirms  the  survival  of  only  seven  coins,  including 
one  piece  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution,  previously  from  the  Mint 
Cabinet.  Of  these,  the  Eliasberg  coin  is  tied  with  the  Pittman  coin  as 
the  finest  certified.  The  Pittman  coin  last  appeared  in  lot  98287  of  our 
sale  of  the  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  II  (10/2014),  where  it 
realized  $44,062.50. 

This  is  the  first  time  we  have  handled  the  Eliasberg  coin.  This 
piece  is  of  comparable  technical  quality  to  the  Pittman  specimen 
and  also  possesses  a  significant  amount  of  eye  appeal.  The  cataloger 
of  the  Eliasberg  Estate  called  this  piece  "A  spectacular  coin  which 
could  hardly  be  exceeded  in  appeal  by  any  other  of  the  few  known 
specimens."  The  strike  is  fully  executed  and  the  fields  are  deeply 
mirrored.  Original  lavender-gold  toning  resides  over  each  side 
beneath  occasional  overtones  of  russet  and  olive.  This  distinctive 
toning  pattern  is  almost  essential  in  confirming  the  pedigree,  as 
there  are  no  perceptible  marks  or  flaws  that  lend  such  aid.  Given  its 
immense  rarity,  we  feel  the  1 844  proof  dime  is  underappreciated  as  a 
whole.  The  knowledgeable  collector  should  not  let  this  piece  pass  by. 
Ex:  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.  Collection  (Bowers  and 
Merena ,  5/1996 ),  lot  1 130.  PCGS#  538985  Base  PCGS#  4731 


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1847  Seated  Dime,  Beautiful  PR66 
Extremely  Rare  in  Proof  Format 
One  of  Three  Coins  in  Private  Hands 
Ex:  Pittman 

3996  1847  F-104,  R.7,  PR66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Simpson. 

The  proof  1 847  dime  is  a  great  rarity  and  has  long  been  recognized  as 
such,  but  recent  studies  show  that  it  is  actually  rarer  than  previously 
estimated.  Walter  Breen  cited  possibly  seven  different  examples  in  his 
Proof  Encyclopedia,  a  similar  total  to  David  Akers'  estimate  of  "6  to  8 
pieces  known."  PCGS  suggests  a  survival  of  four  to  six  examples.  By 
extensive  study  of  previous  catalogs,  we  have  definitively  identified 
just  four  individual  coins ,  one  of  wh  ich  is  permanently  out  of  col  lectors' 
hands  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  —  this  coincides  favorably  with 
the  fact  that  we  have  only  been  able  to  trace  three  original  proof 
sets,  not  six  or  eight.  Of  the  three  privately  held  proof  dimes,  one 
is  pedigreed  to  the  legendary  Eliasberg  Collection,  and  another  is 
traced  to  Floyd  T.  Starr  and,  more  recently,  Eugene  H.  Gardner.  The 
third  coin,  here  offered,  is  from  the  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection,  and 
previously  the  World's  Greatest  Collection  sold  in  1945.  The  coin 
is  visually  impressive,  as  the  grade  suggests,  showing  deep  mirrors 
and  fully  struck  design  elements  amid  old-time  hues  of  champagne- 
gold,  rose,  and  aquamarine.  A  couple  minute  depressions  on  the  rim 
below  47  in  the  date  aid  in  pedigree  identification  —  Kosoff  called 
them  "two  small  file  marks"  in  the  1946  ANA  sale,  but  they  appear 
mint-made. 

In  the  Pittman  catalog,  concerning  the  1847  proof,  Akers 
wrote  that  in  addition  to  the  Pittman  coin,  "Starr  and  Eliasberg  had 
examples,  but  such  great  sales  as  Garrett,  Norweb,  Bareford,  and 
Lovejoy  did  not."  It  is  somewhat  revelational  to  now  realize  that, 
unknown  to  Akers,  the  Starr,  Eliasberg,  and  Pittman  coins  were  the 
only  examples  known  in  private  hands.  The  gravity  of  this  offering 
should  not  be  taken  lightly.  Population:  2  in  66,  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Roster  of  Proof  1847  Dimes 

1.  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  George  Crawford  Collection  Sale;  Charles 
Steigerwalt  (7/1894);  J.M.  Clapp;  Clapp  estate,  1942;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg, 
Sr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  Meren a/Stacks,  5/1996),  lot  1134;  Phil 
Kaufman  Collection  /  Baltimore  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2008),  lot 
1812,  which  brought  $51,750;  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  I  (Heritage, 
10/2012),  lot  3946,  realized  $36,718.75;  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage, 
3/2013),  lot  3307,  realized  $35,250. 

2.  PR66  PCGS.  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery, 
5/1945),  lot  532;  Adolph  Friedman  Collection;  1946  ANA  (Numismatic 
Gallery,  8/1946),  lot  269;  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection  (David  Akers, 
10/1997),  lot  600;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2001),  lot  6031 . 

The  present  coin. 

3.  PR66  PCGS.  Sale  Number  447  Q.C.  Morgenthau,1/1 943),  lot 
441;  Floyd  T.  Starr  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1992),  lot  364;  Turtle  Rock 
Collection  (Superior  Galleries,  2/2008),  lot  502,  realized  $56,350; 
Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  10/2014),  lot  98288. 

4.  Proof.  National  Numismatic  Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Joseph  Mickley  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  10/1867),  lot 
1 71 7,  part  of  a  five-piece  silver  proof  set. 

B.  Proof.  Lorin  G.  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp, 
6/1 890),  lot  1 1 84,  also  offered  were  the  six  other  denominations  of  this 
date,  in  separate  lots,  that  would  form  a  complete  minor  and  silver  proof 
set;  Harlan  P.  Smith  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  5/1906),  lot  1030. 

C.  Proof.  Richard  B.  Winsor  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1895), 
lot  1 068,  part  of  a  seven-piece  silver  and  minor  proof  set. 

D.  Brilliant  Proof.  Anderson-Dupont  Collection,  Part  II  (Stack's, 
1 1/1 954),  lot  1 574.  Possibly  the  same  as  number  3  above. 

E.  Proof.  A  coin  in  the  possession  of  Lester  Merkin  in  the  early  1960s, 
sold  to  a  New  York  collector,  per  Walter  Breen.  PCGS#  538989  Base 
PCGS#  4734 


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BARBER  DIME 


PROOF  BARBER  DIME 


1909-S  Barber  Dime,  MS67 
One  of  the  Two  Finest  Known 

3997  1909-S  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  With  a  mintage  of  just  1 

million  pieces,  the  1 909-S  Barber  dime  is  a  slightly  better  date  in  the 
upper  circulated  grades  and  becomes  genuinely  scarce  in  Mint  State. 
Gem  or  finer  representatives  are  rarely  seen.  This  magnificent  Superb 
Gem  is  tied  with  just  two  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS;  the  finest  at 
NGC  are  only  three  MS66  coins  (7/1 5).  The  strike  is  boldly  executed 
and  the  frosty  surfaces  yield  luminous  luster.  Vivid  lemon-gold  and 
mint-green  peripheral  hues  frame  dusky  lavender-gray  centers,  with 
no  mentionable  abrasions  observed.  This  is  the  only  Superb  Gem  we 
have  ever  handled,  finer  than  both  the  Gardner  coin  and  the  Lily 
Nicole  specimen.  The  Registry  competitor  should  not  let  this  piece 
pass  by. 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2007 ),  lot  1  634 ;  Los  Angeles  Signature 
( Heritage ,  8/2009 ),  lot  510.  NGC  ID#  23FE,  PCGS#  4853 


1893  Barber  Dime,  PR69 
The  Finest-Certified  Example 

3998  1893  PR69  NGC.  The  obverse  of  this  essentially  perfect 

Barber  dime  has  bold  cameo  contrast  between  the  brilliant  and  frosty 
devices,  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Rose,  violet,  and  blue  toning 
provide  a  lovely  frame  for  the  delicate  champagne  center  on  the  side. 
The  reverse  has  similar  contrast  beneath  thick  violet,  blue,  and  gold 
toning.  This  stunning  example  will  make  a  wonderful  addition  to  a 
type  set  or  specialized  Barber  dime  collection.  The  finest  certified 
examples  include  three  PR68  PCGS  coins  and  12  PR68  NGC  coins. 
This  is  the  only  PR69  of  the  date  at  either  service,  and  ranks  as  one 
of  just  five  PR69  Barber  dimes  among  all  proof  issues  in  the  series. 
Census:  1  in  69,  0  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  23G4,  PCGS#  4877 


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MERCURY  DIMES 


1916-D  Mercury  Dime,  MS64  Full  Bands 
First-Year  Key  to  the  Series 

3999  1916-D  MS64  Full  Bands  PCGS.  This  is  a  satiny  example, 

light  silver-gray  on  the  obverse  with  sparse  antique-gold  overtones  on 
the  reverse.  The  strike  is  sharp,  including  full  definition  on  the  central 
bands  and  on  the  finer  points  of  Liberty's  head.  Excellent  quality  as 
expected  for  a  Choice  grade,  with  only  small  disturbances  on  the 
cheeks  and  fasces  precluding  a  finer  designation.  The  1 91 6-D  dime  is 
one  of  the  two  great  first-year  key  dates  from  that  year,  along  with  the 
1916  Standing  Liberty  quarter,  and  quality  examples  are  always  in 
demand.  PCGS  has  certified  just  65  finer  Full  Bands  examples  (6/1 5). 
Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  9/2005 ),  lot  2494;  ANA  Signature 
( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3091.  NGC  ID#  23GY,  PCGS#  4907 


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1916-D  Mercury  Dime 
Extraordinary  MS67  Full  Bands 
None  Finer  at  Either  Service 

4000  1916-D  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS  Secure.  Nearly  33  million 

Mercury  dimes  were  produced  in  1916,  only  264,000  of  which  came 
from  the  Denver  Mint,  all  coined  in  November  1916.  On  November 
24,  Mint  Director  F.J.H.  von  Engelken  directed  Mint  Superintendent 
Thomas  Annear  of  the  Denver  Mint  to  suspend  the  coinage  of  all 
denominations  at  that  facility  save  for  the  quarter  dollar  in  order  to 
meet  the  Treasury  Department's  urgent  demand  for  4  million  pieces 
of  that  denomination. 

The  key  to  the  Mercury  dime  series,  the  1916-D  has  been  in 
demand  by  collectors  since  the  mid-1 930s.  The  awareness  of  its  rarity 
at  that  time  was  the  result  of  the  introduction  of  inexpensive  coin 
boards  in  1934.  These  cardboard  sheets  were  punched  with  holes 
to  hold  each  coin  in  the  various  series,  and  were  labeled  with  the 
date,  mint,  and  quantity  produced.  These  boards  introduced  a  new 
generation  to  the  hobby  of  coin  collecting.  As  might  be  expected, 
cent,  nickel,  and  dime  boards  were  especially  popular  as  this  was 
in  the  midst  of  the  Great  Depression.  The  popularity  of  these  boards 
undoubtedly  accounts  for  the  thousands  of  circulated  specimens 
known  today. 

Mint  condition  1916-D  dimes  are  scarce,  but  not  rare.  David 
Lange  notes  that  because  many  of  the  Uncirculated  survivors  were 
set  aside  as  keepsakes  by  the  non-numismatic  public  they  were  not 
well  cared  for  and  consequently  will  not  grade  higher  than  MS63  or 
MS64.  Indeed,  of  the  almost  600  Mint  State  pieces  (with  Full  Bands) 
seen  by  PCGS  and  NGC,  only  227  coins  grade  Gem  and  finer.  While 
Uncirculated  1916-D  dimes  can  be  located  with  some  patience,  the 
high  demand  for  these  pieces  puts  them  out  of  reach  except  for  well- 
heeled  collectors,  especially  at  the  higher  grade  levels.  At  the  MS67 
level  and  with  Full  Bands,  the  1916-D  is  the  rarest  of  the  rare.  Only 
seven  other  pieces  have  been  so  graded  by  PCGS  and  three  at  this 
level  by  NGC  (7/15).  Neither  service  has  certified  a  piece  finer.  Nor 
does  it  seem  likely  they  will  from  viewing  this  coin.  The  surfaces 
feature  thick  mint  frost  that  is  uninterrupted  by  the  abrasions  that 
frequent  lower-grade  examples.  The  interiors  are  mostly  untoned  with 
golden-toned  margins.  A  magnificent,  unimprovable  example  of  this 
undisputed  key  to  this  popular  20th  century  series.  NGC  ID#  23GY, 
PCGS#  4907 


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1919-D  Mercury  Dime,  MS65  Full  Split  Bands 
An  Important  Strike  Rarity 

4001  1919-D  MS65  Full  Bands  PCCS.  CAC.  The  typical  1919-D 

Mercury  dime  was  rather  indistinctly  struck,  lacking  sharp  details. 
Because  of  that,  coins  with  Full  Split  Bands  are  rare  and  highly  popular 
with  collectors.  The  key  to  selection  of  an  appropriate  example  is  the 
split  between  the  two  horizontal  bands  at  the  center  of  the  fasces.  It 
is  imperative  that  the  division  is  complete  and  unbroken,  as  it  is  on 
this  Gem.  Both  sides  exhibit  delicate  champagne  toning  over  frosty 
luster,  creating  excellent  eye  appeal.  Population:  14  in  65  Full  Bands, 
5  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  23H9,  PCGS#  4925 


1942/1  Mercury  Dime,  MS65 
Fresh  Mint  Luster 

4002  1942/1  FS-101  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  1942/1  overdate, 

along  with  its  Denver  counterpart  —  both  dies  apparently  produced 
on  the  same  occasion  —  is  the  most  sought-after  variety  in  the 
Mercury  dime  series.  It  was  discovered  in  circulation  in  early  1943, 
and  shortly  thereafter  it  was  photographically  published  in  the  March 
1943  edition  of  The  Numismatic  Scrapbook  Magazine.  Due  to  the 
early  recognition  of  its  existence,  the  1942/1  dime  is  moderately 
plentiful  in  AU  grades,  as  many  pieces  were  immediately  plucked 
from  circulation.  However,  high-end  Mint  State  examples  were 
few  and  far  between  and  remain  rare  today.  This  outstanding  Gem 
example  displays  delicate,  satiny  luster  with  warm  champagne 
toning.  The  central  bands  on  the  reverse  are  nearly  delineated,  and 
the  obverse  portrait  is  equally  well  brought  up.  Census:  5  in  65,  6 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  145473  Base  PCGS#  5036 


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PROOF  MERCURY  DIMES 


1944  Mercury  Dime,  MS68  Full  Bands 
Amazingly  Deep  Obverse  Clash  Marks 

4003  1944  MS68  Full  Bands  PCGS.  This  is  simply  an  ultimate 

type  coin  in  this  incredibly  popular  series,  one  of  the  highest-graded 
and  nicest  Mercury  dime  examples  of  any  date  that  most  collectors 
are  likely  to  both  encounter  and  actually  be  able  to  afford.  Even 
in  MS67  Full  Bands,  the  1944  issue  must  be  considered  common, 
when  PCGS  has  certified  nearly  100  submissions  in  that  grade.  But 
in  MS68  Full  Bands,  this  piece  is  tied  for  finest  with  only  two  others 
(7/1  5).  By  far  the  majority  of  Mercury  dimes  certified  in  this  grade  are 
the  ubiquitous  (and  amazing)  1939-D  vintage,  making  this  1944  an 
absolute  and  conditional  rarity  as  well  as  a  Registry  Set  essential.  This 
untoned,  pristine  piece  also  shows  the  most  amazing ,  deep  obverse 
clash  marks  we  (meaning  nearly  the  entire  Heritage  cataloging  staff) 
have  ever  seen  on  a  Mercury  dime.  Well  worth  a  look,  and  a  strong 
bid.  NGC  ID#  23KB,  PCGS#  5051 


1936  Mercury  Dime,  PR68  ★ 
Delightful  Peripheral  Toning 

4004  1936  PR68  ★  NGC.  Examples  of  this  issue  are  always  in 

demand  due  both  to  their  low  mintage  and  to  their  status  as  the 
first  year  of  the  proof  emissions.  (Although  Walter  Breen's  Complete 
Encyclopedia  has  made  some  claims  concerning  the  existence  of 
early  [1 91 6-1  7]  proofs,  no  such  examples  have  ever  been  certified  at 
either  service.) 

The  present  piece,  in  addition  to  its  pristine  preservation,  justly 
merits  the  Star  designation  awarded  by  NGC  for  exceptional  eye 
appeal.  Here  the  award-winner  is  the  stunning  peripheral  patina  in 
shades  of  emerald,  amber,  and  cerise,  with  the  occasional  dollop  of 
violet.  This  piece  is  one  of  only  two  PR68  coins  at  NGC  and  the  only 
one  with  a  Star  designation;  none  are  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  ( Heritage >,  3/2009 ),  lot  963. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27DG,  PCGS# 
5071 


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1938  Proof  Dime,  PR69  ★ 
Spectacularly  Toned,  Finest  Certified 

4005  1938  PR69  ★  NGC.  The  finest  certified  survivor  from  the 

proof  mintage  of  8,728  Mercury  dimes  in  1938,  this  piece  would 
form  the  keystone  of  a  memorable  Registry  Set.  For  perspective,  it 
is  also  one  of  only  six  PR69-graded  proofs  in  the  entire  series,  NGC 
and  PCGS  combined  (6/15).  The  obverse  boasts  an  ice-blue  center, 
with  concentric  bands  of  amber,  lilac,  and  jade  radiating  outward. 
The  reverse  has  more-modest  daubs  of  the  same  shades  only  at  the 
extreme  rims,  with  sky-blue  and  gray-gold  accents  in  the  center.  Both 
sides  are  highly  reflective,  but  it  is  the  coloration  that  garnered  the 
Star  kicker.  A  specimen  that  will  likely  remain  unimprovable. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2002 ),  lot  5742;  Long  Beach 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  2/2003 ),  lot  6565;  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage , 
8/2010 ),  lot  3095;  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/201 1 ),  lot  5500. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27DJ,  PCGS# 
5073 


TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 


1875-CC  Twenty  Cent,  Appealing  MS65 
Seldom  Seen  in  Finer  Grades 

4006  1875-CC  MS65  NGC.  BF-2,  R.l.  The  variety  showing  the 

date  shifted  left  in  relation  to  the  shield  point  and  Brunner  and  Frost's 
"High  Close  CC"  reverse.  This  lovely  Gem  Carson  City  twenty  cent 
piece  displays  typical  weakness  at  the  lower  left  of  the  obverse 
and  corresponding  point  of  the  reverse.  Both  sides  display  pristine 
surfaces,  satiny  luster,  and  appealing  iridescent  toning  in  shades  of 
rose  and  olive.  The  1 875-CC  is  the  only  collectible  Carson  City  Mint 
twenty  cent  issue,  and  extremely  popular  as  such.  Only  perhaps 
a  dozen  examples  are  certified  finer  at  both  services  combined, 
discounting  likely  duplicates.  Census:  35  in  65  (1  in  65+,  1  in  65  ★), 
6  finer  (7/1 5). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  2/2011 ),  lot  3482.  NGC  ID# 
23R6,  PCGS#  5297 


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PROOF  TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 


1875-CC  Twenty  Cent,  Colorful  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

4007  1875-CC  MS66  PCGS.  BF-4,  R.2.  Right  Date,  Wide  CC.  This 

delightfully  patinated  Premium  Gem  1875-CC  twenty  cent  piece 
displays  areas  of  untoned  silver-gray  complemented  by  ochre-gold, 
deep  blue-violet,  and  cinnamon  toning  nearer  the  rims  on  each  side, 
all  amid  top-notch  preservation.  The  surfaces  are  remarkably  free  of 
mentionable  abrasions  on  each  side  and  show  a  high  degree  of  eye 
appeal.  Some  diagonal  die-polishing  lines  appear  in  the  lower  reverse 
fields  on  either  side  of  the  eagle,  and  the  strike  overall  is  better  than 
normally  seen.  This  die  pairing  is  "relatively  common"  according 
to  Lane  Brunner  and  John  Frost's  Double  Dimes  reference,  but  the 
reverse  is  particularly  interesting:  It  was  reused  in  the  following  year 
to  strike  the  legendary  1 876-CC  twenty  cent  pieces. 

This  MS66  PCGS  coin  is  one  of  only  eight  so  graded,  and  none 
are  finer  (6/1 5).  The  last  PCGS  example  in  this  grade  we  offered  was 
lot  5206  in  our  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014),  which  brought 
$48,469.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 


1875  Twenty  Cent,  PR66 
Attractive  First-Year  Proof 

4008  1875  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Though  collector  enthusiasm  for 

the  twenty  cent  piece  waned  almost  as  soon  as  did  commercial 
enthusiasm,  there  was  enough  interest  in  the  denomination  at  the 
beginning  to  justify  a  first-year  mintage  of  2,790  proof  specimens. 
Survival  is  low  relative  to  the  population,  especially  in  grades  above 
Gem.  This  PR66  example  has  a  reddish  center  on  the  obverse, 
while  the  margins  on  that  side  and  the  reverse  are  pale  blue.  Both 
colors  are  lit  up  by  bright  mirrors,  and  a  perceptible  cameo  effect  is 
visible  through  the  toning.  Practically  defect-free  to  the  unaided  eye. 
Population:  12  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7098. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27GZ,  PCGS# 
5303 


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1876  Twenty  Cent,  Exceptional  PR68 
Gleaming  Surfaces 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

4009  1876  PR68  NGC.  Of  the  odd  denomination  minor  coinage 

issues  of  the  United  States,  the  twenty  cent  piece  is  by  far  the 
shortest-lived  series.  Business  strikes  and  proofs  were  coined  in 
1 875  and  1  876,  with  a  combined  total  of  only  1,110  coins  struck  in 
proof-only  format  in  1877  and  1878.  Its  downfall  was  directly  tied 
to  public  confusion  between  the  new  twenty  cent  design  and  the 
quarter  dollar.  Several  pattern  proposals  of  the  new  denomination 
were  issued  in  1874  and  1875  but  the  Treasury  preferred  uniformity 
of  design  within  a  series  of  coins  of  a  single  metal  (Breen,  1 988). 

The  pattern  most  similar  to  the  circulating  quarter  of  that  time, 
known  by  modern  day  collectors  as  Judd-1411,  was  the  design 
chosen  by  Mint  Director  Henry  Linderman.  The  obverse  is  similar  to 
Gobrecht's  Seated  Liberty  motif  and  the  reverse  only  differs  slightly 
in  the  design  of  the  eagle,  which  was  borrowed  from  Barber's  Trade 
dollar.  Given  the  fact  that  the  diameter  of  the  twenty  cent  piece  is 
only  2.3  mm  smaller  than  the  quarter  of  the  same  generation,  it  is 
easy  to  see  how  one  could  become  befuddled  when  encountering 
a  twenty  cent  in  the  course  of  commerce.  The  Treasury  must  have 
anticipated  the  likelihood  of  confusion  as  the  twenty  cent  piece  is 
the  only  silver  coin,  with  the  lone  exception  of  the  three  cent  piece, 
ever  issued  for  circulation  by  the  U.S.  government  with  a  plain  edge. 
Unfortunately,  the  elimination  of  an  edge  device  was  not  enough 
of  a  difference  and  the  new  denomination  quickly  fell  out  of  favor 
with  the  public.  The  twenty  cent  denomination,  which,  ironically, 
was  rejected  by  Congress  in  1806  for  similar  reasons,  had  to  be 
eliminated.  According  to  Breen  in  his  Complete  Encyclopedia ,  "A 
bill  to  repeal  the  Mint's  authority  to  manufacture  these  coins  was 
introduced  in  July  1 876,  finally  becoming  law  May  2,  1 878.  Coins  on 
hand  in  all  mints  had  to  be  melted  down,  by  order  of  Mint  Director 
Linderman,  May  1,  1878,  for  recoinage  into  other  denominations." 

Merely  three  1876  twenty  cent  pieces  have  been  deemed 
worthy  of  the  astoundingly  high  grade  of  PR68  by  NGC,  and  the 
only  proof  finer  than  PR66  at  PCGS  is  a  single  PR67  Cameo  (6/15). 
This  coin  is  essentially  perfect.  The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  and 
enhance  the  deep  aquamarine  and  rose  toning  that  is  seen  over  each 
side.  Pinpoint  striking  definition,  as  one  would  expect  from  a  proof 
striking. 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2007 ),  lot  1643;  Central  States 
Signature  ( Heritage ;  4/2009 ),  lot  2303. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27H3,  PCGS# 
5304 


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1877  Twenty  Cent,  PR67 
Few  Certified  This  Fine 

401 0  1 877  PR67  NGC.  The  short  career  of  the  twenty  cent  piece 
was  over  nearly  as  soon  as  it  began.  The  single  year  of  1 875  was  the 
only  such  that  could  be  called  its  heyday,  and  by  1 877  and  1 878  the 
only  mintages  were  small  emissions  of  proofs.  This  1877  is  one  of 
only  510  proofs  recorded  for  the  year,  which  reveals  the  combined 
NGC  and  PCGS  population  of  more  than  500  pieces  to  be  highly 
inflated  by  resubmissions.  This  Superb  Gem  offers  lovely  pale  blue 
and  rose  toning  intermixed  on  each  side,  with  strong  proof  mirrors 
flashing  through.  Even  under  a  strong  loupe,  there  are  no  visible 
impairments  of  any  kind.  Among  the  finest  certified.  Census:  3  in  67, 
0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3100. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  27H4,  PCGS# 
5305 


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1796  Quarter,  Colorfully  Toned  AU58 
The  Scarcer  B-1  Variety 

4011  1796  B-1,  R.4,  AU58  PCGS.  Two  obverse  dies  and  one 

reverse  die  were  employed  to  strike  1796  quarter  dollars  with  a 
relatively  low  mintage  of  6,146  pieces.  B-1  is  the  rarer  of  the  two 
varieties  and  is  identified  by  the  following:  the  6  in  the  date  is  low 
and  nearly  centered  between  the  bust  and  the  dentils;  the  bottom  of  7 
is  low  and  close  to  the  dentils;  the  upright  of  E  in  LIBERTY  is  centered 
over  Liberty's  highest  curl;  TY  touch  at  the  top;  and  star  1 5  is  close  to 
the  drapery. 

The  1796  quarter  dollar  is  significant  as  the  first  year  that  the 
denomination  was  struck  by  the  U.S.  Mint,  along  with  being  the  only 
quarter  to  display  the  Draped  Bust  obverse  paired  with  the  Small 
Eagle  reverse.  It  is,  therefore,  a  one-year  design  type  that  is  necessary 
for  the  completion  of  a  U.S.  type  collection.  Because  it  commands 
a  high  price  in  all  levels  of  preservation  and  is  difficult  to  locate  in 
original,  problem-free  condition,  the  1796  quarter  is  often  missing 
from  all  but  the  more  advanced  type  collections. 

The  present  near-Mint  offering  displays  beautiful  concentric 
toning  of  soft  sky-blue,  deep  royal  blue,  violet-lavender,  and  orange- 
gold  around  the  obverse  border  that  frames  the  silver-gray  center 
that  is  splashed  with  soft  orange-gold  and  violet.  The  reverse  shows 
light  rose  patination  imbued  with  traces  of  orange-gold  and  lavender 
covering  silver-gray  surfaces.  Both  sides  are  slightly  reflective, 
enhancing  the  coin's  outstanding  eye  appeal.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  struck,  including  Liberty's  hair  and  drapery,  the  star 
centers,  and  the  eagle's  wing  feathers.  Even  the  neck  feathers  and 
head  are  strong,  which  is  very  unusual  for  this  design  type.  A  couple 
of  as-made  vertical  adjustment  marks  extend  through  the  6  and 
drapery,  and  diagonal  ones  are  visible  in  the  hair  atop  Liberty's  head. 
Horizontal  file  marks  travel  through  the  clouds  and  eagle's  legs,  and 
vertical  ones  are  visible  in  the  upper  reverse.  We  hasten  to  mention 
that  these  do  not  obliterate  any  design  features.  In  fact,  they  serve  as 
excellent  indicators  for  identifying  the  coin's  pedigree. 

This  original  piece  with  its  marvelous  eye  appeal  will  stand  out 
in  a  high-grade  type  or  date  collection.  As  such,  it  is  deserving  of  a 
high  bid  and  will  satisfy  the  most  discriminating  collector.  Population: 
17  in  58,  35  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  American  Numismatic  Rarities  (7/2005),  lot  1048. 

Selections  from  The  Liberty  Collection ,  Part  III.  PCGS#  38919  Base 
PCGS#  5310 


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1796  Quarter  Dollar,  B-2,  Toned  MS63 
A  Highly  Desirable  Type  Coin 

4012  1796  B-2,  R.3,  MS63  PCGS.  The  6  in  the  date  nearly 

touching  the  bust,  star  15  distant  from  the  bust,  and  the  upright  of 
the  E  in  LIBERTY  centered  to  the  left  of  the  curl  confirm  the  variety. 
Tompkins  Obverse  Die  State  1,  identified  by  the  curl  above  star  1  not 
having  been  lapped. 

The  following  attributes  underlie  the  desirability  of  the  1796 
quarter  dollar:  it  is  the  first  year  of  issue  for  the  denomination;  it  is  the 
only  quarter  dollar  with  the  Draped  Bust,  Small  Eagle  design,  making 
it  a  one-year  type  coin;  and  it  has  a  small  production  of  6,146  pieces. 
These  factors,  along  with  the  strong  demand  exerted  by  both  type 
and  date  collectors,  make  the  1796  quarter  one  of  the  more  costly 
U.S.  type  coins.  Even  Good  4  examples  command  five-figure  prices 
at  auction,  and  mid-grade  Uncirculated  pieces  such  as  the  present 
Select  offering  are  well  into  the  six-figure  range.  Prices  such  as  these 
result  in  the  absence  of  the  1  796  from  many  but  the  most  advanced 
type  or  date  collections. 

While  the  population  reports  indicate  that  530  or  so  1796 
quarter  dollars  have  been  certified  in  all  grades,  only  72  submissions 
have  achieved  Mint  State  status  (6/15).  These  are  about  equally 
divided  between  PCGS  and  NGC,  and  fall  mostly  in  the  MS62  to 
MS65  range. 

Scattered  purple  and  bluish-green  covers  most  of  the  obverse. 
The  silver-gray  reverse  displays  splashes  of  soft  forest-green,  olive, 
rose,  and  lavender.  Sharp  definition  characterizes  the  design  elements. 
A  few  minute  marks  are  inconsequential,  and  light  adjustment  marks 
are  confined  to  the  cloud  beneath  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  claw.  All 
in  all,  this  is  a  problem-free,  original  Uncirculated  example  of  this 
classic  rarity  that  will  make  an  excellent  addition  to  a  high-grade  type 
or  date  collection.  Population:  1 0  in  63,  1 3  finer.  PCGS#  38920  Base 
PCGS#  5310 


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1805  B-3  Quarter,  Lustrous  MS64 
Elusive  Advanced  Die  State 

4013  1805  B-3,  R.1,  MS64  PCCS.  Die  State  V.  This  collectible 

Browning  variety  is  actually  quite  rare  in  such  an  advanced  die  state, 
and  the  present  example  is  equal  to  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census 
enumerated  in  Steve  Tompkins'  2008  reference  Early  United  States 
Quarters  1796-1838. 

The  late  die  state  of  this  coin  is  characterized  by  several  die 
markers.  There  are  three  obverse  die  cracks,  one  through  star  4 
passing  below  the  hair  ribbon  to  the  hair  curl;  a  second  that  runs 
through  stars  1  and  2  and  through  the  lower  date  digits;  and  a  third 
that  extends  upward  from  the  5  in  the  date  to  the  bust.  The  E  in 
LIBERTY  is  quite  weak,  noticeably  more  so  than  the  flanking  letters. 
On  the  reverse,  there  are  heavy  clash  marks  from  the  bust  above  the 
clouds  and  STATES  OF;  a  crack  through  the  tops  of  STA;  and  another 
from  the  rim  to  the  upright  of  the  first  T  in  STATES. 

The  current  example  has  muted  silver-gray  surfaces  with  a 
golden  overlay,  complemented  on  the  reverse  by  peripheral  aqua  and 
amber.  Bright  mint  luster  radiates  beneath  the  light  toning.  A  small 
dark  alloy  spot  in  the  0  of  the  date  will  serve  as  a  pedigree  identifier. 
There  are  no  mentionable  planchet  flaws  or  other  distractions  on  this 
incredibly  rare  and  appealing  coin.  This  example  is  sure  to  generate 
some  spirited  bidding.  Population,  all  varieties  included:  7  in  64,  1 
finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage >,  4/2006 ),  lot  1462;  Long  Beach 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  5/2009 ),  lot  601;  Dallas  Signature  ( Heritage , 
10/2009 ),  lot  476.  PCGS#  38925  Base  PCGS#  5313 


1806  B-2  Quarter  Dollar,  MS64 
Late  Die  State 

4014  1806  B-2,  R.2,  MS64  NGC.  This  late  die  state  Draped  Bust 

quarter  has  extensive  clash  marks  on  both  sides,  with  severe  die 
cracks  and  rim  crumbling  on  the  reverse.  It  is  intermediate  between 
states  c  and  d  in  the  Rea-Peterson-Karoleff-Kovach  accounting.  This 
impressive  piece  ranks  high  in  the  Condition  Census,  with  only  two 
finer  examples  of  the  B-2  die  combination  recorded  in  the  census 
listed  in  the  same  Rea,  et  al  reference.  Full  satin  luster  is  visible 
beneath  rich,  natural  antique  lilac-gray  and  iridescent  toning. 

Ex:  Superior  (10/1995),  lot  343.  However ;  this  is  not  the  same  coin 
that  appeared  in  the  Superior  (9/1997)  sale  as  lot  1896 ,  as  reported 
in  the  Rea ,  Koenings,  Haroutunian  Condition  Census.  PCGS#  38928 
Base  PCGS#  5314 


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1806  B-3  Draped  Bust  Quarter 
Select  Mint  State  Example 
Ex:  Eliasberg 

4015  1806  B-3,  R.1,  MS63  NCC.  Tompkins  Die  State  IV.  Serifs 

are  broken  on  the  I  and  T  of  LIBERTY,  with  evidence  of  rim  crumble 
and  die  clashing  on  both  sides.  Like  the  vast  majority  of  Draped  Bust 
quarters,  the  demands  of  metal  flow  and  low  rims  resulted  in  shallow 
strikes,  with  incomplete  details  on  the  obverse  stars  and  the  eagle's 
head,  ribbon,  and  field  stars. 

This  is  the  Eliasberg  coin,  which  was  described  in  1997  as  a 
Condition  Census  example  and  one  of  the  finest  survivors  of  the 
die  marriage.  More  recently,  the  Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian  Census 
placed  the  coin  ninth  among  high-grade  B-3  coins.  The  surfaces 
are  remarkably  smooth  and  slightly  reflective,  with  gunmetal-gray 
and  blue  toning  and  underlying  iridescence.  A  few  minor  surface 
abrasions  account  for  the  assigned  grade.  Census  (all  1 806  varieties): 
8  in  63  (1  in  63+),  1  5  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  38929  Base  PCGS#  5314 


1807  B-1  Quarter  Dollar,  MS64 
Early  Die  State 
Condition  Census 

4016  1807  B-1,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  This  early  die  state  shows 

obverse  clash  marks  left  of  the  hair  curls  and  in  front  of  the  profile. 
Faint  reverse  cracks  from  the  2  to  UNI  and  through  the  tops  of  ST, 
as  well  as  clash  marks  from  the  drapery  through  OF,  apparently 
occurred  in  its  earlier  appearance  with  1 805  B-4  or  1 806  B-1 . 

Apparently,  only  two  examples  of  the  B-1  are  clearly  finer 
than  the  present  example,  according  to  the  Rea-Peterson-Karoleff- 
Kovach  Early  Quarter  Dollars  of  the  United  States  Mint.  One  is  the  ex: 
Andre  Dawson  MS66  NGC  piece  [(ANR,  3/2006),  lot  625;  Heritage 
(1 0/201 1 ),  lot  3563],  the  other  the  MS67  PCGS  ex:  Eliasberg  coin.  The 
1807  was  the  last  year  of  the  Draped  Bust,  Heraldic  Eagle  quarters, 
the  highest-mintage  of  the  four  years  (by  a  hair  over  the  1 806),  and  a 
popular  choice  to  represent  the  type. 

This  is  simply  a  gorgeous  example,  and  one  of  the  most 
visually  appealing  early  quarters  that  we  have  ever  examined.  The 
strike  definition  is  nearly  full,  and  the  central  motifs  are  brought  up 
with  razor-sharp  precision.  A  few  of  the  stars  on  each  side  reveal 
incomplete  central  details.  A  shallow  planchet  flaw  appears  just  to 
the  left  of  obverse  stars  1 2  and  1 3,  and  a  tiny  die  lump  in  the  center  of 
Liberty's  neck.  Both  sides  are  attractively  toned  in  shades  of  electric- 
green,  gold-tan,  and  rose-gray.  Population:  10  in  64,  4  finer  (7/15). 
Ex:  ANA  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/2000 ),  lot  1251.  PCGS#  38939 
Base  PCGS#  5316 


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1815  B-1  Quarter,  MS65 
Census  Level  Example 

4017  1815  B-1,  R.1,  MS65  NGC.  This  early  die  state  piece  has 

delicate  obverse  and  reverse  clash  marks.  Coinage  production  was 
minimal  at  the  U.S.  Mint  in  1815,  limited  to  quarter  dollars,  half 
dollars,  and  half  eagles.  Little  precious  metal  was  deposited  for 
coinage,  and  the  supply  of  copper  was  exhausted  the  previous  year. 
Less  than  $50,000  face  value  in  coinage  was  struck  that  year.  The  total 
included  89,235  quarter  dollars,  and  most  of  those  coins  were  struck 
at  the  request  of  a  New  Orleans  bank.  This  satiny  Gem  has  brilliant 
silver  luster  and  delicate  gold  toning.  The  devices  are  boldly  detailed 
with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  A  few  dark  rifts  are  noted,  primarily  on 
the  obverse.  Census:  8  in  65  (2  in  65+),  6  finer  (6/1  5).  PCGS#  38942 
Base  PCGS#  5321 


1818/5  B-1  Quarter,  MS64+ 

Late  Die  State 

4018  1818/5  B-1,  R.2,  MS64+  NGC.  This  late  die  state  example 

has  a  heavy  vertical  die  crack  on  the  reverse,  as  well  as  other  cracks, 
clash  marks,  and  flow  lines.  FollowingtheWarof  1 81 2  and  the  January 
1816  fire  that  destroyed  important  equipment  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint,  coinage  production  finally  returned  to  normal  by  1818.  The 
copper  cents  of  1 81 6  and  1 81  7,  and  the  half  dollars  dated  1 81 7  were 
the  only  coins  made  during  those  two  years.  Quarter  dollars  and  half 
eagles  reappeared  in  1818.  This  Choice  Mint  State  piece  has  frosty 
antique-silver  luster  and  lovely  gold  toning.  The  design  motifs  are 
bold.  An  exceptionally  attractive  Capped  Bust  quarter.  Census:  30  in 
64  (2  in  64+),  1 2  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  38953  Base  PCGS#  5323 


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1818/5  Quarter,  Lustrous  MS64 
B-3,  Scarce  Overdate  Variety 

4019  1818/5  B-3,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  3/2.  The 

late  die  state  with  a  light  crack  from  the  upper  leaf  tip  to  the  U  in 
UNITED.  In  writing  Early  Quarters  of  the  United  States,  Steve  Tompkins 
explains  that  the  influx  of  Spanish  2  reales  slowed  despite  increasing 
demand  for  quarter-size  coins,  necessitating  a  large  production  of 
federal  quarters  in  1  81 8.  A  total  of  361 ,1  74  pieces  were  struck  using 
five  obverse  dies  and  seven  reverse  dies,  and  10  die  marriages  are 
known  for  the  issue.  B-3  and  B-1  share  the  same  obverse  die,  but 
evidence  of  the  underdigit  5  is  more  apparent  on  B-1 .  Forest-green 
borders  surround  stone-gray  interiors.  This  well-struck  representative 
displays  coruscating  luster  and  minimally  abraded  fields.  Liberty's 
cheekbone  shows  a  few  minuscule  ticks.  Population  for  the  variety:  1 
in  64,  1  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  41 1  648  Base  PCGS#  5323 


1820  B-2  Quarter  Dollar,  MS66 
Possibly  the  Finest  Large  0 

4020  1820  Large  0,  B-2,  R.2,  MS66  PCGS.  Both  dies  are  perfect 

with  a  short  die  line  from  an  olive  leaf  to  the  border,  a  constant 
from  this  die  pair.  This  impressive  Gem  is  perhaps  the  finest  known 
circulation-strike  1820  Large  0  quarter  dollar.  Two  or  three  similar 
pieces  rival  this  example  for  finest  known  status.  Both  sides  have 
frosty  and  natural  silver-gray  and  iridescent  toning  over  brilliant  luster 
and  bold  design  motifs.  NGC  has  certified  one  MS66  and  PCGS  has 
examined  three  other  pieces  in  the  same  grade.  Neither  grading 
service  has  certified  a  finer  circulation  strike  (6/15).  PCGS#  38961 
Base  PCGS#  5329 


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1837  Capped  Bust  Quarter,  B-2,  MS65 
Deeply  Toned  and  Semiprooflike 

4021  1837  B-2,  R.1,  MS65  PCGS.  The  1837  had  one  of  the 

lower  mintage  figures  of  the  reduced  diameter  Capped  Bust  type  at 
just  252,400  coins,  but  remains  one  of  the  more  obtainable  dates 
in  Mint  State,  much  to  the  delight  of  both  date  and  type  collectors. 
Nonetheless,  Gem-quality  examples  are  conditionally  rare,  and 
anything  finer  is  exceedingly  so.  This  representative  is  delicately 
preserved  and  showcases  distinct  semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  fields 
beneath  original  forest-green,  sun-gold,  and  russet-brown  toning.  The 
eagle's  talons  and  the  left-hand  obverse  stars  are  weakly  struck,  but 
there  are  no  other  complaints.  A  truly  eye-appealing  Gem  type  coin 
from  near  the  end  of  the  Capped  Bust  series.  Population  (all  varieties 
included):  1 3  in  65,  7  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  3901 1  Base  PCGS#  5356 


1838  B-1  Capped  Bust  Quarter,  MS65 
Transitional  Year 

4022  1838  B-1,  R.1,  MS65  PCGS.  Die  State  b  with  clash  marks  on 

the  obverse  and  die  cracks  on  both  sides.  This  is  the  transitional  year 
for  quarter  dol  lars,  the  last  year  of  the  Capped  Bust  design  and  the  first 
year  of  the  Liberty  Seated  type.  While  Mint  State  pieces  are  plentiful, 
Gems  are  rare.  Less  than  1 0  MS65  or  finer  examples  are  known,  and 
only  two  of  those  are  clearly  finer  than  the  present  example.  This  satin 
Gem  combines  golden-brown  and  pale  blue  toning  with  subdued 
luster  on  the  obverse  and  brilliant  luster  on  the  reverse.  Population:  7 
in  65,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39015  Base  PCGS#  5357 


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1821  Capped  Bust  Quarter,  B-3,  PR65 
Five  Examples  Traced,  Only  One  of  This  Variety 
Ex:  Norweb 

4023  1821  PR65  NGC.  B-3,  R.7  as  a  proof.  The  1 82 1  Capped  Bust  quarter  is  very  rare  in  proof  format,  but  proof  specimens  are  known  from 

three  different  die  pairs,  classified  as  Browning  3,  4,  and  5  in  the  leading  series  references.  The  present  coin  represents  the  B-3  variety,  based 
on  the  following  diagnostics: 

1 .  Star  7  points  to  the  center  of  Liberty's  headband  at  its  front,  while  another  point  of  star  7  aims  at  the  lower  half  of  a  dentil. 

2.  Star  1 3  points  to  the  center  of  a  dentil. 

3.  Clash  marks  show  below  Liberty's  ear  from  the  shield  stripes  on  the  reverse,  and  in  the  right  obverse  field. 

4.  On  the  reverse  there  are  rust  pits  in  the  area  between  the  leaf  and  the  2.  and  the  5  in  the  denomination  is  large  in  comparison  to 
the  2. 

We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  the  five  1 821  proofs  known  to  us  below,  with  a  few  additional  appearances  that  may  or  may  not  represent 
duplicate  citations  of  the  coins  in  the  main  roster.  This  coin  is  the  only  1 821  proof  struck  from  the  B-3  dies  that  we  can  trace  today,  although 
Walter  Breen  mentioned  seeing  another  example  in  the  1 950s.  It  traces  its  history  to  the  fabled  Norweb  Collection,  a  mark  of  distinction  for  any 
coin.  This  piece  offers  splendid,  untoned  silver-white  centers  that  blend  into  pink  and  then  steel-blue  and  violet  hues  at  the  rims  on  each  side. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout  and  the  fields  are  deeply  mirrored  under  the  toning.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  2  in  65, 
1  finer  (6/1 5). 

Roster  of  1 821  Proof  Quarters 

Grades  are  per  last  auction  appearance.  Some  coins  may  have  been  submitted  (or  resubmitted)  to  the  grading  services  since  then.  Coins  are 
listed  in  Browning  variety  order. 

1.  PR65  NGC,  B-3.  Norweb  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  3/1988),  lot  1534;  Auction  '89  (Superior,  7/1989),  lot  568;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers 
and  Merena,  8/1996),  lot  98;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2009),  lot  2330;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2010),  lot  3913.  The 

present  coin. 

2.  PR65  NGC,  B-4.  Seen  by  Walter  Breen  in  the  1950s;  Samuel  W.  Wolfson  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1963),  lot  783;  Reed  Hawn;  Hawn  Collection 
(Stack's,  3/1 977), lot  271;  Paramount  Rare  Coin  List  18-19  (1978);  Auction  '80  (Superior,  8/1980),  lot  1 16;  Bernard  Turkus  Collection  (Superior, 
6/1 981 ),  lot  513;  Albert  O.  Woods  Collection  (Superior,  9/1 986),  lot  3434;  Auction  '90  (Superior,  8/1 990),  lot  1 070;  (Superior,  2/1 999),  lot  698, 
realized  $48,875;  Gene  Gardner;  Gardner  Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  10/2014),  lot  98354,  realized  $94,000. 

3.  PR67  PCGS,  B-5.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  1 332;  John  G.  Mills;  Mills  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman, 
4/1904),  lot  994;  George  Earle;  Earle  Collection  (Henry  Chapman,  6/1912),  lot  3054;  possibly  John  H.  Clapp  and  the  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E. 
Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  4/1997),  lot  1383,  realized  $121,000;  Dr.  Gene  Sherman;  purchased  privately 
by  D.  Brent  Pogue  on  March  6,  2001;  Pogue  Collection,  Part  I  (Stack's  Bowers,  5/2015),  lot  1066,  realized  $235,000. 

4.  PR65,  uncertified,  B-5.  National  Numismatic  Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution. 

5.  Brilliant  Proof,  uncertified,  B-5.  Ellis  and  Doris  Robison;  Robison  Collection  (Stack's,  2/1982),  lot  1277;  Auction  '85  (Stack's,  7/1985),  lot 
1 662;  64th  Anniversary  Sale  (Stack's,  1 0/1 999),  lot  320. 

Additional  Appearances 

Appearances  are  in  chronological  order. 

A.  Proof,  variety  unknown.  Exhibited  by  Howard  Rounds  Newcomb  at  the  1914  ANS  Exhibition. 

B.  Proof,  B-4.  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection,  Part  II  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1945),  lot  78;  Adolph  Friedman;  ANA  Convention 
Auction  (Numismatic  Gallery,  8/1946),  lot  424,  unplated  in  either  catalog,  descriptions  seem  to  indicate  a  later  die  state  than  number  2  above. 

C.  Proof,  B-3.  A  specimen  in  the  possession  of  David  M.  Bullowa,  shown  to  Walter  Breen  on  March  18,  1952. 

Note:  The  coin  in  lot  1381  of  the  Eliasberg  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  4/1997)  was  called  a  proof  by  Walter  Breen,  but  the 
catalogers  of  the  Eliasberg  sale  classified  it  MS63  Prooflike.  NGC  ID#  27HA,  PCGS#  5366 


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1 849  Seated  Quarter,  Vivid  MS65 
Sole  CAC  Example 

4024  1849  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  famous  and 

popular  Compass  Point  reverse,  showing  a  circular  anomaly  at 
the  top  of  the  leftmost  vertical  shield  stripe.  Much  of  the  reverse 
periphery  shows  light  die  cracks.  The  obverse  date  is  high  and  heavy, 
and  the  stars  show  recutting.  The  present  Gem  is  a  lovely  example  of 
this  early  Seated  quarter  issue,  showing  uniformly  well-struck  rose- 
pink  devices  that  contrast  marvelously  against  the  sky-blue  fields  on 
both  sides.  One  small  area  of  charcoal  patina  shows  under  the  right 
(facing)  eagle's  wing.  Population:  2  in  65,  0  finer  (7/15).  This  is  the 
sole  CAC  example  in  this  grade.  NGC  ID#  23T2,  PCGS#  5413 


1 853  Arrows  and  Rays  Quarter,  MS65 
Coveted  One-Year  Type  Coin 

4025  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  By  the  early 

1850s,  the  large  inflows  of  California-mined  gold  dramatically 
increased  the  gold  value  of  silver,  as  the  white  metal  became  relatively 
scarce.  For  example,  the  value  of  four  silver  quarters  increased  to 
over  $1.03  in  gold  in  1851.  Silver  exports  began  to  exceed  imports 
at  a  staggering  rate,  increasing  by  $21  million  from  1850  to  1851. 
Silver  coin  mintages  plummeted,  and  those  pieces  that  were  struck 
did  not  enter  into  circulation.  A  solution  to  this  problem  came  in 
1853,  when  Congress  passed  a  law  reducing  the  weight  of  dimes, 
quarters,  and  half  dollars.  Newly  minted  lightweight  coins  were 
designated  with  arrows  flanking  the  date  and  rays  surrounding  the 
eagle  on  the  reverse,  creating  a  one-year  type  that  has  become  highly 
prized  among  collectors. 

This  frosty,  eye-appealing  Gem  displays  glistening  luster  over 
brilliant  surfaces  that  show  the  slightest  tinge  of  golden-tan  patina. 
The  stars  and  Liberty's  head  are  typically  incomplete,  while  the 
eagle's  feathers,  talons,  and  fletchings  are  well-detailed.  A  spindly  die 
crack  connects  the  left  arrowhead,  the  rock,  and  the  rim  below  star  1 , 
and  two  tiny  milling  marks  in  the  right  obverse  field  act  as  pedigree 
identifiers.  Population:  1 8  in  65  (1  in  65+),  1 0  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID# 
23U4,  PCGS#  5426 


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1857  Quarter,  Bold  MS67+ 

4026  1 857  MS67+  PCGS.  The  1 857  quarters  saw  a  large  mintage 

approaching  10  million  pieces  from  multiple  die  pairs.  Larry  Briggs 
identifies  eight  different  obverse  and  reverse  dies  in  his  1991 
reference,  although  such  a  large  mintage  suggests  the  possibility 
of  other  marriages  exist.  The  obverse  of  this  variety  shows  the  date 
slightly  more  distant  from  the  rock  than  most  other  obverses. 

This  Superb  Gem  displays  bright  luster  on  smooth,  attractive 
surfaces  delightfully  toned  in  accents  of  sky-blue,  orange,  and  amber- 
gold.  The  strike  is  generally  bold,  although  a  few  star  centers  are 
weak,  especially  stars  12  and  13.  The  eagle  is  fully  bold.  Population: 
7  in  67  (1  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  23TE,  PCGS#  5442 


1861  Quarter,  Frosty  MS67 
Condition  Census  Type  Coin 

4027  1861  MS67  PCGS.  Briggs  6-E.  The  silver-white  surfaces 

are  untoned  and  feature  abundant  mint  frost  throughout  each  side, 
creating  abundant  eye  appeal.  An  excellent  sharp  strike  is  present, 
including  full  detail  on  all  star  centers  and  feathers  and  fletchings 
on  the  eagle  that  are  quite  sharp,  if  a  tad  shy  of  absolute.  Generous 
mint  luster  prevails.  The  large  mintage  of  this  issue  on  the  cusp  of  the 
Civil  War  was  more  than  4.8  million  pieces,  by  far  the  largest  P-mint 
emission  of  the  decade  of  the  1860s.  Even  so,  precious  few  survive 
as  fine  as  this  Superb  Gem,  one  of  six  so  graded  at  PCGS  with  one 
MS67+  marginally  finer  (6/15).  This  piece  would  make  a  knockout 
type  coin.  NGC  ID#  23TT,  PCGS#  5454 


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1868  Seated  Liberty  Quarter,  MS65 
Overt  Originality 

4028  1868  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  1 -A.  The  small  mintage  of  29,400 

pieces  provided  little  relief  for  a  public  that  was  for  all  purposes 
without  pocket  change  in  the  post-war  years.  Once  again,  the 
intrinsic  silver  value  of  a  quarter  hovered  near  its  face  value,  and  it 
took  up  to  $1  50  worth  of  paper  money  to  purchase  $100  in  silver  or 
gold  coin.  Few  examples  of  silver  coins  were  saved  by  numismatists 
other  than  proofs. 

The  survival  of  this  Gem  quarter  is  something  of  a  miracle  of 
preservation.  The  coin  is  sharply  struck  and  beautifully  attractive 
with  lovely,  naturally  toned  surfaces.  Silver  luster  circulates  boldly 
across  both  sides,  with  splashes  of  tan-gold  toning  on  the  obverse  and 
steel-blue  margins  with  a  rich-gold  center  on  the  reverse.  Only  three 
pieces  are  certified  numerically  finer  by  both  services  combined. 
Population:  4  in  65,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23UF,  PCGS#  5472 


1868-S  Seated  Quarter,  MS66 
Rare  S-Mint  Survivor 

4029  1868-S  MS66  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Not  a  whisper  of  toning 

appears  on  this  brilliant,  frost-white  Premium  Gem  quarter,  an 
amazing  survivor  of  the  96,000-piece  mintage  that  circulated  heavily 
on  the  West  Coast.  For  comparison,  the  Philadelphia  issue  in  1868 
was  a  meager  29,400  pieces,  yet  more  high-grade  examples  of  that 
production  exist  than  its  higher-mintage  S-Mint  counterpart. 

The  surfaces  of  the  current,  highly  lustrous  coin  are  essentially 
pristine.  Typical  for  the  issue,  the  upper  obverse  border  shows 
unevenness  of  strike  at  the  dentils  and  slight  blending  on  stars  5  to 
8.  Minor  die  clashing  on  both  sides  does  not  distract  at  all  from  the 
coin's  dramatic  eye  appeal.  A  tiny  dark  spot  between  star  3  and  the 
edge  is  inconsequential  except  as  the  sole  identifying  mark  for  future 
ranking  of  the  coin  within  the  Condition  Census,  because  NGC  has 
certified  just  three  examples  at  this  grade  and  none  finer.  We  believe 
at  least  one  of  those  entries  is  a  duplicate  submission.  Census:  3  in 
66,  0  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  23UG,  PCGS#  5473 


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1 868-S  Seated  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS67+ 
Incredible  Condition  Rarity 
The  Single  Finest  Known 

4030  1 868-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  Seated  quarter 

production  during  the  Reconstruction  Era  was  rather  limited,  even  on 
the  West  Coast.  In  1868,  the  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  just  96,000 
coins,  and  almost  all  were  distributed  into  commerce  such  that  Mint 
State  survivors  are  rare  in  all  grades.  The  Philadelphia  issue  of  this 
year  had  a  scant  mintage  of  only  1 6,000  coins,  yet,  is  more  plentiful 
in  Mint  State  than  its  S-mint  counterpart,  lending  support  to  the 
history  of  Western  commerce  during  this  period.  Silver  coins  were 
seldom  set  aside  for  safe  keeping  in  the  San  Francisco  region. 

In  all  grades,  PCGS  lists  only  seven  Uncirculated  1 868-S 
quarters.  Of  these,  the  currently  offered  Superb  Gem  is  the  single 
finest  by  a  full  three  grade  points.  The  luster  is  frosty  and  radiant, 
showing  a  warm  tinge  of  champagne-gold  toning.  As  is  typical,  the 
upper-right  obverse  border  is  a  trifle  ill-defined,  but  the  central  motifs 
are  sharp  and  only  star  8  lacks  centrils.  The  surfaces  are  beautifully 
devoid  of  abrasions.  A  light  double  clash  is  evident  in  the  field  near 
Fiberty's  right  (facing)  elbow.  The  eye  appeal  is  exceptional. 

This  CAC-endorsed  Registry  coin  is  by  far  the  finest  ever  offered 
at  auction.  Even  the  Eugene  H.  Gardner  piece,  a  conditionally  rare 
MS66  NGC  example,  falls  short  of  this  specimen  by  more  than  a 
full  grade  point.  The  Eliasberg  example,  described  in  the  April  1997 
Bowers  and  Merena  catalog  as  a  "great  rarity"  and  a  "wonder  coin," 
also  falls  short  of  this  example  by  a  margin  of  more  than  a  full  grade. 
Even  in  the  context  of  all  issues  from  the  1860s,  this  magnificent 
coin  has  few  peers  at  the  Superb  Gem  level.  We  anticipate  intense 
interest  in  this  landmark  offering  of  the  finest-known  example  of 
this  conditionally  rare  San  Francisco  issue.  NGC  ID#  23UG,  PCGS# 
5473 


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1870-CC  Quarter  Dollar,  VG8 
Original  Color,  Series  Key 

4031  1870-CC  VC8  PCCS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  1870-CC  quarter 

dollar,  with  a  mintage  of  8,340  pieces,  is  recognized  as  the  key  date 
in  the  Seated  quarter  series.  PCGS  and  NGC  have  certified  a  total  of 
79  examples  —  including  resubmissions  —  making  it  quite  rare  in 
any  grade.  One-third  of  the  certified  population  grades  Poor  to  Very 
Good,  and  the  issue  is  extremely  rare  finer  than  the  VF  level;  one 
Uncirculated  coin  is  known,  an  NGC  MS64. 

The  surfaces  of  this  well-circulated  example  are  richly  toned  in 
two  natural  shades  of  gray,  with  the  slightly  darker  fields  highlighting 
the  lighter-gray  design  elements.  The  rims  on  both  sides  are  complete, 
and  a  modicum  of  detail  is  apparent  on  the  central  motifs.  Both  shields 
stand  out  within  Liberty  and  the  eagle  and  each  exhibit  some  internal 
detail.  The  date  is  bold,  all  stars  are  outlined,  and  the  mintmark  is 
clear,  as  is  most  of  the  reverse  peripheral  lettering.  Almost  all  of  the 
letters  in  the  motto  show.  The  surfaces  are  fairly  clean  for  a  coin  that 
saw  heavy  circulation,  save  for  a  few  toned-over  faint  pinscratches 
on  the  obverse.  This  key-date  representative  presents  an  infrequent 
opportunity  for  the  Seated  quarter  collector  to  add  this  elusive  issue 
to  their  collection.  Population:  1  in  8,  35  finer  (6/1 5). 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 UL,  PCGS#  5477 


1875-CC  Quarter,  Frosty  MS65+ 
Conditionally  Rare  Carson  City  Issue 

4032  1875-CC  MS65+  PCCS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  The  1875- 

CC  Seated  quarter  is  a  low-mintage  issue  (140,000  pieces  struck), 
scarce  in  all  Mint  State  grades  and  extremely  rare  as  fine  as  the 
Gem  level.  The  surfaces  of  this  piece  are  softly  frosted,  as  usual,  and 
mostly  brilliant  with  just  a  touch  of  light  champagne,  lilac,  and  pale 
aquamarine  color  over  portions  of  each  side.  Fully  struck  in  all  areas 
except  for  the  radials  on  stars  12  and  13.  The  only  mark  of  note  is 
a  horizontal  scrape  in  the  right  obverse  field  out  from  the  knee  of 
Liberty,  noted  only  for  the  sake  of  accuracy.  Population:  3  in  65  (1  in 
65+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ;  8/1 996),  lot  7086;  Long  Beach  Signature 
( Heritage ,  1/2004 ),  lot  5757.  NGC  ID#  23UY,  PCGS#  5499 


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The  Pittman-Kaufman-Gardner  1844  Proof  Quarter 
PR65  With  CAC  Gold  Label 
The  Sole  Example  Available 

4033  1844  PR65  PCGS  Secure.  Gold  CAC.  Briggs  4-D.  Ex:  Pittman-Kaufman.  The  date  is  higher  than  Briggs  1  or  2.  The  8  is  recut  at  the  top 

of  the  lower  loop.  The  date  logotype  was  likely  entered  with  a  rocking  motion,  since  the  lowest  relief  is  at  the  centers.  The  1  and  8  are  each 
centered  over  a  dentil.  There  are  a  number  of  tiny  spikes  from  the  denticles  into  the  field  by  the  1 1th,  12th,  and  13th  stars,  along  with  some 
faint  die  polish  lines  intermixed  among  a  few  unobtrusive  hairlines  in  the  reverse  fields.  On  the  reverse,  each  of  the  vertical  shield  lines  extends 
below  the  shield  and  through  three  or  more  horizontal  lines. 

The  rarity  of  the  1 844  proof  Seated  quarter  is  attested  to  by  the  solitary  example  certified  by  either  NGC  or  PCGS,  this  PCGS-graded  PR65 
coin  with  CAC  gold  label,  pedigreed  to  the  John  Jay  Pittman  and  Phil  Kaufman  collections.  This  piece  is  also  (and  understandably)  the  CoinFacts 
plate  coin  for  the  issue. 

Larry  Briggs,  in  The  Comprehensive  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  Liberty  Seated  Quarters,  says  of  the  1844  quarter  that  there  are 
"approximately  five  proofs,"  and  Walter  Breen,  in  the  Complete  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  and  Colonial  Coins,  also  contends  that  there  are 
"five  proofs  traced."  He  elaborates  on  them  in  the  1989  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  and  Colonial  Proof  Coins,  1722-1989 :  (1)  "Smithsonian 
Institution,  from  Mint."  (2)  "Ex  Dr.  Judd  cased  set."  (3)  "J.H.  South:  507."  (4)  "LM  6/71 :  71  7."  (5)  One  other  impaired  piece  seen  years  ago,  but 
I  have  long  since  lost  track  of  it." 

We  believe  that  the  estimates  by  Breen  and  Briggs  are  clearly  too  high.  David  Akers  presents  a  more  complete  discussion  of  the  1 844  proof 
quarter  in  the  Pittman  Collection  catalog  of  October  1997: 

"This  is  the  rarest  silver  denomination  of  the  year  in  Proof  with  possibly  only  three  examples  known;  other  than  the  one  reportedly 
in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  the  example  in  the  Matthew  Stickney  original  Proof  set  (Lot  1788  in  the  1907  auction  of  his 
collection),  I  have  not  seen  or  heard  of  another.  Breen's  two  other  Proofs  mentioned  in  his  Encyclopedia  are  J.H.  South:  507  and  Lester 
Merkin  6/71 :  71  7,  the  latter  cataloged  by  Breen  himself,  but  not  really  a  Proof.  If  the  South  coin  was  a  legitimate  Proof,  then  there  are 
four  known,  and,  of  course,  it  is  always  possible  others  exist.  Still,  this  is  one  of  the  greatest  rarities  among  all  Liberty  Seated  Proof 
coins,  comparable  to  the  1  841  Dime  and  the  1  840  and  1  841  Quarters." 

Aside  from  the  appearances  mentioned  above,  our  search  of  auction  records  turns  up  no  further  examples.  We  emphasize  that  in  the 
decades  prior  to  the  1 986  advent  of  third-party  grading  services,  many  coins  that  would  today  be  described  as  prooflike  were  listed  in  catalogs 
as  proofs. 

The  current  (very)  high-end  Gem  proof  displays  beautiful  natural  toning  with  a  plethora  of  iridescent  colors,  including  reddish-gold,  cobalt- 
blue,  and  gold-beige,  the  palette  slightly  deeper  on  the  obverse.  The  sharp  proof  strike  has  created  uniformly  full  definition  to  every  design 
feature;  even  the  sandal  and  straps  on  Liberty's  foot  exhibit  complete  separation. 

This  piece,  earlier  offered  in  the  Kaufman  and  Gardner  collections  in  a  PR66  NGC  holder,  is  today  in  a  PR65  PCGS  holder  with  gold  CAC 
label,  as  mentioned.  It  is  not  only  extremely  rare,  it  is  the  only  one  certified  and  likely  the  finest  known.  Since  the  Smithsonian  example,  if 
confirmed,  will  never  reach  the  numismatic  marketplace,  the  present  coin  may  be  the  only  example  of  the  proof  1844  quarter  ever  available  to 
collectors.  Once  it  has  sold,  it  may  be  decades  before  it  —  or  another  specimen,  if  any  are  truly  available  —  appears  again  at  auction. 

Ex:  Numismatic  Gallery  (4/1948);  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection  (David  Akers,  10/1997),  lot  833 ,  part  of  an  original  10-piece  proof  set,  half  cent 
through  gold  eagle;  Philip  Kaufman  Collection  of  Early  Seated  Proof  Sets,  Part  Two  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  3025;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  3764;  Bay  State  Collection,  Part  Two  ( Heritage ,  8/2009),  lot  1086;  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  IV  (Heritage,  8/2013),  lot 
5888;  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection  /  Gardner  Part  I  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2014),  lot  30404,  as  PR66  NGC-CAC  (green  label),  which  brought 
$182, 125.  Now  in  a  PR65  PCGS  holder  with  the  Pittman-Kaufman  pedigrees  on  the  holder  and  a  CAC  gold  label.  PCGS#  5538 


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1845  Seated  Quarter,  PR64 
Extremely  Rare  in  Proof  Format 
Only  Seven  Pieces  Believed  Known 

4034  1845  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  5-E.  The  proof  1  845  Seated 

quarter  is  an  extreme  rarity  and  significantly  underrated  as  such.  The 
mintage  is  unknown,  but  has  been  estimated  at  about  six  pieces  in 
the  past.  Walter  Breen  listed  only  five  auction  appearances  in  his 
Proof  Encyclopedia.  Our  roster  includes  what  we  believe  to  be  seven 
individual  coins,  including  a  piece  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution, 
formerly  from  the  complete  set  in  the  Mint  Cabinet  Collection.  This 
figure  is  consistent  with  the  number  of  proof  dimes  and  half  dollars 
confirmed  to  exist  of  this  date  —  eight  and  seven  coins,  respectively 
—  as  one  would  expect  for  an  issue  which  was  apparently  distributed 
in  complete  denomination  sets. 

The  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  certified  population  lists  14 
examples  in  all  grades,  this  figure  reflecting  a  significant  number  of 
resubmissions.  The  present  Choice  example  displays  bold  motifs  and 
mirrored  fields.  Subtle  cameo  contrast  on  each  side  is  observed  amid 
shades  of  golden-gray,  violet,  olive-brown,  and  pine-green  toning. 
There  are  no  distracting  marks.  Only  two  coins  are  known  finer. 
Population:  5  in  64,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Roster  of  Proof  1 845  Seated  Quarters 

1.  PR66  NGC.  Menjou  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  6/1950),  lot 
715;  John  Jay  Pittman;  Pittman  Collection  (David  Akers,  5/1998),  lot 
1 71 1,  as  part  of  a  complete  1 845  proof  set;  Phil  Kaufman  Collection 
(Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  3030;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot 
3765;  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2013),  lot  5589;  Eugene  H. 
Gardner  Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  10/2014),  lot  98394. 

2.  PR65  NGC.  William  Dickinson  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman, 
3/1894),  lot  387;  J.M.  Clapp;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate  (1942); 
Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
4/1997),  lot  1437;  Phil  Kaufman;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
1/1999),  lot  11 12. 

3.  PR64  PCGS.  The  present  coin. 

4.  PR64  PCGS.  George  Earle  Collection  (Henry  Chapman,  6/1912), 
lot  3088,  as  part  of  a  proof  set  offered  individually;  Ryder  Collection; 
Wayte  Raymond;  49th  Sale  (New  Netherlands,  6/1957),  lot  1152; 
Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2012),  lot  3489;  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4/2014),  lot  5582. 

5.  PR64  NGC.  Eric  P.  Newman  /  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage, 
4/2013),  lot  3904. 

6.  PR63  PCGS.  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2015),  lot  5030. 

7.  Proof.  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Randall  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  6/1885),  lot  61  7. 

B.  Proof.  Lorin  G.  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp, 
6/1 890),  lot  1 1  65,  which  realized  $1 2.00. 

C.  Brilliant  Proof.  Matthew  A.  Stickney  Collection  (Henry  Chapman, 
6/1907),  lot  1174. 

D.  Proof.  Matthew  A.  Stickney  Collection  (Henry  Chapman,  6/1907), 
lot  1  789,  as  part  of  an  original  seven-piece  proof  set,  which  realized 
$250.00. 

E.  Brilliant  Proof.  Howard  R.  Newcomb  Collection  (Morgenthau, 
2/1945),  lot  61 4. 

F.  Proof.  Harmer  Rooke  (11/1989).  NGC  ID#  23W8,  PCGS#  5539 


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1849  Quarter,  Fully  Struck  PR66 
Spectacular  Example,  Ex:  Pittman-Gardner 
Tied  for  Finest  Known 

4035  1849  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  4-C,  R.7  as  a  proof.  This 

delightful  Premium  Gem  proof  is  fully  detailed,  showing  bold  star 
radials,  fine  detail  in  the  eagle's  feathers,  and  razor-sharp  definition  on 
Liberty's  drapery.  The  edges  are  square,  and  a  wire  rim  shows  on  both 
sides.  The  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  display  spectacular  shades 
of  iridescent  blue,  violet,  and  gold  toning.  A  few  die  polish  lines  are 
evident  on  close  inspection,  but  no  mentionable  post-strike  distractions 
can  be  detected.  The  fields  are  deeply  reflective  under  the  patina,  and 
the  eye  appeal  is  excellent. 

Proofs  were  struck  from  the  Briggs  4-C  dies,  displaying  the  date 
sloping  down  left  to  right  on  the  obverse  and  all  vertical  lines  in  the 
shield  extending  up  into  the  horizontal  lines  at  the  top  on  the  reverse. 
The  reverse  die  was  also  used  to  strike  proofs  in  1 846,  1 847,  and  1 848. 
PCGS  CoinFacts  estimates  three  to  five  examples  of  the  1849  proof 
Seated  Liberty  quarter  survive  in  all  grades.  PCGS  has  recorded  five 
certification  events,  with  this  coin  tied  with  one  other  PR66  specimen 
for  finest  certified  (7/15).  NGC  has  graded  three  examples,  with  a  single 
PR66  finest,  but  we  believe  that  coin  has  been  crossed  over  and  is  now 
in  a  PR65  PCGS  holder. 

Like  all  pre-1858  proof  issues,  the  mintage  of  proof  quarters  was 
extremely  small  in  1849.  Walter  Breen  reported  that  the  1849  proof 
quarter  was  the  "rarest  denomination  of  this  difficult  date,"  and  he  listed 
only  three  examples  in  his  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  and  Colonial 
Proof  Coins.  Larry  Briggs  estimated  the  surviving  population  at  a  meager 
three-plus  pieces,  all  told.  When  David  Akers  cataloged  the  present  coin 
in  the  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection  in  1998,  he  expanded  the  roster  of 
known  specimens  to  five  examples.  We  have  studied  the  history  of  this 
issue  extensively,  but  our  roster  below  still  consists  of  only  five  separate 
coins,  with  a  number  of  early  appearances  that  may  or  may  not  represent 
the  coins  in  the  primary  roster. 

Heritage  Auctions  has  offered  an  example  of  the  1 849  proof  Seated 
Liberty  quarter  on  just  six  occasions  in  the  past,  representing  only  three 
different  coins.  This  magnificent  specimen  from  the  Pittman  and  Gardner 
collections  has  realistic  claims  to  the  title  of  "Finest  Known."  Advanced 
specialists  and  Registry  Set  enthusiasts  should  bid  accordingly. 

1 849  Proof  Seated  Liberty  Quarter  Roster 

Besides  the  coins  below,  our  Gardner  roster  presents  a  more-complete 
list  of  early  appearances ,  which  see  for  more  information. 

1.  PR66  PCGS.  Ruth  Green;  purchased  privately  on  10/1 1/1949  by  John 
Jay  Pittman;  Pittman  Collection,  Part  II  (David  Akers,  5/1998),  lot  1315; 
Eugene  Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/201 5),  lot  98376,  which 
brought  $47,000.  The  present  coin. 

2.  PR66  PCGS.  William  Dickinson  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman, 
3/1894),  per  the  Eliasberg  catalog,  but  the  only  1849  quarter  in  that 
sale  was  graded  Very  Fine,  suggesting  the  Clapps  may  have  upgraded 
their  coin  at  a  later  date;  J.M.  Clapp;  J.H.  Clapp;  Clapp  estate;  Louis  E. 
Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via  Stack's;  Eliasberg  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers 
and  Merena,  4/1997),  lot  1445;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage, 
2/1999),  lot  591 5. 

3.  PR65  PCGS.  J.  Colvin  Randall  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward, 
6/1 885),  lot  623;  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Robert  Garrett;  John  Work  Garrett; 
Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1976),  lot  160; 
Kenneth  C.  Long  Estate  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/1995),  lot  1089;  65th 
Anniversary  Sale  (Stack's,  10/2000),  lot  709;  Phil  Kaufman  Collection, 
Part  III  (Heritage,  4/2008),  lot  2390;  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  III 
(Heritage,  4/2013),  lot  4221;  Orlando  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2013),  lot 
3128;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014),  lot  5219. 

4.  PR65/64.  Thomas  Elder;  purchased  privately  by  Albert  Holden  for 
$4.50;  Emery  May  Holden  Norweb;  Norweb  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers 
and  Merena,  3/1988),  lot  1585. 

5.  PR63  PCGS.  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/1998),  lot  6781.  NGC  ID# 
23WC,  PCGS#  5543 


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1850  Seated  Liberty  Quarter,  PR67 
Finest-Known  Example 
Ex:  Pittman -Kaufman 

4036  1 850  PR67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Briggs  3-C.  The  former  John  Jay  Pittman  1 850  proof  quarter  is  the  finest  of  the  four  reported  specimens 

of  this  early  proof  rarity  by  a  full  two  grade  points.  The  flawless  surfaces  display  rich  golden-brown  centers  bounded  by  plum-red  and  ocean- 
blue  borders.  The  design  elements  are  fully  struck  and  the  fields  are  deeply  reflective,  under  the  toning.  Overall  eye  appeal  is  simply  terrific. 

Walter  Breen,  in  his  1989  Proof  Encyclopedia,  calls  the  1850  issue  "prohibitively  rare"  and  claims  to  have  seen  records  of  only  two  1850 
proof  quarters,  "aside  from  those  in  the  unseen  proof  sets."  Similarly,  David  Akers  writes  in  the  May  1998  catalog  of  the  Pittman  Collection: 

"The  1 850  Quarter  in  Proof  is  exceedingly  rare,  even  more  so  than  the  Proofs  of  1 847,  1 848  and  1 849,  and  it  is  in  the  same  rarity  class 
as  the  1  840,  1  841  and  1 844  Proof  Quarters  of  which  only  two  or  three  examples  of  each  are  known.  Just  two  Proof  1 850  Quarters 
are  known  with  certainty,  with  possibly  a  third  example  also  extant,  although  the  third  piece  ...  is  not  as  obvious  a  Proof  as  the  other 
two  and  is  open  to  debate  as  to  its  original  minting  status." 

In  addition  to  the  pieces  mentioned  above,  we  have  identified  a  fourth  example,  which  was  included  in  the  famous  Floyd  Starr  Collection, 
sold  by  Stack's  in  the  early  1990s  (see  roster  below).  Remarkably,  super-collector  Gene  Gardner  owned  three  of  the  four  known  specimens  at 
various  times. 

Akers  described  the  present  coin  in  the  Pittman  catalog: 

"Thin  date.  Open  5.  Superb!  The  quality  and  beauty  of  this  coin  are  so  extraordinary  that  no  written  description  can  possibly  do  it 
justice.  The  strike  is  absolutely  full  and  there  is  a  high  wire  rim,  especially  prominent  on  the  obverse  in  the  upper  right  quadrant.  The 
fields  are  deep  mirrors  and  there  is  great  proof  luster  under  the  superb  toning  which  is  a  fiery  reddish-gold,  violet,  blue,  and  gold. 
There  are  a  few  faint  lines  in  the  fields  under  the  toning,  but  these  are  planchet  lines  that  were  present  at  the  time  of  striking  and  not 
hairlines.  There  are  tiny  die  defects  on  the  upper  right  side  and  lower  left  side  of  the  0  in  the  date;  these  defects  are  characteristic  of 
Proofs  and  appear  on  both  indisputable  Proof  1850  Quarters  I  have  seen.  The  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection  has  so  many  exceptional 
Proof  coins  of  great  quality  and  beauty  that  it  is  difficult  to  single  out  any  one  coin  as  the  'most  beautiful';  but,  if  one  were  to  do  so, 
this  1850  Quarter  certainly  would  be  one  of  the  leading  candidates.  ..." 

John  Dannreuther  relates  that  Paris'  Bibliotheque  Nationale  in  1986  traded  a  proof  1850  quarter  out  of  a  complete  1850  proof  set 
(including  gold)  for  French  coins  that  the  institution  lacked.  The  set  was  "reportedly  obtained  by  Alexandre  Vattemare  from  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  in  1 850."  Ed  Hipps  displayed  it  in  1 986  and  Tangible  Investments  of  America  displayed  it  at  the  1 998  FUN  convention,  according  to  Akers. 
It  later  appeared  in  the  Richmond  Collection  and  was  acquired  by  Gene  Gardner,  via  Jason  Carter. 

In  the  era  prior  to  third-party  certification,  a  number  of  prooflike  1 850  quarters  were  sold  or  cataloged  as  proofs.  Since  the  advent  of  PCGS 
and  NGC,  only  three  different  certified  proofs  have  appeared  at  auction.  One,  of  course,  is  the  present  coin,  another  is  the  specimen  from  the 
Bibliotheque  Nationale-Richmond-Gardner  Collections,  and  the  other  is  the  PR62  PCGS  example,  ex:  Floyd  Starr  (Stack's,  1/1 993),  lot  455.  The 
PR63  example  that  David  Akers  mentioned  and  was  undecided  as  to  its  proof  status  last  appeared  before  the  era  of  third  party  grading,  but  we 
list  it  in  our  roster  for  the  sake  of  completeness. 

The  present  coin  is  a  spectacular  Superb  Gem,  the  finest-known  example  of  this  extremely  rare  issue.  It  possesses  tremendous  eye  appeal 
and  an  illustrious  pedigree  to  match  its  highest  available  technical  quality.  We  expect  intense  competition  from  series  specialists  and  Registry 
Set  enthusiasts  when  this  lot  is  called.  Population:  1  in  67,  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Roster  of  1850  Proof  Seated  Liberty  Quarters 

1.  PR67  PCGS.  Possibly  from  Harlan  P.  Smith  (Chapman  Brothers,  5/1906),  lot  820;  acquired  by  John  Jay  Pittman  from  R.  Green  (5/1949);  John 
Jay  Pittman  (David  Akers,  5/1998),  lot  1317;  Phil  Kaufman  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  3035;  Greensboro  Collection,  Part 
IV  (Heritage,  8/2013),  lot  5591;  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  I  (Heritage,  6/2014),  lot  30406;  the  present  coin. 

2.  PR65  NGC.  Purchased  directly  from  the  Mint  by  Alexandre  Vattemare  (1850);  Bibliotheque  Nationale,  Paris;  Ed  Hipps  (1986);  exhibited  by 
Tangible  Investments  of  America  at  the  1998  FUN  convention;  Richmond  Collection,  Part  III  (David  Lawrence  Rare  Coins,  3/2005),  lot  1521; 
Jason  Carter;  purchased  by  Gene  Gardner  (4/2005). 

3.  PR63.  J.H.  South  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1951),  lot  515;  Central  States  Convention  Sale  (RARCOA,  4/1976),  lot  218;  Reed  Hawn  Collection 
(Stack's,  3/1977),  lot  310;  Ellis  Robison  (Stack's,  2/1982),  lot  1318;  Heritage  (2/1984),  lot  956. 

4.  PR62  PCGS.  Floyd  T.  Starr  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1993),  lot  445;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/1998),  lot  156;  Gene  Gardner. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  John  F.  McCoy  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  5/1 864),  lot  379.  A  five-piece  silver  proof  set  sold  for  $25  to  "Levett"  (probably  George  Leavitt). 

B.  Proof.  Joseph  J.  Mickley  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  10/1867),  lot  1  720.  A  five-piece  silver  proof  set  sold  for  $35  to  William  Lilliendahl. 

C.  Floyd  Starr  reported  seeing  an  1 850  silver  proof  set  in  the  possession  of  coin  dealer  William  Hesslein  in  1 923. 

D.  Gem  Proof.  Arizona  State  National  Convention  (Vintage,  10/1988).  Possibly  number  2  on  the  roster.  NGC  ID#  23WD,  PCGS#  5544 


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BARBER  QUARTER 


PROOF  BARBER  QUARTER 


1899-0  Barber  Quarter,  MS67 
One  of  the  Three  Finest  Known 

4037  1899-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1899-0  Barber  quarter  is 

more  than  twice  as  scarce  as  its  Philadelphia  counterpart,  and  is 
only  slightly  more  plentiful  than  the  1899-S,  which  is  considered  a 
semikey  date  in  high  grade.  In  Mint  State,  the  1899-0  is  marginally 
available  in  grades  through  MS64,  but  becomes  genuinely  rare  at 
the  Gem  level.  The  present  Superb  Gem  is  tied  with  one  other  for 
the  finest  at  PCGS,  and  compares  favorably  to  a  single  NGC  coin  in 
this  grade  (6/1 5).  Both  sides  show  an  array  of  lavender-gray  and  pale 
blue  toning  with  hints  of  silvery  brilliance  escaping  on  the  reverse. 
The  surfaces  are  seemingly  perfect,  and  were  the  coin  struck  a  little 
sharper,  it  might  have  garnered  an  MS68  grade.  As  is  typical  for  this 
New  Orleans  issue,  some  striking  weakness  appears  on  the  right  side 
of  the  eagle  and  on  select  obverse  stars.  However,  the  exceptional 
eye  appeal  prevails.  NGC  ID#  23YH,  PCGS#  5623 


1897  Quarter,  PR68  Cameo 
Starkly  Contrasted 

4038  1897  PR68  Cameo  PCGS.  The  ever-declining  popularity 

of  the  Barber  type  among  collectors  in  the  1890s  is  reflected  in  the 
gradual  decline  of  proof  quarter  production  in  the  years  after  the 
series'  debut.  In  1897,  only  731  proofs  were  coined,  the  lowest  such 
mintage  of  the  series  up  to  that  point.  By  the  end  of  the  series  in 
1915,  annual  proof  coinages  would  have  dipped  below  400  coins. 
1 897  survivors  are  plentiful  in  most  grades,  but  the  availability  thins 
considerably  at  the  PR68  level,  with  or  without  field-device  contrast. 
This  impressive  Cameo  exhibits  fully  struck  design  elements  that  are 
accentuated  by  thick,  untoned  mint  frost.  Deeply  mirrored  fields  are 
devoid  of  distractions  and  yield  hints  of  amber-gold  toning  around  the 
peripheries.  An  exceptional,  high-end  example  of  this  conditionally 
rare  Barber  quarter  proof.  Population:  2  in  68  (1  in  68+)  Cameo,  0 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85683 


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STANDING  LIBERTY  QUARTERS 


1916  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS64 
Strong  Central  Detail 

4039  1916  MS64  PCGS.  The  1916  Standing  Liberty  quarter  dies 

were  made  from  a  different  hub  than  that  used  for  the  1917  dies, 
and  lack  the  sharpened  details  later  requested  by  the  Director  of  the 
Mint.  As  a  result,  all  1 91 6-dated  examples  exhibit  moderate  softness, 
particularly  on  the  obverse,  and  sharply  struck  pieces  are  virtually 
non-existent. 

This  near-Gem  displays  unusually  strong  central  gown  folds 
and  nearly  full  head  detail.  Satiny  luster  emanates  from  beneath  pale 
lavender  and  ice-blue  hues  on  each  side,  with  light,  dappled  russet 
toning  seen  across  the  obverse.  This  is  a  pleasing  example  of  this  first- 
year  issue.  NGC  ID#  242Y,  PCGS#  5704 


1916  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 
Richly  Toned,  Lustrous  MS63  Full  Head 

4040  1916  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1916  Standing  Liberty 

quarter  is  well-known  among  casual  collectors  as  one  of  the  prominent 
key  issues  in  the  series,  though  many  specialists  also  categorize  the 
date  as  a  notable  one-year  type  coin.  The  design  differences  between 
the  1916  and  the  Type  One  1917  issues  are  minor,  but  are  more 
numerous  than  just  differences  in  striking  sharpness.  Among  other 
variances,  differences  in  the  gown  folds  are  immediately  obvious 
on  high-grade  coins,  and  Liberty's  toe  on  her  right  (facing)  foot  is 
noticeably  larger  on  the  1 91  6  issue  than  it  is  on  the  1 91  7  Type  One. 
The  reed  and  bead  around  the  obverse  border  is  also  a  prominent 
difference;  it  is  complete  on  the  1917  issue,  but  is  broken  above 
Liberty's  head  on  the  1916.  The  latter  is  the  most  widely  known 
design  difference,  as  it  is  distinguishable  even  on  low-grade  and 
dateless  coins. 

Whether  acquiring  an  example  for  type  or  for  date  purposes,  the 
1916  Standing  Liberty  quarter  is  usually  one  of  the  "stoppers"  to  a 
complete  set  and  examples  with  full  detail  on  the  head  of  Liberty  are 
even  more  difficult  to  find.  This  golden-rose  toned  example  displays 
strong  underlying  mint  frost  and  there  are  no  obvious  or  detracting 
abrasions  on  either  side.  NGC  ID#  242Y,  PCGS#  5705 


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1918-S  Quarter,  MS67  Full  Head 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

4041  1918-S  MS67  Full  Head  NGC.  The  challenge  of  acquiring 

a  Full  Head  1918-S  Standing  Liberty  quarter  increases  drastically 
above  the  MS64  grade  level.  Gems  are  scarce  and  Premium  Gems 
are  genuine  rarities.  This  exceptional  MS67  coin  is  tied  with  one 
other  NGC  coin  for  the  finest  Full  Head  certified.  This  extreme  rarity 
of  high-grade  Full  Head  coins  is  partly  caused  by  the  rarity  of  this 
issue  overall  in  high  grade.  Even  in  the  non-Full  Head  category,  NGC 
has  seen  only  six  additional  coins  in  MS67,  and  PCGS  contributes 
just  two  in  this  grade  (6/1 5). 

This  is  the  second  time  we  have  offered  this  magnificent  coin,  the 
only  Superb  Gem  Full  Head  example  we  have  handled.  Although  a 
few  of  the  shield  rivets  and  the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle's  left  (facing) 
are  incomplete,  all  other  design  elements  are  sharply  defined.  This 
piece  has  sensational,  frosty  luster  with  extraordinary  eye  appeal  and 
just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning.  NGC  ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5725 


1918/7-S  Quarter,  Lustrous  AU58 

4042  1918/7-S  FS-101  AU58  NGC.  Given  the  boldness  of  the 

underdigit  7  beneath  the  8  on  this  and  other  survivors  of  this  classic 
overdate,  it  is  a  real  wonder  that  the  1 91 8/7-S  went  undiscovered  for 
nearly  two  decades  after  its  production.  The  die  markers  for  genuine 
examples  are  numerous;  the  present  cataloger  (GH)  always  verifies 
the  presence  of  parallel  die  clash  lines  running  diagonally  through 
the  first T  in  TRUST,  produced  from  the  straight  edge  of  the  eagle's  left 
(facing)  forward  wing  on  the  reverse.  Clashing  also  shows  beneath 
AM(ERICA)  on  the  reverse.  This  piece  shows  attractive  golden-gray 
luster  with  the  typical  strike  seen  on  the  issue.  Census:  33  in  58,  53 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  395949  Base  PCGS#  5726 


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1918/7-S  Quarter,  MS63  Full  Head 
Rare  in  All  Full  Head  Grades 
Exceptional  Mint  State  Example 

4043  1918/7-S  FS-101  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS  Secure.  Without 

debate,  the  1918/7-S  Standing  Liberty  quarter  is  the  rarest  issue  in 
the  series  in  Full  Head  grades.  PCGS  and  NGC  combined  list  just  46 
Full  Head  coins,  most  of  which  are  in  AU  levels,  mainly  AU58.  Of 
the  19  Mint  State  coins  listed,  some  are  undoubtedly  resubmissions. 
We  estimate  the  actual  number  of  surviving  Full  Head  coins  is  likely 
25  percent  less  than  what  the  certified  population  reports  suggest. 
Since  1993,  we  have  offered  a  Full  Head  coin  on  only  15  different 
occasions,  six  of  which  were  for  a  Mint  State  example;  moreover,  the 
present  MS63  Full  Head  coin  is  only  the  fourth  different  Uncirculated 
coin  we  have  ever  offered. 

This  high  rarity  is  partially  a  result  of  attrition,  as  the  variety 
was  not  publicly  recognized  until  1937,  almost  two  decades  after  its 
coinage.  The  first  known  auction  appearance  of  an  overdate  quarter 
was  in  lot  741  of  Barney  Bluestone's  36th  Catalogue  (12/1937).  The 
piece  was  described  as: 

"Excessively  Rare  Over  Date  U.S.  Quarter  Dollar. 

"1918  over  17  S.  Mint,  Unc.  Brill.  First  of  This  Extreme 
Rarity  We  Have  Ever  Handled.  We  doubt  if  there  are  one  or 
two  other  specimens  known  —  no  quarter  dollar  collection 
complete  without  it.  Should  bring  a  very  big  price." 

Over  the  following  several  years,  many  additional  examples  of 
the  variety  began  to  turn  up,  including  some  others  in  Mint  State. 
But  one  variant  of  the  issue  was  almost  never  found:  Full  Head 
coins,  particularly  any  Uncirculated  examples.  In  fact,  the  1918/7-S 
has  proven  to  be  one  of  the  most  poorly  struck  issues  in  the  series, 
arguably  more  so  than  the  1 926-D  and  1 927-S. 

This  satiny  MS63  coin  showcases  bold  definition  of  Liberty's 
head,  as  well  as  the  stars  and  date.  The  shield  and  adjacent  gown 
folds  are  weak,  as  always,  and  the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle's  left 
(facing)  wing  show  the  expected  softness.  No  overdate  examples  are 
known  to  exist  with  sharp  centers.  On  this  issue,  the  best  one  can 
obtain  is  a  bold  head  and  date,  both  of  which  this  coin  possesses. 
The  surfaces  show  iridescent  lilac-gray  and  champagne  toning,  with 
few  abrasions.  It  may  be  years  before  a  comparable  example  of  this 
major  key  issue  is  offered  again.  Population:  2  in  63  Full  Head,  4 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  395950  Base  PCGS#  5727 


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1919-D  Quarter,  MS64  Full  Head 
Boldly  Rendered  and  Attractive 

4044  1919-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  In  the  context  of  Full  Head 

Standing  Liberty  quarters,  the  1 91 9-D  is  one  of  the  more  challenging 
dates  to  acquire,  comparable  in  overall  rarity  to  the  1919-S  and 
the  1926-D  and  -S.  Only  the  1927-S  and  the  1918/7-S  issues  are 
significantly  rarer  in  Mint  State  Full  Head.  The  1919-D  is  also  one 
of  the  more  difficult  dates  in  the  series  to  acquire  with  sharp  shield 
rivets  and  bold  date  numerals;  moreover,  when  a  Full  Head  coin  is 
encountered,  it  is  more  often  than  not  just  barely  sharp  enough  to 
qualify  for  the  designation.  This  satiny  Choice  example  is  exceptional 
in  all  regards,  including  a  bold  Full  Head  and  far  above-average 
definition  on  the  shield  and  date.  The  surfaces  reveal  few  abrasions, 
and  none  are  particularly  distracting.  A  warm  golden  overlay  of 
toning  softens  the  eye  appeal.  Seldom  is  such  an  example  seen  in 
any  grade.  Population:  23  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Full  Head,  1 5  finer  (6/1  5). 
NGC  ID#  243C,  PCGS#  5731 


1919-D  Quarter,  MS65+  Full  Head 
Rare  This  Sharp 

4045  1919-D  MS65+  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  Denver  Mint's  struggle 

to  produce  consistently  sharp  strikes  on  Standing  Liberty  quarters 
in  1918,  seemed  to  only  grow  the  following  year.  The  1919-D,  in 
addition  to  being  a  series  semikey  overall,  is  the  second-rarest  Denver 
issue  in  the  series  in  Full  Head  grades.  Only  the  legendary  strike 
rarity,  the  1926-D,  is  seen  less  often  with  a  Full  Head  designation. 

In  Full  Head,  the  1919-D  is  most  often  encountered  in  MS62  to 
MS64  grades,  and  the  present  Plus-graded  Gem  is  a  significant  rarity. 
The  strike  is  superb  for  the  issue,  showing  adequate  head  detail  in 
addition  to  sharp  stars  and  far  above-average  definition  on  the  shield 
lines  and  rivets.  The  luster  is  vibrant  with  a  warm  sun-gold  glow  over 
each  side,  and  there  are  no  bothersome  abrasions.  A  bold  die  crack 
on  the  reverse  extends  from  the  rim  at  2  o'clock  to  the  tip  of  the 
eagle's  wing.  Population:  9  in  65  (1  in  65+)  Full  Head,  6  finer  (7/1 5). 
NGC  ID#  243C,  PCGS#  5731 


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1926-D  Quarter  Dollar,  MS67  Full  Head 
The  Single  Finest  Full  Head  Certified 

4046  1926-D  MS67  Full  Head  PCCS.  As  Standing  Liberty 

quarter  specialist,  J.H.  Cline  puts  it:  "The  1926-D  is  the  classic  in 
two  categories:  most  available  and  most  flat  heads."  The  generally 
accepted  reasoning  for  this  issue's  availability  in  lower  Mint  State 
grades  is  that  many  more  bank-wrapped  rolls  of  this  date  were  saved 
than  of  any  other.  However,  with  Full  Head  examples,  no  amount 
of  hoarding  could  preserve  what  hardly  existed  in  the  first  place. 
Cline  writes  in  the  September  1 1th,  1998  edition  of  The  Coin  Dealer 
Newsletter: 


".  .  .  the  1926-D  is  a  very  common  coin  in  MS62  through 
MS65,  having  an  original  mintage  of  1,716,000.  However, 
when  struck  with  a  Full  Head  and  with  that  notation  on  the 
holder  it  becomes  one  of  the  rarest  pieces  in  the  series  - 
more  so  than  the  1 91 6!" 

Due  to  the  rarity  of  high-grade  survivors,  Full  Head  1926-D 
quarters  make  rather  large  jumps  in  value  between  Mint  State  grade 
levels,  resulting  in  numerous  resubmissions,  which  undoubtedly 
inflate  the  population  data.  In  his  book,  Standing  Liberty  Quarters , 
fourth  edition,  Cline  cites  an  occurrence  when  a  friend  of  his 
resubmitted  a  single  1926-D  at  least  seven  times,  hoping  for  an 
upgrade.  He  then  estimates  that  as  much  as  half  of  the  population 
totals  are  the  result  of  break-outs,  which,  if  accurate,  would  mean 
that  only  about  63  or  64  Full  Head  1926-D  quarters  are  extant  in  all 
grades. 

This  exceptional  Superb  Gem  is  in  a  class  by  itself  as  the 
single  finest-certified  Full  Head  1926-D  quarter.  Exceptionally 
sharp  definition  on  Liberty's  head,  chain  mail,  shield  rivets,  and 
the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle's  right  wing  leaves  no  doubt  as  to  the 
designation.  Rich  teal,  violet,  and  golden  accents  grace  portions  of 
the  peripheries,  while  frosty,  brilliant  luster  blankets  the  remainder  of 
the  surfaces.  A  couple  tiny,  faint  ticks  are  noted  on  Liberty's  forward 
leg,  but  in  no  way  disrupt  the  visual  appeal  of  this  piece.  A  truly 
remarkable  example  of  this  notoriously  poor-quality  issue.  NGC  ID# 
243S,  PCGS#  5757 


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WASHINGTON  QUARTER  EARLY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1944-D  Washington  Quarter,  MS68 
Unsurpassed  Registry  Coin 

4047  1944-D  MS68  PCGS.  In  MS68,  the  1944-D  Washington 

quarter  is  out  of  reach  for  all  but  the  most  patient  collectors. 
This  magnificent  piece  will  be  a  rich  reward  for  one  Registry  Set 
competitor,  ranking  alongside  just  one  other  as  the  finest  seen  by 
PCGS  (6/15).  The  other  MS68  PCGS  example  is  impounded  in  the 
current  highest-rated  Registry  Set,  making  this  piece,  quite  literally, 
the  finest  obtainable  in  a  PCGS  holder  at  this  time.  The  surfaces  are 
seemingly  perfect,  exhibiting  vibrant,  golden-toned  luster  and  boldly 
rendered  design  elements.  A  tinge  of  iridescence  is  observed  when 
tilted  beneath  a  light.  Acquiring  finest-known  examples  such  as  this 
is  essential  to  the  competitive  ranking  a  Registry  Set.  NGC  ID#  2459, 
PCGS#  5825 


1794  0-1 01 a  Half  Dollar,  VF25 
Patinated  Midgrade  Collector  Coin 

4048  1 794  0-1 01  a.  High  R.3,  VF25  NGC.  The  late  die  state  crack 
through  the  F  in  OF  is  just  beginning  on  this  mid-grade  example.  This 
piece  shows  complete,  strong  border  denticles  with  well-detailed 
interiors.  Hints  of  iridescent  blue  and  green  appear  in  the  deep 
gunmetal-gray  margins,  while  the  central  obverse  shows  a  splash 
of  golden-gray.  A  few  faint  adjustment  marks  appear  periodically 
around  the  obverse  periphery. 

Two  deliveries,  one  of  5,300  coins  in  October  1  794,  and  another 
of  1 8,1 64  pieces  in  February  1  795,  account  for  the  entire  production 
of  1  794-dated  half  dollars.  Still,  six  obverse  and  seven  reverse  dies 
were  employed.  At  this  early  stage  of  the  Mint's  existence,  the 
die-making  process  was  still  being  perfected  and  many  dies  failed 
rather  quickly.  Of  the  11  documented  varieties,  0-101  (and  its  late 
die  state  counterpart,  0-1 01  a)  is  the  only  one  that  is  moderately 
plentiful;  all  others  are  either  rare  or  extremely  rare.  Thus,  the  current 
offering  is  an  ideal  opportunity  to  acquire  a  collector-grade  example 
of  this  first-year  half  dollar  issue.  PCGS#  39201  Base  PCGS#  6051 


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1795  Half  Dollar,  AU55 
Among  the  Top  10  0-130  Half  Dollars 

4049  1795  2  Leaves,  0-130,  Low  R.5,  AU55  NGC.  A  few  faint 

adjustment  marks  are  visible  beneath  the  right  facing  wing  and 
elsewhere  on  the  reverse  of  this  Choice  AU  1  795  half  dollar.  A  fine 
die  crack  is  always  present  on  the  reverse  of  this  die  marriage.  Both 
sides  exhibit  intermingled  steel-blue  and  light  gold  toning  over  satin 
luster.  Some  striking  weakness  is  apparent  near  the  borders  on  both 
sides  of  this  pleasing  example.  This  piece  just  misses  the  Condition 
Census  for  the  variety,  ranking  seventh  finest  among  those  that  have 
appeared  in  recent  auctions  according  to  Stephen  Herrman.  PCGS# 
39242  Base  PCGS#  6052 


1801  0-101  Half  Dollar,  AU55 
Conditionally  Rare 

4050  1801  0-101,  R.3,  AU55  PCGS.  The  1801  Draped  Bust 

half  dollar  is  a  better  date  in  all  grades,  particularly  in  AU  or  Mint 
State.  This  was  the  first  half  dollar  issue  struck  after  a  brief  3,918- 
coin  production  of  1796  and  '97-dated  pieces  four  years  earlier. 
After  the  initial  combined  coinage  of  more  than  300,000  pieces  in 
1794  and  '95,  the  half  dollar  was  in  extremely  limited  and  sporadic 
production  until  1 803.  Only  after  the  silver  dollar  was  suspended  did 
this  denomination  receive  significant  usage. 

The  1801  half  dollar  production  totaled  30,289  coins.  Two  die 
pairs  were  used,  composed  of  a  single  obverse  and  two  different 
reverses.  0-101  is  the  more  often  seen  of  the  two  and  is  readily 
identified  by  the  presence  of  a  large  die  chip  in  the  reverse  field 
below  the  N  in  UNITED.  This  Choice  AU  example  is  well-struck  in 
the  centers,  with  light  friction  over  the  high  points.  Minor  softness 
appears  on  some  of  the  peripheral  stars.  This  piece  shows  medium 
amber  and  golden-brown  toning  over  each  side,  with  a  peppering  of 
tiny  specks  also  on  the  reverse.  Population  (both  varieties  included): 
4  in  55,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39267  Base  PCGS#  6064 


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1806  Half  Dollar,  Attractively  Toned  MS63 
0-109,  Pointed  6,  No  Stem 

4051  1806  Pointed  6,  No  Stem,  0-109,  R.1,  MS63  PCCS. 

CAC.  0-109  (along  with  its  late  die  state  counterpart,  0-1 09a) 
is  the  sole  die  pairing  within  the  Pointed  6,  No  Stem  Guide  Book 
variety,  and  is  highly  sought-after  as  such.  Its  attribution  is  also  quick 
and  definite.  A  handful  of  Mint  State  coins  are  known,  mostly  in 
MS60  to  MS63  grades,  and  all  rare.  A  pair  of  MS65  coins  (one  at 
each  service)  are  the  finest  known  of  this  variety.  This  MS63  coin  is 
incredibly  eye-appealing  for  the  grade,  exhibiting  luminous  gold  and 
aquamarine  toning  around  the  peripheries,  with  dusky  lavender-gray 
in  the  centers.  The  left-hand  obverse  stars  are  lightly  struck,  but  the 
central  devices  are  sharp.  It  would  be  incredibly  difficult  to  locate  a 
visually  finer  example  of  this  important  variety.  Population:  6  in  63,  3 
finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  39310  Base  PCGS#  6073 


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1806  0-120  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
The  Amazing  Garrett  Coin 

4052  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  0-120,  R.3,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex: 

Garrett.  This  early  die  state  Premium  Gem  has  no  evidence  of  the  die 
break  that  eventually  forms  at  the  top  of  the  vertical  shield  stripes. 
Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder  with  the  CAC  endorsement, 
this  amazing  coin  from  the  Garrett  Collection  is  certainly  a  pleasure 
to  behold.  The  Garrett  cataloger  wrote  that  this  piece  is  "an 
indescribably  beautiful  coin,  a  piece  which  will  elicit  the  admiration 
of  even  the  most  experienced  specialist  or  connoisseur." 

The  early  die  state  examples  of  0-1 20  are  slightly  more  plentiful 
than  the  later  die  states  with  the  broken  shield,  although  neither  die 
state  is  easy  to  locate  in  higher  grades.  Prior  to  the  present  appearance, 
a  single  MS65  PCGS  example  appeared  for  sale  25  years  ago  in  the 
May  1990  Superior  auction,  and  just  two  pieces  graded  MS64  have 
been  offered  in  the  last  20  years.  The  present  piece  trumps  the  other 
offerings,  and  it  is  undoubtedly  the  finest  surviving  example  from  the 
die  pair.  For  all  varieties  of  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem  half  dollars,  PCGS 
has  only  certified  four  examples  in  MS66  or  MS67  grades  (7/1  5). 

This  impressive  Premium  Gem  has  a  strong  strike  and  highly 
lustrous  surfaces  with  full  mint  frost  beneath  attractive  pale  gray, 
gold,  and  iridescent  toning.  The  surfaces  are  pristine.  A  breathtaking 
early  half  dollar  that  will  be  a  centerpiece  in  any  collection. 

Ex:  Bangs  &  Co.  (3/24/1881);  Garrett  Collection;  Johns  Hopkins 
University  (Bowers  and  Ruddy ,  11/1979 ),  lot  285;  James  Bennett 
Pryor  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/1996 ),  lot  12.  PCGS#  39325 
Base  PCGS#  6071 


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1815/2  Half  Dollar,  0-101,  AU50 
Beautiful  Color,  Bold  Strike 

4053  1815/2  0-101,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  The  only  die  marriage 

for  the  small  emission  of  47,1  50  pieces,  struck  in  the  small  window 
between  the  official  ending  of  the  War  of  1812  (in  December 
1814)  and  the  fire  that  ceased  further  Mint  operations  for  1815  in 
mid-January.  The  curious  overdate,  produced  via  an  1812-dated  die 
with  an  overpunched  5,  is  in  hot  demand  among  Bust  half  collectors, 
even  though  not  rare  as  a  date.  This  piece  shows  gorgeous  patina  in 
shade  of  copper-gold,  violet,  and  pale  blue  amid  ample  remaining 
luster  and  a  nicely  bold  strike.  Clear  doubled  clash  marks  appear  on 
both  sides.  Population:  22  in  50,  58  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39491  Base 
PCGS#  6108 


1823  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Finest  Known  0-110 

4054  1823  0-110,  R.2,  MS65  PCGS.  0-110  has  not  attained  a 

separate  Guide  Book  listing,  but  the  3  in  the  date  closely  resembles 
the  0-1 01  Broken  3.  0-1 1 0  is  also  the  early  die  state  of  the  0-1 1 0a 
Ugly  3  variety,  created  when  a  Mint  worker  attempted  to  strengthen 
the  3  by  removing  a  small  piece  of  the  die  at  its  center.  The  present 
Gem  0-110  half  dollar  exhibits  vibrant  luster  and  light  to  medium 
chestnut-gold  and  sea-green  toning.  A  gray  streak  crosses  the  right 
(facing)  claw  and  the  two  lowest  arrowheads.  The  strike  is  precise 
except  for  the  centers  of  a  few  stars.  The  Herrman  Census  for  0-1 1 0 
is  topped  by  the  MS64+  PCGS  specimen  from  our  201 5  January  FUN 
Signature,  which  suggests  that  this  is  the  finest  known  example  of  the 
variety.  PCGS#  39615  Base  PCGS#  6131 


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1825  Half  Dollar,  0-112,  MS66 
Beautifully  Toned,  Condition  Census 

4055  1825  0-112,  R.3,  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  A  number  of  1825 

half  dollars  are  available  in  grades  from  MS62  through  MS64,  but  at 
the  Gem  level  this  date  becomes  conditionally  rare.  The  currently 
offered  Premium  Gem  is  tied  with  eight  others  (one  MS66+  coin)  as 
the  finest  at  PCGS,  regardless  of  die  variety;  at  NGC,  there  are  six 
coins  in  this  grade  with  three  MS67  pieces  finer  (6/1 5). 

0-1 12  is  easily  identified  by  recutting  on  the  2  in  the  date  and 
the  presence  of  a  vertical  die  line  on  the  reverse  connecting  the 
upper  four  horizontal  shield  lines  near  the  right  corner.  This  example 
is  beautifully  preserved,  with  the  frosty  surfaces  seemingly  pristine 
even  under  magnification.  Lovely  multicolored  peripheral  toning 
surrounds  warm  golden-gray  centers,  imparted  by  an  old  album.  The 
eagle's  talons  and  the  obverse  stars  show  moderate  weakness,  but  the 
strike  is  otherwise  we  1 1 -executed.  An  outstanding  coin  for  the  date  or 
type  enthusiast.  PCGS#  39659  Base  PCGS#  6142 


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HALF  DOLLARS 


1836  Capped  Bust  Half,  PR64  Cameo 
Rare  Reeded  Edge  Proof,  GR-1 
First  Year  of  Steam-Powered  Coinage 

4056  1836  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  GR-1,  Low  R.7  as  a  proof.  The 

Philadelphia  Mint  struck  1,200  Reeded  Edge  half  dollars  on  the  new 
steam  press  in  late  1836,  the  first  coins  struck  for  circulation  using 
this  new  technology.  One  set  of  obverse  and  reverse  dies  was  used  to 
accomplish  the  entire  production  run,  with  the  first  10  pieces  struck 
being  sent  as  "specimens"  to  Treasury  Secretary  Levi  Woodbury  on 
November  8,  1  836. 

Among  the  coins  produced  in  1836  were  a  small  number  of 
proof  specimens,  including  the  coin  offered  here,  and  it  has  often 
been  assumed  that  the  10  coins  sent  to  Woodbury  were  proofs. 
However,  this  goes  against  the  common  practice  of  the  time,  where 
proofs  were  normally  struck  in  the  Medals  Department  on  a  screw 
press.  This  coin  is  a  "no  questions"  proof,  with  sharp  definition, 
squared-off  edges,  and  brightly  reflective  fields,  but  it  shows  a  small 
die  crack  through  the  lower-left  base  of  the  first  T  in  STATES  that 
identifies  what  researcher  Richard  Graham  lists  as  the  second  stage 
of  the  die.  Therefore,  it  seems  impossible  that  it  was  among  the  first 
1 0  pieces  struck,  and  proofs  must  have  been  produced  at  other  times 
throughout  the  year.  PCGS  CoinFacts  estimates  10-15  proofs  are 
extant,  but  few  specimens  can  match  the  quality  and  visual  appeal  of 
the  present  coin. 

Spectacular  shades  of  champagne-gold  and  magenta  toning 
blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  delightful  Choice 
specimen.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout  and 
show  none  of  the  weakness  sometimes  seen  on  the  eagle's  left  (facing) 
wing  and  claw.  The  devices  are  richly  frosted,  creating  bold  cameo 
contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  A  few  insignificant  hair  lines 
and  microscopic  planchet  voids  are  evident  on  close  inspection,  but 
they  blend  into  the  toning  without  detracting  from  the  terrific  eye 
appeal.  Population:  3  in  64  (1  in  64+)  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
86223 


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1838-0  Capped  Bust  Half,  GR-1,  SP50 
Classic  Reeded  Edge  Rarity 
Nine  Examples  Traced 


4057  1838-0  GR-1,  R.7,  SP50  PCGS  Secure.  The  1838-0  half  dollar  is  a  legendary  rarity  that  has  mystified  collectors  for  more  than  150 

years.  The  detailed  New  Orleans  Mint  Report  for  1 838  makes  no  mention  of  coining  half  dollars  that  year,  but  examples  began  appearing  at 
auction  as  early  as  1 867  and  present-day  numismatists  have  traced  nine  examples,  including  one  coin  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection  at 
the  Smithsonian  Institution  which  has  been  there  since  at  least  1 839.  Heritage  Auctions  is  privileged  to  offer  the  present  coin,  which  was  once 
included  in  F.C.C.  Boyd's  World's  Greatest  Collection,  in  its  first  appearance  in  nine  years. 

The  explanation  of  the  origin  of  the  1838-0  half  dollar  seems  to  lie  in  a  February  25,  1839-dated  letter  found  in  the  National  Archives 
from  Chief  Coiner  Rufus  Tyler  of  the  New  Orleans  Mint  to  Mint  Director  Robert  M.  Patterson.  Tyler  informed  Patterson  that  he  had  struck  1 0  half 
dollars  in  January,  using  the  unused  leftover  dies  from  1 838,  to  test  the  large  coin  press  that  had  not  been  used  before.  The  letter  reads,  in  part: 

"I  mentioned  in  both  my  former  letters  that  the  half  dollar  dies  sent  us  last  year  are  unsuited  for  present  use  for,  besides  being  out  of 
date,  the  bottom  ones  are  too  short  to  reach  the  screws  and  consequently  cannot  be  secured  in  the  press.  I  have  however,  spliced  one 
of  them  in  order  to  try  the  press  and  succeeded  in  making  ten  excellent  impressions,  the  very  first  one  struck  being  as  perfect  as  the 
dies  and  entirely  satisfactory.  The  piece  on  the  bottom  of  the  die  became  loose  and  I  was  unable  to  strike  any  more  without  further 
fixing." 

This  message  from  Tyler  clearly  explains  how  ten  specimens  of  the  1 838-0  were  struck  without  appearing  on  the  Mint  Report,  since  they 
were  coined  in  1839  from  1838-dated  dies.  Researchers  like  Walter  Breen  and  R.W.  Julian  surmised  something  like  this  must  have  happened 
to  account  for  the  discrepancy.  Recent  research  by  Heritage  numismatists  David  Stone  and  Mark  Van  Winkle  indicates  that  1 838-0  half  dollars 
were  struck  on  more  than  one  occasion,  and  Kevin  Flynn  and  John  Dannreuther  established  that  a  second  striking  period  probably  occurred  in 
March  of  1  839,  with  the  coins  from  that  delivery  struck  as  presentation  pieces  (see  The  Surprising  History  of  the  1838-0  Half  Dollar  and  The 
1838-0  Half  Dollar  An  Alignment  of  the  Stars).  Another  note  from  Rufus  Tyler  was  published  in  The  Numismatist  in  1894,  indicating  that  the 
final  total  of  coins  struck  was  "not  more  than  twenty  pieces." 

The  present  coin  first  appeared  in  lot  483  of  the  Ferguson  Haines  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 0,  1 888): 

"New  Orleans  Mint ;  O  over  date.  Very  fine.  Excessively  rare.  We  know  of  but  two  other  specimens  -  one  in  the  Mint  collection  at 
Philadelphia,  the  other  a  proof.  Cost  $40  in  New  Orleans.  The  Mint  report  omits  to  mention  the  issuance  of  this  coin,  and  we  believe 
but  a  few  were  issued  as  proofs,  the  present  specimen  having  a  slight  trace  of  proof  surface  on  rev." 

The  question  of  whether  or  not  the  1 838-0  half  dollars  were  struck  in  proof  format  is  a  controversial  one,  but  all  the  coins  exhibit  razor- 
sharp  definition  on  the  design  elements  and  the  unworn  specimens  have  the  reflective  mirrored  fields  characteristic  of  proof  issues.  Clearly,  they 
were  something  more  than  casual  business-strikes.  Although  it  is  hard  to  justify  a  proof  designation  for  the  coins  that  were  struck  to  test  the  coin 
press,  the  later  specimens  were  almost  certainly  intended  for  presentation  purposes  and  may  have  been  struck  as  proofs.  The  1 838-0  may  well 
be  the  earliest  branch  mint  proof  in  the  U.S  series. 

This  coin  claims  an  illustrious  pedigree,  as  it  was  owned  by  such  famous  collectors  as  Virgil  Brand  and  Frederick  C.C.  Boyd.  It  last  appeared 
in  the  collection  of  George  "Buddy"  Byers  (Stack's,  1 0/2006),  where  it  realized  $253,000.  The  prestige  of  the  1 838-0  has  steadily  increased  in 
recent  years,  with  the  current  record  price  realized  standing  at  $763,750,  brought  by  the  Eliasberg-Gardner  specimen  in  lot  5249  of  the  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014).  Heritage  has  now  auctioned  five  of  the  eight  specimens  of  the  1 838-0  half  dollar  that  are  available  to  collectors. 

The  coin  offered  here  exhibits  intricate  detail  on  the  strongly  impressed  design  elements,  despite  the  slightest  trace  of  high-point  wear.  The 
pleasing  gray  surfaces  are  highlighted  with  shades  of  champagne-gold  toning  and  show  only  a  few  minor  abrasions,  including  a  short  nick  to 
the  right  of  Liberty's  eye  that  provides  a  good  pedigree  marker.  The  reverse  devices  show  strike-doubling,  most  easily  seen  on  the  arrow  heads 
and  the  letters  in  DOL.  This  effect  may  be  the  result  of  a  wobbly  die,  caused  by  the  unorthodox  "splicing"  Tyler  resorted  to  when  he  secured  the 
die  in  the  large  coin  press.  It  was  probably  one  of  the  last  coins  struck  in  the  January  striking  period,  before  Tyler's  improvised  support  system 
collapsed  (the  Anderson-Dupont  1838-0  also  shows  this  doubling).  The  overall  presentation  of  this  piece  is  quite  attractive  and  its  historic 
interest  and  importance  is  unsurpassed.  The  1 838-0  is  listed  among  the  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coins.  Population:  1  in  50,  3  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  New  Orleans  private  collection ,  valued  at  $40;  Ferguson  Haines  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman ,  10/1888 ),  lot  483 ,  bought  in  by  the 
Chapmans ,  per  Carl  Carlson ;  George  Bauer;  Turner ;  Hooper  and  Others  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman ,  2/1903 ),  lot  1 149  in  George  Bauer's 
consignment ;  purchased  by  Virgil  Brand  for  $250;  Col.  E.H.R.  Green  per  Carl  Carlson ,  but  the  window  of  opportunity  for  Green  to  buy 
coins  from  Brand's  collection  was  brief ;  creating  some  doubt  about  this  citation;  Wayte  Raymond;  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection 
(Numismatic  Gallery  4/1945 ),  lot  410 ,  realized  $1,600;  Eastern  collector;  Stack's;  F.S.  Guggenheimer  Collection  ( Stack's ,  1/1953 ),  lot  830; 
Charles  A.  Cass/Empire  Collection  ( Stack's ,  1 1/1957 ),  lot  1344 ,  realized  $4,000;  New  Netherlands  Coin  Company;  Jerome  L.  Cohen;  Public 
Auction  Sale  (Kreisberg-Schulman,  4/1967),  lot  1065;  Mail  Bid  Sale  (Abner  Kreisberg,  6/1970),  lot  1044;  1971  ANA  Sale  (Stack's,  8/1971),  lot 
805;  Dr.  George  J.  Oviedo  (Stack's,  9/1983),  lot  830;  George  Byers  Collection  (Stack's,  10/2006),  lot  1097,  realized  $253,000.  PCGS#  6226 


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1839  No  Drapery  Half  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Among  the  Finest  Known  of 
This  Rare  Design  Type 

4058  1839  No  Drapery,  WB-101,  MS64+  NCC.  CAC.  Mint 

Director  R.M.  Patterson  conceived  the  idea  of  changing  the  design 
on  United  States  silver  coinage  in  1835,  from  the  Reeded  Edge  to  the 
Seated  Liberty  design,  which  was  inspired  by  the  figure  of  Britannia 
on  the  English  copper  coinage.  Chief  Engraver  Christian  Gobrecht 
produced  the  obverse  design  based  on  sketches  by  Thomas  Sully 
and  the  reverse  was  a  slightly  altered  version  of  John  Reich's  eagle. 
The  Flying  Eagle  reverse  initially  conceived  by  Titian  Peale  and  used 
on  the  Gobrecht  dollars  of  1836  was  not  again  employed  for  silver 
coinage,  although  a  similar  adaptation  would  appear  on  the  small 
cent  of  1  856  -  1 858. 

The  No  Drapery  portrait  of  Liberty  was  the  first  version  of  this  new 
design  and  1 839  saw  its  introduction  on  the  half  dollar  denomination, 
although  it  had  been  used  on  other  silver  denominations  earlier. 
Perhaps  as  many  as  600,000  No  Drapery  halves  were  struck  before  a 
fold  of  drapery  was  added  to  Liberty's  elbow.  The  half  dollar  did  not 
undergo  the  additional  modifications  that  were  implemented  on  the 
other  Seated  Liberty  denominations,  and  is  the  only  denomination  of 
the  type  that  retained  at  least  most  of  Gobrecht's  original  portrait  until 
the  series'  end  in  1 891 .  Later  in  the  1 9th  century,  first-year  types  were 
saved  in  large  numbers,  but  the  scarcity  of  Uncirculated  No  Drapery 
halves  indicates  that  few  coins  were  set  aside  at  the  time  of  issue. 

At  the  near-Gem  level,  No  Drapery  halves  become  major 
condition  rarities;  coins  that  transcend  their  general  unavailability  for 
type  purposes  and  take  on  the  mantle  of  one  of  the  major  condition 
rarities  in  the  Seated  half  series.  At  the  MS64  level,  only  six  pieces 
have  been  certified  by  NGC  (three  MS64+)  and  a  mere  three  pieces 
are  finer  (7/1 5).  This  example  displays  bright,  frosted  mint  luster  that 
glows  beneath  the  layers  of  blue-lilac  and  rose-yellow  toning  seen 
over  each  side.  The  strike  details  are  strong  on  the  obverse,  with  just 
a  bit  of  softness  noted  on  the  eagle's  left  (facing)  wing  and  leg  on  the 
reverse. 

Ex:  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green ;  Green  Estate;  Partnership  of  Eric  P 
Newman  /  B.G.  Johnson  d.b.a.  St.  Louis  Stamp  &  Coin  Co.;  Eric  P. 
Newman  @  $20.00;  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society; 
Eric  P.  Newman  Collection ,  Part  II  ( Heritage ,  11/2013 ),  lot  33466. 
PCGS#  572000  Base  PCGS#  6230 


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1844-0  Doubled  Date  Half  Dollar,  MS61 
WB-103,  Broadly  Doubled  All  Four  Digits 
Rare  Mint  State  Example 

4059  1844-0  Doubled  Date,  WB-103,  Die  Pair  22,  R.4,  FS-301, 

MS61  PCGS.  Arguably  the  "crown  jewel"  among  all  Doubled  Date 
Mint  blunders,  the  1844-0  WB-103  variety  is  so  dramatic  it  borders 
on  the  unbelievable.  All  four  digits  of  the  date  were  entered  far  too 
high  (one-fourth  in  the  rock  support,  three-fourths  out)  and  then 
repunched  in  a  more  correct  position  with  only  a  halfhearted  attempt 
to  efface  the  wayward  numbers. 

While  a  number  of  circulated  examples  are  known  (Wiley- 
Bugert  estimate  an  R.4  rarity  rating),  the  WB-1 03  variety  is  extremely 
rare  in  Mint  State.  This  is  only  the  second  Mint  State  coin  we  can 
identify  as  appearing  at  auction  at  any  time,  the  other  being  an  MS64 
coin,  which  we  sold  in  May  2015  as  part  of  the  fantastic  Eugene 
H.  Gardner  Collection.  Two  previous  appearances  of  that  same  coin 
appear  in  the  auction  archives. 

The  present  example  displays  slightly  prooflike  fields  and  is 
struck  from  an  early  die  state.  The  errant  digits  are  bolder  than  many 
examples,  most  evident  at  the  final  4.  The  obverse  shield  outline  and 
vertical  stripes  show  slight  doubling  near  the  scroll.  The  fields  are 
faintly  iridescent  with  predominant  shades  of  olive-brown  plus  gold 
and  blue  overtones.  As  typical  for  this  New  Orleans  issue,  the  strike 
is  a  trifle  weak  on  some  of  the  star  centers  and  the  eagle's  left  talon.  A 
small  dig  and  a  pair  of  shallow  scrapes  in  the  right  obverse  field  serve 
as  hallmarks  to  identify  this  attractive,  softly  lustrous  Seated  half. 

The  grading  services  report  three  Mint  State  examples  at  PCGS 
and  a  single  Mint  State  coin  at  NGC  for  a  total  of  four  Uncirculated 
pieces  certified,  although  we  believe  two  of  the  coins  may  be 
resubmissions.  It  is  safe  to  say  another  opportunity  to  acquire  a  Mint 
State  example  of  this  popular  variety  may  not  be  repeated  for  many 
years  to  come.  Population:  1  in  61,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  145817 
Base  PCGS#  6247 


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1853-0  No  Arrows  Half  Dollar,  VG8 
Classic  Seated  Half  Dollar  Rarity 
The  Second  Finest  of  Four  Known 
The  First  We  Have  Handled 

4060  1 853-0  No  Arrows  VG8  PCGS  Secure.  WB-NC-1 .  'The  officers  of  the  Mint  in  our  city  marked  the  opening  of  the  New  Year  by  very 

appropriately  making  a  new  issue  of  American  coin.  How  extensive  that  was  we  are  unable  to  say,  but  the  twenty  dollar  gold  piece  and 
silver  half  dollar  laid  on  our  table  for  examination,  as  the  product  of  the  massive  stamping  machinery  on  the  first  day  of  the  year,  1 853,  were 
admirable  specimens  of  elegant  design  and  finish." 

That  report  appeared  in  the  January  2,  1 853  issue  of  The  Daily  Picayune ,  published  at  the  New  Orleans  newspaper  offices  of  the  Times- 
Picayune.  The  report  is  certainly  definitive,  for  Congress  passed  the  Act  of  1 853  reducing  the  weight  of  silver  coins  more  than  a  month  later 
on  February  21 .  The  half  dollar  mentioned  in  the  report  was  the  1 853-0  No  Arrows,  the  variety  offered  here.  The  actual  mintage  is  unknown 
as  none  were  reported  in  contemporary  mint  records.  However,  the  production  was  likely  several  hundred  pieces,  or  perhaps  a  few  thousand 
examples.  Some  estimates  have  suggested  as  many  as  3,000  to  4,000  pieces  may  have  been  struck. 

The  history  of  this  rarity  has  its  beginnings  with  the  California  gold  rush.  The  massive  influx  of  gold  in  the  world  markets  influenced  the 
price  of  silver.  In  a  few  short  years,  the  value  of  the  silver  in  the  nation's  coinage  was  higher  than  the  face  value,  and  those  coins  were  hoarded 
and  melted,  creating  rarities  for  later  collectors. 

This  coin  has  the  natural  appearance  of  a  well-circulated  Seated  half  dollar  of  most  any  date,  with  light  gray  devices  and  deeper  bluish 
pewter-gray  patina  in  the  fields.  Old  surface  buildup  remains  in  places  on  the  reverse,  as  accumulated  through  many  years  in  commerce  and 
later  storage.  Both  sides  have  trivial  handling  marks  that  are  usual  and  ordinary  for  the  grade.  This  piece  is  the  definition  of  the  VG8  grade,  with 
the  L  andTY  of  LIBERTY  mostly  visible  on  the  shield.  The  major  drapery  folds  are  evident,  as  are  many  of  the  eagle's  feathers.  The  obverse  border 
is  complete,  and  the  reverse  border  is  nearly  so,  showing  weakness  from  2  o'clock  to  6  o'clock. 

Census  of  Known  Examples 

The  first  appearance  of  an  1 853-0  No  Arrows  half  dollar  in  a  public  auction  occurred  in  1 885,  32  years  after  the  coins  were  struck.  That  itself 
is  not  unusual  or  surprising,  as  few  collectors  recognized  mintmarks  prior  to  the  1893  Augustus  Heaton  work,  Coinage  of  the  United  States 
Branch  Mints.  A  second  example  appeared  in  the  April  1 892  Chapman  Brothers  sale  of  the  Colin  E.  King  Collection,  and  the  third  was  found 
a  short  time  later,  its  pedigree  originating  with  H.O.  Granberg  (1  860-1 947),  acquired  earlier  in  the  20th  century  after  its  circa  1 909  discovery 
in  Chicago.  More  than  100  years  passed  before  a  fourth  example,  the  present  piece,  was  found,  and  it  will  likely  be  a  long  time  again,  if  ever, 
that  others  will  turn  up.  Since  1 885,  only  1 6  auction  appearances  are  recorded  for  all  four  examples,  an  average  of  one  appearance  every  eight 
years. 

1. VF35  PCGS  John  W.  Haseltine;  J.  Colvin  Randall  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  77th  Sale,  6/1885),  lot  421;  Harold  P.  Newlin;  T.  Harrison  Garrett; 
John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  1 1/1 979),  lot  339;  David  Queller  (Stack's,  1 0/2002),  lot  530;  Jim  Gray's  North 
Carolina  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  7/2004),  lot  2332;  George  Byers  (Stack's,  10/2006),  lot  1 160. 

In  his  1 885  catalog,  W.  Elliot  Woodward  devoted  nearly  a  full  page  of  text  to  this  coin  in  an  era  where  most  coins  received  one  or  two 
sentences  at  the  most.  He  wrote  in  part: 

"I  consider  this  coin  the  gem  of  Mr.  Randall's  whole  collection.  It  belongs  to  the  regular  series  of  United  States  coins,  and  is  undoubtedly 
unique  ...  The  older  collectors  will  remember  that,  in  1 853,  the  par  of  silver  surpassed  that  of  gold.  Silver  was  purchased  at  a  premium 
and  exported  at  a  profit.  Finding  that  the  country  was  rapidly  being  drained  of  all  its  silver  coin  and  bullion,  the  government  retaining 
the  old  weight  for  Standard  Dollars,  reduced  the  weight  of  all  its  minor  silver  coinage." 

2.  VG8  PCGS  Howell  Family  Estate  (Stack's-Bowers,  8/2012),  lot  1 1447.  The  present  specimen. 

The  Stack's-Bowers  cataloger  prepared  a  chart  of  original  mintages  and  survival  rates  for  the  New  Orleans  half  dollar  issues  from  1850-0  to 
1 852-0  and  used  that  information  to  project  a  mintage  for  the  1 853-0  No  Arrows  half  dollar  with  a  survival  of  four  examples,  suggesting  that 
between  1,400  and  4,000  coins  were  minted. 


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3.  VG8  Chicago  trolley  car  conductor  (circa  1909);  his  supervisor;  Stevens  and  Co.  (Chicago);  Charles  Wilcox  (Chicago);  DeWitt  Smith;  H.O. 
Granberg;  William  H.  Woodin;  Waldo  C.  Newcomer;  B.  Max  Mehl;  Col.  E.H.R.  Green;  Charles  M.  Williams;  Numismatic  Gallery;  Adolphe 
Menjou  Sale  (Numismatic  Gallery,  6/1950),  lot  1084;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Estate  (Bowers  and  Merena,  4/1997),  lot  1955. 

The  September  3,  1911  issue  of  the  Philadelphia  Inquirer  discussed  this  specimen: 

"An  1 853  half  dollar,  which  was  taken  by  a  conductor  on  a  Cottage  Grove  avenue  car  a  few  years  ago,  is  said  by  numismatists  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Association  exhibit  at  the  Art  Institute,  to  be  the  most  valuable  coin  in  the  exhibit. 

"The  conductor  turned  the  half  dollar  in  at  the  barn.  The  barn  man  replaced  it  by  another  and  sold  it  to  Stevens  &  Co.,  of  Chicago, 
for  $5  who  sold  it  to  Chas.  Wilcox  of  Chicago  for  $100.  Wilcox  in  turn  sold  it  to  DeWitt  Smith,  of  Lee,  Mass.,  for  $500.  Smith  later 
refused  to  sell  it  for  $2,500. 

"It  is  now  on  exhibit  in  the  collection  of  H.O.  Granberg,  a  wealthy  mine  owner  of  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  and  though  Mr.  Granberg  will  not 
say  what  he  paid  for  the  coin,  it  is  safe  to  say  that  it  was  far  more  than  Smith  refused.  The  coin  lacks  the  arrows  and  sun's  rays  which 
appear  on  all  other  coins  of  the  same  mintage." 

4.  Good  6  PCGS  Colin  E.  King  (Chapman  Brothers,  4/1892),  lot  854;  Col.  E.H.R.  Green;  Anderson-Dupont  Sale  (Stack's,  11/1954),  lot  2143; 
Empire  Sale  (Stack's,  11/1957),  lot  1394;  Hollinbeck  Coin  Company;  R.E.  Cox,  Jr.  (Stack's,  4/1962),  lot  1928;  E.  Yale  Clarke  Sale  (Stack's, 
10/1975),  lot  289;  Julian  Leidman;  NASCA  (11/1977),  lot  742;  Herbert  I.  Melnick,  Inc.  (7/1982),  lot  1712;  Julian  Leidman;  Jules  Reiver;  Julian 
Leidman;  Jonathan  Kern;  Charles  Barasch;  New  York  Collection;  Charles  Barasch;  Julian  Leidman;  Kenneth  Goldman;  South  Florida  Rare  Coins; 
The  1 853  Collection  (Stack's-Bowers,  1 0/201 4),  lot  1 0026.  The  cataloger  expresses  thanks  to  Mr.  Julian  Leidman  for  his  assistance  clarifying  the 
provenance  of  this  specimen. 

In  1 892,  the  Chapman  Brothers  wrote  about  this  coin  that  it  is  guaranteed  genuine: 

"Of  the  utmost  rarity,  probably  but  one  other  extant,  which  was  sold  in  the  auction  sale  of  the  Randall  collection  ...  The  catalogue 
states  it  to  be  'in  good  condition  and  may  fairly  be  described  as  being  fine  for  a  coin  so  old  and  rare'  -  the  plate  shows  it  to  have  been 
very  good,  slightly  better  than  the  present  example,  and  being  less  worn  it  weighed  201  grains  while  the  one  here  offered  weights 
1 99  grains." 

NGC  ID#  27SX,  PCGS#  6270  Base  PCGS#  6270 


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1861  WB-101  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

4061  1861  WB-101  MS66  PCGS.  The  normal  dies  for  the  1861 

half  dollar  show  only  wispy  obverse  and  reverse  die  cracks,  with  no 
other  anomalies.  This  issue  is  plentiful  in  all  grades,  although  Gem 
or  finer  examples  are  elusive.  The  mintage  of  2,887,400  coins  ranks 
as  the  16th  highest  production  for  the  Seated  half  dollar  type,  and 
surviving  examples  from  the  production  are  excellent  type  collection 
candidates.  This  Premium  Gem  has  frosty  champagne  luster  and 
pristine,  essentially  unmarked  surfaces.  This  is  an  extraordinary 
representative  of  the  date  and  type.  Population:  1  7  in  66  (3  in  66+),  0 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572144  Base  PCGS#  6302 


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CONFEDERATE  STATES 
OF  AMERICA 


1861  Scott  Restrike  CSA  Half,  MS63 
Lustrous,  Sharp  Detail  on  the  Federal  Side 

4062  1861  Scott  Restrike,  B-8002,  MS63  NGC.  The  Scott  restrike 

Confederate  States  of  America  half  dollars  are  always  extremely 
popular,  whether  for  history  buffs  or  numismatists,  since  the  original 
CSA  half  dollars  are  so  rare  that  the  chances  of  obtaining  one  of  the 
four  known  examples  are  slim  to  none.  J.W.  Scott  made  500  restrikes 
by  planing  off  the  reverse  of  (supposedly)  1861-0  half  dollars  and 
restriking  them  with  the  Confederate  HALF  DOL.  obverse.  The  result 
is  a  coin  that  displays,  in  effect,  two  obverses  —  some  consider  the 
Confederate  side  the  true  obverse  of  the  restrikes,  while  others  view 
the  federal  Seated  Liberty  motif  as  the  front  of  the  coin. 

Either  way,  this  piece  is  remarkable  on  two  counts:  One  is  the 
unusually  high  grade.  Even  most  of  the  certified  Mint  State  pieces 
range  from  MS60-MS62.  In  addition,  the  obverse  is  strongly  struck,  an 
unusual  phenomenon  since  the  obverse  was  normally  flattened  when 
the  reverse  die  struck  the  planed-off  side.  Scott  experimented  with 
different  blanks  placed  under  the  obverse  (soft  brass  and  lead  were 
two  known  cushions)  to  keep  the  obverse  flattening  at  a  minimum. 
This  piece  shows  minor  softness  on  the  obverse  high  points,  but  the 
stars  all  have  their  centrils.  The  fields  show  evidence  of  buckling, 
another  tipoff  (if  one  were  needed)  that  this  is  a  restrike,  perhaps  one 
with  a  more  forgiving  metal  cushion  beneath  the  coin  when  struck.  A 
translucent  layer  of  golden  toning  covers  the  federal  side.  Pale  lilac- 
golden  toning  appears  on  the  Confederate  side,  where  —  as  usually 
seen  —  die  rust  appears  intermittently  across  among  the  cotton  and 
sugar  cane  stalks  and  legend,  which  display  an  uneven  strike  on  the 
some  of  the  high  points.  A  few  minor  obverse  field  marks  determine 
the  Select  Uncirculated  grade.  Census:  1 1  in  63,  1  7  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2010 ),  lot  759.  PCGS#  340402 


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SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 


1865  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Rainbow  Peripheral  Toning 

4063  1865  WB-101  MS66  PCCS.  CAC.  Half  dollars  from  the 

1860s  are  particularly  difficult  to  locate  in  Mint  State,  as  dictated 
by  the  scarcity  of  the  issues  overall.  In  the  case  of  the  1865, 
Uncirculated  coins  are  scarce  in  all  grades  with  the  bulk  of  the  known 
representatives  grading  in  the  MS63  to  MS65  range.  Finer  than  the 
Gem  level,  this  issue  becomes  a  significant  condition  rarity,  and  it 
is  an  important  event  when  a  Premium  Gem  such  as  that  offered 
here  appears  at  auction.  This  piece  is  among  the  finest  at  PCGS.  The 
centers  display  frosty  brilliance,  framed  by  light  golden  margins  that 
deepen  to  soft  rainbow  toning  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike 
is  sharp  and  the  fields  are  clean;  the  only  grade-limiting  contact 
appears  faintly  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  Close  study  with  a 
lens  reveals  numerous  parallel  die  striae  in  the  fields,  a  product  of  the 
die  preparation.  Population:  5  in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/1  5). 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572164  Base  PCGS# 
6313 


1868-S  Seated  Half,  MS67 
Vibrant,  Mint-Fresh  Luster 
The  Sole  Finest  Certified 

4064  1 868-S  WB-1 01 ,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS67  PCGS.  The  1 868-S 

half  dollar  is  highly  underrated  in  Mint  State,  being  significantly  rarer 
than  one  would  expect  for  a  mintage  of  1.16  million  coins.  Like  its 
quarter  dollar  counterpart,  the  1868-S  half  is  occasionally  seen  in 
circulated  grades,  but  the  pursuit  of  Mint  State  coins  more  often  than 
not  results  in  significant  difficulty.  PCGS  lists  only  18  Uncirculated 
coins  in  all  grades,  just  three  of  which  grade  finer  than  MS64;  this 
exceptional  Superb  Gem  ranks  as  the  single  finest,  not  only  at  PCGS, 
but  over  all  NGC  coins,  as  well  (6/15).  The  razor-sharp  strike  is 
set  aglow  by  frosty  mint  luster  that  shows  only  the  faintest  hint  of 
champagne  color  with  occasional  specks  of  amber.  The  surfaces  live 
up  to  the  grade  and  the  eye  appeal  is  downright  captivating.  A  truly 
special  example  of  this  conditionally  elusive  San  Francisco  issue. 
PCGS#  572184  Base  PCGS#  6324 


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1870  Seated  Half  Dollar 
Cancelled  Obverse  Die 

4065  1870  Half  Dollar  Cancelled  Obverse  Die.  The  last  time  we 

handled  a  cancelled  die  from  the  Seated  Liberty  series  was  more 
than  10  years  ago  (an  1870-CC  Seated  dollar  reverse  die),  and  any 
appearance  of  a  19th  century  cancelled  die  is  a  rare  numismatic 
event.  Our  research  indicates  fewer  than  a  dozen  such  dies  from  the 
1 800s  have  appeared  at  auction  over  the  years.  To  our  knowledge, 
this  is  the  only  cancelled  half  dollar  die  from  the  watershed  year 
of  1870  that  is  available  to  collectors  regardless  of  Mint  origin  — 
Philadelphia,  San  Francisco,  or  Carson  City. 

A  burning  question  exists.  Which  Mint  does  the  die  belong 
to?  The  San  Francisco  Mint  was  ruled  out  as  the  source  of  the  die 
because  just  two  half  dollar  obverses  are  documented  for  the  year, 
neither  matching  this  die.  A  more  likely  source  of  the  die  would  be 
the  Carson  City  Mint  -  although  any  surviving  half  dollar  die  from 
1 870  would  be  extremely  rare.  Just  three  obverse  dies  are  confirmed 
for  the  CC-Mint  in  that  low-mintage  year. 

More  fuel  for  the  fire. ..a  large  hoard  of  cancelled  dies  was 
unearthed  on  the  grounds  of  the  Carson  City  Mint  in  1 999.  As  many 
as  500  obverse  and  reverse  dies  were  discovered  by  contractor 
Dennis  Cassinelli  and  a  team  of  archaeologists  from  the  Nevada  State 
Museum.  The  dies  were  dated  throughout  the  1 870s  and  included  all 
denominations  minted  in  Carson  City  from  dimes  to  double  eagles. 
Of  these,  the  1 870-dated  dies  are  among  the  most  compelling,  since 
it  was  the  first  year  of  production  for  the  fabled  Carson  City  facility. 

About  two  years  ago,  noted  Seated  coinage  experts  Bill  Bugert 
and  John  Dannreuther  had  the  opportunity  to  examine  this  exact  die. 
The  die  displays  physical  characteristics  of  the  Carson  City  hoard. 
Considerable  die  rust  (suggestive  of  possible  burial),  an  X-shaped  pair 
of  cancellation  strikes  imparted  by  a  chisel  or  similar  tool,  and  a  date 
position  with  full  drapery  similar  to  an  obverse  die  known  to  have 
struck  1 870-CC  half  dollars  —  all  of  these  characteristics  are  present 
and  intriguing. 

Other  factors,  however,  lead  Bugert  and  Dannreuther  to 
conclude  that  this  is  an  unused  Philadelphia  die.  Lack  of  noticeable 
die  clash  in  the  drapery  beneath  Liberty's  elbow  suggests  it  cannot 
be  the  Carson  City  obverse  closely  matched  by  the  date  position.  The 
possibility  remains  that  the  die  is  an  unused  "CC"  obverse,  since  die 
shipment  records  are  incomplete  for  Carson  City  in  1869  and  1870. 
However,  there  are  no  markings  on  the  base  or  the  cylinder  of  the  die 
to  indicate  it  was  intended  for  the  Carson  City  Mint  (several  of  the 
recovered  dies  had  either  a  C  or  CC  stamped  on  the  side). 

If  this  indeed  is  an  unused  Philadelphia  Mint  die,  it  may 
represent  an  even  greater  rarity,  since  there  have  been  no  large 
hoards  of  cancelled  Philadelphia  dies  from  the  1870s.  The  die  is  a 
remarkable  numismatic  artifact  that  presents  a  rare  opportunity  for 
the  specialist  to  add  a  seldom -offered  Mint  relic  as  the  capstone  for  a 
fine  Seated  Liberty  collection. 

(Heritage  thanks  Bill  Bugert  and  John  Dannreuther  for  their 
contributions  to  this  description.) 


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1870-S  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Very  Rare  in  Mint  State 

4066  1 870-S  Very  Small  S,  WB-1 01 ,  Die  Pair  4,  R.4,  MS64  PCCS. 
CAC.  The  1870-S  half  dollar  displays  variations  in  the  placement 
of  the  mintmark  which  may  be  of  interest  to  specialized  collectors. 
This  Select  example  has  the  mintmark  tucked  up  into  the  crotch 
formed  by  the  feather  tip  and  olive  stem.  The  1 870-S  is  rare  in  Mint 
State,  with  only  29  coins  so-certified  by  PCGS  and  NGC  combined. 
This  satiny,  originally  toned  Choice  example  is  among  the  finer- 
known  representatives  in  that  category.  Violet  and  champagne-gold 
patination  displays  variations  in  shade  throughout  the  lustrous 
surfaces,  and  the  design  elements  are  quite  well-impressed.  Finer 
examples  are  almost  unobtainable.  Population:  3  in  64,  2  finer  (7/1 5). 
PCGS#  572191  Base  PCGS#  6329 


1875-CC  Seated  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
One  of  the  Three  Finest  Certified 

4067  1 875-CC  WB-1 01 ,  Die  Pair  1 0,  R.3,  MS66  PCCS.  The  1 875- 

CC  is  the  first  in  a  trio  of  Carson  City  Seated  half  dollar  issues  with 
mintages  exceeding  1  million  pieces.  FHowever,  while  this  issue  is 
more  plentiful  in  high  grade  than  preceding  CC-mint  halves,  it  is 
noticeably  scarcer  in  Mint  State  than  are  the  1876-CC  and  ‘77 -CC. 
The  typical  Uncirculated  coin  grades  no  finer  than  MS64;  Gems 
are  rare  and  anything  finer  is  exceedingly  so.  This  Premium  Gem 
representative  rivals  a  single  MS66+  coin  for  status  as  the  finest 
at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  satiny  surfaces  are  devoid  of  any  significant 
abrasions  and  are  warmed  by  a  blush  of  sun-gold  toning.  The  eagle's 
left  (facing)  talons  are  trifle  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  bold 
throughout.  Some  die  erosion  is  seen  around  the  outer  peripheries, 
not  unusual  for  this  variety  which  is  the  second  use  of  this  obverse. 
PCGS#  572227  Base  PCGS#  6350 


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PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DOLLAR 


1847  Seated  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
Sole  Finest  of  10  Proofs  Believed  Extant 
Ex:  Earle-Starr 

4068  1847  PR66  NGC.  CAC.  The  Earle-Starr  specimen  is  the  sole 

finest-known  1847  proof  half  dollar  by  a  margin  of  two  full  grade 
points.  It  was  plated  in  the  Henry  Chapman's  1 91 2  sale  of  the  George 
H.  Earle  Collection,  and  the  1992  Starr  catalog  called  it  "Among  the 
Finest  Known  ...  about  equal  overall  to  Garrett."  Today,  the  Garrett 
coin  is  certified  as  PR64,  while  the  Starr  example  is  encapsulated  as 
the  sole  Premium  Gem,  with  CAC  endorsement. 

Our  extensive  study  of  auction  records  and  known  private  sales 
has  traced  what  we  believe  to  be  just  10  individual  proof  1847  half 
dollars,  including  both  a  piece  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  the 
unique  1847/46  overdate,  which  has  long  been  regarded  as  a  proof. 
The  last  example  we  offered  was  a  PR64  PCGS  coin  in  lot  98501 
of  the  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  sale  (5/2015),  which 
realized  $19,975.  The  Starr  Premium  Gem  showcases  bold  rendering 
of  the  design  against  deeply  reflective  fields.  Olive-gold  toning  over 
each  side  yields  areas  of  deep  gunmetal-blue,  amber,  and  violet 
color,  masking  any  stray  hairlines  that  preclude  a  Superb  Gem  grade. 
A  truly  memorable  proof  rarity. 

Ex:  George  H.  Earle  Collection  (Henry  Chapman ,  6/1912 ),  lot 
2991 ,  which  realized  $19.00;  purchased  by  Floyd  T.  Starr  from  J.G. 
MacAllister  (12/1938);  Floyd  T.  Starr  ( Stack's ,  10/1992 ),  lot  548. 
PCGS#  6391 


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1892-0  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Single  Finest  at  CAC 
Ex:  Eliasberg 

4069  1 892-0  MS68  NGC.  CAC.  The  present  lot  is  one  of  only  two 

different  MS68  1 892-0  Large  O  half  dollars  to  appear  at  auction.  The 
other,  an  NGC  MS68  ★  example  previously  from  the  Dr.  Thaine  B. 
Price  Collection,  appeared  in  our  2005  FUN  Signature  as  lot  4199 
and  realized  $103,500.  PCGS  lists  an  additional  MS68  example,  not 
known  to  have  been  publicly  offered. 

This  piece  has  been  cataloged  sans  pedigree  in  the  past,  but 
close  study  of  plates  confirms  without  a  doubt  that  it  is  the  high- 
grade  prooflike  Eliasberg  specimen.  The  cataloger  of  the  Eliasberg 
Collection  called  this  remarkable  coin  "a  superb  prooflike  gem,  no 
doubt  made  for  special  purposes  or  perhaps  as  a  presentation  coin. 
Delicate  splashes  of  heather  and  gold  toning  over  satiny  motifs  and 
mirrored  fields,  the  latter  being  mirrored  in  all  areas  including  among 
the  letter  spaces."  The  description  further  commented: 

"It  is  not  difficult  to  envision  a  scenario  in  which  on  the 
first  day  of  striking  this  new  design  at  the  New  Orleans 
Mint  some  special  pieces  were  made  for  presentation.  The 
importance  is  incredible,  and  the  beauty  is  memorable  - 
and  the  opportunity  is  likewise.  Certainly  this  will  be  one  of 
the  highlights  in  the  Barber  half  dollar  collection  of  its  next 
owner,  just  as  it  is  in  the  Eliasberg  Collection." 

NGC  has  certified  a  single  1892-0  half  dollar  as  MS62  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike.  It  would  be  interesting  to  compare  that  coin, 
wherever  it  might  be,  with  the  Eliasberg  specimen  to  determine  if 
they  are  from  the  same  die  pair  and  die  state.  Half  dollars  had  not 
been  struck  at  New  Orleans  since  1861,  before  the  travails  of  the 
Civil  War.  Certainly,  the  resumption  of  half  dollar  production  with 
the  new  Barber  design  would  have  been  worthy  of  a  ceremony  at  the 
facility.  In  either  case,  no  one  can  argue  the  eye  appeal  and  sheer 
quality  of  this  coin  as  one  of  the  finest  1 892-0  halves  known. 

Ex:  Fred  Porter  Collection  (Charles  Steigerwalt,  12/1893);  J.M.  Clapp; 
John  H.  Clapp;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ,  Sr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
4/1997 '),  lot  2064;  Drew  St.  John  Sale  (American  Numismatic 
Rarities ,  6/2005 ),  lot  78;  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection  ( Heritage , 
6/2014),  lot  30548. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24LG,  PCGS# 
6462 


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1893  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 
Sole  Finest  at  PCGS 

4070  1893  MS67  PCGS.  Like  many  second-year  issues,  the  1  893 

half  dollar  has  a  significant  drop  in  high-grade  availability  from  its 
predecessor.  While  PCGS  has  graded  1 2  1 892  half  dollars  as  MS67  or 
better,  this  is  the  only  Superb  Gem  example  of  the  1 893  half  known 
to  that  service  (6/15).  Subtly  frosted  surfaces  shimmer  with  silver 
luster  that  takes  on  faint  touches  of  blue  and  rose  color.  Details  are 
uncommonly  crisp,  particularly  on  the  eagle's  talons,  and  though  a 
few  tiny  luster  grazes  affect  the  portrait,  it  is  clear  from  the  first  glance 
that  this  coin  is  remarkable. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24LK,  PCGS# 
6465 


1893-S  Barber  Half,  Semiprooflike  MS65 
Underappreciated  This  Fine,  Ex:  Friend 

4071  1893-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Friend.  There  are  21  different 

Barber  half  dollar  issues,  including  the  1893-S,  with  mintages  that 
fell  short  of  1  million  coins.  In  San  Francisco,  the  1 893-S  half  dollar 
had  a  total  production  of  only  740,000  coins.  The  date  is  considered 
underrated  in  Gem  condition,  as  the  opportunity  to  acquire  such  a 
coin  seldom  appears.  In  the  Thaine  Price  catalog  (5/1998),  offering 
another  example,  David  Akers  suggested  that  fewer  than  five  true 
Gems  survived.  Although  12  MS65  or  finer  examples  are  now 
certified  by  PCGS  and  NGC  combined,  the  issue  remains  a  major 
condition  rarity. 

The  Friend  coin  is  satiny  and  lustrous  with  a  reflective  obverse 
and  a  fully  prooflike  reverse.  The  surfaces  have  light  ivory  color  with 
traces  of  delicate  blue  and  gold  toning  predominately  along  the 
borders.  While  shy  of  a  full  strike,  most  design  elements  are  boldly 
defined.  Population:  7  in  65,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Pinnacle  Rarities ,  Inc;  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ;  1/2009 ),  lot 
3869. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24FM,  PCGS# 
6467 


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1894-0  Half  Dollar,  Satiny  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare,  Ex:  Duckor 

4072  1894-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  By  the 

standards  of  the  series,  the  1894-0  Barber  half  dollar  is  not  a  true 
low-mintage  issue,  having  a  mintage  of  more  than  2.1  million  pieces. 
However,  as  series  aficionados  are  well  aware,  Barber  halves  are 
exponentially  more  difficult  to  collect  in  Mint  State  than  are  Barber 
quarters,  which  in  turn  are  much  more  elusive  than  Barber  dimes.  An 
eight-figure  (tens  of  millions)  mintage  figure  for  a  Barber  dime  is  not 
at  all  uncommon,  and  in  fact,  in  the  later  years  of  the  series,  even  the 
Denver  branch  mint  approached  that  level  of  production. 

By  contrast,  most  of  the  mintage  figures  in  the  Barber  half  series 
are  in  the  range  of  1  -2  million  coins,  and  21  issues  have  coinages  of 
less  than  1  million  pieces  each.  Only  a  single  Barber  half  issue,  the 
1 908-0,  has  a  mintage  in  excess  of  5  million  coins. 

Mintage  figures  aside,  the  present  1894-0  is  clearly  among  the 
most  appealing  and  highest-grade  survivors  of  the  issue.  PCGS  has 
certified  only  three  coins  at  the  MS66  level  (one  MS66+),  with  three 
pieces  finer  (6/15).  Radiant  luster  emanates  from  the  splendid  silver- 
gold  surfaces,  which  deepen  to  amber  at  the  rims.  The  strike  is  typical 
for  an  O-mint  Barber  half,  bold  at  the  rims  but  with  softness  on  the 
high  points  of  Liberty  and  the  right  shield  corner,  nearby  wing,  and 
lower  right  claws  on  the  reverse.  There  is  little  visible  contact,  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  enormous.  A  memorable  example  destined  for  a  fine 
collection. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2009 ),  lot  2491. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24LP,  PCGS#  6469 


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1895  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 

The  Remarkable  Duckor-Price  Coin 

4073  1895  MS66+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Price. 

Although  nearly  2  million  1895  Barber  halves  were  minted,  the 
date  is  a  condition  rarity  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  Most  contemporary 
collectors  selected  proof  examples,  a  tradition  that  continued  into 
the  1980s  when  collectors  began  to  notice  the  true  rarity  of  Mint 
State  examples.  David  Akers  explains  in  the  Price  catalog:  "Most 
great  Barber  Half  Dollar  collections  of  the  past  (cf.  Norweb,  Emery- 
Nichols,  Eliasberg)  contained  Proofs,  not  business  strikes,  of  the  P 
Mint  issues  in  the  series  since  the  Proofs  were  always  considered 
'better'  and  thus  more  desirable  than  the  Uncirculated  pieces  to 
old-time  collectors." 

A  single  notable  exception  to  the  rule  is  the  R.E.  Cox,  Jr. 
Collection  that  Stack's  sold  in  April  1962.  That  collection  had 
business  strike  examples  of  every  Barber  half  dollar  with  the  single 
exception  of  a  proof  1 901 .  However,  only  one  coin  in  the  entire  Cox 
Collection,  the  1892-0  Micro  O  that  is  now  traced  to  the  Duckor 
Collection,  was  originally  plated,  making  pedigree  tracing  of  all  the 
other  coins  impossible. 

This  highly  lustrous  Premium  Gem  is  an  exceptional  example 
for  the  grade,  as  the  Plus  designation  indicates.  Both  sides  have 
frosty  luster  beneath  vivid  iridescent  toning.  Blue-green,  violet,  and 
gold  toning  resides  on  ivory  surfaces,  with  a  few  trivial  marks  mostly 
confined  to  the  obverse.  Boldly  struck  from  nearly  perfect  dies  with 
exceedingly  sharp  design  details.  Population:  6  in  66  (3  in  66+),  1 
finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998 ),  lot  133;  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3 182. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24LS,  PCGS# 
6471 


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1895-S  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Elegant  Surfaces 

4074  1895-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  exceptional  coin  is 

moderately  toned  in  swirling  rose-gray  and  steel-blue  shades  with 
underlying  surfaces  that  benefit  from  blazing  cartwheel  luster  and 
pinpoint  design  sharpness.  A  few  wispy  luster  grazes  are  found 
almost  exclusively  on  the  portrait,  but  these  are  mentioned  solely 
for  accuracy  and  have  little  discernible  effect  on  the  eye  appeal. 
Although  the  1895-S  half  dollar's  Mint  State  rarity  in  relation  to 
the  original  mintage  is  not  as  great  as  some  of  its  contemporaries, 
impressive  strike  and  luster  qualities  make  the  1895-S  popular  with 
collectors,  and  Gem  or  better  examples  are  significant  condition 
rarities.  Population:  4  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2005 ),  lot  63  1  9;  FUN  Signature 
( Heritage ,  1/2011 ),  lot  5573. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24LU,  PCGS# 
6473 


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1896-0  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
The  Sole  Finest  Known,  Ex:  Eliasberg 
Rarest  Date  in  the  Series  in  Mint  State 

4075  1896-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Eliasberg/Stellar.  This  is  the 

single  finest-known  1 896-0  Barber  half  dollar,  and  one  of  only  a  few 
handfuls  of  examples  extant  in  any  Mint  State  grade.  The  cataloger  of 
the  Eliasberg  Collection  heralded  this  piece  as: 

"A  superb  gem  example  of  one  of  the  most  highly  prized 
issues  of  the  series,  a  piece  which  ranks  among  the  finest 
we  have  ever  seen,  and  could  probably  just  as  easily  be 
called  full  MS-66  or  even  higher.  Certainly  the  connoisseur 
will  want  to  cast  hesitation  aside  when  competing  for  this 
piece,  secure  in  the  knowledge  that  the  coin  is  truly  world 
class." 

Such  a  description  befits  this  piece  perfectly.  The  surfaces  display 
vibrant,  frosty  luster  with  warm  champagne-gray  toning  that  deepens 
to  amber  orange  in  the  margins  and  shows  hints  of  blue  around 
the  extreme  outer  periphery.  Trivial  striking  softness  on  the  right 
portion  of  the  eagle  and  a  couple  left-hand  obverse  stars  is  almost 
inconsequential.  The  CAC-endorsement  confirms  the  exceptional 
quality. 

The  1896-0  is  arguably  the  rarest  date  in  the  series  in  Mint 
State,  surpassing  even  the  coveted  1 904-S.  Only  the  1 892-0  Micro  O 
variety  has  a  lower  Mint  State  population,  although  the  regular  '92-0 
is  moderately  affordable  at  this  level.  The  1896-0  is  represented  by 
just  21  Uncirculated  coins  at  PCGS,  most  of  which  grade  MS64  or 
lower;  there  are  three  MS65,  two  MS66  (one  MS66+),  and  this  stellar 
example  as  the  sole  MS67.  NGC  records  only  1  7  Mint  State  grading 
events  for  the  '96-0,  the  finest  of  which  is  a  single  MS66  (6/1 5). 

Over  the  course  of  more  than  two  decades,  we  have  offered 
all  three  different  Premium  Gem  examples,  with  the  coins  making 
a  collective  total  of  just  seven  appearances.  This  is  the  first  time  we 
have  offered  the  magnificent  Eliasberg-Clapp  coin,  and  we  anticipate 
intense  collector  interest  in  this  landmark  Barber  half  dollar  offering. 
Despite  being  the  single  finest-known  example  of  this  paramount 
condition  rarity,  this  piece  is  also  the  only  1 896-0  half  dollar  that  can 
be  traced  all  the  way  back  to  the  date  when  it  was  acquired  directly 
from  the  New  Orleans  Mint. 

Ex:  Purchased  directly  from  the  New  Orleans  Mint  by  J.M.  Clapp 
(8/1896);  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate  to  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.  (1942); 
Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  4/1997 ),  lot 
2077 ,  which  realized  $44,000. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24LW,  PCGS# 
6475 


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1897  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 
Tied  With  One  Other  for  Finest 

4076  1897  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor.  Both  sides  of 

this  amazing  Superb  Gem  have  frosty  luster  shining  through  lovely 
original  patina.  The  obverse  is  mostly  golden-brown  at  the  center, 
gradually  changing  to  peripheral  orange-gold  and  light  green.  The 
reverse  has  intermingled  gold,  orange,  and  light  green,  with  some 
silver  brilliance.  A  boldly  struck  and  spectacular  coin  —  arguably 
the  finest-known  1897  Barber  half  dollar,  one  that  will  please  any 
collector,  especially  the  toning  enthusiast. 

While  the  1 897  Barber  half  is  more  plentiful  in  Mint  State  than 
most  other  P-mint  issues  of  the  1 890s,  it  is  still  a  rare  issue  in  top  grade. 
Other  than  this  magnificent  coin,  only  a  single  other  MS67  example 
is  certified,  also  at  PCGS  (6/15).  Duckor  acquired  this  coin  in  2002 
in  a  trade  with  Dale  Friend,  and  his  MS65  duplicate  appeared  in  our 
January  2009  sale  of  the  Friend  Collection,  where  it  garnered  spirited 
bidding.  The  present  Superb  Gem  will  have  a  similar  reception  when 
it  crosses  the  auction  block  once  again. 

Ex:  Acquired  by  Dr.  Duckor  from  Dale  Friend  (9/2002);  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3 188. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24FY,  PCGS# 
6477 


1897-S  Barber  Half,  Splendid  MS68 
Exceptional 

The  Sole  Finest  Known 

4077  1897-S  MS68  NGC.  The  1897-S  is  well  known  as  a  scarce 

issue  in  mint  condition,  and  especially  so  in  MS65  and  better  grades. 
The  mintage  was  a  generous  933,900  pieces,  but  apparently  the  vast 
majority  were  dropped  into  circulation  and  stayed  there.  Of  the  coins 
that  were  set  aside,  a  great  many  '97-S  halves  have  been  cleaned 
and  stripped  of  their  original  surfaces;  thus,  it  is  difficult  to  locate  a 
coin  with  original  color.  There  are  fewer  than  1 00  coins  (including  an 
unknown  number  of  resubmissions)  in  Mint  State  at  both  of  the  major 
services  combined  (6/15).  Above  MS65,  the  certified  population 
drops  to  only  only  12  coins. 

This  is  the  sole  finest  example  at  either  NGC  or  PCGS.  The 
surfaces  on  this  piece  are  nothing  short  of  extraordinary,  as  one  would 
expect  from  a  coin  in  this  superior  grade.  The  fields  are  bright  and 
prooflike  with  moderate  mint  frost  over  the  devices.  Each  side  shows 
a  delicate  interplay  of  blue  and  rose  coloring,  while  the  mirroring 
in  the  fields  makes  the  array  on  this  piece  especially  vibrant.  The 
striking  details  are  especially  bold.  An  exceptional  Barber  half  and  a 
landmark  coin  for  the  issue. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2007 ),  lot  995. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24M2,  PCGS# 
6479 


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1898-S  Barber  Half,  MS66+ 

Ex:  Duckor,  Among  the  Finest  Known 

4078  1898-S  MS66+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers. 

Every  design  detail  on  this  lightly  toned  Premium  Gem  is  sharp 
and  complete.  Both  sides  show  frosty  luster,  enhanced  by  delicate 
champagne  toning.  Close  examination  is  required  to  see  the  few 
trivial  imperfections  that  are  present.  Moreover,  there  is  no  evidence 
of  the  roller  lines  so  often  seen  on  San  Francisco  Mint  coins  of  the  late 
1 890s  and  early  1 900s. 

In  Premium  Gem  condition,  the  1898-S  Barber  half  is 
exceedingly  rare.  In  the  Price  catalog,  David  Akers  suggested  that 
no  more  than  12  to  15  Gems  existed,  and  modern  population  figures 
likely  include  a  small  number  of  resubmissions.  This  is  only  the  fifth 
distinct  MS66  example  we  have  offered  in  more  than  two  decades, 
and  it  is  the  only  MS66+  coin  that  has  appeared  in  any  of  our  sales. 
Arguably  finer  than  the  Norweb-Price  coin.  Population:  5  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  David  Akers  (11/12/1992);  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ), 
lot  3193. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24M5,  PCGS# 
6482 


1899  Barber  Half,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest,  Ex:  Duckor 

4079  1899  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  Struck 

from  perfect  dies,  this  Superb  Gem  shows  no  die  cracks,  clash  marks, 
lapping,  or  other  such  die  characteristics.  The  striking  sharpness  is 
incredible,  and  seemingly  pristine  surfaces  exhibit  frosty  mint  luster 
beneath  splendid  toning;  the  obverse  includes  shades  of  lavender- 
gray  at  the  center  with  a  frame  of  aquamarine  and  bright  gold, 
while  the  reverse  exhibits  a  mint-gold  interior,  similarly  framed  in 
sea-green,  orange-gold,  blue,  and  deep  violet.  Trivial  surface  marks 
on  each  side  are  microscopic  and  inconsequential. 

While  the  1899  Barber  half  dollar  is  more  plentiful  than  the 
1 896  and  1 898  issues,  it  is  a  condition  rarity  in  Gem  or  finer  grades. 
A  lack  of  interest  in  business  strike  Philadelphia  Mint  issues  at  the 
time  of  issue  is  largely  responsible  for  the  low  high-grade  survival 
rate.  Prior  to  the  1980s,  most  collectors  sought  out  proof  coins  for 
the  sole  reason  that  they  were  considered  more  desirable  from  an 
aesthetics  viewpoint.  This  is  one  of  only  two  MS67  examples  certified 
(both  PCGS  coins),  and  is  the  only  one  of  the  two  that  we  have  ever 
handled  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  David  Akers  (11/7/1995);  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ), 
lot  31 94. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24M6,  PCGS# 
6483 


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1899-S  Barber  Half,  MS67 
Few  Known  of  Comparable  Quality 
Ex:  Friend 

4080  1899-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Friend.  The  1 899-S  is  scarcer 

overall  than  the  1899-0,  although  the  two  issues  are  comparably 
rare  in  high  grades.  The  Friend  coin  is  well-within  the  Condition 
Census  for  the  1899-S,  and  is  arguably  finer  than  the  Norweb-Price 
coin,  the  Eliasberg  piece  that  J.M.  Clapp  bought  directly  from  the  San 
Francisco  Mint,  and  the  James  Bennett  Pryor  coin  that  Bowers  and 
Merena  sold  in  January  1996.  Both  sides  showcase  lovely  heather 
and  champagne  patina  with  peripheral  russet,  steel,  and  lime  toning. 
The  design  elements  are  boldly  rendered  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of 
distractions.  Population:  2  in  67,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2009 ),  lot  3883 ;  Los  Angeles  Signature 
( Heritage ,  8/2009 ),  lot  1 134. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24M8,  PCGS# 
6485 


1900-0  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS,  Ex:  Friend 

4081  1900-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1900-0  ranks  among  the 

major  "hidden"  rarities  of  the  Barber  half  dollar  series  in  high  grade, 
due  in  part  to  the  mintage  of  nearly  3  million  coins,  the  1 3th  highest 
production  of  the  entire  Barber  half  dollar  series,  including  coins  of 
all  mints.  While  low  mintages  do  not  necessarily  mean  a  given  coin 
is  rare,  so  also  a  high  mintage  does  not  necessarily  mean  a  coin  is 
common.  Despite  its  moderate  mintage,  the  1900-0  has  one  of  the 
lowest  Mint  State  populations  of  series,  and  the  issue  is  genuinely 
rare  in  Gem  or  finer  condition. 

The  Friend  coin  is  an  exquisite  example,  boasting  arguably  finer 
technical  quality  than  the  Pryor  piece  and  a  sharper  strike  than  the 
Price  coin.  Overall,  it  appears  about  equal  to  the  Eliasberg  example. 
Slight  weakness  is  noted  at  the  centers,  in  the  usual  locations,  but  this 
piece  is  still  sharper  than  the  typical  New  Orleans  Mint  Barber  half 
dollar.  The  surfaces  have  frosty  luster,  the  obverse  accented  by  faint 
rose-gold  toning  with  traces  of  pale  blue.  The  reverse  is  brighter  with 
hints  of  champagne.  Population:  3  in  66,  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  U.S.  Coins ,  Inc;  The  Dale  Friend  #2  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  of 
Barber  Half  Dollars  /  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2009 ),  lot  3885. 
From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MA,  PCGS# 
6487 


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1901  Half  Dollar,  Luminous  MS67 
Top  of  the  Condition  Census 

4082  1901  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Price.  This 

highly  lustrous  Superb  Gem  displays  frosty  mint  luster  beneath  deep 
gold  and  lilac-gray  toning,  with  peripheral  accents  of  lavender,  blue, 
green,  and  yellow.  Although  slight  weakness  is  evident  in  the  hair 
details  on  the  obverse  and  among  the  feathers  on  the  reverse,  the 
strike  is  sharper  than  is  typical.  Without  a  doubt,  this  piece  is  one  of 
the  finest  circulation-strike  1901  half  dollars  surviving  from  a  mintage 
of  more  than  4  million  coins. 

Concerning  this  piece,  David  Akers  wrote  in  the  Price  catalog: 
'This  was  one  of  the  last  Half  Dollars  added  to  Dr.  Price's  Collection. 
The  reason  for  this  is  simple;  in  years  of  searching,  he  was  never  able 
to  find  a  really  high  quality  piece  with  the  toning  and  eye  appeal  that 
he  wanted.  This  long  search  for  a  Gem  1901  conclusively  proved  to 
me  what  I  had  long  felt  to  be  the  case,  namely,  that  this  date  and  the 
other  Philadelphia  Mint  issues  from  1902-1905  are  decidedly  rare 
and  undervalued."  Population:  2  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998 ),  lot  151;  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3200. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MC,  PCGS# 
6489 


1901-S  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Highly  Appealing  Example 

4083  1901-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  difficult  date  in  any  condition, 

and  one  that  is  altogether  rare  in  high  Mint  State.  Just  1 5  coins  graded 
MS65  and  above  appear  on  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  population 
reports.  Rarity  may  be  one  thing,  but  eye  appeal  is  everything.  For 
those  who  prefer  colorful  toning,  this  coin  is  amazing.  Intense  blue, 
purple,  burnt  sienna,  and  russet  predominate  with  complimentary 
pastel  yellow,  sky  blue,  lime  green,  and  magenta,  all  intermingling 
like  paint  on  a  palette.  The  strike  is  full  as  expected  for  this  San 
Francisco  date  —  crisply  detailed  on  all  the  usual  trouble  spots, 
such  as  the  hair  above  he  forehead,  leaf  tips,  wing  tips,  eagle's  head, 
tail,  talons,  and  shield  corners.  All  are  sharp.  Fuster  bursts  through 
everywhere.  Here  is  an  unforgettable  Barber  half,  destined  for  an 
advanced  collector's  set.  Population:  5  in  65,  6  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID# 
24ME,  PCGS#  6491 


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1901-S  Half  Dollar,  Magnificent  MS67+ 
The  Finest  Existing  Example 
Direct  From  the  Mint  to  S.  Benton  Emery 

4084  1901-S  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor/Emery-Nichols. 

The  present  piece  is  handily  the  finest  existing  1901-S  Barber  half. 
The  strike  is  bold  on  the  obverse,  but  reveals  minor  weakness  on  the 
reverse  on  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction.  A  few 
faint,  vertical  planchet  striae  are  evident  on  Liberty's  cheek,  strictly 
remnants  of  coinage  production,  with  no  effect  on  the  grade.  Such 
roller  marks  are  almost  to  be  expected  on  S-mint  coinage  of  this 
period.  Splendid  light  golden  toning  accompanies  peripheral  blue 
and  iridescent  hues,  giving  this  piece  showcase-quality  eye  appeal. 

PCGS  reports  two  other  Superb  Gems,  although  the  Duckor 
coin  is  clearly  finer,  as  affirmed  by  the  Plus  designation.  NGC  shows 
a  single  MS67  example  (6/15),  also  trailing  this  piece  in  regards  to 
technical  merit  (6/15).  Many  previous  collections  have  lacked  a 
comparable  example  of  the  1901-S  half,  including  Norweb  which 
included  a  piece  graded  just  MS63/64,  the  James  Bennett  Pryor 
Collection  which  had  an  MS64,  the  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  Collection 
with  its  MS65,  and  the  Queller  Family  and  Byers  Collections  which 
each  had  coins  simply  graded  Brilliant  Uncirculated.  A  couple 
exceptions  are  the  Dale  Friend  and  Peter  Shireman  Collections,  each 
boasting  MS66  examples. 

Like  the  Gem  Eliasberg  coin  which  John  Clapp  acquired  directly 
from  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1901,  the  present  piece  was  also 
purchased  directly  from  the  mint  in  the  year  of  its  coinage,  going 
into  the  hands  of  S.  Benton  Emery,  who  in  that  year  also  joined  the 
American  Numismatic  Association.  Without  a  doubt,  an  original 
Superb  Gem  such  as  this,  traced  to  a  purchase  at  the  San  Francisco 
Mint  itself  and  the  finest-known  example  of  its  issue,  is  a  numismatic 
treasure  worth  competing  for.  Population:  3  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer 
(6/15). 

Ex:  San  Francisco  Mint;  S.  Benton  Emery;  Walter  P.  Nichols;  The 
Emery  and  Nichols  Collections  (Bowers  and  Merena 1 1/1984 ),  lot 
821;  David  Akers  (1/12/2004);  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ), 
lot  3202. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24ME,  PCGS# 
6491 


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1902-0  Half  Dollar,  Semiprooflike  MS67 
The  Finest  Known 

4085  1902-0  MS67  NGC.  The  1902-0  is  usually  found  with 

substandard  luster,  but  not  on  this  piece.  The  surfaces  are  bright  and 
semi  reflective  with  extraordinary  flash  and  immediate  eye  appeal. 
As  is  characteristic  of  the  issue,  this  piece  is  weakly  defined  on  the 
head  of  the  eagle,  the  top  of  the  shield,  the  juncture  of  the  shield 
and  right  wing,  and  the  right  claw.  Yet,  the  obverse  exhibits  above- 
average  sharpness.  The  visual  appeal  of  the  coin  is  immediate  and 
unforgettable  and  the  technical  quality  is  unsurpassed.  The  certified 
population  for  the  1902-0  is  scant  in  Mint  State  and  pieces  grading 
finer  than  MS65  are  extremely  rare.  This  magnificent  coin  is  uniquely 
special,  being  the  single  finest  seen  by  either  NGC  or  PCGS  (6/1 5). 
Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/1998 ),  lot  6940;  FUN  Signature 
( Heritage ,  I /2005),  lot  4230. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MG,  PCGS# 
6493 


1902-S  Barber  Half,  Exceptional  MS67+ 
The  Single  Finest  Certified,  Ex:  Duckor 

4086  1902-S  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Price.  The 

1902-S  Barber  half  is  a  condition  rarity  in  Mint  State,  and  only  a 
small  number  survive  in  Gem  or  finer  grades,  with  a  mere  handful  in 
MS67.  The  Duckor-Price  coin  is  undoubtedly  the  finest  known  of  the 
issue,  being  the  only  Superb  Gem  with  an  added  Plus  designation. 
The  obverse  has  champagne  and  reddish-gold  toning  that  does  little 
to  subdue  the  frosty  mint  luster,  while  the  reverse  exhibits  deeper 
color,  with  intermingled  champagne,  gold,  violet-brown,  and 
iridescent  toning.  Faint  roller  lines  on  the  cheek  remain  from  planchet 
preparation;  when  the  planchet  stock  was  passed  through  the  rolling 
mill  to  reduce  its  thickness,  parallel  grooves  were  introduced  to 
the  planchet  surfaces.  They  remained  visible  on  this  piece  due  to 
inadequate  striking  pressure,  which  is  seen  also  in  minor  weakness 
on  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  talons  and  shoulder.  Such  roller  marks  are 
also  frequently  seen  on  San  Francisco  Mint  Morgan  dollars  from  this 
period.  Overall,  the  eye  appeal  and  technical  quality  of  this  1902-S 
half  is  unsurpassed.  Population:  3  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998 ),  lot  156;  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  3205. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MH,  PCGS# 
6494 


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1903-0  Barber  Half,  Extraordinary  MS67 
The  Only  Certified  Superb  Gem 

4087  1903-0  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor/Price.  The  1 903-0 

was  one  of  the  better-struck  Barber  half  issues  of  the  New  Orleans 
Mint.  This  incredible  example  showcases  a  bold  strike,  with  nearly 
every  design  feature  fully  detailed.  Both  sides  are  satiny  with  delicate 
champagne,  gold,  and  iridescent  toning.  A  few  trivial  surface  marks 
include  tiny  nicks  on  the  bust  truncation.  A  short  toning  line  extends 
upward  from  Liberty's  chin,  identifying  this  coin  from  the  Norweb 
and  Price  collections. 

Although  unsaid  in  the  Norweb  catalog,  this  coin  may  have  been 
acquired  directly  from  the  New  Orleans  Mint  in  the  year  of  issue,  or 
perhaps  shortly  thereafter.  Liberty  Emery  Holden  (1833-1913)  and 
his  son,  Albert  Lairchild  Holden  (1866-1913),  formed  what  became 
the  Norweb  Collection,  and  they  were  actively  collecting  at  the  time 
this  piece  was  minted.  Albert's  daughter,  Emery  May  Holden  Norweb 
continued  the  collection,  and  her  son,  R.  Henry  Norweb,  Jr.,  carried 
on  the  family's  numismatic  tradition. 

This  amazing  1903-0  half  dollar  is  almost  certainly  the  finest 
known  example.  It  is  the  sole  finest  at  PCGS,  and  NGC  has  certified  a 
1 903-0  better  than  MS66+  (6/1 5).  It  may  be  many  more  years  before 
this  unequaled  Registry  coin  is  again  offered  at  auction. 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/1988 ),  lot  3630;  Dr. 
Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998 ),  lot  158;  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven 
L  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage , 
8/2010),  lot  3207. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MK,  PCGS#  6496 


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Famous  1904-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
One  of  Three  Superb  Gems  Certified 
Ex:  Duckor 

4088  1904-S  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Stack.  The 

rarity  of  Mint  State  1904-S  half  dollars  is  well  documented  over 
many  years.  Only  553,038  coins  were  minted,  the  eighth-lowest 
production  of  the  entire  series.  In  Gem  grades,  the  1904-S  is  one  of 
the  rarest  Barber  halves  aside  from  the  1892  Micro  O  variety,  1893- 
S,  and  1900-0.  The  Duckor,  Norweb,  and  Price  coins  are  the  three 
finest  1904-S  half  dollars  known  today.  All  three  are  certified  MS67 
by  PCGS.  When  he  cataloged  the  Price  coins,  David  Akers  called  the 
1 904-S  "something  really  special"  and  suggested  that  it  was  the  finest 
known  example.  Obviously  Dr.  Duckor  felt  that  his  own  coin,  which 
he  acquired  six  years  before  the  Price  sale,  was  better,  since  he  kept 
it  over  the  Price  coin.  Of  course,  the  owner  of  the  Norweb  coin  also 
considers  his  the  finest  of  the  three.  The  pleasure  of  numismatics  is 
clearly  illustrated  through  this  debate. 

An  extensive  survey  of  auction  catalogs  dating  to  the  early 
1 970s  provides  data  on  what  we  believe  are  only  eight  or  1 0  1 904-S 
Barber  half  dollars  that  grade  MS65  or  finer.  Two  of  the  coins  have 
a  provenance  dating  to  the  San  Francisco  Mint  when  the  coins  were 
struck  in  1 904.  The  review  is  consistent  with  current  NGC  and  PCGS 
population  data  that  show  a  total  of  12  coins  certified  MS65  or  finer, 
including  any  unknown  resubmissions.  The  following  Condition 
Census  documents  the  known  pedigrees  of  the  three  MS67  coins: 

1.  MS67  PCGS.  James  A.  Stack  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1975),  lot  612; 
Stack's  (3/1984),  lot  788;  David  Akers  (11/2/1992);  Dr.  and  Mrs. 
Steven  L.  Duckor  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010),  lot 
3211,  which  realized  $138,000.  The  present  coin. 

The  1975  Stack's  cataloger  wrote:  "A  beauty  with  full  blazing  luster 
and  pale  golden  and  iridescent  toning.  Better  than  the  Delp  and 
Hawn  coins,  the  latter  at  $525.00." 

The  1984  description  was  modified  slightly:  "A  beauty  with  full 
blazing  luster  and  pale  golden  and  iridescent  toning.  There  is  no 
doubt  that  this  is  one  of  the  finest  extant." 

2.  MS67  PCGS.  Peake  Collection;  New  Netherlands  (6/1955),  lot 
719;  Norweb  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  11/1988),  lot  3634; 
Heritage  (1/1999),  lot  6792;  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  Shireman. 

3.  MS67  PCGS.  San  Francisco  Mint  (1904);  S.  Benton  Emery;  Walter 
P.  Nichols;  Emery-Nichols  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  11/1984), 
lot  830;  Auction  '85  (Paramount,  7/1985),  lot  1242;  Dr.  Thaine  B. 
Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998),  lot  162;  John  C.  Hugon  (Heritage, 
1/2005),  lot  4237,  as  MS67  NGC,  which  realized  $92,000;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2011),  lot  5580,  which  realized  $126,500. 

Of  the  three  coins  listed  above,  it  is  difficult  to  pick  a  favorite. 
Yet,  the  present  piece  is  arguably  the  finest.  It  is  boldly  detailed,  fully 
original,  and  CAC-endorsed.  As  usual  for  the  S-mint  issues  of  the 
era,  the  obverse  has  some  faint  roller  lines,  with  a  few  even  fainter 
striae  on  the  reverse.  Both  sides  are  highly  lustrous,  with  frosty  silver 
surfaces  beneath  delicate  golden-brown,  light  green,  and  lilac  toning. 
The  connoisseur  who  seeks  the  best  possible  Barber  half  dollars  is 
advised  to  take  full  advantage  of  the  present  opportunity.  Population: 
3  in  67,  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  James  A.  Stack  ( Stack's >  3/1975 ),  lot  612;  Stack's  (3/1984),  lot 
788 ;  David  Akers  (1 1/2/1992);  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ), 
lot  3211. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MP,  PCGS# 
6500 


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1905-S  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS67  ★ 
Unequaled  at  NGC 

4089  1905-S  MS67  ★  NGC.  Vividly  toned  with  violet  and  aqua 

in  the  center  and  rich  straw-gold  at  the  periphery,  this  highly  lustrous 
and  boldly  struck  Superb  Gem  has  a  pristine  reverse  and  only  a  few 
wispy  marks  in  the  right  obverse  field.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  eye 
appeal  exceptional. 

The  1 905-S  has  a  mintage  of  nearly  2.5  million  pieces,  however, 
as  is  the  case  with  so  many  San  Francisco  Barber  halves,  virtually  the 
entire  production  went  into  circulation  and  stayed  there.  Mint  State 
survivors  are  highly  elusive,  and  nearly  all  of  them  grade  between 
MS61  and  MS65.  Superb  Gems  are  exceptionally  rare;  NGC  has 
graded  only  this  one  coin  finer  than  MS65,  making  it  the  sole  finest  at 
that  service  by  two  full  grade  points  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2005 ),  lot  5763;  FUN  Signature 
( Heritage ,  1/2007),  lot  WOO. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MT,  PCGS# 
6503 


1906  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Tied  With  One  Other  for  Finest 

4090  1906  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 906  is  one  of  the  few  Barber 

half  dollar  issue  wherein  the  mintage  figure  gives  some  indication 
of  its  availability  in  Mint  condition;  however,  the  present  piece  does 
not  fit  neatly  into  this  characterization  because  of  the  exceptionally 
high  grade.  From  a  mintage  of  more  than  2.6  million  coins,  just  five 
Premium  Gems  are  known  to  survive  and  this  coin  is  one  of  only  two 
Superb  Gems  certified  (6/15).  This  piece  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster 
with  just  a  tinge  of  champagne  color.  Moderate  die  flow  lines  are 
seen  in  the  fields  which  give  the  coin  its  vibrant  cartwheel  effect.  Fully 
detailed  on  the  obverse,  the  reverse  only  lacks  highpoint  definition 
on  the  eagle's  right  claw  and  the  upper  left  portion  of  the  right  (facing) 
wing. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4241 . 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MU,  PCGS# 
6504 


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1906-0  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Three  Finest  Certified 

4091  1906-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  the  outstanding  Gardner 

coin,  boasting  phenomenal  eye  appeal  and  technical  quality.  Pale 
ice-blue  and  jade  hug  the  rim  on  each  side,  the  centers  ceding  to 
rose-gray  and  silver-gray.  The  star  centrils  are  fully  struck,  and  the  right 
(facing)  shield  corner  on  the  reverse  displays  only  trivial  weakness.  A 
couple  of  inconsequential  marks  appear  to  have  kept  this  piece  from 
the  MS67+  level. 

The  1 906-0  Barber  half  dollar  is  far  more  elusive  in  the  highest 
Mint  State  grades  than  is  generally  realized  outside  of  specialist 
circles.  Not  counting  the  Duckor  coin  and  a  couple  previous 
appearances  of  this  same  piece,  the  only  other  time  we  have  handled 
a  Superb  Gem  was  when  we  offered  the  John  C.  Hugon  Collection 
in  2005,  which  included  an  MS67  coin  that  realized  $27,600.  We 
believe  the  Hugon  coin  has  since  been  regraded,  and  is  possibly 
now  the  other  MS67+  coin  reported  by  PCGS.  In  August  201 0,  when 
we  offered  the  complete  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Stephen  L.  Duckor  Collection 
of  Barber  halves,  the  Hugon  coin  was  the  only  piece  graded  MS67 
PCGS  while  the  Duckor  coin  was  the  only  one  marginally  finer,  at 
MS67+  PCGS.  Today  there  are  two  MS67+  coins  at  PCGS,  and  the 
Gardner  coin  ranks  as  the  sole  MS67  at  that  service.  None  at  NGC 
are  finer  than  MS66  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection ,  Part  III  ( Heritage ,  5/2015 ),  lot 
98532. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MW,  PCGS# 
6506 


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1907-0  Half  Dollar,  Magnificent  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Known,  Ex:  Duckor 

4092  1907-0  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  A  lack 

of  cracks  or  other  die  deterioration  suggest  that  this  Superb  Gem  was 
an  early  strike  from  a  fresh  die  pair.  Although  slight  merging  of  detail 
is  evident  at  the  junction  of  the  right  wing  and  shield,  the  sharpness 
on  this  piece  is  excellent.  Both  sides  have  satiny  luster  with  pale 
champagne  centers  ceding  to  a  frame  of  delicate  amber-gold  and 
blue  toning.  The  surfaces  are  devoid  of  mentionable  imperfections. 

While  the  Denver  Mint  began  operations  in  1 906  and  increased 
production  in  1907  and  1908,  the  New  Orleans  Mint  was  slowing 
down,  with  its  final  coinage  just  two  years  later  in  1909.  With  the 
exception  of  the  1 906-0  eagle  and  the  1 909-0  half  eagle,  Barber 
coins  were  the  only  pieces  minted  in  New  Orleans  during  its  final 
four  years.  Coinage  momentum  was  clearly  leaning  toward  Denver, 
while  efforts  in  New  Orleans  were  geared  more  toward  lowering 
expenses  and  closing  the  facility.  The  typical  weak  strikes  produced 
during  the  closing  years  of  the  New  Orleans  branch  suggest  that 
workmen  in  that  facility  were  attempting  to  reduce  production  costs 
by  prolonging  die  life. 

While  we  have  handled  several  different  MS66  coins  over  the 
years,  this  is  one  of  only  two  individual  MS67  examples  that  have 
appeared  in  our  auctions.  Among  the  MS66  coins  are  the  Dale  Friend 
specimen,  the  Eliasberg  coin  that  appeared  in  our  sale  of  the  Hugon 
Collection,  and  the  Price  coin  that  we  offered  in  August  2006  and 
again  in  May  2007.  The  other  MS67  coin  is  none  other  than  the 
Gardner  specimen,  sold  in  June  of  201 4.  This  is  only  the  second  time 
we  have  handled  the  magnificent  Duckor  coin.  Population:  2  in  67, 
0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  David  Akers  (10/5/1994);  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage \  8/2010 ), 
lot  3221. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N2,  PCGS# 
6510 


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1908  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Finer,  Ex:  Duckor 

4093  1908  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor.  This  outstanding 

Superb  Gem  possesses  a  bold  strike  on  the  obverse,  with  minor 
weakness  on  the  reverse  only  at  the  junction  of  the  shield  and  right 
(facing)  wing.  The  frosty  luster  is  aglow  with  a  tinge  of  light  golden 
toning,  while  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of  any  blemishes  aside  from  a 
few  microscopic  ticks  visible  only  with  a  glass. 

Although  we  have  handled  a  couple  different  MS67  NGC 
examples,  this  is  the  only  PCGS  coin  in  this  grade  we  have  ever 
offered.  In  total,  NGC  lists  four  MS67  representatives  and  PCGS 
contributes  two,  with  none  finer  at  either  service  (6/15).  Only  the 
1908-S  is  scarcer  among  the  four  1908  issues  of  this  denomination. 
This  piece  is  truly  remarkable  and  should  not  be  passed  up. 

Ex:  Heritage  (3/2003),  lot  5973;  Stewart  Blay  (4/2004);  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  3223. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N4,  PCGS# 
6512 


1908-0  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Uncommonly  Bold  Strike 

4094  1908-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Though  the  New  Orleans  Mint 

was  nearing  closure  after  the  turn  of  the  20th  century,  it  put  out  one 
last  solid  issuance  of  half  dollars  in  1908  (more  than  5.3  million 
pieces),  before  production  dipped  below  a  million  coins  in  its  last 
obscure  year.  The  1908-0  halves  are  available  with  some  regularity 
in  lesser  Mint  State  grades,  but  PCGS  has  graded  just  14  pieces  as 
MS67  with  one  finer  (6/1 5).  This  richly  toned  example  is  one  of  those 
coins,  toned  reddish-orange  and  blue  through  the  fields  with  softly 
frosted  golden-gray  interiors.  Well-defined  and  smooth  with  great 
all-around  visual  appeal. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/201 1 ),  lot  5583. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N6,  PCGS# 
6514 


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1911  -S  Half  Dollar,  Singular  MS67+ 

One  of  Only  Two  Superb  Gems  Certified 
Ex:  Duckor 

4095  1911-S  MS67+  PCCS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Queller. 

This  Superb  Gem  is  sharply  struck  from  perfect,  uncracked  dies  and 
exhibits  boldly  rendered  design  elements.  The  surfaces  display  satiny 
luster  with  just  a  blush  of  light  golden  toning.  Subtle  reflectivity  is 
discernible  in  the  reverse  fields.  The  Plus-graded  Duckor  coin  is  the 
only  Superb  Gem  1911-S  half  at  PCGS,  and  only  a  single  non-Plus- 
graded  MS67  example  resides  at  NGC  (6/1 5).  In  its  1 975  appearance 
as  part  of  the  Dr.  E.  Yale  Clarke  Collection,  Stack's  wrote  of  this  coin: 
"Brilliant  Uncirculated  gem.  A  splendid  satin-like  surface  with  light 
golden  toning."  Years  later,  the  same  firm  offered  this  piece  as  part 
of  the  Queller  Family  Collection,  exclaiming:  "This  outstanding  coin 
is  certainly  among  the  finest  known  of  this  date  and  could  possibly 
rival  the  MS67  Eliasberg  piece!"  In  fact,  the  Duckor  specimen  rivals 
or  exceeds  the  Eliasberg  and  Emery-Nichols  coins  that  are  both  likely 
pedigreed  directly  to  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  and  is  the  finest  known 
representative  today. 

Ex:  Dr.  E.  Yale  Clarke  ( Stack's ,  10/1975 ),  lot  422;  Queller  Family 
Collection  ( Stack's ,  10/2002 ),  lot  823;  Legend  Numismatics 

(2/23/2007);  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar 
Collection  /  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage >,  8/2010 ),  lot  3234. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NF,  PCGS# 
6523  Base  PCGS#  6523 


1912-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
One  of  the  Two  Finest  Certified 

4096  1912-S  MS67  NGC.  This  coin  and  the  Eliasberg  piece  both 

show  faint  raised  die  finish  lines  through  the  bases  of  the  OLL  in 
DOLLAR.  These  lines  are  less  prominent  on  this  particular  coin, 
but  then  the  fields  are  not  as  obviously  reflective  as  are  those  of  the 
Eliasberg  piece  either,  indicating  that  piece  is  a  slightly  later  strike 
but  still  from  the  same  die  pair  that  produced  the  Eliasberg  coin. 
From  a  technical  and  aesthetic  viewpoint,  this  piece  is  superior  to 
the  Eliasberg  coin  as  that  piece  graded  "only"  MS66  PCGS.  The 
brilliant  surfaces  of  this  example,  certified  MS67,  give  the  viewer 
an  unrestricted  view  of  the  flashy,  semiprooflike  fields  and  equally 
bright,  satiny  devices.  Fully  struck  on  the  obverse,  there  is  only  the 
slightest  softness  evident  on  the  reverse  in  the  usual  places:  the  eagle's 
right  (facing)  talons  and  shoulder.  NGC  shows  one  other  example  in 
MS67,  while  the  finest  at  PCGS  are  eight  MS66  coins  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4263. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NJ,  PCGS# 
6526 


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1914  Barber  Half,  Delicately  Toned  MS66+ 
Sole  Finest  Certified 
Low-Mintage  Philadelphia  Issue 

4097  1914  MS66+  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor.  The  mintage  for 

the  1914  Philadelphia  halves  was  halted  after  124,230  pieces  were 
struck,  the  lowest  of  the  entire  Barber  half  series.  To  put  this  in 
perspective,  the  Philadelphia  Mint  produced  a  little  over  120  million 
coins  in  1914  across  all  denominations.  Assuming  a  24/7  operation, 
the  half  dollar  production  for  the  entire  year  took  a  mere  nine  hours. 

With  a  combined  population  of  just  three  coins  in  MS66  at  PCGS 
and  NGC,  the  1914  half  dollar  has  few  peers  at  the  Premium  Gem 
level.  Dr.  Duckor  purchased  this  coin  from  Larry  Shepherd.  Known  for 
his  keen  eye,  especially  when  it  comes  to  original,  beautifully  toned 
coins,  Shepherd  is  a  widely  respected  professional  numismatist  and 
former  executive  director  of  the  American  Numismatic  Association. 
This  outstanding  coin  is  sharply  struck  from  perfect  obverse  and 
reverse  dies,  with  faint  die  striations  evident  in  the  fields  on  each  side. 
The  reflective  surfaces  show  delicate  gold  and  powder  blue  toning. 
The  combination  of  impressive  technical  grade  and  remarkable 
aesthetic  appeal  makes  this  piece  one  of  the  finest  surviving  1914 
half  dollars  of  any  mint.  Population:  2  in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/1  5). 
Ex:  Larry  Shepherd  (7/22/1998);  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Collection  /  Boston  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3241; 
Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection ,  Part  II  ( Heritage ,  10/2014 ),  lot  98567. 
From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NN,  PCGS# 
6530 


1915  Barber  Half,  Seldom-Seen  MS66 
Great  Quality  for  Final  Year  of  Design 

4098  1915  MS66  PCGS.  The  regions  of  the  country  served  by  the 

Philadelphia  Mint  had  little  need  for  additional  half  dollars  from  1 91 3 
to  1 91 5;  none  of  the  P-mint  issues  in  those  years  broke  the  200,000- 
coin  mark,  and  in  1915,  only  138,000  pieces  were  struck.  This 
Premium  Gem  offers  great  quality  from  among  the  known  survivors, 
richly  toned  blue-violet,  peach,  and  gold  with  small  streaks  of  light 
silver-gray.  The  streaks  disguise  the  handful  of  true  marks  visible  on 
each  side,  which  are  small  in  any  event.  The  portrait  has  solid  detail, 
and  the  eagle's  talons  are  uncommonly  well-defined.  Population:  4 
in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2012 ),  lot  3265. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NR,  PCGS# 
6532 


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PROOF  BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 


1893  Barber  Half,  PR68  ★  Cameo 
Sole  Finest  Certified  at  NGC 
Iridescently  Toned 

4099  1893  PR68  ★  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Simpson.  The  1893 

proof  Barber  half  dollar  was  saved  in  smaller  numbers  overall 
than  was  the  first  year  of  issue,  1892,  reflecting  the  rapidly  failing 
enthusiasm  of  collectors  in  regards  to  the  new  type.  By  extension, 
fewer  examples  of  the  1 893  proof  appear  to  have  been  preserved  in 
high  grade  than  of  the  previous  issue. 

This  is  a  wondrously  toned  proof  Cameo.  The  surfaces  show 
shades  of  emerald-green,  rose,  plum,  and  lemon-gold,  and  there  is 
an  off-centered  spot  of  near-brilliance  on  the  upper-right  reverse. 
The  fields  are  deeply  reflective  and  the  field-motif  contrast  is 
clearly  evident  beneath  the  patina  —  when  held  beneath  a  light  the 
mirrored  fields  tend  to  backlight  the  coloration.  The  striking  details 
are  complete  throughout,  an  obviously  double-struck  coin.  The  only 
flaws  visible  with  a  magnifier  are  a  contact  mark  on  Liberty's  upper 
lip  and  a  few  tiny  spots  on  the  lower  reverse;  again  a  magnifier  is 
necessary  to  see  either. 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3247. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  86540 


1895  Barber  Half,  PR69  Cameo 
Among  the  Finest  Proof 
Barber  Halves  Known 

41 00  1895  PR69  Cameo  NGC.  The  proof  1 895  Barber  half  dollar 

offered  in  this  lot  is  a  magnificent,  stand-out  coin,  the  single  highest- 
graded  example  of  the  issue  by  either  NGC  or  PCGS.  Yet,  the  full 
significance  of  this  offering  can  only  be  fully  appreciated  when  one 
steps  back  and  compares  this  coin  on  a  grander  scale:  In  the  entire 
proof  Barber  half  dollar  series,  the  incredible  PR69  grade  is  achieved 
by  a  paltry  seven  coins ,  both  grading  services  and  all  Cameo  categories 
combined.  At  NGC,  this  1895  Cameo  is  joined  by  an  1897  Ultra 
Cameo  (also  appearing  in  this  sale),  an  1899  non-Cameo,  a  1901 
Cameo  Star  (also  appearing  in  this  sale),  and  a  191 1  non-Cameo;  in 
PR69  PCGS  reports  an  1899  Cameo  and  another  1911  non-Cameo 
(6/1 5).  Imagine  the  Registry  Set  potential  of  any  one  of  these  capstone 
Superb  Gems,  and  then  comprehend  the  small  number  of  collectors 
who  will  ever  be  able  to  claim  ownership  of  one.  For  perspective, 
the  current  highest-rated  NGC  Registry  Set  claims  "only"  a  PR67+ 
Cameo,  while  the  comparable  set  at  PCGS  lists  a  coin  certified  at  the 
close-but-no-cigar-grade  of  PR68+  Cameo. 

The  interiors  of  this  unequaled  1 895  proof  are  brilliant,  while  the 
extreme  outer  peripheries  display  just  a  hint  of  lemon-gold  toning. 
Deep  mirroring  in  the  fields  is  drawn  to  broad  rims  and  clings  to 
the  borders  of  the  razor-sharp,  frost-white  motifs.  Cameo  contrast  is 
impressively  bold  —  this  piece  must  have  just  missed  an  Ultra  Cameo 
designation. 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7219. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  86542 


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1897  Barber  Half  Dollar,  PR69  Ultra  Cameo 
The  Finest  Surviving  Proof 
Barber  Half  Dollar 

4101  1897  PR69  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Only  731  proof  Barber  half 

dollars  were  minted  in  1 897,  just  a  few  short  years  before  the  close 
of  the  second  Philadelphia  Mint.  The  production  was  the  same  for 
all  of  the  silver  denominations,  indicating  those  coins  were  sold  as 
complete  silver  proof  sets  including  the  dime,  quarter,  half  dollar,  and 
silver  dollar.  The  ultimate  collecting  challenge  would  be  reuniting  the 
four  silver  coins  in  similar  preservation.  The  dime,  quarter,  and  silver 
dollar  all  have  top  grades  of  PR68  Ultra  Cameo  NGC. 

A  review  of  our  Permanent  Auction  Archives  shows  that  we  have 
only  offered  four  Barber  half  dollars  of  any  date  in  PR69  since  that 
resource  was  started  in  1993,  including  a  previous  appearance  of 
this  magnificent  coin.  We  last  offered  this  piece  in  lot  7221  of  our 
August  2011  Signature  sale  where  it  realized  $74,750.  It  was  and 
remains  the  only  PR69  Barber  half  dollar  of  any  date  in  the  Ultra 
Cameo  category  at  NGC  or  PCGS  (6/15),  and  as  such  is  the  single 
finest  surviving  proof  of  the  entire  design  type.  Were  it  not  for  a  lone 
circulation  strike  1906-S  certified  MS69  by  NGC  that  is  technically 
comparable  on  a  numeric  level,  the  current  proof  would  be  hands- 
down  the  single  finest  Barber  half ... period \  and,  arguably,  it  still  is. 

Destined  for  the  finest  collection,  this  amazing  Registry  coin 
yields  stark  white-on-black  contrast  with  seemingly  infinite  depth 
of  mirroring  in  the  beautifully  preserved  fields.  Save  for  a  touch  of 
striking  weakness  on  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  wing  junction,  the 
motifs  are  needle-sharp,  showcasing  Charles  Barber's  design  to  full 
advantage.  The  central  regions  are  essentially  brilliant,  while  warm 
champagne  hues  surround  the  peripheries.  The  lack  of  heavy  toning 
allows  full  display  of  the  pristine  surfaces  and  almost  unreal  contrast. 
Ex:  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7221 . 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  96544 


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1899  Barber  Half,  Toned  PR68 
Modest  Obverse  Contrast 

4102  1899  PR68  PCGS.  Gleaming  mirrors  showcase  splashes  of 

rose-gold,  olive-green,  violet,  and  ocean-blue  toning  on  each  side 
of  this  magnificent  Superb  Gem  proof.  The  strike  is  boldly  rendered 
and  any  stray  lines  that  might  be  present  are  well-hidden  by  the  rich 
patina.  The  eye  appeal  is  exceptional. 

Few  examples  of  the  proof  1899  half  dollar  survive  in  Superb 
Gem  condition,  with  or  without  cameo  contrast.  In  PR68,  the  issue 
becomes  extremely  rare  and  sought-after  and  finer  pieces  are  almost 
unknown.  This  representative  is  the  sole  finest  non-Cameo  at  PCGS 
(6/15).  Previous  offerings  of  this  issue  in  PR68  in  our  archives  show 
only  four  different  coins  making  a  collective  total  of  just  seven 
individual  appearances  over  the  course  of  more  than  two  decades. 
The  opportunity  to  acquire  this  outstanding  example  should  not  be 
passed  up. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24P3,  PCGS# 
6546 


1901  Barber  Half,  PR69  ★  Cameo 
Technical  and  Aesthetic  Excellence 
The  Sole  Finest 

4103  1901  PR69  ★  Cameo  NGC.  Amazingly,  we  have  the 

profound  privilege  of  offering  in  this  one  sale  three  of  the  seven  proof 
Barber  half  dollars  certified  PR69.  This  lot  contains  the  exceptional 
Star-designated  1 901  Cameo  from  NGC  —  the  single  finest  example 
of  the  issue.  The  importance  of  this  coin  is  further  manifested  in  the 
extreme  rarity  of  its  counterparts  one  and  even  two  grade  points 
lower;  including  possible  resubmissions,  NGC  lists  only  three 
additional  Cameos  in  PR68  (one  PR68  ★)  and  five  in  PR67  (6/15). 
These  high-end  representatives  are  collectively  popular  among  type 
collectors  due  to  the  turn  of  the  20th  century,  but  this  PR69  ★  Cameo 
undeniably  stands  atop  the  ranks. 

Both  sides  exhibit  a  brilliant  gleam,  devoid  of  perceptible 
toning.  The  fields  are  deeply  mirrored,  contrasting  boldly  with  the 
razor-sharp,  frosty  devices.  After  studying  this  coin  with  a  loupe,  we 
fail  to  find  any  noteworthy  marks  or  spots  that  can  be  used  as  future 
identifiers,  save  for  the  lack  of  toning  and,  of  course,  the  coin's  rank 
as  the  finest  of  its  issue.  The  eye  appeal  is  as  if  this  piece  were  only 
recently  struck. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4281. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  86548 


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1903  Half  Dollar,  Rare  PR68 
Modest  Undesignated  Contrast 

4104  1903  PR68  NGC.  This  magnificent  Superb  Gem  is  largely 

brilliant,  save  for  hints  of  rose-gold  toning  which  appear  around  the 
extreme  outer  peripheries.  The  satiny  surfaces  show  considerable 
contrast  against  the  glass-like  mirroring  of  the  fields,  and  there  are  no 
distracting  contact  marks  or  hairlines;  the  only  identifiable  pedigree 
aid  is  a  single,  small  fleck  below  WE  on  the  obverse.  The  eagle's  right 
(facing)  wing  junction  shows  the  only  discernible  striking  weakness, 
where  it  is  minor.  The  mintage  of  the  proof  1903  Barber  halves  is 
given  as  755  pieces,  but  few  of  them  survive  so  fine  as  the  present 
specimen,  one  of  only  three  certified  in  this  grade  at  NGC,  with  none 
finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/201 1 ),  lot  5592. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24P7,  PCGS# 
6550 


1903  Barber  Half  Dollar,  PR68 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 

4105  1903  PR68  NGC.  CAC.  Needle-sharp  design  elements  and 

glassy  fields  deliver  grade-worthy  eye  appeal  on  this  high-end  Superb 
Gem  proof,  one  of  the  finest  known  of  the  issue.  The  obverse  displays 
splashes  of  deep  blue,  amber,  champagne,  and  lavender  toning,  while 
the  reverse  is  more  evenly  colored  in  shades  of  olive-green  and  pale 
gold.  An  exceptional  piece,  ideal  for  the  collector  who  appreciates 
original  toning. 

In  the  context  of  proof  Barber  half  dollars,  the  1903  is 
moderately  plentiful  in  grades  through  PR66.  PR67  coins,  however, 
are  conditionally  rare,  and  finer  pieces  are  the  epitome  of  perfection 
for  the  Barber  half  specialist.  A  few  Cameos  also  exist  in  various 
grades,  but  contrast  is  less  than  inspiring  due  to  the  way  the  dies 
were  manufactured.  Census:  3  in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24P7, 
PCGS#  6550 


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1905  Barber  Half  Dollar,  PR68 
Condition  Census  Rarity 

4106  1905  PR68  NGC.  The  1905  is  one  of  the  more  available 

issues  in  the  run  of  proof  Barber  half  dollars.  Dozens  of  near-Gem 
and  Gem  examples  have  been  certified  and  it  is  not  until  the  PR67 
level  that  there  is  a  noticeable  dropoff  in  the  number  certified.  Proofs 
of  this  year,  however,  enjoy  added  demand  from  collectors  because 
of  the  scarcity  of  high-end  circulation  strikes.  This  is  a  sparkling, 
essentially  perfect  example.  The  only  surface  flaw  we  see  is  a  tiny 
planchet  flake  in  front  of  Liberty's  neck,  not  discernible  without 
magnification.  The  mirrored  fields  are  unfathomably  deep  and  each 
side  is  mostly  brilliant  with  just  the  slightest  suggestion  of  golden 
color  glowing  around  the  borders.  This  is  one  of  the  finest  proof  1 905 
halves  in  existence  with  only  three  other  pieces  so-graded  by  NGC 
and  one  other  by  PCGS;  none  are  finer  at  either  service  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4285. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24P9,  PCGS# 
6552 


1907  Half  Dollar,  PR68  Cameo 
Single  Finest  Cameo 

4107  1907  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  1907  is  a  scarce  proof  issue 

with  only  575  coins  produced.  Most  survivors  grade  in  non-Cameo 
grades.  Due  to  the  process  by  which  proof  dies  were  prepared 
during  this  period,  very  few  examples  were  ever  struck  with  distinct 
field-device  contrast.  In  all  grades,  NGC  reports  only  15  Cameos. 
The  present  piece  is  not  only  the  sole  finest  of  these,  but  is  also  a 
full  grade  point  finer  than  any  non-Cameo  certified  by  NGC  (6/15). 
Sparkling  mint  brilliance  is  seen  on  each  side  with  no  trace  of  color 
present.  The  fields  display  bottomless  pools  of  mirrored  reflectivity, 
which  give  the  coin  a  "black"  appearance  in  those  areas  of  negative 
space  on  both  obverse  and  reverse.  The  devices  are  bright  and 
frosted,  aglow  against  the  deep  mirroring  of  the  fields.  Exceptional 
quality,  ideal  for  type  representation. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4287. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  86554 


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159 


1909  Half  Dollar,  PR68  Cameo 
Exceptional  Quality  and  Eye  Appeal 

4108  1909  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  NGC  and  PCGS  combined,  there 

are  only  four  Cameo  1909  proof  halves  certified  at  the  PR68  grade 
level  (one  at  PCGS,  three  at  NGC),  with  none  finer  (6/15).  Including 
an  earlier  appearance  of  this  same  coin,  we  have  offered  a  PR68 
Cameo  on  only  five  previous  occasions  in  more  than  two  decades. 
For  Registry  purposes,  none  is  a  better  choice.  Each  side  of  this  coin 
presents  a  fully  brilliant,  snow-white  finish  on  the  devices,  while  the 
deeply  mirrored  fields  free  of  any  distracting  handling  marks.  The 
strike  is  well-executed  and  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning  warms  the 
periphery  on  each  side.  Previously  from  the  Hugon  Collection. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4289. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  86556 


1911  Barber  Half,  PR67  Deep  Cameo 
Sole  Finest  Deep  Cameo 

4109  1911  PR67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Just  682  proof  half  dollars 

were  produced  in  1 91 1 ,  but  we  doubt  that  any  can  equal  this  example 
for  overall  quality  and  eye  appeal.  It  is  the  sole  finest  of  just  four  Deep 
Cameos  at  PCGS,  and  NGC  has  seen  any  pieces  in  this  category 
(6/15).  A  few  numerically  finer  proofs  are  known,  including  a  pair 
of  PR69  non-Cameos,  but  the  extreme  rarity  and  eye  appeal  of  Deep 
Cameo  examples  puts  them  in  a  class  by  themselves,  a  class  of  which 
the  current  piece  is  indisputably  the  finest.  Save  for  a  touch  of  striking 
softness  on  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  wing  junction,  the  frosty  motifs 
are  bold.  Deeply  mirrored  fields  glow  with  warm  golden  toning  that 
spreads  over  the  devices  as  well.  A  small  patch  of  multicolor  patina 
appears  below  the  date  and  above  STATES.  A  magnificent  Registry- 
grade  coin. 

Ex:  Bruce  Scher  Collection  /  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  2/2005 ), 
lot  4127;  Michael  Casper  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage , 
i/2006 ),  lot  3203. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  96558 


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1913  Barber  Half,  PR68  Cameo 
One  of  the  Two  Finest  Certified 

4110  1913  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  1913  is  one  of  the  scarcer 

dates  for  Barber  half  dollar  collectors,  both  in  regards  to  the  proof  and 
circulation  issue,  which  had  limited  mintages  of  627  and  188,000 
pieces,  respectively.  The  proof  variant  is  especially  scarce  in  the 
Cameo  grade  category,  where  NGC  has  encapsulated  just  10  coins 
and  PCGS  22;  no  Deep  Cameos  are  known.  In  the  Cameo  category, 
this  magnificent  Superb  Gem  is  tied  with  one  other  for  finest  (6/15). 
The  surfaces  are  brilliant  throughout.  The  obverse  fields  have  a  bit  of 
orange-peel  effect  and  both  sides  exhibit  deep,  glassy  reflectivity.  The 
devices  are  noticeably  frosted  which  gives  the  coin  significant  cameo 
contrast  on  each  side.  Seemingly  flawless  and  intricately  detailed. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2005 ),  lot  4293. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  PCGS#  86560 


1915  Half  Dollar,  PR68 
Registry  Set  Quality 

4111  1915  PR68  NGC. The  low  450-coin  proof  half  dollar  mintage 
of  1 91 5  trails  only  that  of  1 914  (380  coins)  with  respect  to  being  the 
lowest  in  the  series.  As  might  be  expected,  this  issue  is  scarcer  overall 
than  are  most  other  proof  dates.  Moreover,  Cameo  examples  are 
rarely  seen  in  any  condition,  making  high-end  non-Cameos  the  finest 
most  collectors  will  have  the  opportunity  to  acquire.  This  high-end 
Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finest  at  NGC,  while  the  finest  at  PCGS  is 
a  single  PR67+  coin  (6/15).  Both  sides  exhibit  impeccably  preserved 
surfaces,  accented  by  subtle  contrast  between  the  satiny  devices  and 
the  deep,  reflective  fields.  Hints  of  light  golden  toning  intrude  from 
the  peripheries.  An  ideal  coin  for  Registry  purposes.  Census:  5  in  68 
(1  in  68  ★),  0  finer  (6/1 5). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection ,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24PK,  PCGS# 
6562 


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WALKING  LIBERTY 
HALF  DOLLARS 


1916  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Gorgeous  First-Year  Type  or  Registry  Coin 

4112  1916  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  an  exceptional  first-year 

Walking  Liberty  half.  Plumes  of  fiery  orange  patina  rise  up  from 
the  lower  obverse  borders  through  Liberty's  extended  arm  and  the 
Y  in  LIBERTY.  Pale-blue  and  lilac  hues  coalesce  over  the  remaining 
obverse  surfaces.  On  the  reverse,  sky-blue  centers  cede  to  lilac-toned 
peripheries  with  orange  and  green  accents.  The  surfaces  feature 
shimmering  luster  and,  as  expected  for  the  grade,  few  marks  of  note. 
Sharply  detailed  with  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  skirt  lines,  typical  of 
this  first-year  issue.  This  incredible  piece  is  tied  with  four  others  as 
finest  at  PCGS  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  24PL,  PCGS#  6566 


1916-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Rich,  Fresh  Luster 

4113  1916-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1916-S  has  the  lowest 

mintage  of  the  three  first-year  Walking  Liberty  halves,  and  is  by 
extension  the  scarcest  in  high  grade.  This  Premium  Gem  example  is 
one  of  the  finer-known,  with  only  two  finer  Superb  Gems  certified 
by  PCGS  and  NGC  combined.  The  surfaces  have  frosty  orange  peel 
luster  with  the  typical  appearance  of  most  early  Walkers.  Very  lightly 
toned  with  iridescent  champagne  color  on  each  side,  accented  by 
splashes  of  olive-green  and  pale  lilac.  The  eye  appeal  and  technical 
quality  make  for  an  ideal  Registry  Set  acquisition.  CAC-endorsed  in 
an  old  green  label  holder.  Population:  13  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  9/2004 ),  lot  6751. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PN,  PCGS#  6568 


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1917-D  Obverse  Half,  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

4114  1917-D  Obverse  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  boldly  struck, 

frosty  Premium  Gem  is  among  the  finest  1 91  7-D  Obverse  half  dollars 
known.  PCGS  and  NGC  each  record  only  five  examples  in  MS66, 
with  none  finer  (6/1 5).  This  piece  delights  the  eye  with  radiant  luster 
and  delicate  champagne  toning  that  does  not  hinder  the  overall  glow 
of  the  surfaces.  A  few  scattered  traces  of  russet  and  olive  color  attest 
to  the  originality  and  a  few  hints  of  pale  lilac-blue  appear  when  tilted 
beneath  a  light.  Several  trivial  ticks  on  Liberty's  leg  and  neck  preclude 
a  finer  grade,  but  hardly  affect  the  eye  appeal. 

We  have  previously  offered  an  MS66  example  of  this  issue 
only  eight  times  in  more  than  two  decades.  The  most  recent  such 
appearance  was  an  NGC  coin  which  sold  in  our  June  2015  Long 
Beach  Signature  sale  for  $22,325.  This  PCGS  coin  is  arguably  finer 
than  that  piece  from  an  aesthetics  viewpoint,  and  is  also  one  of  only 
two  coins  for  the  grade  awarded  CAC  approval. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PR,  PCGS#  6570 


1917-D  Reverse  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Early  Series  Condition  Rarity 

4115  1917-D  Reverse  MS65  PCGS.  The  combination  of  artistic 

excellence  in  the  designs  and  a  numismatic  challenge  in  the  date  and 
mintmark  set  draws  a  significant  number  of  collectors  to  pursue  the 
dime,  quarter,  and  half  dollar  series  designed  by  Adolph  Weinman 
and  Hermon  MacNeil,  each  debuting  in  1916.  As  a  result,  dates  that 
would  typically  be  considered  only  "slightly  better"  are,  in  practice, 
conditionally  rare,  as  the  collector  demand  far  outweighs  the  supply 
of  high-grade  coins.  In  the  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series,  the 
1 91 7-D  is  one  of  these  issues.  It  was  produced  with  the  mintmark  on 
both  the  obverse  and  later  the  reverse.  Despite  having  a  significantly 
higher  mintage  (nearly  2  million  coins),  the  Reverse  Mintmark  variant 
is  actually  scarcer  in  high  grade.  The  issue  is  scarce  in  MS65  and  rare 
finer.  This  Gem  example  displays  glowing  golden  luster  and  lovely 
preservation.  Pleasing  detail  appears  in  the  centers.  Population:  47  in 
65,  5  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 


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1917-D  Reverse  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 

4116  1917-D  Reverse  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  G  B  W.  In  Mint  State, 

the  Reverse  Mintmark  1917-D  Walking  Liberty  half  is  even  scarcer 
than  its  Obverse  Mintmark  counterpart.  This  is  especially  true  at  the 
MS65  level,  and  in  MS66  both  varieties  are  exceedingly  rare.  PCGS 
records  only  five  Premium  Gem  examples  of  the  Reverse  Mintmark 
variant  with  none  finer;  NGC  contributes  only  three  pieces  in  this 
grade  with  a  single  MS67  finer  (6/1 5).  Surprisingly,  nothing  finer  than 
a  handful  of  MS65  coins  has  yet  received  CAC  approval.  This  piece  is 
well-preserved  and  exhibits  frosty,  mint-fresh  luster  with  occasional 
glimpses  of  amber  toning  over  otherwise  champagne-gold  surfaces. 
The  strike  is  boldly  executed  and  there  are  no  distractions.  Ideal  for 
Registry  Set  purposes. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 


1917-S  Obverse  Half,  Satiny  MS65 
Key  Early  Series  Issue 

4117  1917-S  Obverse  MS65  PCGS.  The  1917-S  Obverse  is  the 

rarest  in  absolute  terms  of  the  five  1 91  7-PDS  varieties,  including  the 
Obverse  and  Reverse  Mintmark  types.  It  is  far  rarer  still,  of  course, 
when  one  factors  in  the  Gem  grade  of  the  present  piece,  a  level 
where  PCGS  reports  39  submissions  and  only  four  finer  —  three  in 
MS66  and  one  in  MS67  (7/15).  The  satiny  surfaces  on  this  piece  are 
largely  untoned,  save  for  a  light  cast  of  gold  throughout  both  sides. 
The  high  points  of  the  obverse  show  scattered  marks  that  are  minor 
and  unworthy  of  singular  mention.  The  reverse  is  largely  mark-free, 
and  both  sides  demonstrate  extreme  eye  appeal.  This  would  be  a 
worthy  addition  to  a  fine  Registry  Set.  NGC  ID#  24PT,  PCGS#  6572 


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1917-S  Obverse  Half  Dollar,  Superb  MS67 
Ex:  Norweb,  The  Sole  Finest  Known 

4118  1917-S  Obverse  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  This 

remarkable  Walking  Liberty  half  is  the  sole  Superb  Gem  1917-S 
Obverse  Mintmark  example,  and  has  been  long  recognized  as 
such.  The  earliest  known  appearance  of  this  coin  was  in  Part  III  of 
the  Norweb  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  11/1988),  where  it 
was  described  as  "one  of  the  finest  surviving  pieces  of  this,  the  key 
variety  of  the  1 91  7  year.  A  prize  for  the  connoisseur  and  specialist." 
PCGS  evidently  agreed  with  that  assessment,  as  less  than  a  year  later 
it  appeared  in  the  Superior  session  of  Auction  '89,  certified  as  MS67 
where  it  was  heralded  as  having  "surfaces  [that]  approach  perfection." 

The  1 91  7-S  Obverse  half  dollar  is  among  the  more  elusive  issues 
in  Gem  and  finer  levels,  and  examples  grading  above  MS65  are 
almost  prohibitively  rare.  The  present  coin  is  a  showcase  condition 
rarity  as  the  finest  known,  but  even  a  grade  point  lower,  in  MS66,  just 
five  additional  examples  of  this  issue  are  certified  by  PCGS  and  NGC 
combined  (6/1 5). 

This  piece  last  appeared  at  public  auction  more  than  two 
decades  ago  as  lot  477  in  Superior's  Baltimore  Auction  (7/1993), 
where  it  garnered  $37,400.  It  later  resided  in  the  G  B  W  Collection, 
listed  in  the  PCGS  Set  Registry  as  the  second  all-time  finest  Walking 
Liberty  half  dollar  set.  The  sheer  quality,  both  technical  and  aesthetic, 
is  staggering.  Mint-fresh,  satiny  luster  glows  amid  subtle  champagne 
and  faintly  speckled  russet  toning,  while  the  underlying  surfaces 
—  particularly  the  right  obverse  field  —  are  devoid  of  distractions. 
Liberty's  head  and  branch  hand  show  uncommonly  sharp  definition, 
and  the  overall  eye  appeal  delivers  outstanding  impact. Theacquisition 
of  this  piece  for  private  or  Registry  purposes  cannot  be  overstated  in 
its  importance.  No  other  examples  of  this  issue  compare. 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection ,  Part  III  (Bowers  and  Merena ,  1 1/1988 ),  lot 
3674;  Auction  '89  ( Superior ;  7/1989 ),  lot  651;  Boys  Town  ( Superior ; 
5/1990 ),  lot  3858;  Baltimore  '93  Auction  ( Superior ;  7/1993 ),  lot  477. 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PT,  PCGS#  6572 


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1917-S  Reverse  Walker,  MS66 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 

4119  191 7-S  Reverse  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  The  Reverse 

Mintmark  1917-S  half  dollar  is  a  trifle  more  plentiful  in  Mint  State 
than  its  Obverse  Mintmark  counterpart,  but  both  issues  are  rightfully 
scarce  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  In  MS66,  the  Reverse  Mintmark  variety 
is  represented  by  only  10  coins  at  PCGS  (two  MS66+),  with  none 
finer  (6/15).  This  CAC-endorsed  example  is  ideal  for  Registry  Set 
purposes  and  would  make  an  impressive  acquisition  for  a  high-end 
private  collection.  Liberty's  head  and  branch  hand  show  adequate 
detail  and  the  eagle's  trailing  leg  is  only  a  trifle  soft.  The  surfaces  are 
devoid  of  major  abrasions,  illuminated  by  satiny,  golden-toned  luster. 
This  piece  is  one  of  only  three  Premium  Gems  awarded  a  CAC  green 
label. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PU,  PCGS#  6573 


1918  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Beautiful  Frosty  Surfaces 

41 20  1918  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  its  branch  mint  counterparts, 

the  1918  Walking  Liberty  half  continues  to  be  marginally  available 
in  Gem  condition,  but  any  finer  and  this  ceases  to  be  true.  In  MS66, 
PCGS  has  encapsulated  only  nine  representatives,  possibly  including 
one  or  more  resubmissions  (6/15).  Only  four  examples  in  this  grade 
boast  a  CAC  endorsement,  such  as  is  seen  on  this  marvelous  piece. 
The  strike  is  bold  on  Liberty's  branch  hand  and  head,  as  well  as  on 
the  eagle's  trailing  leg.  Frosty,  vibrant  surfaces  yield  hints  of  golden 
toning  while  being  free  of  any  noticeable  imperfections.  It  is  a  rare 
occurrence  that  any  Walking  Liberty  half  issue  from  this  period  is 
offered  in  such  an  outstanding  state  of  preservation. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PV,  PCGS#  6574 


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1918-D  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Third-Rarest  Issue  in  High  Grade 

4121  1918-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  a  mintage  of  more  than 

3.8  million  coins  and  several  hundred  survivors  in  MS63  and  MS64, 
the  1918-D  Walking  Liberty  half  is,  in  Gem  condition,  one  of  the 
rarest  dates  in  the  series.  Only  the  1919-D  and  1921-S  boast  lower 
high-grade  populations.  Apparently,  Mint  State  coins  were  not  spared 
from  being  jostled  in  mint  bags  or  poorly  handled  in  bank  vaults. 

Sharpness  of  strike  is  usually  pleasing  on  this  issue,  and  the 
current  coin  is  pleasantly  well-defined,  save  for  a  touch  of  softness 
along  the  eagle's  leg  feathers,  as  usual.  Close  study  of  the  surfaces 
with  a  loupe  reveals  remarkably  few  interruptions  in  the  frosty  luster 
and  each  side  is  aglow  with  warm  champagne  toning.  Population:  28 
in  65  (1  in  65+),  3  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS#  6575 


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1918-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  Known 

4122  1918-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  In  the  Walking 

Liberty  half  series,  the  1 91 9-D  and  the  1 921  -D  and  -S  are  recognized 
as  the  leading  key  dates  in  Gem  and  finer  condition,  with  their 
low  high-grade  survival  rates  benefiting  from  fairly  small  mintages. 
However,  immediately  following  these  highly  heralded  issues  and 
the  recipient  of  somewhat  less  publicity,  is  the  1918-D.  The  '18-D 
had  a  moderate  mintage  of  more  3.8  million  coins,  but  the  attrition 
rate  was  unusually  high.  In  MS65,  this  issue  is  a  significant  condition 
rarity,  and  only  a  handful  of  finer  Premium  Gems  are  known.  The 
currently  offered  MS66  example  is  one  of  only  three  so-graded  coins 
at  PCGS,  while  NGC  contributes  just  two  additional  pieces  in  this 
grade;  none  are  finer  at  either  service.  This  census  lends  support  to 
David  Hall's  assessment  that  MS66  coins  are  "virtually  impossible  to 
locate  as  only  a  few  exist."  Even  the  current  highest-rated  Registry  Set 
showcases  only  an  MS65+  coin. 

Our  Permanent  Auction  Archives  show  just  two  previous 
offerings  of  the  1 91  8-D  Walker  in  MS66.  The  most  recent  of  the  two 
was  some  10  years  ago  when  an  NGC  example  garnered  $25,300 
in  our  November  2005  Dallas  Signature  sale.  The  rarity  of  this  issue 
in  MS66  is  more  widely  understood  in  modern  times,  and  we  feel 
the  present,  CAC-endorsed  piece  is  at  least  as  eye-appealing  if  not 
more  so  than  the  aforementioned  NGC  coin.  Frosty  original  luster 
illuminates  a  thin  glaze  of  champagne  and  pale  lavender-blue  toning 
on  each  side,  while  the  fields  are  devoid  of  perceptible  flaws  and  the 
only  grade-limiting  imperfections  are  several  faint  grazes  on  Liberty's 
leg.  Liberty's  head  and  branch  hand  detail  is  above-average  for  the 
issue,  although  some  of  the  usual  weakness  is  seen  on  the  thigh 
and  the  central  eagle's  feathers.  A  beautiful  piece,  among  the  finest 
known.  This  magnificent  coin  is  the  only  Premium  Gem  approved  by 
CAC.  Moreover,  given  the  low  rate  of  auction  appearances  over  the 
past  couple  decades,  another  opportunity  to  acquire  a  1 91 8-D  of  this 
caliber  may  not  occur  for  many  years. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PW,  PCGS#  6575 


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1918-S  Half  Dollar,  Golden  MS65 
Rare  CAC-Approved  Gem 

4123  1918-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1918-S  is  one  of  the  more 

elusive  issues  in  the  series  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  The  extreme  rarity 
of  MS66  or  better  coins  means  that  most  collectors  will  only  ever 
have  an  opportunity  to  acquire  a  Gem  representative;  however,  even 
in  MS65,  the  1 91 8-S  is  a  condition  rarity,  seldom  seen.  This  example 
is  notably  appealing  and  fully  worthy  of  the  assigned  grade.  Sharp 
thumb  separation  is  present  on  Liberty's  branch  hand  and  the  eagle's 
central  feathers  are  only  a  trifle  soft  in  select  places.  The  surfaces 
are  devoid  of  major  abrasions  and  instead  showcase  soft  champagne 
toning.  One  of  only  six  CAC-endorsed  coins  in  this  grade.  Population: 
34  in  65  (1  in  65+),  2  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PX,  PCGS#  6576 


1919  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Sharp,  High-End  Example 

4124  1919  MS66  PCGS.  The  1919  Walker  is  a  challenging  issue 

in  Mint  State,  limited  in  its  availability  partly  by  a  low  mintage  of 
962,000  coins.  Even  circulated  examples  command  a  modest 
premium.  In  MS65,  this  issue  is  scarce,  and  anything  finer  is  notably 
rare.  This  Premium  Gem  has  few  peers.  Liberty's  head  and  branch 
hand  are  incredibly  sharp,  and  feather  detail  on  the  eagle's  trailing 
leg  is  equally  impressive.  This  sharpness  is  an  important  characteristic 
of  this  issue  that  is  shared  by  few  other  dates  in  the  early  part  of 
the  series.  The  luster  is  vibrant  and  frosty,  devoid  of  mentionable 
abrasions.  Tinges  of  amber-gold  and  champagne  toning  blend  over 
each  side,  heightening  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  22  in  66,  5  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PY,  PCGS#  6577 


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1919  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Exceptional  Preservation 

4125  1919  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Well-preserved  1919  half  dollars, 

while  not  as  rare  as  their  higher  mintage  D  and  S-mint  counterparts, 
present  quite  a  challenge  to  collectors  of  this  popular  series, 
particularly  at  the  lofty  Superb  Gem  grade  level.  The  currently  offered 
example  is  tied  with  four  other  MS67  coins  for  the  finest  at  PCGS, 
while  the  finest  at  NGC  are  just  12  MS66  coins  (6/1 5).  This  piece  is 
boldly  detailed  beneath  soft  yellow-gold  toning  and  speckled  lilac 
peripheral  accents.  Two  short  diagonal  blemishes  on  the  neck  are  of 
no  particular  distraction,  but  could  serve  as  useful  pedigree  identifiers 
in  the  future.  Wholly  original  and  Superb  in  every  sense  of  the  word. 
Ex:  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2002 ),  lot  8520. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PY,  PCGS#  6577 


1919-D  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Elusive  in  All  Mint  State  Grades 

4126  1919-D  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  scarcity  of  the  1919-D 

Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  is  most  apparent  in  Mint  State.  Its  scarcity 
in  this  range  exceeds  that  of  both  the  1921  and  '21  -D,  and  in  Gem 
or  finer  condition  this  issue  is  rarer  than  all  three  1 921  key  dates.  The 
present  Select  example  is  among  the  finer  pieces  typically  seen  at 
auction  and  offers  a  balance  between  price  and  grade  for  the  budget¬ 
conscious  collector  seeking  this  date  in  Mint  condition.  The  surfaces 
show  satiny  luster  with  golden  toning  that  brightens  toward  the 
centers.  A  few  scattered  abrasions  do  not  detract.  Moderate  striking 
softness  on  the  figure  of  Liberty  and  the  eagle's  central  feathers  is 
characteristic  of  this  issue.  NGC  ID#  24PZ,  PCGS#  6578 


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1919-D  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Conditional  Key  Date 

4127  1919-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Choice  example  is  relatively 

well-struck  for  the  1 91 9-D,  with  Liberty's  branch  hand  and  the  eagle's 
central  breast  feathers  displaying  partial  definition.  Both  sides  are 
satiny  with  blushes  of  champagne-gold  iridescence.  A  few  flickers 
of  tan  tinged  patina  have  also  gathered  at  the  left  obverse  border. 
As  befits  the  MS64  designation,  the  surfaces  are  free  of  all  but  a  few 
small  bagmarks,  and  the  reverse  alone  would  probably  warrant  an 
even  higher  grade. 

The  end  of  World  War  I  resulted  in  decreased  demand  for 
circulating  coinage  in  the  United  States.  As  a  result,  mintages  of  the 
Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  plummeted  at  all  three  operational  mints. 
The  Denver  facility  delivered  just  1.1  million  pieces  this  year,  and 
survivors  are  scarce  in  XF,  AU,  and  Mint  State.  In  fact,  fully  struck 
MS65  examples  are  the  most  conditionally  rare  coins  in  the  entire 
Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2002 ),  lot  6302. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PZ,  PCGS#  6578 


1919-S  Half  Dollar,  Sharp  MS66 
Rarely  Seen  This  Fine 

4128  1919-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1919-S  is  a  less  often  seen 

date  in  any  Mint  State  grade,  and  is  genuinely  rare  at  the  MS66 
level;  anything  finer  is  almost  nonexistent.  This  San  Francisco  issue 
becomes  a  recognized  semikey  as  quickly  as  the  XF  grade  level, 
benefiting  in  this  regard  from  a  limited  mintage  of  little  more  than 
1.5  million  coins  and  a  proportionately  high  attrition  rate.  In  Gem 
Mint  State,  the  surviving  population  is  notably  insufficient  to  supply 
the  needs  of  the  many  eager  collectors  who  pursue  this  popular  and 
challenging  series. 

This  satiny,  golden-toned  Premium  Gem  is  tied  with  just  10 
other  as  the  finest  at  PCGS,  and  is  one  of  only  three  MS66  coins 
overall  awarded  a  CAC  endorsement  (6/15).  A  bold  strike  produces 
sharp  thumb  separation  on  Liberty's  branch  hand,  and  the  surfaces 
are  free  of  any  major  abrasions.  An  attractive  coin  and  a  truly  rare 
acquisition. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R2,  PCGS#  6579 


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1920-D  Half  Dollar,  Sharp  MS66 
Among  the  Finest  Known 

4129  1920-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  outstanding  Premium  Gem 

exhibits  a  bold  strike,  in  itself  a  rare  trait  for  this  early  D-mint  Walker, 
with  impeccable  surfaces  that  are  draped  in  subtle  gray  and  olive- 
gold  patina.  Speckled  reddish-golden  accents  are  also  noted  in  the 
peripheral  areas.  This  piece  is  high  on  the  list  of  1920-D  Walkers 
that  we  have  ever  offered  and  is  one  of  the  finest-certified  examples. 
Overall,  this  issue  is  more  elusive  in  Mint  State  than  are  many  earlier 
dates,  and  it  is  scarce  in  Gem  condition.  As  fine  as  the  currently 
offered  example,  the  1920-D  is  a  major  rarity.  Population:  6  in  66,  0 
finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2002 ),  lot  8524. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R4,  PCGS#  6581 


1920-S  Half  Dollar,  Rare  MS66 
Exceptional  Preservation 

4130  1920-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  a  mintage  of  more  than 

4.6  million  pieces,  the  1920-S  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  is  similar 
in  high-grade  rarity  to  many  lower-mintage  dates  of  the  period, 
including  the  1919-D,  1920-D,  and  1921.  Gem  examples  are  only 
infrequently  seen,  and  anything  finer  is  genuinely  rare.  This  example 
is  tied  with  just  six  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS  (6/15).  The  surfaces 
are  impeccably  preserved  with  satiny  luster  that  reveals  varying 
champagne  and  lavender-blue  iridescent  shadings.  The  strike  is  a 
trifle  soft  on  Liberty's  branch  hand  and  on  the  eagle's  central  feathers, 
although  this  is  hardly  distracting.  The  last  Premium  Gem  PCGS 
example  we  offered  was  in  lot  51 1 0  of  our  April  201 5  Central  States 
Signature  sale,  where  it  realized  $56,400.  In  terms  of  eye  appeal,  that 
piece  and  the  current  example  are  fully  comparable. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R5,  PCGS#  6582 


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1921  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Rare  at  This  Grade  Level 

4131  1921  MS65  PCGS.  All  of  the  celebrated,  low-mintage  1 921  - 

PDS  Walking  Liberty  halves  need  no  introduction  to  series  specialists. 
For  the  uninitiated,  we  note  that  the  1921  Philadelphia  half  dollar, 
with  246,000  pieces  struck,  is  the  second-lowest  mintage  of  the 
series  behind  the  1921-D,  at  208,000  coins.  It  is  the  higher-mintage 
1921-S,  however,  that  is  generally  acknowledged  as  the  absolute 
rarest  overall,  despite  its  548,000-coin  production  figure.  The  1921 
in  Gem  condition  is  still  rare  and  quite  in-demand,  although  not  so 
elusive  as  the  1 91  7-S  Obverse,  the  1 91 9-D  and  1 91 9-S,  or  the  other 
two  1 921  issues  at  that  grade  level.  This  MS65  PCGS  example  shows 
the  bold  strike  for  which  the  issue  is  known,  with  a  split  thumb  and 
much  head  detail  on  Liberty.  The  surfaces  are  frosty,  mostly  silver- 
white  with  slight  pinkish-gold  hues.  A  small  dark  spot  appears  near 
the  reverse  rim  at  the  ME  of  AMERICA  but  few  marks  occur,  consistent 
with  the  grade.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  57  in  65 
(3  in  65+),  4  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  24R6,  PCGS#  6583 


1921  Half  Dollar,  Rare  MS66 
An  Exceptionally  Rare  Opportunity 

4132  1921  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  In  the  Walking  Liberty 

half  dollar  series,  only  three  issues  possess  mintages  of  less  than 
half  a  million  coins:  the  widely  saved  and  moderately  available 
1938-D,  and  the  1921  and  '21 -D.  The  1921  is  significant  as  the 
only  Philadelphia  issue  in  the  series  that  is  considered  a  major  key 
date  in  all  grades,  and  its  elusiveness  persists  in  Mint  State.  For  the 
ambitious  collector  who  must  simply  have  nothing  less,  PCGS  lists 
four  MS66  coins  as  the  finest,  and  NGC  contributes  two  more,  also 
with  none  finer  (6/1 5).  The  present  coin  is  among  these,  but  has  the 
added  distinction  of  being  one  of  only  two  such  coins  with  a  CAC 
endorsement.  The  technical  quality  is  superb,  as  is  the  eye  appeal. 
Both  sides  show  bold  detail  and  frosty  luster.  Light  golden  toning 
attests  the  originality  of  the  surfaces.  This  is  only  the  second  1921  half 
dollar  we  have  ever  offered  in  this  grade.  The  other  appearance  was 
a  coin  that  sold  back  in  July  of  2002  for  the  then  handsome  price  of 
$18,400.  It  may  be  another  13  years  before  a  comparable  example 
such  as  this  coin  is  again  offered. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R6,  PCGS#  6583 


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1921-D  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Key  Denver  Issue 

4133  1921-D  MS64  PCGS.  The  sought-after  1921-D  Walking 

Liberty  half  dollar  boasts  the  lowest  mintage  of  the  series  at  208,000 
pieces.  The  date  is  among  the  rarest  overall,  and  particularly  in  high 
grades.  Above  MS64,  this  date  is  seldom  seen.  The  present  coin  is  a 
pleasing  Choice  Mint  State  example  with  vibrant,  satiny  mint  luster. 
The  striking  details  are  above-average,  but  still  show  some  of  the 
usual  softness  on  the  eagle's  leg  and  Liberty's  hand.  The  attractive 
surfaces  show  only  the  slightest  hint  of  champagne  toning.  A  short, 
shallow  scratch  in  the  right  obverse  field  is  the  only  mark  of  note. 
Population:  101  in  64  (7  in  64+),  35  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3258.  NGC  ID#  24R7, 
PCGS#  6584 


/  • 


Adolph  Weinman ,  designer  of  the 
Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollar 


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1921-D  Half  Dollar,  Vibrant  MS66 
Condition  Census  Rarity 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

4134  1921-D  MS66  PCCS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  An  observance  of 

the  frequency  of  auction  appearances  for  the  1921-D  Walker  in  years 
past  might  cause  this  key  issue  to  seem  more  available  in  high  grade 
than  it  actually  is.  However,  if  one  studies  photographic  plates,  it 
becomes  apparent  that  any  hint  of  a  high  population  is  purely  an 
illusion.  Over  the  course  of  a  little  more  than  a  decade,  beginning  in 
1 995,  we  offered  an  MS66  example  of  this  issue  on  some  1 8  different 
occasions,  yet,  only  three  individual  coins  were  therein  represented. 
PCGS  and  NGC  each  report  a  paltry  three  examples  in  MS66,  with 
none  finer  (6/1 5),  and  even  these  scant  figures  could  possibly  include 
one  or  two  resubmissions. 

This  magnificent  coin  is  only  the  fourth  1921-D  half  we  have  ever 
seen  in  MS66.  It  is  also  the  first  so-graded  example  we  have  offered  at 
auction  in  more  than  eight  years,  and  it  is  the  first  PCGS  coin  we  have 
handled  since  our  February  2006  Long  Beach  Signature  sale,  where 
a  comparable  representative  realized  $48,875.  The  rarity  of  this  issue 
in  Premium  Gem  condition  has  only  been  further  affirmed  in  the  last 
nine  years,  and  Registry  Set  collectors  virtually  require  such  a  coin  to 
secure  a  top  ranking.  The  significance  of  the  1921-D  in  Mint  State  is 
such  that  Jeff  Ambio,  writing  in  his  Strategy  Guide  for  the  series,  states 
that  even  an  example  in  "MS-62  or  MS-63  represents  an  extremely 
important  buying  opportunity  in  any  numismatic  market." 

In  the  last  decade,  the  auction  appearance  rate  of  Gem  or  finer 
examples  has  declined  from  that  seen  in  previous  years.  One  of  the 
chief  factors  contributing  to  this  is  the  popularity  of  the  PCGS  and 
NGC  Set  Registries;  many  of  the  known  high-end  coins  are  now 
tightly  held  rather  than  frequently  traded,  and  the  true  rarity  of  the 
issue  is  becoming  more  apparent  to  the  general  collecting  public. 

The  present  coin  is  one  of  only  two  Premium  Gem  '21  -D  halves 
awarded  a  CAC  endorsement  for  quality  and  eye  appeal.  Toning  is 
limited  to  just  a  faint  champagne  hue,  allowing  the  fresh,  vibrant  luster 
to  shine  uninhibited.  Close  study  with  a  loupe  confirms  a  distinct  lack 
of  any  obvious  abrasions.  Liberty's  branch  hand  shows  significant 
thumb  separation,  although  trivial  weakness  is  perceptible  on  the 
thigh.  Overall,  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Whether  a  Registry 
competitor  or  a  die-hard  traditional  collector,  the  knowledgeable 
enthusiast  should  not  let  this  extraordinary  coin  escape  into  someone 
else's  strong  hands. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R7,  PCGS#  6584 


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1921 -S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
Paramount  Key  in  Mint  State 
Nearly  Unobtainable  Finer 

4135  1921-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Many  collectors  consider  the 

1921-S  to  be,  overall,  the  biggest  condition  rarity  in  the  Walking 
Liberty  half  dollar  series,  a  status  partially  influenced  by  the  issue's 
simultaneous  ranking  as  one  of  the  most  significant  series  keys  overall. 
With  a  production  total  of  548,000  coins,  the  1921-S  Walker  is  not 
the  lowest-mintage  date  in  the  series  —  the  1916,  '21,  '21 -D,  and 
'38-D  all  claim  coinages  of  just  208,000  to  508,000  pieces  —  but  its 
scarcity  and  by  extension  its  value  surpass  that  of  most  other  dates  in 
the  series  at  the  XF  grade  level,  and  anything  finer  is  a  sought-after 
prize.  In  Mint  State,  the  1921-S  has  the  lowest  overall  survival  rate  of 
any  issue  in  the  series. 

The  conditional  rarity  of  the  '21 -S  is  legitimately  challenged 
by  only  a  single  issue:  the  semikey  1919-D.  In  Gem  condition,  the 
'1 9-D  is  without  a  doubt  the  rarest  date  in  the  series,  but  a  marginal 
number  of  more  affordable  representatives  reside  around  the  MS62  to 
MS64  range,  providing  alternatives  for  budget-conscious  collectors. 
The  1921-S  does  not  have  a  comparable  population  of  lower-grade 
Mint  State  coins;  any  Uncirculated  example  is  rare  in  comparison  to 
the  demand  for  it.  In  Gem  condition,  both  the  1921-S  and  the  '19-D 
are  major  rarities,  although  overall,  the  '21-S  is  arguably  the  more 
sought-after  of  the  two. 

This  beautiful  example  is  almost  devoid  of  abrasions,  showing 
only  a  few  tiny  ticks  when  studied  with  a  loupe.  The  satiny  surfaces 
glow  beneath  pastel  shades  of  lavender  and  champagne  toning,  with 
hints  of  ice-blue  throughout.  As  is  expected  for  the  issue,  striking 
weakness  is  observed  on  Liberty's  head  and  branch  hand,  as  well  as 
on  the  eagle's  central  feathers,  although  partial  thumb  separation  is 
discernible. 

The  certified  population  of  Gem  examples,  while  undeniably 
scant,  likely  includes  nonetheless  a  handful  of  resubmissions.  Only 
two  MS66  coins  are  finer  (one  at  each  service),  which  historically 
prompts  aggressive  resubmissions  of  the  few  available  MS65  coins. 
The  last  Gem  1921-S  half  we  offered  was  lot  30582  in  our  June  2014 
sale  of  the  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  which  realized  $88,125. 
The  present  piece  is  comparable  in  quality  and  eye  appeal,  and, 
like  the  Gardner  coin,  is  one  of  only  four  Gems  awarded  a  CAC 
endorsement.  Population:  19  in  65  (2  in  65+),  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R8,  PCGS#  6585 


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Satiny  Gem  1923-S  Half  Dollar 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 

4136  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  Although  the  1923-S  half  dollar  had 

a  mintage  exceeding  2.1  million  coins,  its  status  as  the  only  half 
dollar  struck  from  1922  through  1926  meant  that  demand  for  it  was 
keen;  most  examples  circulated.  Today  it  is  considerably  rarer  in 
Gem  Mint  State  than  collectors  might  believe.  This  example  is  one 
of  only  48  such  certified  at  PCGS  (four  MS65+),  and  only  nine  are 
finer  (7/15).  The  frosted  surfaces  show  little  trace  of  color,  but  strike 
weakness  through  the  center  is  almost  a  given  on  this  issue,  despite 
the  rudimentary  evidence  of  a  partially  split  thumb.  The  few  minor, 
scattered  marks  are  in  accord  with  the  grade.  This  attractive  example 
would  be  difficult  to  upgrade,  given  the  paucity  of  finer  survivors. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  24R9,  PCGS#  6586 


1923-S  Half  Dollar,  Lustrous  MS66 
Outstanding  Surface  Quality 

4137  1923-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Even  though  the  master  dies 

were  altered  slightly  in  1923  to  make  the  lines  in  Liberty's  gown 
deeper  and  more  clearly  defined,  the  change  did  not  necessarily  lead 
to  more  fully  struck  coins  in  this  year.  In  fact,  sharply  defined  1 923-S 
Halves  are  very  much  the  exception  and  not  the  rule.  The  Gem 
offered  here  combines  a  sharp  (but  not  quite  full)  strike  with  equally 
impressive  luster  and  surface  quality.  Hints  of  speckled  golden-gray 
and  lilac  color  partially  overlay  each  side.  One  horizontal  contact 
mark  is  mentioned  on  Liberty's  knee,  likely  all  that  precludes  an  even 
finer  grade.  CAC-endorsed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Population: 
8  in  66  (2  in  66+),  1  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Nicholas  Collection ;  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  5/2004 ), 
lot  7650. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R9,  PCGS#  6586 


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1927-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 

4138  1927-S  MS66  PCCS.  In  MS65  the  1927-S  is  elusive,  and 

it  is  extremely  rare  in  MS66.  None  have  been  certified  at  higher 
grade  levels.  Collectors  have  two  opportunities  in  the  present  sale 
to  acquire  one  of  the  seven  examples  that  PCGS  has  certified  (7/1 5). 
The  stunningly  beautiful  Premium  Gem  is  fully  brilliant  with  frosty 
surfaces,  and  a  single  trace  of  gold  toning  that  is  limited  to  the  top 
of  T  in  LIBERTY.  The  strike  is  average  with  central  weakness  that  is 
typical  for  the  issue.  Both  sides  have  myriad  die  polishing  lines  in  the 
fields.  This  is  an  exceptional  example  for  the  advanced  Set  Registry 
collector.  NGC  ID#  24RA,  PCGS#  6587 


1927-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Vibrant  Luster,  Tied  for  Finest  Known 

4139  1927-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Due  to  the  moderate  availability 

of  lower  grades  in  this  issue,  the  extreme  rarity  of  Premium  Gem 
1927-S  half  dollars  is  often  overlooked  by  nonspecialists.  In  reality, 
the  availability  of  this  date  begins  to  decline  at  the  MS65  level,  and  in 
MS66  only  seven  coins  at  PCGS  and  a  single  piece  at  NGC  survive; 
none  are  known  finer  (6/15).  Of  these,  only  three  —  including  the 
present  coin  —  have  received  endorsements  from  CAC.  This  piece 
is  aglow  with  brilliant,  frosty  luster  that  shows  the  occasional  splash 
of  golden  toning  over  the  interiors.  The  eagle's  central  feathers  are  a 
trifle  soft,  but  Liberty's  branch  hand  shows  partial  thumb  separation. 
Several  light,  grade-limiting  surface  grazes  are  restricted  to  the  high 
points  of  Liberty's  figure  and  pose  little  if  any  distraction.  Ideal  for 
Registry  purposes  or  for  inclusion  in  a  high-end  private  collection. 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24 RA,  PCGS#  6587 


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1928-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Original  Luster  and  Toning 

41 40  1 928-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Produced  during  an  era  of  erratic 

half  dollar  production,  the  1 928-S  Walking  Liberty  undoubtedly  saw 
widespread  circulation  after  a  total  production  of  less  than  2.4  million 
pieces  in  the  previous  four  years.  Leading  into  the  Great  Depression, 
few  Mint  State  examples  would  have  been  set  aside,  and  any  high- 
grade  pieces  known  today  exist,  for  the  most  part,  by  chance.  This 
is  an  impressively  preserved  example,  with  medium  density  orange 
and  lilac  toning  that  deepens  to  specks  of  violet  in  select  areas  about 
the  peripheries.  With  the  exception  of  Liberty's  branch  hand  and  the 
eagle's  trailing  leg  feathers,  the  devices  are  boldly  detailed.  Among 
the  finest  certified  by  either  service.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  6  in  66,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2002 ),  lot  8531 ;  Long  Beach 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  9/2002 ),  lot  7058. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RB,  PCGS#  6588 


1933-S  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 

4141  1933-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 933-S  Walking  Liberty  half 

dollar  is  the  final  issue  from  San  Francisco  among  the  early-date 
entries  in  the  series,  and  it  is  the  most  plentiful  S-mint  through  1 933. 
It  is  extremely  common  in  circulated  grades  and  can  be  found  for  a 
price  even  in  Gem  grade,  but  a  Superb  Gem  such  as  the  present  piece 
is  an  extremely  rare  coin.  The  surfaces  are  silver-white  liberally  tinged 
in  gold  and  covered  with  thick  mint  frost  throughout.  A  sharp  strike 
creates  a  partial  split  thumb  and  good  detailing  on  Liberty's  head  and 
cap.  Relevant  marks  are  simply  a  nonissue.  Population:  13  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  0  finer  (7/1  5).  CAC  shows  seven  in  this  grade  with  the  green 
approval  sticker.  NGC  ID#  24RE,  PCGS#  6591 


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1934-S  Walker,  Superb  MS67 
Exceptional  Eye  Appeal 
None  Known  Finer 

4142  1934-S  MS67  PCCS.  CAC.  Ex:  Jack  Lee.  The  1934-S  is 

considered  by  many  to  be  the  first  of  the  later  date  Walkers  from  the 
California  branch  mint.  There  is  little  doubt  that  this  issue  is  more 
obtainable  in  lower  grades  than  its  predecessors,  but  Superb  Gem 
representatives  are  still  of  the  utmost  rarity  even  decades  after  the 
inauguration  of  the  third  party  grading  services  and  an  unknown 
number  of  resubmissions.  This  is  a  simply  stunning  coin  with  a  frosty, 
abrasion-free  texture  beneath  warm  lilac  iridescence.  The  strike  is 
exceptionally  bold  for  a  product  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint.  Housed 
in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  7  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  10/2000 ),  lot  6296;  Ally 
Collection ;  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2002),  lot  8537. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RH,  PCGS#  6594 


1941-S  Half  Dollar,  Vibrant  MS67 
Conditionally  Rare,  None  Finer 

4143  1941-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  The  1941-S  is  an 

available  late-date  Walker,  but  it  is  only  easily  obtainable  through 
the  MS66  level;  in  MS67,  PCGS  and  NGC  combined  report  just  32 
pieces,  including  a  small  but  likely  number  of  resubmissions.  This  in 
contrast  to  the  Denver  and  Philadelphia  issues  of  this  year  which  have 
MS67  populations  of  about  400  and  1,200  coins,  respectively.  No 
'41  -S  halves  are  known  finer  than  MS67.  This  outstanding  example 
is  boldly  struck  and  displays  truly  unabraded,  frosty  surfaces.  Traces 
of  light  golden  toning  accentuate  the  luster  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
exceptional.  This  piece  is  furthermore  significant  as  one  of  only  four 
Superb  Gems  with  a  CAC  endorsement.  Population:  9  in  67,  0  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 


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ERROR  WALKING  LIBERTY  HALF  DOLLAR 


Walking  Liberty  Half  Struck  on 
Steel  Cent  Planchet,  MS64 
Listed  in  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coin  Errors 


4144  Undated  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollar  Struck  on  a  Steel 
Cent  Planchet  MS64  PCGS.  This  lot  is  the  plate  coin  for  the  lofty 
position  of  #8  in  the  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coin  Errors ,  published  by 
Whitman  in  201 0.  The  author  values  the  error  between  $75,000  and 
$100,000,  and  notes  that  only  two  Walking  Liberty  half  dollars  are 
known  on  cent  planchets.  Curiously,  the  other  such  piece,  sold  in 
1 981  as  part  of  the  Milt  Cohen  Collection,  was  also  struck  on  a  steel 
cent  planchet.  That  coin  is  undated  and  struck  25%  off-center  toward 
5  o'clock.  Likely,  many  additional  Walking  Liberty  halves  were  struck 
on  cent  planchets  but  never  left  the  Mint,  screened  by  riddlers  (and 
subsequently  destroyed)  due  to  the  much  smaller  diameter  of  a  cent. 

On  the  present  coin,  the  mintmark  and  date  are  off  the  flan,  but 
it  was  presumably  struck  in  1 943  or  1 944,  since  nearly  all  steel  cents 
bear  the  earlier  date  and  Belgium  two  franc  pieces  (also  issued  in 
zinc-plated  steel)  are  dated  1944.  The  centering  favors  the  motifs  at 
the  expense  of  the  legends,  though  much  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is 
present,  as  is  the  US  in  PLURIBUS.  The  eagle  and  Liberty  are  present 
except  for  extremities.  The  luster  is  silky  and  both  sides  are  devoid  of 
abrasions,  though  minor  dull  gray  specks  are  scattered.  Photographed 
on  page  203  of  Mike  Byers'  World's  Greatest  Mint  Errors.  The  highest- 
ranked  Walking  Liberty  half  within  the  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coin  Errors , 
and  one  of  the  highlights  of  the  Geyer  Lamily  Collection. 

From  The  Geyer  Family  Collection. 


1945-D  Half  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS68  ★ 

4145  1945-D  MS68  *  NGC.  NGC  has  certified  two  1945-D 

halves  as  MS68  (with  none  finer),  but  of  the  two  coins,  only  the 
present  piece  bears  the  coveted  Star  designation.  PCGS  has  yet  to 
certify  any  examples  of  the  issue  above  MS67+.  The  obverse  of  this 
Superb  Gem  is  bathed  in  aquamarine,  golden-brown,  and  lilac  hues 
amid  excellent  luster.  The  reverse  features  light  peach  and  ice-blue 
patina.  The  sharp  strike  brings  out  a  partial  split  thumb  on  Liberty  and 
decent  detail  on  her  head  and  the  eagle's  feathers  on  the  reverse.  The 
eye  appeal  is  top-notch. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2010 ),  lot  2734.  NGC  ID#  24SG, 
PCGS#  6625 


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FRANKLIN  HALF  DOLLARS 


1950  Franklin  Half,  MS67+  Full  Bell  Lines 
The  Sole  Finest  Certified 

4146  1950  MS67+  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  CAC.  For  Registry 

competitors,  only  the  finest  of  a  given  issue  will  be  allowed  entry 
into  the  collection.  For  the  the  1950  Franklin  half  dollar,  the  finest 
obtainable  are  a  handful  of  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines  coins,  including  1 1 
at  PCGS  and  three  at  NGC;  of  these  the  present  coin  stands  above 
as  the  only  example  awarded  a  Plus  designation  (7/15).  The  coin  is 
also  one  of  only  two  Superb  Gems  endorsed  by  CAC,  and  is  the  only 
example  certified  finer  than  the  MS67  coin  in  the  current  highest- 
rated  Registry  Set.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck,  with  champagne-gold 
luster  that  deepens  slightly  in  its  hue  along  the  right  obverse  border. 
There  are  no  bothersome  abrasions  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
NGC  ID#  24SW,  PCGS#  86656 


1952-S  Franklin  Half 
Multicolor  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines 

4147  1952-S  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines  NGC. This  1952-S  Franklin  half 

with  Full  Bell  Lines  designation  is  an  amazing  coin,  even  if  it  lacks 
the  cachet  of  its  more-famous  cousin,  the  1 953-S.  Between  NGC  and 
PCGS  combined,  only  three  examples  of  this  issue  are  certified  in 
MS67  Full  Bell  Lines  —  two  at  PCGS,  and  this  lone  piece  at  NGC 
(7/15).  Generous  luster  runs  over  both  sides  of  this  piece,  but  its 
calling  card  is  the  incredible  vivid,  multicolor  patina  invigorating 
each  side.  The  strike  and  subsequent  preservation  are  both  equally 
nice,  and  a  pair  of  small  scrapes  on  the  lower  bell  area  do  not 
significantly  interrupt  the  progress  of  the  sharp  bell  lines.  Census:  1 
in  67  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24T5,  PCGS#  86663 


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1794  Flowing  Hair  Dollar 
B-1,  BB-1,  VF  Sharpness 

4148  1794  B-1,  BB-1,  R.4  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine  Secure. 

VF  Details.  Although  the  Mint  Act  of  April  2,  1792  provided  the 
official  government  approval  for  construction  of  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  building  and  the  installation  of  the  first  coining  press  and 
related  equipment,  the  Mint  had  no  reliable  source  of  silver  bullion. 
Depositors  brought  foreign  silver  coin,  tableware,  and  silver  wrought 
items,  but  there  was  no  bullion  fund  or  stockpile  of  previously  minted 
coinage  to  provide  immediate  payment  for  the  raw  silver.  Depositors 
were  required  to  wait  until  their  account  could  be  settled  with  freshly 
minted  coins.  During  the  first  year  of  operations  in  1794,  the  sum 
total  of  the  Mint's  output  was  1,758  silver  dollars  and  5,300  half 
dollars. 

Even  that  small  mintage  would  not  have  been  accomplished 
without  the  intervention  of  Mint  Director  David  Rittenhouse,  who 
personally  provided  1,734.50  troy  ounces  of  refined  silver  ingots  for 
the  mintage  of  the  inaugural  silver  dollars. 

Perhaps  only  140  or  so  1794  Flowing  Hair  dollars  survive  from 
that  first-year  mintage.  Other  estimates  suggest  as  many  as  150 
survivors.  Numismatist  and  researcher  Jack  Collins  spent  some  25 
years  researching  the  1  794  issue,  with  much  of  his  work  forming  the 
foundation  for  the  comprehensive  Historical  and  Population  Census 
Study  by  Martin  A.  Logies,  which  documents  134  distinct  specimens 
in  all  grades. 

The  current  offering  is  one  of  those  documented  coins,  coming 
out  of  the  May,  1993  Stetson  University  Collection  auction  by  Bowers 
and  Merena  as  lot  424.  There,  it  was  described  as: 

"Lightly  cleaned  long  ago,  now  naturally  retoning  in  shades 
of  gold  at  the  rims.  A  suitable  representative,  for  the  grade, 
of  our  nation's  first  silver  dollar  coinage..." 

Pedigree  markers  include  characteristics  of  Die  State  IV,  with 
obverse  clash  marks  removed  by  die  lapping  that  also  shortened 
the  hair  curls  on  Liberty.  Weakness  of  strike  from  misaligned  dies 
affect  the  lower  half  of  the  date  and  stars  1  through  8.  A  short  scratch 
between  9  and  4  of  the  date  and  a  small  rim  bump  above  the  Y 
of  LIBERTY  help  identify  the  piece.  The  reverse  shows  numerous 
adjustment  marks  through  the  letters  in  UNITED  in  a  diagonal  pattern 
unique  to  this  coin. 

The  coin  was  offered  in  raw  VF  condition  in  the  Stetson  sale.  It 
has  since  been  certified  in  a  PCGS  Secure  holder  as  PCGS  Genuine 
—  Tooled  —  with  VF  Details.  The  most  noticeable  area  of  tooling 
is  at  STATES  on  the  reverse,  where  a  planchet  streak  or  flaw  was 
smoothed.  Although  not  noted  on  the  holder,  the  coin  has  been 
cleaned  (as  suggested  in  its  earlier  1993  appearance). 

At  least  two  dozen  of  the  surviving  1794  dollars  exhibit  some 
kind  of  tooling,  damage,  repair,  or  other  impairments.  Few  of  the 
those  pieces  retain  the  detail  and  overall  collectibility  of  this  example, 
which  provides  an  interesting  opportunity  for  the  many  collectors 
who  desire  an  example  of  "America's  first  dollar"  for  their  collection. 
PCGS#  39972  Base  PCGS#  6851 


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1795  B-7,  BB-18  Three  Leaves  Dollar,  MS61 
Near  the  Condition  Census 

4149  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-7,  BB-18,  R.3,  MS61 

PCGS  Secure.  Bowers  Die  State  I,  the  usual  die  state  of  this  variety 
with  two  extensions  from  the  end  of  the  left  ribbon.  Central  weakness 
is  minimal  on  this  well-struck  1795  dollar  that  features  exceptional 
centering  with  full  obverse  and  reverse  borders.  The  surfaces  exhibit 
myriad  minuscule  marks  that  limit  the  grade.  Both  sides  are  brilliant 
and  untoned  with  semi-reflective  fields  around  the  lustrous  devices. 
Chief  coiner  Henry  Voigt  and  his  team  got  this  one  right,  as  there 
are  no  adjustment  marks  visible  on  either  side.  This  highly  appealing 
1  795  Three  Leaves  dollar  will  make  a  nice  addition  to  a  type  set  or 
specialized  collection. 

The  second  edition  of  the  Bowers  Silver  Dollar  Encyclopedia 
records  seven  Mint  State  examples  among  the  notable  specimens 
section  for  the  variety.  The  present  piece  makes  an  eighth  example, 
appearing  in  the  Bowers  list  at  its  former  AU58  grade  level.  The  top 
examples  of  the  variety  include  coins  graded  MS66  PCGS,  MS65 
PCGS,  MS65  NGC,  MS64  PCGS  with  a  silver  plug,  MS64  PCGS, 
MS63  Uncertified,  MS61  PCGS,  and  MS60  Uncertified.  In  all  grades, 
the  B-7,  BB-18  silver  dollar  is  relatively  plentiful  with  survival 
estimates  ranging  in  the  500  to  800  coin  range.  However,  only  eight 
are  known  in  Mint  State  at  the  present  time.  This  is  an  extremely 
important  opportunity  for  the  early  silver  dollar  connoisseur. 

Ex:  Frontenac  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena ,  11/1991 ),  lot  2202  as  AU 5 8 
PCGS.  PCGS#  39973  Base  PCGS#  6852 


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1795  Flowing  Hair  Dollar,  AU50 
B-1,  BB-21,  Lightly  Toned  with  Luster 

4150  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Two  Leaves,  B-1,  BB-21,  R.2,  AU50 

PCGS.  As  the  most-available  Two  Leaves  Flowing  Hair  dollar,  the 
BB-21  is  a  perennial  favorite  for  type.  This  lightly  toned,  golden-gray 
example  is  particularly  nice  for  the  AU50  grade,  with  plentiful  silver 
luster  visible  behind  the  translucent  toning  and  sharp  detail  on  the 
central  motifs.  The  variety  is  known  for  the  7  punched  over  an  errant 
1  in  the  date  —  sometimes  called  the  1  795  over  1 1 95  variety  —  a 
feature  that  is  clearly  evident  on  this  example. 

Only  the  BB-27  Three  Leaves  variety  is  seen  more  often  in  the 
series.  Both  the  BB-21  and  BB-27  have  a  deeply  cut  portrait  on  the 
obverse  die,  providing  high  relief  in  high  grades  but  making  the 
portrait  subject  to  quick  wear  on  circulated  examples.  This  coin 
retains  pleasing  hair  detail,  with  only  moderate  wear  on  the  high 
points  of  the  hair  strands.  A  few  small  marks  are  scattered  across  the 
surfaces,  with  a  small  dig  in  the  dentils  beneath  the  bust  truncation 
but  no  serious  marks.  The  rims  are  high  and  sharp  with  well-centered 
motifs.  Only  a  handful  of  faint  adjustment  marks  run  vertically  on 
the  central  reverse,  visible  with  a  glass  but  inconsequential  in  hand. 
Population  (all  Two  Leaves  varieties):  1 4  in  50,  52  finer  (7/1  5).  PCGS# 
39986  Base  PCGS#  6853 


1795  B-1,  BB-21  Silver  Dollar,  AU50 
Blundered  Date 
Two  Leaves  Reverse 

4151  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Two  Leaves,  B-1,  BB-21,  R.2,  AU50 

PCGS.  The  usual  die  state  with  perfect  obverse  and  reverse  dies.  The 
obverse  has  a  blundered  date  with  the  7  punched  over  an  erroneous 
1 .  Despite  a  minor  scratch  on  Liberty's  face,  this  silver  dollar  possesses 
excellent  eye  appeal.  Delicate  gold  and  champagne  toning  appear 
on  both  sides  over  semi-lustrous  satin  surfaces.  The  B-1 ,  BB-21  dollar 
with  the  blundered  date  is  the  most  plentiful  Flowing  Hair,  Two 
Leaves  dollar  variety,  an  ideal  candidate  for  collectors  by  the  major 
Guide  Book  types.  PCGS#  39986  Base  PCGS#  6853 


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1795  B-12,  BB-26  Early  Dollar,  AU55 
R.6  Condition  Census  Example 

4152  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-12,  BB-26,  R.6,  AU55 

PCGS  Secure.  Bowers  Die  State  ll-lll,  showing  a  wispy  die  crack 
running  upward  from  the  7  in  the  date  to  the  lower  bust  and  about 
halfway  through  the  hair.  This  very  rare  early  Bust  dollar  die  marriage 
shows  a  Three  Leaves  reverse  with  two  leaves  under  the  O(F).  The 
obverse  is  the  Head  of  1  795  with  flowing  hair  in  six  curls,  the  lowest 
curl  passing  through  a  point  of  star  1  and  ending  in  a  sharp  point.  The 
hair  at  the  top  of  Liberty's  head  is  flat,  IB  in  LIBERTY  is  too  widely 
spaced,  and  the  B  is  misaligned  with  the  other  letters.  This  Choice  AU 
example  shows  deep  rose  patina  throughout  both  sides,  with  some 
lighter  silver  area  on  the  lower  reverse.  A  few  thin  scrapes  in  the  right 
obverse  field  and  a  small  patch  of  similar  marks  around  Liberty's  ear 
and  the  middle  hair  curls  are  the  only  mentionable  contact.  Light 
planchet  adjustment  marks  show  at  the  left  obverse  rim,  near  stars  3 
through  5. 

The  second  edition  of  Dave  Bowers'  early  dollar  reference 
notes  that  this  variety  usually  appears  in  lower  grades  through  Very 
Fine,  "very  rare  EF  and  unknown  in  Mint  State."  This  piece  certainly 
appears  to  be  a  candidate  for  ranking  at  or  near  the  top  of  the 
Condition  Census  for  the  variety.  This  appears  to  be  the  finest-graded 
example  of  the  BB-26  we  have  offered  since  we  began  our  Permanent 
Auction  Archives  in  1993.  An  AU53  PCGS  example  in  our  Baltimore 
Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003),  lot  81 1  7,  brought  a  strong-for-the-time 
$25,300.  PCGS#  39976  Base  PCGS#  6852 


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1795  Flowing  Hair  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Memorable  B-5,  BB-27  Three  Leaves  Dollar 

4153  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27,  R.1,  MS63  NGC.  A  rare  and  desirable  coin  in  any  Mint  State  grade,  and  this  Select 

example  will  certainly  generate  significant  excitement  when  it  crosses  the  block.  Toned  in  delicate  gold  over  the  reflective  surfaces;  Liberty's 
head  is  a  touch  lighter  with  silver  accents  on  her  face  and  hair,  and  framed  with  blue  through  the  dentils.  The  fields  and  devices  are  remarkably 
clean  for  a  Bust  dollar,  and  anyone  who  spends  more  than  a  casual  glance  examining  the  fields  and  devices  will  assuredly  be  pleased  with  the 
regal  quality  found  here.  Both  sides  show  abundant  luster,  with  a  hint  of  reflectivity  from  the  original  die  polish  used  to  prepare  the  dies  for 
coinage.  Faint  adjustment  marks  cross  the  eagle's  breast  and  trace  evidence  reappears  on  the  dentils.  Identifiable  by  a  planchet  flaw  that  resides 
from  star  3  to  star  4  and  the  nearby  rim  on  the  obverse,  and  a  much  smaller  planchet  flaw  on  the  reverse  from  the  left  stem  down  to  the  rim  at 
the  base  of  that  side.  A  fabulous  coin  for  the  specialist,  boasting  rich  eye  appeal,  splendid  quality,  and  a  sharp  strike,  all  qualities  desired  but 
seldom  found  in  these  large  Flowing  Hair  silver  dollars. 

In  terms  of  rarity,  this  is  by  far  the  most  common  die  pairing  of  the  year,  but  in  this  condition,  the  present  coin  is  a  great  rarity  and  certainly 
within  the  top  1 00  coins  of  this  date,  perhaps  much  higher  when  one  considers  the  Three  Leaves  reverse  as  opposed  to  the  Two  Leaves  reverse 
styles.  Census:  9  in  63,  23  finer  (7/1 5),  for  all  1  795  Flowing  Hair  silver  dollars. 

This  die  pairing  produced  an  estimated  100,000  coins,  which  is  as  high  as  any  pair  of  dies  from  the  first  decade  at  the  Mint.  Even  more 
important  is  the  fact  that  these  very  large  dies  for  the  silver  dollar  lasted  such  an  extended  period  of  time  without  cracking  severely  or  shattering 
during  this  lengthy  production  run.  The  obverse  die  was  scratched  by  the  engraver  before  production  began,  with  a  long  thin  "bar"  behind 
the  uppermost  curl  of  Liberty.  Long  considered  a  slip  of  the  engraver's  hand  while  strengthening  Liberty's  curl  points  at  the  time  of  the  minor 
accident.  On  much  later  die  states  the  bar  is  thinner  reflecting  die  lapping  which  was  commonly  done  to  remove  die  rust  (in  the  case  here)  or 
possibly  die  clashing  (not  usually  seen  on  this  variety).  The  die  lapping  literally  files  off  the  highest  portion  of  the  die  (the  fields)  thus  removing 
minor  die  surface  marks  such  as  light  rust  or  die  clashing.  This  process  also  minutely  reduces  the  depth  of  the  devices  by  lowering  the  fields, 
and  on  many  lapped  dies  Liberty's  curls  are  greatly  weakened  or  the  stars  appear  smaller  on  the  obverse  as  a  result. 

On  the  present  coin,  the  die  state  is  early  and  thus  Liberty's  curls  show  the  greatest  depth  and  definition,  and  the  stars  are  large  and  full. 
Curiously,  the  reverse  die  cracks  early  in  its  life  from  the  left  stem  end  to  the  border  below,  but  this  crack  remains  remarkable  stable  and  does 
not  continue  across  the  eagle,  nor  does  it  thicken  significantly  during  the  coining  process.  Most  dies  do  not  fare  so  well,  and  once  a  crack  forms, 
each  new  coin  struck  acts  like  a  wedge  hammering  into  the  die  crack  usually  expanding  the  width  and  length  of  the  crack  until  the  die  breaks 
apart. 

The  Flowing  Hair  design  is  thought  to  be  the  work  of  Robert  Scot.  Once  released  on  the  1  794  and  early  1  795  silver  dollars,  the  design  met 
with  public  outcry.  A  similar  fate  greeted  the  1  793  Chain  cents  and  Wreath  cents.  In  the  case  of  the  silver  dollar,  the  powers  that  be  decided  it 
would  serve  them  well  to  hire  a  more  competent  designer  for  a  coin  of  the  importance  of  the  silver  dollar,  that  being  the  monetary  unit  of  our 
new  coinage  in  the  United  States. 

Henry  William  DeSaussure  took  it  upon  himself  to  accomplish  two  things  when  he  assumed  the  Philadelphia  Mint  Directorship  duties 
in  June  of  1  795.  The  first  priority  was  to  issue  gold  coins  (first  the  Mint  employees  had  to  be  properly  bonded  against  theft)  and  the  second 
was  to  redesign  all  coinage,  particularly  the  silver.  DeSaussure  obtained  the  services  of  the  famous  painter  Gilbert  Stuart  to  redesign  the  silver 
dollar.  Stuart  modeled  his  new  silver  dollar  obverse  from  his  painting  of  the  most  beautiful  women  in  Philadelphia,  Mrs.  William  Bingham,  the 
former  Miss  Ann  Willing.  His  designs  are  classic  1 8th  Century  beauty.  Liberty  is  rendered  with  her  long  hair  bound  by  a  ribbon,  and  her  bust  is 
covered  by  a  loose  gown.  The  reverse  received  considerable  attention  as  well,  with  the  eagle  made  much  smaller  and  the  wreath  more  delicate, 
employing  a  combination  of  laurel  and  palm  branches.  Thus,  the  Flowing  Hair  design  was  put  out  to  pasture  and  retired,  after  scarcely  a  year  in 
production.  The  early  days  at  the  Mint  presented  many  challenges,  and  this  coin  captures  these  struggles  in  magnificent  perfection,  right  down 
to  the  mint  frost  imparted  by  the  dies. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  2/2000 ),  lot  1587.  PCGS#  39977  Base  PCGS#  6852 


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1798  B-27,  BB-113  Dollar,  MS62 
Early  Obverse  Die  State 

4154  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Close  Date,  B-27,  BB-113, 

R.2,  MS62  PCGS  Secure.  This  is  the  first  use  of  a  workhorse  obverse 
die  that  was  used  for  seven  different  die  marriages.  The  reverse 
die  was  used  for  four  varieties,  appearing  here  in  its  final  use.  The 
present  piece  has  the  highest  hair  wave  lapped,  apparently  as  always, 
although  lacks  any  trace  of  the  die  crack  through  the  9  in  the  date. 
The  reverse  has  the  usual  cracks  in  the  late  state  of  that  die.  This 
sharply  defined  Mint  State  dollar  has  a  bold  double  profile  from  the 
forehead  to  the  neck.  Both  sides  exhibit  pale  blue  peripheral  toning 
on  light  silver-gray  surfaces.  The  second  edition  of  the  Bowers  Silver 
Dollar  Encyclopedia  lists  14  Mint  State  pieces  among  the  Notable 
Specimens.  Population:  1  6  in  62,  1  6  finer  (6/1 5),  for  all  1  798  Heraldic 
Eagle  silver  dollars.  PCGS#  40030  Base  PCGS#  6873 


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1799  7x6  Stars  Dollar,  B-14,  BB-167,  MS64 
Fantastic  Patina  and  Incredible  Eye  Appeal 

4155  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-14,  BB-167,  R.3,  MS64  NGC.  CAC. 

Bowers  Die  State  III.  This  is  an  incredibly  beautiful  early  dollar  with 
lovely  irregular  iridescent  toning,  certified  MS64  NGC  and  with 
amazing  eye  appeal.  Swaths  of  gold,  rose,  and  pale  ocean-blue 
constitute  the  primary  colors  that  occupy  each  side,  but  the  patina 
is  not  so  deep  as  to  impede  the  marvelous  prooflike  reflectivity  that 
further  enlivens  the  surfaces  on  this  fascinating  early  silver  dollar.  The 
strike  is  well  but  not  perfectly  centered  on  the  planchet,  and  there 
are  few  mentionable  post-Mint  abrasions  on  either  side,  consistent 
with  the  high  grade.  The  strike  is  quite  bold  around  the  peripheries, 
producing  full  star  centers  on  the  obverse  and  a  wealth  of  detail  in 
Liberty's  rear  hair  curls,  but  showing  a  bit  of  softness  on  the  forward 
curls  and  correspondingly  on  the  reverse,  on  the  eagle's  head  and 
breast  above  the  shield. 

This  is  an  example  of  the  B-14,  BB-167  die  variety.  The  perfect 
die  state  of  the  obverse  is  unknown,  but  all  pieces  show  a  pair  of 
raised  die  flaws,  looking  like  tears,  before  Liberty's  eye  in  the  right 
obverse  field.  Star  1 3  is  near  the  bust.  The  reverse  is  identified  by 
two  small  die  flaws  under  AM.  In  this  die  state,  a  faint  die  crack 
connects  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  wing  to  AM(ERICA),  but  not  yet  to 
the  following  E. 

There  are  no  signs  of  planchet  adjustments  or  other  distractions. 
This  piece  may  justly  make  claims  to  the  sole  finest  example  of  the 
B-14,  BB-167  die  pairing.  The  Bowers  early  dollar  reference  lists 
the  Sebring  specimen,  MS63  PCGS  (American  Numismatic  Rarities, 
1/2004),  lot  144  at  the  top  of  its  Notable  Specimens,  a  coin  that  we 
offered  soon  after  in  our  Pittsburgh  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2004), 
where  it  realized  $51,750.  That  piece  later  reappeared  in  two  Stack's 
sales  in  2007.  The  second-finest  in  Bowers'  list  is  an  MS61  ICG  coin 
that  we  offered  as  lot  872  in  our  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage, 
4/2009).  The  Dr.  Hesselgesser  specimen  was  an  AU58  PCGS  coin 
that  appeared  in  our  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot 
3291,  that  brought  $16,100.  The  Eric  Newman  Collection  lacked 
an  example  of  this  variety  (although  he  had  several  quite  nice  1  799 
dollars). 

This  coin  has  a  lot  going  for  it  —  popular  date,  high  grade,  a 
medium-elusive  variety,  and  foremost,  of  course,  that  incredible  eye 
appeal  that  will  make  this  coin's  offering  a  fleeting  opportunity.  The 
winner  of  this  coin  will  have  years  to  rejoice  —  and  the  underbidders 
will  have  years  to  regret. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  PCGS#  40058  Base  PCGS#  6878 


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1800  Dollar,  Rare  B-5,  BB-189,  AU58 
Tied  for  Finest  of  the  Variety 

4156  1800  B-5,  BB-189,  R.5,AU58  NCC.  Bowers  Die  State  I.The 

Bowers  Encyclopedia  states,  "Why  so  few  AU  and  no  Uncirculated 
pieces  are  known  is  another  of  the  intriguing  mysteries  that  pervade 
the  early  dollar  series."  Apparently,  the  finest  known  is  an  AU58  NGC 
example  from  the  Warren  Miller  Collection,  although  it  is  not  the 
same  coin  as  this  one.  While  an  unattributed  Mint  State  coin  may  yet 
surface,  for  now  this  attractive,  lightly  toned  coin  is  tied  for  the  finest 
BB-1 89  dollar. 

A  diagnostic  die  dot  inside  the  lower  portion  of  the  R  in  LIBERTY 
identifies  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  shows  a  similar  die  flaw 
to  the  left  of  the  second  T  in  STATES.  This  piece  is  struck  from  a 
perfect  die  state,  so  none  of  the  die  cracks  appear  around  LIBERTY 
that  characterize  later  die  states.  A  thin  veil  of  golden-gray  toning 
blankets  both  sides,  with  soft  luster  remaining  around  the  motifs. 
Liberty  shows  light  wear  on  the  highest  curls,  and  the  eagle's  head, 
breast,  and  talons  show  evidence  of  brief  circulation.  There  are  no 
significant  marks  to  mention,  and  bold  detail  remains  throughout. 
PCGS#  40075  Base  PCGS#  6887 


Uncirculated  1803  Small  3  Dollar 
B-4,  BB-254 

4157  1 803  Small  3,  B-4,  BB-254,  R.3,  MS61  NGC.  The  top  of  the 

3  in  the  date  is  thin,  the  1  firmly  touches  the  curl,  stars  7  and  8  are 
distant  from  the  L  and  Y  of  LIBERTY,  stars  4  and  5  and  5  and  6  are 
closer  together  than  any  of  the  others,  and  stars  10  and  1 1  and  12 
and  1 3  are  wider  apart  than  any  others.  On  the  reverse,  the  first  A  in 
AMERICA  touches  the  third  feather,  and  a  leaf  points  more  toward  the 
left  corner  of  the  base  of  I  in  AMERICA. 

Light  to  medium  intensity  bluish-gray  and  golden-gray  patina 
bathes  lustrous  surfaces  on  this  MS61  dollar,  and  a  well  executed 
strike  leaves  sharp  definition  on  the  design  features  that  are  nicely 
centered  on  the  planchet.  The  reverse  dentilation  is  strong,  while 
that  along  the  lower  left  obverse  border  is  incomplete.  Both  sides 
are  quite  clean,  except  for  a  noticeable  linear  abrasion  on  Liberty's 
cheek. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2008 ),  lot  2084;  Dallas 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  10/2008),  lot  1102;  Long  Beach  Signature 
(Heritage,  2/2009),  lot  1582.  PCGS#  40099  Base  PCGS#  6900 


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GOBRECHT  DOLLARS 


1836  Gobrecht  Dollar,  PR60 
Judd-60,  Die  Alignment  I,  Original 

4158  1836  Name  on  Base,  Judd-60  Original,  Pollock-65,  Die 

Alignment  I,  R.1,  PR60  NGC.  Silver.  Plain  Edge.  Die  Alignment  I 
(center  of  Liberty's  head  is  opposite  the  D  in  DOLLAR).  The  angling 
die  clash  mark  above  the  eagle's  wing  is  only  faintly  visible.  This 
indicates  a  later  striking  in  the  final  week  of  December  1836.  As 
always,  the  fields  are  only  moderately  reflective;  however,  enough 
mirroring  exists  to  enliven  the  gray-rose  toning  that  covers  each  side. 
The  strike  details  are  strong  on  the  obverse,  and  just  a  touch  of  softness 
is  noted  over  the  high  point  of  the  eagle's  breast  feathers.  Each  side 
is  remarkably  free  from  any  mentionable  marks,  just  the  smallest 
abrasions  are  scattered  about,  and  they  are  largely  unnoticeable 
beneath  the  toning.  PCGS#  1 1225 


1836  Original  Gobrecht  Dollar,  PR62 
Judd-60,  Die  Alignment  I 

4159  1836  Name  on  Base,  Judd-60  Original,  Pollock-65,  R.1, 

PR62  PCGS.  Silver.  Plain  Edge.  No  Stars  Obverse,  Stars  Reverse. 
Die  Alignment  I  (coin  turn,  center  of  Liberty's  head  opposite  DO 
in  DOLLAR).  This  piece  is  from  the  second  striking  period  in  late 
December,  as  seen  by  the  prominent  diagonal  die  scratch  above  the 
eagle's  wing.  It  is  believed  that  600  of  these  pieces  were  struck  and 
then  deposited  in  a  local  bank.  As  a  result,  most  examples  are  found 
today  in  circulated  grades.  This  piece  has  no  trace  of  handling  in  the 
channels  of  commerce  other  than  a  small  contact  mark  in  the  left 
obverse  field.  Each  side  has  hazy  streaks  of  gray  patina  with  bright 
underlying  proof  surfaces. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2008 ),  lot  2343;  Julius 
Korein;  Sold  on  behalf  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society  to  benefit 
the  Chair  of  North  American  Coins  and  Currency  of  the  ANS  /  FUN 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  1 /201 4),  lot  5286.  PCGS#  11225 


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SEATED  DOLLARS 


1836  Gobrecht  Dollar  Restrike 
Judd-60,  Die  Alignment  III,  Brilliant  PR62 

4160  1836  Name  on  Base,  Judd-60  Restrike,  Pollock-65,  R.5, 

PR62  PCGS.  Silver.  Plain  Edge.  Die  Alignment  III  (head  of  Liberty 
opposite  the  N  in  ONE  after  a  coin  turn).  As  with  all  DAI  1 1  coins,  this 
piece  shows  extensive  reverse  die  cracking.  The  crack  is  particularly 
heavy  through  NITED  STATES  O.  A  less-well-developed  crack  is  seen 
through  the  bottoms  of  OLLA.  Only  two  dozen  or  so  Die  Alignment 
III  restrikes  are  believed  known.  Believed  struck  in  the  late  1850s, 
there  is  also  a  rare,  later  die  state  that  shows  a  patch  of  die  rust  in  the 
field  to  the  left  of  Liberty's  face.  Those  coins  are  believed  to  have  been 
struck  in  the  1 860s  and  1 870s. 

The  surfaces  of  this  piece  are  completely  brilliant,  undoubtedly 
from  hairlining  that  is  lightly  seen  over  each  side.  There  is  even  a 
moderate  cameo  contrast  apparent,  especially  noticeable  on  the 
reverse.  Fully  detailed  on  the  obverse,  just  a  slight  bit  of  high-point 
softness  is  seen  on  the  reverse  at  the  top  of  the  lower  wing  and 
feathers  immediately  above.  PCGS#  1 1227 


1842  Seated  Dollar,  MS64 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 

41 61  1842  MS64  NGC.  The  1  842  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  more 

plentiful  Seated  dollar  issues  from  this  decade,  but  it  is  nonetheless 
scarce  in  Mint  State.  Choice  examples,  such  as  the  present  coin, 
are  rarely  encountered  and  none  are  known  in  Gem  condition.  This 
piece  is  toned  in  medium  golden-gray  hues  with  faint  lilac  specks 
here  and  there.  The  fields  show  lovely  semiprooflike  mirroring 
without  any  significant  abrasions.  The  upper  edge  of  the  eagle's  left 
(facing)  wing  shows  the  usual  weakness,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise 
well-executed.  A  few  faint  roller  marks  appear  on  Liberty's  lap,  as 
struck,  and  the  fields  show  faint  die  striae  which  contribute  to  the 
reflectivity.  Census:  18  in  64  (3  in  64  ★),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
24YC,  PCGS#  6928 


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1870-CC  Seated  Dollar,  AU58+ 

Boldly  Toned  Peripheries 

41 62  1870-CC  AU58+  PCGS.  Of  the  four  Carson  City  issues  in  the 

Seated  dollar  series,  the  1 870-CC  is  the  most  frequently  encountered, 
ideal  for  the  collector  seeking  a  single  representative  from  this  mint. 
Nonetheless,  most  survivors  are  well-circulated.  Extremely  Fine  and 
lower-end  AU  coins  are  scarce.  Of  just  17  Borderline  Uncirculated 
coins  at  PCGS,  this  is  the  only  one  with  a  Plus  designation;  15  Mint 
State  pieces  are  finer  at  that  service  (7/15).  The  high  points  of  the 
well-struck  devices  show  just  a  brush  of  friction,  and  the  fields  exhibit 
significant  semiprooflike  mirroring.  The  central  regions  have  medium 
champagne-gold  toning,  while  the  margins  show  more  vivid  violet, 
ocean-blue,  and  mint-green  patina.  For  any  issue,  this  piece  would 
be  considered  above-average  for  the  AU  grade;  for  the  1 870-CC,  this 
coin  is  truly  exceptional.  NGC  ID#  24ZE,  PCGS#  6964 


MS64+  1872  Seated  Dollar 
Among  Finest  Certified 

4163  1872  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Since  they  are  the  only  two 

Seated  dollar  issues  with  a  mintage  of  more  than  1  million  pieces, 
the  1871  and  1872  are  often  regarded  as  the  most  available  in  Mint 
State.  In  fact,  the  1859-0  and  1860-0  are  both  significantly  more 
prevalent,  especially  in  MS60  to  MS63  grades.  Most  of  the  later 
dates  of  the  series  were  heavily  exported  to  the  Far  East,  where  silver 
remained  prized  relative  to  the  gold-centric  monetary  policy  of  the 
United  States  and  Europe.  All  Seated  dollars,  regardless  of  issue,  are 
very  rare  in  MS65.  The  present  example  nearly  achieves  that  exalted 
level,  since  the  lustrous  and  faintly  toned  surfaces  display  only  trivial 
marks.  In  addition,  the  strike  is  good,  with  minor  inexactness  largely 
confined  to  star  8  and  the  left  (facing)  claw.  Population:  36  in  64  (4  in 
64+),  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24ZJ,  PCGS#  6968 


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1872-CC  Seated  Dollar,  MS60 
Elusive  Mint  State  Example 

41 64  1872-CC  MS60  PCGS.  With  its  low  3,1 50-coin  mintage,  the 

1872-CC  is  not  surprisingly  scarce  in  all  grades  and  is  considered 
one  of  the  semikeys  to  the  series.  The  typical  example  is  cleaned, 
damaged,  and/or  grades  no  finer  than  the  lower  end  of  the  XF  range. 
High-end  XF  and  any  AU  coins  are  seldom  seen,  and  Mint  State 
examples  are  undeniably  rare.  This  piece  is  unworn,  and  shows 
remarkably  few  major  abrasions  for  the  MS60  level.  The  fields  are 
semiprooflike,  blanketed  in  dusky  tan-gray  toning.  Trivial  striking 
weakness  on  the  top  of  Liberty's  head  and  the  two  adjacent  stars  is 
barely  worthy  of  mention,  and  the  eagle's  talons  and  plumage  are 
sharply  defined.  Population:  2  in  60,  1 0  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  24ZK, 
PCGS#  6969 


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1873-CC  Seated  Dollar,  AU55 
The  Rare  Final  Issue 

41 65  1873-CC  AU55  PCGS.The  Carson  City  Mint  coined  126,800 

silver  dollars  in  1 873,  but  only  2,300  of  those  coins  were  the  Seated 
Liberty  design.  The  balance  were  examples  of  the  new  Trade  dollar 
that  began  production  as  the  earlier  Seated  design  was  discontinued. 
All  of  the  1873-CC  Seated  dollars  were  coined  in  the  first  quarter 
of  the  year,  1,000  in  January  and  1,300  in  March.  It  is  believed  that 
most  of  the  1 873-CC  Seated  dollars  were  melted  soon  after  they  were 
minted. 

Although  not  the  lowest  mintage  Carson  City  Seated  dollar,  the 
1873-CC  is  the  rarest,  and  it  holds  that  distinction  across  all  grades. 
PCGS  has  certified  82  of  these,  and  109  examples  of  the  lower 
mintage  1871-CC  Seated  dollar.  Estimates  of  the  actual  number  of 
1873-CC  Seated  dollars  that  exist  today  varies  depending  on  the 
source  consulted.  The  combined  total  population  at  PCGS  and  NGC 
is  108  coins,  and  that  figure  undoubtedly  includes  resubmissions. 
Most  estimates  place  the  total  population  of  different  coins  in  the 
range  of  40  to  60  pieces.  The  cataloger  tends  toward  the  higher 
number. 

The  actual  population  is  less  important  than  the  availability, 
especially  for  the  advanced  collector  who  seeks  a  high  grade  coin. 
Only  32  of  the  1 08  certified  coins  grade  AU50  or  finer,  and  the  two 
grading  companies  have  only  examined  nine  coins  grading  AU55 
and  1 1  finer  pieces.  Over  the  last  22  years  of  our  Permanent  Auction 
Archives,  we  have  only  offered  four  examples  in  AU55,  and  just  six 
finer  pieces. 

The  present  piece  is  a  lovely  Choice  AU  example  with  light 
silver-gray  surfaces.  Both  sides  retain  considerable  satin  mint  luster 
and  the  surfaces  are  essentially  mark  free  with  reflective  fields.  This 
is  an  exceptional  example  for  the  grade,  and  deserves  a  place  in  the 
finest  cabinet.  Population:  7  in  55,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24ZN, 
PCGS#  6972 


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PROOF  SEATED  DOLLARS 


1853  Seated  Dollar,  Rare  PR58 
Important  Restrike  Proof 

41 66  1 853  Restrike  PR58  PCGS.  No  original  proofs  are  confirmed 

for  the  1853  date,  although  those  who  desire  a  proof  can,  on  rare 
occasions  such  as  this,  compete  for  a  restrike  (novodel)  proof.  We 
expect  it  will  be  a  spirited  competition.  By  all  accounts,  only  a  dozen 
of  such  proofs  exist  —  perhaps  struck  in  1 862  or  1  863,  although  the 
exact  mintage  year  is  as  murky  as  most  of  the  Mint  restrikes  of  other 
denominations.  Because  the  1851  and  1852  proofs  are  well-known 
rarities  that  command  much  attention  when  they  appear  at  auction, 
the  1 853  proofs  lack  the  same  notoriety  —  no  doubt,  because  of 
its  larger  circulation-strike  mintage.  Even  so,  the  inescapable  fact 
remains  that  the  1 853  proofs  are  easily  rarer  than  either  of  the  more- 
famous  dates  in  proof  format  and,  in  fact,  the  1 853  restrikes  are  tied 
for  third-rarest  of  the  Seated  series  in  a  tie  with  the  1843  and  1849 
proofs.  The  1 841  and  1  842  dates  rank  respectively  as  numbers  1  and 
2  in  proof  rarity. 

The  present  example  had  a  brief  stint  in  circulation,  and  the 
evidence  of  handling  is  most  apparent  in  the  right  obverse  field  where 
it  lacks  the  reflective  surface  quality  and  shows  a  few  light  marks.  In 
all  other  aspects,  the  coin  is  a  gleaming  and  attractive  proof  by  eye 
as  well  as  by  technical  qualifications.  Lilac  and  golden-orange  toning 
glitters  on  both  sides  and  square,  wide  rims  frame  the  mirrored  fields. 
Like  all  of  the  proofs  for  the  1 853  issue,  softness  exists  at  the  eagle's 
left  wing  shoulder.  Diagonal,  raised  file  marks  emerge  from  the  rock 
support  above  the  date.  It  shares  the  "common  reverse"  first  used  for 
1 840  proofs  and  seen  on  restrike  Seated  dollar  proofs  through  1  854. 

This  PR58  dollar  is  a  prize  for  the  Seated  proof  specialist  and 
a  rare  opportunity  for  series  collectors  seeking  to  complete  a  run  of 
the  proof  dates.  Population:  1  in  58,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2527, 
PCGS#  6996 


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1862  Seated  Dollar,  Marvelous  PR67 
Fully  Struck,  Lovely  Toning 

4167  1862  PR67  NGC.  Incredible  original  patina  encompasses 

brilliant,  deeply  mirrored  silver-white  areas  on  each  side,  contrasted 
against  arcs  of  russet-copper  and  cobalt-blue  on  the  obverse.  The 
reverse  shows  a  similar  effect  but  adds  pale  powder-gray  into  the 
mix.  As  expected  from  the  grade,  the  surfaces,  even  under  a  loupe, 
divulge  no  mentionable  marks  or  hairlines,  but  rather  only  confirm 
the  tremendous  quality  —  essentially  a  full  proof  strike  throughout, 
followed  by  153  years  of  excellent  preservation.  The  1862  Seated 
dollars  were  produced  in  small  numbers  in  both  business-strike  and 
proof  format,  1 1,540  of  the  former  and  550  of  the  latter.  This  piece 
and  This  piece  is  the  second  finest  non-Cameo  of  this  date  certified  at 
NGC.  The  finest  at  PCGS  is  a  single  PR66+  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  252G, 
PCGS#  7005 


1864  Seated  Dollar,  PR65 
Beautiful  Mirrors  and  Toning 

4168  1864  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Proof  Seated  Liberty  dollars  from 

the  1860s  are  somewhat  scarcer  than  is  often  realized,  particularly 
in  Gem  or  finer  condition.  Beginning  in  1862,  the  task  of  ordering 
proof  sets  was  altered  to  accommodate  the  rising  value  of  silver 
beyond  the  face  value  of  the  coins.  Proof  sets  could  be  purchased 
for  a  reasonable  cost  but  they  had  to  be  paid  for  with  like  silver  coin. 
If  a  collector  wished  to  purchase  a  set  with  paper  currency,  the  cost 
per  set  was  proportionately  higher  to  offset  the  extra  value  of  the 
silver  coins.  During  the  War,  with  silver  coinage  widely  hoarded,  this 
understandably  limited  sales  of  sets,  and  by  extension,  reduced  the 
survival  rate  of  high-end  proof  dollars. 

The  proof  1864  dollar  had  a  mintage  of  470  pieces,  all  of 
which  were  distributed  in  proof  sets.  No  doubt  such  faithful  proof  set 
collectors  such  as  Mickley  and  Brock  were  among  the  first  to  acquire 
theirs,  despite  the  complications  of  placing  the  order.  The  currently 
offered  coin  is  a  rare  Gem,  showcasing  deep  mirrors  and  fully 
rendered,  frosty  devices.  Sun-gold  toning  encompasses  much  of  each 
side,  but  shows  tinges  of  vivid  blue  and  violet  in  the  margins.  There 
are  no  distractions  and  the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  Population:  1  7 
in  65  (1  in  65+),  4  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  252J,  PCGS#  7007 


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1865  Seated  Dollar,  PR65 
A  Civil  War  Rarity 

41 69  1865  PR65  NGC.  As  the  Civil  War  concluded,  the  No  Motto 

Seated  dollar  type  came  to  an  end  with  the  production  of  46,500 
circulation  strikes  and  500  proofs.  While  a  significant  percentage  of 
those  proofs  still  exist  today,  most  are  found  in  the  lower  numerical 
grades  from  60  to  63,  and  Gem  examples  are  elusive.  NGC  has 
certified  190  proof  1865  silver  dollars,  and  only  65  of  those  coins 
grade  PR65  or  better.  This  example  has  deeply  mirrored  fields 
around  lustrous  devices,  all  masked  beneath  original  gray-gold  and 
iridescent  toning.  Census:  32  in  65  (2  in  65+),  13  finer  (7/15)  among 
undesignated  examples.  NGC  ID#  252K,  PCGS#  7008 


1865  Seated  Dollar,  PR66 
Last  Collectible  No  Motto  Issue 

4170  1865  PR66  PCGS.  The  1865,  marking  the  end  of  the  Civil 

War  and  the  beginning  of  the  Reconstruction  Era,  is  the  last  collectible 
issue  in  the  No  Motto  type.  There  are  only  two  known  of  the  1866 
No  Motto  Seated  dollar.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  has  satin  devices 
over  fully  mirrored  fields,  creating  minimal  field-to-device  contrast 
on  both  sides.  The  surfaces  exhibit  golden-brown  toning  and  accents 
of  blue,  rose,  and  amber.  This  amazing  Seated  dollar  ranks  among  the 
finest  examples  known,  with  the  PCGS  and  NGC  combined  census 
records  reported  14  pieces  and  just  six  finer  examples.  Population:  6 
in  66,  1  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  252K,  PCGS#  7008 


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1869  Seated  Dollar,  PR66 
Rich  Iridescent  Toning 

4171  1869  PR66  NGC.  This  deeply  toned  Premium  Gem  proof 

displays  lovely  lilac  and  steel-blue  toning  on  both  sides,  more  vivid 
on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  of  this  beauty  are  spectacular,  with  no 
hairlines  or  other  blemishes  of  any  note.  While  the  original  600-coin 
proof  mintage  for  this  date  certainly  seems  sufficient  to  supply 
collector  demand  today,  with  more  than  half  that  number  certified, 
this  issue  remains  a  rarity  in  Gem  or  finer  quality. 

A  single  proof  Seated  dollar  of  this  quality  would  be  the 
highlight  of  nearly  any  collection.  Gardner's  collection  encompassed 
a  complete  date  set  of  proof  Seated  dollars  from  1840  to  1873, 
and  the  present  coin  is  again  an  opportunity  to  contemplate  this 
extraordinary  achievement.  Census:  1 1  in  66,  5  finer  (7/1  5). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2007),  lot  1202.  NGC  ID# 
252R,  PCGS#  7017 


TRADE  DOLLARS 


1874  Trade  Dollar,  Clean  MS65 
Condition  Census  Representative 

4172  1874  MS65  NGC.  Most  of  the  987,1 40  Trade  dollars  coined 

at  Philadelphia  in  1874  were  exported  to  China,  where  they  were 
widely  chopmarked  and  heavily  melted.  CoinFacts  believes  that  only 
175  examples  survive  in  all  Uncirculated  grades.  The  1874  is  very 
rare  at  the  Gem  grade  level  with  only  six  submissions  each  at  NGC 
and  PCGS.  NGC  has  seen  just  a  single  example  finer,  while  PCGS 
reports  two  finer  representatives  (6/1 5). 

Mottled  golden-russet  toning  lightly  colors  this  still-brilliant 
Gem,  with  frosty  mint  luster  illuminating  each  side.  The  devices  are 
irregularly  struck  with  softness  around  the  obverse  peripheries  and  on 
the  eagle's  right  (facing)  claw.  Exceptionally  clean  surfaces  are  devoid 
of  any  singularly  distracting  marks.  NGC  ID#  252Z,  PCGS#  7034 


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1874-CC  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Conditionally  Rare  Carson  City  Issue 

4173  1874-CC  MS64  PCCS.  CAC.  Micro  CC,  period  after  FINE. 

The  surfaces  show  satiny  luster  in  the  fields  and  a  sharp  strike,  with 
full  definition  on  Liberty's  profile  and  on  the  eagle,  including  sharp 
claws  and  leg  feathers.  A  few  nicks  on  Liberty's  cheek  and  a  bag 
mark  above  the  eagle's  head  will  serve  to  identify  this  piece.  Toned 
with  golden  flecks  on  the  obverse,  and  a  bit  of  streaky  gold  on  the 
center  of  the  reverse.  The  1 874-CC  is  scarcer  than  the  mintage  would 
imply,  as  the  vast  majority  of  examples  was  sent  to  the  Orient  for 
trade  and  few  returned  unscathed.  Population:  21  in  64  (1  in  64+),  2 
finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2006 ),  lot  4445 ;  Long  Beach  Signature 
( Heritage ,  6/2006),  lot  2097 ;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012 ),  lot 
3327.  NGC  ID#  2532,  PCGS#  7035 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66 
Exceptional  Quality 

4174  1876  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  One  Reverse,  MS66  PCGS. 

Mintage  figures  and  availability  in  lower  grades  can  be  disregarded 
when  evaluating  the  rarity  of  Premium  Gem  Trade  dollars  of  any  date, 
as  any  coin  grading  as  high  as  MS66  is  a  major  condition  rarity.  The 
1878-S  is  perhaps  the  most  plentiful  date  in  this  grade,  and  even 
that  issue  is  rare  so  fine.  Finer  examples  of  any  Trade  dollar  issue  are 
almost  unobtainable. 

This  Premium  Gem  1  876  example  is  one  of  only  eight  coins  for 
the  grade  at  PCGS,  with  a  single  MS67  coin  finer  (7/15).  The  frosty 
gold-tinted  surfaces  glow  with  mint-fresh  luster  that  is  devoid  of  any 
mentionable  abrasions.  The  strike  is  bold  throughout  the  central 
devices  and  the  peripheral  stars,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Few  Trade  dollars  of  any  date  are  finer  than  this  original  Premium 
Gem  1 876.  PCGS#  401 1 0  Base  PCGS#  7041 


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PROOF  TRADE  DOLLARS 


1880  Trade  Dollar,  PR67 
Rare  So  Fine 

4175  1880  PR67  NGC.  Proof  Trade  dollars  are  rare  at  the  Superb 

Gem  grade  level,  regardless  of  date.  These  coins  were  not  widely 
popular  among  collectors,  even  though  they  were  technically 
essential  for  a  complete  proof  set.  Many  examples  were  cleaned  or 
otherwise  mishandled,  and  still  others  were  simply  spent  during  hard 
economic  times. 

The  1 880  is  perhaps  one  of  the  better-known  issues  in  the  proof 
Trade  dollar  series,  or  is  at  least  one  of  the  most  frequently  seen.  The 
Mint  struck  1,987  examples,  significantly  more  than  was  produced 
of  the  Morgan  type  this  year  (1,355  proofs).  In  the  remaining  years  of 
proof  Trade  dollar  coinage,  production  more  closely  paralleled  that 
of  the  Morgan  dollar  proof  issues.  This  Superb  Gem  Trade  dollar  is 
fully  struck  and  devoid  of  mentionable  flaws.  Both  sides  show  deep 
mirrors  and  warm  amber-gold  toning,  with  deeper  copper,  violet,  and 
blue  hues  around  the  peripheries.  Census:  17  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  27YS,  PCGS#  7060 


1880  Trade  Dollar,  PR67  Deep  Cameo 
Exceptional  Condition  Rarity 

4176  1880  PR67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  side  affect  of 

the  beautiful,  open  fields  of  the  Trade  dollar  design  was  that  proof 
coins  were  unusually  susceptible  to  acquiring  hairline  scratches 
and  fingerprints,  even  if  their  owners  did  not  see  fit  to  clean  them 
(although  many  were  regularly  polished).  As  a  result,  it  is  a  rare  event 
that  a  Superb  Gem  example  of  any  proof  issue  is  offered  at  auction. 
This  1880  representative  is  truly  a  special  coin,  exhibiting  stark 
white-on-black  contrast  that  is  warmed  by  just  a  tinge  of  yellow-gold 
toning  around  the  outer  peripheries.  The  strike  is  boldly  rendered  and 
a  few  stray  lines  in  the  fields  are  actually  as-struck  from  the  polished 
die  face  rather  than  acquired  post-mint.  Of  just  nine  Deep  Cameos 
at  PCGS,  this  magnificent  coin  is  the  sole  finest  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  97060 


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1882  Trade  Dollar,  Rare  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
Eye-Catching  Contrast 

4177  1882  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Proof  Trade  dollars  from 

the  1880s  are  usually  available  in  the  absolute  sense,  but  high-grade 
examples  —  particularly  those  with  any  degree  of  cameo  contrast  — 
are  seldom  seen.  A  low  high-grade  survival  rate  is  partly  to  blame, 
but  collector  demand  for  these  coins,  which  are  essential  to  complete 
the  Trade  dollar  date  set,  causes  many  of  pieces  reflected  on  the 
population  reports  to  be  tightly  held  by  their  respective  owners  and 
only  infrequently  offered  at  auction. 

This  Premium  Gem  1882  representative  is  a  rarely  seen,  high- 
end  Deep  Cameo.  Deep  Cameo  examples  of  this  issue  are  scarce 
overall,  so  the  appearance  of  a  piece  this  fine  is  truly  exceptional.  This 
coin  is  boldly  struck,  with  intense  mint  frost  over  the  relief  elements. 
The  fields  are  fully  mirrored  and  devoid  of  bothersome  hairlines.  The 
eye  appeal  is  further  accentuated  by  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning. 
Population:  9  in  66  Deep  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  97062 


1883  Trade  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 
Last  Obtainable  Proof  Issue 

4178  1883  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1883  Trade  dollar 

issue  is  the  last  obtainable  for  a  price  in  the  series,  and  collectors 
are  accordingly  fond  of  the  date.  This  is  a  fantastic-looking  example, 
lavishly  contrasted  and  accented  with  pale  champagne-gold  around 
the  margins  of  each  side.  The  strike  is  nice  and  sharp  overall,  despite 
minor  softness  on  Liberty's  head.  A  bit  of  planchet  roughness  appears, 
as  made,  through  the  lower-left  wing  of  the  eagle  on  the  reverse.  A 
great  example  for  the  type,  and  one  of  seven  stickered  in  this  grade  at 
CAC.  Population:  13  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
87063 


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MORGAN  DOLLARS 


1879-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
In  an  Old  Green  Holder 

4179  1879-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  After  the  well-known  1889- 

CC,  the  1879-CC  Morgan  dollar  is  the  scarcest  date  in  the  Carson 
City  short  set  in  Mint  State.  The  GSA  sales  yielded  only  4,1 23  pieces, 
a  number  paling  in  comparison  to  the  high  six-figure  populations  of 
some  later  1 880s  issues.  When  encountered,  the  typical  Uncirculated 
1879-CC  grades  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range.  Finer  examples  are 
seldom  seen.  This  Choice  representative  is  well-struck,  with  frosty 
luster  that  shows  just  a  hint  of  golden  toning  around  the  peripheries. 
Abrasions  are  minimal,  limited  to  a  few  tiny  grazes  on  the  cheek  and 
in  the  adjacent  field.  An  outstanding  coin,  CAC-approved  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  We  look  forward  to  seeing  to  high-end  MS64  coin 
cross  the  auction  block.  NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 


1879-CC  Morgan,  MS64+ 

Largely  Untoned  CAC  Example 

4180  1879-CC  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Normal  Mintmark.  The 

high-end  preservation  of  this  key-date  Morgan  dollar  rules  out  any 
singularly  mentionable  distractions  on  surfaces  that  are  largely 
untoned  (save  for  minor  hints  of  rose  color)  and  highly  appealing. 
Note  in  particular  how  clean  and  virtually  mark-free  is  Liberty's 
cheek  and  neck  area.  Generous  mint  luster  radiates  forth  from  each 
side  to  great  effect.  This  coin  on  the  cusp  of  a  Gem  grade  and  with  the 
CAC  green  approval  sticker  should  see  spirited  bidding  at  auction  on 
both  technical  and  intrinsic  grounds.  The  last  three  examples  we  have 
offered  in  this  exact  grade  and  service  with  CAC  approval,  dating 
between  February  2014  and  February  2015,  all  went  for  between 
$14,100  and  $15,863. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 


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1879-CC  Dollar,  MS65 
Semikey  Carson  City  Issue 

4181  1879-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-4.  Only  a  hint  of  golden 

toning  visits  this  lustrous  and  otherwise  brilliant  Gem.  The  centers 
show  moderate  incompleteness,  but  the  remainder  of  the  strike  is 
sharp.  The  fields  are  well  preserved,  and  the  cheek  exhibits  only 
delicate  contact.  The  mintage  of  the  '79-CC  surpasses  the  combined 
production  of  the  1 880-CC  and  1 885-CC,  and  also  exceeds  the  1 881  - 
CC.  But  the  latter  three  Carson  City  issues  emerged  in  great  quantity 
from  the  GSA  auctions,  while  the  1879-CC  remains  very  scarce  in 
Uncirculated  grades,  and  becomes  a  rarity  at  the  MS65  level.  NGC 
ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 


1879-CC  Morgan  Dollar 
MS63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 

4182  1879-CC  MS63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  Normal  Date. 

Take  whatever  Mint  State  grade  you  wish  at  either  leading  service, 
determine  the  number  of  non-Prooflike  survivors  in  that  grade  —  and 
then  divide  it  by  20  or  30  to  determine  the  number  of  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  survivors.  For  example,  NGC  reports  763  submissions  in 
MS63  of  the  1879-CC,  but  only  27,  including  this  coin,  make  the 
cut  for  MS63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  with  12  finer  (7/15).  This  piece 
is  fully  worthy  of  the  distinction,  showing  blinding  mirrors  in  the 
fields  on  both  sides  amid  light  champagne  and  ice-blue  patina  and 
top-notch  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  97087 


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1879-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Unabraded  and  Beautiful 

4183  1879-0  MS66  PCGS.  The  New  Orleans  Mint  resumed 

coinage  operations  in  1 879  for  the  first  time  since  the  Civil  War.  One 
of  the  leading  factors  in  the  decision  to  reopen  the  facility  was  the 
need  of  every  possible  resource  to  produce  millions  of  standard  silver 
dollars  called  for  by  the  Bland-Allison  Act  of  1878.  New  Orleans 
contributed  to  the  1879  Morgan  dollar  coinage  nearly  2.9  million 
coins.  However,  few  examples  survive  in  the  upper  Mint  State  grades. 

This  glowing,  frosty  MS66  is  one  of  just  18  pieces  so-graded  at 
PCGS  (one  MS66+),  with  none  finer;  the  finest  at  NGC  are  just  seven 
MS66  examples  (7/15).  This  piece  is  beautifully  preserved,  devoid 
of  even  minor  abrasions;  were  the  strike  a  little  sharper  on  the  hair 
above  Liberty's  ear,  an  even  finer  grade  might  have  been  achieved. 
Warm  golden  toning  accents  each  side,  but  to  a  greater  extent  on  the 
obverse.  NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 


1880-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67 
VAM-5  Overdate 

4184  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS67  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  A  prominent  7  is  visible  beneath  the  second  8  in  the  date, 
and  that  feature  is  visible  without  magnification,  although  a  glass 
reveals  other  details,  such  as  part  of  the  7  visible  on  the  top  left 
surface  of  the  8.  The  reverse  has  a  short  vertical  die  gouge  from  the 
top  arrow  feather  to  the  branch  above,  another  diagnostic  for  the 
VAM-5  overdate.  This  Superb  Gem  exhibits  a  hint  of  cameo  contrast 
between  the  frosty  devices  and  reflective  fields.  Wispy  champagne 
toning  adds  to  the  eye  appeal  of  this  spectacular,  mark-free  piece. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  10  examples  of  the  1880-CC  Overdate  in 
MS67,  with  none  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  133877  Base  PCGS#  7102 


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1884-S  Morgan,  Well-Struck  MS61 

4185  1884-S  MS61  PCGS.  The  1883-S  Morgan  dollar  issue  and, 

far  more  so,  the  1 884-S,  are  the  first  two  truly  elusive  S-mint  issues  in 
the  series  in  Mint  State.  In  the  case  of  the  1 884-S,  despite  a  mintage 
exceeding  3  million  coins,  most  of  the  issue  appears  to  have  been 
melted  in  the  Pittman  Act  furnaces  of  1918  and  afterward,  judging 
by  the  paucity  of  Mint  State  survivors.  This  Mint  State  example  of 
the  1884-S  is  silver-gray  with  no  more  than  a  hint  of  deeper  color. 
Numerous  reeding  marks  and  mostly  horizontal  scrapes  on  Liberty's 
cheek  account  for  the  grade,  but  the  well-struck  surfaces  are  partial 
recompense.  This  piece  would  be  a  great  acquisition  for  a  Mint  State 
set  at  a  reasonable  price. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 


1884-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS62 
Pleasing  for  the  Grade 

41 86  1 884-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1 884-S  Morgan  is  often  compared 

to  the  1883-S  in  regards  to  its  conditional  scarcity  in  high  grade,  but 
in  reality,  the  '84-S  is  many  times  rarer  than  the  '83-S  in  Mint  State. 
Most  1 884-S  Morgans  that  survive  in  Mint  State  are  heavily  abraded, 
having  spent  decades  loose  in  bags.  The  typical  coin  grades  just  MS60 
or  MS61,  when  found.  This  MS62  representative  is  above-average 
for  the  issue,  but  is  not  so  high-grade  as  to  be  out  of  reach  for  the 
ambitious  collector.  Finer  pieces  are  scarcely  seen.  This  piece  shows 
satiny,  brilliant  luster  on  the  obverse  with  untoned,  semiprooflike 
fields  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  is  pleasing  for  the  issue,  showing 
just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  immediately  above  Liberty's  ear. 
Grade-limiting  abrasions  are  minor  in  nature,  evenly  distributed  over 
each  side.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 


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1887-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Gold-Tinted  Cameo  Contrast 

4187  1887-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

1887-0  Morgan  dollar  is  an  elusive  issue  in  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
grades,  and  almost  all  such  coins  are  restricted  to  the  MS64  and  lower 
range.  In  Gem  condition,  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  1887-0  dollars  are 
extremely  rare,  and  finer  pieces  are  almost  unknown  in  this  category. 
This  representative  exhibits  stark  field-device  contrast,  with  warm 
golden  tints  accentuating  the  eye  appeal.  The  eagle's  breast  is  a  trifle 
soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  sharp  throughout.  Gleaming  fields 
are  fully  mirrored  and  reveal  only  a  few  insignificant  ticks,  none 
detrimental  to  the  grade.  As  a  rule,  New  Orleans  silver  dollars  from 
this  period  generally  do  not  come  this  nice,  making  this  piece  truly 
outstanding  on  a  broad  spectrum.  Population:  7  in  65  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  2552,  PCGS#  971  77 


1888-0  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS64 
VAM-1B3,  'Scarface' 

4188  1888-0  Scarface,  VAM-1B3,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  The  so-called  "Scarface"  variety,  showing  a  heavy  die 
break  from  the  obverse  rim  between  the  E  P  in  E  PLURIBUS,  across 
Liberty's  nose  and  cheek,  into  the  throat.  There  are  several  different 
die  states  of  this  variety.  The  current  coin  is  in  one  of  the  later,  more 
highly  sought-after  stages,  showing  the  crack  advanced  all  the  way 
across  the  cheek,  but  not  quite  all  the  way  into  the  hair  curls  behind 
the  neck.  The  surfaces  of  the  coin  are  frosty  and  minimally  abraded, 
showing  warm  golden  toning  around  the  periphery.  The  usual  striking 
weakness,  common  to  the  New  Orleans  issue,  is  seen  on  the  eagle's 
breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty's  ear. 

The  "Scarface"  variety  is  scarce  in  Mint  State,  but  Choice 
examples,  such  as  this  coin,  are  rare.  PCGS  lists  only  three  coins  in 
this  grade,  none  finer  (6/1 5).  The  opportunity  to  acquire  a  Condition 
Census  example  of  this  Top  100  variety  is  an  importance  event. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133918  Base  PCGS# 
87184 


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1889-CC  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Remarkable  Multicolor  Toning 

4189  1889-CC  AU55  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Exceptional  ocean- 

blue,  cherry-red,  and  lemon-gold  toning  encompasses  this  partly 
lustrous  key  date  Carson  City  dollar.  The  colorful  surfaces  display 
relatively  few  marks,  and  the  only  mentionable  abrasions  are  a  small 
reverse  rim  nick  at  2:30  and  a  V-shaped  line  on  the  field  near  the 
chin.  Minor  wear  on  the  eagle's  breast  confirms  a  short  stint  in  Old 
West  commerce.  The  1889-CC  can  always  be  obtained  for  a  price, 
but  examples  with  rich  multicolor  toning  are  rarely  encountered.  The 
CAC  seal  is  highly  elusive  on  AU55  '93-CC  dollars,  and  appears  on 
only  1 5  such  pieces  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  71 90 


1889-CC  Dollar,  Near-Mint 
Melt  Rarity,  Key  Carson  City  Date 

4190  1889-CC  AU58  NGC.  Mintages  are  often  used  as  starting 

points  for  determining  the  availability  of  any  given  issue,  but 
production  totals  can  also  be  deceiving.  The  1 889-CC  Morgan  dollar 
is  a  perfect  example.  Its  mintage  of  350,000  coins  is  comparable  to 
those  of  the  1893,  1893-0,  and  1899,  however,  it  is  significantly 
more  elusive.  Anywhere  from  70%  to  95%  of  the  original  mintage 
is  thought  to  have  been  melted,  and  survivors  are  typically  found  in 
heavily  circulated  grades.  It  is  little  surprise,  then,  that  the  1889-CC 
is  one  of  the  most  sought-after  key  dates  in  the  entire  Morgan  dollar 
series. 

This  near-Mint  pearl-gray  representative  features  partial  luster 
radiating  from  the  design  recesses.  Faint  blushes  of  golden-tan  and 
lilac  color  appear  on  each  side.  Minimal  friction  occurs  over  the 
highest  points,  barely  preventing  an  Uncirculated  designation.  Light 
marks  are  scattered  throughout.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


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1889-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS62 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 

4191  1889-CC  MS62  PCGS.  The  1889-CC  is  a  well-known  series 

key,  and  it  is  also  the  only  true  "stopper"  in  the  Mint  State  Carson 
City  short  set.  Most  other  Carson  City  issues  were  represented  by 
anywhere  from  a  few  thousand  to  nearly  1  million  coins  in  the  GSA 
sales  of  the  early  1 970s,  and  are  at  least  marginally  available  in  Mint 
State  today.  By  contrast,  the  1889-CC,  '92 -CC,  and  '93-CC  were 
each  represented  by  just  a  single  coin  in  the  GSA  sales.  The  Mint 
State  availability  of  these  dates  is  restricted  to  those  coins  set  aside 
early  on  by  collectors  or  that  survived  via  other  accommodations 
such  as  the  occasional  small  group  in  a  mint  bag.  In  the  case  of 
the  1889-CC,  no  such  hoards  have  been  discovered,  and  all  known 
Uncirculated  examples  appear  to  have  survived  merely  by  chance. 
This  MS62  representative  displays  vibrant,  frosty  luster  and  bold 
design  elements.  Scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade,  as  expected, 
but  none  are  individually  obtrusive. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


1889-CC  Dollar,  Untoned  MS62 
Appealing  Key  Date 

4192  1889-CC  MS62  NGC.  Normal  Mintmark.  This  piece  shows 

the  9  in  the  date  higher  than  the  other  digits,  and  a  willowy  die  crack 
runs  from  beneath  the  1  through  its  lower-right  serif,  crossing  through 
the  loops  of  the  8s,  through  the  9,  and  ending  about  midway  between 
the  9  and  star  13.  Great  luster  appears  on  both  sides  of  this  untoned 
silver-white  coin,  whose  grade  is  determined  by  a  few  larger  marks 
that  are  nonetheless  scattered  and  infrequent.  The  largest  is  a  nick 
on  Liberty's  cheek,  and  a  few  reeding  marks  in  the  reverse  field  on 
each  side  of  the  eagle.  Light  roller  marks  show  both  above  and  below 
the  ear.  The  reverse  shows  perceptible  field-device  contrast.  A  highly 
appealing  example  of  this  key  Carson  City  date.  NGC  ID#  2559, 
PCGS#  7190 


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1889-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS62 
Upper-End  for  the  Grade 

41 93  1 889-CC  MS62  PCGS.  The  1 889-CC  is  the  rarest  date  in  the 

Carson  City  short  set  and  is  one  of  the  major  keys  in  the  Morgan  dol  lar 
series  overall.  It  is  genuinely  elusive  in  Mint  State,  with  the  certified 
population  reports  likely  reflecting  a  number  of  resubmissions.  Only 
a  single  example  is  reported  from  the  GSA  sales  of  the  early  1970s, 
and  most  of  the  Uncirculated  coins  known  today  survived  in  small 
groups  or  merely  by  chance. 

This  MS62  example  is  uncommonly  attractive  for  the  grade. 
Scattered  abrasions  are  present,  but  none  are  singularly  bothersome. 
The  obverse  shows  mainly  just  light  chatter  on  Liberty's  cheek,  with 
little  to  hinder  the  eye  appeal.  Traces  of  light  golden  toning  grace 
each  side,  and  bright  semiprooflike  mirroring  highlights  the  fields. 
This  is  a  boldly  struck  example  of  this  important  Carson  City  key. 
NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


1889-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
Key  Carson  City  Issue 

4194  1889-CC  MS63  NGC.  From  a  low  mintage  of  350,000 

pieces,  the  1889-CC  is  the  most  elusive  Morgan  dollar  from  the 
Carson  City  Mint.  A  number  of  coins  were  released  into  circulation 
in  the  19th  century  and  the  typical  example  seen  today  shows 
significant  wear  and  numerous  abrasions.  More  coins  were  probably 
melted  in  later  years.  The  1 889-CC  was  not  heavily  represented  in  the 
Treasury  Releases  of  the  1 960s,  explaining  why  high  grade  specimens 
are  seldom  encountered  today. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  MS63  example,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous  surfaces  that  show  a  few 
scattered  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  A  few  hints  of  golden-tan 
toning  are  evident  and  visual  appeal  is  quite  strong.  Census:  65  in  63 
(1  in  63  ★),  49  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  71 90 


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1889-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS62+ 
Gleaming  Prooflike  Example 

41 95  1 889-CC  MS62+  Prooflike  NGC.  About  the  only  thing  more 

sought-after  than  a  Mint  State  1 889-CC  Morgan  dollar  —  at  least  for 
the  Morgan  dollar  enthusiast  —  is  such  a  coin  with  Prooflike  or  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike  contrast.  Bowers  writes:  "Many  1889-CC  dollars 
are  semi-prooflike,  more  than  25%  of  the  survivors  it  would  seem." 
Yet,  most  true  Prooflike  examples  are  tightly  held  by  collectors, 
and  seldom  is  an  example  made  available  to  the  public.  This  Plus- 
designated  MS62  representative  is  about  in  the  middle  of  the  certified 
Prooflike  population,  neither  heavily  abraded  nor  prohibitively 
expensive  or  rare.  The  fields  show  deep  mirroring  and  provide  a  nice 
backlight  for  the  sharp,  frosty  devices.  A  noticeable  degree  of  cameo 
contrast  adorns  both  sides  and  there  are  tinges  of  amber  toning 
around  the  peripheries.  A  delightful  example  of  this  Carson  City  key 
date.  Census:  26  in  62  (1  in  62+)  Prooflike,  48  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID# 
2559,  PCGS#  7191 


1889-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS62 
Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 

4196  1889-CC  MS62  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  One  of  the 

Morgan  dollar  key  is  the  limited-mintage  1 889-CC,  with  just  350,000 
pieces  coined.  The  total  is  the  seventh  lowest  circulation  strike 
production  for  the  entire  series  from  1 878  to  1 921 .  Unlike  some  of  the 
lower  mintage  issues,  the  89-CC  was  not  saved  in  Mint  and  Treasury 
vaults,  seeing  immediate  circulation  in  the  local  Nevada  economy. 
This  example  is  one  of  the  few  Mint  State  survivors,  showing  a  hint 
of  gold  toning  at  the  left  obverse  field.  Both  sides  are  brilliant  with 
lightly  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices.  An  exceptional  example 
for  the  advanced  collector.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  97191 


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1890-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Rare,  One  of  the  Finest  Known 

4197  1890-CC  MS66  PCGS.  The  disbursement  of  nearly  4,000 

coins  in  the  GSA  sales  of  the  early  1 970s  increased  the  availability  of 
Mint  State  1 890-CC  Morgan  dollars,  but  the  bulk  of  such  coins  were 
in  MS64  and  lower  grades,  with  the  modern-day  population  falling 
off  considerably  in  Gem  condition.  Premium  Gems  are  very  rare  and 
are  the  finest-known  examples  of  this  issue. 

This  lovely  coin  ranks  among  the  finest.  The  strike  is  bold  and 
the  surfaces  display  intense,  frosty  luster  that  is  brilliant  over  the 
entire  reverse  and  the  central  obverse,  but  toned  in  deep  amber  and 
aquamarine  hues  around  the  obverse  periphery.  There  are  no  major 
abrasions,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  very  nearly  comparable  to  a  finer 
grade.  Population:  14  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255D,  PCGS# 
7198 


1892-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS65+ 

Rarely  Seen  Finer 

4198  1892-CC  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 892 -CC  Morgan  dollar 

is  of  limited  availability  in  the  upper  Mint  State  grades,  not  having 
benefited  substantially  from  the  Treasury  releases  or  the  GSA  sales. 
The  latter  disbursement  yielded  only  a  single  1 892-CC  dollar. 

Most  Mint  State  examples  grade  in  the  MS60  to  MS64  range. 
Gems  are  obtainable,  but  elusive,  and  finer  coins  are  genuinely 
rare.  This  Plus-graded  MS65  representative  shows  a  bold  strike  and 
vibrant,  frosty  luster.  Both  sides  are  largely  brilliant,  save  for  touches 
of  light  golden  toning  around  the  outer  peripheries.  The  fields  show  a 
hint  of  semiprooflike  mirroring,  with  a  couple  faint  grazes  discernible 
near  the  E  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  upon  close  examination.  PCGS 
lists  only  30  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 


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1892-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Among  the  Finest  at  NGC 

4199  1892-CC  MS66  NGC.  The  Carson  City  Mint  accomplished 

a  production  in  excess  of  1.3  million  Morgan  dollars  in  its  second- 
to-last  year  of  operation.  No  significant  quantity  of  1 892-CC  dollars 
turned  up  during  the  Treasury  release  of  the  early  1 960s,  but  examples 
can  be  found  through  the  Gem  grade  level  with  minimal  searching. 
The  certified  population  drops  dramatically  from  MS65  to  MS66, 
where  the  1 892-CC  becomes  a  major  condition  rarity.  There  are  only 
16  Premium  Gem  examples  at  NGC  (one  in  MS66+)  and  none  finer 
(6/1  5). 

Marvelous  reddish-violet,  cobalt-blue,  and  mint-green  hues 
progress  from  the  left  obverse  field  to  the  left  obverse  border,  while 
golden-russet  toning  hugs  the  remaining  border  areas  on  each  side. 
The  centers  are  frosty  and  brilliant,  and  the  devices  exhibit  sharp 
definition  throughout.  Imperfections  are  primarily  restricted  to  wispy 
field  grazes  that  do  not  detract.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


1892-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Extremely  Rare  in  Finer  Grades 

4200  1892-CC  MS66  PCGS.  Despite  the  relatively  high  mintage 

of  1.3  million  pieces,  the  1892-CC  Morgan  dollar  is  not  one  of  the 
most  available  Carson  City  issues.  Most  of  the  coins  were  released 
into  circulation  during  different  periods  over  the  late  1 9th  and  early- 
to-mid  20th  centuries,  and  relatively  few  were  included  in  the  great 
Treasury  Releases  of  the  1960s.  The  1892-CC  is  always  in  demand, 
but  high-grade  examples  are  elusive.  The  issue  is  conditionally  rare  at 
the  MS66  grade  level  and  finer  examples  are  virtually  unobtainable. 

The  present  coin  is  a  delightful  Premium  Gem  with  razor-sharp 
definition  on  all  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout. 
The  well-preserved  surfaces  show  hints  of  greenish-gold  and  violet 
toning  at  the  peripheries  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Population:  28  in 
66  (2  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


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1892-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65  Prooflike 
Untoned  With  Great  Contrast 

4201  1892-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Deeply  reflective  fields  set 

up  great  contrast  against  nicely  frosted  devices  on  this  untoned  silver- 
white  Gem  1892-CC  Morgan,  one  seldom  seen  with  the  Prooflike 
designation  nor  yet  with  surfaces  as  largely  unmarked  and  problem- 
free  as  this  piece.  Liberty's  cheek  and  the  surfaces  overall  are  free  of 
all  but  a  few  minor  luster  grazes.  The  lack  of  toning  and  excellent 
preservation  show  off  the  field-device  contrast  to  great  effect.  This 
piece  is  one  of  only  1 3  Prooflike  Gems  at  PCGS,  and  none  are  finer 
in  that  designation  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  9/2005 ),  lot  5971. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7215 


1892-0  Morgan  Dollar 
MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Tied  for  Finest  Graded 

4202  1892-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  1892-0 

Morgan  dollar  in  Gem  condition  is  a  difficult-enough  issue,  although 
examples  are  certainly  obtainable  for  a  price.  If  one  adds  in  the  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike  contrast  level,  however,  the  certified  populations 
drop  off  a  cliff.  This  untoned  Gem  beams  from  fully  reflective,  mirrored 
fields  and  thickly  frosted  devices,  creating  immeasurable  contrast. 
PCGS  reports  only  four  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  coins  in  this  grade  with 
none  finer  (7/15).  The  surfaces  are  largely  silver-white,  although  a 
sprinkling  of  pale-gray  flecks  goes  unseen  without  magnification.  The 
high  points  are  free  of  major  marks,  although  some  light  roller  marks, 
as  made,  appear  in  the  hair  over  Liberty's  ear.  The  eye  appeal  of  this 
coin  is  simply  immense.  NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  9721  7 


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1892-S  Dollar,  AU58 
Major  Rarity  in  High  Grades 

4203  1892-S  AU58  PCGS.  Virtually  the  entire  1.2  million-coin 

mintage  was  employed  commercially  on  the  West  Coast  during  the 
late  1 9th  and  early  20th  centuries.  Only  a  handful  of  1 892-S  Morgan 
dollars  were  set  aside  for  numismatic  purposes,  while  the  rest  were 
left  to  serve  their  intended  purpose  in  everyday  transactions.  Most 
coins  are  found  in  heavily  circulated  condition,  and  the  average 
certified  survivor  is  in  XF40.  The  population  totals  begin  a  rapid 
decline  above  XF45,  and  PCGS  reports  just  60  Mint  State  grading 
events  finer  than  this  lovely  borderline-Uncirculated  example  —  a 
total  that  is  likely  inflated  by  resubmissions  (6/15). 

Deep  silver-gray  patina  dominates  each  side,  accented  by 
colorful  amber-gold,  cobalt-blue,  and  sea-green  elements  in  the 
protected  regions.  Well-struck  with  the  faintest  trace  of  central 
softness,  this  near-Mint  dollar  shows  just  a  few  scattered  ticks  over 
surprisingly  lustrous  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 


Key  1892-S  Morgan  Dollar,  AU58 
Seldom  Seen  in  This  Grade 
With  CAC  Approval 

4204  1892-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  grade-price  curve  of  the 

key-date  1892-S  Morgan  dollar  spikes  dramatically  in  the  grades  of 
AU50  and  above;  lower-grade  pieces  are  quite  common,  but  near- 
Mint  State  and  truly  Uncirculated  pieces  are  elusive  and  see  huge 
demand  from  the  hordes  of  series  fans.  The  present  example  likely 
traded  as  Mint  State  prior  to  the  advent  of  third-party  grading  and 
certification.  The  devices  show  a  hint  of  rub  on  the  obverse  high 
points  and  a  mere  touch  of  clouding  of  the  otherwise  intact  luster. 
The  frosty  silver-gray  surfaces  are  distraction-free,  highly  lustrous, 
and  possess  undeniable  eye  appeal.  The  CAC  green  approval  sticker 
present  here  is  an  important  addition  here:  Although  the  two  leading 
services  combined  have  seen  in  excess  of  200  submissions  in  AU58, 
only  seven  of  those  bear  the  CAC  sticker.  The  last  such  PCGS  example 
we  offered,  as  lot  5676  in  our  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage, 
4/2012),  brought  $16,1 00. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage >,  1/2007 ),  lot  1110;  Central  States 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2008 ),  lot  2363. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 


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1893-CC  Dollar,  Flashy  MS64 

4205  1 893-CC  MS64  PCGS.  Seldom  do  examples  of  this  last-year 

key  Carson  City  Mint  silver  dollar  come  with  the  flashy  eye  appeal 
of  this  near-Gem.  The  surfaces  are  untoned  silver-white  with  rolling 
cartwheel  luster  amid  top-notch  preservation.  Liberty's  cheek  is  free 
of  all  but  a  few  tiny  ticks,  and  some  light  roller  marks  are  as  made. 
A  couple  of  marks  show  on  the  eagle's  breast  on  the  reverse,  along 
with  evidence  of  die  clashing.  The  surfaces  overall  show  remarkably 
good  preservation  for  the  1893-CC  issue,  which  can  often  appear 
quite  hacked  up.  The  strike  is  well-executed  throughout,  showing 
good  detail  on  the  hair  above  Liberty's  ear  and  the  eagle's  breast  and 
wings.  PCGS  reports  only  1 3  examples  in  Gem  or  finer  grades  (5/1  5). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Dollar,  Well-Preserved  MS64 
Generous  Cartwheel  Luster 

4206  1893-CC  MS64  PCGS.  VAM-2,  R.3,  CC  Tilted  Right,  late 

die  stage,  showing  whatVAMWorld  calls  two  "cap  vee"  clash  marks 
below  the  right-side  wreath  and  die  cracks  connecting  most  of  the 
right-side  peripheral  elements.  A  die  chip  shows  on  the  right  side 
of  the  3,  between  the  loops.  Beyond  variety  considerations  (which 
may  or  may  not  be  secondary  in  collectors'  minds  depending  on 
their  numismatic  persuasions),  this  is  a  lovely  near-Gem  example 
of  the  final-year  Carson  City  Morgan  dollar  issue,  showing  generous 
cartwheel  luster  over  silvery  surfaces  lightly  tipped  with  gold.  One 
noticeable,  deep  gash  through  the  eagle's  breast  is  the  sole  abrasion 
requiring  singular  mention,  as  the  surfaces  elsewhere  are  free  of 
major  distractions. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


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1893-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Eye-Appealing  AU53 

4207  1893-S  AU53  PCGS.  Ex:  STP  Legacy  Collection.  Boasting 

extremely  attractive  surfaces  that  are  untoned  silver-white  in  the 
centers  but  accented  with  a  touch  of  lilac  and  pale  blue  near  the  rims, 
this  lightly  circulated  key-date  1893-S  Morgan  ranks  far  above  most 
survivors  of  the  issue.  Generous  luster  sweeps  each  side.  The  typical 
VF-or-so  example  pales  before  this  coin,  showing  only  a  few  light 
marks  from  circulation  but  only  a  single  mentionable  one,  a  small 
nick  on  the  lower  chin  of  Liberty.  A  few  thin,  wispy  lines  in  the  cheek 
center  are  undistracting,  and  the  reverse  is  quite  nicely  preserved. 
The  line  of  demarcation  for  a  truly  nice  collection  of  Morgan  dollars 
will  include  an  1893-S  in  XF45  or  AU50,  the  jumpoff  point  where 
surviving  examples  become  truly  rare  and  elusive.  This  piece  should 
see  spirited  bidding  when  it  crosses  the  block. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Morgan  Dollar,  AU55 
Upper-End  for  the  Issue 

4208  1893-S  AU55  PCGS  Secure.  For  the  budget-conscious 

collector,  a  number  of  1893-S  Morgan  dollars  are  known  in  VF  and 
lower  grades,  but  in  XF  and  AU,  this  series  key  begins  to  show  its 
scarcity.  At  the  Choice  AU  level,  the  1 893-S  is  borderline  rare,  and  in 
Mint  State  it  is  by  far  the  rarest  date  in  the  series.  Most  of  the  1 00,000 
pieces  struck  were  released  into  circulation  during  the  end  of  the 
1 9th  century. 

This  Choice  AU  example  is  sharply  detailed  and  retains  luster 
in  the  protected  regions  of  the  fields.  The  eye  appeal  is  comparable 
to  that  of  lower-end  Mint  State  coins,  but  this  piece  is  decidedly 
more  affordable.  The  surfaces  are  fairly  smooth,  showing  just  brief 
circulation  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  Bright,  steel-gray 
surfaces  show  hints  of  light  golden  toning  throughout.  Population:  37 
in  55,  48  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


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1894  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 

Rare  Any  Finer 

4209  1894  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1894  is  a  semikey  date, 

and  is  one  of  the  scarcest  Philadelphia  issues  in  the  series.  Yet,  the 
availability  of  low-grade  examples  causes  the  true  scarcity  of  high- 
end  pieces  to  be  overlooked  by  novices.  The  issue  is  infrequently 
seen  in  Choice  condition  and  Gems  are  major  rarities  in  every  sense. 

The  Plus  grade  sets  this  example  above  most  other  MS64 
examples.  The  surfaces  show  only  a  few  trivial  marks,  none 
particularly  significant.  Traces  of  light  golden  toning  intrude  from  the 
peripheries  over  satiny  mint  luster.  Adequate  detail  is  seen  on  the 
eagle's  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty's  ear.  PCGS  lists  only  27 
finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS#  7228 


1894-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Extremely  Rare  Any  Finer 

4210  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1894-0  Morgan  dollar 

is  something  of  a  challenge  in  several  respects.  Its  mintage  was 
marginally  more  than  1.7  million  pieces,  but  few  representatives 
survive  in  Mint  State,  and  even  low-grade  circulated  examples 
command  a  premium.  Moreover,  the  quality  of  strike  on  this  New 
Orleans  issue  is  usually  disappointing,  and  the  luster  is  often  less  than 
satisfactory.  Thus,  for  the  1894-0,  the  object  is  not  so  much  finding 
a  sharp  example  as  it  is  finding  a  not-so-weak  one.  This  Choice  Mint 
State  coin  is  above-average  for  the  grade,  and  the  frosty,  vibrant 
surfaces  yield  excellent  luster  with  tints  of  gold  throughout.  The  weak 
strike  on  the  eagle's  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty's  ear  appears 
to  be  all  that  is  holding  this  piece  back  from  a  full  Gem  grade  and 
a  significantly  higher  price  tag.  CAC-endorsed  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  Only  11  Gems  are  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255W, 
PCGS#  7230 


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1895-0  Morgan  Dollar,  Lightly  Toned  MS61 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 

4211  1895-0  MS61  PCGS.  A  conditional  rarity,  the  1895-0 

Morgan  dollar  seldom  appears  in  any  Mint  State  grade.  Their  Mint 
State  rarity  is  largely  explained  by  their  absence  from  any  of  the 
vast  Treasury  hoards  dispersed  in  the  1960s  and  1970s,  the  sole 
such  circulation-strike  issue  failing  to  appear.  Today,  most  certified 
examples  of  the  1895-0  average  no  better  than  VF35  to  XF40, 
indicating  that  the  issue  saw  extensive  circulation  in  the  years  and 
decades  after  its  production.  This  light-gray  coin  shows  generous 
luster  peeking  out  from  surfaces  that  show  scattered  ticks  and  grazes, 
as  expected  for  the  grade,  but  retaining  their  essential  eye  appeal.  The 
1 895-0  is  a  strike-challenged  issue,  and  this  piece  shows  the  typical 
middling  strike.  This  coin  will  appeal  to  many  collectors  for  its  quality 
and  conditional  rarity.  Population:  34  in  61,  82  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 


1895-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64+ 

Major  Condition  Rarity  Any  Finer 

4212  1895-S  MS64+  PCGS.  Although  elusive  in  the  context  of 

the  series,  Mint  State  1895-S  Morgan  dollars  are  frequently  traded 
at  auction  and  can  be  acquired  with  little  searching.  Yet,  the  vast 
majority  show  moderate  to  heavy  abrasions,  something  to  which 
this  semikey  San  Francisco  issue  seems  unusually  prone.  Choice 
examples  are  typically  the  finest  seen,  as  Gem  or  better  pieces 
are  rare.  This  Plus-graded  MS64  coin  offers  above-average  surface 
quality  paired  with  moderately  affordable  price  tag.  A  few  trivial  ticks 
on  the  cheek  appear  to  be  all  that  limit  the  grade,  and  a  degree  of 
semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  fields  heightens  the  visual  appeal.  The 
strike  is  a  touch  soft  on  the  hair  above  Liberty's  ear,  as  usual.  Just  a 
hint  of  light  golden  toning  graces  each  side.  PCGS  lists  only  40  finer 
examples,  NGC  just  1 4  (6/1 5). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


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1896-S  Dollar,  MS65 
Virtually  Unobtainable  Finer 

4213  1896-S  MS65  PCGS.  Pale  silver  is  the  dominant  color  of 

this  Gem  1896-S  dollar,  and  the  faint  hint  of  peach  color  on  that 
side  coalesces  into  a  delicate  patch  at  the  left  reverse.  The  hair 
over  Liberty's  ear  is  softly  struck,  a  typical  state,  but  the  broadly 
swirling  cartwheel  luster  over  each  side  holds  special  appeal.  On  the 
reverse,  die  cracks  lace  together  most  of  the  peripheral  letters  and 
the  wingtips.  Despite  a  mintage  of  5  million  pieces,  the  1896-S  is  a 
borderline  condition  rarity  at  the  Gem  level  and  unquestionably  so 
any  finer.  Population:  74  in  65  (5  in  65+),  4  finer  (6/1  5). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2564,  PCGS#  7244 


1899-S  Dollar,  Top-Notch  MS67 
One  of  Three  With  CAC  Approval 

4214  1899-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. The  high-mintage  1  899-S  Morgan 

dollar  issue,  struck  in  an  amount  exceeding  2.5  million  pieces,  must 
have  circulated  extensively,  as  certified  survivors  average  only  MS60 
to  MS61  (meaning,  for  every  MS65  there  is  an  AU55).  This  pristine, 
untoned  Superb  Gem  PCGS  example  verges  on  "wonder  coin" 
territory,  one  of  only  1 0  submissions  in  this  grade  at  that  service  with 
none  finer  (7/15).  The  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  are  extremely 
well-struck  and  devoid  of  mentionable  marks,  an  exemplary  coin. 
This  is  one  of  only  three  in  this  grade  with  the  CAC  approval.  NGC 
ID#  256D,  PCGS#  7262 


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1901  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Better  Than  Usually  Seen 

4215  1901  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 901  is  a  significant  challenge 

for  the  collector  seeking  to  assemble  a  Mint  State  Morgan  dollar 
set.  Although  nearly  7  million  coins  were  struck,  most  of  those  that 
were  not  paid  out  into  circulation  were  melted  under  the  dictates 
of  the  Pittman  Act  of  1 91 8.  Surviving  Uncirculated  examples  mostly 
trace  their  origins  to  small  quantities  of  coins  scattered  throughout 
bags.  The  1901  was  not  found  in  significant  quantities  in  any  of  the 
Treasury  releases. 

Most  Mint  State  examples  are  heavily  abraded,  a  result  of 
their  life  scattered  throughout  mixed  bags.  It  is  seldom  that  a  Select 
example  is  offered  and  finer  coins  are  rarely  seen.  This  piece  displays 
bright,  satiny  luster,  with  just  a  touch  of  weakness  on  the  eagle's 
breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty's  ear.  A  few  grazes  on  Liberty's 
cheek  appear  to  be  all  that  limit  the  grade.  The  reverse  fields  show  a 
mild  orange-peel  effect.  PCGS  lists  35  numerically  finer  coins  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  256J,  PCGS#  7272 


1901  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Conditionally  Elusive  at  This  Level 

4216  1901  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  There  are  numerous  Morgan 

dollar  issues  that  become  much  more  conditionally  rare  and  elusive 
as  the  Mint  State  threshold  is  approached  and  then  passed  —  the 
1 892-S  comes  to  mind  in  this  regard,  for  one  —  but  perhaps  the  most 
celebrated  example  of  this  phenomenon  is  the  1901  Philadelphia 
issue.  In  XF  and  AU  grades  the  1 901  -P  is  extremely  common.  The 
average  grade  of  certified  survivors  is  between  AU  and  Choice  AU. 
PCGS  reports  well  over  a  thousand  submissions  even  in  AU58. 
Crossing  the  Mint  State  threshold,  however,  the  vast  majority  of 
Uncirculated  coins  are  in  the  MS60-MS63  level.  PCGS  reports  only 
31  in  MS64  and  three  finer  —  two  MS65  and  one  MS66. 

The  present  near-Gem  thus  represents  one  of  the  finest  examples 
of  the  1901  Philadelphia  Morgan  dollar  that  might  actually  be 
obtainable  at  auction.  The  silver-white,  untoned  surfaces  show  rolling 
cartwheel  luster  with  the  somewhat  satiny  finish  usually  seen  on 
these  coins.  A  few  minor  ticks  on  Liberty's  cheek  keep  this  piece  from 
a  higher  grade,  but  its  eye  appeal,  strike,  and  overall  preservation  are 
top-notch.  Population:  31  in  64,  3  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256J,  PCGS#  7272 


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1904  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Fully  Toned,  Well  Preserved 
VAM-4,  Die  Doubled  Obverse 

4217  1904  MS66  PCCS.  CAC.  VAM-4.  Iridescent  cobalt-blue 

toning  consumes  the  reverse  and  occupies  peripheral  portions  of  the 
obverse.  Ruby-red  and  autumn-brown  adorn  much  of  the  portrait. 
Cartwheel  luster  illuminates  sharply  struck  and  minimally  marked 
surfaces.  The  1904  can  be  located  with  relative  ease  in  MS63,  but 
Premium  Gems  are  surprisingly  rare,  and  none  have  been  certified 
finer  by  PCGS.  VAM-4  is  the  "Doubled  Profile  and  Ear"  variety,  first 
reported  by  Martin  Field  in  1982.  The  nose,  chin,  and  lips  are  lightly 
die  doubled,  as  is  the  base  of  the  earlobe.  Population:  20  in  66,  0 
finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 


1878  8TF  Morgan  Dollar,  PR64+  Cameo 
Doubled  Die  Reverse 

4218  1878  8TF  PR64+  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  VAM-14.3, 

Doubled  Die  Reverse.  The  8TF  1878  proof  Morgan  dollar  is  a  less 
often  seen  issue  overall,  but  becomes  particularly  elusive  in  Cameo 
grades.  This  Plus-designated  Choice  example  is  struck  from  the 
VAM-14.3  die  pairing,  which  shows  the  reverse  boldly  die  doubled 
throughout  the  wreath  and  peripheral  legends.  On  the  obverse,  the 
date  is  lightly  recut  north  and  several  faint  die  polishing  lines  in  the 
recesses  of  Fiberty's  cap  confirm  the  attribution.  This  issue  had  a 
limited  mintage  of  an  estimated  just  500  coins  before  the  reverse  was 
modified  to  the  7TF  motif,  one  of  the  lowest  proof  mintages  in  the 
Morgan  dollar  series. 

This  piece  is  needle-sharp  on  the  eagle's  breast  and  talons  and 
the  hair  above  Fiberty's  ear.  The  mirrored  fields  are  free  of  distractions 
and  display  subtle  lavender-gray  and  champagne  toning  which 
accentuates  the  cameo  appearance.  There  is  a  thin  ribbon  of  deep 
blue  along  the  obverse  rim  below  the  date.  Population:  7  in  64  (2  in 
64+)  Cameo,  6  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  8731 1 


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1878  7TF  Morgan  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Reverse  of  1 878 
Vivid  Border  Toning 

4219  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  It  is 

estimated  that  the  1878  7TF  proof  Morgan  dollar  had  a  mintage  of 
only  about  250  coins,  by  far  the  lowest  proof  mintage  in  the  series. 
Of  these,  perhaps  200  pieces  represented  the  Reverse  of  1 878  type. 
The  Reverse  of  1 879  7TF  proof  is  the  "Holy  Grail"  of  early  proofs,  in 
the  words  of  Dave  Bowers,  but  its  Reverse  of  1 878  counterpart,  here 
offered,  is  an  undisputed  second.  PCGS  shows  just  85  examples  of 
this  issue  in  all  grades,  with  only  24  of  those  in  the  Cameo  category. 
There  are  1 0  Cameos  in  PR64,  and  just  five  finer  at  that  service  (7/1 5). 

This  Choice  proof  Cameo  is  boldly  struck,  with  a  distinctive 
toning  that  gives  the  central  devices  a  glowing  appearance  amid 
warm  champagne  hues.  The  peripheries  draw  the  eye  into  the  devices 
with  deep  aquamarine,  violet,  and  sun-gold  hues  in  concentric 
bands.  Population:  10  in  64  Cameo,  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87312 


1879  Morgan  Dollar,  PR67  Cameo 
Only  Two  Finer  Coins  at  PCGS 

4220  1879  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  Walter  Breen  believed  only  650 

proof  1879  Morgan  dollars  were  actually  distributed  but  recent 
research  indicates  the  figure  was  much  higher.  The  2016  Guide 
Book  estimates  the  proof  mintage  at  1,100  pieces,  and  this  seems 
more  in  line  with  current  population  data  and  frequency  of  auction 
appearances.  The  issue  is  still  very  rare  in  PR67  condition,  with  the 
Cameo  designation. 

The  present  coin  displays  well-detailed  design  elements,  with 
deeply  mirrored  fields  that  contrast  boldly  with  the  richly  frosted 
devices.  The  virtually  pristine  surfaces  are  visited  by  attractive  shades 
of  pale  gold  toning  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Population:  6  in  67 
Cameo,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87314 


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1880  Morgan,  Pastel-Toned  PR67  Cameo 

4221  1 880  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  This  splendid  Superb  Gem  Cameo 

proof  is  well-mirrored  throughout  both  sides.  Portions  of  each  side 
show  a  light  wash  of  copper-gold  patina,  but  the  majority  is  covered 
in  pastel  orange,  brown,  aqua,  and  violet  hues  that  nonetheless 
allow  the  sprightly  luster  to  percolate  upward.  One  thin  contact  mark 
requires  a  good  loupe  to  see,  running  diagonally  downward  through 
the  0  in  the  date.  The  plentiful  mintage  of  proofs  was  1,355,  but 
few  survive  either  is  so  fine  a  grade,  with  so  much  contrast,  or  with 
such  eye  appeal.  Population:  10  in  67  Cameo,  8  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
87315 


1882  Morgan  Dollar,  PR67  Cameo 
Attractive  Multicolor  Toning 

4222  1882  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  total  of  1,100  Morgan 

dollar  proofs  were  struck  in  1882  and  included  in  silver  proof  sets 
along  with  the  Trade  dollar.  The  coins  were  struck  from  heavily 
polished  dies  at  slow  speeds  and  received  multiple  blows  from  the 
coining  press.  Consequently,  examples  from  this  issue  are  typically 
of  excellent  technical  quality  —  far  superior  to  those  from  some 
later  proof  issues  in  the  series.  This  remarkable  Superb  Gem  proof 
displays  bold  cameo  contrast,  uninhibited  by  multicolor  toning  in 
shades  of  orange,  blue,  green,  and  purple.  A  layer  of  frost  blankets  the 
relief  elements,  while  the  fields  show  a  strong  degree  of  reflectivity. 
Inspection  with  a  loupe  yields  no  mentionable  signs  of  contact. 
Population:  8  in  67  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/1  5).  PCGS#  8731  7 


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1882  Morgan  Dollar,  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
Only  Three  Finer  at  PCGS 

4223  1882  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  Philadelphia  Mint 

produced  proof  Trade  and  Morgan  dollars  from  1878  to  1883, 
including  nearly  equal  quantities  of  each  in  1 882,  when  they  coined 
1,097  proof  Traded  dollars,  and  1,100  proof  Morgan  dollars.  This 
impressive  piece  has  delicate  champagne  toning  over  brilliant  silver 
surfaces  with  remarkable  field-to-device  contrast.  Both  sides  are 
pristine  with  a  small  mint-made  lint  mark  below  ES  in  STATES.  This 
impressive  piece  ranks  high  among  survivors  with  a  combined  PCGS 
and  NGC  population  of  1 1  examples,  and  just  1 0  finer.  Population:  9 
in  66  (2  in  66+)  Deep  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  9731  7 


1889  Silver  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 
Warm  Golden  Toning 

4224  1889  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  proof  1889  Morgan 

dollar  is  scarce  in  Gem  or  finer  grades,  and  is  rarely  seen  at  that  level 
with  cameo  contrast.  The  Mint  struck  81 1  pieces,  but  these  are  not 
known  for  their  quality.  As  Bowers  states  in  his  Guide  Book  of  Morgan 
Silver  Dollars:  "Average  strike,  usually  flat  at  the  centers.  Medium  to 
low  cameo  contrast."  The  present  coin  is  a  delightful  exception  to 
both  rules.  The  eagle's  breast  and  talons  and  the  hair  above  Liberty's 
ear  are  boldly  defined,  and  frosty  devices  deliver  a  degree  of  contrast 
that  persists  despite  medium  sun-gold  toning  that  blankets  much  of 
the  interiors.  Peripheral  toning  is  deeper,  showing  amber,  violet,  and 
ocean-blue  hues.  There  are  no  contact  marks  and  a  few  stray  lines  are 
well-hidden  by  the  rich  patina.  Population:  7  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Cameo, 
3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87324 


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1895  Morgan  Dollar,  PR63 
Proof-Only  Morgan  Key 

4225  1895  PR63  PCGS.  B.  Max  Mehl  was  fond  of  calling  the 

1895  the  "King  of  Morgan  Dollars"  and  that  is  certainly  a  fitting 
tribute  to  this  proof-only  rarity  from  a  mintage  of  just  880  coins.  The 
PR63  grade  offers  collectors  an  excellent  combination  of  grade  and 
price,  or  a  good  value.  This  piece  is  fully  brilliant  with  no  toning  on 
either  side.  The  devices  are  softly  lustrous  with  fully  mirrored  fields. 
Trivial  hairlines  and  contact  marks  prevent  a  higher  grade  for  this 
appealing  Select  proof.  The  budget-minded  collector  will  appreciate 
this  opportunity.  NGC  ID#  27ZR,  PCGS#  7330 


1901  Morgan  Dollar,  PR67 
High-End  Date  Representative 

4226  1901  PR67  PCGS.  As  the  circulation  issue  1901  Morgan 

dollar  is  almost  uncollectible  in  Gem  and  finer  grades,  proofs  offer 
numismatists  the  only  reasonable  option  if  high  technical  quality 
is  necessary.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finer-known  survivors 
from  a  proof  mintage  of  81 3  coins.  There  is  modest  contrast  from  the 
frosty  central  devices,  but  deep  amber,  violet,  and  ocean-blue  toning 
around  the  margins  precludes  a  Cameo  designation  from  PCGS. 
The  centers  are  brilliant  and  the  mirrored  fields  are  not  hindered  by 
the  patina.  Close  examination  fails  to  reveal  any  noteworthy  marks, 
although  some  mint-made  polishing  lines  are  discernible  in  the 
fields.  The  strike  is  a  little  soft  on  the  eagle's  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty's  ear.  Population:  5  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27ZZ,  PCGS#  7336 


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1921  Morgan  Dollar,  PR66 
Zerbe  Proof,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 

4227  1921  Zerbe  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1921  Zerbe  proofs  are 

a  controversial  issue  among  numismatists  today.  The  traditional  story 
is  that  a  number  of  proof  Morgan  dollars  were  struck  late  in  1921 
to  mollify  Farran  Zerbe,  and  other  collectors,  because  the  debut  of 
the  Peace  dollar  was  so  long  delayed.  However,  in  his  Guide  Book 
of  Morgan  Silver  Dollars,  Q.  David  Bowers  casts  doubt  on  this  story, 
evaluating  the  Zerbe  proofs  as  simply  prooflike  regular-issue  coins. 
Bowers  states: 

"It  seems  highly  unlikely  that  these  were  produced  as 
Proofs  for  collectors.  If  indeed  they  were  furnished  to 
Farran  Zerbe,  a  leading  numismatic  entrepreneur  of  the 
era,  it  is  likely  they  were  simply  regular  production  pieces." 

The  controversy  is  far  from  settled  today,  and  the  grading  services 
have  certified  numerous  examples  as  Zerbe  proofs,  siding  with  the 
traditional  view  of  the  issue.  The  present  coin  displays  slightly  cloudy 
reflective  fields,  as  seen  on  all  Zerbe  coins.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp 
on  the  hair  above  the  ears  and  the  wreath,  also  typical  of  this  issue. 
The  pleasing  surfaces  display  a  few  hints  of  gold  toning.  Population: 
10  in  66,  0  finer  (7/1  5). 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7380.  NGC  ID#  25 7 A, 
PCGS#  7341 


PEACE  DOLLARS 


1921  Peace  Dollar,  Gorgeous  MS67 
Registry  Set  Essential,  First-Year  Type 

4228  1921  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  This  is  a  coin  of 

immense  importance  not  only  to  specialists  in  the  Peace  dollar  series 
in  particular  but  to  type  collectors  as  well,  one  of  only  seven  Superb 
Gem  examples  of  the  1 921  Peace  dollar  certified  at  PCGS  with  none 
finer.  But  the  technical  and  aesthetic  aspects  of  this  incredible  Peace 
dollar  are  every  bit  the  equal  to  its  numeric  grade.  Both  the  profile  of 
Liberty  on  the  obverse  and  the  eagle  on  the  reverse  are  outlined  in 
beautiful  rings  of  patina  —  silver  in  the  centers  of  each  side,  mostly 
light  golden-orange  on  the  reverse  with  tinges  of  moss-green  on  the 
lower  portion.  The  obverse  shows  shows  a  similar  ring  in  a  "halo" 
effect  encircling  Liberty  but  deepening  to  sunset-orange  in  the  rays  of 
Liberty's  crown,  and  again,  pale  accents  of  mossy-sage  color  decorate 
the  lower  obverse.  The  preservation  is  impeccable  throughout, 
showing  no  mentionable  marks.  The  strike  through  Liberty's  hair  in 
the  center  and  through  the  eagle's  high  points  is  far  sharper  than 
seen  on  the  vast  majority  of  this  normally  strike-challenged  issue. 
This  piece  (with  a  nice  PCGS  TrueView  photo  accompanying)  was 
in  the  consignor's  Registry  Set  as  we  write  this,  and  it  is  undoubtedly 
destined  to  grace  another  fine  Registry  Set  in  the  near  future.  Simply 
a  gorgeous  coin.  Population:  7  in  67,  0  finer  (7/1 5). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


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1922-D  Peace  Dollar,  Stunning  MS67 

4229  1922-D  MS67  PCGS.  Circulated  and  lower-Mint  State  Peace 

dollars  are  so  common  a  sight  on  the  bourse  floor,  in  dealer  stocks 
and  local  coin  shops  that  it  tends  to  color  the  impression  of  the  series 
as  a  whole.  But  the  fact  is,  many  collectors  (and  some  dealers)  have 
never  seen  a  Superb  Gem  Peace  dollar  in  person  —  and  they  are  a 
wonder  to  behold.  The  luster  is  typically  of  the  creamy  rather  than 
frosty  or  prooflike  sort  of  their  predecessors  the  Morgan  dollars. 
And  despite  their  overall  ubiquity,  even  an  available  issue  such  as 
the  1922-D  is  a  rarity  at  the  present  grade  level.  That  thick,  creamy 
luster  is  amply  on  display  here,  vibrant  with  hints  of  pale  ice-blue  and 
sandy  toning  more  prominent  on  the  reverse.  This  piece  is  simply  a 
stunning  type  coin  that  would  not  only  form  a  centerpiece  of  a  fine 
collection,  it  might  persuade  collectors  to  pursue  a  new  direction  in 
their  numismatic  efforts.  Population:  3  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (8/201 1),  lot  7397. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257D,  PCGS#  7358 


1923-D  Peace  Dollar,  Satiny  MS66+ 

4230  1923-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 922-D  and  1 923-D  Peace 

dollars  are  among  the  most  commonly  seen  mintmarked  issues  in  the 
series,  but  this  MS66+  1923-D  with  CAC  approval  definitely  qualifies 
for  the  "uncommon  grade"  territory.  Just  a  wisp  of  color  covers  satin- 
lustered  surfaces  that  are  remarkably  free  of  mentionable  contact.  The 
strike  is  nicely  brought  up  as  well.  The  eye  appeal  is  off  the  charts, 
particularly  for  those  collectors  who  prefer  untoned  coins.  Registry 
Set  collectors  will  note  that  only  three  submissions  have  achieved 
this  grade  at  PCGS,  with  a  single  MS67  finer.  The  last  example  we 
offered  in  this  exact  grade  and  service  with  CAC  approval  brought 
$1  6,450  in  July  201 4.  Population:  94  in  66  (3  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/1 5). 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257G,  PCGS#  7361 


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1925-S  Peace  Dollar,  Key- Date  MS65 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 
Our  First  With  CAC  Approval 


1926-D  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Powerfully  Lustrous 
One  of  Two  So  Graded  at  CAC 


4231  1925-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925-S  and  1928-S  Peace 

dollars  are  by  far  the  most  elusive  S-mint  issues  in  the  series  in  Gem 
condition.  The  present  example  of  the  1925-S  is  a  certified  Gem 
PCGS  coin  with  the  added  bonus  of  a  CAC  green  sticker,  a  coin  that 
should  see  fierce  competition  at  auction.  A  thin,  short  scrape  appears 
on  Liberty's  neck  and  a  small  nick  atop  G(OD),  but  the  cheek  is  free 
of  all  but  the  most  minuscule  ticks.  Thick,  satiny  luster  complements 
surfaces  that  are  largely  untoned  and  extremely  eye-appealing.  A 
nicely  struck  example  of  this  key-date  Peace  dollar,  tied  for  the  finest 
graded  at  PCGS. 

The  most  recent  Gem  PCGS  examples  of  this  date  that  we 
offered  were  both  in  our  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/201 5),  lots  6257 
and  6258,  which  realized  $1 6,450  and  $24,675,  respectively  —  and 
both  of  which  lacked  CAC  approval.  This  appears  to  be  the  first  time 
we  have  offered  a  Gem  PCGS-CAC  example;  expect  especially  lively 
bidding.  Population:  40  in  65,  0  finer  (7/1  5).  CAC  reports  only  seven 
in  this  grade  with  their  green  approval. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257M,  PCGS#  7366 


4232  1926-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1926-D  comes  in  for  high 

praise  from  Roger  W.  Burdette,  who  writes  in  Guide  Book  of  Peace 
Dollars ,  "The  1 926  issue  from  Denver  is  one  of  the  best  in  the  entire 
series,  with  strong  strikes  and  great  luster.  ...  There  are  many  high- 
quality  coins  around,  and  only  a  few  have  unsightly  toning  or  dull 
luster."  This  Superb  Gem  exemplifies  the  best  attributes  of  the  issue, 
boasting  powerful  luster  and  a  strong  strike.  Intermittent  gold  and 
violet  border-toning  supplies  a  colorful  contrast  to  the  near-brilliant 
interiors.  An  impressive  coin  that  is  housed  in  a  green-label  holder. 
Population:  8  in  67,  0  finer  (7/1 5)  —  the  same  population  as  when  we 
last  described  this  coin,  more  than  four  years  ago.  This  piece  is  one  of 
only  two  in  this  grade  with  the  CAC  green  approval. 

Ex:  Paul  Taylor  Collection  /  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage , 
4/201 1 ),  lot  5304 ,  which  realized  $37,375. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257P,  PCGS#  7368 


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1928  Peace  Dollar  Key,  MS66 
Ex:  Jack  Lee,  None  Finer  Graded 

4233  1928  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Jack  Lee.  This  coin  should  form 

a  special  prize  as  the  backbone  of  one  of  the  nicest  Peace  dollar 
collections  anywhere.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder  with  the  Jack 
Lee  pedigree  printed  on  it,  the  present  Premium  Gem  1928  Peace 
dollar  is  one  of  the  loveliest  and  most  desirable  representatives  of 
the  series,  regardless  of  date.  This  piece  is  one  of  only  1 5  so  graded 
at  PCGS,  and  there  are  none  finer  (7/15).  NGC  has  seen  a  mere  five 
coins  at  the  MS66  level.  The  surfaces  are  radiant  silver-white  yet 
completely  original,  accented  on  each  side  with  a  light  tinge  of  gold 
and  a  blush  of  lilac  near  the  obverse  rim  at  1 :30.  The  strike  is  as  close 
to  full  as  ever  seen  on  this  issue,  and  contact  marks  are  trivial,  unseen 
without  a  loupe. 

Ex:  Paul  Taylor  Collection  /  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage , 
4/2011),  lot  5309. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257V,  PCGS#  7373 


1928-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 
Series  Condition  Key 

4234  1928-S  MS65  NGC.  By  a  significant  margin,  the  1 925-S  and 

the  1928-S  are  the  rarest  Peace  dollar  issues  in  Gem  condition,  and 
both  are  almost  unknown  above  that  level.  Of  the  two,  the  1928-S 
is  slightly  scarcer,  although  in  practice,  the  dates  are  comparably 
difficult  to  locate  in  an  MS65  holder.  This  spectacular  1928-S 
example  is  not  only  among  the  finer-known  representatives  from  a 
technical  standpoint,  but  its  eye  appeal  is  also  highly  captivating. 
Both  sides  yield  thick,  frosty  luster  accentuated  by  tinges  of  gold  and 
speckled  amber  toning.  Close  study  with  a  loupe  reveals  a  few  trivial 
grazes,  but  none  are  significant.  The  eagle's  central  feathers  and  the 
hair  over  Liberty's  ear  show  minor  incompleteness  of  detail,  but  the 
definition  is  otherwise  pleasing.  Census:  41  in  65,  1  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  257W,  PCGS#  7374 


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1928-S  Key  Peace  Dollar,  MS65+ 
Second  Finest  at  PCGS 
Registry  Set  Essential 

4235  1928-S  MS65+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  Despite  a 

healthy  mintage  of  1.6  million  coins,  the  1928-S  Peace  dollar  is 
the  least  frequently  seen  S-mint  issue  in  the  series  in  Gem  and  finer 
grades,  making  it  among  the  conditional  keys  if  not  as  well-known 
as  the  1921,  the  1928,  or  even  the  1934-S  (the  overall  rarest  issue, 
condition  notwithstanding)  among  the  general  collecting  populace. 
This  high-end  Gem  boasts  intermingled  flecks  of  pale  blue,  olive, 
and  gold  on  satiny  surfaces  that  are  highly  lustrous  and  attractive  for 
the  grade.  A  small  tick  on  Liberty's  nose  is  well  within  the  confines 
of  the  grade,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  top-notch.  This  coin  is  the  sole 
MS65+  coin  at  PCGS ,  marginally  surpassed  by  a  lone  MS66  example. 
A  piece  that  will  be  a  long-term  keeper  even  in  the  finest  collection. 
Population:  55  in  65  (1  in  65+),  1  finer  (7/1 5). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257W,  PCGS#  7374 


1934-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
Overall  Key  to  the  Peace  Dollar  Series 
In  the  Finest  Obtainable  Condition 

4236  1934-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1934-S 

Peace  dollar  is,  regardless  of  condition,  the  rarest  issue  in  the  series 
overall,  in  any  grade.  The  present  Premium  Gem  thus  has  a  dual 
distinction  of  being  among  the  "finest  of  the  rarest,"  one  of  only  28 
such  submitted  to  PCGS  (NGC  adds  14  more  to  the  total).  The  finest 
PCGS  Registry  Sets  cannot  hope  to  one  day  include  a  finer  1934-S 
Peace  dollar,  unless  and  until  the  unlikely  event  occurs  that  PCGS 
grades  an  MS66+  or  MS67  example. 

This  piece  displays  gorgeous,  frosty  luster  on  surfaces  that  show 
no  more  than  a  trace  of  gold  patina  amid  the  silver-white  intensity. 
The  minimal  color  shows  off  the  bold  strike  and  a  noticeable  absence 
of  abrasions  to  maximum  effect.  This  piece  should  be  hotly  contested 
when  it  crosses  the  auction  block.  Only  once  before  have  we  offered 
an  MS66  PCGS-CAC  example  of  this  issue;  in  our  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5311,  an  example  in  an  old  green- 
label  holder  that  brought  $34,500. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257Z,  PCGS#  7377 


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The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars 

After  working  on  catalogs  for  Dr.  Steven  Duckor's  Barber  half  dollars  and  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagles,  I  was  honored  and  thrilled  when  he 
asked  me  to  write  the  catalog  for  his  gold  dollar  collection.  At  the  time,  I  was  unfamiliar  with  the  specifics  of  that  collection,  but  I  knew  it  had 
to  be  spectacular.  And  so  it  is.  Steve  and  I  met  with  Doug  Winter  at  the  January  201 5  FUN  Convention  in  Orlando  to  discuss  the  project.  My 
role  was  to  compile  the  catalog,  and  Doug  Winter  would  add  his  own  commentary  for  each  coin,  sharing  his  knowledge  about  these  coins  and 
others  of  the  same  issue,  adding  in  his  own  experiences  helping  Steve  to  build  such  a  remarkable  collection. 

Although  not  a  complete  collection  according  to  the  81  listings  in  the  201 6  Guide  Book,  the  Duckor  Collection  is  67%  complete,  and  all 
54  coins  are  PCGS  certified  and  CAC  approved.  Most  of  the  remaining  coins  simply  do  not  exist  in  a  quality  that  meets  Dr.  Duckor's  exacting 
standards.  We  are  unaware  of  any  other  gold  dollar  collection  where  every  coin  meets  the  rigid  CAC  requirements. 

While  more  complete  collections  have  been  formed  and  have  appeared  for  sale  at  auction,  no  other  auction  offerings  known  to  us  will 
meet  the  overall  quality  of  the  Duckor  Family  Collection.  The  offering  in  Auction  '81,  cataloged  by  Steve's  friend  and  mentor,  David  Akers, 
presented  68  different  issues,  with  an  average  grade  of  64.6. 

According  to  the  PCGS  Set  Registry,  the  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection  is  the  finest  all-time,  including  80  of  the  81  issues.  But  the  Weighted 
GPA  (average  grade)  is  just  62.19,  compared  to  67.14  for  the  Duckor  Collection.  The  famous  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  Collection  was  formed  at  a 
time  when  proofs  were  acquired  for  the  later  Philadelphia  issues,  and  his  proofs  were  exceptional.  Still,  PCGS  records  a  Weighted  GPA  of  just 
56.4  for  the  78  issues  in  that  collection.  Any  way  you  look  at  it,  the  Duckor  Family  Collection  is  far  finer  than  any  other  gold  dollar  collection 
ever  offered  for  public  sale. 

The  54  coins  in  Steve  Duckor's  collection  include  four  graded  MS64,  six  MS65,  three  MS65+,  eight  MS66,  one  MS66+,  eight  MS67,  six 
MS67+,  13  MS68,  and  five  MS68+.  And  again,  every  single  coin  is  PCGS  graded  and  CAC  approved.  The  collection  includes  32  Superb  Gem 
examples  out  of  54  coins.  Remarkable. 

Every  coin  is  a  highlight,  but  a  few  pieces  deserve  special  mention,  starting  with  the  1 855-D  gold  dollar  graded  MS64,  a  coin  so  impressive 
that  Doug  Winter  chose  it  to  stand  alone  on  the  cover  of  the  third  edition  of  Gold  Coins  of  the  Dahlonega  Mint,  1 838-1 861 . 

The  MS65  1 849-0  enjoys  a  Gold  CAC  label,  far  the  finest  Type  One  gold  dollar  awarded  that  special  approval.  The  1 856-S/S  Type  Two 
gold  dollar  is  graded  MS64,  and  was  previously  part  of  the  David  Akers  personal  collection,  as  were  many  of  the  coins  offered  here.  The  1 857 
MS68  displays  the  most  amazing  color  that  anyone  could  possibly  imagine.  The  1860-S,  PCGS  certified  MS65,  is  the  finest  known  example 
of  that  particular  issue.  The  1 863  and  1 864  gold  dollars,  each  graded  MS68,  trace  their  pedigrees  back  to  the  Virgil  M.  Brand  Collection.  The 
Gem  MS65  1 870-S  gold  dollar,  PCGS  graded  MS65,  remains  in  an  old  green-label  holder,  and  it  is  one  of  the  best  we  have  ever  handled.  The 
prooflike  1 875  gold  dollar  from  the  Bass  collection  is  graded  MS66,  and  tied  for  the  finest  certified. 

I  would  like  to  publicly  thank  Steve  for  this  opportunity  to  catalog,  and  more  importantly,  enjoy  his  collection.  In  the  process,  I  learned  a 
great  deal  about  the  series,  and  about  the  quality  of  coins  that  make  a  collection  so  spectacular.  I  sincerely  hope  that  those  of  you  who  acquire 
these  coins  will  enjoy  them  as  much  as  Steve  did,  and  as  much  as  I  have  over  the  last  several  weeks. 

—  Mark  Borckardt 


Steve  Duckor  Remembers  David  Akers 

I  first  met  David  Akers  for  breakfast  at  the  Hyatt  hotel  in  New  York  City  on  the  morning  of  the  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection 
auction,  the  Eliasberg  sale,  on  October  27,  1982.  Three  years  earlier,  he  was  the  under-bidder  at  the  June  1979  Stack's  sale  where  I 
purchased  the  Gem  BU  1 920-S  eagle  (later  MS67+  PCGS)  for  the  unheard  of  price  of  $80,000. 

At  our  meeting,  I  asked  David  to  represent  me  at  the  Eliasberg  Sale  that  evening.  We  talked  and  set  up  basic  criteria  for  coin 
collecting  that  we  used  for  some  thirty  years.  We  bought  some  incredible  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagles  that  night,  including  the 
Superb  Gem  1 908  With  Motto  (later  graded  MS67  PCGS),  the  Superb  Gem  1 909-D  (later  MS67  PCGS,  the  Choice  1 920-S  (later  MS66 
PCGS),  the  AU  1 92 1  (later  MS65  PCGS),  and  the  Gem  1 93 1  (later  MS66  PCGS). 

David  was  my  mentor  and  my  friend.  He  had  an  unbelievable  memory  for  every  coin  he  had  ever  seen!  He  was  extremely 
modest  and  was  very  respected  by  his  fellow  numismatist.  To  me,  David  was  one  of  the  top  numismatists  of  the  20th  century! 

In  addition  to  our  numismatic  discussions,  David  and  I  shared  and  discussed  a  common  view  of  politics  and  the  world.  I  do 
and  always  will  miss  him.  He  taught  me  to  appreciate  and  collect  20th  century  gold,  Barber  coinage  (especially  half  dollars),  and  of 
course,  his  favorite  series:  gold  dollars. 

My  collection  and  this  sale  are  dedicated  to  David  W.  Akers. 


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David  Akers'  Appreciation  of  Gold  Dollars 

Excerpted  with  permission  from  A  Guide  Book  of  Gold  Dollars,  ©  Whitman  Publishing ,  LLC.  All  Rights  Reserved. 

I  have  to  admit  that  gold  dollars  are  by  far  my  favorite  series  of  United  States  coin.  I  have  studied,  handled  as  a  professional  numismatist,  and 
personally  collected  them  for  most  of  my  life.  In  the  foreword  I  wrote  for  Q.  David  Bowers's  book  on  double  eagles  a  few  years  ago,  I  noted 
that,  for  many  collectors,  size  matters,  and  I  commented  on  the  fact  that  double  eagles  are  considerably  more  popular  than  gold  dollars  at 
least  partly  because  of  their  much  larger  size.  However,  personally,  I  love  the  small  size  of  gold  dollars  and  find  them  to  have  a  particularly 
appealing  jewel-like  cameo  quality.  The  designs  of  all  three  types  of  gold  dollars  are  also  outstanding,  with  the  type  I  looking  like  a  miniature 
Liberty  Head  double  eagle  and  the  Type  II  and  Type  III  designs  being  the  first  in  a  long  line  of  popular  'Indian  Head;  motifs  that  have  appeared 
on  U.S.  coinage. 

I  saw  a  gold  dollar  for  the  first  time  in  1 950  at  Hisken's  coin  store  in  Seattle.  It  was  a  lightly  circulated  1 856,  but  the  price  of  $7  was  simply 
out  of  my  price  range,  so  I  had  to  settle  that  day  with  buying  an  Uncirculated  1 832  Capped  Bust  half  dollar  instead,  using  up  my  entire  $3  coin¬ 
buying  budget  to  do  so.  To  be  sure,  the  half  dollar  was  an  exciting  purchase  because  it  was  by  far  the  most  expensive  coin  I  had  ever  bought  at 
that  point.  But  it  still  didn't  compare  to  the  gold  dollar,  which  made  a  deep  and  lasting  impression  on  me  and  turned  out  to  be  the  genesis  of 
my  lifelong  interest  and  involvement  in  the  field  of  U.S.  gold  coins  in  general  and  gold  dollars  in  particular. 

Two  years  after  that  first  encounter  with  a  gold  dollar,  my  mother  and  I  visited  Seattle  Stamp  &  Coin,  where  I  met  Don  Zearing  who,  over 
the  next  few  years,  took  me  under  his  wing  and  became  my  earliest  and  most  influential  numismatic  mentor.  I  explained  to  him  that  I  wanted 
to  buy  a  U.S.  gold  coin  but  didn't  have  very  much  money  to  spend,  although  my  coin-buying  budget  by  then  was  up  to  $10!  I  told  him  that  I 
had  thought  a  lot  about  this  and  had  come  up  with  a  few  basic  criteria  (with  my  mother's  help),  and  that  I  wanted  his  recommendation  based 
on  those  criteria  if  possible.  First,  I  wanted  something  very  old,  preferably  from  the  19th  century,  since  I  associated  rarity  with  a  coin's  age  at 
that  time.  Second,  it  had  to  be  in  'really  good'  condition;  I  didn't  know  anything  about  grading  or  even  what  terms  to  use,  but  Mr.  Zearing  knew 
what  I  meant.  Third,  I  wanted  a  coin  of  which  not  many  had  been  made,  that  is,  one  with  a  low  mintage  (although  I  didn't  know  enough  to  use 
the  correct  term  'mintage'  either).  And  finally,  the  coin  had  to  be  cheap,  since,  after  all,  my  budget  was  only  $1 0. 

So  there  were  my  four  criteria  for  buying  my  first  U.S.  gold  coin:  old,  'really  good'  condition,  low  mintage,  and  cheap.  I  am  sure  that  Don 
Zearing  got  a  good  chuckle  out  of  the  whole  matter,  but  he  listened  carefully  to  what  I  had  to  say  and  immediately  came  up  with  the  suggestion 
that  all  four  of  my  criteria  could  be  met  by  only  one  U.S.  gold  coin:  an  Uncirculated,  late-date  gold  dollar  from  the  1 880s.  Of  course,  he  also 
just  happened  to  have  a  few  in  stock,  and  so  my  gold  dollar  collecting  and  passion  began  that  day  in  1952  with  the  purchase  of  a  very  nice, 
Uncirculated  1 889  gold  dollar  for  $9.  As  I  carefully  counted  out  my  nine  one-dollar  bills,  my  mother  asked  me  if  I  was  sure  that  I  really  wanted 
to  spend  so  much  money  on  just  one  single  coin,  and  an  awfully  little  one  at  that.  I  assured  her  that  I  did.  My  love  and  interest  in  gold  dollars 
continues  unabated  to  this  day.  In  fact,  I  still  have  many  of  the  gold  dollars  I  purchased  30,  40,  and  even  50  years  ago,  and  I  always  first  turn  to 
the  gold  dollar  section  of  every  new  auction  catalog  I  receive — perhaps  mostly  out  of  habit,  but  always  with  the  true  collector's  hope  of  seeing 
something  offered  that  I  have  never  seen  before. 

In  1975,  after  years  of  research  and  keeping  detailed  notes  on  everything  I  had  seen,  read  about,  or  just  heard  of,  I  wrote  a  book  on  gold 
dollars.  It  was  the  first  in  a  series  of  six  volumes  I  wrote  over  a  seven-year  period  covering  all  of  the  U.S.  gold  coin  series  and  individual  issues, 
United  States  Gold  Coins,  an  Analysis  of  Auction  Records  (1982).  Before  then,  the  only  work  that  had  ever  been  published  focusing  solely 
on  the  gold  dollar  series  was  a  24-page  monograph,  Major  Varieties  of  U.S.  Gold  Dollars,  written  by  Walter  Breen  in  1964.  Although  it  was  a 
ground-breaking  work  with  a  lot  of  worthwhile  information  in  it,  its  primary  focus  was  die  varieties,  and  it  did  not  fully,  or  even  correctly  in 
many  cases,  address  the  subject  of  rarity,  usually  quoting  only  mintage  figures  (which  are  not  particularly  reliable  indicators  of  actual  rarity). 

Something  much  more  was  needed.  The  intent  of  my  book  was  to  answer  questions  that  a  true  gold  dollar  specialist  might  have  about  the 
series,  especially  the  questions  about  rarity.  I  am  pleased  and  proud  that  my  book  was  so  well  received  in  1 975  and  that  it  has  stood  the  test  of 
time,  having  been  a  commonly  used  reference  work  for  more  than  three  decades. 

—  David  Akers 


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1849  Closed  Wreath  Dollar,  MS66 
Brilliant  Prooflike  Surfaces 
From  the  David  Akers  Collection 

4237  1849  Closed  Wreath  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  Full  prooflike  surfaces  and  a  compete  strike  capture  the  viewer's 

attention  with  a  single  glance.  This  brilliant  honey-gold  example  displays  mirrored  and  striated  fields  contrasting  against  gently  lustrous  devices 
that  present  a  cameo  appearance. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6005.  Heavy  Numerals  with  outlines  around  the  digits,  denomination,  and  legend  letters.  This  early  strike  shows 
no  clash  marks,  die  cracks,  or  other  anomalies.  Breen's  Heavy  Date  and  Thin  Numerals  varieties  are  from  the  same  master  die  that  included 
the  full  date.  The  Thin  Numerals  variety  was  created  when  a  completed  reverse  die  was  lapped,  minutely  reducing  the  depth  of  the  numerals 
on  that  working  die. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  three  in  MS66,  and  one  finer  coin  in  MS66+.  NGC  shows  one  MS66  and  another  in  MS66  ★. 

Commentary:  The  diminutive  gold  dollar  and  the  massive  double  eagle  were  direct  results  of  the  California  gold  discoveries  of  the  previous  year. 
The  gold  dollar  denomination  was  considered  a  dozen  years  earlier,  when  pattern  coins  were  produced  in  1 836.  By  then  the  Bechtler  family  of 
North  Carolina  had  been  producing  small  gold  dollar-sized  coinage  since  the  early  1 830s,  yet  the  government  proposal  never  came  to  fruition. 

Walter  Breen  reported  three  proof  examples  in  his  Proof  Encyclopedia,  although  those  coins  are  now  identified  as  circulation  strikes. 
However,  this  example  from  the  Akers  and  Duckor  collections  exhibits  considerable  proof  characteristics.  Although  clearly  not  a  proof,  we  have 
no  doubt  that  this  Premium  Gem  was  offered  as  such  in  the  past. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1849  gold  dollar  is  numismatically  significant  as  the  first  issue  of  the  new  denomination  produced  at  the 
Philadelphia  mint.  A  number  of  varieties  exist  but  for  type  collectors,  the  Closed  Wreath  is  a  popular  choice  due  to  its  high  level  of  production. 
As  a  date,  the  1 849  isn't  really  scarce  until  you  reach  the  MS65  level,  but  properly  graded  MS66  examples  are  very  rare,  as  evidenced  by  the 
current  PCGS  population  figure  of  just  three  in  this  grade  with  a  single  MS66+  (owned  by  collector  Bob  Simpson)  being  the  likely  finest  known 
of  the  variety. 

In  recent  years,  the  best  1 849  Closed  Wreath  dollar  to  sell  at  auction  was  the  MS66  PCGS-CAC  example  that  realized  $1  7,250  as  lot  1 358 
in  the  February  2010  Heritage  sale,  still  the  record  for  this  variety.  More  recently  a  non-CAC  MS66  PCGS  sold  for  $1 1,1 63  as  lot  3903  in  the 
February  201 3  Heritage  sale. 

The  Duckor  coin,  which  was  formerly  in  the  gold  dollar  collection  formed  by  David  Akers,  has  an  uncommon  prooflike  appearance  and 
an  exceptionally  bold  strike.  I  would  almost  bet  that  it  had  been  offered  by  an  old-time  dealer  such  as  Max  Mehl  as  a  "proof"  and  given  its 
remarkable  appearance,  I  can  see  why. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Cold  Dollars.  PCGS#  7503 


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1849-C  Closed  Wreath  Gold  Dollar,  MS64 
Probably  the  Finest  Known 

4238  1 849-C  Closed  Wreath  MS64  PCGS  Secure  CAC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duckor.  Delicate  greenish  hues  appear  on  the  brilliant  lemon-yellow 

surfaces  of  this  satiny  Choice  Mint  State  gold  dollar.  Both  sides  show  scattered,  grade-consistent  marks. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6008,  Winter-1 .  Closed  Wreath.  Minuscule  die  lines  are  evident  over  ERI  of  AMERICA. 

Population  (6/1 5):  One  and  none  finer,  the  finest  PCGS-certified  1 849-C  gold  dollar.  NGC  adds  two  submissions  in  MS64  to  the  total  population. 

Commentary:  Although  the  U.S.  Mint  considered  a  gold  dollar  coin  in  1836  and  even  produced  patterns  for  such  a  coinage,  nothing  came  of 
that  proposal.  Meanwhile,  the  Bechtler  family  had  been  producing  gold  dollars  in  North  Carolina  since  1831.  Congressional  legislation  in  1 849 
finally  authorized  the  gold  dollar  along  with  double  eagles,  a  direct  result  of  the  California  Gold  Rush. 

Two  different  MS64  NGC  examples  have  appeared  on  three  occasions  in  our  past  auctions.  The  present  offering  is  the  first  appearance  of 
an  MS64  PCGS  coin  in  our  sales. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  is  significant  as  the  first  collectible  gold  dollar  from  the  Charlotte  Mint.  There  are 
a  few  hundred  known,  mostly  in  Extremely  Fine  and  the  lower  About  Uncirculated  grades.  I  believe  that  there  are  around  10  to  12  known  in 
Uncirculated,  most  grading  MS60  to  MS62.  I  am  aware  of  three  different  MS64  NGC  coins,  but  none  compare  to  this  piece  that  is  fresh  to  the 
market  and,  in  my  opinion,  clearly  the  finest  known. 

When  I  began  working  with  Steve  on  his  gold  dollar  set,  it  was  implied  that  he  would  likely  never  own  a  Charlotte  coin  (except  maybe  an 
1851-C),  as  there  are  so  few  specific  pieces  from  that  mint  that  are  of  "Duckor  quality."  I  was  offered  this  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  dollar  by  a 
prominent  Southern  dealer  who  told  me  that  the  coin  had  just  been  bought  over  the  counter  at  a  coin  shop  and  had  never  appeared  at  auction 
or  for  sale  before  2014.  I  immediately  bought  it  and  offered  it  to  Steve  who  bought  it,  sight  unseen,  based  on  my  comment  that  it  was,  by  far, 
the  best  1 849-C  dollar  I'd  ever  seen  and  that  it  was  "Duckorish." 

The  current  auction  record  for  the  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  is  $34,500,  set  by  Heritage  in  February  2010  for  lot  1360.  That  coin  was 
impressive  but  the  current  example  is,  in  my  opinion,  close  to  a  full  point  nicer  and  far  more  appealing  from  a  visual  standpoint.  It  will  likely 
set  a  new  record  price  for  this  date  and  become  a  centerpiece  of  a  world-class  collection  of  Charlotte  gold  dollars. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 

The  Charlotte  Mint  in  1 849:  The  Act  of  Congress  of  March  3,  1 835,  established  branches  of  the  United  States  Mint  at  Charlotte,  North  Carolina; 
Dahlonega,  Georgia;  and  New  Orleans,  Louisiana.  The  Charlotte  and  Dahlonega  mints  were  to  limit  production  to  gold  coins,  initially  just 
quarter  eagles  and  half  eagles,  while  the  New  Orleans  Mint  produced  silver  and  gold  pieces. 

Gold  was  discovered  in  North  Carolina  in  1  799,  and  mining  operations  started  in  earnest  just  a  few  years  later.  The  discovery  was  located 
in  Cabarrus  County,  about  25  miles  east  of  Charlotte,  and  the  location  is  known  today  as  the  Reed  Gold  Mine,  a  North  Carolina  historic  site. 

Coinage  operations  began  at  the  Charlotte  Mint  in  1 838,  and  the  gold  dollar  was  added  to  the  coinage  lineup  in  1 849,  being  authorized 
by  Congress  14  years  to  the  day  after  the  establishing  legislation. 

The  Register  of  the  Officers  and  Agents  of  the  United  States  for  September  30,  1 849,  records  four  individuals:  Superintendent  James  W. 
Osborne,  Assayer  John  H.  Gibbon,  Coiner  Emmon  Graham,  and  Clerk  William  F.  Strange. 

A  dozen  years  after  the  initial  gold  dollar  production,  the  Civil  War  closed  operations  at  Charlotte,  and  the  facility  reopened  after  the  war 
as  a  United  States  Assay  Office,  never  again  to  produce  coinage. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Cold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BC,  PCGS#  7505 


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1849-0  Variety  1  Gold  Dollar,  MS65+ 

Unusual  Sharp  Strike 
Gold  CAC-Approved 

4239  1 849-0  Open  Wreath  MS65+  PCGS  Secure.  Gold  CAC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duckor.  This  MS65+  1  849-0  gold  dollar  is  an  exception  to  the 

usual  weak  strike,  as  the  design  features  are  sharply  delineated.  Frosty  yellow  mint  luster  is  seen  throughout,  accented  with  warm  reddish-gold 
color.  A  minuscule  inclusion  over  Liberty's  head  and  a  short  grease  stain  at  the  right  side  of  the  wreath  will  help  identify  the  coin. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-601 0,  Winter-1 ,  with  delicate  stars  at  the  upper  obverse.  The  R  in  DOLLAR  and  the  ME  in  AMERICA  are  sharply 
doubled.  The  mintmark  is  upright.  Trivial  die  rust  appears  on  both  sides,  although  neither  die  is  cracked. 

Population  (6/1 5):  PCGS  has  certified  seven  examples  in  MS65  and  two  in  MS65+,  including  this  piece.  There  are  none  finer  at  PCGS,  although 
NGC  reports  four  in  MS66  and  one  in  MS66+.  CAC  has  awarded  the  gold  label  to  just  12  Type  One  gold  dollars,  and  the  present  piece  is  the 
finest  of  those  12  coins,  followed  by  two  MS63  coins  and  an  MS60.  The  remaining  Type  One  gold  label  pieces  grade  XF40  to  AU55. 

For  the  entire  gold  dollar  denomination  from  1849  to  1889,  PCGS  and  NGC  have  certified  8,396  examples  in  MS65  or  finer  grades,  yet 
just  six  coins  from  that  population  have  earned  the  coveted  Gold  CAC  approval. 

Commentary:  All  known  examples  of  the  1 849-0  gold  dollar  are  of  the  Open  Wreath  variety,  as  no  Close  Wreath  dies  were  received  at  the  New 
Orleans  Mint  in  time  for  the  1849  coinage.  The  1849-0  can  be  obtained  with  minimal  difficulty  through  MS62,  while  Select  and  near-Gem 
examples  will  take  somewhat  more  patience  and  searching.  Gems,  on  the  other  hand,  are  seldom  seen  and  quite  desirable;  anything  finer  is 
virtually  unobtainable. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 849-0  is  numismatically  significant  as  the  first  gold  dollar  produced  at  the  New  Orleans  Mint.  It  is  far  more 
available  than  its  southern  counterparts,  the  1849-C  and  the  1849-D,  and  hundreds  exist  in  Uncirculated,  mostly  in  the  MS60  to  MS62  range. 
Gem  1849-0  dollars  are  very  rare  and  there  are  likely  not  more  than  four  or  five  known  of  which  the  Duckor  coin,  obtained  from  Heritage's 
October  201 1  sale  (lot  4599)  at  a  record -setting  $29,900,  is  almost  certainly  the  finest. 

Before  this  coin  became  available  in  201 1 ,  Steve  had  me  look  at  it  for  him  and  I  told  him,  enthusiastically,  how  much  I  liked  it.  I  remember 
telling  him  that  I  was  especially  smitten  with  the  color  and  the  rich  frosty  luster,  both  of  which  were  exceptional  for  the  date  and  grade. 

The  only  other  auction  record  for  a  MS65  PCGS  gold  dollar  was  in  Part  Two  of  the  Bass  Collection,  lot  33,  that  realized  a  modest  $1 0,350 
back  in  1 999.  It  will  be  interesting  to  see  what  the  Duckor  coin,  which  stands  alone  at  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census,  brings. 

It  should  also  be  noted,  for  those  of  us  who  care  about  such  things,  that  this  is  the  only  "Gold  CAC"  gold  dollar  dated  prior  to  1 878  which 
is  graded  MS65  or  finer. 

Provenance:  Heritage  (10/201 1 ),  lot  4599. 

The  New  Orleans  Mint  in  1849:  The  Act  of  Congress  that  authorized  the  gold-producing  branches  in  Charlotte  and  Dahlonega  also  established 
a  Mint  at  New  Orleans,  Louisiana,  for  the  purpose  of  gold  and  silver  production.  This  is  the  only  1 9th  or  early  20th  century  branch  mint  that 
was  not  located  in  or  near  a  gold-bearing  region  of  the  United  States.  New  Orleans  was  chosen  as  the  closest  U.S.  port  city  to  the  gold-  and 
silver-producing  nations  of  Central  and  South  America.  It  also  became  an  important  coinage  facility  once  gold  was  discovered  in  California. 

Officers  of  the  New  Orleans  Mint  in  1849  included:  Superintendent  Joseph  M.  Kennedy,  who  was  more  interested  in  his  social  status  than 
his  duties  at  the  mint;  Mint  Treasurer  John  R.  Macmurdo,  who  also  served  as  an  assistant  treasurer  of  the  United  States;  Coiner  John  Brooks; 
Melter  and  Refiner  Maximilian  F.  Bonzano;  Assayer  William  P.  Hort;  and  two  clerks. 

Like  the  branch  mints  at  Charlotte  and  Dahlonega,  the  New  Orleans  Mint  closed  at  the  dawn  of  the  Civil  War  in  1 861 .  Unlike  the  other 
two  facilities,  the  Louisiana  mint  reopened  in  1 879,  producing  further  coinage  until  1 909.  The  building  continues  to  stand  at  its  original  location 
on  the  edge  of  the  French  Quarter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BE,  PCGS#  7508 


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1850  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Elusive  Early  Philadelphia  Issue 
The  Second  Finest  Known 

4240  1 850  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  Diagonal 

die  polishing  lines  on  the  obverse  impart  a  satiny  appearance  that  is 
extraordinarily  attractive.  This  Superb  Gem  offers  rich  yellow  luster.  A 
tiny  grease  spot  near  the  lowest  outer  leaf  on  the  left  will  identify  this 
example. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-601 1 .  The  obverse  die  is  perfect,  while 
the  reverse  shows  delicate  peripheral  die  cracks. 

Population  (6/1 5):  Two  MS67  coins  are  the  finest  at  PCGS.  NGC  and 
PCGS  combined  have  certified  fewer  than  40  examples  in  MS65  or 
finer  grades.  One  NGC  coin  is  an  MS68,  and  the  second  finest  is 
MS66. 

Commentary:  Gold  mintages  increased  dramatically  following  the 
start  of  the  Gold  Rush  in  1849.  However,  that  increase  occurred 
in  1851  for  the  Philadelphia  Mint  gold  dollars,  and  only  481,953 
examples  were  struck  in  1850.  The  population  data  reveal  the  high- 
grade  rarity  of  this  issue. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1850  is  by  a  large  margin  the 
rarest  P-mintType  One  gold  dollar.  It  is  only  moderately  scarce  in 
MS63  and  MS64,  but  Gems  are  scarce  and  Superb  Gems  are  far  more 
difficult  to  find  than  the  1851-1 853  dates.  There  are  two  really  great 
pieces  known: 

1.  Private  collection,  ex:  Heritage  1/2013:  5775  ($55,813;  as  MS68 
NGC),  Bowers  and  Merena  8/2010:  1430  ($54,625;  as  MS67  PCGS), 
Bowers  and  Ruddy  10/1982:  6  ($11,000),  Eliasberg  Collection.  Now 
graded  MS67+  by  PCGS  and  easily  identifiable  by  a  small  spot  on 
Liberty's  hair. 

2.  Duckor  Collection,  obtained  from  David  Akers  and  in  his  personal 
collection  for  many  years;  earlier  pedigree  unknown.  Graded  MS67 
by  PCGS.  The  pedigree  for  this  coin  as  listed  in  PCGS  CoinFacts  is 
incorrect. 

The  Duckor  coin  is  very  close  to  the  famous  Eliasberg  Superb 
Gem  in  terms  of  quality  and  appearance.  Probably  the  only  thing  that 
separates  the  two  is  the  former's  slightly  richer  coloration. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers ,  who  obtained  the  coin 
circa  1975. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BF, 
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1851  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
From  the  David  Akers  Collection 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

4241  1851  MS68  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  Slight 

weakness  at  the  center  of  the  obverse  is  noted  on  this  amazing 
Superb  Gem.  The  surfaces  are  frosty  and  pristine,  combining  yellow 
and  orange  hues  with  delicate  blue  tinges  on  each  side.  A  minuscule 
luster  graze  on  Liberty's  cheek  precludes  perfection. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-601 5.  A  small  raised  pimple  appears  on 
Liberty's  chin.  Slight  evidence  of  die  lapping  is  noted  in  the  wreath, 
with  several  berries  missing  stems. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  has  certified  two  submissions  as  MS68  with 
none  finer.  NGC  shows  two  in  MS68  and  one  called  MS69. 

Commentary:  We  offered  the  MS69  NGC  coin  in  our  Central  States 
sale  earlier  this  year.  In  our  opinion,  the  present  piece  from  the 
Duckor  Collection  is  clearly  its  equal.  The  two  NGC-certified  MS68s 
are  inferior  coins  that  have  both  appeared  in  our  past  sales. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  It  is  hard  to  make  declarative  "finest 
known"  comments  about  issues  as  common  as  the  1851  gold  dollar, 
but  it  is  hard  to  imagine  that  a  finer  example  exists  than  this  blazing 
Superb  Gem.  There  appear  to  be  fewer  Superb  Gem  examples  of  the 
1 851  extant  than  the  1 852  or  1 853,  and  the  PCGS  population  verifies 
this.  This  is  one  of  just  two  graded  MS68  at  that  service  with  none 
finer,  and  it  would  make  an  exceptional  type  coin  to  represent  the 
Type  One  gold  dollar  design. 

Steve  Duckor  purchased  this  coin  from  the  Stack's  Bowers 
August  2011  sale,  lot  7579,  where  it  smashed  all  previous  records 
for  the  date,  realizing  $63,250  in  fierce  bidding.  I  didn't  bid  on  this 
coin  for  Steve  (I'm  not  sure  I  would  have  had  the  heart  to  pay  over 
$60,000  for  an  1 851  gold  dollar!),  but  when  he  asked  my  opinion  on 
its  quality,  I  said  without  hesitation  that  it  was  the  finest  example  of 
the  date  that  I  had  ever  seen. 

Provenance:  David  Akers;  Stack's  Bowers  (8/201 1),  lot  7579. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BK, 
PCGS#  7513 


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1851-0  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Thin  Stars  Variant 
Seldom  Offered  in  Finer  Grades 

4242  1851-0  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1.  Slight  central 

weakness  is  evident  on  the  hair  curls  over  Liberty's  ear,  and  at  the 
LA  of  DOLLAR  and  the  5  of  the  date.  All  other  design  elements  are 
boldly  rendered.  Both  sides  of  this  Gem  are  highly  lustrous  with 
brilliant  lemon-yellow  surfaces.  Wisps  of  pale  blue  enhance  the  eye 
appeal. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-601 8,  Winter-1 .  Thin  stars  appear  from 
12  to  2  o'clock.  Peripheral  flowlines  are  evident  on  both  sides,  and 
delicate  peripheral  die  cracks  have  formed  on  the  reverse.  Winter 
describes  the  flowlines  as  "inner  rings  of  roughness."  No  repunching 
or  other  die  anomalies  are  noted. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  27  of  these  in  MS65,  three  in 
MS65+,  and  three  in  MS66.  NGC  shows  23  in  MS65  and  one  each 
in  MS65+  and  MS66.  This  MS65  coin  is  one  of  only  six  with  the  CAC 
approval. 

Commentary:  We  have  offered  one  finer  coin  in  22  years  of  our 
Permanent  Auction  Archives.  In  2005,  we  mentioned  that  MS66 
PCGS  coin  as  the  first  of  the  grade  that  we  had  handled.  During  the 
last  decade,  we  have  not  handled  another  example  at  that  grade 
level.  Gems  appear  in  our  auctions  about  once  a  year,  on  average. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  After  a  hoard  of  a  few  dozen  high- 
grade  1851-0  gold  dollars  was  found  in  2004  by  a  Pennsylvania 
dealer,  this  issue  became  far  more  available  in  high  grades  than  it 
was  previously.  Today,  it  is  the  most  available  gold  dollar  from  the 
New  Orleans  Mint  in  MS65,  although  the  current  PCGS  population 
appears  to  be  swollen  by  resubmissions.  PCGS  has  now  graded  three 
in  MS66,  and  I  believe  that  at  least  two  of  those  were  formerly  in 
MS65  holders. 

This  piece  has  the  typical  luster  and  color  of  an  1851-0  from  the 
above-referenced  hoard,  but  it  is  clearly  nicer  than  average.  In  fact, 
were  it  not  for  a  few  ticks  in  the  left  obverse  field,  it  would  likely  be 
in  an  MS66  holder. 

Steve  obtained  this  coin  from  Pinnacle  Rarities  via  private  treaty 
in  201 3,  and  I  believe  it  is  an  excellent  type  representative  of  a  Gem 
New  Orleans  gold  dollar. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Pinnacle  Rarities. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  2  5  BN, 
PCGS#  7516 


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1852  Gold  Dollar,  MS65+ 

Frosty  and  Lustrous 

4243  1852  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  boldly  defined  Gem  exhibits 

sharp  definition  on  both  sides,  including  full  hair  details  at  the  central 
obverse.  The  lovely  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  frosty  and  fully  lustrous. 
Minuscule  surface  marks  are  trivial  but  prevent  a  higher  grade. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6019.  Normal  Dies.  Both  sides  exhibit 
faint,  faded  clash  marks  that  are  obscured  by  die  wear. 

Population  (6/15):  While  PCGS  reports  49  examples  in  MS65,  this 
one  is  the  only  submission  that  has  earned  the  Plus  designation,  and 
there  are  22  numerically  finer  examples.  NGC  has  certified  83  pieces 
in  MS65,  one  in  MS65+,  and  23  higher-grade  coins. 

Commentary:  When  the  sale  of  the  Duckor  Collection  of  gold 
dollars  concludes,  we  expect  that  this  1852  will  prove  to  be  the 
most  affordable  piece,  presenting  an  excellent  opportunity  for  a  type 
collector  or  the  pedigree  enthusiast. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  is  a  sort  of  "ho  hum"  coin  when 
compared  to  the  other  amazing  Type  One  dollars  in  the  Duckor 
Collection.  In  fact,  I  sold  it  to  Steve  and  told  him  "why  spend  mid-five 
figures  for  a  Superb  Gem  example  of  a  common  date  when  you  can 
spend  the  money  on  more  interesting  coins?" 

I  sold  this  coin  to  Steve  as  part  of  the  comprehensive  Vasquez 
Rocks  gold  dollar  collection  which  I  sold  via  private  treaty  on  my 
website  at  the  end  of  201 3.  Steve  purchased  a  number  of  coins  from 
the  collection,  and  our  transaction  was  typically  easy  and  mutually 
satisfying.  As  a  dealer  who  sees  all  personality  types  in  his  day-to-day 
transactions,  I've  always  thought  Steve  was  one  of  the  kindest,  most 
gracious  collectors  I  have  had  the  pleasure  of  transacting  deals  with. 

Provenance:  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection ;  purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 
From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BP, 
PCGS#  7517 


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1852-0  Variety  1  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Extreme  Condition  Rarity 

4244  1 852-0  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duckor.  This  satin 

Gem  exhibits  brilliant  yellow-gold  luster  and  exceptional  aesthetic 
appeal.  Every  detail  on  the  obverse  is  bold,  with  slight  weakness  at 
the  date  and  ribbon  bow  on  the  reverse.  Two  thin  vertical  toning  lines 
on  the  obverse  will  identify  this  piece.  An  extraordinary  Type  One 
gold  dollar  from  the  New  Orleans  Mint. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6024,  Winter-1.  The  Normal  Date 
variety.  This  example  shows  a  bold  die  crack  from  the  border  to  the 
head  through  star  8  (1  o'clock),  and  the  reverse  displays  light  clash 
marks  inside  the  wreath. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  show  two  submissions  in  MS65  and  none 
finer.  NGC  has  graded  two  examples  in  MS66  but  none  in  MS65. 

Commentary:  Although  MS66  NGC  examples  of  this  rare  issue  have 
appeared  six  times  in  our  past  sales,  those  six  appearances  represent 
a  single  coin.  Behind  those  appearances  are  eight  records  for  MS64- 
graded  pieces.  In  all  Mint  State  grades,  we  have  offered  133  examples, 
and  80  of  those  grade  less  than  MS63.  A  true  condition  rarity. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 852-0  is  the  second  rarest  Type 
One  New  Orleans  gold  dollar,  after  the  1850-0.  It  is  moderately 
scarce  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades,  scarce  in  MS63,  rare  in 
properly  graded  MS64,  and  exceedingly  rare  in  Gem.  I  know  of  only 
two  pieces:  the  Duckor  Collection  example  and  an  MS66  NGC  coin 
that  was  last  sold  as  lot  1 0306  in  the  Heritage  2005  ANA  sale,  where 
it  realized  $23,000,  still  a  record  for  this  issue. 

This  coin  became  available  in  201 3,  and  I  immediately  thought 
of  Steve  as  a  collector  who  would  appreciate  it.  When  Steve  and  I  sat 
down  at  the  beginning  of  his  gold  dollar  project  and  targeted  dates 
that  would  be  possible  additions  to  his  set,  I  said  the  1 852-0  was  an 
unlikely  candidate  due  to  its  extreme  rarity  in  true  Gem.  Needless  to 
say,  Steve  was  thrilled  to  add  this  remarkable  piece  to  his  collection, 
and  I  was  happy  it  found  an  appreciative  new  home. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BT, 
PCGS#  7520 


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1853  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Gorgeous  Blue-  and  Rose-Toned  Gold 

4245  1853  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An  impressive  Superb  Gem,  this 

piece  exhibits  amazing  brilliance  with  full  mint  frost  and  gorgeous 
surfaces.  Delicate  rose  overtones  appear  on  the  bright  yellow  surfaces 
with  pale  blue  on  the  reverse.  Trivial  scuff  marks  over  Liberty's  head 
prevent  an  even  higher  grade. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6025.  Normal  Dies  with  delicate 
peripheral  die  cracks  at  the  left  side  of  the  obverse. 

Population  (6/15):  The  PCGS  population  data  reveal  six  pieces  in 
MS67,  one  MS67+,  one  MS68,  and  three  MS69.  Resubmissions  are 
a  strong  possibility.  NGC  has  seen  eight  submissions  in  MS67  and 
none  finer. 

Commentary:  More  gold  dollars  were  coined  in  1853  than  in  any 
other  year  from  1849  to  1889,  and  the  production  explains  the 
number  of  high-grade  survivors.  Six  appearances  of  numerically 
finer  examples  in  our  auction  archives  represent  a  smaller  number  of 
coins.  This  example  is  clearly  a  Top  10  piece  and  an  excellent  type 
collection  candidate. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  I  purchased  this  coin  from  dealer  Bill 
Shamhart  at  the  201 2  Central  States  show,  knowing  that  Steve  needed 
a  really  nice  example  for  his  set.  I  loved  the  color  and  luster  of  this 
coin  and,  as  I  explained  to  Steve,  if  it  weren't  for  a  few  tiny  scuffs  over 
the  head  of  Liberty,  this  coin  could  grade  even  higher  than  MS67. 

There  are  a  few  really  amazing  examples  of  this  issue  known 
to  exist.  The  best  is,  in  my  opinion,  the  MS69  PCGS  from  the  Akers 
Collection,  which  brought  a  staggering  $152,750  as  lot  5348  in  the 
Heritage  2014  FUN  sale.  The  Akers  coin  was  offered  to  Steve  when 
he  was  just  starting  his  set,  but  it  was  priced  a  little  too  aggressively, 
and  he  decided  to  fill  the  slot  with  a  less-expensive  MS67;  a  wise 
decision,  in  my  opinion.  The  last  MS67  PCGS  with  CAC  approval  to 
sell  at  auction  brought  $22,325  as  lot  384  in  the  Legend  May  2014 
sale. 

Provenance:  Bill  Shamhart;  purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BU, 
PCGS#  7521 


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Bold  1853-0  Variety  1  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Considered  the  Second  Finest  Known 

4246  1853-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1.  A  bold  strike  reveals 

full  hair  details  and  a  sharp  leaf  venation.  Two  trivial  field  marks  and 
a  low  area  between  the  stars  at  1  o'clock  will  aid  future  tracking 
of  this  lovely  Premium  Gem.  Both  sides  exhibit  frosty  yellow-gold 
luster  with  pale  blue  toning.  An  extraordinary,  highly  appealing  New 
Orleans  gold  dollar. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6029,  Winter-1 .  Winter  records  a  single 
variety  with  a  large  date  and  a  right-leaning  mintmark.  This  example 
has  those  characteristics.  Short  die  lines  extend  from  the  tops  of  ITE 
to  the  border.  Advanced  study  reveals  a  second  variety  with  the  date 
slightly  lower  in  the  field. 

Population  (6/15):  The  finest  examples  at  PCGS  are  three  in  MS66, 
including  this  piece.  NGC  shows  one  each  in  MS66  and  MS67.  This 
is  the  sole  MS66  with  CAC  approval. 

Commentary:  While  both  issues  have  identical  290,000-coin 
mintages,  the  1 853-0  is  slightly  more  plentiful  than  the  1 851  -O.  This 
is  the  first  MS66  example  that  has  appeared  in  our  auctions  since  we 
began  our  Permanent  Auction  Archives  in  1993. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 853-0  is  the  most  common  New 
Orleans  gold  dollar.  It  is  plentiful  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades 
and  can  be  found,  from  time  to  time,  in  MS63  or  MS64.  However, 
Gems  are  rare  and  I  am  aware  of  only  two  or  three  Superb  Gems. 
The  finest  1853-0  gold  dollar  I  know  of  is  an  MS67  NGC  coin  that 
I  sold  around  a  dozen  years  ago  to  a  New  England  collector.  PCGS 
has  graded  three  in  MS66  and  I  believe  that  population  represents 
just  two  coins:  the  Duckor  example  and  lot  10037  in  the  October 
2014  Stack's  Bowers  sale,  which  brought  $25,850.  The  Duckor  coin 
is  approved  by  CAC  and,  in  my  opinion,  is  a  better  coin  than  this 
recent  addition  to  the  market. 

I  sold  this  coin  to  Steve  as  part  of  the  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection 
in  late  2013.  It  remains  one  of  the  absolute  best  New  Orleans  gold 
dollars  of  any  date  that  I  have  seen  or  owned,  and  it  is  an  important 
part  of  the  Duckor  Collection. 

Provenance:  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection;  purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 
From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25BX, 
PCGS#  7524 


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1854  Type  One  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Partially  Repunched  Date 
One  of  Two  So  Graded  With  CAC  Approval 

4247  1854  Type  One  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/ 

Akers.  Every  detail  of  this  bold  Superb  Gem  is  fully  defined,  including 
the  central  obverse  hair  detail  and  the  date.  The  satin  surfaces  exhibit 
brilliant  yellow-gold  luster  and  delicate  wisps  of  blue  and  violet. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6031.  Partly  Repunched  Date.  The  8 
and  5  are  delicately  recut  below.  Prominent  die  lines  cover  much  of 
the  obverse  field.  Similar  die  lines  appear  on  the  reverse  with  heavy 
clash  marks  inside  the  wreath.  A  die  crack  meanders  down  through 
the  second  T  in  STATES  to  the  serif  and  base  of  the  large  1 ,  the  upright 
of  the  1  in  the  date,  and  the  lower  leaf  pair  on  the  left,  to  the  border  at 
7  o'clock.  Another  die  crack  at  the  top  of  the  first  T  in  STATES  extends 
up  to  the  border  on  each  side  of  that  letter. 

Population  (6/1 5):  The  finest  are  three  submissions  in  MS67  at  PCGS 
and  five  at  NGC.  Of  those  eight  grading  events  at  both  services 
combined,  only  two  have  the  CAC  green  approval  —  this  piece  and 
one  other. 

Commentary:  The  final  year  of  issue  for  the  Type  One  or  Liberty 
Head  gold  dollar.  The  201 6  Guide  Book  records  mintages  of  855,502 
pieces  for  1  854  Type  One  and  783,943  for  Type  Two  gold  dollars.  The 
true  division  between  the  types  will  never  be  known  with  certainty. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary: The  1 854  gold  dollar  is  numismatically 
significant  as  a  transitional  issue.  Both  Type  One  and  Type  Two 
varieties  were  produced  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  during  the  year.  The 
1 854  Type  One  is  much  harder  to  locate  in  high  grades  than  its  1851, 
1852,  and  1853  counterparts,  and  it  appears  to  be  unknown  above 
MS67  (and  exceedingly  rare  at  that  level). 

The  Duckor  coin  is  one  of  three  graded  MS67  at  PCGS  and  one 
of  two  from  that  service  with  CAC  approval.  Its  counterpart,  which 
brought  $27,025  as  lot  13281  in  the  January  2013  Stack's  Bowers 
sale,  is  a  hair  less  choice,  in  my  opinion.  Steve  obtained  this  coin 
from  David  Akers,  where  it  resided  for  many  years  in  his  personal 
collection  of  gold  dollars.  As  I've  said  many  times  before,  if  it  was 
good  enough  for  Dave  Akers,  it  is  clearly  good  enough  for  any  other 
collector. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25 BY, 
PCGS#  7525 


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1854-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS65+ 

From  the  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection 
The  Sole  Finest  Certified 

4248  1854-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Pittman-Duckor.  This  satiny  Gem  boasts  light  yellow  surfaces  and  bold  design  motifs,  exhibiting 

splendid  orange-gold  overtones.  It  is  exceptionally  well-made  for  a  first-year-of-issue  San  Francisco  gold  piece.  A  single  small  mark  on  Liberty's 
neck  is  all  that  prevents  a  higher  grade. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6033.  Normal  Dies.  Thin  stars  suggest  that  the  obverse  may  have  been  lightly  lapped.  The  reverse  shows  delicate 
clash  marks  inside  the  wreath. 

Population  (6/1 5):  The  finest  PCGS  examples  are  one  in  MS65  and  this  example  in  MS65+.  A  pair  of  submissions  in  MS65  are  the  finest  at  NGC. 
Of  those  four  Gems,  this  is  the  sole  example  with  CAC  approval. 

Commentary:  This  is  the  first  S-mint  gold  dollar,  struck  during  the  initial  year  of  coinage  operations  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  from  a  mintage 
of  just  14,632  coins.  Perhaps  500  of  those  coins  survive,  and  about  two-thirds  of  the  survivors  are  circulated.  The  average  grade  of  examples 
in  our  auctions  is  AU55,  with  those  results  biased  toward  higher-priced  coins.  David  Akers  was  enamored  with  this  coin  when  he  described  it 
for  the  Pittman  catalog: 

"This  is  an  amazing  coin  that  is  one  of  the  highlights  of  JJ P's  collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  It  is  fully  struck  with  fabulous  satiny  luster 
and  superb  rich  orange  gold  toning.  The  surfaces  on  the  reverse  are  exceedingly  choice,  virtually  perfect  in  fact,  but  the  obverse  has 
a  few  light  hairlines  in  the  field  and  one  tiny  mark  on  the  neck.  Normally,  these  might  be  enough  to  remove  a  coin  from  the  Gem 
category,  but  the  overall  appearance  of  this  coin  is  so  superior  that  to  call  it  less  than  a  Gem  would  be  doing  it  an  injustice.  In  all  my 
years  of  both  collecting  and  selling  Gold  Dollars,  I  can  say  that  this  is  one  of  the  two  or  three  finest  examples  of  this  date  that  I  have 
ever  seen,  possibly  even  the  finest." 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 854-S  is  numismatically  significant  as  the  first  gold  dollar  to  be  made  at  the  brand-new  San  Francisco  Mint. 
It  is  also  a  distinct  one-year  type,  as  it  is  the  only  Type  One  gold  dollar  from  this  facility.  There  are  an  estimated  1  75-225  known  in  all  grades, 
and  a  surprising  number  exist  in  the  lowest  Uncirculated  grades,  saved,  no  doubt,  as  souvenirs.  This  issue  becomes  really  scarce  in  properly 
graded  MS63  to  MS64,  and  there  are  only  two  or  three  Gems  known,  of  which  the  Duckor/Pittman  example  is  both  the  highest  graded  and  the 
most  technically  superior,  in  my  opinion. 

I  first  saw  this  coin  in  Part  One  of  the  Pittman  sale  and  even  in  a  sale  full  of  amazing  coins,  the  1 854-S  stood  out  to  me.  It  was  purchased 
by  a  well-known  but  highly  secretive  collector  for  $33,000  (which  is  still  a  record  price  for  the  date,  nearly  two  decades  after  the  fact),  and  it 
was  recently  brokered  through  John  Albanese,  who  sold  it  to  Dr.  Duckor.  John  Pittman  bought  the  coin  in  the  1 949  ANA  auction,  which  means 
that  Steve  Duckor  is  only  the  third  owner  of  this  amazing  little  coin  in  over  60  years. 

No  MS65  PCGS  example  has  sold  at  auction  since  lot  582  in  the  October  2004  Bowers  and  Merena  sale  realized  $31 ,050.  Today's  market 
is  much  more  conscious  of  true  condition  rarity,  and  with  San  Francisco  gold  coinage  finally  beginning  to  receive  the  collector  appreciation  it 
has  long  deserved,  this  coin  should  bring  a  record  price  for  the  date. 

Provenance:  ANA  Sale  (Numismatic  Gallery ;  8/1949 ),  lot  653;  John  Jay  Pittman  (David  Akers,  10/1997 ),  lot  863;  unknown  collector  via  John 
Albanese. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25C2,  PCGS#  7527 


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1854  Type  Two  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Tied  for  the  Finest  CAC  Example 

4249  1854  Type  Two  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor. 

Extraordinary  lemon-yellow  surfaces  exhibit  frosty,  highly  lustrous 
surfaces.  Tinges  of  delicate  blue  and  pale  orange  along  the  obverse 
border  and  inside  the  wreath  enhance  the  eye  appeal  of  this  Premium 
Gem.  Trivial  grade-consistent  marks  are  only  visible  with  a  glass  on 
this  exceptional  first-year  Type  Two  gold  dollar. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6036.  Date  slants  down  to  the  right. 
From  left  to  right,  each  date  digit  is  slightly  farther  away  from  the 
letters  in  DOLLAR,  exhibiting  a  noticeable  slant.  Substantial  die 
spalling  (the  new  term  for  die  rust)  is  visible  on  the  obverse,  especially 
between  the  letters  in  STATES  and  over  AMER.  Fine  diagonal  die  lines 
cover  much  of  the  reverse  field  and  are  prominent  at  the  lower  left. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  13  submissions  in  MS66,  with  two 
finer  MS67  examples.  NGC  has  graded  three  finer  —  one  in  MS67 
and  two  in  MS68.  This  is  one  of  only  five  examples  in  MS66  with  the 
CAC  green  approval,  and  there  are  none  finer. 

Commentary:  Midway  through  the  year,  James  Longacre  prepared 
dies  for  a  new  design  featuring  a  small  Indian  Head  on  the  obverse. 
Although  it  was  a  lovely  design,  the  obverse  high  points  were  a 
trifle  deep  and  exactly  opposite  the  date  on  the  reverse.  The  design 
lasted  until  1856,  when  it  was  modified  to  a  new  Indian  Head  that 
eliminated  the  strike  deficiencies. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  exceptional  Premium  Gem 
example  is  struck  from  an  early  state  of  the  dies  and  lacks  the  typically 
seen  clash  marks.  The  1 854  Type  Two  is,  of  course,  a  popular  short¬ 
lived  type  that  is  probably  overrated  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades 
but  rare  in  Gem  and  very  rare  in  MS66. 

In  my  experience,  the  1 854  Type  Two  is  harder  to  find  in  MS65 
and  higher  grades  than  its  counterpart,  the  1855.  PCGS  has  graded 
13  in  MS66  with  two  higher,  and  my  guess  is  that  those  "grading 
events"  actually  represent  fewer  coins.  And  the  number  of  1  854  Type 
Two  dollars  in  MS66  with  CAC  stickers  is  just  five  versus  12  for  the 
1855. 

The  best  1854  Type  Two  gold  dollar  I  have  personally  seen  is 
the  ex:  James  W.  Carter  coin  that  first  came  to  market  in  1 986;  it  last 
sold  as  lot  2230  in  the  Heritage  February  2008  sale,  where  it  brought 
$149,500  as  an  MS68  NGC.  Only  five  MS66  PCGS  1854  Type  Two 
gold  dollars  have  crossed  the  auction  block  since  2010.  The  current 
auction  record  for  an  MS66  example  is  $66,125  set  by  Superior  in 
February  2008,  lot  325.  It  will  be  interesting  to  see  the  final  price 
realized  for  the  Duckor-pedigreed  Premium  Gem! 

Provenance:  Donald  Kutz;  Heritage. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25C3, 
PCGS#  7531 


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1855  Type  Two  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  One  Finer  at  CAC 

4250  1 855  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor.  A  few  scattered, 

minor  marks  on  this  Premium  Gem  are  consistent  with  the  high  Mint 
State  grade.  Certain  clashed-dies  features  appear  to  be  post-striking 
imperfections  at  first  glance,  but  they  are  as  made.  This  lovely  gold 
dollar  is  highly  lustrous  with  frosty  surfaces  and  sensational  aesthetic 
appeal. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6039.  The  Normal  Date  variety  with 
the  first  5  open  and  the  second  5  closed,  the  upright  meeting  the 
ball  of  that  digit.  The  obverse  displays  heavy  clash  marks  around  the 
Indian  head,  while  the  reverse  shows  prominent  clash  marks  inside 
the  wreath.  A  die  crack  is  evident  in  the  field  over  the  right  branch  of 
the  wreath,  and  die  lapping  appears  within  both  branches. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  its  finest  to  be  10  MS66,  three 
MS66+,  and  four  MS67.  NGC  reports  10  in  MS66  (including  one 
each  with  a  Plus  and  a  Star  designation)  and  four  MS67  finer,  one 
of  them  a  Star-designated  coin.  Twelve  of  the  MS66  coins  have  CAC 
green  approval  stickers  but  only  one  MS67  finer. 

Commentary:  The  Philadelphia  Mint  used  several  die  pairs  to  coin 
758,269  gold  dollars  in  1855.  A  four-digit  date  logotype  punch  was 
used  to  enter  the  date  in  each  individual  working  die.  All  other  details 
were  included  in  the  hub.  There  have  been  no  detailed  die  variety 
studies  for  this  date.  Any  collector  who  is  up  to  the  challenge  will  need 
to  make  a  detailed  study  of  date  positions,  horizontally  and  vertically, 
also  examining  each  side  for  signs  of  doubling,  date  repunching,  die 
cracks,  clash  marks,  and  other  evidence  of  die  deterioration. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  selection  of  Type  Two  gold  dollars 
in  the  Duckor  Collection  is  impressive.  Four  of  the  six  issues  are 
represented;  only  the  1855-C  and  1855-0  are  lacking.  This  1855 
is  exceptional  for  the  date  and  grade  with  lovely  color,  immaculate 
surfaces,  and  a  "freshness"  seldom  seen  on  this  issue. 

My  good  friend  and  numismatic  mentor  Paul  Nugget  related  an 
interesting  story  to  me  about  Type  Two  dollars.  According  to  Paul, 
these  were  almost  never  seen  back  in  the  1970s  and  Paul  was  in 
the  forefront  of  the  rare  gold  market,  routinely  handling  quantities 
of  fabulous  Gem  gold,  the  likes  of  which  are  seldom  seen  today.  It 
remains  a  mystery  where  all  these  Gem  Type  Two  gold  dollars  have 
come  from.  Is  it  possible  that  a  hoard  exists  (existed?)  and  that  some 
collector  or  dealer  has  been  releasing  a  few  cons  into  the  market  with 
savvy  timing  and  patience? 

The  last  MS66  PCGS-CAC  1  855  Type  Two  gold  dollar  to  sell  at 
auction  realized  $51,750  as  lot  4697  in  the  January  2012  Heritage 
FUN  sale.  Another  in  the  same  grade  and  CAC-approved  brought 
$57,500  as  lot  1397  in  the  February  2010  Heritage  sale. 

Provenance:  Donald  Kutz ;  Heritage. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25C4, 
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1855-D  Variety  7-1  Gold  Dollar,  MS64 
Winter  Third  Edition  Cover  Coin 
Tied  for  Finest  Known 

4251  1855-D  MS64  PCCS  Secure.  CAC.  Variety  7-1.  Ex:  Duckor.  Perhaps  displaying  the  strongest  strike  ever  encountered  on  any  1855-D 

gold  dollar,  this  piece  shows  sharp  hair  details  and  a  bold  date  in  the  centers  of  the  obverse  and  reverse.  The  highly  lustrous,  satiny  surfaces 
exhibit  prominent  horizontal  or  diagonal  die  striations.  The  reflective  fields  and  lustrous  devices  are  rendered  in  brilliant  yellow,  with  trivial 
marks  of  no  consequence. 

This  rare,  high-grade  Dahlonega  gold  dollar  is  of  such  importance  that  Douglas  Winter  selected  it  as  the  cover  coin  for  the  third  edition 
of  Gold  Coins  of  the  Dahlonega  Mint  1838-1861. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6042,  Winter  7-1.  The  peak  of  the  right  wreath  ribbon  points  to  the  center  of  the  first  5  in  the  date.  Both  sides 
exhibit  extraordinarily  strong  clash  marks. 

Population  (6/1 5):  Two  MS64  examples  are  tied  for  the  finest  at  PCGS.  NGC  also  reports  two  MS64  examples.  Those  four  submissions  are  part 
of  a  combined  total  of  1 1  Mint  State  examples  for  the  1855-D,  undoubtedly  including  some  resubmissions.  Among  all  gold  dollars,  only  the 
1 849-C  Open  Wreath,  1 855-C,  and  1  857-C  have  lower  PCGS  Mint  State  populations. 

Commentary:  Despite  a  higher  certified  total,  there  are  only  five  or  six  Mint  State  examples  of  the  1 855-D  gold  dollar  surviving  from  a  mintage 
of  1,81 1  coins.  The  1855-D  is  the  rarest  Type  Two  gold  dollar  and  one  of  the  keys  to  a  complete  set  of  U.S.  gold  dollar  coinage.  Despite  claims 
of  lower  total  populations,  there  are  close  to  1 00  1 855-D  gold  dollars  surviving  today. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 855-D  is  not  the  rarest  gold  dollar  from  the  Dahlonega  Mint;  that  honor  goes  to  the  1 861  -D.  Nor  is  it  the 
most  famous;  again,  the  Confederate-associated  1861-D  receives  that  accolade.  But  the  1855-D  is  conditionally  the  rarest  gold  dollar  from 
Dahlonega.  It  is  an  exceedingly  difficult  issue  to  locate  in  Uncirculated,  with  only  four  or  five  known  to  me. 

Two  1 855-D  gold  dollars  stand  out  as  being  better  than  all  other  of  the  1 00  or  so  examples  known  for  the  issue: 

1.  The  Duke's  Creek/Hawn/Pierce  coin,  graded  MS64  by  PCGS.  This  coin  last  sold  as  lot  866  in  the  January  2009  Stack's  sale,  to  a  well-known 
Dahlonega  specialist  for  a  then-record  price  of  $1 43,750. 

2.  The  Duckor/Bass  coin  (the  present  example)  which  last  sold  for  $1 43,750  as  lot  7409  in  the  August  201 1  Heritage  sale.  It  was  formerly  graded 
MS64+  by  NGC  and  is  now  graded  MS64  by  PCGS. 

Both  of  those  coins  are  remarkable,  but  I  consider  the  Duckor  coin  to  be  the  better  of  the  two,  mainly  because  it  has  a  full  date  with  all 
four  digits  clear  and  bold.  This  coin  is  essentially  "as  struck"  with  rich  yellow-gold  color,  great  luster,  and  an  above-average-quality  planchet. 
Both  sides  show  myriad  clash  marks,  as  made,  and  I  feel  they  add  to  the  "aura"  of  this  special  coin. 

The  1 855-D  gold  dollar  is  a  coin  with  multiple  levels  of  demand.  It  appeals  to  gold  dollar  collectors,  Dahlonega  specialists,  one-year  type 
specialists,  and  collectors  who  like  coins  that  are  "cool."  When  Steve  was  offered  this  coin  (he  purchased  it  via  private  treaty  right  after  the 
August  201 1  Heritage  auction  cited  above),  he  called  me  and  asked  if  he  should  buy  it.  I  told  him  it  was  probably  the  single  greatest  Dahlonega 
gold  dollar  in  existence  and  that  his  collection  would  be  greatly  enhanced  by  its  inclusion.  Although  he  only  owned  it  for  four  years,  Steve  loved 
this  coin  and  considered  it  to  be  one  of  the  centerpieces  of  his  gold  dollar  set.  Hopefully,  the  new  owner  will  regard  it  with  as  much  passion. 

Provenance:  Manfra ,  Tordella  &  Brooks  (12/10/1974);  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bowers  and  Merena  (10/1999),  lot  102;  Heritage  (4/2006),  lot  1487; 
Goldberg  Coins  (2/2007),  lot  2097;  Bowers  and  Merena  (8/2010),  lot  1441;  Heritage  (8/201 1),  lot  7409. 

The  Dahlonega  Mint  in  1855:  Gold  was  discovered  in  North  Carolina  in  1  799,  and  in  Georgia  about  1 828.  The  Georgia  gold  discoveries  were 
mostly  in  White  and  Lumpkin  counties  in  the  northeast  part  of  the  state,  close  to  the  North  Carolina  border.  Faced  with  a  shortage  of  coins,  the 
Bechtler  family  of  Rutherford  County,  North  Carolina,  began  a  gold  coinage  enterprise,  producing  gold  dollars,  two  and  a  half  dollar  gold  coins, 
and  five  dollar  pieces.  Christopher  and  Augustus  Bechtler  were  jewelers  in  the  town  of  Rutherfordton,  North  Carolina,  1 80  miles  northeast  of 
Dahlonega  and  70  miles  west  of  Charlotte. 

Congressional  legislation  established  the  branch  mints  of  Charlotte,  Dahlonega,  and  New  Orleans  in  1835,  and  all  three  facilities  began 
actual  coinage  operations  three  years  later,  in  1 838.  Operation  of  the  three  branch  mints  continued  until  the  start  of  the  Civil  War,  with  the  last 
coinage  dated  1861.  Years  later,  the  New  Orleans  Mint  resumed  operations  in  1879,  while  the  Charlotte  and  Dahlonega  mints  would  never 
again  produce  coinage.  The  Charlotte  Mint  operated  later  as  a  U.S.  Assay  Office,  and  today  the  building,  moved  from  its  original  location,  serves 
as  an  art  museum.  A  fire  destroyed  the  Dahlonega  Mint  building  in  1 878. 

Gold  used  at  the  Dahlonega  Mint  was  almost  exclusively  mined  in  Georgia,  North  Carolina,  and  South  Carolina  until  1 849.  The  gold  mines 
of  California  supplied  substantial  gold  deposits  at  Charlotte,  Dahlonega,  and  New  Orleans  throughout  the  1 850s.  In  1 855,  49%  of  gold  deposits 
came  from  Georgia  and  41  %  came  from  California.  The  balance  came  from  Alabama  and  the  Carolinas.  During  its  history,  the  Dahlonega  Mint 
coined  approximately  1 ,379,023  gold  coins  with  a  total  face  value  of  just  over  $6  million.  In  1 855,  the  Dahlonega  Mint  produced  1 ,81 1  gold 
dollars,  1,123  quarter  eagles,  and  22,432  half  eagles. 

Julius  Patton  was  the  superintendent  from  1853  to  1860,  Isaac  Todd  was  the  assayer  from  1843  to  1849  and  from  1853  to  1861,  and 
John  Field,  Jr.  was  the  coiner  from  1 849  to  1 861 .  One  other  employee  was  a  clerk,  Robert  Patton.  Other  employees,  if  there  were  any,  remain 
unidentified  today.  Julius  Patton,  Isaac  Todd,  John  Field,  Jr.,  and  Robert  Patton  were  responsible  for  the  creation  of  this  remarkable  1855-D  gold 
dollar. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25C6,  PCGS#  7534 


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1856-S  Type  Two  Gold  Dollar,  MS64 
The  Finest  Doubled  Mintmark,  FS-501 
From  the  David  Akers  Collection 

4252  1856-S/S  FS-501  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  This  sharply  struck  near-Gem  is  an  amazing  Type  Two  gold  dollar  with 

brilliant  yellow  luster  and  subtle  blue  overtones,  all  residing  on  cameolike  mirrored  surfaces.  A  few  trivial  marks  on  each  side  are  sufficient  to 
prevent  a  finer  grade  assessment. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  FS-501 .  Doubled  Mintmark,  although  not  identified  as  such  on  the  PCGS  holder.  A  faint  die  crack  is  evident  from  the 
border  through  the  E  of  AMERICA  to  the  headdress  and  eventually  to  the  headband  right  of  the  Y  in  LIBERTY.  The  crack  continues  through  the 
head  to  the  throat,  finally  reaching  the  border  at  the  U  in  UNITED. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  MS64  example  is  tied  with  two  other  submissions  at  PCGS  for  the  finest  1 856-S  gold  dollar.  NGC  reports  three  1 856-S 
Type  Two  gold  dollars  in  MS64  and  none  finer. 

Commentary:  A  new  design  was  created  early  in  1856,  lowering  the  relief  of  the  Indian  Head  obverse.  As  1856  Type  Two  dies  had  already 
been  sent  to  San  Francisco  at  the  end  of  1 855,  coinage  was  produced  at  that  mint  with  the  older  design.  Meanwhile,  the  Type  Three  design  was 
implemented  at  Philadelphia  early  in  the  year.  The  result  was  the  only  Type  Two  coinage  in  San  Francisco. 

According  to  the  PCGS  Population  Report the  two  Philadelphia  Mint  Type  Two  gold  dollar  issues  are  plentiful  in  Mint  State.  The  branch 
mint  issues  are  not.  In  Mint  State,  PCGS  has  certified  four  1 855-C  gold  dollars,  six  1  855-D,  24  1  856-S,  and  39  of  the  1  855-0.  The  finest  1 855-C 
grades  MS61,  and  each  of  the  other  three  issues  grade  no  finer  than  MS64.  The  Duckor  Collection  includes  two  of  the  four  branch  mint  Type 
Two  gold  dollars. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  There  are  no  fewer  than  four  one-year-only  issues  in  the  short-lived  Type  Two  gold  dollar  series,  and  the  1 856-S 
is  interesting  in  that  it  is  the  only  one  dated  1856.  It  is  common  in  circulated  grades  and  seen  from  time  to  time  in  the  lowest  Uncirculated 
grades,  but  it  becomes  rare  in  properly  graded  MS63,  and  it  is  very  rare  in  MS64.  PCGS  has  graded  just  three  at  this  level  with  none  finer.  CAC 
has  approved  four  in  this  grade,  but  the  Duckor  example  is  the  only  one  of  these  in  a  PCGS  holder. 

This  coin  is  clearly  in  the  Condition  Census  for  the  issue.  It  is  an  early  die  state  with  a  lighter  obverse  crack  than  usual  and  lovely  prooflike 
surfaces  overlaid  with  rich  natural  orange-gold  color.  The  strike  is  exceptional,  as  is  the  quality  of  the  planchet. 

The  S/S  mintmark  variety  seen  on  1856-S/S  gold  dollars  is  misunderstood.  This  visually  impressive  variety  wasn't  recorded  until  the  late 
1 950s,  but  it  appears  to  be  far  more  common  than  the  Normal  S.  It  is  accorded  a  distinctive  status  by  NGC,  but  its  lower  population  figures  are 
misleading,  as  it  has  not  been  recognized  for  more  than  a  few  years.  Nearly  every  high-grade  1 856-S  gold  dollar  show  the  S/S  repunching. 

The  current  auction  record  for  this  date  was  set  by  an  MS64  NGC-CAC  coin,  from  the  Heritage  February  2013  sale,  lot  3910  at  $52,875. 
The  Duckor  coin  is  clearly  finer  (I  used  to  own  the  MS64  NGC)  and  deserves  to  be  included  in  a  world-class  set  of  gold  dollars  or  San  Francisco 
gold  coins. 

Provenance:  David  Akers ;  Donald  Kutz ;  Heritage.  Possibly  earlier  from  Auction  ' 81 ,  although  a  positive  match  to  the  plate  in  the  catalog  has 
eluded  us. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  PCGS#  145703  Base  PCGS#  7536 


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1856  Slanted  5  Gold  Dollar,  MS68+ 
From  the  David  Akers  Collection 
The  Sole  Finest  Known 

4253  1856  Slanted  5  MS68+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/ 

Akers.  Peripheral  weakness  resulting  in  a  lack  of  border  detail  at 
the  lower  obverse  and  upper  reverse  is  a  result  of  strike  weakness, 
although  all  other  details  on  both  sides  are  boldly  defined.  This 
sensational  gold  dollar  displays  frosty  lemon-yellow  luster  with 
delicate  blue  and  rose  overtones.  The  pristine  surfaces  are  virtually 
blemish-free,  showing  only  a  trivial  mark  in  the  left  branch  of  the 
wreath. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6058.  Slanted  5,  Open  6.  While  the 
Slanted  5  and  Upright  5  varieties  are  highly  collectible,  we  disagree 
with  Walter  Breen,  who  designated  different  attribution  numbers  for 
his  Open  6  and  Closed  6  varieties.  This  example  shows  an  Open 
6,  although  heavy  reverse  clash  marks  include  letters  from  LIBERTY 
through  the  6  that  give  the  appearance  of  closing  that  digit.  Faint 
obverse  clash  marks  are  also  noted  on  this  Superb  Gem. 

Population  (6/15):  Among  all  gold  dollar  types  and  dates,  PCGS  has 
certified  seven  pieces  as  MS68+.  Five  of  those  seven  are  offered  in  the 
present  sale.  This  MS68+  example  is  the  sole  finest  1 856  gold  dollar 
at  PCGS,  with  one  other  graded  MS68.  The  finest  of  the  issue  at  NGC 
are  six  submissions  in  MS66. 

Commentary:  The  improved  Type  Three  design,  also  known  as  the 
Large  Indian  Head  design,  corrected  some  of  the  strike  deficiencies 
that  plagued  the  Type  Two  design.  Slightly  more  than  5  million  Type 
Three  gold  dollars  were  minted  for  the  entire  period  from  1856  to 
1889  at  five  mints,  comprising  Philadelphia,  Charlotte,  Dahlonega, 
New  Orleans,  and  San  Francisco. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  coin  was  from  Dave  Akers' 
personal  gold  dollar  collection.  It  was  one  of  the  small  number  of 
wonder  coins  that  he  would  put  out  in  his  case  at  shows.  I  remember 
at  one  show  asking  him  a  price  (I  was  assembling  a  Gem  set  of  1 856 
gold  coins  and  needed  this  piece  for  my  client)  and  Dave  answered 
that  if  I  wanted  to  buy  this,  I  had  to  buy  the  other  five  or  six  amazing 
gold  dollars  he  would  display.  Instead,  he  sold  this  coin  to  Steve 
Duckor  —  a  rather  impressive  beginning  to  a  rather  impressive  set. 

The  1856  Slanted  5  is  common  in  grades  as  high  as  MS65,  and 
PCGS  has  graded  eight  in  MS66  and  two  in  MS66+  (this  is  likely 
inflated  by  resubmissions).  There  are  three  or  four  really  superb 
examples  known.  The  finest  to  ever  appear  at  auction  is  an  MS68 
PCGS  that  sold  for  $25,300  as  lot  1631  in  the  March  2007  Heritage 
sale.  The  Akers/Duckor  coin  is,  in  my  opinion,  demonstrably  nicer, 
with  superb  fiery  orange-gold  color  and  essentially  perfect  surfaces.  I 
regard  it  as  one  of  the  finest  U.S.  gold  coins  known  from  the  1 850s, 
and  it  would  make  a  wonderful  type  coin  for  a  collector  looking  for  a 
killer  Type  Three  dollar. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25C9, 
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1856  Type  Three  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Important  Upright  5  Variant 

4254  1856  Upright  5  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  lack  of  full  strike 

pressure  results  in  indistinct  details  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices, 
being  the  deepest  recesses  of  the  coinage  dies.  This  fully  brilliant  light 
yellow-gold  Gem  displays  frosty  mint  luster  with  a  few  scattered, 
grade-consistent  marks. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6046.  Upright  5.  This  early  die  state 
piece  is  struck  from  perfect  dies  showing  no  clash  marks  or  other 
anomalies. 

Population  (6/15):  Five  MS65  examples  at  PCGS  are  tied  for  second 
finest  behind  a  single  MS66.  NGC  has  seen  three  in  MS65  and  one 
in  MS66. 

Commentary:  The  exact  mintage  of  1856  Upright  5  gold  dollars 
remains  unknown,  although  Dave  Bowers  estimates  a  mintage 
of  176,294  pieces,  assuming  the  variety  is  10  times  rarer  than 
the  Slanted  5  variety.  The  gold  dollar  mintage  for  the  year  totaled 
1,762,936  coins  at  Philadelphia.  The  combined  PCGS  and  NGC 
population  reports  suggest  that  the  Upright  5  variety  is  slightly  more 
plentiful,  with  15.8%  of  all  1856  gold  dollars  certified  as  the  rarer 
variety.  If  the  rate  of  resubmission  is  the  same  for  both  varieties,  the 
population  data  suggests  a  mintage  of  278,544  coins.  Perhaps  an 
estimated  mintage  of  225,000  coins  is  reasonable. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1856  Upright  5  has  to  be  one 
the  most  overlooked  Type  Three  gold  dollars,  if  not  among  the  more 
undervalued  19th  century  U.S.  gold  coins.  It  is  dozens  of  times 
scarcer  than  its  Slanted  5  counterpart  and  is  seldom  seen  above 
MS63.  Gems  are  very  rare,  with  probably  not  more  than  four  to  six 
known.  In  fact,  the  last  MS65  PCGS  to  sell  at  auction  was  lot  321 1 
in  the  April  2008  Heritage  Central  Sates  sale,  which  realized  $7,475. 
CAC  has  only  approved  three  in  MS65,  and  none  have  appeared 
previously  at  auction.  The  finest  known  to  me  is  the  MS66  NGC-CAC 
coin  that  brought  a  record  $20,700  as  lot  5329  in  the  August  201 1 
Heritage  sale. 

One  of  the  more  unusual  hoards  of  U.S.  gold  coins  appeared 
last  year  in  a  Goldberg  auction  where  a  large  group  of  1 856  Upright 
5  gold  dollars,  with  coins  ranging  from  damaged  to  the  finest  known 
(the  MS66  NGC  mentioned  above).  The  assembler  of  this  collection 
had  offered  the  group  to  me  earlier,  and  I  passed.  I  couldn't  resist 
asking  him  why  he  chose  the  1 856  Upright  5  gold  dollar  as  his  hoard 
coin  of  choice  and  his  answer  stunned  me:  An  old  article  on  my 
website  mentioned  this  issue  as  one  of  the  "1 0  Most  Underrated  Gold 
Coins,"  and  this  spurred  him  to  buy  as  many  as  he  could. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Legend  Numismatics. 

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1857  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
The  Cataloger's  Choice 
Winter:  'I  Was  Floored' 

4255  1857  MS68  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  This  reddish  orange-gold  Superb  Gem  is  an  amazing  gold  dollar,  exhibiting  delicate  blue  and  lilac 

overtones.  The  strike  is  bold  with  highly  lustrous,  frosty  mint  brilliance.  Slight  weakness  is  evident  at  the  top  of  Liberty's  headdress  and  at  the 
wreath  knot,  although  even  those  design  points  are  sharper  than  usual  for  this  issue.  There  are  no  marks  on  the  pristine  surfaces  on  either  side, 
save  for  a  minuscule  planchet  flake  just  above  eye-level  in  the  left  obverse  field.  This  piece  is  the  cataloger's  choice  for  the  most  beautiful  gold 
dollar  in  the  Duckor  Collection. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6050.  Normal  Dies.  Nearly  vertical  die  striations  cover  both  sides.  Delicate  clash  marks  appear  inside  the  wreath 
on  the  reverse. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  MS68  coin  is  the  sole  finest  PCGS-certified  1 857  gold  dollar.  The  best  at  NGC  grades  just  MS66. 

Commentary:  Considered  a  common  date  from  a  mintage  of  774,789  coins,  the  1857  gold  dollar  is  actually  difficult  to  locate  in  higher  Mint 
State  grades  when  compared  to  the  most  common  Type  Three  gold  dollars.  Since  we  began  our  Permanent  Auction  Archives  in  1 993,  238  Mint 
State  examples  have  been  offered,  and  only  1 5  of  those  appearances  graded  finer  than  MS65.  The  Duckor  Collection  coin  is  the  first  MS68  to 
appear  in  any  Heritage  auction  since  the  1 993  beginning  of  our  archives.  However,  we  sold  this  same  coin  in  our  1 992  ANA  sale.  At  that  time, 
we  wrote: 

"The  1 857  gold  dollar  is  a  somewhat  common  issue  in  lower  grades  but  becomes  very  elusive  when  one  is  sought  in  MS65  grade.  The 
few  Gems  that  exist  are  all  from  a  small  hoard  of  some  1 5  pieces  that  was  uncovered  in  1 983  and  quickly  dispersed.  Only  1 0  coins 
have  been  graded  as  MS65  or  better  by  the  major  services  according  to  the  May  [1 992]  population  data.  This  is  the  finest  known  1 857 
gold  dollar,  and  in  fact,  it  is  the  only  [MS68]  certified  prior  to  1 864  by  either  service. 

"This  is  a  marvelous  gold  piece.  Its  surfaces  shimmer  with  bright,  frosted  mint  luster  that  races  around  the  coin  as  it  is  tilted  beneath  a 
light.  The  unaided  eye  cannot  detect  any  surface  blemishes  on  either  side,  just  the  slightest  evidence  of  die  clashing  is  all  that  distracts 
the  viewer's  attention.  The  strike  is  not  complete,  but  this  is  a  characteristic  of  1 857  dollars,  none  of  the  hoard  coins  had  a  full  strike, 
so  this  should  not  be  viewed  as  a  detracting  feature.  An  outstanding  type  coin  and  easily  the  finest  known  of  this  scarce  early  Type 
Three  gold  dollar." 

Although  the  MS65  or  finer  population  has  swelled  since  1 992,  certainly  due  in  part  to  resubmissions,  the  present  example  is  still  the  only 
MS68  at  either  service. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  Steve  already  owned  a  beautiful  MS67  PCGS  example  of  this  date,  but  when  he  upgraded  to  this  amazing  finest 
known  coin,  I  knew  it  had  to  be  an  exceptional  piece.  When  he  later  showed  me  this  coin,  obtained  via  private  treaty  from  David  Hall,  I  was 
floored.  This  coin  shows  phenomenal  lilac  and  reddish-orange  color  and  is  clearly  the  best  I've  ever  seen  of  this  date. 

There  are  four  or  five  really  exceptional  1 857  gold  dollars,  and  PCGS  has  graded  three  in  MS67.  I  have  seen  two  of  those  three,  and  they 
really  can't  be  compared  to  the  Duckor  coin.  It  last  sold  at  auction  for  $16,000  as  lot  2150  in  the  Heritage  1992  ANA  sale  and,  in  case  you 
weren't  a  market  participant  in  1 992,  that  was  a  ton  of  money  for  a  relatively  common  date  Type  Three  gold  dollar  in  what  was  a  pretty  terrible 
coin  market. 

Provenance:  ANA  Sale  ( Heritage ,  8/1992 ),  lot  2150;  purchased  from  David  Hall  Rare  Coins. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CD,  PCGS#  7544 


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1858  Gold  Dollar,  Bold  MS68 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Known 

4256  1858  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  A  bold  strike  and  flawless  surfaces  characterize  this  Superb  Gem  gold  dollar.  Both  sides  have  bold  border 

details  in  seeming  high  relief.  The  headdress  is  fully  detailed,  and  the  ribbon  bow  and  knot  are  complete.  Both  sides  exhibit  frosty  light  yellow- 
gold  luster  that  gradually  gives  way  to  pale  mint-green  inside  the  reverse  border.  Examination  with  a  magnifier  fails  to  reveal  any  surface 
disturbances  on  this  near-perfect  gold  dollar. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6054.  Normal  Dies.  Both  sides  exhibit  light  clash  marks  in  the  usual  places:  around  the  central  obverse  device 
and  inside  the  wreath. 

Walter  Breen  recorded  a  variety  in  his  Complete  Encyclopedia  that  was  identified  as  an  1 858/7  overdate.  Today,  that  variety  is  discounted 
and  was  probably  the  result  of  a  poor-quality  photograph  showing  clash  marks  through  the  second  8  of  the  date. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  MS68  coin  is  numerically  tied  with  one  other  at  PCGS  and  one  at  NGC,  the  latter  having  the  Star  designation. 

Commentary:  Although  the  United  States  was  recovering  from  the  Financial  Panic  of  1 857,  the  coin  hobby  was  thriving  in  1 858.  The  American 
Numismatic  Society  was  organized  in  1858.  At  the  Philadelphia  Mint,  proof  coins  were  available  for  widespread  acquisition  for  the  first  time 
ever.  No  longer  did  a  collector  have  to  be  an  "insider"  to  acquire  beautiful  proof  coins  of  all  denominations  from  copper,  to  silver  and  gold. 
This  was  also  the  year  of  gold  discoveries  in  Colorado,  leading  to  another  gold  rush  the  following  year. 

The  majority  of  the  1 1  7,995  circulation  strike  gold  dollars  coined  in  Philadelphia  were  issued  for  circulation,  where  they  remained  for 
several  years.  Mint  State  coins  survived  as  a  matter  of  chance.  The  few  collectors  who  could  afford  to  collect  gold  coins  by  date  were  primarily 
interested  in  proof  coins  for  a  small  premium.  In  A  Guide  Book  of  Cold  Dollars ,  Dave  Bowers  writes: 

"This  is  a  gold  dollar  that  should  be  plentiful  in  Mint  State,  but  is  not.  At  this  grade  level  any  1 858  dollar  is  scarce,  and  choice  and 
gem  pieces  are  extremely  rare.  Any  certified  on  the  long  side  of  MS-67  must  be  'wonder  coins.'  " 

Four  decades  ago,  David  Akers  wrote  in  his  gold  dollar  reference: 

"Not  particularly  scarce  as  a  date,  but  truly  choice  pieces  are  more  difficult  to  obtain  than  one  might  image.  A  look  at  the  auction 
data  indicates  only  1 9  Uncs.  were  offered  out  of  88  appearances,  and  this  figure  of  1 9  Uncs.  is  only  a  fraction  of  that  offered  for  many 
other  more  highly  regarded  dates." 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  In  my  experience,  all  1 858  gold  coinage  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint  is  scarce  and  undervalued  in  higher  grades. 
The  1 858  gold  dollar  can  be  found  without  much  effort  in  grades  up  to  MS64,  but  Gems  are  rare  with  fewer  than  a  dozen  known  in  MS65  and 
above.  Unlike  the  1 856  Slanted  5  and  1 857,  this  date  does  not  appear  to  have  been  saved.  Superb  pieces  are  very  rare. 

It  is  likely  that  this  coin,  obtained  by  Dr.  Duckor  via  private  treaty  from  John  Albanese,  is  tied  for  finest  known  honors  with  the  Jim  O'  Neal 
coin  that  Heritage  sold  for  a  strong  $74,750  as  lot  4704  in  their  January  2012  FUN  auction. 

What  makes  this  coin  so  special,  in  my  opinion,  is  its  nearly  perfect  surfaces  and  frosty  luster. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  John  Albanese. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CH,  PCGS#  7548 


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1858-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS64 
Second  Finest  Known 

4257  1858-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Simpson.  This  is  the  first  1 858-S  gold  dollar  graded  finer  than  MS63  to  appear  in  any  Heritage  auction. 

Both  sides  exhibit  a  bold  strike  with  satiny  light  yellow  luster  and  scattered,  grade-consistent  marks  that  are  trivial  at  best.  A  small  diagonal  mark 
in  the  right  obverse  field  will  serve  to  identify  this  coin  in  the  future. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6058.  Normal  Dies.  An  early  die  state  lacking  clash  marks  or  other  die  anomalies.  The  large  S  mintmark  is 
centered  between  the  ribbon  ends,  upright,  and  close  to  the  knot.  Q.  David  Bowers  reports  two  known  reverse  variations,  with  no  discussion 
of  distinguishing  characteristics.  This  example  has  the  5  slightly  left  of  center  below  the  second  L  in  DOLLAR,  with  the  peak  of  the  ribbon  bow 
pointing  to  the  inside  right  curve  of  that  digit.  The  other  variety  has  the  5  centered  below  the  L,  with  the  peak  of  the  bow  pointing  to  the  center 
of  that  digit.  The  differences  are  slight,  and  the  present  variety  appears  to  be  slightly  more  plentiful. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  has  certified  12  Mint  State  1858-S  gold  dollars,  including  this  MS64  and  one  MS65.  NGC  has  also  certified  a  dozen 
examples  in  Mint  State  grades,  none  finer  than  MS62. 

Commentary:  Paramount  offered  one  of  the  finest  gold  dollar  collections  ever  assembled  in  their  session  of  Auction  '81 .  The  91  coins  were 
remarkable  quality,  and  only  12  issues  were  missing  from  the  complete  collection:  'The  relatively  few  dates  that  are  not  included  in  the 
collection  are  omitted  from  the  group  simply  because  sufficiently  choice  examples  were  not  available  to  us  during  the  time  that  the  collection 
was  being  assembled."  The  1 858-S  was  one  of  those  coins  omitted  from  the  collection. 

David  Akers  explained  the  rarity  of  these  late-50s  S-mint  gold  dollars  in  his  1975  auction  analysis: 

"As  was  the  case  with  the  1 857-S,  strictly  uncirculated  examples  of  the  1 858-S  are  all  but  nonexistent.  In  my  estimation,  all  three  of 
the  1 857-S,  1 858-S,  and  1 859-S  are  extremely  underrated  compared  to  other  more  glamorous  dates  in  this  popular  series." 

Little  has  changed  in  the  last  40  years  regarding  all  three  issues.  Perhaps  it  is  not  so  bizarre  that  the  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  Mint  State 
population  for  all  three  issues  is  exactly  the  same  at  24  coins. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 858-S  has  a  comparable  mintage  to  the  1 857-S,  but  I  find  it  to  be  a  more  difficult  issue  to  locate,  especially 
in  higher  grades.  There  are  likely  fewer  than  1 0  known  in  Uncirculated,  and  most  fall  in  the  MS60  to  MS62  range.  PCGS  has  graded  exactly  one 
each  in  MS63,  MS64,  and  MS65.  The  Duckor  coin  is  likely  the  second  finest  known,  trailing  only  the  Gem  MS65  from  the  Bass  sale,  Part  IV  (lot 
57)  that  is  owned  by  Bob  Simpson.  That  coin  sold  for  a  strong  $25,300  in  the  November  2000  Bass  sale.  The  only  recent  auction  comparable 
is  lot  5006  in  the  January  201 1  Heritage  sale,  an  MS63  PCGS  coin  that  brought  $1 9,550. 

I  purchased  this  coin  for  Steve  from  Legend  Numismatics  when  it  became  available  once  the  Simpson  Collection  upgraded  to  the  MS65 
mentioned  above.  It  is  the  single  finest  1 858-S  dollar  I  have  ever  handled  with  very  nice  coloration,  a  great  strike  for  the  issue,  and  undisturbed 
frosty  mint  luster. 

The  Duckor  Collection  offers  the  shrewd  specialist  an  opportunity  to  obtain  a  number  of  terrific  San  Francisco  gold  dollars.  Consisting  of 
just  seven  issues,  this  is  a  short  but  challenging  set  in  which  the  vast  majority  of  the  known  examples  are  in  circulated  grades.  The  only  two  dates 
that  Steve  wasn't  able  to  find  in  grades  up  to  his  exacting  standards  were  the  1 857-S  (soon  to  be  available  in  higher  grades  due  to  the  second 
wave  of  5.5.  Central  America  coins)  and  the  1 859-S. 

Provenance:  Doug  Winter;  Bob  Simpson;  purchased  from  Legend  Numismatics. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CK,  PCGS#  7550 


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1859  Gold  Dollar,  MS68+ 

From  the  David  Akers  Collection 
The  Sole  Finest  Certified 

4258  1859  MS68+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers. 

Diagonal  die  lines  are  evident  in  the  obverse  and  reverse  fields  of  this 
remarkable  Superb  Gem.  Those  fields  are  reflective,  nearly  prooflike, 
with  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  and  hints  of  blue-green  overtones.  The 
strike  is  bold,  showing  exceptional  detail  on  the  headdress  plumes 
and  the  ribbon  bow  and  knot. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6059.  Broad  Numerals.  This  early  die 
state  piece  was  struck  from  perfect  dies.  Walter  Breen  recorded  three 
varieties  in  his  Complete  Encyclopedia ,  but  the  differences  are  slight. 
The  other  varieties  are  the  Repunched  9  and  the  Repunched  Date, 
which  appears  only  on  proofs. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  has  seen  only  two  submissions  at  the  MS68 
level  —  one  MS68  and  this  MS68+  example,  making  this  the  sole 
finest  certified.  It  is  also  the  only  one  in  this  grade  with  the  CAC  green 
approval.  The  finest  at  NGC  grade  MS67. 

Commentary:  The  late  1 850s  marked  the  beginning  of  the  modern  era 
of  numismatics  in  America.  The  Mint  started  producing  proof  sets  for 
sale  to  the  general  public  the  previous  year,  and  also  began  producing 
restrikes  of  older  rarities  such  as  Gobrecht  dollars,  1 804  dollars,  and 
1 856  Flying  Eagle  cents.  Medals  and  tokens  commemorating  George 
Washington  were  perhaps  the  hottest  collectible  in  the  numismatic 
marketplace.  The  survival  of  high-grade  pieces  from  a  mintage  of 
1 68,1 64  coins  would  not  surprise  modern-day  collectors  given  those 
market  circumstances.  However,  such  high-grade  gold  dollars  remain 
elusive. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  is  another  "wonder  coin"  (to  use 
an  expression  in  vogue  a  decade  or  two  ago)  that  traces  its  origin 
to  David  Akers'  amazing  personal  collection  of  gold  dollars.  It  is 
every  bit  the  quality  that  you  would  expect  from  an  Akers  coin  (a 
pedigree  which,  in  my  opinion,  will  become  extremely  important  to 
gold  dollar  collectors  after  this  sale  is  concluded),  and  it  is  essentially 
perfect  with  breathtaking  mint  luster,  lovely  color,  and  eye  appeal  to 
burn. 

This  is  almost  certainly  the  finest  known  1 859  gold  dollar.  There 
is  another  coin  graded  MS68  by  PCGS  and  it  is  wonderful  as  well,  but 
the  Duckor/Akers  example  offered  here  is  an  early  die  state  with  no 
clashing,  and  it  lacks  the  few  tiny  scuffs  on  the  obverse  that  the  other 
MS68  shows  under  magnification. 

Before  this  coin  became  available,  no  PCGS-graded  1859  gold 
dollar  higher  than  MS66  had  ever  crossed  the  block.  The  current 
auction  record  for  this  date  is  $8,338  set  by  an  MS67  NGC  piece  that 
sold  in  a  Superior  sale  over  a  decade  ago  (January  2004,  lot  767). 
That  record  is  about  to  be  smashed.  Whatever  this  coin  sells  for,  the 
new  owner  will  be  proud  to  know  he  or  she  owns  an  unimprovable 
gold  dollar. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CL, 
PCGS#  7551 


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1860  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
An  Important  Condition  Rarity 
Sole  Example  at  CAC  in  This  Grade 

4259  1860  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  Gem  displays  a  bold 

strike  with  full  headdress  and  wreath  details.  Both  sides  exhibit 
brilliant  yellow-gold  luster  and  exceptional  eye  appeal,  despite 
scattered  microscopic  surface  marks  expected  for  the  grade. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6065.  Normal  Dies.  No  die  defects  are 
evident  on  this  early  die  state  piece. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  shows  six  in  MS65,  one  MS66,  and  two 
MS67.  NGC  reports  five  MS65  and  one  MS66.  This  is  the  lone  MS65 
with  the  CAC  green  approval. 

Commentary:  It  is  our  opinion  that  the  1860  gold  dollar  is 
extraordinarily  underrated  in  MS65  and  finer  grades,  with  only  nine 
such  coins  certified  at  PCGS.  The  PCGS  Price  Guide  values  MS65 
examples  at  just  $7,000.  Compare  that,  for  example,  to  the  1 863  with 
seven  pieces  in  MS65  or  finer,  and  with  an  MS65  value  of  $19,000; 
or  compare  the  1860  to  the  1865,  with  14  Gem  or  finer  examples 
and  a  value  of  $8,000. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 860  gold  dollar  was  not  saved  to 
nearly  the  same  extent  as  were  other  P-mint  issues  of  this  era  and,  as  a 
result,  Gems  are  much  rarer  than  one  might  expect.  Only  three  MS65 
PCGS  coins  have  sold  at  auction  since  2000  (none  since  2005)  and 
the  PCGS  population  of  six  in  this  grade  might  actually  be  inflated 
by  one  or  two  coins.  The  unquestioned  finest  known  business  strike 
1860  gold  dollar  is  a  Superb  Gem  MS67  PCGS  piece  that  appeared 
as  lot  6065  in  the  March  2004  Heritage  auction  for  a  then-impressive 
$29,000.  PCGS  shows  another  coin  graded  MS67  in  their  current 
population,  but  as  it  has  never  sold  at  auction  (and  I've  never  seen  it), 
I  would  have  to  wonder  if  it  isn't  a  second  submission  of  the  March 
2004  Heritage  coin. 

I  sold  the  present  coin  to  Steve  and  it  came  from  the  Vasquez 
Rocks  Collection,  which  I  offered  via  private  treaty  at  the  end  of  201 3 
and  the  beginning  of  2014.  I  told  Steve  at  the  time  that  the  "right" 
coin  for  his  set  was,  obviously,  the  MS67  PCGS,  but  that  it  was  in  a 
tightly  held  collection  and  unlikely  to  become  available. 

This  will  probably  be  among  the  more  affordable  coins  in  the 
entire  Duckor  Collection,  but  it  will  likely  be  among  the  better 
values,  given  its  rarity  and  its  high  quality  for  the  date  and  grade. 

Provenance:  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection;  purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 
From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CR, 
PCGS#  7555 


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1860-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
The  Sole  Finest  Known 

4260  1860-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor.  Wispy  pink  overtones  reside  on  the  frosty  light  yellow  surfaces  of  this  Gem  San  Francisco  gold 

dollar.  This  impressive  Gem  representative  of  an  issue  missing  from  the  incomparable  Auction  '81  offering  exhibits  bold  design  motifs  with 
minimal,  grade-consistent  surface  marks. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6067.  Normal  Mintmark.  A  second  variety  appeared  in  the  Breen  Complete  Encyclopedia  as  an  Inverted  Mintmark. 
Liberty's  profile  and  hair  show  considerable  roughness  from  a  well-worn  die  that  may  have  been  used  in  previous  years  at  the  San  Francisco 
Mint. 

Population  (6/15):  This  MS65  PCGS  coin  is  the  sole  finest  1 860-S  gold  dollar  at  either  grading  service.  NGC  has  certified  41  Mint  State  1 860-S 
gold  dollars  in  grades  from  MS60  to  (five  in)  MS64. 

Commentary:  Shared  reverse  dies  for  more  than  one  year  of  various  denominations  (lacking  the  date)  are  commonplace  throughout  much  of 
the  1 9th  century  for  the  different  branch  mints.  Therefore,  it  is  unsurprising  to  suggest  the  existence  of  (obviously  undated)  shared  obverse  dies 
among  the  gold  dollars  and  three  dollar  pieces,  although  the  field  is  little  studied. 

The  gold  coins  of  Charlotte  and  Dahlonega  are  much  more  popular  with  general  collectors  than  are  the  gold  coins  of  San  Francisco. 
Perhaps  part  of  the  reason  is  the  lower  overall  mintages,  or  possibly  the  discontinuance  of  the  Southern  mints,  while  the  San  Francisco  Mint 
continued  to  operate  throughout  the  1 860s  and  beyond.  However,  gold  dollar  specialists  understand  the  true  rarity  of  the  1 860-S.  In  fact,  there 
are  seven  Charlotte  and  Dahlonega  gold  dollars  that  have  higher  total  PCGS  populations  than  the  1 860-S. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  After  having  produced  gold  dollars  for  five  consecutive  years,  San  Francisco  production  of  the  denomination 
ended  after  the  1 860-S  and  resumed  only  in  1 870  for  a  final  run  of  3,000  pieces.  There  were  1 3,000  pieces  made  in  San  Francisco  in  1 860;  the 
issue  is  more  available  in  higher  grades  than  its  counterparts  the  1857-S,  1858-S  and  1859-S.  The  1860-S  becomes  scarce  in  properly  graded 
MS63  and  is  rare  in  MS64,  with  around  a  half  dozen  or  so  properly  graded  pieces  currently  accounted  for.  The  Duckor  Collection  MS65  PCGS 
coin  is  the  single  finest  known,  offered  here  for  the  first  time  in  more  than  a  decade.  As  one  might  expect,  no  other  CAC-approved  1 860-S  gold 
dollars  exist  above  MS63. 

I  gave  Steve  Duckor  "first  shot"  at  the  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection,  which  I  sold  in  late  2013.  I  knew  Steve  would  be  interested  in  at  least 
eight  to  1 0  of  the  best  coins  (he  was)  and  that  he  would  be  easy  to  deal  with  (a  given).  When  I  sent  him  a  list  of  possible  coins  by  email,  I  was 
most  enthusiastic  about  this  1 860-S,  letting  him  know  it  was  likely  the  only  1 860-S  he  would  ever  find  that  was  nice  enough  for  his  set. 

This  coin  first  appeared  at  auction  as  lot  532  in  the  American  Numismatic  Rarities  March  2005  sale,  where  it  brought  a  strong  $30,000. 
It  reappeared  less  than  a  year  later  in  the  January  2006  ANR  sale,  where  it  sold  for  a  more  reasonable  $21,850.  It  was  purchased  by  the  owner 
of  the  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection  where  it  remained  until  201 3  when  the  coin,  as  part  of  a  complete  set  of  business  strike  gold  dollars  in  MS60 
and  finer,  was  obtained  by  Douglas  Winter  Numismatics. 

If  you  are  a  serious  gold  dollar  collector  or  if  you  specialize  in  rarities  from  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  you  know  how  important  this  offering  is. 

Provenance:  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection;  purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CT,  PCGS#  7557 


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1861  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 

The  Sole  Finest  PCGS  Example 

4261  1861  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  This 

frosty  Superb  Gem  1 861  gold  dollar  is  exceptional,  showing  brilliant 
straw-gold  luster  and  delicate  pale  blue  and  rose  overtones.  Both 
sides  exhibit  exceptional  design  definition  and  pristine  surfaces. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6069.  Normal  Dies.  Prominent  clash 
marks  are  visible  in  the  usual  locations  on  both  sides.  Every  letter  of 
LIBERTY  is  visible  twice  in  the  lower  wreath  on  this  multiply  clashed 
example.  From  1861  to  1863,  the  date  logotype  is  considerably 
smaller  than  on  earlier  or  later  issues. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  is  the  finest  PCGS-certified  1861  gold  dollar, 
slightly  finer  than  two  others  in  MS6 7.  NGC  also  reports  a  single 
example  in  MS67+,  ahead  of  nine  pieces  in  MS66. 

Commentary: The  1 861  gold  dollar  had  a  substantial  mintage  marking 
the  beginning  of  the  Civil  War.  Most  people  in  1861,  and  even  into 
early  1 862,  expected  the  conflict  to  be  over  in  a  few  months,  so  there 
was  little  concern  about  the  money  supply.  However,  months  turned 
into  years,  and  opinions  varied  about  the  eventual  outcome.  As  a 
result,  silver  and  gold  coinage  began  to  be  hoarded  and  paper  money 
issues,  North  and  South,  circulated  only  at  a  discount.  The  high  gold 
dollar  mintages  of  1861  and  1862  suddenly  changed  to  extremely 
low  mintages  through  the  end  of  the  war  and  beyond. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  gold  coinage  of  1861  is 
characterized  by  huge  production  runs  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint; 
more  than  a  half-million  gold  dollars  were  coined.  This  date  is 
extremely  common  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades,  but  Gems  are 
scarce  and  Superb  Gems,  like  the  Duckor  Collection  example,  are 
very  rare.  PCGS  has  graded  two  in  MS67  with  just  this  one  coin  finer, 
while  CAC  shows  a  total  of  three  in  this  grade;  that  service  doesn't 
distinguish  between  "regular"  and  "Plus"  grades  in  its  population 
figures.  A  coin  now  owned  by  advanced  collector  Bob  Simpson  sold 
as  lot  1420  in  the  February  2010  Heritage  auction  for  $19,550;  it  was 
graded  MS67  by  PCGS  and  approved  by  CAC. 

This  is  one  of  the  best  1861  gold  dollars  that  I've  seen,  if  not 
the  best.  It  is  fresh  and  essentially  "as  made"  with  noticeable  clash 
marks.  As  on  many  examples,  the  letters  from  LIBERTY  are  clashed 
into  the  reverse  below  the  date.  To  my  mind,  this  adds  further  appeal 
to  the  coin. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CU, 
PCGS#  7558 


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1862  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

4262  1862  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  Light 

rose  and  turquoise  overtones  are  especially  evident  on  the  reverse 
of  this  lustrous  Superb  Gem.  Both  sides  exhibit  frosty  mint  luster  and 
solid  design  motifs  from  a  strong  strike.  A  glass  is  required  to  locate 
the  few  minuscule  marks  on  each  side. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6071.  Normal  Dies.  Faint  clash  marks 
appear  inside  the  wreath.  Slight  doubling  is  evident  on  a  few  letters 
on  the  obverse,  but  this  is  not  the  Doubled  Die  Obverse  variety  listed 
in  various  references. 

Population  (6/15):  Seven  submissions  in  MS67  are  tied  for  the  finest 
at  PCGS.  NGC  reports  nine  in  MS67  and  one  MS68. 

Commentary:  Only  four  gold  dollar  issues  —  1851,  1852,  1853, 
and  1862  —  saw  mintages  exceeding  1  million  coins.  Some  might 
add  1 854  to  the  list,  combining  the  Type  One  and  Type  Two.  Those 
issues  represent  type  coins  that  interest  collectors  seeking  a  single 
representative  of  the  denomination  or  of  the  design. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  More  gold  dollars  were  coined  in 
1862  than  in  the  remaining  28  years  of  the  denomination.  Gems 
are  common,  and  there  are  possibly  as  many  as  10  or  so  accurately 
graded  MS67  pieces.  NGC  has  graded  one  coin  MS68  —  which  I 
have  never  seen  —  but  I'm  going  to  assume  it  is  similar  in  quality  to 
the  Duckor  coin  and  others.  The  current  PCGS  population  is  seven 
in  MS67  with  none  finer,  while  CAC  has  approved  eight  in  this  grade 
and  none  finer. 

This  Superb  Gem  shows  lovely  color  and  nearly  perfect  surfaces, 
another  remarkable  coin  with  the  Akers  pedigree.  I  believe  that  the 
Akers-Duckor  pedigree  will  forever  be  recognized  as  something 
special  by  collectors  of  gold  dollars.  These  coins  are  remarkable  for 
their  quality,  originality,  and  eye  appeal. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CW, 
PCGS#  7560 


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1863  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Ex:  Virgil  Brand  and  David  Akers 
Finest  at  PCGS  by  Two  Points 

4263  1863  MS68  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Virgil  Brand.  This  incredible  Superb  Gem  gold  dollar  exhibits  full  definition  on 

both  sides  with  no  points  of  weakness.  Myriad  vertical  die  polishing  or  lapping  lines  are  evident  in  the  obverse  and  reverse  fields,  and  they  are 
responsible  for  the  somewhat  prooflike,  mirrored  finish.  The  devices  on  this  lovely  lemon-yellow  example  are  frosty  and  stand  boldly  against 
the  fields,  resulting  in  a  delicate  cameo  appearance.  Both  sides  display  light  rose  and  green  overtones. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6075.  Normal  Dies.  Nearly  vertical  die  striations  are  evident  in  the  fields  on  both  sides.  Otherwise,  the  dies  are 
perfect  with  no  die  cracks,  clash  marks,  or  other  anomalies. 

Population  (6/15):  This  MS68  example  is  the  sole  finest  at  PCGS  by  two  points,  backed  up  by  two  pieces  in  MS66.  The  finest  at  NGC  are  two 
MS66  and  one  MS67. 

Commentary:  The  1863  gold  dollar  begins  a  nearly  uninterrupted  series  of  low-mintage  issues  through  the  end  of  the  denomination  in  1889. 
Starting  with  6,200  coins  minted  in  1  863,  only  the  1 873  and  1 874  had  mintages  greater  than  the  28,950  coins  produced  in  1  889. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  While  not  the  most  valuable  coin  in  this  collection  (that  honor  will  seemingly  go  to  the  1 855-D)  this  remarkable 
Superb  Gem  is  perhaps  the  most  famous  and  most  important  piece  owned  by  Dr.  Duckor.  To  me  it  is  the  gold  dollar  equivalent  of  the  Byron 
Reed  1 864  quarter  eagle:  a  "how  can  that  coin  exist?"  example  of  a  rarity  which  is  also  one  of  the  finest  business  strikes  known  for  the  entire 
type. 

The  1 863  is  the  single  rarest  gold  dollar  issue  made  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  business  strike  form.  There  are  likely  fewer  than  1 00  known, 
with  around  three  dozen  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades.  A  small  number  (maybe  five  or  six)  are  known  in  Gem  with  two  traced  in  MS66  (one 
is  likely  ex:  Reed  Hawn,  Stack's  1 0/1 993,  lot  908;  the  other  is  from  the  July  1 997  Sotheby's  sale,  lot  1210)  and  this  single  wonder  coin  in  MS68, 
the  finest  by  at  least  two  full  points. 

And  what  a  coin  it  is!  It  could  be  graded  MS69  and  no  one  would  blink,  on  account  of  its  thick  and  creamy  luster,  unimprovable  surfaces, 
and  splendid  coloration.  When  I  saw  this  coin  for  the  first  time,  I  uttered  an  eight  letter,  two  word  comment  that  can't  be  repeated  here,  but 
which  I  still  think  each  time  I  see  it. 

This  coin  has  multiple  levels  of  strong  demand.  It  would  fit  into  the  finest  set  of  gold  dollars  or  into  a  perfectionist's  type  set  —  maybe  even 
a  great  Civil  War  gold  dollar  collection.  I  will  not  be  surprised  by  whatever  this  amazing  little  Superb  Gem  brings. 

Provenance:  Virgil  Brand;  Brand  Estate  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/1983 ),  lot  29;  purchased  from  David  Akers. 

"An  Appreciation  of  the  Virgil  Brand  1863  Gold  Dollar" 

— John  W.  Dannreuther 

There  are  many  U.S.  numismatic  auctions  that  stand  out  over  the  last  four  or  five  decades.  Legendary  names  are  associated  with  them:  Eliasberg, 
Bass,  Norweb,  Garrett.  The  list  is  impressive.  Today,  another  round  of  names  is  being  added  to  the  numismatic  lore.  This  generation,  just  as  those 
of  the  past,  will  speak  in  reverence  when  the  names  of  Pogue,  Gardner,  Newman,  Partrick,  and  others  are  mentioned  —  their  fantastic  cabinets 
are  crossing  the  auction  block  in  the  present  day. 

Virgil  Brand  was  one  of  the  most  prolific  collectors  of  the  past,  and  his  collection  was  mainly  dispersed  by  his  two  younger  brothers, 
Horace  and  Armin.  His  collection  was  so  vast  when  he  died  in  1926  that  the  best  offer  the  brothers  received  was  less  than  double  his  cost, 
which  was  a  staggering  $2  million  spent  between  the  1 880s  and  his  death.  His  collection  contained  multiples  of  many  rarities  —  two  Brasher 
doubloons,  11  variations  of  the  1827  quarter,  and  multiple  examples  of  the  1884  and  1885  Trade  dollars.  The  list  of  rarities  would  occupy 
several  pages.  This  author  went  through  the  Brand  journals  at  the  American  Numismatic  Society  in  1 999  with  fellow  researcher  Jeff  Garrett  and 
listed  all  the  gold  dollars  he  purchased.  Our  idea  was  to  enumerate  all  the  gold  coins  that  Brand  bought.  We  gave  up  after  the  gold  dollars,  as 
the  task  would  take  weeks!  Virgil  Brand  owned  multiples  of  many  rare-date  circulation  strike  gold  dollars,  as  well  as  proofs.  He  owned  a  single 
1 854  proof,  but  two  of  the  eight  known  1  855  Type  Two  proof  gold  dollars! 

Brand  had  several  "pet"  dates,  including  the  1 863  and  1 864  in  circulation  strike.  These  are  rarities  in  high  Mint  State  grades,  so  when  the 
Superb  Gem  1 863  was  sold  in  the  Jane  Brand  Allen  sale  in  1 983,  this  author  decided  he  would  buy  it.  (Jane  Brand  Allen  was  Armin's  daughter 
and,  after  selling  some  of  the  coins,  kept  the  remaining  coins  that  her  father  gave  her  as  "...  a  treasured  memento  of  him  [her  Uncle  Virgil] 
and  of  his  collecting  pursuits.")  However,  there  was  a  fellow  gold  dollar  aficionado  who  also  had  his  eyes  set  on  this  sparkling  jewel.  The  late 
David  Akers  loved  gold  dollars,  and  this  author  spoke  with  him  on  many  occasions  about  the  most  diminutive  federal  gold  issue.  After  a  furious 
floor  battle,  Dave  was  successful  and  the  1 863  was  his!  This  numismatist  had  to  settle  for  buying  dozens  of  the  tiny  California  gold  dollars,  half 
dollars,  and  quarter  dollars  —  luckily,  David  Akers  did  not  collect  them!  Virgil  Brand  had  owned  thousands  of  these  tiny  relics  of  the  California 
Gold  Rush. 

Dr.  Steven  Duckor  purchased  many  of  Akers'  gold  dollars,  and  today  another  numismatist  will  have  the  honor  to  own  a  coin  that  has  had 
only  three  owners  in  the  last  1 00-plus  years.  Who  will  add  his  or  her  name  to  the  illustrious  pedigree  of  Brand-Akers-Duckor  1 863  gold  dollar? 
From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CX,  PCGS#  7562 


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1864  Gold  Dollar,  MS68+ 

Ex:  Virgil  Brand  and  David  Akers 
Tied  for  the  Finest  CAC-Approved 

4264  1864  MS68+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Virgil  Brand.  A  stunning  Superb  Gem  with  a  historic  provenance,  this  example 

displays  vertical  die  striae  in  the  obverse  and  reverse  fields,  much  like  the  Superb  Gem  1 863  in  the  present  offering.  This  piece  exhibits  excellent 
contrast  between  the  frosty  devices  and  satiny  fields  with  incredible  yellow-gold  surfaces.  Delicate  turquoise  and  rose  overtones  further 
enhance  the  already  exceptional  eye  appeal.  A  small  spot  in  the  upper  left  branch  of  the  wreath  is  clearly  visible  on  the  Brand  catalog  plate, 
providing  a  positive  identification  point  for  this  specimen. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6077.  Thin  Date.  The  64  in  the  date  are  separated  on  this  minor  variant.  Light  clash  marks  appear  on  the  obverse, 
while  both  sides  exhibit  fine  die  striations,  as  seen  on  the  1 863. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  four  submissions  in  MS68,  this  MS68+  example,  and  one  MS69.  Few  collectors  will  notice  any  difference 
between  this  piece  and  the  MS69.  NGC  data  show  two  in  MS68,  one  in  MS68  ★,  and  one  in  MS69.  This  is  one  of  only  two  CAC-approved  gold 
dollars  of  this  date  in  MS68. 

Commentary:  The  mintage  of  5,900  circulation  strikes  is  slightly  lower  than  that  of  the  1 863,  but  more  1 864  gold  dollars  have  survived  to  the 
present  day.  Mint  State  examples  are  rare,  although  enough  exist  to  meet  collector  demand  at  the  lower  grade  levels.  Collectors  who  seek  a 
Gem  or  finer  example  will  find  this  issue  to  be  quite  challenging. 

At  the  time  of  their  issue,  1 864-dated  silver  and  gold  coins  had  practically  disappeared  from  commerce  due  to  the  Civil  War,  while  minor 
coins,  including  the  new  two  cent  piece,  continued  to  circulate.  However,  most  transactions  were  conducted  with  paper  money,  including 
fractional  currency.  Civil  War  tokens  were  also  in  use  for  smaller  transactions. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  As  a  date,  the  1 864  is  comparable  to  the  1 865  in  terms  of  its  overall  rarity.  There  are  around  125  pieces  known, 
most  in  the  higher  AU  and  lower  Uncirculated  grade  range.  For  unknown  reasons,  this  date  is  more  available  in  Superb  Gem  grade  than  any 
other  Civil  War  date  (even  the  1862),  and  there  are  at  least  three  or  four  known  that  are  virtually  perfect.  The  Duckor/Akers/Brand  example, 
offered  to  collectors  for  the  first  time  in  three  decades,  is  one  of  these  special  1 864  gold  dollars. 

All  of  the  "special"  1864  gold  dollars  have  a  similar  appearance;  it  is  possible  that  all  were  owned,  at  one  time,  by  Virgil  Brand.  The 
example  offered  here  was,  in  fact,  offered  as  lot  30  in  Bowers  and  Merena's  November  1983  Brand  sale,  where  David  Akers  purchased  it  for 
$1 5,400.  Steve  Duckor  acquired  it  from  Dave  via  private  treaty,  meaning  it  has  been  unavailable  to  collectors  for  nearly  32  years. 

This  is  likely  the  second  finest  known  1864  gold  dollar,  narrowly  trailing  the  MS69  PCGS  example  owned  by  Bob  Simpson  and  last  sold 
at  auction  as  lot  3402  in  the  February  2005  Superior  sale  for  $77,625.  In  their  January  2014  FUN  auction,  Heritage  sold  an  MS69  NGC  coin 
from  the  estate  of  David  Akers  for  $58,750.  Assuming  that  Akers  sold  Steve  Duckor  the  nicer  of  his  two  amazing  1 864  dollars,  we  can  rank  the 
Simpson  coin  #1,  the  Duckor/Akers/Brand  coin  #2,  and  the  Akers  duplicate  as  a  strong  #3. 

It  is  my  guess  that  the  1863  offered  in  this  sale  and  this  1864  have  been  together  for  over  a  century,  and  it  would  be  wonderful  if  a 
foresighted  collector  kept  them  as  a  couple  for  another  generation. 

Provenance:  Virgil  Brand;  Brand  Estate  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/1983 ),  lot  30;  purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CY,  PCGS#  7563 


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1865  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
From  the  Harry  Bass  Collection 

4265  1865MS66PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Bass/Duckor.  A  small  indentation 

at  the  first  L  in  DOLLAR  appears  on  several  1 865  gold  dollars  and  is 
almost  exactly  opposite  the  bulbous  ear  lobe,  suggesting  that  it  may 
be  a  clash  mark.  Vertical  die  striae  are  less  obvious  on  this  piece  than 
on  the  1863  or  1864  examples,  imparting  a  reflective  appearance 
in  the  fields  of  this  lovely  light  yellow  Premium  Gem.  Substantial 
bluish-green  and  rose  toning  adds  to  the  eye  appeal. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6078.  Low  Level  Date.  The  date  is  low 
in  the  field  and  level,  identifying  this  circulation  strike  issue.  Proofs, 
according  to  Walter  Breen,  have  the  date  slanting  up  to  the  right. 
Light  clash  marks  are  visible  in  the  fields  on  each  side. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  six  submissions  in  MS66,  two  in 
MS67,  and  one  in  MS68.  NGC  shows  five  in  MS66  and  three  in 
MS67.  This  is  the  lone  MS66  with  the  CAC  green  approval. 

Commentary:  The  mintage  of  3,725  coins  for  the  1 865  was  the  lowest 
Philadelphia  gold  dollar  production  up  to  that  point,  and  it  remained 
the  lowest  until  the  3,500  pieces  of  1 872.  In  fact,  from  1  849  through 
1 865,  only  a  few  Dahlonega  issues  had  lower  coinage  totals.  Among 
all  Philadelphia  issues,  only  the  1 863  and  1 875  have  lower  estimated 
survival  quantities. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1865  is  similar  in  overall  rarity 
to  the  1864  but  is  seen  less  often  in  higher  grades,  and  only  a  small 
number  of  "super  grade"  pieces  exist.  The  finest  is  in  the  Simpson 
Collection,  an  amazing  MS68  PCGS  with  CAC  approval.  The  next 
finest  known  is  the  MS67  PCGS-CAC  Norweb/Akers  coin  that 
appeared  in  the  August  2010  Heritage  sale,  lot  3386.  I  purchased 
the  coin  from  that  sale  for  $37,375  and  placed  it  in  a  New  England 
collection.  Another  MS67  PCGS  was  last  sold  as  lot  6686  in  the 
Lebruary  2002  Heritage  sale,  and  that  may  be  the  same  coin  that  is 
now  in  an  MS68  holder.  In  MS66,  PCGS  shows  a  population  of  six. 

This  lovely  Premium  Gem  example  is  struck  from  clashed  dies 
and  shows  excellent  color  and  luster.  I  sold  this  coin  to  Steve  in  an 
MS65  holder  and  it  was  from  the  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection,  which 
I  sold  in  2013.  The  coin  was  earlier  sold  as  lot  68  in  the  November 
2000  Bass  (Part  IV)  auction  conducted  by  Bowers  and  Merena.  When 
I  sold  the  coin  to  Steve,  I  told  him  I  thought  it  was  undergraded  and 
noted  that  it  had  a  die  depression  on  the  reverse  between  the  two  L's 
in  DOLLAR  that  was  likely  misinterpreted  by  PCGS.  Steve  did  what 
I  should  have  done  and  searched  through  images  of  1865  dollars  in 
the  PCGS  Coinfacts  database  until  he  found  others  with  the  exact 
same  depression,  including  the  aforementioned  MS68  PCGS  piece. 
Once  he  knew  he  could  make  the  case  to  PCGS,  he  sent  the  coin 
back  for  a  regrade  and  explained  the  diagnostics.  You  can  see  the 
success  of  his  attempt  from  the  current  grade  of  this  coin! 

Provenance:  William  A.  Knapp  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  3/1945 ), 
lot  886;  Will  W.  Neil  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl 6/1947 '),  lot  2314; 
Harold  Bareford  Collection  ( Stack's ,  12/1978 ),  lot  48;  Harry  W.  Bass , 
Jr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena ,  10/1999 ),  lot  159;  Vasquez  Rocks 
Collection;  purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25CZ, 
PCGS#  7564 


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1866  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Extraordinary  Mirrored  Surfaces 

4266  1866  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Bass. 

The  amazing  contrast  on  this  piece  is  the  result  of  deeply  mirrored 
fields  and  frosty  yellow-gold  devices.  A  minuscule  copper  toning 
spot  appears  between  the  D  of  UNITED  and  the  first  S  of  STATES, 
the  only  blemish  noted  on  this  Superb  Gem.  The  strike  is  absolutely 
complete,  and  every  aspect  of  this  lovely  gold  dollar  suggests  it  is  a 
proof  —  except  that  it  is  unquestionably  an  exceptional  circulation 
strike. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6080.  Normal  Dies.  This  perfect  dies 
example  shows  no  clash  marks  or  other  imperfections,  save  for 
a  short  die  crack  from  the  center  of  a  dentil  to  the  top  of  the  E  in 
UNITED.  This  die  crack  or  die  line  appears  on  circulation  strikes  and 
proofs,  so  is  not  an  identifying  characteristic.  We  believe  that  this 
piece  is  an  intermediate  die  state  from  lapped  dies  that  removed  the 
clash  marks  and  created  the  mirrored  surfaces. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  10  Superb  Gems,  including  five  in 
MS67,  two  in  MS67+,  and  three  in  MS68.  NGC  has  seen  three  in 
MS67,  one  in  MS67  Prooflike  ★,  two  in  MS68,  and  one  in  MS68 
Proof  I  ike. 

Commentary:  How  does  one  distinguish  between  circulation  strikes 
and  proofs?  For  some  gold  dollar  issues,  attribution  is  extremely 
difficult.  Walter  Breen  noted  in  his  Proof  Encyclopedia  that  the  date 
is  heavy,  level,  and  low,  being  closer  to  the  ribbon  bows  than  the 
denomination,  and  that  the  tops  of  the  wreath  are  joined.  That  last 
criterion  is  incorrect,  so  date  position  on  the  reverse  is  possibly  the 
only  distinguishing  characteristic.  In  A  Guide  Book  of  Gold  Dollars , 
Dave  Bowers  notes:  "All  1866  Proofs  were  struck  using  the  Proof 
obverse  die  of  1862-1873,  which  shows  a  distinct  polished  area 
within  the  first  feather.  On  all  business  strikes,  the  feather  is  solid." 
However,  John  Dannreuther  has  located  proofs  struck  from  a  second 
obverse  die,  the  same  one  used  for  circulation  strike  coinage.  There 
is  no  precise  answer,  aside  from  an  intimate  knowledge  of  the  general 
appearance  of  circulation  strikes  and  proofs. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1866  is  more  available  than  its 
Civil  War  counterparts  from  1863  through  1865.  There  are  around 
200-250  known  with  many  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades.  There 
are  two  to  three  dozen  Gems  known  and  a  fair  number  of  Superb 
Gems,  the  finest  being  one  or  two  graded  MS68  by  PCGS.  That 
includes  lot  3883  in  the  July  2014  Heritage  sale,  CAC-approved, 
which  sold  for  $29,375.  There  are  three  known  in  MS67+  PCGS- 
CAC:  the  Simpson  coin,  the  example  offered  here,  and  a  second  coin 
owned  by  David  Akers  that  was  sold  as  lot  5353  in  the  January  201 4 
Heritage  FUN  sale,  where  it  brought  $25,850. 

The  Duckor  example  is  remarkably  prooflike  and  lacks  the 
extensive  clash  marks  seen  on  many  business  strikes.  David  Akers 
owned  two  Superb  Gem  1 866  dollars,  and  he  liked  this  one  better. 

It  should  be  noted  that  if  PCGS  employed  the  Prooflike 
designation  for  gold  coins,  this  piece  would  certainly  be  designated 
as  such,  and  likely  even  as  a  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  It  would  not 
surprise  me  if,  back  in  the  day,  this  exact  coin  was  sold  as  "Gem 
Proof"  although  we  can  clearly  deduce  that  it  is,  in  fact,  a  Superb 
Gem  business  strike. 

Provenance:  Julian  Leidman  (9/23/1972);  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  (Bowers 
and  Merena ,  10/1999 ),  lot  164;  purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25  D2, 
PCGS#  7565 


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1867  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Tied  for  Third  Finest  Certified 
From  the  Harry  Bass  Collection 

4267  1867  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  HW  Bass  Jr  Coll.  This  highly 

lustrous  light  yellow-gold  Premium  Gem  exhibits  mildly  reflective  or 
prooflike  fields  with  frosty  and  fully  brilliant  devices  that  combine  to 
present  exceptional  contrast.  A  few  wispy  splashes  of  copper  toning 
appear  on  each  side.  Most  or  all  of  the  minor  surface  blemishes  are 
likely  from  the  original  planchet,  and  are  as  struck. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6081 .  Normal  Dies.  Heavy  clash  marks 
are  mostly  confined  to  the  upper  obverse  and  lower  reverse  fields. 

Population  (6/15):  The  finest  at  PCGS  are  four  in  MS66  and  one 
MS67  finer.  NGC  reports  one  each  in  MS66,  MS66  ★,  MS67,  MS67 
★,  and  MS68  ★. 

Commentary:  Although  a  dozen  Gem  or  finer  1867  gold  dollars 
have  appeared  in  the  marketplace  during  the  last  10  years,  the 
true  population  of  such  coins  is  likely  smaller,  representing  several 
reappearances  of  a  smaller  number  of  coins.  Likewise,  the  certified 
population  of  15  MS65  or  finer  examples  certainly  represents  a 
smaller  number  of  physical  coins.  High-grade  survivors  from  the 
5,200-coin  circulation  strike  mintage  are  extremely  rare.  There  are 
likely  less  than  10  different  coins  that  grade  MS65  or  finer,  and  as 
Doug  Winter  notes,  the  Duckor  coin  is  tied  for  the  third  finest  piece. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  As  one  would  expect  from  its  lower 
mintage,  the  1867  is  a  much  scarcer  coin  than  the  1866.  It  is 
considerably  more  difficult  to  locate  in  Gem  condition,  and  there  are 
probably  not  more  than  10  known  in  MS65  or  higher.  The  finest  is 
an  MS67  PCGS  that  sold  as  lot  2502  in  the  March  2004  Bowers  and 
Merena  sale,  while  the  second  best  is  likely  the  MS68  ★  NGC  that 
brought  $16,100  as  lot  2026  in  the  March  2010  Heritage  sale.  The 
Duckor  coin  is  tied  with  two  or  three  others  as  the  third  finest  business 
strike  of  the  date  and  is  clearly  the  finest  available  to  collectors. 

Provenance:  Davenport  Collection  ( Superior ;  2/1977 ),  lot  72;  Harry 
W.  Bass ,  Jr.  (Bowers  and  Merena 7 1/2000 ),  lot  72;  purchased  from 
David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25  D3, 
PCGS#  7566 


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1868  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 
The  Sole  Finest  CAC  Submission 

4268  1 868  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  This  lovely  Superb  Gem  1 868  gold 

dollar  displays  satiny  luster  with  faint  field  reflectivity  on  brilliant 
light  yellow-gold  surfaces  tinged  by  faint  green  accents.  Both  sides 
are  boldly  defined,  save  for  slight  weakness  only  outside  the  upper- 
left  wreath  branch.  A  lint  mark  at  the  top  right  side  of  the  A  in  STATES 
nearly  reaches  the  second  T  of  that  word. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6082.  Normal  Dies.  Both  dies  are 
perfect  with  no  signs  of  anomalies.  Beginning  in  1 860,  the  size  of  the 
date  on  gold  dollars  was  extremely  small,  although  the  dates  were 
enlarged  gradually  through  1867.  The  1868  production  featured  a 
noticeably  larger  logotype. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  MS68  coin  is  tied  with  one  other  for  the  finest 
at  PCGS,  but  this  is  the  sole  finest  example  in  this  grade  with  the  CAC 
green  approval.  NGC  has  graded  a  single  MS68. 

Commentary:  The  Philadelphia  Mint  coined  1 0,500  circulation  strike 
gold  dollars  in  1868,  the  highest  mintage  of  any  year  from  1863  to 
1 872.  The  production  total  was  the  seventh  highest  from  1 863  to  the 
end  of  the  series  in  1 889. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1868  gold  dollar  is  common  in 
MS64  to  MS65,  but  Superb  Gems  are  much  rarer  than  generally 
realized.  Steve  formerly  owned  a  lovely  MS67  PCGS-CAC  example, 
obtained  from  Dave  Akers,  but  he  had  me  bid  on  this  coin  for  him. 
I  purchased  it  for  $24,265  out  of  the  Stack's  Bowers  January  2012 
auction.  Interestingly,  another  MS68  PCGS  example,  although 
without  CAC  approval,  realized  $21,150  as  lot  4433  in  the  2013 
Stack's  Bowers  ANA  sale. 

This  piece  has  wonderful  color,  and  it  appears  to  be  a  bit  less 
reflective  than  some  of  the  other  very  high-grade  1 868  gold  dollars  I 
have  seen.  It  is  likely  the  finest  known  and  will  no  doubt  become  an 
important  member  of  a  world-class  gold  dollar  set. 

Provenance:  Stack's  Bowers  (1/2012),  lot  10535;  purchased  from 
Doug  Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25D4, 
PCGS#  7567 


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1869  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 

4269  1869  MS68  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  A  splendid  Superb  Gem, 

this  satiny  1869  gold  dollar  displays  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  distinctive  blue  and  violet  overtones  that 
are  readily  visible  on  the  obverse,  and  less  apparent  on  the  reverse. 
An  excellent  strike  shows  weakness  only  top  outside  portions  of  the 
wreath. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6083.  Normal  Dies.  No  visible  clash 
marks  are  found  on  either  side  of  this  piece,  with  slight  evidence  of 
die  lapping  on  the  reverse.  A  thin  diagonal  die  line  extends  through 
the  ear  and  hair,  from  the  temple  to  the  back  of  the  head,  with  other 
short  die  lines  along  the  hairline  from  the  ear  down  to  the  neck.  Faint 
diagonal  die  lines  appear  within  the  wreath.  A  tiny  raised  dot  below 
Liberty's  eye  that  Dave  Bowers  calls  a  "teardrop"  is  a  hallmark  of 
circulation  strike  coins. 

Population  (6/15):  The  finest  graded  are  two  in  MS68  at  PCGS  and 
three  in  the  same  grade  at  NGC. 

Commentary:  Following  the  five-figure  production  in  1868,  the 
circulation  strike  mintage  of  1869  gold  dollars  dropped  to  5,900 
coins.  Survivors  are  scarce,  and  higher  Mint  State  coins  are  rarely 
encountered. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1869  is  a  much  more  difficult 
issue  to  locate  in  higher  grades  than  the  1868,  and  I  regard  it  as  a 
"sleeper"  in  Gem.  There  are  three  to  five  Superb  Gem  pieces  known, 
and  I  believe  that  the  current  PCGS  population  of  nine  in  MS6 7 
(one  MS67+)  is  inflated  by  resubmissions.  There  are  exactly  two  in 
MS68  PCGS:  the  finest  known  Duckor  coin  (the  only  one  with  a  CAC 
sticker)  and  the  Bowers  and  Merena  October  2004,  lot  597  example 
that  sold  for  $25,300. 

Steve  obtained  this  coin  via  private  treaty  from  dealer  Joe 
O'Connor.  It  is  really  spectacular  on  account  of  its  psychedelic 
purple-hued  color  at  the  central  obverse,  which  is  likely  the  result 
of  how  this  piece  was  stored.  I  have  never  seen  another  1 869  dollar 
with  this  depth  of  color,  but  Steve's  1871  dollar  in  this  offering  has 
relatively  similar  color  and  may  be  from  the  same  source. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Joseph  O'Connor. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25D5, 
PCGS#  7568 


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1870  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 

The  Second  Finest  Certified 

4270  1870  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Bass. 

Widely  spaced  diagonal  striations  appear  in  the  reverse  field  of  this 
Superb  Gem  gold  dollar.  Both  sides  of  this  frosty  Superb  Gem  exhibit 
an  excellent  strike.  Faint  traces  of  blue  and  rose  toning  appear  on  the 
brilliant  light  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  the  obverse,  with  similar  tones 
prominent  on  the  reverse.  A  delightful  example  for  the  gold  dollar 
connoisseur. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6084.  Normal  Dies.  An  obverse  die  line 
identifies  this  as  the  same  obverse  die  used  for  the  1 869  gold  dollar. 
Crossing  diagonal  die  polishing  lines  are  noted  in  the  reverse  field. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  has  certified  seven  in  MS67,  this  piece  in 
MS67+,  and  one  in  MS68.  NGC  reports  three  each  in  MS67  and 
MS68. 

Commentary:  It  seems  that  the  6,300-coin  mintage  of  1870  gold 
dollars  occurred  during  the  first  three  weeks  of  the  year,  as  the  entire 
production  was  delivered  on  January  20,  according  to  contemporary 
documentation.  Today,  Mint  State  examples  are  encountered  more 
frequently  than  circulated  pieces,  although  neither  may  be  found 
easily.  Higher-grade  pieces,  especially  MS65  or  finer,  are  elusive.  Our 
Permanent  Auction  Archives  reveal  22  examples  in  MS65  or  finer 
have  appeared  over  the  last  22  years,  since  1 993. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  It  appears  that  a  small  number  of 
1 870  gold  dollars  were  saved  by  contemporary  dealers  or  collectors, 
meaning  that  today's  collectors  are  able  to  locate  some  pretty  spiffy 
examples.  Superb  Gems  are,  however,  quite  rare  with  maybe  four  or 
five  properly  graded  MS67s  as  well  as  a  single  MS68.  The  Duckor 
coin  is  essentially  "as  struck"  with  wonderful  color  and  very  choice 
surfaces. 

This  is  possibly  the  second  finest  known,  trailing  a  single  MS68 
PCGS-CAC  coin  in  the  Simpson  Collection  that  appears  to  have  last 
sold  as  lot  1  71 9  in  the  March  2006  Heritage  sale  at  $1 8,400.  A  very 
high-end  MS67  PCGS-CAC  piece  brought  $22,325  as  lot  5354  in  the 
Heritage  January  2014  FUN  sale. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25D6, 
PCGS#  7569 


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1870-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Final  Branch  Mint  Gold  Dollar 

4271  1870-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder.  A  glass  is  required  to  see  the  trivial,  grade-consistent  marks  of  this 

piece.  Wisps  of  turquoise  toning  appear  on  the  satiny  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  impressive  Gem,  representing  the  final  gold  dollar  issue  of  the 
San  Francisco  Mint. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6085.  Normal  Dies.  Mostly  vertical  die  polishing  lines  are  evident  on  the  reverse. 

Population  (6/1 5):  The  finest  at  PCGS  are  three  in  MS65  and  one  each  in  MS65+  and  MS66.  Three  examples  in  MS65  are  the  finest  at  NGC. 

Commentary:  Four  branch  mints  —  Charlotte,  Dahlonega,  New  Orleans,  and  San  Francisco  —  struck  gold  dollars  between  1849  and  1870. 
The  balance  of  the  series  from  1 871  to  1 889  was  minted  solely  in  Philadelphia,  illustrating  the  lack  of  demand  for  these  coins  in  the  South  and 
West.  The  Charlotte  Mint  struck  gold  dollars  from  1  849  to  1  853,  and  in  1  855,  1 857,  and  1 859.  Dahlonega  struck  the  denomination  each  year 
from  1  849  through  1 861 .  New  Orleans  produced  gold  dollars  from  1  849  through  1 853,  and  in  1  855.  San  Francisco  struck  examples  in  1 854, 
1 856  through  1  860,  and  again  in  1  870.  Meanwhile,  Philadelphia  had  an  uninterrupted  run  of  gold  dollar  production  from  1  849  through  1  889. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 870-S  is  numismatically  significant  as  the  final  gold  dollar  struck  at  this  mint.  This  date  is  seldom  seen  in 
grades  below  AU,  indicating  that  it  did  not  see  wide  circulation.  It  is  available  in  the  lower  Uncirculated  grades  and  even  in  MS63  to  MS64 
from  time  to  time,  but  Gems  are  very  rare  with  an  estimated  three  to  five  known. 

This  pleasing  Gem  is  possibly  the  best  of  the  small  number  of  MS65s  known  and  it  was  originally  part  of  an  Alaska  collector's  amazing 
1 870  year  set  that  was  sold  by  Heritage  in  201 4.  When  Steve  got  wind  of  this  coin  becoming  available,  he  negotiated  a  deal  to  purchase  it  via 
private  treaty. 

The  likely  finest  known  1870-S  gold  dollar  is  ex:  Heritage  February  2002,  lot  6692,  MS66  PCGS.  It  failed  to  meet  its  reserve  and  went 
unsold;  I  am  uncertain  what  became  of  it.  The  last  auction  record  for  an  MS65  PCGS  example  is  lot  10089  in  the  July  2003  Heritage  sale  at 
$1 6,1 00,  a  price  that  seems  pretty  cheap  by  today's  standards. 

Provenance:  Unrecorded. 

The  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1870:  Gold  was  discovered  in  California  in  1 848,  and  the  famous  Gold  Rush  soon  began.  One  result  of  the  California 
Gold  Rush  was  statehood  for  California  in  1 850,  becoming  just  the  fifth  state  west  of  the  Mississippi  River.  Another  result  was  the  establishment 
of  a  long-awaited,  long-delayed  U.S.  branch  mint  in  San  Francisco.  Congress  authorized  the  San  Francisco  Mint  on  July  3,  1 852,  and  coinage 
began  in  1 854. 

Mint  operations  were  primarily  centered  on  silver  coins  of  various  denominations  and  larger  gold  coins.  The  gold  dollars  were  sporadically 
produced  in  limited  quantities,  and  1870  was  the  last  production  of  the  denomination.  Unlike  the  other  branch  mints,  the  San  Francisco  Mint 
was  far  enough  away  from  Civil  War  activities  that  it  continued  to  produce  coinage  throughout  the  conflict  and  beyond. 

In  the  early  1870s,  the  California  mint  was  outgrowing  its  small  physical  plant,  and  a  new  Mint  building  was  soon  under  construction, 
opening  in  1 874  and  continuing  in  operation  until  1 937.  Mr.  A.H.  LaGrange  was  Superintendent  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint  from  August  1 ,  1 869 
until  December  31,  1877. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25D7,  PCGS#  7570 


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1871  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Graded 
Incredible  Deep  Patina 

4272  1871  MS68  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Bass.This 

distinctive  Superb  Gem  exhibits  reflective  fields  and  strong  contrast 
with  amazing  violet,  blue,  and  rose  toning  over  pristine,  virtually 
flawless  surfaces.  Two  minuscule  spots  on  the  obverse,  behind  the 
head  and  at  the  border  near  6  o'clock,  may  assist  in  provenance 
identification. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6086.  Normal  Dies.  The  obverse  die  of 
the  1869  and  1870  gold  dollars  offered  here  reappears  on  this  1871 
gold  dollar.  Trivial  die  lines  in  various  directions  are  noted  on  the 
reverse  of  this  perfect  dies  coin. 

Population  (6/15):  This  MS68  piece  and  one  other  are  tied  for  the 
finest  at  PCGS.  NGC  reports  three  in  MS68. 

Commentary:  The  mintage  of  gold  dollars  dropped  again  in  1871  to 
just  3,900  circulation  strike  coins,  with  an  additional  30  proofs.  The 
circulation  strike  coins  were  delivered  on  February  1 5,  and  the  proofs 
five  days  later.  High-grade  survivors  are  quite  rare,  with  only  12  Gem 
or  finer  examples  appearing  in  Heritage  sales  of  the  last  22  years. 
Nearly  two  years  passes  between  offerings,  on  average. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  coin  is  seemingly  a  twin  to  the 
gloriously  toned  1869  offered  here.  It  has  incredible  lilac  centers 
framed  by  fiery  reddish  orange  hues  at  the  borders.  Even  if  you  don't 
plan  on  buying  this  coin,  take  a  peek  at  it  to  see  what  crazy-but 
unquestionably  real  color  looks  like. 

As  a  date,  the  1 871  is  similar  in  rarity  to  the  1 870  but  is  slightly 
more  available  in  higher  grades.  There  are  as  many  as  six  to  eight 
Superb  Gems  known,  but  only  two  have  been  graded  MS68  by 
PCGS,  with  just  this  one  coin  earning  approval  at  CAC. 

The  current  auction  record  for  a  business  strike  1 871  gold  dollar 
is  $1 8,400  set  by  a  nice  MS67  PCGS-CAC  coin  sold  as  lot  741 0  in  the 
August  201 1  Heritage  sale.  It  would  not  surprise  me  to  see  this  record 
broken  by  the  Duckor  coin. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Cold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25D8, 
PCGS#  7571 


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1872  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 

Only  One  Finer  Example  at  PCGS 

4273  1872  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Carter. 

Both  sides  of  this  glittering  Superb  Gem  exhibit  brilliant  light  yellow 
surfaces  with  reflective  fields  and  satin  devices.  The  strike  is  bold  and 
the  surfaces  are  virtually  flawless. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6087.  Normal  Dies.  Struck  from  perfect 
dies  exhibiting  microscopic  die  polishing  lines  on  the  obverse. 

Population  (6/1 5):  The  finest  at  PCGS  are  nine  submissions  in  MS67, 
this  MS67+  coin,  and  one  MS68.  NGC  has  certified  four  pieces  in 
MS67  through  MS69,  including  one  Prooflike  piece  each  in  MS67 
and  MS68. 

Commentary:  Unlike  the  previous  few  years,  the  3,500  circulation 
strike  gold  dollars  of  1 872  were  struck  and  delivered  throughout  the 
year;  1,000  were  delivered  March  18;  500  on  October  21;  and  2,000 
on  December  1 8.  All  30  proofs  were  delivered  on  February  3,  1  872. 
The  high-grade  (Gem  or  finer)  rarity  of  this  issue  is  similar  to  1870, 
with  examples  appearing  in  our  auctions  about  once  a  year;  21  such 
coins  have  been  offered  in  22  years. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  is  the  Amon  Carter  example, 
obtained  out  of  the  famous  Stack's  January  1984  auction  by  David 
Akers  for  a  then-record  price  of  $7,700  and  held  in  his  personal 
collection  for  nearly  three  decades  before  it  was  sold  to  Steve  Duckor. 

As  a  date,  the  1 872  is  fairly  easy  to  locate  in  grades  up  to  MS64, 
but  Gems  are  very  scarce  and  Superb  Gems  are  very  rare.  The  finest 
known  was  recently  sold  as  lot  1843  in  the  January  2015  Goldberg 
sale  where  it  brought  $35,250  in  an  MS68  PCGS  holder;  it  is  possible 
it  was  earlier  graded  MS69  NGC  and  sold  by  Superior,  May  2005,  lot 
978  for  $24,275.  PCGS  shows  nine  coins  graded  MS67,  but  that  total 
is  likely  inflated  by  resubmissions;  only  the  present  coin  has  received 
a  Plus  designation. 

A  few  small  lines  on  the  cheek  are  really  all  that  keep  this  coin 
from  being  "as  struck"  and  it  is,  in  my  opinion,  clearly  the  second 
finest  known. 

Provenance:  Amon  G.  Carter ;  Jr.  Family  Collection  ( Stack's ,  1/1984 ), 
lot  508;  purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25D9, 
PCGS#  7572 


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1873  Open  3  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
From  the  David  Akers  Collection 
The  Sole  Finest  Graded 

4274  1873  Open  3  MS68  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers. 

The  fields  of  this  lovely  Superb  Gem  1873  Open  3  gold  dollar  are 
fully  reflective,  framing  the  frosty  luster  of  the  boldly  defined  design 
motifs.  The  brilliant  yellow  surfaces  host  delicate  blue  overtones. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6090.  Open  3  date  logotype.  Partial 
LIBERTY.  Only  a  few  letters  of  LIBERTY  are  faintly  visible  on  the 
headband.  A  long  vertical  die  line  extends  down  the  neck  from  the 
earlobe  to  the  bottom  of  the  bust,  with  a  projection  noted  below  the 
bust. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  example  is  the  only  MS68  at  PCGS,  and  none 
are  finer.  The  finest  at  NGC  is  a  single  MS67. 

Commentary:  The  Closed  3  or  Close  3  coins  were  struck  early  in 
the  year,  before  new  dies  were  prepared  with  an  Open  3  logotype. 
The  change  occurred  in  most  denominations  after  the  Mint  received 
complaints  that  the  initial  1873  date  looked  more  like  1878.  The 
exact  mintages  of  the  two  varieties  remain  unknown,  although 
125,100  circulation  strike  gold  dollars  were  coined  during  the  year. 
The  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  population  data  shows  a  total  of  4,204 
1873  gold  dollars  submitted  to  the  two  services.  The  total  includes 
195  (4.64%)  Closed  3  coins,  and  4,009  (95.36%)  Open  3.  If  those 
totals  reflect  the  original  mintage,  then  there  were  approximately 
5,800  Closed  3  coins  and  119,300  Open  3  coins  minted.  Harry  X 
Boosel  estimated  1,800  for  the  Closed  3,  and  Dave  Bowers  suggests 
3,500  to  5,000.  The  latter  figure  seems  about  right,  given  an  unknown 
rate  of  resubmission. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  Varieties  of  the  1 873  gold  dollar  exist 
with  an  Open  3  and  a  Closed  3;  the  latter  is  many  times  scarcer.  The 
1 873  Open  3  is  common  in  grades  up  to  MS65  and  is  seen  from  time 
to  time  in  MS66.  However,  Superb  Gems  are  extremely  rare,  and  I 
know  of  only  two:  an  MS67  PCGS-CAC  piece  that  brought  $1 1,750 
as  lot  4446  in  the  April  2013  Heritage  Central  States  sale,  and  the 
finest  known  Duckor  coin  that  was  once  in  David  Akers'  personal 
collection  of  gold  dollars. 

The  Duckor  coin  is  semiprooflike  but  clearly  a  business  strike,  a 
coin  easily  recognizable  by  its  pleasing  pale  purple-gold  color  on  the 
obverse. 

A  number  of  distinct  die  varieties  and  die  states  are  known  for 
the  1 873  Open  3  gold  dollar.  This  example  has  a  distinctive  long  die 
scratch  on  Liberty's  neck,  and  only  the  L  and  a  portion  of  the  I  in 
LIBERTY  showing  clearly  on  the  headband. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25 DB, 
PCGS#  7573 


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1874  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Plentiful  Type  Three  Issue 
One  of  Five  So  Graded  With  CAC  Approval 

4275  1874  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  soft  on  this 

Superb  Gem.  Both  sides  offer  highly  lustrous  mint  frost  with  brilliant 
light  yellow  surfaces.  A  few  minuscule  marks  are  consistent  with  the 
grade.  The  reverse  has  a  small  lemon-yellow  toning  spot  above  the  R 
in  DOLLAR  that  may  aid  identification. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6094.  Only  the  L  in  LIBERTY  is  visible 
on  the  headband.  Struck  from  perfect  dies  with  no  clash  marks,  die 
cracks,  or  signs  of  die  lapping. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  32  in  MS67,  one  MS67+,  and  two 
MS68.  NGC  data  show  30  in  MS67  and  eight  numerically  finer. 
Although  that  total  is  nearly  four  dozen  submissions  in  MS67  at  both 
services  combined,  it  is  noteworthy  that  this  piece  is  among  only  five 
with  the  CAC  approval. 

Commentary:  The  1874  gold  dollar  had  a  substantial  mintage  of 
198,800  coins,  and  survivors  cover  a  wide  range  of  grades  from 
circulated  to  Superb  Gem.  Those  coins  vary  widely  in  eye  appeal. 
Steve  Duckor  knows  that  careful  selection  (cherrypicking)  of  just  the 
right  coin  is  important  for  every  issue,  but  especially  for  the  common 
ones.  Current  bidders  can  benefit  from  Steve's  knowledge  and 
exceptional  eye  for  quality. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 874  is  the  single  most  common 
Type  Three  gold  dollar  prior  to  1  879  in  Superb  Gem.  There  are  many 
examples  known  in  MS66  and  MS67,  but  the  population  of  MS68s  is 
just  two  at  PCGS,  including  a  CAC-approved  piece  that  was  recently 
sold  for  $1 9,975  as  lot  5237  in  the  Heritage  April  201 5  Central  States 
sale. 

Steve  bought  this  coin  from  me  at  the  end  of  2013  as  part  of 
the  group  of  gold  dollars  from  the  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection,  where 
he  had  "first  shot."  It  is  a  lovely  coin  with  glowing  natural  color, 
extremely  frosty  surfaces,  and  a  nice,  sharp  strike. 

Provenance:  Vasquez  Rocks  Collection ;  purchased  from  Doug 
Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  2 5  DC, 
PCGS#  7575 


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1875  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Ex:  David  Akers,  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr. 

No  Superb  Gems  Known  of  This  Rare  Date 

4276  1875  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers/Bass.  This  beautiful  Premium  Gem  is  fully  prooflike.  The  rich  orange-gold  surfaces 

contrast  against  delicate  blue  overtones  and  exhibiting  excellent  field-to-device  contrast.  A  few  scattered  marks,  mostly  planchet  flakes  of  Mint 
origin,  prevent  a  higher  grade  for  this  sharply  defined  example. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6096.  Normal  Dies.  A  short  projection  or  thorn  from  the  bottom  of  the  chin  is  considered  a  hallmark  of  circulation 
strike  1875  gold  dollars.  There  are  no  clash  marks  or  other  die  imperfections  noted  on  this  piece,  which  shows  a  minute  polished  area  below 
Liberty's  ear.  David  Akers  discovered  the  distinctive  die  feature  more  than  40  years  ago,  describing  the  appearance  in  his  1975  book  on 
gold  dollars.  Before  that  time,  and  even  after  publication  of  his  book,  the  deeply  mirrored  circulation  strike  coins  were  often  sold  as  proofs. 
Fortunately,  the  practice  was  stopped  with  the  advent  of  PCGS  and  NGC  certification. 

Population  (6/15):  The  finest  at  PCGS  are  two  examples  in  MS66  and  one  MS66+.  A  single  MS66  is  the  best  at  NGC.  Two  in  this  grade  have 
the  CAC  approval. 

Commentary:  Except  for  the  double  eagle,  all  Philadelphia  Mint  gold  issues  of  1875  are  rare,  surviving  from  extremely  low  mintages  such  as 
just  400  gold  dollars.  Most  surviving  Mint  State  coins  are  Prooflike,  unsurprising  given  the  low  mintage  from  new  dies.  Dave  Bowers  suggests 
that  these  coins  may  have  been  made  for  collectors.  Every  example  we  have  encountered  has  some  degree  of  prooflike  surface  and  most  are 
rather  deeply  mirrored,  classified  as  "first  strikes"  from  polished  dies.  Fortunately,  differentiating  between  circulation  strikes  and  proofs  is 
straightforward,  as  noted  in  the  variety  discussion  above. 

This  example  is  from  the  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection.  Bass  was  a  fan  of  the  1875  gold  dollar  and  owned  three  different  pieces  graded 
MS65  PCGS,  and  one  graded  PR66  PCGS. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 875  is  not  the  rarest  Type  Three  dollar  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint  (that  honor  belongs  to  the  1 863)  but  it 
is  the  best  known,  on  account  of  its  incredibly  low  mintage  of  only  400  business  strikes.  There  are  an  estimated  60-80  survivors  known,  many 
of  them  grading  in  the  lower-to-middle  Uncirculated  range.  I  believe  that  there  are  around  seven  to  nine  Gems  with  the  two  finest  being  the 
MS66+  PCGS-CAC  coin  in  the  Simpson  Collection  (ex:  Heritage  February  2010,  lot  1427  at  a  record-setting  $109,250)  and  the  Duckor  coin, 
purchased  from  David  Akers,  graded  MS66  by  PCGS  and  CAC-approved.  Previously,  this  coin  was  one  of  three  Gems  (all  graded  MS65)  owned 
by  Harry  Bass,  and  it  was  hand-selected  by  Akers  as  the  best  of  those  for  inclusion  in  his  personal  collection. 

As  with  all  business  strikes  of  this  date,  the  surfaces  are  nearly  fully  prooflike.  Business  strike  1875  dollars  show  a  tiny  projection  from 
Liberty's  throat;  this  die  characteristic  is  not  found  on  the  rare  proofs  of  this  date. 

With  the  exception  of  the  aforementioned  Simpson  coin,  it  has  been  years  since  a  true  Gem  1 875  gold  dollar  in  the  business  strike  format 
has  been  made  available  to  collectors.  This  was  one  of  Steve's  favorite  coins,  and  it  is  destined  to  become  a  centerpiece  of  another  important 
collection  of  gold  dollars. 

Provenance:  Bowers  and  Ruddy  ( privately ,  2/28/1973);  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  (Bowers  and  Merena,  10/1999 ),  lot  194 ;  purchased  from  David  Akers. 
From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DD,  PCGS#  7576 


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1876  Gold  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Tied  for  Second  Finest 

4277  1876  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor.  This  high-end 

Premium  Gem  displays  yellow-gold  color,  rich  luster,  and  well-struck 
design  elements.  A  number  of  small  orange  alloy  spots  are  present, 
primarily  on  the  obverse.  Faint  traces  of  pale  slate-blue  toning  appear 
on  both  sides  of  this  lovely  piece. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6097.  Normal  Dies.  This  early  die  state 
gold  dollar  was  coined  from  perfect,  unblemished  dies. 

Population  (6/15):  The  finest  at  PCGS  are  two  each  in  MS66  and 
MS66+  and  one  MS67.  NGC  reports  two  MS66,  one  MS67,  and  one 
MS67  Prooflike. 

Commentary:  Only  3,200  business  strikes  were  produced  for  this 
Centennial-year  gold  dollar,  making  it  quite  rare,  with  slightly  more 
than  100  pieces  estimated  to  survive.  The  certified  population  data 
provide  a  good  indication  of  relative  rarity  among  the  different  issues 
within  a  given  series.  However,  opportunity  is  an  equally  important 
consideration.  The  Heritage  Permanent  Auction  Archives  were  started 
22  years  ago,  and  now  record  more  than  2.3  million  auction  results. 
That  record  provides  a  convenient  database  of  market  opportunity. 
For  the  1 876  gold  dollar,  88  auction  appearances  in  all  grades  include 
just  1 0  appearances  of  1  876  gold  dollars  in  MS65  or  finer  grades,  or 
approximately  one  appearance  every  two  years,  on  average. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  low-mintage  1876  gold  dollar 
is  available  in  grades  up  to  MS65,  but  MS66s  are  very  rare  and 
underrated.  I  am  aware  of  just  a  single  piece  finer  than  the  Duckor 
coin,  an  MS67  PCGS  that  I  have  never  seen  in  person  but  which,  from 
its  photo  on  the  PCGS  Coin  Facts  website,  looks  to  be  an  impressive 
coin. 

The  Duckor  coin,  graded  MS66+  by  PCGS  and  approved  by 
CAC,  was  formerly  in  an  MS66+  NGC-CAC  holder,  where  it  sold  for 
$16,450  as  lot  5443  in  the  April  2013  Heritage  Central  States  sale. 
This  is  the  current  auction  record  for  a  business  strike  of  the  issue. 

This  coin,  in  my  opinion,  is  kept  from  an  even  higher  grade 
solely  on  account  of  a  few  very  tiny  marks  in  the  left  obverse  field. 

Provenance:  Heritage  (4/2013),  lot  5443. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DE, 
PCGS#  7577 


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1877  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 

Ex:  David  Akers'  Personal  Set 

4278  1877  MS67+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers. 

Gorgeous  splashes  of  blue-green,  violet,  and  rose  toning  appear  on 
the  brilliant,  highly  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  satiny  Superb  Gem.  The 
reflective  fields  provide  an  excellent  backdrop  for  the  frosty  devices. 
The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  surfaces  are  pristine  with  a  few  trivial 
planchet  flakes  and  other  grade-consistent  marks. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6098.  Normal  Dies.  Struck  from  perfect 
dies,  this  example  shows  no  clash  marks  or  other  die  anomalies. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  has  certified  a  dozen  MS67  examples,  one 
MS67+,  and  three  MS68.  NGC  reports  1 0  submissions  graded  MS68, 
including  two  each  with  the  Star  and  Prooflike  suffixes. 

Commentary:  The  published  mintage  figure  of  3,900  coins  suggests 
that  the  1 877  gold  dollar  is  a  rare  issue,  although  its  survival  rate  and 
that  of  later-date  coins  is  higher  than  for  earlier  years.  However,  the 
1 877  is  hardly  common,  especially  in  high  grades,  as  the  population 
data  suggest.  In  Superb  Gem  grades,  a  wait  of  a  year  or  longer  is 
necessary  to  find  the  right  coin. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  issue  appears  to  have  seen 
limited  circulation,  as  Mint  State  coins  are  available  more  often  than 
circulated  pieces.  There  are  enough  MS66  and  MS67  coins  around  to 
satisfy  collectors  of  high-end  gold  dollars,  but  PCGS  has  only  graded 
three  in  MS68.  The  Duckor  coin,  previously  part  of  David  Akers' 
personal  set  of  gold  dollars,  is  the  only  MS67+  currently  graded  by 
PCGS. 

This  coin  is  notable  for  its  stunning  color.  The  rich  hues  it  shows 
are  unequalled  on  any  other  1  877  gold  dollar  I  have  seen. 

In  recent  years,  the  only  finer  1 877  gold  dollar  to  sell  at  auction 
was  the  MS68  PCGS-CAC  coin  that  realized  $21,150  as  lot  3337  in 
the  September  2014  Heritage  sale.  A  second  MS68  PCGS-CAC  piece 
is  in  the  Simpson  Collection. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DF, 
PCGS#  7578 


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1878  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 

4279  1878  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Faintly  reflective  fields  appear  on 

both  sides  of  this  brilliant  lemon-yellow  Superb  Gem  gold  dollar.  This 
splendid,  sharply  defined  piece  exhibits  wisps  of  blue  toning.  Most 
of  the  few  scattered  marks  are  planchet  flakes,  as  struck,  rather  than 
post-Mint  imperfections. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6099.  Normal  Dies.  Struck  from 
unblemished  dies  with  no  evidence  of  die  wear  or  use. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  is  the  sole  MS67  example  at  PCGS,  and  none 
are  finer.  NGC  reports  one  MS67  and  one  MS67  ★. 

Commentary:  The  Bland-Allison  Act  was  passed  on  February  28, 
1878,  creating  the  Morgan  silver  dollar  and  forever  changing  the 
numismatic  scene.  Devised  by  Western  silver  interests,  the  Act 
required  the  government  to  purchase  many  millions  of  ounces 
of  silver  and  convert  it  into  silver  dollars.  The  New  Orleans  Mint 
reopened  in  1879  to  produce  silver  dollars,  and  all  of  the  branch 
mints  virtually  discontinued  production  of  subsidiary  silver  coinage 
for  the  foreseeable  future. 

Meanwhile,  other  legislation  brought  parity  to  gold  coinage  and 
paper  money.  The  expectation  was  a  boon  to  gold  coinage  and  its 
use  in  circulation,  but  the  result  was  a  continued  public  acceptance 
of  paper  money.  Gold  dollar  mintages  remained  low,  including  only 
3,000  circulation  strikes  in  1878. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  Despite  a  similar  mintage  to  the 
1 877,  high-quality  business  strikes  of  this  date  are  much  scarcer,  and 
Superb  Gems  are  extremely  rare.  The  Duckor  coin  is  the  only  MS67 
example  of  the  date  that  has  been  graded  by  PCGS,  and  it  totally 
blows  away  any  other  1 878  gold  dollar  I  have  seen.  Steve  bought  this 
coin  for  a  record-shattering  $37,375  in  a  mano  a  mano  auction  duel 
with  another  prominent  collector  of  gold  dollars. 

It  remains  to  be  seen  if  the  demand  for  this  coin  will  bring  it 
back  up  to  the  price  it  achieved  in  the  February  2012  Stack's  Bowers 
sale  where  it  first  surfaced,  but  I  can  assuredly  tell  you  that  you  will 
never  find  a  better  business  strike  example  of  the  1 878  gold  dollar. 

Provenance:  Stack's  Bowers  (3/2012),  lot  4249. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DG, 
PCGS#  7579 


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1879  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Mirrored  Obverse,  Frosty  Reverse 

4280  1879  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor.  This  hybrid  Premium 

Gem  exhibits  a  prooflike  obverse  with  full  mirrored  fields  around 
frosty  and  lustrous  devices.  The  reverse  shows  frosty  luster  against 
slightly  reflective  fields.  Brilliant  yellow  surfaces  exhibit  delicate  rose 
and  pale  blue  overtones. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6100.  Normal  Dies.  Both  sides  display 
light  clash  marks,  and  the  obverse  appears  to  show  faint  die  polishing 
lines. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  37  pieces  in  MS66,  two  MS66+, 
and  eight  finer,  all  MS67.  NGC  shows  26  in  MS66  (two  MS66  ★,  one 
MS66+)  and  1  7  MS67  (two  MS67  ★)  examples  finer. 

Commentary:  The  prooflike  obverse  is  likely  the  result  of  a  resurfaced 
or  lapped  die  that  earlier  showed  much  heavier  clash  marks.  That 
obverse  die  was  placed  in  the  press  with  a  reverse  die  that  had  been 
used  for  many  strikes,  creating  the  hybrid  appearance  seen  on  this 
example.  Several  similar  pieces  have  appeared  in  our  past  auctions. 

The  3,000  circulation  strike  and  30  proof  gold  dollars  struck 
in  1879  marked  the  start  of  the  "late  era"  of  gold  dollar  coinage. 
The  continued  growth  of  the  numismatic  hobby  in  1879  and  beyond 
was  characterized  in  part  by  hoarding  activities  of  collectors  and 
dealers.  Among  them  was  the  Chicago  brewer,  Virgil  M.  Brand.  Dave 
Bowers  reports  in  A  Guide  Book  of  Gold  Dollars  that  an  unidentified 
Baltimore  investor  (possibly  T.  Harrison  Garrett)  acquired  large 
quantities  of  1879,  1880,  and  1881  gold  dollars.  As  a  result,  those 
issues  remain  plentiful  today,  despite  the  low  mintage  figures. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  is  a  comparatively  common  issue 
in  MS66  that  becomes  very  scarce  in  MS67  and  which  might  not 
exist  in  finer  grades.  The  Duckor  example  is  choice  for  the  grade  with 
lovely  natural  color  and  slightly  prooflike  surfaces.  If  you  are  looking 
for  an  affordable  "souvenir"  of  this  remarkable  collection,  the  present 
1 879  gold  dollar  may  be  among  the  most  affordable  coins  in  the  sale. 

Provenance:  Heritage  (6/2013),  lot  5546. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DH, 
PCGS#  7580 


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1880  Gold  Dollar,  MS68+ 
Spectacular  Toning 

4281  1880  MS68+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  spectacular  display  of  toning 

appears  on  both  sides  of  this  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  Superb 
Gem.  Powder-blue  and  pale  lilac  accompany  vivid  rose  toning 
over  lovely  yellow-gold  surfaces.  A  bold  strike  and  pristine  surfaces 
complete  the  extraordinary  eye  appeal. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6101.  Normal  Dies.  An  extraordinary 
Superb  Gem  from  perfect,  we  1 1 -formed  dies,  as  expected  for  a 
mintage  of  only  1 ,600  circulation  strikes. 

Population  (6/15):  Although  PCGS  reports  26  submissions  in  MS68, 
this  is  the  only  MS68+,  and  one  MS69  is  finer.  NGC  reports  similar 
numbers,  with  25  in  MS68  (including  one  each  Prooflike  and  Deep 
Prooflike)  and  one  in  MS69. 

Commentary:  Collector  and  dealer  hoarding  continued  in  1880, 
resulting  in  a  high  survival  rate  among  the  1,600  circulation  strike 
gold  dollars  produced  in  Philadelphia.  These  pieces  did  not  circulate 
and  were  available  only  at  a  premium  at  the  Mint.  Dave  Bowers 
estimates  that  60%  to  80%  of  the  original  mintage  survives,  nearly 
all  in  Mint  State  grades.  The  combination  of  a  low  mintage  and  high- 
grade  survival  makes  the  1 880  a  popular  choice  with  type  collectors, 
especially  in  the  Superb  Gem  grades  of  MS67  through  MS69. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  When  I  was  taking  notes  for  the 
comments  I  would  later  make  on  the  Duckor  Collection,  my  wording 
about  this  coin  was  succinct  and  to  the  point:  "perfect."  Even  under 
magnification,  you  would  be  hard-pressed  to  find  anything  wrong 
with  this  little  Gem. 

This  is  the  only  1 880  gold  dollar  graded  MS68+  PCGS.  The  only 
finer  example  I  am  aware  of  is  the  amazing  Akers  MS69  PCGS-CAC 
example  that  sold  for  an  equally  amazing  $52,875  as  lot  5355  in  the 
January  2014  Heritage  FUN  sale. 

If  collectors  were  asking  my  advice,  I  would  tell  them  to  save 
their  hard-earned  money  and  buy  an  MS68+  at  a  quarter  of  the  price 
of  the  aforementioned  MS69. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DJ, 
PCGS#  7581 


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1881  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Impressive  Type  Set  Candidate 

4282  1881  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  This  amazing  lemon-yellow 

Superb  Gem  exhibits  frosty  gold  luster  with  nearly  perfect  surfaces 
displaying  a  hint  of  rose  toning.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  eye  appeal 
is  exceptional. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6103.  Normal  Dies.  Well-made  dies 
were  used  to  produce  this  early  die  state  gold  dollar  with  no  clash 
marks,  die  cracks,  or  other  characteristics. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  39  examples  in  MS68,  along 
with  two  MS68+  and  one  MS69.  NGC  data  show  36  pieces  in 
MS68  (including  one  each  with  the  Prooflike  and  Deep  Prooflike 
designations),  one  MS68+,  and  three  MS69. 

Commentary:  The  mintage  of  7,620  gold  dollars  in  1881  was  a 
substantial  increase  from  previous  years.  Speculators  attempted  to 
purchase  quantities  of  1881 -dated  coinage  from  the  Mint  and  sell 
them  to  collectors  at  substantial  markups,  stating  that  only  a  small 
number  of  sets  were  produced.  The  Mint  Superintendent,  Colonel 
Archibald  Louden  Snowden,  ordered  larger  production  quantities 
to  combat  the  situation.  However,  Dave  Bowers  reports  in  A  Guide 
Book  of  Gold  Dollars  that  Snowden: 

"  ...  was  living  a  lie  and  was  deeply  involved  in  the  secret 
coinage  of  patterns  and  other  rarities  for  private  profit. 
There  was  no  demand  for  additional  gold  dollars  for 
circulation  either,  since  paper  dollars  were  used  instead. 

A  small  coinage  was  effected  and  was  mostly  taken  up  by 
numismatists  and  speculators,  plus  jewelry  manufacturers." 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  date  was  saved  by  contemporary 
dealers,  collectors,  and  speculators  and  today  is  easy  to  locate  in  very 
high  grades  —  even  MS68.  The  Duckor  example  is  a  nearly  perfect 
coin  with  great  color  and  the  added  benefit  of  one  of  the  greatest 
pedigrees  in  the  history  of  the  gold  dollar  series. 

A  whopping  41  have  been  graded  in  MS68  and  MS68+  by  PCGS 
with  just  a  single  finer  MS69.  This  coin  will  make  a  great  Type  Three 
representative  in  a  type  set. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DK, 
PCGS#  7582 


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1882  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

4283  1882  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  This  intense  orange-gold  Superb 

Gem  offers  brilliant,  satin  luster  and  bold  design  motifs  throughout 
both  sides.  Coppery  toning  splashes  heighten  the  aesthetic  appeal  of 
this  beauty,  while  light  greenish  overtones  appear  in  the  peripheral 
areas. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6104.  Normal  Dies.  There  are  no  clash 
marks  or  other  imperfections  on  this  early  die  state  piece. 

Population  (6/1 5):  The  finest  of  the  issue  at  PCGS  are  1 1  submissions 
in  MS68,  and  at  NGC,  1 3  in  MS68  and  two  MS68  ★.  Among  the  two 
dozen  in  MS68,  only  10  have  the  green  CAC  approval. 

Commentary:  The  numismatic  hobby  continued  its  strength  in  1882; 
the  Mint  coined  5,000  gold  dollars  to  satisfy  collector  demand  along 
with  the  needs  of  the  jewelry  industry.  Like  all  gold  dollars  from  1 879 
to  1889,  these  coins  did  not  circulate;  the  typical  survivor  is  Choice 
or  Gem  Mint  State.  However,  Superb  Gem  examples  are  elusive,  as 
Doug  Winter  notes  in  his  commentary. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  date  is  much  rarer  in  high  grades 
than  the  1880  and  1881.  MS68  examples  are  legitimately  rare,  as 
evidenced  by  the  current  PCGS  population  of  1 1  with  none  finer. 

The  Duckor  coin  is  high-end  for  the  grade  with  amazing,  vivid 
coloration.  I  can't  recall  having  seen  more  than  one  or  two  others  that 
were  comparable. 

The  last  MS68  PCGS  1  882  to  sell  at  auction  brought  $1 1 ,21 3  as 
lot  1431  in  the  September  2009  Heritage  sale,  and  it  wasn't  approved 
by  CAC.  A  smart  type  collector  should  be  able  to  purchase  this  clearly 
scarcer  date  for  just  a  small  premium  over  a  common  date  such  as  the 
1881. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DL, 
PCGS#  7583 


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1883  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Among  the  Finest  at  PCGS 
One  of  Four  With  CAC  Approval 

4284  1883  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor.  Light  straw-gold 

surfaces  host  pale  rose  and  blue  toning  on  each  side,  with  excellent 
design  definition  from  a  bold  strike.  This  amazing  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  virtually  flawless  surfaces  with  extraordinary  eye  appeal. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6105.  Normal  Dies.  Exceptional 
die  quality  is  evident  on  this  well-made  gold  dollar  that  shows  a 
microscopic  die  crack  from  the  border  toward  Liberty's  throat,  just 
missing  the  left  serif  of  the  U.  This  crack  starts  from  the  left  edge  of 
a  dentil. 

Population  (6/15):  This  MS68  coin  is  tied  for  finest  with  1 1  others  at 
PCGS.  NGC  reports  1 0  MS68  examples  and  one  MS69.  Only  four  in 
MS68  have  the  CAC  green  approval. 

Commentary:  This  was  the  year  of  the  Liberty  nickel,  and  the  famous 
Racketeer  nickels  that  were  gold-plated  in  an  attempt  to  pass  as  half 
eagles.  Speculation  continued  in  gold  dollars  as  the  smallest  available 
gold  coin  at  the  time.  The  mintage  climbed  to  10,800  circulation 
strike  coins,  the  fourth  largest  gold  dollar  production  from  1875  to 
1889.  Less  than  1,500  of  those  coins  survive  today,  although  nearly 
all  of  them  are  Mint  State,  typically  from  MS60  to  MS65. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 883  is  another  date  in  the  Type 
Three  series  that  apparently  never  saw  circulation;  many  were  saved 
by  hoarders  and  dealers.  Today,  it  is  easily  located  in  MS65  and 
MS66,  and  no  less  than  1 1 8  (!)  have  so  far  been  graded  by  PCGS.  In 
MS68,  the  1883  is  a  condition  rarity  with  a  dozen  graded  by  PCGS 
and  none  finer. 

The  Duckor  example,  graded  MS68  PCGS  and  approved  by 
CAC,  has  unusual  but  totally  natural  purple  coloration  which,  I  would 
assume,  is  the  result  of  storage. 

Live  MS68  PCGS  1883  gold  dollars  have  sold  at  auction  since 
2010,  but  none  of  them  are  CAC-approved.  Interestingly,  of  all  the 
1883  gold  dollars  graded  MS68  by  PCGS  and  NGC  (22  total),  only 
four  have  been  approved  by  CAC. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
25DM,  PCGS#  7584 


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1884  Gold  Dollar,  MS68+ 

Possibly  the  Finest  Known 

4285  1884  MS68+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  crescent  of  rich  copper-rose 

toning  resides  inside  the  obverse  border  through  AMERICA.  This 
lovely  Superb  Gem  1884  gold  dollar  displays  reflective  fields  and 
brilliant  satin  luster  with  essentially  perfect  surfaces,  deserving  an 
MS69  grade  in  our  opinion. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6107.  Repunched  Date.  The  obverse 
shows  a  faint  die  crack  that  is  nearly  identical  to  the  1883  in  this 
offering,  and  nearly  led  us  to  the  conclusion  that  the  same  obverse 
die  was  used  in  both  years.  However,  the  crack  on  this  1884  gold 
dollar  starts  at  the  center  of  a  dentil. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  is  the  lone  MS68+  at  PCGS,  seconded  by  six 
in  MS68.  NGC  has  seen  four  MS68  examples,  one  MS68  ★,  and  one 
MS69.  This  is  one  of  only  two  in  MS68  at  CAC,  which  ignores  Plus 
and  Star  designations. 

Commentary:  Morgan  dollar  production  continued  to  occupy  the 
largest  presses  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint,  and  double  eagles,  normally 
produced  on  those  same  presses,  were  issued  only  in  proof  format 
during  1884.  Meanwhile,  5,230  circulation  strikes  and  1,006  proofs 
were  coined  of  the  gold  dollars.  It  is  believed  that  jewelers  used  most 
of  the  proofs  in  their  wares.  Only  a  small  number  of  proofs  were  sold 
to  collectors.  Contemporary  sources  within  the  Mint  stated  that  there 
were  no  1  884  gold  dollars  coined  for  circulation. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  is  the  single  finest  1884  gold 
dollar  I  have  ever  seen,  and  it  was  once  graded  MS69  by  NGC.  I 
bought  it  from  dealer  Jason  Carter  in  2014  with  the  intention  of 
selling  it  to  a  type  collector  but  mentioned  it  to  Steve  Duckor,  who 
quickly  bought  it  from  me  after  I  raved  about  its  quality. 

The  1 884  is  one  of  the  tougher  "late  date"  gold  dollars,  seldom 
seen  above  MS66.  PCGS  shows  a  current  population  of  six  in  MS68 
plus  the  current  example,  the  only  one  accorded  a  Plus  designation. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Doug  Winter. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DN, 
PCGS#  7585 


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1885  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Tied  for  Second  Finest  at  PCGS 

4286  1885  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Mildly  prooflike  surfaces  host 

stunning  powder-blue  toning  over  brilliant  lemon-yellow  luster.  The 
surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  are  exceptional  and  nearly  perfect.  A 
tiny  nick  appears  in  the  upper-left  obverse  field. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-61 08.  Normal  Dies.  A  delicate  die  crack 
connects  the  D  of  UNITED  to  the  leading  bead  above  the  forehead. 
Faint  clash  marks  show  inside  the  wreath  on  the  reverse.  A  glass  is 
required  to  make  out  fine  die  striae  in  the  obverse  field. 

Population  (6/15):  PCGS  reports  14  examples  in  MS67  with  one 
MS68  finer.  NGC  shows  28  in  MS6 7,  four  in  MS67+,  and  five  in 
MS68. 

Commentary:  With  a  change  of  top  Mint  personnel  in  1885,  the 
production  of  fancy  rarities  quickly  came  to  a  stop.  In  July,  James 
P.  Kimball  replaced  Horatio  C.  Burchard  as  Mint  director,  and  the 
Hon.  Daniel  Fox  replaced  Col.  A.F.  Snowden  as  Philadelphia  Mint 
superintendent.  This  was  the  year  of  the  famous  1 885  Trade  dollar,  and 
it  is  likely  those  coins  were  produced  under  the  old  administration. 
Among  gold  coins,  Philadelphia  produced  11,156  circulation  strike 
gold  dollars,  along  with  1,105  proofs.  That  mintage  was  the  third 
highest  during  the  period  from  1875  to  1889.  Perhaps  800  to  1,000 
of  those  circulation  strikes  survive  today,  mostly  in  the  lower  Mint 
State  grades. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  date  is  more  plentiful  in  higher 
grades  than  the  1 884  and  the  1 886  but  is  seldom  found  above  MS66. 
PCGS  shows  a  current  population  of  14  coins  in  MS67,  a  figure  I 
believe  to  be  inflated  by  resubmissions.  To  date,  only  a  single  coin 
at  PCGS  (an  MS68)  has  been  graded  higher  than  the  Akers/Duckor 
MS67. 

Steve  acquired  this  coin  from  David  Akers,  where  it  was 
included  in  his  remarkable  personal  set  of  gold  dollars.  It  appears 
to  be  high-end  for  the  grade  with  excellent  natural  coloration  and 
choice  surfaces. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DP, 
PCGS#  7586 


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1886  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Unheralded  Late-Date  Key 

4287  1886  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Hints  of  powder-blue 

toning  appear  on  the  rose-gold  surfaces  of  this  stunning  Superb  Gem 
gold  dollar.  A  glass  is  required  to  distinguish  the  trivial,  minuscule 
surface  marks  from  the  clash  marks  on  each  side.  Like  most  other 
coins  in  the  present  offering,  this  1 886  gold  dollar  is  boldly  defined. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-6109.  Normal  Dies.  Light  clash  marks 
appear  in  the  usual  locations  on  both  sides  of  this  piece.  Light  to 
moderate  clash  marks  appear  on  the  vast  majority  of  1886  gold 
dollars. 

Population  (6/1 5):  The  finest  at  PCGS  are  five  examples  in  MS6 7  and 
one  MS67+.  NGC  reports  15  in  MS67  and  five  in  MS67  Prooflike. 

Commentary:  Collectors,  dealers,  and  speculators  likely  acquired 
the  majority  of  the  5,000  circulation  strike  gold  dollars  produced 
in  1886,  while  others  entered  the  jewelry  trade.  The  majority  of 
survivors  today  are  likely  those  that  collectors  and  dealers  acquired; 
typical  examples  fall  in  the  range  of  MS60  to  MS65.  Finer  examples 
are  elusive.  The  Heritage  Permanent  Auction  Archives  shows  past 
appearances  of  1 8  circulation  coins,  1  72  examples  in  MS60  to  MS65, 
and  46  grading  MS66  or  MS67.  That  top  grade  appears  at  auction  less 
than  once  a  year. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  I  have  always  regarded  the  1 879-1 889 
"late  date"  gold  dollars  as  a  very  collectable  subset,  and  the  1 886  is 
likely  the  unheralded  "key"  to  the  series.  It  can  be  located  in  MS65 
and  with  some  patience  in  MS66,  but  it  is  quite  scarce  in  MS67  and 
likely  unknown  above  that  grade. 

Only  one  MS67  PCGS-CAC  coin  has  been  sold  at  auction 
since  2006,  and  it  went  very  reasonably  for  $5,875  as  lot  306  in  the 
December  2014  Legend  auction.  I  know  of  just  three  MS67  PCGS 
coins  with  CAC  approval:  the  Duckor  example,  the  piece  from  the 
2014  Legend  sale,  and  one  I  sold  to  a  collector  in  2013. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  2  5  DR, 
PCGS#  7587 


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1887  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Fully  Mirrored  Surfaces 

4288  1 887  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  Traces  of  mint-green  toning  appear 

on  the  light  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  prooflike  Superb  Gem,  an 
exquisite  piece  with  bold  design  definition.  A  copper  toning  identifier 
is  visible  inside  the  reverse  border  just  past  1 2  o'clock. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-61 10.  Normal  Dies.  A  splendid  Superb 
Gem  produced  from  well-made  dies  in  their  perfect  state. 

Population  (6/15):  This  MS68  piece  and  one  other  are  tied  for  the 
finest  graded  at  PCGS.  NGC  reports  three  in  MS68,  one  MS68  ★,  and 
one  MS68  Prooflike  ★. 

Commentary:  The  jewelry  trade  made  use  of  many  gold  dollars 
during  the  late  period  from  1879  to  1889,  especially  in  the  form 
of  gold  dollar  bracelets  that  were  popular  among  the  ladies  at  that 
time.  Collectors,  dealers,  and  speculators  continued  to  save  large 
quantities  of  gold  dollars  in  both  circulation  strike  and  proof  format. 
The  Philadelphia  Mint  struck  7,500  circulation  strikes  and  1,043 
proofs.  Among  larger  denominations,  Philadelphia  Mint  half  eagles 
and  double  eagles  were  only  struck  in  proof  format  that  year.  Across 
the  country,  San  Francisco  produced  large  quantities  of  half  eagles, 
eagles,  and  double  eagles,  necessary  for  commerce. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  This  amazing  fully  prooflike  example 
is  the  finest  business  strike  1 887  gold  dollar  I  have  ever  seen,  one  of 
only  two  graded  MS68  PCGS  with  none  finer.  It  last  sold  as  lot  4757 
in  the  June  2012  Heritage  sale,  where  it  set  a  record  for  the  date  at  a 
strong  $27,600. 

As  a  date,  the  1 887  is  common  in  MS65  and  MS66  but  becomes 
scarce  to  rare  in  properly  graded  MS67  and  extremely  rare  in  MS68. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DS, 
PCGS#  7588 


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1888  Gold  Dollar,  MS68 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Graded 

4289  1888  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  many  of  the  other  late-issue 

gold  dollars  in  the  Duckor  Collection,  this  Superb  Gem  1 888  displays 
full  mint  bloom  with  frosty  yellow-gold  luster,  rather  than  a  prooflike 
appearance.  The  strike  is  fully  detailed  throughout  both  sides.  A 
single  field  nick  below  the  bust  is  the  only  identifier. 

Variety  and  DieState:  Breen-61 1 1 .  Normal  Dies.  No  die  imperfections 
are  evident  on  either  side  of  this  remarkable  gold  dollar.  The  Superb 
Gem  Duckor  coin  has  frosty  luster,  indicating  a  strike  from  dies  that 
saw  extensive  use,  rather  than  freshly  polished  dies  that  produced 
prooflike  coins. 

Population  (6/1 5):  This  MS68  piece  is  one  of  the  five  finest  at  PCGS. 
NGC  shows  three  in  MS68  and  one  MS68  Prooflike  ★. 

Commentary:  Mintage  figures  for  the  final  two  years  of  gold  dollar 
production  increased  dramatically  over  earlier  years,  with  15,501 
circulation  strikes  and  1,079  proofs  minted  in  1888.  In  1975,  David 
Akers  observed: 

"Although  its  mintage  is  substantially  higher  than  the  few 
dates  preceding  it,  both  the  auction  data  listed  below  and 
my  own  personal  experience  indicate  that  this  date  is 
nearly  the  same  rarity  as  the  earlier  dates  in  the  1 880's." 

Information  is  available  today  that  Akers  might  have  only 
dreamed  about  40  years  ago.  The  certified  population  data  support 
the  increased  mintage  in  1888  and  especially  in  1889,  as  does  the 
number  of  pieces  appearing  in  our  past  auctions,  as  recorded  in  our 
Permanent  Auction  Archives. 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  Large  quantities  of  this  date  were 
saved,  and  today  there  are  literally  thousands  of  Uncirculated  1888 
gold  dollars  known  with  many  in  the  MS65  to  MS67  range.  However, 
there  are  very  few  nearly  perfect  pieces  as  evidenced  by  the  PCGS 
population  of  just  five  in  MS68,  while  NGC  shows  only  three.  Even 
more  interesting  is  the  current  CAC  population  of  only  three  in  MS68. 

The  Duckor  coin,  which  is  close  to  perfection,  would  be  a 
perfect  piece  for  the  type  collecting  connoisseur  who  wants  a  truly 
memorable  Type  Three  gold  dollar  with  all  the  bells  and  whistles. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  Donald  Kutz. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Cold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  25DT, 
PCGS#  7589 


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1889  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 

Tied  for  Second  Finest  at  PCGS 
David  Akers'  Personal  Example 

4290  1889  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  frosty  obverse  of  this  Superb 

Gem  exhibits  brilliant  lemon-yellow  gold,  while  the  similar  reverse 
displays  straw-gold.  The  surfaces  are  pristine  and  lack  singular  marks. 

Variety  and  Die  State:  Breen-61 12.  Normal  Dies.  A  lovely  example 
from  a  perfect  obverse  die.  The  reverse  shows  several  delicate  die 
cracks  in  the  margins  below  and  left  of  the  wreath. 

Population  (6/15):  Seven  MS67+  examples  accompany  six 
submissions  graded  MS68  at  PCGS.  NGC  has  seen  nine  in  MS67+ 
and  21  finer  coins. 

Commentary:  The  Philadelphia  Mint  produced  a  substantial  quantity 
of  28,950  circulation  strikes  and  1 ,779  proofs  in  1 889. The  circulation 
strike  mintage  is  the  1 0th  highest  of  the  entire  Type  Three  design  from 
1856  to  1889,  and  the  proof  total  is  far  higher  than  for  any  other 
issue  of  the  gold  dollar  denomination.  In  addition  to  the  substantial 
mintage,  the  date  was  saved  as  the  last  of  its  kind.  An  article  in  the 
September  11,  1889  issue  of  the  Pittsburgh  Dispatch  notes  in  part 
that  "the  gold  dollar  is  no  longer  coined,  though  its  coinage  has  not 
been  suspended  by  law." 

Douglas  Winter  Commentary:  The  1 889  is  numismatically  significant 
as  the  final  year  of  issue  for  the  gold  dollar.  A  significant  number 
of  Gem  and  Superb  Gem  pieces  are  known  and  there  are  likely 
hundreds  in  MS67  holders.  MS67+  and  MS68  coins  are  another  story 
with  current  PCGS  population  figures  of  just  seven  for  MS67+  and 
six  for  MS68. 

This  piece  is  pedigreed  to  the  Akers  Collection,  and  it  is  hard  to 
imagine  a  choicer  example  for  the  grade.  The  last  MS67+  PCGS  coin 
with  CAC  approval  to  sell  at  auction  went  reasonably  at  $5,288  as  lot 
4540  in  the  February  2014  Heritage  auction. 

Provenance:  Purchased  from  David  Akers. 

From  The  Duckor  Family  Collection  of  Gold  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  2  5  DU, 
PCGS#  7590 


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1849-C  Open  Wreath  Gold  Dollar,  MS62 
Finest-Known  Specimen,  Registry  Set  Essential 
Rarest  Gold  Dollar  Issue,  Ex:  Richmond  Collection 

4291  1849-C  Open  Wreath  MS62  PCGS  Secure.  Variety  I.The  1 849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar  is  one  of  the  rarest  and  most  valuable  coins 

in  the  U.S.  gold  series.  As  Doug  Winter  states  in  Cold  Coins  of  the  Charlotte  Mint  (2008): 

"The  1 849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar  is  the  rarest  coin  ever  produced  by  the  Charlotte  Mint.  It  is  the  rarest  gold  dollar  from  any  mint 
and  it  also  ranks  as  one  of  the  rarest  gold  coins  made  as  a  business  strike  issue.  Despite  an  example  having  sold  for  a  high  six-figure 
price  in  the  last  few  years,  this  variety  remains  underpublicized  among  non-specialists.  Among  Charlotte  collectors,  it  has  assumed 
near-mythic  proportions." 

Heritage  Auctions  is  pleased  to  present  the  finest-known  example  of  this  classic  gold  rarity,  the  "high  six-figure"  coin  mentioned  by  Winter, 
in  this  important  offering. 

Birth  of  a  Denomination 

The  discovery  of  vast  quantities  of  gold  in  California  prompted  Representative  James  Iver  McKay  of  North  Carolina  to  introduce  a  bill  authorizing 
coinage  of  the  gold  dollar  denomination  on  January  25,  1 849.  The  bill  was  later  amended  to  include  the  twenty-dollar  denomination,  as  well, 
and  passed  into  law  on  March  3,  1849,  despite  opposition  from  Mint  Director  Robert  M.  Patterson.  Mint  Engraver  James  Barton  Longacre 
engraved  the  dies  for  the  gold  dollar  in  early  1849  and  the  initial  reverse  design  showed  the  wreath  ends  widely  spaced,  far  away  from  the 
large  1  in  the  denomination.  This  style  is  known  as  the  "Open  Wreath"  type  today.  Proofs  of  the  Open  Wreath  design  were  first  struck  on  May 
7,  1 849,  and  business-strike  coins  were  struck  the  following  day. 

Perhaps  predictably,  Mint  Director  Patterson  objected  to  the  design  of  the  gold  dollar,  saying  the  milling  was  too  high  and  the  coins  were 
not  well-made.  Longacre  redesigned  the  master  hubs,  creating  the  "Closed  Wreath"  design  by  adding  a  cluster  of  leaves  and  two  berries  to  each 
of  the  wreath  branches  in  the  process.  Dies  of  the  Open  Wreath  design  had  been  sent  to  all  the  branch  mints,  and  all  gold  dollars  struck  at  the 
Dahlonega  and  New  Orleans  facilities  in  1 849  feature  this  design.  Coins  from  both  reverse  designs  were  struck  at  Philadelphia  and  Charlotte. 

Creating  a  Rarity 

Two  pairs  of  dies  were  shipped  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint  to  Charlotte  on  June  1 0  and  1 3,  1 849.  The  reverse  of  these  dies  was  apparently  the 
Open  Wreath  type  and  coinage  of  gold  dollars  commenced  on  July  3,  1849.  Director  Patterson  received  two  coins  from  the  first  delivery  for 
his  inspection  and  expressed  his  opposition  to  the  design  in  his  reply.  Patterson  notified  the  Charlotte  staff  that  new  dies  were  being  sent  and 
included  two  examples  of  the  new  design,  which  were  struck  at  Philadelphia,  as  examples  of  how  the  coins  should  look.  Apparently,  only  a 
small  number  of  Open  Wreath  gold  dollars  had  been  struck  before  Patterson's  message  was  received  and  coinage  of  the  denomination  was 
suspended  until  the  new  dies  were  on  hand.  Of  the  1 1,634  gold  dollars  struck  at  the  Charlotte  Mint  in  1849,  Q.  David  Bowers  estimates  no 
more  than  125  examples  featured  the  Open  Wreath  reverse.  The  small  initial  mintage  suffered  heavily  from  attrition  over  the  years  and  only  five 
examples  of  the  Open  Wreath  type  are  known  to  numismatists  today. 

Discovery  and  Enigmatic  Early  History 

For  many  years  after  coin  collecting  became  popular  in  this  country  numismatists  believed  all  1 849-C  gold  dollars  were  of  the  Closed  Wreath 
type.  Augustus  Heaton  was  the  foremost  student  of  branch  mint  issues  in  the  1 9th  century,  but  he  never  found  an  example  of  the  1 849-C  Open 
Wreath  in  his  studies.  He  was  familiar  with  the  Open  Wreath  type,  from  the  emissions  of  the  other  branch  mints  and  the  Philadelphia  issue, 
but  noted: 

"The  49  C  has  a  small  planchet,  a  small  c  and  a  close  wreath,  thus  differing  from  the  other  two  mintages  of  this  date,  the  Philadelphia 
Dollar  of  1 849  having  both  varieties." 

The  1849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar  remained  undiscovered  for  decades  after  Heaton  wrote  his  seminal  work  on  branch  mint  coins  in 
1 893.  The  first  notice  of  the  variety  in  print  was  in  lot  1 083  of  the  Belden  Roach  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  2/1 944): 

"1849  Mint  letter  C  below  wreath,  as  all  are.  This  specimen  seems  to  be  of  an  entirely  new  variety.  It  is  open  wreath  and  the  stars 
on  the  obverse  are  smaller;  the  borders  are  raised,  making  the  coin  appear  somewhat  thicker  than  the  regular  issue.  Uncirculated 
with  brilliant  luster.  Almost  equal  to  a  proof.  Struck  in  light  yellow  gold.  I  unhesitatingly  say  that  this  coin  is  of  excessive  rarity,  if  not 
unique.  (Not  listed  in  the  new  1944  Standard  Catalog.)" 

Mehl  noted  the  prominent  borders  that  Patterson  had  objected  to  and  the  distinctive  Open  Wreath  on  the  reverse,  but  he  seemingly  had  no 
information  about  the  earlier  history  of  the  coin.  Later  numismatists  have  attributed  this  piece  to  Waldo  Newcomer,  a  keen  student  of  varieties 
who  assembled  one  of  the  most  complete  collections  of  U.S.  gold  coins  in  the  first  three  decades  of  the  20th  century.  Unfortunately,  there  is 
no  mention  of  the  coin  in  the  Newcomer  Inventory,  currently  owned  by  PCGS  (thanks  to  Ron  Guth  for  this  information).  To  further  complicate 
the  situation,  it  was  Mehl  who  handled  the  liquidation  of  Newcomer's  collection  in  the  early  1 930s  and  he  clearly  did  not  recognize  the  Roach 
specimen  as  a  former  Newcomer  coin.  Most  of  Newcomer's  important  gold  coins  were  acquired  by  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green,  via  Mehl,  but  there 
has  never  been  any  suggestion  that  Green  owned  this  coin.  While  it  is  possible  that  Newcomer  owned  this  example  and  disposed  of  it  prior  to 
his  association  with  Mehl,  we  believe  this  long-accepted  origin  for  the  discovery  specimen  must  be  taken  with  a  grain  of  salt. 


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The  1 849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar  made  its  next  public  appearance  in  a  letter  to  the  editor  of  The  Numismatist  from  Texas  collector 
Robert  Schermerhorn  in  the  March  1951  issue  of  the  magazine: 

"About  eight  years  ago  I  acquired  an  1 849-C  gold  dollar  which  I  believe  to  be  unique  for  unlike  all  the  others  I  have  been  able  to 
locate,  this  one  has  an  open  wreath.  It  is  the  same  weight  and  size  as  other  gold  dollars  of  1 849. 

"I  would  very  much  appreciate  hearing  from  other  collectors  who  have  seen  or  who  own  a  similar  specimen." 

Since  the  1 849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar  was  believed  to  be  unique  in  the  1940s  and  1950s,  numismatists  believed  the  Roach  and 
Schermerhorn  coins  were  the  same  specimen.  There  are  problems  with  this  aspect  of  the  accepted  pedigree,  however.  The  coin  was  imaged 
in  the  magazine,  but  the  low-quality  images  in  both  the  Roach  catalog  and  the  1951  Numismatist  make  a  positive  plate  match  problematic. 
Schermerhorn's  letter  gives  no  indication  that  he  was  aware  of  the  coin's  appearance  in  the  Roach  catalog  and  it  seems  unlikely  that  he 
purchased  it  there.  His  timeline  for  ownership  is  slightly  out-of-sync  as  well,  as  he  noted  he  had  acquired  the  coin  eight  years  prior  to  the  1 951 
article,  which  would  have  been  a  full  year  before  Mehl's  auction  took  place. 

Schermerhorn  consigned  his  collection  of  gold  dollars  to  Jim  Kelly's  ANA  Convention  auction  in  August  of  1 956.  Lot  1 571  was  the  1  849-C 
Open  Wreath  gold  dollar: 

"1849  Charlotte  Mint  with  Open  Wreath.  Extremely  Fine  to  About  Uncirculated.  From  the  Newcomer,  and  later  the  Williams 
Collection,  but  discovered  and  first  published  by  Mr.  Schermerhorn.  The  above  picture,  which  is  double  size,  shows  the  distinctiveness 
of  this  type.  Certainly  no  collection  could  be  called  complete  without  it.  It  is  very  difficult  to  set  a  valuation  on  this  unique  coin. 
Mr.  Schermerhorn  values  it  at  $7,500.00.  This  seems  justified  when  we  compare  it  to  what  numerous  rare  coins,  not  unique,  have 
brought  at  recent  sales.  This  coin  is  mounted  in  a  large  plastic  holder,  approximately  fifteen  by  ten  inches,  with  blown  up  photos  of 
the  1 849  Philadelphia,  Open  and  Closed  Wreaths,  and  1 849  Charlotte,  Open  and  Closed  Wreaths  for  comparison.  Certainly  a  prized 
possession  for  some  fortunate  collector." 

Kelly's  description  gives  the  provenance  as  Newcomer-Williams-  Schermerhorn,  and  he  was  unaware  of  the  appearance  of  the  coin  in 
the  Roach  Collection.  It  could  be  that  Charles  Williams  purchased  the  coin  at  the  Roach  sale,  as  he  was  buying  heavily  during  that  period,  and 
sold  the  coin  to  Schermerhorn  later  without  mentioning  the  Roach  appearance.  Against  this  is  the  fact  that  Williams  did  not  sell  his  collection 
until  1950,  making  it  impossible  for  Schermerhorn  to  own  the  coin  for  eight  years  before  his  1951  article.  Altogether,  the  Newcomer-Roach- 
Williams-Schermerhorn  pedigree  for  the  discovery  specimen  seems  unreliable,  but  it  has  been  widely  accepted  for  many  years. 

Walter  Breen  added  more  confusion  to  the  already  troubled  pedigree  when  he  described  a  second  specimen  of  the  1 849-C  Open  Wreath 
in  the  1 974  GENA  catalog  as: 

"...  being  in  possession  of  one  McReynolds,  a  neighbor  of  Schermerhorn's  in  Dallas,  Texas,  in  1956,  and  so  mentioned  in  the  1956 
ANA  Convention  catalogue  as  then  the  only  other  one  known  or  reported..." 

A  careful  reading  of  Jim  Kelly's  1956  ANA  catalog  description  (see  above)  reveals  no  mention  of  a  second  example,  much  less  a  collector 
named  McReynolds.  We  can  only  wonder  what  Breen's  real  source  was  for  this  surprising  information.  Despite  the  best  efforts  of  later 
numismatists  to  untangle  these  contradictory  and  unreliable  reports  and  lot  descriptions,  we  believe  it  is  not  possible  to  reliably  reconstruct  the 
early  history  of  the  1 849-C  Open  Wreath  gold  dollar  at  this  time.  We  have  listed  the  controversial  information  under  Additional  Appearances 
in  our  roster  below. 

The  Present  Coin 

It  is  tempting  to  speculate  that  this  coin  might  be  the  piece  described  by  Mehl  in  the  Belden  Roach  catalog  in  1 944.  That  example  was  described 
as  Uncirculated  and  this  coin  is  the  only  Mint  State  specimen  known  to  collectors  today,  grading  a  full  four  points  better  than  the  second-finest 
specimen.  The  surfaces  show  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields  and  the  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  in  most  areas,  attributes  that  would 
suggest  it  was  "Almost  equal  to  a  proof"  to  Mehl.  The  high  borders  and  small  stars  mentioned  by  Mehl  are  immediately  evident  on  this  coin 
as  well,  but  those  features  are  common  to  all  specimens  of  this  variety.  The  Schermerhorn  coin,  which  is  listed  as  the  same  specimen  in  most 
recent  pedigrees,  only  grades  AU58,  and  neither  Schermerhorn  nor  Kelly  suggested  that  it  came  from  the  Roach  Collection.  Unfortunately,  the 
low  resolution  of  the  image  in  the  Roach  catalog  prevents  a  conclusive  plate  match. 

The  first  appearance  of  this  coin  that  can  be  reliably  established  is  lot  1005  of  the  Richmond  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Fawrence,  7/2004). 
The  coin  was  the  only  piece  in  the  catalog  that  was  not  owned  by  the  Richmond  collector  himself.  It  had  come  on  the  market  a  few  months 
earlier,  and  the  owner  consigned  it  to  David  Fawrence  Rare  Coins  as  one  of  the  few  gold  issues  not  already  included  in  the  collection.  The  lot 
realized  a  record  price  for  any  gold  dollar  of  $690,000.  As  the  finest-known  example  of  this  classic  gold  rarity,  with  outstanding  eye  appeal  and 
intense  historic  interest  to  match  its  technical  quality,  we  would  not  be  surprised  to  see  it  set  another  record  when  this  lot  crosses  the  block. 
Population:  1  in  62,  0  finer  (6/1 5). 


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Roster  of  1849-C  Open  Wreath  Gold  Dollars 

1.  MS62  PCGS.  Richmond  Collection  (David  Lawrence,  7/2004),  lot  1005,  (as  MS63  Prooflike  NGC)  realized  $690,000;  to  a  partnership  of 
Heritage  Rare  Coin  Galleries,  Martin  Paul,  and  Steve  Contursi;  sold  to  a  private  collector  in  2005  for  a  sum  reportedly  close  to  $1  million; 
Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2015),  lot  5228,  (still  MS63  Prooflike  NGC)  realized  $493,500.  The  present  coin. 

2.  AU58  PCGS.  Robert  Schermerhorn  Collection;  1956  ANA  Sale  (James  Kelly,  8/1956),  lot  1571;  later,  a  Midwestern  Collection;  Auction  '79 
(Stack's,  7/1979),  lot  749,  realized  $90,000;  New  England  Rare  Coin  Galleries;  private  collection;  1982  FUN  Sale  (New  England  Rare  Coin 
Auctions,  1/1982),  lot  1350,  realized  $55,000;  Southern  Collection;  Kevin  Lipton;  Winthrop  Carner;  North  Georgia  Collection;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/1999),  lot  7722,  unsold;  Doug  Winter  and  Hancock  and  Harwell;  James  Blanchard  &  Co.;  North  Carolina  Collection  (Heritage, 
4/2006)  lot  1 520,  unsold.  The  March  1 951  issue  of  The  Numismatist  carries  a  notice  from  Robert  Schermerhorn  that  he  acquired  his  coin  "about 
eight  years  ago." 

3.  XF45  NGC.  Jefferson  Coin  and  Bullion;  purchased  by  a  private  collector;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2010),  lot  1359,  realized 
$218,500. 

4.  XF.  New  England  Rare  Coin  Galleries  (8/1978);  Delaware  Collection.  The  New  England  coin  remains  in  the  Delaware  Collection  where  it 
has  resided  since  1978. 

5.  Fine  15  NGC.  The  reverse  is  scratched  and  shows  traces  of  an  old  jewelry  mounting.  Leo  Young;  Charles  Southwick;  1974  GENA  Sale  (Pine 
Tree  Auctions,  9/1974),  lot  1952,  realized  $35,000;  Elrod  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1986),  lot  1330,  realized  $25,850;  a  California  Collection  (via 
Winthrop  Carner  for  a  reported  $150,000);  Heritage  Rare  Coin  Galleries  (1997);  William  Miller  Collection;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage, 
2/1999),  lot  6086,  unsold;  2000  FUN  Sale  (Heritage,  1/2000),  lot  7549,  realized  $86,250;  Ashland  City  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2003),  lot  4607, 
realized  $97,750;  a  North  Carolina  Collection  (via  Doug  Winter). 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  A  specimen  attributed  to  Waldo  Newcomer,  but  not  listed  in  the  Newcomer  Inventory,  long-believed  to  be  the  coin  in  number  2  above. 

B.  A  specimen  attributed  to  Charles  Williams,  probably  the  coin  in  number  2  above. 

C.  Belden  Roach  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  2/1944),  lot  1083,  long  believed  to  be  the  coin  in  Number  2  above,  but  probably  the  Uncirculated 
specimen  in  number  1 . 

D.  A  specimen  removed  from  jewelry  mounting,  reportedly  in  the  possession  of  a  Dallas  collector  named  McReynolds  before  1956,  per  Walter 
Breen.  Likely  the  coin  in  number  5  above. 

E.  A  coin  in  the  New  Netherlands  inventory  in  the  1950s,  probably  the  coin  in  number  1  above,  per  Doug  Winter. 

F.  A  coin  in  the  possession  of  Connecticut  dealer  Donald  Lumadue,  per  Q.  David  Bowers  and  Doug  Winter,  likely  the  coin  in  number  3  above. 

NGC  ID#  25BB,  PCGS#  7506 


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1849-0  Open  Wreath  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Uncommonly  Well-Preserved 

4292  1849-0  Open  Wreath  MS65  NCC.  Variety  2.  The  1 849-0 

gold  dollar  is  an  important  issue  in  the  series,  being  the  first  date  in 
the  short  six-coin  O-mint  series.  The  gold  dollar  denomination  was 
only  in  regular  production  at  the  New  Orleans  mint  through  1853, 
primarily  to  consume  gold  deposits  arriving  from  San  Francisco. 
When  the  California  branch  mint  began  operations  in  1854,  the 
gold  dollar  ceased  to  be  produced  in  New  Orleans,  save  for  a  brief 
production  of  55,000  coins  in  1  855. The  1 849-0  is  occasionally  seen 
in  MS60  through  MS63,  but,  as  Doug  Winter  writes,  'This  issue  is 
rare  in  MS64  and  very  rare  in  MS65."  A  few  Premium  Gems  certified 
by  NGC  are  out  of  reach  for  most  collectors.  This  Gem  example 
displays  satiny  yellow-gold  luster,  devoid  of  distracting  abrasions.  The 
strike  is  unusually  sharp  throughout  both  sides,  most  notably  on  the 
stars,  wreath,  and  peripheral  dentils.  The  hair  curls  around  Liberty's 
face  are  also  sharp.  Census:  1 0  in  65,  5  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  25BE, 
PCGS#  7508 


1853  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Sharply  Struck,  Originally  Toned 

4293  1853  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Seated  silver  coins  were  hoarded 

from  circulation  during  the  early  1850s,  since  their  bullion  content 
exceeded  face  value.  The  Philadelphia  Mint  responded  to  the  coin 
shortage  by  striking  millions  of  gold  dollars.  Mintages  peaked  in 
1853,  the  year  silver  coin  was  finally  reduced  in  tenor.  The  1853  is 
a  plentiful  type  coin  in  lower  Mint  State  grades,  but  Superb  Gems 
are  very  rare.  The  present  lustrous  example  displays  green-gold  and 
peach  toning.  The  strike  is  full  except  on  a  few  outer  star  points. 
Population:  7  in  67  (1  in  67+),  4  finer  (7/1 5). 

Ex:  James  Mossman  Collection  ( Heritage ,  1/2009 ),  lot  3987;  FUN 
Signature  ( Heritage ;  1  /201 2),  lot  4690. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25BU,  PCGS#  7521 


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1855  Gold  Dollar,  Lustrous  MS64 

4294  1855  MS64  PCGS.  The  1855  gold  dollar  is  preferred  by 

some  collectors  over  its  Type  Two  1854  counterpart  (which  was  also 
struck  in  the  Type  One  format),  but  the  two  dates  have  mintages  that 
are  statistically  equal,  both  somewhat  less  than  800,000  coins.  This 
piece  shows  good  luster  with  deep  orange-red  color  and  a  fairly 
well-executed  strike  through  the  centers.  Numerous  straight  scrapes 
appear,  including  one  vertically  through  the  portrait,  and  numerous 
shorter  straight  lines  near  the  rims  of  each  side  and  in  the  center 
reverse  above  the  date.  Some  crumbling  shows  on  the  reverse  rim  at 
3:30.  NGC  ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 


A 


Panning  for  California  Gold,  1850 


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1855  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Briefly  Coined  Type  Two  Design 

4295  1855  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Intense  luster  joins  forces  with 

pristine  surface  quality  on  this  straw-gold  Premium  Gem  Type  Two 
gold  dollar.  The  unusually  strong  strike  for  the  issue  confirms  the 
lofty  grade  assigned  by  PCGS  and  subsequently  verified  by  CAC.  A 
typical  1  855  gold  dollar  will  display  weakness  in  the  LL  of  DOLLAR 
and  the  8  in  the  date.  While  those  features  are  not  bold  on  the 
current  offering,  they  are  more  defined  than  one  would  expect  for 
the  date.  Poorly  placed  design  features  on  the  obverse  and  reverse 
caused  metal  flow  problems  on  the  Type  Two  gold  dollars,  hence  the 
inadequately  defined  areas  described  above.  The  characteristic  die 
clash  marks  are  observed  on  both  sides  and  are  mentioned  here  only 
for  the  sake  of  accuracy,  as  they  do  not  detract  from  the  overall  eye 
appeal  of  this  splendid  coin. 

Demand  stemming  from  type  collectors  keeps  the  prices  strong 
on  all  Small  Head  Indian  Princess  Type  Two  gold  dollars,  especially 
in  the  higher  grades.  And,  while  the  1 855  Philadelphia  issues  are  not 
difficult  to  find  in  general,  the  competition  for  superior  examples  is 
fierce.  Those  collectors  seeking  Gem  or  better  specimens  have  just 
105  coins  from  which  to  select,  regardless  of  the  grading  service.  As 
of  (7/15)  PCGS  has  certified  13  pieces  at  the  MS66  level,  with  only 
four  coins  finer,  and  no  example  has  achieved  a  grade  higher  than 
MS6 7.  As  a  point  of  reference,  the  Smithsonian  Institution  coin  is 
considered  to  grade  no  finer  than  MS63.  Population:  13  in  66  (3  in 
66+),  4  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  ( Heritage ,  10/2008 ),  lot  1860;  Baltimore 
Signature  (Heritage  (3/2009),  lot  2523;  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage , 
1/201 2),  lot  4697. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 


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1861  Gold  Dollar,  PR66 
Only  30  to  35  Coins  Believed  Known 
Subtle  Field-Motif  Contrast 

4296  1861  PR66  NGC.  CAC.  The  reported  mintage  of  349  proof 

gold  dollars  in  1861  is  misleading;  if  that  many  coins  were  actually 
struck,  almost  all  were  likely  melted  as  unsold.  Today,  only  30  to 
35  pieces  are  believed  extant,  putting  the  1861  proof  about  on  par 
with  the  1862  and  1863  issues  which  had  mintages  of  only  35  and 
50  coins,  respectively.  The  Smithsonian  Institution  contains  two 
examples  and  another  resides  in  the  American  Numismatic  Society 
Collection.  The  combined  NGC  and  PCGS  certified  population  total 
of  35  coins  is  undoubtedly  inflated  by  resubmissions. 

Examples  are  known  both  with  and  without  Cameo  contrast,  but 
either  variant  is  extremely  rare  finer  than  the  Gem  grade  level.  This 
Premium  Gem  representative  shows  razor-sharp  detail  and  gleaming 
yellow-gold  surfaces  that  show  modest,  undesignated  field-device 
contrast.  A  thread-like  strike-through  appears  at  9  o'clock  on  the 
reverse,  but  there  are  no  post-mint  distractions.  Census:  2  in  66,  0 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  7611 


1885  Gold  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 
Bright  Yellow-Gold  Surfaces 

4297  1885  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Gold  dollars  must  have 

continued  to  be  a  popular  collectors'  item  in  the  mid-1880s.  Proof 
mintage  again  exceeded  1,000  pieces  in  1885,  and  a  relatively  large 
number  have  survived  the  ravages  of  time.  This  is  evident  from  the 
population  reports.  PCGS  has  graded  nearly  100  1885  gold  dollars 
in  proof  format,  though  just  15  have  been  designated  Cameo,  as  the 
present  Premium  Gem.  This  bright  yellow-gold  proof  has  distinctive 
orange-peel  texturing  in  the  fields  on  each  side.  Die  rust  can  be 
seen  on  the  hair  behind  the  ear  on  the  obverse.  The  only  surface 
disturbances  are  a  few  tiny  lint  marks.  Population:  4  in  66  Cameo,  0 
finer  (7/1 5). 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7432. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25EV,  PCGS#  87635 


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1796  No  Stars  Quarter  Eagle 
Lustrous  AU50 
More-Available  BD-2  Variety 

4298  1796  No  Stars  on  Obverse,  BD-2,  R.4,  AU50  PCGS.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  c/b.  This  was  the  second  use  of  this  obverse  die, 
after  it  struck  the  small  quota  of  BD-1  (Extended  Arrows)  coins.  The 
obverse  shows  the  lower  hair  curls  of  Liberty  lapped  but  still  intact. 
The  remnants  of  the  earlier  die  crack  through  the  bases  of  LIBERTY 
are  largely  effaced  from  lapping,  now  confined  to  traces  of  the  crack 
on  each  side  of  the  E,  the  one  on  the  right  continuing  through  the  R 
and  its  diagonal.  A  curving  crack  from  9  o'clock  rises  upward  into 
the  left  obverse  field,  but  there  is  as  yet  no  trace  of  a  later  second 
crack  (State  d)  that  will  appear  nearby.  The  reverse  shows  a  die  lump 
at  the  right-side  rim,  above  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  wing.  Planchet 
adjustment  marks  show  on  the  reverse,  one  set  running  diagonally 
through  the  eagle's  head,  neck,  breast,  and  upper  (horizontal)  shield 
lines,  a  second  set  running  horizontally  through  the  lower  (vertical) 
shield  stripes,  and  a  third  smaller  set  running  intermittently  in  two 
directions  through  the  centermost  clouds. 

About  half  of  the  original  luster  remains  on  this  piece,  which 
sports  prevailing  wheat-gold  color  with  some  original  patina  around 
the  device  edges  in  hues  of  lilac,  rose-copper,  and  pale  blue.  A 
few  linear  marks  appear  on  the  portrait  of  Liberty,  including  on  the 
bustline,  the  lower  drapery,  the  hair  behind  the  ear,  and  the  middle  of 
the  cap.  A  small  planchet  depression,  likely  as  made,  shows  near  the 
obverse  rim  at  8  o'clock. 

Technical  descriptions  such  as  this  one  aside,  the  1  796  No  Stars 
carries  crucial  importance  as  the  first  year  of  the  type,  and  a  distinctly 
one-year  design.  Collectors  never  tire  of  pursuing  collectible 
examples  such  as  this  attractive  piece.  PCGS#  45501  Base  PCGS# 
7645 


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1833  BD-1  Quarter  Eagle,  MS64 
Extremely  Rare  This  Fine 

4299  1833  BD-1,  R.5,  MS64  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 

a/c.  There  is  only  one  die  pairing  and  one  die  state  known  for  this 
rare  low-mintage  date.  Both  3s  in  the  date  are  lightly  recut,  and  the 
second  3  has  faint  evidence  of  a  broken  punch  that  looks  like  a  short 
die  crack.  The  reverse  shows  broad  repunching  on  the  U  in  UNITED 
and  the  I  in  AMERICA.  Only  4,1 60  pieces  were  struck,  but  most  were 
promptly  melted  since  their  bullion  value  exceeded  face  value.  Only 
60  to  80  pieces  are  believed  known  today  in  all  grades.  It  was  not 
until  the  next  year,  1 834,  that  the  weight  of  gold  coins  was  reduced, 
which  allowed  the  new  pieces  to  survive  in  circulation.  Only  a 
handful  of  VF  or  XF  examples  are  known.  Most  survivors  are  in  AU 
or  lower  Mint  State  grades.  NGC  and  PCGS  combined  have  certified 
only  six  examples  above  the  MS64  level. 

This  piece  has  smooth,  unmarked  olive-gold  surfaces  with 
a  hint  of  deeper  green-gold  color  around  the  margins.  Both  sides 
are  moderately  well-struck,  but  with  some  localized  softness  on  the 
peripheries,  specifically  flatness  on  the  stars,  and  on  the  left-hand 
portion  of  the  central  shield  and  on  Liberty's  hair  curls.  The  open 
fields  are  semiprooflike.  While  rarely  encountered  in  any  grade,  a 
higher-end  example  such  as  this  is  seldom  seen.  This  desirable  near- 
Gem  is  worthy  of  the  finest-quality  early  gold  date  or  type  set.  Census: 
5  in  64,  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2006 ),  lot  1581;  FUN  Signature 
( Heritage >,  1/2009 ),  lot  4006 ;  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage , 
4/201 1 ),  lot  5327;  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7451. 
PCGS#  45527  Base  PCGS#  7673 


PROOF  EARLY  QUARTER  EAGLE 


1831  Quarter  Eagle,  BD-1,  Proof 
Attractive,  Razor-Sharp  Example 

4300  1831  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc  Details. 

BD-1  ,  R.7  as  a  proof.  This  date  had  an  unknown  proof  mintage  that 
was  undoubtedly  small,  with  1 0  pieces  as  the  most  optimistic  estimate 
that  we  have  heard.  Akers  stated  that  there  are  five  or  six  proofs 
known,  according  to  PCGS  Coinfacts.  Five  unimpaired  specimens 
have  been  certified,  including  a  PR63,  PR64  Cameo,  and  a  PR66  at 
PCGS,  with  one  coin  each  in  PR63  Cameo  and  PR66  at  NGC  (6/1 5). 
The  present  piece  is  not  listed  in  this  figure  due  to  its  Genuine  grade. 

While  there  has  been  much  controversy  over  prooflike  coins 
being  rated  as  proofs  of  this  date,  the  present  piece  shows  undeniable 
evidence  of  being  one  of  the  few  known  proofs.  The  strike  definition 
is  razor-sharp  on  virtually  every  design  detail,  save  for  a  small  area  of 
softness  on  the  eagle's  upper  left  (facing)  wing,  just  to  the  left  of  the 
shield  (this  feature  was  also  recognized  on  an  NGC  PR63  coin  that 
we  sold  in  our  2009  Central  States  auction  in  Cincinnati).  The  fields 
are  glassy  and  highly  reflective  on  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse 
fields  show  minor  tooling  in  certain  areas,  denoted  by  a  satiny,  faintly 
granular  texture.  NGC  ID#  286S,  PCGS#  7686 


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1859-D  Quarter  Eagle,  Bright  MS62 
Tied  for  Finest  Graded 

4301  1859-D  MS62  NGC.  Variety  22-N,  the  lone  die  pair  known 

for  the  meager  emission  of  2,200  quarter  eagles  in  1  859  Dahlonega. 
The  1859-D  quarter  eagles  were  the  last  of  the  denomination  struck 
in  Dahlonega.  The  top  of  the  fraction  bar  is  centered  beneath  the  D 
mintmark,  and  the  left  base  of  the  1  is  over  the  left  side  of  a  dentil. 
Most  survivors  of  this  issue  cluster  around  XF-AU  grades,  but  Mint 
State  pieces  are  seldom  seen;  Winter  commented  in  2013  that 
the  MS61  populations,  in  particular,  are  inflated  by  resubmissions 
(although  today,  we  believe  the  MS62  populations  are,  as  well).  This 
piece  is  in  the  same  grade  and  service  as  (but  not  the  same  coin  as) 
the  Duke's  Creek  Collection  example,  lot  1 51 5  in  our  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  4/2006),  which  realized  $37,375.  Beautiful  yellow-gold 
luster  complements  surfaces  that  show  minimal  abrasions  and  good 
eye  appeal  for  the  grade,  despite  the  typically  weak  strike  on  the 
eagle's  lower  legs  and  claws.  Census:  2  in  62,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  25JM,  PCGS#  7789 


1865  Quarter  Eagle,  Pleasing  XF45 
Seldom  Seen  in  Any  Grade 

4302  1865  XF45  PCGS.  Each  of  the  smaller-denomination  gold 

coin  issues  of  1 865  saw  paltry  mintages  in  Philadelphia:  1 ,520  pieces 
for  the  quarter  eagle;  1,270  half  eagles;  and  3,980  eagles.  Only  the 
double  eagle  saw  a  generous  mintage  of  more  than  300,000  pieces. 
The  1865  quarter  eagle  —  a  denomination  that  was  the  red-headed 
stepchild  of  American  numismatics  for  much  of  its  existence  —  is 
rarely  seen  in  any  problem-free  grade.  This  honey-gold  Choice  XF 
example  scattered  minor  ticks  on  each  side  along  with  a  couple  of 
larger  scrapes.  Much  luster  on  the  surfaces  helps  the  piece  retain  a 
high  quota  of  eye  appeal.  It  has  been  more  than  15  years  since  we 
offered  an  example  in  this  exact  grade  and  service.  Population:  5  in 
45,  9  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  25K5,  PCGS#  7801 


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1873-S  Quarter  Eagle,  Gorgeous  MS64 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Graded 

4303  1873-S  MS64  PCGS.  "Like  many  San  Francisco  Mint  coins 

of  this  period,  this  date  is  much  more  difficult  to  locate  than  one 
would  think."  So  write  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  in  the  second 
edition  of  their  Gold  Encyclopedia and  both  our  internal  auction 
data  and  the  certified  populations  bear  out  their  assertion,  at  least 
for  better  Mint  State  pieces.  This  near-Gem  example  is  one  of  only 
three  such  graded  at  PCGS  with  none  finer,  while  NGC  reports  a 
single  MS64  and  none  finer  (6/15).  Only  once  previously  since  we 
began  our  Permanent  Auction  Archives  in  1993  have  we  offered  an 
MS64  PCGS  example,  and  that  nearly  four  years  ago:  Lot  4726  in 
our  Pittsburgh  Signature  was  in  the  same  grade  with  CAC  approval, 
realizing  $14,950  in  competition  from  four  different  bidders. 

The  present  example  is  certified  in  an  old  PCGS  green-label 
holder,  and  to  our  eyes  it  has  better  color  and  fewer  marks,  although 
some  strike  weakness  shows  on  the  lower  eagle  area.  The  patina 
this  piece  has  developed  is  simply  gorgeous,  however,  and  no 
mentionable  marks  appear  on  either  side.  Population:  3  in  64,  0  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25KP,  PCGS#  7820 


1887  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
One  of  the  Top  Two  Examples  at  PCGS 

4304  1887  MS65  PCGS.  The  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Gold  Coins 

describes  the  1 887  quarter  eagle  as  "a  scarce  coin  in  all  grades.  The 
date  becomes  increasingly  elusive  in  the  higher  states  of  preservation." 
The  Philadelphia  Mint  struck  6,1 60  two  and  a  half  dollar  gold  coins 
in  1887  —  the  same  year  it  restricted  double  eagle  production  to 
just  121  proofs.  The  low  survival  rate  of  the  1887  quarter  eagle  and 
its  contemporaries  is  a  reflection  of  collector  interest  in  proofs  as 
opposed  to  business  strikes.  Collectors  were  satisfied  with  acquiring 
proofs,  while  regular-issue  examples  circulated  widely  and  were  lost 
through  attrition.  A  few  extremely  rare  high-grade  survivors  probably 
owe  their  existence  to  chance.  PCGS  has  certified  just  two  coins  in 
MS65  and  none  finer  (6/1 5). 

The  strike  is  exceedingly  sharp  throughout  this  Gem 
representative,  save  for  minor  softness  over  stars  1  and  2.  Frosty 
luster  blends  with  orange  and  rose-gold  coloration,  accounting  for 
the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  A  few  minuscule  ticks  are  scattered  over 
each  side,  but  they  are  barely  perceptible  without  a  glass.  Registry 
collectors  should  not  let  this  opportunity  pass  them  by,  as  the  only 
other  top-graded  PCGS  example  last  appeared  in  our  Long  Beach 
Signature  sale  nearly  six  years  ago.  NGC  ID#  25LB,  PCGS#  7839 


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PROOF  LIBERTY 
QUARTER  EAGLES 


1871  Quarter  Eagle,  PR64  Cameo 
Well-Mirrored  Fields 

4305  1871  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  lump  on  the  neck, 

below  the  lovelock,  serves  as  added  authentication  (not  that  any  is 
needed  on  this  undoubted  proof);  it  appears  on  all  proof  examples, 
as  Breen  notes  in  his  Proof  Encyclopedia.  The  surfaces  show  splendid 
reddish-orange  color  and  well-mirrored  fields  that  contrast  nicely 
against  frosty  devices  on  this  near-Gem  coin.  A  loupe  reveals 
numerous  curving  lintmarks,  as  struck  at  the  Mint,  on  the  obverse. 
Two  small  contact  marks  show  on  the  neck,  accounting  for  the  grade 
but  not  overly  distracting  compared  to  the  overall  high  eye  appeal. 
Population:  3  in  64  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  287S,  PCGS# 
87897 


1880  Quarter  Eagle,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
The  Clapp-Eliasberg  Example 

4306  1880  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  This  impressive  yellow-gold 

example  exhibits  a  slight  haze  on  the  reverse.  The  design  motifs  are 
intricately  detailed,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Both  sides 
have  highly  lustrous  devices  within  a  deeply  mirrored  frame.  The 
John  H.  Clapp  notebook  indicates  that  this  coin  was  purchased  from 
the  Chapman  brothers  in  February  1893,  just  13  years  after  it  was 
struck.  This  Premium  Gem  remained  in  the  Clapp  Collection  for  the 
next  50  years,  followed  by  40  more  years  in  the  Eliasberg  Collection. 
It  was  obviously  well-preserved  for  nearly  a  century  in  those  two 
collections.  Census:  2  in  66  Ultra  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2883,  PCGS#  97906 


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1888  Quarter  Eagle 
Fully  Struck  PR65  Cameo 

4307  1888  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Thickly  frosted  devices  front 

and  back  contrast  sharply  against  well-mirrored,  reflective  fields  on 
this  greenish-gold  Gem  Cameo  proof  1888  quarter  eagle.  A  small 
planchet  indent  on  the  obverse,  near  star  4,  is  as  made  at  the  Mint, 
but  there  are  few  signs  of  post-Mint  contact.  A  curving  lint  mark, 
as  made,  shows  on  Liberty's  chin,  and  the  middle  8  in  the  date  is 
a  tad  misshapen,  an  anomaly  seen  on  other  examples  as  well.  The 
proof  strike  is  full  and  pleasing  throughout  both  sides.  A  great-looking 
example  of  this  issue.  Population:  7  in  65  (1  in  65+)  Cameo,  0  finer 
(7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  288B,  PCGS#  87914 


1896  Two  and  a  Half,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Exceptional  Contrast  and  Eye  Appeal 
Few  Known  This  Fine 

4308  1896  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  Mint  struck  132  proof 

quarter  eagles  in  1896,  but  it  is  estimated  that  only  65  to  80  pieces 
are  extant,  some  showing  signs  of  improper  handling.  Most  examples 
show  some  degree  of  cameo  contrast,  but  the  challenge  comes 
in  acquiring  a  high-grade  representative  with  such;  the  available 
population  declines  significantly  in  Gem  and  finer  grades,  more 
so  than  is  suggested  by  the  PCGS  and  NGC  census  data.  We  have 
previously  only  offered  a  PR65  or  finer  specimen  10  times  in  more 
than  two  decades. 

This  Premium  Gem  Ultra  Cameo  is  without  a  doubt  among  the 
finest  examples  most  collectors  will  be  able  to  acquire.  The  devices 
are  heavily  frosted  and  fully  rendered,  starkly  contrasted  against  the 
deeply  mirrored  fields.  Both  sides  show  rich  apricot-gold  patina  with 
a  faint  cloudy  appearance  seen  in  portions  of  the  fields  when  tilted 
beneath  a  light.  Overall,  an  outstanding,  eye-catching  example  of 
this  late  1 9th  century  proof  gold  issue.  Census:  2  in  66  Ultra  Cameo 
(1  in  66  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288K,  PCGS# 
97922 


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1896  Quarter  Eagle,  PR68  Ultra  Cameo 
Sole  Finest  at  PCGS 
Ex:  Pittman 

4309  1896  PR68  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  reported  mintage 

of  1 32  proof  Liberty  quarter  eagles  was  accomplished  in  1 896,  larger 
than  in  previous  years  but  smaller  than  any  later  proof  mintage  for 
the  series.  The  PCGS  CoinFacts  website  estimates  60-80  examples 
survive  in  all  grades  today,  a  reasonable  estimate,  given  the  average 
survival  rate  for  proofs  of  this  vintage.  It  is  possible  that  some  coins 
remained  unsold  and  were  melted  after  the  close  of  the  year.  It  also 
seems  likely  that  a  few  pieces  were  spent  by  their  owners  during 
hard  times  in  the  late  19th  and  early  20th  century,  when  gold  proofs 
commanded  only  marginal  premiums  when  offered  publicly.  Several 
examples  are  in  institutional  collections  today,  including  three  in  the 
National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Proof  quarter  eagles  of  1 896  are  known  for  their  high  technical 
quality  and  tremendous  eye  appeal,  but  this  coin  stands  out,  even  in 
such  a  well-produced  issue.  This  coin  traces  its  history  to  the  fabulous 
John  Jay  Pittman  Collection,  a  mark  of  distinction  for  any  coin.  Jeff 
Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  singled  out  this  piece  for  special  mention  in 
their  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Gold  Coins  1  795-1 933: 

"A  few  truly  superb  examples  are  known,  and  three  have 
been  graded  at  the  PF-68  level.  The  finest  coin  the  authors 
have  seen  of  this  issue  was  the  amazing  John  J.  Pittman 
example  that  sold  for  $46,750  in  1 998." 

This  piece  is  now  the  sole  finest  of  just  16  Deep  Cameos  at 
PCGS  (7/15),  and  its  many  virtues  completely  justify  such  a  high 
evaluation.  Razor-sharp  detail  is  evident  on  all  design  elements  and 
the  copper-gold  surfaces  are  impeccably  preserved.  The  devices  are 
richly  frosted,  creating  stunning  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply 
mirrored  fields  when  the  coin  is  tilted  in  the  light.  A  microscopic 
planchet  flaw  above  the  highest  leaf  on  the  reverse  acts  as  a  pedigree 
marker.  This  combination  of  absolute  rarity,  incredible  eye  appeal, 
and  illustrious  pedigree  is  seldom  available.  The  discerning  collector 
should  bid  accordingly. 

Ex:  Thomas  Melish  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  4/1956 ),  lot  1320;  John 
Jay  Pittman;  Pittman  Collection ,  Part  II  (David  Akers ,  5/1998 '),  lot 
1858.  NGC  ID#  288K,  PCGS#  97922 


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INDIAN  QUARTER  EAGLES 


1911-D  Quarter  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Seldom  Offered  This  Fine 

4310  1911-D  MS64+  PCCS.  CAC.  Strong  D.  The  1911-D  is  the 

undisputed  key  to  the  Indian  quarter  eagle  series  due  to  its  low 
mintage  of  only  55,600  coins,  but  its  actual  rarity  is  something  of 
an  uncertainty  when  one  stops  and  studies  this  issue.  The  certified 
population  reports  suggest  that  middle-grade  Mint  State  pieces 
should  be  fairly  available.  Yet,  the  rate  of  auction  appearances  in 
the  MS63  and  finer  levels  is  significantly  lower  than  would  normally 
be  expected.  In  Gem,  the  1911-D  is  offered  at  auction  no  more 
than  once  or  twice  a  year,  even  though  nearly  100  examples  are 
reported  in  that  grade  by  PCGS  and  NGC.  Two  factors  contribute  to 
this  anomaly.  One,  many  of  the  higher-grade  coins  reported  by  the 
grading  services  are  actually  duplicated  submissions  of  previously 
graded  coins,  and  two,  those  that  do  exist  in  MS63  or  better  are 
largely  held  by  strong  hands  or  are  traded  privately.  With  a  series 
as  popular  as  the  Indian  quarter  eagle,  dates  that  would  otherwise 
be  considered  scarce,  become  conditionally  rare  when  the  demand 
outweighs  the  supply.  This  also  affects  the  1 91 4  and  1 91 4-D  in  Gem 
condition. 

This  is  a  boldly  struck,  attractive  example,  just  falling  short  of 
an  MS65  grade.  The  bronze-gold  surfaces  show  the  characteristically 
granular  luster  of  the  1911-D  and  the  upper-right  obverse  rim  shows 
a  high  knife  edge,  as  expected.  The  mintmark  is  bold.  A  couple  faint 
grazes  on  the  Indian's  cheek  are  all  that  limit  the  grade.  PCGS  has 
seen  24  finer  submissions  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


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1911-D  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Capstone  Series  Key 
Seldom  Seen  So  Fine 

4311  1911-D  MS65  PCGS.  Strong  D.  Although  it  is  doubtful  that 

any  two  advanced  coin  collectors  share  exactly  the  same  career 
trajectories,  certain  paths  are  we  1 1 -traveled.  Many  of  today's  older 
collectors  began  with  the  Lincoln  cent  collection,  only  to  later  branch 
out  into  nickel  and/or  silver  coins,  and  eventually  arriving  at  the  20th 
century  gold  series. 

Among  those,  the  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  set  is  today 
"completable"  in  Mint  State  except  for  the  contested  1933  issue  — 
but  such  a  collection  will  require  spending  millions  of  dollars,  as  well 
as  considerable  time  searching  for  the  right  coins.  (It  must  be  said, 
though,  that  a  representative  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  collection  with  a 
few  issues  missing  still  forms  a  mighty  impressive  display). 

The  same  is  true  of  the  Saint-Gaudens  eagle  series.  It  is 
technically  completable  but  has  several  show-stoppers  in  Mint  State, 
again  obtainable  but  extremely  costly.  Among  those  keys  are  two 
1907  Periods  issues,  the  1920-S,  1930-S,  and  1933,  of  which  nearly 
all  were  melted  at  the  Mint. 

The  Bela  Lyon  Pratt  Indian  Head  half  eagle  series,  as  the 
preceding  sets,  requires  a  considerable  outlay  of  funds  to  assemble  in 
Mint  State.  The  series-ending  1 929  is  a  pricey  coin  in  any  grade,  and 
the  celebrated  1909-0  is  even  more  so. 

Pratt's  Indian  quarter  eagle  series,  however,  is  collectible  in  Mint 
State  with  the  acquisition  of  only  a  single  key  coin,  the  1 91 1  -D.  The 
1911-D  comes  in  two  mintmark  styles,  the  Strong  D  and  Weak  D, 
but  most  collectors  opt  for  an  example  of  the  Strong  D.  While  the 
Mint  State  prices  for  the  issue  are  not  inexpensive,  they  are  nowhere 
near  what  some  of  the  key  issues  in  the  other  series  might  command. 
MS60  through  MS62  and  the  various  levels  of  AU  are  popular  grades 
for  the  1 91 1  -D.  Nonetheless,  for  the  ambitious  enthusiast,  MS63  and 
even  finer  examples  appear  from  time  to  time  and  are  obtainable. 

The  currently  offered  coin  is  somewhat  special,  even  in  the 
context  of  this  key-date  issue;  it  is  a  scarcely  seen  Gem,  one  of  the 
finer-known  representatives  of  the  date.  Without  a  doubt,  the  certified 
population  for  examples  in  this  grade  is  inflated  by  resubmissions, 
as  the  frequency  of  auction  appearances  is  somewhat  less  than  one 
would  be  led  to  expect  if  98  Gems  (the  combined  PCGS  and  NGC 
census)  were  actually  extant;  our  auction  archives  show  an  offering 
of,  on  average,  only  about  one  piece  every  year.  This  example  is 
delightfully  sharp,  with  smooth  orange-gold  surfaces  and  a  bold 
mintmark.  The  luster  is  mildly  granular,  as  is  characteristic  of  this 
issue,  but  is  devoid  of  major  abrasions.  This  coin  would  serve  well 
as  a  capstone  addition  to  a  complete  date  and  mintmark  set  of  this 
popular  20th  century  gold  series.  Population:  21  in  65  (1  in  65+),  3 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


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1912  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
A  High-Grade  Rarity 

431 2  1912  MS65  PCGS.  The  1912  Indian  quarter  eagle's  mintage 

of  616,000  coins  is  misleading  in  regards  to  its  high-grade  rarity.  In 
Gem  condition,  this  issue  is  scarcer  than  most  other  early  dates  in  the 
series,  with  the  obvious  exceptions  of  the  1 91 1  -D  and  the  1 91 4  and 
'14-D.  Beyond  the  MS65  level,  the  1912  becomes  prohibitively  rare. 
In  his  reference  work  on  the  series,  Indian  Gold  Coins  of  the  20th 
Century Mike  Fuljenz  writes:  "For  the  collector  putting  together  a 
very  high  quality  set,  the  1912  is  always  a  true  'stopper.'"  The  present 
coin  is  boldly  struck  and  exhibits  the  clean  surfaces  expected  for  the 
grade.  Luster  is  somewhat  granular  in  appearance,  as  is  the  norm  for 
this  issue,  yet  the  surfaces  glow  with  a  rich  orange-gold  hue  that  is 
pleasing  to  the  eye.  Population:  70  in  65,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2896,  PCGS#  7944 


1914  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Frosty  Original  Surfaces 

4313  1914  MS65  NGC.  Although  considered  a  semikey  by 

comparison,  the  1914  Indian  quarter  eagle  is  actually  about  on  par 
with  the  1911-D  in  terms  of  rarity  at  the  Gem  level.  Lower-grade 
examples  in  the  MS62  to  MS63  range  are  frequently  seen  and  Choice 
representatives  are  aggressively  traded,  but  seldom  is  an  MS65-graded 
1914  offered.  The  Smithsonian  Institution  contains  eight  examples 
of  this  issue,  but  the  finest  grades  just  MS63,  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 
Few  examples  of  this  date  were  well-preserved.  The  present  piece  a 
trifle  soft  on  the  lower  headdress  feathers,  but  the  luster  is  attractively 
frosted  with  a  lovely  green-gold  hue.  The  eye  appeal  of  this  issue  in 
general  is  far  beyond  that  typically  seen  on  the  1 91 1  -D.  This  piece  is 
well-preserved,  showing  only  a  few  trivial  grazes.  Census:  45  in  65  (1 
in  65+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


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1914  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Clean,  Frosty  Surfaces 

4314  1914  MS65  PCCS.  Next  to  the  1911  -D,  the  1914  Indian 

quarter  eagle  is  one  of  the  rarest  dates  in  the  series  in  Gem  condition, 
about  on  par  with  the  1914-D.  Together,  these  two  issues  are 
generally  recognized  as  the  biggest  semikey  dates  in  the  series. 
The  true  availability  of  Gem  1914s  is  somewhat  less  than  is  often 
realized,  taking  into  account  the  inflation  of  the  certified  population 
data  as  well  as  the  fact  that  most  such  coins  are  tightly  held  by  their 
owners.  The  Indian  quarter  eagle  series,  in  Gem  grade,  is  one  of  the 
most  challenging  and  strongly  pursued  of  the  early  20th  century.  This 
MS65  coin  shows  a  bold  strike  and  frosty,  delightfully  clean  surfaces. 
Uniform  peach-gold  color  only  furthers  the  eye  appeal,  marking 
this  piece  as  a  rare  exception  to  Fuljenz's  statement  that  the  1914  is 
"characterized  by  heavily  abraded  surfaces."  This  coin  is  decidedly 
attractive.  Population:  59  in  65  (1  in  65+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2898,  PCGS#  7946 


1914-D  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Premier  Condition  Rarity  in  Higher  Grades 

4315  1914-D  MS65  PCGS.  In  grades  at  or  above  the  Gem  level, 

the  1914-D  Indian  quarter  eagle  is  a  prime  condition  rarity  in  the 
series,  from  a  reported  mintage  of  448,000  pieces.  Lower  Mint  State 
examples  can  be  found  with  patience,  but  the  typical  example  has  too 
many  surface  marks  to  qualify  for  a  really  high  grade,  and  many  have 
weak  strikes,  as  well.  The  1914-D  is  definitely  an  underrated  issue 
in  higher  grades  and  even  specialists  sometimes  fail  to  recognize  its 
elusive  nature  at  the  Premium  Gem  level. 

This  delightful  Registry  Set  candidate  offers  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The  well- 
preserved  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  a  few  hints  of  rose,  with 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  No  mentionable  distractions  are  evident. 
Population:  48  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2899,  PCGS#  7947 


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1914-D  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Beautiful  Lavender  Overtones 

4316  1914-D  MS65  PCGS.  The  1914-D  Indian  quarter  eagle 

had  a  total  production  of  448,000  coins,  a  nominal  amount  that  is 
completely  unremarkable  within  the  series  context.  Nonetheless, 
the  Akers  Handbook  on  20th  century  gold  coins  says  succinctly 
concerning  the  issue: 

"The  1914-D  is  the  premier  rarity  in  the  Indian  Quarter 
Eagle  series  in  grades  at  or  above  MS-65.  Low-grade 
Mint  State  examples  are  not  all  that  difficult  to  find,  but 
the  population  drops  off  markedly  beginning  in  MS-64. 

A  handful  of  MS-65s  are  listed  at  the  major  certification 
services,  and  NGC  even  reports  a  single  Superb  Gem  ...  ." 

The  present  coin  is  one  of  48  MS65  pieces  at  PCGS,  with  none 
finer  (6/1  5).  Even,  khaki-gold  coloration  appears  throughout,  with 
remarkably  smooth,  softly  frosted  surfaces  and  tremendous  eye 
appeal.  The  strike  is  somewhat  weak  at  the  lower  headdress  feathers, 
as  often  seen.  Much  more  importantly,  the  Indian's  cheek  and  the 
exposed  fields  are  virtually  free  of  even  tiny  contact  marks.  Some 
small  areas  of  lavender  and  lilac  color  appear  on  the  upper  reverse. 
A  memorable  presentation  of  this  conditionally  elusive  rarity. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  ( Heritage ,  10/2009 ),  lot  1357.  NGC  ID#  2899, 
PCGS#  7947 


THREE  DOLLAR  GOLD  PIECES 


1854  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS65 
Rarely  Seen  This  Fine 

4317  1854  MS65  PCGS.  The  1854  three  dollar  gold  piece's 

reputation  as  a  common  date  becomes  almost  irrelevant  at  the  Gem 
grade  level  where  the  issue  is  conditionally  rare.  Of  some  1 2  coins  in 
the  Smithsonian  Institution,  the  finest  grades  just  MS63,  per  Garrett 
and  Guth.  The  present  piece  is  exceptional,  suitable  for  a  high-end 
date  or  type  collection.  The  strike  is  sharply  executed  on  the  obverse 
portrait,  the  reverse  wreath,  and  even  the  bowknot.  The  reverse 
lettering  and  motifs  show  almost  none  of  the  "halo  effect"  typically 
seen  on  examples  of  this  type,  and  the  frosty  yellow-gold  surfaces  are 
devoid  of  any  major  abrasions.  Only  a  few  stray  lines  detected  with 
a  loupe  preclude  an  even  finer  grade  from  PCGS.  If  a  first-year  coin 
is  desired  for  type  representation,  this  Gem  1854  is  an  ideal  choice. 
Population:  24  in  65,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25M3,  PCGS#  7969 


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1857  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS64 
Shimmering  Mint  Luster 

4318  1857  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Each  succeeding  Philadelphia 

three  dollar  gold  issue  of  the  1 850s  gradually  trails  off  in  availability 
in  comparison  to  the  preceding  date.  The  1854  is  an  available  type 
coin  in  Mint  State,  but  the  1 855  is  noticeably  scarcer  and  the  1 856  is 
scarcer  still.  The  1857  gold  three  dollar  is  seldom  seen  Uncirculated 
and  is  a  major  rarity  above  the  MS63  level.  The  1 858  is  prohibitively 
elusive  in  Mint  State. 

This  is  a  beautiful  Choice  example  of  the  conditionally  rare 
1857  issue,  set  apart  from  its  lower-grade  counterparts  by  clean, 
semiprooflike  fields  and  sharp,  uncommonly  well-preserved  devices. 
A  few  small  coppery  alloy  spots  appear  near  the  borders  while  the 
majority  of  each  side  is  a  vibrant  wheat-gold.  Clash  marks  appear  on 
each  side.  This  shimmering  and  eye-appealing  coin  would  make  a 
fine  addition  to  a  high-end  three  dollar  gold  set,  but  would  also  be  a 
type  coin  worth  bragging  about.  Population:  4  in  64,  2  finer  (6/1  5). 
From  The  College  Collection •,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25MA,  PCGS# 
7976 


1860-S  Three  Dollar,  Lovely  AU58 
Far  Finer  Than  Usually  Seen 

4319  1860-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  low-mintage  1860-S  three  dollar 

gold  issue,  struck  to  the  extent  of  only  7,000  coins,  is  the  rarest  of 
the  four  early  S-mint  emissions  in  the  series  (also  including  the  1 855- 
S,  1856-S,  and  1857-S).  Most  examples  of  the  1860-S  survive  only 
in  well-circulated  condition,  usually  VF  to  XF.  The  present  near-Mint 
State  example  is,  needless  to  say,  far  finer,  and  the  nicest  piece  we 
have  offered  in  well  over  a  year.  Deep  luster  complements  beautiful 
reddish-orange  color  with  glints  of  lilac  and  lighter  yellow-gold 
around  the  letter  edges  on  the  obverse.  Certified  in  a  green-label 
holder.  Population:  8  in  58,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25MF,  PCGS# 
7981 


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1863  Three  Dollar  Gold,  Magnificent  MS66 
Civil  War-Era  Strike  With  Bold  Clash  Marks 

4320  1863  MS66  NGC.  There  is  something  about  the  1863 

three  dollar  gold  piece  that  has  led  to  the  preservation  of  several 
remarkable  examples,  including  the  present  specimen,  certified 
MS66  by  NGC.  Only  5,000  circulation  strikes  were  made,  and  the 
date  is  rare  overall.  Q.  David  Bowers  and  Doug  Winter  offer  these 
words  in  their  series  reference: 

"As  the  low  mintage  would  indicate,  the  $3  gold  piece  is 
scarce  in  any  grade  and  rare  in  higher  levels.  However, 
perhaps  as  many  as  several  dozen  Mint  State  coins  exist, 
among  which  are  some  notable  germs.  Such  showpieces 
are  often  candidates  for  extensive  descriptions  in  auction 
catalogs  and  deservedly  so.  Among  $3  coins  dated  in  the 
1860s,  gems  of  1863,  while  rare  in  an  absolute  sense, 
appear  more  often  than  do  those  of  any  other  year.  Most 
1 863  threes  have  very  good  eye  appeal  .... 

"The  true  elusive  nature  of  the  1 863  is  often  overlooked, 
as  low  mintages  also  occur  for  most  $3  coins  of  the  1 880s, 
and  those  appear  on  the  market  with  frequency.  However, 
few  1863  coins  were  deliberately  saved,  and  across  the 
board  they  are  quite  rare." 

Aside  from  the  obvious  Civil  War  explanation,  there  is  another 
likely  reason  that  1863  threes  in  high  grade  appear  to  have  been 
saved  in  some  small  quantity:  The  1863  quarter  eagles  were  proof- 
only  issues,  and  it  may  be  that  some  people  desirous  of  a  nice  gold 
coin  from  the  year  simply  opted  for  the  more-available  three  dollar 
denomination. 

The  present  Premium  Gem  three  dollar,  like  all  known  1863s, 
has  boldly  clashed  dies  that  actually  add  an  interesting  contrast  to  this 
pristine  coin.  Flowing  luster  washes  over  both  sides,  with  splendid 
yellow-gold  color  as  a  complement.  A  tiny  curved  contact  mark 
below  the  first  T  in  STATES  is  a  reliable  pedigree  marker,  as  one  of 
the  only  mentionable  signs  of  contact.  The  strike  is  excellent  overall, 
but  soft  on  the  headdress  tips  and  opposite  on  the  lower  wreath.  A 
magnificent  coin.  Census:  4  in  66  (1  in  66  ★),  5  finer  (6/1  5). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/2011 ),  lot  5059.  NGC  ID#  25MJ, 
PCGS#  7984 


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1877  Three  Dollar,  AU58  Prooflike 
Few  Pieces  Struck  for  Circulation 

4321  1877  AU58  Prooflike  NGC.  CAC.  Only  1,468  circulation 

strikes  were  produced  of  the  1877  three  dollar.  Of  that  already 
minuscule  number,  an  estimated  100  pieces  exist  today.  As  one 
would  expect  from  a  coin  with  such  a  low  mintage,  there  are  many 
first  strikes  that  retain  the  initial  die  polish  from  new  dies.  This  is  one 
such  coin,  but  it  is  definitely  not  a  circulated  proof  —  a  rarity  in  its 
own  right  but  a  coin  that  appeals  to  a  different  area  of  collecting. 
This  piece  displays  the  expected  "fuzziness"  from  light  handling 
in  circulation;  however,  this  has  not  dulled  the  bright  finish  of  the 
prooflike  fields.  Each  side  has  an  accent  of  reddish  patina  surrounding 
the  devices.  Census:  2  in  58  Prooflike,  5  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2012 ),  lot  5247.  PCGS# 
77999 


1882  Three  Dollar  Gold,  MS65 
Very  Rare  in  Finer  Grades 

4322  1882  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1882  three  dollar  gold  piece 

claims  a  business-strike  mintage  of  1,500  pieces,  certainly  a  small 
total  in  absolute  terms,  but  not  out-of-the-ord inary  in  the  context 
of  the  series.  Fortunately,  the  1882  has  a  relatively  high  survival 
rate,  probably  because  contemporary  collectors  realized  the  low 
production  total  would  make  the  coins  more  desirable  in  the  future 
and  went  to  the  trouble  of  saving  high-quality  pieces  in  Mint  State 
condition.  The  issue  is  still  very  rare  at  the  MS65  level,  however. 

This  delightful  Gem  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout,  with  well-preserved  yellow-gold 
surfaces  that  show  a  few  areas  of  prooflike  reflectivity.  Population:  7 
in  65,  4  finer  (7/1 5). 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25N5,  PCGS#  8004 


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1887  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS65 
Semiprooflike,  Original  Color 

4323  1887  MS65  PCCS.  Despite  its  low  6,000-coin  mintage,  the  Mint  Engraver  Janes  B.  Longacre,  ca.  1855 

1 887  three  dollar  gold  piece  is  collectible  in  many  Mint  State  grades, 

benefiting  from  numerous  examples  being  set  aside  by  contemporary 

collectors  and  dealers.  Yet,  its  marginal  availability  only  survives 

through  the  MS64  grade  level.  In  Gem  condition,  the  1  887  is  rare  and 

finer  pieces  are  out  of  reach  for  many  enthusiasts.  This  piece  displays 

beautiful  semiprooflike  fields  beneath  lovely  rose  and  orange-gold 

hues.  The  reverse  bowknot  is  softly  struck,  as  usual,  but  the  remainder 

of  the  wreath  and  the  obverse  portrait  are  delightfully  sharp.  A  few 

stray  marks  are  almost  unnoticed  in  the  gleaming  reflection  of  the 

fields.  Population:  26  in  65,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25NA,  PCGS# 

8009 


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PROOF  THREE  DOLLAR 
GOLD  PIECES 


1876  Three  Dollar  Gold,  PR64  Cameo 
Classic  Proof-Only  Rarity 
45  Examples  Struck 

4324  1 876  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  According  to  Mint  records  only  45 

proof  three  dollar  gold  pieces  were  struck  in  1 876  and  no  business- 
strike  coins  were  produced.  The  first  delivery  of  20  specimens  took 
place  on  February  19  and  a  second  emission  of  25  examples  was 
accomplished  on  June  13.  Since  only  twenty  gold  proof  sets  were 
struck  in  the  surrounding  years  of  1  874,  1  875,  1 877,  and  1 878,  the 
February  delivery  probably  represents  the  standard,  more  or  less 
automatic,  proof  production  the  Mint  planned  on  every  year,  while 
the  later  delivery  was  in  response  to  a  perceived  increased  demand, 
possibly  the  result  of  the  country's  centennial  celebrations  that  year. 

Once  the  proof-on  ly  status  of  the  three  dol  lar  coin  became  widely 
known,  it  became  the  focus  of  intense  collector  demand  and  it  seems 
likely  that  a  number  of  restrikes  were  made,  based  on  frequency  of 
auction  appearances  and  population  data  from  the  grading  services 
today.  However,  Q.  David  Bowers  notes  that  the  "restrikes"  might 
have  been  struck  in  1 876,  the  same  year  as  the  official  issue,  making 
their  status  hard  to  define.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify 
73  examples  in  all  grades,  but  PCGS  CoinFacts  estimates  only 
35-40  specimens  are  actually  extant,  with  the  discrepancy  due  to 
resubmissions  and  crossovers  (6/15). 

The  coin  offered  here  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements, 
with  some  slight  evidence  of  die  rust  in  Liberty's  hair,  which  Walter 
Breen  believed  was  characteristic  of  the  coins  from  the  June  delivery. 
The  deeply  reflective  fields  set  off  the  frosty  devices  nicely,  creating 
a  pleasing  cameo  effect.  The  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  just  a 
few  minor  hair  lines  and  minimal  signs  of  contact.  Eye  appeal  is 
outstanding.  Census:  11  in  64  Cameo,  8  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  28AJ, 
PCGS#  88040 


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1883  Three  Dollar  Gold,  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
89  Examples  Struck 
Only  One  Finer  Coin  at  PCGS 

4325  1883  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Bender 

Collection.  A  fairly  generous  mintage  of  89  proof  three  dollar  gold 
pieces  was  struck  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  1 883,  to  accompany  a 
small  business  strikeemission  of  900  pieces.  Clearly,  the  denomination 
was  both  unwanted  and  unnecessary  in  the  national  economy  of  the 
1 880s,  but  collector  demand  was  still  strong.  Fortunately  for  present- 
day  collectors,  the  issue  has  a  surprisingly  high  survival  rate  in  both 
formats,  as  the  low  business-strike  mintage  alerted  contemporary 
numismatists  to  hoard  them  at  the  time  of  issue.  Experts  estimate  as 
many  as  55  to  70  proofs  survive  today  in  all  grades,  and  most  have 
been  well-preserved. 

Interestingly,  relatively  few  examples  were  offered  in  the  early 
auction  catalogs,  with  the  bulk  of  the  coins  we  know  about  today 
surfacing  after  1930.  One  early  auction  appearance  was  in  lot  1 1  73 
of  the  William  H.  Woodin  Collection  (Thomas  Elder,  3/1 91 1 ): 

"1883.  Only  940  pieces  of  all  kinds  struck.  Very  seldom 
offered  in  proof  condition.  Very  rare.  Plate." 

Notice  Elder  quoted  a  slightly  smaller  total  mintage  figure  than 
the  accepted  total  today.  This  figure  was  accepted  for  many  years 
and  was  quoted  in  early  editions  of  Wayte  Raymond's  Standard 
Catalogue ,  as  well.  The  mistake  probably  came  about  because  40 
proof  sets  were  delivered  early  in  the  year,  on  February  10,  1883, 
and  early  researchers  did  not  realize  another  49  coins  were  struck 
and  delivered  later  in  the  year.  Later  researchers,  like  Walter  Breen, 
discovered  the  correct  mintage  in  the  second  half  of  the  20th  century. 
The  lot  realized  $9,  a  good  price  at  the  time.  Recent  sales  include 
the  spectacular  PR66+  Cameo  NGC  coin  in  lot  3277  of  the  Eric 
P.  Newman  Collection,  Part  V  (Heritage,  11/2014)  that  realized 
$70,500. 

This  extraordinary  Premium  Gem  displays  well-detailed  frosty 
design  elements  that  contrast  profoundly  with  the  deeply  mirrored 
fields  to  produce  a  stunning  cameo  effect.  The  impeccably  preserved 
yellow-gold  surfaces  show  no  mentionable  flaws  and  eye  appeal  is 
tremendous.  Population:  9  in  66  Deep  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  2 8 AS,  PCGS#  98047 


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1884  Three  Dollar  Gold,  PR65  Cameo 
Rare  in  All  Grades 

4326  1884  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Gradually  increasing  collector 

demand  prompted  the  coinage  of  1 06  proof  three  dollar  gold  pieces 
in  1 884,  but  likely  no  more  than  75  examples  are  extant  in  all  grades. 
The  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  populations  of  105  coins  is  highly 
inflated  by  resubmissions.  There  are  two  pieces  in  the  Smithsonian 
Institution,  the  finer  of  which  grades  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  per  Garrett 
and  Guth;  a  third  example  resides  out  of  reach  in  the  American 
Numismatic  Society.  This  Gem  Cameo  is  above-average  in  terms 
of  technical  quality,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Both  sides 
exhibit  sharp,  frosty  relief  elements  set  against  deep  mirroring  in  the 
fields,  illuminated  by  deep  orange-gold  patina.  Population:  5  in  65  (1 
in  65+)  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28AT,  PCGS#  88048 


1886  Three  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 

4327  1886  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  The  year  1886  saw  the  largest 

number  of  proofs  issued  for  the  three  dollar  gold  of  any  in  the  series. 
Today  several  dozen  proof  coins  survive,  making  the  1886  date  a 
prime  choice  for  collectors  seeking  a  high-grade  example  for  type 
purposes.  Gem  proofs  are  in  the  minority,  however,  and  a  piece  such 
as  this  Gem  Cameo  proof  still  more  so.  Medium  orange-gold  surfaces 
boast  deeply  reflective  fields  and  lavishly  frosted  devices.  The  only 
mentionable  contact  is  a  curving  mark  on  the  reverse,  below  the 
bowknot,  although  a  few  minor  field  hairlines  appear  under  a  loupe, 
completely  undistracting.  The  reverse  is  rotated  about  30  degrees 
counterclockwise  with  respect  to  the  obverse.  Population:  9  in  65 
Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28AV,  PCGS#  88050 


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1886  Three  Dollar  Gold,  PR64  Deep  Cameo 
Rarely  Seen,  Stark  Contrast 

4328  1 886  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The  proof  1 886 

gold  three  dollar  piece  had  a  mintage  of  1 42  coins,  with  an  estimated 
survival  of  possibly  75  to  90  specimens.  The  combined  PCGS  and 
NGC  certified  population  of  1 59  coins  is  obviously  inflated  by  a  large 
margin,  especially  considering  that  some  pieces  are  impaired  and  not 
gradable  and  two  others  are  impounded  in  museum  collections.  On 
average,  an  example  appears  at  auction  about  twice  a  year,  most  of 
which  are  Cameos  or  non-Cameos;  surprisingly,  Deep  Cameos  are 
only  infrequently  encountered.  The  last  1886  proof  we  offered  was 
in  lot  5289  of  our  April  2015  Central  States  Signature  sale,  where  a 
non-Cameo  PR65  PCGS  coin  realized  $25,850.  This  Choice  Deep 
Cameo  example  shows  a  few  stray  hairlines  when  studied  with  a 
loupe,  but  the  contrast  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  The  strike  is 
full  and  both  sides  show  warm  straw-gold  color.  Population:  4  in  64 
Deep  Cameo,  1 0  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  28AV,  PCGS#  98050 


1889  Three  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Well-Contrasted  and  Appealing 

4329  1889  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  Most  of  each  side  of  this  near- 

Gem  Cameo  proof  is  rich  apricot-gold,  although  the  right-side  reverse 
shows  a  sliver  of  lighter  blond-gold  color.  The  nicely  mirrored  fields 
and  well-frosted  devices  contrast  sufficiently  for  a  Cameo  designation, 
and  there  are  no  overt  contact  marks.  A  few  thin  hairlines  do  show 
in  the  fields,  however,  and  a  small  indentation  in  the  right  obverse 
field,  behind  the  Indian's  head,  appears  to  be  a  small  planchet  flaw, 
as  made  at  the  Mint.  Two  curving  lintmarks,  as  struck,  appear  around 
the  lower  left  wreath  area,  one  inside,  one  outside.  Population:  9  in 
64  Cameo,  8  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  28AY,  PCGS#  88053 


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1879  Flowing  Hair  Stella,  PR65 
Classic  Four  Dollar  Gold  Pattern 
Judd-1635 

4330  1879  Flowing  Hair,  Judd-1635,  Pollock-1833,  R.3,  PR65 

PCGS.  CAC.  The  four  dollar  Stellas  were  produced  as  prototypes  for 
an  international  coinage  system  conceived  by  the  Honorable  John 
Kasson,  United  States  Minister  to  Austria  and  a  former  chairman  of  the 
Committee  of  Coinage,  Weights,  and  Measures.  Kasson  envisioned 
a  coinage  that  would  be  accepted  in  a  number  of  European  and 
North  American  nations,  functioning  much  as  the  Euro  does  in  the 
European  Union  today.  The  Stellas  were  technically  patterns,  but 
they  were  produced  in  relatively  large  numbers  and  have  often  been 
collected  as  regular  issues,  as  well.  Two  designs  were  engraved, 
Charles  Barber's  Flowing  Hair  motif  and  George  Morgan's  Coiled 
Hair  variant.  Both  designs  were  struck  in  1879  and  1880,  but  only 
the  1879  Flowing  Hair  issue  was  produced  in  significant  numbers. 

Officially,  the  Stellas  were  supposed  to  be  struck  in  goloid 
composition,  a  mixture  of  85.71%  gold,  4.29%  silver,  and  10% 
copper,  but  only  a  few  examples  tested  have  shown  this  composition. 
By  far  the  largest  number  of  Stellas  were  struck  in  the  standard  gold 
composition  (90%  gold,  10%  copper)  used  by  the  United  States 
Mint  for  regular-issue  gold  coins.  Initially,  only  15  examples  of  the 
Flowing  Hair  design  were  produced,  and  it  has  been  suggested  that 
only  these  coins  were  struck  in  goloid  composition,  but  that  remains 
uncertain.  A  large  number  of  Flowing  Hair  Stellas  were  struck  later  in 
1 879,  to  be  used  as  presentation  pieces,  and  for  sale  to  congressmen 
and  collectors.  These  were  certainly  struck  in  the  standard  gold- 
copper  alloy.  Between  400  and  700  examples  of  the  1879  Flowing 
Hair  design  were  produced  later  in  the  year,  and  several  hundred 
are  extant  today.  The  planchet  stock  was  rolled  in  some  fashion  that 
left  striations  on  the  planchets  and  these  are  present  on  all  examples 
seen  of  this  issue.  Some  numismatists  believe  the  coins  were  struck 
on  planed-down  half  eagle  planchets,  which  have  the  same  diameter 
and  composition  as  the  gold  Stellas. 

The  present  coin  is  a  spectacular  Gem,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  that  show  just  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness  on  Liberty's  hair. 
A  few  of  the  ubiquitous  striations  can  be  detected  on  the  obverse,  but 
they  are  much  fainter  than  usual.  The  fields  are  deeply  reflective  and 
the  rich  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  hints  of  lilac  and  green,  with  no 
mentionable  distractions.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Population:  26 
in  65,  28  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28AZ,  PCGS#  8057 


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1879  Flowing  Hair  Stella,  PR65  Cameo 
Strongly  Contrasted,  Problem-Free  Example 

4331  1879  Flowing  Hair,  Judd-1635,  Pollock-1833,  R.3,  PR65  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.The  obverse  has  a  profile  of  Liberty  facing  left,  her 

hair  flowing  down  behind  her  head,  suggesting  the  popular  name  of  this  variety.  The  legend,  6G.3S.7C7GRAMS  consists  of  1 2  individual 
figures,  each  separated  by  1 3  five-pointed  stars,  with  the  date  below.  The  reverse  has  a  large  five-pointed  star  serving  as  the  central  motif.  ONE 
STELLA  400  CENTS  are  in  incuse  letters  on  the  star.  Small  letters  in  the  field  carry  the  mottos  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  and  DEO  EST  GLORIA. 
Around,  the  primary  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  with  FOUR  DOL  below.  Struck  in  gold  with  a  reeded  edge. 

Numismatic  tradition  tells  us  that  425  of  these  four  dollar  gold  pieces  were  coined  in  1879,  a  substantial  mintage  for  a  gold  pattern. 
Consider  that  only  30  proofs  of  each  regularly  issued  gold  denomination  were  coined  in  1 879,  and  the  Stella  mintage  seems  even  more  unlikely. 
Some  numismatists  have  recently  suggested  that  the  actual  mintage  might  be  even  higher  than  the  traditionally  reported  quantity.  In  addition 
to  those  actually  struck  in  gold,  a  few  pieces  were  coined  in  copper  and  aluminum.  The  off-metal  1879  Flowing  Hair  pieces  are  much  rarer 
than  those  struck  in  gold.  Today,  perhaps  200  to  250  of  these  four  dollar  gold  coins  still  survive,  somewhere  in  the  vicinity  of  half  the  original 
mintage,  seemingly  a  good  estimate  for  many  proof  gold  coins  of  that  era.  Most  of  the  survivors  are  lower  grade  or  impaired,  or  both.  Few 
survive  in  Gem  quality. 

The  only  way  to  make  a  good  estimate  of  the  surviving  population  is  to  take  a  census,  but  that  is  nearly  impossible  with  so  many  different 
pieces  known  today.  Anyone  who  has  attempted  to  plate-match  proof  gold  coins  from  older  auction  catalogs  understands  the  task  at  hand. 
While  a  complete  roster  of  the  1 879  Coiled  Hair,  and  the  two  1 880  varieties  is  possible,  such  a  roster  of  1 879  Flowing  Hair  coins  is  probably 
an  unreachable  goal.  Perhaps  more  important  than  a  complete  roster  is  a  census  of  the  top  pieces,  including  only  those  examples  that  grade 
PR65  or  finer,  a  more  reasonable  goal  for  the  1 879  Flowing  Hair  issue. 

This  Gem  Cameo  proof  has  brilliant  lemon-yellow  surfaces  with  several  splashes  of  copper-orange  toning  on  each  side.  It  is  sharply  struck 
with  lightly  frosted  devices  on  deeply  mirrored  fields,  creating  a  strong  cameo  contrast.  Diagonal  planchet  striations  are  oriented  down  to  the 
right  on  the  obverse  and  up  to  the  right  on  the  reverse.  These  are  seen  to  some  degree  on  all  known  gold  Stellas,  a  result  of  the  steps  necessary 
to  create  the  coins.  Population:  1 5  in  65  (1  in  65+)  Cameo,  1 5  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  National  Money  Show  Auction  ( Heritage ,  3/2008 ),  lot  1450.  NGC  ID#  28AZ,  PCGS#  88057 


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EARLY  HALF  EAGLES 


1795  Small  Eagle  Five,  XF  Details 
Extremely  Rare  BD-12  Variety 
Perhaps  12  to  15  Pieces  Known 

4332  1795  Small  Eagle,  BD-12,  High  R.6  — Scratched— ANACS. 

XF  Details,  Net  VF20.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  a/a.  The  so-called 
"Apostrophe  Variety,"  so  named  because  of  the  partial  remains  of  a 
letter  between  the  B  and  E  of  LIBERTY.  Recutting  is  also  visible  on 
the  I  in  the  same  word.  On  the  reverse,  the  bases  of  TAT  in  STATES 
are  joined,  as  are  the  bases  of  AME  in  AMERICA.  BD-12  is  a  rare 
variety  of  this  important  issue,  the  first  year  not  only  of  the  series, 
but  of  any  gold  production  for  circulation  at  the  U.S.  Mint.  Although 
the  1795  Half  Eagle  is  not  rare  for  an  early  gold  date,  a  sizeable 
percentage  of  the  survivors  represent  the  BD-3  die  marriage;  all  other 
varieties  are  either  scarce  or  rare.  This  nicely  detailed  example  has 
rich  orange-gold  patina  along  the  borders,  while  the  centers  show 
lighter  bronze-gold  color.  A  scratch  near  the  right  side  stars  explains 
the  ANACS  designation,  although  the  reverse  at  5  o'clock  also  has  a 
small  area  of  pinscratches.  However,  traces  of  luster  cling  to  the  curls 
behind  Liberty's  neck,  and  the  eagle's  wings  retain  rich  definition. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7 1/2003 ),  lot  7442.  PCGS# 
519861  Base  PCGS#  8066 


1796/5  BD-1  Half  Eagle,  AU  Details 
Unused  1795  Obverse  Die 

4333  1796/5  BD-1,  High  R.4  —  Repaired  —  NGC  Details. 

AU.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  a/b  with  a  perfect  obverse  die  and 
lapped  reverse  die.  This  famous  overdate  uses  an  obverse  die  that 
was  completed  for  1795  coinage,  but  remained  unused.  A  6  was 
punched  over  the  5  for  use  in  1  796.  The  actual  mintage  is  unknown, 
but  was  likely  only  a  small  portion  of  the  6,196  coins  recorded  for 
the  year.  John  Dannreuther  estimates  a  mintage  between  1,057  and 
2,000  coins.  Our  own  opinion  is  closer  to  the  low  end  of  that  range, 
perhaps  1,200  coins.  This  straw-gold  example  has  brushed,  matte¬ 
like  surfaces  with  an  unnatural  but  strangely  attractive  appearance. 
PCGS#  519862  Base  PCGS#  8067 


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1800  BD-2  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Late  Die  State 

4334  1800  BD-2,  High  R.3  MS62  NCC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die 

State  c/d  with  advanced  die  cracks.  Three  of  the  five  1 800  half  eagle 
varieties  are  similar  in  rarity,  a  fourth  is  scarce,  and  the  fifth  is  almost 
unknown.  The  usually  encountered  varieties  are  BD-2  and  BD-5,  and 
those  two  are  frequently  chosen  to  represent  the  beginning  of  the 
19th  century  in  advanced  gold  type  collections.  This  lovely  example 
has  reflective  fields  and  satin  devices  with  sharp  design  definition 
and  excellent  eye  appeal.  Census:  29  in  62,  26  finer  (6/15),  for  all 
1800  varieties.  PCGS#  45592  Base  PCGS#  8082 


1804  Small  8  Half  Eagle,  AU55 
BD-1,  Pleasing  Color 

4335  1804  Small  8,  BD-1,  High  R.4,  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b.  Ample  orange-gold  luster  graces  this 
well-defined  and  pleasing  Choice  AU  early  half  eagle,  with  deeper 
coppery-orange  overtones  evident  in  the  fields.  The  central  reverse 
has  a  few  light  Mint-made  adjustment  marks,  but  the  eye  appeal  is 
nonetheless  impressive. 

BD-1  is  distinguished  in  part  by  a  lengthy  die  line  from  the 
eagle's  beak  to  the  left  shield  tip.  It  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  1 804 
half  eagle  die  pairings,  although  it  is  not  as  available  as  BD-7,  which 
survives  to  the  extent  of  as  many  as  150  pieces.  Perhaps  70  to  90 
BD-1  examples  are  extant,  a  survival  rate  similar  to  that  of  BD-2, 
which  shares  this  obverse  die. 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  ( Heritage ,  3/2009 ),  lot  2847;  Long  Beach 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/201 1 ),  lot  461 7.  PCGS#  519891  Base  PCGS# 
8085 


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1804  BD-1  Half  Eagle,  MS63+ 

Small  8,  Small  4 

4336  1804  Small  8,  BD-1,  High  R.4,  MS63+  PCCS.  CAC.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b  with  a  cud  over  the  T  in  UNITED.  A 
die  crack  across  the  tops  of  UNIT,  and  a  radial  die  crack  from  the 
fletchings  to  the  rim,  are  present  but  undescribed  in  the  Dannreuther 
standard  reference.  Both  Bass  and  Dannreuther  did  not  record  that 
the  4  is  lightly  repunched  below  its  left  corner.  A  beautiful  sun-gold 
representative  that  boasts  coruscating  luster  and  a  well  preserved 
reverse.  The  obverse  displays  only  minor  marks.  The  strike  is  good, 
although  unimportant  mint-made  adjustment  marks  are  evident  on 
the  reverse  border  near  OF  and  the  fletchings.  As  of  (7/1 5),  PCGS  has 
certified  just  one  example  of  BD-1  finer,  as  MS64.  PCGS#  519891 
Base  PCGS#  8085 


1804  Capped  Bust  Right  Five,  MS61 
Popular  Normal/Large  8,  BD-7  Variety 

4337  1804  Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7,  R.4,  MS61  NCC.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b.  The  1804  Capped  Bust  Right  half  eagle 
claims  a  nominal  mintage  of  30,475  pieces,  with  seven  die  varieties 
known  for  the  date.  This  attractive  MS61  example  represents  the 
BD-7  variety,  previously  known  as  a  Small  Over  Large  8  variety, 
but  classified  as  a  Normal/Large  8  by  the  Bass-Dannreuther  series 
reference.  The  BD-7  is  the  last  use  of  this  dramatically  overdated 
obverse  die,  which  was  also  used  to  strike  the  BD-5  and  BD-6 
varieties  of  this  date.  This  was  the  only  use  of  the  reverse  die,  which 
shows  the  diagnostic  position  of  the  eagle's  upper  beak  touching  a 
star  point.  The  BD-7  is  a  scarce  variety  in  absolute  terms,  but  it  has  a 
surviving  population  of  100-150  examples  in  all  grades  and  is  seen 
more  often  than  the  other  Normal/Large  8  varieties. 

The  present  coin  is  a  well-detailed  MS61  specimen  that  shows 
traces  of  planchet  adjustment  marks  on  the  eagle's  claw  and  arrows. 
The  overdate  shows  boldly  and  the  antique-gold  surfaces  display 
only  minor  signs  of  contact.  Census:  13  in  61 ,21  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS# 
519897  Base  PCGS#  8086 


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1805  Half  Eagle,  BD-1,  MS62 
Lovely  Original  Surfaces 

4338  1805  BD-1,  High  R.3,  MS62  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die 

State  a/a.  There  are  five  die  varieties  for  the  1 805  half  eagle,  three  of 
which  are  rare  or  extremely  rare.  Of  the  two  marginally  available  die 
pairings  (BD-1  and  -2),  BD-1  is  the  more  often  seen  and  is  typically 
represented  in  date  sets.  Its  availability,  however,  is  largely  restricted 
to  circulated  grades  —  any  Uncirculated  and  original  early  half  eagle 
is  a  special  coin  in  any  sense. 

This  Mint  State  BD-1  representative  is  notably  sharp  and  evenly 
struck  from  fresh  dies,  reminiscent  of  the  Bass  coin  retained  for  the 
Core  Collection.  Portions  of  the  fields  show  modest  semiprooflike 
mirroring.  Honey  and  yellow-gold  hues  attest  to  the  originality  of  the 
surfaces,  and  abrasions  are  limited  to  just  light  chatter  in  the  fields. 
The  eye  appeal  is  outstanding  for  a  gold  piece  from  this  period. 
Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  Census  (all  varieties  included): 
44  in  62  (1  in  62+),  41  finer  (7/1  5).  PCGS#  4561 5  Base  PCGS#  8088 


1805  Five  Dollar,  BD-2,  Bright  MS63 
Elusive  Mint  State  Type  Coin 

4339  1805  BD-2,  R.4,  MS63  PCGS.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 

g/d,  terminal.  The  obverse  die  is  shattered  on  this  example,  although 
the  reverse  was  hardier  and  would  be  employed  for  four  more  die 
marriages,  including  the  first  1806  pairing.  BD-2  is  not  quite  as 
available  as  BD-1,  but  it  is  still  collectible,  with  possibly  100  to 
150  pieces  known.  As  a  date,  the  1805  half  eagle  is  seen  much  less 
frequently  than  the  1806,  suitable  for  the  type  collector  seeking  an 
obtainable,  yet,  uncommon  coin  for  their  collection. 

This  MS63  example,  if  for  no  other  reason,  is  special  for  its 
outstanding  Mint  State  preservation,  devoid  of  major  abrasions 
and  displaying  satiny  yellow-gold  luster.  The  obverse  stars  are 
not  completely  defined,  but  the  border  dentils  are  unbroken  and 
the  central  devices,  particularly  the  eagle  and  shield,  are  sharply 
rendered.  Bold  clash  marks  on  both  sides  and  extensive  die  cracking 
on  the  obverse  are  the  product  of  the  late  die  state.  Population  (All 
varieties  included):  36  in  63  (1  in  63+),  1 9  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  4561 6 
Base  PCGS#  8088 


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1807  Bust  Right  Five  Dollar,  MS64 
BD-1,  Small  Reverse  Stars 

4340  1807  Bust  Right,  BD-1,  High  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b-c.  An  impressive  peach-gold  near-Gem. 
The  strike  is  crisp,  since  definition  is  incomplete  only  on  the  upper 
left  border  of  the  shield.  Marks  are  confined  to  trivial  obverse  field 
chatter  and  a  small  bright  area  above  the  arrowheads.  The  reverse  is 
lightly  clashed,  and  both  sides  exhibits  several  delicate  die  cracks. 
The  obverse  lacks  the  clashes  associated  with  Die  State  c,  and  the 
reverse  lacks  any  crack  at  the  E  in  UNITED.  However,  the  "rust  lump 
on  skin  of  bust,"  as  described  by  Bass  for  obverse  Die  State  c,  is 
present.  As  of  (7/16),  PCGS  has  certified  only  a  single  example  of 
BD-1  finer,  as  MS65.  PCGS#  519898  Base  PCGS#  8092 


1810  BD-4  Half  Eagle,  MS63 
Large  Date,  Large  5 

4341  1810  Large  Date,  Large  5,  BD-4,  R.2,  MS63  PCGS.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b,  an  intermediate  die  state  with  both  dies 
showing  clash  marks.  The  Capped  Bust  Left  half  eagles  were  minted 
from  1807  to  1812,  as  designed  by  assistant  Mint  engraver  John 
Reich.  Among  the  1 5  known  die  varieties  for  the  type  are  1  807  BD-8 
and  1810  BD-4,  both  rated  R.2.  These  are  the  two  varieties  most  often 
chosen  for  type  collections,  as  they  are  available  in  Mint  State  grades 
with  little  searching.  Six  additional  varieties  are  rated  R.3,  and  those 
are  also  type  candidates.  This  Select  Mint  State  piece  is  slightly  weak 
at  the  centers,  but  exhibits  frosty  and  fully  brilliant  orange-gold  luster 
with  excellent  eye  appeal.  Population:  38  in  63,  36  finer  (7/15)  for 
the  variety.  PCGS#  507598  Base  PCGS#  8108 


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1820  Curl  Base  2  Half  Eagle,  BD-5 
Uncirculated  Sharpness 

4342  1820  Curl  Base  2,  Large  Letters,  BD-5,  R.6  —  Improperly 

Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  b/c.  The 
obverse  is  clashed,  usual  for  this  rare  die  marriage.  A  well  struck 
and  essentially  unabraded  lemon-gold  example.  The  fields  are  bright 
and  faintly  hairlined  from  a  wipe,  but  the  eye  appeal  is  nonetheless 
impressive.  Mintages  of  half  eagles  achieved  a  then-record  of 
263,806  pieces.  But  most  of  the  production  was  soon  exported  and 
melted,  and  the  nine  known  die  marriages  range  from  very  scarce  to 
extremely  rare.  BD-5  is  the  only  collectible  Curl  Base  2,  Large  Letters 
die  variety,  since  BD-7  and  BD-9  are  formidable  rarities. 


LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLES 


1863-S  Half  Eagle,  Semiprooflike  AU58+ 
One  of  the  Finest  Known 

4343  1 863-S  AU58+  NGC.  The  1 863-S  half  eagle  is  a  scarce  issue 
in  all  grades,  notably  rare  finer  than  the  VF  level.  Of  17,000  pieces 
struck,  likely  no  more  than  60  to  75  examples  are  extant  in  all  grades. 
This  issue  was  a  workhorse  in  Western  commerce,  and  most  survivors 
are  well-circulated.  A  single  Mint  State  coin  is  known,  graded  MS61 
PCGS,  but  has  never  appeared  at  public  auction.  A  lone  piece  in  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  grades  just  VF35,  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 

The  present  coin  is  the  only  AU58  example  certified  with  a 
Plus  designation,  effectively  ranking  it  as  the  second-finest  example 
known.  The  strike  is  sharply  rendered  and  the  fields  exhibit  significant 
semiprooflike  mirroring.  Brief  chatter  in  the  exposed  portions  of 
the  fields  appears  to  be  all  that  limits  the  grade  on  this  outstanding 
1 863-S  Liberty  five.  Census:  1 3  in  58  (1  in  58+),  0  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC 
ID#  25VT,  PCGS#  8295 


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1865  Half  Eagle,  AU53 
Seldom  Seen  in  Any  Grade 

4344  1 865  AU53  PCGS.  By  1 862,  the  second  year  of  the  Civi  I  War, 

the  federal  government  had  ceased  paying  out  gold  coins;  hoarding 
of  both  gold  and  silver  coinage  was  widespread.  The  production 
totals  for  half  eagles  in  Philadelphia  dropped  from  688,000  pieces 
in  1861  to  4,430  pieces  in  1862,  and  the  1865  was  the  lowest 
P-mint  issue  of  the  entire  span  from  1 862  through  1 865,  at  a  meager 
1,270  half  eagles  struck  for  circulation.  (Faraway  San  Francisco  was 
insulated  from  the  fray,  and  in  any  case,  half  eagles  were  the  favored 
denomination  out  West  in  the  early  1 860s.) 

The  few  examples  that  survived  being  melted  nonetheless  did 
circulate  to  some  extent;  the  average  grade  of  certified  survivors  is 
AU50.  Mint  State  examples  are  virtually  unknown;  PCGS  reports  a 
single  MS61  as  its  only  Uncirculated  example,  while  NGC  reports 
two  submissions  each  in  MS60  and  MS61 .  This  AU53  PCGS  example 
displays  medium  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  some  hints  of  reflective 
prooflike  texture  remaining  in  the  protected  device  edges  on  both 
sides.  A  few  stray  marks  appear,  none  particularly  overt,  consistent 
with  light  circulation,  and  strike  weakness  shows  on  the  eagle's  lower 
feathers  and  the  fletchings.  Population:  6  in  53,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  25VW,  PCGS#  8298 


1874-CC  Five  Dollar,  AU55 
Elusive  in  All  Grades 

4345  1 874-CC  AU55  PCGS  Secure.  Variety  1  -C.  In  the  context  of 

early  Carson  City  half  eagles,  the  1874-CC  is  moderately  plentiful, 
but  in  comparison  to  all  issues  from  this  period,  the  date  is  notably 
scarce  in  all  grades.  Only  21,198  pieces  were  struck,  almost  all  of 
which  experienced  extensive  circulation.  As  is  seen  by  a  quick  glance 
at  the  population  reports,  most  surviving  examples  grade  VF  or  lower; 
XF  coins  are  scarce  and  high-end  AU  pieces  are  rare.  Only  three 
Mint  State  coins  are  reported  by  PCGS  and  NGC  combined,  with  the 
finest  MS62.  A  single  coin  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  grades  just 
XF  Details,  Polished,  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 

This  Choice  AU  representative  is  well-detailed  and  exhibits 
original  olive-gold  patina  with  lustrous  highlights  in  the  protected 
regions  of  the  fields.  There  are  no  major  abrasions,  although  light 
clash  marks  are  evident  in  the  reverse  fields.  The  central  reverse 
shield  shows  some  minor  striking  weakness.  Overall,  a  pleasing, 
upper-end  example  of  this  elusive  Carson  City  half  eagle.  Population: 
1  7  in  55,  9  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  25WP,  PCGS#  8334 


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1893-CC  Half  Eagle,  Beautiful  MS64+ 
Sole  Finest  at  PCGS 

4346  1 893-CC  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  2-A.  The  date  is  far  left 

under  the  bust  truncation,  and  the  1  is  centered  over  a  dentil.  The  half 
eagle  mintages  at  the  fabled  Carson  City  Mint  ended  with  a  whimper 
in  1 893  of  60,000  coins,  which  was  nonetheless  the  largest  gold  coin 
production  of  the  three  denominations  struck.  Most  of  those  coins 
circulated  extensively,  making  this  beautiful  MS64+  PCGS  example 
a  noteworthy  exception.  The  honey-gold  surfaces  display  top-notch 
eye  appeal  and  brilliant  luster  on  well-preserved  surfaces  that  are 
free  of  major  marks.  Wispy  die  cracks  on  each  side  connect  many  of 
the  peripheral  elements.  A  great-looking  coin,  and  the  sole  finest  at 
PCGS.  Population:  7  in  64  (1  in  64+),  0  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  25YB, 
PCGS#  8384 


Grinding  and  separating  gold  dust 


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1843  Half  Eagle,  PR63  Cameo 
Proof  Gold  Rarity,  Only  Six  Examples  Traced 
Possibly  Ex:  Farouk 

4347  1843  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  R.7  as  a  proof.  All  early  proof  gold  issues  are  very  rare  and  the  proof  half  eagles  of  1 843  are  certainly  no 

exception.  Proof  mintages  were  not  recorded  before  the  Mint  began  its  commercial  proof  set  offerings  in  the  late  1 850s,  but  experts  agree  no 
more  than  a  half  dozen  complete  sets  of  copper,  silver,  and  gold  proofs  were  issued  in  1 843.  Proof  gold  coins  were  all  struck  for  inclusion  in  the 
gold  proof  sets,  which  included  examples  of  the  quarter  eagle,  half  eagle,  and  eagle,  the  three  denominations  struck  for  contemporary  coinage. 
Remarkably,  three  of  these  sets  remained  intact,  at  least  until  recent  times,  listed  as  numbers  1  through  3  in  our  roster  below.  At  present,  we 
can  trace  six  examples  of  the  1 843  half  eagle  in  proof  format,  including  two  specimens  in  institutional  collections  and  one  in  slightly  impaired 
condition.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  five  examples  in  all  grades,  almost  certainly  including  one  or  two  resubmissions 
(6/1  5). 

The  1 843  proof  half  eagle  is  so  rare  that  decades  can  elapse  between  auction  appearances.  We  believe  the  coin  offered  here  last  appeared 
in  lot  250  of  the  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt,  the  auction  of  King  Farouk's  fabulous  collection  in  1954.  The  coin  was  not  plated  in  that 
appearance,  as  it  was  included  in  a  lot  with  15  other  half  eagles  from  surrounding  years,  so  a  plate  match  is  not  possible.  It  does  not  appear 
to  match  the  coins  in  the  Pittman  or  Carter  proof  sets,  however,  and  is  definitely  much  finer  than  the  2009  ANA  example.  Since  the  only  other 
known  specimens  are  held  in  museums,  we  believe  this  is  the  Farouk  coin,  which  has  not  reappeared  since  that  auction,  but  a  slight  possibility 
exists  that  it  is  a  previously  unknown  seventh  example. 

This  delightful  Select  specimen  exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  provide  bold  cameo 
contrast  with  the  frosty  devices.  The  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  display  delicate  highlights  of  green,  with  a  few  minor  hair  lines  and  contact 
marks  that  do  little  to  detract  from  the  outstanding  overall  eye  appeal.  Census:  1  in  63  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/1 5). 

Roster  of  1 843  Proof  Half  Eagles 

Most  of  the  coins  in  the  roster  had  not  been  certified  at  the  time  of  their  last  auction  appearance  and  some  have  never  been  certified.  Five 
examples  have  been  graded  by  NGC  and  PCGS  as  of  6/201 5,  but  that  total  probably  includes  some  resubmissions.  The  coins  are  listed  below 
in  chronological  order  of  their  discovery,  rather  than  by  grade. 

1.  PR66  Deep  Cameo  (grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth).  Mint  Cabinet  in  1 843  as  part  of  a  complete  proof  set,  National  Numismatic  Collection  at 
the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

2.  Brilliant  Proof.  A  coin  in  the  complete  copper,  silver,  and  gold  proof  set  in  the  original  case  reportedly  presented  by  President  Tyler  in  1 843 
to  an  unnamed  constituent;  possibly  purchased  by  Richard  B.  Winsor  for  $100  circa  1880;  Winsor  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1895), 
lot  1067;  Fernand  David  Collection  (Jacques  Schulman,  3/1930),  lot  112;  purchased  by  an  agent  of  B.  Max  Mehl  at  the  Schulman  sale  in 
Amsterdam;  Frank  Stoddard;  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green  in  1 932,  via  Mehl;  Green  Estate;  Mehl  again;  Will  W.  Neil;  Neil  Collection  (Mehl,  6/1 947), 
lot  2292,  sold  as  a  set;  Amon  Carter,  Sr.;  Amon  Carter,  Jr.;  Carter  Family  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  630,  set  still  intact;  Daniel  Drykerman, 
per  Walter  Breen. 

3.  Gem  Proof.  William  Woodin,  exhibited  at  the  1914  ANS  Exhibition;  possibly  Waldo  Newcomer  and  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green,  but  this  is 
not  certain;  John  Zug;  purchased  by  F.C.C.  Boyd  in  1939;  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  394;  J.F.  Bell  (Jacob 
Shapiro);  Memorable  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  343;  John  Jay  Pittman;  Pittman  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Akers,  10/1997),  lot 
832,  as  part  of  a  complete  copper,  silver,  and  gold  proof  set;  the  three  gold  coins  were  reportedly  sold  privately  by  Blanchard  &  Company  in 
May  of  2009  for  $937,765. 

4.  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green;  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  part  of  lot  250;  Abe  Kosoff; 

probably  the  present  coin. 

5.  Proof.  A  specimen  in  the  Kunsthistorisches  Museum  in  Vienna,  discovered  by  Dr.  Richard  Doty  in  2002. 

6.  PR58  PCGS.  Eos  Angeles  ANA  Auction  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/2009),  lot  4520,  previous  pedigree  unknown. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  PR65.  David  Akers  reports  seeing  this  example  at  the  1 997  ANA  Convention,  possibly  the  coin  in  number  2,  3,  or  4  above. 

B.  Proof.  39th  Mail  Bid  Sale  (Hollinbeck-Kagin,  1 1/1946),  per  John  Adams,  catalog  not  available  for  comparison. 

NGC  ID#  28BL,  PCGS#  88433 


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1858  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR67  Ultra  Cameo 
Finest-Known  Specimen 
Only  Five  Examples  Known 

4348  1858  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  Philadelphia  Mint  offered  proof  coins  on  a  widespread  commercial  basis  for  the  first 

time  in  1858  and  the  numismatic  community  reacted  with  great  enthusiasm.  Mintages  were  not  recorded  for  the  various  proof  issues,  but  we 
know  they  were  quite  small,  especially  for  the  more  expensive  gold  coins.  Only  five  examples  of  the  1 858  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  are  known  to 
numismatists  today  and  two  of  those  coins  are  included  in  institutional  collections  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  the  American  Numismatic 
Society.  Heritage  Auctions  is  pleased  to  present  the  finest-certified  example  of  this  classic  rarity  in  just  its  third  auction  appearance  in  1 57  years. 

This  coin  has  been  a  highlight  of  some  of  the  most  famous  U.S.  gold  collections  of  all  time.  It  traces  its  history  to  Ed  Trompeter's  fabulous 
collection  of  proof  gold,  and  to  the  world  renowned  Eliasberg  collection  before  that.  The  first  auction  appearance  of  this  piece  we  can  trace 
with  any  certainty  was  in  lot  224  of  the  James  Ten  Eyck  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1 922): 

"1 858  Yellow  gold.  Perfect  brilliant  proof,  extremely  rare  and  valuable." 

The  lot  realized  $35,  a  very  strong  price  at  the  time.  Today,  examples  bring  many  multiples  of  this  price  at  their  infrequent  auction 
appearances.  The  record  price  realized  for  the  issue  is  $195,500,  brought  by  the  PR66  ★  Ultra  Cameo  specimen  in  lot  1892  of  the  Palm  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  3/2006). 

This  magnificent  Superb  Gem  is  the  finest-known  example  of  this  landmark  proof  issue,  with  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements 
and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  contrast  profoundly  with  the  frosty  devices.  The  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  free  of  post-strike  distractions 
and  show  the  slight  orange-peel  texture  of  the  best  1 9th  century  proofs.  A  small  mintmade  planchet  flaw  in  the  upper-right  reverse  field  serves 
as  a  pedigree  marker.  This  coin  should  find  a  home  in  the  finest  collection  or  Registry  Set  of  proof  gold.  Census:  1  in  67  Ultra  Cameo,  0  finer 
(4/1  5). 

Roster  of  1858  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  James  Ten  Eyck  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1922),  lot  224;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr. 
in  1942,  via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  488;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions, circa  1998; 
private  collection.  The  present  coin. 

2.  PR66  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Donald  H.  Hopkins;  March  Sale  (Stack's,  3/1985),  lot  807;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers 
and  Merena,  11/2000),  lot  469;  Exclusively  Internet  Auction  (Heritage,  12/2003),  lot  14326;  Continuous  Internet  Auction  (Heritage,  8/2005), 
lot  24472;  Continuous  Internet  Auction  (Heritage,  12/2005),  lot  24520;  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2006),  lot  1892,  realized  $195,500; 
Baltimore  Auction  (Stack's  Bowers,  3/2014),  lot  4085,  realized  $170,375. 

3.  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  George  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  proof  set  of  the  date,  including  minor,  silver,  and  gold  coins,  probably  purchased 
directly  from  the  Mint  in  1858;  Seavey  Descriptive  Catalog  (William  Strobridge,  6/1873),  lot  820,  not  sold  as  Seavey's  entire  collection  was 
purchased  by  the  following  before  the  sale  took  place;  Lorin  G.  Parmelee;  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1292 
(also  included  in  the  lot  were  the  proof  eagle  and  quarter  eagle  from  Seavey's  set);  William  H.  Woodin,  exhibited  at  the  1 91 4  ANS  Exhibition; 
Waldo  Newcomer;  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  412;  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  Memorable 
Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  359;  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  lot  253;  Gaston  DiBello,  per 
his  annotated  copy  of  the  Farouk  sale;  Theodore  Ullmer  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1974),  lot  446;  Macotta  Metals,  exhibited  at  the  1976  ANA 
convention;  ANA  Convention  Auction  (New  England  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  7/1979),  lot  176;  Dr.  Nelsen  Page  Aspen  Collection  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  8/1989),  lot  551;  Auction  '90  (Superior,  8/1990),  lot  1323. 

4.  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet  in  1 858,  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

5.  Proof.  Robert  C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society  in  1908.  Note:  this  coin  has  been  attributed  to  John  Colvin  Randall  and 
George  Cogan's  sale  of  3/1 882  by  several  catalogers,  but  there  was  no  proof  1 858  half  eagle  or  gold  proof  set  in  that  sale. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Coin  Auction  Sale  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  10/1 860),  lot  712,  part  of  a  complete  six-piece  gold  proof  set,  possibly  the  same  as  number 
1  or  2  above. 

B.  Proof.  George  Seavey  Collection  (William  Strobridge,  9/1 863),  lot  479,  part  of  a  complete  six-piece  gold  proof  set.  This  seems  likely  to  be  a 
second  set  owned  by  Seavey,  possibly  purchased  at  Woodward's  sale  in  A  above,  or  from  the  Mint,  as  a  duplicate,  and  disposed  of  in  this  sale. 
In  that  case,  this  may  be  an  early  appearance  of  the  coin  in  number  1  or  2  above.  It  is  also  possible  that  Seavey  only  owned  one  set,  which 
was  offered  but  did  not  sell  at  this  1 863  sale.  In  that  case  Seavey  would  have  retained  it  until  he  sold  his  collection  in  1 873  and  it  would  be  an 
earlier  appearance  of  the  coin  in  number  3. 

C.  Proof.  William  H.  Woodin  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  10/1904),  lot  22. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  PCGS#  98448 


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1859  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Rare  Proof  Gold  Issue 
Finest  Known,  Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4349  1 859  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  After  the  enthusiastic  response  to  the  Mint's  first  commercial  proof  offering  the  year 

before,  records  indicate  an  overly  optimistic  total  of  80  gold  proof  sets  was  struck  in  1 859.  If  the  mintage  was  really  this  large,  the  great  majority 
of  the  coins  must  have  gone  unsold,  to  be  melted  after  the  close  of  the  year.  Certainly  nothing  like  this  many  proof  1 859  half  eagles  were  ever 
distributed  and  experts  agree  no  more  than  8-10  examples  survive  today  in  all  grades,  including  four  that  remain  sequestered  in  institutional 
holdings.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  eight  coins,  including  an  unknown  number  of  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/1 5). 
We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  the  nine  coins  known  to  us  below,  with  some  additional  citations  that  may  be  earlier  appearances  of  the  coins  in 
the  main  roster  or  may  represent  coins  that  have  been  moving  outside  of  numismatic  channels  for  a  long  time. 

This  delightful  Premium  Gem  first  surfaced  in  a  New  York  Coin  &  Stamp  auction  1 19  years  ago.  It  was  purchased  by  prominent  collector 
John  M.  Clapp  and  remained  in  his  family  after  his  death  until  it  passed  to  super  collector  Louis  Eliasberg  in  1 942.  Eliasberg  was  a  connoisseur 
who  formed  the  only  complete  collection  of  U.S.  coins  ever  assembled.  Eliasberg  also  retained  this  coin  as  long  as  he  lived.  It  was  auctioned 
with  the  rest  of  his  collection  in  1 982  in  one  of  the  most  famous  and  successful  coin  auctions  of  all  time,  realizing  a  then-remarkable  price  of 
$35,200.  This  piece  has  not  been  publicly  offered  for  almost  33  years,  and  examples  of  the  1 859  proof  half  eagle  have  realized  much  higher 
prices  in  their  infrequent  auction  appearances  in  recent  times.  The  record  belongs  to  the  PR65+  Cameo  PCGS  coin  from  the  Royal  Mint  Museum 
that  sold  for  $1 33,212  in  2013. 

This  coin  is  the  finest-known  example  of  this  classic  early  proof  rarity.  It  possesses  extraordinary  eye  appeal  to  complement  its  high 
technical  grade.  The  design  elements  are  razor-sharp  throughout  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  contrast  dramatically  with  the  frosty  devices  to 
create  a  stunning  cameo  effect.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions,  but  a  small  planchet  flake  above  the  I  in  FIVE 
serves  as  a  pedigree  marker.  This  is  a  coin  for  the  most  demanding  proof  gold  specialist  or  Registry  Set  enthusiast.  Census:  1  in  66  Ultra  Cameo, 
0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1859  Proof  Liberty  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Mumford-Kalbfleisch-Hayden  Collections  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  4/1896),  lot  540;  John  M.  Clapp;  John  H. 
Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  492;  Ed 
Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions;  private  collection.  The  present  coin. 

2.  PR65+  Cameo  PCGS.  Professor  John  H.  Alexander  presented  two  complete  minor,  silver,  and  gold  proof  sets  to  the  Royal  Mint,  London  in 
1859;  Royal  Mint  Museum  United  States  1859  Proofs  (Morton  &  Eden-Sotheby's,  3/2013),  lot  610. 

3.  PR65  Deep  Cameo,  grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

4.  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  John  H.  Alexander;  Royal  Mint  Museum.  This  duplicate  piece  was  retained  by  the  Museum  following  the  March  2013 
Morton  &  Eden  sale  mentioned  above. 

5.  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Josiah  K.  Lilly  Collection;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

6.  PR63  PCGS.  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  lot  254;  Hans  Schulman;  Norweb  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  10/1987),  lot  858;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/2000),  lot  473. 

7.  Very  Choice  Proof.  Golden  Jubilee  Sale  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1950),  lot  383;  John  Jay  Pittman;  Pittman  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Akers,  10/1997), 
lot  834k,  part  of  an  assembled  1 859  proof  set. 

8.  Proof.  Robert  C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society  in  1908. 

9.  PR58  PCGS.  Private  collection. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  George  F.  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  minor,  silver,  and  gold  proof  set  probably  obtained  directly  from  the  Mint  in  1859;  Seavey 
Descriptive  Catalog  (William  Strobridge,  6/1873),  lot  821,  not  sold,  as  Lorin  G.  Parmelee  purchased  Seavey's  entire  collection  before  the  sale 
took  place;  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1303;  H.P.  Smith,  bidding  as  Clay;  possibly  William  Woodin,  exhibited 
at  the  1 91 4  ANS  Exhibition. 

B.  Proof.  Colonel  Mendes  I.  Cohen  Collection  (Edward  Cogan,  10/1875),  lot  180;  a  collector  bidding  as  "Camden." 

C.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  407,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  Sale  418  Q.C.  Morgenthau,  10/1940),  lot  62;  possibly  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot 
413;  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  Memorable  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  360;  Chadwick-Darnell  Collections  (Numismatic 
Gallery,  5/1952),  lot  683. 

E.  Proof.  Belden  Roach  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  2/1944),  lot  588. 

F.  Proof.  J.F.  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  383. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  PCGS#  98449 


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1860  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
Finest-Certified  Specimen 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4350  1860  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  According  to 

Mint  records,  62  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  were  struck  in  I860, 
all  delivered  on  April  5,  but  it  seems  unlikely  that  anywhere  near 
that  number  were  actually  distributed.  John  Dannreuther  recently 
discovered  that  the  Philadelphia  Mint  first  began  charging  an  extra 
fee  for  proof  coinage  in  1860.  Gold  proof  sets  were  priced  at  $43 
for  each  six-piece  set,  with  a  face  value  of  $41.50.  The  $0.25  per 
coin  proofing  charge  was  a  significant  extra  expense  for  coin  dealers 
and  collectors  in  those  days,  and  demand  for  proof  sets  dropped 
accordingly.  Many  examples  must  have  gone  unsold,  to  be  melted 
after  the  end  of  the  year.  No  more  than  1 0  specimens  survive  today 
in  all  grades,  including  two  coins  in  institutional  collections  at  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  and  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  NGC 
and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  five  coins,  with  the  coin 
offered  here  the  finest  at  PR65  Cameo  (4/1 5). 

The  present  coin  first  appeared  in  lot  226  of  the  James  Ten  Eyck 
Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1 922)  where  it  was  described  as: 

"I860  Brilliant  proof.  Very  rare  in  proof  condition,  as  but 
very  few  proofs  were  struck  of  these  earlier  dates." 

The  lot  realized  $26,  a  strong  price  at  the  time.  Prices  realized 
for  this  issue  have  exceeded  $100,000  on  several  occasions  in 
Heritage  auctions  since  2008. 

Prominent  collector  John  H.  Clapp  purchased  this  coin  at  the 
Ten  Eyck  sale  and  it  was  retained  in  the  Clapp  Family  Collection  until 
1942,  when  the  entire  collection  was  sold  to  Louis  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in 
a  blockbuster  transaction  brokered  by  Stack's.  Eliasberg's  collection 
was  justly  famous  for  its  completeness  and  the  quality  of  the  coins 
it  contained.  It  was  offered  by  Bowers  and  Ruddy  in  1982  in  one  of 
the  landmark  auctions  of  the  20th  century.  Proof  gold  specialist  Ed 
Trompeter  purchased  the  coin  at  the  Eliasberg  sale,  and  it  has  only 
been  offered  publicly  once  since  that  time. 

This  delightful  Gem  is  the  finest-known  example  and  it  displays 
terrific  eye  appeal  and  boasts  an  illustrious  pedigree  to  complement 
its  high  technical  quality.  The  design  elements  are  richly  frosted, 
creating  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields. 
Like  all  specimens  seen,  the  strike  shows  some  softness  on  Liberty's 
curls  above  the  forehead  and  the  eagle's  claws,  but  all  star  radials 
are  complete  and  the  definition  is  sharp  in  all  other  areas.  As  on 
most  examples  seen,  the  obverse  shows  a  few  lint  marks,  but  signs  of 
contact  are  minimal  on  both  sides.  This  piece  is  a  must-have  example 
for  Registry  Set  enthusiasts.  Census:  1  in  65  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  James  Ten  Eyck  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1922),  lot  226;  John 
H.  Clapp  Collection ,  1942;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  United  States  Gold 
Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy ;  10/1982),  lot  496;  Ed  Trompeter 
Collection;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC 
ID#  28BV,  PCGS#  88450 

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1861  Liberty  Five,  PR66  Cameo 
Single-Finest  Certified  Example 
Ex:  Ten  Eyck-Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4351  1861  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Despite  the  reported  mintage  of  66  pieces,  the  1 861  Liberty  half  eagle  is  just  as  rare  in  proof 

format  as  many  gold  proof  issues  of  the  1 860s  with  much  smaller  production  totals.  In  fact,  most  experts  consider  the  1 861  proof  half  eagle  the 
rarest  issue  of  the  series  after  1 859.  Walter  Breen  notes  at  least  1 0  examples  were  melted  in  January  of  1 862,  having  gone  unsold  the  previous 
year.  It  is  possible  that  even  more  coins  were  never  distributed,  and  some  of  those  that  were  ended  up  being  spent  by  their  owners  in  the  hard 
times  of  the  Civil  War.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  opine,  "It  is  doubtful  if  even  1 0  coins  have  survived  of  this  very  rare  issue."  NGC  and  PCGS 
together  have  certified  only  four  coins  in  proof  format  (4/15).  We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  the  six  coins  known  to  us  below,  including  one 
specimen  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society. 

The  coin  offered  here  is  the  finest-known  example  by  two  full  grade  points.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed,  with  full  radials  on  all 
the  stars  and  fine  definition  on  the  eagle's  claws  and  feathers.  The  fields  are  deeply  mirrored,  setting  off  the  frosty  design  elements  in  a  stunning 
cameo  effect.  The  surfaces  are  impeccably  preserved,  with  a  few  microscopic  planchet  flakes  above  the  eye  and  some  toning  near  the  dentils 
from  7  to  9  o'clock  the  only  significant  pedigree  markers.  This  coin  claims  an  illustrious  history,  having  graced  the  famous  collections  of  Louis 
Eliasberg  and  Ed  Trompeter  and  overall  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  1  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1 861  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  James  Ten  Eyck  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1922),  lot  227;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942, 
via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  500;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions;  private  collection.  The 

present  coin. 

2.  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  grade  by  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

3.  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2008),  lot  2453. 

4.  Brilliant  Proof.  Thomas  Elder;  purchased  privately  by  Floyd  T.  Starr  on  6/1/1937;  Starr  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1992),  lot  1206. 

5.  Brilliant  Proof.  Amon  G.  Carter  Family  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  679. 

6.  Proof.  Robert  C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society  in  1908. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  George  F.  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  minor,  silver,  and  gold  proof  set  probably  purchased  directly  from  the  Mint  in  1861;  Seavey 
Descriptive  Catalog  (William  Strobridge,  6/1 873),  lot  823;  purchased,  along  with  the  rest  of  Seavey's  collection,  by  Lorin  G.  Parmelee;  Parmelee 
Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1318;  H.P.  Smith. 

B.  Proof.  Mendes  I.  Cohen  Collection  (Edward  Cogan,  10/1875),  lot  248,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Thomas  Cleneay;  Cleneay  Collection 
(S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890),  lot  409;  M.A.  Brown  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  4/1897),  lot  98. 

C.  Proof.  David  S.  Wilson  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1 907),  lot  321,  part  of  a  partial  proof  set  of  the  year  bought  in  by  S.H.  Chapman. 

D.  Proof.  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  415;  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  Memorable  Collection 
(Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1 948),  lot  361 ;  possibly  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1 954),  lot  254;  Hans  Schulman. 

E.  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1946),  lot  1682. 

F.  Proof.  Auction  Sale  (New  World  Rarities,  5/1 998),  lot  1 09,  catalog  not  available  for  comparison. 

G.  Proof.  A  specimen  purchased  by  Virgil  Brand  from  S.H.  Chapman  in  1912  as  part  of  a  gold  proof  set. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  PCGS#  88451 


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1862  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Single-Finest  Certified  at  Either  Service 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4352  1 862  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Ed  Trompeter 

owned  perhaps  the  most  magnificent  collection  of  proof  U.S.  gold 
coins  ever  assembled.  It  was  virtually  complete  for  all  series  from 
1 858  forward.  This  task  is  even  more  difficult  than  implied  by  the  tiny 
mintages,  since  many,  if  not  most,  proof  gold  coins  were  eventually 
spent  by  their  owners  during  hard  economic  times  or  melted. 
Heritage  purchased  a  significant  portion  of  the  Trompeter  collection 
in  1 998,  including  all  of  the  proof  half  eagles.  These  were  sold  intact 
to  a  private  collector  circa  1999.  Although  mint  records  assert  that 
35  proofs  were  struck,  survivors  are  of  the  greatest  rarity.  PCGS 
has  certified  just  four  examples,  and  NGC  has  certified  eight  coins 
in  all  grades,  almost  certainly  including  some  resubmissions  and 
crossovers  (4/15).  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  estimate  the  surviving 
population  at  10-12  specimens  in  all  grades,  including  two  coins  in 
the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  one  in  the  collection  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Society. 

The  1 862  proof  dies  are  identified  by  a  raised  center  dot  on  the 
third  vertical  shield  stripe.  This  impressive  Premium  Gem  is  the  finest- 
certified  example,  with  impeccably  preserved  yellow-gold  surfaces. 
The  devices  are  prominently  frosted  throughout,  creating  a  dramatic 
cameo  effect  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  strike  is  sharp  in 
most  areas,  but  a  touch  of  softness  shows  on  the  eagle's  right  (facing) 
claw  and  the  top  of  the  hair  bun.  Faint  die  polish  lines,  as  made, 
criss-cross  the  fields.  Given  the  paucity  of  auction  appearances  of 
this  desirable  proof  issue,  the  opportunity  to  obtain  a  high  quality 
specimen  is  indeed  fleeting.  Registry  Set  enthusiasts  should  bid 
accordingly.  Census:  1  in  66  Ultra  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/15). 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  PCGS# 
98452 


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1863  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
Only  30  Examples  Struck 
Ex:  Carter-Trompeter 

4353  1863  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Only  30  proof 

Liberty  half  eagles  were  struck  in  1864,  all  for  inclusion  in  the  gold 
proof  sets,  which  were  delivered  on  March  23.  In  lot  323  of  the 
catalog  of  the  David  S.  Wilson  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1907), 
the  cataloger  noted: 

"1863  $20,  $10,  $5,  $3,  $2  1/2,  $1.  The  quarter  eagle  is 
extremely  rare,  only  30  proofs  struck  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint;  and  the  late  J.F.  McCoy,  one  of  the  largest  collectors 
of  the  time,  stated  to  me  that  'he  knew  only  thirty  pieces 
were  struck,  and  of  these  some  were  remelted  at  the  Mint/ 

$3  and  $1  very  rare.  Complete  set.  3  pcs." 

No  business-strike  quarter  eagles  were  struck  in  1863,  putting 
incredible  pressure  on  the  tiny  supply  of  proofs  to  satisfy  collector 
demand.  The  rare  quarter  eagles  were  widely  sought-after  from  the 
date  of  issue,  and  some  of  their  luster  has  transferred  to  the  other  gold 
denominations  of  the  date.  Probably  no  more  than  1 0-1 2  examples  of 
the  five  dollar  issue  survive  today  in  all  grades,  and  three  of  those  are 
impounded  in  institutional  collections  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution 
and  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  Needless  to  say,  proof  gold 
specialists  prize  the  rare  1 863  proof  half  eagles  over  most  other  dates 
of  that  era. 

The  present  coin  is  an  impressive  Gem,  with  razor-sharp 
definition  on  all  design  elements.  The  deeply  mirrored  fields  set  off 
the  frosty  devices  in  a  delightful  black-on-gold  cameo  effect  when 
the  coin  is  tilted  in  the  light.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  impeccably 
preserved  with  a  tiny  planchet  flaw  near  star  9  the  only  significant 
pedigree  marker.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding  and  the  illustrious 
pedigree  adds  to  the  intense  historic  interest  of  this  piece.  Census:  2 
in  65  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1  5). 

Ex:  Amon  G.  Carter  Family  Collection  ( Stack's ,  1/1984 ),  lot  680; 
Ed  Trompeter  Collection ;  Heritage  Auctions  circa  1998 >  private 
collection.  NGC  ID#  28BY,  PCGS#  88453 
From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties. 


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1864  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Rare  Proof  Gold  Issue 
Ex:  Garrett-Trompeter 

4354  1864  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The 

Philadelphia  Mint  increased  its  output  of  gold  proofs  in  1 864,  with  50 
sets  reportedly  delivered  on  February  1 1 .  As  a  result,  the  1 864  proof 
half  eagle  is  slightly  more  available  than  the  issues  of  the  previous 
few  years,  but  it  is  still  a  rare  coin  in  an  absolute  sense.  Jeff  Garrett 
and  Ron  Guth  estimate  the  surviving  population  at  15-20  examples 
in  all  grades,  with  two  coins  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection 
at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Society. 

Walter  Breen  notes  the  diagnostics  for  proofs  include  the  high 
date,  with  the  left  base  of  the  1  over  the  space  between  two  dentils 
and  the  right  base  of  the  4  over  the  right  edge  of  another  dentil,  and 
a  small,  nearly  horizontal  die  line  below  the  ear.  This  coin  displays 
all  these  features,  in  addition  to  the  sharply  defined  devices,  squared 
edges,  and  reflective  fields  expected  of  a  proof. 

T.  Harrison  Garrett  obtained  this  coin  as  part  of  a  complete  gold 
proof  set,  but  he  probably  purchased  it  sometime  after  the  date  of 
issue,  as  he  was  just  beginning  his  numismatic  activities  in  the  mid 
1860s.  The  coin  remained  in  the  Garrett  Collection  until  it  was  sold 
at  auction  by  Stack's  in  1 976.  It  later  appeared  in  Paramount's  section 
of  Auction  '79,  where  it  was  acquired  by  proof  gold  connoisseur 
Ed  Trompeter.  This  attractive  Choice  proof  exhibits  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  in  most  areas,  with  just  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness 
on  the  right  (facing)  eagle's  claw.  The  deeply  mirrored  fields  contrast 
boldly  with  the  richly  frosted  devices  to  produce  a  spectacular  cameo 
effect.  The  well-preserved  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  a  few  highlights 
of  green  and  a  couple  of  tiny  surface  marks  near  star  9  that  serve  as 
pedigree  markers.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census:  2  in  64  Ultra 
Cameo,  6  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Robert  Garrett ,  John  Work  Garrett ,  Johns 
Hopkins  University,  Garrett  Collection  ( Stack's ,  3/1976 ),  lot  412; 
Auction  '79  ( Paramount ;  7/1979 ),  lot  312;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection; 
Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28BZ, 
PCGS#  98454 

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1865  Half  Eagle,  PR67  Cameo 
Single-Finest  Certified  Example 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4355  1865  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Only  25 

proof  Liberty  half  eagles  were  struck  in  1 865,  all  for  inclusion  in  the 
gold  proof  sets,  which  were  delivered  on  March  8,  1 865.  The  reverse 
design  was  changed  the  following  year  to  include  the  motto  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST,  and  the  1 865  proof  half  eagle  has  always  been  popular 
with  type  collectors  for  this  reason.  The  financial  stresses  of  the  Civil 
War  had  a  drastic  effect  on  all  U.S.  coinage,  with  the  government 
suspending  specie  payments  in  1861,  followed  by  widespread 
hoarding  of  all  precious-metal  coinage.  As  a  result,  the  mintage 
of  business-strike  half  eagles  was  limited  to  1,270  pieces  in  1865 
and  Mint  State  coins  are  extremely  rare  in  today's  market,  putting 
increased  pressure  on  the  small  supply  of  proofs.  The  population 
data  is  skewed  by  resubmissions  and  crossovers,  but  probably  no 
more  than  10-12  proofs  survive  in  all  grades,  with  one  coin  in  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American 
Numismatic  Society. 

The  present  coin  first  surfaced  in  the  possession  of  Charles 
S.  Wilcox,  a  prominent  19th  century  collector  of  gold  coins  from 
Chicago.  He  sold  the  bulk  of  his  collection  through  the  Chapman 
brothers  in  1901,  but  records  indicate  he  sold  this  piece  to  John  M. 
Clapp  in  a  private  transaction  circa  1896.  The  coin  remained  in  the 
Clapp  family  until  1942,  when  super  collector  Louis  E.  Eliasberg 
acquired  it,  along  with  the  entire  Clapp  collection,  in  a  monumental 
private  transaction  brokered  by  Stack's.  Eliasberg  formed  the  only 
complete  collection  of  U.S.  coins  by  date,  mintmark,  and  major 
variety  and  he  retained  his  coins  until  his  death  in  1976.  Afterward, 
his  collection  was  split  up  among  his  heirs.  The  gold  portion  of  his 
collection,  including  the  present  coin,  was  sold  as  the  United  States 
Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  one  of  the  most 
memorable  and  financially  successful  coin  auctions  of  all  time.  This 
coin  was  purchased  by  legendary  gold  proof  specialist  Ed  Trompeter, 
later  passing  through  Heritage  Auctions  to  a  private  collection. 

The  coin  offered  here  is  the  finest-certified  example,  a  delightful 
Superb  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  deeply 
mirrored  fields  that  contrast  boldly  with  the  richly  frosted  devices.  The 
impeccably  preserved  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  a  slight  orange- 
peel  texture,  a  characteristic  shared  by  many  of  the  best  proofs  of 
this  era.  Overall  visual  appeal  is  outstanding  and  the  coin's  illustrious 
pedigree  adds  to  its  historic  interest.  For  Registry  Set  enthusiasts  there 
is  no  adequate  substitute  for  this  remarkable  coin.  Census:  1  in  67 
Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Charles  S.  Wilcox;  purchased  privately  by  John  M.  Clapp ,  circa 
1896;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.  in  1942, 
via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy, 
10/1982),  lot  510;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa 
1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28C2,  PCGS#  88455 
From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties. 


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1866  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
30  Pieces  Struck,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4356  1866  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The 

design  of  the  half  eagle  was  changed  in  1 866  to  include  a  scroll  on 
the  reverse  featuring  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST,  an  important 
consideration  for  type  purposes.  The  proof  mintage  was  increased 
slightly,  to  30  pieces,  but  the  1866  proofs  remain  almost  as  rare  as 
the  No  Motto  issues  of  previous  years.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth 
estimate  a  surviving  population  of  just  10-12  examples  in  all  grades, 
with  two  of  those  coins  in  institutional  collections  and  unavailable  to 
collectors. 

The  present  coin  was  once  included  in  the  collection  of  the 
Boston  Museum  of  Fine  Arts.  It  was  deaccessioned  and  sold  in  the 
1 976  ANA  Convention  Auction  by  Stack's  and  acquired  by  legendary 
proof  gold  collector  Ed  Trompeter.  The  design  elements  exhibit 
pinpoint  definition  throughout  and  the  devices  have  a  frosty  texture 
that  contrasts  profoundly  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  This  coin 
has  a  pronounced  wire  rim.  The  rich  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  a 
few  minor  hairlines  that  do  little  to  detract  from  the  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  Census:  1  in  64  Ultra  Cameo,  2  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Boston  Museum  of  Fine  Arts;  ANA  Convention  Auction  ( Stack's ; 
8/1976 ),  lot  2990;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa 
1998;  private  collection.  PCGS#  98461 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties. 


1867  Liberty  Five,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Only  One  Finer  Coin  at  NGC,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4357  1867  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The 

Philadelphia  Mint  delivered  25  gold  proof  sets  on  March  5,  1867 
and  another  25  sets  on  July  2.  The  total  production  figure  of  50  sets 
is  considerably  larger  than  the  totals  for  the  few  previous  years,  but 
the  1867  proof  half  eagle  is  not  appreciably  more  available  than 
other  proofs  of  the  mid-1860s.  It  is  likely  that  the  extra  coins  were 
never  distributed  and  were  destroyed  after  the  end  of  the  year.  Experts 
estimate  the  surviving  population  at  10-15  examples  in  all  grades, 
with  a  few  in  impaired  condition,  and  two  more  in  institutional 
collections. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Choice  example,  with  strongly 
impressed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  yellow  and  greenish- 
gold  surfaces.  A  few  stars  on  the  left  are  slightly  attenuated,  probably 
due  to  lapping.  The  richly  frosted  devices  provide  intense  cameo 
contrast  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific. 
Census:  2  in  64  Ultra  Cameo,  1  finer  (4/1  5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 
collection.  PCGS#  98462 

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1868  Half  Eagle,  PR62  Cameo 
Ex:  Heifetz-Trompeter 

4358  1868  PR62  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  A  small  mintage  of 

just  25  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  was  accomplished  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  in  1868,  all  delivered  with  the  proof  sets  on  February  20. 
Probably  no  more  than  10-12  examples  survive  today  in  all  grades, 
with  a  few  in  impaired  condition,  and  at  least  two  more  out  of  reach 
of  collectors  in  the  collections  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  the 
American  Numismatic  Society. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  PR62  example,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  pleasing  yellow-gold  surfaces  that  show 
a  few  minor  signs  of  contact.  The  deeply  reflective  fields  contrast 
boldly  with  the  frosty  devices  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census: 
1  in  62  Cameo,  1  finer  (4/15). 

Ex:  Auction  '88  ( Superior ;  7/1988 ),  lot  383;  Jascha  Heifetz  Collection 
( Superior ;  10/1989 ),  lot  4456;  Chalkley-Ryer  Collections  ( Superior ; 
1/1990 ),  lot  4661;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa 
1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28C5,  PCGS#  88463 

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1869  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
None  Numerically  Finer 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4359  1869  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  1869  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  claims  a  mintage  of  just  25  pieces,  an  extremely  small 

production  total,  even  for  proof  gold  issues  of  the  1 860s.  The  coins  were  all  struck  for  inclusion  in  the  gold  proof  sets  of  the  year,  delivered 
on  February  19.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  estimate  10-12  examples  survive  today  in  all  grades,  with  one  coin  in  the  National  Numismatic 
Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  Current  population  data  shows  a 
total  of  12  coins  certified  between  the  two  leading  grading  services,  with  one  of  those  in  impaired  condition  (4/1 5).  This  issue  has  always  been 
under  extreme  pressure  from  date  collectors,  as  only  1,760  business-strike  half  eagles  were  produced  and  high-grade  examples  are  very  rare. 

We  are  aware  of  9  proof  1 869  half  eagles  included  in  complete  gold  proof  sets  that  first  appeared  in  collections  that  were  formed  in  the 
1 9th  century: 

1.  George  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  silver,  copper,  gold  proof  set  purchased  from  the  Mint  in  1869;  Seavey  Descriptive  Catalog 
(William  Strobridge,  6/1873),  lot  831;  Lorin  G.  Parmelee;  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  set  dispersed  with 
the  half  eagle  part  of  lot  1 366;  possibly  William  Woodin;  the  half  eagle  was  exhibited  at  the  1 914  ANS  Exhibition. 

2.  Hebbeard  Collection  (Harlan  Page  Smith,  4/1883),  lot  381,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Robert  Garrett; 
John  Work  Garrett,  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1 976),  proof  set  dispersed,  with  the  half  eagle  in  lot  430. 

3.  Heman  Ely,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/1 884),  lot  949. 

4.  Thomas  Cleneay,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890),  lot  41 9. 

5.  William  B.  Wetmore,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Wetmore  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  6/1 906),  lot  1 53. 

6.  David  S.  Wilson,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Wilson  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1907),  lot  329,  the  set  realized  $1  70,  to 
Henry  Chapman. 

7.  Nathan  M.  Kaufman,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Louis  G.  Kaufman;  Kaufman  Collection  (RARCOA,  8/1978),  set  dispersed 
with  the  half  eagle  in  lot  921 . 

8.  Mint  Cabinet,  part  of  a  complete  copper,  silver,  gold  proof  set,  purchased  from  the  coiner  on  3/8/1869;  National  Numismatic 
Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution. 

9.  R.C.H.  Brock,  part  of  a  complete  gold  proof  set;  J.R  Morgan;  donated  to  the  American  Numismatic  Society  in  1 908. 

With  the  possible  exception  of  numbers  5  and  6  above,  all  of  these  citations  represent  different  gold  proof  sets.  Indeed,  we  suspect  that 
they  are  all  original  sets  purchased  from  the  Mint  by  collectors  or  coin  dealers  at  the  time  of  issue.  In  addition,  we  know  of  one  other  proof  1 869 
half  eagle  that  appeared  in  the  1 9th  century  and  was  purchased  from  the  Chapman  brothers  by  John  M.  Clapp  in  1 896,  along  with  a  proof  eagle 
and  double  eagle  of  the  same  date.  These  coins  were  all  later  acquired  by  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.,  in  1 942.  This  suggests  at  least  1 0  complete  gold 
proof  sets  were  on  the  market  or  in  institutional  collections  in  the  1 9th  century,  very  close  to  the  number  of  individual  proof  1 869  half  eagles 
we  know  about  today.  We  have  not  been  able  to  link  all  the  present-day  coins  to  their  1 9th  century  appearances,  before  the  sets  were  broken 
up,  but  it  seems  likely  that  there  have  always  been  around  a  dozen  examples  of  this  issue  known  to  the  numismatic  community,  at  any  given 
time.  We  suspect,  but  cannot  definitely  prove,  that  only  about  half  of  the  small  reported  mintage  of  1 869  proof  half  eagles  was  ever  distributed, 
with  the  remainder  being  destroyed  after  the  close  of  the  year. 

The  present  coin  is  a  no-questions  proof,  but  Walter  Breen  suspects  business-strikes  were  also  struck  from  these  dies.  This  delightful  Gem 
displays  the  razor-sharp  definition,  squared-off  edges,  and  deeply  reflective  fields  expected  from  a  1 9th  century  proof.  The  frosty  design  elements 
contrast  boldly  with  the  mirrored  fields  to  create  a  stunning  cameo  effect.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions  and 
eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  2  in  65  Cameo  (1  in  65  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection ,  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28C6,  PCGS#  88464 
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1870  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Cameo 
Rare,  Underrated  Proof  Gold  Issue 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4360  1870  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  Philadelphia  Mint  increased  its  production  of  gold  proof  sets  in  1870,  with  a 

normal-sized  delivery  of  25  sets  on  February  3,  followed  by  an  extra  delivery  of  1 0  more  sets  on  June  1 .  The  reason  for  the  increased  production 
is  unknown,  but  it  seems  unlikely  that  collector  demand  was  responsible.  In  fact,  the  number  of  proof  sets  sold  was  probably  smaller  than  usual, 
judging  from  the  availability  of  1870  gold  proof  coins  throughout  the  years.  In  all  probability,  most  of  the  larger-than-average  proof  mintage 
went  unsold,  and  the  coins  were  melted  after  the  end  of  the  year. 

In  any  case,  the  1 870  proof  half  eagle  is  one  of  the  most  elusive  and  underrated  issues  of  the  entire  series.  Experts  estimate  fewer  than  1 0 
examples  survive  in  all  grades,  including  two  coins  in  institutional  collections  and  at  least  one  in  impaired  condition.  NGC  and  PCGS  have 
combined  to  certify  a  total  of  just  four  specimens  between  them  (4/1 5).  We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  the  nine  examples  known  to  us  below, 
along  with  a  number  of  earlier  citations  that  may,  or  may  not,  represent  duplicate  appearances  of  the  coins  in  the  main  roster.  Of  these  nine 
coins,  four  reliably  trace  their  history  back  to  the  19th  century  (numbers  2,  4,  5,  and  8).  Letters  A  through  E  in  Additional  Appearances  are 
complete  gold  proof  sets  that  were  included  in  collections  formed  during  the  1 9th  century.  It  is  possible  that  the  five  coins  we  know  about  today 
that  cannot  be  positively  traced  back  to  their  1 9th  century  origins  were  included  in  these  sets,  which  were  all  later  broken  up.  Of  course,  it  is 
possible  that  we  have  overlooked  some  early  appearances,  and  there  may  be  some  coins  extant  in  oldtime  collections  today  that  we  are  not 
aware  of.  Still,  the  available  evidence  indicates  the  number  of  coins  known  to  the  numismatic  community  at  any  one  time  has  never  been  much 
greater  than  1 0,  despite  the  increased  reported  mintage  of  35  pieces. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Choice  specimen  with  an  impressive  pedigree  to  both  the  Eliasberg  and  Trompeter  Collections.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  detailed,  with  more  definition  in  the  eagle's  neck  than  is  usually  seen  on  this  issue.  The  date  is  diagnostically  high  and 
slightly  left  of  center,  slanting  down.  The  deeply  mirrored  fields  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty  devices  to  produce  a  delightful  cameo  effect.  The 
outstanding  eye  appeal  is  augmented  by  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  a  tiny  planchet  flaw  between  stars  1 1  and  12  that  serves  as  a 
pedigree  marker.  The  record  price  realized  for  any  1 870  proof  half  eagle  is  an  impressive  $1 09,250  brought  by  the  PR66  Cameo  NGC  specimen 
in  the  Goldberg's  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  in  2007,  but  we  believe  the  true  rarity  of  this  issue  was  not  understood  before  the  present  time  and  we 
would  not  be  surprised  to  see  an  even  higher  total  when  this  coin  crosses  the  block.  Census:  1  in  64  Cameo,  1  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1870  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Ira  and  Larry  Goldberg,  2/2007),  lot  2325;  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Goldberg,  5/2008),  lot  4437; 
Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Goldberg,  9/201 1),  lot  2032. 

2.  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  New  York  Coin  &  Stamp  Company;  purchased  by  John  M.  Clapp  in  1 896;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg, 
Sr.  in  1 942,  via  Stack's;  Ed  Trompeter,  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1 998,  private  collection.  The  present  coin. 

3.  PR64  PCGS.  George  F.  Scanlon  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1973,  lot  2334;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/2000), 
lot  504;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014),  lot  5461 . 

4.  PR64  PCGS.  Heman  Ely,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  W.  Elliott  Woodward;  purchased  by  T.  Harrison  Garrett  in  1883,  Robert  Garrett; 
John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1976),  lot  436;  Greenwald  and  Jackson  Collections  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  9/1995),  lot  1418;  Old  West  and  Franklinton  Collections  (American  Numismatic  Rarities,  8/2006),  lot  1457. 

5.  PR63  Cameo,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet,  part  of  a  complete  proof  set;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian 
Institution. 

6.  PR63  PCGS.  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/1 995),  lot  781  8. 

7.  Brilliant  Proof.  Amon  Carter  Family  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  683. 

8.  Proof.  Robert  C.H.  Brock,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society. 

9.  Impaired  Proof.  James  A.  Stack;  Prominent  Numismatist  (Stack's,  3/1 990),  lot  1 001 . 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  George  F.  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  proof  set  probably  purchased  directly  from  the  Mint  in  1 870;  Seavey  Descriptive  Catalog  (William 
Strobridge,  6/1873),  lot  832;  Lorin  G.  Parmelee;  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1371 . 

B.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  420,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

C.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  421 ,  part  of  another  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  Major  William  B.  Wetmore  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  6/1 906),  lot  1 54,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

E.  Proof.  David  S.  Wilson  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1 907),  lot  330,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

F.  Brilliant  Proof.  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  424;  Memorable  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery, 
3/1948),  lot  372. 

G.  Perfect  Brilliant  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1946),  lot  1691 . 

H.  Brilliant  Proof.  Million  Dollar  Sale  (Harmer,  Rooke,  11/1969),  lot  510. 

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1871  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Cameo 
Underappreciated  Proof  Gold  Rarity 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4361  1871  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  From  a  reported  mintage  of  30  pieces,  the  1871  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  is  one  of  the  most 

underrated  issues  of  the  series.  According  to  David  Akers: 

"Proofs  are  much  rarer  than  the  mintage  would  indicate  but  the  reason  for  this  is  not  clear.  I  doubt  if  as  many  as  ten  survive,  and  only 
the  1 861  is  more  rare  among  proof  Half  Eagles  after  1 859." 

Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  echo  Akers'  estimate,  saying  "fewer  than  10  coins  survive"  with  one  example  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution 
and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  nine  examples  between  them, 
including  an  unknown  number  of  resubmissions  and  crossovers,  and  three  coins  in  impaired  condition  (4/1 5).  We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  the 
nine  coins  known  to  us  below. 

The  coin  offered  here  is  the  finest  certified  Cameo  example  at  either  grading  service.  It  traces  its  history  to  the  fabulous  Trompeter 
Collection,  almost  certainly  the  finest  collection  of  proof  gold  ever  assembled.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed,  except  for  the  slightest 
softness  on  the  arrow  fletching,  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  create  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  frosty  devices.  The  impeccably  preserved 
orange-gold  surfaces  add  to  the  terrific  eye  appeal.  Census:  1  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1871  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Steve  Ivy,  8/1980),  lot  259;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection. 

2.  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Robert  Garrett;  John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1976), 
lot  442;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/2000),  lot  508;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/2008),  lot  534; 
Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/201 1),  lot  7564;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2014),  lot  3430,  realized  $70,500. 

3.  PR65  uncertified.  Possibly  George  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  proof  set  ordered  directly  from  the  Mint  in  1 871;  Seavey  Descriptive  Catalog 
(William  Strobridge,  6/1873),  lot  833;  Lorin  G.  Parmelee,  who  purchased  Seavey's  collection  intact  before  the  date  of  the  sale;  Parmelee 
Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1  890),  part  of  lot  1376;  Harlan  P.  Smith;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via 
Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  524. 

4.  Choice  Proof  uncertified.  Byron  Reed;  City  of  Omaha;  Durham  Western  Heritage  Museum;  Byron  Reed  Collection  (Christie's-Spink  America, 
10/1996),  lot  141. 

5.  Brilliant  Proof  uncertified.  Nathan  M.  Kaufman;  Kaufman  Collection  (RARCOA,  8/1978),  lot  839. 

6.  PR53  PCGS.  ANA  Convention  Sale  (Stack's,  8/1971),  lot  22 12;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  10/1999),  lot 
1173. 

7.  PR45  uncertified.  Bri I liant-Sieck  Collections  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/1992),  lot  2790. 

8.  PR64  Cameo  uncertified.  A  specimen  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

9.  Proof  uncertified.  R.C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Heman  Ely;  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/1 884),  lot  950,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

B.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  422,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

C.  Proof.  William  B.  Wetmore  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  6/1 906),  lot  1 55,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.Max  Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1 692. 

E.  Impaired  Proof,  XF.  Milton  A.  Holmes  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1960),  lot  3549,  possibly  number  6  or  7  above. 

F.  Impaired  Proof.  Samuel  Wolfson  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1962),  lot  499,  possibly  number  6  or  7  above. 

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1872  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR63  Cameo 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4362  1872  PR63  Cameo  NCC.  CAC.  Only  30  proof  Liberty  half 

eagles  were  struck  in  1872,  a  modest  mintage  in  absolute  terms,  but 
fairly  generous  in  the  context  of  the  series.  It  is  doubtful  if  more  than 
half  that  number  survive  today  in  all  grades,  including  several  pieces 
in  impaired  condition  and  at  least  three  in  institutional  holdings. 
This  coin  claims  an  illustrious  pedigree  going  back  to  the  19th 
century,  with  famous  owners  including  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  and  Ed 
Trom  peter. 

The  present  coin  is  sharply  detailed  throughout,  with  the  date 
diagnostically  positioned  slightly  below  center,  with  the  numerals 
1  and  8  nearly  touching  at  bottom.  The  frosty  devices  stand  out 
dramatically  against  the  deeply  reflective  fields.  A  few  minor  hairlines 
are  visible  on  close  inspection,  but  they  do  little  to  detract  from  the 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  2  in  63  Cameo,  2  finer  (4/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Coin  &  Stamp;  purchased  by  John  M.  Clapp  in  1896; 
John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate ;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.  in  1942 ,  via  Stack's; 
Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998 ,  private 
collection.  PCGS#  88467 

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1873  Liberty  Five,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
Only  25  Examples  Struck 
Ex:  Carter-Trompeter 

4363  1873  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  From  a 

limited  mintage  of  just  25  pieces,  the  1 873  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  is 
a  very  rare  coin  in  all  grades  today.  All  the  half  eagles  were  struck  for 
inclusion  with  the  proof  sets,  which  were  delivered  on  February  18, 
and  all  examples  seen  feature  the  earlier  Closed  3  in  the  date.  Walter 
Breen  reports  the  obverse  die  was  used  on  both  proofs  and  business- 
strikes.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  25  examples  in  all 
grades,  some  in  impaired  condition,  but  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth 
note: 


'The  number  of  coins  certified  by  the  major  grading 
services  can  be  ignored  for  this  issue,  as  they  are  highly 
inflated  by  resubmissions.  It  is  the  authors'  experience  that 
the  1873  half  eagle  is  just  as  rare  as  the  issues  from  the 
previous  few  years." 

Probably  no  more  than  12-15  examples  are  extant,  with  one 
coin  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution,  another  in  the  collection  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Society,  and  a  third  piece  reported  in  the 
cornerstone  of  a  building  in  Lansing,  Michigan.  Another  specimen 
was  reportedly  included  in  a  complete  proof  set  presented  to  the 
government  of  India,  further  reducing  the  supply  of  coins  available  to 
present-day  collectors. 

The  coin  offered  here  traces  its  history  to  the  famous  Amon  Carter 
Family  Collection,  sold  by  Stack's  in  January  of  1984.  Noted  proof 
gold  specialist  Ed  Trompeter  purchased  this  piece  there  and  retained 
it  in  his  legendary  specialized  collection  for  the  rest  of  his  life.  This 
coin  was  obtained  from  his  estate  by  Heritage  Auctions  around  1 998 
and  was  sold  to  a  private  collector  shortly  afterward.  This  piece  is 
tied  with  two  other  coins  at  NGC  for  second  place  in  the  Condition 
Census  for  the  issue  (4/1 5).  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed, 
save  for  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  arrow  fletching.  The  devices 
display  rich  mint  frost  that  contrasts  boldly  with  the  deeply  reflective 
fields.  The  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  minimal  signs  of  contact, 
and  a  minor  scratch  on  the  bust  tip,  above  the  1  in  the  date,  is  the 
only  useful  pedigree  marker.  Eye  appeal  is  truly  outstanding.  Census: 
3  in  65  Ultra  Cameo,  1  finer  (4/15). 

Ex:  Amon  Carter  Family  Collection  ( Stack's ,  1/1984 ),  lot  685;  Ed 
Trompeter ;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private  collection. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  NGC  ID# 
28CA,  PCGS#  98468 


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1874  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
Very  Rare,  Underrated  Issue 
Ex:  Garrett-Trompeter 

4364  1874  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  From  a  mintage  of  just  20  pieces,  one  of  the  lowest  production  totals  of  the  era,  the 

1 874  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  is  one  of  the  rarest  issues  of  the  series.  It  is  often  overshadowed  by  its  more  famous  1 875  counterpart,  because  the 
extremely  low  business-strike  mintages  of  that  date  naturally  attract  attention,  but  the  1 874  proofs  are  at  least  as  rare.  Walter  Breen  commented 
on  the  1  874,  "Almost  a  forgotten  rarity"  and  David  Akers  said: 

"Proofs  are  extremely  rare,  seemingly  more  so  than  others  with  comparable  mintages  (20),  and  they  rank  with  the  proofs  of  1 861  and 
1  871  as  the  rarest  and  most  underrated  proofs  after  1 859." 

Garrett  and  Guth  estimate  fewer  than  10  examples  survive  in  all  grades,  with  two  specimens  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in 
the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  only  six  coins  between  them,  but  even  that  small 
total  may  include  some  duplication.  We  have  listed  nine  separate  examples  of  this  issue  in  our  roster  below,  with  some  earlier  appearances  that 
cannot  be  definitely  linked  to  the  coins  in  the  main  roster,  due  to  lack  of  detail  in  catalog  images,  few  distinctive  pedigree  markers  on  the  coins, 
etc.  It  is  possible  that  the  Eliasberg  coin  (number  6  below)  is  actually  a  duplicate  appearance  of  one  of  the  other  coins,  but  we  believe  it  is  a 
separate  specimen.  It  is  also  possible  that  there  are  a  few  coins  in  oldtime  collections  that  we  are  not  aware  of.  Still,  the  best  evidence  indicates 
there  are  no  more  than  9  or  1 0  specimens  extant. 

The  present  coin  is  a  spectacular  Gem  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  contrast  profoundly  with 
the  frosty  devices.  The  date  is  diagnostically  positioned  well  to  the  left  and  the  letters  in  UNITED  STATES  are  not  doubled,  as  they  are  on  the 
rare  business  strikes.  The  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable  flaws,  but  a  few  striations  show  in  the  right  obverse  field 
near  stars  10  through  13.  Overall  eye  appeal  is  outstanding  and  this  coin  boasts  an  illustrious  pedigree  to  the  famous  Garrett  and  Trompeter 
collections.  Census:  1  in  65  Ultra  Cameo,  2  finer  (4/15). 

Roster  of  1874  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Auction  '85  (Paramount,  7/1985),  lot  1440;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
11/2000),  lot  520;  William  H.  LaBelle,  Sr.  Collection  (American  Numismatic  Rarities,  7/2005),  lot  262;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
1/2008),  lot  534,  realized  $126,500;  Robert  Simpson  Collection;  Boston  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  351 1 . 

2.  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Heman  Ely;  W.  Elliot  Woodward;  purchased  byT.  Harrison  Garrett  on  9/5/1  883;  Robert  Garrett;  John  Work  Garrett; 
Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  11/1979),  lot  486;  Paramount;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa 
1 998;  private  collection.  The  present  coin. 

3.  PR65  ★  Cameo  NGC.  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2008),  lot  1981.  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2008),  lot  2170;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2011),  lot  5126;  Rarities  Night  (Stack's  Bowers,  8/2011),  lot  7691. 

4.  PR64  PCGS.  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  lot  256;  Abe  Kosoff;  Harold  Shaw  Bareford;  Bareford  Collection 
(Stack's,  12/1978),  lot  186;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  10/1999),  lot  1 193. 

5.  PR64  PCGS.  Commodore  Matthew  C.  Perry  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/1995),  lot  1205. 

6.  Choice  Brilliant  Proof  65.  William  H.  Woodin  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 0/1 904),  lot  22;  John  M.  Clapp;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate; 
Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  533. 

7.  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

8.  PR60,  impaired,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

9.  Proof.  Robert  C.  H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Possibly  Phineas  Adams;  William  J.  Jenks;  69th  Sale  (John  W.  Haseltine,  6/1 883),  lot  41 1 . 

B.  Proof.  Lorin  G.  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1393,  offered  with  the  eagle  and  quarter  eagle  from  a  six-piece 
gold  proof  set;  possibly  William  Woodin,  exhibited  at  the  1914  ANS  Exhibition. 

C.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890),  lot  425,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  David  S.  Wilson  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1 907),  lot  334,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set,  realized  $1 65  to  Henry  Chapman. 

E.  Proof.  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  J.F.  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  398. 

F.  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1 695. 

G.  Brilliant  Proof.  Amon  G.  Carter  Family  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  686. 

H.  Brilliant  Proof  65.  Dr.  Jerry  Buss  Collection  (Superior,  1/1 985),  lot  1 828. 

I.  PR64.  Bullet  Sale  (Heritage,  11/1990),  lot  396. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  PCGS#  98469 


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1875  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
Classic  Gold  Rarity,  20  Examples  Struck 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4365  1875  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  year  1 875  is  revered  by  all  collectors  of  U.S.  gold  coins  because  of  the  minuscule 

production  totals  for  all  gold  denominations  except  the  double  eagle  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint.  Only  20  gold  proof  sets  were  delivered  on 
February  13,  to  accompany  extremely  low  business-strike  mintages  of  gold  dollars  (400  pieces),  quarter  eagles  (400  pieces),  three  dollar  gold 
pieces  (no  business  strikes  produced),  half  eagles  (200  pieces),  and  eagles  (1 00  pieces).  For  collectors  of  the  Liberty  half  eagle  series,  only  the 
1854-S  is  more  difficult  to  locate  than  the  1875  (counting  both  proof  and  regular-issue  examples).  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  estimate  fewer 
than  ten  business  strikes  are  extant,  with  about  the  same  number  of  proofs  surviving  in  all  grades.  Two  proofs  are  included  in  the  National 
Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  is  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  NGC  and  PCGS 
have  combined  to  certify  1 3  proof  examples,  including  an  unknown  number  of  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/1 5).  We  have  compiled  a  roster 
of  the  1 1  proof  1 875  half  eagles  known  to  us  below. 

The  present  coin  is  a  magnificent  Gem  that  is  currently  the  finest-certified  1875  Liberty  half  eagle,  by  virtue  of  its  Ultra  Cameo  designation. 
At  one  time  the  Byron  Reed  specimen  was  listed  as  PR66  Cameo  in  the  NGC  Census,  but  there  is  no  coin  listed  in  that  grade  today  (4/1 5).  We 
suspect  the  Reed  coin  has  been  crossed  over,  and  is  now  in  a  PCGS  holder,  but  we  have  no  definitive  information  on  this  matter.  This  coin  shows 
the  diagnostic  touch  of  softness  on  the  arrow  fletching,  shield,  and  eagle's  neck  seen  on  all  examples  of  the  1 875  half  eagle,  but  it  is  sharply 
detailed  in  other  areas.  The  frosty  design  elements  stand  out  dramatically  against  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  the  immaculate  surfaces  are  free 
of  mentionable  distractions.  A  small  lintmark  in  the  left  obverse  field  near  Liberty's  lips  and  a  small  alloy  spot  between  the  two  uppermost  leaves 
on  the  reverse  act  as  pedigree  markers.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific  and  this  coin  claims  an  illustrious  pedigree  to  the  famous  Trompeter  Collection  of 
proof  gold  coinage.  The  1 875  half  eagle  is  listed  among  the  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coins.  Census:  1  in  65  Ultra  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  Proof  1875  Half  Eagles 

Note:  Plate  matching  is  extremely  difficult  with  this  issue,  as  most  examples  show  few  pedigree  markers  and  catalog  images  often  lack  explicit 
detail.  We  would  not  be  surprised  to  learn  some  duplication  is  present  in  the  roster  below.  It  seems  likely  that  some  of  these  coins  were  included 
in  the  collections  of  "Colonel"  Green  and  Virgil  Brand  at  some  time,  but  we  have  no  specific  documentation  on  that  subject. 

1.  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Byron  Reed;  City  of  Omaha;  Durham  Western  Heritage  Museum;  Byron  Reed  Collection  (Spink-Christie's  10/1996), 
lot  1  74;  Morrison-Licht  Collections  (Stack's,  3/2005),  lot  1968;  70th  Anniversary  Sale  (Stack's,  10/2005),  lot  1246;  possibly  Baltimore  Auction 
(Stack's  Bowers,  1 1/2010),  lot  5042,  realized  $143,750.  Note:  NGC  no  longer  lists  any  coin  graded  PR66  Cameo  in  its  Census  (4/15). 

2.  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Dallas  and  Newport  Beach  Sale  (Heritage,  6/1987),  lot  4432;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private 
collection.  The  present  coin. 

3.  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/1999),  Lot  8145;  Richard  Genaitis  Collection  (Heritage,  8/2001),  lot  7849;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2014),  lot  5462,  realized  $176,250. 

4.  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  7/2002),  lot  816. 

5.  PR64  PCGS.  Heman  Ely,  part  of  a  complete  gold  proof  set;  W.  Elliot  Woodward;  purchased  by  T.  Harrison  Garrett  in  1  883;  Robert  Garrett; 
John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1976),  lot  454;  Auction  '90  (David  Akers,  8/1990),  lot  1  776;  Wes 
Rasmussen  Collection  (Superior,  2/1998),  lot  3416;  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Superior,  5/1999),  lot  3538;  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Superior,  9/2005), 
lot  1873. 

6.  PR64  PCGS.  Mumford-Kalbfleisch-Hayden  Collections  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  4/1896),  lot  543;  John  M.  Clapp;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp 
Estate;  purchased  by  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  536; 
Dennis  Mendelson  Collection  (Superior,  2/1991),  lot  2804;  Chicago  Sale  (Superior,  8/1991),  lot  722. 

7.  PR64  PCGS.  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  7/1997),  lot  369;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2001),  lot  9039. 

8.  PR64.  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  lot  256;  Abe  Kosoff;  Harold  Bareford  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1978),  lot 
189;  Auction  '89  (David  Akers,  7/1989),  lot  1394. 

9.  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

10.  Proof.  R.C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society. 

11.  PR60,  polished,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Lorin  G.  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1397,  part  of  a  complete  minor,  silver,  and  gold  proof  set  split 
between  four  lots  in  the  catalog. 

B.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  426,  part  of  a  complete  gold  proof  set. 

C.  Proof.  Major  William  B.  Wetmore  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  6/1906),  lot  158,  part  of  a  complete  gold  proof  set;  William  Forrester 
Dunham  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 941 ),  lot  21 53. 

D.  Proof.  William  H.  Woodin,  exhibited  at  the  1914  ANS  Exhibition,  possibly  Waldo  Newcomer;  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection 
(Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  429. 

E.  Proof.  Colonel  James  W.  Flanagan  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1944),  lot  1 153. 

F.  Proof.  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  399. 

G.  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1  696. 

H.  Proof,  impaired.  H.R.  Lee  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1947),  lot  1298. 

I.  Proof.  Adolphe  Menjou  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  6/1950),  lot  1520. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  PCGS#  98470 


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1876  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Cameo 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 
Ex:  Kaufman  Trompeter 

4366  1876  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Mint  records 

indicate  45  gold  proof  sets  were  struck  in  1876,  certainly  a  small 
number  in  absolute  terms,  but  actually  a  significant  increase  over  the 
typical  mintage  of  previous  years.  The  first  20  sets  were  delivered  on 
February  1 9  and  these  coins  probably  represent  the  standard  mintage 
for  the  year,  as  only  20  sets  were  struck  in  1  874  and  1  875.  Another  25 
sets  were  delivered  on  June  13,  and  these  may  have  been  produced 
in  connection  with  the  Independence  Centennial  celebration  in 
Philadelphia  that  summer.  Business-strike  production  was  quite  small 
in  1876,  as  only  1,432  half  eagles  were  struck  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  and  the  branch  mints  all  reported  limited  production  totals,  as 
well.  The  elusive  nature  of  the  1 876  gold  proofs  was  recognized  at  an 
early  date,  as  evidenced  by  the  following  description  of  the  set  in  lot 
951  of  the  Heman  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/1884): 

"1876  Splendid  proof  set;  this,  the  Centennial  set,  is 
extremely  rare,  the  issue  of  the  year  being  very  small.  6 
pieces." 

PCGS  CoinFacts  estimates  the  surviving  population  of  1876 
proof  half  eagles  at  25-30  examples  in  all  grades  and  the  two  leading 
grading  services  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  29  coins  (4/15). 
However,  the  small  number  of  auction  appearances  in  the  modern 
era  suggest  an  even  smaller  total.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  note: 

"The  disconnect  between  population  data  and  auction 
records  is,  the  authors  theorize,  because  of  a  number  of 
resubmissions  at  the  PF-64  level." 

In  any  case,  the  1 876  proof  half  eagle  seems  to  be  an  underrated 
issue  when  compared  to  the  more  expensive  1875  proof  five.  The 
record  price  realized  for  a  proof  1 876  half  eagle  is  $74,750,  brought 
by  the  PR66  Cameo  NGC  specimen  in  lot  5400  of  the  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4/201 1). 

The  present  coin  is  tied  with  one  other  example  at  NGC  for 
finest-certified  honors.  It  claims  an  illustrious  pedigree  back  to  the 
19th  century  and  was  included  in  the  famous  Trompeter  Collection, 
probably  the  finest  collection  of  proof  gold  coinage  of  all  time.  This 
impressive  Premium  Gem  offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements, 
with  a  wire  rim  and  richly  frosted  devices.  The  deeply  mirrored 
fields  create  a  bold  cameo  effect  and  the  well-preserved  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  This  coin  will  be  a 
welcome  addition  to  the  finest  collection  or  Registry  Set.  Census:  2  in 
66  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1  5). 

Ex:  Nathan  M.  Kaufman  in  the  19th  century ;  Kaufman  Collection 
(RARCOA,  8/1978 ),  lot  840;  Auction  ' 84  ( Paramount ,  7/1984 ),  lot 
917;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 
collection.  NGC  ID#  28CD,  PCGS#  88471 
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1877  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
Fewer  Than  10  Examples  Traced 
Ex:  Kaufman-Trompeter 

4367  1877  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  1877  Liberty  half  eagle  is  a  very  rare  issue  in  proof  format  and  public  offerings  are 

few-and-far-between.  We  are  aware  of  only  one  auction  appearance  of  any  1877  proof  half  eagle  in  the  last  decade,  the  PR65  Cameo  NGC 
specimen  that  realized  $64,625  in  our  January  201 3  FUN  sale  (another  coin  was  sold  in  June  2005,  just  outside  that  time  period).  The  present 
coin  has  been  off-the- market  since  1 978  and  we  are  privileged  to  present  it  here,  in  just  its  second  auction  appearance  since  1 877. 

Only  20  proof  half  eagles  were  struck  in  1877,  all  for  inclusion  with  the  gold  proof  sets,  which  were  delivered  in  two  batches  of  10  sets 
each  on  February  24  and  May  31 .  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  note: 

"The  Proof  1 877  half  eagle  is  a  rarity  of  the  highest  magnitude.  It  is  nearly  certain  that  less  than  half  of  the  tiny  mintage  of  20  coins 
remains  ...  The  1 877  half  eagle  is  one  of  the  most  difficult  issues  of  the  1 870s  to  obtain  in  Proof." 

Currently,  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  just  eight  examples  in  all  grades,  including  an  unknown  number  of  resubmissions  and 
crossovers  (4/1 5).  We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  all  1 877  proof  half  eagles  known  to  us  below,  including  nine  coins  that  we  believe  are  separate 
examples,  and  a  number  of  earlier  citations  that  cannot  be  definitely  linked  to  the  coins  in  the  main  roster,  but  may  well  represent  the  same 
specimens  in  previous  appearances. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Gem  that  shows  the  diagnostic  low  placement  of  the  date,  but  seems  to  be  from  an  early  die  state  that 
shows  little  of  the  evidence  of  die  rust  Breen  noted  on  the  chin.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout,  with  frosty  devices  that 
stand  out  dramatically  against  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  well-preserved  greenish-gold  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions,  but  a 
small  lintmark  near  the  right  (facing)  wingtip  acts  as  a  pedigree  marker.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific  and  this  coin  claims  an  illustrious  pedigree  back 
to  the  1 9th  century  in  the  famous  Kaufman  and  Trompeter  collections.  Census:  2  in  65  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1 877  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Nathan  M.  Kaufman,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Louis  G.  Kaufman;  N.M.  Kaufman  Collection  (RARCOA,  8/1978), 
lot  841,  set  dispersed  throughout  the  catalog;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  The  present  coin. 

2.  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Blaise  Dantone  Collection  (Lester  Merkin,  3/1969),  lot  326;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  1 1/2000),  lot  530;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2013),  lot  5885. 

3.  PR64  PCGS.  David  S.  Wilson;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via  Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection 
(Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  542;  Auction  '84  (Paramount,  7/1984),  lot  91  8;  Connoisseur's  Collection  (Superior,  1/1989),  lot  125. 

4.  PR64  PCGS.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  3/2002),  lot  1114. 

5.  PR64  PCGS.  Public  Coin  Auction  (Quality  Sales,  9/1973),  lot  1185;  Auction  '80  (Paramount,  8/1980),  lot  939;  Auction  '89  (David  Akers, 
7/1989),  lot  1396;  October  Sale  (Superior,  10/1990),  lot  1926A;  Chicago  Sale  (Superior,  8/1991),  lot  725. 

6.  Very  Choice  Brilliant  Proof.  Garrett  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  11/1979),  lot  488;  Dallas  and  Newport  Beach  Sale  (Heritage, 
6/1987),  lot  4434;  1877  Collection  (Stack's,  6/2005),  lot  1482. 

7.  Brilliant  Proof  64.  Auction  '90  (Superior,  8/1 990),  lot  1 325. 

8.  PR64  Deep  Cameo,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet,  part  of  a  complete  1877  proof  set;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the 
Smithsonian  Institution. 

9.  Proof.  Robert  C.H.  Brock,  part  of  a  complete  1 877  proof  set;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Brilliant  Proof.  Possibly  Phineas  Adams;  William  J.  Jenks;  69th  Sale  Qohn  W.  Haseltine,  6/1883),  lot  41 4. 

B.  Proof.  Heman  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/1 884),  lot  952,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

C.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  428,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  Major  William  B.  Wetmore  Collection  (S.H.  $  H.  Chapman,  6/1 906),  lot  1 60,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

E.  Proof.  William  H.  Woodin,  exhibited  at  the  1 914  ANS  Exhibition. 

F.  Proof.  James  Ten  Eyck  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1922),  lot  242. 

G.  Perfect  Brilliant  Proof.  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  401 . 

H.  Brilliant  Proof.  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection(Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  431 . 

I.  Brilliant  Proof.  Memorable  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  376. 

J.  Brilliant  Proof.  King  Farouk;  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  lot  257;  James  Randall;  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Paramount, 
8/1969),  lot  1995. 

K.  Superb  Brilliant  Proof.  Thomas  Melish  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  4/1956),  lot  21 53. 

L.  Proof,  slightly  rubbed.  Samuel  Wolfson  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1962),  lot  51 6. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  NGC  ID#  28CE,  PCGS#  88472 


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1878  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
Only  20  Examples  Struck 
Ex:  Kaufman-Trompeter 

4368  1878  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  U.S.  government 

suspended  specie  payments  in  1861,  due  to  widespread  hoarding 
of  precious  metal  coinage  and  other  economic  stresses  brought  on 
by  the  Civil  War.  Specie  payments  were  not  resumed  until  January 
1,  1879,  meaning  that  the  government  would  not  exchange  gold 
coins  for  paper  money  for  almost  two  decades.  During  this  period, 
collectors  had  to  pay  for  gold  proof  sets  with  other  gold  coins,  which 
they  could  only  obtain  by  purchasing  them  from  banks  or  bullion 
brokers  at  a  steep  premium.  The  Mint  also  instituted  a  proofing 
charge  in  1860  and  proof  sets  were  delivered  in  insured  packages, 
resulting  in  further  expense.  As  a  result,  collector  demand  for  gold 
proof  sets  was  minimal  during  the  1870s  and  the  reported  mintages 
certainly  reflect  this  lack  of  consumer  interest. 

Only  20  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  were  struck  in  1878,  all  for 
inclusion  with  the  gold  proof  sets,  which  were  delivered  on  February 
9.  Probably  no  more  than  10-12  examples  survive  today,  including 
one  coin  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian 
Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic 
Society.  The  two  leading  grading  services  have  combined  to  certify 
a  total  of  16  coins,  but  that  figure  undoubtedly  includes  some 
resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/15). 

The  present  coin  traces  its  history  to  the  famous  collection  of 
Nathan  M.  Kaufman.  Kaufman  was  a  19th  century  numismatist  from 
Marquette,  Michigan,  who  was  visited  by  Dr.  Heath,  founder  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Association,  in  1902.  Heath  noted: 

"We  found  him  a  very  genial  gentleman  much  interested 
in  the  U.S.  series  and  territorial  gold  of  which  he  has  many 
of  the  prized  specimens.  Mr.  Kaufman  is  president  of  the 
Marquette  County  Savings  Bank  and  a  director  of  the  First 
National  Bank  of  that  city." 

Kaufman  gave  or  sold  his  col  lection  to  his  brother  Louis  sometime 
in  the  early  20th  century  and  Louis  maintained  the  collection  until  his 
death  in  1942.  The  collection  was  long-stored  and  displayed  in  the 
directors'  room  of  a  Marquette  bank,  of  which  Louis  was  president. 
The  collection  was  discovered  there  in  the  1970s  by  Harry  X  Boosel 
and  many  of  the  gold  coins,  including  the  present  specimen,  were 
auctioned  by  RARCOA  in  August  of  1978.  Proof  gold  specialist  Ed 
Trompeter  acquired  this  coin  at  the  auction  and  it  became  a  highlight 
of  his  fabulous  collection. 

This  coin  shows  the  diagnostic  low  placement  of  the  date,  open 
mouth,  die  polish  in  ERT  of  LIBERTY  and  on  the  scroll  with  the  motto, 
and  a  small  chip  below  E  in  LIBERTY.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed,  with  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  eagle's  neck  and  arrow 
fletching.  The  devices  have  a  frosty  texture  that  creates  bold  cameo 
contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  the  well-preserved 
orange-gold  surfaces  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  3  in 
65  Cameo  (2  in  65  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Nathan  M.  Kaufman;  Louis  C.  Kaufman;  N.M.  Kaufman  Collection 
( RARCOA 8/1978 ),  lot  842;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage 
Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28CF,  PCGS# 
88473 

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1878  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Just  One  Piece  Finer  at  Either  Service 

4369  1 878  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  It  is  thought  that  only  12  to 
14  proof  1878  half  eagles  exist  in  all  grades  and  levels  of  contrast 
from  a  reported  mintage  of  20  coins.  As  a  group,  the  1 878  half  eagles 
were  somewhat  carelessly  produced,  with  slight  softness  of  strike  on 
the  central  curls  of  Liberty  as  well  as  blending  on  the  eagle's  head 
and  weak  arrow  fletchings  —  visible  on  all  of  the  proof  strikes.  So  it 
is  with  this  example,  a  coin  that  is  further  identified  by  a  few  delicate 
field  lines  and  a  gathering  of  small  ticks  on  the  profile  that  hallmark 
the  coin. 

Still,  just  a  sole  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC  is  finer.  PCGS  has  yet  to 
certify  a  Deep  Cameo  higher  than  PR63+.  Four  coins  are  certified  as 
Ultra  Cameo  at  NGC,  with  the  present  example  tied  for  second-finest 
with  one  other  coin.  The  current  coin  is,  in  fact,  an  exact  plate  match 
to  the  PR63+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  coin,  further  reducing  the  number 
of  certified  examples.  Census:  2  in  64  Ultra  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28CF,  PCGS#  98473 


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1879  Liberty  Five,  PR66  Cameo 
Rare,  Underrated  Proof  Issue 
Finest-Certified  Example,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4370  1879  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  1 879  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  is  an  underrated  issue  from  a  reported  mintage  of  just  30 

pieces.  Because  several  proof  issues  of  the  1870s  had  even  smaller  mintages,  some  numismatists  have  speculated  that  the  1879  is  not  quite  as 
rare  as  other  dates  of  the  decade.  This  perception  seems  to  be  incorrect,  however.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  note: 

"Despite  a  slightly  higher  mintage,  the  Proof  1879  half  eagle  is  of  about  the  same  rarity  as  the  1877  and  1878  issues.  There  have 
actually  been  fewer  examples  offered  at  public  auction  than  either  of  those  two  issues  ...  There  are  probably  fewer  than  1 0  survivors 
in  all  grades,  and  the  1 879  half  eagle  is  a  great  rarity  in  Proof." 

We  have  compiled  a  roster  of  all  1879  proof  half  eagles  known  to  us  below,  which  agrees  closely  with  the  quoted  estimate  from  Garrett 
and  Guth.  The  roster  accounts  for  eight  separate  examples  that  have  appeared  publicly  in  recent  times,  including  a  specimen  in  the  Smithsonian 
Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  A  few  of  the  earlier  untraced  appearances,  like  the  coin  in  the 
Garrett  Collection,  may  represent  additional  survivors,  but  they  could  just  as  easily  be  earlier  appearances  of  the  coins  in  the  main  roster.  There 
may  also  be  a  few  examples  hidden  in  old-time  collections  that  we  are  not  aware  of  but,  on  the  whole,  a  surviving  population  of  about  10 
specimens  seems  most  reasonable.  While  the  1 879  proofs  enjoyed  a  higher  mintage  than  some  other  issues  of  the  decade,  it  seems  likely  that 
collector  demand  remained  fairly  constant  and  the  extra  coins  were  probably  never  distributed  and  were  melted  after  the  close  of  the  year. 

The  present  coin  is  the  finest-certified  example  at  either  of  the  leading  grading  services.  This  spectacular  Premium  Gem  exhibits  razor-sharp 
definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the  frosty  devices  contrast  dramatically  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  pleasing  yellow-gold  surfaces 
are  impeccably  preserved.  Two  minute  flakes  in  the  left  obverse  field,  near  star  2,  are  the  only  useful  pedigree  markers.  Overall  eye  appeal  is 
terrific  and  this  coin  is  pedigreed  to  the  prestigious  Trompeter  Collection.  Proof  gold  specialists  and  Registry  Set  enthusiasts  alike  will  find  no 
suitable  alternative  to  the  coin  offered  here.  Census:  1  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1879  Proof  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Cameo.  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  The  present  coin. 

2.  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Possibly  Theodore  Ulmer  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1974),  lot  455;  Genaitis  Collection  (Heritage,  8/2001),  lot  7850;  Pre-Long 
Beach  Sale  (Ira  and  Larry  Goldberg,  2/2006),  lot  1 1 95;  Ohringer  Family  Trust  (Ira  and  Larry  Goldberg,  5/2008),  lot  4439;  Central  States  Signature 
(Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  5274,  realized  $63,250. 

3.  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Superior,  6/2000),  lot  780;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2007),  lot  3568,  realized  $60,375. 

4.  PR64+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Ira  and  Larry  Goldberg,  2/201 1),  lot  21 33. 

5.  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2007),  lot  3771 ;  Tuesday  Internet  Coin  Auction  (Heritage,  2/2007),  lot  13720;  Sunday 
Internet  Coin  Auction  (Heritage,  4/2007),  lot  24559. 

6.  PR64  PCGS.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  10/1970),  lot  954,  part  of  a  complete  gold  proof  set;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  IV 
(Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/2000),  lot  534;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/201 1),  lot  4670. 

7.  PR63  Deep  Cameo,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

8.  Proof.  Robert  C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society. 

Additional  Appearances 

Note:  The  following  citations  may  represent  earlier  appearances  of  the  coins  listed  above,  but  minimal  pedigree  markers,  lack  of  detail  in 
catalog  images,  and  terse  physical  descriptions  make  it  impossible  to  conclusively  link  them  to  any  of  the  pedigree  chains  in  the  primary  roster. 

A.  Choice  Brilliant  Proof.  Purchased  directly  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint  on  September  4,  1879  by  T.  Harrison  Garrett  as  part  of  a  six-piece 
gold  proof  set;  Robert  Garrett,  John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  1 1/1 979),  lot  489. 

B.  Brilliant  Proof.  Possibly  Phineas  Adams;  William  J.  Jenks;  69th  Sale  (John  W.  Haseltine,  6/1 883),  lot  481 . 

C.  Proof.  Heman  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/1 884),  lot  954,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  1 2/1 890),  lot  430,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

E.  Proof.  William  B.  Wetmore  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  6/1 906),  lot  1 62,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

F.  Proof.  David  S.  Wilson  Collection  (Samuel  Hudson  Chapman,  3/1 907),  lot  339,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

G.  Proof.  James  B.  Wilson  Collection  (Thomas  Elder,  1 0/1 908),  lot  63,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

H.  Proof.  Charles  H.  Conover  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1914),  lot  1,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

I.  Perfect  Brilliant  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1  700. 

J.  Brilliant  Proof.  Memorable  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  378. 

K.  Superb  Brilliant  Proof.  Thomas  Melish  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  4/1956),  lot  21 60;  Garland  Stephens. 

L.  Impaired  Proof.  Samuel  Wolfson  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1962),  lot  522. 

M.  Brilliant  Proof.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Paramount,  8/1969),  lot  1999. 

N.  Brilliant  Proof.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Stack's,  8/1971),  lot  2223. 

O.  Brilliant  Proof.  Dr.  Charles  Ruby  Collection  (Superior,  2/1974),  lot  1819. 

P.  PR63.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  8/1 978),  lot  1 51 0. 

From  the  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  NGC  ID#  28CG,  PCGS#  88474 


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1880  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Significantly  Underappreciated  Proof  Rarity 
Ex:  Norweb-Trompeter 

4371  1880  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  proof  1880  half  eagle  is  an  extreme,  significantly  underrated  rarity,  even  in  the 

context  of  1 9th  century  proof  half  eagles.  Mint  records  report  a  mintage  of  36  coins,  but  little  definitive  research  regarding  the  number  of  pieces  extant 
has  been  offered  in  the  past.  The  most  comprehensive  study  of  this  issue's  rarity  was  David  Akers'  1 979  analysis  of  auction  records: 

"Proofs  are  very  rare,  more  so  than  any  of  the  dates  that  follow.  They  have  also  appeared  at  auction  less  often  than  any  date  after  1 859  except 
for  the  extremely  rare  and  underrated  1 861,  1 870,  1 871  and  1 874." 

The  cataloger  of  the  Norweb  coin  (here  offered)  estimated  that  fewer  than  10  pieces  were  extant,  including  a  coin  each  in  the  Smithsonian 
Institution  and  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  In  his  Proof  Encyclopedia,  Walter  Breen  said  of  the  1880  proof  five:  "Exceedingly  rare,  no  recent 
records.  ...  Do  as  many  as  nine  survive?"  Modern  population  estimates  by  PCGS  suggest  18  to  22  examples  are  known,  but  this  belies  the  combined 
certified  totals  which  list  only  1 1  coins,  including  resubmissions  (4/15). 

Our  exhaustive  study  of  auction  data  going  back  as  early  as  1883,  definitively  confirms  the  validity  of  Akers'  research.  We  have  been  able  to 
definitively  identify  only  nine  proofs,  and  an  extensive  examination  of  earlier  appearances  reveals  that  most  of  these  (with  perhaps  the  exceptions  of 
the  coins  that  were  singularly  listed  in  Haseltine's  69th  sale  and  Woodward's  sale  of  the  Randall  Collection)  originated  in  six-piece  gold  proof  sets. 
This  coincides  favorably  with  the  number  of  proof  eagles  and  double  eagles  known  of  this  date  —  just  seven  and  eight  coins,  respectively.  Poor  quality 
plates  or  the  absence  of  entirely  slightly  hinders  definitive  research,  and  it  should  be  acknowledged  that  one  or  two  additional  proof  fives  may  have 
been  omitted  from  the  roster  given  below,  but  even  if  that  is  the  case,  the  1 880  proof  half  eagle  is  nonetheless  revealed  to  be  a  major  rarity,  much  more 
so  than  we  believe  has  been  recognized  by  modern  collectors. 

The  Norweb-Trompeter  coin  is  the  second-finest  example  known,  trailing  only  the  Superb  Gem  Garrett-Bass  specimen.  It  is  also  the  sole  example 
certified  with  an  Ultra  Cameo  designation  by  either  service,  essentially  putting  it  in  a  class  by  itself.  Deep  honey-gold  surfaces  deliver  beautiful 
mirroring  in  the  fields  around  sharp,  frosty  relief  elements,  offering  a  degree  of  eye  appeal  that  is  arguably  unrivaled  for  the  issue.  The  surfaces  are  largely 
devoid  of  flaws,  although  a  tiny  speck  to  the  right  of  star  3  will  serve  as  a  pedigree  identifier.  This  is  the  first  time  the  Trompeter  coin  has  been  offered  at 
auction  in  nearly  three  decades.  Such  an  event  should  not  be  overlooked. 

Roster  of  Proof  1 880  Half  Eagles 

1.  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Purchased  directly  from  the  Mint  by  T.  Harrison  Garrett  on  February  10,  1880  as  part  of  a  complete  six-piece  gold  proof  set; 
Robert  Garret;  John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  12/1979),  lot  490,  which  realized  $18,000; 
Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection,  Part  IV  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/2000),  lot  536,  which  realized  $41,400;  Good  River  Collection;  Denver 
Elite  (Superior,  8/2006),  lot  785;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2015),  lot  5356. 

2.  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Norweb  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena,  10/1987),  lot  904,  which  realized  $28,600;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  via 
private  treaty,  circa  1 998.  The  present  specimen. 

3.  PR65.  Purchased  by  John  H.  Clapp  from  U.S.  Coin  Company  (1915);  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate  to  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  (1942);  Louis  E.  Eliasberg, 
Sr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  551 . 

4.  PR64  Deep  Cameo.  Mint  Cabinet,  part  of  a  complete  proof  set  ordered  from  the  coiner  on  January  1 0,  1 880;  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the 
Smithsonian  Institution,  grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 

5.  PR64  PCGS.  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2001),  lot  8239;  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  7594. 

6.  PR64  PCGS.  Collectors'  Auction  2006  (Scotsman,  10/2006),  lot  365,  which  realized. 

7.  PR63  PCGS.  Auction  '88  (Stack's,  7/1988),  lot  1407;  February  Sale  (Superior,  2/1991),  lot  2807,  which  realized  $18,535;  Chicago  Sale  (Superior, 
8/1991),  lot  726;  May/June  Auction  (Superior,  5-6/1993),  lot  1497. 

8.  PR62  PCGS  Cameo.  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/1995),  lot  6881;  Long  Beach  Signature  (10/1995),  lot  6228;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/1999),  lot  8146;  Long  Beach  Signature  (9/2005),  lot  4684;  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2012),  lot  5028. 

9.  Proof.  R.C.H.  Brock,  part  of  a  complete  proof  set  ordered  from  the  Mint;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society,  exhibited  at  the  1914  ANS  Exhibition. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Brilliant  Proof.  Haseltine's  69th  Sale  Qohn  W.  Haseltine,  6/1883),  lot  41 7. 

B.  Proof.  Heman  Ely;  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/1 884),  lot  955,  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

C.  Brilliant  Proof.  Randall  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  6-7/1885),  lot  956. 

D.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (Chapman  Brothers,  12/1 890),  lot  431 ,  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

E.  Proof.  Major  W.B.  Wetmore  Collection  (Chapman  Brothers,  6/1 906),  lot  1 63,  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

F.  Proof.  David  S.  Wilson,  Esq.  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1 907),  lot  340,  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set,  bought  by  Henry  Chapman  at  $1 25.00. 

G.  Proof.  James  B.  Wilson  Collection  (Thomas  L.  Elder,  1 0/1 908),  lot  64,  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set. 

H.  Brilliant  Proof.  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Kosoff-Kreisberg,  1/1946),  lot  434,  which  realized  $55.00. 

I.  Brilliant  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1946),  lot  1701,  which  realized  $70.00. 

J.  Brilliant  Proof.  Memorable  Collection  (Kosoff-Kreisberg,  3/1948),  lot  379. 

K.  Brilliant  Proof.  King  Farouk  Collection  (Sotheby  &  Co.,  2/1954),  lot  257,  as  part  of  a  multiple  coin  lot  which  contained  1 7  other  half  eagles  in  proof 
and  circulation-strike  format. 

L.  Superb  Brilliant  Proof.  Melish  Collection  (Kosoff,  4/1956),  lot  21 66;  New  Netherlands. 

M.  Brilliant  Proof.  N.  M.  Kaufman  (RARCOA,  8/1978),  lot  844,  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set,  with  the  coins  offered  individually.  Possibly  the 
same  as  5,  6,  or  7  above. 

N.  Brilliant  Proof.  Auction  '84  (Stack's,  7/1984),  lot  1436.  Possibly  the  same  as  5,  6,  or  7  above. 

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1881  Liberty  Five,  PR66  Cameo 
Popular  Proof  Gold  Rarity 
Ex:  Kaufman-Trompeter 

4372  1881  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  U.S. 

government  resumed  specie  payments  in  1879,  making  it  easier 
and  less  expensive  for  collectors  to  order  gold  proof  sets.  At  first, 
the  effect  on  consumer  demand  was  minimal,  but  by  1881  the  new 
conditions  had  begun  to  make  an  impact.  Mintage  of  gold  half  eagles 
increased  to  42  pieces  in  1881,  far  more  than  the  typical  20  to 
30-piece  production  totals  of  the  1870s,  and  proof  mintages  would 
continue  to  increase  throughout  the  decade.  Forty  examples  were 
struck  on  February  19  for  inclusion  with  the  gold  proof  sets,  which 
were  delivered  on  March  26.  Two  more  half  eagles  were  struck  later, 
one  in  June  and  a  final  specimen  in  December. 

Walter  Breen  notes  all  the  sets  were  sold  by  June  30,  so  none 
were  melted  after  the  end  of  the  year.  Possibly  half  the  reported 
mintage  survives  today,  so  many  of  the  coins  must  have  been 
disposed  of  by  their  owners,  either  melted  or  spent  for  face  value 
during  hard  times  in  the  1 9th  century,  when  gold  proofs  carried  small 
numismatic  premiums  and  five  dollars  represented  a  significant 
amount  of  spending  power.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify 
a  total  of  17  coins  between  them,  including  an  unknown  number 
of  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/15).  One  coin  is  included  in  the 
National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and 
another  is  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society. 

A  new  obverse  hub  was  used  to  make  the  die,  as  the  positions 
of  the  stars  differ  from  those  in  earlier  years.  The  stars  are  all  closer  to 
the  borders  on  the  1881  obverse,  especially  star  13.  Star  4  points  to 
the  upper  part  of  a  dentil,  rather  than  the  space  between,  as  on  the 
1 880  proof  obverse.  The  point  of  star  7  is  broken  off  at  the  top.  The 
date  slants  up  to  the  right  and  die  polish  shows  on  IBERTY  and  the 
ear.  The  curl  behind  the  neck  is  broken  at  the  top,  a  feature  seen  on 
many  later  proof  obverses. 

The  present  coin  traces  its  history  to  the  famous  collections  of 
Nathan  M.  Kaufman  and  Ed  Trompeter,  two  of  the  most  remarkable 
gold  collections  of  all  time.  This  delightful  Premium  Gem  offers 
sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements  that  contrast  boldly  with  the 
deeply  mirrored  fields  to  create  an  attractive  cameo  effect.  A  high 
wire  rim  around  the  coin  is  interrupted  by  a  few  minor  rim  bruise, 
but  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  add  to  the  tremendous  eye 
appeal.  Census:  2  in  66  Cameo,  3  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Nathan  M.  Kaufman ,  in  the  19th  century;  Louis  G.  Kaufman; 
N.M.  Kaufman  Collection  (RARCOA,  8/1978 ),  lot  845;  Auction  '79 
( Paramount ;  7/1979 ),  lot  318;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage 
Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28CJ,  PCGS# 
88476 

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1882  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Classic  Proof  Gold  Issue,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4373  1882  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  The  mintage  of  proof 

Liberty  half  eagles  increased  again  in  1882,  to  48  pieces.  Forty 
examples  were  issued  with  the  gold  proof  sets,  with  25  sets  delivered 
on  February  4,  and  1 5  more  on  August  12.  The  other  eight  coins  were 
delivered  in  the  first  three  quarters  of  the  year,  three  before  March 
31,  four  in  the  second  quarter,  and  one  more  before  September  30. 
Probably  fewer  than  20  examples  survive  in  all  grades  today,  with 
at  least  three  coins  impounded  in  institutional  collections  at  the 
Smithsonian  and  the  American  Numismatic  Society. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Choice  proof,  with  the  date 
slanting  minutely  up  to  the  right  and  some  diagnostic  die  polish  at 
BERTY  and  the  eye.  The  reverse  is  the  die  of  1 881 ,  lightly  repolished. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout,  and  the  deeply 
reflective  fields  provide  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  frosty 
devices.  The  well-preserved  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  just  a 
few  minor  hairlines  and  a  small  alloy  spot  after  the  date  serves  as 
a  pedigree  marker.  Overall  eye  appeal  is  outstanding  and  this  coin 
should  find  a  home  in  a  fine  collection  of  proof  gold.  Census:  2  in  64 
Ultra  Cameo,  5  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 
collection.  NGC  ID#  28CK,  PCGS#  98477 

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1883  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
61  Pieces  Struck,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4374  1883  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  1883  proof  Liberty 

half  eagle  claims  a  mintage  of  61  pieces,  a  notable  increase  over 
the  previous  year,  but  still  a  tiny  number  in  absolute  terms.  Forty 
examples  were  issued  with  the  proof  sets  on  February  1 0  and  the  rest 
were  struck  as  individual  pieces  throughout  the  year.  Unfortunately, 
the  higher  mintage  just  off-set  a  low  survival  rate  for  this  issue,  and  the 
surviving  population  is  not  noticeably  larger  than  those  of  previous 
years.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  note,  'There  are  fewer  than  20  coins 
traceable  today,  including  those  in  museum  collections."  NGC  and 
PCGS  have  certified  a  combined  total  of  1  7  examples,  including  an 
unknown  number  of  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/1 5). 

This  impressive  Gem  shows  the  diagnostic  minute  lumps  in  both 
loops  of  the  second  8  and  die  polish  between  the  top  two  arrow  heads. 
The  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable 
distractions,  but  a  tiny  alloy  spot  near  star  2  acts  as  a  pedigree  marker. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout  and  profound 
cameo  contrast  is  evident  between  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  and 
the  richly  frosted  devices.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  1  in  65  Ultra 
Cameo,  3  finer  (4/1 5). 

Ex:  Auction  '84  ( Stack's ,  7/1984 ),  lot  1439;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection; 
Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28CL, 
PCGS#  98478 

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1884  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Ultra  Cameo 
Ex:  Garrett-Trompeter 

4375  1884  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Only  48  proof  Liberty 

half  eagles  were  struck  in  1884,  reversing  the  trend  of  increasing 
gold  proof  mintages  that  had  prevailed  throughout  the  decade.  Of 
these,  30  were  struck  for  inclusion  in  the  gold  proof  sets  on  January 
18,  and  the  rest  were  struck  in  small  scattered  groups  throughout 
the  year.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  call  this  issue  "very  rare  and 
somewhat  overlooked  ...  very  undervalued."  Probably  no  more  than 
20  examples  of  the  1 884  proof  half  eagle  are  extant,  including  three 
coins  in  institutional  collections.  The  record  price  realized  for  the 
issue  is  $54,625  brought  by  the  PR65  Ultra  Cameo  NGC  coin  in  lot 
1512  of  the  Phoenix  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2008). 

This  spectacular  Gem  shows  the  diagnostic  heavy  1  in  the 
date,  with  die  polish  at  RT  of  LIBERTY  and  a  die  line  tilted  up  from 
the  base  of  the  T.  The  reverse  is  the  same  die  used  in  1881-83.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  detailed,  with  a  richly  frosted  texture  that 
creates  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The 
pristine  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  a  single  mark  in  the  left  obverse 
field, below  nose  level.  Overall  visual  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census: 
2  in  65  Ultra  Cameo,  1  finer  (4/15). 

Ex:  Purchased  directly  from  the  Mint  as  part  of  a  six-piece  gold 
proof  set  by  T.  Harrison  Garrett  on  2/7/1884;  Robert  Garrett ; 
John  Work  Garrett ;  Johns  Hopkins  University;  Garrett  Collection 
( Stack's ,  3/1976 ),  lot  484;  Auction  '79  ( Paramount ,  7/1979 ),  lot 
319;  Ed  Trom peter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 
collection.  NGC  ID#  28CM,  PCGS#  98479 
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1885  Liberty  Five,  PR67  Ultra  Cameo 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4376  1885  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Mint  records  indicate  66 

proof  Liberty  half  eagles  were  struck  in  1 885,  a  minuscule  production 
total  in  absolute  terms,  but  still  a  sharp  increase  from  the  year  before. 
The  coins  were  struck  in  all  four  quarters  of  the  year,  with  the  great 
majority  minted  in  the  first  and  fourth  quarters.  Walter  Breen  believed 
none  were  melted  at  the  Mint,  but  if  all  these  coins  were  actually 
distributed,  the  survival  rate  was  extremely  low.  Breen  notes  this 
issue  is  "Extremely  rare,  more  so  than  its  mintage  suggests;  enough 
so  as  to  be  almost  a  forgotten  coin."  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth 
estimate  the  surviving  population  at  approximately  20  coins  in  all 
grades,  including  two  pieces  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection 
at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in  the  collection  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Society.  The  leading  grading  services  list  a 
combined  total  of  40  submissions,  but  this  figure  is  definitely  skewed 
by  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/1 5). 

The  1885  proof  half  eagle  began  appearing  at  auction  at  least 
as  early  as  December  of  1 890,  when  an  example  was  offered  as  part 
of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set  in  lot  436  of  the  Chapman  brothers'  sale 
of  the  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection.  The  lot  realized  $46,  a  typically 
modest  premium  for  the  $41.50  face  value  set.  Gold  proof  coins 
commanded  only  small  premiums  when  offered  at  auction  in  the 
19th  century,  as  this  lot  demonstrates.  The  situation  is  much  different 
today,  and  the  current  prices  realized  record  for  an  1885  proof  half 
eagle  is  the  $63,250  brought  by  a  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  coin  in 
the  Stack's  Bowers  2012  ANA  sale. 

The  present  coin  is  tied  for  finest-certified  with  two  other  coins 
at  NGC.  The  date  is  the  diagnostically  placed  to  the  left  of  center, 
with  the  peak  of  the  1  near  the  bust  truncation.  The  5  in  the  date 
is  closed  and  the  1  shows  slight  repunching.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  throughout  and  the  frosty  devices  seem  to  float 
on  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  impeccably  preserved  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  show  no  post-strike  imperfections  and  eye  appeal  is 
tremendous.  Census:  3  in  67  Ultra  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Bowers  and  Ruddy ;  8/1978 '),  lot  1518; 
Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 
collection.  NGC  ID#  28CN,  PCGS#  98480 
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1886  Liberty  Five,  PR65  Cameo 
Ex:  Kaufman-Trompeter 

4377  1886  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  A  nominal 

mintage  of  72  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  was  accomplished  at  the 
Philadelphia  Mint  in  1886,  with  25  examples  included  in  the  proof 
sets  issued  in  February  and  the  rest  struck  at  intervals  throughout  the 
year.  The  surviving  population  numbers  no  more  than  two  dozen 
specimens  in  all  grades,  with  some  reported  in  impaired  condition 
and  at  least  three  impounded  in  institutional  collections. 

The  present  coin  is  an  impressive  Gem  that  was  preserved  for 
many  years  in  the  collection  of  19th  century  numismatist  Nathan 
M.  Kaufman.  More  recently,  this  piece  was  included  in  the  fabulous 
collection  of  Ed  Trompeter,  who  assembled  the  only  complete  set  of 
proof  half  eagles  from  1 858  to  1 907.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed,  with  the  date  sloping  up  to  the  right  and  a  diagnostic 
diagonal  die  line  from  the  base  of  B  in  LIBERTY.  The  deeply  mirrored 
fields  provide  noticeable  cameo  contrast  with  the  frosty  devices  and 
the  only  mentionable  flaw  is  a  thin  pinscratch  in  the  left  obverse  field, 
before  the  mouth  and  chin.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census:  1  in 
65  Cameo,  4  finer  (4/1  5). 

Ex:  Nathan  M.  Kaufman;  Louis  C.  Kaufman;  N.M.  Kaufman  Collection 
(RARCOA,  8/1978 ),  lot  850;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage 
Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28CP,  PCGS# 
88481 

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1887  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
Legendary  Proof-Only  Rarity 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4378  1887  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Only  87  proof 

Liberty  half  eagles  were  struck  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  1 887  and 
no  business-strike  examples  were  produced.  When  the  proof-only 
status  of  the  1 887  half  eagle  became  known,  it  instantly  became  one 
of  the  most  sought-after  issues  of  the  series,  although  it  has  been 
somewhat  overshadowed  by  its  double  eagle  counterpart,  also  a 
proof-only  issue,  in  recent  years.  Gold  proof  sets  of  this  date  began 
appearing  at  auction  at  least  as  early  as  lot  438  of  the  Thomas  Cleneay 
Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890).  Business-strike  mintages 
of  all  the  gold  denominations  were  quite  small  at  the  Philadelphia 
facility,  putting  great  pressure  on  the  small  supply  of  proofs  from 
date  collectors.  Most  of  the  six-piece  gold  proof  sets  were  promptly 
broken  up,  to  supply  collectors  with  examples  of  these  rare  issues. 
The  elusive  nature  of  the  1 887  half  eagle  was  noted  by  B.  Max  Mehl 
when  he  offered  an  example  in  lot  1  708  of  his  William  Cutler  Atwater 
Collection  catalog  in  June  of  1946: 

"1887  $5.00  Gold.  Perfect  brilliant  proof,  sharp,  with  slight 
raised  borders  and  wire  edge.  Perfect  gem.  Total  coinage 
only  87  pieces.  Of  extreme  rarity  and  value.  Record 
$355.00  but  has  sold  for  much  more  at  private  sale.  I  know 
of  one  specimen  which  sold  privately  for  $500.00.  It  is  one 
of  the  very  rarest  Half  Eagles." 

The  lot  realized  $360,  a  new  record  for  an  example  sold  at 
auction  at  the  time.  Today  the  record  price  realized  for  an  1 887  half 
eagle  is  $126,500,  brought  by  the  PR65  Cameo  NGC  specimen  in 
our  January  201 1  FUN  Signature  event. 

When  the  proof  sets  were  broken  up,  many  of  the  coins  were 
lost  to  attrition  and  the  1887  is  seen  in  impaired  condition  more 
often  than  any  other  proof  issue  of  the  decade.  PCGS  CoinFacts 
estimates  the  surviving  population  at  35-40  examples  in  all  grades 
and  the  two  leading  grading  services  have  combined  to  certify  a  total 
of  36  specimens,  including  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/15). 
Two  coins  are  included  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection  at 
the  Smithsonian  Institution,  and  another  is  in  the  collection  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Society. 

The  present  coin  is  a  spectacular  Gem  that  traces  its  history 
to  the  famous  Eliasberg  Collection.  It  may  have  been  in  the  Clapp 
Collection  before  that,  but  records  are  not  conclusive.  It  was  acquired 
by  prominent  coin  dealer  Julian  Leidman  at  the  sale  of  the  Eliasberg 
coins  in  1982.  It  later  passed  to  legendary  proof  gold  specialist  Ed 
Trompeter.  The  date  slants  up  just  a  little,  with  the  base  of  the  7  farther 
away  from  the  dentils  than  the  1 ,  and  the  top  of  the  7  relatively  close 
to  the  bust  truncation.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed 
except  for  some  slight  incompleteness  in  the  area  of  the  arrow 
fletching  and  lower  shield  stripes,  probably  caused  by  die  polishing. 
The  frosty  devices  contrast  boldly  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields 
and  the  well-preserved  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions. 
A  tiny  planchet  flaw  at  star  5  and  a  lintmark  behind  the  eagle's  head 
serve  as  reliable  pedigree  markers.  Overall  eye  appeal  is  tremendous. 
Census:  8  in  65  Cameo,  0  finer  (4/1  5). 

Ex:  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.;  United  States  Cold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers 
and  Ruddy ,  10/1982 ),  lot  570;  Julian  Leidman;  Ed  Trompeter 
Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ;  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC 
ID#  28CR,  PCGS#  88482 

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1888  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Cameo 
Rare  19th  Century  Proof  Gold  Issue 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4379  1888  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Mintage  of  proof 

half  eagles  peaked  in  1888,  following  the  trend  of  larger  and  larger 
proof  gold  mintages  that  had  continued  for  most  of  the  decade.  The 
95  proofs  struck  in  1888  would  remain  the  high-water  mark  for  the 
series  until  1896,  however,  as  collector  interest  seemed  to  lessen  in 
the  early  1890s.  Several  of  the  most  prominent  collectors  and  coin 
dealers,  like  W.  Elliot  Woodward,  R.C.  Davis,  andT.  Harrison  Garrett, 
died  in  the  period  between  1888  and  1894.  Others,  like  Lorin  G. 
Parmelee,  retired  from  the  field  and  sold  their  fabulous  collections  in 
this  time  frame.  Coin  collecting  in  general  seemed  to  languish  in  the 
early  1890s,  until  collectors  like  William  Woodin,  John  M.  Clapp, 
and  Virgil  Brand  really  hit  their  stride  later  in  the  decade.  Proof 
mintages  of  the  time  tend  to  reflect  the  uncertainty  of  the  market, 
fluctuating  up  and  down  from  year  to  year. 

As  for  the  95  proof  half  eagles  struck  in  1 888,  it  seems  unlikely 
that  more  than  half  that  total  was  actually  distributed,  as  experts 
estimate  no  more  than  25-30  examples  survive  today  in  all  grades. 
Two  coins  are  included  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection  at  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  specimen  is  in  the  collection  of 
the  American  Numismatic  Society.  The  two  leading  grading  services 
have  recorded  a  total  of  49  certification  events  between  them,  but 
this  figure  is  inflated  by  a  number  of  resubmissions  and  crossovers 
(5/15). 

Six-piece  gold  proof  sets  were  being  offered  at  auction  as  early 
as  the  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890), 
where  the  set  in  lot  439  realized  $46,  a  modest  return  on  the  $43 
investment  ($41.50  face  value  plus  $.25  per  coin  proofing  charge), 
but  not  too  bad  for  coins  that  were  only  two  years  old  at  the  time.  Of 
course,  prices  have  risen  astronomically  since  that  era.  The  current 
record  price  realized  at  auction  for  an  1888  proof  half  eagle  is  the 
$40,250  brought  by  the  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC  specimen  in  lot 
2000  of  the  Charlotte  National  Money  Show  Auction  (Heritage, 
3/2007). 

The  present  coin  shows  the  date  positioned  low  and  left  of  center, 
slanting  up  to  the  right,  with  die  polish  around  the  eye,  mouth,  and 
ear,  all  Breen  diagnostics  for  proofs.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed,  aside  from  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  curl  below  the  ear 
and  the  arrow  fletching.  The  pristine  surfaces  exhibit  deeply  mirrored 
fields  that  create  bold  cameo  contrast  with  the  frosty  devices.  Overall 
eye  appeal  is  tremendous.  Census:  3  in  66  Cameo  (1  in  66  ★  Cameo), 
0  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28CS,  PCGS#  88483 

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1889  Liberty  Five,  PR64  Cameo 
Small  Proof  Mintage 
Ex:  Trompeter-Eliasberg 

4380  1889  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Production  of  proof  half 

eagles  was  sharply  reduced  in  1889,  to  a  meager  45  pieces.  David 
Akers  notes  the  issue  is  "the  rarest  half  eagle  after  1 884"  and  experts 
estimate  the  surviving  population  at  just  15-20  examples  in  all 
grades.  Three  specimens  are  impounded  in  institutional  collections, 
out  of  reach  of  present-day  collectors.  The  1 889  is  clearly  a  "sleeper" 
in  today's  market  and  seems  undervalued  compared  to  proof  issues 
from  surrounding  years.  The  record  price  realized  at  auction  for  an 
1 889  proof  half  eagle  is  $32,200,  brought  by  the  PR65  Cameo  NGC 
coin  in  lot  1513  of  the  Phoenix  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2008). 

The  present  coin  shows  the  diagnostic  low  date,  slanting  slightly 
up  to  the  right.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout 
and  the  deeply  reflective  fields  set  off  the  frosty  devices  in  a  dramatic 
cameo  effect.  The  well-preserved  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  just  a 
few  minor  hairlines  in  the  fields.  This  coin  possesses  a  combination 
of  illustrious  pedigree,  exceptional  eye  appeal,  and  absolute  rarity 
that  is  second-to-none.  The  discerning  collector  will  bid  accordingly. 
Census:  8  in  64  Cameo,  4  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  George  Earle  Collection  (Henry  Chapman ,  6/1912 ),  lot  2429; 
John  H.  Clapp ;  Clapp  Estate;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  in  1942,  via 
Stack's;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy, 
10/1982),  lot  574;  David  Akers;  Auction  '84  (Paramount,  7/1984), 
lot  924;  Ed  Trom peter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998; 
private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28CT,  PCGS#  88484 
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1891  Five  Dollar,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Ex:  Norweb-Trompeter 

4381  1891  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Only  53  proof  Liberty 

half  eagles  were  struck  in  1891,  a  sharp  decrease  from  the  year  before. 
Although  the  mintage  was  smaller,  the  survival  rate  seems  to  have 
been  slightly  higher  for  this  issue  than  for  those  of  surrounding  years. 
As  a  result,  the  1891  has  a  surviving  population  of  approximately 
20-25  examples  in  all  grades,  about  even  with  the  other  issues  of  the 
early  1890s.  Three  coins  are  impounded  in  institutional  collections 
and  auction  appearances  are  infrequent. 

This  coin  exhibits  the  only  proof  diagnostic  mentioned  by 
Walter  Breen,  attenuated  tail  feathers  above  the  leaf.  Unfortunately, 
some  business-strike  coins  were  apparently  struck  from  this  die,  as 
well,  so  that  is  hardly  definitive.  Still,  the  coin  offered  here  is  a  "no 
questions"  proof,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements,  broad  rims, 
squared  off  edges,  and  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  frosty  devices 
contrast  profoundly  with  the  reflective  fields  to  produce  exceptional 
cameo  contrast.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  2  in  64  Ultra  Cameo  (1 
in  64  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  9  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection,  Part  I  ( Bowers  and  Merena ,  1 0/1987),  lot  928; 
Lee-Shaffer  Collections  (Superior,  9/1998),  lot  5444;  Ed  Trompeter 
Collection;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC 
ID#  28CV,  PCGS#  98486 

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1891  Half  Eagle,  PR65  ★  Ultra  Cameo 
Profound  Gold-on- Black  Contrast 

4382  1891  PR65  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  reported  mintages 

of  the  1890  and  1891  half  eagles  are  given  as  88  proof  strikes  of 
the  1890  versus  only  53  of  the  1891,  so  it  is  unsurprising  that  the 
1 891  proofs  appear  to  have  considerably  lower  certified  populations. 
PCGS  estimates  that  35  to  50  survive  of  the  1 890,  compared  to  30  to 
40  examples  for  1891.  PCGS  reports  1 9  graded  of  the  1  890  versus  1 8 
of  the  1  891 ,  while  NGC  shows  29  of  the  1 890  and  1  7  of  the  1 891 
—  in  all,  48  submitted  at  both  services  for  1  890,  and  only  35  of  the 
1891. 

The  present  PR65  ★  Ultra  Cameo  example  of  the  1891  is  the 
sole  Star-designated  coin  in  this  grade  at  NGC,  although  two  others 
are  graded  straight  PR65  Ultra  Cameo.  There  are  five  Ultra  Cameos 
finer  at  NGC  and  two  Deep  Cameos  finer  at  PCGS  (6/1 5).  One  glance 
at  this  piece  reveals  its  outstanding  feature,  the  profound  gold-on- 
black  contrast  between  mirrored  fields  and  lavishly  frosted  devices. 
The  Star  designation  is  we  1 1 -deserved.  A  small  straight  contact  in  the 
lower-left  obverse  field  and  a  couple  of  faint  toning  streaks  before 
Liberty's  profile  are  seemingly  all  that  precludes  an  even  finer  grade. 
NGC  ID#  28CV,  PCGS#  98486 


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1892  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Underrated  Proof  Gold  Issue 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4383  1892  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The 

1892  Liberty  half  eagle  enjoyed  a  relatively  generous  proof  mintage 
of  92  pieces,  a  substantial  increase  over  the  53  proofs  struck  the  year 
before.  Despite  the  larger  production  total,  the  1892  proof  half  eagle 
is  just  as  rare  as  the  1891  issue  in  today's  market,  suggesting  that 
the  extra  coins  went  unsold  and  were  melted  after  the  end  of  the 
year.  Of  course,  it  is  also  possible  that  the  1892  issue  just  suffered 
a  higher  rate  of  attrition  over  the  years,  accounting  for  the  elusive 
nature  of  the  coins  today.  Either  way,  it  is  doubtful  if  more  than  20-30 
examples  survive  in  all  grades,  including  two  coins  in  the  National 
Numismatic  Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  in 
the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  NGC  and  PCGS 
have  combined  to  certify  36  examples  between  them,  but  this  total  is 
undoubtedly  skewed  by  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (5/15). 

Most  memorable  collections  of  proof  gold  coinage  have 
included  an  example  of  the  1892  half  eagle,  including  those  of  the 
Garrett  family,  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.,  John  Jay  Pittman,  and  Nathan 
M.  Kaufman.  This  coin  traces  its  history  to  the  fabulous  collection  of 
Ed  Trompeter,  who  formed  perhaps  the  most  complete  gathering  of 
proof  gold  issues  of  all  time.  This  coin  shows  the  diagnostic  low  date, 
slanting  up  to  the  right,  with  a  closed  9  and  die  polish  at  the  eye, 
mouth,  and  ear.  Like  many  examples  seen,  this  coin  shows  a  touch 
of  softness  on  the  lovelock  and  the  feathers  on  the  eagle's  neck,  but 
the  definition  is  razor-sharp  in  other  areas.  The  frosty  devices  stand 
out  boldly  against  the  deeply  reflective  fields,  creating  a  dramatic 
gold-on-black  cameo  effect  when  the  coin  is  tilted  in  the  light.  A 
small  horizontal  lintmark  on  the  neck,  below  the  lovelock  serves  as  a 
reliable  pedigree  marker.  Eye  appeal  is  tremendous.  Census:  3  in  66 
Ultra  Cameo  (1  in  66  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  2  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28CW,  PCGS#  98487 

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1893  Half  Eagle,  PR66  ★  Ultra  Cameo 
Only  Two  Finer  Certified 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4384  1893  PR66  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter. 

Philadelphia  Mint  proof  coins  were  struck  on  a  hydraulic  press  for 
the  first  time  in  1893.  In  previous  years  they  had  been  coined  using 
the  screw  press  normally  used  for  medals.  A  meager  mintage  of  just 
77  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  was  accomplished,  and  it  is  doubtful  if 
even  that  small  number  of  coins  was  ever  distributed.  A  handful  of 
elite  coin  collectors,  like  James  Ten  Eyck,  John  M.  Clapp,  and  David 
S.  Wilson,  could  be  depended  upon  to  update  their  collections  by 
purchasing  complete  gold  proof  sets  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint 
every  year  in  the  early  1890s.  Unfortunately,  at  $37.50  face  value 
plus  the  proofing  charge  and  postage,  such  items  were  beyond  the 
reach  of  the  average  collector  of  those  times.  Certainly  fewer  than 
77  numismatists  were  interested  in  investing  so  much  money  in  their 
collections  in  1893,  when  the  Panic  of  1893  caused  widespread 
economic  hardship  and  forced  the  closing  of  more  than  500  banks 
and  15,000  businesses. 

Of  course,  it  was  possible  to  order  proof  coins  singly  during 
this  time  period  (after  1879),  rather  than  in  complete  sets,  which 
made  collecting  the  smaller  denominations  much  more  affordable 
and  popular.  However,  this  option  was  most  appealing  to  collectors 
of  quarter  eagles  (and  the  one  and  three  dollar  gold  denominations, 
before  they  were  cancelled  in  1889).  The  fives,  tens,  and  twenties 
were  just  too  expensive  for  all  but  the  most  well-heeled  1 9th  century 
collectors,  and  it  is  likely  that  many  of  the  77  proof  half  eagles  struck 
in  1893  went  unsold,  and  were  subsequently  melted.  Probably  no 
more  than  25-35  examples  are  extant,  including  at  least  three  pieces 
in  institutional  collections. 

Because  they  were  not  widely  collected  at  the  time,  proof  1 893 
half  eagles  commanded  only  small  premiums  when  offered  at  auction 
in  the  1 9th  century,  but  prices  realized  have  been  rising  precipitously 
since  the  1930s.  The  current  record  price  realized  for  the  issue  is 
the  $111,625  brought  by  the  spectacular  PR68  Ultra  Cameo  NGC 
specimen  in  a  Goldberg  sale  in  2014. 

This  delightful  Premium  Gem  shows  the  diagnostic  placement  of 
the  date,  well-left  of  center,  and  a  vertical  die  line  in  front  of  Liberty's 
eye.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed,  with  a  rich  coat  of 
mint  frost  that  produces  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply 
mirrored  fields.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  are  impeccably  preserved 
and  overall  visual  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  2  in  66  Ultra  Cameo  (1 
in  66  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  2  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28CX,  PCGS#  98488 

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1894  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Underrated  Proof  Gold  Rarity 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4385  1 894  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Despite 

the  relatively  large  reported  mintage  of  75  pieces,  Walter  Breen 
believed  the  1 894  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  was  the  rarest  issue  of  the 
series  after  1892.  No  more  than  20-30  examples  survive  today  in  all 
grades,  including  two  coins  in  the  National  Numismatic  Collection 
at  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  another  piece  in  the  collection  of 
the  American  Numismatic  Society.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  recorded 
a  total  of  50  submission  events  between  them,  but  the  cluster  of  21 
submissions  in  PR64  grades  suggests  this  total  is  heavily  inflated  by 
resubmissions  and  crossovers  (5/15). 

The  present  coin  was  once  a  highlight  of  the  fabulous  Eliasberg 
collection  and  was  acquired  by  proof  gold  connoisseur  Ed  Trompeter 
when  that  prestigious  gathering  was  sold.  The  date  shows  the 
diagnostic  upward  slant,  with  the  4  unusually  close  to  the  bust 
truncation.  The  9  is  closed  and  the  crossbar  of  the  4  is  notched.  The 
design  elements  are  well-detailed,  with  a  richly  frosted  texture  that 
contrasts  profoundly  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Eye  appeal  is 
exceptional.  Census:  4  in  64  Ultra  Cameo  (1  in  64+  Ultra  Cameo),  5 
finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.;  United  States  Cold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers 
and  Ruddy,  10/ 1 982),  lot  587;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage 
Auctions,  circa  1998;  private  collection.  NGC  ID#  28CY,  PCGS# 
98489 

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1894  Liberty  Five  Dollar,  PR66  Ultra  Cameo 
Tied  for  Second- Finest  Known 

4386  1894  PR66  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  By  1  894,  silver  was  slumping 

and  the  financial  markets  struggled  to  recover  from  the  economic 
depression  of  1 893. The  Free  Silver  movement  and  the  Silver  Question 
were  political  hot  potatoes,  and  William  Jennings  Bryan  ran  for  the 
senate  on  a  platform  of  unlimited  government  purchases  of  silver. 
(He  lost.)  Partially  to  offset  the  outflow  of  gold  coins  to  Europe,  the 
total  mintage  of  gold  coinage  in  all  denominations  approached  $80 
million  for  1894,  including  957,880  half  eagles  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint.  Still,  just  75  proofs  were  produced. 

Breen,  Akers,  and  Garrett/Guth  all  agree  that  the  1894  issue  is 
the  rarest  Liberty  Head  proof  dated  1892  to  1907.  Perhaps  only  20 
to  30  examples  survive  today  in  all  grades,  and  some  of  those  are 
in  institutional  hands.  The  number  of  high-grade  proofs  with  Deep 
Cameo  or  Ultra  Cameo  finish  is  a  startlingly  small  percentage  of 
the  proofs  —  just  one  piece  is  reported  are  at  PCGS  in  PR64  Deep 
Cameo  or  finer  (a  sole  PR64+  Deep  Cameo)  and  1 0  coins  grade  PR64 
Ultra  Cameo  or  finer  at  NGC  (the  finest  are  two  PR66  coins  and  one 
PR67  ★  in  Ultra  Cameo). 

The  present  coin  is  currently  tied  for  the  second-finest  proof  with 
deep-mirrored,  high-contrast  motifs.  A  slight  "orange  peel"  texture 
to  the  fields  suggest  an  early  strike,  as  do  the  sharply  defined  motifs. 
The  raised  devices  are  smoothly  frosted  and  stand  in  bold  contrast 
to  the  reflective  fields,  with  medium-gold  patina  and  a  virtual 
absence  of  any  contact,  spots,  or  other  distractions.  A  glass  reveals 
a  minimum  of  delicate  lines  or  lintmarks.  Indeed,  the  lack  of  any 
distinguishing  marks  makes  the  task  of  confirming  this  coin's  exact 
provenance  uncertain.  What  is  certain  is  the  undeniable  quality  of 
this  Premium  Gem  Ultra  Cameo  proof,  the  scarcity  of  the  issue,  and 
the  unsurpassable  visual  impact.  Census:  2  in  66  Ultra  Cameo,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28CY,  PCGS#  98489 


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1895  Liberty  Five,  PR65  Cameo 
81  Examples  Struck,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4387  1895  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  mintage 

of  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  increased  modestly  in  1895,  with  81 
pieces  struck.  Unfortunately  for  present-day  collectors,  the  increased 
production  total  did  not  translate  into  a  larger  number  of  coins 
available  today.  The  1895  seems  to  be  just  as  rare  as  the  issues  of 
previous  years,  with  a  surviving  population  of  about  20-25  coins, 
including  at  least  three  specimens  in  institutional  collections.  NGC 
and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  47  examples,  but  that 
figure  is  undoubtedly  inflated  by  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (5/1 5). 

This  delightful  Gem  features  well-frosted  design  elements,  with 
razor-sharp  definition  throughout.  The  date  is  placed  slightly  left  of 
center,  with  the  numerals  widely  spaced.  The  dies  were  apparently 
repolished  later,  as  the  Norweb  specimen  shows  some  slight  loss  of 
detail  in  the  upper  leaves  of  the  olive  branch,  but  this  coin  shows 
full  details  in  that  area.  The  deeply  mirrored  fields  provide  bold 
cameo  contrast  and  the  orange-gold  surfaces  show  only  a  few  minor 
hairlines.  A  planchet  flake  below  9  in  the  date  acts  as  a  pedigree 
marker.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census:  3  in  65  Cameo,  5  finer 
(5/15). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection ;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28CZ,  PCGS#  88490 

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1896  Half  Eagle,  Seldom-Seen  PR64 
Excellent  Field-Device  Contrast 

4388  1896  PR64  NGC.  The  published  mintage  for  the  1 896  proof 

half  eagles  is  meaningless,  as  despite  the  103  pieces  supposedly 
struck,  likely  no  more  than  30  survive  today  in  any  recognizable 
condition.  (And  the  certified  populations  are  rife  with  duplications, 
making  them  quite  inflated  in  terms  of  separate  coins.)  Few  survivors 
exceed  the  PR64  grade  level  of  the  present  piece,  which  certainly 
seems  worthy  of  a  Cameo  designation,  given  the  lavish  mint  frost 
on  the  devices  and  fully  reflective  fields  on  greenish-gold  surfaces 
throughout  both  sides.  A  loupe  reveals  a  number  of  distributed  small 
marks,  but  this  piece  still  appears  high-end  and  appealing  for  the 
assigned  grade.  Census:  3  in  64,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28D2, 
PCGS#  8491 


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1896  Half  Eagle,  PR66  ★  Ultra  Cameo 
In-Demand  Proof  Gold  Issue 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4389  1896  PR66  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter. 

Collector  demand  for  proof  gold  coins  seems  to  have  spiked  in  1 896 
and  the  mintage  of  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  rose  above  100  pieces 
for  the  first  time.  Virgil  Brand  ordered  two  examples  of  the  1896 
proof  half  eagle  in  August  of  that  year,  along  with  one  double  eagle, 
one  eagle,  10  quarter  eagles,  10  silver  and  minor  proof  sets  from 
cent  to  dollar,  and  20  minor  proof  sets.  Among  other  contemporary 
collectors  who  ordered  complete  gold  proof  sets  directly  from  the 
Mint  that  year  were  John  M.  Clapp,  Nathan  M.  Kaufman,  William 
Forrester  Dunham,  James  B.  Wilson,  James  Ten  Eyck,  and  David  S. 
Wilson. 

Despite  the  increased  demand,  it  is  doubtful  that  all  of  the  103 
proof  half  eagles  struck  in  1896  found  homes,  as  the  issue  is  still 
quite  rare  today.  At  least  some  of  the  coins  must  have  gone  unsold, 
to  be  melted  after  the  end  of  the  year.  According  to  Jeff  Garrett  and 
Ron  Guth,  probably  no  more  than  25-30  examples  survive  today 
in  all  grades,  including  three  coins  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution 
and  another  in  the  collection  of  the  American  Numismatic  Society. 
Examples  appear  at  auction  infrequently,  and  the  record  price 
realized  for  the  issue  is  still  the  $71 ,500  brought  by  the  Pittman  coin 
in  1997. 

The  present  coin  shows  the  date  placed  low  and  to  the  left,  with 
die  polish  at  the  eye  and  between  the  shield  stripes.  The  rich  mint 
frost  of  the  devices  contrasts  dramatically  with  the  deeply  mirrored 
fields  and  the  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  The 
bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  impeccably  preserved  and  the  fields 
display  the  slight  orange-peel  texture  of  the  best  proofs  of  this  era. 
Overall  eye  appeal  is  tremendous.  Census:  5  in  66  Ultra  Cameo  (1  in 
66  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  4  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D2,  PCGS#  98491 

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1897  Liberty  Five,  PR66  Cameo 
Two  Finer  Coins  at  NGC,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4390  1897  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Mintage 

of  proof  half  eagles  declined  somewhat  in  1897,  down  to  just  83 
pieces  after  the  high  production  total  of  103  examples  the  year 
before.  Despite  the  lower  mintage,  the  1897  proof  half  eagle  is 
of  about  the  same  rarity  as  its  1896  counterpart,  with  a  surviving 
population  of  approximately  25-30  examples  in  all  grades.  Several 
coins  are  impounded  in  institutional  collections  and  a  few  more  are 
in  impaired  condition. 

Complete  gold  proof  sets  of  1897  began  appearing  at  auction 
as  early  as  the  David  S.  Wilson  Collection  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1907), 
when  the  four-piece  set  in  lot  357  was  purchased  by  John  Zug  for 
$55.  Prices  for  all  proof  gold  coins  are  astronomically  higher  today 
and  the  current  record  price  realized  for  an  1897  proof  half  eagle  is 
$63,250,  brought  by  the  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC  specimen  in  lot 
491  8  of  the  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012). 

This  spectacular  Premium  Gem  shows  the  date  placed  slightly 
low  and  to  the  left,  with  a  closed  9  in  the  date  and  die  polish  in  the 
stripes  of  the  shield.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  defined  in  most 
areas,  with  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  eagle's  neck.  The  deeply 
reflective  fields  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty  devices  and  only  a  few 
faint  hairlines  can  be  detected,  even  on  close  inspection.  This  coin 
possesses  remarkable  eye  appeal  to  complement  its  high  technical 
grade.  Census:  2  in  66  Cameo,  2  finer  (5/15). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection ;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D3,  PCGS#  88492 

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1898  Half  Eagle,  PR64+  Deep  Cameo 
Boldly  Contrasted  Proof  Rarity 

4391  1 898  PR64+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 898  stands  out 

as  the  low-mintage  date  among  the  proof  half  eagles  from  the  latter 
half  of  the  1890s,  with  only  75  pieces  struck.  Of  these,  Jeff  Garrett 
and  Ron  Guth  estimate  only  35  to  40  examples  are  extant,  slightly 
fewer  than  the  PCGS  estimate  of  45  to  55  coins.  The  combined  PCGS 
and  NGC  population  reports  indicate  73  encapsulations  of  this  issue 
(6/15),  an  obviously  inflated  number  due  to  resubmissions. 

This  Choice  Deep  Cameo  representative  displays  striking  field- 
motif  contrast,  with  heavily  frosted  devices  and  a  deeply  mirrored 
orange-peel  backdrop.  The  strike  is  sharp,  and  only  a  few  faint  marks 
in  the  obverse  fields  limit  the  numeric  grade  of  this  eye-appealing 
proof.  Population:  3  in  64  (1  in  64+)  Deep  Cameo,  10  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28D4,  PCGS#  98493 


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1898  Five  Dollar,  PR67  ★  Ultra  Cameo 
Only  75  Pieces  Struck 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4392  1898  PR67  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter. 

According  to  Mint  records,  only  75  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  were 
struck  in  1898,  a  slightly  smaller  mintage  than  the  year  before. 
Fortunately,  the  1898  issue  enjoyed  a  higher  survival  rate  than 
most  proof  dates  of  this  era,  and  the  surviving  population  probably 
numbers  30-40  examples  in  all  grades  today,  including  several  coins 
in  institutional  collections.  The  reasons  for  the  high  survival  rate 
are  unknown,  but  it  may  be  that  the  lower  mintage  figure  caused 
contemporary  collectors  to  prize  this  date  more  highly  than  coins 
of  surrounding  years,  preserving  them  when  they  disposed  of  other 
issues  that  they  perceived  as  more  common  when  hard  times  forced 
them  to  sacrifice  some  of  their  assets. 

Heritage  offered  the  then-finest-certified  specimen  of  the  1898 
proof  half  eagle  in  our  Denver  Signature  Auction  in  August  of  2006, 
which  realized  a  record  price  of  $1 15,000.  At  the  time,  we  noted, 
"Perhaps  only  the  Trompeter  coin,  described  as  a  Superb  Gem  could 
possibly  rival  this  piece."  Nine  years  later  we  can  only  repeat  our 
observation,  as  this  magnificent  specimen  seems  to  match  the  quality 
and  eye  appeal  of  that  coin  in  every  respect.  The  design  elements 
are  fully  detailed  and  the  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  virtually 
flawless.  The  date  is  slightly  low  and  the  eagle's  beak  is  closed,  with 
evidence  of  die  polish  between  the  arrow  heads.  The  frosty  devices 
seem  to  float  on  the  deeply  mirrored  fields,  which  show  the  slight 
orange-peel  texture  of  the  very  best  1 9th  century  proofs.  Overall  eye 
appeal  is  simply  incredible.  Census:  5  in  67  Ultra  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★ 
Ultra  Cameo,  2  in  67+^  Ultra  Cameo),  4  finer  (5/1  5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D4,  PCGS#  98493 

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1899  Liberty  Five,  PR68  ★  Ultra  Cameo 
Only  One  Finer  Certified 
Ex:  Eliasberg-Trompeter 

4393  1899  PR68  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  As  the 

last  Liberty  half  eagle  with  a  date  from  the  1800s,  the  1899  proof 
five  dollar  gold  piece  has  always  been  a  sought-after  issue.  Only  99 
proof  half  eagles  were  struck  in  1 899,  a  generous  total  compared  to 
earlier  issues,  but  far  smaller  than  the  mintages  of  succeeding  years. 
Thankfully,  contemporary  collectors  saved  a  number  of  high-quality 
specimens  at  the  time  of  issue  and  the  1899  has  a  relatively  high 
survival  rate.  The  two  leading  grading  services  have  combined  to 
certify  a  total  of  60  examples,  but  that  figure  is  clearly  distorted  by 
resubmissions  and  crossovers  (5/15).  Probably  no  more  than  35-40 
coins  survive  today  in  all  grades,  including  several  specimens  in 
institutional  collections. 

The  present  coin  claims  an  illustrious  pedigree  all  the  way  back 
to  its  striking  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint.  Astute  19th  century  collector 
John  M.  Clapp  acquired  this  coin  directly  from  the  Mint  in  1899. 
Clapp  systematically  updated  his  collection  every  year  by  ordering 
proof  sets  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint.  He  was  also  among  the  first 
collectors  to  take  a  serious  interest  in  mintmarked  issues  and  he  often 
ordered  Uncirculated  coins  from  the  branch  mints,  as  well.  Clapp's 
collection  passed  to  his  son,  John  H.  Clapp,  after  his  death  in  1906. 
The  entire  collection  was  eventually  sold  to  super-collector  Louis 
Eliasberg  in  1942,  after  the  younger  Clapp  died.  Eliasberg  made  the 
Clapp  holdings  the  foundation  of  his  amazing  collection,  which  he 
continued  to  expand  and  exhibit  until  his  death  in  1976.  Eliasberg 
was  the  only  collector  in  numismatic  history  to  assemble  a  complete 
collection  of  United  States  coins  by  date,  mintmark,  and  major 
variety.  Proof  gold  specialist  Ed  Trompeter  acquired  the  present  coin 
when  the  gold  portion  of  the  Eliasberg  Collection  was  sold  by  Bowers 
and  Ruddy  in  1 982. 

This  magnificent  PR68  example  is  a  virtually  perfect  coin,  with 
unsurpassed  eye  appeal  to  complement  its  extraordinary  technical 
quality.  The  date  is  diagnostically  placed  low  and  to  the  left  and 
scattered  die  lines  show  on  Liberty's  ear.  The  left  (facing)  wing  and 
some  leaves  in  the  olive  branch  show  some  minor  loss  of  detail, 
due  to  excessive  die  polishing,  but  the  design  elements  are  strongly 
impressed  throughout.  The  richly  frosted  devices  contrast  profoundly 
with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  to  produce  a  breathtaking  cameo 
effect  and  the  impeccably  preserved  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  the 
slight  orange-peel  texture  of  the  best  proofs  of  this  era.  Census:  3  in 
68  Ultra  Cameo  (2  in  68  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  1  finer  (5/1  5). 

Ex:  Purchased  directly  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  1899  by  John 
M.  Clapp;  John  H.  Clapp;  Louis  E.  Eliasberg ;  Sr.  in  7  942 ,  via  Stack's; 
United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy ,  10/ 1 982), 
lot  598 ;  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998; 
private  collection.  NGCID#28D5,  PCGS#  98494 
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1900  Half  Eagle,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4394  1900  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter. 

The  1900  Liberty  half  eagle  claims  the  highest  mintage  of  the 
series  in  proof  format,  with  230  pieces  struck.  The  reason  for  this 
unprecedented  production  total  is  unknown,  but  collector  demand 
never  approached  this  level.  As  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  note, 
"Many  1 900  half  eagles  must  have  been  destroyed  as  unsold."  Today 
the  issue  is  more  available  than  the  proofs  of  earlier  years,  but  not  as 
easy  to  locate  as  the  mintage  would  suggest.  The  surviving  population 
numbers  approximately  75-100  examples  in  all  grades,  with  several 
coins  in  institutional  collections  and  out  of  reach  of  eager  collectors. 

Walter  Breen  identified  two  obverse  proof  dies  for  this  issue, 
with  one  showing  pronounced  doubling  on  the  stars.  This  coin 
represents  the  other  variety,  with  perfect  stars  and  the  date  positioned 
low.  Minor  repunching  is  evident  inside  the  upper  loop  of  the  9. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  richly  frosted,  creating 
intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  pleasing 
orange-gold  surfaces  show  one  useful  pedigree  marker,  a  vertical  dig 
between  the  bases  of  9  and  0  in  the  date.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Census:  3  in  64  Ultra  Cameo,  1 3  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D6,  PCGS#  98495 

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1901  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Cameo 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4395  1901  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Mintage  of 

proof  half  eagles  was  sharply  reduced  in  1901,  after  the  series-high 
mintage  of  the  year  before.  Still,  it  is  unlikely  that  collector  interest 
was  high  enough  to  absorb  all  of  the  140  pieces  struck  that  year. 
Some  coins  undoubtedly  went  unsold  and  were  subsequently  melted. 
Probably  no  more  than  50-60  examples  survive  in  all  grades  today. 

This  spectacular  Premium  Gem  exhibits  razor-sharp  definition 
on  all  design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  contrast  boldly 
with  the  frosty  devices.  Some  doubling  is  evident  on  the  date  and 
stars.  The  date  is  positioned  low  and  a  small  tine  extends  from  the 
left  base  of  E  in  WE.  The  yellow  and  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  no 
mentionable  distractions  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  4  in  66 
Cameo,  3  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D7,  PCGS#  88496 

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1902  Half  Eagle,  PR65  Cameo 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4396  1902  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  Mint  switched 

to  an  all-brilliant  finish  for  proof  coins  in  1902,  drastically  reducing 
the  cameo  contrast  that  collectors  prized  in  earlier  years.  While  this 
impressive  Gem  does  not  exhibit  as  much  contrast  as  many  of  the 
coins  in  this  collection,  enough  frosty  texture  remains  on  the  devices 
to  create  a  noticeable  cameo  effect  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields. 
Only  a  small  number  of  1 902  proofs,  the  coins  struck  at  the  beginning 
of  the  production  run,  show  such  contrast.  The  well-preserved  lemon- 
yellow  surfaces  display  a  couple  of  minute  planchet  flaws,  one  below 
the  edge  of  0,  and  another  near  the  upper  curve  of  2  in  the  date.  The 
date  is  positioned  left  of  center  and  some  die  polish  shows  between 
the  arrow  heads  on  the  reverse.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 

A  relatively  generous  mintage  of  162  proof  Liberty  half  eagles 
was  accomplished  in  1902  and  probably  less  than  half  that  number 
survive  today  in  all  grades.  Census:  3  in  65  Cameo,  4  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D8,  PCGS#  88497 

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1903  Five  Dollar,  PR65 
Only  Two  Finer  at  NGC,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4397  1903  PR65  NGC.  CAC.  From  a  relatively  large  mintage 

of  154  pieces,  the  1903  proof  Liberty  half  eagle  is  one  of  the  more 
available  issues  of  the  series.  Of  course,  the  term  "available"  does 
not  really  apply  to  any  proof  gold  issue  from  the  late  19th  or  early 
20th  centuries,  as  all  these  issues  are  rare  in  absolute  terms.  Probably 
about  half  of  the  reported  mintage  has  survived  in  all  grades,  with 
some  specimens  in  impaired  condition  and  several  coins  impounded 
in  institutional  collections. 

Like  most  1 903  proof  half  eagles,  this  attractive  Gem  exhibits  an 
all-brilliant  finish,  with  little  cameo  contrast.  The  date  is  positioned 
left  of  center  and  some  minuscule  die  lumps  are  evident  near  the 
earlobe.  The  design  elements  are  razor-sharp  throughout  and  the 
fields  are  deeply  reflective.  The  well-preserved  yellow-gold  surfaces 
show  a  few  highlights  of  green,  with  ample  eye  appeal.  Census:  4  in 
65,  2  finer  (5/15). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28D9,  PCGS#  8498 

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1904  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR63  Cameo 
Unusually  Frosty  Example,  Ex:  Trompeter 

4398  1904  PR63  Cameo  NCC.  CAC.  Only  136  proof  Liberty 

half  eagles  were  struck  in  1904,  a  smaller  mintage  than  those  of 
the  previous  four  years.  As  might  be  expected,  this  date  is  seen 
infrequently  and  Walter  Breen  called  the  1904  a  "sleeper"  in  the 
proof  gold  series.  The  surviving  population  probably  numbers  around 
50  specimens  in  collectible  grades,  possibly  as  many  as  75  examples 
if  impaired  pieces  and  coins  in  institutional  collections  are  included. 
Few  examples  are  seen  with  cameo  contrast,  as  the  Mint  was  using 
an  all-brilliant  finish  on  proof  coins  in  this  time  period. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Select  example  with  an  unusual 
amount  of  mint  frost  on  the  sharply  detailed  design  elements. 
Accordingly,  the  devices  contrast  boldly  with  the  deeply  reflective 
fields.  The  date  is  positioned  low  and  to  the  left,  and  a  few  hollows 
appear  in  the  left  (facing)  wing,  due  to  die  polishing.  A  few  minor 
hairlines  are  the  only  grade-limiting  factors.  Visual  appeal  is  quite 
strong.  Census:  3  in  63  Cameo,  33  finer  (5/15). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28DA,  PCGS#  88499 

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1905  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Cameo 
Only  One  Finer  Coin  at  NGC 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4399  1905  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  A  nominal  mintage 

of  108  proof  Liberty  half  eagles  was  accomplished  in  1905,  and 
some  coins  were  never  distributed  and  returned  to  the  melting  pot 
after  the  close  of  the  year.  As  a  result,  the  issue  is  very  scarce-to-rare 
in  all  proof  grades  today.  Walter  Breen  noted  that  many  survivors 
are  in  impaired  condition  and  several  examples  are  impounded  in 
institutional  collections.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify 
a  total  of  80  specimens  between  them,  but  that  figure  is  definitely 
inflated  by  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (5/15).  In  the  John  Jay 
Pittman  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Akers,  10/1997),  lot  1086,  the 
cataloger  remarked: 

"Rare,  only  40-50  Proof  1905  Half  Eagles  are  estimated 
to  exist,  fewer  than  of  any  date  from  1900-1907  except 
1902." 

This  impressive  Premium  Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design 
elements,  with  a  recut  5  in  the  date.  Some  of  the  vertical  stripes  in 
the  shield  are  attenuated  at  the  bottom,  due  to  die  polishing.  The 
devices  show  enough  mint  frost  to  create  noticeable  cameo  contrast 
when  the  coin  is  tilted  in  the  light.  This  cameo  effect  is  seldom  seen 
on  proof  coins  of  this  era  because  of  the  all-brilliant  finish  the  Mint 
employed,  beginning  in  1902.  No  1905  proof  half  eagles  have  been 
certified  with  Deep  or  Ultra  Cameo  surfaces  at  either  of  the  leading 
grading  services  (5/15).  The  impeccably  preserved  yellow-gold 
surfaces  show  a  few  hints  of  green  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  are 
free  of  mentionable  distractions.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  3  in  66 
Cameo,  1  finer  (5/1 5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28DB,  PCGS#  88500 

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1906  Liberty  Five,  PR67  Cameo 
Only  85  Examples  Struck 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4400  1906  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  Mintage  of  proof 

half  eagles  declined  sharply  in  1906,  with  only  85  pieces  struck. 
This  minuscule  production  total  was  the  smallest  of  the  series  after 
1 898  and  the  coins  are  predictably  quite  difficult  to  locate  in  today's 
market.  David  Akers  believed  50-60  examples  survived  in  all  grades, 
which  would  represent  a  higher-than-average  survival  rate  for  an  early 
20th  century  proof  gold  issue.  Population  data  is  heavily  distorted  by 
resubmissions  and  crossovers,  as  NGC  and  PCGS  have  recorded  a 
total  of  119  submission  events  between  them,  far  more  coins  than 
were  minted  in  the  first  place.  Cameo  examples  are  especially 
elusive,  and  no  coins  have  been  graded  with  Deep  or  Ultra  Cameo 
designations  (5/1  5).  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  note: 

"...  these  issues  are  a  bit  more  difficult  to  locate  than 
some  of  the  earlier  ones  ...  The  population  numbers  are 
highly  inflated  for  the  issue  by  resubmissions.  Population 
reports  indicate  that  there  is  a  large  cluster  of  coins  graded 
PF-64,  many  of  which  are  the  same  coin  seeking  a  PF-65 
designation.  Most  of  the  coins  seen  are  only  slightly  frosted 
on  the  devices." 

Gold  proof  sets  of  1906  began  making  auction  appearances  at 
least  as  early  as  the  David  M.  Kunz  Collection  (Henry  Chapman, 
12/1908),  where  the  set  was  broken  up  and  the  four  coins  were 
offered  individually  (gold  proof  sets  of  1902  through  1905  were 
offered  in  a  similar  fashion,  as  well).  The  1906  proof  half  eagle  was 
described  simply  in  lot  235  as  "1 906  Brilliant  proof."  Proof  gold  coins 
commanded  small  premiums  when  offered  in  the  early  20th  century, 
but  prices  have  risen  dramatically  in  recent  times.  A  spectacular  PR67 
Cameo  PCGS  example  in  lot  5465  of  the  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2014)  realized  $64,625. 

The  coin  offered  here  is  a  magnificent  Superb  Gem,  with  sharply 
defined  design  elements  that  show  the  slightest  touch  of  softness  on 
the  arrow  fletching.  The  date  is  positioned  high  and  a  die  chip  is 
evident  between  Rand  Tin  FIBERTY.  The  devices  are  modestly  frosted 
and  contrast  noticeably  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  pristine 
lemon-yellow  surfaces  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions  and  the 
visual  appeal  matches  the  outstanding  technical  quality.  Census:  5  in 
67  Cameo  (1  in  67+  Cameo),  1  finer  (5/1  5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28DC,  PCGS#  88501 

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1907  Half  Eagle,  PR66  Cameo 
Final  Liberty  Head  Proof 
Ex:  Trompeter 

4401  1907  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  A  number  of  business-strike 

Liberty  half  eagles  were  produced  in  1908,  but  none  were  struck  in 
proof  format.  As  the  final  proof  date  of  the  series,  the  1907  Liberty 
half  eagle  is  always  in  demand.  Only  92  examples  were  struck  and 
Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  suspect  no  more  than  30-35  specimens 
are  extant  in  all  grades.  A  number  of  coins  are  known  in  impaired 
condition  and  at  least  four  examples  are  included  in  institutional 
collections.  Specimens  with  cameo  contrast  are  seldom  encountered 
and  none  have  been  certified  with  Deep  or  Ultra  Cameo  designations 
(5/15). 

The  present  coin  is  a  delightful  Premium  Gem  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  that  display  enough  mint  frost  to  provide 
modest  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  date  is 
positioned  low  and  to  the  left  and  some  recutting  shows  on  the  serif 
of  the  1 .  The  light  yellow  and  greenish-gold  surfaces  are  impeccably 
preserved  and  eye  appeal  is  on  the  same  level  as  the  outstanding 
technical  quality.  Census:  7  in  66  Cameo,  4  finer  (5/1  5). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions ,  circa  1998;  private 

collection.  NGC  ID#  28DD,  PCGS#  88502 

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INDIAN  HALF  EAGLES 


1909-0  Five  Dollar,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Key  to  the  Series 

4402  1909-0  MS61  NGC.  The  1909-0  half  eagle  was  produced 

in  the  second  year  of  the  new  Bela  Pratt  India  Head  design.  As  the  last 
gasp  of  the  New  Orleans  Mint,  it  forms  part  of  the  only  year  in  which 
four  mints  —  Philadelphia,  Denver,  New  Orleans,  and  San  Francisco 
—  produced  half  eagles.  The  formation  of  such  a  1909-PDOS  set  in 
high  grade  would  pose  quite  a  collecting  challenge  as  well  as  offer 
considerable  historical  interest.  The  collecting  public  was  ablaze 
with  the  furor  and  speculation  surrounding  the  long-awaited  1909 
Lincoln  cents  during  the  year,  and  mintmark  collectors  were  few  and 
far  between.  The  1909-0  half  eagle  shares  much  in  common  with 
another  series  key,  the  1911  -D  quarter  eagle:  Both  were  produced 
in  the  interval  between  the  publication  of  Augustus  Heaton's  famous 
pamphlet  on  mint  marks  in  1894,  and  the  mid-  to  late-1930s,  when 
collecting  by  mintmarks  really  took  off  among  the  collecting  public. 
This  bright  yellow-gold  example  shows  the  expected  field  marks 
scattered  over  each  side,  but  none  are  singularly  noteworthy.  The 
overall  strike  is  stronger  than  usually  seen  on  this  issue  and  the  mint 
mark  is  especially  well-formed. 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  ( Heritage ;  8/201 1 ),  lot  7575.  NGC  ID#  25ZK, 
PCGS#  8515 


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1909-0  Five  Dollar,  MS61 
Famous  New  Orleans  Key 

4403  1909-0  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Although  the  1929,  having  been 

the  victim  of  the  1 930s  gold  melts,  is  scarcer  in  the  absolute  sense,  the 
1 909-0  Indian  half  eagle  is  by  far  the  rarest  issue  in  the  series  in  Mint 
State.  The  small  mintage  of  34,200  coins  was  accomplished  early 
in  the  year  and  was  the  final  gold  production  of  the  New  Orleans 
Mint  before  the  facility  was  closed.  Most  of  these  coins  experienced 
light  circulation  and  a  significant  portion  of  the  surviving  population 
resides  in  various  AU  grades.  Mint  State  coins  are  seldom  seen  finer 
than  MS61,  the  grade  of  the  current  coin.  The  design  elements  on 
this  piece  are  well-defined  and  the  surfaces  exhibit  medium  olive- 
gold  patina  with  hints  of  peach  luster  in  the  recesses.  Light,  scattered 
abrasions  limit  the  grade,  but  none  are  singularly  detracting.  There 
is  a  small,  shallow  planchet  void  below  the  Y  in  LIBERTY.  Overall, 
a  pleasing  Mint  State  example  of  this  New  Orleans  key.  NGC  lists 
44  pieces  finer,  including  possible  resubmissions  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25ZK,  PCGS#  8515 


1910  Indian  Half  Eagle,  MS65 
Prior  Generation  Holder 

4404  1910  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Excluding  the  1929,  which  is 

in  a  class  by  itself,  the  1910  Indian  half  eagle  is  the  second-rarest 
Philadelphia  issue  in  the  series  in  Gem  Mint  State,  boasting  a  scant 
certified  population  of  just  55  so-graded  coins  at  NGC  and  PCGS 
combined.  Only  the  1 91 4,  with  a  Gem  census  of  49  coins,  is  scarcer 
at  this  level.  The  1910  typically  does  not  lack  in  regards  to  striking 
sharpness,  and  the  current  Gem  is  no  exception.  The  headdress 
feathers  and  the  eagle's  wing  are  razor-sharp,  and  the  peripheries  are 
not  softened  by  die  fatigue.  This  piece  exhibits  intense,  satiny  luster 
with  shades  of  peach  and  rose  intruding  upon  the  yellow-gold  patina. 
A  few  trivial  grazes  are  not  out  of  line  for  the  grade.  Housed  in  a  prior 
generation  holder.  Census:  33  in  65,  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28DK, 
PCGS#  8517 


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191 0-D  Half  Eagle,  Green-Gold  MS65+ 

4405  191 0-D  MS65+  PCGS.  The  greenish-gold  surfaces  show 

a  distinctly  fine-grained,  mattelike  texture  with  few  mentionable 
abrasions,  other  than  a  couple  of  hits  in  the  obverse  field  near  star 
4  and  a  small  tick  on  the  Indian's  cheek.  The  strike  is  quite  sharp 
throughout  the  Indian's  headdress  feathers  and  the  date,  although 
the  lower  two  teeth  on  the  necklace  are  incomplete.  The  strike  is 
uniformly  bold  on  the  reverse,  including  the  mintmark  and  all  of  the 
eagle's  feathers.  Only  a  couple  of  hair-thin  marks  show  on  that  side. 
Population:  6  in  65  (1  in  65+),  5  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  28DL,  PCGS# 
8518 


1911-D  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Low-Mintage  Semikey 

4406  1911-D  MS62  NGC.  The  scarcity  of  the  1911-D  Indian  half 

eagle  in  Mint  State  eclipses  that  of  the  '11-D  quarter  eagle,  even 
while  the  half  eagle  is  not  as  widely  recognized.  In  the  Indian  five 
series,  the  1911-D  competes  with  the  1909-0,  1929,  and  various 
San  Francisco  issues  for  headline  space  in  discussions  of  series  keys. 
However,  none  of  this  changes  the  fact  that  this  issue  is  a  condition 
rarity. 

The  present  coin  is  pleasing  for  the  MS62  grade,  finer  than 
most  collectors  will  be  able  to  acquire.  The  strike  is  well-executed 
and  the  surfaces  display  satiny  honey-gold  luster.  Faintly  scattered 
russet  specks  act  as  a  mask  for  light,  scattered  abrasions  which  limit 
the  grade.  Finer  examples  exist,  but  pose  a  significant  financial  and 
availability  road  block  for  the  collector.  Census:  53  in  62  (1  in  62+), 
30  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  28DR,  PCGS#  8521 


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1914-S  Half  Eagle,  Sharp  MS63 
Seldom  Seen  in  Finer  Grades 

4407  1914-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  few  scattered  ticks  that  account 

for  the  grade  on  this  Select  1914-S  half  eagle  are  largely  confined 
to  the  reverse,  as  the  Indian's  cheek  is  free  of  all  but  a  single  tiny, 
undistracting  mark.  Deep,  attractive  reddish-orange  patina  is  accented 
by  a  bit  of  golden-orange  in  the  obverse  recess  below  the  neck.  An 
excellent  sharp  strike  further  enhances  the  eye  appeal.  The  luster  is  a 
tad  muted  on  this  piece,  typical  for  the  issue  but  better  than  usually 
seen.  The  surfaces  are  moderately  well-struck.  Finding  an  example  in 
a  finer  grade  will  probably  require  a  long  search.  Population:  48  in 
63,  8  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  28DW,  PCGS#  8529 


1914-S  Indian  Head  Five,  MS63 
Above-Average  for  the  Issue 

4408  1914-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 914-S  is  a  better  date  in  the 

Indian  half  eagle  series.  Mint  State  examples  typically  do  not  grade 
finer  than  MS62  and  often  have  subpar  eye  appeal.  This  representative 
breaks  the  MS63  grade  barrier  and  possesses  a  degree  of  eye  appeal 
that  far  surpasses  most  of  its  peers.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  satiny 
surfaces  yield  hints  of  coppery-orange  color  over  otherwise  bronze- 
gold  patina.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade,  but  are  minor 
in  nature  compared  to  what  is  usually  seen  on  examples  of  this  issue. 
In  comparison  to  the  demand  for  them,  Select  representatives  of  the 
1 914-S  are  rare,  and  anything  finer  is  out  of  reach  for  many  collectors. 
Population:  48  in  63,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28DW,  PCGS#  8529 


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1916-S  Five  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Gorgeous  High-End  Representative 
Rarely  Seen  Finer 

4409  1916-S  MS64+  PCCS.  CAC.  The  1 912  to  1 91 5  S-mint  issues 

in  Bela  Lyon  Pratt's  Indian  Head  half  eagle  series  are  well-known 
condition  rarities.  Although  not  as  challenging  in  high  grades  as  its 
predecessors,  the  1916-S  (240,000  coins  struck)  remains  an  elusive 
date  in  its  own  right.  In  2008,  a  hoard  of  262  Indian  Head  five  dollar 
gold  coins  was  discovered  in  an  unclaimed  safe  deposit  box  in 
Florida.  It  contained  12  Uncirculated  1916-S  half  eagles:  six  MS62s 
and  six  MS63s.  Choice  representatives  such  as  this  are  very  scarce, 
and  they  are  rarely  seen  with  a  Plus  designation.  PCGS  has  only  seen 
1 4  finer  submissions  (6/1 5). 

The  1 91 6-S  normally  comes  well-struck,  and  this  high-end  near- 
Gem  does  not  disappoint.  This  is  an  eye-appealing,  fully  detailed 
example  with  wheat-gold  color  over  lustrous,  carefully  preserved 
surfaces.  A  small  area  of  struck-in  grease  occurs  within  and  to  the 
right  of  the  lower  loop  of  the  6  in  the  date.  NGC  ID#  28DY,  PCGS# 
8532 


1916-S  Indian  Half  Eagle,  MS65 
Only  Three  Finer  at  PCGS 

4410  1916-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  five  dollar 

denomination  was  not  officially  retired  until  1933,  half  eagles  were 
not  in  demand  after  1916,  and  the  denomination  was  not  produced 
again  until  1 929.  A  nominal  mintage  of  240,000  business-strike  coins 
was  accomplished  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1 91 6,  and  some  high- 
quality  pieces  were  saved  by  contemporary  collectors.  In  fact,  an 
original  hoard  of  a  few  hundred  Mint  State  examples  surfaced  in 
recent  times,  but  few  of  those  coins  were  of  Gem-or-better  quality. 
The  present  coin  is  a  spectacular  MS65  specimen,  with  razor-sharp 
definition  on  the  design  elements  and  well-preserved  yellow  and 
rose-gold  surfaces  that  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal  is 
terrific.  Population:  11  in  65  (1  in  65+),  3  finer  (7/1  5). 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DY,  PCGS#  8532 


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1929  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Strong  Eye  Appeal 
Late-Series  Rarity 

441 1  1929  MS62  PCGS.  The  year  1 929  was  nearly  over  when  the 

Dow  Jones  Industrial  Average  lost  nearly  25%  of  its  value  in  two  days 
on  Black  Monday  and  Tuesday  October  28  and  29,  1929,  initiating 
(or  confirming)  the  Great  Depression  to  follow.  On  July  8,  1932,  the 
Dow  closed  at  41 .22,  its  lowest  level  of  the  20th  century. 

Although  the  reported  mintage  of  662,000  half  eagles  dated 
1929  was  likely  hindsight  by  that  point,  few  examples  of  the  issue 
were  ever  released,  and  most  were  clearly  melted  in  the  few  years 
that  followed,  most  probably  after  1933's  Gold  Recall.  The  1929 
issue  is  the  last  in  the  Indian  Head  series  (the  first  struck  since  the 
1 91 6-S,  1 3  years  previously)  and  the  most  difficult  overall;  circulated 
examples  are  seldom  seen.  The  present  MS62  PCGS  representative 
shows  deep  and  lovely  reddish-peach  color  that  instantly  contributes 
to  the  considerable  eye  appeal.  An  unfortunate  nick  shows  in  the 
center  of  the  Indian's  cheek,  however,  and  a  couple  of  smaller  hits 
show  on  the  jawline  and  before  the  profile.  The  reverse  is  free  of 
singular  marks.  This  piece,  with  its  sumptuous  color  and  good  eye 
appeal,  may  pose  an  attractive  entry  point  for  this  late-series  rarity. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2800,  PCGS#  8533 


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1929  Half  Eagle,  Frosty  MS64 
Heavily  Melted  Series  Key 

4412  1929  MS64  NGC.  By  the  1920s,  gold  coins  were  no  longer 

circulating  extensively  on  the  East  Coast,  having  fallen  behind 
government-backed  paper  currencies  in  popularity  among  the 
public.  This  decline  in  the  circulation  of  gold  is  reflected  by  the  scant 
Philadelphia  production  totals  recorded  for  the  various  denominations 
during  this  period.  After  1915,  eagle  and  quarter  eagle  production 
was  nonexistent  in  Philadelphia  until  1 926,  and  half  eagles  remained 
out  of  production  until  1929.  Only  double  eagles  were  struck  with 
any  regularity,  but  these  were  primarily  to  serve  as  backing  for  the 
ever-increasing  amount  of  gold  certificates  being  printed,  and  did  not 
circulate  much  outside  of  the  banking  sector. 

The  662,000-coin  half  eagle  emission  of  1929,  was  merely  a 
token  quantity  for  the  denomination,  produced  largely  to  fulfill 
banking  needs.  No  additional  coinage  of  half  eagles  took  place 
before  1 933,  when  Roosevelt's  confiscation  order  was  enacted  and 
gold  coinage  of  all  denominations  was  halted.  In  the  four  years 
since  their  coinage,  almost  all  of  the  1929  half  eagles  remained  in 
government  or  bank  vaults  and  were  easily  within  the  grasp  of  the 
federal  hand.  These  coins  were  among  the  first  to  be  destroyed  in  the 
following  gold  melts. 

A  few  hundred  1929  half  eagles  were  spared  from  the 
confiscation,  and  since  almost  none  were  ever  distributed  into 
commerce,  nearly  the  entire  surviving  population  is  in  Mint  State. 
Most  coins  grade  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range,  although  the  number  of 
Choice  example  is  likely  lower  than  the  certified  population  figures 
suggest.  The  sheer  rarity  of  this  issue  in  Gem  condition  prompts  many 
upgrade  attempts  of  MS64  pieces. 

This  Choice  example  is  among  the  finer  representatives  typically 
offered.  The  strike  is  boldly  executed  and  the  surfaces  display  frosty 
yellow-gold  luster  with  subtle  apricot  overtones.  Light,  scattered 
abrasions  preclude  a  Gem  grade.  In  more  than  two  decades  of 
record-keeping,  we  have  auctioned  a  finer  example  of  this  issue  only 
three  times.  The  collector  seeking  a  high-grade  representative  of  this 
sought-after  key  date  and  melt  rarity,  this  MS64  coin  deserves  close 
consideration.  Census:  75  in  64  (2  in  64+),  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2800,  PCGS#  8533 


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PROOF  INDIAN  HALF  EAGLE 


1912  Half  Eagle,  Matte  PR67 
Fine-Grained  and  Finely  Preserved 

441 3  1912  PR67  NGC.  The  matte  proof  half  eagles  of  1 91 2  tend  to 

be  well-produced,  elusive  as  a  date,  and  quite  attractive  on  the  sparse 
occasions  when  they  appear,  showing  a  fine-grained,  microscopic 
texture  and  color  that  is  generally  lighter  yellow-gold  than  that  found 
on  the  1911.  This  Superb  Gem  proof  graded  by  NGC  is  a  case  in 
point,  exhibiting  a  uniformly  microscopic  matte  finish,  on  surfaces 
that  are  also  uniformly  well-preserved,  nearly  without  flaw.  The 
obverse  fabric  seems  completely  free  of  disruption,  and  the  reverse 
shows  only  a  single  small  luster  scrape  by  the  last  A  in  AMERICA 
that  is  more  identifier  than  irritant,  making  this  a  beautiful  survivor 
of  the  issue  and  the  highest-graded  we  have  offered  in  more  than 
three  years  now,  since  lot  4097  in  our  New  York  Signature  (Heritage, 
3/2011),  also  an  NGC  coin,  brought  $46,000.  Census:  17  in  67,  3 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  8543 


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1796  Eagle,  AU58 
BD-1,  Only  Variety  of  the  Date 
Scarce  Early  Small  Eagle  Issue 

4414  1796  BD-1,  R.4,  AU58  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 

c/b.  This  attractive  Small  Eagle  ten  displays  the  vertical  die  crack 
almost  always  seen  through  the  cap  on  the  1 796  coins,  below  the  E 
in  LIBERTY.  The  reverse  die  is  early  in  its  life,  proving  that  this  piece 
was  coined  before  1  797-dated  pieces  that  used  the  same  reverse  die. 
Some  later  die  states  of  the  1  796  eagle  were  coined  after  the  1  797 
Small  Eagle  tens.  The  scenario  creates  confusion  regarding  original 
mintage  figures.  Some  of  the  4,146  eagles  reported  for  1796  were 
actually  dated  1795,  and  some  of  the  3,615  eagles  of  1  797  were 
actually  dated  1  796. 

While  the  1795  Small  Eagle  tens  are  relatively  plentiful,  those 
dated  1  796  and  1  797  are  much  rarer.  John  Dannreuther  estimates  a 
total  survival  of  about  500  1  795-dated  eagles,  about  1 50  1  796-dated 
eagles,  and  only  60  1797  Small  Eagle  tens.  For  all  of  those  issues, 
higher  grades  are  much  rarer.  An  accurate  condition  census  of  early 
eagles  is  nonexistent  but  such  a  record  is  highly  needed. 

There  are  probably  only  1 0  to  1 2  different  Mint  State  1  796  eagles 
surviving  today,  with  a  couple  dozen  AU  coins  also  known.  The 
1  796  eagles  have  long  been  a  favorite  of  collectors,  although  recent 
auction  appearances  are  infrequent.  Our  most  recent  appearance 
was  an  attractive  MS62  NGC  coin  in  lot  5757  of  the  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4/2014)  that  realized  $164,500. 

This  near-Mint  specimen  received  a  slightly  lesser  grade,  but  it 
is  highly  lustrous  with  only  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points.  Both 
sides  have  minuscule  marks  that  are  expected  for  the  grade,  and  light 
adjustment  marks  are  visible  in  the  hair.  This  impressive  piece,  with 
its  slightly  reflective  fields  and  bright  yellow  surfaces,  offers  excellent 
eye  appeal  and  will  grace  a  fine  cabinet  of  early  eagle  varieties. 
Census:  28  in  58,  1 5  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  4571 5  Base  PCGS#  8554 


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1797  BD-4  Large  Eagle  Ten,  MS61 
Rare  Mint  State  Type  Coin 

4415  1797  Large  Eagle,  BD-4,  High  R.4,  MS61  NGC.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  d/b,  but  in  an  early  stage  with  the  reverse 
cracks  just  beginning.  This  is  the  third  and  final  use  of  this  obverse 
and  the  only  use  of  this  reverse  die.  BD-4  is  one  of  the  two  more 
plentiful  1  797  Large  Eagle  varieties,  but  is  still  itself  scarce,  with 
only  90  to  110  examples  believed  known  in  all  grades.  In  Mint 
State,  the  availability  declines  significantly  and  the  issue  is  rarer 
than  the  certified  population  reports  suggest.  No  doubt,  a  number  of 
resubmissions  are  reflected  in  the  data. 

For  the  advanced  early  gold  specialist,  BD-4  is  essential  for  a 
complete  type  set,  even  if  individual  die  varieties  are  largely  ignored. 
The  reverse  hub  style  shows  the  eagle  with  a  long,  thick  neck  which 
is  unique  to  the  BD-4  die  marriage.  John  Dannreuther  calls  this  hub 
style  "transitional"  between  the  initial  thin-necked  eagle  seen  on  the 
BD-2  variety  of  this  year  and  the  short,  thick-necked  eagle  seen  on 
later  dates. 

The  present  example  displays  attractive  orange-gold  surfaces, 
with  semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  reverse  fields.  A  few  scattered 
abrasions  on  the  obverse  limit  the  grade  but  none  are  individually 
bothersome.  The  reverse  is  sharp  throughout  and  the  obverse  shows 
only  minor  weakness  along  portions  of  the  peripheries  and  on  the 
highest  hair  curls  of  Liberty.  There  is  no  evidence  of  adjustment 
marks.  The  last  BD-4  example  we  offered  in  MS61  was  lot  5289  in 
our  April  2012  Central  States  Signature  sale  which  realized  $46,000. 
We  feel  the  current  coin  is  notably  superior  to  that  piece  on  grounds 
of  both  aesthetic  appeal  and  striking  sharpness.  Census,  all  Large 
Eagle  varieties  included:  28  in  61 ,  1 6  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  4571 9  Base 
PCGS#  8559 


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1799  Capped  Bust  Right  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Small  Stars  Obverse,  BD-6 

4416  1799  Small  Obverse  Stars,  BD-6,  R.5,  AU55  NGC.  Bass- 

Dannreuther  Die  State  d/a.  1799  was  a  banner  year  for  ten  dollar 
production.  Ten  die  marriages  are  known  —  a  record  for  the  Capped 
Bust  type.  But  among  those  varieties,  only  BD-7  and  BD-10  are 
generally  available,  with  all  other  varieties  varying  from  very  scarce 
to  very  rare. 

The  present  briefly  circulated  representative  is  the  scarce  BD-6 
Small  Stars  variety,  with  17  of  the  date  close  together  and  star  9 
touching  the  upper  right  serif  of  Y  in  LIBERTY.  The  Bass-Dannreuther 
reference  assigns  an  R.5  rating  for  the  variety,  with  perhaps  35  to 
45  pieces  known.  This  example  displays  consistent  butter-gold  patina 
with  substantial  luster  remaining  at  the  borders  and  on  the  devices. 
The  strike  is  sharp  for  the  grade  while  the  surfaces  are  remarkably 
smooth  and  pleasing,  with  a  few  faint  lines  but  virtually  no  noticeable 
abrasions.  A  small  number  of  barely  discernable,  non-distracting 
adjustment  marks  are  present  on  the  central  reverse,  visible  only  with 
a  glass. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/20 12 ),  lot  5108.  PCGS#  45729 
Base  PCGS#  98562 


1801  BD-2  Eagle,  AU58 
Usual  Die  State 

4417  1801  BD-2,  R.2  AU58  NGC.  The  usual  die  state  exhibits 

spikes  up  through  the  cap,  once  thought  to  be  clash  marks  but  now 
understood  to  be  die  damage,  likely  from  a  set  screw  that  rested  on 
top  of  a  planchet  when  the  press  was  cycled.  The  flan  would  have 
been  destroyed,  but  at  the  same  time  would  have  protected  the 
reverse  die  from  similar  damage. 

This  near-Mint  example  has  lovely  green-gold  surfaces  with 
nearly  full  luster  and  pleasing  surfaces  that  show  only  trivial,  grade- 
consistent  handling  marks.  A  tiny  reverse  rim  bruise  is  evident  at  7 
o'clock.  PCGS#  45734  Base  PCGS#  8564 


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LIBERTY  EAGLES 


1865  Ten  Dollar,  Richly  Patinated  AU50 
Rare  in  All  Grades 

4418  1865  AU50  NGC.  As  gold  coins  generally  did  not  circulate, 

except  in  the  Western  regions,  during  the  Civil  War  period,  the 
Philadelphia  Mint  produced  only  limited  quantities  of  ten  dollar 
gold  pieces  each  year.  The  production  total  in  1865,  therefore,  was 
a  typical  mintage  figure  for  the  period,  even  if  only  3,980  coins.  A 
couple  Mint  State  survivors  have  been  certified  by  the  leading  services, 
though  this  issue  is  nonetheless  rare  in  all  grades,  especially  above 
the  XF  grade  level.  This  example  is  undeniably  original,  exhibiting 
rich  orange-gold  patina  that  deepens  to  bold  reddish-orange  around 
the  margins.  Light,  even  wear  is  noted  over  the  high  points,  and  the 
abrasions  present  are  small  and  in  concert  with  the  grade.  Census:  7 
in  50,  1  8  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  264F,  PCGS#  8641 


1870-CC  Eagle,  Collectible  VG10 
Inaugural  Carson  City  Rarity 

4419  1870-CC  VG10  PCGS.  Variety  1-B.  Gold  production  in 

Carson  City  during  the  first  year  of  the  mint's  operation  was  marginal 
at  best.  Just  7,675  half  eagles,  5,908  eagles,  and  3,789  double 
eagles  were  struck,  all  of  which  experienced  heavy  circulation  and 
are  major  rarities  today.  The  1870-CC  ten  dollar  survives  in  paltry 
numbers  totaling  only  45  to  60  coins,  although  even  this  estimate 
may  be  generous.  None  are  known  in  Mint  State,  and  most  are 
scattered  throughout  the  VF  and  XF  grades.  The  finest  known  are  a 
few  AU55  coins.  A  single  piece  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  grades 
XF40,  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 

This  VG10  example  is  one  of  the  lowest-grade  pieces  known, 
ideal  for  the  budget-conscious  collector  who  would  otherwise  find 
this  date  to  be  out  of  reach.  The  devices  are  well-worn,  but  evenly 
so,  with  medium  olive-gold  patina  overall.  Scattered  abrasions  are  as 
expected  for  the  grade.  Population:  4  in  1 0,  48  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID# 
264U,  PCGS#  8658 


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1872  Eagle,  Lustrous  Choice  AU 
Low-Mintage  Issue 

4420  1 872  AU55  PCGS.  The  decade  of  the  1  870s  is  one  positively 
littered  with  low-mintage  eagle  issues  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint. 
In  the  case  of  the  1872,  the  production  was  1,650  pieces,  and  the 
average  certified  survivor  today  grades  somewhere  between  XF45  and 
AU50.  The  few  well-heeled  collectors  of  the  day  who  could  afford 
to  assemble  sets  of  current-year  gold  preferred  proofs;  high-grade 
business  strikes,  if  saved,  tended  to  be  by  accident  rather  than  intent. 
This  Choice  AU  PCGS-graded  example  shows  a  scattering  of  marks, 
with  one  on  Liberty's  cheek  and  one  just  below  her  chin  the  most 
blatant.  The  well-struck  orange-gold  surfaces  retain  considerable 
luster.  Population:  3  in  55,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  264Z,  PCGS# 
8663 


1876  Eagle,  AU53 
Mintage  of  687  Circulation  Strikes 

4421  1876AU53  PCGS.  The  eagle  from  America's  Centennial  year, 
1876,  is  among  the  few  19th  century  gold  issues  with  a  sub-1 ,000- 
coin  mintage  —  687  strikes  for  circulation,  in  this  case,  along  with 
45  proofs.  (Even  so,  the  1 876  eagle  had  a  production  far  larger  than 
that  of  its  1 875  counterpart,  which  clocks  in  at  1 00  business  strikes.) 
This  AU53  PCGS-graded  example  boasts  lovely  reddish-gold  surfaces 
that  show  a  few  scattered  ticks  combined  with  a  few  larger  ones, 
including  between  stars  8-9  and  9-10  on  the  obverse  and  a  patch 
of  abrasions  below  the  eagle  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  through  the 
central  details  is  moderately  sharp.  Population:  6  in  53,  6  finer  (6/1 5). 
NGC  ID#  265C,  PCGS#  8674 

4422  -  No  Lot. 


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1862  Eagle,  Bold  PR64  Cameo 
Ex:  Norweb,  Exemplary  Quality 
No  More  Than  Nine  Examples  Known  in  Private  Hands 

4423  1862  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  The  proof  1862  eagle  is  a  major  rarity  in  every  sense.  Mint  records  report  a  coinage  of  35  pieces,  but  likely  fewer 

than  half  of  those  were  ever  sold.  Past  survival  estimates  have  surmised  that  perhaps  12  to  1 5  examples  are  known  today.  The  combined  NGC  and  PCGS 
populations  show  1 5  grading  events,  but  this  number  is  undoubtedly  inflated  by  resubmissions.  Our  exhaustive  study  of  auction  data  going  back  more  than 
a  century  identifies  what  we  believe  to  be  1 2  individual  coins,  including  three  pieces  permanently  impounded  in  museum  collections.  However,  given  the 
poor  quality  of  many  1980s  and  OOs-era  catalog  plates,  one  or  two  of  the  coins  listed  in  the  roster  below  may  be  duplications,  with  only  10  or  1 1  different 
examples  actually  extant.  The  limited  number  of  original  proof  sets  currently  traced  lends  support  to  the  latter  scenario. 

A  single  die  pair  was  used  for  the  gold  proof  issue.  The  obverse  is  easily  identified  by  date  placement,  the  numerals  set  low  and  to  the  left,  slanting 
down  to  the  right,  with  the  1  centered  over  the  space  between  two  dentils;  there  is  also  a  distinct  dash-like  die  flaw  in  the  field  above  the  2,  likely  the 
remnant  of  a  misplaced  numeral.  The  reverse  is  most  easily  identified  by  a  small  die  flaw  tucked  against  the  outer  edge  of  the  eagle's  right  (facing)  wing, 
near  the  tip.  In  his  Proof  Encyclopedia,  Breen  states  that  this  obverse  was  also  one  of  the  two  head  dies  employed  for  the  Judd-297  and  -298  copper 
patterns,  but  a  new  study  of  the  die  varieties  reveals  that  neither  pattern  obverse  matches  the  gold  proof  obverse;  one  pattern  die  is  obviously  different,  with 
the  date  much  higher  in  the  field,  while  the  other  shares  a  position  similar  to  the  gold  proof  obverse  but  shows  the  1  centered  over  a  dentil,  rather  than 
centered  over  two  as  is  seen  on  the  gold  proof  die. 

In  the  past  20-plus  years,  we  have  offered  a  proof  1 862  eagle  only  five  times,  therein  handling  just  four  different  examples.  The  most  recent  was  the 
Garrett  coin,  offered  as  lot  5884  in  our  August  201 3  Rosemont  Signature  sale,  where  it  realized  $1 52,750.  The  present  example  is  the  outstanding  Norweb 
coin,  formerly  from  the  Melish  Collection.  Deep  golden  mirrors  provide  a  gleaming  backdrop  for  the  razor-sharp,  frosty  motifs,  and  reveal  only  a  minimal 
number  of  faint  hairlines  when  studied  with  a  loupe.  The  reverse  shows  a  thin  grease  streak  (as  struck),  extending  from  the  (U)N(ITED)  to  the  (STA)T(ES)  and 
then  back  down  to  the  eagle's  head,  an  invaluable  pedigree  identifier.  The  incredible  eye  appeal  makes  for  an  alluring  complement  to  the  extreme  rarity 
of  this  No  Motto  proof  eagle.  It  could  be  many  years  before  another  example  of  this  issue  is  offered  at  auction.  Census:  2  in  64  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/1 5). 

Roster  of  Proof  1 862  Eagles 

1.  PR65  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Robert  Garrett;  John  Work  Garrett;  Johns  Hopkins  University  (Stack's,  3/1976),  lot  399,  as  part  of  a 
complete  six-piece  proof  set  offered  individually;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Loewinger  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2007),  lot  3136;  Baltimore  Auction 
(Stack's,  3/2012),  lot  4335;  Rosemont  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2013),  lot  5884.  Plated  on  page  59  of  Proof  Cold  Coinage  of  the  United  States,  by  Robert  J. 
Loewinger,  M.D. 

2.  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Dr.  James  Olson;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2013),  lot  5908.  Plated  on  page  60  of  Proof  Cold  Coinage  of  the  United  States, 
by  Robert  J.  Loewinger,  M.D. 

3.  PR64  Deep  Cameo.  National  Numismatic  Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution.  Grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 

4.  PR64  Deep  Cameo.  National  Numismatic  Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution.  Grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth. 

5.  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Thomas  G.  Melish  Collection  (Kosoff,  4/1956),  lot  2449;  Ben  Stack;  Norweb  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  3/1988),  lot 
2185;  Auction  '90  (Superior,  8/1990),  lot  1348;  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  12/1991),  lot  2283.  The  present  coin. 

6.  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  ANA  Sale  (Stack's,  8/1 976),  lot  3089;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 0/1 999),  lot  1 487. 

7.  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  N.M.  Kaufman  Collection  (RARCOA,  8/1978),  lot  877;  Dennis  Mendelson  Collection  (Superior,  2/1991),  lot  2859;  Baltimore  '93 
Auction  (Superior,  7/1993),  lot  900;  Medio  Collection  (Stack's/ANR,  6/2004),  lot  1471 ;  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  7619. 

8.  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  Dr.  Richard  Ariagno  Collection  (Goldberg,  5/1 999),  lot  791 ;  Pre-Long  Beach  (Goldberg,  9/2003),  lot  1 1 83;  Internet  Sale  (Heritage, 
12/2003),  lot  14377;  Pre-Long  Beach  (Goldberg,  5-6/2005),  lot  985. 

9.  PR64  PCGS.  Possibly  acquired  directly  from  the  Mint  by  George  Davis;  Davis-Graves  Collection  (Stack's,  4/1 954),  lot  873,  as  part  of  a  complete  six-piece 
proof  set  offered  individually;  Harold  S.  Bareford  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1978),  lot  21 9,  as  part  of  a  complete  six-piece  proof  set  offered  individually;  Jascha 
Heifetz  Collection  (Superior,  10/1989),  lot  4751;  EdTrompeter. 

10.  PR64  NGC.  James  Ten  Eyck  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  5/1922),  lot  31 6;  John  H.  Clapp;  Clapp  Estate  to  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  (1942);  Louis  Eliasberg,  Sr. 
Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  716;  Amon  G.  Carter  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  763;  Auction  '85  (RARCOA,  7/1985),  lot  456;  Charles 
Kramer  Collection  (Stack's,  1 1  -1 2/1 988),  lot  592;  Auction  '89  (Superior,  7/1 989),  lot  91 7. 

11.  PR64  PCGS.  Charles  Jay  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1967),  lot  318;  James  Dines  (Stack's,  3/1969),  lot  826;  55th  Anniversary  Sale  (Stack's,  10/1990),  lot 
1690;  James  E.  Haldan  Collection  (Sotheby's,  6/1996),  lot  115. 

12.  Proof.  R.C.H.  Brock;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society;  Exhibited  at  the  American  Numismatic  Society  Exhibition  (1914). 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  Colonel  M.l.  Cohen  (Edward  Cogan,  1 0/1 875),  lot  249,  as  part  of  a  proof  set,  sold  intact  to  Deffendorf  at  $45.50. 

B.  Proof.  George  Seavey;  Seavey  Descriptive  Catalog  (William  Strobridge,  6/1 873),  lot  824,  as  part  of  a  complete  proof  set,  sold  to  Lorin  G.  Parmelee;  Lorin 
G.  Parmelee  Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1 890),  lot  1 323,  as  part  of  a  complete  proof  set  offered  separately. 

C.  Proof.  Heman  Ely;  Ely  Collection  (W.  Elliot  Woodward,  1/884),  lot  945. 

D.  Proof.  Thomas  Cleneay  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890),  lot  41 1,  as  part  of  an  original  six-piece  proof  set. 

E.  Proof.  David  S.  Wilson  (S.H.  Chapman,  3/1 907),  lot  322,  as  part  of  a  five-piece  proof  set,  lacking  the  double  eagle.  Sold  to  Chapman  at  $70.00. 

F.  Gem  Proof.  J.F.  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  626. 

G.  Proof.  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Kosoff-Kreisberg,  1/1946),  lot  667,  as  part  of  a  complete  six-piece  proof  set  offered  individually;  Memorable 
Collection  (Kosoff-Kreisberg,  3/1 948),  lot  560,  as  part  of  a  complete  six-piece  proof  set  offered  individually. 

H.  Proof.  William  Cutler  Atwater  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1946),  lot  1440. 

I.  Proof.  Adolphe  Menjou  Collection  (Kosoff-Kreisberg,  6/1950),  lot  1603. 

J.  Proof.  King  Farouk  (Sotheby's,  2/1 954),  lot  1 98,  sold  to  Kosoff. 

K.  Proof.  Davis-Graves  (Stack's,  4/1 954),  lot  942. 

L.  PR65.  Dr.  Jerry  Buss  Collection  (Superior,  1/1985),  lot  1893.  NGC  ID#  28EY,  PCGS#  88798 


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1876  Liberty  Eagle,  PR62  Cameo 
45  Pieces  Struck 

4424  1876  PR62  Cameo  NGC.  Only  45  proof  Liberty  eagles 

were  struck  in  1876,  to  accompany  an  extremely  low  Philadelphia 
business-strike  mintage  of  687  pieces.  The  45-piece  mintage  was 
actually  quite  generous  for  a  gold  proof  from  the  1 870s,  but  the  1 876 
seems  to  be  little,  if  any,  more  common  than  other  proofs  of  that  era, 
based  on  auction  appearances.  Population  data  is  somewhat  inflated, 
due  to  resubmissions  and  crossovers,  but  PCGS  CoinFacts  estimates 
the  surviving  population  at  18-22  examples  in  all  grades.  The  date 
is  always  in  demand,  because  of  the  extremely  small  business-strike 
mintage. 

This  attractive  PR62  example  offers  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  deeply  reflective  fields,  with  bold  field-device  contrast 
on  both  sides.  The  pleasing  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  a  few  minor 
hair  lines  and  contact  marks,  the  worst  being  a  couple  of  digs  in  the 
left  reverse  field,  under  the  eagle's  wing.  The  overall  presentation  is 
quite  attractive.  Census:  1  in  62  Cameo,  8  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
28FE,  PCGS#  88816 


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1907  Wire  Rim  Ten,  MS64 
Bright,  Lustrous  Surfaces 
More  Colorful  Than  Usually  Seen 

4425  1907  Wire  Rim  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  Regardless  of  whether 

one  considers  the  1 907  Wire  Rim  ten  a  pattern  or  part  of  the  regularly 
collected  series,  the  first-year  issue  is  near  the  head  of  the  pack  in 
rarity  and  desirability  to  most  collectors. 

The  net  survival  of  the  mintage  was  only  472  pieces,  according 
to  recent  research  by  Roger  Burdette.  The  tally  shows  500  pieces 
were  struck  in  August  and  September  1907,  with  another  42  struck 
between  October  and  December  of  that  year.  The  70  pieces  remaining 
unsold  were  later  melted  in  1 91 5,  giving  a  net  of  472  coins. 

Art  critic  Cornelius  Vermeule,  never  one  to  spare  artistic  feelings, 
wrote  in  the  second  edition  of  his  classic  Numismatic  Art  in  America 
these  words  concerning  the  1 907  Saint-Gaudens  eagle  motifs: 

'The  eagle  with  the  head  of  Liberty  in  an  Indian  bonnet  and 
a  standing  eagle  recalling  the  bird  of  Ptolemaic  [sic]  missed 
being  a  great  coin  because  Roosevelt  interfered  in  the 
choice  of  the  headdress  (or  no  headdress)  for  Liberty.  The 
preliminary  studies  for  the  coin  avoided  this  nonsensical  bit 
of  Americana,  one  that  recalls  the  fancy  feathers  worn  by 
Liberty  standing  on  a  plinth  inscribed  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM 
atop  the  dome  of  the  Capitol." 

The  obverse  of  the  ten  dollar  gold  piece  was  a  reuse  of  the 
NIKH-EIPHNH  (Nike-Eirene  or  Victory-Peace)  medal  (depicted 
in  the  Vermeule  reference,  figure  134),  a  profile  rendering  of  the 
Victory  figure  that  fronts  Saint-Gaudens'  famous  General  Sherman 
Monument  in  New  York  City's  Central  Park.  The  artist  used  the  same 
figure,  striding  forward,  on  the  twenty  dollar. 

The  eagle  on  the  reverse  of  the  ten  dollar  gold  piece  is  an 
adaptation  of  the  one  previously  used  on  the  reverse  of  Roosevelt's 
inaugural  medal  (Vermeule,  figure  1 1 9),  a  remarkable  composition  of 
aquiline  strength  and  grace  that  the  Wire  Rim  eagle  exhibits  in  all  its 
original  splendor. 

This  particular  coin  displays  the  always-seen  swirling  die  polish 
lines  in  the  field,  a  feature  that  adds  unusual  brightness  to  Wire 
Rim  tens.  Usually  these  pieces  are  found  with  yellow-gold  surfaces, 
but  this  example  has  taken  on  a  slight  accent  of  reddish  patina, 
significantly  enhancing  its  eye  appeal.  The  portrait  of  Liberty  shows 
a  slight,  ever-so-subtle  accent  of  lilac  that  adds  even  more  visual 
interest.  The  only  marks  of  any  note  are  a  short  planchet  depression 
between  the  coronet  and  star  2  on  the  obverse,  a  faint  line  near 
star  1,  and  on  the  reverse  there  is  a  minor  scuff  to  the  left  of  the 
eagle's  left  (facing)  leg.  Exceptional  mint  luster  and  overall  quality 
is  the  overriding  impression  of  this  captivating  near-Gem  eagle,  an 
important  representative  of  the  intended  Saint-Gaudens  design.  NGC 
ID#  268B,  PCGS#  8850 


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1907  Wire  Rim  Eagle,  Stunning  MS65 
'American  Liberty'  Design  of 
President  Roosevelt  and  Saint-Gaudens 

4426  1907  Wire  Rim  MS65  NGC.  Like  its  twenty  dollar  counterparts 

in  the  Ultra  High  Relief  and  High  Relief  formats,  the  1907  Wire  Rim  ten 
dollar  Indian  Head  design  of  Augustus  Saint-Gaudens  was  the  ultimate 
in  impractical ity,  a  coin  that  could  never  have  been  mass-produced 
on  the  Mint's  high-speed  presses  for  regular  coinage.  The  1907  Wire 
Rim  eagle  is  technically  a  pattern  issue,  Judd-1 901 ,  but  it  and  the  1 907 
Rolled  Rim  (Judd-1903)  are  collected  alongside  the  regular  issues.  It 
was  President  Teddy  Roosevelt  himself  who  suggested  to  Saint-Gaudens 
that  he  place  an  Indian  headdress  on  the  profile  of  Liberty  occupying 
the  obverse  of  the  coins  —  a  request  that  the  politically  astute  Saint- 
Gaudens  enthusiastically  embraced.  (The  various  Saint-Gaudens 
designs  were  rather  far  along  before  firm  decisions  were  taken  regarding 
which  design  would  actually  appear  on  which  denomination.) 

More  than  a  year  after  the  new  eagles  debuted,  Roosevelt  launched 
a  spirited  defense  of  the  headdress  in  extemporaneous  remarks  at  a 
memorial  service  for  Saint-Gaudens  held  in  Washington,  D.C.,  in 
December  1908,  as  quoted  in  Roger  Burdette  and  repeated  below  (in 
part): 

"His  full-length  figure  of  Liberty  holding  the  torch  is  his  own 
conception.  His  flying  eagle  and  standing  eagle,  each  in  its 
own  way  equally  good.  His  head  of  Liberty  is  not  only  a 
strikingly  beautiful  head,  but  characteristically  and  typically 
American  in  that  for  the  head-dress  he  has  used  one  of  the 
few  really  typical,  and  at  the  same  time  really  beautiful, 
pieces  of  wearing  gear  ever  produced  independently  on  this 
continent  —  the  bonnet  of  eagle  plumes.  The  comments  so 
frequently  made  upon  this  eagle-feather  head-dress  illustrate 
curiously  the  exceedingly  conventional  character  of  much 
of  our  criticism  and  the  frequent  inability  to  understand 
originality  until  it  has  won  its  place. 

"Most  of  the  criticism  was  based  upon  the  assumption  that 
only  an  Indian  could  wear  a  feather  head-dress,  and  that 
the  head  of  Liberty  ought  to  have  a  Phrygian  cap,  a  Greek 
helmet  or  some  classic  equivalent.  Now,  of  course,  this 
was  nonsense.  There  is  no  more  reason  why  a  feather  head¬ 
dress  should  always  be  held  to  denote  an  Indian  than  why  a 
Phrygian  cap  should  always  be  held  to  denote  a  Phrygian.  The 
Indian  in  his  own  way  finely  symbolizes  freedom  and  a  life  of 
liberty.  It  is  idle  conventional  trappings  which  conventional 
and  unoriginal  minds  have  gradually  grown  to  ascribe  to  her. 

"A  great  artist  with  the  boldness  of  genius  could  see  that 
the  American  Liberty  should,  if  possible,  have  something 
distinctively  American  about  her;  and  it  was  an  addition  to 
the  sum  of  the  art  of  all  nations  that  this  particular  figure  of 
Liberty  should  not  be  a  mere  slavish  copy  of  all  other  figures 
of  Liberty.  So  Saint-Gaudens  put  the  American  Liberty  on  an 
American  head-dress.  Up  to  the  time  of  this  coin  the  most 
beautiful  American  coin  was  the  small  gold  coin  which 
carried  the  Indian's  head  with  the  feather  head-dress,  and  we 
now  again  have  the  smaller  gold  coinage  with  the  Indian's 
head;  but  Saint-Gaudens'  was  the  head  of  Liberty,  the  head 
of  the  American  Liberty,  and  it  was  eminently  fitting  that  such 
a  head-dress  should  carry  a  very  beautiful  and  a  purely  and 
characteristically  American  head-dress." 

The  present  Gem  NGC  example  typifies  the  best  qualities  of  the 
marvelous  Saint-Gaudens  eagle  design.  The  surfaces  show  the  fine, 
swirling  die  polish  marks  always  present,  amid  lush  peach-orange  color 
and  an  absence  of  mentionable  marks,  despite  the  lack  of  a  proper 
protecting  rim  around  the  edge.  The  wire  rim  is  most  prominent  at  the 
upper  reverse  and  lower  obverse.  Touches  of  lilac  patina  grace  the  high 
points.  Census:  33  in  65  (2  in  65+),  31  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268B,  PCGS#  8850 


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1907  Rolled  Rim  Eagle,  AU58 
Prized  Indian  Head  Melt  Rarity 

4427  1 907  Rolled  Rim  AU58  NCC.  The  1 0th  edition  (2009)  of  the 
Judd  pattern  reference  lists  the  1 907  Rolled  Rim  ten  as  a  pattern,  Judd- 
1903  (formerly  Judd-1  775),  but  demurs  on  its  exact  status,  saying, 
"Regular  or  pattern?  This  point  can  be  debated."  The  1907  Wire  Rim 
and  Rolled  Rim  designs  were  deemed  inferior  to  the  revised  design  as 
prepared  by  Homer  Saint-Gaudens  and  his  assistant,  Henry  Hering, 
from  Augustus  Saint-Gaudens'  original  concept.  The  modified 
design  (No  Periods)  is  what  was  ultimately  released  into  circulation, 
while  the  former  two  versions  were  mostly  distributed  to  privileged 
individuals,  sold  to  the  public,  or  melted.  The 

The  total  number  of  Rolled  Rim  tens  originally  struck,  and  the 
number  that  survived  the  original  mintage,  are  also  open  to  question. 
The  latest  Judd  reference  suggests  that  32,500  pieces  were  struck, 
"but  al  I  but  42  [were]  melted."  The  second  edition  of  Garrett  and  Guth 
(2008)  enumerates  31 ,500  pieces  struck  and  50  surviving,  apparently 
taking  a  cue  from  Roger  Burdette,  whose  research  finds  that  the 
number  saved  was  actually  50  coins.  In  Renaissance  of  American 
Coinage ,  1905-1908,  Burdette  refers  to  a  November  9,  1907  letter 
found  in  the  National  Archives  written  by  Mint  Superintendent  John 
Landis  to  Mint  Director  Frank  Leach.  From  the  correspondence,  it  was 
determined  that  Director  Leach  "decided  that  the  incorrectly  minted 
eagles  should  be  destroyed,  and  on  November  9  he  approved  melting 
$315,000  (31,500)  in  gold  eagles  made  from  the  second  models 
(border,  with  periods),  holding  back  only  fifty  pieces  for  collectors." 

Today  the  1907  Rolled  Rim  eagle  remains  a  rare  and  desirable 
coin,  regardless  of  the  exact  number  saved.  NGC  and  PCGS 
combined  have  certified  78  examples  —  a  number  that  certainly 
reflects  multiple  resubmissions  of  the  same  coins.  Most  survivors 
are  Uncirculated,  which  is  logical  since  this  issue  never  entered 
the  channels  of  commerce.  The  current  coin  represents  one  of  the 
few  lightly  circulated  examples  known  and,  as  such,  is  a  welcome 
opportunity  for  budget-conscious  collectors. 

This  piece  was  probably  not  just  a  pocket  piece  for  some 
fortunate  collector.  From  the  numerous  abrasions  scattered  over  each 
side  it  shows  extensive  contact  with  other  coins,  more  than  would 
be  expected  from  a  pocket  piece.  That  being  said,  the  only  mark  of 
consequence  is  a  scrape  to  the  left  of  the  date.  The  strike  is  a  bit  soft 
in  the  centers  on  surfaces  that  are  bright  yellow-gold  throughout. 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2008),  lot  2027,  which  brought 
$54,625. 

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1907  No  Periods  Eagle,  MS66 
Great  Type  Coin 

4428  1907  No  Periods  MS66  PCGS.  Honey-gold  color  and 

copious  luster  are  blatant  on  each  side  of  this  finely  preserved  1907 
No  Period  ten,  the  third  and  final  issue  of  this  date,  reflecting  Charles 
Barber's  considerable  redo  of  the  Augustus  Saint-Gaudens  design.  It 
also  saw  extensive  public  exposure  due  to  its  relatively  large  mintage 
of  nearly  240,000  pieces,  and  Mint  State  examples  are  available 
even  in  Gem  and  sometimes  finer  grades.  No  mentionable  contact 
marks  or  other  impairments  blur  the  desirability  of  this  appealing 
and  beautiful  coin,  a  great  acquisition  for  type-set  purposes.  The 
strike  is  bold  and  the  luster  is  first-rate.  PCGS  shows  only  1 1  pieces 
numerically  finer  (5/1 6).  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Indian  Eagle,  MS66+ 
Beautifully  Preserved  and  Vibrant 

4429  1907  No  Periods  MS66+  PCGS.  The  1 907  No  Periods  eagle 

has  a  reputation  as  being  one  of  the  more  plentiful  issues  in  the  series 
in  high  grade  and  is  therefore  also  convenient  for  type  purposes. 
Nonetheless,  a  truly  superb  example  never  fails  to  impress  visually, 
and  always  commands  strong  attention  at  auction.  The  present  piece 
is  a  beautiful  Premium  Gem,  finer  than  most  of  its  peers,  even  if  only 
by  the  margin  of  the  Plus  designation.  Finer  coins  at  PCGS  include 
just  1 0  MS67  examples,  as  well  as  a  single  MS68  coin  (6/1 5).  Without 
a  doubt,  the  No  Periods  1 907  is  conditionally  rare  at  the  high  end  of 
the  Mint  State  scale.  This  piece  possesses  attributes  of  sharp  detail 
and  impeccably  clean  surfaces,  although  the  initial  draw  on  the  eye 
is  the  frosty  cartwheel  effect  which  shows  glimpses  of  rose  and  lilac 
when  rotated  beneath  a  light.  The  type  or  date  collector  will  find  it 
challenging  to  acquire  a  finer  example.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


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1907  No  Periods  Indian  Eagle,  MS66+ 
Third  Subtype  for  the  Year 

4430  1907  No  Periods  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  No  Periods  1 907 

Indian  eagle  is  the  No  Motto  type  coin  of  choice  for  many  collectors,  as 
the  issue  had  a  fairly  substantial  mintage  of  more  than  239,000  coins 
and  many  Mint  State  pieces  were  set  aside  as  first-year  mementos. 
The  Saint-Gaudens  Indian  Head  motif  marked  only  the  third  major 
design  change  for  the  denomination  since  its  debut  in  1 795,  and  was 
by  far  the  strongest  in  regards  to  artistic  excellence,  even  after  Charles 
Barber  made  numerous  slight  adjustments  throughout  1907. 

This  Plus-designated  Premium  Gem  is  a  coin  of  exceptional 
quality  and  eye  appeal,  showing  frosty  yellow-gold  luster  and 
largely  unabraded  surfaces.  The  strike  is  well-executed  throughout 
the  headdress  feathers  and  the  eagle's  plumage.  Metal  flow  lines,  a 
product  of  die  erosion,  are  evident  in  the  peripheral  recesses,  but  do 
not  affect  the  sharpness.  NGC  lists  31  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


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1907  No  Periods  Indian  Ten,  Superb  MS67 
Magnificent  No  Motto  Type  Coin 

4431  1907  No  Periods  MS67  PCGS.  Most  reference  literature 

regarding  the  1 907  No  Periods  eagle  describes  it  as  the  most  plentiful 
No  Motto  issue.  It  was  the  third  and  final  variant  produced  for  the 
year,  and  the  design  modifications  were  applied  to  all  subsequent 
issues  in  the  series.  More  than  239,000  pieces  were  struck,  also 
making  the  No  Periods  1907  the  highest-mintage  issue  of  the  No 
Motto  type.  However,  this  issue's  high-grade  availability  is  limited. 
In  MS65,  examples  can  still  be  found  with  ease,  but  Premium  Gems 
pose  a  problem  for  the  collector  seeking  a  quick  acquisition.  In 
MS6 7,  the  No  Periods  1 907  is  rare.  For  perspective,  the  date  is  the 
most  plentiful  in  the  series  at  this  lofty  level  of  preservation,  but  the 
number  of  such  coins  known  is  still  inherently  small,  and  the  issue's 
popularity  as  a  type  coin  causes  immense  demand  to  be  applied  to 
these  high-end  examples. 

The  Saint-Gaudens  Indian  eagle  was  an  artistic  success  from  the 
public's  viewpoint,  and  many  Mint  State  examples  were  saved  by 
contemporary  collectors.  Fuljenz,  writing  in  Indian  Gold  Coins  of  the 
20th  Century ;  states  that  as  a  result,  "with  some  patience  the  collector 
may  be  able  to  find  a  piece  which  grades  MS66  or  even  MS67." 
The  present  Superb  Gem  is  just  such  a  coin.  The  design  elements 
are  boldly  defined  amid  the  frosty  green-gold  surfaces.  Abrasions 
are  nonexistent  and  the  corresponding  eye  appeal  is  superb.  The 
cartwheel  effect  spirals  uninterrupted.  The  last  PCGS  Superb  Gem  we 
offered  was  in  lot  2029  of  our  July  2008  ANA  Signature  sale,  where 
it  realized  $74,750.  An  opportunity  of  this  importance  should  not  be 
taken  lightly.  Population:  1 0  in  67  (1  in  67+),  1  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID# 
28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


4432  -  No  Lot. 


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1908  No  Motto  Ten  Dollar,  MS65 
Seldom  Seen  So  Fine 

4433  1908  No  Motto  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Philadelphia  Mint 

coined  only  33,500  Indian  eagles  without  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST,  making  this  the  lowest-mintage  date  of  the  No  Motto  type. 
Its  scarcity  in  Mint  State  is  about  on  par  with  its  1908-D  No  Motto 
counterpart,  but  the  Philadelphia  issue  is  slightly  more  plentiful  in 
Gem  and  finer  grades.  However,  this  is  not  to  say  such  coins  are 
common,  as  the  1908  No  Motto  ten  is  conditionally  rare  this  well- 
preserved.  The  present  CAC-endorsed  Gem  is  boldly  struck  and 
displays  frosty  green-gold  luster  that  is  devoid  of  any  significant 
abrasions.  The  originality  of  the  surfaces  is  undeniable  and  the  overall 
eye  appeal  of  the  coin  is  outstanding.  Population:  26  in  65,  14  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28GG,  PCGS#  8853 


1908-D  No  Motto  Eagle,  MS64 
Only  Eight  Numerically  Finer 

4434  1908-D  No  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  Despite  a  Denver 

production  of  more  than  1  million  eagles  in  1908,  the  No  Morro 
variant  is  scarce,  representing  just  20%  of  that  mintage.  This  pleasing, 
well-preserved  piece  represents  the  conditionally  challenging  issue 
with  a  limited  population  in  finer  grades.  The  frosty  yellow-gold 
surfaces  exhibit  trivial,  grade-consistent  marks.  The  strike  is  a  trifle 
weak  at  the  central  obverse,  although  all  other  design  elements  are 
boldly  rendered.  The  overall  quality  and  eye  appeal  of  this  example 
are  far  finer  than  usual.  Population:  49  in  64  (4  in  64+),  8  finer  (6/1 5). 
NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS#  8854 


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1911  Indian  Eagle,  MS67 
Exemplary  Surface  Quality 

4435  1911  MS67  NGC.  With  a  mintage  of  more  than  500,000 

pieces,  the  1911  Indian  eagle  is  usually  available  in  the  absolute 
sense,  and  can  be  obtained  in  Gem  condition  with  little  difficulty. 
Yet,  the  population  thins  considerably  in  higher  grades,  and  David 
Akers  remarks,  "Superb  Gems  are  nothing  short  of  rare." 

The  present  coin  is  a  magnificent  coin  with  pinpoint  definition 
on  all  design  elements.  The  lower  headdress  feathers  —  an  area 
that  is  often  seen  with  incomplete  detail  —  are  fully  brought  up. 
The  surfaces  are  light  orange-gold,  with  highlights  of  green  and  red. 
Vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  The  last  MS67 
NGC  example  was  offered  was  in  lot  5785  of  our  April  201 4  Central 
States  Signature  sale,  where  it  realized  $29,375.  The  quality  of  the 
present  piece  is  such  that  this  coin  could  easily  surpass  that  mark. 
Census:  1 0  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  2  finer  (6/1  5). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  6/2011 ),  lot  4842.  NGC  ID# 
28GT,  PCGS#  8868 


1911-D  Ten  Dollar,  MS62 
High-Quality  for  the  Grade 

4436  1911-D  MS62  PCGS.  The  1 91 1  -D  is  one  of  the  most  sought- 

after  semikey  dates  in  the  Indian  eagle  series;  only  famous  melt 
rarities  such  as  the  1933,  1930-S,  and  1920-S  are  significantly  rarer 
as  a  date.  In  Mint  State,  the  1911-D  is  seldom  seen,  and  such  pieces 
almost  always  come  heavily  abraded.  Representatives  grading  in 
Choice  are  finer  condition  are  major  rarities.  This  piece  resides  at  the 
moderately  affordable  grade  of  MS62,  but  is  free  of  most  of  the  deep 
cuts  and  abrasions  that  typically  affect  coins  of  this  numeric  level. 
This  piece  displays  soft,  satiny  luster  with  hints  of  silvery  brilliance 
appearing  occasionally  over  the  deep  orange-gold  surfaces.  PCGS 
records  53  finer  examples,  including  any  unknown  resubmissions 
(6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 


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1911-D  Indian  Eagle,  MS62 
Better  Denver  Issue 

4437  1911-D  MS62  NGC.  The  Denver  quarter  eagle  of  this  year 

is  an  exalted  key  date  in  its  series,  despite  being  moderately  available 
in  the  lower  Mint  State  grades.  The  1911-D  eagle  is  usually  regarded 
as  only  a  semikey  in  the  shadow  of  such  famous  melt  rarities  as  the 
1907  Rolled  Edge,  1920-S,  and  1933,  but  is  actually  many  times 
rarer  in  Mint  State  than  its  quarter  eagle  counterpart.  This  MS62  coin 
is  of  the  expected  quality  for  a  Mint  State  example,  and  with  the 
scarcity  of  anything  finer,  is  among  the  best  that  most  collectors  will 
be  able  to  acquire.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  surfaces  display  satiny 
honey-gold  luster.  Scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade,  but  none  are 
individually  significant.  Census:  54  in  62  (1  in  62+),  22  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 


1911  -S  Eagle,  Lustrous  MS64 
Elusive  S-Mint  Issue 

4438  1911-S  MS64  PCGS.  Glowing  apricot-orange  luster  covers 

surfaces  that  are  largely  free  of  mentionable  contact  on  the  obverse, 
with  a  couple  of  thin  marks  in  the  reverse  fields.  The  strike  is  sharp 
on  the  Indian's  headdress  and  most  of  the  hair,  save  for  a  touch  of 
softness  on  the  highest  curls  above  the  brow.  The  eagle's  feathers  and 
other  device  details  on  the  reverse  are  well-struck  also.  At  one  time 
the  1911-S  eagle  was  thought  to  be  equally  as  rare  as  its  counterpart 
the  1911-D,  but  a  small  European  hoard  of  high-quality  examples 
found  in  the  1 970s  altered  that  perception.  It  remains  today,  however, 
among  the  more  elusive  S-mints  in  the  series.  The  mintage  for  the 
1911-S  was  a  low  51 ,000  coins.  Population:  28  in  64  (1  in  64+),  33 
finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  28GV,  PCGS#  8870 


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1911  Eagle,  Matte  PR66 
A  Majestic  Example 

4439  1911  PR66  NGC.  Even  though  95  proof  examples  of  the 

1911  Indian  eagle  were  reportedly  struck,  many  appear  to  have 
been  carefully  saved.  Today,  PCGS  estimates  that  50  to  65  survive  — 
perhaps  as  much  as  two-thirds  of  the  original  mintage.  Walter  Breen 
writes  of  this  issue  in  his  Complete  Encyclopedia: 

"Proofs  have  a  dark  matte  finish  like  1908,  or  'mustard 
colored'  (Akers  {1980})  sandblast  finish  like  1912.  These 
are  difficult  to  identify  without  having  both  at  hand  for 
comparison;  it  is  unknown  which  is  rarer." 

Even  assuming  there  is  some  kind  of  binary  difference  in 
appearance  between  these  two  purported  types,  the  certification 
services  do  not  distinguish  one  from  the  other.  This  Premium  Gem 
NGC  proof  certainly  does  display  a  fine-grained  matte  finish  that 
we  would  characterize  as  similar  to  the  1912  issue,  but  "mustard- 
colored"  is  far  too  unattractive  a  word  for  the  texture  of  this 
sumptuous  piece,  which  we  would  describe  as  a  true  golden-orange 
with  accents  of  lighter  yellow-gold  around  some  of  the  peripheral 
letters.  The  texture  is  uniform  throughout,  however,  seemingly  lacking 
even  the  most  minimal  disruptions.  Even  with  a  loupe  and  persistent 
searching,  there  are  no  visible  luster  grazes  or  other  mentionable 
problems.  One  tiny  toning  dot  appears  underneath  the  Indian's  nose, 
valuable  as  a  pedigree  identifier,  and  one  minuscule  tick  shows 
under  magnification  above  the  A  in  DOLLARS  on  the  reverse.  The 
strike  is  full  throughout  both  sides.  This  is  a  majestic  example  of  this 
early-20th  century  proof  coinage  that  would  form  a  centerpiece  of 
even  an  advanced  collection.  Census:  39  in  66,  44  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC 
ID#  26YC,  PCGS#  8893 


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LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1850  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
High-End  for  the  Grade 

4440  1850  MS62  PCGS.  Double  eagles  and  gold  dollars 

were  authorized  by  the  same  legislation,  as  a  means  of  efficiently 
coining  the  large  amounts  of  gold  being  mined  natively,  namely  in 
California.  The  gold  dollar  went  into  production  with  little  delay  at 
all  four  operating  mints,  but  due  to  "consequence  of  difficulties  in 
the  execution  of  the  dies,"  the  double  eagle's  regular  production  was 
delayed  until  1 850. 

Of  the  more  than  1.1  million  Liberty  Head  twenties  struck  at 
Philadelphia  in  the  first  year  of  the  denomination's  coinage,  only  a 
few  small  groups  survive  in  Mint  State  today.  Such  coins  are  most 
often  seen  in  MS61  or  MS62,  and  anything  finer  is  significantly  rare. 
This  MS62  coin  is  uncommonly  attractive  for  the  issue,  boasting 
frosted  green-gold  surfaces  and  bold  design  elements  that  are  free  of 
any  major  abrasions.  Only  a  scattering  of  light  luster  grazes  on  the 
obverse  preclude  a  finer  grade  from  PCGS.  This  lovely  first-year  type 
coin  is  housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  40  in  62  (2  in 
62+),  8  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  268F,  PCGS#  8902 


1850-0  Twenty  Dollar,  AU53 
Collectible  O-Mint  Issue 

4441  1850-0  AU53  PCGS.  Variety  3.  The  New  Orleans  double 

eagle  of  1850  experienced  more  extensive  circulation  and  a  higher 
rate  of  attrition  than  did  its  Philadelphia  counterpart,  an  affect 
accentuated  by  a  significantly  smaller  mintage,  as  well  (only  1 41 ,000 
coins).  The  typical  survivor  grades  only  VF  or  XF.  The  finer  of  two 
coins  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  grades  just  XF40,  per  Garrett  and 
Guth.  The  1 850-0  is  scarce  in  any  AU  grade  and  a  handful  of  heavily 
abraded  Mint  State  coins  are  almost  never  seen. 

This  AU  representative  is  among  the  finest  most  collectors 
will  have  a  chance  to  acquire.  The  boldly  struck  design  elements 
show  just  a  hint  of  high-point  wear,  leaving  remnants  of  green-gold 
luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields  and  uncommonly  smooth 
surfaces  overall.  Hints  of  semi  proof  I  ike  mirroring  appear  around  the 
peripheral  legends  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  This  coin  would  make 
an  excellent  addition  to  a  collection  of  high-end  New  Orleans  gold. 
Population:  22  in  53,  17  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  268G,  PCGS#  8903 


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1850-0  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Inaugural  New  Orleans  Issue 
Few  Known  Finer 

4442  1 850-0  AU58  NGC.  Variety  3.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  inaugural 

coinage  of  the  double  eagle  in  New  Orleans  produced  141,000  coins, 
a  substantial  number  for  that  facility,  fueled  by  deposits  of  freshly 
mined  gold  from  California.  The  issue  was  popular  in  the  banking 
system  due  to  its  high  face  value  and  proportionately  manageable 
size,  but  the  vast  majority  of  examples  also  experienced  extensive 
circulation  in  the  South.  Most  pieces  encountered  by  collectors  grade 
only  in  the  VF  to  XF  levels,  and  AU  representatives  are  scarce  and 
almost  entirely  restricted  to  the  lower  end  of  that  range.  Branch  mint 
gold  authority,  Doug  Winter,  estimates  as  few  as  three  or  four  true 
Mint  State  pieces  are  known,  which  is  substantiated  by  the  combined 
certified  population  of  just  six  such  coins,  including  resubmissions 
—  the  finest  of  these  grades  just  MS61,  consistent  with  this  issue's 
tendency  to  come  heavily  abraded.  The  Smithsonian  Institution 
contains  two  1 850-0  twenties,  the  finest  of  which  is  only  XF40,  per 
Garrett  and  Guth. 

This  nearly  Uncirculated  example  is  among  the  finest  examples 
available  to  most  collectors.  Moreover,  surface  chatter  is  minimal, 
and  a  degree  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  fields  heightens  the 
eye  appeal.  The  coin  is  sharply  rendered  with  pleasing  straw-gold 
patina.  Census:  1 6  in  58,  4  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268G,  PCGS#  8903 


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1851  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Conditionally  Rare  Gold  Rush  Issue 

4443  1851  MS63  NGC.  In  1849,  gold  deposits  at  the  Philadelphia 

Mint  totaled  nearly  $5.5  million,  but  surprisingly,  this  fell  short  of  the 
pre-Gold  Rush  1847  deposits  of  the  yellow  metal  which  totaled  more 
than  $13.6  million-worth.  However,  unreflected  in  the  numbers  was  a 
massive  shift  in  the  origin  of  the  bullion.  The  vast  majority  of  the  1849 
deposits  were  composed  of  natively  mined  gold  from  California,  while 
the  earlier  deposits  had  included  primarily  foreign  coin.  By  1851,  the 
amount  of  gold  produced  by  native  mines  had  increased  substantially. 
An  excerpt  from  the  Report  of  the  Director  of  the  Mint ,  dated  January  27, 
1851,  states: 

"The  increase  in  the  proportion  of  our  gold  to  our  silver 
deposits,  and  the  enormous  amount  of  the  former,  derived 
from  the  mines  of  the  United  States,  are  deserving  of  especial 
notice.  Of  the  bullion  received  the  silver  comprised  less  than 
a  twentieth  part  of  the  whole  value;  and  even  of  this  small 
proportion  as  much  as  one-eight  was  derived  by  separation 
from  the  California  gold.  Of  the  deposits  received,  only  about 
one  thirty  fifth  part  was  in  foreign  coins  are  bullion.  The 
remainder,  amounting  to  $36,938,314,  was  of  United  States 
production,  of  which  $36,273,097  were  from  California." 

This  translated  into  a  mintage  of  more  than  2  million  double  eagles 
in  1851.  This  issue  is  readily  available,  but  only  in  XF  and  AU  grades. 
Mint  State  coins  are  scarce,  and  are  rare  in  MS63  or  better  condition.  This 
boldly  struck  example  displays  frosty  green-gold  luster,  lacking  any  major 
abrasions.  Only  a  few  light  grazes  are  revealed  when  tilted  beneath  a 
light.  Census:  6  in  63,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


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1851-0  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Unusually  Smooth  Surfaces 

4444  1851-0  AU58  NCC.  Variety  1.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1851-0 

boasts  the  highest  mintage  of  the  New  Orleans  double  eagle  series 
(315,000  coins),  and  is  proportionately  the  most  available  overall. 
This  issue  is  the  most  likely  to  be  encountered  in  a  type  collection, 
and  it  challenges  the  1 852-0  as  the  most  widely  seen  date  from  this 
mint  in  high  grade.  A  sampling  of  lower-end  AU  coins  are  sometimes 
available,  but  the  population  thins  considerably  in  AU58,  and 
Mint  State  coins  are  rare.  Even  the  Smithsonian  Institution  lacks  an 
Uncirculated  example  of  this  Southern  gold  issue.  Not  surprising, 
since  most  gold  pieces  produced  during  the  height  of  the  California 
Gold  Rush,  particularly  in  the  South,  experienced  heavy  circulation. 

The  present  example  is  nearly  Mint  State,  showing  just  a  trace 
of  high-point  friction  upon  magnified  examination.  The  surfaces 
are  uncommonly  smooth,  allowing  the  lemon-gold  patina  to  emit 
pleasant  luster  in  the  protected  regions.  An  1851-0  of  this  caliber 
stands  apart  from  most  other  examples  as  a  decidedly  choice  example 
for  the  grade.  Census:  62  in  58  (1  in  58+),  1 9  finer  (5/1  5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268J,  PCGS#  8905 


1 851  -O  Twenty,  Reflective  AU58 

4445  1851-0  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1.  Small  die  chips  appear 

before  Liberty's  eye  on  the  obverse,  and  on  the  usually  seen  reverse, 
the  O  mintmark  is  slightly  left  of  center  of  the  N  in  UNITED.  The 
second  year  of  Liberty  Elead  double  eagle  coinage  at  the  New  Orleans 
Mint  saw  an  ample  production  of  some  315,000  coins,  but  most  of 
the  issue  clearly  circulated  from  the  Mississippi  Delta  outward.  This 
piece  shows  much  prooflike  surface  remaining  under  a  slight  overlay 
of  field  chatter.  Singular  marks  are  few,  however,  largely  a  couple  of 
abrasions  in  the  areas  of  stars  12  and  1 3.  This  is  a  coin  with  great  eye 
appeal  and  considerable  cachet  as  an  early  O-mint  twenty.  Census: 
62  in  58  (1  in  58+),  19  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  268J,  PCGS#  8905 


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1852-0  Double  Eagle,  Semiprooflike  AU58 
Seldom  Seen  This  Fine 

4446  1 852-0  AU58  NCC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 852-0 

is  the  last  of  the  moderately  available  dates  in  the  New  Orleans 
double  eagle  series,  and  is  an  ideal  choice  for  the  collector  seeking  a 
single  O-Mint  twenty  in  high  grade.  Nonetheless,  the  finest  typically 
available  are  high-end  AU  representatives;  the  1 852-0  is  a  condition 
rarity  in  Mint  State,  with  possibly  as  few  as  12  to  18  examples 
known,  per  Doug  Winter.  The  certified  population  totals  in  the  upper 
AU  and  Mint  State  range  are  suspect,  likely  reflecting  numerous 
resubmissions. 

This  near-Mint  representative  is  enjoyably  sharp,  with 
semiprooflike  fields  backlighting  the  warm  straw-gold  patina.  A 
single  small  mark  is  seen  near  the  tip  of  Liberty's  nose,  but  no  other 
significant  abrasions  stand  out  from  the  usual  light  chatter.  With  only 
23  Mint  State  coins  finer  at  NGC  (5/15),  the  Southern  gold  collector 
will  find  this  sharp  and  lustrous  example  highly  appealing. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268L,  PCGS#  8907 


1853/'2'  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Softly  Lustrous  Fields 

4447  1853/'2'  FS-301  AU58  NCC.  The  so-called  1853/'2' 

overdate;  this  variety  is  attributed  by  both  NGC  and  PCGS,  and  is 
listed  in  the  Guide  Book.  As  a  date,  the  1 853  double  eagle  is  readily 
available  in  XF  and  lower  AU  grades,  but  Mint  State  coins  are  scarce 
and  most  show  unsightly  abrasions.  This  was  the  last  year  of  1  + 
million-coin  double  eagle  mintages  at  Philadelphia  until  1861,  as 
the  San  Francisco  Mint  began  operations  the  next  year,  reducing  gold 
deposits  in  Philadelphia.  This  near-Mint  1853  is  boldly  struck,  with 
just  a  brush  of  high-point  friction.  The  surfaces  are  fairly  smooth  and 
retain  yellow-gold  luster  in  the  protected  areas.  Census:  42  in  58,  4 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  145730  Base  PCGS#  8909 


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1853-0  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Challenging  in  High  Grades 

4448  1 853-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 853-0 

double  eagle  is  challenging  in  all  grades,  but  it  is  the  final  collectible 
issue  of  the  pre-Civil  War  era.  After  a  coinage  of  71,000  twenties  in 
1 853,  production  at  New  Orleans  plummeted  to  just  a  few  thousand 
coins  in  1854.  The  opening  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  California 
was  largely  to  blame,  as  gold  deposits  at  New  Orleans  immediately 
dropped  to  their  pre-Gold  Rush  levels.  As  the  double  eagle  was,  at 
this  time,  largely  a  means  of  efficiently  coining  the  newly  mined  ore, 
the  denomination  fell  to  the  bottom  of  the  priority  list  at  the  Southern 
branch  mint  in  1854  and  the  following  years.  Moreover,  the  New 
Orleans  Mint  building  began  to  undergo  extensive  structural  repairs 
during  this  period,  and  any  unneeded  coinage  was  put  on  hold. 

This  Choice  AU  example  is  among  the  finer  1853-0  double 
eagles  typically  seen,  and  offers  an  ideal  balance  of  quality  and  price. 
The  medium  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  pleasantly  smooth  with  hints 
of  luster  remaining  in  the  peripheral  recesses.  The  design  elements 
are  sharp  and  the  grade-limiting  friction  is  not  immediately  obvious. 
Census:  50  in  55,  28  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268N,  PCGS#  8910 


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1854-0  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Classic  O-Mint  Rarity 
Condition  Census  Candidate 

4449  1 854-0  AU55  NCC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 854-0  Liberty  double  eagle  claims  a  meager  mintage  of  3,250  pieces,  the  second- 

lowest  production  total  of  the  series.  The  reason  for  the  small  mintage  is  easily  explained  by  the  opening  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1 854, 
which  drastically  reduced  the  flow  of  gold  deposits  at  the  New  Orleans  facility.  Before  1 854,  large  amounts  of  gold  dust  and  ore  were  deposited 
every  year  at  the  Southern  mint,  but  the  San  Francisco  facility  was  much  more  convenient  to  the  great  California  gold  fields,  so  deposits 
dwindled  to  a  trickle  once  that  location  commenced  coinage  operations.  As  a  result,  the  1 854-0  is  one  of  the  rarest  coins  of  any  denomination 
ever  struck  at  the  New  Orleans  Mint. 

For  many  years  experts  felt  the  1 856-0  double  eagle  was  the  rarest  O-mint  twenty  dollar  gold  piece  by  a  slight  margin,  but  recent  research 
indicates  the  1 854-0  may  be  just  as  rare.  We  are  offering  specimens  of  both  dates  in  this  sale  and  we  compiled  rosters  of  both  issues  in  their 
respective  lot  descriptions.  The  roster  of  all  1856-0  double  eagles  known  to  us  includes  23  recognizably  different  coins,  with  a  number  of 
additional  appearances  that  may  or  may  not  represent  the  coins  listed  in  the  main  roster.  The  1 854-0  roster  (below)  lists  only  22  coins  that  we 
know  to  be  different  examples,  but  the  list  of  additional  specimens  is  somewhat  longer  and  it  is  possible  that  a  few  more  coins  may  eventually 
prove  to  be  separate  specimens.  In  any  case,  the  data  indicate  that  the  1 854-0  and  1 856-0  are  virtually  tied  in  terms  of  absolute  rarity. 

The  present  coin  is  a  mysterious  example  that  has  evidently  been  off  the  market  for  some  time.  We  have  not  been  able  to  identify  any 
previous  auction  appearance  for  this  specimen,  so  it  may  be  from  one  of  the  additional  appearances  we  were  unable  to  definitely  link  to  a 
recent  pedigree  chain  in  the  roster  below.  Less  likely,  it  may  be  a  specimen  that  has  never  been  offered  at  auction.  In  either  case,  it  will  be  a  fresh 
example  to  the  numismatic  community,  and  a  high-quality  piece,  at  that.  The  design  elements  were  strongly  impressed  and  show  just  a  touch  of 
wear  on  the  high  points.  Many  stars  show  evidence  of  recutting  and  the  diagnostic  raised  die  lines  are  visible  near  TY  in  LIBERTY.  The  pleasing 
greenish-gold  surfaces  retain  significant  amounts  of  original  mint  luster  and  abrasions  are  both  smaller  and  fewer  in  number  than  usually  seen 
on  this  issue.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  is  tied  with  several  other  coins  for  fifth  place  in  the  Condition  Census  for  the  date.  The  1 854-0 
is  listed  among  the  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coins.  Census:  3  in  55,  3  finer  (4/15). 

Roster  of  1 854-0  Liberty  Double  Eagles 

(The  assistance  of  P.  Scott  Rubin  is  acknowledged  and  appreciated.) 

1. AU58  NGC.  Gilhousen  Collection  (Superior,  2/1973),  lot  854;  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/2000),  lot  780;  San 
Francisco  Signature  (Heritage  Auctions,  7/2005),  lot  10397. 

2.  AU58  NGC.  Auction  '79  (Stack's,  7/1979),  lot  934;  ANA  Building  Fund  Sale  (Steve  Ivy,  12/1981),  lot  1560;  Superior  (2/1992),  lot  2938; 
Superior  (1/1 993),  lot  1484;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage  Auctions,  1/2002),  lot  4011;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage  Auctions,  1/2004),  lot  3087. 

3.  AU58  NGC.  Recovered  from  the  wreck  of  the  5.5.  Republic;  Monaco  Rare  Coins  (privately,  2004);  private  collection. 

4.  AU58  NGC.  Cicero  Collection  (New  Netherlands,  12/1960),  lot  8;  H.  Jeff  Browning;  Dallas  Bank  Collection  (Sotheby's/Stack's,  10/2001),  lot 
10. 

5.  AU55  NGC.  We  have  not  been  able  to  identify  a  previous  auction  appearance  of  this  specimen;  it  may  be  one  of  the  Additional  Appearances 
cited  below  or  another  piece  that  has  not  been  previously  traced.  The  present  coin. 

6.  AU55  PCGS.  Robert  Marks  Collection  (American  Auction  Association,  11/1972),  lot  1056;  James  and  Margaret  Carter  Collection  (Stack's, 
3/1986),  lot  528;  Auction  '88  (David  Akers,  7/1988),  lot  974;  Cincinnati  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  8829;  Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage 
Auctions,  10/201 1),  lot  5099;  Central  States  Signature  Sale  (Heritage,  4/2014),  lot  5793,  realized  $362,500. 

7.  AU55  PCGS.  Lester  Merkin  (10/1966),  lot  372;  Stack's  (3/1990),  lot  1362;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage  Auctions,  2/2001),  lot  7079; 
Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  8/2007),  lot  1906;  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage  Auctions,  10/2008),  lot  3012;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage 
Auctions,  1/2011),  lot  5246. 

8.  AU55  PCGS.  Richmond  Collection  (David  Lawrence,  7/2004),  lot  2246;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers,  8/2010),  lot  1818. 

9.  AU55  NGC.  Bowers  and  Ruddy  (6/1975),  lot  1129;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2014),  lot  4897,  realized  $381,875. 

10.  AU50  PCGS.  Alex  Shuford  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  5/1968),  lot  2412;  John  Jay  Pittman;  Pittman  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Akers,  10/1997), 
lot  1 1 28;  Superior  (6/1 998),  lot  2361 ;  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/201 4),  lot  5686,  realized  $329,000. 

11.  AU50  PCGS.  William  Van  Roden  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1968),  lot  910;  Eugene  Detmer  Collection  (Stack's,  2/1983),  lot  1078;  Auction  '89 
(RARCOA,  7/1989),  lot  450;  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006),  lot  5592;  Baltimore  Auction  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/2007),  lot  4668;  Central 
States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/201  5),  lot  5424. 

12. AU50  PCGS.  Amon  Carter  Collection  (1/1984),  lot  841 ;  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/1997),  lot  7821;  Mid-Winter  ANA  Signature  (Heritage, 
3/1998),  lot  6507;  Superior  (9/1998),  lot  2227;  California  Sale  (Goldberg  Coins,  10/2000),  lot  1 142;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2004), 
lot  7239. 

13.  AU50  PCGS.  Stack's  (6/1979),  lot  586;  DEA  and  U.S.  Marshals  Service  Sale  (Heritage,  12/1988),  lot  1370;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2003),  lot  4873. 

14.  AU50.  Louis  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  883. 

15.  AU50.  R.L.  Miles,  Jr.  (Stack's,  10/1968),  lot  833;  Stack's  (1/1986),  lot  408. 

16.  AU50.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Paramount,  8/1974),  lot  967;  ANA  Convention  Auction  (New  England  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  7/1979),  lot 
427;  King  of  Siam  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  10/1987),  lot  201 1;  Charles  Kramer  Collection  (Superior/Stack's,  1 1/1988),  lot  730;  Auction  '90 
(David  Akers,  8/1990),  lot  1947;  James  E.  Haldan  Collection  (Sotheby's,  6/1996),  lot  136;  Americana  Sale  (Stack's,  1/2008),  lot  9111. 

17.  AU50.  Josiah  K.  Lilly  Collection;  Smithsonian  Institution. 

18.  XF45  NGC.  Heritage  (2/1994),  lot  5521;  Heritage  (1/1 999),  lot  8414. 

19.  XF40  PCGS.  Peter  J.  Schemenauer  Estate  (Bowers  and  Merena,  7/2005),  lot  2721 . 


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20.  XF  Details  Cleaned  NGC.  Bowers  and  Merena  (9/1988),  lot  549;  Heritage  Auctions  (1/2014),  lot  5515. 

21.  VF30  PCGS.  'Two  sisters  with  roots  in  Tennessee"  (Stack's,  5/2009),  lot  158. 

22.  XF  Details  Cleaned  NetVF30  ANACS.  Bell  Collection  (RARCOA,  4/1 963),  lot  843;  Stack's  (4/1 971 ),  lot  884;  Stack's  (3/1 986),  lot  529;  Stack's 
(1 1/1989),  lot  1494;  Bowers  and  Merena  (1/1999),  lot  1467;  Heritage  Auctions  (12/2008),  lot  2244. 

Additional  Auction  Appearances 

(Catalogs  not  available  for  comparison  or  lacking  sufficient  detail  for  plate  matching.) 

A.  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/2010),  lot  829. 

B.  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/1998),  lot  5733. 

C.  Bullet  Sale  (Heritage,  4/1 990),  lot  596. 

D.  Ronald  Kessler  Collection  (Sotheby's,  3/1990),  lot  374. 

E.  Central  States  Auction  (RARCOA,  4/1 976),  lot  420. 

F.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Abner  Kreisberg,  6/1 969),  lot  1127. 

G.  Arrowhead  Collection  (Sotheby's,  5/1987),  lot  345. 

H.  Pacific  Collection  (Hughes,  2/1978),  lot  1378. 

I.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Abner  Kreisberg,  1/1 970),  lot  1 935. 

J.  Fontani  Collection  (Kreisberg  and  Schulman,  3/1965),  lot  182. 

K.  Baldenhofer  Collection  (Stack's,  1 1/1 955),  lot  1 51 1 . 

L.  King  Farouk  (Sotheby's,  2/1954),  lot  180;  Abe  Kosoff. 

M.  Stephen  Allen  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1950),  lot  1 10. 

N.  Menjou  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  6/1950),  lot  1955. 

O.  Dr.  Charles  W.  Green  (B.  Max  Mehl,  4/1 949),  lot  806. 

P.  Memorable  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  759. 

Q.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  12/1947),  lot  579. 

R.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Hollinbeck  Coin  Co.,  1 1/1 947),  lot  1 0. 

S.  Lee  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1947),  lot  1  775. 

T.  William  Cutler  Atwater  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1 336. 

U.  F.C.C.  Boyd  (World's  Greatest  Collection,  Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  938. 

V.  J.F.  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  897. 

W.  444th  Sale  Q.C.  Morgenthau,  6/1940),  lot  68. 

X.  399th  Sale  (J.C.  Morgenthau,  5/1939),  lot  452. 

Y.  Wheeler-Norton  Collections  (Thomas  Elder,  9/1 938),  lot  1  529. 

Z.  356th  Sale  Q.C.  Morgenthau,  1935),  lot  237. 

AA.  McCaw-Bauer-Leech  Collections  (Thomas  Elder,  1/1934),  lot  1204. 

BB.  Nickerson-Butler-Edwards  Collections  (Thomas  Elder,  12/1933),  lot  1 124. 

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1854-S  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Introductory  S-Mint  Twenty 

4450  1854-S  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  inaugural  coinage 

of  double  eagles  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1854,  was  a  breath 
of  relief  for  the  local  economy  which  had  previously  been  at  the 
mercy  of  the  various  private  coiners  that  began  operating  almost 
immediately  after  the  discovery  of  gold  in  that  region.  Private  gold 
issues  served  their  purpose  as  an  easy  way  to  make  change  during  the 
Gold  Rush,  but  variances  in  fineness  and  weight  were  concerns  that 
constantly  affected  business.  The  U.S.  Assay  Office,  opened  in  San 
Francisco  in  1851  and  operated  by  Moffat  &  Co.,  provided  a  federal 
standard  for  the  so-called  territorial  gold,  but  it  was  only  intended  to 
fill  a  void  until  such  time  as  an  official  branch  mint  could  be  erected. 
The  San  Francisco  Mint  opened  to  a  high  influx  of  raw  gold  ore, 
and  mass  production  of  high  denomination  gold  coins  was  almost 
instantaneous. 

This  1854-S  double  eagle  is  among  the  finer-known  survivors 
from  a  mintage  in  excess  of  141,000  pieces.  As  might  be  deduced, 
most  of  the  new  coinage  went  straight  into  circulation,  and  any  coins 
that  survive  in  Mint  State  are  rarities.  This  Choice  AU  example  retains 
sharp  detail  and  shows  unusually  smooth  surfaces.  Hints  of  orange- 
gold  luster  highlight  the  medium  olive-gold  surfaces.  Census:  28  in 
55,  68  finer  (5/15). 

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1855-0  Double  Eagle,  Very  Rare  AU58 
Only  Three  Mint  State  Coins  Known 

4451  1855-0  AU58  NCC.  Variety  1.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Only  a 

single  die  variety  is  known  for  this  early  New  Orleans  double  eagle, 
produced  to  the  minuscule  extent  of  8,000  pieces.  The  obverse  shows 
the  piquant  (and  appealing  to  many  collectors)  Slanted  5  date  style 
that  was  prevalent  during  this  antebellum  era.  The  reverse  shows  the 
O  mintmark  slightly  to  the  left  of  center  above  the  N  in  TWENTY,  and 
closer  to  the  bottom  of  the  eagle's  tailfeathers  than  to  the  N. 

As  an  issue,  the  1855-0  stands  somewhat  like  a  tall  peak 
between  two  enormous  mountains,  flanked  on  either  side  by  the 
1 854-0  and  1 856-0  twenty  dollar  coins,  both  so  rare  as  to  be  nearly 
noncollectible  (unless  one  happens  to  be  bidding  liberally  in  a 
Heritage  Platinum  Night  auction).  Of  its  bookend  issues  Doug  Winter 
writes  in  Gold  Coins  of  the  New  Orleans  Mint:  1 839-1 909  that  "this 
[1854-0]  is,  along  with  the  1856-0,  the  rarest  New  Orleans  gold 
coin  of  any  denomination  in  high  grades  ...  ."  But  of  the  1 855-0  itself 
he  writes,  "The  1 855-0  is  the  rarest  collectable  New  Orleans  double 
eagle"  and  adding  further: 

"Most  of  the  specimens  known  to  exist  are  in  the  VF30  to 
EF40  range.  This  issue  is  seldom  seen  in  grades  higher  than 
EF45  and  accurately  graded  About  Uncirculated  pieces  are 
very  rare.  Mint  State  1855-0  double  eagles  are  extremely 
rare  with  just  one  or  two  currently  known." 

This  AU58  NGC-certified  1855-0  is  certainly  near  the  top 
rung  of  survivors,  in  terms  of  both  condition  and  aesthetics.  Winter 
estimates  that  only  70  to  80  pieces  survive  in  all  grades.  The  finest 
examples  certified  are  two  in  AU58  at  PCGS;  five  in  AU58  at  NGC; 
and  two  in  MS60  and  one  in  MS61  at  NGC.  Only  three  Mint  State 
coins  in  all  are  known  for  the  issue.  We  offered  the  finest  of  these, 
the  ex:  Bentley  Collection  example  in  MS61  NGC,  as  lot  551  7  in  our 
FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014),  where  it  realized  $141,000. 

The  present  AU58  coin,  as  mentioned,  is  among  five  such 
seen  at  NGC.  The  surfaces  show  deep  amber-gold  patina  near 
the  rims,  although  the  device  outlines  are  a  lighter  color  ranging 
from  orange-gold  to  yellow-gold.  The  surfaces  show  considerable 
mirrored  reflectivity  in  the  protected  areas  around  the  device  edges, 
the  perceptible  semiprooflike  texture  that  would  be  expected  from 
such  a  low-mintage  issue.  Scattered  light  contact  marks  throughout 
attest  to  a  short  spate  in  circulation.  There  are  no  severe  abrasions, 
however;  the  largest  contact  we  notice  is  a  small  hit  at  the  rear  corner 
of  Liberty's  mouth.  Given  the  immense  rarity  of  this  issue  in  this 
condition,  specialists  in  Southern  gold  will  need  no  more  prompting 
to  appreciate  this  piece's  importance.  Census:  2  in  58,  3  finer  (4/15). 
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1855-S  Double  Eagle,  Lustrous  MS61 

4452  1855-S  MS61  NGC.  The  obverse  of  this  Mint  State  1855-S 

twenty  shows  more  greenish-gold  patina  with  orange-gold  around 
the  peripheries,  while  the  reverse  shows  orange-gold  predominating. 
Both  sides,  however,  show  top-notch  eye  appeal.  The  grade  is 
explained  by  numerous  abrasions  on  each  side,  but  none  of  them  are 
so  large  as  to  appear  singly  without  magnification,  together  creating 
an  effect  rather  of  slightly  dimmed  luster.  The  strike  is  well-executed, 
despite  the  die  lapping  that  shows  on  Liberty's  hairbun  and  some  of 
the  right-side  obverse  stars.  Census:  14  in  61,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  268X,  PCGS#  8916 


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1856-0  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Rare,  Low-Mintage  Key 
23  Examples  Traced 

4453  1856-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1856-0  Liberty  double  eagle  has  long  been  known  as  the  rarest  coin  from  the 

New  Orleans  Mint,  although  recent  research  indicates  it  is  virtually  tied  with  its  1854-0  double  eagle  counterpart  for  that  distinction.  The 
recorded  mintage  of  2,250  pieces  is  the  smallest  production  total  of  the  series  and,  except  for  the  single  SP63  example  saved  by  Superintendent 
Bienvenue  and  his  descendents,  all  the  coins  were  placed  into  circulation  at  the  time  of  issue.  None  were  saved  by  contemporary  collectors, 
as  there  was  no  numismatic  interest  in  mintmarks  or  large  denomination  gold  coins  at  the  time.  As  a  result,  the  survival  rate  was  low  and  most 
of  the  coins  we  know  about  today  are  in  XF-AU  grades.  Doug  Winter  estimates  the  surviving  population  at  20-30  examples  in  all  grades,  while 
NGC  and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  a  total  of  25  coins,  including  an  unknown  number  of  resubmissions  and  crossovers  (4/201 5).  We  have 
compiled  a  roster  of  the  23  specimens  we  are  aware  of  and  some  earlier  citations  that  may  or  may  not  represent  the  coins  in  the  main  roster. 

New  Orleans  was  a  hub  of  economic  activity  in  the  1 850s  and  the  1 856-0  double  eagles  circulated  heavily  in  the  regional  economy.  Some 
coins  were  shipped  out  of  the  busy  port  and  reached  distant  destinations.  One  specimen  was  found  in  the  Baltimore  Hoard,  which  was  buried 
around  1857  and  discovered  in  1934  by  two  boys  playing  in  a  cellar.  Another  seemingly  made  its  way  up  the  Mississippi  and  Ohio  Rivers  to 
the  Kentucky-Ohio  border  country,  where  it  was  stashed  away  by  James  Bullock  and  only  discovered  by  his  heirs  in  2010.  It  is  possible  that  a 
few  more  examples  of  this  rare  issue  are  waiting  to  be  discovered  to  delight  present-day  collectors. 

The  present  coin  has  been  off  the  market  for  many  years  and  will  be  a  fresh  example  to  most  of  the  numismatic  community.  It  last  appeared 
in  the  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Stack's,  8/1 971 ),  lot  2424,  where  the  cataloger  noted: 

"1 856  'O'  About  Uncirculated,  with  considerable  mint  lustre  still  adhering.  Unquestionably  one  of  the  finest  known.  Superior  in  grade 
to  the  Van  Roden-Miles  coin.  One  of  the  rarest  Liberty  Head  Double  Eagles;  a  true  rival  in  rarity  to  the  1870  'CC'  in  this  sale.  Plate" 

This  coin  is  certainly  an  attractive  specimen  and  should  fit  comfortably  in  the  Condition  Census  for  the  date.  The  pleasing  greenish-gold 
surfaces  show  a  few  of  the  minor  contact  marks  that  are  always  present  on  this  issue,  but  none  are  obtrusive  or  overly  distracting.  As  noted  by 
the  Stack's  cataloger,  this  specimen  retains  much  original  mint  luster  and  just  a  touch  of  high-point  wear  shows  on  the  well-detailed  design 
elements.  The  overall  presentation  is  quite  attractive  for  this  classic  Southern  gold  rarity  and  it  should  find  a  home  in  a  fine  collection  or  Registry 
Set.  The  1 856-0  is  listed  among  the  100  Greatest  U.S.  Coins.  Census:  1  in  55,  3  finer  (4/1 5). 

Roster  of  1856-0  Liberty  Double  Eagles 

1.  SP63  PCGS.  Purchased  from  the  New  Orleans  Mint  at  the  time  of  issue  by  Mint  Superintendent  Charles  Bienvenu;  passed  to  Bienvenu's 
heirs;  purchased  by  Marc  Emory  of  New  England  Rare  Coin  Galleries  directly  from  Bienvenu's  family  in  1 979;  sold  by  James  Halperin  later  that 
year  to  Larry  Demerer  for  approximately  $215,000;  sold  to  Superior  for  a  reported  $312,500  in  late  1980/early  1981;  The  Premier  Auction  Sale 
(Superior,  1/1995),  lot  1645,  realized  $203,500;  The  Eagle  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2002),  lot  4147,  realized  $310,500;  Long  Beach  Signature 
(Heritage,  6/2004),  lot  6372,  realized  $542,800,  Long  Beach  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  5/2009),  lot  1989,  realized  $1,437,500. 

2.  AU58  NGC.  NASC  Convention  Auction  (Paramount,  2/1965),  lot  887;  William  Van  Roden  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1 968), lot  916,  realized 
$6,500;  James  Dines  Collection  (Stack's,  3/1969),  lot  856;  Winner  F.  Delp  Collection  (Stack's,  11/1972),  lot  816;  James  and  Margaret  Carter 
Collection  (Stack's,  1/1986),  lot  41 4;  ANA  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  7/1997),  lot  7824,  realized  $80,500;  Dallas  Signature  Auction  (Heritage, 
10/2008),  lot  301 8,  realized  $576,150;  Los  Angeles  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  7/2009),  lot  1316,  realized  $460,000. 

3.  AU55  NGC.  ANA  Convention  Auction  (Stack's,  8/1 971 ),  lot  2424,  realized  $5250.  The  present  coin. 

4.  AU55  PCGS.  Cicero  Collection  (New  Netherlands,  12/1960),  lot  10;  Jack  Klausen;  purchased  by  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  on  June  19,  1968;  Harry 
W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena),  lot  1711,  realized  $105,800;  New  York  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  7/2002),  lot  9472,  realized 
$132,250;  San  Francisco  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  7/2005),  lot  10399,  realized  $431,250;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2015),  lot 
5428. 

5.  AU53  PCGS.  R.L.  Miles  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1968),  lot  839;  Auction  '88  (Akers,  7/1988),  lot  975;  Auction  '90  (David  Akers,  8/1990),  lot 
1951,  realized  $24,200,  Long  Beach  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  2/2001),  lot  7091,  realized  $94,875;  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2014), 
lot  5691,  realized  $425,937.50.  The  Winter/Crum  plate  coin,  and  the  plate  coin  for  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Gold  Coins  by  Garrett  and  Guth. 

6.  AU53  PCGS.  European  holding;  New  York  Sale  (NERCA,  3/1977),  lot  935,  realized  $23,000;  Baltimore  Auction  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
3/2007),  lot  5597,  realized  $356,500. 

7.  AU53,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  National  Numismatic  Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution.  This  coin  was  discovered  in  the  NNC  in  1984  with 
no  record  of  its  provenance.  It  was  not  listed  in  the  inventory  Comparette  compiled  in  the  1 912-1 914  era,  but  it  may  have  been  in  the  collection 
for  some  time. 

8.  AU50  PCGS.  Dallas  Bank  Collection  (Sotheby's/Stack's,  10/2001),  lot  16,  realized  $92,000;  Denver  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  8/2006),  lot 
5601,  realized  $345,000. 

9.  AU50  NGC.  Charles  Kramer  Collection  (Stack's/Superior,  12/1988),  lot  736;  Auction  '89  (RARCOA,  7/1989),  lot  453;  Long  Beach  Signature 
Auction  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  7247,  realized  $143,750. 

10.  AU50  NGC.  Richmond  Collection  (David  Lawrence,  7/2004),  lot  2252,  realized  $276,000. 

11.  AU50  Prooflike.  Louis  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  United  States  Gold  Coin  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy,  10/1982),  lot  889,  realized  $49,500;  Manfra 
Tordella  &  Brookes. 


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12.  AU.  Amon  Carter  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  847;  Public  Coin  Auction  (Stack's,  10/1986),  lot  967,  realized  $33,000;  James  A.  Stack 
Collection  (Stack's,  11/1989),  lot  1500. 

13.  AU  Details  ANACS.  John  J.  Pittman,  purchased  from  Ed  Bell  (11/27/1961);  John  Jay  Pittman  Collection  (David  Akers,  10/1997),  lot  1134, 
realized  $35,750;  FUN  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  8831,  realized  $138,000;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2014),  lot  5795, 
realized  $1 64,500. 

14.  AU  Details  NGC.  Atlanta  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  4/2006),  lot  2137,  realized  $161,000;  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2014),  lot 
5690,  realized  $164,500. 

15.  XF45+  NGC.  James  Bullock  before  1923;  Bullock's  heirs;  Long  Beach  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  9/2010),  lot  5554,  realized  $345,000. 

16.  XF45  NGC.  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Superior,  5/1999),  lot  3766,  realized  $67,850;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014),  lot  5518,  realized 
$318,875. 

17.  XF45  PCGS.  FUN  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  41 31,  realized  $276,000;  Los  Angeles  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  7/2009),  lot 
1315,  realized  $253,000;  Pittsburgh  Fall  ANA  Auction  (Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  51 00,  realized  $276,000. 

18.  XF45  PCGS.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  3/1986),  lot  534;  King  of  Siam  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  10/1987),  lot  201  7,  realized  $23,100; 
Broadus  R.  Littlejohn,  Jr.  Collection  (Schuyler  Rumsey,  2/2012),  lot  1216. 

19.  XF40  NGC. :  European  collection;  ANA  Auction  Sale  (Superior,  8/1 975),  lot  1 601 ,  which  realized  $37,500;  Arrowhead  Collection  (Sotheby's, 
5/1987),  lot  352;  FUN  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  1/2011),  lot  5249;  the  Akers  plate  coin. 

20.  XF.  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack's,  1 1/1994),  lot  1600,  realized  $35,200. 

21.  XF  Cleaned,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Lilly  Collection  until  1968;  National  Numismatic  Collection,  Smithsonian  Institution.  XF  cleaned,  per 
Garrett  and  Guth. 

22.  VF30.  D.E.A.  and  U.S.  Marshals  Service  Sale  (Heritage,  12/1988),  lot  1377. 

23.  VF20  PCGS.  Alex  Shuford  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  5/1968),  lot  241 4;  Gilhousen  sale  (Superior,  2/1973),  lot  860,  realized  $7,000;  ANA 
Convention  Auction  (Paramount,  8/1 974),  lot  973;  Central  States  Auction  (Rarcoa,  4/1 975),  lot  1 05;  Eugene  Detmer  Collection  (Stack's,  2/1 983), 
lot  1084;  Charmont  Sale  (Steve  Ivy,  8/1983),  lot  4387;  Auction  '85  (Superior,  7/1985),  lot  974,  realized  $21,850;  Century  Sale  (Superior, 
2/1992),  lot  2944;  January-February  Auction  (Superior,  1/1993),  lot  1477,  realized  $13,750,  Dr  John  Kardatzke  Collection  (Goldberg,  6/2000), 
lot  1719,  realized  $21,850;  ANA  Auction  (Stack's  Bowers,  8/201 1 ),  lot  7753. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  J.H.  Townsend;  John  Nickerson  Collection  (Thomas  Elder,  12/1933),  lot  1126.  Fine. 

B.  A  specimen  in  the  Col.  Green  Collection,  sold  to  King  Farouk  via  Stack's  in  1943  for  $135,  called  "Unc.  Mint  luster,"  Palace  Collections  of 
Egypt  (Sotheby's,  2/1 954),  lot  1 80,  purchased  by  Abe  Kosoff  at  1 80  Egyptian  pounds. 

C.  A  specimen  in  the  Baltimore  Hoard,  Public  Auction  Sale  (Perry  Fuller,  5/1935),  realized  $105  to  a  "Virginia  collector",  possibly  Louis 
Eliasberg,  who  lived  in  Baltimore  and  became  interested  in  coin  collecting  as  a  means  to  legally  hold  gold  after  the  1 933  Recall. 

D.  J.F.  Bell  Collection  (Stack's,  12/1944),  lot  899,  realized  $320;  possibly  number  10  above,  per  the  Eliasberg  catalog.  Uncirculated,  full  mint 
luster. 

E.  George  H.  Hall  Collection  (Stack's,  5/1945),  lot  2243.  VF. 

F.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (Mehl,  6/1 946),  lot  1 338,  realized  $210;  possibly  number  1 0  above,  per  Eliasberg  catalog,  or  number  1 1 . 
Strictly  Very  Fine,  free  from  any  nicks  or  dents. 

G.  H.R.  Lee  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1947),  lot  1  777;  possibly  number  C  above,  as  this  was  a  sale  of  Eliasberg's  duplicates.  Strictly  Very  Fine. 

H.  Dr.  Charles  W.  Green  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  4/1949),  lot  808,  realized  $180;  Strictly  Very  Fine. 

I.  Adolphe  Menjou  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  6/1950),  lot  1957,  realized  $280.  Very  Fine. 

J.  Thomas  Melish  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  4/1956),  lot  888.  Very  Fine. 

K.  J.F.  Bell  Collection  (RARCOA,  4/1963),  lot  849.  XF  obverse,  AU  reverse,  possibly  number  3  above. 

L.  Pre-Long  Beach  Sale  (Superior,  5/2001 ),  lot  41  70D.  AU50  sharpness,  Net  XF45  due  to  harsh  cleaning  on  both  sides.  Described  on  a  tipped-in 
sheet  at  the  front  of  the  catalog. 

M.  Two  specimens  reported  as  sold  at  private  sale  in  the  3/1977  New  England  catalog.  One  in  XF40  with  a  planchet  defect  sold  in  1976  for 
$30,000  (possibly  number  1  6).  Another  in  XF45  sold  in  1 975  for  $65,000. 

N.  Another  specimen  referred  to  in  the  lot  description  of  the  Cicero  catalog  (number  3  above)  "the  miserable  cleaned  coin  in  one  of  our 
Numisma  auctions  some  years  ago." 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268Z,  PCGS#  8918 


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1857-0  Twenty  Dollar,  AU53 
Elusive  New  Orleans  Issue 

4454  1857-0  AU53  NCC.  CAC.  Variety  1.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 

1857-0  double  eagle  is  a  significant  scarcity  in  the  New  Orleans 
series,  but  its  proximity  to  the  extremely  rare  1854-0  and  1856-0 
causes  many  rarities  enthusiasts  to  overlooked  this  issue  in  favor  of 
its  more  heralded  counterparts.  Only  30,000  examples  were  coined, 
most  of  which  were  dispersed  into  circulation,  and  Doug  Winter 
suggests  fewer  than  200  pieces  survive  in  all  grades.  The  typical 
representative  will  show  only  VF  or  XF  detail;  About  Uncirculated 
examples  are  scarce,  and  Mint  State  pieces  are  rare.  The  present  coin 
is  sharply  detailed  and  retains  remnants  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  in 
the  protected  peripheral  regions.  There  are  no  significant  abrasions 
that  stand  out  from  the  light  chatter  and  the  overall  eye  appeal  is 
excel  lent  for  the  grade  and  issue.  Pleasing  wheat-gold  color  heightens 
the  visual  appeal.  Census:  25  in  53,  60  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2694,  PCGS#  8921 


1858-0  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Semiprooflike  Fields 
A  Significant  Southern  Rarity  This  Fine 

4455  1 858-0  AU58  NGC.  Variety  3.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 858-0 

double  eagle's  mintage  of  35,250  pieces  was  similar  to  that  of  the 
1857-0  (30,000  coins),  but  this  issue  is  notably  scarcer  overall, 
particularly  in  high  grade.  About  Uncirculated  examples  are  rarely 
seen  near  the  upper  end  of  that  range,  and  only  a  handful  of  Mint 
State  coins  are  known  —  five  of  which  were  recovered  from  the 
wreck  of  the  5.5.  Republic.  The  Smithsonian  Institution  houses  two 
examples  of  this  date,  the  finer  of  which  grades  just  AU53,  per  Garrett 
and  Guth.  Doug  Winter  recalls  a  small  "hoard"  of  1858-0  twenties 
that  was  absorbed  into  the  market  in  the  mid-1990s,  but  the  coins 
therein  were  almost  exclusive  in  AU50  or  lower  grades. 

This  near-Mint  representative  is  something  special,  and  will  be 
recognized  as  such  by  students  of  Southern  gold.  The  strike  is  well- 
executed,  and  there  is  just  trivial  friction  over  the  high  points  of  the 
hair  curls,  accompanied  by  light  chatter  in  the  fields.  Noticeable 
semiprooflike  mirroring  remains  in  the  protected  regions  of  the 
obverse  and  over  much  of  the  reverse,  illuminating  the  pleasant 
straw-gold  patina.  Census:  23  in  58  (1  in  58  ★),  7  finer  (5/1  5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2698,  PCGS#  8924 


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1859  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Challenging  Philadelphia  Issue 

4456  1859  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  Double  eagle  coinage  at 

Philadelphia  was  marginal  in  1859,  with  only  43,597  pieces  struck. 
This  in  contrast  to  more  than  21 1,000  coins  produced  at  that  facility 
in  1858,  and  more  than  577,000  in  1860.  The  low  mintage  of  the 
1859  severely  hindered  the  date's  survival  rate,  particularly  in  high 
grades.  In  their  gold  coin  Encyclopedia ,  Garrett  and  Guth  write:  "... 
the  issue  was  largely  ignored  by  early  collectors  who  preferred  Proof 
examples  of  Philadelphia  coinage.  As  a  result,  the  1 859  double  eagle 
is  very  scarce  in  any  grade." 

This  Choice  AU  representative  is  above-average  for  the  issue, 
as  the  typical  example  grades  only  VF  or  XF.  This  piece  is  sharply 
struck  and  shows  minimal  wear,  with  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces. 
Some  luster  remains  in  the  reverse  fields.  As  is  expected  for  the  grade, 
each  side  shows  a  scattering  of  light  abrasions.  Mint  State  examples 
are  rare  and  none  grade  finer  than  MS62.  Population:  16  in  55,  20 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  269A,  PCGS#  8926 


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1859-0  Twenty  Dollar,  AU55 
Stunningly  Original  Surfaces 

4457  1859-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  is  one 

of  three  die  pairings  known  for  this  issue,  showing  the  1  in  the  date 
centered  between  dentils  and  a  hand-cut  crossbar  on  the  A  in  STATES. 
The  1 859-0  double  eagle  issue  scarcely  survives  in  the  Uncirculated 
grade  levels,  with  the  exception  of  couple  of  lower-Mint  State  coins. 
NGC  currently  shows  a  sole  MS61  Prooflike  example  in  Mint  State, 
while  PCGS  has  seen  a  single  MS60  coin,  the  ex:  Bass  piece.  Doug 
Winter  writes  of  a  third  example  —  an  AU58  PCGS  coin  in  a  green- 
label  holder,  which  we  offered  as  lot  8834  in  our  FUN  Signature 
(Eferitage,  1/2005),  where  it  brought  $92,000  —  that  "in  my  opinion, 
this  coin  would  grade  MS60-MS61  by  today's  standards."  Winter  in 
his  reference  on  O-mint  gold  also  lists  a  fourth  example  that  was 
apparently  graded  MS61  NGC  and  pedigreed  to  the  5.5.  Republic 
shipwreck  recovery.  But  where  Winter  lists  two  MS61  NGC  examples, 
NGC  itself  now  shows  only  a  single  coin  in  that  grade,  so  either  it 
has  been  delisted/cracked  out  or  it  has  been  regraded  into  a  different 
holder. 

The  1859-0  double  eagle  was  struck  in  the  meager  amount  of 
9,1 00  pieces  during  the  aftermath  of  the  opening  of  the  San  Francisco 
Mint,  which  had  the  effect  of  drastically  reducing  the  need  for  double 
eagle  coinage  from  gold  depositors  at  the  Southern  facility.  The  minor 
wear  has  resulted  in  thinner  luster  visible  in  the  fields  and  light  high- 
point  wear,  but  there  are  no  singular  signs  of  contact  —  quite  the 
opposite,  in  fact,  as  the  surfaces  show  stunning  originality  with  deep 
honey-gold  color  prevailing,  accented  with  lighter  yellow-gold, 
reflective  prooflike  areas  around  the  protected  device  edges.  This 
beautiful  coin  might  have  garnered  a  higher  grade  were  it  not  for 
some  remnants  of  struck-in  die  grease  in  the  reverse  center.  But  as  it 
is,  this  is  an  extremely  appealing  coin  with  surfaces  that  clearly  (and 
fortunately)  have  never  been  cleaned,  dipped,  or  otherwise  messed 
with. 

It  has  been  many  years  since  we  offered  an  example  in  this 
grade,  emphasizing  the  importance  of  this  coin.  Census:  1 0  in  55,  1  7 
finer  (4/1 5). 

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1860-0  Double  Eagle,  Top-Notch  AU58 
Underrated  Issue  With  Excellent  Eye  Appeal 

4458  1 860-0  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  mintmark 

is  centered  slightly  to  the  right  above  the  N  in  TWENTY,  as  usually 
seen  on  this  small  coinage  of  6,600  pieces  —  even  less  than  the 
9,1 00  coins  struck  for  the  1 859-0.  The  1  860-0  and  1 861  -O  double 
eagle  issues  would  be  the  last  in  the  series  until  the  1879-0  many 
years  later,  as  the  Civil  War  would  close  the  New  Orleans  Mint  for 
coinage  in  1 861 . 

The  1 860-O's  fame  and  importance  are  sometimes  overshadowed 
as  a  result  by  the  1 861  -O  that  follows  it,  which  was  struck  under  three 
different  coining  authorities.  But  like  those  monumental  twin  keys 
among  early  O-mint  eagles,  the  1 854-0  and  1  856-0,  the  1 860-0  is 
virtually  unknown  in  Mint  State,  and  near-Mint  State  examples  are 
nearly  as  rare.  PCGS  shows  no  Mint  State  examples  of  the  1860-0, 
although  NGC  has  certified  one  example  in  MS60  Prooflike  grade 
that  is  pedigreed  to  the  5.5.  Republic  shipwreck  of  October  1 865.  At 
the  AU58  level  of  the  present  piece,  NGC  reports  nine  submissions 
with  none  finer,  although  there  are  two  AU58  Prooflike  and  the 
aforementioned  MS60  Prooflike.  PCGS  reports  six  in  AU58  with 
none  finer  (4/1  5). 

As  with  other  O-mint  double  eagles  in  this  historic  consignment, 
this  piece  shows,  first  and  foremost,  strictly  original  surfaces  that 
appear  never  to  have  been  dipped  or  cleaned,  a  consideration  of 
paramount  importance  for  most  collectors.  The  color  is  a  even,  deep 
orange-amber  save  for  the  protected  areas  around  device  edges, 
where  accents  of  lighter  yellow-gold  enhance  the  traces  of  prooflike 
reflectivity  still  present.  Mentionable  contact  is  chiefly  limited  to  a 
few  small  ticks  on  Liberty's  cheek  and  neck,  as  the  surfaces  overall 
show  only  light  chatter  in  the  fields  and  on  the  device  high  points 
from  a  short  spell  in  circulation.  The  strike  is  adequate,  save  for 
flatness  on  stars  1-4  on  the  left-side  obverse.  Excellent  eye  appeal 
and  top-notch  preservation  make  this  a  stunning  survivor  of  this  issue, 
and  likely  a  quite  underrated  coin  in  the  context  of  this  run  of  O-mint 
double  eagles. 

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1861-0  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Historically  Interesting  Civil  War  Issue 

4459  1 861  -O  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1 .  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 861  -O 

Liberty  double  eagle  is  an  important  historic  issue,  from  a  limited 
mintage  of  17,741  pieces.  In  addition  to  being  the  final  Type  Two 
twenty  struck  at  the  New  Orleans  facility,  the  1861-0  was  struck 
under  the  authority  of  three  different  government  bodies,  because  of 
the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  War.  The  mintage  was  distributed  among  the 
different  authorities  as  follows:  the  United  States  (5,000  pieces,  struck 
before  January  26),  the  State  of  Louisiana  (9,750  pieces,  struck  from 
January  26  through  March  31),  and  the  C.S.A.  (2,991  pieces,  struck 
from  April  1  through  April  30).  One  die  variety  is  known  for  the  date 
and,  although  some  researchers  have  studied  the  different  die  states 
in  an  effort  to  determine  which  coins  were  struck  under  the  various 
government  authorities,  no  definitive  answers  have  been  found. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  AU  specimen,  with  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  that 
show  traces  of  prooflike  reflectivity  in  sheltered  areas.  The  1 861  -O  is 
seldom  found  in  high  grade  and  this  coin's  combination  of  relatively 
high  technical  quality,  great  historic  interest  and  strong  visual  appeal 
should  inspire  intense  competition  when  this  lot  is  called.  Census:  21 
in  50,  43  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269J,  PCGS#  8934 


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1 861  -S  Paquet  Reverse  Twenty,  AU58 
Tied  for  Finest  Graded 
One-Year  Design  Subtype 

4460  1861-S  Paquet  Reverse  AU58  NCC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1861-S  Paquet  Reverse  double  eagle  is  a  coin  that  appears  at  the  top  rung 

of  the  desirability  ladder  among  Liberty  Head  twenties  of  all  dates,  and  it  is  definitely  near  the  bottom  of  the  availability  ladder.  The  presence 
of  an  1 861  -S  Paquet  Reverse,  along  with  that  of  an  1 854-0  and  an  1 856-0,  is  the  hallmark  of  a  great  collection  of  Liberty  twenties,  and  this 
marvelous  consignment  scores  on  all  counts.  (Interestingly,  the  second  edition  of  Garrett  and  Guth's  Encyclopedia  of  gold  coins  notes  that  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  lacks  an  example  of  the  1861-S  Paquet  Reverse.) 

A  small  run  of  the  1861-S  Paquet  Reverse  double  eagles,  some  19,250  pieces,  were  produced  by  the  San  Lrancisco  Mint,  followed  by 
a  plentiful  mintage  of  768,000  Normal  Reverse  1861-S  twenties.  Apparently  the  two  differing  motifs  were  blended  together  and  released 
into  circulation  with  no  notice  or  fanfare;  Mint  State  examples  are  unknown  to  this  day,  making  an  AU58  piece  such  as  the  present  coin  the 
equivalent  of  an  MS66  or  MS67  for  many  other  series  that  are  less  rare  overall  than  the  Type  One  Liberty  Head  twenties.  To  be  more  precise, 
NGC  has  seen  a  total  of  1 0  submissions  in  AU58,  and  none  are  finer.  PCGS  numbers  only  four  examples  in  AU58,  again  with  none  finer  (4/1 5). 

Although  it  is  usually  not  thought  of  in  this  way,  the  Paquet  Reverse  seen  on  a  few  of  the  San  Lrancisco  and  Philadelphia  double  eagles  of 
1 861  also  makes  the  design  a  one-year  subtype  —  and  assembling  a  set  by  subtypes  is  certainly  a  method  that  many  numismatists  employ  in 
collecting  this  long  and  challenging  series. 

German  emigre  Anthony  C.  Paquet  was  hired  as  an  assistant  engraver  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  1857,  and  it  was  1859  before  his  first 
regular-issue  U.S.  coin  design  would  debut,  a  rather  modest  effort  involving  a  one-year-only  redesign  of  the  obverse  hub  for  Philadelphia  Mint 
(only)  Seated  Liberty  half  dimes.  Early  half  dime  researcher  Daniel  Valentine  described  the  design  in  this  way: 

"The  new  hub  is  of  slightly  lower  relief.  The  stars  are  sharper  pointed  and  are  hollow  in  the  center.  The  face,  hair  and  drapery  show 
marked  differences,  the  arms  are  slimmer,  the  Liberty  cap  small,  the  word  LIBERTY  on  shield  is  larger,  the  bottom  of  the  base  less 
irregular  and  projects  beyond  the  foot  of  Liberty." 

As  the  half  dime  hubs  were  designed  again  in  1 860,  the  1 859  Philadelphia  half  dimes  are  also  a  one-year-only  design,  as  are  the  Paquet 
twenties.  Although  Paquet  designed  (and  signed)  many  Mint  medals  during  his  tenure,  it  is  more  problematic  identifying  his  pattern  work  for 
the  Mint,  as  those  pieces  went  unsigned.  USPatterns.com  writes  of  Paquet's  work: 

"Among  patterns  attributed  to  Paquet  are  certain  cent  dies  circa  1 858,  pattern  half  dollars  and  $20  coins  of  1 859,  several  issues  of  the 
1 860s,  and  at  least  one  1 877  half  dollar,  among  others.  Dies  employing  tall  letters  with  thick  uprights  are  often  attributed  to  him,  and 
in  the  case  of  certain  1 859  half  dollars  and  of  the  1 861  Paquet  Reverse  $20  this  is  correct.  Others  may  have  been  from  punches  that 
Paquet  made,  but  which  were  employed  by  different  artists." 

The  curious,  tall,  narrow  letter  font  that  Paquet  favored  on  this  issue  exhibits  an  archness,  an  unusual  piquant,  archaic  air  that  is  instantly 
identifiable  by  collectors  familiar  with  the  Liberty  Head  series.  It  was  clearly  not  readily  identified  by  the  noncollecting  public  of  the  day, 
however,  as  most  examples  of  the  Paquet  Reverse  twenties  circulated  extensively.  Today,  most  examples  seen,  including  "raw"  and  impaired 
coins,  grade  Very  Line  to  Extremely  Line  at  best.  The  grade  of  the  certified  populations  at  NGC  and  PCGS  combined,  including  only  problem- 
free  graded  (obviously)  examples,  averages  halfway  between  XL45  and  AU50  with  today's  grading  standards. 

The  present  near-Mint  State  example  is  —  as  has  been  already  demonstrated  —  tied  for  the  finest  graded  with  a  total  of  14  such  at  NGC 
and  PCGS  combined,  or  among  1 0  at  NGC  if  PCGS  is  excluded.  The  surfaces  on  this  piece  display  stunning  originality  through  the  combination 
of  minimal  abrasions,  minor  high-point  wear,  and  excellent  amber-gold  color  that  prevails  throughout  both  sides.  A  few  ticks  on  Liberty's  cheek 
and  neck  are  completely  consistent  within  the  context  of  the  grade.  This  piece  is  among  the  few  finest  available  of  this  legendary  issue,  a  coin 
that  seldom  appears  at  auction  in  so  fine  a  grade. 

The  last  example  we  offered  in  this  exact  grade  and  service  was  lot  3900  in  our  November  Signature  auction  (Heritage,  1 1/201 3),  which 
realized  $1 76,250.  Specialists  in  Southern  gold  will  not  let  this  opportunity  bypass  them  lightly. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269L,  PCGS#  8936 


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1861-S  Paquet  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Among  the  Finest  Known 
Rarest  San  Francisco  Twenty 

4461  1861-S  Paquet  AU58  NGC.  It  is  clear  that  the  briefly  employed  Paquet  Reverse  type  of  1 861  was  recognized  as  early  as  1 865,  as  one 

of  the  two  known  Philadelphia  examples  appeared  as  lot  281 8  in  W.E.  Woodward's  Bache  Collection  where  it  realized  $37.  For  an  esoteric  gold 
coin  offered  only  four  years  after  its  issuance,  this  was  a  substantial  price.  Yet,  the  Paquet  Reverse  received  little  in  the  way  of  publicity  until  the 
1 930s,  and  it  was  still  unknown  to  many  collectors  as  recently  as  the  late  1 940s  to  early  1 950s.  A  number  of  S-mint  examples  were  later  found 
in  Europe  and,  as  more  surfaced,  the  fame  of  the  Paquet  reverse  grew.  Today,  the  Philadelphia  variant  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  most  significant 
gold  rarities  of  the  19th  century,  and  the  San  Francisco  issue  is  heralded  the  rarest  double  eagle  from  the  Western  branch  mint. 

There  appear  to  be  no  examples  of  the  San  Francisco  Paquet  twenty  known  that  grade  Uncirculated  by  today's  interpretations.  There  may 
be  as  many  as  1 6-20  known  in  About  Uncirculated.  The  Paquet  reverse  is  exceedingly  rare  in  AU55  and  only  a  handful  of  pieces  are  known  in 
AU58.  The  certified  population  figures  show  nine  NGC  coins  in  near-Mint  condition  (one  AU58+),  and  four  so-graded  PCGS  examples  (6/1 5). 
Yet,  this  issue  is  a  favorite  for  resubmissions  and  the  actual  number  of  high-grade  representatives  is  undoubtedly  lower,  not  only  in  AU58,  but 
also  in  the  lower  levels  of  the  AU  range.  Recent  auction  prices  realized  confirm  the  ever-increasing  demand  for  an  extremely  limited  supply 
of  coins.  The  most  recent  offering  of  an  AU58  NGC  coin  was  in  lot  3900  of  our  November  2013  New  York  Signature  sale,  where  it  realized 
$1  76,250.  In  our  April  201 4  Central  States  Signature  sale  an  equally  graded  PCGS  coin  garnered  $223,250,  a  record  realization  for  the  issue. 
Without  a  doubt,  high-end  examples  of  this  issue  are  more  sought-after  now  than  at  any  previous  time  in  numismatic  history. 

This  is  a  delightful  example.  Most  of  the  original  mint  luster  remains,  although  it  is  a  bit  thin  in  places  where  brief  friction  is  observed.  The 
obverse  shows  a  few  milling  marks,  not  unusual  for  surviving  examples  of  this  issue.  Curiously,  the  obverse  is  more  noticeably  abraded  than 
the  reverse,  despite  the  fact  that  the  obverse  has  the  regular  rim,  as  seen  on  all  other  double  eagles.  The  rim  normally  offers  some  measure  of 
protection  to  the  interior  devices  from  abrasions  and  circulation.  The  Paquet  Reverse  has  a  greatly  reduced  rim,  and  it  was  quickly  discovered 
that  this  design  flaw  increased  abrasions  and  friction  from  handling.  What  is  particularly  noteworthy  about  this  piece  (in  addition  to  its  high 
grade),  is  how  clean  and  problem-free  the  reverse  is.  The  strike  is  excellent  as  well,  with  the  only  notable  softness  seen  around  the  peripheral 
stars  on  the  obverse.  Light  pinkish-rose  patina  covers  the  softly  frosted  surfaces.  A  positively  outstanding  Paquet  twenty. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ;  1 /2002),  lot  4033;  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1 /2004),  lot  31 1 0;  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1 /2008),  lot  331 2.  NGC 
ID#  269L,  PCGS#  8936 


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1862  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Elusive  Type  One  Date 

4462  1862  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  A  low  wartime  mintage  of 

92,133  Liberty  double  eagles  was  accomplished  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  in  1862,  and  few  examples  were  saved  by  contemporary 
collectors.  In  addition,  the  issue  was  not  well-represented  in  recent 
shipwreck  finds.  As  a  result,  the  1862  is  one  of  the  rarest  Type  One 
double  eagles  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  near-Mint  example,  with  vivid 
orange  and  greenish-gold  surfaces  that  retain  much  original  mint 
luster  and  show  a  number  of  grade-consistent  minor  abrasions  on 
both  sides.  The  design  elements  were  strongly  impressed  and  retain 
almost  all  of  their  original  detail,  with  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high 
points.  Census:  1 9  in  58  (1  in  58  ★),  8  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269M,  PCGS#  8937 


1863  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Low-Mintage  Wartime  Issue 

4463  1863  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  volume  of  gold  coinage 

was  greatly  reduced  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  1863,  probably  due 
to  the  financial  stresses  of  the  Civil  War  and  the  widespread  hoarding 
of  precious-metal  coinage  that  began  in  1  861 .  Only  1 42,790  Liberty 
double  eagles  were  struck,  making  the  issue  scarce  in  all  grades  today. 
This  attractive  Choice  AU  example  offers  lightly  abraded  green  and 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  retain  much  of  their  original  mint  luster. 
Most  interior  design  detail  remains  intact,  but  light  wear  shows  on 
Liberty's  hair  and  coronet.  The  overall  presentation  is  quite  pleasing. 
Census:  46  in  55  (1  in  55+*0,  59  finer  (5/1  5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269P,  PCGS#  8939 


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1864-S  Double  Eagle,  Appealing  MS62 
Likely  Shipwreck  Recovery 

4464  1864-S  MS62  PCGS.  A  few  stray  contact  marks  are 

undistracting  but  account  for  the  grade  on  this  1 864-S  double  eagle, 
showing  appealing  wheat-gold  color  and  abundant  eye  appeal. 
Although  this  coin  is  not  specifically  provenanced  as  such,  it  likely 
hails  ultimately  from  the  recovery  of  the  5.5.  Republic  or  5.5.  Brother 
Jonathan ,  both  shipwrecks  that  greatly  increased  the  survival  of  this 
issue  in  Mint  State  once  their  cargos  were  recovered  from  the  briny 
deep.  The  1864-S  had  previously  been  known  only  in  circulated 
grades.  For  collectors  desiring  a  nice  Type  One  S-mint  shipwreck 
coin  without  paying  extra  for  a  fancy  gold  label,  this  just  might  be  the 
ticket.  Population:  13  in  62,  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  269T,  PCGS# 
8942 


1866-S  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Last-Year  No  Motto 

4465  1866-S  No  Motto  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 

design  of  the  double  eagle  was  modified  to  include  the  motto  IN 
GOD  WE  TRUST  on  the  reverse  in  1 866,  but  reverse  dies  with  the  new 
design  did  not  reach  the  San  Francisco  Mint  until  after  approximately 
120,000  coins  of  the  old  design  had  been  struck.  The  1866-S  Type 
One  double  eagle,  without  the  motto,  is  much  more  elusive  than  its 
With  Motto  counterpart.  Probably  no  more  than  200  examples  of  the 
No  Motto  issue  are  extant  in  all  grades  today. 

The  present  coin  is  a  pleasing  Choice  XF  specimen,  with  just 
a  touch  of  wear  on  Fiberty's  coronet  and  hair.  Most  interior  detail 
remains  intact  and  the  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  show  a  few 
minor  abrasions,  the  worst  being  a  couple  of  thin  scratches  on 
Fiberty's  cheek. 

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1866-S  With  Motto  Twenty,  AU58 
Frosty  Mint  Luster 

4466  1866-S  Motto  AU58  NGC.  The  1 866-S  was  produced  both 

with  and  without  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST.  The  With  Motto 
variant  claims  the  higher  mintage  (more  than  842,000  coins)  and 
is  thus  more  readily  available,  although  the  population  thins  in  the 
upper  AU  grades  and  Mint  State  coins  are  significant  rarities.  For  the 
budget-conscious  collector  seeking  sharp  detail  and  frosty  luster, 
this  near-Mint  representative  is  hard  to  surpass.  Both  sides  show 
considerable  mint  bloom  with  medium  yellow-gold  luster  and  just 
a  touch  of  friction  over  the  exposed  areas  of  the  fields  and  the  high 
points  of  the  devices.  A  few  scattered  abrasions  are  present,  as  is 
expected  for  the  grade,  but  none  are  individually  detracting.  NGC 
lists  23  Mint  State  coins  finer  (6/1 5). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269Y,  PCGS#  8950 


1866-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
First  Type  Two  Issue 

4467  1866-S  Motto  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  motto 

IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  was  added  to  the  double  eagle  design  part-way 
through  the  year  in  1866,  creating  the  popular  Type  Two  motif.  The 
1866-S  Type  Two  double  eagle  enjoyed  a  substantial  mintage  of 
842,250  pieces, but  the  issue  circulated  widely  and  few  high-quality 
examples  were  saved  by  contemporary  numismatists,  despite  the 
novelty  of  the  new  design.  The  1866-S  Type  Two  is  very  scarce  in 
AU58,  and  finer  examples  are  rare. 

This  impressive  near-Mint  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed 
design  elements  with  a  trace  of  friction  on  Liberty's  hair.  The  colorful 
orange-gold  surfaces  display  a  few  minor  roller  marks  and  other 
scattered  abrasions,  with  ample  mint  luster  and  strong  visual  appeal. 
NGC  has  graded  23  numerically  finer  examples  (5/1 5). 

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1869-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62+ 
Top-Notch  Eye  Appeal 

4468  1869-S  MS62+  NCC.  The  1869-S  double  eagle  issue  is 

one  that  usually  occurs  well -circulated;  today  the  average  grade  of 
certified  survivors  —  the  top  end  of  the  overall  population  —  is  a 
tad  over  AU50.  Mint  State  pieces  are  quite  rare,  even  though  there 
are  a  few  noteworthy  examples  up  to  MS64  that  exist  today  —  three 
submissions  at  NGC,  five  at  PCGS  (7/15).  This  MS62+  NGC  coin 
is  the  finest  example  we  have  offered  in  more  than  five  years  now. 
The  peach-gold  surfaces  brim  with  luster  and  show  a  sharp  strike 
throughout  both  sides.  A  few  minor  scrapes  account  for  the  grade, 
but  they  are  removed  from  the  focal  points.  Top-notch  eye  appeal. 
Census:  20  in  62  (3  in  62+),  27  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS# 
8956 


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1870-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  VF30 
Rarest  Carson  City  Twenty 
Popular  First-Year  Issue 

4469  1870-CC  VF30  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  A  limited 

mintage  of  just  3,789  Liberty  double  eagles  was  accomplished  at  the 
Carson  City  Mint  in  1 870,  the  first  year  of  coinage  operations  at  the 
famous  Western  facility.  All  the  coins  were  released  into  circulation 
at  the  time  of  issue  and  none  were  saved  for  numismatic  purposes. 
As  a  result,  the  1870-CC  is  the  rarest  Carson  City  double  eagle  and 
the  rarest  Type  Two  double  eagle  of  any  mintage.  Probably  no  more 
than  35-50  examples  survive  in  all  grades.  High-grade  examples  are 
particularly  elusive  and  the  issue  is  unknown  in  Mint  State  condition. 
The  1 870-CC  is  the  most  famous  and  sought-after  issue  in  the  Carson 
City  series  and  collectors  prize  examples  in  all  grades  and  conditions. 

There  was  little  interest  in  collecting  branch  mint  issues  before 
about  1893,  and  collecting  large  denomination  gold  coins  was 
prohibitively  expensive  throughout  the  19th  century,  only  becoming 
popular  in  the  late  1930s.  Still,  the  rarity  of  the  1870-CC  was 
recognized  at  an  early  date  and  it  began  making  auction  appearances 
in  the  early  20th  century.  B.  Max  Mehl  offered  an  example  of  the 
1870-CC  in  lot  688  of  the  Charles  W.  Cowell  Collection  (Mehl, 
11/1911),  with  a  typical  terse  description: 

"1870  First  $20.00  gold  piece  of  this  mint.  Fine.  Rare." 

Today,  the  typical  description  runs  to  full  page  length,  with 
accompanying  high-resolution  images.  The  record  price  realized  for 
an  1870-CC  double  eagle  is  $414,000,  brought  by  the  impressive 
AU55  NGC  example  in  a  Bowers  and  Merena  auction  in  March  of 
2009. 

This  pleasing  VF30  example  shows  the  typical  number  of  minor 
abrasions  always  seen  on  this  issue,  but  none  are  overly  distracting 
individually.  The  obverse  is  usually  seen  with  less  design  detail  than 
the  reverse,  and  this  specimen  is  typical  in  this  regard,  with  little 
detail  in  Liberty's  hair  and  flat  stars  on  the  obverse.  Unusually,  the 
stars  on  the  left  are  sharper  than  those  on  the  right,  and  some  show 
evidence  of  recutting.  Moderate  even  wear  is  apparent  on  all  devices 
and  the  orange-gold  surfaces  show  a  few  traces  of  original  mint  luster. 
This  coin  should  find  a  home  in  a  fine  collection  of  double  eagles  or 
an  advanced  mintmark  type  set.  The  1 870-CC  is  listed  among  the  100 
Greatest  U.S.  Coins. 

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1870-S  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Condition  Rarity  in  Higher  Grades 

4470  1870-S  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Despite  the  large 

mintage  of  982,000  pieces,  few  1870-S  Liberty  double  eagles  have 
survived  in  high  grade.  The  issue  circulated  widely  at  the  time  of  issue 
and  many  coins  were  used  in  foreign  trade.  Most  examples  seen  are 
in  the  VF-XF  range  today  and  only  a  handful  of  coins  grade  better 
than  MS61 . 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Mint  State  example,  with  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint  luster.  The  bright 
greenish-gold  surfaces  show  some  scattered  minor  contact  marks  that 
do  little  to  diminish  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  30  in  61  (1 
in  61  +),  1 1  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A9,  PCGS#  8959 


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1871-CC  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 

4471  1871-CC  MS60  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 

second  1  in  the  date  in  centered  over  a  dentil,  while  the  first  1  is 
centered  between  dentils.  (This  relationship  of  digits  1  versus  dentils 
is  reversed  on  the  rare  Variety  2 -A.) 

As  with  other  years  and  gold  denominations  at  the  Carson 
City  Mint,  the  number  of  each  denomination  produced  was  at  the 
behest  of  the  bullion  depositors,  who  could  specify  which  available 
denominations  they  wanted  (not  all  denominations  were  capable 
of  being  produced  at  each  branch  mint).  Some  bullion  depositors 
preferred  gold  bars  over  gold  coinage.  Although  double  eagles  were 
the  preferred  denomination  in  large  part  —  nationwide,  among 
all  mints  and  denominations  —  the  individual  numbers  of  each 
denomination  struck  at  each  facility  during  any  particular  year  were 
still  at  the  whim  of  those  persons  or  entities  that  had  deposited  gold 
bullion  for  striking  into  coinage.  In  the  case  of  the  1 871  -CC  double 
eagles,  14,687  pieces  were  struck  for  the  issue.  Carson  City  expert, 
author,  and  numismatist  Rusty  Goe  writes,  "Some  references  list  the 
mintage  for  1 871  -CC  double  eagles  as  1  7,387,  although  official  U.S. 
mint  records  have  reported  it  as  14,687  since  1  887." 

Despite  the  official  number  struck,  the  1871-CC  is  most  often 
seen  only  around  the  XF45  to  AU50  grade  level.  Mint  State  examples 
are  not  unknown,  but  they  are  quite  rare.  PCGS  reports  only  a  single 
Mint  State  example,  an  MS60.  NGC  reports  two  submissions  in 
MS60,  including  the  present  coin,  plus  three  in  MS61  and  one  MS64 
(4/15). 

The  surfaces  on  this  piece  show  slightly  thinned  luster  in  the 
fields,  particularly  on  the  left-side  obverse  before  the  profile  of  Liberty, 
but  there  is  no  visible  high-point  rub.  Attractive  patina  ranges  from 
amber-gold  to  yellow-gold  closer  to  the  rims.  A  few  heavy  bagmarks 
on  Liberty's  cheeks,  lips,  and  neck  determine  the  grade,  along  with 
some  smaller  field  abrasions.  Census:  2  in  60,  4  finer  (4/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AB,  PCGS#  8961 


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1871-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Conditionally  Rare  Issue 

4472  1871-S  MS62  PCGS.  Micro  S.  The  1 871  -S  is  readily  secured 

in  XF  or  AU  grades,  but  is  very  scarce  at  the  MS62  level,  as  are 
most  Type  Two  issues.  The  present  apricot  and  olive-gold  example 
displays  cartwheel  sheen  and  a  crisp  strike.  Mentionable  marks  are 
confined  to  a  small  reverse  rim  nick  at  7:30.  Although  a  minor  and 
unlisted  die  variety,  the  date  is  both  repunched  and  misplaced.  A 
small  digit  fragment  is  noted  between  the  bases  of  the  8  and  7,  and 
two  additional  tiny  date  remnants  emerge  from  the  dentils  below  the 
space  between  71.  Population:  22  in  62,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2 6 AC,  PCGS#  8962 


1872-CC  Twenty  Dollar 
Eye-Appealing  AU50 

4473  1 872-CC  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  2 -A,  showing  the  top  of 

the  1  quite  close  to  the  bust  underside,  and  the  CC  closely  spaced  on 
the  reverse.  Predominantly  yellow-gold  color  cedes  momentarily  to 
orange-gold  in  small  areas,  but  generous  luster  is  pervasive  throughout 
both  sides.  Scattered  abrasions  throughout  include  mostly  small  and 
medium  ones  seen  with  magnification,  although  a  couple  of  larger 
marks  are  visible  without  a  loupe.  This  piece  is  in  about  an  average 
grade  for  this  small  issue  of  26,900  pieces,  but  its  eye  appeal  is  far 
superior  to  most  AU  examples.  Population:  44  in  50,  83  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26AE,  PCGS#  8964 


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1872-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Scarce  Early  Carson  City  Issue 

4474  1 872-CC  AU53  NCC.  Variety  1  -B.  The  very  scarce  Wide  CC 
variety,  though  any  1872-CC  is  rare,  since  only  26,900  pieces  were 
struck  and  none  were  set  aside  by  collectors  until  decades  later.  The 
issue  is  more  collectible  than  its  '70-CC  and  '71  -CC  predecessors,  but 
it  presents  a  much  greater  challenge  than  the  comparatively  plentiful 
1874-CC  through  1877-CC  issues.  This  lemon-gold  double  eagle 
shows  a  band  of  luster  around  the  legends  and  individual  obverse 
stars.  Luster  also  fills  Liberty's  hair  and  dominates  the  reverse  devices. 
As  expected  of  a  soft-alloy,  large-diameter  coin,  the  surfaces  exhibit 
scattered  moderate  marks,  none  deserving  singular  mention.  NGC 
ID#  26AE,  PCGS#  8964 


1872-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Better  Carson  City  Date 

4475  1872-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  2-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From 

a  reported  mintage  of  26,900  pieces,  the  1872-CC  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  a  scarce  issue  in  all  grades  and  Mint  State  examples  are 
rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  represents  an  unlisted  die 
variety.  Doug  Winter's  Reverse  A  is  paired  with  a  previously  unlisted 
obverse  die  that  shows  the  date  positioned  high,  with  the  1  in  the 
date  positioned  much  closer  to  the  bust  than  the  corresponding  digit 
is  on  Winter's  Obverse  1 . 

The  present  coin  features  well-detailed  design  elements  with 
just  a  trace  of  actual  wear  on  the  devices.  The  bright  orange  and 
greenish-gold  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and  show  only 
minor  abrasions  on  both  sides.  Overall  visual  appeal  is  quite  strong. 
Census:  55  in  58,  13  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AE,  PCGS#  8964 


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1872-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Second- Finest  at  PCGS 

4476  1872-CC  MS61  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  Gold  deposits  at  the 

Carson  City  Mint  increased  in  1  872,  providing  the  bullion  to  double 
the  mintage  of  double  eagles  from  the  Mint's  prior  year's  production. 
An  output  of  26,900  pieces  was  achieved,  but  miners  were  hesitant 
to  take  their  payment  in  gold  coin.  They  preferred  gold  bars  or 
certificates  drawn  on  San  Francisco  banks. 

Nevertheless,  the  larger  mintage  was  an  achievement  for  the 
fledgling  Mint  in  its  competition  for  gold  deposits.  While  survival 
of  double  eagles  is  limited  to  perhaps  1.5%  of  the  mintage  — 
approximately  400  coins  is  a  reasonable  estimate  —  most  survivors 
saw  circulation  to  one  extent  or  another.  Virtually  none  were 
numismatically  preserved. 

As  a  result,  just  a  handful  of  Uncirculated  double  eagles 
have  been  seen  at  PCGS  —  the  finest  of  which  is  an  MS62  coin. 
Importantly,  the  current  coin  ranks  a  clear  second  at  PCGS  in  MS61, 
with  three  other  coins  certified  at  MS60  PCGS. 

Likewise,  NGC  has  seen  but  a  single  MS62  coin  and  none  finer. 
As  is  often  the  case  with  Carson  City  double  eagles,  the  frequent 
bagmarks  and  other  signs  of  handling  and  transport  limit  the  technical 
grade  to  one  extent  or  another.  For  collectors  and  gold  specialists, 
eye  appeal  becomes  the  key  factor  and  the  present  coin  excels  in 
that  regard.  Bright  mint  luster  circulates  freely  over  the  surfaces,  and 
vibrant  solar-gold  patina  covers  both  sides.  Hints  of  rose  and  green 
with  orange  accents  add  a  blush  of  color  to  the  central  motifs. 

While  bagmarks  are  numerous,  the  abrasions  are  for  the  most 
part  minor  in  context  of  the  grade.  A  scrape  on  Liberty's  jawline  is 
the  sole  significant  obverse  mark,  and  the  reverse  shows  a  lesser 
number  nicks  and  coin-to-coin  contact.  The  strike  is  bold  on  the 
eagle  moderately  so  on  the  obverse  elements,  none  of  which  detracts 
from  the  Mint-fresh  appeal.  Population:  1  in  61,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  26AE,  PCGS#  8964 


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1873-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Some  Remaining  Luster 

4477  1873-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  2-A.  This  die  pairing  exhibits 

the  upper  loop  of  a  misplaced  numeral  in  the  denticles  below  the 
3  in  the  date.  All  Carson  City  double  eagles  struck  in  1873  exhibit 
the  Closed  3  logotype.  Only  22,41 0  coins  were  struck  and  most  did 
not  survive  circulation.  In  Mint  State,  this  date  is  a  significant  rarity, 
making  attractive  AU  examples  the  finest  that  most  collectors  will  be 
able  to  acquire.  This  piece  shows  only  brief  evidence  of  circulation; 
wear  is  slight,  but  scattered  abrasions  interrupt  the  luster  on  the 
obverse.  The  obverse  peripheries  and  much  of  the  reverse  fields 
retain  yellow-gold  cartwheel  luster,  heightening  the  eye  appeal.  A 
well-detailed  and  visually  pleasing  example  of  this  better  Carson  City 
double  eagle. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AJ,  PCGS#  8968 


1873-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Very  Scarce  in  Higher  Grades 

4478  1873-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1 -A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1873- 
CC  Liberty  double  eagle  claims  a  smallish  mintage  of  22,410  pieces 
and  experts  believe  the  surviving  population  numbers  no  more  than 
400-500  examples  in  all  grades.  The  1 873-CC  was  even  more  elusive 
before  the  1 990s,  when  a  small  number  of  specimens  was  discovered 
and  entered  the  market  place. 

This  attractive  Choice  AU  double  eagle  exhibits  sharply  struck 
design  elements,  with  just  a  touch  of  rub  on  the  highest  points  of 
the  devices.  The  vivid  yellow  and  orange-gold  surfaces  are  lightly 
abraded  and  show  a  few  highlights  of  lilac.  Vibrant  mint  luster  adds 
to  the  unusually  strong  visual  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AJ,  PCGS#  8968 


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1874  Double  Eagle,  MS64 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 

4479  1874  MS64  PCGS.  The  mintage  of  the  1874  double  eagle 

issue  was  a  moderate  366,780  pieces  for  circulation,  but  even  then, 
the  Philadelphia  Mint  double  eagle  yearly  mintages  were  on  a 
downslope  that  would  culminate  in  the  remarkably  low  productions 
of  the  1880.  Most  of  the  1874s  circulated  to  some  degree,  as  the 
average  certified  survivor  is  only  Choice  AU  to  AU58,  and  the  vast 
majority  of  Mint  State  coins  cluster  around  the  MS60-MS61  threshold. 
An  MS62  example  (where  PCGS  has  seen  only  33  submissions)  is  a 
conditional  rarity,  and  anything  finer  is  virtually  unseen.  PCGS  reports 
only  four  in  MS63,  and  this  MS64  example  is  tied  for  finest  at  PCGS 
with  two  other  coins  (5/1 5).  Potent  luster  radiates  from  both  sides,  The 
strike  is  sharp  throughout  on  original  surfaces  displaying  apricot-gold 
over  most  of  the  obverse,  with  a  splash  of  brass-gold  in  the  central 
area.  Apricot-gold  dominates  the  reverse.  A  handful  of  small  marks 
on  Liberty's  cheek  and  neck  are  consistent  with  the  grade.  To  our 
knowledge,  it  has  been  nearly  1 5  years  since  an  example  in  the  grade 
of  this  piece  changed  hands  at  auction.  An  MS64  PCGS  example 
traded  for  a  strong  (considering  the  timeframe)  $39,100  in  a  Bowers 
and  Merena  auction  in  November  2000,  lot  893.  Interested  bidders 
will  no  doubt  realize  that  the  opportunity  to  obtain  an  example  such 
as  this  is  fleeting,  at  best,  as  it  may  be  many  years  to  come  before  a 
comparable  coin  comes  along.  Population:  3  in  64,  0  finer  (5/1  5). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AN,  PCGS#  8970 


1874-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Flashy  Smooth  Surfaces,  Rare  Any  Finer 

4480  1874-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  3-A.  While  this  Type  Two 

Carson  City  issue  sports  a  comparatively  large  mintage  of  just  over 
115,000  pieces,  Mint  State  survivors  are  surprisingly  rare.  Near- 
Mint  examples  are  somewhat  more  available,  although  attractive, 
minimally  marked  representatives  of  the  issue  are  always  in  strong 
demand. 

This  AU58  coin  flashes  exceptional  mint  luster  with  a  bold  strike 
and  pleasing  yellow-gold  surfaces.  The  smooth  fields  and  motifs 
show  only  a  few  trivial  marks.  While  a  trace  of  rub  on  Liberty's  cheek 
prevents  a  full  Mint  State  grade,  it  is  worth  noting  NGC  and  PCGS 
combined  have  certified  only  26  finer  examples  of  the  issue  (6/1 5). 
NGC  ID#  26AP,  PCGS#  8971 


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1874-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 

4481  1874-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  2-A.  A  yellow-gold  Type  Two 

Carson  City  twenty  that  exhibits  extensive  luster  and  a  bold  strike. 
The  fields  display  abrasions  consistent  with  the  grade,  and  the  cheek 
shows  a  narrow  diagonal  mark.  The  usually  encountered  Wide  CC 
variety.  Six  die  marriages  of  '74-CC  twenties  are  known,  mostly 
distinguished  by  slight  differences  of  date  position  except  for  a  rare 
and  underappreciated  Narrow  CC  (Variety  3-B).  Despite  its  sextet  of 
die  pairings,  the  1874-CC  has  less  than  one-tenth  the  mintage  of  its 
1874-S  cousin.  A  majority  of  certified  examples  are  in  XF  and  AU 
grades.  NGC  ID#  26AP,  PCGS#  8971 


1875-CC  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Eye-Catching  Vibrancy 

4482  1875-CC  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  2-B.  The  1875-CC  is 

regarded  as  one  of  the  more  plentiful  Carson  City  twenties  from  the 
1870s,  but  its  availability  is  largely  limited  to  XF  and  AU  grades.  In 
Mint  State,  the  population  declines  somewhat,  with  almost  all  such 
coins  grading  in  the  MS60  to  MS62  range.  Select  examples  are  rare 
and  anything  finer  is  prohibitively  so.  This  MS62  coin  is  uncommonly 
appealing  for  the  grade.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  affect  the  obverse, 
but  both  sides  are  vibrantly  frosted  with  rich  straw-gold  luster.  A 
small  alloy  spot  near  Liberty's  chin  attests  to  the  originality  of  the 
surfaces  and  there  are  no  significant  hindrances  to  the  cartwheel 
effect.  Both  sides  show  partial  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields  when 
tilted  beneath  a  light.  PCGS  lists  30  numerically  finer  representatives 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  2 6 AT,  PCGS#  8974 


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1876-S  Double  Eagle,  Frosty  MS64 
Eye-Appealing  and  Rare 

4483  1 876-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1 876-S  double  eagle  had  a  mintage 
exceeding  1.5  million  coins,  but  this  does  not  necessarily  translate 
into  high-grade  availability.  Mint  State  coins  are  only  plentiful 
through  the  MS62  level,  after  which  the  certified  population  drops  off 
sharply.  In  MS64,  the  '76-S  is  a  major  condition  rarity  and  anything 
finer  is  almost  unobtainable.  A  small  number  of  pieces  turned  up  in 
the  recently  discovered  Saddle  Ridge  Hoard,  but  the  availability  of 
high-end  coins  was  largely  unaffected. 

This  Choice  Mint  State  representative  is  awash  in  frosty,  vibrant 
luster  that  yields  original  orange  and  rose-gold  hues  over  each 
side.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  only  grade-limiting  surface  flaws 
are  restricted  to  light  grazes  in  the  obverse  fields,  hardly  worthy  of 
mention.  With  few  exceptions,  any  Type  Two  Liberty  double  eagle  is 
a  rarity  in  MS64  or  better  condition.  Population:  14  in  64  (1  in  64+), 
1  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  26AX,  PCGS#  8978 


1878-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Rare  Variety  2-B,  Narrow  Mintmark 

4484  1878-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  2-B.  While  the  Carson  City 

Mint  saw  little  in  the  way  of  gold  deposits  in  1 878,  the  Mint's  attention 
switched  to  silver  dollars  at  the  expense  of  all  other  denominations 
—  both  silver  and  gold.  As  a  result,  the  double  eagle  production  was 
just  a  tiny  fraction  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint's  output  of  more  than  1 .7 
million  twenties. 

This  rare  die  pairing  shows  a  Narrow  CC  mintmark  on  the 
reverse,  with  the  first  C  somewhat  lower  than  the  second.  The  more- 
common  Variety  1-A  shows  a  Wide  CC,  with  the  first  C  higher.  We 
believe  the  Wide  CC  variety  outnumbers  the  Narrow  CC  about  1 0  to 
1  among  approximately  350  survivors  of  the  issue,  from  a  combined 
mintage  of  only  13,180  pieces.  The  sharp  drop  from  earlier  Carson 
City  double  eagle  production  makes  the  1878-CC  among  the  rarest 
CC-mint  twenties.  This  Choice  AU  specimen  displays  bright  yellow- 
gold  color  on  each  side,  complementing  remaining  semiprooflike 
flash  in  the  fields.  Small-  to  medium-sized  abrasions  are  scattered 
over  each  side,  and  while  the  strike  is  sharp,  it  is  not  entirely  full. 
Census:  43  in  55,  38  finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  Dallas  ANA  ( Heritage ,  10/2012 ),  lot  6241.  NGC  ID#  26B4, 
PCGS#  8986 


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1879-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Fourth-Rarest  Carson  City  Twenty 

4485  1 879-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1  -A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 879- 

CC  Liberty  double  eagle  claims  a  low  mintage  of  1 0,708  pieces.  The 
issue  is  not  quite  as  difficult  to  locate  as  that  small  production  total 
would  suggest,  thanks  to  a  few  small  groups  of  XF-AU  specimens 
that  surfaced  in  the  1990s.  Still,  the  1879-CC  is  the  fourth-rarest 
Carson  City  twenty  in  absolute  terms.  Few  examples  were  saved  by 
contemporary  collectors,  so  Mint  State  specimens  are  rare. 

This  attractive  Choice  AU  example  exhibits  just  a  trace  of  wear 
on  the  high  points  of  the  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  the 
lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  retain  much  of  their  original 
mint  luster.  Census:  57  in  55,  65  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B7,  PCGS#  8989 


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1879-0  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Low-Mintage  Type  Three  O-Mint  Rarity 

4486  1879-0  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1.  Only  the  single  die  pair 

was  used  to  strike  the  remarkably  low  mintage  of  2,325  coins  for 
the  1879-0  double  eagles.  This  is  unsurprising  when  one  considers 
that  the  1 879-0  issue  was  the  first  production  of  America's  largest 
circulating  gold  denomination  from  the  New  Orleans  Mint  since  the 
1861-0  double  eagles  of  nearly  two  decades  earlier.  The  Civil  War 
had  forced  the  closure  of  the  New  Orleans  Mint;  although  it  operated 
for  a  short  while  under  both  the  State  of  Louisiana  (after  secession) 
and  then  the  Confederate  States  of  America  in  1861,  there  was  no 
bullion  available  for  coinage  by  that  time,  forcing  the  mint's  closure. 
In  1862  it  was  recaptured  by  U.S.  Marines  for  the  Union  side,  and 
the  federal  government  reassumed  control  of  the  machinery  and 
inventory.  The  New  Orleans  Mint  reopened  as  an  assay  office  in  1 876 
and  resumed  coinage  in  1 879,  striking  only  silver  dollars,  eagles,  and 
double  eagles. 

Most  of  the  1879-0  double  eagle  struck  apparently  slipped 
quietly  into  circulation  with  no  fanfare.  Even  among  the  few  well- 
heeled  collectors  who  could  afford  to  collect  a  yearly  example 
of  double  eagles,  the  preference  was  for  proofs  over  circulation 
strikes.  There  was  no  particular  notice  given  of,  or  interest  in, 
mintmarked  business  strikes  of  any  denomination.  And  in  any  case, 
the  publication  of  Augustus  G.  Heaton's  seminal  work  on  collecting 
coins  by  mintmarks  and  their  "causes  of  attractiveness"  still  lay  some 
14  years  in  the  future.  The  closing  of  the  Carson  City  Mint  in  1893 
spurred  the  Heaton  publication,  but  even  then,  the  collecting  public 
was  slow  to  catch  the  new  wave.  (It  would  require  the  1909-S  VDB 
Lincoln  cents  to  really  start  most  late-1 9th  and  early-20th  century 
collectors  checking  for  mintmarks.) 

The  present  1879-0  double  eagle  is  one  of  only  11  such  at 
NGC,  and  bettered  by  only  nine  submissions  (4/15).  Despite  meager 
signs  of  high-point  rub  and  scattered  ticks  and  abrasions  —  none 
overly  distracting  —  the  surfaces  show  much  prooflike  reflectivity 
throughout  both  sides.  Attractive  orange-gold  patina  and  an  ample 
strike  round  off  the  excellent  eye  appeal. 

This  offering  of  an  1879-0  twenty  is  important  not  only  as  a 
low-mintage  issue  in  its  own  right,  but  also  because  it  is  the  sole 
Type  Three  New  Orleans  double  eagle,  those  featuring  the  full 
denomination  TWENTY  DOLLARS  spelled  out  on  the  reverse.  We 
offered  an  AU58  NGC  example  of  this  issue  in  our  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2014),  lot  5547,  where  it  realized  $88,125. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B8,  PCGS#  8990 


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1880  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Underrated  Low-Mintage  Issue 

4487  1880  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Mintage  of  double  eagles 

declined  dramatically  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  in  1880,  to  a  meager 
51,420  pieces.  The  reason  for  this  reduction  in  gold  coinage  is 
unclear,  but  it  may  be  that  the  Mint  had  to  put  most  of  its  resources 
into  producing  the  1 2.6  million  Morgan  dollars  it  turned  out  in  1 880. 
The  issue  is  quite  elusive  today,  especially  in  high  grade.  In  his  new 
reference  Type  Three  Double  Eagles  1877-1907 ,  Mike  Fuljenz  notes: 

"I  still  think  the  1880  double  eagle  is  a  good  value  and 
recommend  any  example  that  grades  AU58  or  higher." 

The  present  coin  is  a  rare  Mint  State  example  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  bright  greenish-gold  surfaces  that 
radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Both  sides  show  a  number  of  minor,  grade- 
consistent  contact  marks  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census:  28 
in  61 ,  8  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BA,  PCGS#  8992 


1880  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  Issue,  Bold  Eye  Appeal 

4488  1880  MS61  PCGS.  A  notable  run  of  rare  Liberty  Head 

double  eagles  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint  starts  with  the  1880  issue, 
known  for  its  low  mintage  of  51,456  pieces  and  few  Uncirculated 
survivors.  Subsequent  mintages  of  Philadelphia  twenties  range  from 
minuscule  to  negligible  until  1 888,  when  the  "silver  frenzy"  instigated 
by  the  Bland-Allison  Act  subsided  and  more-normal  double  eagle 
production  resumed. 

The  current  example  exhibits  a  Mint  freshness  that  excites  the 
eye.  Some  prooflikeness  in  the  fields  yields  to  a  frosty  brilliance,  and 
the  sun-gold  patina  flashes  orange,  rose-red,  and  lilac  highlights. 
The  coin  shows  a  sharp  strike  throughout,  with  minor  abrasions  in 
the  left  obverse  field  that  determine  the  grade  but  do  not  diminish 
the  splendid  appeal.  Population:  19  in  61,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2 6 BA,  PCGS#  8992 


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1881  Double  Eagle,  Semiprooflike  AU58 
Key  Philadelphia  Rarity 
Extremely  Rare  This  Well-Preserved 

4489  1881  AU58  NGC.  Without  a  doubt,  the  1  881  Liberty  double 

eagle  is  one  of  the  rarest  Philadelphia  issues  in  the  series,  and  is 
a  significant  key  date  even  among  branch  mint  issues.  Only  2,100 
pieces  were  struck,  few  of  which  are  known  today.  PCGS  suggests 
only  40  to  60  examples  survive,  but  Garrett  and  Guth  estimate 
the  extant  population  may  actually  be  lower  than  40  coins.  NGC 
and  PCGS  combined  list  53  grading  events  overall,  including  any 
unknown  resubmissions,  which  lends  some  support  to  the  latter 
survival  estimate. 

Few  contemporary  collectors  sought  circulation-issue  double 
eagles  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint,  and  the  rarity  of  the  1881  was 
widely  overlooked  for  decades.  Many  old-time  collections,  including 
Garrett  and  Eliasberg,  contained  only  proof  examples  of  the  1881 
twenty.  Similarly,  the  Smithsonian  Institution  houses  two  proofs, 
but  lacks  a  circulation-strike  issue.  Two  notable  exceptions  were 
the  Norweb  and  Bass  Collections,  which  included  XF45  and  AU55 
circulation  strikes,  respectively.  Judging  from  the  plate,  the  Norweb 
coin  likely  grades  finer  by  today's  standards. 

One  of  the  earliest  known  auction  appearances  of  a  circulation 
strike  1 881  double  eagle  was  in  lot  2657  of  Thomas  Elder's  June  1 935 
sale  of  the  Wendell  C.  Foster  Collection.  The  coin,  called  "Fine" 
grade,  was  described  as  "Very  rare,  coinage  only  about  2,000  pcs." 
However,  full  recognition  of  this  issue's  rarity  by  the  general  collecting 
public  has  only  occurred  in  the  past  few  decades.  The  last  AU58 
example  we  offered  was  lot  5550  in  our  2014  FUN  Signature  sale, 
where  a  PCGS  coin  realized  $1 1 1 ,625.  We  feel  the  currently  offered 
piece  is  every  bit  as  eye  appealing.  The  strike  is  crisp  throughout,  and 
the  fields  display  significant  semiprooflike  mirroring.  A  few  scattered 
abrasions  appear  in  the  fields  and  on  Liberty's  portrait,  as  is  typical 
for  examples  of  this  issue.  Only  a  handful  of  pieces  are  known  in  this 
or  finer  grades,  and  it  is  likely  that  at  least  a  few  resubmissions  are 
included  in  the  certified  population  data.  The  opportunity  to  acquire 
this  magnificent  coin  should  not  be  overlooked.  Census:  6  in  58,  4 
finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  26BC,  PCGS#  8994 


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1881  Double  Eagle,  Seldom-Seen  MS61 
Mintage  of  2,199  Circulation  Strikes 
Tied  for  Finest  Graded 

4490  1881  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  For  the  first  time  since  the  Civil  War  nearly  a  generation  earlier,  gold  coins  could  be  seen  in 

circulation  again,  beginning  unofficially  on  December  17,  1878,  when  parity  was  achieved  between  paper  currency,  gold,  and  silver,  and 
officially  on  January  1 ,  1 879,  when  the  Specie  Redemption  Act  took  effect.  American  citizens,  as  they  became  aware  that  the  paper  currency 
they  held  was  "as  good  as  gold,"  opted  for  the  convenience  and  light  weight  of  the  paper,  rather  than  the  heavy,  bulky  gold  coinage  that  backed 
it. 

This  was  a  far  cry  from  the  darkest  days  of  the  Civil  War.  In  1 863,  before  the  Battle  of  Gettysburg,  it  required  $250  in  federal  paper  money 
(Demand  Notes,  issued  in  1 861  -62,  or  United  States  Notes,  issued  starting  in  1 862  through  1 865,  both  backed  by  nothing  but  the  credibility  of 
the  U.S.  government)  to  purchase  $1 00  worth  of  gold  coins. 

After  parity,  mintages  of  the  smaller  gold  coin  denominations  —  gold  dollars,  quarter  eagles,  and  three  dollars  —  plunged  in  favor  of  half 
eagles,  eagles,  and,  especially,  double  eagles,  most  of  them  churned  out  in  vast  numbers  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint.  But  double  eagles  were  too 
large  for  everyday  transactions,  and  Treasury  officials  determined  to  try  to  get  more  gold  coins  of  lower  denominations  into  circulation.  Of  the 
1 880-1 881  period,  Rusty  Goe  writes  in  The  Mint  on  Carson  Street: 

"...  double  eagle  output  was  decreased  on  a  national  scale  as  the  Treasury  implemented  its  new  policy  of  expanding  the  distribution 
of  $5  and  $1 0  gold  pieces. 

"It  was  the  Treasury's  conviction  that  if  more  gold  coins  in  denominations  less  than  twenty  dollars  were  in  reserve  at  Mint  offices 
around  the  country,  depositors  would  accept  these  coins  in  payment  in  lieu  of  waiting  for  additional  double  eagles  to  be  struck." 

Q.  David  Bowers'  U.S.  Liberty  Head  $20  Double  Eagles,  published  in  2014,  offers  this  from  September  1 879,  quoting  Bankers'  Magazine: 

" The  Mining  Record  speaks  complainingly  of  the  fact  that  the  great  bulk  of  the  gold  coinage  at  the  United  States  Mints  consists  now, 
and  has  consisted  for  the  past  twenty-five  years,  of  double  eagles,  which,  from  their  size,  do  not  get  into  common  circulation,  but  are 
used  as  public  and  banking  reserves,  or  exported  as  so  much  stamped  bullion." 

The  Philadelphia  Mint  double  eagle  mintages  of  the  late  1870s  through  mid-1880s  reflect  a  conscious  decision  on  the  part  of  Treasury 
officials  to  increase  the  amount  of  half  eagles  and  eagles  in  circulation,  largely  at  the  expense  of  the  double  eagle  denomination.  Take  a  look  at 
the  Philadelphia  Mint  double  eagle  mintage  figures  for  circulation  strikes  from  1 878  through  1 888: 

1878:  543,625  coins 
1879:207,600 
1880:  51,420 
1881:  2,199 
1882:  571 

1883:  (proof  only,  92) 

1884:  (proof  only,  71 ) 

1885:  751 

1886:  1,000 

1887:  (proof  only,  121 ) 

1888:  226,161 

An  1 881  double  eagle,  such  as  the  present  MS61  NGC  example,  represents  the  first  wave  of  a  yearslong  effort  that  would  result  in  more 
small-denomination  gold  in  circulation,  but  minuscule  productions  of  double  eagles  —  and  some  years  would  see  none  struck  for  circulation 
at  all.  This  marvelous  collection  contains  an  example  of  each  of  the  low-mintage  years  listed  herefrom  1881  through  1887,  including  the  three 
proof-only  issues. 

This  MS61  NGC  1 881  double  eagle  is  tied  for  the  finest  certified  at  either  service.  NGC  shows  a  total  of  three  submissions  in  this  grade, 
PCGS  two.  NGC  also  reports  a  single  MS61  Prooflike  (4/1 5).  David  Akers  wrote  of  this  issue  years  ago,  "Overall,  the  1 881  is  almost  identical  in 
rarity  to  the  lower  mintage  1 885  and  just  a  little  less  rare  than  the  1 886.  In  AU  or  Unc.,  however,  the  1 881  is  possibly  the  rarest  of  the  three." 
This  piece  displays  beautiful  reddish-orange  coloration  with  much  prooflike  reflectivity  in  evidence,  as  expected  for  such  a  low-mintage  issue 
in  this  grade.  Numerous  bagmarks  from  coin-to-coin  contact  dot  each  side,  but  the  surfaces  overall  are  pleasingly  attractive  for  the  grade,  far 
nicer  than  what  is  sometimes  seen  in  the  Liberty  Head  series  at  this  numeric  level.  The  sharp,  bold  strike  adds  further  to  the  appeal. 

The  present  coin  marks  the  first  time  we  have  offered  an  NGC  coin  of  this  date,  at  least  since  we  began  our  Permanent  Auction  Archives 
in  1 993.  The  last  MS61  PCGS  example  we  handled,  in  our  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  4/201  5),  lot  4389,  realized  $141 ,000. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BC,  PCGS#  8994 


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1882  Double  Eagle,  AU55  Proof  like 
Smallest  1880s  Circulation-Strike  Mintage 
571  Pieces  Coined,  Sole  Example  So  Graded 

4491  1 882  AU55  Prooflike  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1  882  double 

eagle  issue,  struck  to  the  remarkably  low  extent  of  571  circulation 
strikes,  is  the  absolute  lowest-mintage  in  a  string  of  low-mintage 
P-mint  emissions,  seven  in  all,  beginning  in  1 881  and  ending  with  the 
proof-only  1887,  which  saw  121  proofs  made.  The  string  would  also 
include  another  sub-1,000  business-strike  double  eagle  production, 
the  1885  with  only  751  pieces  made. 

The  small  production  of  Philadelphia  Mint  double  eagles  during 
the  1880s  was  the  result  of  a  confluence  of  factors.  One  was  a 
determined  effort  on  the  part  of  Treasury  officials  to  get  more  small- 
denomination  gold  in  circulation,  apparently  in  the  East,  by  reducing 
double  eagle  mintages  in  favor  of  eagles  and  half  eagles,  once  parity 
was  achieved.  (San  Francisco  Mint  double  eagle  mintages  remained 
fairly  high,  however,  as  the  double  eagles  in  the  hard-money  West 
were  more  likely  to  be  used  or  needed  in  actual  commerce.  In  the 
East,  however,  once  the  general  public  realized  that  the  newly  issued 
paper  currency  backed  by  gold  was  as  good  as  the  gold  itself,  they 
opted  for  the  convenience  of  paper  currency.) 

The  achievement  of  parity  in  1879-80  also  had  a  tangential 
effect.  The  floodgates  opened  on  millions  of  silver  coins  that  had 
been  hoarded  and/or  exported  since  the  Civil  War,  including  much 
coming  back  to  the  United  States  from  Canada;  there  was  no  longer 
any  premium  for  silver  coinage.  Banks  and  the  general  populace 
were  awash  in  silver  coinage,  further  reducing  the  need  for  gold. 

This  Choice  AU  1 882  double  eagle  boasts  light  wear  and  a  few 
grade-consistent  marks  on  surfaces  that  are  highly  reflective  and 
simply  gorgeous,  medium  peach-gold  with  traces  of  lighter  yellow 
around  some  of  the  protected  areas.  The  strike  is  uniformly  bold 
throughout  both  sides.  This  is  the  sole  Prooflike  example  in  any  grade 
at  NGC,  although  that  service  also  accounts  for  two  non-Prooflike 
submissions  in  AU55  with  six  finer  (4/15).  The  last  AU55  NGC 
example  we  offered,  the  Christopher  Bentley-Nob  Hill  Collection 
coin,  was  lot  5727  in  our  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2014),  which 
realized  $129,250. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  78996 


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1885  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Low  Mintage  of  751  Pieces 

4493  1885  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  decade  of  the  1  880s 

was  the  low-water  mark  for  mintages  of  Philadelphia  Mint  double 
eagles.  Three  dates  —  1883,  1884,  and  1887  —  were  proof-only 
issues,  seeing  no  circulation-strike  emissions  at  all.  Three  other 
dates  —  the  1882,  1885,  and  1886  —  saw  circulation-strike  total 
production  figures  of  1,000  coins  or  less  each  year.  The  1 886  saw  an 
even  1,000  circulation  strikes  (plus  106  proofs),  while  the  1882  and 
1885  were  struck  to  the  extent  of  571  and  751  circulation  strikes, 
along  with  a  few  dozen  proofs  each. 

The  1882  and  1885  double  eagles  thus  join  a  highly  select 
club,  among  the  few  regular  gold  coin  issues  from  the  U.S.  Mint  with 
circulation-strike  production  totals  below  1,000  pieces.  Jeff  Garrett 
and  Ron  Guth  point  out  a  couple  of  interesting  items  for  the  1 885: 

"Very  few  gold  coins  have  a  mintage  below  1,000.  It  goes 
without  saying  that  the  date  is  extremely  popular.  The 
availability  of  Proof  examples  is  the  only  thing  keeping  this 
issue  from  being  extremely  expensive.  The  Smithsonian 
collection  lacks  a  circulation-strike  example  of  the  date  for 
this  reason.  It  is  estimated  that  there  are  fewer  than  100 
known  in  all  grades.  Most  of  the  1885  double  eagles  seen 
by  the  authors  have  been  in  circulated  condition.  ..." 

It  is  curious  that  the  authors  choose  the  passive  voice,  "It  is 
estimated  ...  ",  making  it  unclear  whose  estimate  of  100  survivors  is 
being  talked  about.  For  the  1882,  they  write,  "...  there  are  probably 
fewer  than  25  known  in  all  grades,"  for  a  coin  with  571  circulation 
strikes  versus  the  751  for  the  1 885.  Is  the  1 882  overrated  —  or  is  the 
1885  underrated? 

This  Choice  AU  NGC-certified  example  shows  alternating 
yellow-gold  closer  to  the  rims  with  orange-gold  in  the  fields  and  on 
the  high  points.  Light  wear  is  in  evidence,  more  so  via  thinning  of  the 
luster  in  the  fields  than  through  mentionable  marks,  which  here  are 
confined  to  a  couple  of  small  nicks  on  Liberty's  neck  and  the  obverse 
field.  Census:  4  in  55,  30  finer  (4/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BM,  PCGS#  9003 


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1885-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Scarce,  Low-Mintage  Issue 

4494  1 885-CC  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  1  -A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 

1885-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  boasts  a  low  mintage  of  just  9,450 
pieces.  Contemporary  collectors  had  little  interest  in  branch  mint 
issues  and  the  double  eagle  denomination  was  too  expensive  for  most 
numismatists  to  save  systematically,  so  few  high-quality  specimens 
were  saved  at  the  time  of  issue.  As  a  result,  the  1885-C  is  the  most 
elusive  Carson  City  twenty  of  the  decade. 

The  present  coin  is  a  pleasing  Choice  AU  example  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  that  show  a  trace  of  friction  on  Liberty's  hair 
and  some  other  high  points.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  retain 
much  of  their  original  mint  luster  and  show  only  scattered  minor 
abrasions.  Eye  appeal  is  unusually  strong  for  this  issue.  Census:  55  in 
55,  77  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BN,  PCGS#  9004 


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1886  Double  Eagle,  Appealing  XF45 
Meager  Mintage  of  1,000  Circulation  Strikes 

4495  1 886  XF45  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  even  1 ,000  circulation- 

strike  double  eagles  were  made  for  the  1886  Liberty  Head  date, 
accompanied  by  a  small  complement  of  1 06  proof  coins.  In  addition 
to  its  status  as  an  extremely  low-mintage  date,  the  1886  is  popular 
because  no  other  1 886-dated  double  eagles  were  struck  at  America's 
branch  mints  in  operation  at  the  time,  which  would  include  San 
Francisco,  New  Orleans,  and  Carson  City.  This  was  the  first  time  since 
the  series'  inauguration  in  1 850  that  this  situation  would  occur  —  no 
branch-mint  coinage  —  and  one  that  would  not  recur  in  the  Liberty 
Head  double  eagles  through  1907. 

Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth  comment  of  the  1 886  double  eagle  in 
the  second  edition  of  their  Gold  Encyclopedia: 

"Of  the  1,000  coined,  fewer  than  40  are  thought  to  exist 
today.  Many  of  the  classic-name  collectors  of  the  past 
did  not  have  a  circulation  example.  Proof  coinage  was 
the  preferred  medium  for  the  Philadelphia  issues.  The 
Smithsonian  lacks  an  example  for  this  reason." 

At  first  glance,  this  is  a  coin  that  appears  considerably  finer  than 
the  assigned  grade.  The  surfaces  show  perceptible  areas  of  prooflike 
reflectivity  on  each  side.  The  scattered  marks  that  do  appear  on 
each  side  are  far  less  consequential  than  many  similar  coins  in  this 
grade  level.  Attractive  orange-gold  color  prevails  on  each  side.  Much 
evidence  of  die  lapping  shows  on  the  right-side  reverse,  where  the 
eagle's  tail  feathers  and  wing  feathers  are  noticeably  attenuated. 
Census:  2  in  45,  25  finer  (4/1  5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BR,  PCGS#  9006 


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1886  Double  Eagle,  Seldom-Seen  AU53 
Mintage  of  1,000  Circulation  Strikes 
Excellent  Preservation  and  Eye  Appeal 

4496  1886  AU53  NGC.  Beginning  in  the  early  1880s,  Treasury 

officials  began  seriously  implementing  a  program  to  increase 
circulation  of  eagles  and  half  eagles  at  the  expense  of  double  eagles, 
particularly  as  they  related  to  Philadelphia  Mint  products.  Silver 
coins  were  abundant  and  plentiful;  parity  between  gold,  silver,  and 
paper  currency  was  at  stasis;  and  carrying  paper  currency  rather 
than  bulky  gold  coins  was  both  convenient  and  preferable  for 
much  of  the  American  populace,  particularly  in  the  East.  An  1881 
commentary  in  Bankers'  Magazine  discussed  the  "repugnant"  idea 
of  forcing  gold  coins  into  circulation  by  withdrawing  paper  money. 
The  situation  was  apparently  the  spark  for  producing  more  eagles 
and  half  eagles  in  Philadelphia  and  reducing  double  eagle  coinage, 
the  logic  being  that  Mint  gold  depositors  would  accept  the  available 
smaller-denomination  gold  coins  rather  than  wait  longer  for  larger- 
denomination  double  eagles  to  become  available. 

In  1 880  the  Philadelphia  Mint  struck  only  51 ,420  double  eagle 
business  strikes,  versus  2,1 99  in  1  881 , 571  in  1 882,  and  then  striking 
no  double  eagles  for  circulation  at  all  in  1 883  —  a  proof-only  issue  of 
92  coins.  The  years  1884  and  1887  would  also  be  proof-only  issues 
for  double  eagles,  while  the  1885  business  strikes  would  total  751 
coins.  The  year  1 886,  that  of  the  present  piece,  would  see  only  1 ,000 
circulation  strikes  produced. 

All  of  these  ultralow-mintage  double  eagles  of  the  1880s  are 
marquee  coins  today,  seldom  traded,  high-priced,  and  worthy  of 
special  notice  on  the  rare  occasions  when  they  appear  at  auction. 
The  few  collectors  of  the  era  who  could  afford  to  assemble  sets  of 
current  double  eagles  preferred  proof  coins,  and  the  1886  double 
eagles  (and  other  low-mintage  circulation  strikes  mentioned  herein) 
are  even  rarer  as  the  Mint  State  grade  level  is  approached. 

This  AU53  NGC-certified  coin  is  a  spectacular-looking  example 
of  the  1886  date,  showing  lovely,  deep,  rich  reddish-orange  color 
throughout  both  sides  amid  overall  excellent  preservation.  The 
scattered  abrasions,  including  a  few  on  Liberty,  are  mostly  light,  with 
one  noticeable  scrape  near  the  obverse  rim  between  stars  4  and  5. 
The  reverse  shows  a  few  marks  around  the  motto  and  a  small  patch 
of  fine  lines  above  NT  in  the  denomination,  but  none  of  these  contact 
marks  are  overly  distracting.  The  sharp  strike  and  overall  top-notch 
eye  appeal  are  excellent  compensation.  Census:  7  in  53  (1  in  53+), 
18  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BR,  PCGS#  9006 


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1891  Liberty  Twenty,  AU53  Prooflike 
Only  1,390  Examples  Struck 

4497  1891  AU53  Prooflike  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Only  1,390 

business-strike  Liberty  double  eagles  were  struck  at  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  in  1891,  a  far  cry  from  the  nearly  1.3  million  specimens 
produced  at  the  San  Francisco  facility.  Of  course  the  Philadelphia 
Mint  also  produced  nearly  8.7  million  Morgan  dollars  that  year, 
which  probably  absorbed  most  of  the  coining  resources.  The  1891 
double  eagle  is  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades  today,  with  approximately 
75  specimens  extant. 

The  vivid  greenish-gold  surfaces  of  this  impressive  AU53 
example  show  much  prooflike  reflectivity  on  both  sides,  especially 
in  sheltered  areas  around  the  devices.  The  well-detailed  design 
elements  exhibit  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points,  like  Liberty's  hair, 
but  almost  all  interior  detail  remains  intact.  Scattered  minor  abrasions 
are  present  but  overall  visual  appeal  is  outstanding.  Census:  1  in  53 
Prooflike,  2  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  79016 


1891-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Sought-After,  Low-Mintage  Issue 

4498  1 891  -CC  XF45  NGC.  Variety  1  -A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1 89 1  - 

CC  Liberty  double  eagle  claims  the  second-lowest  mintage  of  the 
series,  at  a  meager  5,000  pieces.  Accordingly,  the  1891-CC  is  tied 
with  the  1871-CC  as  the  second-rarest  Carson  City  double  eagle  in 
absolute  terms,  but  some  other  issues  are  more  difficult  to  locate  in 
high  grade.  This  pleasing  Choice  XF  specimen  shows  light  wear  on 
Liberty's  hair  and  coronet,  and  some  stars  have  the  central  details 
worn  down,  but  most  interior  detail  remains  intact.  The  colorful 
greenish-gold  surfaces  display  only  minor  abrasions  and  original 
mint  luster  adds  to  the  considerable  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C3,  PCGS#  901  7 


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1892  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Last  Low-Mintage  Philadelphia  Issue 

4499  1892  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  Philadelphia  Mint 
produced  large  numbers  of  Morgan  dollars  every  year  in  the  1880s 
and  early  1890s,  using  up  much  of  the  resources  available  for 
coinage  during  those  years.  As  a  result,  coinage  of  double  eagles 
was  uniformly  low  during  this  period,  and  only  4,430  business-strike 
twenties  were  struck  in  1892.  The  trend  was  reversed  the  next  year, 
when  the  Panic  of  1893  caused  the  repeal  of  the  Sherman  Silver 
Purchase  Act  and  Morgan  dollar  coinage  was  drastically  reduced.  As 
might  be  expected,  the  1 892  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an  elusive  issue 
today,  with  a  surviving  population  of  just  150-200  coins  in  all  grades. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  MS62  example,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  lightly  marked  greenish-gold  surfaces 
that  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  Overall  visual  appeal  is 
outstanding.  Census:  1 4  in  62,  6  finer  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C5,  PCGS#  9019 

4500  -  No  Lot. 


1892-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  MS61 
Semiprooflike  Fields 

4501  1892-CC  MS61  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  1892-CC  double 

eagle,  struck  to  the  limited  extent  of  27,265  pieces,  was  shipped 
overseas  in  quantity  at  the  time  of  issue,  leaving  few  high-grade  coins 
for  American  collectors.  Even  the  Smithsonian  example  grades  just 
AU50,  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Only  in  recent  decades  have  moderate 
numbers  of  Mint  State  coins  become  available,  and  within  these 
there  is  limited  quality.  A  handful  of  MS63  coins  are  the  finest  known 
of  the  date. 

This  MS61  example  is  well-struck,  with  vibrant,  frosty  luster 
and  warm  straw-gold  color.  As  the  grade  suggests,  there  are  scattered 
abrasions  on  each  side,  but  none  are  individually  significant.  For  the 
grade,  this  piece  offers  the  budget-conscious  collector  a  pleasing 
entry  into  Mint  State  Carson  City  double  eagles.  Population:  51  in 
61 ,  58  finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  26C6,  PCGS#  9020 


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1892-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Tied  for  Finest  at  NGC 

4502  1 892-CC  MS63  NGC.  Variety  1  -A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although 
the  1892-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  claims  a  nominal  mintage  of 
27,265  pieces,  the  issue  is  one  of  the  more  available  Carson  City 
dates,  thanks  to  a  couple  of  hoards  that  surfaced  in  the  1990s.  The 
1 892-CC  is  a  condition  rarity  at  the  MS63  grade  level,  however. 

This  attractive  Select  example  exhibits  well-detailed  design 
elements,  with  sharp  definition  on  Liberty's  hair,  but  some  incomplete 
star  radials.  The  vivid  greenish-gold  surfaces  display  prooflike 
reflectivity  and  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  Eye 
appeal  is  quite  strong.  Census:  5  in  63,  0  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C6,  PCGS#  9020 


1893-CC  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Attractive,  Final-Year  Carson  City  Issue 

4503  1893-CC  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  2 -A.  A  scant  1 8,402  pieces 

were  struck  for  the  1893-CC,  with  the  mintage  likely  limited  by  that 
year's  transition  of  the  Carson  City  Mint  to  assay  office  status.  The 
1893-CC  is  obtainable  in  Mint  State,  but  most  survivors  are  notably 
bagmarked  and  virtually  no  high-grade  Mint  State  coins  exist. 

The  present  example  displays  sharp  eye  appeal  and  relatively 
few  marks.  Liberty's  cheek  is  particularly  smooth.  The  yellow-gold 
surfaces  flash  strong  cartwheel  luster  and  the  strike  is  notably  bold, 
particularly  on  the  stars  and  eagle.  PCGS  has  certified  only  21  pieces 
in  a  higher  numeric  grade  —  interestingly,  all  are  at  the  MS63  level 
with  none  finer  (6/15).  The  lack  of  abrasions  on  the  current  coin  is 
suggestive  of  an  even  finer  grade. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  2/2012 ),  lot  5049.  NGC  ID# 
26C9,  PCGS#  9023 


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1893-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  MS62 
Last  CC-Mint 

4504  1893-CC  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  2-A.  Ex:  Duquesne. 

From  a  low  mintage  of  18,402  pieces,  the  1893-CC  double  eagle 
represents  the  final  year  of  coinage  at  the  Carson  City  Mint.  Few 
examples  were  saved  by  contemporary  collectors  and  the  1893-CC 
is  scarce  in  all  Mint  State  grades.  The  issue  is  definitely  rare  above 
the  MS62  grade  level.  This  attractive  MS62  example  displays  pleasing 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  a  scattering  of 
minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed  and  overall  visual  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  has  graded  21 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C9,  PCGS#  9023 


1906  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Conditionally  Rare 

4505  1906  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  limited  mintage  of  69,596 

pieces,  the  1 906  is  the  scarcest  double  eagle  of  this  date,  and  is  one 
of  the  most  elusive  20th  century  issues.  MS63  is  the  highest  grade 
typically  seen,  and  Choice  examples  are  rare;  in  Gem  condition, 
the  1906  is  out  of  reach  for  most  collectors.  This  Plus-graded  MS64 
example  displays  razor-sharp  detail  and  vibrant,  frosty  luster  in  mellow 
yellow-gold  hues.  There  are  no  significant  abrasions,  although  close 
study  with  a  loupe  reveals  a  few  trivial  lines  that  preclude  a  Gem 
assessment.  CAC-endorsed  for  quality  and  eye  appeal.  Population:  24 
in  64  (1  in  64+),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 


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1861  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  PR63  Cameo 
Rarest  Proof  Date  After  1858 
Only  Five  Examples  Traced 

4506  1861  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  The  advent  of  the  Civil  War  and  the  government's  suspension  of  specie  payments  in  1861  seems  to  have 

dampened  collector  interest  in  proof  coins,  especially  the  large  denomination  gold  proofs.  Mint  records  indicate  66  proof  Liberty  double  eagles 
were  struck  that  year,  but  probably  only  a  handful  actually  found  buyers.  Walter  Breen  notes  "the  unsold  coins  were  sent  to  the  Melter  &  Refiner 
in  January  1 862."  Whatever  the  mintage  may  have  been,  the  1 861  proof  double  eagle  is  very  rare  today.  Writing  in  1 984,  David  Akers  noted: 

"The  1 861  proof  Double  Eagle  is  probably  the  rarest  U.S.  proof  gold  coin  after  1 858.  It  is  more  rare  than  the  1 859,  1 865,  1 874,  1 875, 

1  877  or  1  878  proof  twenties  as  well  as  all  of  the  famous  proof  dates  of  the  1 880's  including  the  1  883  and  1  884!  The  1 861  proof  $20  is 
also  at  least  as  rare  and  quite  likely  rarer  than  the  legendary  1 875  $5  and  $1 0  proofs  ...  Almost  all  of  the  great  collections  have  failed 
to  have  this  date  in  proof  (including  Garrett  and  Eliasberg  which  were  otherwise  nearly  complete)  and  only  two  different  specimens, 
this  one  and  the  Carter  coin,  have  been  offered  at  public  auction  since  1946!" 

Akers  overlooked  the  coin  sold  in  the  Numismatic  Gallery's  sale  of  the  Memorable  Collection  in  1948,  which  may  possibly  be  an  earlier 
appearance  of  the  coin  offered  here,  but  his  assessment  of  the  rarity  of  the  1 861  proof  double  eagle  has  stood  the  test  of  time.  Currently  NGC 
and  PCGS  have  combined  to  certify  only  four  coins  between  them,  and  even  that  small  total  may  contain  a  resubmission  (6/15).  We  have 
compiled  a  roster  of  five  coins  known  to  us  below,  including  two  specimens  in  institutional  collections,  with  some  possible  duplication  due  to 
the  difficulty  of  plate  matching  high-quality  proof  coins. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  Select  specimen  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout  and  richly  frosted  devices  that  create  a 
stunning  cameo  effect  against  the  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  vivid  lemon-yellow  surfaces  display  highlights  of  both  green  and  orange,  with  a 
minimum  number  of  minor  contact  marks  for  the  grade.  Eye  appeal  is  exceptional  and  a  comparable  specimen  may  not  become  available  for 
many  years.  Census:  1  in  63  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Roster  of  1 861  Proof  Double  Eagles 

1.  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Amon  G.  Carter  Family  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  861;  Ed  Trompeter;  Heritage  Auctions  privately,  circa 
1998;  possibly  Old  West  and  Franklinton  Collections  (American  Numismatic  Rarities,  8/2006),  lot  1618  (as  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC),  realized 
$483,000. 

2.  PR64  PCGS.  William  Cutler  Atwater  Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1946),  lot  1253;  Samuel  Wolfson  Collection  (Stack's,  10/1962),  lot  875;  Sale 
of  the  70's  (Kagin,  11/1973),  lot  1786;  Auction  '84  (Paramount,  7/1984),  lot  965;  Goliad  Corporation;  purchased  privately  in  August  1984  by 
Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.;  Bass  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1 0/1 999),  lot  1  741 . 

3.  PR63  Deep  Cameo,  grade  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  Mint  Cabinet,  obtained  from  the  coiner  on  September  24,  1861;  National  Numismatic 
Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

4.  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  The  present  coin,  previous  pedigree  unknown. 

5.  Proof.  R.C.H.  Brock,  part  of  a  complete  gold  proof  set;  J.P.  Morgan;  American  Numismatic  Society  in  1908,  exhibited  at  the  1914  ANS 
Exhibition. 

Additional  Appearances 

A.  Proof.  George  F.  Seavey,  part  of  a  complete  minor,  silver,  and  gold  proof  set  probably  purchased  directly  from  the  Mint  in  1861;  Seavey 
Descriptive  Catalog  (William  Strobridge,  6/1 873),  lot  823;  purchased,  along  with  the  rest  of  Seavey's  collection,  by  Lorin  G.  Parmelee;  Parmelee 
Collection  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp,  6/1890),  lot  1316  (set  dispersed);  William  Woodin. 

B.  Proof.  Mendes  I.  Cohen  Collection  (Edward  Cogan,  10/1875),  lot  248,  part  of  a  six-piece  gold  proof  set;  Thomas  Cleneay;  Cleneay  Collection 
(S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  12/1890),  lot  409;  M.A.  Brown  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  4/1897),  lot  98  (set  still  intact). 

C.  Proof.  A  specimen  purchased  by  Virgil  Brand  from  S.H.  Chapman  in  1912  as  part  of  an  1861  gold  proof  set. 

D.  Proof.  F.C.C.  Boyd;  World's  Greatest  Collection  (Numismatic  Gallery,  1/1946),  lot  864;  Jacob  Shapiro  (aka  J.F.  Bell);  Memorable  Collection 
(Numismatic  Gallery,  3/1948),  lot  686. 

E.  Choice  Brilliant  Uncirculated.  Auction  '90  (RARCOA,  8/1990),  lot  974,  although  the  coin  was  cataloged  as  Uncirculated,  the  image  appears 
to  be  a  proof  and  PCGS  lists  this  coin  as  PR63  in  their  Auction  Prices  Realized. 

PCGS#  89073 


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1883  Double  Eagle,  PR62  Cameo 
Elusive  Proof-Only  Issue 

4507  1883  PR62  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1883  double 

eagle  issue  is  among  three  from  the  1 880s,  along  with  the  1 884  and 
1 887,  that  were  only  struck  in  proof  format.  The  1 883's  proof  coinage 
total  of  92  pieces  is  greater  than  that  of  the  1 884,  at  71  pieces,  and 
less  than  that  of  the  1 887,  struck  in  the  amount  of  1 21  proof  coins. 

The  presence  of  any  one  of  these  three  proof-only  issues  in 
an  auction  would  make  collectors  take  notice,  but  the  presence  of 
all  three  in  a  single  auction,  as  here,  makes  it  an  event  of  major 
importance. 

Despite  its  medium-level  mintage,  however  —  and  despite 
its  proof-only  status  —  the  1883  was  clearly  either  released,  or  at 
a  minimum  preserved,  in  numbers  significantly  smaller  than  that 
figure.  Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth,  for  example,  estimate  in  the  second 
edition  of  their  gold-coin  reference  that  only  "about  20  examples 
[are]  known  in  all  levels  of  preservation,"  calling  the  date  "one  of  the 
classic  rarities  of  the  series." 

This  well-struck  and  well-contrasted  example,  certified  PR62 
Cameo  NGC,  is  held  back  from  an  even  finer  grade  by  the  presence 
of  a  few  distributed  marks,  most  of  them  light,  appearing  in  the  fields 
and  on  the  high  points  of  the  Liberty  device.  A  small  curved  scrape  in 
the  left  obverse  out  from  Liberty's  chin,  and  a  second  curved  contact 
near  her  hairline,  are  the  most  mentionable.  A  few  dotted  alloy  spots 
are  small  and  inconsequential  as  well,  blending  in  well  with  the  deep 
orange-gold  overall  color.  A  few  small  marks  also  visit  the  reverse.  It 
has  been  nearly  a  decade  since  we  offered  a  Cameo  example  of  this 
issue  in  any  grade.  Census:  2  in  62  Cameo,  8  finer  (4/1 5). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  89099 


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1884  Double  Eagle,  PR64  Cameo 
Seldom  Seen  in  Any  Grade 
Lowest-Mintage  Proof-Only 
Issue  of  the  1880s 

4508  1884  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  second  in 

sequence  and  the  lowest-mintage  of  three  proof-only  double  eagle 
issues  from  the  decade  of  the  1 880s,  the  1 884  saw  a  proof  emission 
of  only  71  pieces.  The  low-mintage  double  eagle  issues  of  the  1 880s 
—  including  the  proof-only  dates,  1  883,  1 884,  and  1 887,  as  well  as 
the  low-mintage  issues  where  circulation  strikes  were  made,  such  as 
the  571  pieces  for  1 882  (along  with  59  proofs)  and  the  751  pieces  for 
1885  (along  with  77  proofs)  —  were  the  result  of  intentionally  low 
double  eagle  productions  on  the  part  of  U.S.  Treasury  officials. 

The  move  was  intended  to  increase  the  circulation  of  smaller- 
denomination  gold  coins,  the  eagle  and  half  eagle,  among  the 
American  populace,  and  perhaps  to  try  to  encourage  future  gold 
depositors  to  order  those  smaller  denominations  in  preference  to  the 
double  eagles. 

The  production  numbers,  in  any  case,  are  highly  misleading. 
Jeff  Garrett  and  Ron  Guth,  in  the  second  edition  of  their  Gold 
Encyclopedia ,  estimate  that  only  15  to  20  pieces  survive  today  of 
the  proof-only  1  884,  or  somewhere  from  20%  to  30%  of  the  original 
production.  This  makes  the  1884,  unsurprisingly,  the  lowest-survival 
issue  of  the  three  proof-only  issues. 

This  near-Gem  Cameo  proof  offers  prevailing  deep  orange-red 
color  that  contrasts  against  some  lighter  yellow-orange  and  scattered 
areas  of  dark  brownish-orange  patina  near  the  rims,  overall  a  piece 
possessing  excellent  eye  appeal.  Any  visible  contact  marks  are 
infrequent  and  inconsequential. 

As  expected,  offerings  of  this  date  in  high  grade  are  seldom 
seen,  but  we  did  handle  an  example  in  the  same  grade  and  service 
in  our  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2014),  lot  5567,  which  realized 
$164,500. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  89100 


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1887  Liberty  Head  Twenty,  PR65  Cameo 
Stunning  High-Grade  Example  of 
This  Proof-Only  Issue 

4509  1887  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  There  are  many 

more  marvelous  coins  to  come  in  this  breathtaking  consignment,  but 
the  present  piece  marks  a  turning  point  chronologically  in  the  Liberty 
Head  series  and  in  this  collection,  marking  the  last  of  the  amazingly 
low-mintage  Philadelphia  Mint  dates  that  pepper  the  decade  of  the 
1880s.  The  1881  issue,  struck  to  the  extent  of  2, 199  circulation  strikes 
and  a  complement  of  only  61  proofs,  would  be  the  high-water  mark 
for  much  of  the  rest  of  the  decade,  ending  with  the  proof-only  1  887 
issue,  which  saw  only  121  proof  coins  struck. 

Two  other  Philadelphia  Mint  issues  during  the  decade  would  be 
struck  only  in  proof  format,  the  1 883  at  92  pieces  and  the  1 884  at  71 
pieces. 

Even  among  those  double  eagle  issues  of  the  decade  that  were 
produced  in  circulation-strike  format,  the  mintages  were  remarkably 
small:  1,000  coins  for  the  1886,  751  pieces  for  the  1885,  and  only 
571  for  the  1  882.  The  1 886  issue  is  further  distinguished  and  popular 
because  no  branch-mint  coins  dated  1 886  were  struck  in  the  Liberty 
Head  double  eagle  series. 

This  Gem  Cameo  1887  double  eagle  proof  coin,  certified  by 
NGC,  is  thus  not  only  a  culmination  of  this  low-mintage  decade,  but 
it  is  also  an  amazingly  high-quality  coin  in  its  own  right.  The  fresh, 
radiant  surfaces  are  remarkably  free  of  mentionable  distractions, 
showing  lovely,  deep  mirrors  in  the  fields  against  nicely  frosted 
devices.  Occasional  glints  of  pale  yellow-gold  contrast  with  the 
prevailing  highly  attractive  reddish-orange  patina.  The  surfaces  on 
each  side  show  some  evidence  of  the  "orange  peel"  effect  often  seen 
on  proof  gold  of  this  era.  A  small,  undistracting  mark  between  the  7 
in  the  date  and  star  1 3  will  provide  a  pedigree  identifier. 

In  so  fine  a  grade,  these  three  proof-only  dates  —  1  883,  1 884, 
1887  — must  be  viewed  as  ultra  low- mintage  rarities  for  purposes  of 
evaluation.  An  1883  in  PR65  Cameo  NGC  changed  hands  in  our 
FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2006),  lot  3580,  for  $212,750.  The  last 
example  of  the  1 887  in  PR65  Cameo  NGC  that  we  handled  was  the 
ex:  Richmond  Collection  example.  It  appeared  in  our  Chicago  ANA 
Signature  (Heritage,  8/2014),  lot  5747,  where  it  realized  $123,375. 
Census:  2  in  65  Cameo,  1  finer  (4/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  89103 


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1905  Liberty  Twenty,  PR64 
Great  Type  Example 

4510  1905  PR64  NGC.  Despite  a  reported  mintage  of  92  proof 

coins  for  the  1 905  double  eagle,  only  an  estimated  30  to  40  examples 
survive  today.  Some  entered  circulation;  NGC  and  PCGS  combined 
report  eight  circulated  or  impaired  proofs  from  PR45  to  PR58,  and  for 
the  first  half-century  of  this  issue's  existence,  twenty  dollars  was  a  tidy 
sum  to  hold  back  when  hard  times  came  knocking. 

The  low  mintage  of  business  strikes  for  this  issue,  some  59,000 
pieces,  further  enhances  its  demand  factors. 

The  present  near-Gem  proof  offers  orange-gold  surfaces  showing 
good  reflectivity  and  much  essential  eye  appeal  remaining,  despite 
a  handful  of  trivial  contact  marks  and  hairlines  in  the  fields  that 
determine  the  grade.  A  pair  of  small  flaked  areas  in  the  right  obverse 
field,  between  Liberty  and  star  12,  are  the  most  identifiable  markers. 
A  curved  lintmark  runs  on  the  reverse  from  the  right  ornament  edge, 
left  of  U(NUM),  upward  into  the  field.  The  proof  strike  is  full  and 
pleasing  throughout  both  sides.  This  is  a  beautiful  proof  example  of 
this  classic  Liberty  Head  design,  a  great  coin  for  type  purposes. 

The  last  example  in  this  grade  and  service  we  offered  was  lot 
5690  in  our  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2010),  which  realized 
$34,500.  NGC  ID#  26ET,  PCGS#  9121 


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1905  Double  Eagle,  PR64  Cameo 
Rare  in  Proof  Format 
Few  Cameo  Examples  Known 

4511  1905  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  proof  1905  Liberty 

double  eagle  is  rare  in  all  grades.  Its  mintage  of  92  pieces  is  similar 
to  those  of  the  1904  and  1906  proof  twenties  (98  and  94  coins, 
respectively),  but  of  the  three,  the  1 905  is  by  far  the  rarest  date.  PCGS 
estimates  only  40  to  45  pieces  are  extant,  although  we  feel  Garrett 
and  Guth's  estimate  of  as  few  as  30  to  40  coins  is  more  in  line  with 
the  frequency  of  auction  appearances.  Since  the  beginning  of  our 
auction  archives  in  1993,  we  have  sold  only  18  examples  of  this 
proof  issue,  including  some  reappearances  of  previously  offered 
coins.  There  are  two  pieces  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  a  third 
is  out  of  collectors'  hands  in  the  American  Numismatic  Association. 

This  Choice  proof  is  in  a  small  minority  of  pieces  that  boast  a 
Cameo  designation.  Due  to  the  die  preparation  process  in  use  during 
the  period  1 902  to  1 907,  few  examples  of  this  issue  were  ever  struck 
with  distinctive  field-device  contrast.  In  all  grades,  PCGS  lists  only 
eight  Cameos,  including  possible  resubmissions.  Of  these,  three  are 
in  PR64,  and  three  are  finer  (7/1 5).  Moreover,  this  piece  is  one  of  only 
two  PR64  Cameos  awarded  CAC  approval. 

The  eye  appeal  of  this  coin  is  outstanding,  yielding  stark  field- 
motif  contrast  amid  warm  yellow-gold  color.  The  devices  are  sharp 
and  sufficiently  frosted,  while  the  fields  showcase  incredibly  deep 
mirroring  and  are  devoid  of  any  obvious  hairlines.  The  most  recent 
Cameo  example  of  this  issue  we  have  offered  was  in  lot  441 1  of  our 
2015  FUN  Signature  sale,  where  the  Pittman  PR63  Cameo  example 
realized  $25,850.  This  coin  is  far  superior  in  terms  of  both  technical 
quality  and  eye  appeal.  Fully  worthy  of  a  strong  bid.  NGC  ID#  26ET, 
PCGS#  89121 


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1907  Liberty  Head  Twenty,  PR62 
Last  Year  of  the  Longacre  Motif 

4512  1907  PR62  PCGS  Secure.  Last-year-type  collectors  should 

find  this  final-year  Liberty  Head  proof  double  eagle  extremely 
intriguing  and  a  nice  compromise  between  quality  and  price.  The 
long-lasting  James  B.  Longacre  design  was  introduced  commercially 
in  1850  on  the  new  largest-denomination  gold  coins,  lasting  nearly 
six  decades  before  the  advent  of  the  revamped  Saint-Gaudens  design 
of  1907.  Only  78  proof  Liberty  twenties  were  produced,  and  as  on 
the  previous  five  years,  few  show  any  degree  of  contrast.  This  deeply 
reflective  proof  displays  even  medium  orange-gold  color.  A  few 
contact  marks  and  obvious  hairlines  explain  the  grade.  PCGS  reports 
eight  in  PR62  with  26  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  26EV,  PCGS#  9123 


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1907  Liberty  Twenty,  PR64+  Cameo 
Rare  Final-Year  Proof 

4513  1907  Liberty  PR64+  Cameo  PCCS.  CAC.  The  proof  1907 

Liberty  Head  double  eagle  had  the  lowest  mintage  in  the  proof  series 
since  1898,  coming  in  at  just  78  pieces.  It  is  unlikely  that  more 
than  40  or  50  examples  survive  in  all  grades,  as  pieces  are  rarely 
offered  at  auction.  The  Smithsonian  Institution  houses  two  Choice 
Cameo  examples  (grades  per  Garrett  and  Guth),  and  a  third  piece  is 
out  of  collectors'  hand  in  the  American  Numismatic  Society.  Several 
impaired  examples  are  known,  and  high-grade  representatives  are 
major  rarities. 

One  of  the  earliest  auction  appearances  of  a  proof  Liberty 
Head  1907  twenty  was  in  S.H.  Chapman's  sale  of  the  Charles  Zug 
Collection  (1 0/1 909).  The  coin  went  to  John  H.  Clapp  and  later  Louis 
E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.  The  George  Earle  Collection  contained  many  gold 
proof  sets,  including  a  1906  and  a  1910,  but  did  not  have  a  Liberty 
Head  1907. 

The  proof  1 907  Liberty  Head  double  eagle  is  particularly  elusive 
with  a  Cameo  designation,  and  Deep  Cameos  are  almost  unknown. 
Including  a  likely  number  of  resubmissions,  PCGS  lists  just  18 
Cameos  in  all  grades,  with  nine  PR64  (two  PR64+),  and  six  finer;  only 
a  single  Deep  Cameo  (a  PR65  coin)  is  reported  at  that  service  (7/1 5). 
This  Plus-designated  PR64  example  is  fully  struck  and  displays  bold 
field-device  contrast  amid  warm  wheat-gold  patina.  A  loupe  reveals 
some  faint  hairlines  in  the  fields  and  on  Liberty's  cheek,  as  allowed 
for  by  the  grade,  but  these  do  not  directly  hinder  the  eye  appeal. 
A  finer  example  of  this  final-year  proof  issue  will  prove  extremely 
difficult  to  acquire.  NGC  ID#  26EV,  PCGS#  89123 


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HIGH  RELIEF  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1907  Wire  Rim  High  Relief  Twenty,  AU55 
Extraordinary  Value  and 
Overall  Appearance 

4514  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  AU55  PCCS.  This  High  Relief 

presents  an  extraordinary  opportunity  for  some  astute  collector.  There 
is  just  the  faintest  friction  present  over  the  bent  knee  and  breasts  of 
Liberty.  The  fields  lack  the  fine  hair-thin  marks  from  handling  that 
most  AU  coins  display.  The  surfaces  overall  are  remarkably  bright 
and  vibrant  with  a  yellow-gold  satiny  glow  and  very  little  of  the 
often-seen  reddish  patina  found  on  High  Reliefs.  The  strike  details 
are  complete  in  all  areas,  even  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  is 
fully  separated  from  the  rim.  Additionally,  there  are  no  noticeable 
or  mentionable  contact  marks  on  either  side.  Appearance-wise,  one 
could  make  a  case  that  this  an  AU65.  It  is  a  coin  most  collectors 
would  buy  in  a  heartbeat  as  it  truly  does  appear  finer  than  many 
low-end  Uncirculated  coins.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


MCMVII  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim,  MS62 
Gold  CAC  Sticker,  Exceptional  Mint  Frost 

4515  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  MS62  PCCS.  Gold  CAC.  The 

Gold  CAC  sticker  speaks  volumes  about  the  quality  of  this  High 
Relief.  Undoubtedly  John  Albanese  was  most  taken  by  the  remarkably 
thick  mint  luster  on  this  coin.  Frosted  surfaces  are  unusual  on  High 
Relief  twenties  as  most  display  bright,  satiny  mint  luster.  With  frosted 
luster  abrasions  are  more  apparent,  and  on  this  example  there  are 
very  few  noted.  Magnification  will  be  required  to  find  what  few 
contact  marks  there  are  on  this  piece.  The  color  on  this  exceptional 
coin  is  noteworthy  as  well.  Slight  reddish  patina  is  present,  as 
usual,  but  it  overlies  on  subtle  greenish  yellow-gold.  The  wire  rim  is 
complete  around  the  reverse  and  is  apparent  around  about  half  of  the 
obverse  rim  (the  right  side  of  the  obverse  rim  is  especially  high).  The 
strike  definition  is  also  complete  throughout.  This  is  the  only  Gold 
CAC-certified  MS62  Wire  Rim  High  Relief.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS# 
9135 


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1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim 
Lovely  MS63  Example 

4516  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  MS63  PCGS.  For  many  years, 

numismatists  believed  that  the  number  of  High  Relief  double  eagles 
was  exactly  11,250  coins,  but  more  recently  (within  the  past  few 
years),  research  by  Roger  Burdette  points  to  a  slightly  larger  number 
being  struck,  12,367  coins  as  currently  given  in  the  Guide  Book.  The 
difference  is  moot,  however,  given  the  enormous  popularity  of  the 
coins,  and  in  any  case,  whatever  number  is  correct  also  includes  both 
Wire  Rim  and  Flat  Rim  versions  —  an  artificial  difference,  as  both 
type  exhibit  both  attributes  in  greater  or  lesser  degree.  This  Select 
Wire  Rim  example  is  a  case  in  point,  showing  the  most  prominent 
wire  rim  around  the  upper-right  side  of  the  obverse  and  the  both  sides 
of  the  reverse.  Beautiful  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  much  luster  and 
few  marks,  although  one  small  shiny  spot  appears  in  the  left  obverse 
field.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


1907  High  Relief  Wire  Rim  Twenty,  MS64 
Iconic  Collector  Favorite 


4517  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  MS64  PCGS.  During  the  early 

part  of  the  20th  century,  experiments  with  varying  degrees  of  high  relief 
coinage  at  the  U.S.  Mint  were  largely  futile,  limited  in  success  by  the 
restricted  capabilities  of  period  coinage  presses.  Early  models  of  the 
Standing  Liberty  quarter  proved  impossible  to  strike  up  fully  with  a  single 
die  impression,  and  the  relief  was  significantly  lowered  before  regular 
production  was  begun.  The  1 921  Peace  dollar  was  struck  with  bold  relief 
detail,  but  the  limits  of  the  press  —  particularly  for  such  a  large  coin  —  are 
evident  in  the  fact  that  very  few  surviving  examples  show  sharp  detail  on 
the  central  high  points.  The  moderately  bold  relief  of  the  obverse  portrait 
on  the  Missouri  Centennial  half  dollar  of  1 921  caused  many  examples  to 
be  produced  without  the  finer  high-point  details  of  the  hat. 

The  Saint-Gaudens  High  Relief  double  eagle  of  1 907  was  perhaps 
the  only  such  experiment  that  was,  in  a  sense,  successful.  Although 
production  was  quickly  terminated  due  to  cost  and  time  inefficiencies, 
the  High  Relief  Saints  that  were  struck  were  largely  produced  in  full, 
medallic  relief  and  are  thus  considered  by  many  to  be  the  most  beautiful 
coins  ever  struck  by  the  U.S.  Mint.  Unlike  the  Peace  dollars  of  1921,  the 
High  Relief  twenties  were  each  struck  three  to  five  times  to  bring  up  the 
design  to  full  capacity.  Such  drastic  measures  were  by  direct  order  from 
President  Roosevelt,  who  famously  stated:  "Begin  the  new  issue  even  if 
it  takes  you  all  day  to  strike  one  piece!"  In  the  end,  practicality  and  the 
need  for  efficiency  won  out  and  the  relief  was  lowered,  but  not  before 
12,367  High  Relief  Saints  were  struck  for  the  enjoyment  of  collectors. 
This  Choice  Wire  Edge  example  displays  bold  motifs  aglow  with  satiny 
yellow-gold  luster.  No  significant  distractions  are  present. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


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1907  High  Relief  Twenty,  MS64 
Wonderful  Preservation 

4518  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  MS64  PCGS.  The  dimensional 

appeal  of  this  carefully  preserved  High  Relief  twenty  is  outstanding 
and  visually  impressive.  Satiny  green-gold  patina  is  smoothly 
distributed  across  the  concave  surfaces,  and  the  sculptural  central 
motifs  stand  boldly  against  the  softly  lustrous  fields.  While  this 
example  is  close  to  the  ideal  execution  of  Theodore  Roosevelt's  and 
Augustus  Saint-Gaudens'  shared  vision,  certain  aspects  of  the  strike 
foreshadow  the  production  problems  that  even  three  strikes  of  the 
coining  press  could  not  overcome. 

The  central  elements  are  complete  and  gorgeous,  with  intricate 
detail  on  the  eagle's  breast  and  throughout  the  figure  of  Liberty.  The 
reverse  legend  is  less  fully  brought  up,  and  the  obverse  stars  struggle 
to  climb  the  sloped  margin.  The  eagle's  tail  feathers  and  trailing  wing 
show  less  detail  than  intended.  Chief  Engraver  Charles  E.  Barber 
noted  these  concerns,  and  redesigned  the  coin  for  a  shallower  relief. 
Later,  in  1908  he  made  additional  design  changes  to  facilitate  high¬ 
speed  production,  but  at  the  cost  of  the  exquisite  medal  lie  format 
that  the  visionaries  valued  most.  Like-minded  collectors  continue  to 
embrace  the  beautiful  High  Relief  design,  and  Choice  examples  such 
as  this  near-Gem  double  eagle  never  fail  to  secure  a  strong  price. 
NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


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1907  Wire  Rim  High  Relief  Twenty,  MS65 
Nearly  Perfect  Surfaces 

4519  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  MS65  NGC.  In  1897  Augustus 

Saint-Gaudens  was  presented  with  an  honorary  degree  from  Harvard. 
In  his  address,  president  Charles  Eliot  said: 

"Augustus  Saint-Gaudens  -  a  sculptor  whose  art  follows  and 
ennobles  nature,  enforces  fame  and  lasting  remembrance, 
and  does  not  count  the  mortal  years  it  takes  to  mold 
immortal  fame." 

This  last  point  underscores  the  time  Saint-Gaudens  took  to  finish 
the  many  commissions  he  took  on.  The  Shaw  Memorial  occupied  his 
attention  for  14  years.  The  Sherman  Memorial  began  in  1888,  when 
Saint-Gaudens  sculpted  a  bust  of  the  old  general,  and  he  was  not 
completely  satisfied  with  the  final  product  until  1903.  Even  with  the 
sculptural  elements  largely  a  known  (the  obverse  largely  borrowed 
from  the  Sherman  Monument),  it  still  required  three  years  for  Saint- 
Gaudens  and  his  assistant,  Henry  Hering,  to  bring  the  designs  for  the 
High  Relief  twenty  dollar  to  completion.  One  has  to  wonder  if  death 
had  not  overtaken  him,  when  Saint-Gaudens  would  have  finally  put 
the  final  touches  to  the  double  eagle. 

The  Ultra  High  Relief  twenties  were  preferred  by  Saint-Gaudens, 
but  modern,  high-speed  minting  rendered  that  high  relief  variant 
unworkable.  It  is  to  the  everlasting  credit  of  Henry  Hering  that  he  was 
actually  able  to  bring  the  high  relief  design  into  production.  This  was 
an  idea  both  President  Roosevelt  and  Augustus  Saint-Gaudens  agreed 
was  a  goal  worthy  of  attainment,  one  they  saw  on  ancient  Greek 
coins  and  sought  to  emulate.  The  attainment  of  that  goal  was  one  that 
required  multiple  blows  from  a  hydraulic  press  to  accomplish,  and 
after  three  months  only  1 1 ,250  pieces  were  produced.  This  is  one  of 
the  finest  we  have  seen  at  the  Gem  level.  The  strength  of  strike  seen 
here  is  only  present  on  the  best-produced  High  Reliefs.  The  satiny 
mint  luster  is  nearly  unmarred  with  the  only  interruptions  in  the 
surfaces  being  a  shallow  contact  mark  at  the  end  of  the  sixth  ray  on 
the  obverse  and  a  barely  noticeable  luster  graze  to  the  left  of  the  U  in 
UNITED  on  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Philadelphia  Auction  ( Heritage >,  8/2012 ),  lot  5440.  NGC  ID# 
26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


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MCMVII  High  Relief  Twenty  Dollar,  MS65+ 
Wire  Rim,  Classically  Inspired 

4520  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  MS65+  NCC.  CAC.  The  reign 

of  Neoclassicism  was  relatively  short  in  Europe.  It  began  in  the  1  740s 
and  lasted  until  about  1 830.  In  America  it  was  slower  to  start,  but  once 
it  caught  on  it  tenaciously  held  onto  artists,  sculptors,  and  politicians. 
Even  today  many  court  houses  are  still  built  along  the  Neoclassical 
principles  of  "noble  simplicity  and  calm  grandeur."  Many  American 
architects  have  fully  integrated  what  was  preached  as  unchanging 
principles  of  art  and  architecture  handed  down  from  antiquity. 
Augustus  Saint-Gaudens,  however,  was  not  a  Neoclassical  sculptor. 
Nor  is  that  what  Theodore  Roosevelt  wanted  when  he  commissioned 
him  to  redesign  the  nation's  coinage.  Saint-Gaudens  was  familiar  with 
Classical  sculpture  much  more  than  the  Neoclassical  interpretation 
of  ancient  sculpture.  He  studied  in  Paris,  had  a  studio  in  The  City 
of  Light,  and  revisited  the  French  capital  on  several  occasions  for 
extended  work  on  his  monumental  commissions.  The  difference  in 
his  familiarity  with  Classic  sculpture  and  the  Neoclassicists  is  in  the 
fine  detail  seen  on  actual  sculpture  from  Greek  antiquity  and  the 
polished,  smooth  surfaces  of  Neoclassical  sculpture. 

Saint-Gaudens  directly  translated  this  fine  detail  from  Hellenistic 
Greece  (specifically  from  the  Nike  of  Samothrace)  to  his  design  for 
the  High  Relief  double  eagle.  There  are  no  smooth  surfaces  here. 
Liberty's  gown  ripples  as  she  strides  forward  and  individual  strands 
can  be  discerned  in  her  windblown  hair.  This  magnificent  Gem 
epitomizes  Augustus  Saint-Gaudens'  design.  The  surfaces  are  almost 
perfectly  preserved  and  the  mint  luster  is  thick  and  frosted.  Just  the 
slightest  tinge  of  reddish  patina  is  present  on  this  superior  High  Relief 
and  the  wire  rim  is  almost  complete  around  each  side. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


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1907  High  Relief  Double  Eagle,  MS64 
Much  Scarcer  Flat  Rim  Variant 

4521  1907  High  Relief,  Flat  Rim  MS64  NCC.  The  striking 

difficulties  of  the  High  Relief  twenties  were  not  limited  to  the  the 
multiple  blows  required  from  a  hydraulic  press  (although  that  was 
significant).  Mint  personnel,  and  especially  the  director,  saw  the 
extruded  metal  on  the  High  Relief  twenties  as  a  striking  deficiency. 
Director  Frank  Leach  ordered  the  operators  to  exercise  "extreme  care 
so  as  to  prevent  the  excessive  burrs  on  the  edges  of  the  coin."  But 
Leach  only  issued  that  order  on  December  14,  leaving  only  two  weeks 
of  production  for  "burr-less"  High  Reliefs  to  be  produced.  Only  rarely 
did  the  coiners  actually  produce  a  coin  with  no  trace  of  the  "fin"  as 
it  was  also  termed  by  Mint  personnel.  This  example  displays  almost 
complete  flatness  on  the  rim  and  little  trace  of  extruded  metal.  The 
surfaces  are  remarkably  preserved.  The  rich  mint  luster  displays  light, 
even  reddish  patina  and  there  are  only  the  most  trivial  contact  marks 
evident  (with  the  aid  of  a  loupe). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  PCGS#  9136 


SAINT-GAUDENS  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1908-S  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Vivid  Orange-Gold  Color 

4522  1908-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1908-S  Saint-Gaudens 

double  eagle  boasts  an  extremely  low  mintage  for  a  20th  century  coin 
at  just  22,000  pieces.  Many  examples  were  released  into  circulation 
at  the  time  of  issue  and  this  date  is  seen  more  often  in  circulated 
grades  than  in  Mint  State,  an  unusual  situation  for  the  series.  As  a 
result,  the  1908-S  is  scarce  in  MS63  condition  and  rare  any  finer. 

This  is  a  pleasing  Select  example  with  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces 
and  well-detailed  design  elements.  The  vibrantly  lustrous  surfaces 
show  only  a  scattering  of  light,  grade-appropriate  marks,  with  a  small 
nick  on  the  reverse  above  the  O  in  OF.  Population:  1 7  in  63,  60  finer 
(6/15). 

Ex:  The  Milly  Chaykin  Collection  ( Heritage ,  10/201 1 ),  lot  52 14.  NGC 
ID#  2 6 FA,  PCGS#  9149 


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1922  Double  Eagle,  Top-Graded  MS66 

4523  1922  MS66  NGC.  The  surfaces  are  aglow  with  frosty  luster 

and  rich  orange-gold  and  honey-gold  patina  throughout  both  sides. 
Excellent  preservation  is  the  order  of  the  day,  as  Liberty  is  free  of 
major  marks,  despite  a  couple  of  small  ticks  on  the  left  (facing)  knee. 
A  few  tiny  ticks  show  on  the  sun's  rays,  but  the  eagle  on  the  reverse 
is  nearly  mark-free.  Although  the  1922  Saint-Gaudens  issue  is  a 
common  coin  in  lower  grades  —  the  average  certified  survivor  is 
midway  between  MS62  and  MS63,  where  thousands  exist  —  in  the 
Premium  Gem  grade,  this  piece  is  one  of  nine  at  NGC  and  eight 
at  PCGS,  with  none  finer  at  either  service  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26G3, 
PCGS#  91  73 


1924-D  Double  Eagle,  Appealing  MS64 

4524  1924-D  MS64  PCGS.  Most  examples  of  the  1 924-D  double 

eagle  remained  stateside  rather  than  being  exported  internationally, 
so  that,  despite  the  mintage  exceeding  3  million  pieces,  most  were 
melted  after  the  Gold  Recall  of  1 933.  The  issue  is  scarce  today  but  not 
rare.  An  MS64  example  such  as  this  is  a  conditional  rarity,  however. 
Most  survivors  show  poor  strikes  and/or  bagmarks  that  eliminate  a 
near-Gem  grade.  This  piece  shows  great  cartwheel  luster  on  orange- 
gold  surfaces  with  scattered  minor  ticks,  chiefly  confined  to  Liberty's 
lower  body  and  the  fields  nearby.  PCGS  reports  only  1 1  in  Gem  or 
finer  grades  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  26G8,  PCGS#  91  78 


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1925-S  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS63 
Condition  Rarity  in  the  Series 

4525  1925-S  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  The  1925-S  Saint-Gaudens 

double  eagle  issue  is  a  leading  condition  rarity  in  the  series.  The  rarity 
of  this  date  in  high  grade  makes  a  nice  Select  Mint  State  example, 
such  as  the  present  coin,  a  logical  choice  for  most  collectors  of  the 
series.  This  coin  is  sharply  struck  overall,  despite  a  touch  of  softness 
on  the  Capitol  building.  The  surfaces  are  an  attractive  orange-gold 
with  hints  of  green  on  the  reverse.  As  expected  from  the  grade,  a 
scattering  of  minor  handling  marks  is  evident  on  both  sides,  none 
worthy  of  individual  mention.  Population:  90  in  63  (1  in  63+),  26 
finer  (6/1 5). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2010 ),  lot  3635.  NGC  ID#  26GC, 
PCGS#  9182 


1928  Twenty  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Fantastic  Eye  Appeal 

4526  1928  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  1928 

Saint-Gaudens  twenty  can  hold  its  own  even  in  the  most  august 
numismatic  company.  Even  though  the  1 928  is  an  ubercommon  date 
—  while  still  seen  less  often  than  the  1 924  or  1 927  —  few  survive  as 
nice  from  the  mintage  of  more  than  8.8  million  pieces.  The  greenish- 
gold  to  orange-gold  surfaces  are  ablaze  with  fine-grained,  mattelike 
luster  with  only  the  most  scattered,  picayune  ticks  appearing,  largely 
confined  to  the  obverse.  The  reverse,  on  its  own,  would  likely  garner 
an  MS68  grade.  Census:  93  in  67  (2  in  67+,  5  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/1  5). 
CAC,  which  ignores  Plus  suffixes  in  grades,  reports  only  23  in  MS67 
with  their  green  approval  sticker.  A  coin  with  fantastic  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  26GK,  PCGS#  9189 


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1921  Alabama,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  Known,  Vivid  Coloration 

4527  1921  Alabama  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  High-quality  examples  of 

the  Alabama  commemorative  half  are  rare  —  few  were  saved,  and 
many  were  carelessly  produced.  Most  of  the  mintage  was  sold  to  the 
local  populace,  where  many  of  the  coins  circulated  and  almost  none 
were  carefully  preserved.  Taking  the  cue  from  Missouri's  successful 
2^2  experiment,  two  varieties  were  minted:  a  limited  edition  2x2 
coin,  and  the  mass-produced  "Plain"  variety. 

This  exceptional  coin  is  remarkably  well-produced  and 
attractive  for  the  plain  variety.  As  always,  it  is  softly  struck  on  the 
eagle's  talons,  but  the  dual  portraits  are  sharply  struck  the  rest  of  the 
memorable  eagle  design  is  bold.  Variegated  rainbow  toning  covers 
both  sides  in  shades  of  orange,  pink,  blue,  and  lilac  over  pearlescent- 
silver  surfaces.  The  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  A  Superb  Gem  example,  tied 
numerically  for  the  finest-known  among  survivors  of  this  challenging 
issue.  Census:  8  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28HT, 
PCGS#  9224 


1921  Alabama  Centennial  Half,  2x2,  MS67 
Exceptional  Surface  Quality 

4528  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS67  NGC.  The  Alabama  Centennial 

half  dollar,  struck  to  commemorate  the  100th  anniversary  of 
Alabama's  statehood,  was  the  first  issue  struck  by  the  United  States 
Mint  bearing  the  likeness  of  a  living  individual:  The  obverse  shows 
the  busts  of  William  Bibb,  the  state's  first  governor,  and  T.E.  Kilby, 
the  current  governor  at  the  time  of  the  centennial.  The  use  of  a 
living  person  on  a  U.S.  coin  would  be  repeated  in  1926,  when  the 
American  Independence  Sesquicentennial  half  dollar  was  produced 
with  busts  of  George  Washington  and  Calvin  Coolidge. 

The  Alabama  half  dollar  was  produced  in  two  varieties, 
distinguished  by  the  presence  of  or  absence  of  a  small  "2x2"  notation 
in  the  right  obverse  field,  intended  to  denote  Alabama  as  the  22nd 
state  admitted  into  the  Union.  The  two  varieties  are  relatively  similar 
in  availability,  rarely  seen  in  high  grade.  This  Superb  Gem  2x2 
representative  displays  crisp  detail  and  glowing,  frosty  luster.  The 
devices  are  free  of  the  typically  seen  minor  abrasions,  and  both  sides 
exhibit  a  touch  of  golden-gray  toning.  Census:  5  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0 
finer  (7/1 5).  NGC  ID#  28HS,  PCGS#  9225 


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1921  Alabama  2x2  Half,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Known 

4529  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS67  PCGS.  Exact  mintage  and 

distribution  figures  for  the  Alabama  Centennial  half  dollar  is 
unknown,  but  it  is  generally  accepted  that  the  earlier  2x2  variant  had 
a  mintage  of  either  6,006  or  1  5,01 4  coins,  including  pieces  struck  for 
assay.  The  2x2  notation  was  originally  to  denote  Alabama  as  the  22nd 
state  to  be  admitted  into  the  Union,  separated  by  a  St.  Andrew's  cross 
taken  from  the  state  flag.  The  notation's  removal  later  on  was  purely 
to  create  a  second  variety  to  market  to  collectors. 

This  fabulous  coin  appears  to  have  been  perfectly  preserved  over 
the  years.  There  are  none  of  the  distracting  blemishes  that  usually 
plague  most  of  the  survivors  of  this  key  issue.  Each  side  is  also  toned 
in  rich,  variegated  shades  of  rose,  golden,  and  lilac,  and  the  coin  is 
sharply  defined  in  all  areas.  Population:  7  in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer 
(6/1  5). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  ( Heritage ,  7/2002 ),  lot  5042.  NGC  ID# 
28HS,  PCGS#  9225 


1937-D  Daniel  Boone  Half,  MS68 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 

4530  1937-D  Boone MS68  PCGS. The  1 937-D  Boone  Bicentennial 

half  dollar  was  never  distributed  individually,  only  as  part  of  sets. 
Initially,  the  Denver  coin  was  sold  in  a  two-piece  set  along  with  an 
example  of  the  Philadelphia  issue,  costing  $7.25  for  the  pair.  Later, 
when  the  San  Francisco  issue  became  available,  the  three  coins  were 
sold  as  a  set  for  $12.40.  Of  the  7,506  Denver  pieces  struck,  5,000 
were  melted  as  unsold,  leaving  a  net  distribution  of  only  2,506  coins. 

This  outstanding  coin  is  one  of  the  four  finest  at  PCGS;  at  NGC, 
only  a  single  coin  grades  this  high  (7/15).  The  strike  is  bold  and  the 
surfaces  are  seemingly  pristine.  Pale  champagne  centers  transition  to 
deeper  mint  and  lavender  in  the  margins  with  olive-gold  and  amber 
around  the  peripheries.  NGC  ID#  28JS,  PCGS#  9271 


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Magnificent  Matte  Proof  1937  Boone  Half  Dollar  Set,  PR63 
Believed  Unique  Three-Coin  Proof  Set 
The  Only  Matte  Proof  Boone  Halves  Known 

4531  1937-PDS  Boone  Matte  Proof  Set,  PR63  NGC.  This  is  a  marquee  offering  for  the  classic  commemorative  specialist,  a  remarkable  three- 

coin  1 937  Boone  Bicentennial  half  dollar  set  containing  an  example  each  of  the  Philadelphia,  Denver,  and  San  Francisco  coins  in  matte  proof 
format.  This  is  the  only  matte  proof  set  authenticated  of  the  Daniel  Boone  type,  and  may  well  be  unique. 

The  production  of  these  coins  was  not  recorded  by  the  Mint,  and  their  existence  was  once  unknown  to  many  researchers.  In  his  Proof 
Encyclopedia ,  Walter  Breen  cites  "rumors"  of  the  possible  existence  of  matte  proof  Roanoke  and  Antietam  half  dollars  of  this  year,  but  makes 
no  mention  of  the  Boone  matte  proofs.  More  recently,  the  legitimacy  of  these  coins  as  genuine  matte  proofs  has  been  an  issue  of  controversy, 
but  their  authentication  by  NGC  confirms  their  status. 

The  origin  of  this  PDS  set  has  been  researched  by  commemorative  authority,  Anthony  Swiatek,  with  the  conclusion  that  the  coins  were  all 
struck  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  for  Chief  Engraver  John  R.  Sinnock,  before  the  branch  mint  dies  were  shipped  to  their  respective  facilities.  It  has 
been  suggested  by  others  that  possibly  four  matte  proof  sets  were  produced  on  Sinnock's  account,  but  no  evidence  has  surfaced  to  confirm  the 
existence  of  any  but  the  present  coins.  Writing  in  The  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  Silver  &  Gold  Commemorative  Coins ;  coauthored  by  Breen 
(1 981 ),  Swiatek  states: 

"There  is  a  set  of  the  three  1937  coins  with  matte  finish,  which  has  been  represented  as  matte  proofs.  These  are  extremely  rare  and 
show  more  detail  than  on  the  business  strikes.  These  MS-70  coins  must  be  seen  to  be  fully  appreciated.  Each  of  them  possesses  a 
double  strike  with  sharp  squares  letters  —  especially  notable  on  the  PIONEER  YEAR  inscription.  In  other  words,  there  isn't  the  usual 
roundness  on  the  lettering,  dates  or  mint  marks." 

The  regular  Philadelphia  1 937  Boone  half  dollar  was  struck  in  January  1 937,  to  the  extent  of  1 5,01 0  pieces  (including  1 0  assay  coins).  The 
regular  Denver  issue  was  not  produced  until  May,  and  only  to  the  extent  of  7,506  pieces  (including  six  assay  coins).  The  San  Francisco  Mint  did 
not  strike  regular-issue  Boone  half  dollars  in  1937  until  October. 

The  exact  production  date(s)  of  the  three  matte  proofs  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  is  not  known,  but  two  possible  scenarios  seem  most  likely. 
A  study  of  the  die  characteristics  of  each  proof  in  this  PDS  set  reveals  that  each  coin  was  struck  with  a  different  head  die,  dies  which  are  an 
exact  match  to  the  regular  issue  obverses  used  for  coinage  at  the  various  mints.  This  allows  for  the  possibility  that  each  of  the  three  matte  proof 
specimens  was  struck  on  a  separate  occasion,  and  that  their  individual  production  dates  could  correspond  with  the  dates  of  the  shipment  of 
the  branch  mint  dies;  i.e.,  the  Philadelphia  proof  would  have  been  struck  in  January,  corresponding  with  the  regular  coinage  of  that  issue,  the 
Denver  coin  in  May  before  the  dies  were  shipped  to  Colorado,  and  the  San  Francisco  piece  in  October.  However,  it  is  equally  possible  —  and, 
logically,  more  likely  —  that  if  the  matte  proofs  were  struck  with  the  intent  of  supplying  Sinnock  with  a  complete  set,  that  they  were  all  struck 
on  the  same  occasion.  This  would  place  their  coinage  at  a  point  prior  to  June  and  likely  as  early  as  January  before  the  regular  coinage  of  the 
Philadelphia  issue,  since  by  the  end  of  May,  the  Denver  branch  mint  dies  had  been  shipped  to  Colorado  for  regular  coinage.  This  would  mean 
that  the  branch  mint  dies  must  have  been  prepared  well  in  advance  of  their  usage  in  May  and  October,  and  were  shelved  for  several  months 
after  striking  the  matte  proofs.  While  more  likely  in  a  logical  sense,  this  latter  scenario  does  leave  one  question:  If  all  three  proofs  were  struck  at 
the  same  time,  why  was  the  un-mintmarked  head  die  changed  out  for  each  coin?  If  the  dates  of  when  each  die  pair  was  made,  as  well  as  those 
of  when  the  branch  mint  dies  were  shipped  to  their  respective  mints,  could  be  determined,  this  mystery  would  probably  be  solved. 

The  three  proofs  are  beautifully  produced  and  well-matched.  Each  piece  is  razor-sharp  and  deeply  struck  with  fine  matte  surfaces  that 
showcase  the  design  elements  to  their  full  advantage,  while  giving  the  surfaces  a  soft  steel-gray  hue  common  to  matte  proof  silver  coins.  If 
held  at  delicate  angles  beneath  a  light,  lOx  magnification  detects  a  few  light  lines  on  each  coin  which  determine  the  common  PR63  grade. 
Nonetheless,  eye  appeal  is  exceptional  across  the  board,  as  each  piece  possesses  an  almost  medal  lie  appearance.  The  Philadelphia  and  Denver 
coins  are  without  any  significant  identifiers,  although  the  San  Francisco  piece  exhibits  a  few  small  olive-colored  toning  specks  on  Boone's  cheek 
and  in  the  adjacent  field.  None  of  the  examples  show  any  noticeable  breaks  in  the  delicate  proof  surface. 

The  chance  to  acquire  even  one  of  these  matte  proof  Boone  Bicentennial  half  dollars  would  be  a  landmark  event  for  the  classic 
commemorative  specialist,  but  the  appearance  of  all  three  pieces  as  an  intact  set  is  even  more  exceptional.  These  are  highly  intriguing  coins  of 
unsurpassed  rarity.  The  only  matte  proof  Boone  halves  known;  this  set  will  be  a  front-and-center  showpiece  in  one  fine  classic  commemorative 
collection. 

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1936-S  Columbia  Sesquicentennial  Half 
Delicately  Toned  MS68 
Among  the  Finest  Known 

4532  1936-S  Columbia  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  Vibrant  cartwheel 

sheen  sweeps  this  seemingly  pristine  Superb  Gem.  The  obverse 
displays  subtle  forest-green,  silver-blue,  and  sun-gold,  while  the 
reverse  features  delicate  lime,  honey,  and  steel-blue  shadings.  An 
unimprovable  example  of  this  Southern  commemorative  issue. 
Columbia  is  the  state  capital  of  South  Carolina,  and  the  obverse 
depicts  the  capital  buildings  as  they  existed  in  1786  and  1936,  the 
beginning  and  end  of  its  Sesquicentennial.  Encapsulated  in  a  green 
label  holder.  PCGS  shows  just  six  MS68  coins  (one  MS68+)  with 
none  finer;  NGC  lists  seven  pieces  in  this  grade,  also  with  none  finer 
(7/1  5). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  2/2005 ),  lot  8474;  Dallas 
Signature  ( Heritage ,  11/2007 ),  lot  1521.  NGC  ID#  28K7,  PCGS# 
9293 


1892  Columbian  Half,  MS67+ 
Incredible  Patina  Throughout 
Tied  for  PCGS  Finest 

4533  1892  Columbian  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Bruce  Scher. 

As  might  be  expected  from  the  pedigree  (not  to  mention  the  grade 
and  CAC  approval),  this  1892  Columbian  half  dollar  is  a  coin  of 
remarkable  quality  and  immense  eye  appeal.  The  centers  show  some 
pale  silver-gray  intermingled  with  pastel  pinkish  tones,  the  whole 
surrounded  by  bands  of  medium  sky-blue  and  pale  jade,  with  accents 
of  saffron  and  rose  at  the  extreme  rims.  Even  a  strong  loupe  reveals 
few  marks,  and  they  range  from  trivial  to  nonexistent,  while  the  strike 
is  uniformly  needle-sharp  throughout  both  sides.  The  incredible 
patina,  however,  is  this  coin's  calling  card  —  a  coin  that  will  not  soon 
be  forgotten.  Population:  6  in  67+,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  26H5, 
PCGS#  9296 


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1936  Elgin  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Tab-Toned 

4534  1 936  Elgin  MS68  PCGS.  Ex:  JFS/Jewell.  This  commemorative 

celebrates  the  1 00th  anniversary  of  the  founding  of  Elgin,  Illinois.  The 
201 6  Guide  Book  indicates  that:  'The  year  1 673  bears  no  relation  to 
the  event  but  refers  to  the  year  in  which  Joliet  and  Marquette  entered 
Illinois  Territory." 

Both  sides  exhibit  exuberant  luster  and  a  coating  of  light  speckled 
apricot  patina,  while  a  band  of  deep  red-orange  iridescence  resides 
near  the  left  obverse  border.  Well-preserved  and  free  of  distracting 
elements,  the  coin  is  sharply  struck  for  the  issue,  although  the  reverse 
always  lacks  detail  on  some  of  the  faces.  Just  one  or  two  inoffensive 
ticks  are  visible  on  the  otherwise  pristine  surfaces.  Only  seven  MS68 
coins  have  been  certified  by  PCGS,  and  none  have  been  seen  any 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KA,  PCGS#  9303 


1922  Grant  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Underrated  With  Star  Variant 

4535  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS67  NGC.  The  1922  Grant  With 

Star  half  dollar  claims  a  small  distribution  of  just  4,256  pieces, 
and  most  of  the  coins  were  sold  to  members  of  the  general  public, 
who  did  not  preserve  them  as  carefully  as  numismatists  would 
wish.  As  a  result,  this  is  one  of  the  most  elusive  issues  of  the  silver 
commemorative  series  in  high  grade.  Curiously,  the  Grant  With  Star 
is  largely  unappreciated  outside  of  series-specialists. 

This  delightful  Superb  Gem  is  sharply  detailed  in  most  areas, 
with  just  a  trace  of  the  usual  softness  on  the  central  obverse.  The 
pristine  surfaces  are  blanketed  in  attractive  shades  of  greenish-gold 
and  lavender  toning,  with  bright  mint  luster  underneath.  Census:  9  in 
67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/1  5).  NGC  ID#  28KC,  PCGS#  9307 


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1928  Hawaiian  Sesquicentennial  Half,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Known 

4536  1928  Hawaiian  MS67  NGC.  The  arrival  of  British  explorer 

Captain  James  Cook  on  the  Hawaiian  islands  in  1  778,  was  the  first 
documented  contact  between  Europeans  and  the  Pacific  islands. 
The  "discovery"  was  commemorated  on  its  150th  anniversary 
in  1928,  when  the  United  States  Mint  struck  10,008  Hawaiian 
Sesquicentennial  half  dollars.  At  this  time,  Hawaii  was  still  a  U.S. 
Territory,  not  a  State  of  the  Union,  as  it  later  became  in  1959. 

The  Hawaiian  Sesquicentennial  half  dollars  were  distributed  in 
their  entirety,  and  many  went  into  the  hands  of  non-collectors  where 
they  suffered  poor  storage  and  mishandling.  This  largely  accounts  for 
the  issue's  status  as  one  of  the  keys  to  the  classic  commemorative 
series  in  high  grade.  This  Superb  Gem  is  one  of  only  a  handful  of 
pieces  so-graded,  with  none  finer.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  surfaces 
display  original,  satiny  luster.  The  obverse  shows  a  two-toned 
appearance  with  a  band  of  lavender-blue  toning  over  the  lower-right 
portion  of  the  coin  and  lemon-gold  over  the  upper-left.  The  reverse 
shows  a  similar  pale  blue  bond  across  the  upper-right  quadrant,  with 
iridescent  olive-gold  and  reddish-brown  hues  over  the  remainder. 
Census:  5  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS# 
9309 


1924  Huguenot  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Spectacular  Multicolor  Toning 

4537  1924  Huguenot  MS68  NGC.  The  early  Dutch  settlement 

of  what  is  now  the  United  States,  little-known  in  American 
popular  culture  except  as  the  background  for  the  drama  series 
New  Amsterdam ,  also  is  the  subject  of  the  Huguenot- Walloon 
Tercentenary  commemorative.  Unfortunately,  the  design  has  been 
criticized  over  the  years  for  including  the  portraits  of  two  Huguenot 
martyrs  (Admiral  Gaspard  de  Coligny  and  William  the  Silent)  who 
both  died  long  before  the  1624  settlement  the  coins  were  supposed 
to  commemorate. 

This  magnificently  preserved  example  has  elegant  peach,  plum, 
and  steel-blue  patina  over  amply  lustrous  and  carefully  preserved 
surfaces.  Eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Census:  2  in  68  (1  in  68  ★),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KG,  PCGS#  9314 


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1923-S  Monroe  Doctrine  Half,  MS67 
Excellent  Preservation,  Lovely  Patina 

4538  1923-S  Monroe  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  reports  only  six 

examples  of  the  Monroe  commemorative  in  the  vaunted  MS67  grade, 
one  of  them  a  MS67+,  and  there  are  none  finer  (7/15).  This  MS67 
piece  displays  far  better  preservation  and  luster  than  normally  seen 
on  this  conditionally  challenged  issue.  The  portraits  of  Presidents 
Monroe  and  Adams  are  largely  mark-free,  save  for  a  single  small  tick 
under  Adams'  eye,  and  the  contorted  female  figures  on  the  reverse 
are  free  of  singular  contact.  Beautiful  cartwheel  luster  complements 
pale  jade,  aqua,  and  copper-gold  patina  on  portions  of  both  sides. 
The  Monroe  Doctrine  Centennial  half  is  one  of  the  keys  to  a  complete 
commemorative  silver  set  in  Premium  Gem  or  finer  grades,  and  the 
present  Superb  Gem  represents  a  virtually  unimprovable  opportunity. 
NGC  ID#  28KT,  PCGS#  9333 


1923-S  Monroe  Half,  MS67 
Rare  in  High  Grade,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 

4539  1923-S  Monroe  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  The  Monroe  Doctrine 

commemorative  was  struck  for  a  Los  Angeles  exposition  despite  the 
city's  tenuous  connection  with  the  event.  These  halves  are  quite 
plentiful  in  circulated  grades,  but  are  a  significant  condition  rarity 
in  Mint  State.  They  are  almost  always  weakly  struck,  and  while 
this  piece  is  no  exception  to  that  rule,  it  does  exhibit  uncommonly 
brilliant  luster  throughout.  An  attractive  medley  of  gold,  light  blue, 
and  silver-gray  is  seen  across  the  carefully  preserved  surfaces.  The 
issue  is  seldom  offered  in  such  a  lofty  state  of  preservation  and  as 
such,  this  is  a  serious  Registry  Set  contender.  Population:  6  in  67  (1  in 
67+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  ( Heritage ,  8/2009 ),  lot  1454.  NGC  ID# 
28KT,  PCGS#  9333 


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1938  New  Rochelle  Half,  MS68 
Magnificent  Two-Sided  Toning 

4540  1938  New  Rochelle  MS68  PCGS.  The  New  Rochelle  half 

dollar  was  produced  with  the  intent  of  commemorating  the  250th 
anniversary  of  the  founding  of  New  Rochelle,  New  York,  which  was 
settled  in  1688  by  French  Huguenots.  The  coins  were  appropriately 
dated  1938  to  correspond  with  the  anniversary,  but  were  actually 
struck  the  year  before  in  1937.  Congress  authorized  the  coinage  of 
25,000  pieces,  all  of  which  were  struck,  plus  15  additional  coins  for 
assay  purposes.  Yet,  only  15,266  examples  (including  assay  coins) 
were  distributed,  with  the  remainder  melted. 

This  radiant  example  displays  intense,  unabraded  luster  and 
sharp  design  definition.  The  peripheries  show  vivid  crimson  and 
amber  toning,  while  the  interiors  show  light  pastel  shades  of  lavender, 
blue,  and  champagne.  The  eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  Population:  6 
in  68  (1  in  68+),  0  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  28KU,  PCGS#  9335 


1926-S  Oregon  Trail  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Tied  for  Finest,  Splendid  Color 

4541  1926-S  Oregon  MS68  PCGS.  A  distribution  of  more  than 

83,000  pieces  for  this  San  Francisco  issue  was  by  far  the  largest  of 
the  Oregon  Trail  series.  Accordingly,  the  1926-S  is  among  the  top 
choices  when  just  a  single  example  is  required  to  complete  the 
commemorative  type  set.  Moreover,  this  stunning  MS68  coin  would 
be  a  stellar  addition  for  the  finest  type  collection  or  it  would  headline 
a  Registry  Set-quality  date  and  Mint  set.  Vivid  rainbow  colors  fill  the 
borders  and  surround  gleaming  silver  centers.  Delicate  iridescence 
accompanies  coruscating  mint  luster.  Impeccably  preserved,  the 
present  example  is  tied  for  the  finest  seen  by  both  services  combined, 
and  it  is  one  of  just  a  half-dozen  Superb  Gems  at  this  level  reported 
by  PCGS.  Population:  6  in  68,  0  finer  (6/1  5).  NGC  ID#  28KX,  PCGS# 
9341 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Half,  MS67+ 
Top-Notch  Eye  Appeal 

4542  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Panama- 

Pacific  half  dollar  was  the  only  silver  commemorative  issued  in 
conjunction  with  the  Panama-Pacific  International  Exposition  held 
in  San  Francisco  in  1915;  it  was  also  the  first  silver  commemorative 
struck  at  a  branch  mint  (San  Francisco).  A  mintage  of  200,000  coins 
was  authorized  by  Congress,  but  only  60,030  examples  were  actually 
struck,  and  even  fewer  (just  27,134  pieces)  were  ever  distributed. 
This  beautifully  preserved  Superb  Gem  showcases  concentric  pastel 
rainbow  toning  on  each  side,  underlying  a  faint  light  golden  veneer. 
The  strike  is  pleasing,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  top-notch.  Population:  93 
in  67  (1 0  in  67+),  3  finer  (6/1 5).  NGC  ID#  26H7,  PCGS#  9357 


1937  Texas  Commemorative  Half,  MS68 
None  Certified  Finer  by  PCGS  or  NGC 

4543  1937  Texas  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Texas  Independence 

Centennial  half  dollar  always  commands  the  attention  of 
commemorative  collectors  when  it  appears  in  high  grade.  Top-graded 
examples  such  as  the  current  coin  are  rare  for  all  dates  and  Mints 
in  the  Texas  series.  One  reason  is  the  complex  design.  The  eagle's 
breast  sits  in  high  relief  opposite  the  winged  goddess  of  Victory  on 
the  reverse,  resulting  in  loss  of  detail  on  the  branch  hand  as  well  as 
other  high  points  of  the  crowded  design. 

This  incredible  Superb  Gem  offers  spectacular  eye  appeal 
and  high  technical  quality  despite  the  complexity  of  its  design.  The 
strike  is  as  bold  as  can  be  hoped  for.  Satin-smooth  surfaces  display 
brilliant  rainbow  colors  at  the  margins,  merging  into  orange-bronze 
and  silver-lilac  centers.  There  are  no  distracting  obverse  marks,  and 
the  few  shallow  ticks  among  the  reverse  devices  are  microscopic  in 
nature.  No  examples  of  the  1937  issue  are  certified  finer  by  either 
service.  Population:  4  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28FX,  PCGS# 
9390 


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1915-S  Five-Piece  Panama-Pacific  Commemorative  Box 
With  Leatherette  Case  and  Descriptive  Insert 
Exceptional  Quality  Throughout 


The  five  coins  issued  to  commemorate  the  1915  Panama- 
Pacific  International  Exposition  are  highly  coveted  by 
coin  collectors  and  non-collectors  alike  as  tangible 
vestiges  of  the  event.  Opened  on  February  20,  1915,  the 
Exposition  signified  the  completion  of  one  of  the  foremost 
technological  marvels  of  the  world  —  the  Panama  Canal 
—  while  it  also  celebrated  the  rebuilding  of  San  Francisco 
after  the  earthquake  of  1 906,  which  destroyed  the  majority 
of  the  city's  infrastructure.  Approximately  19  million 
people  passed  through  the  gates  of  the  Exposition  before 
the  event  closed  on  December  4. 

The  current  offering  of  a  complete  five-piece  Panama- 
Pacific  commemorative  set  exceeds  any  other  such  set  we 
have  had  the  pleasure  of  offering,  including  the  memorable 
King  Farouk  set  we  sold  in  2009.  Indeed,  the  major  coins 
of  the  present  set  are  of  higher  grade  than  the  Farouk  coins, 
with  exception  of  the  gold  dollar.  Both  of  the  fifty  dollar 
gold  pieces  (Round  and  Octagonal)  are  of  substantially 
higher  PCGS  certification. 

The  coins  are  housed  in  consecutively  numbered 
PCGS  holders.  Our  consignor  agrees  a  wider  audience  will 
be  served  by  offering  the  coins  individually,  and  we  expect 
spirited  bidding  when  each  component  of  this  fantastic 
Panama-Pacific  commemorative  set  crosses  the  block. 


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COMMEMORATIVE  SILVER 


1915-S  Panama- Pacific  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Lightly  Toned,  High-End  Luster 

4544  1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollar,  FS-502,  MS66+ 

PCGS.  The  total  cost  of  the  1915  Panama-Pacific  International 
Exposition  exceeded  50  million  dollars  —  a  huge  investment  in  those 
times,  and  a  figure  that  was  not  exceeded  for  a  comparable  event  until 
the  New  York  World's  Fair  some  25  years  later.  Every  possible  means 
was  employed  to  attract  visitors  from  around  the  world.  Placed  in 
the  proper  perspective,  the  commemorative  coins  issued  were  just  a 
small  part  of  the  massive  undertaking.  Even  so,  an  ambitious  200,000 
Pan-Pac  half  dollars  were  authorized,  although  just  60,000  pieces 
were  actually  struck  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint.  Less  than  half  of  the 
mintage  was  sold  (27,1 34  pieces)  and  the  rest  of  the  production  was 
melted. 

This  high-end  survivor  displays  splendid,  iridescent-silver 
surfaces  and  a  sharp  strike.  A  secondary  mintmark  is  visible  north 
of  the  primary  S.  Sea-green,  amber-gold,  and  ice-blue  shades  cover 
both  sides.  The  motifs  show  fastidious  preservation,  and  even  minor 
marks  are  essentially  nonexistent.  A  Premium  Gem  coin  of  high 
quality,  confirmed  by  the  PCGS  Plus  designation.  PCGS#  511601 
Base  PCGS#  9357 


COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD 


1915-S  Panama- Pacific  Gold  Dollar 
Pleasing  Near-Gem  Example 

4545  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS64  PCGS.  A  satin- 

smooth  near-Gem  gold  dollar  with  mark-free  surfaces  and  pleasing 
wheat-gold  color.  Lilac  and  rose  highlights  circulate  with  flowing 
mint  luster  over  the  boldly  struck  motifs,  which  show  only  occasional 
weakness  at  the  top  reverse  legend  and  at  the  dolphin's  fin  below  LL 
of  DOLLAR.  The  unmarked  surfaces  are  suggestive  of  an  even  higher 
grade.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 


1915-S  Panama- Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Vibrant  MS65 

4546  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  PCGS.  A 

glittering  Gem,  with  robust  mint  luster  and  a  varied  coloration 
ranging  from  yellow-gold  to  rich  amber-gold  at  the  margins.  A  sharp 
strike  attends  both  sides,  which  display  outstanding  eye  appeal.  A 
tiny  mark  on  Columbia's  outstretched  arm  and  a  few  microscopic 
obverse  lines  do  little  to  diminish  the  considerable  visual  command 
of  this  radiant  Gem  quarter  eagle.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


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1915-S  Panama- Pacific  Fifty  Dollar,  MS65 
Scarcer  Round  Type 
Unsurpassed  Color  and  Mint  Luster 

4547  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  50  Dollar  Round  MS65  PCGS. 

The  footprint  of  the  Panama-Pacific  Exposition  was  nothing  short 
of  impressive.  Covering  635  acres  over  an  area  that  stretched  more 
than  two  miles  along  the  waterfront  and  roughly  a  half-mile  wide, 
the  fair  consisted  of  eight  seventy -foot-tall  palaces,  five  expansive 
courts,  numerous  gardens,  and  other  buildings  and  concessions. 
Approximately  19  million  people  passed  through  the  gates  of  the 
PPIE  before  they  were  shut  on  December  4. 

The  absolute  scale  was  one  of  the  defining  characteristics 
of  the  fair,  which  also  boasted  fantastic  works  of  art,  exhibits  of 
cutting-edge  science,  and  pavilions  from  around  the  world.  Just  as 
impressive  are  the  two-and-a-half  ounce  "quintuple  eagles,"  which 
were  the  centerpiece  commemorative  coinage  for  the  event  and 
fitting  souvenirs  in  terms  of  size  visual  impact.  The  formats  were 
inspired  by  the  U.S.  Assay  Office  of  Gold  "Octagonal  ingots"  issued 
under  Augustus  Humbert  in  the  early  Gold  Rush  days  and  by  the 
lesser-known  Wass-Molitor  fifty  dollar  Rounds  privately  issued  in  the 
mid-1  850s. 

Exceptional  overall  quality  is  the  hallmark  of  this  attractive,  high- 
luster  fifty  dollar  Round.  The  rich-gold  surfaces  show  only  minuscule 
post-mint  marks  and  no  abrasions,  while  the  cartwheel  luster  rolls 
across  the  frosty  and  smooth  fields  and  devices.  It  is  a  well-struck 
and  beautifully  preserved  coin  —  one  of  483  pieces  distributed  to 
dealers  and  the  public,  with  the  balance  of  the  1,500-piece  mintage 
melted  as  unsold.  The  Round  variant  is  considerably  scarcer  than  the 
Octagonal  format,  a  fact  that  has  not  escaped  the  attention  of  gold 
specialists  in  recent  years.  Just  two  pieces  are  certified  numerically 
finer  by  PCGS.  Population:  20  in  65  (2  in  65+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  26HM,  PCGS#  7451 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Fifty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Popular  Octagonal  Format 
Only  645  Pieces  Distributed 

4548  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  50  Dollar  Octagonal  MS64+  PCGS. 

The  major  gold  coins  were  designed  by  San  Francisco  native  Robert 
Aitken,  whose  sculpture  The  Elements:  Earth ,  Air ;  Fire ,  and  Water 
was  also  on  display  at  the  Exposition.  They  represent  the  largest 
gold  commemoratives  produced  during  the  "classic"  period.  The 
Philadelphia  Mint  shipped  a  14-ton  hydraulic  press  to  the  Panama- 
Pacific  site  for  the  purpose  of  striking  the  fifty  dollar  gold  pieces,  with 
the  Octagonal  format  struck  first  amid  much  fanfare  ceremony. 

Weight  and  size  were  not  the  coins'  only  substantial  attributes 
—  so  was  their  price.  Fair-goers  could  purchase  either  a  Round  or 
Octagonal  coin  individually  for  $100  (including  an  example  of  each 
of  the  lower-denomination  coins  at  no  extra  charge),  a  five-coin  set 
in  a  leatherette  box  or  copper  frame  including  both  the  Round  and 
Octagonal  coins  for  $200,  or  a  double  set  showing  both  the  obverse 
and  reverse  of  each  coin  for  $400.  Bowers  (2008)  estimates  that  no 
more  than  six  double  sets  were  sold.  In  fact,  sales  for  the  fifty  dollar 
coins  were  low  regardless  of  how  they  were  packaged.  In  total  only 
645  Octagonal  pieces  of  the  1,500-coin  mintage  were  purchased, 
and  the  balance  was  later  converted  into  bullion. 

This  piece  is  a  virtual  match  to  the  color  and  quality  of  the  fifty 
dollar  Round  listed  in  the  preceding  lot,  with  plentiful  eye  appeal 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  over  the  borderline-Gem  surfaces.  The  rims 
and  corners  are  sharp  and  strong.  Hints  of  olive  imbue  the  rich-gold 
coloration  with  added  depth.  NGC  ID#  26HN,  PCGS#  7452 


4549  Five-Slot  Leatherette  Coin  Case 
With  Descriptive  Insert.  A  gold  border 
surrounds  the  lid  of  this  black  leatherette 
case,  which  is  being  sold  as  a  separate 
lot.  Its  survival  in 

this  condition  is 

remarkable,  although 
minor  edge  wear  and 
some  warping  of  the 
soft-wood  substrate 
exists.  The  leatherette 
cover  has  peeled  back 
from  one  of  the  hinges 
and  the  clasp  is  inoperable.  Inside,  the  satin 
inner  liner  with  gold  stamping  is  in  excellent  shape 
and  the  satin  fabric  retains  its  deep  purple  color.  The  five-hole  velvet- 
covered  coin  insert  appears  unworn  and  undamaged.  The  printed 
descriptive  insert  shows  yellowing  of  age  with  slight  edge  wear. 


PCGS#  661000 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Round  Fifty,  MS64 
Sumptuous  Eye  Appeal 

4550  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  50  Dollar  Round  MS64  NGC. 

The  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  round  and  octagonal  fifty  dollar  gold 
commemoratives  are  the  largest  and  most  impressive  numismatic 
reminders  of  that  great  triple  observance  that  occurred  just  about  1 00 
years  ago  now,  one  that  celebrated  the  completion  and  opening  of  the 
mighty  Panama  Canal,  feted  the  phoenixlike  rebuilding  from  the  ashes 
of  San  Francisco  in  the  decade  following  the  great  earthquake  and  fire 
of  1 906,  and  served  as  a  (roughly)  quatercentenary  observance  of  the 
discovery  of  the  Pacific  Ocean.  In  1513,  the  Spanish  explorer  Vasco 
Nunez  de  Balboa  crossed  the  Isthmus  of  Panama,  marking  the  first 
sighting  by  a  European  of  the  eastern  Pacific,  which  Balboa  named 
the  "Mar  del  Sur"  (Southern  Ocean).  (It  received  its  current  name 
in  1521  when  Portuguese  explorer  Ferdinand  Magellan  encountered 
favorable  winds  on  reaching  the  body  of  water,  calling  it  "Mar 
Pacifico"  in  Portuguese,  meaning  "peaceful  ocean.") 

The  completion  of  the  Panama  Canal  under  the  constant  tutelage 
and  hectoring  of  President  Theodore  Roosevelt  has  been  called  the 
"greatest  liberty  man  ever  took  with  Nature,"  and  its  importance 
cannot  be  overstated  —  with  the  perspective  of  a  century  of  hindsight, 
it  is  arguably  the  most  crucial  single  event  that  gave  the  United  States 
status  as  an  international  superpower. 

It  is  fitting  that  the  fifty  dollar  gold  commemoratives  celebrating 
the  event  also  have  monumental  significance  to  numismatists  the 
world  over  today.  Some,  perhaps  many,  find  the  design  and  subject 
matter  of  Robert  Aitken  for  these  coins  to  even  surpass  those  of 
Augustus  Saint-Gaudens  for  his  famous  twenty  dollar  High  Relief 
coins  of  a  few  years  earlier  —  also  a  "pet  project"  of  Teddy  Roosevelt. 

Copious  orange-gold  luster  is  the  hallmark  of  this  sumptuous 
near-Gem  round  Pan-Pac,  a  piece  likely  kept  out  of  the  Gem  category 
only  by  a  few  stray  ticks  on  the  cheek  of  Minerva  and  in  the  left 
obverse  field.  The  reverse  is  free  of  mentionable  marks,  and  both 
sides  offer  a  wealth  of  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HM,  PCGS#  7451 


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1915-S  Panama- Pacific  Octagonal  Fifty 
Radiant,  Mint-Fresh  Gem 

4551  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  50  Dollar  Octagonal  MS65  NGC. 

Beginning  with  the  Chicago  World's  Fair  in  1893,  a  tradition  was 
established  in  the  United  States  to  stage  grand  commemorative 
expositions  celebrating  important  events  such  as  the  Louisiana 
Purchase  of  1804  and  Lewis  and  Clark's  expedition  in  1805.  In 
much  the  same  way,  the  Panama-Pacific  International  Exposition 
commemorated  the  opening  of  the  Panama  Canal  in  1914  and  the 
regeneration  of  San  Francisco  after  the  earthquake  of  1 906.  Spanning 
two  and  a  half  miles  along  the  city's  waterfront  and  the  Golden 
Gate,  the  exhibition  featured  a  variety  of  structures  constructed  in 
all  manner  of  architectural  styles,  organized  into  a  primary  core  of 
palaces  and  courts,  a  secondary  band  of  individual  buildings  and 
gardens,  and  tertiary  ring  of  concessions  and  amusements. 

The  PPIE  differed  from  previously  held  expositions  in  its  use  of 
color.  In  contrast  to  the  so-called  "White  City"  of  1893  at  Chicago, 
San  Francisco's  fair  was  polychromatic  by  design  —  a  method 
employed  by  the  ancient  Greeks.  Jules  Guerin  was  sanctioned  with 
coordinating  color  for  the  Exposition.  According  to  Dr.  Gray  Brechin, 
historical  geographer  at  U.C.  Berkeley:  "The  color  scheme  was  meant 
as  a  joyous  celebration  of  the  California  landscape  ...  "Gold  was 
the  favored  adjective  to  describe  the  terrain  and  its  products."  The 
palaces  often  featured  gold  gilding  on  the  roofs,  and  painter  Robert 
Reid's  murals  for  the  Palace  of  Fine  Arts  paid  homage  to  the  "four 
golds"  of  California:  gold,  wheat,  oranges,  and  poppies. 

Appropriately,  four  gold  coins  were  struck  to  commemorate  the 
event:  a  dollar,  two  and  a  half  dollar,  and  two  fifty  dollar  pieces, 
one  Round  and  the  other  Octagonal,  as  represented  by  the  example 
offered  here. 

The  Octagonal  fifties  were  modeled  after  the  legendary  "slugs" 
produced  by  United  States  Assay  Office,  which  circulated  on  the 
West  Coast  during  the  age  of  the  Gold  Rush.  From  a  mintage  of  1 ,500 
coins,  only  645  Octagonal  "quintuple  eagles"  were  distributed. 
The  majority  remained  unsold  and  were  subsequently  melted  the 
following  year. 

The  sun-gold  survivor  offered  here  displays  radiant  mint  luster 
and  smooth,  satiny  surfaces.  A  carefully  preserved  Gem,  the  edges 
are  without  blemishes  and  the  surfaces  show  no  signs  whatsoever  of 
handling.  Raised  die  polish  lines  are  seen  on  the  reverse  surrounding 
the  owl,  as  typical  for  the  issue.  Containing  a  massive  2.5  ounces 
of  gold,  this  Pan-Pac  Octagonal  fifty  will  highlight  any  collection  by 
its  size,  shape,  and  exquisite  preservation.  NGC  ID#  26HN,  PCGS# 
7452 


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PROOF  COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD 


1903  Louisiana-Jefferson  Dollar 
Nicely  Contrasted  PR65  Cameo 

4552  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  PR65  Cameo  PCGS. 

Glorious  field-device  contrast  amid  excellent  surface  preservation 
is  the  calling  card  of  this  Gem  Cameo  1903  Louisiana  Purchase- 
Jefferson  gold  dollar.  The  left-facing  portrait  of  Jefferson  shows  ample 
mint  frost,  and  the  obverse  field  is  well-mirrored  with  attractive 
yellow-gold  color.  The  reverse  shows  a  similar  appearance,  but  some 
areas  of  pale  rose  and  ice-blue  patina  appear  as  well  in  the  center. 
A  total  of  1 00  proof  examples  each  were  reported  struck  of  both  the 
Jefferson  and  McKinley  variants  of  this  issue,  although  today,  the 
Jefferson  type  is  less  available  in  high  grades.  Population:  6  in  65 
Cameo,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87482 


1904  Lewis  and  Clark  Dollar,  PR64 
Seldom  Offered  as  a  Proof 
Three  to  Five  Available  Privately 

4553  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  PR64  NGC.  Proof  examples  of  the 

1904  Lewis  and  Clark  Expo  gold  dollar  are  exceedingly  rare.  In 
addition  to  one  each  in  the  Smithsonian  and  the  ANS  collections, 
there  appear  to  be  three  to  five  separate  examples  in  private  hands, 
or  five  to  seven  counting  the  institutional  survivors.  Among  certified 
coins  both  NGC  and  PCGS  each  report  two  examples  in  identical 
grades,  one  each  in  PR64  and  PR63  Cameo,  making  a  maximum  of 
four  pieces  certified  (7/1 5). 

The  present  PR64  NGC  coin  is  thus  at  a  minimum  tied  for  the 
finest  certified  example  at  either  service,  or  the  sole  finest  graded  if 
the  NGC  and  PCGS  examples  turn  out  to  be  the  same  piece.  Deeply 
mirrored  fields  contrast  well  against  nicely  frosted  devices,  even  if 
a  tad  short  of  an  official  Cameo  designation.  Beautiful  orange-gold 
color  and  good  eye  appeal  are  uniform  throughout  both  sides.  The 
most  trivial  marks  are  responsible  for  the  grade,  but  none  merit 
singling  out.  The  example  in  the  Smithsonian  is  pedigreed  to  the  chief 
coiner,  Rhine  R.  Freed,  and  these  rare  pieces  likely  survive  because 
they  were  distributed  to  high-ranking  Mint  officials  and  members  of 
the  sponsoring  exposition  committee. 

Ex:  Earlier  provenance  uncertain ,  but  possibly  Will  Neil  Collection  mail  bid 
sale  (B.  Max  Mehl,  6/1947);  Lahrmann  Collection  (Abe  Kosoff,  2/1963 ), 
lot  538 ,  where  it  was  described  as  "Proof.  Very  rare ,  seldom  offered 
Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and  Merena,  1/2001 ),  lot  530.  PCGS#  7484 


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MODERN  ISSUE 


MODERN  BULLION  COINS 


1988-P  Troy  Pound  Gold  Medal,  PR68 
Space  Shuttle  in  Flight,  Young  Astronauts 

4554  1988-P  Gold  Space  Shuttle,  Young  Astronauts  PR68  NGC. 

76  mm.  This  rare  U.S.  Mint  medal  contains  one  troy  pound  of  .900 
fine  gold.  According  to  1990  Annual  Report  of  the  Director  of  the 
Mint,  the  net  mintage  for  this  3-inch,  1 2-ounce  gold  medal  was  only 
38  pieces.  A  number  of  those  may  have  been  melted  during  the 
intervening  27  years  since  these  pieces  were  struck.  Brian  Kachel 
of  Jersey  City,  New  Jersey,  then  12  years  old,  is  credited  as  designer, 
though  the  engraving  was  executed  by  U.S.  Mint  sculptor  Chester  Y. 
Martin.  The  design  was  also  issued  in  0.845-inch  gold  format.  The 
present  3-inch  caramel-gold  medal  has  a  pristine  appearance  and 
is  fully  struck.  An  original  box  accompanies  the  lot,  along  with  a 
certificate  of  authenticity  for  a  troy  ounce  silver  example.  PCGS# 
20510 


1995-W  American  Eagle  Set,  PR70 
Five-Piece  Gold  and  Silver  Set 
Key  Modern  Bullion  Issues 

4555  1995-W  Five  Piece  American  Eagle  Set  PR70  PCGS.  To 

commemorate  the  10th  anniversary  of  the  American  Eagle  Bullion 
program  in  1 995  the  Mint  struck  a  five-coin  set  of  proof  bullion  issues 
at  the  West  Point  facility.  The  set  included  all  four  gold  denominations 
($5  tenth-ounce,  $10  quarter-ounce,  $25  half-ounce,  and  $50 
one-ounce)  and  a  one-ounce  Silver  Eagle.  The  Silver  Eagle  was  the 
star  of  the  set,  as  many  collectors  were  assembling  collections  of 
this  denomination  and  these  coins  were  the  first  to  have  the  famous 
W  mintmark.  The  high  issue  price  of  the  set  ($999)  naturally  limited 
sales  and  only  30,1 25  sets  were  distributed.  The  1 995-W  Silver  Eagle 
is  listed  as  the  number  4  coin  in  the  third  edition  of  the  100  Greatest 
U.S.  Modern  Coins. 

The  present  set  consists  of  technically  perfect  PR70  examples  of 
all  five  denominations.  Each  coin  displays  fully  struck  frosty  design 
elements  that  contrast  profoundly  with  the  flawless  deeply  mirrored 
fields.  Eye  appeal  is  uniformly  terrific.  (Total:  5  coins)  PCGS#  542888 


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2009  Ultra  High  Relief  Twenty  Dollar 
MS70  Prooflike,  Mint  Packaging 

4556  2009  Ultra  High  Relief  MS70  Prooflike  NGC.  Early 

Releases.  A  fully  struck  and  immaculate  representative  of  Mint 
Director  Edmund  C.  Moy's  popular  bullion  issue.  Included  with 
the  lot  is  a  certificate  of  authenticity,  a  small  book  about  the  history 
and  production  of  the  ultra  high  relief  Saint-Gaudens  design,  and  a 
mahogany  case  in  a  blue  cardboard  box,  all  as  issued  by  the  U.S. 
Mint.  The  2009  variety  (dated  MMIX  using  Roman  numerals)  was 
based  on  Judd-191  7,  which  was  struck  on  a  double-thick  ten  dollar 
gold  planchet  with  a  lettered  edge.  Since  no  examples  of  Judd-1 91  7 
ever  left  Mint  holdings,  the  famous  pattern  is  non-collectible,  but 
Moy's  brainchild  provides  a  means  for  any  numismatist  to  at  least 
own  a  close  facsimile,  albeit  with  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  added  above 
the  sun.  PCGS#  506614 


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1849  Norris,  Gregg,  &  Norris  Five 
K-2,  AU55 

Still-Lustrous  Example  of  the 
First  California  Gold  Issue 

4557  1849  Norris,  Gregg,  &  Norris  Five  Dollar,  P.E.  AU55  PCGS. 

CAC.  K-2,  R.5.  Period  after  ALLOY.  Ex:  The  Strong:  National  Museum 
of  Play.  The  spring  and  summer  of  1849  were  heady  times  in  the 
history  of  the  California  Gold  Rush.  Fortune-seekers  by  the  thousands 
were  en  route  by  ship  and  overland,  arriving,  or  in  some  cases  dying, 
in  the  attempt  to  reach  California's  fields  of  gold.  In  April,  the  first 
wagon  train  departed  from  Missouri  and  Iowa  to  California.  At  least 
25,000  people  would  make  the  trip  via  wagon  train  in  the  year  1 849 
alone  on  the  California  Trail.  On  April  28,  the  first  edition  of  the 
Placer  Times  newspaper  was  published  at  Sutter's  Fort  by  Edward 
Kemble.  The  sailing  ship  Grey  Eagle  departed  Philadelphia  and 
voyaged  around  South  America's  Cape  Horn  before  arriving  in  San 
Francisco  on  May  1 8  with  34  passengers  after  a  voyage  of  1 1 3  days, 
a  record  from  the  East.  On  May  31,1 849,  the  first  gold  coin  issue  to 
actually  be  produced  in  California  was  struck  by  Norris,  Gregg,  and 
Norris,  a  five  dollar  design  made  of  CALIFORNIA  GOLD  WITHOUT 
ALLOY,  per  the  reverse  inscription.  Less  than  a  month  later  on  June 
23,  two  enormous  gold  nuggets  —  one  of  40  ounces  and  the  other 
25  pounds  —  were  discovered  in  the  north  fork  of  the  American  River 
and  reported  in  the  Placer  Times. 

This  1849  Norris,  Gregg,  &  Norris  five  dollar  gold  issue 
embodies  that  history  in  a  way  the  coinage  of  no  other  California 
issuer  can,  as  the  firm  was  the  first  to  actually  strike  coinage,  even 
though  it  certainly  lacked  the  capability  to  alloy  the  native  gold.  This 
Choice  AU  example  boasts  still-lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  that 
are  problem-free  and  highly  appealing.  Listed  on  page  383  of  the 
201 6  Guide  Book.  Population:  6  in  55,  1 1  finer  (6/1 5).  This  is  the  sole 
example  of  either  the  K-1  (Reeded  Edge)  or  K-2  (Plain  Edge)  with  the 
CAC  green  approval. 

Based  in  downtown  Rochester ;  New  York ,  The  Strong  National 
Museum  of  Play's  mission ,  according  to  its  website ,  is  to  "(explore) 
play  and  the  ways  in  which  it  encourages  learning ,  creativity  and 
discovery  and  illuminates  cultural  history."  PCGS#  1 0279 


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1851  Humbert  Fifty,  XF  Details 
880  Thous.,  K-5 


4558  1851  Humbert  Fifty  Dollar,  Reeded  Edge,  880  Thous. 

—  Ex-Jewelry  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  K-5,  R.5.  No  50  on 

Reverse.  The  K-5  Humbert  fifty  dollar  design  with  reeded  edge  is 
easily  distinguished  from  the  1 852  U.S.  Assay  Office  coins  of  the  same 
denomination  by  the  word  AUGUSTUS  in  the  lower-left  lateral  of  the 
octagon,  just  up  from  the  date  1 851 .  This  piece  retains  much  of  the 
essential  appeal  of  this  iconic  design,  but  the  edges  show  evidence 
of  filing  and  smoothing  from  the  removal  of  jewelry  mounts,  and 
a  graffitied  "1 "  appears  left  of  the  eagle's  neck.  Scattered  ticks  and 
marks  elsewhere  are  as  expected.  The  current  PCGS  holder  is  badly 
cracked  on  the  front  and  less  so  on  the  back,  although  it  appears  to 
retain  basic  structural  integrity.  Listed  on  page  385  of  the  201 6  Guide 
Book.  PCGS#  10211 


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1851  Humbert  Fifty  Dollar,  K-5,  MS61 
Well-Preserved  and  Lustrous 

4559  1851  Humbert  Fifty  Dollar,  Reeded  Edge,  880  Thous. 

MS61  NGC.  K-5,  Low  R.5.  No  50  on  Reverse.  Excellent  luster  on 
yellow-gold  surfaces  and  a  nicely  bold  strike  are  highlights  of  this 
Mint  State  1 851  Reeded  Edge  Humbert  fifty  dollar,  an  example  of  the 
most  iconic  coinage  to  issue  from  the  historic  California  Gold  Rush 
that  began  in  1849.  Note  how  boldly  the  peripheral  obverse  legend, 
AUGUSTUS  /  HUMBERT  /  UNITED  /  STATES  /  ASS AYER  /  OF  GOLD  / 
CALIFORNIA  /  1851,  is  stamped  onto  this  coin.  Even  other  Mint  State 
examples  we  have  offered  in  the  past  seldom  show  such  sharpness 
throughout  the  entire  eight  sides  of  the  octagon.  This  piece  does  show 
quite  a  few  scattered  marks,  most  of  them  likely  from  long-term  bag 
storage,  and  one  small  planchet  flaw  appears  in  the  inner  circle  on 
the  obverse,  just  below  the  L  in  GOLD. 

The  Humbert/U.S.  Assay  Office  fifty  dollar  gold  coins  were  part 
blessing,  part  curse.  They  were  an  a  semiofficial  issue,  but  they  were 
too  large  and  cumbersome  for  small  transactions,  and  making  change 
for  them  was  a  nightmare.  They  began  their  long  journey  to  the  present 
after  two  waves  of  California  private-gold  coiners  had  already  come 
and  gone.  Names  such  as  Norris,  Gregg,  and  Norris  —  apparently  the 
first  to  strike  California  gold  coins  in  California  (although  Templeton 
Reid  apparently  struck  some  trials  in  Georgia)  —  Dubosq,  Schultz, 
Miners  Bank,  Pacific  Company,  J.S.  Ormsby,  and  the  highly  debased 
Mormon  coinage  had  already  come  and  gone  by  the  time  the  U.S. 
Congress,  in  late  1850,  authorized  Augustus  Humbert  to  become 
U.S.  gold  assayer  for  California.  Most  of  those  early  coiners'  products 
fell  victim  to  a  lack  of  trust  on  the  part  of  the  populace,  the  victims 
of  what  was  likely  a  combination  of  greed,  incompetence,  and  good 
intentions  coupled  with  primitive  technology  and  a  lack  of  proper 
equipment  and  supplies  to  strike  credible  and  durable  gold  coinage. 

The  sole  surviving  entity  from  those  first  two  waves  of  private 
coiners  was  Moffat  &  Co.,  with  which  Humbert  associated  himself 
in  the  task  of  making  the  semiofficial  fifty  dollar  gold  pieces  in  1 851 
and  1852,  becoming  an  unofficial  or  provisional  branch  mint  of  the 
United  States  Mint  in  California. 

As  mentioned,  this  piece  is  covered  with  marks  that  are 
extensive  but  mostly  in  the  small  to  medium  category;  a  single  dig 
through  the  H  in  THOUS.,  on  the  ribbon,  is  among  the  few  larger 
marks.  A  series  of  four  triangular  reeding  marks  in  the  right  obverse 
field,  under  the  eagle's  wing,  is  another.  Note  how  well-preserved 
that  even  the  vertices  of  the  octagon  are,  however;  most  of  them 
are  free  of  mentionable  rim  bumps.  Listed  on  page  385  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  10211 


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1853  Assay  Office  Twenty,  900  Thous.,  MS65 
K-18,  ied  for  Finest  at  NGC 

4560  1853  Assay  Office  Twenty  Dollar,  900  Thous.  MS65  NGC. 

K-18,  R.2.  By  the  time  these  late-Gold  Rush  territorial  issues  were 
struck  by  the  United  States  Assay  Office,  the  Humbert-Moffat-U.S. 
Assay  Office  firm  had  a  brand  cachet  that  no  other  private  coiners 
could  match.  The  magic,  official  endorsement  UNITED  STATES 
ASSAY  OFFICE  OF  GOLD  SAN  FRANCISCO  CALIFORNIA  gave 
these  pieces  (and  their  fifty  dollar  cousins  with  the  Humbert  and 
Assay  brands/nameplates)  an  official  —  or  at  least,  semiofficial  — 
endorsement  that  no  other  Johnny-come-latelies  could  match. 

Imagine  that  today,  you  were  given  two  choices.  One  is  a 
one-ounce  American  Gold  Eagle  with  the  .999  fineness  stamped  on  it 
and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA.  The  second  choice  is  a  one-ounce 
gold  coin  stamped  .999  fineness  and  UNKNOWN  COMPANY  as  its 
maker.  Which  would  you  choose? 

It  was  no  different  in  Gold  Rush  California.  In  February  1852, 
Customs  col  lector  T.  Butler  King  was  instructed  by  Treasury  Secretary 
Thomas  Corwin  to  accept  the  Assay  Office's  gold  coinage,  and  that 
opened  the  floodgates  to  a  large  quantity  of  884  fineness  and  887 
fineness  Assay  Office  gold  coinage  in  denominations  of  ten,  twenty, 
and  fifty  dollars  in  1852  and  (dated)  1853.  But  in  September  1852, 
Corwin  further  specified  that  Customs  payments  must  be  in  900  fine 
gold,  commensurate  with  the  federal  gold  standard.  Fortunately,  the 
reorganized  U.S.  Assay  Office  could  by  this  late  date  actually  refine 
gold  to  the  required  standard.  It  is  virtually  a  certainty  that  many  of 
the  earlier  880,  884,  and  887  fineness  gold  coins  of  all  denominations 
were  melted  down  and  restruck  as  these  1 853  Assay  Office  twenty 
dollar  coins  of  900  fineness,  among  the  most  common  of  all  Gold 
Rush  issues. 

While  the  present  K-18  Assay  Office  twenty  is  unremarkable 
in  terms  of  its  variety,  it  is  exceptional  in  terms  of  its  extremely 
high  preservation.  It  is  nearly  unthinkable  that  this  piece  could 
have  survived  for  so  long  in  any  other  way  than  through  the  most 
careful,  loving,  and  intentional  preservation.  The  dies  that  struck  this 
were  originally  880  fineness,  overstruck  with  the  later,  correct  900 
fineness.  PCGS  and  NGC  combined  report  only  nine  example  in  this 
grade,  and  a  single  MS66  is  finer  at  PCGS  (7/1 5).  Glorious,  rich  luster 
and  fantastic  peach-gold  color  combine  for  maximum  eye  appeal  on 
the  problem-free,  well-struck  surfaces  of  this  Gem  coin.  Listed  on 
page  388  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  1 001 3 


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1851  Baldwin  Ten  Dollar 
K-4,  AU  Sharpness,  Extremely  Rare 
Second-Series  California  Issue 

4561  1851  Baldwin  Ten  Dollar  —  Repaired  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 

K-4,  High  R.6.  The  tale  of  Baldwin  &  Co.  is  a  similar  story  to  several 
of  the  other  private  coiners  of  California  gold  who  struck  their  coins 
and/or  ingots  in  1 849-1  851 .  A  first  wave  of  private  coiners  included 
the  Mormons  (who  were  instrumental  in  the  first  discoveries  of  gold 
at  Sutter's  Mill  as  well  as  its  subsequent  publication  and  promotion) 
and  the  Pacific  Company,  but  the  coins  of  these  entities  were 
discredited  early  on,  opening  the  door  for  a  second  set  of  coiner- 
assayers  including  Baldwin  &  Co.,  among  the  most  prominent  firms 
from  the  second  period  (1850-1851).  The  Mormon  and  Pacific 
Company  issues  were  grossly  underweight  in  gold  content,  but  their 
demise  took  several  other  firms  and  their  products  down  with  them. 
Only  Moffat  &  Co.  escaped  seemingly  unscathed  from  that  first  wave. 

Baldwin  &  Co.  bought  the  coining  operations  and  machinery  of 
Frederick  D.  Kohler,  who  in  April  1850  had  been  named  California 
State  Assayer  (rare  Kohler  gold  ingots  are  known  today).  Baldwin 
&  Co.  began  striking  coins  in  April  or  May  1850  and  produced 
prodigious  amounts  of  gold  coins  in  denominations  of  five,  ten, 
and  twenty  dollars.  The  coins  were  well-received  for  a  short  time, 
filling  the  vacuum  created  by  the  commercial  needs  for  such  coins. 
In  March  1851,  however,  James  King  of  William,  a  river  coiner  and 
newspaperman,  published  an  assay  (performed  by  Augustus  Humbert) 
showing  that  the  three  Baldwin  coins  were  underweight  by  anywhere 
from  1 .8%  for  the  five  dollar  to  3%  for  the  twenty  dollar.  The  public 
soon  lost  all  faith  in  the  Baldwin  coinage,  despite  the  clear  conflict  of 
interest  that  both  James  King  of  William  and  Augustus  Humbert  had 
in  discrediting  rivals,  and  despite  Baldwin's  publication  of  another 
assay  much  more  favorable  to  his  coins,  performed  by  state  assayer 
Kohler.  By  April  1  7,  1 851 ,  Baldwin  and  his  partner  had  left  California 
on  the  steamer  Panama bound  for  the  "Atlantic  states."  Merchants 
who  accepted  the  discredited  Baldwin  coins  at  a  20%  discount  also 
had  much  to  gain  by  melting  them  and  recovering  the  gold. 

The  1850  ten  dollar  coins  of  Baldwin  featured  the  famous 
Vaquero  design  —  the  five  dollar  1 850s  were  federal-style  —  but  the 
1851  ten  and  twenty  dollar  pieces  also  showed  the  familiar  Liberty 
Head  motif.  The  1851  twenty  dollar  pieces  are  great  rarities,  with 
perhaps  four  to  six  known,  while  the  1  851  Baldwin  tens  are  "merely" 
very  rare.  Perhaps  a  couple  dozen  survive  today.  This  example 
shows  bright  bronze-gold  color  and  a  decent  amount  of  detail 
remaining  (always  better  on  the  obverse  than  on  the  reverse,  a  design 
deficiency),  but  the  luster  is  somewhat  drab.  Light  tool  marks  are 
discernible  in  the  field,  to  the  left  of  the  T  in  TEN.  This  is  an  extremely 
collectible  example  nonetheless,  posing  an  attractive  entry  point  to 
these  exceedingly  rare  Territorials.  Listed  on  page  391  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book. 


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1855  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  Twenty  Dollar  Gold  Piece,  AU53 
Extremely  Rare  Large  Head  Obverse 
Newly  Discovered  Unique  Variety 

4562  1855  Wass  Molitor  Twenty  Dollar,  Large  Head  AU53  NGC.  Variety  unlisted  in  Kagin,  believed  unique.  An  exciting  new  study  on  the 

1 855  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  Large  Head  twenty  dollar  gold  piece  has  revealed  some  important  new  facts  about  the  issue,  one  of  the  most  elusive 
coins  in  the  Territorial  gold  series  with  only  four  examples  extant.  The  most  important  finding  of  the  recent  investigation  is  that  the  coin  offered 
in  this  lot  represents  a  previously  unidentified  die  variety  of  this  rare  issue.  All  known  examples  of  the  1855  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  Large  Head 
twenty  dollar  gold  piece,  identified  as  K-8  in  Donald  Kagin's  Private  Cold  Coins  and  Patterns  of  the  United  States ,  employ  the  same  obverse 
die.  Until  now,  it  was  believed  they  all  featured  the  same  reverse  as  well.  Surprisingly,  this  coin  exhibits  the  reverse  of  the  more  available 
Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  Small  Head  twenty  dollar  piece,  K-7.  The  two  reverses  are  easily  distinguished,  as  the  K-7  reverse  shows  the  eagle's  left 
(facing)  wingtip  pointing  to  the  R  in  FRANCISCO,  while  the  wingtip  in  the  K-8  reverse  points  to  the  F.  This  fact  was  first  noticed  by  numismatic 
researcher  Wayne  Burt  while  studying  the  image  of  the  present  coin  on  the  Heritage  website.  Further  investigation  by  Burt,  Saul  Teichman,  Stuart 
Levine,  and  Heritage  cataloger  David  Stone  revealed  that  the  other  three  surviving  Large  Head  coins  all  exhibit  the  K-8  reverse,  making  the  coin 
offered  here  the  only  known  example  of  this  newly  discovered  Territorial  gold  variety.  This  discovery  was  thoroughly  considered  as  a  candidate 
for  inclusion  in  new  editions  of  the  Guide  Book and  is  now  recognized  in  that  publication  on  page  394  of  the  201 6  edition. 

Conventional  wisdom  acknowledges  the  existence  of  only  three  examples  of  the  1 855  Wass,  Molitor  Large  Head  $20,  but  the  recent  study 
uncovered  reliable  images  of  four  distinct  specimens,  all  listed  in  our  roster  below.  One  of  the  coins  is  included  in  the  National  Numismatic 
Collection  at  the  Smithsonian  Institution,  and  the  present  location  of  two  other  examples  is  uncertain.  Both  coins  were  stolen  in  the  1960s  and, 
although  we  believe  they  were  eventually  recovered,  they  have  not  been  publicly  offered  since.  Images  of  these  coins  are  almost  as  difficult 
to  locate  as  the  coins  themselves.  It  was  only  the  generosity  of  Dan  Hamelberg,  who  provided  vital  information  from  his  extensive  numismatic 
library,  that  made  this  study  possible. 

The  firm  of  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  was  founded  by  two  exiled  Hungarian  patriots,  Count  Samuel  C.  Wass  and  Agoston  P.  Molitor.  They 
attended  the  prestigious  School  of  Mines  of  Germany  and  acquired  much  practical  experience  working  in  various  Hungarian  mines  before 
participating  in  their  country's  gallant,  but  futile,  attempt  to  win  independence  from  Austria  in  1 848.  Forced  to  flee  their  homeland,  Wass  and 
Molitor  were  naturally  drawn  to  the  great  opportunities  offered  by  the  California  Gold  Rush  of  1 849.  Wass  arrived  in  California  in  October  1 850 
and  Molitor  followed  in  1851.  In  October  1851,  the  two  men  founded  an  assaying  office  on  Montgomery  Street,  below  Bush,  in  San  Francisco, 
but  soon  moved  to  a  fireproof  building  on  the  corner  of  Merchant  and  Montgomery  Streets.  Both  men  were  expert  craftsmen  and  Wass,  Molitor 
&  Co.  became  one  of  the  finest  assaying  firms  in  the  area.  The  firm  established  a  reputation  for  honesty  that  was  second-to-none,  and  their 
practice  of  paying  back  depositors  in  48  hours  (rather  than  the  eight  days  required  by  the  U.S.  Assay  Office)  made  them  extremely  popular  with 
a  variety  of  clients,  including  express  company  giant  Adams  &  Co. 

All  private  mints  in  the  territory  were  closed  in  April  1 851  by  order  of  the  California  Legislature.  Only  the  U.S.  Assay  Office  continued  to 
issue  coinage,  in  the  form  of  fifty  dollar  slugs  that  were  too  large  for  many  day-to-day  transactions.  The  resulting  shortage  of  circulating  coinage 
prompted  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  to  start  up  a  coining  operation  of  their  own.  They  first  acquired  dies  for  coinage  in  1 851  and  began  issuing  five 
dollar  pieces  on  January  6,  1 852.  The  five  dollar  coins  were  shown  to  include  $5.04  intrinsic  value  in  gold  when  turned  in  to  the  U.S.  Assay 
office,  and  some  $7,000-$8,000  in  five  dollar  pieces  was  issued  daily  by  the  firm  during  this  period.  The  company  began  issuing  ten  dollar  coins 
a  week  later.  These  coins  were  well-received  and  seemingly  met  the  local  need  for  coinage  for  some  time,  as  no  1 853  or  1 854-dated  coins  were 
issued.  The  opening  of  the  U.S.  branch  mint  in  San  Francisco  appeared  to  spell  the  end  for  Wass,  Molitor  coinage,  but  one  final  chapter  was 
still  to  come. 

A  shortage  of  parting  acids,  among  other  problems,  caused  the  San  Francisco  Mint  to  close  at  intermittent  intervals  during  its  first  few  years 
of  operations,  and  the  facility  was  unable  to  meet  the  needs  of  the  regional  economy  on  its  own.  During  a  particularly  desperate  period  in  March 
1855,  local  merchants  and  bankers  petitioned  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  to  resume  private  coinage  to  alleviate  the  situation.  The  firm  responded 
promptly,  and  issued  coins  in  ten,  twenty,  and  fifty  dollar  denominations.  The  twenty  dollar  coins  included  both  the  Large  and  Small  Head 
designs  we  are  familiar  with  today.  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  was  dissolved  shortly  after  the  distribution  of  these  coins  and  Molitor  left  California 
for  London  in  1856.  Wass  left  for  a  time  also,  and  his  fortunes  declined  in  his  absence,  but  he  returned  in  late  1858,  and  soon  started  a  new 
assaying  business  with  his  son  Stephen.  Because  of  their  high  intrinsic  value,  most  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  coins  were  turned  in  for  recoinage  at 
the  San  Francisco  Mint  and  almost  the  entire  mintage  of  Large  Head  twenty  dollar  coins  was  destroyed  at  an  early  date. 


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The  early  history  of  the  present  coin  is  unknown,  but  it  surfaced  before  any  of  the  other  specimens  in  our  roster,  in  the  collection  of  O.P. 
Hayes,  Esquire,  of  San  Francisco,  California.  It  moved  from  there  through  the  famous  collections  of  DeWitt  Smith  and  Virgil  Brand,  and  was  a 
highlight  of  the  fabulous  collection  of  Belden  Roach  by  the  early  1940s.  When  this  coin  sold  in  lot  298  of  the  Belden  Roach  Collection  (B.  Max 
Mehl,  2/1944),  Mehl  summarized  the  then-current  knowledge  about  the  rarity  and  history  of  the  piece: 

"The  Exceedingly  Rare  Wass  Molitor  &  Co.  Twenty-Dollar  Gold  Piece  WITH  LARGE  HEAD 

"Lot  no.  298 

"1855,  $20.00.  Wass  Molitor  &  Co.  Obverse,  very  large  head,  diadem  inscribed  W.M.  &  Co.  Date  below.  Thirteen  six  pointed  stars. 
Reverse,  small  eagle,  shield  on  breast,  an  olive  branch  in  its  right  talon  and  three  arrows  in  its  left.  900THOUS.  On  small  scroll  above. 
Legend  SAN  FRANCISCO  CALIFORNIA  TWENTY  DOL.  Milled  edge.  Fine  to  very  fine.  Of  excessive  rarity.  Only  three  specimens 
known  to  exist,  one  of  which  is  in  the  Yale  University  Numismatic  Collection.  Another  is  in  the  great  Mid-West  Collection  which  will 
undoubtedly  never  come  on  the  market  in  our  lifetime.  And  this  one  is  the  only  one  now  available.  The  specimen  in  the  Mid-West 
Collection  I  sold  some  fifteen  years  ago  for  well  over  $2,000.00.  The  specimen  in  the  Yale  Collection  is  from  the  Lawrence  Sale,  1 929, 
where  the  coin  brought  $7,000.00.  The  specimen  here  offered  is  the  second  best.  One  of  the  real  great  rarities  of  the  Pioneer  Gold 
Series.  When  we  consider  the  number  of  specimens  known  to  exist  and  the  still  smaller  available,  I  consider  this  coin  equal  in  rarity 
to  any  Pioneer  gold  coin.  It  has  a  starting  bid  of  $2,000.00.  This  coin  is  originally  from  the  great  Virgil  Brand  Collection  of  Chicago." 

The  coin  sold  for  $2,000  to  Frederic  W.  Geiss.  The  Mid-West  Collection  Mehl  referred  to  was  the  collection  of  Charles  M.  Williams, 
an  insurance  company  mogul  from  Cincinnati,  Ohio.  Apparently,  Mehl  was  not  aware  of  the  second  example  of  this  issue  in  Virgil  Brand's 
holdings,  as  it  did  not  emerge  from  his  estate  until  1951,  eventually  finding  a  home  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution.  The  $7,000  price  realized 
by  the  example  in  the  Lawrence  sale  was  extremely  high  for  any  coin  at  the  time.  However,  it  was  only  the  second-highest  price  realized  in 
the  Lawrence  sale,  following  the  Massachusetts  and  California  $5  gold  piece  in  lot  1384  that  realized  a  staggering  $7,900.  Both  of  these  prices 
broke  the  record  for  any  coin  previously  sold  at  auction,  set  by  the  Brasher  doubloon  in  the  Stickney  sale  in  1 907,  a  record  that  stood  for  more 
than  two  decades.  After  Geiss  sold  his  collection  in  1947,  this  coin  was  a  centerpiece  of  the  famous  Carter  Family  Collection  until  1984.  The 
January  1 984  Stack's  sale  of  the  Carter  Collection  would  be  the  last  time  this,  or  any  other,  Wass,  Molitor  &  Co.  Large  Head  twenty  dollar  coin 
was  publicly  offered  for  the  next  three  decades. 

The  present  coin  is  the  finest-certified  example,  and  probably  challenges  the  Smithsonian  coin  for  finest-known  honors  among  the  Wass, 
Molitor  &  Co.  Large  Head  twenty  dollar  pieces.  Of  course,  it  is  absolutely  the  finest-known  specimen  of  this  newly  discovered  variety,  as  it  is 
believed  to  be  unique.  The  design  elements  exhibit  only  light  wear  and  retain  much  of  their  original  design  detail.  The  pleasing  orange-gold 
surfaces  show  a  few  russet  highlights,  and  traces  of  mint  luster  remain  in  sheltered  areas.  This  piece  is  lightly  abraded  for  such  a  large  gold 
coin.  Prices  realized  for  some  exceptional  Territorial  gold  coins  offered  at  auction  in  the  past  year  have  approached,  and  even  exceeded  the  $1 
million  mark,  including  the  $1,072,000  realized  by  the  magnificent  MS68  NGC  example  of  the  1 852  Humbert  ten  dollar  in  lot  4058  of  the  Eric 
P.  Newman  Collection,  Part  I  (Heritage,  4/2013).  We  expect  intense  competition  from  advanced  Territorial  gold  collectors  when  this  unique  and 
historic  issue  crosses  the  auction  block  for  only  the  second  time  in  more  than  30  years. 

Roster  of  1855  Wass-Molitor  &  Co.  Large  Head  Twenty  Dollar  Gold  Pieces 

1.  AU53  NGC.  Possibly  O.P.  Hayes  Collection  (S.H.  &  H.  Chapman,  2/1896),  lot  51,  realized  $132.50;  DeWitt  Smith;  Virgil  Brand  (Journal 
number  4741 3);  Brand  Estate;  Horace  Brand;  Ruth  Green,  advertised  in  the  December  1 942  issue  of  The  Numismatist ,  page  928;  Belden  Roach 
Collection  (B.  Max  Mehl,  2/1944),  lot  298,  realized  $2,000;  Frederic  W.  Geiss  Collection  (Mehl,  2/1947),  lot  2226,  realized  $1,750;  Amon  G. 
Carter,  Sr.;  Amon  G.  Carter,  Jr.;  Carter  Family  Collection  (Stack's,  1/1984),  lot  1161,  realized  $40,700;  unknown  intermediaries;  the  present 
coin. 

2.  AU53  PCGS.  Discovered  circa  1922  per  Wayne  Burt;  Dr.  George  Alfred  Lawrence  Collection  (Thomas  Elder,  6/1929),  lot  1406,  realized 
$7,000;  Henry  Chapman;  Francis  Patrick  Garvin;  Yale  University;  stolen  in  1967;  believed  recovered,  present  location  unknown. 

3.  AU55,  per  numismatist  David  McCarthy.  Recovered  from  a  consignment  of  coins  from  the  United  States  of  Columbia  received  by  the 
banking  firm  of  Zimmerman  &  Forshay  in  1908;  Public  Auction  XVI  (Thomas  Elder,  4/1908),  lot  838;  Virgil  Brand;  Brand  Estate;  Horace  Brand; 
Ruth  Green,  advertised  in  the  April  1951  issue  of  the  Numismatic  Scrapbook  Magazine;  unknown  intermediaries;  Abner  Kreisberg;  Josiah  K. 
Lilly;  Lilly  Estate;  Smithsonian  Institution.  The  Kagin  plate  coin. 

4.  XF40.  Waldo  Newcomer;  B.  Max  Mehl,  circa  1931;  Charles  M.  Williams;  Abe  Kosoff;  offered  in  the  January  1951  issue  of  the  Numismatic 
Gallery  Monthly;  Lammot  duPont;  Willis  H.  duPont;  stolen  in  1967;  present  location  unknown.  PCGS#  10360 


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1860  Clark,  Gruber  Five  Dollar,  MS62 
Bright  K-2  Example 

4563  1860  Clark,  Gruber  &  Co.  Five  Dollar  MS62  PCGS.  K-2, 

R.4.  Bright  luster  beams  from  moderate  yellow-gold  surfaces  on  this 
appealing  1860  Clark,  Gruber  five  dollar,  showing  minimal  contact 
marks  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  The  1 860  Clark,  Gruber  fives,  along 
with  their  1861 -dated  counterparts,  are  among  the  more  readily 
available  Colorado  gold  issues.  The  1 860  and  1 861  half  eagles  both 
sport  a  similar  federal-style  design,  but  CLARK  &  CO.  appears  on 
Liberty's  coronet  in  1 860,  while  PIKES  PEAK  GOLD  is  on  the  reverse. 
In  1861,  CLARK  is  moved  to  the  reverse  and  GRUBER  &  CO.  is 
added.  DENVER  is  a  constant  on  the  reverse  of  all  the  quarter  eagle 
and  half  eagle  issues  of  1 860  and  1 861 . 

Even  though  the  K-2  1  860  five  dollar  issue  is  rated  "only"  R.4  or 
very  scarce,  finding  a  higher-graded  example  might  pose  a  challenge. 
PCGS  reports  eight  in  MS62  with  nine  finer  (6/15).  Listed  on  page 
398  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  1 01 36 


S.S.  CENTRAL  AMERICA 
GOLD  BAR 


Kellogg  &  Humbert  Gold  Faceplate 
Original  Weight:  125.57  Ounces 

4564  Kellogg  &  Humbert  Gold  Faceplate.  CAGB-684.  The  original 
weight  of  this  medium-sized  ingot  was  1 25.57  ounces.  The  difficulty 
of  finding  homes  for  many  of  these  medium  and  larger-sized  ingots 
was  to  laterally  cut  the  back  off  the  ingot,  leaving  only  the  faceplate. 
The  mass  of  the  ingot  (and  the  bulk  of  its  value)  was  then  converted 
into  commemorative  Kellogg  &  Humbert  gold  coins.  The  faceplate  is 
nicely  laid  out  and  reads:  No  91 3  /  hallmark  of  K&H  /  1 25.57  OZ  / 
896  FINE  /  $2325.80.  It  measures  55x113x4  mm.  Its  current  weight 
is  10.61  troy  ounces.  PCGS#  10171 


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COINS  OF  HAWAII 


1853  Arms  of  California  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
'Humbert  Eagle'  Reverse 

4565  1853  Arms  of  California  50  Cents,  BG-435,  Low  R.5,  MS63 

PCGS.  The  BG-435  is  one  of  the  classic  delicacies  of  California 
fractional  gold,  featuring  the  Arms  of  California  on  the  obverse, 
complete  with  seated  Columbia  (garbed  as  Minerva)  holding  a 
shield  and  spear,  a  handsome  California  grizzly  bear  (now  extinct, 
apparently)  feeding  on  grapes,  and  an  ocean  and  mountains  in  the 
background.  The  reverse  is  even  more  iconic,  a  miniature  version  of 
the  Humbert  Eagle  design  from  the  eponymous  octagonal  fifty  dollar 
gold  pieces.  Although  the  BG-435  is  not  rare  in  California  fractional 
gold  terms,  it  is  in  hot  demand  as  the  sole  use  of  both  of  these  dies, 
fashioned  by  an  unknown  maker  (some  suggest  Braverman  and 
Levy).  This  MS63  PCGS  example  features  bright  brassy-gold  surfaces 
showing  only  scattered,  minor  ticks  that  are  totally  undistracting. 
Population:  19  in  63,  11  finer  (6/1 5).  PCGS#  10471 


1959  Hawaii  Statehood  Medal,  MS68 
.900  Fine  Gold,  Nil  HAU  Error 

4566  1959  Hawaii  Statehood  Medal,  Cold,  Nil  HAU,  MS68 

NCC.  "M.  2MS-3a".  63.5  mm.  216  gm.  of  .900  fine  gold.  Hawaii 
became  the  50th  state  in  1959,  and  the  state  legislature  authorized 
an  official  medal,  struck  by  Medallic  Art  Co.  and  distributed  by  the 
Coin  and  Currency  Institute,  New  York  City.  The  medals  were  all  2 
1/2"  in  diameter,  but  struck  in  three  different  alloys.  The  gold  issue 
was  limited  to  100  pieces,  but  only  "approximately  50"  were  struck. 
The  present  piece  has  a  edge  serial  number  of  53.  Of  the  issued 
quantity,  some  have  presumably  been  melted  over  the  years  to 
reclaim  the  bullion.  The  initial  pieces  struck  denoted  the  Hawaiian 
isle  Niihau  as  "Nil  HAU,"  but  the  error  was  soon  discovered.  The  dies 
were  corrected,  and  production  continued.  Medcalf  (1991)  knew  of 
copper  (2MS-1a)  and  silver  (2MS-2a)  examples  with  the  blundered 
legend,  but  omits  any  listing  for  the  blundered  gold  variant. 


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1880  Wailuku  Plantation  Token,  AU55 
1  Real,  Medcalf  2TE-6 

4567  1880  Wailuku  Plantation  Token,  1  Real,  AU55  PCCS.  M. 

2TE-6.  A  lightly  circulated  walnut-brown  representative  of  the  one 
real  Wailuku  Plantation  token.  Evenly  struck  and  nearly  devoid  of 
marks.  Both  sides  exhibit  planchet  striations  that  occurred  when 
the  copper  strip  was  rolled  down  to  proper  thickness.  Based  on  the 
Spanish-American  money  system,  one  real  was  equal  to  12  1/2  cents. 
The  Wailuku  Plantation,  located  on  the  island  of  Maui,  was  a  cane 
sugar  farm  founded  by  Edward  Bailey.  In  1 877,  he  sold  the  plantation 
to  the  Wailuku  Sugar  Co.  Listed  on  page  414  of  the  201 6  Guide  Book. 
Population:  3  in  55,  0  finer  (7/1 5).  PCGS#  600512 


PATTERNS 


Circa-1838  Brass  Hub  Reduction  of 
Judd-80  Eagle  Device,  MS62 

4568  (1838)  Brass  Hub  Reduction  of  Judd-80  Eagle  Motif,  MS62 

NGC.  44.8  gm.  38  mm  x  39  mm.  Uniface  on  a  thick  planchet,  in 
an  alloy  of  64%  copper,  35%  zinc.  The  eagle,  arrows,  and  olive 
branch  motif  from  the  reverse  of  Judd-80  appears,  sans  lettering, 
within  an  inner  diameter  of  30  mm.  and  an  outer  diameter  of  31  mm. 
Unlisted  in  Pollock  or  the  10th  Edition  of  Judd.  The  satiny  surfaces 
display  walnut-brown  and  gunmetal-gray  toning.  Well  struck  with 
ideal  centering  and  minimal  marks.  The  Judd-80  pattern  is  a  restrike 
without  known  originals,  which  makes  the  year  of  manufacture  for 
the  present  piece  subject  to  debate.  The  Smithsonian  Collection  has 
a  similar  piece,  "produced  via  a  [Mint]  reducing  lathe  on  a  brass  disk 
...  not  struck  from  a  die"  per  USPatterns.com.  A  copper  hub  trial  of 
the  eagle  motif  also  rests  in  the  Smithsonian  (Pollock-3058). 


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1860  Five  Dollar  on  a  Ten  Dollar-Sized 
Planchet 

Judd-272,  PR64  Brown,  Gilt 

4569  1860  Five  Dollar,  Judd-272,  Pollock-320,  Low  R.6,  PR64 

Brown  NGC.  The  obverse  introduces  the  right-facing  bust  of  Liberty 
with  three  large  stars  on  the  cap,  a  familiar  motif  with  the  Standard 
Silver  series,  and  first  used  on  Judd-271  and  Judd-272.  The  date  is 
quite  small.  The  reverse  features  a  small  eagle  with  a  curved  shield, 
clutching  the  banner  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  in  its  beak  along  with  the 
usual  olive  branch  and  arrows  in  its  claws.  Identical  to  Judd-283 
except  for  the  change  in  date.  Struck  in  copper  and  then  gilt  with  a 
reeded  edge.  These  pieces  were  struck  on  ten  dollar-sized  planchets 
as  an  anti-counterfeiting  measure.  The  reverse  contains  the  well- 
known  Mint  blunder  of  the  V  in  FIVE  actually  being  an  upside-down 
A.  As  a  gilt  coin  this  piece  simulates  the  extremely  rare  gold  strikings 
of  this  design.  Moderate  reflectivity  is  seen  in  the  fields  and  each  side 
shows  a  number  of  tiny  planchet  depressions,  some  of  which  faintly 
reveal  the  underlying  brown  of  the  coin.  Sharply  defined  throughout. 
PCGS#  12078 


1871  Indian  Princess  Dollar,  PR66  Brown 
Judd-1147,  Struck  in  Copper 

4570  1871  Silver  Dollar,  Judd-1147,  Pollock-1289,  High  R.6, 

PR66  Brown  NGC.  The  Longacre  design  is  used  on  the  obverse 
featuring  Liberty  seated  with  conjoined  flags  behind  showing  22 
stars.  Her  left  hand  rests  on  a  globe;  her  right  supports  a  Liberty 
pole  with  a  Phrygian  cap  atop.  The  reverse  is  of  the  regular  Seated 
dollar  die.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  Indian  Princess 
obverse  and  the  regular  issue  reverse  is  the  most  plentiful  of  all  the 
different  1871  silver  dollar  patterns.  When  one  combines  both  the 
reeded  edge  and  plain  edge  types,  more  than  two  dozen  examples 
are  believed  known  in  copper  and  silver.  Aluminum  coins  were  also 
struck,  but  they  are  seen  about  half  as  often  as  silver  and  copper 
examples. 

As  explained  on  the  USPatterns.com  website,  this  lovely  design 
was  most  likely  designed  by  James  Longacre,  but  since  he  died  on 
January  1,  1869,  it  was  never  struck  during  his  lifetime.  The  design 
was  most  likely  put  into  service  by  William  Barber  beginning  in 
1 870.  Longacre's  name  is  missing  in  the  right  corner  of  the  obverse. 

Close  examination  with  a  loupe  will  show  a  few  shallow,  minor 
field  marks,  but  they  are  not  apparent  through  the  color  present  on 
either  side.  The  obverse  shows  rich  olive-tinged  brown  patina,  while 
the  reverse  has  a  bit  of  original  red  present.  The  fields  are  nicely 
reflective  through  the  significant  toning  and  even  show  a  bit  of  cameo 
effect  against  the  devices  (especially  on  the  obverse). 

Ex: McCoy  Family  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  ( Heritage ,  1/201 1 ),  lot 
5369.  PCGS#  61409 


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1875  Twenty  Cent,  Gorgeous  PR66  Cameo 
Judd-1410  Struck  in  Nickel 

4571  1875  Twenty  Cents,  Judd-1410,  Pollock-1553,  R.8,  PR66 

Cameo  NGC.  The  obverse  die  for  this  pattern  is  similar  to  the  regular- 
issue  twenty  cent  piece  of  1 875,  save  that  the  date  appears  in  slightly 
smaller  numerals  and  LIBERTY  is  incused  rather  than  raised.  The 
reverse  shows  an  open  wreath  encircling  1/5  OF  A  DOLLAR  with 
the  issuing  country  and  denomination  around  the  periphery.  Struck 
in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  This  is  a  simply  gorgeous  example  with 
well-contrasted  surfaces  showing  tinges  of  the  palest  yellow-green 
and  pastel  pinkish-blue  in  the  centers.  Only  three  examples  are 
confirmed  of  this  rare  pattern.  The  population  data  appear  to  contain 
duplications,  but  this  is  likely  the  sole  finest  survivor  of  this  issue. 
PCGS#  535136  Base  PCGS#  61  71  7 


1875  Three  Dollar,  Aluminum  Gilt  Example 
Judd-1437,  PR64 

4572  1875  Three  Dollar,  Judd-1437  Gilt,  Pollock-1579,  High  R.7, 

PR64  NGC.  A  regular  dies  trial  piece  for  the  three  dollar  gold  piece. 
Struck  in  aluminum  and  gilt  with  a  reeded  edge.  Saul  Teichman 
notes  that:  "The  die  trials  of  this  date  often  have  been  gilded  due  to 
the  extreme  rarity  of  its  gold  counterpart."  He  goes  on  to  explain, 
"Although  these  are  described  as  regular  die  trials  pieces  in  the 
standard  references,  it  is  more  likely  that  the  off-metal  'trials'  of  this 
year  were  deliberately  struck  for  sale  to  collectors  as  part  of  complete 
off-metal  sets."  Only  two  or  three  pieces  are  believed  known  in  gilt 
aluminum  or  non-gilt  aluminum.  This  date  is  also  known  in  copper. 
The  1875  three  dollar  is  a  major  19th  century,  proof-only  rarity, 
and  this  gilt  aluminum  pattern  gives  the  collector  a  more  affordable 
alternative.  The  surfaces  are  remarkably  bright,  undoubtedly  because 
of  the  underlying  aluminum  rather  than  the  often  seen  copper  patterns 
that  are  gilt.  Little  reflectivity  is  seen  in  the  fields,  though,  and  there 
are  no  noticeable  marks  on  either  side.  PCGS#  61  744 


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1878  William  Barber  Copper  Half  Eagle 
Judd-1574,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 

4573  1878  Five  Dollar,  Judd-1574,  Pollock-1766,  R.6,  PR65 

Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  William  Barber's  design  shows  the 
head  of  Liberty  and  wears  a  band  inscribed  LIBERTY  incused  with 
E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  around  the  margin.  This  portrait  is  similar  in 
design  to  the  famous  Flowing  Hair  Stella.  The  reverse  has  an  erect 
eagle  with  raised  wings.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge. 
Struck  on  a  wider  flan  than  normal  for  a  half  eagle.  USPatterns.com 
estimates  that  about  18  examples  are  known,  several  of  which  have 
been  gilt,  and  at  least  six  of  which  are  in  museum  holdings.  This 
example  retains  generous  portions  of  mint  red  on  each  side,  which 
is  especially  noticeable  in  the  fields  because  of  the  deep  mirroring  of 
the  proof  finish.  Sharply  defined  throughout  and  essentially  problem- 
free.  PCGS#  71937 


1880  Goloid  Metric  Dollar  in  Aluminum 
Judd-1653,  PR66  Cameo 

4574  1 880  Goloid  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1 653,  Pollock-1 853,  High 

R.7,  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  The  obverse  portrait  of  Liberty  faces  left 
wearing  a  cap  inscribed  LIBERTY.  The  top  of  the  cap  is  ornamented 
with  ears  of  wheat,  cotton  leaves,  and  bolls.  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  is  at 
the  top,  and  the  date  1 880  is  below  with  1 3  peripheral  stars  arranged 
between.  The  central  reverse  expresses  the  composition  of  the 
denomination  within  a  circle  of  38  stars.  The  upper  periphery  displays 
the  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  and  the  denomination 
GOLOID  METRIC  DOLLAR,  while  the  motto  DEO  EST  GLORIA 
and  100  CENTS  are  at  the  lower  border.  Struck  in  aluminum  with 
a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  spot-free  Gem  specimen  with  appreciable 
field-to-contrast.  Only  a  few  wispy  vertical  slidemarks  on  the  cheek 
preclude  an  otherwise  deserved  Superb  rating. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  ( Heritage ,  9/2003 ),  lot  8678. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  520988  Base  PCGS# 
62038 


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1885  Snowden  Dollar  in  Aluminum 
Judd-1749,  PR66  Cameo 

4575  1885  Snowden  Dollar,  Judd-1749,  Pollock-1961,  R.7,  PR66 

Cameo  PCGS.  The  dies  are  the  regular-issue  1 885  Morgan  dollar  dies, 
but  there  is  experimental  edge  lettering  as  follows:  ******£*/ 
PLURIBUS  *  /  UNUM  *****.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a  tripartite 
collar  for  the  edge  lettering.  We  told  the  story  of  the  Snowden  dollar 
in  our  recent  Central  States  auction: 

"Snowden  dollars  were  struck  as  an  anti-counterfeiting 
measure.  The  edge  was  struck  from  a  novel  three-part  collar 
that  produced  raised  edge  lettering  on  the  coin.  Considerable 
experimentation  went  into  the  production  of  these  pieces, 
and  on  June  12,  1885  Snowden  and  his  staff  succeeded  in 
getting  the  mechanism  to  work  at  normal  production  speeds 
of  80  to  100  coins  per  minute.  Snowden  retired  at  the  end 
of  the  year,  and  left  placement  of  the  raised  lettering  to  his 
successor.  Director  Burchard  left  office  around  the  same 
time,  and  no  one  remained  in  the  Mint  who  had  Snowden's 
insight,  ability,  or  willingness  to  experiment  to  carry  his 
project  forward  to  completion.  The  tripartite  collar  was 
not  used  again  until  1907  when  Augustus  Saint-Gaudens' 
double  eagles  went  into  production." 

This  is  a  remarkable,  bright  aluminum  striking  of  this  legendary 
dollar  pattern.  The  devices  are  heavily  frosted  and  establish  a  strong 
cameo  contrast  against  the  deep  mirroring  seen  in  the  fields.  Ever  so 
slightly  toned  over  each  side,  there  are  no  signs  of  oxidation. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  62191 


1885  Double  Eagle  in  Aluminum,  PR66 
Judd-1756,  Only  Two  Pieces  Believed  Known 

4576  1885  Twenty  Dollar,  Judd-1756,  Pollock-1969,  R.8,  PR66 

PCGS.  The  regular  double  eagle  dies  of  1885.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  reeded  edge.  Like  many  of  these  off-metal  strikings,  whether  in 
copper,  aluminum,  or  another  metal,  they  appear  on  the  surface  to  be 
dies  trial  strikings.  However,  in  many  instances  —  and  certainly  here, 
on  the  nation's  largest  and  most  prestigious  gold  coin  denomination 
—  there  was  absolutely  no  intent  to  change  metals.  Many  such 
issues  were,  in  fact,  delicacies  made  as  part  of  complete  sets  for 
well-connected  collectors  —  usually  outside,  but  sometimes  those 
employed  inside  the  Mint.  Such  is  the  case  with  this  pattern,  of  which 
USPatterns.com  says  only  two  examples  exist.  Of  the  two  examples, 
this  is  the  finest  by  two  points.  The  other  piece  (a  PCGS  PR64)  last 
sold  in  our  2011  FUN  Sale,  and  realized  $34,500.  Gold  date  and 
mintmark  collectors  may  look  to  this  piece  as  an  exotic  alternative  to 
the  usually  bagmarked  (but  very  rare)  1885  circulation  strike  double 
eagle  or  its  sometimes  stand-in  proof  striking. 

The  bright  surfaces  of  this  specimen  show  considerable  mint  frost 
over  the  devices  with  the  usual  resultant  cameo  contrast  common 
to  aluminum  patterns.  The  devices  are  fully  struck  throughout.  An 
important  opportunity  to  acquire  this  rare  late-date  double  eagle 
pattern.  The  next  double  eagle  pattern  known  after  this  would  be 
Charles  Barber's  abortive  twenty  dollar  design  struck  in  gold,  the 
unique  Judd-1773  dated  1906. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  62199 


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1915  No  S  Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollar,  PR64 
Extremely  Rare  Judd-1961,  Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman 
Possibly  Second-Finest  Known 

4577  1915  Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollar,  No  S,  Judd-1791  /  1961,  Pollock-2029,  R.8,  PR64  PCCS.  The  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  half  dollars 

were  struck  as  part  of  an  ambitious  program  of  five  different  coins  in  four  different  denominations  produced  to  commemorate  the  opening  of 
the  Panama  Canal.  Some  very  rare  and  mysterious  patterns  were  struck  from  the  regular-issue  dies  before  the  S  mintmark  was  added,  including 
examples  in  gold  (Judd-1960),  silver  (Judd-1961),  and  copper  (Judd-1962).  The  commemorative  program  was  overseen  by  Farran  Zerbe,  who 
attributed  the  No  S  patterns  to  W.G.  McAdoo,  contemporary  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  Traditionally,  these  patterns  have  been  considered  fantasy 
pieces,  but  research  by  Roger  W.  Burdette  suggests  that  the  copper  and  silver  coins  may  have  been  struck  as  die  trials. 

In  his  remarkable  work  Renaissance  of  American  Coinage  1909-1915 ,  Burdette  notes  that  the  working  dies  for  all  five  commemorative 
coins  initially  omitted  the  S  mintmark.  Philadelphia  Mint  Superintendent  Adam  Joyce  believed  the  mintmark  was  not  necessary,  because  the 
authorizing  legislation  specified  that  the  coins  were  to  be  produced  only  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint.  Mint  Director  Robert  Wooley  was  on  hand 
when  the  gold  dollar  dies  arrived  in  San  Francisco  without  the  mintmark  and,  realizing  that  the  general  public  would  automatically  assume  the 
coins  were  struck  at  Philadelphia,  ordered  the  dies  returned  and  corrected  to  include  the  mintmark  on  April  29,  1 91 5.  Dies  for  the  half  dollar 
coins  had  been  shipped,  but  were  recovered  from  the  shipping  office  before  they  left  Philadelphia.  The  mintmark  was  added  and  the  dies  were 
reshipped  on  May  3,  1 91 5.  Superintendent  Joyce  requested  and  received  permission  to  strike  a  few  specimens  of  the  commemorative  coins  as 
trial  pieces  and  for  inclusion  in  the  Mint  Cabinet  before  shipping  the  dies  to  San  Francisco.  Burdette  speculates: 

'Two  specimens  of  the  half  dollar  struck  in  gold  (J-1960)  were  made  on  cut  down  double  eagle  coins  and  were  probably  prepared 
solely  for  private  gain.  The  two  other  half  dollar  pattern  varieties,  J-1961  in  silver  and  J-1962  in  copper,  could  have  been  made  as 
legitimate  trial  strikes  as  mentioned  by  Adam  Joyce  above." 

Only  a  handful  of  specimens  were  struck  in  silver.  Anthony  Swiatek  believes  six  examples  were  originally  struck.  Remarkably,  Eric  P. 
Newman  once  owned  two  examples  of  this  rare  issue,  and  one  of  the  elusive  copper  patterns  as  well.  When  Heritage  offered  the  first  Newman 
example  of  Judd-1961  in  our  April  2013  Central  States  Signature  Auction  (lot  4047,  realized  $176,250),  we  noted  that  the  envelope  that 
accompanied  the  coin  indicated  five  pieces  were  known  at  the  time  the  coin  was  purchased.  We  can  account  for  only  four  examples  today,  as 
listed  in  our  roster  below  (thanks  to  Saul  Teichman  and  USPatterns.com  for  help  in  preparing  this  roster). 

Roster  of  1915  No  S  Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollars,  Judd-1961,  in  Silver 

1.  PR65  NGC.  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green;  B.G.  Johnson's  inventory;  purchased  for  $250  by  Eric  P.  Newman;  EPNNES;  Newman  Collection,  Part  I 
(Heritage,  4/2013),  lot  4047;  realized  $176,250. 

2.  PR64  PCGS.  "Colonel"  E.H.R.  Green;  B.G.  Johnson's  inventory;  purchased  for  $150  by  Eric  P.  Newman;  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic 
Education  Society;  Newman  Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  1 1/2013),  lot  33526,  realized  $1 1 1,625  (as  PR64  NGC).  The  present  coin. 

3.  PR64  NGC.  Abe  Kosoff;  Saint  Louis  ANA  (New  England  Rare  Coin  Auctions),  7/1979),  lot  1364,  offered  with  a  specimen  of  Judd-1960  and 
Judd-1962  in  separate  lots,  realized  $15,000;  Sound  Beach  Collection  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  11250,  offered  with  the  other  coins  from  the 
1979  ANA  in  separate  lots,  realized  $92,000;  Southern  collection,  Simpson  Collection. 

4.  Proof.  A  specimen  recovered  in  the  1950s  as  a  regular-issue  Panama-Pacific  half  dollar,  per  Anthony  Swiatek.  Possibly  the  coin  in  lot  1300 
of  Mail  Bid  Sale  267  (Hollinbeck-Kagin,  11/1966),  under  commemorative  half  dollars:  "1915  Panama-Pacific  Exposition,  brilliant  bluish  unc. 
SCARCE.  Cat.  100.00." 

Note:  Anthony  Swiatek  reports  as  many  as  six  examples  of  Judd-1961  were  struck,  but  other  specimens  remain  unconfirmed.  Many  of  the 
patterns  in  the  1 979  ANA  sale  were  from  the  Dr.  James  Sloss  Collection,  which  David  Akers  reported  as  sold  privately  in  1 974.  The  three  Pan-Pac 
half  dollars  in  the  sale  may  have  come  from  this  source,  but  conclusive  evidence  is  not  available  at  this  time. 

The  present  coin  is  probably  the  second-finest  known  example  of  this  extremely  elusive  issue.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and 
the  well-preserved  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Both  sides  are  toned  in  shades  of  champagne-gold  and  lavender,  with  spots  of  amber.  A 
small  planchet  flaw  is  evident  in  the  obverse  field,  below  Liberty's  upraised  arm,  but  no  mentionable  post-strike  blemishes  are  noted.  Before  the 
other  coin  from  the  Newman  collection  was  auctioned  in  201 3  it  had  been  a  full  decade  since  any  example  of  Judd-1 961  was  publicly  offered. 
It  may  be  many  years  before  another  specimen  comes  on  the  market.  Population:  2  in  64,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  121  77 


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1922  High  Relief  Peace  Dollar 
Judd-2018,  VF  Details 
Extremely  Rare 

4578  1922  High  Relief  Peace  Dollar,  Judd-2018,  R.7  —  Polished 

—  PCGS  Genuine.  Specimen.  VF  Details.  Design  as  used  on  the 
obverse  of  the  1921  regular  dies  (in  high  relief).  The  reverse  differs 
slightly  from  the  1921,  but  it  is  still  in  high  relief.  Struck  in  silver 
with  a  reeded  edge.  The  1922  dollar  was  slightly  modified  in  early 
1922.  The  story  is  best  told  on  the  USPatterns.com  website,  where  it 
is  stated: 


"Following  the  failure  of  the  original  1921  high  relief 
design  to  strike  up  properly  using  production  presses, 
mint  engraver  George  Morgan  began  work  on  a  modified 
obverse.  In  addition  to  slightly  reducing  relief,  he  also 
remodeled  the  portrait  and  lettering  to  improve  definition. 
Evidently,  Morgan  felt  this  version  would  be  successful 
because  he  shipped  working  dies  to  both  Denver  and  San 
Francisco  Mints.  Trial  production  was  conducted  between 
January  2  and  10,  1922  during  which  approximately 
35,401  pieces  were  made  on  normal  production  presses. 

"One  or  more  samples  were  evidently  sent  to  Mint 
Headquarters  in  Washington,  and  soon  thereafter  acting 
director  Mary  O'Reilley  stopped  the  trials.  Archive 
documentation  indicates  the  results  were  no  better  -  and 
possibly  worse  -  than  in  1 921 .  Nearly  all  of  The  trial  pieces 
were  later  destroyed." 

This  example's  high  relief  is  immediately  apparent,  even  with 
25  points  of  wear.  Each  side  was  polished  with  resultant  brightness. 
Just  the  slightest  hint  of  toning  can  be  seen  over  the  polishing.  Of  the 
greatest  rarity  and  importance  to  pattern  collectors.  PCGS#  542801 


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SESSION  THREE 


TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 

4579  1875  MS64  PCGS.  BF-1,  R.l.  Almond-gold  toning  evenly 
embraces  this  coruscating  and  crisply  struck  Choice  twenty  cent 
piece.  A  small  gray  spot  accompanies  the  final  A  in  AMERICA.  A 
low  mintage  issue,  relative  to  the  plentiful  1875-S.  Encapsulated  in 
a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23R5,  PCGS# 
5296 

4580  1875  MS64  NGC.  BF-1,  R.l.  The  low  mintage  introductory 
Philadelphia  issue  of  the  short-lived  denomination.  Nicely  struck 
and  coruscating  with  light  straw-gold  patina.  The  obverse  field 
exhibits  unimportant  contact.  The  reverse  is  well  preserved. 
Census:  47  in  64,  32  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23R5,  PCGS# 

5296 

4581  1875-CC  AU50  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.l.  Dove-gray  and  golden-brown 
toning  envelops  this  well  defined  and  unblemished  Carson  City 
example.  Portions  of  the  eagle  are  incompletely  brought  up,  but 
peripheral  elements  are  well  struck.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS# 

5297 

4582  1875-CC  AU53  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.l.  Luster  brightens  design 
elements  of  this  Carson  City  type  coin.  The  strike  is  typical  but  the 
caramel-gold  and  pearl-white  surfaces  are  only  lightly  abraded.  The 
mintage  is  much  lower  than  its  San  Francisco  cousin.  NGC  ID# 
23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

4583  1875-CC  AU58  PCGS.  BF-3,  R.4.  Brunner  and  Frost  write  that 
“the  [BF-3]  die  marriage  represents  less  than  5%  of  the  surviving 
1875-CC  coins.”  Luster  dominates  the  margins,  and  the  untoned 
surfaces  lack  consequential  contact.  The  strike  is  typical  for  this 
Carson  City  type  issue.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

4584  1875-CC  MS62  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.l.  A  lovely  almond-gold  and 
stone-gray  representative  of  the  popular  Carson  City  type  emission. 
The  fields  are  lustrous  and  lack  consequential  abrasions.  The  strike 
shows  selected  blending  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  top  of  the  left 
(facing)  wing.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

1875-CC  Twenty  Cent,  MS64 
Rich  Multicolor  Toning 


4585  1875-CC  MS64  PCGS.  BF-4,  R.2.  Sea-green,  orange-gold,  and 
rose-red  grace  this  dusky  and  coruscating  Choice  Carson  City  type 
coin.  The  strike  is  crisp  except  on  stars  8  through  10  and  a  portion 
of  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  claw.  Marks  are  inconsequential,  and 
the  sole  identifier  is  a  small  spot  east  of  Liberty’s  head.  NGC  ID# 
23R6,  PCGS#  5297 


1875-S  Twenty  Cent,  MS65 
Gem  Type  Coin 


4586  1875-S  MS65  PCGS.  BF-16.  The  mintmark  is  recut  and  the  top 
of  a  misplaced  7  is  evident  in  the  dentils  beneath  the  primary.  This 
piece  displays  satin  luster  with  light  golden  toning  overall.  Trivial 
softness  on  the  highest  points  of  the  design  elements  is  not  unusual 
for  this  issue.  The  1875-S  is  the  most  plentiful  date  in  the  short¬ 
lived  twenty  cent  series,  ideal  for  type  representation.  NGC  ID# 
23R7,  PCGS#  5298 


4587  1875-S  Misplaced  Date,  FS-301,  BF-12,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS. 

The  top  of  an  8  is  misplaced  in  the  dentils.  Golden-brown  and 
blue-green  toning  overlies  lustrous  pearl-gray  surfaces.  Well  struck 
except  on  the  uppermost  stars.  A  lint  mark  (as  made)  connects 
the  eagle’s  neck  with  the  first  S  in  STATES.  PCGS#  395943  Base 
PCGS#  5298 

4588  1876  MS64  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.2.  Dusky  caramel-gold  toning  drapes 
this  lustrous  and  crisply  struck  Choice  double  dime.  Free  from 
detrimental  contact,  and  superior  quality  for  the  third  party  grade. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23R8,  PCGS#  5299 

PROOF  TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 

1875  Twenty  Cent,  PR63 
Introductory  Issue  in  the  Series 


4589  1875  PR63  NGC.  The  introductory  twenty  cent  proof  issue 
amounted  to  2,790  coins.  According  to  Breen’s  Proof  Encyclopedia, 
1,950  examples  were  struck  during  the  second  quarter  and  840 
pieces  were  minted  in  the  second  half  of  the  year.  The  stone-gray 
obverse  shows  blushes  of  golden  patina  around  the  border  and 
within  the  design  recesses,  while  the  reverse  is  more  brilliant  in 
appearance.  Wispy  marks  on  each  side  define  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
27GZ,  PCGS#  5303 


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1875  Twenty  Cent,  PR65 
Vivid  Peripheral  Toning 


1877  Twenty  Cent,  PR64  Cameo 
Coveted  Proof-Only  Issue 


4590  1875  PR65  NGC.  The  first-year  proof  in  the  twenty  cent  series, 
the  1875  is  seldom  seen  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  This  piece  exhibits 
bold  design  definition  and  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  centers  show 
warm  champagne  toning  with  modest  field-device  contrast,  while 
the  peripheries  display  deeper  amber-red  and  ocean-blue.  Census: 
17  in  65  (1  in  65+,  1  in  65+*),  19  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27GZ, 
PCGS#  5303 


1876  Twenty  Cent,  Toned  PR65 


4593  1877  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Production  of  circulation-strike  twenty 
cent  pieces  concluded  in  1876,  and  only  510  proofs  were  struck 
in  1877  —  the  lowest  proof  total  in  the  series.  According  to  Ron 
Guth,  only  20%  of  coins  survive  with  a  cameo  finish.  Each  side 
of  this  near-Gem  proof  is  brilliant  and  boldly  contrasted  with 
deep,  watery  mirrors  that  frame  frosty  motifs.  Blushes  of  light 
golden  patina  grace  the  peripheries,  and  grade-limiting  marks  occur 
primarily  in  the  obverse  fields.  Census:  24  in  64  Cameo  (1  in  64  ★ 
Cameo),  27  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85305 


1878  Twenty  Cent  Piece,  PR63  Cameo 
Proof-Only  Final  Issue 


EARLY  QUARTERS 


1804  B-l  Quarter,  Fine  12 
Lowest  Mintage  Heraldic  Eagle  Date 


4592  1876  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  The  proof  1876  twenty 
cent  piece  is  not  known  for  having  strong  field-device  contrast, 
so  it  is  quite  a  pleasant  surprise  to  come  across  a  Deep  Cameo 
example  in  the  affordable  PR64  grade.  This  coin  is  boldly  struck 
and  possesses  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Each  side  is  accentuated 
by  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning  overall  with  hints  of  ice-blue 
in  the  fields.  Population:  4  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Deep  Cameo,  2  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  95304 


4595  1804  B-l,  R.3,  Fine  12  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  The  die 
scratch  between  stars  8  and  9  identifies  B- 1 ,  the  more  available  of  the 
two  varieties  for  this  desirable  low  mintage  date.  A  nicely  detailed 
tan-brown  and  gunmetal-gray  example.  Minor  adjustment  marks 
(as  made)  are  apparent  on  the  reverse,  below  the  central  clouds. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  112008) ,  lot  1085,  which  realized 
$10,350.  PCGS#  38921  Base  PCGS#  5312 


4591  1876  PR65  PCGS.  A  blend  of  rose-gold  and  pale  olive  toning 
over  each  side  of  this  Gem  proof  allows  modest  contrast  to  persist 
between  the  sharp,  frosty  devices  and  the  mirrored  fields.  There  are 
no  contact  marks  present  and  a  few  light  hairlines  are  masked  by 
the  patina.  Ideal  for  date  representation  in  light  of  the  scarcity  of 
high-end  circulation  strikes.  Population:  26  in  65,  13  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  27H3,  PCGS#  5304 


1876  Twenty  Cent,  PR64  Deep  Cameo 
Lovely  Two-Toned  Contrast 


4594  1878  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  According  to  Mint  records,  a 
small  production  of  600  proof  twenty  cent  pieces  was  accomplished 
in  1878,  and  no  business-strikes  were  struck.  The  issue  is  always 
in  demand  as  the  final  issue  of  the  denomination.  This  attractive 
Select  example  offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  deeply 
reflective  fields  with  strong  cameo  contrast.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  are  enhanced  by  shades  of  champagne-gold  and  cerulean- 
blue  toning.  Population:  15  in  63  Cameo,  37  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
85306 


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BUST  QUARTERS 


1805  B-2  Quarter,  Choice  AU 
Substantial  Luster 


4596  1805  B-2,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  An 
intermediate  die  state  with  light  clash  marks  near  Liberty’s  throat 
and  the  leftmost  reverse  stars.  Medium  golden-brown  toning  visits 
the  margins  of  this  partly  lustrous  example.  Marks  are  minimal, 
though  the  obverse  field  displays  faint  hairlines  and  is  moderately 
granular  near  the  I  in  LIBERTY.  Certified  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  PCGS#  38924  Base  PCGS#  5313 


1806  B-9  Quarter,  XF40 
Late  Die  State,  Minimal  Marks 


4597  1806  B-9,  R.1,  XF40  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  6/5.  A  pleasing 
and  nicely  defined  cream-gray  and  steel-blue  representative.  The 
only  noticeable  mark  is  a  thin  line  on  the  shield.  The  central 
reverse  is  lightly  brought  up,  as  usual  for  B-9.  A  late  die  state  with 
cuds,  clashes,  and  a  bisecting  obverse  crack.  PCGS#  38935  Base 
PCGS#  53 14 


1818/5  Quarter,  B-l,  MS62 
Original  Toning 


4599  1818/5  B-l,  R.2,  MS62  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2,  clashed. 
Two  die  pairings  employ  this  overdated  obverse  (B-l  and  -3), 
and  these  represent  about  a  third  of  the  Mint  State  1818  quarter 
population.  This  B- 1  example  is  well-struck  and  minimally  abraded, 
with  satiny  mint  luster.  Mint-gold  and  sea-green  peripheries  lighten 
to  lavender-gray  and  amber  hues  in  the  central  regions.  PCGS# 
38953  Base  PCGS#  5323 


1818/5  B-l  Quarter,  MS64 


4600  1818/5  B-l,  R.2,  MS64  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  An 
intermediate  die  state,  clashed  but  not  cracked.  Sea-green, 
golden-brown,  and  gunmetal-gray  toning  enriches  this  satiny  and 
unmarked  Choice  quarter.  The  flag  of  the  underdigit  is  apparent 
within  the  upper  loop  of  the  second  8.  Census:  30  in  64  (2  in  64+) , 
12  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  38953  Base  PCGS#  5323 


1807  B-l  Quarter,  AU53 
Early  NGC  Holder 


4598  1807  B-l,  R.2,  AU53  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  1/2.  Sea- 
green  and  golden-brown  toning  dominates  this  lightly  worn  but 
partly  lustrous  representative.  The  fields  are  virtually  unabraded, 
although  the  portrait  displays  a  few  thin  and  unobtrusive  marks. 
Encapsulated  in  an  early,  pre-hologram  holder.  PCGS#  38939  Base 
PCGS#  5316 


1818  B-2  Quarter,  MS64+ 
Boldly  Clashed  Dies 


4601  1818  B-2,  R.1,  MS64+  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  4/2.  Both  sides 
exhibit  a  double  set  of  bold  clash  marks.  This  satiny  near-Gem 
is  lushly  patinated  jade-green  and  tan-brown.  Careful  inspection 
reveals  only  a  lint  mark  on  the  cap  and  a  few  faint  thin  abrasions 
on  the  left  obverse.  1818  Census:  55  in  64  (1  in  64+),  32  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  38943  Base  PCGS#  5322 

4602  1818  B-4,  R.2,  XF45  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  1/1.  Traces  of 
luster  emerge  from  design  crevices  of  this  attractively  detailed  and 
evenly  struck  stone-gray  and  almond-gold  Choice  XF  example.  No 
marks  are  visible  to  the  unaided  eye,  although  a  loupe  displays  faint 
hairlines. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/201 1) ,  lot  3533,  which  realized 
$1 ,380.  PCGS#  38945  Base  PCGS#  5322 


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4603  1819  Large  9,  B-2,  R.3,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Tompkins  Die  State 
3/1.  Deep  cream-gray  fields  and  motifs  are  bounded  by  golden- 
brown  and  apple-green  borders.  The  reverse  is  well  defined,  while 
Liberty’s  curls  display  wear  appropriate  for  the  Choice  VF  level. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  38957  Base  PCGS# 
5326 

4604  1819  Large  9,  B-2,  R.3,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Tompkins  Die  State 
4/2.  Deep  dove-gray  toning  blankets  this  minimally  marked  Choice 
VF  example.  All  letters  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  bold.  Among 
1819  quarters,  the  Large  9  variety  is  much  more  elusive  than  its 
Small  9  counterpart.  PCGS#  38957  Base  PCGS#  5326 

4605  1821  B-4,  R.3,  AU58  NGC.  Luster  illuminates  the  devices  and 
margins  of  this  lightly  toned  and  minimally  abraded  near-Mint  Bust 
quarter.  A  die  scratch  from  a  leaf  tip  to  the  rim  is  a  characteristic  of 
this  Browning  marriage. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012),  lot  3312.  PCGS#  38966 
Base  PCGS#  5331 

4606  1825/4/2  B-l,  R.5,  VF25  PCGS.  Rarest  of  the  three  1825 -dated 
die  varieties,  and  the  sole  marriage  for  the  Guide  Book  1825,  5  Over 
2  entry.  The  blended  cream-gray  and  walnut-brown  surfaces  are 
smooth  save  for  minor  field  marks  are  noted  near  the  crest  of  the 
eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing.  PCGS#  38974  Base  PCGS#  5337 

4607  1825/4/(2)  B-2,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  Peach-gold  toning 
illuminates  the  margins  of  this  otherwise  stone-white  example. 
The  well  defined  and  mildly  luminous  surfaces  are  free  from  any 
mentionable  marks.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder.  PCGS# 
38975  Base  PCGS#  5336 

1825/4  B-2  Quarter,  MS62 
Richly  Toned,  High-End  Example 


4608  1825/4/(2)  B-2,  R.2,  MS62  PCGS.  Lovely  light  original  toning 
in  hues  of  aquamarine  and  azure  covers  the  lustrous  surfaces,  with 
gold-amber  peripheries.  Fairly  well-struck,  with  all  star  centers  well 
defined  and  Liberty’s  hair  curls  sculpted,  but  a  bit  of  strike  bluntness 
shows  on  the  eagle’s  wingtips.  The  grade  would  be  higher  except  for 
a  light  scrape  from  star  4  upward  to  the  Liberty  cap,  while  a  second 
light  scrape  is  noted  to  the  right  of  the  date.  Still  high-end  in 
appearance,  and  an  affordable  example  of  this  popular  type. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006) ,  lot  1477.  PCGS# 
38975  Base  PCGS#  5336 


4609  1828  25  Over  50C,  B-3,  R.5,  Good  6  PCGS.  Deep  lavender- 
gray  throughout  aside  from  lighter  cream  toning  on  the  reverse 
high  points.  All  legends  are  bold  except  for  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM, 
which  is  nonetheless  partly  readable.  A  challenging  Guide  Book 
blundered  denomination  variety. 

Ex:  Schaumburg  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot 
3934,  which  realized  $1 ,006.25 .  PCGS#  38979  Base  PCGS# 
5343 

4610  1828  B-4,  R.3,  XF40  PCGS.  Chestnut-gold  and  stone-gray 
toning  embraces  this  unblemished  and  nicely  defined  Capped 
Bust  quarter.  A  number  of  minuscule  hairs  are  noted  near  the  final 
two  stars  but  no  abrasions  are  readily  evident.  PCGS#  38978  Base 
PCGS#  5342 


1831  B-2  Quarter,  MS63 
Small  Letters,  Rich  Patina 


4611  1831  Small  Letters,  B-2,  R.2,  MS63  NGC.  Tompkins  Die 
State  2/4  with  advanced  cracks  across  much  of  the  reverse  border. 
This  fully  struck  Select  Bust  quarter  is  deeply  patinated  lavender, 
orange,  and  navy-blue.  Luster  dominates  the  margins  and  motifs. 
The  reverse  appears  unabraded,  and  the  obverse  displays  only 
unimportant  marks.  PCGS#  38981  Base  PCGS#  5348 

1831  B-2  Quarter,  MS64 
Small  Letters,  Late  Die  State 


4612  1831  Small  Letters,  B-2,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State 
2/4.  Untoned,  silver-white  surfaces  display  frosty  luster  and  a  sharp 
strike.  Only  a  few  small  marks  are  widely  distributed  across  the 
fields  and  motifs.  Heavy  die  cracks  encircle  the  periphery  —  from 
the  base  of  the  denomination  through  the  arrowheads  and  ERICA 
of  AMERICA,  and  at  the  top  of  UNITED  STATES  where  small 
cuds  have  started  to  form  between  ED  and  ST.  This  near-Gem 
example  approaches  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the 
variety,  tied  with  several  other  MS64  coins.  PCGS#  38981  Base 
PCGS#  5348 

1831  Quarter,  MS64  Prooflike 
B-4,  Small  Letters 


4613  1831  Small  Letters,  B-4,  R.1,  MS64  Prooflike  NGC.  Star  13 
is  close  to  the  bust,  and  a  radial  crack  passes  through  the  C  in  25 
C.  A  crisply  struck  caramel-gold  and  stone-gray  Choice  quarter. 
Lightly  marked  overall,  although  we  note  a  faint  diagonal  line  on 
Liberty’s  cheek.  As  of  (6/15),  NGC  has  certified  a  total  of  7  coins  as 
Prooflike,  with  3  among  those  at  the  MS64  level  and  only  1  graded 
finer.  PCGS#  38983  Base  PCGS#  5348 


4614  1832  B-2,  R.2,  AU58  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  Lavender, 
walnut-brown,  and  jade-green  blend  throughout  this  Borderline 
Uncirculated  Bust  type  coin.  Well  struck  and  only  lightly  abraded. 
The  “Wide  25  C”  variety,  moderately  scarcer  than  its  “Narrow  25  C” 
B-l  alternative.  PCGS#  38988  Base  PCGS#  5351 


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1832  B-2  Quarter,  Near-Brilliant  MS63 


4615  1832  B-2,  R.2,  MS63  PCGS.  The  1832  is  one  of  the  less  often 
seen  dates  in  the  reduced  diameter  Capped  Bust  type,  particularly 
in  Mint  State.  This  Select  example  displays  near-brilliant  luster 
and  minimal  abrasions,  with  areas  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the 
fields.  The  top  of  Liberty’s  cap  and  star  6  are  a  trifle  soft,  but  the 
motifs  are  otherwise  well-defined.  Population:  12  in  63  (1  in  63  +  ), 
14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38988  Base  PCGS#  5351 


1834  B-l  Quarter,  MS64  Prooflike 
O  Over  F  in  OF,  FS-901 


4616  1834  O  Over  F  in  OF,  B-l,  FS-901,  R.1,  MS64  Prooflike  NGC. 

Tompkins  Die  State  1/5.  The  borders  display  cartwheel  luster  but 
the  fields  show  substantial  reflectivity.  A  well  struck  near-Gem 
with  a  lightly  toned  obverse  and  moderate  tan-gold  and  forest- 
green  reverse  patina.  The  variety  with  a  blundered  OF  is  relatively 
plentiful,  but  examples  of  the  present  quality  are  elusive.  PCGS# 
38992  Base  PCGS#  5353 


4617  1834  B-4,  R.1,  MS62  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  4/4.  Tompkins 
writes,  “the  latest  die  stage  (showing  the  shield  bars  clashed 
at  the  ear)  is  the  rarest.”  Chocolate-brown  and  gunmetal-gray 
toning  endow  this  well  struck  and  satiny  Capped  Bust  type  coin. 
Minimally  abraded  and  desirable.  PCGS#  38995  Base  PCGS# 
5353 


1834  Quarter,  B-4,  MS63 
Capped  Bust  Type  Coin 


4618  1834  B-4,  R.1,  MS63  PCGS.  The  obverse  shoes  recutting  on 
star  10  and  the  reverse  is  extensively  cracked.  As  a  date,  the  1834 
quarter  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  issues  for  the  type  in  Mint 
State,  but  is  nonetheless  elusive  above  the  MS63  grade  level.  This 
Select  example  shows  a  pleasing  central  strike  and  satiny  luster, 
with  aquamarine  peripheries  and  pale  champagne-gray  centers.  A 
few  light  luster  grazes  limit  the  grade.  Population  (all  varieties 
included):  24  in  63,  60  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38995  Base  PCGS# 
5353 


4619  1835  B-4,  R.3,  MS62  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  4/1.  Lengthy 
cracks  across  the  left-side  stars  and  Liberty’s  chin  identify  this 
conditionally  rare  Browning  variety.  Mottled  cobalt-blue, 
golden-brown,  and  stone-gray  toning  confirms  the  originality. 
The  surfaces  are  minimally  marked.  PCGS#  39000  Base  PCGS# 
5354 

4620  1836  B-3,  R.1,  MS61  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  5/4  with  many 
advanced  cracks.  Golden-brown  and  navy-blue  freckles  dominate 
design  recesses.  The  high  points  are  stone-gray.  A  few  moderate 
marks  are  noted  on  the  field  near  the  chin.  PCGS#  39007  Base 
PCGS#  5355 


SEATED  QUARTERS 

4621  1840-0  Drapery,  Large  O,  FS-501,  VG10  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  In 

his  1991  Encyclopedia,  Larry  Briggs  referred  to  the  Drapery,  Large 
O  variety  as  “the  rarest  collectible  Seated  Liberty  quarter.”  The 
reverse  dentils  are  die  doubled.  This  pearl-gray  representative  is 
lightly  abraded  for  the  VG10  level.  Most  of  LIBERTY  is  sharp.  The 
variety  is  undesignated  on  the  PCGS  insert. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395925  Base  PCGS# 
5398 

4622  1841-0  MS63  PCGS.  A  Briggs-unlisted  variety  with  the 
mintmark  centered  over  the  right  half  of  the  R  in  QUAR.  Silver- 
gray  and  autumn-gold  toning  encompass  satiny  and  unabraded 
surfaces.  The  eagle’s  neck  shows  incompleteness  of  strike.  NGC 
ID#  23SL,  PCGS#  5400 

4623  1841-0  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  Briggs  2-C,  FS-101,  MS63  + 
PCGS.  The  first  two  stars  are  strongly  die  doubled,  as  is  the  base 
of  Liberty’s  shield.  LIBERTY  is  blurry  from  doubling.  A  satiny 
example  with  stone-white  fields  and  motifs.  The  borders  display 
rich  cobalt-blue  and  russet  toning.  The  right-side  stars  and  portions 
of  the  devices  are  lightly  brought  up.  PCGS#  395924  Base  PCGS# 
5400 

4624  1842  Large  Date  AU58  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Iridescent  rose- 
red,  lime-green,  and  lemon-gold  toning  visits  well  struck  and 
semiprooflike  surfaces.  A  low  mintage  issue.  Abrasions  are 
inconsequential  aside  from  minor  marks  near  the  second  S  in 
STATES.  Population:  3  in  58,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23SM, 
PCGS#  5401 

4625  1842-0  Small  Date  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  A  rare 
variety  readily  attributed  by  the  crossbar  of  the  4,  which  does  not 
extend  past  the  right  foot.  The  cream-gray  surfaces  are  refreshingly 
unabraded.  About  half  of  LIBERTY  is  clear. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 SN,  PCGS# 
5403 

4626  1842-0  Small  Date  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  Small 
Date  1842-0  quarter  is  significantly  scarcer  than  its  Large  Date 
counterpart.  Most  survivors  are  well  circulated.  The  present  Fine 
example  shows  all  letters  in  LIBERTY,  although  the  LI  are  faint. 
The  stars  and  border  legends  are  well  outlined.  The  cream  and 
dove-gray  surfaces  are  free  from  mentionable  marks. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 SN,  PCGS# 
5403 


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1847-0  Seated  Quarter,  AU58 
Better  New  Orleans  Issue 


4627  1847-0  AU58  NGC.  Briggs  1-B.  Among  pre-1853  Seated 
quarters,  the  New  Orleans  issues  are  collectively  scarcer  and  more 
sought-after  than  their  Philadelphia  counterparts.  This  1847-0 
representative  has  few  superiors  in  Mint  State.  The  Borderline 
Uncirculated  surfaces  retain  hints  of  luster  enough  to  illuminate 
mottled  olive-gold  and  lilac-gray  toning.  The  strike  is  a  touch  soft 
on  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg,  but  the  devices  are  otherwise  well- 
detailed.  Census:  7  in  58,  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23SY,  PCGS# 
5411 


1849  Seated  Quarter,  MS65 
Elusive  Melt  Rarity 


4628  1849  MS65  NGC.  Although  the  Philadelphia  Mint  coined 
340,000  quarter  dollars  in  1849,  most  of  those  coins  were  hoarded 
and  eventually  melted  by  bullion  speculators  because  of  the  rise  of 
silver  prices  in  relation  to  gold  because  of  the  abundance  of  gold 
found  in  California.  The  actions  of  those  bullion  speculators  created 
a  prize  for  present-day  numismatists  as  few  Mint  State  examples  of 
this  issue  survive.  NGC  has  only  certified  31  Mint  State  examples 
of  this  issue  that  range  from  MS61  to  MS65.  To  explain  the  rarity 
of  these  silver  issues  in  relation  to  gold,  consider  the  1849  half  eagle, 
having  a  mintage  of  only  133,070  coins,  with  30  NGC  certified  Mint 
State  examples  ranging  from  MS60  to  MS64.  Clearly,  gold  coins 
from  that  era  survived  in  greater  proportion  than  silver  coins. 

The  silver  centers  of  each  side  blend  into  russet  and  charcoal- 
gray  on  the  reverse,  and  into  concentric  rings  of  pale  green,  gold, 
sky-blue,  and  amber  on  the  obverse.  The  strike  is  quite  sharp 
throughout  both  sides,  and  there  are  few  marks  for  the  assigned 
grade,  with  copious  eye  appeal.  Census:  3  in  65,  0  finer  (10/13). 

Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society;  Eric  P.  Newman 
Collection  Part  III  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot  33366.  NGC  ID#  23T2, 
PCGS#  5413 


4629  1849-0  Fine  12  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  mintage  of  the  1849-0 
is  unrecorded.  Briggs  (1991)  estimated  the  production  was  16,000 
pieces.  LIBERTY  is  mostly  intact  on  this  cloudy  but  minimally 
marked  cream-gray  and  walnut-brown  example. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23T3,  PCGS# 
5414 


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1849-0  Quarter,  VF35 
Scarce  in  All  Grades 


4630  1849-0  VF35  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  1849-0  is  a  semikey  date 
in  all  grades.  The  mintage  figure  is  unknown,  included  in  that  of  the 
1850-0  which  is  reported  at  412,000  coins.  It  is  generally  accepted 
that  likely  16,000  1849-0  quarters  were  produced.  This  Choice  VF 
example  is  about  in  the  middle  of  the  certified  population  figures, 
with  few  finer  coins  known.  The  strike  is  exact  and  the  motifs 
retain  substantial  detail.  Deep  olive-gray  toning  is  visited  by  tinges 
of  gold  and  crimson  throughout  each  side.  Population:  3  in  35,  22 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23T3,  PCGS#  5414 


1849-0  Quarter,  Choice  AU 
Rare  New  Orleans  Issue 


4631  1849-0  AU55  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  A  single  die  marriage  is  known 
for  the  1849-0,  which  has  an  unrecorded  (but  undoubtedly  low) 
mintage.  This  briefly  circulated  example  displays  richly  blended 
steel-gray  and  sea-green  toning.  The  well  defined  surfaces  exhibit 
occasional  moderate  field  marks.  Census:  3  in  55,  8  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23T3,  PCGS#  5414 

1850-0  Seated  Quarter,  MS63 
Upper-End  for  the  Issue 


4632  1850-0  MS63  PCGS.  Briggs  1-B.  Overall,  pre-1853  Seated 
quarters  from  New  Orleans  are  scarcer  than  their  Philadelphia 
counterparts,  and  the  1850-0  is  especially  rare  in  Mint  State.  This 
golden-toned  MS63  example  is  among  the  finer-known,  with  few 
peers  and  even  fewer  superiors.  Luster  is  satiny  overall,  and  the 
strike  is  sharp.  Liberty’s  figure  shows  moderate  die  rust,  as  usual. 
Population:  7  in  63,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23T5,  PCGS# 
5416 


4633  1852-0  —  Questionable  Color  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details. 
Briggs  1-A.  All  letters  in  LIBERTY,  the  scroll  edges,  and  the 
shoulder  clasp  remain  bold  on  this  lightly  worn  specimen  and  a 
planchet  flaw  near  star  4  is  the  only  mark  of  note.  The  surfaces  are 
blanketed  in  dusky  shades  of  slate-gray  and  amber  toning.  NGC 
ID#  23T9,  PCGS#  5420 

4634  1853/53  No  Arrows,  Briggs  1-A,  FS-301,  VF20  PCGS.  A 

meager  44,200  quarters  were  minted  at  Philadelphia  in  1853, 
prior  to  the  advent  of  Arrows  Seated  coinage.  Much  of  the  issue 
was  likely  melted.  All  No  Arrows  pieces  were  struck  by  the  same 
obverse  die,  with  repunching  on  the  53  in  the  date.  A  problem-free 
Very  Fine  example  with  tan-brown  and  stone-gray  toning. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395930  Base  PCGS# 
5421 

1853/53  No  Arrows  Quarter,  XF40 
FS-301,  Recut  Date 


4635  1853/53  No  Arrows,  Briggs  1-A,  FS-301,  XF40  PCGS.  CAC. 

The  double  punching  of  the  53  in  the  date  is  not  always  as 
pronounced  as  this  example,  but  the  entire  mintage  of  44,200 
pieces  for  the  No  Arrows  quarter  was  struck  from  the  same  die  pair, 
so  all  1853  No  Arrows  quarters  are  of  the  recut  date  variety.  The 
current  coin  is  shows  deep-gray  toning  with  lighter  central  motifs. 
LIBERTY  is  bold  on  the  obverse  shield.  The  fields  and  devices 
show  only  minimal  marks,  while  the  coin  displays  excellent  eye 
appeal  for  the  grade.  Population:  5  in  40,  31  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395930  Base  PCGS# 
5421 


4636  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS63  PCGS.  Primarily  silver  surfaces 
show  prominent  splashes  of  pumpkin-orange  and  claret  at  the 
margins.  A  solid  Select  example  of  this  one-year  type  with  clash 
marks  plain  on  the  obverse. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS# 
5426 


1853  Arrows  and  Rays  Quarter,  MS64 
Brilliant  Mint  Luster 


4637  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  An  unidentified  die 
pair  from  literally  dozens  upon  dozens  of  possibilities,  with  at  least 
119  obverse  dies  and  120  reverse  dies  prepared  for  usage  when  more 
than  15  million  quarters  with  the  Arrows  and  Rays  motifs  were 
struck  in  1853.  This  sharp  near-Gem  is  well-struck  and  extremely 
lustrous.  The  obverse  stars  show  detail  at  their  centers  from  one 
extent  to  another,  with  the  right-hand  stars  not  quite  as  sharp  as 
those  on  the  left.  Liberty  is  well-struck  at  the  head  and  throughout 
the  portrait.  The  eagle  shows  full  plumage.  Intermittent  smoke-gray 
toning  adds  original  appeal  to  the  mostly  brilliant,  silver-white 
surfaces.  CAC  endorsed.  PCGS  reports  just  28  numerically  finer 
pieces  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS#  5426 


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1853  Arrows  and  Rays  Seated  Quarter,  MS65 
Vibrant,  Colorful  Toning 


4638  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  3-C.  While  the 
obverse  of  this  vibrantly  toned  quarter  shows  shades  of  ocean-blue, 
lime-green,  and  lemon-gold,  the  reverse  is  even  more  dramatic 
with  deep,  electric-blue  and  violet  toning  at  the  borders  around  a 
lustrous,  reddish-gold  center.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout,  with 
even  the  reverse  legend  boldly  struck.  More  than  15  million  pieces 
were  struck,  and  it  is  amazing  only  28  Gem  or  finer  coins  exist  at 
PCGS.  Population:  18  in  65  (1  in  65+),  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23U4,  PCGS#  5426 


1854-0  Quarter,  VF25 
FS-501,  ‘Huge  O’  Mintmark 


4639  1854-0  Huge  O,  Briggs  1-A,  FS-501,  VF25  PCGS.  The  Huge 
O  mintmark  was  presumably  entered  by  hand  on  the  working 
die,  resulting  in  its  ungainly,  irregular  appearance.  Larry  Briggs 
notes  that  not  only  was  the  crude  die  work  performed  on  the 
reverse,  but  nearly  the  entire  obverse  was  recut  as  well  including 
the  stars,  Liberty,  the  Arrows  and  the  date.  Indeed,  on  a  well- 
circulated  coin  such  as  the  current  example,  the  figure  of  Liberty 
more  closely  resembles  the  Grim  Reaper  than  a  classic  symbol  of 
freedom.  This  mid-grade  example  is  problem-free  with  pleasing  old- 
silver  color  and  few  abrasions  of  any  kind.  A  popular  Guide  Book 
variety  —  scarce  in  all  grades.  Population:  4  in  25,  25  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395933  Base  PCGS# 
5434 


1856-S/S  Quarter,  FS-501,  XF45 
Finest  Certified  at  PCGS 


4640  1856-S/S  Large  Over  Small  S,  Briggs  4-E,  FS-501,  XF45  PCGS. 

A  highly  desirable  overmintmark,  one  of  the  most  important 
mintmark  varieties  not  only  in  the  quarter  series,  but  also  among 
all  Seated  Liberty  coinage.  The  Small  S  beneath  the  Large  S  is 
obvious  and  dramatic.  Currently,  PCGS  has  identified  just  two 
examples  since  the  start  of  their  expanded  variety  identification 
system.  The  present  coin  is  a  sharp  and  original  Choice  XF  with 
light,  silver-gray  patina  and  a  hint  of  mint  luster.  Nearly  25  years 
ago,  Larry  Briggs  recognized  the  variety  as  rare  and  unknown  in 
Mint  State.  Population:  1  in  45,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395935 

4641  1857  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Lustrous  and  crisply  struck  with 
outstanding  preservation  and  a  hint  of  almond-gold  toning.  Both 
sides  display  a  partial  wire  rim,  most  prominent  near  3  o’clock  on 
the  obverse.  Population:  46  in  65,  45  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TE,  PCGS# 
5442 

4642  1857  MS65  PCGS.  This  attractive  Gem  exhibits  well-detailed 
design  elements,  with  some  flatness  on  the  peripheral  elements, 
and  lustrous  surfaces  with  no  mentionable  distractions,  under 
shades  of  greenish-gold  and  lavender-gray  patina.  Population:  46  in 
65,  45  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23TE,  PCGS#  5442 

4643  1857-0  MS62  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  golden-brown  and  magenta 
toning  blanket  the  surfaces  of  this  lightly  marked  MS62  example, 
with  well-detailed  design  elements  that  show  a  touch  of  softness  on 
some  of  the  stars.  Census:  6  in  62,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23 TF, 
PCGS#  5443 

1857-0  Quarter,  MS63 
Conditionally  Rare  New  Orleans  Issue 


4644  1857-0  MS63  PCGS.  Briggs  3-B.  The  1857-0  is  easily  located  in 
well  circulated  grades,  but  Uncirculated  examples  are  undeniably 
rare.  This  unworn  example  has  pearl-gray  surfaces  that  show  only 
incidental  contact.  A  tiny  mahogany  spot,  on  the  drapery  above 
the  I  in  LIBERTY,  provides  an  identifier.  Population:  7  in  63,  6 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23TF,  PCGS#  5443 


4645  1858-S  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  eagle’s  plumage 
is  well  defined  and  all  of  LIBERTY  is  sharp.  The  stone-gray  and 
caramel-gold  surfaces  are  smooth  save  for  a  thin  line  on  the  drapery 
above  the  58  in  the  date.  A  scarce  low  mintage  issue.  PCGS  has  yet 
to  certify  an  1858-S  quarter  as  Mint  State,  an  indication  that  none 
were  set  aside  by  collectors  until  many  years  after  issue. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TK,  PCGS# 
5447 


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4646  1859  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  3-C.  This  sharply  detailed 
Choice  example  shows  an  extensive  network  of  die  cracks  between 
letters  in  the  reverse  legend  and  the  arrowheads.  The  lustrous 
surfaces  are  lightly  marked  and  blanketed  in  dusky  shades  of 
greenish-gold  and  magenta  toning.  Population:  42  in  64  (2  in  64+ ), 
13  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23TL,  PCGS#  5448 


1 860-S  Seated  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Splendid  Collector  Coin 


4647  1 860-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  Problem-free  examples  of  this  San  Francisco 
date  are  in  the  distinct  minority.  Just  56,000  pieces  were  struck  and 
poured  into  the  Old  West  commerce,  only  to  be  worn  smooth  or 
lost  to  attrition.  This  two-toned  example  is  Choice  and  appealing, 
with  steel-blue  fields  surrounding  golden-gray  devices.  Sharp  detail 
remains  on  the  the  shield  scroll,  rims,  and  dentils.  The  eagle  retains 
much  of  its  plumage.  Population:  7  in  15,  22  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TS,  PCGS# 
5453 


1 860-S  Quarter,  Toned  XF40 
Rare  This  Fine 


4648  1 860-S  XF40  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  1 860-S  is  rare,  even  though 
56,000  pieces  were  struck.  It  is  usually  only  found  in  Good  to  Fine 
condition,  VF  pieces  are  scarce,  and  XF  coins  such  as  this  one  are 
rare.  Even  wear  is  seen  over  the  high  points  of  the  design,  and  deep 
gray  and  rose  toning  covers  both  sides.  Census:  3  in  40,  6  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  23TS,  PCGS#  5453 


4649  1861-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Like  all  S-mint  quarter  issues 
from  the  1860s,  the  1861-S  has  a  low  mintage.  Just  96,000  pieces 
were  produced.  This  stone-gray  and  charcoal  representative  is 
unmarked  aside  from  a  pair  of  hair-thin  lines  on  the  lower  right 
drapery.  All  letters  in  LIBERTY  are  crisp,  and  the  eagle’s  wings 
show  partial  plumage. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TU,  PCGS# 
5455 

4650  1864-S  VG10  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  rare  Civil  War  issue  with  a 
stingy  mintage  of  20,000  pieces.  The  unmarked  surfaces  are  stone- 
white  aside  from  hints  of  deeper  russet  near  the  rims.  BERTY  is 
clear,  as  are  all  peripheral  legends. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 

4651  1864-S  Fine  12  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  cream-gray  Fine  example 
of  this  challenging  Civil  War  semikey.  Protected  areas  display 
charcoal  toning.  Devoid  of  remotely  consequential  abrasions.  The 
College  Collection  dispersal  provides  many  opportunities  for  the 
Seated  quarter  specialist. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 


4652  1864-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Rich  autumn-brown, 
lavender,  and  powder-blue  toning  blankets  this  low  mintage 
Old  West  quarter.  Nearly  all  of  LIBERTY  is  sharp.  Abrasions  are 
confined  to  a  diagonal  line  west  of  the  date  and  a  slight  edge  nick 
on  the  reverse  at  1  o’clock. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 


1864-S  Seated  Liberty  Quarter,  XF40 
Scarce  San  Francisco  Issue 


4653  1864-S  XF40  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  scarce  and  challenging 
S-Mint  quarter,  struck  during  a  period  of  declining  quarter  mintages, 
during  a  time  when  all  coinage  was  extensively  hoarded  (but  not 
preserved)  by  the  public.  Just  20,000  pieces  were  struck.  Those 
few  coins  that  survive  often  show  extensive  wear  from  West  Coast 
circulation.  In  contrast,  this  XF40  example  retains  strong  detail 
on  the  motifs  with  only  moderate  high  point  wear.  Olive-brown 
toning  covers  both  sides,  deeper  at  the  margins.  A  small  rim  nick  at 
4  o’clock  on  the  reverse  and  a  short  field  indent  midway  between 
the  drapery  and  star  1 1  are  the  sole  marks  of  note.  The  1  of  the  date 
shows  repunching  south.  Population:  6  in  40,  9  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 


4654  1865  MS62  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Delicate  shades  of  pastel  lavender 
and  pale  gold  toning  blanket  the  surfaces  of  this  low-mintage 
issue,  with  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
underneath.  Census:  1  in  62,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23U2, 
PCGS#  5461 

4655  1866  Motto  VF25  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Silver  coins  did  not 
circulate  during  1866,  except  in  the  hard  money  West.  The  1866 
Philadelphia  quarter  only  had  a  token  production  of  16,800  pieces, 
since  the  coins  would  be  hoarded  upon  issue.  The  present  charcoal- 
gray  example  has  a  sharp  LIBERTY  and  lacks  relevant  marks, 
although  the  upper  obverse  field  is  faintly  hairlined. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UB,  PCGS# 
5468 

4656  1866  Motto  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Fractional  currency  drove  out 
Seated  silver  in  1866,  and  the  Philadelphia  mintage  was  just  16,800 
pieces.  A  gunmetal-gray  quarter  with  bold  legends  and  partial 
plumage.  Careful  inspection  reveals  faded  thin  marks  near  star  2 
and  the  eagle’s  shield. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UB,  PCGS# 
5468 

4657  1867-S  VF20  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  pleasing  cream  and  charcoal- 
gray  Very  Fine  example.  LIBERTY  is  crisp.  A  few  letters  in  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST  are  faint,  but  all  are  readable.  Another  challenging 
San  Francisco  issue.  From  the  mintage  of  48,000  pieces,  only  a 
handful  survive  as  Mint  State,  and  even  Good  examples  are  rare. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UE,  PCGS# 
5471 


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1872  Seated  Quarter,  MS65 
Lustrous  and  Prooflike 


1871  Quarter,  MS65  Prooflike 
Beautifully  Reflective 


4658  1871  MS65  Prooflike  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  This  Gem  1871  quarter 
boasts  beautifully  reflective  fields  and  frosty  surfaces  that  are  well 
within  the  context  of  the  Prooflike  designation.  The  strike  is  bold 
but  not  quite  absolute,  and  the  already 'high  eye  appeal  is  furthered 
by  the  lovely  ring  of  peach-gold  toning  encircling  each  side.  The 
1871  quarter  issue  was  a  low  118,200  circulation  strikes  —  even 
though  that  was  the  largest  production  since  the  end  of  the  Civil 
War.  NGC  reports  four  MS65  of  this  issue  and  one  MS66  finer,  but 
this  is  the  sole  Prooflike  in  any  grade  (6/15).  PCGS#  85478  Base 
PCGS#  5478 

1871-CC  Quarter,  Very  Good  8 
Full  Rims,  Smooth  Wear 


4659  1871-CC  VG8  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  combination  of  factors 
—  some  mechanical,  some  political,  and  some  based  on  simple 
supply  and  demand  —  limited  the  mintages  of  quarters  at  Carson 
City  until  1875.  The  early  years  of  the  mint  provided  only  token 
mintages,  which  were  soon  absorbed  into  channels  of  commerce 
and  few  coins  survive.  This  example  offers  smooth  surfaces  with 
full  rim  detail  and  attractive,  medium-silver  color.  All  of  the  letters 
of  LIBERTY  are  visible  to  one  extent  or  another,  and  the  eagle’s 
wings  retain  some  feather  detail.  Just  10,8980  pieces  were  struck  of 
the  1871-CC  quarter,  with  PCGS  reporting  just  39  total  grading 
events,  many  in  lower  grades  than  the  present  coin.  Population:  4 
in  8,  24  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UN,  PCGS# 
5479 


4660  187 1-S  VF25  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Half  dollars  were  the  favored 
silver  denomination  in  California,  prior  to  the  advent  of  the 
Morgan  dollar.  Although  2,178,000  187 1-S  halves  were  coined,  the 
quarter  mintage  was  limited  to  30,900  pieces.  They  were  not  saved, 
and  today  the  issue  is  rare  in  all  grades.  The  present  gunmetal-gray 
example  has  moderately  granular  and  displays  field  marks  near 
Liberty’s  left  (facing)  shoulder.  LIBERTY  is  bold. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UP,  PCGS# 
5480 

4661  1872  MS63  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Satiny  and  sharply  struck  with 
smooth  fields  and  an  unobtrusive  mark  on  Liberty’s  thigh.  Brilliant 
save  for  minor  dashes  of  gray  toning  near  stars  1  and  3.  The  mintage 
is  low  relative  to  the  large  production  issues  from  the  mid- 1870s. 
NGC  ID#  23UR,  PCGS#  5481 


4662  1872  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Brassy  gold  patina  displays  a 
freckling  of  blue  overtones  with  prooflike  fields  on  both  sides  of 
the  coin.  The  issue  is  scarce  in  all  Mint  State  grades,  but  especially 
so  in  Gem  or  finer  condition,  where  the  issue  is  better  described 
as  rare.  Conceivably,  much  of  the  182,000-piece  mintage  was 
melted  in  1873,  when  the  Arrows  weight  change  took  place.  An 
exceptional  example  of  an  overlooked  date,  with  just  one  piece 
finer  at  PCGS.  Population:  2  in  65,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23UR, 
PCGS#  5481 


4663  1872-CC  Good  6  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  date  and  mintmark  are 
bold.  Four  letters  in  LIBERTY  are  clear,  and  nearly  half  of  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST  is  readable.  The  stone-gray  surfaces  are  unblemished. 
A  rare  Carson  City  emission.  As  of  (6/15),  PCGS  has  certified  a 
total  of  67  pieces,  including  two  pieces  as  Fair  2. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23US,  PCGS# 
5482 

4664  1872-CC  Good  6  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  An  evenly  circulated 
but  problem-free  example  of  this  early  and  rare  Carson  City  issue. 
BERT  is  clear,  and  the  neighboring  I  and  Y  are  partial.  QUAR  DOL 
is  faint  but  all  stars  are  well  outlined. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23US,  PCGS# 
5482 

1872-CC  Seated  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Original  Surfaces,  Pleasing  Color 


4665  1872-CC  Fine  15  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Full  rims  and  dentils 
are  seldom  seen  at  the  Fine  grade  level,  since  many  lower- 
grade  coins  lack  edge  detail  between  10  and  2  o’clock  on  the 
obverse.  The  reverse  is  likewise  weak  below  the  denomination. 
This  Choice  Fine  example  is  an  exception,  with  complete 
borders  and  exceptional  detail  for  the  grade.  All  of  the  raised 
elements  show  above-average  definition  for  the  grade.  Rich-silver 
patina  blankets  both  sides  for  sharp  eye  appeal,  and  there  are  no 
distracting  marks  or  abrasions.  The  Motto  is  fully  readable,  quite 
rare  this  nice.  Population:  4  in  15,  24  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23US,  PCGS# 
5482 


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1872-S  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Elusive  San  Francisco  Key 


4666  1872-SFine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  A  small  mintage  of  just  83,000  pieces 
may  not  have  been  released  into  circulation  promptly,  and  some  of 
the  mintage  may  have  been  melted  as  a  result  of  the  1873  weight 
change.  Few  pieces  exist  today  in  any  grade.  This  is  one  of  the  nicer 
representatives  of  the  grade  level,  with  only  moderate  wear  and  no 
problems.  Deep-gray  accents  surround  the  medium-gray  devices. 
Choice  and  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  4  in  15,  23  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UT,  PCGS# 
5483 

1872-S  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Rarest  S-Mint,  Probable  Melt  Issue 


4667  1872-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  Remarkably,  we  have 
two  examples  of  this  rare  San  Francisco  issue  in  this  sale,  both 
in  Choice  Fine  condition  with  CAC  endorsement.  The  present 
example  shows  reasonably  strong  rims  and  light-to-dark  toning 
on  the  obverse,  with  an  even  medium-gray  color  on  the  reverse. 
Substantial  feather  detail  remains  on  the  eagle’s  wings,  and  IN 
GOD  WE  TRUST  is  fully  readable.  On  the  obverse,  LIBERTY 
retains  all  of  its  letters.  Population:  4  in  15,  23  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UT,  PCGS# 
5483 


1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  Quarter,  VF35 
Always  In  Demand,  Few  Pieces  Exist 


4668  1873  Closed  3  VF35  PCGS.  Much  as  the  1872-S  quarters  are 
believed  to  have  been  melted  prior  to  the  1873  weight  change, 
the  1873  Philadelphia  issue  faced  the  same  fate.  Struck  before  the 
No  Arrows  dies  with  an  Open  3  were  prepared  —  and  also  before 
the  1873  Arrows  Open  3  quarters  were  struck  —  a  brief  mintage 
of  40,000  Closed  3  quarters  was  produced.  An  unknown  but 
apparently  small  number  of  pieces  were  released  into  circulation. 
This  VF  survivor  displays  smooth,  partially  reflective  fields  with 
Choice,  well-detailed  surfaces.  Silver-gray  toning  shows  deeper 
shades  around  the  devices.  Always  in  demand  by  type  and  variety 
collectors.  Population:  5  in  35,  19  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UU,  PCGS# 
5484 

1873  Arrows  Quarter,  MS65 
Sharp,  Frosty  Luster 


4669  1873  Arrows  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  3-B.  A  two-year  type  (1873 
and  1874)  with  Arrows  at  either  side  of  the  date.  More  than  1.2 
million  pieces  were  struck  in  1873.  The  slight  increase  in  silver 
content  helped  reestablish  circulating  coinage  in  the  country 
almost  overnight.  Some  pieces  were  saved  and  carefully  preserved, 
but  not  many  —  this  sharply  struck  example  is  one  of  the  few. 
Attractive  coppery-gold  toning  provides  a  distinctive  patina 
over  the  frosty,  virtually  unmarked  surfaces.  Lilac-gray  overtones 
circulate  with  the  cartwheel  luster.  Population:  12  in  65,  9  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VU,  PCGS#  5491 


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1873-CC  With  Arrows  Quarter,  Good  4 
A  Rare,  Unimpaired  Example 


4670  1873-CC  Arrows  Good  4  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Carson  City  and 
Seated  quarter  specialists  alike  seldom  have  the  opportunity  to 
acquire  an  untroubled  example  of  the  1873-CC  Arrows  issue. 
While  the  12, 462-piece  mintage  is  about  average  for  the  first  dates 
of  the  Carson  City  quarter  series  (1870  to  1873),  problem-free 
examples  are  seldom  seen  and  disappear  quickly  into  collector 
hands.  This  example  shows  plenty  of  smooth  wear  but  retains 
pleasing  detail  on  the  devices.  The  rims  show  wear  into  the  reverse 
legend,  but  all  letters  are  visible.  Likewise,  all  stars  are  present  on 
the  obverse.  Sporadic  blue-gray  toning  visits  the  medium-silver 
surfaces  on  both  sides.  Population:  2  in  4,  45  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 VV,  PCGS# 
5492 


4671  1875-CC  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  UNC  Details.  Briggs 
1-A.  The  first  C  in  the  mintmark  is  centered  over  the  R.  Bright, 
untoned  surfaces  are  not  overly  affect  the  noted  cleaning,  and  this 
remains  a  highly  desirable  Uncirculated  example  of  a  challenging 
Carson  City  date  (only  140,000  coins).  The  devices  are  strongly 
defined  aside  from  trivial  softness  on  star  13.  NGC  ID#  23UY, 
PCGS#  5499 


1876-CC  Quarter,  Lightly  Toned  MS65 


4672  1876-CC  MS65  PCGS.  The  1876-CC  is  one  of  the  most  plentiful 
Seated  Liberty  quarters  from  Carson  City,  ideal  for  the  collector 
seeking  a  single  high-grade  example  from  this  mint.  This  Gem 
representative  is  well-struck,  with  frosty  mint  luster  that  displays  a 
light  blush  of  rose-gold  toning.  Population:  22  in  65,  9  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23V3,  PCGS#  5502 


1876-CC  Seated  Quarter,  Stunning  MS66 
Multicolor  Patina  and  a  Bold  Strike 


4673  1876-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  5-D.  Stunning  patina 
graces  each  side  of  this  Premium  Gem  in  shades  of  pearl,  rose, 
mint,  and  aqua.  The  strike  is  well-impressed,  considering  that 
the  dies  show  signs  of  rusting  on  the  portrait  of  Liberty,  and  the 
peripheries  on  each  side  are  encircled  by  die  cracks.  A  beautiful  and 
interesting  coin,  among  the  few  finest  from  the  generous  mintage 
approaching  5  million  coins.  Population:  6  in  66,  3  finer  (7/15). 
This  piece  is  one  of  two  in  MS66  with  the  CAC  green  approval. 

Ex:  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015),  lot 
98362.  NGC  ID#  23V3,  PCGS#  5502 


4674  1876-S  MS65  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Ocean-blue  and  straw- 
gold  toning  visit  this  lustrous  and  sharply  struck  Gem.  Both  sides 
display  only  trivial  contact,  although  we  note  a  small  spot  above 
the  arrow  shafts  near  the  claw.  Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  5 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23 V4,  PCGS#  5503 


1876-S  Quarter,  MS66 
Ex:  Eliasberg 


4675  1876-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  Type  Two 
Reverse.  Pearl-gray  and  pale  lilac  tones  on  the  obverse  show  accents 
of  orange,  the  latter  color  spreading  on  the  reverse  to  dominate  the 
color  palette.  Population:  5  in  66,  none  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
4/1997),  lot  1517;  Joseph  O’Connor  (8/2010).  NGC  ID#  23 V4, 
PCGS#  5503 


1877  Quarter,  MS66 
Vibrant  Multicolor  Patina 


4676  1877  MS66  PCGS.  Forest-green,  cherry-red,  and  sun-gold  toning 
embrace  this  coruscating  and  crisply  struck  Premium  Gem.  Marks 
are  mostly  limited  to  a  single  thin  field  line  near  star  13.  Spindly 
die  cracks  traverse  the  reverse  periphery.  All  business  strike  1877 
quarters  have  a  Type  Two  Reverse,  although  some  proofs  (Briggs 
1-A)  have  a  Type  One  Reverse.  Population:  60  in  66  (3  in  66+) ,  47 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23V5,  PCGS#  5504 


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1878  Quarter  Dollar,  MS 66 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


4677  1878  MS66  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem  display  a 
progression  from  pale  yellow  in  the  centers  to  gold-green  and  aqua. 
Better-defined  at  centers  than  margins,  though  the  all-around  eye 
appeal  is  uniform.  Neither  PCGS  nor  NGC  has  graded  a  Superb 
Gem  example  of  the  issue.  Population:  9  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer 
(7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  3966.  NGC  ID# 
23 V8,  PCGS#  5508 

1885  Quarter,  Richly  Toned  Gem 
Highly  Prized  Low-Mintage  Date 


4678  1885  MS65  PCGS.  A  small  run  of  13,600  coins  makes  the 
1885  a  highly  prized  date  in  all  grades.  Variegated  shades  of  blue, 
green,  violet,  rose,  and  orange  toning  paint  surfaces  that  retain 
considerable  underlying  brightness  in  the  fields.  The  devices  are 
sharply  struck,  save  for  typically  incomplete  stars  along  the  right 
obverse.  The  patina  subdues  the  semiprooflike  contrast,  but  has  the 
added  effect  of  concealing  grade-limiting  marks.  Population:  16  in 
65,  23  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VH,  PCGS#  5517 


1885  Quarter,  Frosty  MS66 
Vibrant  Mint  Bloom 


4679  1885  MS66  PCGS.  Briggs  2-A.  Radiant,  frosty  luster  shows  just 
a  few  hints  of  light  golden  toning  on  each  side  of  this  Premium 
Gem  1885  quarter,  and  only  a  few  stray  lines  in  the  obverse  fields 
preclude  a  full  MS67  grade.  The  eagle  is  boldly  defined,  although 
the  right-hand  obverse  stars  are  weak.  This  issue  had  a  limited 
13,600-coin  mintage,  and  survivors  are  seldom  seen  this  well- 
preserved.  Population:  17  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23 VH,  PCGS#  5517 


4680  1886  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  low  mintage  1886 
business  issue  is  a  great  rarity  in  VF  grades,  since  a  majority  of  the 
200  or  fewer  survivors  are  Mint  State,  secured  by  dealers  local  to  the 
Philadelphia  Mint.  This  sea-green  and  autumn-gold  quarter  has  a 
crisp  LIBERTY  and  GOD  WE  TRUST.  We  note  a  small  dig  between 
the  first  two  stars,  and  a  nick  on  the  reverse  rim  at  1  o’clock. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 VJ,  PCGS# 
5518 

4681  1886  VF30  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  business  mintage  of  5,000 
pieces  ensures  the  rarity  of  the  1886.  Midgrade  examples  are  seldom 
encountered,  since  a  majority  of  survivors  are  in  Mint  State.  This  is 
a  well  defined,  minimally  marked,  and  microgranular  charcoal-gray 
example.  A  retained  lamination  is  noted  above  star  8.  NGC  ID# 
23 VJ,  PCGS#  5518 

1886  Quarter,  Prooflike  MS66 
5,000  Coins  Struck,  Only  Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


4682  1886  MS66  PCGS.  There  was  little  need,  if  any,  for  additional 
quarters  throughout  the  1880s,  as  the  Treasury  vaults  contained 
sufficient  quantities  from  previous  years  to  satisfy  demand.  The 
1886  has  not  only  the  lowest  mintage  of  the  decade,  but  one  of 
the  smallest  productions  in  the  entire  series  (5,000  coins).  This 
prooflike  Premium  Gem  has  flashy  mirrors  overlaid  in  delicate 
golden  patina.  Sharply  struck  devices  are  lightly  frosted  with  trivial 
softness  on  the  date  and  olive  leaves.  Population:  17  in  66  (1  in 
66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VJ,  PCGS#  5518 


1887  Seated  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS67 


4683  1887  MS67  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  This  glowing  Superb  Gem  is  tied 
with  just  10  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS  (7/15),  suitable  for  type 
purposes.  The  luster  is  frosty  and  undisturbed,  although  accented  by 
blended  olive-gray,  lavender,  and  bluish-gold  toning  on  each  side. 
The  strike  is  bold  on  the  reverse,  but  several  obverse  stars  lack  full 
centrils.  NGC  ID#  23  VK,  PCGS#  5519 


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1888-S  Quarter,  MS65 
Few  High-Grade  Survivors 


4684  1888-S  MS65  NGC.  Briggs  4-D.  The  1888-S  quarter  was  the 
sole  respite  from  a  decade-long  run  of  tiny  quarter  mintages  that 
stretched  from  1879  to  1889.  More  than  1.2  million  pieces  were 
struck  and,  apparently,  they  were  sorely  needed  in  commerce 
because  few  high-grade  coins  survive.  This  semiprooflike 
representative  displays  areas  of  cerulean-blue  and  peach-gold 
toning  and  a  sharp  strike  on  the  raised  elements.  LIBERTY  is  bold, 
unlike  some  examples  of  the  issue.  Census:  13  in  65,  7  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23 VN,  PCGS#  5521 


1860  Seated  Quarter,  PR65 
Some  Field-Motif  Contrast 


4688  1860  PR65  PCGS.  Briggs  9-H.  The  proof  1860  Seated  quarter  is 
rare  in  Gem  or  better  grades,  with  or  without  cameo  contrast.  This 
piece  shows  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  the  only  notable  striking 
softness  is  seen  on  the  left-hand  obverse  stars.  Lavender-gold 
centers  yield  to  deeper  blue-gray  peripheries,  leaving  a  hint  of  field- 
device  contrast  on  each  side.  Population:  18  in  65,  7  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23WM,  PCGS#  5556 


4685  1891  MS65+  NGC.  1891  was  the  first  year  of  significant  mintages 
of  quarters  at  Philadelphia  since  the  Morgan  dollar  was  introduced 
in  1878.  The  present  Gem  displays  light  chestnut-gold  and  blue- 
green  toning,  mostly  along  the  margins.  Lustrous  and  unabraded 
with  heavy  clash  marks  and  several  peripheral  cracks.  NGC  ID# 

23VR,  PCGS#  5524 

4686  1891-0  Fine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  After  a  gap  of  31 

years,  New  Orleans  again  struck  Seated  quarters,  just  in  time  for 
the  series’  swan  song.  The  mintage  of  68,000  pieces  is  low,  and 
examples  are  scarce  to  rare  in  all  grades.  This  Choice  Fine  quarter 
has  streaky  silver-gray  surfaces  that  lack  mentionable  abrasions. 
Most  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  readable. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 VS,  PCGS# 
5525 


1891-0  Quarter,  Frosty  MS63 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


4687  1891-0  MS63  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  scarce  New  Orleans  date  in 
Mint  State.  Only  68,000  pieces  were  struck  of  this  final-year  issue 
in  the  Seated  quarter  series.  Surviving  Mint  State  examples  are 
rare  (we  have  only  offered  nine  different  Uncirculated  examples 
in  the  past  15  years).  This  Select  Uncirculated  coin  is  more  frosty 
than  reflective,  with  areas  of  die  clashing  visible  on  both  sides.  The 
strike  is  sharp  on  the  eagle  but  slightly  weak  at  Liberty’s  head.  A 
thin  skin  of  bronze-gold  toning  covers  both  sides,  with  radiant, 
cartwheel  mint  luster  adding  considerable  eye  appeal.  Population:  2 
in  63,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VS,  PCGS#  5525 


1861  Seated  Quarter,  PR65 
Lovely  Multihued  Patina 


4689  1861  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  7-E.  An  unmistakable 
combination  of  broad  rims,  sharp  motifs,  and  gleaming  mirrors 
confirms  the  proof  status  of  this  Gem  1861  Seated  quarter,  one  of 
1,000  pieces  struck.  The  centers  show  warm  sun-gold  and  lavender 
hues,  while  the  peripheries  exhibit  deeper  mint-green  and  ocean- 
blue  toning.  Few  examples  are  known  finer.  Population:  5  in  65,  4 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23WN,  PCGS#  5557 

4690  1862  PR64  PCGS.  Briggs  5-E.  A  sharply  detailed  Choice 
example  from  a  small  wartime  proof  mintage  of  550  pieces,  this 
coin  offers  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  lightly  toned  surfaces  with 
only  minor  signs  of  contact.  Population:  43  in  64,  21  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23WP,  PCGS#  5558 

4691  1863  PR64  PCGS.  Briggs  4-D.  A  fully  struck  Choice  Civil  War 
quarter.  The  obverse  displays  light  honey  toning,  while  medium 
golden-brown  patina  adorns  the  reverse.  Flashy  and  undisturbed. 
A  scant  460  proofs  were  produced.  NGC  ID#  23WR,  PCGS# 
5559 

4692  1863  PR64  PCGS.  A  fully  struck  and  unmarked  near-Gem.  The 
raised  elements  are  frosty  and  moderately  contrast  with  the  pale 
straw-gold  fields.  The  reverse  die  is  Briggs-D,  confirmed  by  the 
doubling  on  QUAR  DOL,  but  the  obverse  die  is  not  Briggs-4  since 
the  date  location  differs.  NGC  ID#  23WR,  PCGS#  5559 


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1868  Quarter,  PR65  Cameo 
Intricate  Strike,  Reflective  Fields 


4693  1868  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Rose-red  and  cobalt-blue 
embrace  the  margins,  but  the  fields  and  motifs  remain  mostly 
brilliant.  The  sharply  struck  devices  are  evenly  frosty,  and  the 
flashy  fields  appear  unblemished.  Population:  4  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ) 
Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  85567 

1869  Quarter,  PR65  Cameo 
Attractive  Toning 


4694  1869  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  The  proof  obverse 
is  die  doubled,  most  noticeably  on  the  shield  lines  and  the  lower 
edge  of  Liberty’s  gown.  This  is  a  beautiful  Gem  Cameo  example 
with  sharp,  frosty  devices  and  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Light 
champagne  overall,  with  tinges  of  blue,  violet,  and  amber  around 
the  peripheries.  Population:  4  in  65  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
85568 


1871  Seated  Quarter,  PR66 
Richly  Toned 


4695  1871  PR66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Bruce  Scher.  Intensely  toned  green, 
blue,  and  violet  on  the  obverse  with  a  small  window  of  silver-frost 
hints  at  strong  field-device  contrast.  The  reverse  has  similar  hues, 
better  reflectivity,  and  additional  peach  color.  A  Premium  Gem 
proof  with  great  charm.  Population:  5  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23X4,  PCGS#  5570 

4696  1872  PR66  NGC.  Briggs  3-C.  Much  of  the  business  strike  mintage 
of  182,000  pieces  was  undoubtedly  melted  in  1873,  placing  greater 
date  pressure  on  the  950  proofs.  This  is  a  splendid,  upper-end 
specimen,  one  of  the  finest  known.  The  fields  are  brightly  reflective 
and  each  side  has  a  near-brilliant  center  that  is  surrounded  by 
golden-brown  and  cobalt-blue  toning  at  the  rims.  Census:  8  in  66,  3 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23X5,  PCGS#  5571 


4697  1873  No  Arrows  PR65  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Lavender  and 
olive-green  toning  blankets  the  obverse  of  this  intricately 
struck  and  flashy  Gem.  The  reverse  shows  orange-gold  and  lilac 
shades.  Beautiful  and  undisturbed.  NGC  ID#  23X6,  PCGS# 
5572 

1873  No  Arrows  Quarter,  PR67  Cameo 
Among  the  Finest  Certified  at  PCGS 


4698  1873  No  Arrows  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Simpson.  The 
1873  No  Arrows  proof  quarters  were  struck  early  in  the  year  before 
the  date  was  changed  to  the  so-called  Open  3  logotype.  Only  600 
pieces  were  produced,  with  some  ending  up  in  circulation.  Still, 
this  issue  is  available  in  grades  through  MS64,  and  Gems  can  be 
found  with  searching,  but  finer  pieces  are  rare. 

This  piece  exhibits  sharply  struck,  satiny  devices  set  against 
mirrored  fields  that  display  tinges  of  lavender-gold  and  aquamarine 
toning,  with  a  few  mint-green  accents  around  the  extreme  outer 
peripheries.  The  preservation  is  exceptional,  with  no  contact  marks 
or  discernable  hairlines  in  the  fields.  Population:  4  in  67  (2  in  67+) 
Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85572 

1879  Quarter,  Colorful  PR67 
Blatantly  Original  Surfaces 


4699  1879  PR67  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  Briggs’  reference  makes  the 
enigmatic  comment:  “Mint  records  show  proof  mintage  of  250 
while  1100  proof  sets  were  issued.  Many  of  the  1100  are  presumed 
to  be  of  other  dates  or  business  strikes.”  If  this  statement  is  true, 
it  leaves  us  with  an  uncertain,  but  undoubtedly  lower  number  of 
proofs  than  the  official  mintage  of  1,100  pieces. 

One  would  be  hard-pressed  to  locate  a  more  blatantly  original 
representative  of  this  late-date  proof  delivery  than  the  current  Superb 
Gem.  The  obverse  is  toned  cobalt-blue  with  a  swath  of  lilac-pink 
iridescence  near  the  upper-left  border.  The  reverse  shows  soft,  lilac- 
gray  patina  and  flickers  of  electric-blue  and  pink  iridescence  at  the 
denticles.  The  surfaces  are  uniformly  sharply  impressed  and  blemish- 
free.  A  suspiciously  high  number  of  10  Superb  Gem  proofs  have 
been  certified  by  NGC,  leading  us  to  suspect  several  resubmissions 
among  that  number.  Contrast  that  to  the  PCGS  population  of  a 
single  PR67.  None  are  finer  at  either  service  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  (Heritage,  10/2001),  lot  6323;  purchased  by  Eugene 
Gardner  from  Ron  Iskowitz  ( 1 1/2001);  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection, 
Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015),  lot  98391.  NGC  ID#  23XB,  PCGS# 
5580 


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1882  Seated  Quarter,  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
Just  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


4700  1882  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  present  coin  is  an 
exquisite  Premium  Gem,  with  dramatic  white-on-black  cameo 
flash.  The  devices  display  creamy  mint  frost,  and  the  fields  are 
fathomless  in  their  depth  of  reflectivity.  Although  a  generous 
mintage  of  1,100  proof  Seated  Liberty  quarters  was  accomplished 
in  1882,  only  15,200  business  strikes  were  produced,  putting 
substantial  date-set  pressure  on  the  supply  of  proofs.  Population:  2 
in  66  Deep  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  95583 


4701  1883  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  An  intricately  struck, 
brilliant,  and  flashy  Choice  proof.  Icy  motifs  provide  obvious 
contrast  with  glassy  fields,  although  undesignated  as  Cameo  due 
to  the  circa-2000  generation  of  the  PCGS  holder.  NGC  ID#  23XF, 
PCGS#  5584 

4702  1883  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Rose-red  and  aquamarine 
enrich  this  fully  struck  and  well  preserved  Gem.  The  right  obverse 
and  upper  left  reverse  are  close  to  brilliant.  Per  Briggs,  the  tops  of 
83  digits  are  misplaced  within  the  dentils  beneath  the  date.  PCGS# 

85584 

4703  1884  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  A  fully  struck  near-Gem 
with  chestnut-gold  and  ice-blue  toning.  The  motifs  are  frosty 
but  the  field  reflectivity  is  slightly  muted.  Formerly  lot  526  in 
an  unknown  Numismatic  Gallery  (Abe  Kosoff)  auction,  held  at 
42nd  East  50th  Street  in  New  York  City.  NGC  ID#  23XG,  PCGS# 
5585 


1884  Quarter  Dollar,  PR67  Cameo 
Excellent  Contrast 


4704  1884  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Although  technically  displaying  the 
slightest  possible  champagne  toning,  most  observers  would  describe 
this  Superb  Gem  Cameo  proof  has  brilliant  and  untoned.  Both 
sides  exhibit  bold  design  features  and  excellent  field-to-device 
contrast.  Census:  6  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  4  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  85585 


4705  1885  PR65  PCGS.  Briggs  3-B.  Rich  cobalt-blue,  apple-green,  and 
golden-brown  toning  embraces  this  fully  struck  and  undisturbed 
Gem.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  partial  wire  rim.  One  of  only  930  proofs 
produced. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23XH,  PCGS# 
5586 


1886  Quarter,  Lovely  PR67+ 
Finest  Non-Cameo  at  PCGS 


4706  1886  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  An  exceptional  Superb 
Gem  proof,  devoid  of  contact  marks  or  hairlines  and  patinated  in 
rich  lavender-gray,  gold,  violet,  and  pine-green  hues.  The  fields 
are  deeply  mirrored  and  the  only  weakness  in  the  relief  elements 
is  trivial  softness  on  the  left  obverse  stars,  not  unusual  for  the  issue. 
The  obverse  exhibits  modest  cameo  contrast.  Population:  10  in  67 
( 1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23XJ,  PCGS#  5587 

4707  1887  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  Attractive  ocean-blue  and 
olive-gold  toning  endows  this  moderately  mirrored  and  well  struck 
near-Gem.  Impressive  for  the  designated  grade,  and  one  of  only  710 
proofs  produced.  NGC  ID#  23XK,  PCGS#  5588 

4708  1887  PR66  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Soft  luster  is  overlaid  by  rich 
copper-gold  and  cerulean-blue  patina.  Generally  well-struck,  with 
no  major  marks  to  report  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population: 
27  in  66,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23XK,  PCGS#  5588 


1887  Seated  Quarter,  PR68 
Pleasing  Peripheral  Patina 


4709  1887  PR68  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  Rich  navy-blue,  ruby-red,  and 
autumn-brown  toning  endows  the  peripheries  of  this  fully  struck 
and  flashy  specimen.  The  motifs  are  icy  and  the  glassy  fields  are 
pristine.  One  of  only  710  proofs  struck  for  this  low  mintage  date. 
Census:  2  in  68,  1  in  68+^  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XK, 
PCGS#  5588 


4710  1887  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  The  frosty  design  elements 
of  this  spectacular  Premium  Gem  are  well-detailed  and  they 
contrast  dramatically  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  surfaces 
are  well-preserved  and  lightly  toned.  Census:  7  in  66  Cameo  ( 1  in 
66+  Cameo),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85588 

4711  1887  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  The  scintillating,  mirrored  fields  appear 
exactly  as  struck,  with  a  complete  absence  of  toning.  The  first- 
glance  eye  appeal  is  enormous  —  especially  for  those  collectors  who 
favor  brilliant  coins.  The  central  devices  are  not  heavily  frosted,  but 
sufficiently  to  merit  the  Cameo  appellation.  A  few  of  the  obverse 
stars  lack  central  definition;  were  it  not  for  this  minor  drawback, 
this  coin  might  rise  to  the  top  of  both  services’  population  data. 
Census:  7  in  66  Cameo  (1  in  66+  Cameo),  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006) ,  lot  1543.  PCGS# 
85588 


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1888  Quarter,  Rim-Toned  PR66  Cameo 


4712  1888  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Nicely  reflective  surfaces  show  welh 
mirrored  silver  centers  contrasting  against  copper-gold  and  pale 
blue  patina  at  the  rims  on  both  sides.  The  devices  display  lavish 
mint  frost,  creating  abundant  cameo  contrast.  Interestingly,  Walter 
Breen’s  Proof  Encyclopedia  reports  800  proofs  rather  than  the  usually 
given  832  pieces,  noting  that  the  others  are  “possibly”  assay  pieces. 
Population:  7  in  66  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85589 

4713  1890  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  3-C.  Blue-green  toning 
dominates  this  well  preserved  near-Gem,  although  ruby-red 
and  straw-gold  are  also  present.  The  strike  is  bold  except  on  the 
uppermost  stars.  The  fields  are  undisturbed  and  reflective  beneath 
the  rich  palette  of  colors.  NGC  ID#  23 XN,  PCGS#  5591 

BARBER  QUARTERS 

4714  1892  MS66  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  A  brilliant  and  lustrous 
first-year  Barber  type  coin.  The  strike  is  full  and  the  fields  are 
nearly  pristine.  The  portrait  exhibits  only  delicate  contact.  NGC 
ID#  23XT,  PCGS#  5601 

4715  1892-0  MS65  PCGS.  Type  One  Reverse.  Light  straw-gold  toning 
accompanies  this  fully  struck  and  lustrous  Gem.  Delicate  grazes  on 
the  right  obverse  account  for  the  grade.  Population:  42  in  65  (2  in 
65+),  21  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XU,  PCGS#  5602 

1892-0  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
First- Year  O-Mint  Example 


4716  1892-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  mint  luster  gleams  through 
scattered  taupe-gray  toning  over  the  mark-free  surfaces  of  this 
original,  naturally  patinated  quarter.  The  Type  One  reverse  displays 
slightly  deeper  shades  of  the  same  toning.  As  the  first-year  Barber 
quarter  from  the  New  Orleans  mint,  the  issue  is  always  in  demand 
and  this  Premium  Gem  is  an  exceptional  representative.  Well- 
struck  throughout  including  the  shield  corner,  CAC  endorsed. 
Population:  18  in  66  (3  in  66+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XU, 
PCGS#  5602 


1893-0  Quarter,  Sharp  MS66 
Exceptionally  Frosted 


4717  1893-0  MS66  NGC.  There  is  a  wide  variance  in  striking  definition 
on  1893-0  quarters.  Some  are  well  brought  up,  such  as  this  piece, 
and  others  are  not  quite  as  nice.  The  mint  luster  on  this  Premium 
Gem  is  exceptionally  frosted,  more  suggestive  of  an  S-mint  coin 
than  a  New  Orleans  product.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  essentially 
free  of  abrasions.  Brilliant  with  a  ring  of  pale  golden  toning  over 
the  denticles  on  each  side.  Census:  6  in  66,  4  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Santa  Clara  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2002),  lot  7055 ;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2006),  lot  2385;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2008),  lot  1179;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2009),  lot 
45 1 .  NGC  ID#  23XX,  PCGS#  5605 

1893-S  Quarter,  Toned  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare 


4718  1893-S  MS65  NGC.  This  second-year  San  Francisco  Barber  quarter 
issue  was  not  saved  in  quantity  and  is  a  distinct  condition  rarity,  even 
at  the  Gem  level.  Rich  and  dappled  green-gold,  tan,  garnet,  and  umber 
toning  crosses  warmly  lustrous  surfaces.  The  patina  on  the  reverse 
is  a  touch  lighter.  Census:  8  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2011),  lot  3463.  NGC  ID#  23XY, 
PCGS#  5606 


1893-S  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
Exceptional  Color 


4719  1893-S  MS66  NGC.  Mintmark  far  right,  one  of  three  different 
positions  noted  by  David  Lawrence.  The  1893-S  quarter  is  scarce 
in  Mint  State  and  most  such  pieces  grade  MS64  or  lower.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  is  far  finer  than  most  collectors  will  ever 
lay  eyes  on.  The  strike  is  bold  throughout  and  the  surfaces  are 
free  of  distracting  abrasions.  Vibrant  mint  luster  illuminates  deep 
ocean-blue  peripheral  toning  and  warm  gold  and  violet  central 
hues.  Census:  1  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XY,  PCGS#  5606 


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4720  1895-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Shades  of  greenish-gold  and  lavender- 
gray  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  This  attractive 
Choice  example,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  underneath.  Population:  16  in  64,  11  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23Y6,  PCGS# 
5612 

4721  1896-0  MS62  NGC.  Brilliant  and  frosty  mint  luster  is  unbroken 
beneath  the  lovely  gold  and  iridescent  toning  of  this  pleasing  Mint 
State  piece.  The  underrated  1896-0  is  elusive  in  higher  grades, 
living  in  the  shadow  of  its  prized  sibling,  the  1896-S.  Census:  7  in 
62,  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23Y8,  PCGS#  5614 


1897-0  Quarter,  Concentrically  Toned  MS65 


4722  1897-0  MS65  PCGS.  Just  as  its  better-known  half  dollar 
counterpart,  the  1897-0  Barber  quarter  is  a  semikey  within  its 
series,  seldom  seen  in  the  higher  reaches  of  Mint  State  despite  a 
mintage  exceeding  1.4  million  pieces.  This  lovely  Gem  offers  silver 
centers  melding  into  concentric  amber-gold,  copper,  lilac,  and  aqua 
toning  nearer  the  rims.  The  surfaces  are  equally  well-struck  and 
well-preserved.  Population:  11  in  65,  21  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
23YB,  PCGS#  5617 


1898-S  Quarter,  Original  Near-Gem 
Fully  Stuck  Throughout 


4723  1898-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  CoinFacts  estimates  that  only 
80  coins  survive  in  mint  condition  from  a  production  of  over  1 
million  pieces.  The  low  survivorship  is  attributable  to  the  issue’s 
widespread  circulation  in  the  Philippines.  This  near-Gem  has  rarely 
seen  original  surfaces  toned  in  blended  shades  of  golden-russet  and 
cobalt-blue.  All  devices  are  fully  struck,  including  the  right  shield 
corner/wing  juncture,  talons,  and  arrow  fletchings.  A  spectacular 
Barber  quarter  representative,  and  one  of  only  two  MS64s  with 
CAC  approval.  Population:  10  in  64,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23YF,  PCGS#  5621 


1899-0  Barber  Quarter 
Conditionally  Rare  Premium  Gem 


4724  1899-0  MS66  PCGS.  A  hint  of  lemon-gold  on  the  high  rims 
frames  the  brilliant-white  surfaces  of  this  New  Orleans  issue. 
Undervalued  in  high  Mint  State,  the  1899-0  is  comparably  rare 
in  Premium  Gem  condition  to  the  more  highly  valued  1896-S  and 
1896-0  dates.  Frosty  cartwheel  luster  gleams  from  all  angles,  and 
the  strike  is  full.  There  are  no  marks  or  abrasions  needing  mention. 
Population:  7  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23YH,  PCGS#  5623 


1900-0  Barber  Quarter,  MS66+ 
Beautiful  Multicolor  Toning 


4725  1900-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Mint  State  examples  of  this 
New  Orleans  issue  are  seldom  seen,  and  are  rare  in  MS66  or  finer 
condition.  This  Plus-graded  piece  shows  beautiful  lemon-gold, 
mint,  and  sky-blue  peripheral  hues  around  soft  lavender-gray 
centers.  A  couple  trivial  ticks  on  Liberty’s  lower  jaw  appear  to  be 
all  that  limit  the  grade.  This  piece  is  a  trifle  soft  on  the  usual  weak 
spots,  namely  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  shoulder  and  talons,  as  well 
as  on  several  right-hand  obverse  stars.  Population:  10  in  66  (3  in 
66+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23YL,  PCGS#  5626 


1900-S  Quarter,  Lustrous  MS66 
Proof  like  Tendencies,  Razor- Sharp 


4726  1900-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1900-S  quarter  is  one  of  the 
“Philippine  hoard”  dates,  along  with  the  1898-S  and  1899-S.  Most 
of  this  coinage  went  to  the  Philippines  and  few  survived  in  the 
better  Mint  State  grades.  Perhaps  this  piece  missed  the  boat  and 
stayed  home.  The  PCGS  population  report  shows  only  23  pieces 
in  MS65  or  finer,  a  number  of  which  are  likely  resubmissions.  The 
lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  display  soft  violet  color  over 
both  sides,  each  of  which  exhibits  sharply  struck  design  elements. 
Nicely  preserved  throughout,  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  9  in  66 
( 1  in  66+) ,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23YM,  PCGS#  5627 


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4727  1901-S  AG3  PCGS.  The  date  and  mintmark  remain  bold  on  this 
low-mintage  key  date,  but  some  of  the  legends  and  rims  are  worn 
flat.  No  heavy  abrasions  or  other  problems  are  evident,  just  honest 
wear.  NGC  ID#  23 YR,  PCGS#  5630 


1901-S  Quarter,  Key-Date,  Good  4 
Remarkably  Clean  Surfaces 


4728  1901-S  Good  4  PCGS.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this  key-date  quarter 
display  natural  gray  color  that  assumes  a  slightly  darker  shade  in  the 
fields,  thereby  highlighting  the  devices.  The  Y  in  LIBERTY  shows, 
as  do  Liberty’s  ear  and  eye.  The  obverse  rim  is  complete  while  that 
on  the  reverse  is  worn  into  some  of  the  peripheral  letters,  especially 
along  the  right  border.  The  eagle  is  completely  outlined,  and  the 
left  side  of  the  shield  is  separate  from  the  wing.  Three  or  four  letters 
show  in  the  ribbon  motto,  and  the  surfaces  are  remarkably  clean 
for  a  heavily  circulated  coin.  A  great  looking  piece  for  a  Good  4, 
well  deserving  of  the  CAC  endorsement.  NGC  ID#  23 YR,  PCGS# 
5630 


4729  1902-0  MS64+  PCGS.  Swirling  luster  lights  up  largely  silver 
surfaces  with  gold-green  elements  along  parts  of  the  margins.  Only 
a  handful  of  marks,  mostly  wispy,  preclude  an  even  finer  grade. 
Population:  18  in  64  (2  in  64+),  20  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 YT,  PCGS# 
5632 


4733  1905-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1905-0  Barber  quarter  claims 
a  mintage  of  1.2  million  pieces  and  the  issue  is  quite  rare  in  high 
grade.  This  impressive  Choice  example  is  well-detailed  and  brightly 
lustrous,  under  shades  of  lilac,  magenta,  and  greenish-gold  toning. 
Population:  24  in  64  (1  in  64+),  22  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23Z3, 
PCGS#  5640 


1905-S  Quarter,  Sharply  Struck  MS65 


4734  1905-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  solidly  struck  Gem  boasts  bold  luster 
and  scattered,  minimal  ticks  in  concert  with  the  grade.  All  star 
centers  are  full  and  the  generous  impression  extends  throughout 
both  sides,  save  for  the  usual  areas  of  the  right  claw  and  right 
shield  corner.  Silvery  centers  show  a  hint  of  gold  patina  only  at  the 
extreme  rims.  Seldom  seen  finer.  Population:  9  in  65,  7  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23Z4,  PCGS#  5641 


4735  1906  MS66  PCGS.  An  original  skin  of  olive-gold  patina  covers 
perhaps  85%  of  the  obverse,  relinquishing  the  remaining  territory 
to  attractive,  lilac-silver  undertones.  The  reverse  is  nearly  untoned, 
while  both  sides  are  frosty  and  lustrous.  This  is  an  essentially  mark- 
free  Premium  Gem,  well-struck  except  at  the  eagle’s  right  claw, 
arrow  fletchings,  and  upper-right  shield/wing  junction.  Just  two 
numerically  finer  coins  have  been  certified  by  PCGS.  Population: 
24  in  66  (1  in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23Z5,  PCGS# 
5642 


4730  1902-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this  near- 
Gem  display  pleasing  luster  and  are  well-preserved.  The  design 
elements  are  well-struck  save  for  the  typical  weakness  in  some  of 
the  star  centers  and  the  claws  of  the  eagle.  Population:  18  in  64  (2 
in  64+),  20  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23YT,  PCGS# 
5632 


4736  1906  MS66  PCGS.  Splashes  of  tan,  orange-gold,  and  lime-green 
make  occasional  visits  the  the  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
Premium  Gem  Barber  quarter.  The  design  features  are  sharply 
defined,  including  the  star  centers,  eagle’s  claws  and  adjacent  arrow 
feathers.  Both  sides  have  been  well-cared  for.  The  1906  quarter  is 
very  elusive  in  MS66  and  finer  grades.  Population:  24  in  66  (1  in 
66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23Z5,  PCGS#  5642 


4731  1902-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  surfaces  are  pale  pearl-gray 
with  touches  of  blue  and  faint  peach  overtones.  Surprisingly 
smooth  overall,  though  a  reed  mark  on  the  cheek  keeps  the  coin 
from  Gem  status.  Population:  24  in  64,  20  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23YU,  PCGS# 
5633 


4737  1907-0  MS65  PCGS.  Dappled  reddish-gold  and  sky-blue  hues 
tint  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  O-mint  Gem.  Well-detailed  motifs 
show  minor  weakness  at  the  upper  right  corner  of  the  shield,  as 
expected.  Population:  22  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  18  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2009),  lot  1118.  NGC  ID# 
23ZA,  PCGS#  5647 


1902-S  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
Attractively  Toned 


4732  1902-S  MS66  NGC.  The  scarcity  of  the  1902-S  Barber  quarter  is 
recognized  in  the  upper  circulated  grades,  and  Mint  State  examples 
are  particularly  elusive.  This  Premium  Gem  is  finer  than  is  typically 
available.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  throughout  and  the  frosty 
surfaces  are  beautifully  preserved.  The  obverse  glows  with  original 
amber,  gold,  and  olive  hues,  while  the  reverse  is  a  little  brighter, 
showing  similar  shades  around  the  periphery  but  pastel  lavender 
and  turquoise  in  the  center.  Census:  3  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  23YU,  PCGS#  5633 


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1907-S  Quarter,  MS65 
Richly  Patinated 


4738  1907-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1907-S  Barber  quarter  issue  saw  a 
modest  mintage  of  1.3  million  pieces.  However,  it  is  challenging  to 
locate  in  problem-free  XF  and  AU  condition,  indicating  the  vast 
majority  of  the  mintage  was  dropped  into  circulation  shortly  after 
production.  Gems  are  rare,  and  PCGS  has  only  certified  1 1  others 
as  MS65  with  10  finer  —  population  numbers  that  have  scarcely 
budged  since  we  last  described  this  coin  around  seven  years  ago 
(6/15).  This  originally  toned  example  displays  gray-rose  on  the 
central  reverse  and  rich  sea-green  toning  around  the  outer  portions 
of  each  side.  The  surfaces  are  well-preserved  and  show  a  bold  strike, 
save  for  typical  blending  on  the  right  shield  corner. 

Ex:  Portland  Signature  (Heritage,  312004) ,  lot  5683;  Plymouth 
Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) ,  lot  2530.  NGC  ID# 
23ZB,  PCGS#  5648 


4739  1908-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Shades  of  sea-green  and  lavender- 
gray  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Gem,  with  well-detailed  design  elements  underneath. 
Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  16  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZD, 
PCGS#  5650 

4740  1908-D  MS66  NGC.  The  Denver  facility  produced  5.7  million 
quarters  in  its  third  year  of  operation.  Examples  are  rarely 
encountered  in  MS66.  Dramatic  russet  and  slate-gray  toning  covers 
the  obverse,  and  radiant  mint  brilliance  illuminates  the  reverse. 
Several  stars  show  strike  softness,  but  the  usually  weak  right  shield 
corner  is  bold.  Census:  4  in  66,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZD, 
PCGS#  5650 

4741  1908-D  MS66  PCGS.  Satiny  surfaces  come  alive  with  silver- 
rose  and  violet  interior  patina  and  gold-to-green  elements  at  the 
margins.  Impressively  preserved  and  attractive.  Population:  14  in 
66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZD,  PCGS#  5650 

1911  Barber  Quarter,  MS66+ 

High  Technical  Merit 


4742  1911  MS66+  NGC.  CAC.  Deep-seated  areas  of  amber-gold 
and  antique-bronze  toning  surround  the  raised  elements  of  this 
dramatically  toned  quarter.  Densely  patinated  at  the  margins,  the 
central  motifs  are  frosted  and  silver-gray  in  color.  Soft  mint  luster 
emerges  through  brief  openings  in  the  intense  coloration.  The 
strike  is  crisp  as  expected  on  this  high-end  Premium  Gem,  and  only 
a  small  number  of  inconsequential  marks  are  visible  with  a  glass. 
The  current  coin  is  the  sole  NGC  representative  of  the  grade  with 
the  Plus  designation.  CAC  endorsed.  Census:  7  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  2 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZN,  PCGS#  5659 


4743  1912-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Choice  Barber 
quarter  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint 
luster  throughout.  The  lightly  marked  surfaces  show  traces  of  pale 
gold  and  lavender  toning.  Population:  30  in  64,  34  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23ZT,  PCGS# 
5663 

1913  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
Rare  This  Well-Preserved 


4744  1913  MS66  PCGS.  Uncirculated  1913  quarters  can  be  found  with 
little  trouble  through  the  Gem  grade  level,  but  advance  beyond 
MS65  and  this  date  is  rare.  This  Premium  Gem  exhibits  frosty 
original  luster  with  dusky  golden-gray  toning.  Lightly  struck  on  the 
central  eagle  and  the  high  points  of  Liberty’s  hair  curls  and  wreath. 
Population:  8  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZU,  PCGS#  5664 

4745  1913-S  Good  6  PCGS.  The  191 3 -S  is  one  of  the  keys  to  the 
Barber  quarter  series  and  collectors  prize  examples  in  all  grades 
and  conditions.  This  evenly  worn  example  shows  a  few  letters  in 
LIBERTY  still  intact  on  the  headband  and  the  date  and  legends 
are  legible.  No  large  or  distracting  abrasions  are  evident.  NGC  ID# 
23ZW,  PCGS#  5666 

4746  1915  MS66  PCGS.  Barber  half  dollar  output  took  a  backseat  to 
quarter  dollar  production  at  Philadelphia  in  1915  (3.5  million 
quarters  struck).  This  attractive  Premium  Gem  offers  flashes  of 
brilliance  amid  variegated  steel-blue,  russet,  and  olive  toning. 
Crisply  detailed  and  expectedly  clean.  Population:  21  in  66,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2422,  PCGS#  5670 

4747  1915-D  MS65+  PCGS.  Glowing  satin  luster  enlivens  the 
completely  untoned  surfaces  of  this  compelling  Denver  product. 
The  obverse  shows  signs  of  die  fatigue  around  the  peripheries  with 
thin  die  cracks  throughout.  Each  side  is  devoid  of  any  significant 
abrasions  aside  from  microscopic  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  NGC 
ID#  2423,  PCGS#  5671 

4748  1915-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  blatantly  original  quarter  is 
unquestionably  high-end  for  the  Premium  Gem  grade,  hence  the 
added  recognition  from  PCGS  and  CAC.  Speckled  golden-gray 
and  olive  hues  color  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  maintains  its 
brilliance.  Satiny  and  crisply  struck.  Population:  38  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2423,  PCGS#  5671 

4749  1916  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  final  issue  of  the  Barber  design, 
this  Gem  exhibits  full  cartwheel  luster  with  brilliant  silver  surfaces 
and  exceptional  design  definition.  Population:  59  in  65  (3  in  65  +  ), 
34  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2425,  PCGS#  5673 

4750  1916  MS66  PCGS.  This  Premium  Gem  shows  frosty  silver- 
gold  surfaces  with  scattered  golden-brown  accents.  Vertical  die 
polishing  lines  are  visible  on  each  side,  contributing  to  the  frosty 
luster.  A  great-looking  and  well-struck  example  of  this  last-year-of- 
type  Barber  quarter.  Population:  30  in  66,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 

2425,  PCGS#  5673 

4751  1916-D  MS66  PCGS.  Mottled  toning  in  shades  of  crimson, 
cobalt-blue,  and  reddish-violet  surround  frosted  central  motifs  on 
this  flashy,  boldly  rendered  Premium  Gem.  Satiny  luster  radiates 
over  impeccably  preserved  surfaces.  A  final-year  Denver  issue  with 
broad  appeal.  PCGS  lists  only  15  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 

2426,  PCGS#  5674 


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4752  1892  PR64  NGC.  A  generous  proof  mintage  of  1,245  Barber 
quarters  was  accomplished  in  1892,  the  first  year  of  the  design. 
This  attractive  Choice  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  frosty 
design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  with  considerable  (but 
unacknowledged)  contrast.  Hints  of  pale  gold  and  blue  toning 
add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2427,  PCGS# 
5678 


1893  Barber  Quarter,  PR67  Cameo 


Exceptional 


4753  1893  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  A  delicate  blush  of  color  casts 
golden  warmth  over  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  proof  Cameo, 
accentuating  the  stark  field-motif  contrast.  The  strike  is  bold  and 
the  almost  flawlessly  preserved  surfaces  simply  radiate  eye  appeal. 
The  1893  proof  is  only  occasionally  available  in  the  upper  reaches 
of  the  Cameo  grade  range.  Population:  14  in  67  Cameo,  6  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  85679 


1895  Quarter  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 


Incredible  Eye  Appeal 


4754  1895  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Bold  cameo  contrast  captivates 
the  eye  on  this  Premium  Gem  1895  proof  quarter.  The  obverse  is 
warmly  hued  on  the  portrait  in  light  champagne,  while  the  glass- 
like  fields  showcase  vivid  teal  and  lavender  toning.  The  reverse 
shows  similar  colors  but  slightly  less  pronounced.  Star  3  on  the 
obverse  is  incomplete,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  full.  Population: 
21  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Cameo,  15  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85681 


1895  Barber  Quarter,  PR68  Cameo 
Black-and-White  Contrast 


4755  1895  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  This  extraordinary  Superb  Gem  Cameo 
proof  is  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  with  exceptional  eye  rappel  and 
a  bold  strike.  A  high  degree  of  field-to-device  contrast  is  evident. 
NGC  and  PCGS  have  each  certified  a  single  finer  Cameo  proof. 
Census:  18  in  68  Cameo  (4  in  68  ★  Cameo,  1  in  68+^  Cameo),  1 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85681 


4756  1896  PR66  PCGS.  From  a  proof  mintage  of  just  762  pieces,  this 
impressive  Premium  Gem  displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  deeply  reflective  fields  under  vivid  shades  of  cerulean-blue 
and  greenish-gold  toning.  Population:  23  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  21  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  242B,  PCGS#  5682 


1896  Quarter,  PR68  Ultra  Cameo 
Starkly  Contrasted 


4757  1896  PR68  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  spectacular  contrast 
between  the  icy-white  devices  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  on 
this  untoned  specimen  generates  immense  eye  appeal.  Meticulously 
struck  and  seemingly  immaculate.  A  minute  mint-made  planchet 
flaw  in  the  field  below  the  S  in  PLURIBUS  will  identify  this 
gorgeous  piece  in  future  auction  appearances.  Census:  11  in  68 
Ultra  Cameo  (1  in  68  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
95682 


4758  1898  PR66  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  greenish-gold,  slate-gray,  ice- 
blue,  and  amber  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Premium  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed 
and  the  fields  are  deeply  reflective,  under  the  patina.  Census:  34  in 
66,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242D,  PCGS#  5684 

4759  1898  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  The  design  elements  of 
this  well-preserved  Choice  specimen  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition 
throughout  and  all  devices  have  a  rich  coat  of  mint  frost  that 
creates  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Eye 
appeal  is  terrific.  PCGS#  95684 

4760  1899  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Lightly  toned  pearl-gray  with  glints  of 
gold  at  the  margins.  The  layer  of  patina  scarcely  dims  this  Premium 
Gem’s  inherent  contrast,  as  the  frost  on  the  well-defined  devices 
holds  up  without  a  hitch.  Cameo  examples  of  turn-of-the-century 
silver  are  elusive  this  fine.  Population:  7  in  66  Cameo,  5  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  85685 

4761  1901  PR66  PCGS.  A  mixed  patina  of  strawberry-red,  champagne- 
gold,  and  blue  graces  the  obverse  of  this  sharply  detailed  Premium 
Gem,  while  the  reverse  shows  only  a  few  wisps  of  color.  The  fields 
are  deeply  reflective,  even  through  the  toning.  From  a  mintage  of 
813  pieces.  Population:  18  in  66,  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  242G, 
PCGS#  5687 

4762  1901  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Greenish-blue  toning  with  soft 
brownish  accents  covers  both  sides  of  this  near-Gem,  each  of  which 
displays  pronounced  field-device  contrast.  Sharply  struck  design 
features  and  well-preserved  surfaces  further  contribute  to  the  coin’s 
pleasing  eye  appeal.  Population:  12  in  64  Cameo,  32  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  85687 

4763  1903  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Faintly  contrasted  and  largely  silver 
with  areas  of  milky  patina  and  golden  overtones.  A  sharply 
struck  Premium  Gem  proof  housed  in  a  second-generation  holder. 
Population:  22  in  66,  18  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242J,  PCGS# 
5689 

4764  1906  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Glimmering  silver  interiors  have  watery 
fields  and  hints  of  gold-orange  at  the  rims.  Excellent  detail,  if  mild 
contrast.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  41  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  25  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242M,  PCGS#  5692 


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1906  Quarter,  PR66  Cameo 
Rare  with  Cameo  Contrast 


4765  1906  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Just  675  proof  Barber  quarters  were 
struck  in  1906,  few  of  which  display  significant  contrast  between 
the  reflective  fields  and  the  motifs.  The  current  Premium  Gem 
proof  is  an  exception,  earning  the  Cameo  designation  for  a  layer 
of  thick  mint  frost  on  the  raised  elements,  visible  throughout  both 
sides  of  the  coin.  Bronze-gold  toning  visits  the  deep-mirrored  fields, 
with  hints  of  blue  and  violet  at  the  borders.  Sharply  struck,  this 
gleaming  proof  is  tied  for  the  finest-known  Cameo  at  either  service. 
Population:  3  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  85692 

1907  Quarter,  PR67  Cameo 
Boldly  Contrasted  Proof 


4766  1907  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  the  efforts  of  Mint 
officials  to  minimize  the  cameo  effect  on  proofs  of  1907,  a  few  high- 
grade,  contrasted  examples  are  known.  This  delightful  Superb  Gem 
proof  is  one  of  them.  Pale-gold,  deeply  mirrored  fields  surround 
frosty,  ivory-gold  devices  displaying  bold  contrast  that  is  particularly 
pronounced  on  the  obverse.  The  mirrored  fields  are  free  of  marks, 
and  there  is  no  trace  of  even  the  faintest  hairlines  that  often  appear 
under  magnification.  The  strike  is  sharp,  although  weakness  at  the 
shield  corner  and  the  eagle’s  right  claw  are  inescapable  for  the  issue. 
Even  the  highest-graded  examples  show  the  same  incomplete  strike 
in  those  areas.  Population:  7  in  67  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
85693 


4767  1913  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-brown  and  blue-green  toning 
graces  the  peripheries  of  this  nicely  struck  and  unblemished  Gem.  The 
icy  devices  show  obvious  contrast  with  the  glassy  fields,  but  the  green 
label  holder  predates  the  Cameo  designation  for  the  Barber  series. 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  242V,  PCGS# 
5699 

4768  1913  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Proof  quarter  dollar  production  totaled 
613  pieces  in  1913.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  has  marked  cameo 
contrast  with  frosty  devices  set  against  deeply  reflective  fields. 
Attractive  hues  of  rose  and  blue  adorn  each  side.  Census:  4  in  66 
Cameo,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85699 


1915  Barber  Quarter,  PR67 
Subtle  Field-Device  Contrast 


4769  1915  PR67  NGC.  Proof  quarter  production  amounted  to  only  450 
pieces  in  the  final  year  of  the  type,  reflecting  the  rather  minimal 
collector  demand  for  special  examples  of  the  Barber  design.  This 
Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finer-known  survivors,  even  though 
olive  and  rose-gold  toning  precludes  a  Cameo  designation.  The 
strike  is  bold  and  each  side  shows  modest  contrast,  accentuated  by 
the  rich  patina.  Census:  15  in  67  (2  in  67  ★),  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  242X,  PCGS#  5701 


STANDING  LIBERTY  QUARTERS 

1916  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  VF35 
Choice  Collector-Grade  Example 


4770  1916  Standing  Liberty  VF35  PCGS.  About  Uncirculated  and 
Mint  State  examples  of  the  1916  Standing  Liberty  quarter  are 
frequently  traded  at  auction  and  the  bourse  is  usually  a  magnet 
for  low-end  circulated  representatives,  but  VF  and  XF  coins  are 
somewhat  elusive  in  both  settings.  This  Choice  VF  example 
possesses  strong  detail  for  the  grade,  particularly  noticeable  on  the 
reverse  where  the  eagle’s  feathers  retain  substantial  delineation. 
Medium  olive-gray  patina  blankets  each  side  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
excellent.  NGC  ID#  242Y,  PCGS#  5704 


4771  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  A  delightful 
Gem  specimen  of  this  short-lived  design  type,  with  razor-sharp 
definition  on  all  design  elements  and  Full  Head  definition.  The 
well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  are  blanketed  in  shades  of  pale 
gold  toning  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS# 
5707 

4772  1917  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Besides  full 
definition  on  Liberty’s  head,  the  rivets,  shield  lines  (horizontal  and 
vertical),  and  feathers  are  also  boldly  rendered.  Shades  of  olive  and 
plum  grace  the  edges,  surrounding  minimally  toned  interiors.  A 
perfect  Type  One  representative  that  would  prove  challenging  in 
higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5  707 

4773  1917  Type  One  MS66+  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-tan 
patination  at  the  borders  frames  powder-blue  central  areas,  being 
somewhat  more  extensive  and  deeper  on  the  reverse.  Both  sides  are 
awash  with  luster  and  are  devoid  of  significant  marks.  The  design 
features  are  sharply  struck.  PCGS  has  certified  fewer  than  80  pieces 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 


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1917  Type  One  Quarter,  MS67  Full  Head 
Impressive  Sharpness 


4774  1917  Type  One  MS67  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  most 
later  issues,  a  large  percentage  of  1917  Type  One  quarters  exist 
with  full  head  and  shield  details,  much  like  the  present  Superb 
Gem.  However,  few  of  the  survivors  are  as  fine  as  this  piece,  and 
none  have  been  certified  in  higher  grades.  This  example  is  brilliant 
and  highly  lustrous  with  splashes  of  champagne  and  violet  on  the 
obverse.  Population:  78  in  67  (4  in  67+)  Full  Head,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 


4775  1917-D  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  NGC.  Frosty  silver  overall 
with  faint  gold-to-gray  toning  outlining  parts  of  the  design.  Welb 
struck  on  Liberty’s  head,  though  her  shield  has  several  soft  rivets. 
NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 

4776  1917-D  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Pale  peach-gray 
on  the  obverse  with  deeper  rose  and  violet  dapples  gracing  the  reverse. 
A  pleasing  Gem  example  of  this  elusive  Type  One  mintmarked 
issue  with  full  head  detail  and  only  minor  softness  on  the  shield. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2001),  lot  5822. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 

4777  1917-D  Type  One  MS65+  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Highland 
Collection.  The  availability  of  the  1917-D  Type  One  in  Full 
Head  makes  this  MS65+  coin  a  perfect  candidate  for  a  high-end 
type  set.  The  rivets  and  vertical  shield  lines  are  clear,  while  the 
leading  edge  feathers  are  a  trifle  soft.  Golden-orange  and  steel-blue 
toning  clings  to  the  borders  and  recesses.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 

4778  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Soft  tan  and  powder- 
blue  patination  runs  over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium 
Gem.  Sharply  struck  design  elements  transcend  the  Full  Head 
to  include  the  lines  of  the  inner  shield  and  the  rivets.  Excellent 
preservation  characterizes  both  sides.  PCGS  has  seen  only  22  coins 
finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 

4779  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Silver  centers  with 
reddish-orange  peripheral  toning  on  much  of  the  reverse  and 
reddish-gray  outline  toning  on  the  obverse.  Liberty’s  head  is  well- 
defined,  as  is  most  of  her  shield. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 


1917-D  Type  One  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Pleasingly  Toned,  Strongly  Struck 


4780  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  rivets  and 
shield  lines  are  fully  defined  on  this  Premium  Gem,  and  complete 
detail  over  Liberty’s  head  accounts  for  the  Full  Head  designation. 
The  eagle’s  leading  edge  feathers  are  a  touch  incomplete.  Dappled 
russet,  slate-blue,  and  violet  toning  overlies  satiny  surfaces.  Only 
1.5  million  Type  One  quarters  were  struck  at  the  Denver  facility  in 
1917  compared  to  nearly  9  million  examples  at  Philadelphia,  and 
the  1917-D  is  considerably  scarcer  in  Full  Head.  PCGS  has  seen 
just  22  finer  submissions.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 


4781  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Type  One 
Premium  Gem  displays  well-formed  feathers  on  the  eagle’s  breast 
and  complete  definition  on  Liberty’s  head.  Satiny  surfaces  show  just 
a  few  wisps  of  gold  toning.  PCGS  reports  22  finer  Full  Head  coins 
(7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5807.  NGC  ID#  2432, 
PCGS#  5709 

4782  191 7-S  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  delightful  Gem 
is  sharply  detailed  throughout,  with  Full  Head  definition  and  all 
shield  rivets  intact.  Attractive  shades  of  pale  gold  toning  visit  the 
well-preserved  surfaces,  with  hints  of  amber  at  the  rims  and  vibrant 
luster  underneath. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS# 
5711 


191 7-S  Type  One  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 


Original  Toning 


4783  191 7-S  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Variegated 
gold,  purple,  and  rose  toning  coats  both  sides.  Magnificent,  satiny 
luster  glistens  throughout  the  carefully  preserved  surfaces.  The 
strike  is  pleasing  on  the  head  and  central  obverse,  although  the 
leading  edge  of  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  is  a  trifle  soft,  as  usual. 
Finer  Full  Head  examples  are  seldom  seen. 

Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2009) ,  lot  694.  NGC  ID# 
2433,  PCGS#  5711 


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191 7-S  Type  One  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 


Scarcest  Type  One  1917  Issue 


4784  191 7-S  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  sharply  struck 
Premium  Gem,  this  piece  displays  fully  brilliant  surfaces  with 
satiny  white  luster.  Only  a  trace  of  wispy  champagne  toning  is 
evident  on  the  reverse.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  Type  One  quarter 
is  considered  the  scarcest  of  three  1917  issues  in  fully  struck  Gem 
condition.  Population:  84  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  12  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS#  57 11 


191 7-S  Type  One  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Radiant,  Brilliant  Surfaces 


4785  191 7-S  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  mint  luster 
on  this  Premium  Gem  Full  Head  Type  One  quarter  glows  with  frost- 
white  luminescence,  beautifully  showcasing  the  carefully  preserved 
surfaces.  The  design  elements,  particularly  the  obverse  stars  and 
shield,  are  boldly  rendered,  completing  the  immense  eye  appeal. 
The  San  Francisco  is  the  most  challenging  of  the  three  Type  One 
1917  issues  to  locate  in  high-grade  Full  Head.  Population:  84  in  66 
(4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS#5711 


4786  191 7-D  Type  Two  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  This  Premium  Gem  has 
a  nice  strike  with  about  60%  of  the  head  details  and  nearly  all  of 
the  shield  details  visible  on  the  obverse.  This  lovely  specimen  has 
light  champagne  toning  with  deeper  gold  inside  the  right  obverse 
border.  Census:  18  in  66  (2  in  66  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2435,  PCGS#  5716 


191 7-D  Type  Two  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Attractive  Pastel  Toning 


4787  191 7-D  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  In  the  Full  Head 
category,  the  191 7-D  Type  Two  quarter  is  seen  less  than  half  as 
frequently  as  its  Philadelphia  counterpart,  and  is  barely  more 
available  than  the  San  Francisco  Type  Two  issue  of  this  year.  This 
Gem  example  is  beautifully  preserved  and  frosty  with  blended  shades 
of  lavender  and  champagne-orange  toning  on  each  side.  Sharp  head 
detail  is  a  hallmark  attribute,  although  some  more  typical  weakness 
is  seen  on  the  central  gown  lines,  the  date  numerals,  and  the  leading 
edge  of  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  Population:  63  in  65  Full  Head,  20  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2435,  PCGS#  5717 


191 7-S  Type  Two  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Iridescent  Toning 


4788  191 7-S  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head  NGC.  This  satiny  Gem 
Type  Two  representative  is  uncommonly  well-struck  for  the  issue, 
especially  on  Liberty’s  head  and  the  shield  —  only  the  leading  edge 
of  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  shows  noticeable  softness,  an  area 
that  is  almost  always  weak.  A  heavy  radial  die  crack  extends  inward 
through  the  first  T  in  STATES.  The  surfaces  are  iridescently  toned 
in  pale  champagne  with  hints  of  mint  and  lavender  throughout. 
Census:  24  in  65  Full  Head,  16  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2436, 
PCGS#  5719 


191 7-S  Type  Two  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Impressive  Definition 


4789  1917-S  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1917-S 
Type  Two  quarter  is  just  slightly  scarcer  in  high  grade  Full  Head 
than  the  191 7-D,  but  both  are  significantly  more  elusive  than 
their  Philadelphia  counterpart.  In  addition  to  full  definition  over 
Liberty’s  head,  the  present  S-mint  representative  displays  above- 
average  sharpness  on  the  date  and  inner  shield.  The  luster  is 
satiny  with  a  warmly  glowing  finish  and  the  almost  distraction-free 
surfaces  exhibit  dappled  orange-tan  patina  toward  the  borders. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2002) ,  lot  6625. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2436,  PCGS#  5719 


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4790  1918  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Sharply  defined  with  a  few  minor 
contact  marks  on  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  leg.  Full  luster  gleams 
beneath  an  overlay  of  light  golden  toning.  Population:  78  in  65  (2 
in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  56  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2437,  PCGS# 
5721 

1918  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Delicate  Pastel  Toning 


4791  1918  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  is  an  outstanding  1918  quarter, 
showcasing  not  only  smooth,  frosty  surfaces  but  also  razor-sharp 
detail  throughout  the  head,  shield,  stars,  and  gown  lines.  The 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  is  also  crisp  along  its  leading  edge.  Pastel 
lavender,  gold,  and  mint-green  hues  encompass  each  side,  giving 
this  coin  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Population:  44  in  66  (1  in  66+) 
Full  Head,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2437,  PCGS#  5721 


1918  Quarter,  Lightly  Toned  MS66  Full  Head 


4792  1918  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1918  is  one  of  the  more 
plentiful  issues  in  Full  Head  (relatively  speaking),  but  such  pieces 
achieving  the  Premium  Gem  grade  level  are  scarce,  and  finer  coins 
are  genuinely  rare.  Small,  scattered  splashes  of  toning  are  present 
over  both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem,  primarily  on  the  obverse, 
including  shades  of  bluish-gray  and  light  russet  toning.  Attractively 
lustrous,  with  a  pleasing  full  head  and  above-average  detail  overall. 
One  of  16  stickered  in  this  grade  at  CAC.  Population:  43  in  66  (1 
in  66+)  Full  Head,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2437,  PCGS#  5721 

4793  1918-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Soft  gray  luster  has  hints  of  gold 
at  parts  of  the  margins.  Though  weakly  struck  on  Liberty’s  shield 
and  body,  her  topmost  part  meets  the  Full  Head  criteria.  NGC  ID# 
2438,  PCGS#  5723 

4794  1918-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Fully  struck  and  satiny  with 
lovely  mauve-gray  and  purple-rose  toning,  and  excellent  surface 
preservation.  A  handful  of  well-scattered  contact  marks  reside  on 
the  lower  half  of  each  side,  and  there  is  a  small  patch  of  powdery 
green  verdigris  near  the  lower  right  reverse  rim. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2003) ,  lot  6787 .  NGC  ID# 
2438,  PCGS#  5723 


1918-D  Quarter,  Impressive  MS65  Full  Head 


4795  1918-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  impressive  Gem  1918- 
D  Standing  Liberty  quarter  displays  a  touch  of  softness  on  the 
central  obverse  devices  and  the  eagle’s  breast,  but  this  coin  exhibits 
Full  Head  definition.  Both  sides  show  vibrant  mint  luster  under 
attractive  champagne-gold  patina.  Housed  in  a  green-label  holder. 
Population:  52  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  21  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  John  Y.  Harper,  Jr.  Collection  /  New  York  Signature  (Heritage, 
3/2012),  lot  3367.  NGC  ID#  2438,  PCGS#  5723 

1918/7-S  Quarter,  Collectible  VF20 
An  Outstanding  Coin  for  the  Grade 


4796  1918/7-S  FS-101  VF20  PCGS.  The  1918/7-S  Standing  Liberty 
quarter  is  a  difficult  issue  to  locate  in  the  VF  to  XF  grade  range, 
particularly  with  original  coloration.  For  the  VF20  grade,  this 
example  offers  a  significant  amount  of  interior  detail,  with  much 
of  the  softness  on  the  figure  of  Liberty  due  more  to  this  date’s 
characteristically  weak  strike  than  to  actual  wear.  Both  sides  display 
original  gunmetal-gray  color  and  are  free  of  problems.  The  date  is 
worn  but  clear,  with  the  overdate  feature  plain.  Housed  in  a  green 
label  holder.  PCGS#  395949  Base  PCGS#  5726 


1918/7-S  Quarter,  XF45 


4797  1918/7-S  FS-101  XF45  PCGS.  The  downstroke  of  the  underdigit 
7  can  be  seen  with  the  unaided  eye,  inside  the  lower  loop  of  the 
8.  The  flat  top  of  the  8  is  also  diagnostic.  The  present  unmarked 
and  partly  lustrous  Choice  XF  key  date  example  displays  light  to 
medium  autumn-brown  and  dove-gray  toning.  PCGS#  395949 
Base  PCGS#  5726 


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1918-S  Quarter,  Strong  MS66 
A  Stand-Out  Representative 


4798  1918-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Definition  at  the  upper  obverse 
falls  just  short  of  a  Full  Head  designation,  but  the  shield  lines, 
rivets  (aside  from  numbers  3  and  4),  and  eagle’s  feathers  are 
strongly  impressed.  The  carefully  preserved  surfaces  display  swirling 
luster  and  glimpses  of  orange,  gold,  and  green  toning  throughout, 
accounting  for  the  CAC -recognized  aesthetic  appeal.  A  stand-out 
representative.  Population:  15  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2439, 
PCGS#  5724 

1918-S  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS67 
Blindingly  Vibrant  Luster 


4799  1918-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An  exceptional  example  of  this 
better  San  Francisco  issue,  with  gleaming  mint-fresh  luster  and  just 
a  hint  of  golden  toning  around  the  peripheries.  Close  study  with 
a  loupe  finds  the  surfaces  seemingly  pristine.  Liberty’s  head  shows 
partial  detail,  and  there  is  significant  sharpness  on  the  shield  lines, 
stars,  and  date.  A  couple  shield  rivets  show  the  only  mentionable 
softness.  CAC-approved,  this  magnificent  1918-S  is  tied  with  one 
other  for  the  finest  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5724 

4800  1918-S  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  early  series  Select  example 
is  sharply  detailed,  with  Full  Head  definition  and  just  a  touch  of 
softness  on  the  shield  rivets.  The  well-preserved  mostly  brilliant 
surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster,  with  a  few  hints  of  ice-blue  and 
greenish-gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5725 

4801  1918-S  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Golden-amber  patina  embraces 
thickly  frosted,  minimally  marked  surfaces.  The  rivets  and  shield 
lines  are  mostly  well-defined,  as  is  the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle’s 
left  wing.  The  only  notable  flaw  is  a  tick  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  This 
S-mint  issue  is  scarce  in  Choice  Full  Head  and  rare  any  finer.  NGC 
ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5725 

4802  1919  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Silver- white  overall  with  rose-gray 
dapples  at  the  margins  of  both  sides.  Excellent  luster  and  detail,  not 
only  on  Liberty’s  head  but  her  shield. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243B,  PCGS# 
5729 

4803  1919  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  Brilliant  surfaces  show  blushes  of 
almond-gold  color  at  the  lower  right  obverse  and  upper  reverse. 
This  brightly  lustrous  Premium  Gem  has  fully  defined  rivets,  bold 
shield  lines  and  chain  mail,  and  sufficient  portrait  detail  for  a  Full 
Head  designation.  Impeccably  preserved.  Census:  48  in  66  Full 
Head,  16  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5729 


1919  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS67 
Full  Head,  Complete  Rivets 


4804  1919  MS67  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  magnificent  Superb 
Gem  displays  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements, 
including  Liberty’s  head  and  the  shield  rivets.  The  impeccably 
preserved  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and  show  a  few 
delicate  hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  Population:  27  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ) 
Full  Head,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5729 

1919-D  Quarter,  Satiny  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare 


4805  1919-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  1919-D  is  well-known  as  one  of  the 
semikey  dates  in  the  series,  but  it  is  somewhat  underappreciated  in 
the  upper  Mint  State  grades,  even  without  Full  Head  detail.  This 
coin  is  devoid  of  obvious  abrasions  and  displays  satiny  golden-gray 
luster.  Liberty’s  head  is  weakly  struck,  but  the  remainder  of  the  coin 
—  including  the  date  numerals,  stars,  and  shield  —  show  above- 
average  sharpness.  Population:  28  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
243C,  PCGS#  5730 

1919-S  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS66 
High-End  Semikey 


4806  1919-S  MS66  PCGS.  A  combination  of  a  limited  1.8  million-coin 
mintage  and  high  attrition  guarantees  the  scarcity  of  this  semikey 
San  Francisco  issue.  This  Premium  Gem  example  is  uncommonly 
well-preserved  and  beautifully  lustrous  with  light  golden  toning.  A 
touch  of  striking  softness  visits  Liberty’s  head  and  a  couple  shield 
rivets,  but  the  overall  sharpness  is  above-average  for  the  issue. 
Population:  12  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  62 99.  NGC  ID# 
243D,  PCGS#  5732 

4807  1920  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Pastel  caramel-gold  and 
ice-blue  toning  adorns  this  lustrous  Gem.  Smooth  except  for  subtle 
grazes  beneath  the  right  (facing)  wing.  The  strike  is  especially 
strong  on  the  shield.  Encased  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243E,  PCGS# 
5735 


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1920  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Great  Type  Coin 


4808  1920  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  No  more  than  a  blush  of  golden- 
rose  patina  (with  one  small  charcoal  patch  on  the  reverse)  appears 
on  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  1920  Standing 
Liberty  quarter.  Lively  mint  luster  roils  around  each  side,  and  the 
sharp  strike  goes  further  than  Full  Head  designation  to  bring  into 
relief  each  rivet  in  the  shield.  An  extremely  attractive  example  of 
this  date  and  a  great  type-coin  candidate.  Census:  16  in  66  (2  in  66 
★)  Full  Head,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243E,  PCGS#  5735 


1920-D  Quarter,  MS66 
Softly  Lustrous  and  Pleasing 


4809  1920-D  MS66  PCGS.  In  Gem  or  finer  grades,  the  1920-D 
Standing  Liberty  quarter  is  scarce,  with  or  without  a  Full  Head 
designation.  This  frosty  MS66  example  shows  pale  champagne- 
gray  luster  with  tinges  of  amber  and  olive-gold  in  portions  of  the 
recesses.  The  date  is  bold  and  the  shield  rivets  show  above-average 
definition,  even  while  the  head  is  a  trifle  soft.  Population:  30  in  66, 
3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243F,  PCGS#  5736 


1920-D  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 
Pristine  MS65  Full  Head 


4810  1920-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Three  olive  sprigs,  an  earhole, 
and  a  full  hairline  are  visible  on  Liberty,  but  the  sharp  Full  Head 
strike  also  encompasses  full  shield  rivets  and  full  chain  mail  on 
Liberty.  This  gold-tinged  Gem  offers  satiny  luster  and  excellent 
preservation.  A  small  scuff  on  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  forearm  is  the 
only  mentionable  abrasion.  Population:  32  in  65  Full  Head,  15 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243F,  PCGS#  5737 


4812  1920-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  An  attractive  Gem  with  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster,  under  shades  of 
silver-gray  and  greenish-gold  toning.  No  mentionable  distractions 
are  present.  Population:  49  in  65,  18  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243G, 
PCGS#  5738 


1920-S  Quarter,  Lightly  Toned  MS64  Full  Head 


4813  1920-S  MS64  Full  Head  NGC.  The  lightly  toned  surfaces  present 
bold  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  Abrasions  are  fewer  than 
might  be  expected  for  the  grade,  although  a  couple  of  key  small 
ones  —  in  the  center  eagle’s  breast,  one  above  the  R  in  TRVST, 
a  couple  on  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  thigh  —  likely  account  for  the 
near-Gem  grade.  An  elusive  issue  with  the  Full  Head  designation, 
and  seldom  seen  finer.  Census:  23  in  64  Full  Head,  11  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  243G,  PCGS#  5739 


4814  1921  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Norweb.  Medium  wheat-gold  and 
steel-gray  toning  visits  lustrous  and  moderately  abraded  surfaces. 
The  strike  is  bold  except  on  the  leaf  sprig.  Encapsulated  in  an  old 
green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  3/1988),  lot 
1797. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS# 
5740 


1921  Quarter,  MS66 
Better  Philadelphia  Issue 


4815  1921  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  low  mintage  1921  ranks  among 
the  scarcest  Philadelphia  issues  of  the  series.  Undoubtedly,  the 
huge  production  of  silver  dollars  that  year  drew  Mint  resources 
from  other  denominations.  Lustrous  and  beautifully  preserved  with 
minor  incompleteness  of  strike  on  the  sprig.  Certified  in  a  green 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS#  5740 


4811  1920-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1920-S  Standing  Liberty  quarter  is 
an  underrated  issue  in  the  series,  despite  the  substantial  reported 
mintage  of  nearly  6.4  million  pieces.  This  well-detailed  Gem 
displays  completely  brilliant  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
no  mentionable  signs  of  contact.  Population:  49  in  65,  18  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  243 G,  PCGS#  5738 


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1921  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 
Elusive  P-Mint  Issue,  MS64  Full  Head 


4816  1921  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1921  Standing  Liberty  quarter 
is  a  welbknown  better  date  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint,  elusive 
in  all  grades  and  little-saved  in  Uncirculated,  a  low-mintage  issue 
of  1.9  million  pieces.  The  strike  on  the  date  can  be  phenomenal, 
however,  and  this  excellent  Full  Head  near-Gem  proves  the  point, 
showing  three  olive  sprigs,  a  full  hairline  and  earhole,  and  even  full 
shield  rivets.  The  satiny  silver-white  surfaces  show  tinges  of  pale 
color  near  the  rims,  a  beautiful  coin  save  for  a  few  ticks  on  Liberty’s 
midsection  that  determine  the  grade.  Population:  73  in  64  Full 
Head,  71  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS#  5741 

1921  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Sharp  Centers 


4817  1921  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  key  date  status  of  the  1921 
Standing  Liberty  quarter  heightens  demand  for  high-end  Full  Head 
examples,  although  few  are  available  at  any  given  time.  This  Gem 
representative  shows  bold  shield  elements  and  razor-sharp  head 
detail,  with  strong  definition  relayed  to  the  eagle’s  feathers  on  the 
reverse.  The  date  numerals  are  weak  at  the  bottom,  but  are  clear. 
Well-preserved  and  satiny  with  a  light  golden  hue.  Population:  51 
in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  20  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS#  5741 

1923  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS65 
Sharply  Detailed  Full  Head  Example 


4818  1923  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  delightful  Gem  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements,  with  complete  shield  rivets  and 
Full  Head  definition.  The  lightly  toned  surfaces  radiate  vibrant 
mint  luster  and  no  mentionable  distractions  are  evident.  Eye  appeal 
is  terrific.  Population:  42  in  65  Full  Head,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  243J,  PCGS#  5743 


1923  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Warm  Champagne  Toning 


4819  1923  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1923  is  among  the  more 
carefully  produced  issues  in  the  Standing  Liberty  quarter  series, 
although  Gem  Full  Head  survivors  are  rare  relative  to  the  number 
of  specialists  in  today’s  hobby;  J.H.  Cline  estimates  that  even 
before  attrition,  just  10%  of  the  total  mintage  left  the  dies  with  full 
definition.  This  piece  shows  crisp  head  detail  and  there  are  no  areas 
of  bothersome  weakness.  The  smooth,  Gem-quality  surfaces  ripple 
with  frosty  luster,  and  the  lightly  patinated  features  are  devoid  of 
distracting  abrasions.  Where  eye  appeal  is  concerned,  few  examples 
of  the  1923  quarter  will  be  able  to  compete  with  the  currently  offered 
representative.  Population:  43  in  65  Full  Head,  39  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  712003) ,  lot  7121. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS#  5743 


1923  Quarter,  Sharp,  Frosty  MS66  Full  Head 


4820  1923  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  remarkable 
Premium  Gem  are  awash  in  frosty  luster  and  devoid  of  toning.  The 
strike  is  amazing,  displaying  fullness  in  the  chain  mail,  rivets,  and 
stripes  of  the  inner  shield,  as  well  as  Liberty’s  head.  A  few  trivial 
obverse  handling  marks  may  well  preclude  an  even  higher  grade. 
Census:  13  in  66  Full  Head,  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Hoffy  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  1274. 
NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS#  5743 


1923-S  Quarter,  Satiny  MS65 


4821  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  Gem  1923-S  quarter  is  sharply 
rendered  on  the  shield  lines  and  rivets,  the  stars,  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers,  and  also  shows  nearly  complete  head  detail.  Yet,  the 
prevailing  visual  attribute  is  the  soft,  satiny  luster  which  is  almost 
completely  undisturbed  as  it  glows  beneath  pale  lavender-gray  and 
champagne  toning.  A  high-quality  coin  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
243K,  PCGS#  5744 


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1923-S  Quarter,  Brilliant  MS66 
Radiant  Mint  Bloom 


4822  1923-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  vibrant,  untoned  mint  luster 
of  this  Premium  Gem  makes  this  coin  stand  out  from  most  other 
examples  of  this  key  San  Francisco  issue.  Close  study  with  a  loupe 
finds  the  surfaces  beautifully  preserved  and  the  strike  well-executed, 
save  for  on  the  head  and  a  couple  shield  rivets  which  show  the 
usual  softness.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  34  in  66 
(1  in  66+),  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243K,  PCGS#  5744 


1923-S  Quarter,  MS63  Full  Head 
Popular  Semikey  Date 


4823  1923-S  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1923-S  is  a  popular 
semikey  date  that  is  rarely  seen  as  a  Full  Head.  Liberty’s  head  is  well- 
defined  on  this  Select  example,  with  an  incompleteness  of  strike 
noticed  at  several  of  the  rivets  in  the  shield.  Both  sides  exhibit  a 
slightly  frosty  luster.  Small  areas  of  toning  appear,  primarily  at  the 
outer  edges.  NGC  ID#  243K,  PCGS#  5745 


1923-S  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Lightly  Toned  and  Lustrous 


4824  1923-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Surprisingly,  in  Gem  or  finer 
Full  Head  grades,  the  1923-S  appears  at  auction  at  about  the  same 
frequency  as  its  Philadelphia  counterpart,  but  the  demand  for  this 
date  is  significantly  higher  in  this  grade  range  due  to  its  status  as  a 
series  key.  This  Gem  representative  displays  a  sharp  Full  Head  and 
above-average  detail  on  the  shield  and  stars;  the  top  of  the  date 
numerals  are  a  trifle  weak,  while  the  extreme  outer  peripheries  show 
mild  die  erosion  —  not  unusual  for  the  issue.  This  piece  is  lightly 
toned  golden  with  occasional  hints  of  lavender  and  lilac  throughout. 
Population:  53  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  42  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243K,  PCGS#  5745 


4825  1924  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Sharply  detailed,  with  a  Full  Head 
designation,  this  impressive  Gem  exhibits  well-preserved  surfaces 
with  attractive  shades  of  golden-brown  and  lavender  toning  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  Population:  84  in  65  Full  Head,  58 
finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243L,  PCGS# 
5747 

4826  1924  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  delightful  Gem,  this  softly 
frosted  Full  Head  quarter  is  boldly  struck  with  light  powder-blue 
and  champagne-gold  patina.  A  great  example  from  the  final 
Philadelphia  issue  with  an  exposed  date. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5-6/2007) ,  lot  9 88.  NGC  ID# 
243L,  PCGS#  5747 

1924  Quarter,  Golden  MS66  Full  Head 
Sharp  Interiors 


4827  1924  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1924  is  fairly  elusive  in 
Full  Head  grades,  particular  Gem  or  finer.  This  Premium  Gem 
representative  is  boldly  rendered,  with  sharp  shield  rivets,  a  Full 
Head,  and  crisp  feathers  along  the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle’s  left 
(facing)  wing.  No  abrasions  detract  from  the  eye  appeal,  and  each 
side  shows  warm  golden  toning  that  deepens  to  amber  around  the 
peripheries.  Population:  47  in  66  (6  in  66+)  Full  Head,  11  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  243L,  PCGS#  5747 

4828  1924-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1924-D  Standing  Liberty 
quarter  is  scarce  in  Choice  condition  with  Full  Head  definition. 
This  impressive  example  displays  sharply  detailed  devices,  vibrant 
mint  luster,  and  wisps  of  light  gold  toning. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3370.  NGC  ID# 
243M,  PCGS#  5749 

1924-D  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Advanced  Die  State 


4829  1924-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Worn  dies  produce 
radiant,  frosty  luster  on  this  Gem  1924-D  quarter,  the  surfaces 
lightly  toned  in  warm  golden  hues  and  devoid  of  major  abrasions. 
Extensive  cracks  are  evident  around  the  obverse  margins.  This 
issue  is  fairly  available  in  the  absolute  sense,  but  it  typically  comes 
with  one  of  the  weakest  heads  in  the  series;  many  examples  show 
Liberty’s  head  almost  dished-out,  similar  in  appearance  to  that 
seen  on  most  1926-D  examples.  A  Gem  Full  Head  coin,  such  as  is 
currently  offered,  is  a  scarce  acquisition.  Population:  52  in  65  Full 
Head,  19  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243M,  PCGS#  5749 

4830  1924-S  MS64  NGC.  A  few  hints  of  gold  and  violet  toning  visit 
the  lightly  marked  surfaces  of  this  attractive  Choice  example. 
Vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design  elements  add  to  the 
overall  appeal.  NGC  ID#  243N,  PCGS#  5750 


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4831  1924-S  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1924-S  is  among  the  most 
elusive  issues  in  Full  Head.  This  frosty  Select  representative  has 
variegated  iridescent  toning  over  gray-gold  surfaces  with  well- 
struck  devices.  An  attractive  example  for  the  toning  enthusiast. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012),  lot  3371.  NGC  ID# 
243N,  PCGS#  5751 

1925  Quarter,  Frosty  MS67 
A  Beautiful  Coin 


4832  1925  MS67  PCGS.  On  the  balance,  this  is  a  well-defined  1925 
quarter;  while  the  head  details  are  a  trifle  weak  at  the  temple,  all 
shield  rivets  are  discernible  and  the  eagle  shows  strong  feather 
detail.  Pale  lavender,  blue,  and  canary-gold  patina  embraces  amply 
lustrous  and  exquisitely  preserved  surfaces.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  2  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5836.  NGC  ID#  243 P, 
PCGS#  5752 


4833  1925  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Soft  golden-tan  and  sky-blue 
patination  adorns  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem.  In 
addition  to  Liberty’s  Full  Head,  the  chain  mail  is  sharp,  as  are 
the  rivets  save  for  the  the  typical  weakness  in  the  three  adjacent 
to  Liberty’s  hip.  Both  sides  are  devoid  of  mentionable  marks. 
Population:  66  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Head,  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  243 P,  PCGS#  5753 

4834  1925  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  trace  of  champagne  toning 
is  noted  on  each  side  of  this  highly  lustrous  and  fully  brilliant 
Premium  Gem.  The  surfaces  are  exquisite  with  brilliant  mint  frost. 
Population:  66  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Head,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  243 P,  PCGS#  5753 

4835  1925  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  typical  1925  quarter 
in  Full  Head  has  strike  incompleteness  on  the  shield  lines,  and 
rivets  two  through  four.  Such  is  the  case  with  this  coin,  but  it  is 
extraordinary  in  terms  of  its  impeccable  preservation.  Whispers 
of  gold  patina  are  the  only  suggestions  of  color.  Population:  66  in 
66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Head,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243P,  PCGS# 
5753 

4836  1926  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Liberty’s  head  is  fully  detailed  and 
only  a  few  shield  rivets  are  incomplete  on  this  remarkable  Gem. 
The  well-preserved  surfaces  are  brightly  lustrous  and  show  a  few 
hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  Population:  93  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Head, 
42  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243R,  PCGS# 
5755 

4837  1926  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Delicate  almond-gold  toning  tints 
this  mostly  brilliant,  nearly  unabraded  Gem.  The  shield  lines  are 
indistinct,  but  the  eagle’s  leading  edge  feathers  are  bold.  The  1926 
is  surprisingly  scarce  in  this  grade,  since  a  majority  of  certified 
examples  cannot  qualify  for  a  Full  Head  designation. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5837.  NGC  ID#  243R, 
PCGS#  5755 


1927  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


4838  1927  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1927  is  an  available  issue  in 
most  grades,  but  Full  Head  and  non-Full  Head  examples  become 
collectively  rare  at  the  Superb  Gem  level.  This  piece  is  nearly  a 
candidate  for  a  Full  Head  designation,  but  lacks  just  a  touch  of  the 
hairline  definition.  The  shield  rivets  are  all  present  and  the  stars 
are  sharp.  Beautifully  preserved,  satiny  surfaces  yield  iridescent 
champagne-gold  toning  in  the  centers  with  pastel  rainbow  color 
around  the  peripheries.  Population:  4  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  243U,  PCGS#  5760 


4839  1927  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Aside  from  two  incomplete  rivets 
and  softness  on  the  shield,  this  is  a  sharply  defined  Premium 
Gem  with  full  detail  on  Liberty’s  head.  Glowing  luster  emanates 
from  untoned,  scantly  marked  surfaces.  Population:  55  in  66 
(4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243U,  PCGS# 
5761 

4840  1927  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  An  impressive  piece  with 
bold  design  motifs,  this  Premium  Gem  exhibits  full  head  details 
and  nearly  complete  shield  details.  Both  sides  are  highly  lustrous 
with  frosty  silver  surfaces  beneath  dappled  gold  and  violet  toning. 
Population:  55  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
243U,  PCGS#  5761 

4841  1927-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  ‘27-D  is  a  very 
elusive  issue  in  Gem  condition  and  with  full  detailing  on  Liberty’s 
head.  In  fact,  along  with  the  1926-S,  the  ‘27-D  is  one  of  the  poorest 
produced  issues  from  the  1920s  in  the  Standing  Liberty  quarter 
series.  This  piece  is  sharply  defined  on  Liberty’s  head  and  shows 
radiant,  satin-like  luster  beneath  an  even  layer  of  pale  rose  toning. 
Population:  85  in  65  (4  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  15  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243V,  PCGS# 
5763 


1927-D  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS65+  Full  Head 


4842  1927-D  MS65+  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Gem 
1927-D  Standing  Liberty  quarter  displays  sharp  strike  details  in 
most  areas,  including  Full  Head  definition,  but  the  shield  rivets 
are  a  little  soft.  Vibrant  mint  luster  is  evident  on  both  sides,  with 
attractive  shades  of  champagne -gold  toning.  Population:  85  in  65 
(4  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  15  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3373.  NGC  ID# 
243V,  PCGS#  5763 


4843 


1928  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Olive-green  and  lavender  shades 
enrich  this  well  struck  and  lustrous  Gem.  Unabraded  save  for  subtle 
marks  on  the  field  near  the  eagle’s  breast.  Encapsulated  in  a  green 
label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243X,  PCGS# 
5767 


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4844  1928  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  wheat-gold  and  olive-green  Gem 
that  boasts  booming  luster  and  an  exceptionally  preserved  obverse. 
The  reverse  is  only  lightly  abraded.  The  date  is  fully  struck,  the 
head  is  well  defined,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  impressive.  Encapsulated 
in  an  old  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Dr.  John  Y.  Harper,  Jr.  Collection  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3374, 
which  realized  $2,070.  NGC  ID#  243X,  PCGS#  5767 

1928-D  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Mint-Fresh  Luster 


4845  1928-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS,  CAC,  The  1928-D  is  more 
elusive  in  Full  Head  grades  than  many  novices  realize.  This  Gem 
example  shows  the  appropriate  detail  on  Liberty’s  head,  and  is  also 
above-average  —  although  not  sharp  —  on  the  shield  and  stars. 
Both  sides  show  frosty  champagne-tinted  luster  and  are  devoid  of 
distracting  abrasions.  Population:  28  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  20 
finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243  Y,  PCGS#  5769 

4846  1929  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Occasional  whispers  of 
gold  and  bluish-green  appear  on  each  side.  This  lustrous  Premium 
Gem  is  practically  devoid  of  blemishes,  and  strike  softness  is 
restricted  to  the  shield  lines  and  first  few  rivets.  PCGS  reports 
seven  Full  Head  coins  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5847.  NGC  ID#  2442, 
PCGS#  5773 

4847  1929-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  J.H.  Cline  reference  (2007) 
estimates  only  2%  of  the  1.3  million  quarters  struck  at  Denver  in 
1929  qualify  for  a  Full  Head  designation.  This  near-Gem  is  strongly 
detailed  with  a  bit  of  high-point  incompleteness.  Brilliant  with 
shimmering  satin  luster  and  pale  khaki-tan  patina  around  Liberty’s 
head.  NGC  ID#  2443,  PCGS#  5775 

4848  1929-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Rich  gold-to-orange  patina 
overall  with  splashes  of  rose  and  violet.  Strong  luster  lights  up  each 
side  and  Liberty’s  figure  checks  off  all  the  Full  Head  boxes.  NGC 
ID#  2443,  PCGS#  5775 

1929-D  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Uncommonly  Well-Struck 


4849  1929-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  final  D-mint 
Standing  Liberty  Quarter  issue  often  displays  a  substandard 
strike  and  is  quite  challenging  with  full  head  detail  and  in  Gem 
condition.  Both  sides  of  this  satiny,  high-quality  survivor  are  boldly 
defined  throughout  and  display  pale  champagne  toning  with  bits  of 
speckled  charcoal  color  here  and  there  at  the  borders.  Population: 
42  in  65  Full  Head,  12  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  7171 . 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2443,  PCGS#  5775 


4850  1929-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Gold  and  crimson  at  the  borders 
with  soft  silver  and  pale  champagne  shadings  through  the  interiors. 
Softness  at  Liberty’s  head  and  shield,  as  often  seen  on  this  challenging 
later  issue.  Population:  12  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2010) ,  lot  798.  NGC  ID# 
2444,  PCGS#  5776 

4851  1930  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder, 
this  Superb  Gem  is  highly  lustrous  with  a  hint  of  champagne  toning 
over  frosty  silver  surfaces.  The  strike  is  precise  except  on  the  center 
of  Liberty’s  head  and  the  usual  two  shield  rivets. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2008),  lot  1341,  which  realized 
$2,530.  NGC  ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5778 

4852  1930-S  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS  Secure.  The  1930-S  is  an 
available  issue  in  Full  Head,  though  it  is  much  scarcer  than  the 
1930.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  has  a  veil  of  light  golden  patina 
over  well-preserved  surfaces.  The  head  detail  is  complete,  while 
a  couple  of  rivets,  the  shield  lines,  and  the  breast  feathers  are 
indistinct.  PCGS  shows  just  21  finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2446, 
PCGS#  5781 

4853  1930-S  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1930-S  was  generally 
a  well-produced  issue  and  a  number  of  high-grade  examples  exist 
with  the  Full  Head  designation,  like  this  coin.  This  attractive 
Premium  Gem  exhibits  vibrant  mint  luster  and  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  Population:  93  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Full  Head,  21  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2446,  PCGS#  5781 

WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

4854  1932-D  MS63  PCGS.  Some  mottled  original  toning  has  gathered 
over  each  side.  A  well-defined  example  of  this  first-year  key  date 
Washington  quarter,  with  lightly  marked  surfaces  and  vibrant  mint 
luster.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

4855  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  An  example  of  the  1932-D  can  be  found  at 
the  top  of  most  collectors’  want  lists,  as  this  key  date  claims  a  low 
mintage  of  436,800  coins.  Mottled  khaki-tan  and  crimson  toning 
embraces  each  side,  and  satiny  luster  radiates  from  minimally 
marked  surfaces.  Very  scarce  and  largely  out  of  reach  in  higher 
grades.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

4856  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  Issued  near  the  bottom  of  the  Great 
Depression,  the  1932-D  quarter  has  the  second-lowest  mintage 
of  the  series  and  is  regarded  as  the  key  regular  issue.  This  lustrous 
and  well  struck  near-Gem  has  light  lime-green  toning  and  pleasing 
preservation.  Encased  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  2448, 
PCGS#  5791 

4857  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  Lovely  golden-brown  and  powder-blue 
toning  endows  this  lustrous  and  well  preserved  near-Gem.  An 
uncommonly  pleasing  example  of  the  coveted  series  key.  Certified 
in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS# 
5791 

4858  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  Ex:  Monge  Collection.  With  its  low 
mintage  of  436,800  pieces,  the  1932-D  is  the  undisputed  key  to  the 
series.  This  coin  displays  bright  original  surfaces  with  the  slightest 
hints  of  gold  toning.  A  sharp  strike  augments  the  considerable  eye 
appeal.  Free  of  any  serious  distractions. 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2010) ,  lot  3910.  NGC  ID# 
2448,  PCGS#  5791 

4859  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  An  attractive  Choice  example 
of  this  first-year  key,  with  lightly  marked  lustrous  surfaces  that 
show  highlights  of  lavender  and  gray  toning.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS# 
5791 

4860  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Caramel-gold  toning  adheres  to 
the  upper  obverse  margin  and  most  of  the  reverse.  Satin  luster 
dominates  each  side,  and  a  loupe  reveals  only  inconsequential 
contact.  The  1932-D  is  the  rarest  regular  issue  of  the  series,  and  is  a 
prize  even  in  well-worn  condition. 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2010) ,  lot  3908.  NGC  ID# 
2448,  PCGS#  5 791 


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1932-D  Quarter,  MS65 
Registry  Set  Potential 


4861  1932-D  MS65  PCGS.  Always  a  popular  coin  and  the  true  key 
to  the  series,  especially  at  this  lofty  grade  level,  the  low-mintage 
1932-D  Washington  quarter  is  a  rarity  in  Gem  preservation.  Finer 
examples  are  prohibitively  rare,  and  few  Gem  examples  are  likely  to 
compare  to  the  present  piece.  Light  silver-gray  patina  is  present  on 
both  sides,  more  so  on  the  obverse,  and  there  are  no  mentionable 
abrasions  on  either  side.  Here  is  an  excellent  opportunity  for  the 
advanced  Set  Registry  collector  working  on  the  Washington  series. 
Population:  79  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2005) ,  lot  6777;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  9/2010) ,  lot  4046.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS# 
5791 


4862  1932-S  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  An  attractive  Choice 
specimen  of  this  first-year,  low-mintage  key,  with  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  lightly  marked  lustrous  surfaces.  A  few 
hints  of  golden-tan  toning  are  evident.  NGC  ID#  2449,  PCGS# 
5792 

4863  1932-S  MS65  NGC.  The  1932-S  is  an  important  key  date  to  the 
Washington  quarter  series.  MS65  is  the  finest  grade  most  collectors 
can  expect  to  encounter.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  seen  a  mere  nine 
pieces  finer.  Lustrous  surfaces  display  splashes  of  deep  russet  at  the 
obverse  border  and  lighter  freckles  of  this  color  on  the  reverse.  The 
design  elements  are  well-impressed.  Census:  70  in  65  (1  in  65  ★),  5 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

1932-S  Washington  Quarter,  MS65 
Softly  Luminous 


4864  1932-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-grade  1932-S  can  provide 
security  for  the  high  ranking  of  a  competitive  Registry  Set,  and 
thus  such  coins  are  in  constant  demand.  This  Gem  example  is 
second  only  to  four  Premium  Gems  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike  is 
bold,  and  the  well-preserved,  frosty  surfaces  display  shades  of  ice- 
blue  and  champagne  toning.  NGC  ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

4865  1934  Medium  Motto,  FS-402,  MS67+  PCGS.  This  brilliant 
Superb  Gem  has  shades  of  powder-blue  on  the  reverse  and  features 
a  Medium  Motto,  listed  in  Cherry  picker  s’  “for  informational 
purposes  only.”  The  fields  are  impeccably  preserved,  and  a  few  tiny 
grazes  on  the  cheek  prevent  an  MS68  assessment.  PCGS  reports  a 
single  coin  finer,  all  varieties  included  (7/15).  PCGS#  146002  Base 
PCGS#  5793 


4866  1934  Medium  Motto,  FS-402,  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Beautiful 
fire-red,  sun-gold,  and  jade-green  toning  graces  the  borders  of 
this  lustrous  and  crisply  struck  quarter.  The  usually  encountered 
Motto  subtype  for  the  issue,  although  listed  in  Cherrypickers’  for 
comparison  with  the  scarcer  Light  and  Heavy  Motto  varieties. 
PCGS  has  certified  only  a  single  example  any  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
146002  Base  PCGS#  5793 

4867  1934-D  Heavy  Motto  MS66  PCGS.  Fire-red  and  forest-green 
endow  the  obverse  periphery,  while  the  reverse  border  displays  rich 
peach  and  lemon  shades.  The  centers  are  pearl-gray.  The  sharply 
struck  surfaces  are  smooth  and  lustrous.  The  low  mintage  1934'D 
ranks  among  the  scarcest  Washington  issues.  Population:  33  in  66 
(3  in  66+),  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  J&A  Collection  Registry  Set  (Heritage,  3/2003),  lot  5793,  which 
realized  $5,290.  PCGS#  85796 

4868  1935-D  MS67  PCGS.  This  is  one  of  the  finer  examples  certified  of 
this  scarcer  D-mint  quarter.  The  mint  luster  is  surprisingly  bright  for 
a  Denver  coin,  and  each  side  is  covered  with  light  gray  toning  that 
deepens  to  golden  around  the  peripheries.  An  exceptional,  nearly 
perfect  coin.  Population:  21  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  7207 .  NGC  ID# 
244E,  PCGS#  5798 

4869  1935-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  satiny,  well  frosted  surfaces  are 
essentially  free  from  marks  and  bathed  in  speckled  golden-rose, 
lemon-yellow,  violet,  and  greenish-gray  toning.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  impressed.  A  simply  spectacular  coin  that  is 
highly  elusive  at  this  level.  Population:  38  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  7211 .  NGC  ID#  244F, 
PCGS#  5799 

4870  1936-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  original  mintage  of  this  issue  is  5.3 
million  coins — a  total  that  is  not  unusually  low  for  a  branch  mint 
Washington  quarter  from  this  era.  Nevertheless,  the  1936-D  is  a 
well  known  semi-key  date  that  becomes  progressively  more  difficult 
to  locate  with  grade.  Golden  tinged,  both  the  obverse  and  reverse 
are  awash  in  scintillating  mint  luster.  There  do  not  appear  to  be 
any  abrasions  that  would  bar  this  coin  from  an  even  higher  grade.  A 
Gem  that  is  sure  to  delight  the  specialist.  PCGS  has  graded  only  1 7 
pieces  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2003) ,  lot  5798.  NGC  ID#  244H, 
PCGS#  5801 

1936-D  Quarter,  MS67 
Registry  Set  Contender 


4871  1936-D  MS67  NGC.  Unquestionably  original,  each  side  has 
light  silver-gray  patina  with  a  dark  rim  of  color  encircling  the 
periphery;  a  small  amount  of  the  lighter  russet  tone  appears  in 
the  obverse  fields.  The  surfaces  are  nearly  flawless  with  just  two 
or  three  tiny  tick  marks  seen  on  the  obverse.  A  wispy  die  crack, 
as  struck,  extends  along  Washington’s  scalp,  along  with  a  few  die 
polish  lines,  also  as  made.  A  conditional  rarity  with  well-balanced 
eye  appeal.  Census:  11  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2003) ,  lot  6328.  NGC  ID# 
244H,  PCGS#  5801 


4872  1936-S  MS67  PCGS.  Fulsome  mint  luster  shimmers  over  both 
sides  in  the  absence  of  distracting  bagmarks.  The  reverse  is 
golden  tinged,  whereas  the  obverse  displays  streaks  of  orange-tan 
color  around  the  periphery.  The  sharp  strike  is  free  of  criticism. 
Population:  39  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2003),  lot  6833.  NGC  ID#  244J, 
PCGS#  5802 


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4873  1936-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  1936-S,  with  a  mintage  of  3,828,000 
pieces,  boasts  the  eleventh  lowest  mintage  in  the  Washington 
quarter  series.  Silver-gray  surfaces  display  soft  luster,  and  occasional 
whispers  of  orange-gold,  rose-pink,  powder-blue,  and  faint  green 
coloration.  The  design  features  are  adequately  impressed,  and  just  a 
few  unimpressive  marks  are  located  on  Washington’s  neck  and  the 
eagle’s  legs.  Population:  39  in  67  (2  in  67  + ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  244J,  PCGS#  5802 

4874  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  Blazing  luster  emanates  from  the 
silver-white  surfaces  of  this  gorgeous  Superb  Gem.  Well-struck 
design  features  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  round  out  its 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  The  1937-D  is  a  significant  condition  rarity 
in  this  level  of  preservation.  Population:  55  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4875  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Omaha  Bank  Hoard.  Brilliant  and 
lustrous  with  good  strike  and  exemplary  surfaces.  An  early  branch 
issue  seldom  seen  in  the  present  quality.  Population:  55  in  67  (1  in 
67+),0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008) ,  lot  2055.  NGC  ID# 
244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4876  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  A  blazing  Superb  Gem  that  boasts  thick 
luster  and  a  strong  strike.  The  surfaces  are  close  to  pristine,  and 
only  lemon-lime  tints  here  and  there  deny  full  brilliance.  Like  all 
branch  mint  Washington  quarters  from  the  1930s,  the  1937-D  is 
challenging  to  find  at  the  MS67  level.  Population:  55  in  67  (1  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4877  1937-D  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Collection.  Frosty 
luster  and  pastel  shades  of  peach,  gold,  and  blue  create  lovely  eye 
appeal  for  this  Superb  Gem  example.  A  few  tiny  flecks  of  deeper  color 
also  appear.  Census:  27  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ,  2  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot 
33273 .  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4878  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  silver  with  hints  of  slate 
and  blue-gray  along  the  rims.  Though  softly  struck  as  usual  in 
the  centers,  this  Superb  Gem  is  carefully  preserved  and  gorgeous. 
Population:  55  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS# 
5804 


4882  1940  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Near-silver  at  the  interiors  on  both 
sides  with  copper,  mocha,  and  gold  peripheral  toning  on  the 
obverse.  Seldom  found  any  finer,  with  just  two  such  pieces  known 
to  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244U,  PCGS#  5811 

4883  1940-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Varying  shades  of  reddish-tan 
patination  hug  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  Superb  Gem  D-mint 
Washington  quarter.  The  design  elements  are  well-struck  and 
there  are  no  mentionable  marks.  This  piece  yields  impressive  eye 
appeal.  An  important  condition  rarity  at  this  level  of  preservation. 
Population:  45  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244V, 
PCGS#  5812 

4884  1941  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Colorful  crescents  of  purple,  orange, 
and  blue  toning  hug  most  of  the  obverse  periphery,  and  the 
lower  right  margin  on  the  reverse.  The  centers  are  brilliant  with 
radiant  frost  that  illuminates  nearly  unmarked  surfaces.  The  Plus 
designation  and  CAC  approval  sticker  affirm  the  high  quality  of 
this  Superb  Gem.  Just  one  coin  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
244X,  PCGS#  5814 

4885  1941  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Vivid  shades  of  sea-green  and  magenta 
toning  blanket  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this  spectacular 
high-end  Superb  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  PCGS  has  graded  one  numerically 
finer  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244X,  PCGS#  5814 

4886  1941  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem 
Washington  quarter  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout,  with  hints  of  greenish-gold 
and  magenta  toning  at  the  peripheries.  PCGS  has  graded  one 
numerically  finer  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244X,  PCGS# 
5814 

4887  1941-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  a  mintage  exceeding  16 
million  pieces,  the  1941-S  quarter  is  extremely  scarce  in  Superb 
Gem,  and  virtually  unobtainable  any  finer.  A  melange  of 
orange-gold,  gray,  light  green,  yellow-gold,  and  crimson  toning 
cascades  over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  outstanding,  CAC- 
endorsed  example.  Sharply  struck  design  elements  and  impeccable 
preservation  further  enhance  the  coin’s  eye  appeal.  Population: 
60  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  244Z,  PCGS# 
5816 


4879  1937-S  MS67  NGC.  Booming  luster  and  exemplary  preservation 
confirm  the  quality  of  the  present  Superb  Gem.  Faintly  toned 
olive-gold  and  russet.  Among  the  lowest  mintage  issues  of  the 
series.  Housed  in  a  former  generation  holder.  Census:  28  in  67,  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  244M,  PCGS#  5805 

4880  1939  MS68  NGC.  Glints  of  gold,  powder-blue,  and  rose  grace  the 
brilliant  surfaces  of  this  pristine  Washington  quarter.  The  strike  is 
bold,  and  the  preservation  is  unsurpassed.  From  a  mintage  of  33.5 
million  coins,  this  is  among  the  14  finest  survivors  at  both  services 
combined.  Census:  6  in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244R,  PCGS# 
5808 


1939-D  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


4881  1939-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Out  of  a  population  of  64  MS67 
coins  at  PCGS,  this  premier  Registry  Set  candidate  is  one  of 
only  two  awarded  a  Plus  designation,  and  none  are  finer  (7/15). 
The  strike  is  bold  and  the  frosty  surfaces  show  irregular  areas  of 
amber  toning  on  otherwise  brilliant  luster.  A  single  small  tick  on 
Washington’s  eyebrow  appears  to  be  all  that  precludes  a  full  MS68 
grade.  NGC  ID#  244S,  PCGS#  5809 


1941-S  Quarter  MS67+ 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


4888  1941-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Registry  Set  essential  is  one  of 
the  finest  at  PCGS,  and  ranks  nearly  half  a  grade  point  above  the 
coin  in  the  current  highest-rated  Registry  Set.  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  surfaces  display  vibrant,  satiny  luster.  Brilliant  centers  yield 
to  deeper  sun-gold,  amber,  and  aquamarine  borders,  with  the  colors 
slightly  more  intense  on  the  obverse.  Population:  60  in  67  (4  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244Z,  PCGS#  5816 


4889  1942-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  AU55  PCGS.  The  date 
is  extremely  thick,  as  is  LIBERTY,  which  also  shows  separation  of 
letters.  Doubling  is  even  more  dramatic  on  the  motto,  especially 
the  G  in  GOD  and  the  R  in  TRUST.  This  untoned  example 
displays  cartwheel  luster  and  minimal  marks.  The  portrait  has  only 
a  whisper  of  wear.  Population:  18  in  55,  24  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Patrick  Mullen  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  6389,  which 
realized  $1 ,495.  PCGS#  145011  Base  PCGS#  95818 


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4890  1942-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  AU55  PCGS.  All 

obverse  legends  are  extremely  thick,  especially  LIBERTY.  The  die 
doubling  is  sufficiently  dramatic  for  the  variety  to  attain  a  separate 
Guide  Book  listing.  An  untoned,  lightly  marked,  and  partially 
lustrous  example.  PCGS#  145011  Base  PCGS#  95818 

4891  1943-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Mottled  violet  and  turquoise 
peripheries  frame  the  surfaces  with  just  a  faint  trace  of  gold.  This 
Superb  Gem  has  no  noticeable  defects  save  for  a  few  scattered 
minor  planchet  flaws.  Population:  58  in  67  (7  in  67  + ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2456,  PCGS#  5821 


1943-S  Quarter,  MS67+ 
One  Submission  Finer  at  PCGS 


4892  1943-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  S-mint  issue  enjoys  a  mintage 
of  21.7  million  pieces,  comparing  favorably  to  its  Philadelphia 
counterpart.  The  1943-S  is  about  as  challenging  in  the  upper  levels 
of  Mint  State  as  the  lower-mintage  1943-D.  Brilliant  centers  turn 
to  wisps  of  golden-orange,  magenta,  and  forest-green  toning  around 
the  borders,  with  the  effect  being  more  pronounced  on  the  obverse. 
Design  definition  is  strong  centrally,  and  marks  are  virtually  non¬ 
existent.  Population:  55  in  67  (3  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2457,  PCGS#  5822 


4893  1943-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  W  NGC.  All 

obverse  legends  are  strongly  die  doubled,  especially  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST.  This  brilliant  and  lustrous  Gem  appears  conservatively 
graded,  since  contact  is  confined  to  an  inconsequential  tick  on  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg.  Census:  12  in  65  (1  in  65 +  ),  7  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  145154  Base  PCGS#  5823 

4894  1943-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  PCGS.  An 

obvious  Guide  Book  doubled  die  with  all  obverse  legends  affected. 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  shows  the  most  prominent  spread.  An 
essentially  brilliant  Gem  with  potent  luster  and  undisturbed 
surfaces.  Population:  22  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  13  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5875.  PCGS# 
145154  Base  PCGS#  5823 

4895  1948  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Freckles  of  orange-gold,  russet,  lime- 
green,  and  rose  toning  gravitate  to  the  margins  of  this  high-end 
Superb  Gem.  Sharply  struck  and  immaculately  preserved,  lustrous 
surfaces  round  out  the  coin’s  marvelous  eye  appeal.  Population: 
93  in  67  (6  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  245L,  PCGS# 
5836 


1948-D  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Registry  Set  Quality 


4896  1948-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Vibrant,  satiny  luster  cartwheels 
freely  around  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  Registry  coin, 
illuminating  near-brilliant  centers  and  deep  amber,  olive,  gold,  and 
midnight-blue  peripheral  toning.  The  strike  is  bold,  and  close  study 
with  a  loupe  reveals  just  a  few  trivial  grazes  which  preclude  a  full 
MS68  grade.  Population:  42  in  67  (4  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  245M,  PCGS#  5837 


4897  1950-S/D  FS-601  MS66  NGC.  The  upper  right  curve  of  the 
Denver  mintmark  is  irrefutable.  This  lustrous  and  high  grade 
representative  is  brilliant  aside  from  a  band  of  autumn-brown  and 
aquamarine  toning  along  the  lower  obverse  margin. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2002),  lot  6891,  which 
realized  $1 ,782.50.  PCGS#  145639  Base  PCGS#  5845 

4898  1950-S/D  FS-601  MS66  PCGS.  Dazzling  luster  illuminates 
dappled  sea-green  and  tan-gold  surfaces.  Well  struck  save  for  the 
centers  of  a  few  peripheral  letters,  and  contact  is  minimal  across 
each  side.  A  beautiful  example  of  this  interesting  variety,  created 
the  same  year  (and  perhaps  by  the  same  mint  worker)  as  the  1950- 
D/S.  Population:  37  in  66  (3  in  66+),  5  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2005),  lot  746.  PCGS#  145639 
Base  PCGS#  5845 


1950-S/D  Washington  Quarter,  MS66 
Intense  Cartwheel  Luster 


4899  1950-S/D  FS-601  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Guide  Book  variety  is 
seldom  seen  in  Premium  Gem  condition,  and  finer  representatives 
are  rare.  This  piece  is  sharply  struck  and  awash  in  vibrant,  frosty 
luster  that  shows  just  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning.  Highly  eye- 
appealing,  suitable  for  Registry  purposes.  Population:  37  in  66  (3  in 
66+),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  145639  Base  PCGS#  5845 


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1951-D  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Beautifully  Toned  Registry  Coin 


4900  1951-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Blended  rainbow  hues  encircle  the 
peripheral  regions  of  this  Plus-graded  Superb  Gem  Registry  coin, 
while  the  centers  show  warm  banana-gold  color.  The  strike  is  bold 
and  a  few  trivial  surface  grazes  are  almost  indistinguishable  amid 
the  vibrant,  frosty  luster.  Only  a  single  coin  is  finer  at  either  leading 
service.  Population:  40  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
245X,  PCGS#  5847 


4901  1954-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  One  of  the  finest  examples  extant, 
this  amazing  Superb  Gem  has  crimson,  rose,  and  russet  patina  along 
the  upper  obverse,  while  the  remaining  areas  are  largely  brilliant. 
Shimmering  luster  graces  each  side,  enhancing  the  aesthetic 
quality.  Population:  14  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2468,  PCGS#  5856 


1954-S  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Only  One  Coin  Finer  at  PCGS 


4902  1954-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Plus  designation  separates  this 
1954-S  Washington  quarter  from  the  majority  of  its  peers  at  the 
MS67  grade  level  and  distinguishes  it  as  a  suitable  candidate  for 
Registry  purposes.  The  strike  is  bold  and  each  side  shows  mottled 
olive  toning  over  powder-blue  luster,  with  the  obverse  also  showing 
deeper  rainbow  colors  around  the  periphery.  Population:  69  in  67 
(5  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22FU,  PCGS#  5857 


1955-D  Quarter  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Only  Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


4903  1955-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  An  impressive  Denver  Mint 
quarter  dollar,  this  Premium  Gem  exhibits  brilliant  mint  frost 
beneath  delicate  champagne  toning.  The  surfaces  are  pristine  and 
highly  lustrous.  PCGS  has  only  certified  two  finer  examples  of 
this  issue  (7/15),  and  this  nearly  equal  example  will  make  a  nice 
addition  to  a  Registry  set.  NGC  ID#  246A,  PCGS#  5859 


4904  1955-D  MS67  NGC.  Dappled  golden-brown,  apple-green,  and 
cream-gray  iridescence  bathes  this  lustrous  and  practically  pristine 
Superb  Gem.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  Census:  33  in  67 
(1  in  67  ★,  1  in  67 +★),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  246A,  PCGS# 
5859 


PROOF  WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

4905  1936  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Dappled  olive-green  and  rose-red 
toning  endows  this  coruscating  and  fully  struck  Gem.  The  first 
proof  issue  of  the  series,  and  the  rarest  as  well,  since  only  3,837 
pieces  were  produced.  Certified  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  27HN,  PCGS# 
5975 

4906  1936  PR66  NGC.  The  first  proof  issue  in  the  Washington  quarter 
series  is  represented  by  this  lovely  Premium  Gem  with  fully  brilliant 
silver  surfaces,  reflective  devices,  and  mirrored  fields.  NGC  has 
only  certified  25  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HN,  PCGS# 
5975 

4907  1936  PR66  PCGS.  A  spectacular  Premium  Gem  example  of 
the  first  proof  Washington  quarter,  with  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  and  deeply  reflective  fields.  Shades  of  greenish-gold 
toning  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded  10 
numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HN,  PCGS# 

5975 

4908  1937  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  dramatically  toned  Superb  Gem 
proof  with  a  pale  gray  base  and  bold  dots  and  dashes  in  blue- 
green,  gold,  peach,  and  related  colors.  PCGS  has  graded  just  three 
numerically  finer  pieces  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2 7 HP,  PCGS# 

5976 

4909  1940  PR68  NGC.  Pale  ice-blue  toning  delicately  blankets  this 
near-flawless  Washington  quarter  proof.  Each  side  shows  moderate 
field-motif  contrast  and  profound  reflectivity.  Among  the  finest 
representatives  from  a  mintage  of  11,246  specimens.  Census:  30 
in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HT,  PCGS#  5979  Base  PCGS# 
5972 

4910  1955  PR68  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  A  virtually  pristine  specimen 
of  this  popular  proof  date,  with  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design 
elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  contrast  profoundly 
with  the  frosty  devices.  Census:  32  in  68  Ultra  Cameo  (1  in 
68  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HZ,  PCGS# 
95987 


1974-S  Quarter,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Important  Registry  Set  Candidate 


4911  1974-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  At  most  recent  count,  PCGS 
has  identified  just  19  examples  of  this  proof-only  issue  in  the 
ultimate  PR70  Deep  Cameo  grade,  a  scant  amount  for  an  issue 
that  was  minted  to  the  extent  of  2.8  million  pieces  more  than  40 
years  ago.  The  surfaces  of  the  present  example  appear  flawless  and 
unimprovable.  Population:  19  in  70  Deep  Cameo,  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  27JE,  PCGS#  96006 


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4915  1795  2  Leaves,  0-115,  R.5,  VG10  NGC.  Stone-gray  motifs  are 
surrounded  by  golden-brown,  aquamarine,  and  plum-red  patina.  All 
legends  are  bold,  and  some  plumage  detail  is  apparent.  The  eagle 
and  portrait  exhibit  moderate  hairlines,  and  a  small  lamination  is 
noted  near  star  14.  PCGS#  39231  Base  PCGS#  6052 


1795  Flowing  Hair  Half,  XF40 
S  Over  D  Variety,  0-129 


4914  1795  2  Leaves,  0-110,  R.3,  VF20  PCGS.  Deeply  blended 
walnut-brown  and  sea-green  toning  blankets  both  sides.  A  few  of 
the  peripheral  letters  are  faint,  such  as  the  L  in  LIBERTY,  but  the 
wings  and  curls  are  nicely  detailed.  Minimally  abraded  despite  a 
single  hair-thin  line  on  Liberty’s  neck.  Encapsulated  in  a  green 
label  holder.  PCGS#  39228  Base  PCGS#  6052 


4918  1802  0-101,  R.3,  VF20  PCGS.  A  thick  olive-brown  patina 
covers  both  sides,  with  pleasing  golden  highlights  that  help  define 
the  devices  and  add  life  to  the  richly  toned  surfaces.  The  obverse 
appears  to  be  about  five  points  finer  than  the  reverse,  but  both 
sides  are  remarkably  free  of  large  marks.  A  pair  of  criss-crossing 
lines  is  noted  on  the  reverse  (possibly  adjustment  marks)  as  well 
as  a  shallow  scrape  in  the  field  stars  above  the  right  wing.  Just 
29,890  half  dollars  were  produced  in  1802,  resulting  in  one  of  the 
most-sought  dates  of  the  early  Bust  half  series.  PCGS#  39269  Base 
PCGS#  6065 


EARLY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1794  0-101  Flowing  Hair  Half,  Fine  Details 
America’s  First  Half  Dollar 


4913  1795  2  Leaves,  0-105,  High  R.3,  XF40  NGC.  The  die  marriage 
is  easily  recognized  by  the  two  points  of  star  1  solidly  touching 
the  lowest  curl,  and  the  reverse  showing  10  berries  left,  seven 
right.  This  evenly  worn  and  relatively  unmarked  example  shows 
deep-gray  fields  and  silver  high  points  with  good  overall  eye  appeal. 
PCGS#  39220  Base  PCGS#  6052 


4917  1801  0-101,  R.3,  VF25  PCGS.  0-101  can  be  attributed  at  arm’s 
length,  due  to  the  die  breaks  above  the  arrowheads. 

A  pearl-gray  example  of  this  early  and  scarce  Heraldic  Eagle  date. 
All  letters  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  readable,  and  most  are 
bold.  The  obverse  is  minimally  abraded,  and  the  reverse  displays 
moderate  marks  near  the  uppermost  clouds  and  AMERICA. 
PCGS#  39267  Base  PCGS#  6064 


4912  1794  0-101,  High  R.3  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Fine 
Details.  Star  13  is  tucked  further  beneath  the  bust  point  than 
on  any  other  1794  variety,  and  star  1  pierces  the  midpoint  of  the 
lowest  curl.  On  the  reverse,  a  die  crack  runs  from  the  rim  to  the  leaf 
base  below  the  first  S  of  STATES,  confirming  the  die  pair.  This  net- 
graded  example  retains  a  measure  of  visual  appeal  despite  the  noted 
handwork  by  PCGS.  The  fields  are  busy  with  many  small  marks 
and  a  subtle  attempt  was  made  to  minimize  them.  Nevertheless,  the 
coin  retains  an  “old  silver”  look,  with  deeper  silver-gray  toning  near 
the  rims  and  around  the  outer  devices.  The  central  elements  display 
a  light-gray  coloration  and  adequate  appeal  for  the  perceptive 
bidder  looking  for  an  example  of  America’s  first  half  dollar. 


4916  1795  2  Leaves,  Second  S  Over  D,  0-129,  R.5,  XF40  NGC. 

The  well-known  S  Over  D  variety  is  mentioned  in  the  Guide  Book, 
although  it  does  not  receive  a  separate  line  listing.  A  similar  variety 
exists  on  1795  half  eagles  (BD-5  and  BD-6).  The  present  example 
of  0-129  has  Condition  Census  quality.  The  surfaces  are  evenly 
patinated  deep  gunmetal-gray,  and  are  surprisingly  free  from  post¬ 
strike  contact.  Light  to  moderate  adjustment  marks  (as  struck)  are 
noted  near  Liberty’s  hair.  PCGS#  39259  Base  PCGS#  6052 


1795  2  Leaves  Half,  0-105,  XF40 
Deeply  Toned  Fields 


1801  0-101  Half  Dollar,  VF25 
Better  Heraldic  Eagle  Date 


1795  0-110  Half  Dollar,  Very  Fine 
Two  Leaves  Reverse 


1802  Draped  Bust  Half,  VF20 
0-101,  Richly  Toned 


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1803  Draped  Bust  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
0-104,  Scarce  Small  3  Variant 


4919  1803  Small  3,  Large  Reverse  Stars,  0-104,  R.3,  AU58  NGC. 

The  sole  die  pair  for  1803  with  a  Small  3  in  the  date,  easily 
identified  for  the  lack  of  a  top  serif  on  the  3.  This  is  a  minimally 
worn  example,  with  extremely  sharp  hair  detail  and  only  slight 
wear  on  the  eagle.  Feather  detail  above  the  shield  is  bold  for  the 
grade.  Iridescent  shades  form  a  rich  patina  on  both  sides,  with 
lilac,  blue,  and  reddish-gold  hues  combining  for  a  pleasing  melange. 
Mint  luster  remains  plentiful  beneath  the  toning.  Only  minor  ticks 
and  marks  exist  from  contact  or  circulation.  As  normally  seen  for 
the  Small  3  variety,  die  clashing  is  prominent  above  the  date  and 
to  a  lesser  extent  on  the  reverse.  Census  (all  varieties):  14  in  58,  7 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39274  Base  PCGS#  6067 


4920  1805  O-lll,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  A  gunmetal-gray  and  chestnut- 
brown  example.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  shoulder  show  moderate  wear, 
and  thorough  evaluation  reveals  occasional  minor  marks.  The  usual 
die  state  without  the  radial  crack  between  the  AM  in  AMERICA. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39285  Base  PCGS# 
6069 

4921  1805  0-112,  R.2,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  The  Agora  Collection. 
Sharp  for  the  VF  grade  level,  showing  nearly  XF  detail.  Significant 
delineation  remains  in  Liberty’s  hair  curls  and  the  eagle’s  feathers 
and  shield  are  sharp.  Both  sides  show  uniform  olive-gray  patina 
that  is  fully  original  and  there  are  no  significant  surface  flaws.  The 
reverse  is  heavily  cracked  through  STATES.  This  break  becomes  a 
heavy  cud  in  a  later  die  state.  Examples  with  the  cud  are  rarely  seen. 
PCGS#  39286  Base  PCGS#  6069 

4922  1806  Knob  6,  Small  Stars,  O-  105a,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  CAC. 

Sharply  detailed,  save  for  the  upper-right  reverse  which  is  weak  on 
the  clouds  below  OF,  with  original  gunmetal-gray  toning.  Scattered 
portions  of  each  side  also  show  lighter  tan-gray  color,  mostly 
around  the  peripheries.  This  is  the  late  die  state  variant  of  0-105, 
showing  a  crack  from  the  date,  through  the  left-hand  stars,  to  the 
LIB  in  LIBERTY.  In  a  later  stage,  this  late  die  state  variety  shows  a 
rim  cud  over  the  LIB.  The  Overton  book  lists  this  variety  as  a  Large 
Stars  obverse,  but  this  distinction  is  no  longer  recognized  by  PCGS, 
which  lists  0-105  and  -105a  as  a  Small  Stars  die  pairing.  PCGS# 
39305  Base  PCGS#  6074 


1806  Pointed  6,  No  Stem  Half,  0-109,  AU50 


4923  1806  Pointed  6,  No  Stem,  0-109,  R.3,  AU50  NGC.  The  sole 
die  pairing  for  this  Guide  Book  variety,  although  there  is  a  later 
O-109a  die  state.  Medium  blue  and  copper-gold  intermingle  and 
compete  for  territory  on  the  obverse,  with  the  latter  color  winning 
the  battle  on  the  reverse.  Considerable  luster  shines  underneath 
the  moderate  patina.  PCGS#  39310  Base  PCGS#  6073 


4924  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  0-116,  R.3,  XF45  NGC.  A  crack  from 
the  left  base  of  the  date  through  the  stars,  and  another  through 
the  top  of  UNITED  attribute  the  variety.  The  T  in  LIBERTY  is 
boldly  recut.  Pleasing  steel-gray  and  golden  patina  blankets  smooth 
surfaces  that  show  substantial  design  detail.  An  ideal  Draped 
Bust  half  dollar  for  type  purposes.  PCGS#  39319  Base  PCGS# 
6071 


1806  Pointed  6,  Stem  Half,  0-119,  AU55 
Vivid  Patina  on  Both  Sides 


4925  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  0-119,  R.3,  AU55  PCGS.  Weakness  on 
the  rear  hair  curls  and  the  eagle  chomping  down  on  a  star  point 
help  in  attribution.  This  piece  displays  stunning  toning  in  shades 
of  burnt  orange,  olive,  gold,  and  blue  on  both  sides  that  should 
have  Bust  half  specialists  in  a  lather.  Ample  luster  percolates  from 
beneath,  despite  the  vivid  color.  PCGS#  39323  Base  PCGS#  6071 


4926  1807  Draped  Bust,  0-103,  R.3  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  Although  this  stone-gray  Bust  half  has  been  dipped, 
luster  still  shimmers  from  the  curls,  borders,  and  eagle.  No  marks 
are  noticeable  and  the  strike  is  exceptionally  crisp  for  the  type. 
PCGS#  39340  Base  PCGS#  6079 

BUST  HALF  DOLLARS 


1807  Capped  Bust  Half  Dollar,  VF20 
O-l lib,  ‘Bearded  Goddess’  Die  Break 


4927  1807  Capped  Bust,  Bearded  Goddess,  O-l  1  lb,  R.5,  VF20  NGC. 

Always  a  collector  favorite,  this  example  of  the  John  Reich  two- 
year  design  is  a  microcosm  of  all  that  is  appealing  about  collecting 
early  Bust  halves.  The  mid-die  state  O-l  lib  variety  features  the 
50/20  overdenomination  plus  the  diagnostic  die  crack  from  chin-to- 
chest  that  earns  the  popular  numismatic  nickname  of  the  Bearded 
Goddess.  This  example  displays  smooth,  virtually  abrasion-free 
surfaces  and  fantastic  old-time  album  toning  with  glints  of  golden 
luster  still  visible.  It  is  the  NGC  VARIETYPLUS  plate  coin  for 
the  variety.  Census:  18  in  20,  8  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39358  Base 
PCGS#  39357 


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1807  Capped  Bust  Half,  AU55 
50  Over  20,  Large  Stars,  0-112 


4928  1807  Capped  Bust,  Large  Stars,  50  Over  20,  0-112,  R.1,  AU55 
PCGS.  The  50/20  die  cutter  error  is  obvious  beneath  the  5  of  the 
denomination  on  this  Choice,  frosty  About  Uncirculated  half. 
Just  a  whisper  of  gold  toning  sits  at  the  rims  of  the  otherwise 
brilliant,  untoned  surfaces.  Sharp  strike  detail  and  considerable 
mint  luster  remain  despite  brief  circulation,  with  only  minor 
abrasions  determining  the  grade.  Die  clashing  is  noted  on  both 
sides.  Population  (Large  Stars  varieties):  36  in  55,  52  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  39356  Base  PCGS#  6086 


4929  1807  Capped  Bust,  Small  Stars,  0-113,  R.2,  XF40  NGC.  Cross 
lines  or  “ribs”  through  the  letters  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  the 
most  interesting  feature  of  0-113,  though  the  small  obverse  stars 
secure  its  separate  Guide  Book  listing.  A  glossy  and  moderately 
abraded  cream-gray,  ice-blue,  and  almond-gold  example.  A  small 
lamination  and  edge  depression  are  noted  near  the  0  in  50  C. 
PCGS#  39359  Base  PCGS#  6087 

4930  1809  III  Edge,  O-l  11a,  R.2,  MS62  NGC.  A  distinctive  die 
defect  on  the  base  of  the  bust  truncation  below  the  clasp  identifies 
this  variety,  while  a  faint  die  crack  from  the  rim  near  the  final  A  in 
AMERICA  denotes  the  late  die  state  variant.  This  piece  is  boldly 
struck,  with  satiny  luster  and  dusky  lavender-gray  and  gold  toning. 
A  few  light  abrasions  on  the  obverse  are  all  that  limit  the  grade. 
Census  (All  varieties  included):  22  in  62,  37  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
39389  Base  PCGS#  6094 

4931  1810  0-102,  R.1,  AU55  PCGS.  Glimpses  of  orange-red  toning 
visit  the  margins,  but  most  of  this  Choice  AU  half  dollar  is  olive- 
green.  Luster  illuminates  protected  areas,  and  evident  abrasions  are 
confined  to  a  couple  of  hair-thin  obverse  lines.  PCGS#  39406  Base 
PCGS#  6095 

4932  1810  0-103,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Sea-green  and  rose-gold  toning 
consumes  this  partly  lustrous  half  dollar.  Well  defined  except  on 
the  neck  curls  and  drapery  clasp.  Virtually  unabraded  aside  from  a 
slender  diagonal  mark  on  Liberty’s  chin  and  neck.  PCGS#  39408 
Base  PCGS#  6095 

1810  0-105  Bust  Half,  Near-Mint 
Unblemished  Surfaces 


4933  1810  0-105,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-brown  and  navy- 
blue  toning  graces  the  margins,  but  the  majority  of  this  satiny  half 
dollar  is  stone-gray.  Attractive  and  free  from  apparent  abrasions. 
Overton-105  is  readily  attributed  by  the  first  line  of  the  sixth 
vertical  shield  stripe,  since  it  extends  deep  into  the  horizontal  lines. 

PCGS#  39411  Base  PCGS#  6095 


1811/10  Half  Dollar,  N ear-Mint 
0-101,  Late  Die  State 


4934  1811/10  0-101,  R.1,  AU58  PCGS.  Ocean-blue  and  sun-gold 
toning  graces  this  satiny  and  minimally  abraded  Borderline 
Uncirculated  half  dollar.  One  small  spot  is  noted  behind  the  cap. 
An  unlisted  late  die  state  with  peripheral  elements  drawn  to  the 
rims.  0-101  is  identified  by  the  lump  between  the  81  in  the  date, 
and  a  spike  from  the  top  of  Liberty’s  cap.  PCGS#  39421  Base 
PCGS#  6099 


1811  Half  Dollar,  0-105,  Satiny  MS62 


4935  1811  Small  8,  0-105,  R.4,  MS62  PCGS.  A  scarce  Small  8  variety, 
this  example  lightly  clashed  on  each  side.  Luster  is  satiny  and  free 
of  major  abrasions.  Both  sides  show  a  blush  of  light  golden  toning, 
although  the  reverse  also  has  a  few  small  brass-colored  overtones. 
Some  striking  weakness  is  noted  along  the  top  of  Liberty’s  cap,  on 
stars  9  and  10,  and  along  the  corresponding  portion  of  the  lower 
reverse  periphery.  PCGS#  39427  Base  PCGS#  6097 

4936  1811  Small  8,  O-105a,  R.2,  AU53  PCGS.  This  late  die  state 
of  0-105  has  a  die  crack  along  the  top  of  UNITED  STAT  down 
through  ES.  A  decent  strike  shows  softness  on  the  stars,  olive 
leaves,  and  eagle’s  feathers.  Bright  silver  surfaces  exhibit  a  couple 
of  darker  toning  spots  and  partial  luster.  There  is  a  small  planchet 
flaw  below  C  in  the  denomination.  PCGS#  39428  Base  PCGS# 
6097 

4937  1811  Small  8,  0-109,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  The  heavy  radial  die 
crack  at  10:30  on  the  reverse  confirms  the  variety.  This  dusky 
charcoal-gray  example  displays  ample  luster  and  is  unabraded  save 
for  thin  lines  that  pass  through  the  M  in  UNUM.  A  narrow  streak 
of  deeper  toning  accompanies  the  fletchings  and  left  shield  border. 
PCGS#  39433  Base  PCGS#  6097 


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1811  0-109  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
Small  8,  Bold  Die  Crack  at  Wing 


4938  1811  Small  8,  0-109,  R.2,  MS62  PCGS.  A  distinctive  die  break 
displaces  the  scroll  into  two  sections  and  readily  identifies  the 
Overton-109  variety.  The  crack  originates  from  the  edge  and  just 
brushes  the  first  S  in  STATES  before  passing  through  the  scroll 
near  P  of  PLURIBUS  and  continuing  deep  into  the  left  wing.  This 
lustrous  MS62  example  displays  partial  tan-gold  toning  with  faint 
blue  accents  at  the  borders.  The  strike  is  sharp  with  strong  eye 
appeal  throughout.  Population  (all  Small  8  varieties):  25  in  62  (1 
in  62+),  54  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39433  Base  PCGS#  6097 

1812/1  0-101  Half,  Very  Fine 
Large  8,  Key  Quide  Book  Variety 


4939  1812/1  Large  8,  0-101,  Low  R.5,  VF20  PCGS*  Deep  cream-gray 
toning  blankets  this  evenly  circulated  and  lightly  abraded  Very 
Fine  Bust  half.  The  obverse  displays  light  die  cracks,  but  lacks  those 
of  0-10 la.  A  much  better  die  marriage,  given  its  own  Guide  Book 
listing  due  to  the  overdate  and  Large  8  combination.  PCGS#  39441 
Base  PCGS#  6102 

1812/1  Half  Dollar,  0-102,  MS63 
Small  8,  Quide  Book  Overdate 


4940  1812/1  Small  8,  0-102,  R.2,  MS63  PCGS*  Overton-102  and  the 
later  die  state  Overton-102a  represent  the  sole  Small  8  examples 
of  the  overdate,  although  they  appear  far  more  frequently  than  the 
rare  Large  8  with  the  overdated  2/1.  This  example  is  lustrous  and 
attractive,  with  a  sharp  strike  except  on  star  centers  3  through  7. 
Reddish-gold  and  gunmetal-blue  accents  enliven  lustrous  silver- 
gray  surfaces.  Population  (Small  8  variety):  8  in  63,  7  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  39443  Base  PCGS#  6101 


1812  Large  Date  Half  Dollar 
0-103,  Sharply  Defined  MS64+ 


4941  1812  Large  8,  0-103,  R.l,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Vertical  die 
lines  above  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  shoulder  attribute  this  lustrous 
steel-gray  and  caramel-gold  near-Gem.  The  centers  and  left  borders 
are  fully  struck,  although  the  right-side  stars  are  softly  impressed. 
No  marks  are  readily  apparent  beneath  a  loupe.  Triple  clashed, 
most  prominently  beneath  the  scroll.  PCGS#  39446  Base  PCGS# 
6100 

1813  0-105  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Golden  Toning,  Unabraded 


4942  1813  0-105,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  Multiple  sets  of  clash  marks 
and  weak  horizontal  shield  lines  attribute  the  collectible 
Overton-105.  A  late  die  state  with  border  elements  drawn  toward 
the  rims,  although  the  O-105a  crack  is  not  apparent.  Lustrous  and 
unabraded  with  a  sharp  strike  and  blushes  of  golden-brown  toning 
on  both  sides.  Likely  within  the  0-105  Condition  Census. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39463  Base  PCGS# 
6103 

1813  0-107  Capped  Bust  Half 
Attractive,  Near-Mint  Condition 


4943  1813  0-107,  R.4,  AU58  PCGS.  The  Overton-107  variety  is 
considerably  scarcer  in  the  early  die  state  than  the  O-107a  later  die 
state,  which  shows  an  extensively  cracked  reverse  through  the  top 
of  the  50  C.  denomination.  Here,  die  clashing  appears  in  the  same 
area  (and  is  often  mistaken  for  a  die  break)  but  the  crack  has  not 
yet  developed.  This  sharp  and  attractive  half  displays  smooth,  hard 
surfaces  with  lilac,  blue,  and  golden  toning  that  deepens  at  the 
borders.  Much  silver  luster  remains,  shining  through  the  natural 
patina.  Few  marks  of  any  kind  interrupt  the  excellent  eye  appeal  of 
this  scarce,  near-Mint  prize. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39467  Base  PCGS# 
6103 


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4944  1814  0-105,  R.2,  AU58  NGC.  An  early  die  state  despite 
extensive  clash  marks  on  both  sides.  Later  states,  known  as 
the  Single  Leaf,  have  the  reverse  die  lapped,  removing  the  leaf 
just  above  the  upper  berry.  This  frosty  near-Mint  example  has 
considerable  mint  luster  with  splashes  of  grayish-gold  patina.  A 
trace  of  wear  prevents  a  higher  grade. 

Ex:  TheJG  Collection  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4397.  PCGS#  39480 
Base  PCGS#  6105 

1815/2  Half  Dollar,  XF40 
0-101,  Low  Mintage  Key 


4945  1815/2  0-101,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  The  eagle’s  plumage  is  well 
defined,  and  both  sides  are  free  from  abrasions  apparent  to  the 
unaided  eye.  The  slate-gray  surfaces  display  vertical  hairlines. 
Struck  from  multiply  clashed  dies,  as  usual  for  this  Capped  Bust 
key  date.  The  Guide  Book  mintage  is  approximately  half  that  of  the 
1815  quarter,  but  the  latter  issue  is  much  more  prevalent,  perhaps 
due  to  saving  by  the  Economite  commune.  PCGS#  39491  Base 
PCGS#  6108 

1815/2  Half  Dollar,  0-101,  XF45 
Important  Capped  Bust  Issue 


4946  1815/2  0-101,  R.2,  XF45  PCGS.  The  fact  that  no  dies  were 
produced  for  the  1815  issue,  and  that  an  1812-dated  die  was 
overdated  with  a  5,  helps  this  issue  maintain  its  importance  in 
the  series.  The  moderate  mintage  of  47,150  pieces  is  another 
unavoidable  reason  for  the  popularity  of  the  date,  since  Bust  half 
mintages  were  routinely  in  the  1  to  2-million  piece  range  from 
1808  through  1823.  Even  so,  the  issue  is  available  for  a  price.  This 
richly  toned  gunmetal-gray  example  exhibits  the  sharp  strike 
and  crisp  remaining  definition  expected  for  the  Choice  XF  grade. 
Die  clashing  is  faintly  visible  below  the  ear  and  around  the  eagle. 
Abrasions  or  marks  are  virtually  nonexistent. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39491  Base  PCGS# 
6108 


1815/2  Half  Dollar,  O-lOla,  AU50 
Sole  Die  Pair  of  the  Year 


4947  1815/2  O-  101a,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  This  is  the  only  die  pair 
known  for  the  1815  half  dollar,  showing  the  remnants  of  an 
underlying  2  beneath  the  primary  5  in  the  date.  The  current  coin  is 
from  a  late  die  state,  with  a  heavy  peripheral  crack  extending  from 
the  E  in  AMERICA,  through  the  arrowheads  and  50  C.,  to  the 
rim  below  the  olive  leaves.  Sky-blue  and  olive-gold  hues  highlight 
dusky  lavender-gray  patina  on  each  side.  The  strike  is  sharp  and 
only  moderate  wear  is  evident  over  the  high  points  of  the  design. 
Clash  marks  are  prominent  on  the  reverse.  PCGS#  39491  Base 
PCGS#  6108 


4948  1817/3  O-  101a,  R.2,  AU55  ANACS.  Golden-brown  and  forest- 
green  toning  adorns  the  margins  of  this  partly  lustrous  example. 
Abrasions  are  limited  to  minor  hairlines  and  a  small  dig  beneath 
the  second  U  in  PLURIBUS.  PCGS#  39512  Base  PCGS# 
6111 


1817  Bust  Half  Dollar,  AU53 
0-103,  Punctuated  Date 


4949  1817  181.7,  0-103,  R.2,  AU53  PCGS.  The  presence  of  a 
prominent  die  dot  about  midway  up  between  the  1  and  7  in  the 
date  confirms  the  famous  “Punctuated  Date”  variety,  the  earliest 
die  state  of  Overton-103.  The  die  pair  is  confirmed  by  the  missing 
lower  right  serif  of  the  I  in  UNITED  and  AMERICA.  This  About 
Uncirculated  example  displays  well-struck,  minimally  abraded 
surfaces  with  ample  mint  luster.  Amber-gold  and  blue  album 
toning  surrounds  brilliant,  silver-white  centers.  The  early  die  state 
represented  by  this  coin  is  preferred  by  collectors,  because  the 
diagnostic  die  dot  fades  in  later  die  states.  Population  (for  the 
variety):  7  in  53,  17  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39510  Base  PCGS#  61 10 


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1818/7  Bust  Half,  MS62 
O-lOla,  Large  8,  Bold  Overdate 


4950  1818/7  Large  8,  O-  101a,  R.l,  MS62  NGC.  Struck  from  a  late 
state  of  the  dies,  with  the  diagnostic  reverse  die  crack  through  50 
C,  the  olive  leaves,  and  UNI  of  UNITED.  Bold  die  clashing  at 
Liberty’s  ear  shows  double  rows  of  vertical  shield  lines  and  a  faint 
die  crack  runs  from  star  1 1  to  the  hair.  The  overdate  is  clear,  with 
prominent  “ears”  of  a  7  beneath  the  primary  second  8.  A  Large  8 
was  used  for  the  first  8  in  the  date.  This  is  a  lustrous  and  minimally 
marked  example,  with  translucent  russet-red  toning  at  the  margins. 
The  strike  is  sharp  except  slight  blending  at  the  eagle’s  talons  and 
the  left  wing  shoulder.  A  few  light  lines  are  visible  on  Liberty’s 
cheek.  Census  (for  the  variety):  1  in  62,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
39541  Base  PCGS#  61 15 


1818/7  Bust  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
Small  8,  0-1 02a 


4951  1818/7  Small  8,  O-  102a,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  Overdates  sprinkle 
the  Bust  half  series,  prominently  so  in  the  present  case  as  the 
corners  of  the  underdate  protrude  from  the  final  digit.  Gray  toning 
presents  pleasing  contrast  with  lighter  shades  in  the  protected 
areas.  There  are  hints  of  russet  at  the  peripheries,  especially  on  the 
reverse.  The  0-102  variety  is  distinguished  by  the  small  8  and  the 
overdate,  and  the  partially  filled  loop  of  the  last  digit  characterizes 
the  die  state.  PCGS#  39537  Base  PCGS#  6114 


4952  1818  0-105,  R.3,  AU55  PCGS.  A  telltale  die  crack  from  the 
rim,  through  star  12,  to  the  hair  curls  denotes  this  obverse  which 
is  shared  by  0-106.  This  reverse  is  in  its  third  use,  having  been 
previously  used  for  0-103  and  -104.  This  0-105  representative 
shows  bold  clash  marks  on  each  side,  with  significant  luster  residing 
beneath  a  hint  of  light  champagne  toning.  The  stars  are  well- 
defined,  but  the  central  hair  curls  are  a  trifle  soft,  partially  due  to 
brief  circulation.  An  old,  thin  scratch  in  the  left  obverse  field  is 
the  only  mentionable  surface  flaw.  PCGS#  39519  Base  PCGS# 
6113 

4953  1818  0-111,  R.l,  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  Impressive  peach,  purple, 
and  green  toning  dominates  both  sides.  Minimally  abraded  and 
attractive.  The  curls  and  claws  show  minor  wear.  A  late,  clashed 
die  stage  with  peripheral  elements  drawn  toward  the  rims.  PCGS# 
39528  Base  PCGS#  61 13 

4954  1819/8  Large  9,  0-102,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  Straw-gold  toning 
graces  both  sides  of  this  coruscating  and  moderately  abraded 
Borderline  Uncirculated  representative.  The  shield  exhibits  light 
gunmetal-gray  patina.  Incorrectly  designated  as  a  Small  9  variety  by 
PCGS.  PCGS#  39556  Base  PCGS#  6119 


4955  1819/8  Large  9,  O-  103a,  R.4,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Lustrous 
and  well  struck  with  brilliant  centers  and  peripheral  plum-red, 
golden-brown,  and  blue-green  toning.  The  field  below  the  right 
scroll  end  exhibits  unobtrusive  contact.  Numerous  interesting  die 
cracks  throughout  the  reverse  confirm  the  later  Overton  subvariety. 
Within  the  Condition  Census  for  O-103a. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39558  Base  PCGS# 
6119 

1820  0-103  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
Curl  Base  2,  Small  Date 


4956  1820  Curl  Base  2,  Small  Date,  0-103,  R.l,  MS62  NGC. 

Iridescent  aquamarine  toning  invigorates  the  margins  of  this  satiny 
and  sharply  struck  half  dollar.  The  fields  and  motifs  display  dusky 
chestnut-gold  patina.  Refreshingly  free  from  abrasions.  An  early  die 
state  without  any  cracks  across  the  lower  obverse.  0-103  Census:  2 
in  62,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39563  Base  PCGS#  6121 

1820  Half,  Borderline  Uncirculated 
Square  Base  2,  Knob,  0-105 


4957  1820  Square  Base  2,  Large  Date,  Knob,  0-105,  R.l,  AU58 
PCGS.  Ample  luminous  luster  emerges  from  the  dusky  gunmetal- 
gray  surfaces.  Marks  are  minimal  and  the  eye  appeal  is  original. 
The  strike  is  sharp  except  for  the  D  in  UNITED,  which  is  opposite 
the  bust  tip.  0-105  is  one  of  only  two  Square  Base,  Knob  2  1820 
marriages.  PCGS#  39567  Base  PCGS#  6122 

4958  1820  Square  Base  2,  Large  Date,  No  Knob,  0-106,  R.l,  AU58 
NGC.  The  high  points  are  cream-gray,  while  the  fields  are 
wheat-gold  and  the  borders  display  apple-green.  A  partly  lustrous 
representative  without  any  detrimental  abrasions. 

Ex:  Schaumburg  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4411,  which 
realized  $1 ,380.  PCGS#  39569  Base  PCGS#  6123 


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1821  Half  Dollar,  0-106,  MS63 
Lovely  Concentric  Toning 


4959  1821  0-106,  R.1,  MS63  NGC.  This  readily  available  variety  is 
attributed  by  the  21  in  the  date  lower  than  the  18,  while  on  the 
reverse,  a  straight,  horizontal  die  defect  joins  two  of  the  vertical 
shield  stripes  near  their  bottom.  This  Select  example  displays 
beautiful  concentric  toning  on  both  sides,  rose  in  the  centers 
radiating  outward  to  jade,  aqua,  and  gold.  PCGS#  39584  Base 
PCGS#  6128 

1822  Half  Dollar,  0-1 10a,  MS64+ 

Lustrous  and  Delicately  Toned 


4960  1822  0-1 10a,  R.2,  MS64+  PCGS.  Vibrant  luster  and  lovely 
original  toning  are  the  chief  attributes  of  this  Select  0-1 10a 
representative,  although  sharp  definition  on  the  stars  and  pleasing 
hair  detail  contribute  to  the  broad  eye  appeal.  Some  faint  grazes 
on  the  obverse  portrait  preclude  a  finer  technical  grade,  but  for  the 
Choice  level,  the  quality  is  nonetheless  excellent. 

The  1822  half  dollar  survives  in  slightly  larger  quantities  than 
many  other  issues  from  this  period,  having  a  substantial  mintage 
of  more  than  1.5  million  coins.  As  a  result,  this  date  is  often 
encountered  in  type  specialists’  cabinets.  Of  the  2 1  known  varieties 
for  this  issue,  0-1 10a  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  in  high  grades. 
Population:  47  in  64  (6  in  64+),  12  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Purchased  by  Eugene  H.  Gardner  from  Sheridan  Downey  (1/2001 ) ; 
Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015) ,  lot  98454. 
PCGS#  39598  Base  PCGS#  6129 

1823  0-101  Half  Dollar,  AU53 
Scarce  Broken  3  Variety 


4961  1823  Broken  3,  0-101,  R.3,  AU53  PCGS.  The  obverse  is 
primarily  brilliant  despite  peripheral  ocean-blue  and  autumn- 
brown  toning.  The  reverse  displays  dappled  gunmetal  and  russet 
patina.  The  borders  retain  substantial  luster  and  neither  side  shows 
any  remotely  consequential  marks.  Liberty’s  jaw  is  prominently 
strike  doubled.  A  popular  and  scarce  Guide  Book  variety  featuring 
an  awkwardly  formed  3  in  the  date.  PCGS#  39620  Base  PCGS# 
6132 


4962  1823  0-104,  R.3,  AU58  PCGS.  Liberty’s  profile  is  strike  doubled, 
as  is  much  of  the  eagle  and  shield.  This  is  seen  to  some  extent 
on  many  examples  of  this  variety,  suggesting  that  the  dies  were 
not  properly  secured  in  the  press.  The  stars  show  above-average 
definition  but  are  not  quite  full,  while  the  central  motifs  are  sharp. 
Each  side  exhibits  nearly  full  luster  with  olive-gold  toning.  PCGS# 
39607  Base  PCGS#  6131 

4963  1824  0-104,  R.2,  MS61  NGC.  Rich  wheat-gold  and  powder-blue 
compete  for  territory  across  this  sharply  detailed  and  unblemished 
half  dollar.  0-104  is  identified  by  a  die  lump  on  the  field  beneath 
the  left  upright  of  the  second  U  in  PLURIBUS.  Star  7  nearly 
touches  the  cap,  to  confirm  the  attribution.  A  rare  variety  in 
Uncirculated  grades,  and  possibly  within  the  Condition  Census. 
PCGS#  39624  Base  PCGS#  6137 

1824/4  Half  Dollar,  0-110,  MS64+ 

Lightly  Toned  and  Lustrous 


4964  1824/4  0-110,  R.2,  MS64+  NGC.  This  Guide  Book  variety  is 
easily  attributed  by  the  recut  4  in  the  date,  showing  the  upper  peak 
of  the  underlying  numeral  in  the  field  to  the  left  of  the  primary, 
and  a  small  die  lump  in  the  reverse  field  below  the  UN  in  UNUM. 
This  Plus-graded  near-Gem  shows  soft,  frosty  surfaces  with  dusky 
lavender-gray  and  gold  toning.  The  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  and 
a  few  obverse  stars  are  weakly  defined,  but  the  overall  sharpness  is 
pleasing.  No  major  abrasions  detract  from  the  eye  appeal.  Census:  7 
in  64  (1  in  64+ ),  3  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39644  Base  PCGS#  6140 

1824  0-115  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Medium  Silver-Gray  Toning 


4965  1824  0-115,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Dusky  silver-gray,  forest- 
green,  and  walnut-brown  toning  embrace  this  lustrous  and 
lovely  Choice  half  dollar.  The  strike  shows  incompleteness  on 
the  RIB  in  PLURIBUS  and  the  fletchings,  but  the  stars  are  fully 
impressed.  Refreshingly  unabraded.  A  small  die  lump  between  the 
left  scroll  end  and  the  eagle’s  wing  provides  the  pick-up  point  for 
Overton-115.  PCGS#  39637  Base  PCGS#  6137 


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1825  0-103  Bust  Half,  MS64+ 

Scarce  Die  Marriage,  Condition  Census  Coin 


4966  1825  0-103,  Low  R.4,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  sea-green  and 
wheat-gold  toning  endows  this  well-struck  half  dollar.  A  few  wispy 
field  marks  are  noted  behind  Liberty’s  cap.  The  profile  is  lightly 
strike  doubled  and  faint  die  clashing  is  visible  beneath  the  chin.  A 
Condition  Census  example  of  this  very  scarce  die  marriage.  0-103 
can  be  attributed  by  the  engraver’s  slip  near  the  left  corner  of  the 
shield.  The  5  in  the  date  is  right-aligned  with  the  shoulder  curl. 
A  single  MS65  example  exists  above  this  coin  in  the  Condition 
Census  according  to  the  Spring,  2015  Census  reported  by  Steve 
Herrman.  PCGS#  39649  Base  PCGS#  6142 

1826  0-108’  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Vibrant  Earliest  Die  State 


4967  1826  0-108’,  R.3,  MS65  PCGS.  Highly  lustrous  and  sharply 
struck  in  all  areas,  this  prime  Bust  half  displays  translucent  orange- 
gold  patina  over  both  sides  in  splashes  of  coppery  color.  A  series  of 
die  scratches  to  the  left  of  the  date  can  be  seen  on  most  examples 
of  this  Overton  die  pair.  Uncirculated  examples  of  the  0-108  are 
often  from  a  later  die  state,  but  the  current  vibrant  Gem  shows 
none  of  the  peripheral  die  cracks  characteristic  of  such  specimens 
and  qualifies  for  the  scarcer  0-108’  designation.  At  the  forefront  of 
the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety  by  die  state. 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003),  lot  7457.  PCGS#  39676 
Base  PCGS#  6143 

1826  0-111  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Lustrous,  Light  Gold  Patina 


4968  1826  0-111,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Splashes  of  peach-gold  enrich 
this  lustrous  and  impressively  unabraded  near-Gem.  A  few  stars 
lack  intricate  centrils,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  excellent.  The 
usual  intermediate  die  state  with  a  crack  through  the  cap  but  no 
crack  near  AMERICA. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2006),  lot  814,  which  realized 
$3,220.  PCGS# 39680  Base  PCGS#  6143 


1826  0-1 12a  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Exceptional  Eye  Appeal 


4969  1826  0-1 12a,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  A  die  chip  above  the  diagonal  of 
the  N  in  UNITED  confirms  the  later  die  state.  Honey-gold  borders 
cede  to  pearl-gray  fields  and  motifs.  Lustrous  and  uncommonly 
smooth  with  superior  eye  appeal  for  the  MS64  level.  Generally  well 
struck,  although  the  left  (facing)  claw  and  star  7  show  inexactness. 
PCGS#  408532  Base  PCGS#  6143 

1827  0-106  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Square  Base  2,  Original  Toning 


4970  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-106,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Tan-brown, 
dove-gray,  and  ice-blue  toning  enriches  this  satiny  and  lightly 
abraded  Choice  Capped  Bust  type  coin.  Several  of  the  stars  are 
inexactly  impressed,  but  the  major  devices  are  crisply  struck.  The 
vertical  shield  lines  are  key  to  attributing  0-106.  Several  vertical 
lines  extend  slightly  into  the  horizontal  lines,  and  most  of  the 
vertical  lines  are  partly  merged,  as  made.  PCGS#  39698  Base 
PCGS#  6144 


1827  0-114  Bust  Half,  MS64+ 
Die  Defect  in  Y  of  LIBERTY 


4971  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-114,  R.3,  MS64+  NGC.  With  49 
different  die  pairs  for  the  issue,  a  single  pick-up  point  such  as  the 
die  defect  in  Y  of  LIBERTY  makes  the  die  pair  identification  much 
easier.  The  0-114  variety  confirms  with  multiple  crossbars  and 
shield  stripes  that  extend  beyond  the  shield  border.  The  final  A  in 
AMERICA  touches  the  top  arrowhead.  On  the  obverse,  the  7  is 
noticeably  recut  at  the  stand.  This  attractive  example  is  brilliant 
and  untoned  with  frosty  silver  luster  over  both  sides.  A  high-end 
near-Gem,  it  ranks  at  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for 
the  variety.  PCGS#  39709  Base  PCGS#  6144 


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4972  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-141,  R.3,  MS62  NGC.  This  early  die 
state  does  not  show  the  line  joining  the  serifs  of  the  C,  as  seen 
on  later  die  states.  The  lowest  vertical  shield  lines  extends  left, 
protruding  through  a  feather.  The  2  is  lower  than  the  tops  of  187. 
This  lustrous  golden-gray  example  has  strong  central  detail  with 
typical  peripheral  incompleteness.  PCGS#  39741  Base  PCGS# 
6144 

4973  1827  Curl  Base  2,  0-147,  R.4,  AU55  PCGS.  The  scarcer  of  the 
two  Curl  Base  2  Overton  marriages.  Pearl-gray  and  almond-gold 
shades  endow  partly  lustrous  and  unmarked  surfaces.  A  clashed  late 
die  state  with  minimal  obverse  dentils  and  the  stars  drawn  to  the 
rim.  PCGS#  39750  Base  PCGS#  6145 

4974  1828  Square  Base  2,  Large  8s,  0-108,  R.3,  MS61  NGC.  This 
Overton  variety  is  easily  distinguished  by  recutting  inside  the 
loops  of  the  first  8  in  the  date.  Delicate  lavender-gray  patina  veils 
this  Uncirculated  Capped  Bust  half  dollar,  and  minimally  marked 
surfaces  are  awash  in  shimmering  luster.  The  central  motifs  are 
sharply  detailed,  while  the  stars  and  olive  leaves  are  a  touch  soft. 
PCGS#  39762  Base  PCGS#  6150 


1828  0-1 10  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Square  2,  Small  8,  Large  Letters 


4975  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Large  Letters,  0-110,  R.2,  MS65 
PCGS.  Apple-green,  dove-gray,  and  russet-brown  toning  endow 
this  lustrous  Gem  half  dollar.  Marks  are  confined  to  a  minor  cluster 
above  the  eagle’s  head.  The  strike  is  good,  although  a  few  stars  and 
the  base  of  the  eagle  are  incomplete.  This  example  is  tied  with  one 
other  MS65  coin  at  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety 
according  to  the  Spring,  2015  Stephen  Herrman  report  by  Overton 
number.  PCGS#  39764  Base  PCGS#  6151 


4976  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Large  Letters,  0-112,  R.3,  AU58 
PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  late  die  state  example,  with  the  die  lines 
in  the  lower-left  obverse  field  no  longer  visible.  The  stars  show 
incomplete  centers,  but  the  interior  devices  are  sharp  and  show 
just  brief  circulation.  Hints  of  luster  remain  beneath  a  blanket 
of  original  olive-gold  and  gunmetal-gray  toning  which  lightens 
toward  the  centers.  PCGS#  39766  Base  PCGS#  6151 

4977  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Large  Letters,  0-116,  R.2,  MS62 
NGC.  Autumn-brown  and  gunmetal-gray  embrace  this  satiny 
and  lightly  abraded  representative.  Several  stars  are  soft  but  the 
remainder  of  the  strike  is  bold.  Die  lines  above  and  beneath  the  bust 
aid  the  attribution.  PCGS#  39770  Base  PCGS#  6151 

4978  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Small  Letters,  0-119,  R.3,  AU55 
PCGS.  CAC.  0-119  is  the  sole  Square  2,  Small  8,  Small  Letters 
marriage,  and  is  identified  by  recutting  on  STATES.  This  partly 
lustrous  example  has  olive-brown  and  gunmetal  toning.  The  left 
obverse  field  and  the  portrait  have  a  few  thin  marks. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2007),  lot  60622,  which  realized 
$ 1,150 .  PCGS#  39780  Base  PCGS#  6152 


1830  0-104  Capped  Bust  Half,  MS64 
Small  0,  Virtually  Unmarked  Surfaces 


4979  1830  Small  0,  0-104,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  apple-green 
and  golden-brown  toning  graces  this  lustrous  and  impressively 
unabraded  Choice  Capped  Bust  half.  Most  of  the  star  centers  are 
incomplete,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  intricate.  A  visually  pleasing 
near-Gem  half,  tied  at  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for 
the  die  pair. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2010),  lot  3659.  PCGS#  39813 
Base  PCGS#  6156 


1830  Half  Dollar,  Toned  MS  64 
Small  0,  Overton- 117 


4980  1830  Small  0,  0-117,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Repunching  on 
the  5  in  the  denomination  helps  attribute  this  Overton  pairing. 
Rose-red,  ocean-blue,  and  dove-gray  toning  blankets  the  lustrous 
and  mark-free  surfaces.  Well  struck  and  pleasing  with  exceptional 
eye  appeal  for  the  designated  grade.  Struck  from  moderately  clashed 
dies.  PCGS#  39828  Base  PCGS#  6156 


1830  Half  Dollar,  MS65  Large  0,  0-122 
Lustrous  and  Nicely  Toned 


4981  1830  Large  0,  0-122,  R.l,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  a 
plentiful  variety,  few  Gem  specimens  exist  of  the  0-122.  The  fourth 
edition  of  the  Overton  reference  records  a  single  MS65,  while 
Stephen  Herrman  records  two  high-grade  pieces,  one  MS65  and 
one  MS66,  both  from  the  Newman  Collection.  This  piece  remains 
unpedigreed,  but  it  is  among  the  finest  known  1830  0-122,  and  we 
suggest  that  it  is  a  Census-level  specimen.  Both  sides  exhibit  thick, 
frosty  mint  luster  beneath  gold  and  iridescent  toning  with  sharp 
central  details.  Flowlines  draw  the  stars  and  letters  to  the  border, 
diminishing  their  strength  of  detail.  Population:  7  in  65,  2  finer 
(7/15),  for  all  1830  Large  0  varieties. 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  7154;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  3520.  PCGS#  39833  Base  PCGS#  6157 


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4982  1831  0-108,  R.l,  MS62  PCGS.  Rich  cherry-red  and  navy-blue 
toning  embraces  portions  of  both  sides,  but  a  majority  of  the  coin 
is  straw-gold  and  dove-gray.  A  satiny,  colorful,  and  unblemished 
Capped  Bust  half  dollar. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39844  Base  PCGS# 
6159 

1831  0-111  Bust  Half,  MS64 
Die  Crack  at  Base  of  Date 


4983  1831  0-111,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  A  brilliant  and  untoned 
representative  of  this  relatively  available  Overton-  111  variety.  Most 
examples  display  a  die  crack  at  the  base  of  the  date  and  through 
stars  1  through  7,  as  well  as  a  faint  crack  through  stars  8  through 
10.  A  very  few  examples  of  the  die  marriage  are  uncracked,  newly- 
identified  as  0-1 11’  (prime)  —  believed  to  be  R.7  in  the  pristine, 
uncracked  state.  This  coin  is  of  the  more  readily  obtainable  die 
state,  with  the  diagnostic  cracks  and  weakness  at  the  scroll  beneath 
STA  of  STATES.  Stripe  1  of  the  vertical  shield  lines  appears  to  be 
a  2-line  stripe,  where  lines  2  and  3  of  the  stripe  are  merged  at  the 
bottom.  Brilliant  silver  luster  covers  both  sides  of  this  near-Gem 
half.  PCGS#  39848  Base  PCGS#  6159 


1832  Small  Letters  Half,  0-102,  MS64 


4984  1832  Small  Letters,  0-102,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  The  crudely 
engraved,  joined  arrowheads  and  the  tine  from  the  eagle’s  right 
(facing)  wingtip  aid  variety  attribution,  as  does  the  “laced  lips” 
obverse.  This  satiny  cream-gray  representative  is  refreshingly 
unabraded,  and  the  strike  is  penetrating  aside  from  variety-specific 
bluntness  on  the  right  claw. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2009) ,  lot  729.  PCGS# 
39858  Base  PCGS#  6160 


1832  Half  Dollar,  0-103,  MS66 
Ex:  Eliasberg 


4985  1832  Small  Letters,  0-103,  R.l,  MS66  NGC.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  The 
Eliasberg  catalog  called  this  piece  a  “splendid  gem,  a  coin  that  will 
satisfy  the  type  set  collector  seeking  a  high-level  specimen  of  this 
design  or,  equally,  be  a  delight  to  the  die  variety  specialist.”  0-103 
is  identified  by  recutting  on  the  upright  of  the  5  in  50C.  and  by  a 
small  die  lump  on  Liberty’s  drapery  below  the  clasp.  This  Premium 
Gem  is  devoid  of  abrasive  marks  and  displays  softly  frosted  luster 
with  golden-gray  and  pale  lilac  toning.  The  stars  and  eagle’s  talons 
are  sharp.  Census  (all  varieties  included):  7  in  66  (1  in  66  ★),  5 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 39860  Base  PCGS#  6160 


1832  Small  Letters  Half,  0-1 08a,  MS64 


4986  1832  Small  Letters,  O-  108a,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  hair 
curl  rises  and  pierces  the  Liberty  band  on  this  obverse,  shared  with 
the  0-107.  In  this  late  state  of  the  obverse,  the  stars  are  all  drawn 
to  the  edge  and  there  is  scarcely  a  trace  of  the  milling.  The  reverse 
shows  a  “stair-step”  left  serif  on  the  A  in  STATES.  Stripes  4'6  are 
partially  filled.  Great  luster  and  minimal  marks  show  on  this  satiny, 
unabraded  coin.  A  bit  of  charcoal  patina  shows  on  the  obverse  at 
star  10.  This  piece  may  lie  within  the  Condition  Census.  PCGS# 
39866  Base  PCGS#  6160 


4987  1832  Small  Letters,  0-110,  R.l,  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  tine 
from  the  top  of  Liberty’s  cap  is  the  pick-up  point  for  Overton-110. 
A  dove-gray,  cobalt-blue,  and  wheat-gold  Select  representative 
with  a  satiny  and  unblemished  appearance. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39868  Base  PCGS# 
6160 

4988  1832  Small  Letters,  0-112,  R.2,  MS62  NGC.  This  obverse 
shows  a  distinct  dash  in  the  field  to  the  left  of  the  date,  believed 
to  have  been  caused  by  a  misplaced  1,  and  was  employed  for  0-112 
and  -123.  The  0-112  reverse  shows  a  pair  of  small  dots  in  the 
horizontal  shield  lines.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  satiny,  with 
aquamarine  peripheries  surrounding  pale  lavender-gray  centers. 
PCGS#  39870  Base  PCGS#  6160 


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1832  Bust  Half,  MS64 
0-118,  Small  Letters,  ‘Laced  Lips’ 


4989  1832  Small  Letters,  0-118,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  A  sharp  near- 
Gem  half,  with  lustrous,  iridescent  surfaces  that  display  shades 
of  lemon-gold,  tan,  and  pistachio-green  across  both  sides.  This  is 
the  “Straight  Laced  Lips”  variety,  one  of  three  1832  die  pairs  with 
tiny  die  lines  through  the  lower  lip  of  Liberty  to  the  chin.  The 
reverse  die  is  confirmed  by  a  double  corner  on  the  upper  left  shield 
point.  Only  a  few  minor  marks  are  visible  with  a  glass,  widely 
distributed  over  the  smooth  fields  and  crisply  struck  devices.  Tied 
near  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety  according  to 
the  Spring  2015  Stephen  Herrman  report. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Tvuo.  PCGS#  39877  Base  PCGS# 
6160 

1833  Half  Dollar,  0-102’,  MS65 
Early  Die  State  Example 


4990  1833  0-102*,  R.2,  MS65  NGC.  This  early  die  state  coin  shows 
the  diagnostic  die  line  from  the  0  in  50C.  to  the  rim.  This  die 
line  is  no  longer  present  on  later  stages  of  this  die  pair’s  usage. 
Both  sides  of  this  piece  show  intense  luster  shining  through  deep 
lavender- gray,  olive,  and  gold  toning.  No  distracting  abrasions 
are  present.  The  horizontal  shield  lines  lack  full  definition,  but 
the  remainder  of  the  devices  are  well-struck.  Census  (all  varieties 
included):  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ,  1  in  65  ★),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
39888  Base  PCGS#  6163 


4991  1833  0-102,  R.l,  MS62  NGC.  Star  1  is  repunched,  the  pick-up 
point  for  the  Overton-102  marriage.  A  satiny  and  unmarked  dove- 
gray  and  wheat-gold  representative.  Evenly  struck  and  attractive. 
Although  outside  the  Condition  Census,  the  present  piece  would 
please  any  collector.  PCGS#  39888  Base  PCGS#  6163 

4992  1833  0-114,  R.2,  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  Lustrous  and  nearly 
brilliant  with  smooth  surfaces.  The  borders  are  lightly  brought 


4994  1834  Small  Date,  Small  Letters,  0-117,  R.2,  MS62  NGC. 

Repunching  below  the  crossbar  of  the  A  in  STATES  provides  the 
attribution  marker  for  Overton-117.  The  smooth  and  coruscating 
surfaces  are  deeply  patinated  dove-gray,  sea-green,  and  tan-brown. 
Likely  within  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety,  which  is  seldom 
seen  in  Mint  State.  PCGS#  39922  Base  PCGS#  6166 

4995  1835  0-107,  R.l,  AU58PCGS.  CAC.  The  right-side  shield  border 
extends  north  into  the  eagle’s  shoulder.  That  feature,  and  the  shape 
of  the  5  in  the  date,  combine  to  attribute  0-107.  The  present  partly 
lustrous  example  displays  rich  ocean-blue  and  golden-brown  toning. 
The  left  obverse  displays  individually  unobtrusive  abrasions. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39933  Base  PCGS# 
6168 

4996  1836  Lettered  Edge,  0-109,  R.3,  MS62  PCGS.  Star  7  is  recut 
with  a  thick  tine  on  the  upper-outer  point.  The  olive  stem  above 
C  is  also  recut.  Glistening  luster  emanates  from  minimally  marked 
surfaces,  shining  through  a  thin  layer  of  golden-gray  patina.  This 
well-struck  half  is  tied  for  second  on  the  Condition  Census  for  the 
variety.  PCGS#  39945  Base  PCGS#  6169 

1836  0-115  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Lettered  Edge,  Recut  8  in  Date 


4997  1836  Lettered  Edge,  0-115,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  Housed  in  a 
green  label  holder,  this  attractive  near-Gem  Lettered  Edge  half 
is  a  textbook  example  of  Overton-115.  The  8  is  notably  recut 
south,  with  the  remnants  of  an  underdigit  8  visible  above  the  top 
loop.  On  the  reverse,  a  long  diagonal  die  line  runs  bottom  to  top 
through  stripes  3  to  6.  The  legend  is  close  the  milling  and  the  scroll 
is  abnormally  close  to  the  legend.  As  always  for  the  variety,  some 
weakness  in  PLURIBUS  affects  URL  The  pearlescent  surfaces 
display  light-gray  and  gold  toning  and  pleasing  mint  luster.  Only  a 
few  light  abrasions  mark  the  smooth  surfaces,  and  a  Mint-made  flat 
spot  in  the  dentils  is  noted  between  stars  1  and  2  on  the  obverse 
and  at  the  corresponding  position  between  D  and  S  of  UNITED 
STATES  on  the  reverse.  Likely  Condition  Census  for  the  variety. 
Population  (all  varieties):  50  in  64  (2  in  64+),  16  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  39950  Base  PCGS#  6169 


4998  1836  Lettered  Edge,  0-122,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

obverse  border  and  the  reverse  are  richly  patinated  tobacco-brown 
and  lavender.  The  portrait  and  obverse  field  display  lighter  stone- 
white  and  steel-gray  shades.  Refreshingly  unabraded.  The  strike 
shows  moderate  incompleteness. 

Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  8/ 2009) ,  lot  8007. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39963  Base  PCGS# 
6169 


up  but  the  major  devices  are  bold.  Likely  within  the  0-114 
Condition  Census,  which  is  topped  by  the  “Gem  Uncirculated” 
John  Jay  Pittman  example. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39903  Base  PCGS# 
6163 

4993  1834  Small  Date,  Small  Letters,  0-109,  R.l,  MS62+  PCGS. 

Stars  8,  9,  and  10  are  recut.  A  veil  of  delicate  golden-gray  patina 
overlays  lustrous  surfaces  with  grade-limiting  abrasions  effectively 
hidden  beneath  the  toning.  The  stars  and  curls  show  good 
definition,  while  the  eagle’s  feathers,  fletchings,  and  olive  leaves 
are  crisp.  PCGS#  39913  Base  PCGS#  6166 


REEDED  EDGE  HALF  DOLLARS 

4999  1837  GR-3,  R.2,  MS61  PCGS.  For  the  grade,  this  Reeded  Edge 
half  dollar  is  outstanding.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  throughout 
and  both  sides  exhibit  vibrant  luster  beneath  attractive  mint-gold, 
aquamarine,  and  lilac-gray  toning,  the  latter  color  occupying  the 
central  regions.  The  reverse  is  extensively  cracked  around  the 
periphery,  with  a  couple  radial  cracks  also  extending  inward  from 
the  R  in  AMERICA  and  the  D  in  UNITED.  PCGS#  531049  Base 
PCGS#  6176 


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1838  Reeded  Edge  Half,  MS64+ 

GR-9  Variety,  Sharply  Struck,  Light  Toning 


1840  Small  Letters  Half,  MS65 
Reverse  of  1839,  WB-102 


5004  1845  WB-101  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1845  half  dollar  had 
a  limited  mintage  of  589,000  coins,  one  of  the  lower  production 
totals  for  this  decade.  Mint  State  coins  are  rare  today.  This  Select 
example  is  fully  prooflike,  with  light  champagne  toning  overall 
and  tints  of  ocean-blue  around  portions  of  the  peripheries.  A  deep 
green  toning  speck  appears  below  the  date.  Liberty’s  figure  is  sharply 
struck,  but  the  right-hand  stars  and  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg  lack 
full  detail.  Population:  6  in  63,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572035  Base 
PCGS#  6248 


1839  No  Drapery  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
Magnificent  Rainbow  Toning,  Lirst-Year  Issue 


5001  1839  No  Drapery,  WB-101,  AU58  PCGS.  Magnificent  rainbow 
toning  progresses  from  orange  and  yellow  at  the  borders  to  green, 
blue  and  violet  at  the  centers.  The  resulting  eye  appeal  heightens 
the  overall  desirability  of  this  coveted  first-year  No  Drapery 
representative  from  a  mintage  of  100,000  coins.  A  trace  of  wear 
appears  over  the  highest  points  of  the  sharply  struck  motifs.  Many 
coins  from  this  issue  come  weakly  struck  in  the  centers,  but  not  so 
with  this  minimally  marked  near-Mint  example.  Population:  20  in 
58,  34  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572000  Base  PCGS#  6230 


5003  1842  Small  Date,  Large  Letters,  WB-101,  MS64  PCGS.  The 

obverse  die  is  perfect,  and  the  reverse  die  is  cracked  from  the 
border  to  the  O  in  DOL,  continuing  faintly  through  the  eagle  to 
the  second  T  in  STATES.  Additional  cracks  connect  the  tops  of 
UNITED  STATES  O.  This  elusive  variety  is  rarely  seen  in  high 
grades  as  the  PCGS  population  data  reveals.  Both  sides  display 
satin  luster  with  ivory  surfaces  and  attractive  peripheral  gold  toning. 
A  sharp  strike  enhances  the  considerable  eye  appeal.  Population:  6 
in  64,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  57201 1  Base  PCGS#  6240 


1845  Seated  Half,  Prooflike  MS63 
Low  Mint  State  Population 


5000  1838  GR-9,  R.3,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  thin  veil  of  golden 
toning  is  barely  visible  over  the  predominantly  brilliant-silver 
surfaces  of  this  lustrous  Reeded  Edge  half.  Struck  from  an  early 
state  of  the  dies,  with  no  die  cracks  visible  on  the  obverse  and 
numerous  die  lines  behind  angled  from  the  rim  behind  UNITED 
STATES.  Diagonal  lines  appear  in  the  shield.  Sharply  struck,  this 
is  a  challenging  coin  to  find  in  this  VEDS  and  at  the  top  of  the 
Condition  Census  for  the  GR-9  variety.  Population  (all  varieties): 
57  in  64  (3  in  64+),  9  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  531090  Base  PCGS# 
6177 


SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 


5002  1840  Small  Letters,  Repunched  Date,  WB-102,  FS-301,  MS65 
NGC.  The  1840  Reverse  of  1839  half  dollars  are  common  in  lower 
grades  but  seldom  appear  in  Gem  condition.  This  example  shows 
repunching,  faint  on  the  4  and  much  bolder  on  the  0,  which  is 
repunched  southeast.  Some  curious  die  defects  appear  in  the  spaces 
between  vertical  shield  stripes  5  and  6  on  the  reverse.  This  piece 
shows  a  satiny  texture  amid  minimal  marks  and  nicely  lustrous, 
reflective  surfaces  lightly  toned  in  copper-gold.  Census:  13  in  65  (1 
in  65  ★),  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  392647  Base  PCGS#  6234 


1842  WB-101  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Small  Date,  Large  Letters  Reverse  of  1842 


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1846  Seated  Half,  Sharp  MS64 
Medium  Date 


5005  1846  Medium  Date,  WB-101,  MS64  PCGS.  This  lovely  coin 
is  welhdetailed  beneath  mottled  russet  and  mint-green  toning. 
Faint  die  striations  in  the  obverse  fields  and  a  smaller  network  of 
peripheral  die  cracks  than  is  normally  seen  indicate  this  Choice 
example  is  from  an  early  die  state.  As  a  date,  the  1846  Seated 
half  is  scarce  in  Mint  State,  and  is  rarely  seen  this  sharp  and  well- 
preserved.  Population:  5  in  64,  2  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2004),  lot  7402;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  7245.  PCGS#  572041  Base  PCGS# 
6251 


1846-0  Seated  Half,  MS64 
WB-103,  Medium  Date,  18  Repunched 


5006  1846-0  Medium  Date,  Repunched  Date,  WB-103,  Die  Pair 
5,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  The  1  and  8  of  the  date  are  repunched 
north.  A  Medium  Date  variety,  often  overshadowed  by  the  scarce 
and  popular  Tall  Date  varieties  and  other  more-dramatic  date 
repunchings,  yet  all  Mint  State  examples  of  this  New  Orleans  issue 
are  rare.  The  current  coin  is  a  remarkably  well-preserved  near-Gem 
—  among  the  finest  known  for  the  issue  —  with  prooflike  fields 
and  attractive  sea-green,  azure-blue,  and  violet  toning.  Soft  mint 
luster  shines  through  the  rich  patina.  The  strike  is  close  to  full,  with 
sharp  definition  on  the  raised  elements  despite  numerous  die  cracks 
that  run  through  the  legends  and  stars.  Population  (all  1846-0 
varieties):  3  in  64,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572050  Base  PCGS# 
6255 


5007  1849  WB-101  MS62  NGC.  Star  8  is  a  bit  flat  and  the  eagle’s  left 
(facing)  talon  shows  minor  incompleteness,  but  overall  this  is  a 
sharply  struck  coin.  Golden  luster  peaks  through  the  even,  lilac - 
gray  toning.  Like  most  Seated  halves  from  the  1840s  and  1850s,  few 
Mint  State  coins  survive  in  relation  to  the  mintage,  a  fact  that  is 
clearly  evident  in  the  population  reports.  Census:  7  in  62,  32  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  572069  Base  PCGS#  6262 

5008  1849  WB-101  MS62  NGC.  Semiprooflike  fields  accentuate 
well-struck  design  elements  on  this  deeply  toned  1849  half.  The 
majority  of  the  interiors  show  warm  sun-gold  toning  that  lightens 
toward  the  centers,  while  the  peripheries  exhibit  bands  of  violet 
and  deep  navy  blue.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  Mint  State.  Census:  7  in 
62,  32  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572069  Base  PCGS#  6262 


1851-0  WB-101  Half  Dollar,  MS64 


Scarce  O-Mint  Issue,  Splendid  Natural  Appeal 


5009  1851-0  WB-101,  Die  Pair  3,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  With  the 
market  value  of  silver  climbing,  the  influx  of  gold  from  the 
Californian  gold  fields  upset  the  silver-to-gold  ratio  and  silver 
coinage  disappeared  from  circulation.  The  melt  value  of  most  silver 
coinage  exceeded  its  face  value,  and  the  Mint  made  only  half¬ 
hearted  efforts  to  ease  the  lack  of  coinage  in  face  of  such  economic 
realities.  Just  402,000  half  dollars  were  struck  in  1851  at  the  New 
Orleans  Mint.  This  near-Gem  survivor  displays  prooflike  aspects 
across  the  fields,  with  smoky  blue  and  gold  toning  amid  strong 
silver  luster.  Sharply  struck  except  at  a  few  of  the  star  centers,  the 
coin  offers  splendid  natural  appeal  and  high  quality  for  the  assigned 
grade.  Population  (all  varieties):  10  in  64,  6  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572082  Base  PCGS# 
6267 


Seldom-Seen  1852  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
A  Melt  Rarity 


5010  1852  WB-101,  R.5,  MS62  PCGS.  The  1852  half  dollar,  struck  in 
the  meager  amount  of  77,130  coins  at  a  time  when  the  issue’s  melt 
value  as  silver  exceeded  its  monetary  worth  of  fifty  cents,  when 
found,  is  “high  grade,  very  well  struck,  lustrous,  and  expensive,” 
according  to  the  Wiley-Bugert  reference.  This  piece  fits  that 
description  to  a  T,  showing  great  luster  on  lightly  toned  silver-gold 
surfaces  with  a  bold  strike  and  excellent  preservation.  Despite  a 
few  minor  field  hairlines,  we  could  easily  imagine  this  piece  being 
in  a  higher-grade  holder.  A  few  small  ticks  show  on  Liberty’s  left 
(facing)  arm.  For  the  date,  Population:  11  in  62,  27  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  572083  Base  PCGS#  6268 


5011  1853  Arrows  and  Rays,  WB-101,  AU58+  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
one-year  type  is  always  in  high  demand.  The  present  Plus-graded 
near-Mint  example  shows  significant,  frosty  luster  with  just  a  hint 
of  light  golden  toning.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  only  discernible 
evidence  of  wear  is  a  small  flat  spot  on  Liberty’s  breast  and  knee. 
PCGS#  572085  Base  PCGS#  6275 


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1853  Arrows  and  Rays  Seated  Half,  MS64 
WB-101,  Frosty  Full  Strike 


5012  1853  Arrows  and  Rays,  WB-101,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  silver 
luster  shines  beneath  the  thickly  frosted  surfaces  of  this  extremely 
sharp  Arrows  and  Rays  half.  The  star  centers  and  Liberty’s  portrait 
are  complete  and  fully  brought  up,  as  is  the  eagle  with  full  details 
on  the  talons  and  arrow  fletchings.  More  than  3.5  million  pieces 
were  struck,  yet  PCGS  has  seen  just  26  numerically  finer  pieces 
than  this  CAC-endorsed,  attractive  near-Gem  (6/15).  PCGS# 
572085  Base  PCGS#  6275 


1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  Half,  AU58 
Scarce,  Close  to  Full  Mint  State 


5013  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  21,  R.3,  AU58 
PCGS.  The  weight  reduction  of  approximately  7%  dropped  the 
intrinsic  silver  value  of  half  dollars  to  about  97  cents,  encouraging 
large  mintages  from  both  the  Philadelphia  and  New  Orleans  mints. 
The  addition  of  Arrows  and  Rays  to  the  design  made  the  new 
standard  easily  recognizable  to  the  public,  which  discouraged 
hoarding  and  melting.  This  O-Mint  example  shows  an  early  die 
state  of  Die  Pair  2 1 ,  with  several  of  the  diagnostic  die  cracks  barely 
visible  or  missing  altogether.  Nice  mint  luster  remains  over  the 
lightly  abraded  surfaces,  with  sharp  detail  on  the  central  motifs  and 
star  centers.  Amber-gold  and  gunmetal-blue  toning  deepens  at  the 
margins.  Population  (all  varieties):  15  in  58,  30  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  T<wo.  PCGS#  572086  Base  PCGS# 
6276 


5014  1855-0  Arrows,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  11,  R.3,  MS63  PCGS. 

Multiple  faint  die  cracks  encircle  the  obverse,  with  a  diagnostic 
diagonal  crack  angling  up  from  the  rock  support  through  Liberty’s 
foot  to  a  dentil  at  the  right.  The  reverse  die  was  new  and  used  for 
the  first  time  in  the  die  marriage,  and  it  is  uncracked.  Wonderful 
steel-blue,  olive-green,  and  tangerine -gold  patina  covers  both  sides 
of  this  lustrous,  well-struck  Select  half.  The  strike  is  nearly  full  and 
the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572090  Base  PCGS# 
6283 

5015  1859-S  Large  S,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  1,  R.3,  AU58  PCGS. 

Attractive  sunset-gold  toning  with  ruby-red  highlights  provide 
a  splash  of  color  beneath  the  umber-gray  patina  of  this  original 
and  very  scarce  S-Mint  half.  Most  of  the  566,000-piece  mintage 
circulated  heavily  in  the  specie -starved  West  and  few  Uncirculated 
coins  were  saved.  This  near-Mint  example  is  retains  the  benefits 
of  a  full  strike  and  a  moderate  amount  of  mint  luster  remains. 
Abrasions  are  few  and  far  between  on  the  reflective  surfaces,  with 
a  pair  of  minor  obverse  rim  nicks  the  only  marks  of  note  —  one 
beneath  85  of  the  date,  the  other  above  star  9.  Population  (all 
varieties):  15  in  58,  28  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  524237  Base  PCGS# 
6298 


1859-S  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS64 
Better  Date  in  Mint  State 


5016  1859-S  Large  S,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  3,  R.3,  MS64  NGC.  In 

circulated  grades,  the  1859-S  Seated  half  dollar  is  available,  but  in 
Mint  State  this  issue  becomes  conditionally  scarce  and  is  genuinely 
rare  as  fine  as  the  Choice  level.  This  piece  is  high-end  for  the  grade, 
showing  exceptionally  clean,  frosty  fields.  Both  sides  are  essentially 
frost-white,  save  for  the  lower-right  obverse  margin  which  shows 
deep  midnight-blue  toning.  Despite  the  advanced  die  state,  the 
stars  and  central  devices  are  sharply  rendered.  Census:  10  in  64  (2 
in  64+),  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  524237  Base  PCGS#  6298 


5017  1859-S  Medium  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS62  NGC. 
CAC.  Medium  S.  Honey-tan  and  slate-gray  hues  embrace  this 
luminous  and  surprisingly  unabraded  No  Motto  half  dollar.  An 
early  San  Francisco  issue  that  is  very  scarce  in  Mint  State  despite  a 
reasonable  mintage  of  566,000  coins.  Strong  strike  and  eye  appeal. 
Census  (all  varieties):  3  in  62,  25  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  524239  Base 
PCGS#  6298 

1859-S  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
WB-102,  Natural  Appeal 


5018  1859-S  Medium  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS. 

Two  out  of  eight  die  pairs  for  the  issue  feature  the  Medium  S 
mintmark  (all  others  display  a  Large  S).  Both  Medium  S  varieties 
share  the  same  reverse  die,  although  one  of  the  marriages  reveals 
a  slightly  repunched  date  to  differentiate  the  varieties.  This  Die 
Pair  6  example  has  the  normal  date,  with  few  distinguishing 
characteristics  other  than  its  normalcy.  Struck  from  an  early  die 
state,  the  coin  shows  interspersed  areas  of  deep  toning  on  the 
reverse  but  lustrous,  light  silver-gray  surfaces  on  the  obverse.  A 
strong  strike  adds  to  the  natural  appeal.  Population  (all  varieties): 
12  in  64  (1  in  64+),  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  524239  Base  PCGS# 
6298 


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Friday,  August  14,  2015 


9:00  AM  CT 


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1859-S  Seated  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
WB-102,  Ex:  Highland  Collection 


5019  1859-S  Medium  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS65  NGC. 

Medium  S  mintmark.  A  scarce  and  desirable  San  Francisco  issue, 
seldom  seen  in  Gem  condition.  The  coin  is  exceptionally  sharp 
and  frosty,  with  full  details  on  the  central  motifs  and  only  minor 
weakness  on  two  or  three  star  centers.  Mint  luster  shines  boldly 
through  a  thin  patina  of  golden-gray  toning.  An  unusual  V-shaped 
mark  appears  to  the  right  of  the  eagle’s  head  —  an  old  inventory 
marker,  one  of  two  such  examples  we  are  aware  of  on  1859-S 
Seated  halves  that  were  part  of  the  Highland  Collection  (the  other 
piece  was  marked  with  an  ‘X’).  Census:  3  in  65,  3  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  524239  Base  PCGS#  6298 


1861-0  Half,  Bright,  Lustrous  MS64 


State  of  Louisiana  Striking 


5020  1861-0  WB-101,  W-4,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Struck  while 
the  New  Orleans  Mint  was  under  the  authority  of  the  State  of 
Louisiana.  This  particular  piece  is  highly  lustrous  and  mostly 
brilliant,  with  a  few  abrasions  scattered  over  each  side  that  limit 
the  upside  potential  of  the  grade.  The  striking  details  are  strong  in 
all  areas  except  for  the  uppermost  stars  on  the  obverse  and  the  top 
of  Liberty’s  head,  a  common  trait  on  Seated  halves. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572146  Base  PCGS# 
6303 


1861-0  Seated  Half,  AU58 
Well-Known  CSA  Issue,  WB-102,  FS-401 


5021  1861-0  CSA  Obverse,  FS-401,  WB-102,  W-ll,  R.3,  AU58 
ANACS.  Perennially  in  demand  as  the  obverse  die  that  was  also 
used  to  mint  the  four  known  original  Confederate  half  dollars, 
the  W-ll  die  pair  was  the  initial  use  of  this  obverse  die.  While 
not  extremely  rare  in  this  die  marriage,  the  unobtainable  nature 
of  the  genuine  W-12  Confederate  issue  makes  the  variety  among 
the  most-desired  halves  struck  under  CSA  authority.  The  present 
coin  is  housed  in  an  early-generation  ANACS  holder  with  a  well- 
deserved  AU58  grade.  Natural  gunmetal-blue  and  tan-gold  toning 
surrounds  the  smooth-silver  central  motifs.  Marks  are  of  minimal 
size  and  help  define  the  assigned  grade.  The  famous  CSA  die  crack 
is  especially  strong  on  this  example,  and  runs  from  a  dentil  at  the 
right  of  star  7  through  Liberty’s  nose,  mouth,  chin,  and  shoulder 
to  the  base  of  the  neck.  Worth  a  substantial  bid  for  its  visual  and 
historical  significance.  PCGS#  390906  Base  PCGS#  39968 


5022  1864  WB-101  AU58  PCGS.  Hoarded  during  the  final  years  of 
the  Civil  War,  few  examples  of  this  issue  returned  to  circulation 
even  after  the  end  of  hostilities  or  later,  when  the  intrinsic  value  of 
silver  prompted  many  to  be  melted.  The  current  coin  survived  with 
only  minor  evidence  of  circulation.  A  thin  patina  of  golden-gray 
toning  adds  to  its  original  appeal.  Minor  signs  of  friction  and  wear 
do  not  diminish  the  strong  strike  or  considerable  remaining  mint 
luster.  Population:  8  in  58,  60  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572158  Base 
PCGS#  6311 

5023  1864  WB-101  MS61  PCGS.  An  original  B.  Max  Mehl  kraft 
envelope  suggests  this  coin  comes  from  the  Maurice  A.  Ryan 
Collection  as  lot  777  of  sale  #106  (6/1945),  where  it  is  described 
as  “Uncirculated  with  frosty  mint  surface.”  A  faint  hint  of  golden 
toning  yields  to  bright  silver  luster,  with  scattered  light  marks 
and  lines  in  the  field  that  account  for  the  assigned  grade.  The  star 
centers  and  eagle  are  boldly  struck.  Population:  6  in  61,  52  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  572158  Base  PCGS#  6311 


1864  Seated  Liberty  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
WB-101,  Elusive  Wartime  Issue 


5024  1864  WB-101  MS64  PCGS.  Influenced  not  only  by  wartime 
concerns,  the  Mint  recognized  that  silver  coinage  simply  did  not 
circulate  other  than  on  the  West  Coast,  and  any  half  dollars  issued 
served  primarily  as  bank  reserves.  Just  379,100  pieces  were  struck. 
This  example  is  one  of  a  limited  number  of  near-Gem  survivors. 
Essentially  full  details  exist  in  all  areas,  and  each  side  is  covered 
with  even  golden-olive  and  rose  toning  with  problem-free  surfaces. 
Population:  15  in  64  (1  in  64+),  11  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Santa  Clara  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2001 ) ,  lot  5892. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572158  Base  PCGS# 
6311 


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1864  WB-102  Seated  Half,  MS64 
Challenging  Philadelphia  Issue 


5025  1864  Repunched  Date,  WB-102  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  war- 
weary  nation  was  hoarding  coinage  and  the  Philadelphia  Mint 
responded  with  its  second-lowest  half  dollar  mintage  of  the  Civil 
War  era,  trailing  only  the  1862  issue  for  low-mintage  honors.  The 
date  is  faintly  repunched,  most  visibly  above  the  crossbar  of  4. 
Wiley-Bugert  notes,  “Very  scarce  and  currently  underrated  in  all 
grades.”  This  lustrous  example  is  CAC-endorsed,  with  light,  silver- 
gray  patina  and  a  sharp  strike  throughout.  Die  cracks  encircle 
the  reverse  legend  and  appear  less  prominently  near  the  date  and 
among  stars  1  through  3.  Population  (all  varieties):  15  in  64,  11 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572159  Base  PCGS#  6311 

5026  1865  WB-101  MS61  PCGS.  This  end-of-war  issue  is  scarcer  than 
its  mintage  of  511,400  pieces  might  indicate.  While  several  light 
abrasions  are  distributed  over  the  surfaces  of  this  stark-white  coin, 
the  flashy  silver  luster  commands  greater  attention.  Sharply  struck, 
with  a  high  date  and  nearly  full  details  on  all  of  the  elements. 
Population  (all  varieties):  1  in  61,  36  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572164 
Base  PCGS#  6313 


1865  Half  Dollar,  Satiny  MS64 
Seldom  Seen  This  Fine 


5027  1865  WB-101  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  Half  dollar  production 
topped  511,000  coins  in  1865  at  Philadelphia,  but  surprisingly  few 
examples  are  known  in  Mint  State  today.  The  issue  is  scarce  at  the 
Choice  grade  level  and  anything  finer  is  rare.  This  piece  displays 
crisp  detail  amid  satiny,  luminous  luster.  Hints  of  amber  and  violet 
intrude  from  the  peripheries,  leaving  the  centers  mostly  brilliant. 
There  are  no  significant  abrasions  present.  Census:  8  in  64  (1  in 
64+),  12  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572164  Base  PCGS#  6313 


1866-S  Half  Dollar,  XF45 
Elusive  No  Motto  Variant 


5028  1866-S  No  Motto,  Small  Thin  S,  WB-101,  XF45  PCGS.  This 
is  the  usual  late  die  state  example,  with  a  heavy  clash  mark  in  the 
lower-right  reverse  shield.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  only 
60,000  No  Motto  half  dollars  in  1866,  and  this  issue  is  somewhat 
scarcer  than  its  With  Motto  counterpart  in  high  grades.  This 
representative  exhibits  only  slight  wear  over  the  high  points  of 
the  design,  with  mottled  olive-gray  and  dusky  silver  toning  over 
each  side.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  there  are  no  obtrusive  abrasions. 
Population:  16  in  45,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572170  Base  PCGS# 
6315 


5029  1870  WB-101  MS63  NGC.  Deep  gunmetal-blue  toning  at  the 
margins  surrounds  gentle  bronzelike  hues  that  cover  the  silver 
centers  of  this  attractive  Philadelphia  half.  Well-struck  devices  on 
both  sides  suggest  a  higher  grade,  although  a  pair  of  short  scrapes 
in  the  right  obverse  field  define  the  Select  Uncirculated  level.  The 
date  is  a  notably  scarce  in  Mint  State  despite  a  moderate  mintage 
of  633,900  pieces.  Census:  6  in  63,  9  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572188 
Base  PCGS#  6327 

1871-CC  WB-101  Seated  Half,  XF45 
Scarce  Second- Year  Carson  City  Issue 


5030  1871-CC  WB-101,  Die  Pair  6,  R.4,  XF45  PCGS.  CAC. 

Glimpses  of  mint  luster  remain  across  the  natural  golden-gray 
surfaces  of  this  well-preserved  Carson  City  scarcity.  Die  Pair  6 
features  a  slightly  repunched  1  in  the  date,  and  it  is  the  only  use  of 
the  reverse  with  a  Large  CC  widely  spaced,  sloping  up.  The  surfaces 
are  nearly  mark-free  except  for  a  shallow,  shiny  rim  nick  near  star 
1.  Sharp  detail  remains  across  the  motifs  to  justify  the  Choice 
XF  grade,  confirmed  by  minimal  wear  for  the  grade  and  CAC 
endorsement.  Bits  of  deeper  toning  and  slight  build-up  in  recessed 
areas  indicate  long-term  removal  from  circulation  and  speak  to 
the  coin’s  originality.  Population  (all  varieties):  17  in  45,  24  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  572196  Base  PCGS#  6331 

5031  1872-CC  WB-101,  Die  Pair  2,  R.4,  XF40  PCGS.  Golden-brown 
and  olive-gray  toning  reveals  faint  blue  accents  over  the  richly 
toned  surfaces  of  this  solid  XF  Carson  City  example.  Mint  luster 
remains  at  the  margins.  Just  over  250,000  half  dollars  were  struck 
in  the  third  year  of  operation  at  the  Mint,  a  big  step  up  for  the 
new  facility,  yet  a  small  number  in  the  context  of  the  hard-money 
hungry  commerce  of  the  West.  This  example  is  strongly  struck  with 
only  moderate  wear  for  the  grade.  The  original  surfaces  and  blatant 
eye  appeal  makes  the  coin  a  great  addition  for  any  circulated  set. 
Population  (all  varieties):  25  in  40,  48  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572203 
Base  PCGS#  6334 


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1872-S  WB-102  Half  Dollar 
Sharp  and  Attractive  Near-Gem 


5032  1872-S  Medium  Small  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  4,  High  R.3,  MS64 
PCGS.  The  Medium  Small  S  was  a  new  introduction  for  the 
San  Francisco  Mint,  entered  strangely  low  and  leaning  left  on 
this  scarce  die  pair.  Just  580,000  pieces  were  struck,  with  four  die 
pairs  sufficient  to  do  the  job.  A  challenging  issue  in  all  grades,  but 
especially  in  Mint  State.  Bright  silver  luster  flows  across  lightly 
iridescent  surfaces  of  the  current  near-Gem  coin,  with  a  borderline 
full  strike  and  tremendous  eye  appeal.  A  few  minor  field  marks 
do  not  disturb  the  overall  Choice  surfaces.  Just  four  pieces  are 
numerically  finer  at  PCGS.  Population  (all  varieties):  3  in  64,  4 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572205  Base  PCGS#  6335 


1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  Half,  MS65 


5033  1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3,  Misplaced  Date,  WB-103,  MS65 
PCGS.  CAC.  The  surfaces  are  rather  satiny  on  the  obverse  and 
more  frosty  on  the  reverse,  with  the  obverse  showing  a  bit  of 
grayish-gold  patina  and  the  reverse  pale  lilac.  The  strike  is  sharp 
throughout  both  sides,  and  scattered  abrasions  are  minimal.  This 
piece  is  certified  in  an  old  PCGS  small-size  green  holder  with  dot- 
matrix-printed  label,  a  piece  that  has  clearly  resided  in  its  slab  for 
many  years.  Among  the  finest  graded  at  either  service.  Population: 
2  in  65,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572208  Base  PCGS#  6336 

5034  1873-CC  Arrows,  Small  CC,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  3,  R.4,  XF40 
PCGS.  Pleasing  light-gray  toning  and  hints  of  pale  champagne 
grace  each  side  of  this  scarce  Carson  City  half.  Variety  specialists 
will  appreciate  the  Small  CC  mintmark  that  appears  on  this  With 
Arrows  die  pair.  An  attractive,  sharply  detailed  example  —  one 
that  is  always  highly  desired  by  collectors  who  specialize  in  the 
historical  importance  of  Carson  City  coinage.  A  few  insignificant 
surface  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2006),  lot  836.  PCGS#  572215 
Base  PCGS#  6344 


1873-CC  With  Arrows  Seated  Half,  XF45 
Recut ‘  1  ’  in  Date 


5035  1873-CC  Arrows,  Large  CC,  WB-Unlisted,  Die  Pair  7,  R.4, 
XF45  NGC.  The  1  of  the  date  is  repunched  slightly  south,  with 
a  corner  of  the  underdigit  1  showing  above  the  right  base.  The 
date  is  farther  right  on  this  variety  compared  to  the  WB-103  cross 
reference,  with  “haywire  die  scratches”  in  the  rock  support  and 
among  Liberty’s  lower  gown  folds.  It  is  the  With  Arrows  obverse 
paired  with  a  Large  CC  reverse,  with  the  mandated  Open  3.  This 
Choice  XF  example  is  deeply  toned  with  intense  gunmetal-blue 
toning  at  the  margins  surrounding  amber-gold  centers.  Hints  of 
mint  luster  remain  near  the  central  motifs.  Slightly  more  available 
than  the  surrounding  Carson  City  dates,  yet  still  challenging  even 
when  circulated.  NGC  Census  (all  varieties):  15  in  45,  40  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  572216  Base  PCGS#  6344 

1875-CC  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Rarely  Seen  Finer 


5036  1875-CC  WB-101,  Die  Pair  2,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Half 
dollar  production  in  Carson  City  just  edged  over  1  million  coins  in 
1875,  but  few  examples  are  known  to  survive  in  high  grades.  This 
Choice  representative  is  boldly  struck,  with  frosty  luster  and  light 
golden  toning  overall.  A  loupe  reveals  are  few  trivial  grazes  in  the 
obverse  fields,  but  none  are  singularly  obvious  and  the  eye  appeal 
is  uncommonly  high  for  the  grade.  Population:  27  in  64,  7  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  PCGS#  572227  Base  PCGS# 
6350 


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1875-S  Seated  Half,  MS65 
WB-101,  Pleasing  Luster 


5037  1875-S  Very  Small  S,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS65  PCGS. 

The  large  mintage  of  3.2  million  pieces  makes  the  issue  more 
available  than  earlier  San  Francisco  issues.  Mint  State  1875-S 
half  dollars  are  found  on  occasion  through  MS65,  but  they  are 
a  significant  condition  scarcity  any  finer.  Rich  luster  remains 
beneath  a  patina  of  gray-green,  golden-brown,  rose-pink,  and 
orange-gold  on  this  pleasing  Gem  example.  The  design  elements 
display  strong  detail.  Population  (all  varieties):  57  in  65  (2  in  65  + ), 
21  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572229  Base  PCGS#  6351 


1875-S  Seated  Half,  MS66 
WB-101,  Unlisted  Obverse  Die 


5038  1875-S  Very  Small  S,  WB-101,  Unlisted  Die  Pair,  MS66  PCGS. 

Not  surprisingly,  a  large  number  of  die  pairs  were  required  to  strike 
3.2  million  pieces  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint  for  the  year.  The  latest 
Wiley-Bugert  reference  identifies  21  die  pairs.  While  the  reverse 
die  is  identifiable  as  a  late  die  state  of  Reverse  N,  in  our  opinion 
the  obverse  die  does  not  match  any  of  those  pictured  (particularly 
when  paired  with  Reverse  N),  making  this  a  22nd  variety  for  the 
issue.  Specialists  will  find  the  die  news  of  interest,  while  all  Seated 
half  enthusiasts  will  be  impressed  with  the  high  quality  of  the 
present  coin.  The  surfaces  are  satin-smooth,  lustrous,  and  lightly 
toned  in  hues  of  lilac  and  gold.  The  strike  is  sharp  except  at  the 
center  of  star  8  and  the  highest  strands  of  Liberty’s  hair.  PCGS  has 
seen  just  a  single  coin  numerically  finer  for  all  varieties.  Population 
(all  varieties):  20  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572229 
Base  PCGS#  6351 


1876-CC  Seated  Half,  Semiprooflike  MS65  ★ 
Brilliant  White-on-Black  Contrast 


5039  1876-CC  Small  CC,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  33,  R.4,  MS65  ★ 
NGC.  High-grade  coins  from  this  die  marriage  are  often  prooflike 
or  nearly  so,  an  attribute  which  drives  this  sharp  Gem  example’s 
intense  eye  appeal.  The  frost-white  design  elements  deliver  modest 
cameo  contrast  against  the  mirrored  fields,  and  grade-limiting 
abrasions  are  remarkably  few.  A  visually  finer  1876-CC  half  dollar 
would  be  challenging  to  locate,  if  one  exists.  Census:  13  in  65  (1  in 
65+,  1  in  65  ★),  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572238  Base  PCGS#  6353 


5040  1876-CC  Misplaced  8  in  Dentils,  Medium  CC  AU55  PCGS. 
WB  Cross  Reference  Unlisted,  Die  Pair  35,  R.4.  Medium-to- 
light  toning  ranges  from  reddish-gold  to  shades  of  light  olive- 
gold  over  silver  surfaces  that  retain  a  nice  amount  of  mint  luster. 
Well-struck  for  the  issue,  several  light  abrasions  throughout  the 
fields  determine  the  Choice  AU  designation.  The  coin  is  a  perfect 
match  to  the  current  Wiley-Bugert  reference  for  Die  Pair  35,  which 
displays  a  Medium  CC  mintmark  placed  low  beneath  the  feather 
tip.  An  errant  8  is  clearly  visible  in  the  dentils  below  the  87  in  the 
date.  The  WB  cross  reference  is  technically  unlisted  because  of  the 
Misplaced  8,  although  the  current  PCGS  holder  mistakenly  calls  it 
WB-101  with  a  Small  CC  mintmark.  PCGS#  572239  Base  PCGS# 
6353 

5041  1876-CC  Large  CC,  WB-103,  Die  Pair  2,  R.3,  AU58  PCGS. 

Pastel  iridescence  complements  peach-gold  and  warm-gray  toning 
across  both  sides  of  this  pleasingly  original  Carson  City  half.  The 
near-Mint  surfaces  retain  a  sharp  strike,  while  soft  mint  luster 
remains  prominent  beneath  the  colorful  toning.  Incorrectly 
identified  as  a  Medium  CC  mintmark  on  the  PCGS  holder.  PCGS# 
572240  Base  PCGS#  6353 


1879  Half  Dollar,  Proof  like  Gem 
Just  4,800  Coins  Minted 


5042  1879  Closed  Bud,  WB-102,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  All  circulation 
strikes  have  a  Type  Two  reverse  with  a  Closed  Bud.  Blatant 
prooflike  contrast  is  one  of  the  defining  features  of  this  Gem 
representative.  Just  4,800  pieces  were  coined  in  1879,  and  cameo 
finish  is  a  common  trait  among  coins  from  this  popular  issue. 
Full  strike  definition  and  a  thin  layer  of  golden-olive  patina  over 
lustrous,  minimally  marked  surfaces  complete  the  appeal.  PCGS# 
572260  Base  PCGS#  6361 


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1888  Seated  Half,  MS66+ 
Toned  and  Frosty 


5043  1888  WB-101  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1888  Seated  half  dollar 
is  more  available  than  its  mintage  of  12,001  coins  would  suggest, 
but  it  is  still  scarce  as  fine  as  the  Premium  Gem  grade  level.  This 
Plus-graded  piece  shows  frosty  luster,  with  blue  and  gold  peripheral 
toning  surrounding  dusky  lavender-gray  centers.  The  very  top  of 
Liberty’s  head  and  the  adjacent  star  8  show  the  only  mentionable 
striking  weakness.  Population:  31  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  6  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  572273  Base  PCGS#  6370 


PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 


1859  Half  Dollar,  Toned  PR64 
Popular  No  Motto  Proof  Issue 


5044  1859  PR64  NGC.  CAC.  The  1859  half  dollar’s  mintage  of  800 
coins  was  the  highest  in  the  series  up  to  that  point,  but  compared 
to  later  issues  it  is  notably  small.  Few  examples  of  the  1859  survive 
above  the  PR64  grade  level.  This  Choice  representative  is  fully 
struck  with  gleaming  fields.  Sky-blue  and  navy  hues  in  the  margins 
soften  to  gold  and  lavender  in  the  centers,  giving  this  sharp  proof 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  30  in  64,  30  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  27TJ,  PCGS#  6413 

5045  1865  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  CAC  A  beautiful  proof  Cameo 
showcasing  the  razor-sharp  detail  imparted  by  two  die  impressions. 
Hints  of  amber-gold  color  intrude  from  the  peripheries  but  do  little 
to  hinder  the  field-device  contrast.  Light  hairlines  limit  the  grade 
but  are  not  detracting  to  the  unaided  eye.  Census:  6  in  63  Cameo  ( 1 
in  63+  Cameo),  30  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86419 


1868  Half  Dollar,  Colorful  PR65 


5046  1868  PR65  PCGS.  The  1868  has  a  total  mintage  of  417,600 
business  strikes  plus  600  proofs.  The  vast  majority  of  proofs  survive 
in  PR63  to  PR64  condition,  and  Gems  such  as  this  are  decided 
rarities.  A  medley  of  blue,  violet,  rose,  yellow,  and  orange  tones 
drape  each  side,  generating  excellent  visual  appeal  in-hand.  Light 
wispy  marks  in  the  fields  fail  to  diminish  the  desirability  of  this 
delightful  example.  Population:  10  in  65,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27U3,  PCGS#  6426 


1868  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
Appealing  Multicolor  Toning 


5047  1868  PR66  PCGS.  The  availability  of  lower-grade  proof  1868 
half  dollars  leaves  the  rare  high-grade  pieces,  such  as  this  coin, 
seemingly  underappreciated.  A  thin  veil  of  dusky  golden-gray 
patina  graces  more  vivid  hues  of  ocean-blue,  violet,  sun-gold,  and 
mint-green.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp,  and  the  fields  are  highly 
reflective,  despite  the  rich  patina.  Only  six  other  non-Cameo  PR66 
examples  are  certified  at  PCGS,  and  none  are  finer.  Population:  6 
in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27U3,  PCGS#  6426 


1872  Half  Dollar,  Beautifully  Toned  PR66 


5048  1872  PR66  NGC.  Deep  rose  and  cobalt-blue  hues  occupy  the 
obverse,  while  the  reverse  toning  is  more  demure,  reflective  silver- 
gray  in  the  center  with  copper-gold  and  blue  at  the  rims.  The  proof 
strike  is  full  throughout,  and  contact  marks  are  a  nonissue  on  this 
beautifully  toned  coin.  Census:  9  in  66,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27U7,  PCGS#  6430 


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1873  No  Arrows  Half,  PR66 
WB-102,  Closed  3,  First  Generation  Holder 


5049  1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3,  WB-102,  PR66  PCGS.  A  gorgeous 
Premium  Gem  proof,  attractively  toned  at  the  obverse  margin  in 
swirling  circles  of  steel-blue  and  violet,  surrounding  a  brilliant- 
silver  porthole  where  the  coin  is  without  toning  and  deeply 
contrasted  on  the  frost-white  figure  of  Liberty.  The  reverse  is  more 
entirely  toned  in  the  same  lovely  shades,  and  both  sides  display 
glassy-deep  mirrors.  Certainly,  the  obverse  would  qualify  as  Cameo 
by  today’s  standards,  while  the  contrast  on  the  reverse  is  minimized 
by  the  toning.  The  surfaces  are  remarkably  untroubled,  with  a  small 
cluster  of  lint  marks  beneath  the  bottom  arrow  shaft  visible  with 
a  glass  but  of  no  real  significance.  The  1873  No  Arrows  proofs  all 
show  the  Closed  3  date  logotype.  Population:  12  in  66  (1  in  66+),  5 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27U8,  PCGS#  6431 


1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  Half,  PR66  Cameo 
Only  One  Finer  Coin  at  PCGS 


5050  1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex: 

Stokely  Collection.  The  obverse  die  shows  a  small  lump  in  Liberty’s 
lap,  and  the  knobs  of  the  3  digit  nearly  touch.  This  lovely  coin  has 
bull’s-eye  toning  on  each  side,  with  silver  centers  that  deepen  to 
amber-gold,  copper,  magenta,  and  steel-blue  at  the  rims.  A  couple 
of  dark  toning  flecks,  including  one  near  the  7  in  the  date,  are 
small  and  unimportant,  but  mentioned  for  pedigree  purposes.  The 
profoundly  mirrored  fields  provide  stark  contrast  to  the  frosty 
devices,  and  the  coin  is  free  of  mentionable  impairments.  A  couple 
of  light  die  lines  join  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  to  the  scroll 
end  beneath  ST  in  TRUST.  CAC  endorsed.  PCGS  has  graded  two 
pieces  in  PR66  Cameo,  with  one  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006),  lot  3390.  PCGS#  86431 


1873  Arrows  Half  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Well-Contrasted 


5051  1873  Arrows  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  WB-106.  Boldly  struck,  frosty 
design  elements  are  set  against  a  mirrored  backdrop  that  is  devoid 
of  discernible  toning,  save  for  a  tinge  of  amber-gold  around  the 
date.  A  few  stray  hairlines  preclude  a  Gem  grade  but  hardly  inhibit 
the  eye  appeal.  Only  500  With  Arrows  proofs  were  struck  in  1873, 
all  with  the  Open  3  logotype  in  the  date.  Population:  10  in  64 
Cameo,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86434 

5052  1874  Arrows  PR62  PCGS.  This  is  an  untoned,  silver-white  proof 
with  flashy  mirrors  and  a  deep,  full  strike.  There  are  no  untoward 
marks  or  flaws  to  distract  the  eye.  Numerous  angled,  delicate  lines 
are  visible  when  the  coin  is  viewed  other  than  head-on,  and  they 
define  the  assigned  grade.  The  reverse  is  noticeably  finer.  NGC  ID# 
27UV,  PCGS#  6435 


1876  Seated  Half,  PR66 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5053  1876  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Richly  toned  throughout,  the  deep- 
mirrored  fields  reveal  complex  and  beautiful  shades  of  sea-green, 
ocean-blue,  violet,  and  gold,  with  flashes  of  forest-green.  Both  the 
business  strike  and  proof  mintages  were  large  for  the  issue,  yet  few 
high-grade  coins  survive.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  is  one  of  1,150 
struck,  and  it  is  tied  for  the  finest  at  PCGS.  NGC  reports  one  finer 
at  PR67.  PCGS  Population:  9  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27UA,  PCGS#  6437 


5054  1878  WB-101,  PR64+  Cameo  PCGS.  An  essentially  brilliant, 
deep-mirrored  proof  with  nicely  frosted  motifs  and  a  full  strike. 
The  strong  eye  appeal  and  razor-sharp  central  devices  suggest 
an  even  higher  grade,  limited  only  by  some  wispy  lines  visible 
under  magnification.  An  underrated  Philadelphia  date  in  both 
circulation  strikes  and  proofs,  as  confirmed  by  the  population  data. 
Population:  16  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Cameo,  11  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
86439 

5055  1879  WB-101,  PR64  PCGS.  A  scarce  and  desirable  year  with 
a  low  business  strike  production.  Some  dusky  blue-gray  toning 
covers  each  side  of  this  lightly  hairlined  example.  The  near-Gem 
elements  are  flattered  by  the  surrounding  mirrored  fields  and  show 
a  bold  strike  everywhere  but  the  eagle’s  left  talon.  NGC  ID#  27UE, 
PCGS#  6440 


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5056  1879  WB-101,  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  yellowing  Abe 
Kosoff  Numismatic  Gallery  envelope  suggests  this  coin  was  lot  653 
in  one  of  his  combined  sales  (probably  from  the  mid-to-late  1940s) 
but  no  further  information  is  available.  A  highly  original-looking 
proof  with  faint  golden  toning  and  an  overall  speckling  of  deeper 
blue  patina.  Silver  surfaces  show  thickly  frosted,  fully  struck  central 
elements  surrounded  by  glassy,  deep  mirrors.  Magnification  reveals 
only  a  few  random,  delicate  lines.  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  1 1 
in  63  Cameo,  41  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86440 

1880  Seated  Half,  PR66+  Cameo 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5057  1880  Closed  Bud,  WB-102,  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS,  CAC,  A 

vibrant  crescent  of  electric-blue  merges  into  violet  and  peach-gold 
shades  on  the  obverse  of  this  high-end  Premium  Gem  half.  The 
reverse  coloration  consists  of  reddish  and  peach-gold  hues  around 
the  silver  center,  with  the  toning  deepest  at  the  margin.  The  fields 
on  both  sides  show  only  a  few  random,  microscopic  lines  that  do 
not  distract  in  the  slightest  from  the  mirrorlike  sheen.  Thickly 
frosted  motifs  display  a  sharp  strike  throughout.  Struck  from  the 
Type  Two  Closed  Bud  reverse  with  an  obvious  die  lump  on  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Population:  11  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Cameo,  0 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86441 

5058  1882  WB-102,  PR63  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  is  a  brilliant, 
white-on-black  Deep  Cameo  with  fully  mirrored  fields  and  sharp, 
frosty  design  elements.  Light,  scattered  marks  limit  the  grade,  but 
the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional  for  the  PR63  level.  This  die  pairing 
shows  a  misplaced  88  in  the  dentils  below  the  date.  Population:  1 
in  63  Deep  Cameo,  15  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  96443 

5059  1884  WB-101,  PR64  NGC.  CAC.  The  untoned,  predominantly 
brilliant  fields  of  this  deeply  reflective  near-Gem  proof  contrast 
nicely  with  frosted  central  devices,  but  apparently  not  enough 
for  cameo  recognition.  Fleeting  freckles  of  blue  and  gold  toning 
congregate  primarily  on  the  reverse,  creeping  from  the  margins 
toward  the  silver-white  centers.  Great  eye  appeal,  CAC  endorsed. 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  27UK,  PCGS# 
6445 

1884  Half  Dollar,  PR65 
Attractively  Toned  Peripheries 


5060  1884  WB-101  PR65  PCGS.  A  popular  late-series  issue,  the 
proof  1884  Seated  half  dollar  is  only  occasionally  encountered  in 
Gem  condition.  This  piece  shows  well-struck  devices  and  deeply 
mirrored  fields,  the  latter  showing  warm  sun-gold  margins  with 
blue  and  violet  around  the  peripheries.  Modest,  undesignated 
contrast  highlights  both  sides.  There  is  a  short  blue  toning  streak 
connecting  the  top  of  the  eagle’s  head  to  the  ribbon  between  the 
TR  in  TRUST.  Minute  recutting  at  the  base  of  the  1  in  the  date 
is  diagnostic  of  proofs,  per  Breen.  Population:  22  in  65,  16  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  27UK,  PCGS#  6445 


1884  Seated  Half,  PR66  Cameo 
Gleaming  Late-Series  Proof 


5061  1884  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Peripheral  shades  of  azure-blue,  amber- 
gold,  and  magenta  frame  the  frost-white  central  elements  of  this 
attractive  Premium  Gem  Cameo  proof.  A  few  delicate  lines  are 
visible  with  a  glass,  but  there  are  no  real  problems  across  the  deeply 
mirrored  fields,  and  the  strike  is  sharp  for  the  issue.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  one  numerically  finer  proof.  Population:  9  in  66  (1  in 
66+)  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86445 

5062  1886  WB-101,  PR63  PCGS.  CAC.  An  old  B.  Max  Mehl 
kraft  envelope  suggests  this  coin  comes  from  the  Fred  E.  Olsen 
Collection  as  lot  1172  of  sale  #104  (11/1944),  where  it  is  described 
as  “Brilliant  light  purple  proof.”  We  describe  the  original,  glassy 
proof  surfaces  as  cerulean  blue  with  patchy  reddish-gold  overtones. 
A  razor-sharp  strike  complements  the  nearly  mark-free  fields  and 
lightly  frosted  motifs.  A  few  hazy  toned  areas  underscore  the  coin’s 
natural  surfaces  and  do  not  lessen  the  appeal.  NGC  ID#  27UM, 
PCGS#  6447 

1886  Half  Dollar,  PR67  ★  Cameo 
Lovely  Toning 


5063  1886  PR67  ★  Cameo  NGC.  This  is  a  boldly  struck,  deeply 
mirrored  proof  from  the  heavily  collected  late  dates  in  the  Seated 
half  dollar  series.  The  mirrored  fields  are  free  of  distractions  and 
both  sides  exhibit  pleasing  cameo  contrast.  The  obverse  is  light 
golden  over  the  figure  of  Liberty  with  vivid  rainbow  hues  in  the 
margins  and  deeper  russet  and  olive  hues  around  the  periphery.  The 
reverse  shows  deep  rose-gold  in  the  margins  with  aquamarine  in  the 
center.  An  eye-catching  Registry  coin.  Census:  4  in  67  Cameo  ( 1 
in  67  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86447 


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1887  Seated  Half,  PR66 
Prismatic  Toning 


5064  1887  WB-101,  PR66  PCGS.  The  mirrored  fields  of  this  Premium 
Gem  proof  project  prismatic,  concentric  colors  when  viewed  at 
the  optimal  light-catching  angle.  The  central  motifs  are  lightly 
frosted  with  complementary  toning,  muting  any  cameo  effect  but 
reinforcing  the  originality  of  the  rich  patina.  The  fields  display 
deep-mirror  reflectivity  with  no  more  than  a  few  stray  delicate  lines. 
Slight  loss  of  detail  at  the  eagle’s  talons  and  arrow  fletchings  is  the 
only  weakness  of  strike.  Population:  10  in  66  (1  in  66+ ) ,  2  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  27UN,  PCGS#  6448 


1888  Half  Dollar,  Toned  PR65 


5065  1888  PR65  NGC.  This  lovely  Gem  proof  exhibits  razor-sharp 
detail  with  gleaming  mirrors  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  are  dusted 
with  smoky-gold  toning  which  shows  undertones  of  rainbow  color 
in  the  left  obverse  field  and  hints  of  olive  and  amber  on  the  reverse. 
A  few  stray  lines  are  all  that  limit  the  grade.  Census:  21  in  65,  19 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27UP,  PCGS#  6449 

1889  Seated  Half,  PR66 
Excellent  Original  Toning 


5066  1889  PR66  PCGS.  WB-101.  Gradually  declining  proof  half  dollar 
production  in  the  latter  half  of  the  1880s  resulted  in  a  mintage  of 
only  711  coins  in  1889.  This  Premium  Gem  survivor  is  well-struck, 
with  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  The  reverse  shows  lovely  sun-gold 
central  hues  surrounded  by  peripheral  violet  and  ocean-blue,  while 
the  obverse  exhibits  similar  colors  but  in  a  more  dispersed  pattern. 
Population:  22  in  66  (1  in  66+),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27UR, 
PCGS#  6450 


5067  1892  MS65  PCGS.  Unimportant  softness  on  the  right  shield 
corner  is  the  only  area  of  weakness  on  this  nearly  fully  struck  Gem. 
Frosty,  brilliant  surfaces  show  a  ring  of  pale  gold  toning  around  the 
rims.  The  1892  claims  a  mintage  of  934,000  pieces.  Many  coins 
were  saved,  but  the  issue  is  seldom  seen  finer.  NGC  ID#  24LF, 
PCGS#  6461  Base  PCGS#  6461 

5068  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Of  primary  importance  on  this  Uncirculated 
O-mint  Barber  half  is  the  exceptionally  bold  strike  throughout, 
including  the  right  corner  of  the  shield.  Lustrous,  essentially 
untoned  surfaces  have  faint  blushes  of  gold  patina  around  the 
margins,  and  each  side  shows  minor  ticks  that  do  not  detract.  NGC 
ID#  24LG,  PCGS#  6462 

5069  1892-0  MS63  PCGS.  The  1892-0  has  the  highest  Guide  Book 
price  in  Good  of  any  Barber  half  issue  except  the  rare  Micro  O 
variety.  The  ‘92-0  is  even  more  elusive  in  Mint  State,  particularly 
with  the  clean  and  lustrous  surfaces  of  the  present  coin.  The  borders 
exhibit  chestnut-gold  toning.  Floused  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  24LG,  PCGS# 
6462 

5070  1892-0  MS64  PCGS.  First-year  New  Orleans  Barber  halves 
(390,000  coins  minted)  are  seldom  seen  in  Uncirculated  condition, 
and  Choice  representatives  comparable  to  this  piece  are  very 
scarce.  The  design  features  are  typically  struck  with  attractive  sea- 
green,  cobalt-blue,  and  crimson  toning  that  frames  partly  brilliant, 
softly  frosted  centers.  The  fields  are  deeply  prooflike.  Population: 
46  in  64  (3  in  64+),  21  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24LG,  PCGS# 
6462 

1892-0  Half  Dollar,  Sharp  MS65 
Popular  First- Year  Issue 


5071  1892-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  1892-0  half  dollar  claims  a  low 
mintage  of  390,000  pieces,  and  the  issue  enjoys  some  popularity 
with  mintmark  type  collectors  as  the  first  date  of  the  Barber  design. 
This  delightful  Gem  displays  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed 
design  elements,  with  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  eagle’s  right 
(facing)  claw.  Population:  15  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  6  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3443.  NGC  ID# 
24LG,  PCGS#  6462 


Session  Three,  Auction  #1 223 


Friday,  August  14,  2015 


9:00  AM  CT 


159 


1892-0  Barber  Half,  VG8 
Collectible  Micro  O  Variety 


1893  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Attractively  Patinated 


5072  1892-0  Micro  O,  FS-501,  VG8  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Micro  O 
1892-0  Barber  half  has  proven  elusive  in  all  grades,  with  fewer  than 
100  examples  believed  known.  This  collector-grade  VG  example 
displays  beautifully  original  golden-gray  patina  with  tinges  of  olive, 
amber,  and  gunmetal-blue  in  the  fields.  The  L  and  Y  in  LIBERTY 
are  clear,  as  well  as  the  upper  halves  of  the  I  and  T.  Population:  2  in 
8,  23  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  391216  Base  PCGS#  6463 


5073  1892-S  MS62  PCGS.  This  untoned  silver- white  S-mint  Barber 
half  dollar  is  sharply  struck  save  for  the  upper-right  shield  corner 
and  boasts  few  marks  for  the  grade,  which  is  determined  by  the 
somewhat  thin  luster.  Nevertheless,  this  piece  is  quite  appealing. 
Population:  28  in  62,  78  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24LJ,  PCGS# 
6464 


1893  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare  in  Gem  or  Better 


5074  1893  MS65  PCGS.  Nearly  twice  as  many  P-mint  Barber  halves 
were  coined  in  1893  compared  to  1892,  but  examples  were  saved 
to  a  far  lesser  extent.  Variegated  olive,  red-violet,  and  ice-blue 
patina  graces  the  obverse  peripheries,  leaving  the  centers  mostly 
brilliant.  The  color  scheme  is  similar  on  the  reverse,  although  the 
toning  is  more  uniform  with  occasional  flashes  of  brilliance.  This  is 
a  well-struck  Gem  with  moderate  incompleteness  confined  to  stars 
3  and  11,  the  right  shield/wing  juncture,  and  the  arrow  fletchings. 
Population:  19  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24LK, 
PCGS#  6465 


5075  1893  MS65  PCGS.  Beautiful  antique-copper  toning  envelops  both 
sides  with  blue  and  gold  shades  on  the  reverse.  Sharply  detailed 
surfaces  are  thickly  frosted  and  blemish-free.  This  second-year  issue 
was  not  saved  as  extensively  as  the  1892.  Population:  19  in  65  (1  in 
65  +  ),  11  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  1012000),  lot  6268;  Central 
States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4570.  NGC  ID#  24LK, 
PCGS#  6465 


5076  1893-0  MS64  PCGS.  Razor-sharp  for  an  O-mint  Barber  half  with 
silver-gray  centers  that  yield  to  bands  of  gold  and  green  near  the 
rims.  This  sharply  struck  Choice  survivor  is  well-preserved  with 
only  a  handful  of  stray  marks  on  each  side.  PCGS  counts  1 1  finer 
coins  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2008),  lot  9 45.  NGC  ID#  24LL, 
PCGS#  6466 

5077  1893-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  1893-S  Barber  half  dollar  is  a  semikey 
issue  in  the  series  with  a  relatively  low  mintage  of  740,000  pieces. 
Examples  are  very  scarce  in  Mint  State,  and  this  near-Mint  coin 
would  be  perfect  for  the  collector  on  a  budget.  The  forecurls  are  a 
touch  soft,  but  the  right  shield  corner  has  fully  defined  horizontals. 
High-point  rub  is  essentially  indiscernible,  and  light  olive-toned, 
partly  reflective  surfaces  show  minimal  marks.  NGC  ID#  24LM, 
PCGS#  6467 


1893-S  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Sharp  and  Lustrous 


5078  1893-S  MS63  PCGS.  This  well-struck  piece  shows  pretty  amber- 
gold  and  steel-blue  coloration  near  the  peripheries  on  each  side, 
with  moderate  luster  visible  in  the  silvery  centers.  There  are  a  few 
slide  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  but  this  coin  is  nice  for  the  grade.  A 
desirable  series  key,  produced  to  the  extent  of  only  740,000  coins. 
Population:  21  in  63  (1  in  63  +  ),  24  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24LM, 
PCGS#  6467 


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1896  Barber  Half,  Toned  MS65 


5079  1896  MS65  PCGS.  Most  Mint  State  1896  Barber  halves  are 
located  in  MS64  or  lower  grades,  and  Gem  representatives  are  only 
infrequently  encountered.  This  piece  displays  bold  definition  on 
the  stars  and  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction, 
with  satiny  luster  that  is  free  of  major  distractions.  Both  sides  show 
uniformly  mottled  russet-gray  toning.  Population:  14  in  65,  5  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24LV,  PCGS#  6474 


5080  1896-S  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1896-S  is  a  challenging  date  in 
all  grades,  far  more  so  than  its  mintage  of  more  than  1.1  million 
coins  would  suggest.  This  Choice  XF  example  offers  a  well-detailed 
option  for  the  budget-conscious  collector.  Both  sides  show  original 
olive-gray  patina.  Population:  9  in  45,  87  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24LX,  PCGS#  6476 

5081  1897  MS64  NGC.  The  frosty  surfaces  on  this  near-Gem  have 
generous  luster,  a  razor-sharp  strike,  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  Color 
is  largely  gray-white.  An  appealing  near-Gem  despite  small  marks. 
Census:  43  in  64  (1  in  64+),  26  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  The  Estate  of  John  C.  Hugon  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4584.  NGC 
ID#  24LY,  PCGS#  6477 


1897  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Frosty  and  Fully  Struck 


5082  1897  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Barber  half  dollar  representatives  from 
any  issue  are  apt  to  be  found  with  some  degree  of  strike  softness,  be 
it  on  the  headband,  right  shield  corner,  talons,  or  fletchings.  This 
thickly  frosted  and  entirely  brilliant  CAC-approved  Gem  avoids  such 
pitfalls.  The  devices  are  fully  struck,  the  preservation  is  extraordinary, 
and  the  visual  appeal  is  unsurpassed  for  those  who  appreciate 
original  mint  brilliance.  Population:  25  in  65,  14  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24LY,  PCGS# 
6477 


1897-S  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


5083  1897-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 897 -S  Barber  half  is  a  slightly 
better  date,  benefiting  in  that  regard  from  a  mintage  of  just  less  than 
1  million  coins.  Mint  State  survivors  are  scarce  and  out  of  reach 
for  budget-conscious  collectors.  This  Borderline  Uncirculated 
representative  exhibits  sharp  detail  with  just  a  trace  of  friction  over 
the  high  points  of  the  devices.  The  obverse  shows  pale  champagne 
toning  with  midnight-blue  around  the  borders.  The  reverse  shows 
the  same  colors,  but  in  a  more  distinctive  pattern  —  the  blue  forms 
a  perfect  crescent  moon  over  the  left  two-thirds  of  the  coin,  and 
the  champagne  occupies  the  remainder.  Population:  5  in  58,  51 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24M2,  PCGS#  6479 


1898-0  Half  Dollar,  Sharp  MS63 
Captivating  Multihued  Toning 


5084  1898-0  MS63  PCGS.  Glistening  mint  luster  underlies  intermixed 
shades  of  orange,  red,  yellow,  lavender,  and  blue.  The  effect 
immediately  captivates  the  viewer,  whose  attention  is  then 
drawn  to  the  equally  impressive,  nearly  fully  struck  devices.  The 
combination  of  vibrant  luster,  strong  definition,  and  excellent  eye 
appeal  is  atypical  for  a  New  Orleans  representative,  and  this  Select 
example  is  deserving  of  serious  consideration.  Population:  11  in  63, 
34  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24M4,  PCGS#  6481 


1898-0  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Lightly  Patinated,  Needle- Sharp  Obverse 


5085  1898-0  MS64  PCGS.  This  near-Gem  is  strongly  impressed  with 
particularly  bold  definition  on  the  obverse  motifs.  The  reverse 
displays  typical  softness  at  the  juncture  of  the  right  shield  corner 
and  the  eagle’s  wing.  Light  lavender  and  rose  tones  provide  color 
to  the  partly  brilliant,  shimmering  surfaces  with  blue  accents  at  the 
upper  reverse.  A  wonderful  example  of  this  better-date  issue  with  a 
mintage  of  874,000  coins.  Population:  22  in  64,  12  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24M4,  PCGS# 
6481 


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1898-S  Barber  Half,  Impressive  MS64 
First  Generation  Holder,  Sharp  Appeal 


5086  1898-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1898-S  is  a  scarcer  issue  than  its 
relatively  high  mintage  of  2.3  million  coins  would  suggest.  This  is 
a  pleasing  example  with  sharp  strike  definition  and  smoky  silver- 
gray  toning  over  the  obverse,  complemented  by  slight  gold-tan 
and  olive  peripheral  accents.  The  reverse  displays  slightly  deeper 
golden-gray  coloration.  Both  sides  are  lustrous  and  well-preserved. 
Housed  in  a  first-generation  PCGS  holder  with  a  green  label  and 
CAC  endorsement.  Population:  14  in  64,  13  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  24M5,  PCGS#  6482 


5087  1899  MS64  PCGS.  A  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  Choice  Mint 
State  example,  this  lovely  Barber  half  dollar  exhibits  satin  mint 
luster  with  excellent  eye  appeal.  The  devices  are  sharply  defined 
and  contrast  nicely  with  the  semi-reflective  fields.  Population: 
56  in  64  (1  in  64+),  40  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24M6,  PCGS# 
6483 


1899-0  Barber  Half,  Toned  MS65 


5088  1899-0  MS65  PCGS.  Considerable  luster  manages  to  penetrate 
the  deep  patina  of  rose,  lilac,  cobalt-blue,  and  copper-gold  on  this 
Gem  1899-0  Barber  half.  The  strike  is  sharp,  and  abrasions  are 
minimal.  The  1899-0  is  a  better  date,  seldom  available  in  Gem 
grade  and  quite  elusive  in  finer  condition,  where  the  population 
data  are  skewed  by  resubmissions  and  duplicates.  Population:  8  in 

65,  8  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24M7,  PCGS#  6484 


1899-S  Half  Dollar,  Fully  Struck  MS65 


5089  1899-S  MS65  PCGS.  Frosty  luster  greets  the  viewer  on  each  side 
of  this  lovely  Gem  1899-S  half  dollar,  an  exceptionally  well-made 
and  well-preserved  example.  The  surfaces  show  only  minimal, 
grade-consistent  ticks,  and  the  full  strike  extends  even  to  the 
challenged  right  shield  corner  on  the  reverse.  A  great  example  of 
this  difficult  date.  Population:  9  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  8  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24M8,  PCGS#  6485 


5090  1901-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1901-0  Barber  half  is  a  better 
date,  commanding  a  premium  in  the  upper  circulated  grades, 
as  well  as  the  Mint  State  level.  This  Choice  example  displays 
satiny  golden-gray  luster  with  overtones  of  olive  and  amber-red  in 
portions  of  the  fields.  Well-struck  on  the  obverse,  but  weak  over 
the  central  eagle  on  the  reverse.  Population:  10  in  64  (2  in  64+ ),  7 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MD,  PCGS#  6490 


1901-S  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Better  Date 


5091  1901-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1901-S  is  one  of  the  more  sought-after 
issues  in  the  Barber  half  series  in  Mint  State,  as  such  pieces  are 
scarce  in  any  grade.  This  Select  example  is  a  trifle  weak  on  the 
eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction,  but  otherwise  shows 
crisp  detail.  Satiny  luster  is  accented  by  shades  of  pale  lavender- 
gray  toning,  while  a  few  scattered  abrasions  determine  the  grade. 
Population:  9  in  63,  18  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24ME,  PCGS#  6491 


5092  1902-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  This  1902-0  Barber  half  is 
deficiently  struck  on  both  sides,  but  actual  wear  is  almost 
nonexistent.  Close  study  with  a  lens  reveals  only  a  few  faint  slide 
marks  on  the  high  points  of  the  obverse  portrait  which  limit  the 
grade.  Satiny  with  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning.  Population:  17  in 
58,  45  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MG,  PCGS#  6493 


1902-S  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Elusive  in  Mint  State 


5093  1902-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  early  20th  century  San  Francisco 
issue  is  scarce  in  all  Mint  State  grades,  and  is  rarely  seen  finer 
than  MS63.  This  Gem  representative  shows  deep  olive,  russet, 
and  forest-green  toning  around  portions  of  the  peripheries,  with 
pale  champagne  color  elsewhere.  The  high  points  of  the  eagle, 
particularly  the  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction,  are  weakly 
defined.  The  obverse  is  well-struck.  Population:  6  in  65,  11  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MH,  PCGS#  6494 


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1903-0  Half  Dollar,  Elusive  MS65 


5094  1903-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  1903-0  Barber  half  issue  is  scarce 
in  Mint  State  and  rare  as  a  Gem,  despite  a  mintage  of  more  than 
2  million  pieces.  Golden-brown  and  teal  colors  appear  on  large 
portions  of  both  sides,  accented  by  a  few  splashes  of  plum.  Pleasing 
satin  luster  adds  to  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  8  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  6 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24MK,  PCGS#  6496 


1904  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare 


5095  1904  MS66  NGC.  In  determining  the  rarity  of  just  about  any 
issue  in  the  Barber  half  series  in  Gem  grades,  mintage  figures  can 
be  disregarded.  This  was  a  commercial  workhorse  series,  heavily 
circulated  and  little  collected;  even  common  dates  become  rare 
in  the  upper  Mint  State  levels.  The  1904  is  a  prime  example.  This 
Philadelphia  issue  had  a  mintage  of  nearly  3  million  coins,  but 
is  genuinely  rare  at  the  MS65  grade  level  and  anything  finer  is 
exceedingly  so.  In  MS66,  the  currently  offered  coin  is  tied  with  just 
two  others  for  the  finest  at  NGC  (6/15).  This  piece  is  boldly  struck, 
draped  in  milky  golden  and  lilac  patina.  The  underlying  surfaces 
display  a  hard,  satiny  brilliance  with  just  a  few  inconsequential 
marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  4235. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MM,  PCGS# 
6498 


1904-S  Barber  Half,  Choice  VF 


5096  1904-S  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1904^S  Barber  half  is  a  better 
date  in  all  grades,  boasting  a  limited  mintage  of  barely  more  than 
half  a  million  coins.  This  Choice  VF  example  is  well-detailed  for 
the  middle  circulated  grade  range,  and  displays  uniform  army-green 
patina  on  each  side  with  bits  of  russet  in  the  crevices. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24MP,  PCGS# 
6500 


5097  1905-0  AU58  PCGS.  Richly  toned  gold-orange  and  medium- 
gray  with  considerable  luster  remaining  on  each  side.  A  shallow 
scrape  is  noted  behind  Liberty’s  eye  and  a  few  other  light  marks  are 
scattered  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  24MS,  PCGS#  6502 


1907  Barber  Half,  MS66 
Few  Peers,  Ex:  Friend 


5098  1907  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Friend.  For  such  a  high-mintage  issue 
(more  than  2.5  million  coins  struck),  the  1907  Barber  half  has  an 
extremely  low  population  in  Premium  or  Superb  Gem  quality.  In 
MS66,  PCGS  lists  only  four  coins  and  NGC  just  six;  an  MS67  + 
PCGS  coin  is  the  only  finer  example  (6/15).  The  Friend  coin  is  a 
splendid  Premium  Gem  with  frosty  ivory  luster,  enhanced  by  lilac 
and  rose  at  the  upper-left  obverse,  and  with  additional  iridescent 
splashes.  The  reverse  is  a  trifle  weak  at  the  junction  of  the  right 
(facing)  wing  and  the  shield,  a  point  of  weakness  on  many  different 
issues,  perhaps  because  it  is  exactly  opposite  the  highest  point  of 
Liberty’s  cheek.  Population:  4  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  U.S.  Coins,  Inc.;  Dale  Friend;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) , 
lot  2947. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MY,  PCGS# 
6508 


5099  1907-D  MS64  PCGS.  The  deep  satin  surfaces  have  a  silver-white 
glow  over  both  sides.  The  only  place  of  color  is  a  burnt-orange 
toning  spot  in  the  field  adjacent  to  the  middle  featherhead.  Two 
shallow  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  are  the  only  barriers  to  an  even 
higher  grade.  Population:  55  in  64  (2  in  64+ ),  38  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4614.  NGC  ID#  24MZ, 
PCGS#  6509 


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5100  1907-D  MS64  NGC.  This  1907-D  Barber  half  dollar  is  free  of 
major  abrasions,  but  a  few  light  grazes  on  Liberty’s  cheek  preclude 
a  Gem  grade.  The  surfaces  show  satiny  luster  with  just  a  hint  of 
light  golden  toning.  Minor  softness  on  the  eagle’s  right  (facing) 
wing  junction  is  the  only  such  occurrence  on  the  coin.  Census: 
37  in  64  (1  in  64+),  25  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MZ,  PCGS# 
6509 


1908-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Frosty  and  Toned,  Ex:  Friend 


5101  1908-S  MS66  PCGS,  CAC,  Ex:  Friend.  The  1908-S  Barber  half  is 
a  condition  rarity  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  In  top  condition,  the  issue 
compares  favorably  to  the  1907-S,  one  of  the  most  important  dates 
in  the  entire  Barber  half  dollar  series  in  regards  to  high-grade  rarity. 
The  Friend  Premium  Gem  coin  is  similar  to  the  Hugon  coin  sold  in 
January  2005,  and  is  one  of  only  seven  different  MS66  examples  that 
have  appeared  in  any  of  our  auctions  over  the  last  20+  years.  While 
the  strike  is  somewhat  indistinct,  especially  on  the  reverse,  the 
surfaces  are  pristine  with  few  marks  of  any  kind.  Faint  roller  striae 
can  be  seen  on  the  obverse,  remaining  from  the  original  planchet. 
Satiny  and  lustrous  surfaces  are  visible  through  splendid  gold  and 
iridescent  toning.  Population:  4  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) ,  lot  3902. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N7,  PCGS# 
6515 


1909  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Conditional  Rarity 


5102  1909  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Among  1909-dated  Barber  halves 
from  the  three  mints,  this  Philadelphia  issue  is  the  most  available 
in  absolute  terms  with  a  mintage  approaching  2.4  million  coins. 
Nevertheless,  examples  are  scarce  in  Gem  condition  and  very 
rare  in  this  lofty  grade.  In  fact,  PCGS  reports  only  14  pieces  in 
MS66  (three  in  MS66+)  and  none  finer  (7/15).  This  carefully 
preserved  and  well-struck  representative  features  delicate  russet 
and  purple  toning  toward  the  margins,  while  the  centers  remain 
largely  brilliant.  NGC  ID#  24N8,  PCGS#  6516 


1909-0  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  One  Finer  PCGS  Example 


5103  1909-0  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor/Emery-Nichols.  The 
New  Orleans  Mint  stopped  minting  coins  for  good  in  1909,  marked 
by  a  final  mintage  of  925,400  half  dollars.  The  building  then  served 
several  years  as  an  Assay  Office.  (Today,  the  New  Orleans  Mint 
houses  the  Louisiana  State  Museum  and  Historical  Center,  along 
with  a  world  famous  jazz  exhibit  and  numismatic  displays.) 

This  radiant  example  of  the  final-year  production  is  a  fitting 
representative  of  the  final  O-Mint  half  dollars.  The  strike  is 
above-average  for  this  New  Orleans  issue,  especially  on  the  well- 
detailed  reverse.  Both  sides  display  satiny  silver  luster  beneath 
champagne  toning,  with  peripheral  reddish-gold,  sea-green,  and 
iridescent  shades.  The  obverse  is  cracked  through  the  bust  tip,  with 
a  continuation  across  the  truncation  to  the  back  of  the  neck. 

The  die  shows  erosion  from  long  use,  and  minor  die  bulging  on 
Liberty’s  neck  extends  upward  across  the  draw,  giving  rise  to  the 
issue’s  “Mumps”  nickname.  A  shallow  scrape  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
is  the  only  blemish  of  any  consequence  on  this  Premium  Gem. 
Only  a  single  example  is  certified  finer  by  either  service.  PCGS 
Population:  3  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  The  Emery  and  Nichols  Collections  (Bowers  and  M erena, 
11/1984),  lot  847;  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998),  lot 
1 79;  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection 
/  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010) ,  lot  3228. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N9,  PCGS# 
6517 


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1910  Half  Dollar 
Lustrous,  Frosty  Gem 


5104  1910  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  One  of  the  scarcer  Philadelphia  Mint 
Barber  halves  in  Gem  condition,  with  few  pieces  certified  finer  by 
either  service.  Less  available  at  this  grade  level  than  the  highly- 
touted  1915-P.  Pearlescent  lilac-gray  surfaces  project  vibrant  bursts 
of  silver  mint  luster.  Sharply  struck  except  on  the  arrow  fletchings 
and  the  top-right  shield  corner.  CAC  endorsed  with  terrific  eye 
appeal.  Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
24NB,  PCGS#  6519 


1910  Barber  Half,  Frosty  MS66 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


5105  1910  MS66  PCGS.  This  Philadelphia  issue  is  marginally  available 
in  grades  through  MS64,  but  Gems  are  scarce  and  anything  finer  is 
rare.  This  Premium  Gem  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster  with  unabraded 
surfaces.  The  obverse  shows  pale  champagne  color  in  the  center 
and  deeper  mint-green  and  lilac  hues  around  the  periphery.  The 
reverse  is  uniformly  light  golden.  Some  of  the  usual  striking  softness 
is  observed  on  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  junction.  Population: 
7  in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NB,  PCGS#  6519 


1910  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Outstanding,  Shimmering  Luster 


5106  1910  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1910  Barber  half  dollar  is  one  of  the 
less  recognized,  but  more  important  Philadelphia  Mint  issues  in  the 
series,  with  a  mintage  of  only  418,000  coins.  With  just  six  similarly 
graded  pieces  at  PCGS  and  none  finer  (6/15),  the  present  example 
is  of  great  importance  to  Registry  Set  competitors.  Aside  from  the 
usual  weakness  at  the  junction  of  the  shield  and  right  (facing)  wing, 
the  motifs  are  well-defined.  This  piece  is  fully  lustrous  with  frosty 
surfaces  that  exhibit  a  faint  trace  of  speckled  gold  toning. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  3905. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NB,  PCGS# 
6519 


1910-S  Half  Dollar,  Stunning  MS65 


5107  1910-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  silver  centers  on  each  side  of  this 
stunning  Gem  Barber  half  cede  to  sunset-orange,  cinnamon,  and 
lilac  hues  near  the  rims.  The  strike  is  uniformly  bold  save  for  a 
touch  on  the  right  shield  corner  and  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  claw. 
There  are  no  visible  marks  of  consequence.  Population:  8  in  65,  20 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24NC,  PCGS#  6520 


1911  Half  Dollar,  Resplendent  MS66 
None  Finer  at  PCGS,  Ex:  Duckor-Price 


5108  1911  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Price.  The  strike 
is  solid  on  this  outstanding  Registry  coin,  although  slightly  shy 
of  full.  Both  sides  are  highly  lustrous,  with  satiny  mint  brilliance 
shining  through  incredible  orange-gold,  violet,  and  iridescent 
toning.  A  few  specks  attest  to  the  originality  of  the  surfaces,  and 
a  couple  field  nicks  near  the  chin  are  the  only  consequential 
marks.  The  Price-Duckor  specimen  is  numerically  equal  to  the 
piece  in  the  current  highest-rated  Registry  Set,  and  the  Duckor 
Collection  still  ranks  as  the  all-time  finest  Registry  Set  at  PCGS. 
David  Akers  wrote  in  the  Price  catalog:  “This  is  not  a  rare  issue 
at  all,  but  rather  a  fairly  common  one  in  all  mint  state  grades, 
including  Gem  condition,  something  that  cannot  be  said  for  very 
many  Barber  Half  Dollar  issues.”  Given  its  moderate  availability  in 
MS66,  the  1911  is  also  a  candidate  for  a  high-grade  type  collection 
of  U.S.  coins.  Population:  12  in  66,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998) ,  lot  183 ;  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  3232. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24ND,  PCGS# 
6521 


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191 1-S  Barber  Half,  Sharp  MS65 


5109  191 1-S  MS65  PCGS.  Largely  untoned  silver-gray  surfaces  boast 
generous  luster  and  cede  at  the  lower  reverse  to  a  small  patch  of 
cinnamon  patina.  The  sharp  strike  extends  even  to  the  right  shield 
corner.  This  late-series  S-mint  is  more  elusive  in  Gem  and  finer 
grades  than  might  be  thought.  Population:  11  in  65,  7  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24NF,  PCGS#  6523  Base  PCGS#  6523 

1912  Barber  Half,  MS65 
Original  Luster  and  Toning 


5110  1912  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  large  mintage  of  1.5  million 
pieces,  the  1912  Barber  half  dollar  is  readily  available  in  lower 
grades,  but  it  is  one  of  the  more  difficult  issues  of  the  series  to  locate 
at  the  Gem  level.  The  present  coin  is  well-preserved,  with  seemingly 
pristine  fields.  The  surfaces  are  graced  by  iridescent  shades  of 
crimson,  gray,  and  blue  toning  in  the  recesses,  while  the  motifs 
remain  untoned.  Population:  22  in  65  (3  in  65  + ),  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2009) ,  lot  783. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NG,  PCGS# 
6524 


5111  1912-D  MS64+  PCGS.  Brilliant,  frosty  luster  is  the  hallmark 
of  this  Plus-graded  Choice  1912-D  half  dollar.  The  eagle’s  right 
(facing)  talons  are  slightly  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  sharp 
throughout.  Light  contact  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  limit  the 
technical  grade.  NGC  ID#  24NH,  PCGS#  6525 

5112  1913-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Dusky  golden-gray  toning  blankets 
the  satiny  surfaces  of  this  1913-D  Barber  half,  with  few  noticeable 
abrasions  in  evidence.  Several  obverse  stars  mirror  the  striking 
softness  seen  on  the  right  side  of  the  eagle’s  body.  Population:  53  in 
64  (1  in  64+),  18  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  24NL,  PCGS# 
6528 


1913-D  Barber  Half,  Phenomenal  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5113  1913-D  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  The  Denver 
Mint  coined  534,000  half  dollars  in  1913,  the  seventh-lowest 
mintage  in  the  entire  Barber  series.  Overshadowed  by  the  lower- 
mintage  1913  and  the  higher-mintage  1913-S,  this  Denver  issue  is 
an  undeserved  “poor  stepchild”  of  the  date.  Even  so,  connoisseurs 
of  the  series  know  to  give  this  issue  great  respect  in  high  grades. 

The  sharp  strike  and  full  mint  brilliance  provide  this  coin  with 
a  high  degree  of  aesthetic  desirability.  The  surfaces  exhibit  faint 
silver-gray  toning  and  a  few  freckles  of  deeper  iridescence.  Slight 
weakness  visits  the  upper  right  shield  junction,  a  characteristic  that 
is  unavoidable  even  on  the  highest-graded  coins  of  the  issue.  PCGS 
has  yet  to  grade  a  finer  example,  emphasizing  the  importance  of  the 
present  opportunity.  This  beautiful  Premium  Gem  is  destined  for 
a  remarkable  date  or  type  collection.  Population:  6  in  66,  0  finer 

(6/15). 

Ex:  David  Akers  (6/15/1992) ;  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010) ,  lot 
3239. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NL,  PCGS# 
6528 


5114  1914  MS63  PCGS.  From  a  low-mintage  of  124,230  pieces,  this 
attractive  Select  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  lustrous  brilliant  surfaces  with  a  few  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  Population:  40  in  63,  57  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NN, 
PCGS#  6530 


5115  1914-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1 9 1 4-S  is  only  marginally  more 
available  than  the  1914  in  MS64  or  better  despite  the  significant 
mintage  differential.  This  frosty,  golden-gray  near-Gem  features 
boldly  impressed  motifs  with  minor  incompleteness  on  the  right 
shield  corner  and  arrow  fletchings.  Population:  40  in  64,  23  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NP,  PCGS#  6531 


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1914-S  Barber  Half,  Brilliant  MS65 


5116  1914-S  MS65  PCGS.  Brilliant  silver-gray  surfaces  show  effulgent 
luster  and  little  trace  of  other  color  on  this  sharp  Gem  1914-S 
Barber  half.  The  strike  is  bold  over  most  of  each  side,  save  for  a 
couple  of  star  centers  and  no  more  than  a  trace  of  weakness  on  the 
upper-right  shield  corner.  Population:  15  in  65  (2  in  65  +  ),  8  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  24NP,  PCGS#  6531 

1915  Barber  Half,  MS65 
Pastel  Toning 


5117  1915  MS65  PCGS.  This  final  Philadelphia  Barber  half  is  scarce 
in  Mint  State  and  is  rarely  seen  in  Gem  or  better  condition.  This 
piece  shows  rich,  satiny  luster  with  faint,  parallel  die  striae  evident 
in  the  fields,  as-struck.  Faint  silvery-lilac  hues  encompass  much 
of  each  side,  but  yield  to  deeper  gold,  olive,  and  amber  around 
portions  of  the  periphery.  The  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  junction 
is  a  trifle  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  satisfactory.  Population:  1 7 
in  65  (1  in  65+),  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NR,  PCGS#  6532 

5118  1915-D  MS65  PCGS.  Strongly  detailed  devices  exhibit  a  trace  of 
softness  on  stars  3  and  11,  and  on  the  right  shield/wing  juncture. 
Each  side  features  an  eye-catching  combination  of  uninhibited 
brilliance  and  luminous  satin  luster.  A  few  shallow  grazes  on  the 
obverse  define  the  grade.  Population:  59  in  65,  19  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24NS,  PCGS#  6533 

5119  1915-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Wispy  champagne  toning  appears 
on  both  sides  of  this  Choice  Mint  State  Barber  half  dollar,  with 
charcoal  patina  along  the  right  obverse  and  reverse  border.  NGC 
ID#  24NT,  PCGS#  6534 


1915-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Significant  Condition  Rarity 


5120  1915-S  MS67  NGC.  This  S-mint  issue  claims  a  mintage  of 
1.6  million  coins,  and  it  is  far  more  available  than  its  key  date 
Philadelphia  counterpart,  which  boasts  a  production  less  than  one- 
tenth  the  size.  However,  the  1915-S  becomes  a  major  condition 
rarity  in  MS67,  where  NGC  and  PCGS  have  seen  only  five 
examples  collectively.  Occasional  faint  blushes  of  golden-tan  patina 
appear  over  frosty  and  brilliant  surfaces  that  are  virtually  without 
fault.  Only  star  1 1  and  the  arrow  fletchings  are  trivially  incomplete. 
Census:  3  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NT,  PCGS# 
6534 


PROOF  BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 

5121  1892  PR64  NGC.  This  is  a  boldly  struck  Choice  proof  from  the 
inaugural  Barber  half  dollar  issue.  Tinges  of  violet  and  blue  appear 
around  the  peripheries,  while  the  interiors  show  light  champagne 
color  and  modest,  undesignated  contrast.  Housed  in  a  prior 
generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  24NU,  PCGS#  6539 


1892  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Popular  First- Year  Proof 


5122  1892  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  This  delightful  Superb  Gem  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout.  The  devices  have  a 
frosty  texture  that  contrasts  boldly  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields, 
creating  an  intense  cameo  effect.  A  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning 
add  to  the  terrific  eye  appeal.  From  a  first-year  mintage  of  1,245 
pieces.  Census:  26  in  67  Cameo  (2  in  67  ★  Cameo),  3  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  86539 


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1892  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Obvious  Originality 


5123  1892  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Beautiful,  wide  mattelike  rims  display 
a  tinge  of  blue  and  frame  the  gleaming,  glassy-mirrored  fields  and 
frosted  central  devices  of  this  contrasted  Superb  Gem  proof.  A 
splendid  first-year  representative  of  the  type,  the  coin  features 
clear,  reddish-gold  patina  on  both  sides  and  attractive,  coppery 
highlights  for  amazing  original  appeal.  There  are  no  disturbances  or 
distractions  to  report.  Census:  26  in  67  Cameo  (2  in  67  ★  Cameo), 
3  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86539 


1895  Half  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Scarcely  Seen  With  Bold  Contrast 


5126  1895  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Highland  Collection.  The  proof 
mintage  of  880  pieces  is  one  of  the  larger  productions  in  the  Barber 
half  dollar  series,  but  only  20%  to  30%  of  survivors  are  found  with 
Cameo  contrast.  This  brilliant  Gem  features  tinges  of  powder-blue 
and  gold  that  are  more  noticeable  on  the  reverse.  Bold  contrast 
between  the  thickly  frosted  design  elements  and  the  reflective, 
almost  jet-black  fields  captures  the  gaze  of  the  viewer.  Census:  1 1  in 
65  Cameo,  44  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86542 


5124  1892  PR64+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  A  slight  hint  of  clear,  russet- 
red  toning  at  the  margins  and  a  whisper  of  almond-gold  color  on 
Liberty’s  portrait  confirm  the  originality  of  this  glittering  proof  half 
dollar.  Strong  contrast  separates  the  motifs  from  the  glassy-deep 
mirrored  fields.  This  coin  is  extremely  close  to  full  Gem  quality,  a 
scarce  coin  as  a  first-year  proof  in  this  grade.  Population:  3  in  64  ( 1 
in  64+)  Deep  Cameo,  17  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  96539 


1894  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
Variegated  Colors,  Repunched  Date 


5125  1894  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Rotation  beneath  a  light  exhibits 
splendid  navy-blue,  jade-green,  peach-gold,  and  slate-gray  toning. 
The  strike  is  bold  except  on  the  right  shield  corner,  and  the  surfaces 
are  immaculate  aside  from  a  slender  mark  on  the  shield.  Breen 
describes  this  repunched  date  variety  as  “extra  outlines  within 
triangle  of  4.”  Despite  a  proof  mintage  of  just  972  pieces,  at  least 
two  obverse  dies  were  used,  and  each  displays  a  slightly  different 
date  position.  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  26  in  66,  10  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24NW,  PCGS#  6541 


1895  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Lightly  Toned 


5127  1895  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  Cameo  examples  of  the  proof  1895 
Barber  half  dollar  are  rare  as  fine  as  the  Superb  Gem  grade  level. 
This  piece  is  toned  on  both  sides  in  sun-gold  and  amber  hues,  but 
the  field-device  contrast  persists.  The  strike  is  bold  close  study  with 
a  loupe  fails  to  reveal  any  noteworthy  surface  flaws.  Population:  5 
in  67  Cameo,  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86542 


5128  1896  PR64  PCGS.  A  vividly  toned  near-Gem  with  red-violet, 
lemon-yellow,  and  electric  grape  patina  over  the  highly  reflective 
surfaces.  Faint  obverse  hairlines  define  the  grade.  Population:  65  in 
64,  51  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24NY,  PCGS#  6543 


1898  Barber  Half,  PR67+  Cameo 
Beautiful  Surfaces 


5129  1898  PR67+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  superbly  preserved, 
boldly  struck  1898  proof  half,  exhibiting  incredible  eye  appeal. 
The  obverse  shows  stark  white -on-black  contrast  accentuated  by  a 
hint  of  light  golden  toning.  The  reverse  shows  medium  amber-gold 
toning  in  the  fields  with  a  splash  of  soft  lavender  in  the  center  — 
the  visual  effect  is  lovely  purple-on-gold  contrast.  Population:  7  in 
67  (3  in  67+)  Cameo,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86545 


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1899  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
A  Top  Rarity  in  Gem  or  Better 


5130  1899  PR66  NGC.  Ex:  Highland  Collection.  This  proof  issue  has 
one  of  the  highest  mintages  in  the  Barber  half  dollar  series  (846 
coins),  yet  it  is  one  of  the  most  elusive  dates  in  Gem  condition  or 
finer.  Subtle  orange  centers  progress  to  cobalt-blue  and  violet  hues 
around  the  edges  on  each  side.  Glassy  fields  with  minimal  contact 
surround  moderately  frosted  devices.  Census:  23  in  66,  12  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24P3,  PCGS#  6546 


1899  Half,  PR67  Ultra  Cameo 
Visually  As- Struck 


5131  1899  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  sharpness  of  strike  on  this 
Superb  Gem  Ultra  Cameo  is  almost  as  impressive  as  the  stark 
nature  of  the  field-device  contrast.  Traces  of  pale  champagne 
toning  are  almost  irrelevant,  overwhelmed  by  the  depth  of  the 
mirroring  and  the  thickness  of  the  frost.  A  stray  lines  are  discernible 
with  lOx  magnification.  The  finest  of  just  three  Ultra  Cameos  at 
NGC  (6/15).  PCGS#  96546 


1900  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5132  1900  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  Unquestionably  among  the  finest- 
known  Cameo  proofs  of  the  issue,  and  a  candidate  for  even  higher 
recognition.  Remarkably  well-preserved  —  likely  with  the  original 
proof  set  toning  —  this  Superb  Gem  half  exudes  eye  appeal. 
Gunmetal-blue  and  amber-gold  shades  grace  the  margins,  while 
lighter  gold  patina  flirts  with  the  frosted  silver  central  motifs.  A 
razor-sharp  proof  throughout,  with  virtually  no  distractions  of  any 
kind.  Population:  7  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86547 


1901  Barber  Half  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 


Attractive  Multicolor  Toning 


5133  1901  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  The  Mint  switched  to  an  all-brilliant 
finish  for  proof  coins  in  1902,  so  the  1901  issue  was  the  last  to 
include  a  large  number  of  Cameo  specimens.  This  delightful  Gem 
exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the 
deeply  reflective  fields  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty  devices. 
Attractive  shades  of  greenish-gold  and  cobalt-blue  toning  enhance 
the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  7  in  65  Cameo  (1  in  65  ★ 
Cameo),  16  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86548 


1901  Half  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 
All-Brilliant,  Stark  White-on-Black  Contrast 


5134  1901  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  The  issue’s  mintage  of  813  proofs  and 
its  survival  rate  in  high  grades  are  about  on  par  with  most  other 
dates  in  the  series,  but  the  radiant  brilliance  of  this  Premium 
Gem  inarguably  distinguishes  it  from  its  peers.  The  surfaces  appear 
virtually  as-struck  without  any  mentionable  flaws  and  dramatic 
white-on-black  cameo  contrast.  Population:  17  in  66  (3  in  66+) 
Cameo,  12  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86548 


1902  Barber  Half,  Pastel-Toned  PR67 


5135  1902  PR67  PCGS.  Splendid  eye  appeal  is  created  by  the  pastel 
patina  —  concentric  on  the  obverse  and  variegated  on  the 
reverse  —  but  largely  featuring  rose,  orange,  blue,  and  jade  on  both 
sides  against  intense  luster.  The  surfaces  are  well-preserved  and 
show  a  sharp  strike  save  for  the  usual  trivial  area  on  the  reverse. 
Population:  8  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24P6,  PCGS#  6549 


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1909  Barber  Half,  Toned  PR65 


5136  1909  PR65  PCGS.  A  seldom  seen  Gem  proof  Barber  half,  suitable 
for  type  or  date  purposes.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  displays 
gleaming  mirrorlike  fields.  A  vivid  swath  of  pine-green,  violet, 
and  amber  toning  encompasses  the  right  obverse  field,  leaving  the 
remainder  of  that  side  light  golden.  The  reverse  is  uniformly  toned 
in  pastel  hues.  Population:  24  in  65,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24PD,  PCGS#  6556 

5137  1910  PR64  PCGS*  Irregular  lilac-gray  toning  appears  on  each 
side  in  scattered  splashes  of  color  over  an  underlying  field  of 
light  champagne.  The  strike  is  well-executed  and  the  fields  are 
deeply  mirrored.  The  obverse  shows  modest  field-device  contrast. 
Population:  58  in  64  (2  in  64+),  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PE, 
PCGS#  6557 

5138  1910  PR64  PCGS.  Only  55 1  proof  Barber  half  dollars  were  struck 
in  1910,  this  being  one  of  the  lower  production  figures  in  the 
series;  only  the  1908,  1911,  1914,  and  1915  have  lower  total  proof 
mintages,  and  these  only  by  a  small  margin.  This  Choice  example 
is  well-struck  with  a  hint  of  contrast.  Lilac-gray,  lavender,  gold, 
and  pale  blue  hues  appear  in  the  fields  when  tilted  beneath  a  light. 
Population:  58  in  64  (2  in  64+ ),  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PE, 
PCGS#  6557 

1910  Half  Dollar,  Untoned  PR66 
Stunning  Eye  Appeal 


5139  1910  PR66  PCGS.  The  mirrored  fields  and  frosted  devices  on  this 
stunning,  untoned  Premium  Gem  proof  certainly  seem  worthy  of  a 
Cameo  designation,  although  none  is  forthcoming.  Mentionable 
contact  is  absent  throughout  both  sides,  creating  excellent  eye 
appeal  heightened  by  the  absence  of  toning.  Population:  14  in  66, 
15  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PE,  PCGS#  6557 

5140  1913  PR64  PCGS.  Intermixed  hues  of  olive,  russet,  blue,  and  sea- 
green  blanket  the  obverse.  The  reverse  is  largely  light-golden  and 
partly  contrasted  with  glints  of  amber  rim  toning.  This  near-Gem, 
from  a  mintage  of  627  proofs,  has  deep  mirrors  and  minimal  contact 
marks.  NGC  ID#  24PH,  PCGS#  6560 


1913  Barber  Half,  Golden  PR66  Cameo 


5141  1913  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Cameo  examples  of  the  proof  1913 
Barber  half  dollar  are  rare.  Only  22  such  pieces  are  graded  at  PCGS, 
with  five  in  this  grade  and  five  finer  (7/15).  This  coin  is  boldly 
struck,  with  deep  mirrors  and  strong  contrast.  A  few  stray  lines  are 
barely  discernible  upon  close  examination.  This  representative  is 
toned  light  golden  on  each  side.  PCGS#  86560 

5142  1915  PR64  PCGS.  Intense  cobalt-blue  and  lilac-gray  hues  tint 
each  side  of  this  near-Gem  proof.  The  reverse  is  a  touch  lighter 
in  tone  than  the  obverse,  but  both  sides  are  equally  reflective  and 
appealing.  This  would  make  an  ideal  circulation-strike  alternative 
for  the  collector  on  a  budget.  From  a  small  mintage  of  just  450 
proofs.  NGC  ID#  24PK,  PCGS#  6562 

WALKING  LIBERTY  HALF  DOLLARS 

5143  1916  MS65  PCGS.  This  first  year  Walker  claims  a  relatively  low 
mintage  of  608,000  pieces.  Lustrous  surfaces  display  russet  patina 
gravitating  to  the  borders,  somewhat  more  extensive  and  deeper  on 
the  obverse.  The  design  features  are  well-struck,  including  Liberty’s 
head  and  branch  hand.  Both  sides  are  well-preserved.  Finer-grade 
examples  are  considerably  more  difficult  to  locate.  NGC  ID#  24PL, 
PCGS#  6566 

1916  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Lightly  Toned  First- Year  Walker 


5144  1916  MS66  PCGS.  Amber  and  crimson  hues  thinly  coat  otherwise 
brilliant  surfaces  awash  in  softly  frosted  luster.  Liberty’s  thumb  is 
fully  visible,  while  the  central  skirt  lines  and  the  eagle’s  leg  are 
moderately  indistinct.  Mentionable  marks  are  at  a  minimum  on 
each  side.  The  supply  of  1916  representatives  through  Premium 
Gem  condition  is  enough  to  satisfy  most  collector  demand,  as  this 
first-year  issue  (608,800  coins  struck)  was  well-saved  by  the  public. 
Finer  examples,  however,  are  very  rare.  Population:  93  in  66  (6  in 
66+),  5  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24PL,  PCGS# 
6566 


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1916  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Low  Mintage  Philly  Issue 


5145  1916  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Dappled  olive-green,  golden-brown, 
and  steel-gray  toning  deepens  moderately  toward  the  rims.  A 
coruscating  and  crisply  struck  example;  close  to  pristine  except  for 
unobtrusive  contact  on  the  eagle’s  rock  above  the  R  in  DOLLAR. 
The  first-year  1916  is  seldom  regarded  as  a  key  issue,  but  it  does 
possess  the  second-lowest  Philadelphia  mintage  of  the  series, 
trailing  only  the  1921.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 
Population:  93  in  66  (6  in  66+ ),  5  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PL,  PCGS#  6566 


1916-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Ex:  Ally  Collection 


5146  1916-D  MS66  PCGS.  Light  chestnut-gold  toning  adorns  this 
nicely  struck  first-year  representative.  Booming  luster  sweeps 
unblemished  surfaces.  The  low  mintage  1916-D  is  one  of  only  four 
issues  with  an  obverse  mintmark.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  62  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Ally  Collection  (Heritage,  7/2002) ,  lot  8510,  which  realized 
$3,565. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PM,  PCGS#  6567  Base  PCGS#  6567 


1916-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Freckled  Gold  and  Green  Toning 


1916-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
First- Year  Branch  Mint  Issue 


5148  1916-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  Denver  issue  was 
heavily  saved  in  its  first  year  of  production,  few  examples  survive 
in  Premium  Gem  condition  or  finer.  This  lovely  MS66  coin  is 
satiny  and  lustrous,  with  faint  sunset-gold  toning  that  sweeps  across 
the  obverse  from  left  to  right.  Complementary  toning  is  a  fraction 
deeper  on  the  attractive  reverse.  The  strike  is  uniformly  sharp 
on  the  central  motifs  for  outstanding  eye  appeal.  CAC  endorsed. 
Population:  62  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PM, 
PCGS#  6567  Base  PCGS#  6567 


5149  1916-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  the  slightest  trace  of  wear 
shows  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  of  this  attractive  near- 
Mint  specimen  and  the  brilliant  well-preserved  surfaces  retain 
almost  all  of  their  original  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  24PN,  PCGS# 
6568 

1916-S  Half  Dollar 
Textured  Near-Gem  Surfaces 


5150  1916-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  central  details  of  this  S-Mint  issue  are 
the  normal  deterrents  to  a  high  grade,  since  normally  the  issue 
averages  no  more  than  60%  of  full  details  in  key  areas  of  the  design. 
This  near-Gem  example  is  perhaps  a  bit  bolder  than  that,  although 
the  head,  branch  hand,  and  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg  lack  the  benefit 
of  a  full  strike.  The  surfaces  are  lightly  textured  and  brilliantly 
lustrous.  A  hint  of  powder-gray  toning  adds  original  appeal  to  the 
otherwise  brilliant  silver  surfaces.  Of  the  1916  P-D-S  mintages,  the 
San  Francisco  issue  is  the  scarcest.  NGC  ID#  24PN,  PCGS#  6568 


5147  1916-D  MS66+  NGC.  Original  dappled  chestnut-gold  and  forest- 
green  patina  endows  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  first-year  Walking 
Liberty  half.  Lustrous  and  beautifully  preserved  with  an  exemplary 
strike  on  Liberty’s  head  and  branch  hand.  Census:  40  in  66  (2  in 
66+,  2  in  66  ★),  9  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PM,  PCGS#  6567 
Base  PCGS#  6567 


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1916-S  Half  Dollar 
Frosty  Near-Gem 


5151  1916-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1916-S  has  the  lowest  mintage  of  the 
three  1916  issues  and  it  is  notorious  for  its  softly  struck  central 
details.  This  piece  displays  an  above-average  strike,  yet  it  is  still 
far  from  complete  with  slight  softness  on  all  the  central  design 
elements.  The  luster,  however,  is  superlative  with  swirling  mint 
frost  that  is  uninterrupted  by  any  mentionable  abrasions. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010) ,  lot  99 1 .  NGC  ID# 
24PN,  PCGS#  6568 


1917  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Glowing  Golden  Patina 


5152  1917  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  more  than  12  million  half 
dollars  were  coined  in  1917,  few  survive  finer  than  MS65,  and 
MS66  examples  are  about  the  finest  that  most  collectors  will  be 
able  to  acquire.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck,  with  thick,  matte¬ 
like  luster  and  warm  champagne  toning.  A  few  minute  grazes  are 
restricted  to  the  highest  points  of  Liberty’s  figure  and  do  not  pose  a 
distraction.  Population:  89  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PP,  PCGS#  6569 


1917-D  Obverse  Half  Dollar,  Toned  MS65 


5153  191 7-D  Obverse  MS65  NGC.  A  Gem  example  of  the  Obverse 
Mintmark  variety,  boldly  struck  and  devoid  of  any  significant 
abrasions.  Both  sides  show  satiny  mint  luster  beneath  a  dusting  of 
champagne  and  sea-green  toning.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  MS65,  and 
finer  examples  are  rare.  Census:  53  in  65,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24PR,  PCGS#  6570 


191 7-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
Obverse  Mintmark 


5154  1917-D  Obverse  MS65  NGC.  In  Gem  condition,  the  1917-D 
Obverse  Mintmark  half  dollar  is  slightly  more  plentiful  than  its 
Reverse  Mintmark  counterpart,  but  both  issues  are  scarce  at  this 
level.  The  Obverse  Mintmark  example  is  boldly  struck,  with  satiny 
luster  and  light  golden  toning.  A  few  small,  scattered  ticks  preclude 
a  finer  grade.  Census:  53  in  65,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PR, 
PCGS#  6570 


5155  1917-D  Reverse  MS62  PCGS.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
D-mint  Walker  display  whispers  of  rainbow  toning  at  the  obverse 
periphery.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the 
branch  hand.  A  few  obverse  marks  determine  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
24PS,  PCGS#  6571 


1917-D  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Reverse  Mintmark  Semikey 


5156  1917-D  Reverse  MS65  NGC.  A  fully  struck  Gem  that  boasts 
smooth  surfaces  and  vibrant  luster.  Hints  of  butter-gold  toning 
are  confined  to  the  borders.  The  Guide  Book  mintage  for  the 
reverse  mintmark  ‘17-D  is  more  than  double  its  obverse  mintmark 
counterpart,  yet  the  reverse  mintmark  is  decidedly  rarer,  especially 
in  better  Mint  State  grades.  Census:  25  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  4  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 


5157  1917-S  Reverse  MS63  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  Select  Walker 
display  strong  luster  exuding  from  silver-white  surfaces.  The  design 
elements  are  well- impressed.  A  few  inconsequential  rim  marks  are 
visible  on  each  side.  NGC  ID#  24PU,  PCGS#  6573 


1918  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS65 


5158  1918  MS65  PCGS.  The  1918  Walking  Liberty  half  is  scarce 
in  Gem  condition,  and  anything  finer  is  a  significant  condition 
rarity.  This  example  shows  vibrant,  frosty  luster  with  hints  of  gold 
throughout.  The  eagle’s  trailing  leg  feathers  exhibit  some  of  the 
expected  striking  softness,  but  Liberty’s  head  and  branch  hand  are 
well-defined.  PCGS  has  seen  only  nine  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24PV,  PCGS#  6574 


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1918-D  Half  Dollar,  Satiny  MS64 


1918-S  Half  Dollar,  Near-Brilliant  MS64 


5160  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  The  frosty,  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Choice 
1918-D  half  dollar  reveal  remarkably  few  abrasions  —  only  a  small 
tick  on  Liberty’s  neck  and  another  between  the  TY  in  LIBERTY 
are  worthy  of  mention.  Both  sides  show  a  hint  of  iridescence 
throughout  pale  champagne-gray  toning,  with  lightly  mottled 
russet  overtones  also  evident  around  the  obverse  margins.  Striking 
weakness  in  the  centers  is  typical  of  this  Denver  issue.  PCGS  lists 
31  Gem  or  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS# 
6575 


1918-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS64 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


5164  1919-D  MS63  NGC.  The  1919-D  Walker,  while  considered 
a  semikey  in  comparison  to  the  1921  trio,  is  actually  the  most 
challenging  date  in  the  series  in  pleasing  Mint  State  condition. 
This  Select  example  shows  light,  scattered  abrasions,  masked  by 
medium  gold  toning.  The  usual  striking  weakness  is  evident  along 
Liberty’s  figure  and  on  the  eagle’s  central  feathers.  NGC  ID#  24PZ, 
PCGS#  6578 


5165  1919-S  AU50  NGC.  Both  sides  retain  considerable  satin  luster 
with  light  gray  surfaces  that  exhibit  gold  and  iridescent  toning. 
This  issue  is  scarce  and  highly  popular  in  higher  circulated  grades. 
NGC  ID#  24R2,  PCGS#  6579 

1920  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
High-Luster  Surfaces 


5161  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  early  Denver  issue  is  one  of  the 
more  challenging  Walking  Liberty  half  issues  to  locate  well-struck, 
as  this  Choice  example  illustrates.  Liberty’s  head  is  sharp,  but 
minor  weakness  is  seen  on  the  branch  hand  and  the  eagle’s  central 
feathers.  The  surfaces  show  few  abrasions  and  instead  yield  vibrant 
luster  and  touch  of  light  golden  toning.  There  3 1  numerically  finer 
coins  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS#  6575 


5162  1918-S  MS63  NGC.  Most  examples  of  the  1918-S  half  come 
softly  struck  on  the  head,  branch  hand,  skirt  lines,  and  eagle’s  leg, 
as  is  the  case  with  this  Select  representative.  Light  gold-toned 
surfaces  are  aglow  with  softly  frosted  luster.  Small  scattered  marks 
are  minimal,  and  the  grade  is  likely  impeded  by  only  the  incomplete 
strike.  NGC  ID#  24PX,  PCGS#  6576 


5166  1920  MS65  PCGS.  A  hint  of  almond-gold  toning  does  little  to 
diminish  the  incredible  mint  luster  that  flows  across  the  satin- 
smooth  surfaces  of  this  resplendent  Gem  half  dollar.  The  strike  is 
slightly  above  average,  but  the  eye  appeal  is  off  the  charts  thanks 
to  the  outstanding  surface  quality  and  Mint-fresh  bloom.  The  1920 
issue  is  deceivingly  scarce  in  full  Gem  condition,  with  a  mere  24 
pieces  graded  finer  by  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


5159  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  Smooth  surfaces  display  medium  golden 
toning  on  each  side  of  this  Choice  1918-D  half.  The  dies  are  lightly 
clashed  and  show  a  few  peripheral  cracks.  The  eagle’s  central 
feathers  and  Liberty’s  leg  and  branch  hand  are  deficiently  struck,  as 
is  typical  of  this  Denver  issue.  PCGS  has  seen  3 1  numerically  finer 
submissions  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS#  6575 


5163  1918-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1918-S  is  known  as  one  of  the  more 
challenging  dates  in  the  series  to  acquire  with  sharp  detail,  and 
the  currently  offered  Choice  example  is  typical  in  this  regard.  Yet, 
the  surfaces  are  free  of  any  major  abrasions,  and  only  touch  of  light 
golden  toning  affects  the  mint  brilliance.  PCGS  lists  36  pieces  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PX,  PCGS#  6576 


1918-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS64 
Elusive  Any  Finer 


1919-D  Half  Dollar,  Golden  MS63 


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1920  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
Rich  Border  Toning 


5167  1920  MS65  PCGS.  In  Mint  State,  the  1920  half  dollar  is  most 
often  seen  in  MS64  and  lower  grades;  Gems,  such  as  this  delightfully 
toned  example,  are  scarce.  This  piece  shows  light  lavender-gold 
centers  with  vivid  multicolor  peripheral  toning.  The  figure  of 
Liberty  is  well-struck  and  abrasions  are  at  a  minimum.  PCGS  lists 
24  Premium  Gems  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


1920  Walking  Liberty  Half,  Toned  MS65 


5168  1920  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Philadelphia  issue  is  more  difficult 
to  locate  in  high  grade  than  some  collectors  realize.  The  present 
Gem  is  beautifully  preserved  and  frosty  beneath  mottled  olive-gold 
and  russet  toning.  A  few  amber  tinges  appear  near  the  borders. 
There  are  no  areas  of  mentionable  striking  weakness.  PCGS  lists  24 
Premium  Gems  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


1920  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
None  Certified  Finer 


5169  1920  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  The  majority  of  known 
Mint  State  1920  half  dollars  grade  in  the  MS63  to  MS64  range,  and 
seldom  is  a  Gem  encountered.  This  Premium  Gem  is  among  the 
finest  certified.  Both  sides  display  frosty  golden-toned  luster  and 
delicately  preserved  fields.  A  touch  of  softness  along  Liberty’s  leg  is 
apparent,  but  the  branch  hand  is  well-delineated.  Population:  24  in 
66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


1920-S  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Lustrous,  Lightly  Toned 


5170  1920-S  MS63  NGC.  The  original  surfaces  of  this  scarce,  Select 
Uncirculated  San  Francisco  issue  display  a  faint,  olive-gold  patina 
that  covers  both  sides.  The  toning  is  marginally  deeper  at  the 
rims.  Typical  for  the  ‘20-S,  the  strike  is  meek  through  the  middle, 
although  a  glass  reveals  some  facial  definition  and  a  glimpse  of 
detail  on  the  branch  hand.  Tiny  marks  on  the  high  points  and 
blending  on  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg  confirm  the  usual  light  strike. 
Even  so,  the  coin  has  nice  luster  and  considerable  eye  appeal  for 
the  grade.  NGC  ID#  24R5,  PCGS#  6582 

5171  1921  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  collector-grade  example  of  this 
key  Philadelphia  issue,  slightly  sharper  than  the  typical  VF  coin. 
Both  sides  show  uniform  battleship-gray  patina  with  a  hint  of  gold 
tinting.  The  surfaces  are  free  of  major  faults  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
pleasing  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  24R6,  PCGS#  6583 


1921  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Favorite  Philadelphia  Issue 


5172  1921  MS64  PCGS.  A  remarkable  near-Gem  with  extraordinary 
eye  appeal  for  the  grade,  this  piece  has  frosty  silver  luster  with 
splashes  of  gold  and  iridescent  toning,  a  shade  or  two  deeper  on 
the  obverse.  Struck  from  mildly  eroded  dies,  but  none  the  worse  for 
detail.  Few  survivors  from  the  mintage  of  246,000  coins  can  equal 
this  piece  for  its  desirability.  The  PCGS  population  data  shows  that 
just  61  numerically  finer  pieces  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2007),  lot  853;  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/201 1),  lot  3724.  NGC  ID#  24R6,  PCGS#  6583 

5173  1927-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1927-S  is  known  to  have  issues  with 
striking  sharpness,  something  to  which  the  present  coin  falls 
victim;  the  central  portion  of  Liberty’s  figure  and  the  corresponding 
part  of  the  eagle’s  plumage  are  weak.  Nonetheless,  the  surfaces  are 
uncommonly  well-preserved  for  the  grade  and  exhibit  original, 
satiny  luster.  The  obverse  is  light  golden  and  the  reverse  shows 
deeper  olive  toning  in  mottled  hues.  NGC  ID#  24RA,  PCGS# 
6587 


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1928-S  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Golden-Olive  and  Russet  Patina 


5174  1928-S  MS64  PCGS.  Like  the  1923-S  and  1927-S  preceding  it, 
the  1928-S  stands  as  the  only  half  dollar  issue  of  the  year,  boasting 
a  mintage  of  1.9  million  coins.  The  1928  Mint  Director’s  Report 
explains  that  the  year  saw  “reduced  requirement  of  coins  below 
the  dollar  for  home  circulation  ...”  Demand  would  decrease  even 
further  in  the  years  to  come.  This  softly  frosted  near-Gem  exhibits 
mottled  golden-olive  and  russet  patina  minimally  marked  surfaces. 
Typically  struck  with  incomplete  centers.  NGC  ID#  24RB,  PCGS# 
6588 


5175  1929-D  MS65  PCGS.  The  1929-D  Walking  Liberty  half  is  elusive 
in  Gem  condition,  and  finer  pieces  are  genuinely  scarce.  This 
lustrous  example  shows  well-preserved  surfaces  and  just  a  hint 
of  light  golden  color.  Liberty’s  branch  hand  shows  partial  thumb 
separation,  although  the  thigh  and  the  upper  edge  of  the  eagle’s 
right  (facing)  wing  are  weakly  defined.  NGC  ID#  24RC,  PCGS# 
6589 

5176  1 929-D  MS65  PCGS.  A  lustrous  and  well-preserved  example  with 
just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning  overall.  The  central  regions  are 
better- defined  than  is  typical  for  this  Denver  issue.  Finer  examples 
are  scarce. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2003),  lot  7348.  NGC  ID#  24RC, 
PCGS#  6589 

1929-D  Walker,  MS66 
Frosty  Original  Luster 


5177  1929-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  a  limited  original  mintage  of 
1  million  coins,  the  1929-D  is  the  most  common  Walker  from  the 
late  1920s  and  early  1930s  in  Mint  State.  It  is  probable  that  a  decent 
percentage  of  the  coins  produced  never  entered  circulation.  On  the 
other  hand,  Bruce  Fox  ( The  Complete  Guide  to  Walking  Liberty  Half 
Dollars )  states  that  “fully  struck  Gems  are  not  common.” 

This  is  a  simply  gorgeous  representative  that  should  have  little 
trouble  finding  its  way  into  a  PCGS  Registry  Set.  The  powerfully 
impressed  features  are  full  in  most  areas  with  emerging  definition 
over  the  all-important  central  highpoints.  The  luster  is  rich  and 
frosty,  and  the  originality  is  confirmed  by  dappled  orange  and/ 
or  russet  shadings  at  the  left  obverse  border  and  the  right  reverse 
border.  Population:  67  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Santa  Clara  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2002) ,  lot  6192. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RC,  PCGS#  6589 


1929-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Gleaming  Luster 


5178  1929-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Few  1929-S  halves  survive  in 
Premium  Gem  condition,  and  finer  representatives  are  extremely 
rare  and  proportionately  costly.  This  example  is  aglow  with  mint- 
fresh,  satiny  luster  that  yields  warm  champagne  toning  overall 
with  dashes  of  amber  around  the  peripheries.  A  complete  lack 
of  distracting  abrasions  accounts  for  the  grade  and  eye  appeal. 
Population:  47  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RD,  PCGS#  6590 

1933-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Fully  Struck,  Old  Green  Holder 


5179  1933-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Lovely  golden-brown  toning 
dominates  the  margins,  while  the  fields  and  motifs  are  nearly 
brilliant.  A  narrow  arc  of  sky-blue  is  noted  above  AMERICA. 
Highly  lustrous  and  fully  struck.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  Population:  95  in  66  (6  in  66+) ,  13  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RE,  PCGS#  6591 


5180  1934  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Lustrous  silver  fields  alternating  with 
slight  yellow  patination  over  the  central  devices  and  around  the 
reverse  periphery.  This  coin  is  sharply  struck  throughout  with 
smooth  fields  devoid  of  all  but  the  most  minor  distractions.  PCGS 
has  graded  eight  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RF,  PCGS#  6592 

5181  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Fully  struck  on  the  branch  hand 
and  skirt  lines,  although  Liberty’s  head  shows  minor  blending.  This 
lower  mintage  Premium  Gem  displays  light  wheat-gold  toning 
except  on  the  powder-blue  lower  reverse.  Lustrous  and  carefully 
preserved.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  St.  Louis  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2003),  lot  7362,  which  realized 
$2,875. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RG,  PCGS#  6593 

5182  1934-S  MS64  PCGS.  Vigorous  mint  frost  cascades  over  the 
untoned  surfaces  of  this  Choice  Walker  half.  The  skirt  lines  and 
branch  hand  are  well-defined,  while  the  eagle’s  leg  feathers  show 
a  degree  of  softness.  The  1934'S  is  considerably  scarcer  in  high 
grades  than  the  Philadelphia  and  Denver  issues  of  the  same  year. 

NGC  ID#  24RH,  PCGS#  6594 


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1935  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Ex:  Dr.  Frank  Lanza 


5183  1935  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Only  a  whisper  of  green-gold  toning 
graces  this  lustrous  and  nicely  struck  Superb  Gem.  Pristine  aside 
from  a  tick  or  two  near  the  eagle’s  beak.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  48  in  67  (5  in  67+),  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  Frank  Lanza  Collection  (Heritage,  8/2004) ,  lot  6529,  which 
realized  $4,140. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RJ,  PCGS#  6595 

5184  1935-D  MS65  PCGS.  Regarded  as  one  of  the  rarest  issues  to  find 
sharply  struck,  this  Gem  1935-D  exhibits  typical  incompleteness 
of  strike  on  the  branch  hand,  upper  skirt  lines,  and  eagle’s  leg 
feathers.  Nevertheless,  the  preservation  is  excellent,  and  the 
brilliant,  lustrous  surfaces  offer  abundant  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
24RK,  PCGS#  6596 

5185  1935-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  is  an  instantly  appealing,  hands-down 
Gem,  with  brilliant  cartwheel  luster  radiating  from  the  frosty,  untoned 
surfaces.  Eye  appeal  is  superb.  Finer  examples  are  seldom  seen. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2006) ,  lot  2082.  NGC  ID#  24RK, 
PCGS#  6596 


1935-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


5186  1935-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1935-D  half  dollar  is 
fairly  plentiful  in  the  absolute  sense,  the  availability  of  Premium 
Gem  examples  is  rather  slim  and  none  are  known  finer  than  this 
level(6/15).  This  CAC-endorsed  example  displays  frosty  ice-blue 
luster  with  warm  olive-gold  overtones  that  deepen  over  the  lower- 
left  obverse  and  upper- left  reverse  borders.  The  central  high  points 
are  a  touch  soft,  but  the  surfaces  are  free  of  major  abrasions. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RK,  PCGS#  6596 


1935-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Lightly  Toned 


5187  1935-S  MS66  PCGS.  A  well-struck,  carefully  preserved  example 
of  this  conditionally  challenging  San  Francisco  issue.  Both  sides 
exhibit  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  with  a  hint  of  iridescence.  There 
are  no  distracting  abrasions,  although  a  small  planchet  lamination 
(as  struck)  is  seen  on  Fiberty’s  head  with  a  loupe.  PCGS  lists  only 
three  Superb  Gems  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RF,  PCGS#  6597 


5188  1936  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Razor-sharp  definition  is  evident 
on  all  design  elements  of  this  delightful  Superb  Gem  and  the 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster,  with 
delicate  hints  of  pale  gold  toning. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RM,  PCGS#  6598  Base  PCGS#  6598 

1936-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Crescent  Toning  Both  Sides 


5189  1936-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  crescent  of  rainbow  toning 
appears  on  both  sides  of  this  otherwise  brilliant-white  Superb  Gem 
half.  The  frosty  surfaces  show  few  marks  and  strong  silver  luster.  As 
always  with  this  Denver  issue,  strike  is  the  concern  but  the  current 
coin  is  bolder  than  most.  The  eagle’s  trailing  leg  is  well-feathered, 
and  a  faint  outline  of  the  thumb  is  visible  on  the  branch  hand. 
CAC  endorsed.  No  pieces  are  graded  numerically  finer  at  PCGS. 
Population:  35  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RN, 
PCGS#  6599  Base  PCGS#  6599 


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1936-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  Radiant  MS 6  7 
Doubled  Die  Obverse 


5190  1936-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

The  obverse  is  plainly  die  doubled  on  the  date  and  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST,  as  well  as  on  the  lower  hem  of  Liberty’s  gown  and  the 
sandals  —  the  product  of  a  doubled  master  die.  Frosty,  beautifully 
preserved  surfaces  yield  icy-blue  luster  with  hints  of  champagne 
throughout.  Partial  thumb  separation  on  Liberty’s  branch  hand 
confirms  the  quality  of  the  strike.  One  of  the  finest  1936-D  half 
dollars  certified.  Population:  35  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars. 
PCGS#  145782  Base  PCGS#  6599 


5191  1936-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  A  virtually  brilliant  Premium  Gem 
with  shimmering  eye  appeal.  Though  the  usual  striking  softness 
appears  on  the  high  points,  Liberty’s  thumb  has  a  faint  outline. 
NGC  ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 


1936-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Known  Finer 


5192  1936-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  gleaming  Superb  Gem  is  tied 
with  just  10  others  as  the  finest  1936-S  half  at  PCGS  (6/15). 
Liberty  and  the  eagle  are  fully  brought  up,  and  the  frosty  surfaces 
are  devoid  of  any  discernible  abrasions,  save  for  a  single  small  tick 
in  Liberty’s  gown  above  the  date.  Traces  of  light  golden  toning 
appear  throughout,  warming  the  cartwheel  effect. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 


5193  1937  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
virtually  pristine  surfaces  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  delightful 
Superb  Gem.  Satiny  mint  luster  shines  through  delicate  highlights 
of  pale  gold  toning.  PCGS  has  graded  five  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RR,  PCGS#  6601 


1937-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Superb  Registry  Coin 


5194  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  Superb  Gem  is  among  the 
finest  1937-D  half  dollars  obtainable  in  a  PCGS  holder.  The  strike 
is  impressively  bold  throughout  Liberty’s  figure  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers,  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of  noteworthy  imperfections. 
Each  side  is  dusted  in  pale  golden  toning.  Population:  53  in  67  (1  in 
67+),0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RS,  PCGS#  6602 


1937-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Unavailable  in  a  Finer  Grade 


5195  1937-S  MS67  PCGS.  Faint  traces  of  the  thumb  and  index  finger 
on  the  branch  hand  and  the  appreciably  strong  head  and  gown  line 
details  represent  a  sharp  obverse  strike,  while  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg 
shows  only  minor  blending  of  the  feather  details.  Light  iridescence 
complements  golden  toning  on  both  sides  of  this  scarce  middle- 
date  San  Francisco  issue.  Frosty  mint  luster  gleams  across  the  nearly 
unmarked  Superb  Gem  surfaces.  Significantly,  neither  service 
reports  a  numerically  finer  1937-S  half.  Population:  35  in  67  (2  in 
67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 


1937-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Exemplary  Eye  Appeal 


5196  1937-S  MS67  NGC.  Available  in  lower  grades,  the  1937-S  half 
dollar  becomes  conditionally  scarce  at  the  MS67  level,  and  no 
examples  are  certified  finer.  This  piece  is  brilliant  and  frosty,  devoid 
of  distractions.  Significant  thumb  separation  appears  on  Liberty’s 
branch  hand,  and  the  head  detail  is  sharp.  Census:  14  in  67,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 


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1937-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Ex:  Jack  Lee 


5197  1937-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Jack  Lee.  Jack  Lee  was  best 
known  for  his  fabulous  Morgan  dollar  collections,  but  he  also 
owned  an  important  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  PCGS  Registry 
Set,  still  ranked  #4  All-Time  Linest  despite  its  dispersal  in  2000, 
near  the  advent  of  Registry  collecting.  Lustrous,  smooth,  and  nicely 
struck  with  a  hint  of  olive-gold  toning.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  35  in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2000),  lot  6305;  Ally 
Collection  (Heritage,  7/2002),  lot  8546,  which  realized  $6,037.50. 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 


5198  1938  MS67  PCGS,  Available  in  lower  grades,  the  1938  half  dollar 
becomes  scarce  at  the  MS67  level  and  is  almost  unobtainable 
finer.  This  lovely  example  shows  partial  thumb  separation  and 
smooth,  satiny  surfaces.  Both  sides  are  light  golden  in  color,  with 
the  obverse  showing  some  deeper  olive  hues  around  the  periphery. 
Population:  83  in  67  (1  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RU,  PCGS#  6604 


1938  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67+ 
Border- Toned  Beauty 


5199  1938  MS67+  NGC.  Lustrous  silver  centers  are  frosty  and  brilliant, 
while  a  splendid,  original  patina  of  ruby-red  and  golden-umber 
colors  appear  as  thin  crescents  near  the  rims  of  this  exceptional 
Superb  Gem.  High-end  for  the  grade  —  as  confirmed  by  the  NGC 
Plus  designation  —  the  surfaces  are  essentially  unmarked  and  satin- 
smooth,  with  just  a  few  high-point  ticks  noted  on  the  devices.  The 
strike,  while  not  full,  is  bold  and  deserving  of  the  lofty  grade.  Very 
few  coins  are  finer.  Census:  1  in  67 +  ,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24RU,  PCGS#  6604 


5200  1938  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharp  Superb  Gem,  this  piece 
displays  smooth  and  carefully  preserved  surfaces  beneath  a  layer 
of  patina  that  includes  yellow-tan  and  icy  blue-green  color.  Small 
splashes  of  golden-brown  are  also  present.  Population:  83  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RU,  PCGS#  6604 

5201  1938-D  MS65  PCGS.  A  low  mintage  of  just  491,600  coins  makes 
the  1938-D  an  ever-popular  date  in  the  Walking  Liberty  series. 
This  satiny,  untoned  Gem  is  sharply  defined  and  minimally  abraded. 
The  sole  mark  of  note  is  a  small  tick  on  the  sun.  NGC  ID#  24RV, 
PCGS#  6605 


5202  1938-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  1938-D  is  the  key  issue  in  the  latter 
half  of  the  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series,  boasting  a  low 
mintage  of  only  491,600  coins.  This  Premium  Gem  example  shows 
extensive  die  striae  in  the  fields,  a  product  of  die  lapping,  with  light 
golden  toning  overall.  Liberty’s  figure  is  well-defined,  save  for  the 
branch  hand  which  is  a  trifle  soft.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Scarcely  seen  finer.  NGC  ID#  24RV,  PCGS#  6605 


1938-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66+ 
Vibrant  Mint  Bloom 


5203  1938-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  frosty,  brilliant  silver  example 
of  the  low  mintage  key  to  the  late-date  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar 
series,  this  1938-D  features  a  sharp  strike  and  seemingly  pristine 
surfaces.  Gleaming  mint-fresh  luster  heightens  the  eye  appeal. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  41  finer  examples  of  this  issue  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24RV,  PCGS#  6605 


1938-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Luminous  Surfaces 


5204  1938-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  outstanding  example  exhibits 
light  gold,  rose,  and  violet  interior  toning  with  an  arc  of  deeper 
orange  at  the  top  left  obverse.  The  surfaces  are  luminous  with 
decent  detail  on  Liberty’s  head,  though  her  branch  hand  is  more 
typically  soft.  The  1938-D  is  an  under-the-radar  half  dollar  issue 
despite  a  mintage  of  fewer  than  half  a  million  pieces.  PCGS  has 
graded  just  41  examples  as  MS67  or  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24RV, 
PCGS#  6605 


1938-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Popular  Low  Mintage  Issue 


5205  1938-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Recognized  early  for  its  low  mintage, 
the  1938-D  was  saved  in  substantial  quantity.  Nonetheless,  few 
survivors  can  match  the  pristine  preservation  of  the  present  Superb 
Gem.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  lustrous  cream-gray  surfaces  exhibit 
dappled  tan  and  aqua  freckles.  The  obverse  was  struck  from  a  lightly 
but  evenly  rusted  die,  unusual  for  the  series.  Encapsulated  in  a 
green  label  holder.  Population:  41  in  67  (3  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RV,  PCGS#  6605 


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5206  1939  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  beautiful  coin,  devoid  of 
any  perceptible  abrasions  and  aglow  in  frosty  luster  that  shows 
just  a  hint  of  iridescence.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  throughout 
the  relief  elements  and  the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  PCGS  lists 
only  24  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RW,  PCGS# 
6606 

5207  1939  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Largely  gokhtoned  surfaces  display 
smaller  areas  of  silver-pink  and  magenta.  Impressively  preserved 
and  radiantly  lustrous,  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness  affects  the 
high  points.  Distinct  thumb  separation  occurs  on  the  branch  hand. 
PCGS  shows  just  24  pieces  rated  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RW, 
PCGS#  6606 


1939  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
C  AC-Approved  Registry  Coin 


5208  1939  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  A  rarely  offered  MS68  example  of  this 
otherwise  plentiful  Philadelphia  issue,  essential  for  a  competitive 
Registry  Set.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  frosty  surfaces  are 
attractively  toned  in  light  golden  hues.  Close  study  with  a  lOx 
loupe  reveals  very  minute  die  doubling  on  the  upper  loop  of  the 
3  in  the  date,  as  well  as  on  select  letters  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST. 
Population:  24  in  68  (3  in  68+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RW,  PCGS#  6606 

5209  1939-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  the 
finest  examples  of  the  1939-D  most  collectors  can  hope  to  procure. 
Each  side  is  fully  brilliant  and  well-struck  with  just  a  bit  of  softness 
at  the  centers.  Two  ticks  on  the  branch  and  another  on  the  breast 
are  the  only  flaws.  PCGS  has  certified  just  two  finer  coins  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24RX,  PCGS#  6607  Base  PCGS#  6607 


1939-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Exemplary  Preservation 


5210  1939-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  magnificent  Superb  Gem  that 
features  light  olive-green  and  straw-gold  toning.  Well  struck  except 
on  the  branch  hand.  The  obverse  is  virtually  immaculate,  and  the 
reverse  displays  only  minimal  contact.  Certified  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  83  in  67  (4  in  67+),  2  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RX,  PCGS#  6607  Base  PCGS#  6607 


1939-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Registry  Set  Quality 


5211  1939-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1939-D  Walking  Liberty  half  is 
scarce  in  MS67  and  finer  coins  are  rare.  This  Plus-graded  example 
seems  to  increase  in  eye  appeal  the  longer  it  is  studied,  showing 
unabraded,  satiny  surfaces  with  just  a  hint  of  champagne  toning. 
The  strike  is  bold  on  the  branch  hand  and  head,  and  the  eagle’s 
trailing  leg  shows  above-average  sharpness,  as  well.  Census:  77  in 
67  (1  in  67  + ,  1  in  67  ★,  1  in  67+^),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
24RX,  PCGS#  6607  Base  PCGS#  6607 

5212  1939-SMS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Jack  Lee.  The  lustrous  olive-green  surfaces 
exhibit  glimpses  of  lavender  patina.  Sharply  struck  and  with  virtually 
unimprovable  preservation.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2003) ,  lot  6999,  which  realized 
$2,185. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RY,  PCGS#  6608 

5213  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  soft,  frosty  silver  surfaces  of  this  Superb 
Gem  shine  brightly  through  delicate  champagne  toning  on  each 
side.  Slight  central  weakness  is  typical  of  this  issue.  The  present 
piece  is  tied  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  certified  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  24RY,  PCGS#  6608 

5214  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1939-S  is  more  elusive  in  high 
grades  than  its  P  or  D-mint  brethren,  yet  the  issue  is  still  collectible 
in  this  lofty  grade.  Pristine,  wholly  brilliant  surfaces  have  a  freshly 
minted  look  that  collectors  will  appreciate.  Well-struck  with  a  bit 
of  central  softness.  None  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RY, 
PCGS#  6608 

5215  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  the 
finer-known  representatives  of  this  San  Francisco  issue,  and  its 
eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Frosty,  mint-fresh  luster  illuminates  a 
light  golden  veil  over  each  side,  while  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of 
bothersome  abrasions.  Liberty’s  branch  hand  shows  partial  thumb 
separation.  None  are  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RY, 
PCGS#  6608 


1940  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS68 
Impeccably  Smooth  Surfaces 


5216  1940  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  A  complete  lack  of  abrasions  and  the 
possession  of  vibrant,  satiny  luster  confirms  the  lofty  grade  of  this 
high-end  Superb  Gem.  The  motifs  are  sharply  rendered,  highlighted 
by  soft  champagne  and  lavender-gray  hues.  This  piece  is  among 
the  finest  seen  by  PCGS,  an  essential  Registry  Set  acquisition. 
Population:  24  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RZ,  PCGS#  6609 


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5217  1940-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  impeccably  preserved  brilliant 
surfaces  of  this  spectacular  Premium  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint 
luster,  with  the  slightest  hint  of  pale  gold  toning.  The  design 
elements  are  welbdetailed,  with  just  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness 
on  Liberty’s  wreath  hand.  PCGS  has  graded  12  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S2,  PCGS#  6610 

5218  1940-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  mint  luster  and  virtually 
untoned  surfaces  provide  this  Premium  Gem  representative 
with  strong  visual  appeal.  Well-struck  aside  from  moderate 
incompleteness  on  the  branch  hand  and  eagle’s  leg.  PCGS 
reports  just  12  finer  submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24S2,  PCGS# 
6610 

5219  1940-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Premium  Gem 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  touch  of  the 
usual  softness  on  Liberty’s  hand  and  the  eagle’s  leg.  The  well- 
preserved  surfaces  display  satiny  mint  luster  and  traces  of  greenish- 
gold  toning  at  the  rims.  PCGS  lists  just  12  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24S2,  PCGS#  6610 

1941  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Multicolor  Iridescent  Patina 


5220  1941  MS68  PCGS.  Iridescent  fire-red,  apple-green,  and  pumpkin- 
gold  adorn  the  margins  of  this  lustrous  high  grade  type  coin.  The 
strike  is  full  on  Liberty’s  face,  branch  hand,  and  skirt  lines,  and  the 
sole  imperfection  is  minor  die  ejection  flatness  on  the  eagle’s  head. 
Population:  20  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2003) ,  lot  7004,  which  realized 
$6,325. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S3,  PCGS#  6611 


5221  194 1-S  MS66  NGC.  Glimpses  of  forest-green,  ruby-red,  and 
lemon-gold  toning  invigorates  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  and 
essentially  immaculate  example.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  branch  hand 
show  inexactness  of  strike.  The  traditional  key  to  the  1941  to  1947 

“short  set.”  Encased  in  a  former  generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  24S5, 
PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 

5222  194 1-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Plus-graded  Premium  Gem 
offers  the  budget-conscious  collector  a  superb  level  of  quality,  with 
brilliant,  frosty  luster  and  well-struck  design  elements.  Finer  pieces 
are  rare,  with  only  seven  certified  by  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24S5, 
PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 


194DS  Walker,  MS67 
Outstanding  Eye  Appeal 


5223  194 1-S  MS67  NGC.  A  noted  strike  rarity  of  the  series,  this  San 
Francisco  date  is  all  but  impossible  to  find  with  a  sharp  strike. 
The  present  coin  is  a  vibrant,  beautifully  toned  example  that 
shows  minor  incompleteness  through  the  centers,  but  bold  details 
elsewhere.  The  eye  appeal  is  outstanding,  with  rich  gold,  blue,  and 
violet  toning  at  the  margins  surrounding  untoned,  satin-silver 
centers.  There  are  no  marks  of  any  significance  to  report.  Tied  for 
the  finest  certified  at  either  service.  Census:  23  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 

1942  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67+ 
Near-Flawless  Surfaces 


5224  1942  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  With  more  than  47.8  million  pieces 
struck,  there  is  no  shortage  of  Gem  examples  to  go  around,  but  in 
high-end  Superb  Gem  condition  the  issue  is  surprisingly  scarce. 
This  example  offers  creamy  silver-white  surfaces  bursting  with 
Mint-fresh  luster.  The  strike  is  sharp  across  both  sides,  with  only 
a  few  pinprick  marks  at  the  highest  points  where  the  strike  is 
not  100%  complete.  The  eye  appeal  and  technical  quality  are 
remarkable.  Population:  15  in  67 +,  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24S6, 
PCGS#  6614  Base  PCGS#  6614 


5225  1942-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Trumpet  tail  S.  Brilliant  and 
lustrous  with  an  essentially  immaculate  obverse.  The  reverse 
is  smooth  aside  from  subtle  contact  on  the  eagle.  The  strike  is 
typical  on  the  cheek  and  branch  hand.  NGC  ID#  24S8,  PCGS# 
6617 

5226  1942-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Were  this  coin  a  little  sharper  along 
Liberty’s  thigh  and  on  the  eagle’s  central  plumage,  it  might  have 
garnered  a  full  MS67  grade.  The  surfaces  are  beautifully  preserved 
and  frosty,  with  warm  sun-gold  toning  around  the  peripheries. 
Dashes  of  crimson  and  forest-green  also  appear  along  the  lower 
obverse  and  reverse  rims.  PCGS  lists  eight  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  24S8,  PCGS#  6617 


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1942-S  Walker  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Survivors 


5227  1942-S  MS67  NGC.  Small  S.  The  dies  were  spaced  widely  apart 
and  used  for  long  periods  of  time,  making  the  1 942-S  virtually 
impossible  to  find  sharply  struck.  This  nearly  unimprovable 
Superb  Gem  has  above-average  definition  aside  from  typical 
incompleteness  on  the  branch  hand  and  right  (facing)  leg  feathers. 
Brilliant  surfaces  feature  dapples  of  russet  toning  around  the  borders. 
The  only  flaw  is  a  small  tick  on  Liberty’s  extended  forearm.  Census: 
10  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24S8,  PCGS#  6617 


1943  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS68 
Unsurpassed  Quality  and  Eye  Appeal 


5228  1943  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1943  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  is 
readily  available  in  grades  through  MS67,  but  in  MS68  only  a  couple 
dozen  are  known  with  none  finer.  This  stellar  coin  showcases  intense, 
mint-fresh  luster  glowing  beneath  beautifully  iridescent  lavender 
and  lilac  hues  with  occasional  hints  of  gold  and  cottonwood-green. 
The  strike  is  boldly  rendered  and  the  exceptionally  clean  surfaces 
radiate  eye  appeal.  Population:  6  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S9,  PCGS#  6618 

1943-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Outstanding  Preservation 


5229  1943-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  FS-101.  Trumpet  tail  S.  Delicate 
tan-gold  toning  adorns  this  lustrous  and  immaculate  Superb  Gem. 
The  strike  is  fairly  sharp  on  the  skirt  lines,  but  Liberty’s  head  and 
branch  hand  show  softness.  As  seen  on  most  if  not  all  1943-S 
half  dollars,  the  present  example  shows  die  doubling  on  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST,  the  sun’s  rays,  and  the  base  of  the  Liberty’s  dress. 
Population:  38  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SB,  PCGS#  6620 


5230  1944  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Superb  Gem  is  undeniably  at  the 
upper  end  of  the  spectrum  in  terms  of  strike  quality  and  eye  appeal. 
Liberty’s  branch  hand  shows  clear  thumb  separation,  and  the  skirt 
lines  are  well-delineated.  Coruscating  mint  frost  radiates  over  light 
golden  surfaces.  PCGS  records  a  single  example  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  24SC,  PCGS#  6621 

5231  1944  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  lustrous  butter-gold  Superb  Gem.  The 
strike  is  exceptionally  sharp  on  the  high  points  of  Liberty,  and  a  loupe 
reveals  only  trivial  imperfections.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SC,  PCGS#  6621 

5232  1944-D  Hand-Engraved  Initials,  FS-901,  MS66  PCGS.  The 

discoverer  of  this  interesting  and  seldom-encountered  variety 
was  Heritage  cataloger  Brian  Roller,  who  wrote  the  cover  story 
announcing  the  discovery  that  appeared  in  the  February  2,  2004 
issue  of  Coin  World.  The  designer’s  monogram  was  inadvertently 
lapped  from  the  working  die,  and  a  hand-engraved  “replacement” 
monogram  was  added  to  the  die  at  the  Mint.  This  lustrous  and 
sharp  Premium  Gem  example  is  a  nearly  brilliant  example  with  a 
few  speckles  of  olive-gray  toning  on  the  reverse.  The  Mint’s  faux 
pas  is  clearly  visible.  Population:  38  in  66,  11  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars. 
PCGS#  145790  Base  PCGS#  6622 

1944-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Outstanding  Preservation 


5233  1944-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Large  S.  Lustrous,  brilliant,  and 
essentially  pristine  aside  from  minor  contact  on  the  eagle’s  neck. 
The  skirt  lines  and  Liberty’s  head  are  well  struck,  although  the 
branch  hand  has  a  typical  impression.  As  of  (6/15),  PCGS  has 
certified  just  eight  pieces  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  24SE,  PCGS# 
6623  Base  PCGS#  6623 


1945-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5234  1945-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Pleasingly  detailed  with  a  touch 
of  gold  in  the  fields.  The  brightly  lustrous  surfaces  are  silver-white 
otherwise.  This  short-set  Superb  Gem  possesses  tremendous  eye 
appeal  to  complement  the  highest  available  technical  quality. 
PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  higher  numeric  grades  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  24SG,  PCGS#  6625 


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1946  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Ideal  for  Registry  Purposes 


5235  1946  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Clearly  among  the  finest  known  of 
this  late-series  Philadelphia  issue,  this  Superb  Gem  1946  Walking 
Liberty  half  displays  radiant,  satiny  luster  with  warm  golden  toning 
over  each  side.  The  strike  is  bold  and  close  study  with  a  glass 
discerns  only  a  few  insignificant  luster  grazes  on  the  high  points  of 
the  motifs.  Population:  57in67(4in67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SJ,  PCGS#  6627  Base  PCGS#  6627 


5236  1946  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS65  PCGS.  Blatant  die 
doubling  on  the  wings  and  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  ensures  that 
FS-801  secures  a  separate  Guide  Book  listing.  Lustrous  and  nicely 
struck  with  mottled  russet-brown  and  stone -gray  toning.  The  right 
obverse  field  displays  minor  grazes.  PCGS#  145152  Base  PCGS# 
6632 


1946  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801 


5237  1946  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  E 

PLURIBUS  UNUM,  the  eagle’s  wings,  and  the  sapling  exhibit 
strong  die  doubling.  The  key  die  variety  of  the  series.  A  lightly 
toned  later  die  state  example  that  shows  glimpses  of  russet  along  the 
reverse  periphery.  Lustrous  and  well  struck  with  contact  confined 
to  a  solitary  faint  reed  impression  beneath  the  flag.  Population:  12 
in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars. 
PCGS#  145152  Base  PCGS#  6632 


5238  1946-D  MS67  PCGS.  This  remarkable  Superb  Gem  exhibits  welL 
detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  Liberty’s 
wreath  hand.  The  impeccably  preserved  brilliant  surfaces  radiate 
vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  Population:  77  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 

5239  1946-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Medium  autumn-brown  and  jade- 
green  toning  encompass  this  lustrous  and  nicely  struck  high  grade  half 
dollar.  Smooth  save  for  a  small  mark  on  the  throat.  Housed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  Population:  76  in  67  (1  in67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 

5240  1946-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  superb  1946-D  Walker  exhibits 
frosty,  undeniably  original  luster  shining  through  soft  champagne- 
gray  and  lilac  patina.  The  design  elements  are  pleasantly  welL 
defined  and  close  study  with  a  loupe  confirms  the  outstanding  level 
of  preservation.  Population:  77  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 


1946-D  Half  Dollar,  Golden  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


5241  1946-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  The  well-deserved  Plus  designation 
sets  this  magnificent  1946-D  above  all  but  one  other  MS67 
example  at  NGC  (6/15),  and  CAC  endorsement  confirms  the 
outstanding  preservation.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  frosty  surfaces 
emit  glowing  golden  luster  with  iridescence  in  the  margins.  A  true 
Registry-grade  coin  in  every  sense.  NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 


1946-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  at  NGC 


5242  1946-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  Although  MS67  examples  of  this 
Denver  issue  are  occasionally  available,  this  piece  is  one  of  only 
two  Plus-graded  representatives  at  NGC,  with  none  finer  (7/15). 
The  strike  is  bold  and  the  surfaces  display  vibrant,  frosty  luster. 
Both  sides  are  encompassed  in  vivid  sunburst-gold  toning.  Census: 
(2  in  67+,  1  in  67  ★,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 


1946-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Nearly  Immaculate 


5243  1946-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  Knob  S.  A  brilliant 
and  coruscating  Superb  Gem.  Remarkably  devoid  of  contact.  San 
Francisco  Walkers  from  the  1940s  are  notoriously  elusive  with  a 
full  strike.  On  the  present  piece,  the  skirt  lines  show  only  slight 
blending,  although  Liberty’s  cheek  and  branch  hand  are  incomplete. 
Both  sides  display  prominent  vertical  die  lines  throughout  the 
fields,  as  coined.  Population:  60  in  67  (3  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SL,  PCGS#  6629 


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1946-S  Half  Dollar,  Superb  Gem 
Above  Average  S-Mint  Strike 


5244  1946-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Knob  S.  Most  San  Francisco  quarters 
from  the  1940s  are  weakly  struck  on  the  high  points  of  Liberty. 
However,  the  1946-S  was  a  better  produced  issue,  and  examples 
with  good  strikes  are  obtainable.  The  present  Superb  Gem  has  a 
sharp  strike  on  the  skirt  lines  and  Liberty’s  head.  The  branch  hand 
shows  blending,  although  the  thumb  is  separated.  The  powder-blue 
and  wheat-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous  and  smooth.  NGC  ID#  24SL, 
PCGS#  6629 


1947  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Pristine  Philadelphia  Example 


5245  1947  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  whisper  of  sea-green  patina  adorns 
this  thoroughly  lustrous  and  pristine  representative.  The  eagle’s 
breast  displays  ice-blue  toning.  The  thumb  of  the  branch  hand 
is  well  defined,  and  Liberty’s  head  and  skirt  lines  show  precise 
detail.  An  outstanding  type  coin.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  58  in  67  (4  in  67 + ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SM,  PCGS#  6630 


1947-D  Half  Dollar,  MS6 7 
Lightly  Toned  Throughout 


5246  1947-D  MS67  PCGS.  The  final  Walking  Liberty  half  produced  in 
the  Denver  mint,  the  1947-D  is  a  little  more  difficult  to  locate  in 
the  finer  Mint  State  grades  than  many  of  the  1941-1945  issues.  This 
is  a  beautifully  toned  Superb  Gem  with  competing  swirls  of  honey- 
gold  and  orange-olive  obverse  toning.  The  reverse  is  less  extensively 
patinated  with  a  mostly  silver-gray  appearance,  although  we  do  note 
a  few  splashes  of  pale  golden  color  toward  the  right  rim.  Fully  defined 
in  all  but  one  or  two  isolated  areas,  the  surfaces  are  richly  frosted  and 
free  of  bothersome  abrasions.  Population:  25  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2004) ,  lot  6603. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SN,  PCGS#  6631 


1947-D  Walker,  Superb  MS67 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5247  1947-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  final-year  Denver  issue  is 
inherently  difficult  to  locate  in  Superb  Gem  condition.  The 
present  piece  is  delightfully  toned  and  vibrantly  frosted,  showcasing 
shades  of  olive-green,  gold,  and  amber-gray  on  each  side.  The 
strike  is  boldly  rendered  and  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of  abrasions. 
Population:  25  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24SN,  PCGS#  6631 


PROOF  WALKING  LIBERTY 
HALF  DOLLARS 


5248  1936  PR64  PCGS.  There  is  not  a  true  key  date  in  the  proof 
Walking  Liberty  half  series,  but  the  1936  is  by  far  the  scarcest,  due 
to  its  low  mintage  of  3,901  pieces.  This  Choice  example  is  sharp 
and  deeply  reflective,  with  warm  golden  toning  overall.  NGC  ID# 
27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


1936  Half  Dollar,  Near-Brilliant  PR66 


5249  1936  PR66  NGC.  The  1936  proof  Walker  boasts  the  lowest 
mintage  of  the  seven-coin  series,  and  is  the  scarcest  proof  issue  in 
high  grade.  This  Premium  Gem  example  shows  razor-sharp  detail 
and  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  coin  appears  brilliant  at  first 
glance,  but  closer  inspection  reveals  traces  of  golden  toning.  NGC 
ID#  27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


1936  Half  Dollar,  Toned  PR67 


5250  1936  PR67  NGC.  Among  the  finest  certified  at  NGC,  this  Superb 
Gem  1936  proof  Walker  exhibits  fully  struck  design  elements  set 
against  mirrored  fields.  Both  sides  show  an  array  of  deep  amber, 
crimson,  olive,  and  gold  toning,  without  any  distracting  contact 
marks.  Census:  89  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ,  5  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


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1936  Walking  Liberty  Half,  PR67 
Brilliant  First- Year  Proof 


5251  1936  PR67  PCGS  Secure.  The  1936  is  the  only  issue  in  the 
proof  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series  that  is  genuinely  scarce 
at  the  Superb  Gem  grade  level,  partly  due  to  its  low  mintage  of 
only  3,901  pieces.  This  coin  is  brilliant  with  gleaming  mirrors  and 
sharp,  satiny  devices.  A  lack  of  contact  marks  delivers  exceptional 
eye  appeal.  Population:  36  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V4, 
PCGS#  6636 

1936  Walking  Liberty  Half,  PR67 
Bold  Peripheral  Toning 


5252  1936  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  first  proof  Walking  Liberty  half 
dollar  issue  becomes  conditionally  rare  at  this  lofty  Superb  Gem 
grade  level.  This  piece  is  fully  struck.  The  interiors  display  dusky 
champagne  and  pale  lilac  color,  while  the  peripheries  exhibit  more 
vivid  olive  and  crimson  hues.  Population:  36  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


5253  1937  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  Shades  of  greenish-gold  toning  visit 
the  pleasing  surfaces  of  this  spectacular  Superb  Gem,  with  a  few 
specks  of  amber  at  the  peripheries.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed  and  the  welLpreserved  surfaces  are  deeply  reflective. 
PCGS  has  graded  10  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V5,  PCGS#  6637 

5254  1938  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  virtually  pristine  surfaces  of  this 
remarkable  Superb  Gem  are  enhanced  by  a  vivid  patch  of  emerald' 
green  toning  in  the  exergue.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed  and  the  fields  are  brightly  reflective.  PCGS  has  graded  14 
numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V6,  PCGS#  6638 

5255  1939  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Medium  champagne  toning  overall  is 
visited  by  tinges  of  autumn-red  at  the  right  obverse  border,  warming 
the  deep  reflectivity  of  the  fields.  The  strike  is  full  and  there  are 
no  discernible  contact  marks.  PCGS  has  seen  just  34  finer  proofs 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V7,  PCGS#  6639 

5256  1939  PR67+  NGC.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  exhibits 
razor-sharp  devices  and  immaculately  preserved  surfaces.  Its 
stunning  eye  appeal  is  appropriately  recognized  by  CAC.  A  total 
of  8,808  proof  Walkers  were  produced  in  1939.  NGC  ID#  27V7, 
PCGS#  6639 


1939  Walking  Liberty  Half,  PR68 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5257  1939  PR68  PCGS.  This  is  a  stunning  specimen,  tied  for  finest  at 
PCGS.  A  single  coin  has  been  rated  one  point  higher,  by  NGC. 
The  design  motifs  are  fully  struck  on  both  sides  of  this  brilliant 
proof,  and  the  figure  of  Walking  Liberty  displays  appealing  icy- 
white  mint  frost.  Close  examination  with  a  loupe  fails  to  reveal 
even  the  tiniest  mentionable  surface  flaw  on  either  side  of  this 
amazing  example.  Population:  34  in  68,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V7,  PCGS#  6639 

1939  Half  Dollar,  PR68 
Delicately  Toned 


5258  1939  PR68  NGC.  This  piece  displays  sharply  struck,  satiny 
devices  set  against  watery  fields  that  are  seemingly  devoid  of  flaws. 
Vivid  sun-gold  and  amber  peripheral  hues  yield  to  lighter  pastel 
shades  of  lavender  and  ice-blue  in  the  centers,  granting  this  high- 
end  Superb  Gem  impeccable  visual  appeal.  Census:  100  in  68  (21 
in  68  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V7,  PCGS#  6639 


1940  Walker,  Lightly  Toned  PR68 
Conditionally  Rare 


5259  1940  PR68  PCGS.  Ex:  Charles  Schultz.  Although  available  in  the 
absolute  sense,  the  1940  proof  Walker  is  a  conditional  rarity  at  the 
PR68  grade  level.  This  representative  is  fully  struck,  with  highly 
polished  fields  that  display  a  uniform  golden  hue.  The  1940  is  one 
of  the  less  often  seen  proof  issues  in  the  series,  with  the  1941  and 
1942  dates  being  the  most  frequently  encountered.  Population:  34 
in  68  (2  in  68+),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V8,  PCGS#  6640 


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5260  1941  PR68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  AW  monogram  is  faint  but  evident. 
Gorgeous  orange-red  toning  occupies  the  obverse  margin  between 
1 1  and  5  o’clock.  The  reverse  has  peripheral  patina  between  1 1 
and  8  o’clock  in  iridescent  green,  gold,  and  red  shades.  Fully  struck 
and  flashy  with  imposing  eye  appeal.  Population:  20  in  68,  0  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SP,  PCGS#  6641 

5261  1942  PR67+  PCGS.  This  Superb  Gem  proof  is  fully  brilliant, 
showcasing  deep  mirrors  and  razor-sharp,  satiny  devices.  The 
obverse  has  a  suggestion  of  subtle  cameo  contrast,  although  only 
revealed  at  certain  angles.  A  visually  finer  example  of  this  final-year 
proof  is  hard  to  imagine.  NGC  ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 

5262  1942  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  represents 
the  final  proof  issue  of  the  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series. 
The  design  elements  are  strongly  impressed  but  there  is  some 
incomplete  detail  on  Liberty’s  hands  and  the  eagle’s  leg  due  to  die 
polishing.  The  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  are  brightly  reflective,  with 
a  few  hints  of  greenish-gold  toning. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 

5263  1942  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  lavender,  gold,  and  powder- 
blue  toning  takes  on  deeper  shades  on  the  reverse  of  this  high- 
end  Superb  Gem.  The  design  features  are  sharply  impressed, 
including  Liberty’s  branch  hand  and  gown  lines.  The  21,120-piece 
production  was  the  largest  in  the  series.  NGC  ID#  27V9,  PCGS# 
6642 

5264  1942  PR68  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  is  among 
the  finest  1942  proof  Walkers  certified  by  PCGS,  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  equally  impressive.  Wine-red,  pine-green,  and  sun-gold 
ribbons  encircle  portions  of  the  extreme  outer  peripheries,  leaving 
the  interiors  with  a  dusky  champagne-gray  hue  that  fails  to  hinder 
the  gleaming  reflectivity  of  the  fields.  Population:  52  in  68  (1  in 
68+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 

FRANKLIN  HALF  DOLLARS 

5265  1948-D  MS66+  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  CAC.  Orange,  crimson, 
and  magenta  toning  covers  the  reverse,  while  the  obverse  shows 
similar  hues  around  the  borders  and  lighter  silvery-gray  patina 
centrally.  Fully  struck  with  a  few  hardly  noticeable  marks  on  the 
head  that  prevent  an  MS67  designation.  There  are  only  four  coins 
finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SS,  PCGS#  86652 

5266  1949-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Shades  of  amber,  golden- 
brown,  and  lavender-gray  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved 
surfaces  of  this  impressive  Premium  Gem,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  the  coveted  Full  Bell  Lines  designation.  Population: 
58  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24SU,  PCGS# 
86654 

5267  1949-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  The  1949-D  Franklin  half 
dollar  is  scarce  at  the  Premium  Gem  grade  level  and  is  unknown 
finer.  This  Registry-grade  Full  Bell  Lines  example  is  boldly  struck 
without  bothersome  surface  abrasions.  The  frosty  surfaces  yield 
just  a  hint  of  champagne  toning.  Population:  58  in  66  (4  in 
66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SU,  PCGS# 
86654 

5268  1949-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Brilliant  surfaces  show 
dapples  of  crimson  patina  near  the  rims  on  each  side.  The  devices 
are  fully  struck,  and  small  marks  are  inconsequential.  The  1949-D 
is  a  prime  rarity  in  MS66,  and  virtually  all  Premium  Gems  have 
Full  Bell  Lines.  Population:  58  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SU,  PCGS#  86654 

5269  1949-S  MS67  PCGS.  Light  sunburst-orange  coloration  adorns 
the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  is  frosty  with  a  light  champagne 
hue.  The  1949-S  typically  comes  softly  struck,  but  this  Superb 
Gem  has  above-average  detail  and  falls  just  shy  of  a  Full  Bell  Lines 
designation.  Population:  7  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24SV, 
PCGS#  6655 


5270  1953  Obverse  Die  Clash,  FS-402,  MS64  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

Better  known  as  the  “Bugs  Bunny”  variety,  clash  marks  from  the 
eagle  are  faint  but  apparent  on  Franklin’s  mouth.  These  were 
first  publicized  on  the  1955  issue,  although  several  other  dates 
and  mintmarks  show  similar  clashes.  Lustrous,  smooth,  and  well 
struck  with  occasional  splashes  of  gold  patina.  PCGS#  515813  Base 
PCGS#  86664 

1957-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines 
Registry  Set  Quality,  None  Certified  Finer 


5271  1957-D  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Crescents  of  plum,  crimson, 
green,  gold,  and  blue  toning  hug  the  upper  right  obverse  and  lower 
reverse  rims  of  this  Registry-quality  Superb  Gem  Franklin  half.  The 
remaining  surfaces  are  virtually  brilliant  aside  from  scattered  specks 
of  multicolor  patina.  Satiny  luster  completes  the  appeal  of  this 
sharply  struck  Full  Bell  Lines  representative.  Population:  15  in  67 
Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24TF,  PCGS#  86673 


5272  1959  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Type  One  Reverse.  A  hint  of 
golden  toning  graces  lustrous  and  nearly  mark-free  surfaces.  The 
strike  is  good  and  the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  Population:  49 
in  66  (3  in  66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24TJ, 
PCGS#  86676 


1961-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines 
One  of  the  Finest  Examples  Extant 


5273  1961-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  This  Premium  Gem  Full 
Bell  Lines  representative  is  one  of  the  finest  1961-D  Franklin 
halves  extant,  making  this  an  important  offering  for  advanced 
series  specialists.  Light  green  and  yellow  hues  cling  to  the  rims, 
surrounding  brilliant  centers  that  show  fully  struck  devices. 
According  to  Rick  Tomaska:  “This  is  a  very,  very  rare  coin  in  either 
MS66  or  MS66  FBL,  and  demand  greatly  exceeds  the  minuscule 
supply  of  these  coins.”  Population:  20  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Bell 
Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24TP,  PCGS#  86681 

5274  1962  MS65  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  In  the  Full  Bell  Lines 
category,  the  1962  Franklin  half  becomes  scarce  at  the  MS65 
level,  and  finer  representatives  are  extremely  rare.  This  Gem  is 
boldly  struck  and  vibrantly  lustrous,  with  light  golden  toning  that 
shows  dashes  of  russet  periodically  around  the  peripheries.  PCGS 
lists  only  six  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24TR,  PCGS# 
86682 


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1951  Franklin  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Mint-Fresh 


5275  1951  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  This  Registry-grade  proof  Cameo 
exhibits  intense  eye  appeal  as  a  result  of  stark  white-on-black 
contrast  and  seemingly  perfect  surfaces.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp 
and  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of  perceptible  toning.  Non-Cameo 
proofs  are  occasionally  seen  in  this  lofty  grade,  but  Cameos  are  rare 
and  Deep  Cameos  are  almost  unobtainable.  Population:  15  in  67 
Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27VB,  PCGS#  86692 


1951  Franklin  Half,  Untoned  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
Seldom  Seen  With  Such  Profound  Contrast 


5276  1951  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  silver-on-black  surfaces 
typify  the  desired  appearance  of  these  coveted  Deep  Cameo 
Franklin  halves,  seldom  seen  with  the  excellent  preservation  and 
intense  contrast  seen  on  this  Premium  Gem  proof.  Any  PR66 
example  of  the  1951  is  rare,  and  Deep  Cameo  examples  far  more  so. 
The  last  example  in  this  exact  grade  and  service  brought  $7,405  as 
lot  4590  in  our  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2013),  although 
that  was  a  rim-toned  coin.  NGC  ID#  27VB,  PCGS#  96692  Base 
PCGS#  96690 


1952  Half  Dollar,  PR67+  Cameo 
Scarce  With  a  Cameo  Designation 


5277  1952  PR67+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Many  1952  Franklin  half 

proofs  exhibit  boldly  contrasted  obverses,  while  the  reverses  are 
undeserving  of  a  Cameo  designation.  As  a  result,  locating  Cameo 
examples  can  prove  challenging.  This  Superb  Gem  is  entirely 
brilliant,  deeply  mirrored,  and  immensely  appealing.  Population:  45 
in  67  (3  in  67+)  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27VC,  PCGS# 
86693 


1953  Half  Dollar,  PR68  Cameo 
Registry  Set  Essential 


5278  1953  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  proof  1953  Franklin  half  dollar 
is  conditionally  scarce  in  PR68,  the  grade  most  often  chosen  by 
Registry  collectors.  Cameos  are  particularly  elusive  this  fine,  and  an 
Ultra  Cameo  coin  in  this  grade  is  almost  unknown.  This  brilliant, 
boldly  contrasted  Cameo  is  devoid  of  surface  flaws  and  showcases 
impressively  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Census:  33  in  68  Cameo 
(1  in  68  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27VD,  PCGS#  86694 


5279  1957  PR67+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Outstanding  frost  with 
only  tiny  breaks  on  the  high  points  of  the  portrait.  The  fields  have 
little  toning  outside  the  margins  and  the  contrast  is  marvelous. 
Population:  75  in  67  (3  in  67+)  Deep  Cameo,  75  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24TX,  PCGS# 
96698 


1961  FS-801  Half  Dollar,  PR67 
Doubled  Die  Reverse 


5280  1961  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  PR67  NGC.  Remarkable 
die  doubling  on  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  and  UNITED  identifies  this 
significant  Guide  Book  variety.  STATES  OF  and  HALF  DOLLAR 
have  thick  letters  with  a  noticeable  spread.  Aside  from  a  blush 
of  tan  toning  on  the  top  of  Franklin’s  head,  the  remainder  of  the 
Superb  Gem  is  virtually  brilliant.  PCGS#  145292  Base  PCGS# 
6689 


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KENNEDY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1966  Kennedy  Half,  Sharp  MS67 
Few  Known  This  Fine 


5281  1966  MS67  PCGS.  Registry  Set  collectors  will  find  this  40% 
silver  Kennedy  half  issue  a  challenge  to  locate  in  high  grade.  The 
certified  population  at  PCGS  declines  significantly  in  MS66,  and 
Superb  Gems  are  extremely  rare.  This  MS67  example  boasts  a 
sharp  strike  and  unabraded  surfaces.  Amber  and  sun-gold  hues 
appear  around  portions  of  the  peripheries,  leaving  the  interiors 
with  just  a  glint  of  champagne  color.  Population:  4  in  67,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24U5,  PCGS#  6709 

5282  2010-D  MS68  PCGS.  This  D-mint  Kennedy  half  yields 
unbelievable  technical  quality  and  aesthetic  appeal.  Its  silver-gray 
surfaces  are  awash  with  mint  luster,  and  crisp  definition  is  apparent 
on  the  design  elements.  Kennedy’s  hair  in  particular  exhibits  razor- 
sharp  detail.  The  surfaces  are  nearly  flawless.  We  mention  a  minute 
mark  on  Kennedy’s  neck  below  the  ear  solely  for  identification 
purposes.  PCGS  reports  this  as  the  single  finest,  while  NGC  shows 
two  pieces  in  this  grade  and  none  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27WF, 
PCGS#  416786 

SMS  KENNEDY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1966  SMS  Kennedy  Half,  MS67  Deep  Cameo 
Exceptional  Field-Device  Contrast 


5283  1966  SMS  MS67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  fantastic  Superb  Gem 
is  minimally  toned  save  for  a  few  touches  of  pearl-gray  patina  close 
to  the  rims.  Mirrors  are  attractive,  and  the  frost,  especially  on  the 
portrait,  is  notably  intense.  One  of  the  few  coins  that  can  suggest 
how  a  proof  1966  Kennedy  half  might  have  looked.  Population:  30 
in  67  Deep  Cameo,  5  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Basque  Guy  #1  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  /  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  2/2011),  lot  3850.  NGC  ID#  24WH,  PCGS# 
96846 


1967  SMS  Half,  Elusive  SP68  Deep  Cameo 


5284  1967  SMS  SP68  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  1967  saw  the  last  of 
the  three  Special  Mint  Sets,  before  the  Mint  resumed  adding 
mintmarks  to  coinage  and  shifted  production  of  proof  sets  to  San 
Francisco,  where  it  remains  to  this  day.  The  elusive  deep  cameo 
1967  Kennedy  halves  are  somewhat  more  available  than  the  1965s 
and  1966s.  The  present  piece  offers  an  awesome  strike  with  jet- 
black  fields  and  nicely  frosted  devices,  virtually  indistinguishable 
from  a  true  proof.  A  small  mark  on  Kennedy’s  nose  is  the  only 
discernible  flaw.  Population:  7  in  68  Deep  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2003) ,  lot  7406;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  2231;  Fort  Worth  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  1161.  NGC  ID#  24WJ,  PCGS#  96847 


PROOF  KENNEDY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1964  Kennedy  Half,  Pristine  PR70 


5285  1964  PR70  PCGS.  If  this  coin  had  a  Deep  Cameo  designation 
added  to  it,  it  would  probably  fetch  a  price  well  up  into  the  five 
figures,  but  as  usual  for  the  1964  Kennedy  half,  this  untoned 
coin  has  little  to  no  contrast  between  fields  and  devices.  What  is 
uncommon,  however,  is  the  immaculate  preservation:  There  are 
actually  far  fewer  of  these  certified  at  PCGS  than  there  are  of  the 
1964  in  PR69  Deep  Cameo.  Population:  29  in  70  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24WF,  PCGS#  6800 


5286  1964  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Radiant 
white  motifs  contrast  with  deeply  reflective  fields.  A  lens  reveals 
a  few  pinpoint  obverse  tan  freckles.  A  pristine  example  of  this 
popular  90%  silver  proof  issue.  Population:  79  in  69  Deep  Cameo,  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24WF,  PCGS#  96800 


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1968-S  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Key  40%  Issue  in  This  Grade 


5287  1968-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  1968-S  40%  silver  proof 
is  a  key  issue  among  the  early  Kennedy  halves,  as  most  grade  no 
better  than  PR67  or  PR68,  and  many  lack  deep  cameo  contrast. 
This  pristine  PR70  Deep  Cameo  is  a  winner  on  both  counts, 
showing  impeccable  preservation  and  optimally  contrasted  surfaces. 
Population:  16  in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24WK, 
PCGS#  96804  Base  PCGS#  999132 


5288  197 1-S  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Lightly  gold-toned  at  the 
rims,  though  the  interiors  have  absolute  black-and-white  contrast. 
A  gorgeous  coin  from  the  first  cupronickel  clad  proof  half  dollar 
issue,  and  a  coin  that  is  just  one  or  two  pinpoint  flaws  away  from 
perfection.  Population:  66  in  69  Deep  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  The  Basque  Guy  #1  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  (Heritage, 
2/201  l),lot  3853.  NGC  ID#  24WM,  PCGS#  96807 

1973-S  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
First  Year  in  the  Clad  Series  for 
Perfect  Deep  Cameo  Proofs 


5289  1973-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Clad  Kennedy  half  proofs  get 
little  respect  —  many  later-date  such  pieces  graded  PR69DCAM 
are  available  for  only  a  few  dollars  —  so  it  may  come  as  a  surprise 
to  collectors  that  some  of  the  earliest  clad  proof  issues  are  a  far 
different  story.  PCGS  has  certified  only  66  1971  -S  half  dollars 
in  PR69DCAM,  with  none  in  PR70DCAM.  For  1972  there  are 
642  PR69DCAM  pieces,  but  none  in  PR70DCAM.  1973  is  the 
first  year  that  PR70DCAM  pieces  exist,  26  to  be  precise,  with 
nearly  7,000  pieces  in  PR69DCAM.  A  close  examination  of  the 
surfaces  expectedly  fails  to  reveal  even  the  most  minute  distraction, 
although  bidders  might  appreciate  the  mention  of  a  touch  of  gold 
color  on  the  neck.  A  must-have  acquisition  for  the  Registry  Set 
collector  or  investor.  Population:  26  in  70  Deep  Cameo,  (7/15). 
From  The  Kallenberg  #1  PCGS  Registry  Set  Of  Proof  Half  Dollars 
/  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  2244.  NGC  ID#  27WM, 
PCGS#  96809 


5290  1974-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  early  clad  issue  is 
among  the  most  elusive  Kennedy  proofs  in  this  perfect  grade.  The 
present  piece  boasts  a  light  golden  patina  over  deeply  frosted 
devices  and  well-mirrored  fields,  the  surfaces  uniformly  trouble- 
free.  Population:  40  in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27 WN, 
PCGS#  96810 


1974-S  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Scarce  Perfectly  Preserved 


5291  1974-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Another  of  the  clad  issues 
from  early  in  the  Kennedy  half  dollar  series  that  is  all  but 
unobtainable  in  the  top  PR70  Deep  Cameo  grade,  the  1974'S  as  of 
(6/15)  shows  only  40  pieces  so  graded  at  PCGS.  The  arctic-frosted 
devices  show  glints  of  gold  coloration  against  the  pitch-black  fields. 
Interestingly  for  a  proof  coin,  the  reverse  die  is  rotated  about  5 
degrees  counterclockwise. 

From  The  Kallenberg  #1  PCGS  Registry  Set  Of  Proof  Half  Dollars 
/  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  2245.  NGC  ID#  27WN, 
PCGS#  96810 


1976-S  Clad  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5292  1976-S  Clad  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Fewer  examples  of  the 
clad  1976-S  proof  half  are  certified  in  the  perfect  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  grade  than  are  of  its  silver  counterpart.  This  piece  is  one  of 
70  so-graded  examples  at  PCGS,  while  none  are  this  fine  at  NGC 
(6/15).  This  Registry  coin  is  fully  struck  and  starkly  contrasted  with 
just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning.  NGC  ID#  27 WP,  PCGS#  96811 

1976-S  Clad  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Golden-Toned 


5293  1976-S  Clad  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Though  the  revival 
of  the  silver  Kennedy  half  was  popular  in  1976,  it  is  the  clad 
proof  variant  that  has  proven  more  elusive  in  perfect  condition 
today.  This  is  a  deeply  gold-toned  example  that  offers  essentially 
undisturbed  surfaces  and  is  housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  70  in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15). 

From  The  Basque  Guy  # 1  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  /  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  2/2011),  lot  3856.  NGC  ID#  27WP,  PCGS# 
96811 


5294  1976-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Pure  pristine  90% 
silver  perfection  is  on  display  here,  not  only  one  of  the  top- 
grade  examples  for  Registry  Set  purposes  but  also  the  popular 
Bicentennial  one-year  type.  A  small  lintmark  above  the  7  provides 
a  pedigree  identifier.  NGC  ID#  27WR,  PCGS#  96812 


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5295  1976-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  contrast  is  absolute 
and  the  preservation  flawless.  The  faintest  hint  of  golden  patina 
visits  the  (90%)  silver  surfaces  of  this  Bicentennial  half  dollar  proof. 
NGC  ID#  27 WR,  PCGS#  96812 

5296  1981-S  Type  2  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with 
attractive  copper-gold  toning  and  intense  Deep  Cameo  contrast 
on  both  sides.  The  bulbous  upper  serif  distinguishes  the  Type  Two 
mintmark  from  its  Type  One  counterpart.  Population:  63  in  70 
Deep  Cameo  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2007) ,  lot  1845.  NGC  ID# 
24WS,  PCGS#  96822 

EARLY  DOLLARS 


1795  B-4,  BB-14  Dollar,  Fine  Details 


Mint  Silver  Plug 


5297  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Two  Leaves,  B-4,  BB-14,  Silver  Plug 
—  Obverse  Graffiti  —  NGC  Details.  Fine.  An  obvious  Mint- 
inserted  silver  plug  is  visible  on  the  obverse  of  this  early  silver  dollar. 
The  natural  deep  gray-brown  surfaces  exhibit  minor  obverse  graffiti. 
This  is  an  important  piece  to  illustrate  early  minting  technology,  an 
experiment  that  only  lasted  for  part  of  the  year  in  1795.  PCGS# 
39992  Base  PCGS#  6854 


1795  Flowing  Hair  Dollar,  Fine  12 
Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27 
Crown- Sized  Early  Type  Coin 


5298  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27,  R.l,  Fine  12 
PCGS.  Dusky  steel-gray  and  tan-brown  toning  blankets  this 
charming  Flowing  Hair  type  coin.  Unimportant  adjustment  marks 
(as  struck)  are  relegated  to  the  reverse  border  near  UNITED. 
Surprisingly  free  from  abrasions  for  the  Fine  level,  though  we  note 
a  minor  rim  knock  near  the  7  in  the  date.  Encapsulated  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  PCGS#  39977  Base  PCGS#  6852 


1795  B-5,  BB-27  Flowing  Hair  Dollar 
XF  Details,  Three  Leaves 


5299  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27,  R.l  — 
Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  Gunmetal-blue  and 
caramel-gold  toning  drapes  this  impressive  Flowing  Hair  dollar. 
The  wings  display  considerable  plumage  detail,  and  hints  of  luster 
emerge  from  design  elements.  The  surfaces  are  mildly  glossy  but 
lack  any  evident  abrasions.  Minor  adjustment  marks,  as  made,  are 
on  the  obverse  near  the  center  and  the  lower  right  border.  PCGS# 
39977  Base  PCGS#  6852 


1796  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  VF25 
B-5,  BB-65,  Large  Date,  Small  Letters 


5300  1796  Large  Date,  Small  Letters,  B-5,  BB-65,  R.2,  VF25 
PCGS.  Bowers  Die  State  IV.  Mottled  blue  and  olive-gold  toning  is 
prominent  on  both  sides  of  this  smoothly  worn  early  dollar.  Easily 
identified  by  a  die  lump  between  I  and  C  of  AMERICA,  the  BB-65 
variety  is  the  sole  1796  dollar  with  a  Large  Date  and  therefore 
a  necessity  for  early  dollar  type.  The  surfaces  show  only  minor, 
unimportant  nicks  and  ticks,  although  a  few  angled  adjustment 
marks  are  hidden  in  the  toning  through  Liberty’s  lower  curls  and 
below  the  bust.  The  date  is  slightly  repunched  as  always  seen  on 
the  variety.  PCGS#  40002  Base  PCGS#  6861 


1796  B-5,  BB-65  Dollar,  XF40 
Large  Date,  Small  Letters 


5301  1796  Large  Date,  Small  Letters,  B-5,  BB-65,  R.2,  XF40  NGC. 

Bowers  Die  State  IV.  A  die  break  joins  the  the  IC  in  AMERICA. 
B-5  is  easily  recognized  as  the  lone  Large  Date  die  pair  for  the  year. 
The  present  wheat-gold,  steel-blue,  and  pearl-gray  silver  dollar  is 
refreshingly  unabraded  despite  moderate  wear  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
and  shoulder. 

Ex:  Baltimore  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2008) ,  lot  738;  Long 
Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2012),  lot  3911,  which  realized  $8,050. 
PCGS#  40002  Base  PCGS#  6861 


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1797  B-3,  BB-71  Dollar,  VF25 
10x6  Stars,  Large  Letters  Reverse 


1798  Heraldic  Eagle  Silver  Dollar,  XF40 
Wide  Date,  Pointed  9,  B-23,  BB-1 05 


5302  1797  10x6  Stars,  Large  Letters,  B-3,  BB-71,  R.2,  VF25  PCGS. 

Bowers  Die  State  III.  The  sole  die  marriage  with  a  10x6  star 
arrangement,  which  causes  LIBERTY  to  appear  uncentered  over 
the  bust.  A  stone-gray  example  with  partial  plumage  on  the  wings. 
Lightly  abraded  aside  from  short  marks  on  the  rims  near  the  Y  in 
LIBERTY  and  the  final  A  in  AMERICA.  Minor  adjustment  marks 
(as  issued)  are  noted  on  the  reverse  along  the  border  and  below  the 
right  (facing)  wing.  PCGS#  40004  Base  PCGS#  6865 


1798  B-4,  BB-92  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Heraldic  Eagle,  Knob  9,  5 -Line  Stripes 


5305  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Wide  Date,  B-23,  BB-105,  R.3, 
XF40  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  III  with  lapping  apparent  at  the 
shoulder  curl.  A  nicely  defined  Heraldic  Eagle  dollar.  Stone-white 
high  points  contrast  with  dusky  olive-green,  cobalt-blue,  and 
golden-brown  fields.  No  marks  are  remotely  worthy  of  mention, 
save  for  a  minor  reverse  rim  knock  at  5  o’clock.  PCGS#  40022  Base 
PCGS#  6877 


1798  B-13,  BB-108  Dollar,  AU53 
Heraldic  Eagle,  Pointed  9 


5303  1798  Large  Eagle,  Knob  9,  5  Vertical  Lines,  B-4,  BB-92, 
R.4,  AU55  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  A  very  scarce  Bolender 
variety,  identified  by  the  five-line  vertical  stripes  in  the  shield 
and  a  repunched  obverse  star  4.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  Liberty’s 
shoulder  exhibit  moderate  wear,  but  luster  illuminates  protected 
areas  beneath  the  blanket  of  autumn-brown,  sea-green,  and 
gunmetal-gray  toning.  Minimally  abraded,  and  adjustment  marks 
are  confined  to  the  E  in  LIBERTY.  PCGS#  40010  Base  PCGS# 
6874 


1798  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  XF40 
Knobbed  9,  10  Arrows,  B-6,  BB-96 


5306  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  10  Arrows,  B-13,  BB-108,  R.2, 
AU53  PCGS.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  Telltale  radial  die  crumbling 
near  the  L  in  LIBERTY  identifies  this  collectible  Bolender  variety. 
Light  to  medium  walnut-brown  toning  embraces  both  sides  of  this 
partly  lustrous  Draped  Bust  dollar.  The  only  reportable  abrasion  is  a 
narrow  scrape  near  the  D  in  UNITED.  The  central  obverse  retains 
adjustment  marks,  as  issued  by  the  Philadelphia  Mint.  PCGS# 
40025  Base  PCGS#  6876 


1798  Heraldic  Eagle  Dollar,  XF45 
Pointed  9,  B-15,  BB-112 


5304  1798  Large  Eagle,  Knob  9,  5  Vertical  Lines,  10  Arrows,  B-6, 
BB-96,  R.3,  XF40  NGC.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die  State  IV.  The 
position  of  the  8  in  the  date  nearly  touching  the  bust,  with  the  line 
star  pattern  on  the  reverse,  and  the  bases  of  the  first  A  in  AMERICA 
joined  together  identifies  the  BB-96  variety.  This  attractive  XF 
piece  retains  traces  of  original  mint  luster  under  shades  of  gold, 
gray,  and  blue-steel  patina.  The  central  motifs  show  a  light  strike 
like  many  examples  of  this  variety,  and  some  adjustment  marks  are 
visible  on  the  reverse  across  the  eagle’s  breast  and  upper  shield. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2012),  lot  4853.  PCGS# 
4001 1  Base  PCGS#  6876 


5307  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Wide  Date,  B-15,  BB-112,  R.3, 
XF45  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  III.  A  crack  from  the  top  left 
shield  corner  to  the  ribbon  an  the  reverse  and  a  spindly  star  13 
from  die  lapping  suggest  the  die  state  of  this  Wide  Date  Heraldic 
Eagle  dollar.  Deep  toning  disguises  underlying  iridescence,  with 
battleship-gray  and  gunmetal-blue  shades  mixing  with  olive-brown 
surfaces.  Sharp  detail  on  Liberty  and  a  general  lack  of  significant 
marks  characterizes  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  shows  weakness 
on  three  field  stars  and  a  few  minor  rim  nicks.  PCGS#  40029  Base 
PCGS#  6877 


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5308  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Wide  Date,  B-12,  BB-120,  R.4, 
VF30  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  Die  cracks  are  confined  to  a 
slender  arc  near  the  STA  in  STATES.  A  midgrade  pearl-white 
representative  with  good  eye  appeal  and  lightly  abraded  surfaces. 
The  obverse  has  a  few  tiny  gray  spots.  PCGS#  40037  Base  PCGS# 
6877 


1798  Pointed  9  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  VF25 
Heraldic  Eagle,  B-14,  BB-122 


5309  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  B-14,  BB-122,  R.3,  VF25  PCGS. 

Bowers  Die  State  IV.  Traces  of  mint  luster  remain  in  protected  areas 
of  this  attractive  mid-grade  early  dollar.  Moderate  wear  and  a  few 
small  marks  determine  the  assigned  grade,  although  the  surface 
quality  and  visual  appeal  suggest  an  even  higher  level.  Olive-gold 
surfaces  display  ocean-blue  overtones.  Sharp  detail  remains  on 
the  motifs  throughout  both  sides.  The  olive  leaves  are  complete, 
confirming  a  middle  die  state  before  some  of  the  reverse  sharpness 
was  lapped  away.  PCGS#  40039  Base  PCGS#  6873 

5310  1799  Irregular  Date,  13  Stars  Reverse,  B-15,  BB-152,  R.3, 
VF25  PCGS.  Bowers  Die  State  IV.  The  popular  “Irregular  Date” 
variety  with  awkwardly  entered  date  digits.  This  evenly  circulated 
steel-gray  representative  is  free  from  consequential  abrasions, 
although  thorough  inspection  reveals  faint  hairlines.  All  letters  in 
E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  at  least  partially  present.  PCGS#  40045 
Base  PCGS#  6879 


1799  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU  Details 
7x6  Stars,  B-5,  BB-157 


5311  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-5,  BB-157,  R.2,  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
AU  Details.  Bowers -Borckardt  Die  State  III.  A  sharply  detailed 
example  of  this  popular  variety,  with  just  a  trace  of  high-point 
wear  and  lightly  abraded  lavender-gray  surfaces  that  show  a  few 
highlights  of  champagne-gold  on  the  reverse.  The  reverse  die 
cracks  identify  this  often-seen  later  die  state.  The  noted  surface 
irregularity  is  confined  to  the  area  around  BE  in  LIBERTY.  PCGS# 
40049  Base  PCGS#  6878 


1799  7x6  Stars  Dollar,  AU55 
B-16,  BB-158,  Lush  Patina 


5312  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-16,  BB-158,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Bowers  Die 
State  III.  An  early  to  intermediate  die  state  with  “wave”  clash 
marks  above  the  date,  but  no  sign  of  the  eventually  extensive 
obverse  cracks.  Golden-brown  and  gunmetal  toning  drapes 
minimally  marked  and  partially  lustrous  surfaces.  The  strike  is  good 
and  the  eye  appeal  is  impressive.  PCGS#  40050  Base  PCGS#  6878 

1799  Bust  Dollar,  XF45+ 

7x6  Stars,  B-ll,  BB-161 


5313  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-ll,  BB-161,  R.3,  XF45+  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  III.  No  berries  in  the  branch  on  the  reverse. 
Shades  of  slate-gray,  blue-steel,  and  golden-brown  toning  blanket 
the  lightly  abraded  surfaces  of  this  attractive  XF45+  specimen.  The 
design  elements  are  well-detailed,  with  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear 
on  the  high  points,  and  an  extensive  network  of  die  cracks  on  the 
reverse  confirms  the  late  die  state.  Population  (for  the  variety):  1  in 
45+,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40052  Base  PCGS#  6878 


1799  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
7x6  Stars,  B-10,  BB-163 


5314  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-10,  BB-163,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Bowers 
Die  State  III-IV.  Dusky  chestnut-brown  and  silver-gray  toning 
embraces  satiny  surfaces.  A  well  struck  and  minimally  circulated 
example.  Marks  are  minor  overall,  though  we  note  a  small  obverse 
rim  nick  at  12  o’clock.  Bolender-10  is  available  in  Very  Fine,  but 
becomes  very  scarce  at  the  Choice  AU  level.  PCGS#  40054  Base 
PCGS#  6878 


5315  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-17,  BB-164,  R.2,  VF30  NGC.  Bowers  Die 
State  IV.  A  walnut-brown  and  olive-gray  Heraldic  Eagle  dollar. 
No  marks  are  apparent  and  the  eye  appeal  is  pleasing.  The  eagle’s 
head  and  neck  display  wear  commensurate  with  the  grade.  PCGS# 
40055  Base  PCGS#  6878 


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5316  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-8,  BB-165,  R.3,  VF30  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  I.  The  die  flaw  at  the  top  of  the  final  S  in 
STATES  indicates  the  BB-165  variety.  Pleasing  gray,  gold,  and  blue- 
steel  patina  covers  the  problemTree  surfaces  of  this  attractive  Bust 
dollar,  with  no  adjustment  marks  and  only  minor  abrasions.  The 
striking  details  on  the  central  devices  show  a  touch  of  softness. 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4859.  PCGS#  40056 
Base  PCGS#  6878 


1799  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  XF40 
7x6  Stars,  B-9,  BB-166 


5317  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-9,  BB-166,  R.l,  XF40  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  V.  Only  light  wear  shows  on  the  high  points 
of  the  design  elements  and  almost  all  interior  detail  remains  intact 
on  this  attractive  XF  specimen.  The  pleasing  gray  and  blue-steel 
surfaces  are  lightly  abraded  and  the  obverse  shows  the  extensive 
network  of  die  cracks  that  identifies  the  late  die  state.  Population 
(for  the  variety):  3  in  40,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40057  Base  PCGS# 
6878 


5318  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-22,  BB-168,  R.4,  VF20  PCGS.  Bowers 
Die  State  III.  Bolender-22  is  scarce,  presumably  due  to  the  heavy 
horizontal  crack  across  the  central  reverse.  The  present  example 
is  well  defined  for  the  VF20  grade.  Gunmetal-blue  fields  contrast 
with  cream-gray  high  points.  Minimally  abraded,  although  the 
centers  display  faint  hairlines.  PCGS#  40059  Base  PCGS# 
6878 


1800  Silver  Dollar,  VF30 
Richly  Toned  B-l  6,  BB-187 


5319  1800  B-16,  BB-187,  R.2,  VF30  PCGS.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die 
State  III.  A  repunched  T  in  UNITED  aids  attribution  of  this  early 
dollar.  The  mid-die  state  shows  a  pronounced  die  break  to  the  left  of 
the  second  S  in  STATES.  Apple-green  and  rose-red  toning  embraces 
the  well  defined  surfaces,  with  a  lighter  silver-gray  color  on  the 
raised  elements.  Both  sides  lack  any  consequential  marks,  though 
for  pedigree  purposes  we  note  a  tiny  obverse  rim  nick  at  5  o’clock, 
where  two  of  the  dentils  are  a  bit  flat  and  shiny  at  the  outer  edge. 
Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4862.  PCGS# 
40073  Base  PCGS#  6887 


1800  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU55 
Popular  AMERICAI  Variety,  B-l  9,  BB-192 


5320  1800  AMERICAI,  B-19,  BB-192,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  I.  An  early  die  state  that  displays  heavy 
parallel  die  lines  on  the  border  near  the  date.  Originally  toned 
golden-brown,  ruby-red,  and  stone-gray.  Luster  fills  design  elements, 
and  the  high  points  display  only  slight  wear.  Distributed  minor  field 
marks  are  characteristic  of  brief  circulation.  A  lovely  representative 
of  this  distinctive  and  popular  Guide  Book  reverse.  Population  (for 
the  variety):  2  in  55,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40082  Base  PCGS# 
6892 


1800  ‘Dotted  Date’  Dollar,  VF30 
B-14,  BB-194 


5321  1800  Dotted  Date,  B-14,  BB-194,  R.3,  VF30  PCGS.  CAC. 

Bowers  Die  State  IV.  Several  curious  small  die  breaks  near  the  first 
0  in  the  date  are  the  source  of  the  “Dotted  Date”  nickname.  The 
variety  is  relatively  scarce,  and  listed  in  the  Guide  Book.  This  is  a 
charming  midgrade  example  with  deep  dove-gray  fields  and  lighter 
stone-white  high  points.  A  pair  of  brief,  narrow  marks  are  noted  on 
the  left  obverse  field  near  the  ribbon.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  PCGS#  40078  Base  PCGS#  6889 


5322  1800  10  Arrows,  B-15,  BB-195,  R.4  —  Polished  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die  State  I.  A  one-die-pair-only 
Guide  Book  variety  that  is  always  in  demand.  Though  obviously 
polished  with  the  resulting  flattening  of  grays  in  the  patina,  this  is  a 
significant  opportunity  for  the  right  collector. 


1801  B-l,  BB-211  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Substantial  Appeal  Remains 


5323  1801  B-l,  BB-211,  R.3  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU 
Details  Bowers  Die  State  IV.  There  are  no  overt  signs  of  cleaning, 
but  a  glass  reveals  some  delicate  lines  in  the  right  obverse  field 
when  angled  in  light.  They  are  well  hidden  in  the  seemingly 
original  iridescent  patina,  and  mint  luster  remains  among  the 
devices.  Lilac,  rose,  and  light  olive-gold  toning  covers  both  sides. 
An  opportunity  for  the  discerning  bidder  despite  the  net  grade. 


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1801  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU50 
Popular  B-l,  BB-211  Variety 


5324  1801  B-l,  BB-211,  R.3,  AU50  NGC.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die 
State  IV.  This  attractive  AU  specimen  shows  the  descending 
die  crack  through  STA  in  STATES  that  identifies  Die  State  IV. 
The  lightly  abraded  lavender-gray  surfaces  show  highlights  of 
champagne-gold  in  places  and  the  well-detailed  design  elements 
show  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear.  The  1801  Draped  Bust  dollar  is  one 
of  the  more  difficult  dates  of  the  series  to  locate,  and  the  BB-211 
variety  is  especially  challenging  in  high  grade.  Census  (for  the 
variety):  1  in  50,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40083  Base  PCGS#  6893 


5325  1802/1  Narrow  Date,  B-l,  BB-231,  R.4  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  Light  wheat-gold 
toning  embraces  this  nicely  defined  and  attractive  Heraldic  Eagle 
dollar.  Both  sides  display  glints  of  luster,  and  marks  are  confined  to 
the  inner  points  of  obverse  stars  2  through  6.  PCGS#  40091  Base 
PCGS#  6898 


1802/1  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  VF 
Narrow  Date,  B-l,  BB-231 


5326  1802/1  Narrow  Date,  B-l,  BB-231,  R.4,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC. 

Bowers  Die  State  II.  Clashed  near  Liberty’s  throat,  as  always  seen 
on  this  scarce  Bolender  variety.  Light  to  medium  steel-gray  toning 
evenly  adorns  the  fields.  The  portrait  high  points  are  pearl-white. 
The  only  mentionable  marks  are  relegated  to  the  upper  right  shield 
corner.  PCGS#  4009 1  Base  PCGS#  6898 


5327  1802/1  Wide  Date,  B-3,  BB-234,  R.3  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  XF  Details.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  This  stone-gray  and 
almond-gold  early  dollar  has  hairlined  surfaces  from  an  ill-advised 
wipe,  but  both  sides  display  ample  luster.  The  only  mark  worthy 
of  mention  is  a  faded  vertical  pinscratch  near  the  profile.  PCGS# 
40094  Base  PCGS#  6899 

5328  1803  Large  3,  B-6,  BB-255,  R.2,  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  Bowers 
Die  State  II.  A  dusky  silver-gray  type  representative.  Fairly  well 
defined,  and  surprisingly  unabraded  aside  from  a  few  small  rim 
nicks  and  a  scuff  on  the  reverse  rim  at  4  o’clock.  PCGS#  40101 
Base  PCGS#  6901 


1803  B-6,  BB-255  Dollar,  VF30 
Large  3,  Midgrade  Type  Coin 


5329  1803  Large  3,  B-6,  BB-255,  R.2,  VF30  PCGS.  Bowers-Borckardt 
Die  State  III.  The  thick  top  of  the  3  in  the  date  indicates  the  most 
available  variety  of  the  year,  BB-255.  This  coin  shows  the  thin  die 
break  that  connects  the  obverse  stars  on  the  right  in  the  scarce 
final  die  state.  A  midgrade  steel-gray  and  stone-white  example. 
Abrasions  are  chiefly  confined  to  the  leftmost  clouds. 

Ex:  Schaumberg  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4874. 
PCGS#  40101  Base  PCGS#  6901 


SEATED  DOLLARS 

5330  1841  AU58  PCGS.  Richly  toned  blue-to-gray  with  the  brightest 
color  in  the  still- lustrous  fields.  Just  a  touch  of  rub  crosses  the  high 
points  of  the  devices  and  marks  are  few.  NGC  ID#  24YB,  PCGS# 
6927 

5331  1842  AU55  PCGS.  Untoned  surfaces  are  silver-white  and  show 
good  contrast  and  luster,  despite  minor  wear  and  the  expected 
trivial  signs  of  contact.  Better  than  usually  seen  for  this  well- 
circulated  issue.  One  dark  spot  shows  on  the  reverse,  under  the 
eagle’s  left  wing.  NGC  ID#  24YC,  PCGS#  6928 

5332  1843  AU55  PCGS.  This  Choice  AU  specimen  shows  just  a 
trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements,  and  the  lightly 
abraded  surfaces  are  toned  in  dappled  shades  of  gray  and  amber. 
Population:  69  in  55,  93  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24YD,  PCGS# 
6929 

5333  1846  AU55  PCGS.  The  1846  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  Seated 
dollar  issues  from  the  1840s,  though  it  is  seen  less  often  than  the 
more-popular  type  dates  from  1841  to  1843.  This  boldly  detailed 
Choice  AU  representative  shows  subtle  semiprooflike  mirroring 
beneath  a  thin  veil  of  light  golden  color.  Slight  high-point 
friction  precludes  a  Mint  State  grade.  NGC  ID#  24YG,  PCGS# 
6932 

5334  1847  AU58+  NGC.  CAC.  This  boldly  struck  1847  Seated  dollar 
exhibits  just  a  trace  of  friction  over  the  high  points  of  the  devices, 
with  semiprooflike  mirroring  evident  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  show 
iridescent  champagne  and  pale  lavender  hues,  with  lightly  mottled 
grayish  overtones,  the  latter  primarily  over  the  devices.  There  are 
no  major  abrasions.  This  issue  is  one  of  the  more  often  seen  dates 
from  this  decade,  suitable  for  type  representation.  NGC  ID#  24YJ, 
PCGS#  6934 


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1854  Seated  Dollar,  VF35 
High  Attrition  Rate 


5335  1854  VF35  NGC.  The  1854  Seated  dollar  is  a  scarce  issue  that 
started  with  a  low-mintage  of  33,140  coins,  and  then  followed  with 
a  significant  attrition  rate.  Perhaps  only  a  couple  hundred  piece 
survive  in  all  grades.  This  one  shows  considerable  wear  as  the  grade 
suggests.  The  obverse  has  substantial  gray-gold  patina  with  lighter 
silver  at  the  center.  The  reverse  has  delicate  gold  toning  across  the 
entire  surface.  Census:  2  in  35,  44  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24YT, 
PCGS#  6942 


1855  Seated  Dollar,  Choice  XF 
Among  the  Rarest  Issues  in  the  Series 


5336  1855  XF45  PCGS*  Only  26,000  dollars  were  struck  in  1855,  and 
most  of  them  were  exported,  melted,  or  lost  through  some  other 
form  of  attrition.  In  terms  of  relative  rarity,  PCGS  ranks  the  date 
10th  out  of  45  issues  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  This  Choice  XF 
survivor  has  light  steel-gray  surfaces  with  faint  traces  of  golden 
and  powder-blue  patina.  Sharply  rendered  devices  display  a  normal 
degree  of  friction,  and  the  only  marks  that  merit  mention  are  a 
couple  of  small  digs  below  the  date  and  the  O  in  OF.  NGC  ID# 
24YU,  PCGS#  6943 

1855  Seated  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Elusive  Philadelphia  Issue 


5337  1855  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  The  1855  is 
a  scarce  issue  in  all  grades.  The  luster  of  this  piece  is  muted  by  deep 
pinkish-gray  coloration  that  obscures  the  hairlines  which  denote  light 
cleaning.  A  few  stray  abrasions  and  light  wear  are  present  as  expected 
from  a  brief  period  in  circulation.  The  strike  is  boldly  impressed, 
with  good  detailing  on  all  star  centrils  and  Liberty’s  head. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2009) ,  lot  848.  NGC  ID#  24YU, 
PCGS#  6943 


1857  Seated  Dollar,  AU50 
Lightly  Toned  and  Partly  Lustrous 


5338  1857  AU50  PCGS.  From  a  mintage  of  94,000  coins,  the  1857 
is  a  medium-availability  date  among  No  Motto  Seated  dollars. 
Examples  are  elusive  in  all  grades,  and  About  Uncirculated  coins 
are  very  scarce.  Each  side  of  this  lightly  circulated,  mostly  brilliant 
representative  shows  blushes  of  golden-russet  coloration  and  partial 
luster  in  the  hidden  areas.  The  design  detail  is  sharp  with  an 
expected  amount  of  blending,  and  lightly  scattered  marks  appear 
throughout.  NGC  ID#  24YW,  PCGS#  6945 

5339  1859-S  VF20  PCGS.  An  unusual  survivor  as  a  pre-Civil  War  San 
Francisco  Seated  dollar,  this  midrange  example  has  a  mix  of  blue 
and  gold  overtones  against  a  light  gray  base.  The  letters  LI-RTY 
show,  while  BE  are  partially  clear.  Several  moderate  contact  marks 
are  noted  in  the  fields,  though  the  devices  are  relatively  clean. 
NGC  ID#  24YZ,  PCGS#  6948 

5340  1859-S  VF20  PCGS.  Large  S.  For  a  coin  with  40  points  of  wear, 
this  piece  presents  a  pleasing  appearance  and  will  undoubtedly 
bring  out  the  color  aficionados,  showing  lovely  multicolor 
concentric  toning  on  both  sides.  Abrasions  are  few  for  the  grade. 
NGC  ID#  24YZ,  PCGS#  6948 


1860  Seated  Dollar,  MS64 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 


5341  1860  MS64  PCGS.  The  1860  Seated  Liberty  dollar  was  circulated 
heavily  in  trade  with  China,  and  examples  in  Mint  State  grades  are 
scarce  today.  The  present  coin  is  an  exceptional  specimen,  with 
sharp  definition  on  the  devices  and  lightly  abraded  surfaces.  Traces 
of  satiny  luster  are  evident  under  silver-gray  and  steel-blue  toning. 
Population:  26  in  64,  6  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2010),  lot  3833.  NGC  ID#  24Z2, 
PCGS#  6949 


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1860-0  Seated  Dollar,  MS63 
Radiant  No  Motto  Type  Coin 


5342  1860-0  MS63  NGC.  The  1860-0  is  one  of  the  only  No  Motto 
Seated  dollar  issues  that  is  usually  affordable  in  Mint  State,  much 
to  the  advantage  of  budget-conscious  type  collectors.  The  present 
coin  displays  a  touch  of  golden  toning  around  the  rims,  but  is 
otherwise  brilliant  —  and  not  in  a  bright,  dipped-out  sense,  but 
in  a  vibrant,  mint-fresh  sense.  The  motifs  are  sharp  and  frosty  and 
the  fields  emit  semiprooflike  reflectivity.  A  few  light  abrasions  are 
hardly  noticed  as  the  luster  cartwheels  around  each  side.  Census: 
60  in  63  (5  in  63+),  41  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24Z3,  PCGS#  6950 


1863  Seated  Dollar,  MS64 
Delightful  Original  Toning 


5343  1863  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  A  Civil  War  issue,  many  1863  Seated 
Liberty  dollars  suffered  the  ravages  of  exportation  and/or  melting. 
An  important  Uncirculated  survivor,  this  coin  is  richly  toned 
in  smoky-gray  shades  with  cobalt-blue  and  peach  highlights 
intermingled  throughout.  Fully  defined  in  all  areas,  the  surfaces 
are  smooth  and  premium  quality  for  the  grade.  Elusive  as  a  business 
strike  and  rare  so  fine.  Census:  24  in  64,  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2000),  lot  5016.  NGC  ID# 
24Z6,  PCGS#  6953 


5344  1866  Motto  AU50  PCGS.  Predominantly  steel-gray  surfaces 
show  subtle  copper-colored  hints  amid  good  remaining  luster  on 
this  lightly  circulated  and  sharply  struck  With  Motto  Seated  dollar. 
NGC  ID#  24Z9,  PCGS#  6959 

5345  1868  Misplaced  Date,  FS-301,  AU58  NGC.  This  Cherry  pickers 
variety  shows  the  top  of  an  errant  8  within  the  denticles  below 
the  6  in  the  date.  The  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  Seated  dollar  are 
bright  and  untoned  with  myriad  abrasions  scattered  throughout. 
Razor-sharp  motifs  exhibit  trace  amounts  of  high-point  rub.  Census 
(all  varieties):  15  in  58,  16  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  416927  Base 
PCGS#  6961 

5346  1871  MS61  PCGS.  A  few  noticeable  digs  on  Liberty’s  arms  and 
torso  largely  account  for  the  grade  on  this  Mint  State  high-mintage 
Seated  dollar,  but  they  fail  to  defeat  the  overall  good  eye  appeal 
generated  by  ample  luster,  a  sharp  strike,  and  light  golden-copper 
patina.  NGC  ID#  24ZG,  PCGS#  6966 

5347  1872-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Fine.  With  a 
mintage  of  just  3,150  coins,  many  of  which  have  been  lost  through 
attrition,  it  is  little  wonder  the  1872-CC  is  one  of  the  most  highly 
coveted  dates  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  This  well-worn  example 
shows  signs  of  an  old  cleaning,  but  the  smooth  surfaces  are  retoned 
in  pleasing  battleship-gray  patina.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS# 
6969 


5348  1872-CC  VF20  NGC.  Carson  City  issues  are  among  the  most 
sought-after  dates  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  This  1872-CC 
representative  is  well-detailed  for  the  VF  level,  with  medium 
battleship-gray  patina  and  relatively  smooth  surfaces.  With  a 
mintage  of  only  3,150  pieces,  this  issue  is  in  constant  demand,  even 
in  middle  to  lower  circulated  grades.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS#  6969 


1872-CC  Seated  Dollar,  XF45 
Attractive  Patina 


5349  1872-CC  XF45  PCGS.  This  is  an  impressively  well-detailed  and 
problem-free  Choice  XF  example  of  this  sought-after  Carson  City 
issue.  Both  sides  show  medium  golden-gray  patina  with  hints  of 
iridescence  in  the  fields.  Remnants  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  are 
revealed  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  outstanding  compared  to  what  is  usually  seen  on  the 
1872-CC.  Population:  15  in  45,  61  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24ZK, 
PCGS#  6969 


1872-CC  Seated  Dollar,  AU  Details 


Rare  Carson  City  Issue,  3,150  Pieces  Struck 


5350  1872-CC  —  Stained  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Whatever  dollars 
were  struck  in  1872  at  the  Carson  City  Mint  were  likely  held  back 
until  1873,  when  silver  prices  moderated  and  the  melt  value  of 
silver  dollars  no  longer  exceeded  their  face  value.  After  the  1873 
mintage,  the  Seated  dollar  series  would  be  abolished.  While  the 
1872-CC  is  somewhat  more  available  than  the  surrounding  Carson 
City  dates  (1871-CC  and  1873-CC),  it  is  a  rare  issue  as  well.  This 
example  is  identified  as  “Stained”  by  NGC,  with  an  unnatural 
cloudiness  over  prooflike  fields  and  devices  —  particularly  on 
the  obverse.  The  coin  is  otherwise  sharply  struck  and  without 
meaningful  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS#  6969 


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1872-CC  Silver  Dollar,  AU  Details 


Hint  of  Golden  Toning 


5351  1872-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  A 

sharply  rendered  example  with  minimal  wear  over  the  devices.  This 
light  golden  1872-CC  Seated  Liberty  dollar  show  semiprooflike 
fields  with  the  expected  scattering  of  abrasions,  few  of  which 
are  individually  noticeable.  The  scarcity  of  this  date  in  AU  or 
better  condition  makes  a  lightly  cleaned  example  such  as  this  an 
attractive  prospect  for  the  budget-conscious  collector  seeking  sharp 
detail.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS#  6969 


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1858  Seated  Dollar,  PR62 
Proof-Only  Series  Key 


5352  1858  PR62  PCGS.  Wide,  square  rims  surround  the  richly  toned 
surfaces  of  this  1858  dollar.  One  of  the  300  or  so  estimated  proofs 
produced  in  the  sole  proof-only  year  of  the  entire  Seated  dollar 
series,  this  example  finds  its  visual  appeal  well-hidden  beneath 
the  toning.  Only  when  viewed  at  the  precise  optimal  angle  do 
the  rich  colors  and  mirrored  surfaces  reveal  themselves,  as  if  the 
coin  had  long  storage  in  a  kraft  envelope.  Even  so,  it  is  a  rare 
issue  and  a  rare  opportunity  for  date  collectors  to  fill  the  slot  in 
their  collections,  which  makes  it  one  of  the  most-desired  dates  in 
the  series.  Population:  28  in  62,  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 2C, 
PCGS#  7001 


1863  Seated  Dollar,  PR62  Cameo 
Just  460  Proofs  Struck 


5353  1863  PR62  Cameo  PCGS.  The  suspension  of  specie  payments 
in  1862  put  a  premium  on  ownership  of  proofs,  although  the 
Mint’s  pricing  and  payment  requirements  made  buying  a  proof 
challenging.  This  example  offers  nice  eye  appeal  despite  a  number 
of  field  abrasions  that  account  for  the  grade.  Nice  contrast  remains 
and  the  frosty  devices  are  sharply  struck.  Azure-blue  and  russet- 
gold  toning  surrounds  the  reflective  fields.  Population:  6  in  62 
Cameo,  29  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87006 


1864  Seated  Liberty  Dollar,  PR64 
Only  470  Pieces  Struck 


5354  1864  PR64  PCGS.  Only  470  proof  Seated  Liberty  dollars  were 
struck  in  1864,  as  the  financial  stresses  of  the  Civil  War  discouraged 
collector  interest.  This  attractive  Choice  specimen  offers  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  under  shades  of 
champagne-gold  and  cerulean-blue  toning.  Population:  34  in  64  (1 
in  64+),  21  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  252J,  PCGS#  7007 


1865  Seated  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Deeply  Mirrored  and  Toned 


5355  1865  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  The  low  proof  Seated  dollar  mintages 
of  the  Civil  War  period  persisted  in  1865,  when  only  500  pieces 
were  reportedly  struck.  Few  examples  of  this  issue  survive  in  Cameo 
grades,  these  being  highly  sought-after.  This  Select  example 
displays  a  dusky  gray  overlay  of  toning  but  when  tilted  beneath  a 
light  reveals  vivid  underlying  sun-gold  color  in  the  interiors  with 
deeper  violet  and  blue  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike  is  full 
and  there  are  no  major  marks.  Light  hairlines  in  the  fields  limit  the 
grade.  Population:  18  in  63  Cameo,  25  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87008 


1868  Seated  Dollar,  PR62 
Collectible  Proof 


5356  1868  PR62  PCGS.  The  mirrored  fields  of  this  fully  struck  proof 
are  slightly  muted  by  dusky  lavender-gray  and  golden  toning,  but 
rotation  beneath  a  light  causes  the  fields  to  gleam  once  again. 
There  are  no  contact  marks  or  obvious  hairlines.  Overall,  this  is 
a  highly  pleasing  example  of  this  scarce  proof  issue,  struck  to  the 
extent  of  only  600  coins.  NGC  ID#  252P,  PCGS#  7016 


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1870  Seated  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Delicately  Toned 


5357  1870  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  A  beautifully  contrasted  representative 
of  this  later  proof  Seated  dollar  issue,  faintly  toned  golden  over  the 
impressively  reflective  fields.  Substantial  frost  across  the  sharply 
struck  devices  completes  the  notable  cameo  effect.  Aside  from 
a  few  faint  hairlines  in  the  fields,  this  is  a  delightfully  preserved 
specimen.  Census:  11  in  64  Cameo,  15  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2008),  lot  1126;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  782.  PCGS#  87018 

1872  Seated  Dollar,  PR65 
Flashy,  Multicolor  Surfaces 


5358  1872  PR65  PCGS.  Most  1872  Seated  dollars  were  sold  as  part  of 
proof  sets,  but  some  were  likely  melted  as  unsold  at  the  end  of  the 
year.  Survivors  are  fairly  available  in  the  absolute  sense,  but  the 
certified  population  is  extremely  limited  at  the  MS65  grade  level 
and  finer  examples  are  rare. 

This  Gem  representative  offers  frosty  motifs  on  glassy-smooth 
proof  surfaces,  although  the  fields  and  devices  are  toned  to  an 
extent  that  limits  cameo  contrast.  The  obverse  displays  central 
hues  of  lavender-gray  and  aquamarine  with  vivid  sun-gold  around 
the  peripheries,  while  the  reverse  shows  deeper  shades  of  the  same 
along  with  tinges  of  violet  and  amber.  The  upper  edge  of  the  eagle’s 
left  (facing)  wing  is  slightly  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  sharp 
throughout.  Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack’s,  10/1996),  lot  408;  The  Eugene  H. 
Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015) ,  lot  98585.  NGC  ID# 
252U,  PCGS#  7020 


1872  Seated  Dollar,  PR64+  Cameo 
Pleasing  Contrast 


5359  1872  PR64+  Cameo  PCGS.  The  proof  1872  Seated  dollar  is 
marginally  available  in  grades  through  PR64,  but  only  in  the  non- 
Cameo  category.  Cameo  examples  are  scarce  across  the  board,  and 
rare  in  PR64  or  finer  grades.  This  Plus-designated  Choice  example 
displays  medium  contrast  beneath  uniform  golden  toning.  The 
strike  is  bold  throughout.  Die  doubling  on  much  of  the  reverse  is 
characteristic  of  this  proof  issue.  Population:  14  in  64  (1  in  64+) 
Cameo,  9  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87020 

1873  Seated  Dollar,  PR64 
Obvious  Contrast,  Gold  CAC 


5360  1873  PR64  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  Ice-white  devices  and  legends 
suggest  a  Cameo  designation  is  in  order,  but  the  age  of  the  first- 
generation  holder  precludes  any  such  insert  notation.  The  strike 
is  crisp  save  for  slight  blending  on  Liberty’s  knees.  The  borders 
possess  orange-gold  toning.  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  die  doubled, 
as  often  seen  on  Motto  proofs.  Final  year  for  the  series. 

From  The  Dr.  John  Y.  Harper,  Jr.  Collection  /  New  York  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/2012),  lo  3560.  NGC  ID#  252V,  PCGS#  7021 


TRADE  DOLLARS 

1873  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Light  Champagne  Toning 


5361  1873  MS64  NGC.  This  first-year  Trade  dollar  is  marginally 
available  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range,  but  anything  finer  is  rare 
and  out  of  reach  for  budget-conscious  collectors.  This  Choice 
example  shows  satiny  luster  on  the  devices  with  semiprooflike 
reflectivity  in  the  fields.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout.  Census:  34 
in  64  (1  in  64+),  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  252W,  PCGS#  7031 


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5362  1874-CC  AU58  NGC.  Micro  CC.  Period  after  FINE.  A  well 
struck  lightly  circulated  chestnut-brown  and  steel-gray  Carson  City 
representative.  The  reverse  is  refreshingly  unabraded  while  the 
obverse  displays  distributed  small  marks.  NGC  ID#  2532,  PCGS# 
7035 

1874-CC  Trade  Dollar,  MS63 
Partially  Prooflike  Fields 


1875-S  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Type  One  Reverse,  Lightly  Toned 


5365  1875-S  Type  One  Reverse  MS64  PCGS.  Because  of  its 
availability  through  the  Choice  grade  level,  the  1875-S  Trade 
dollar  is  often  encountered  in  type  collectors’  cabinets.  This  piece 
is  a  lovely  example  for  the  grade,  with  fully  original,  frosty  luster 
that  shows  just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning  that  deepens  slightly 
around  the  borders.  Liberty’s  head  is  not  fully  defined,  but  the  strike 
is  otherwise  pleasing.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  PCGS 
has  seen  40  numerically  finer  submissions  (7/15).  PCGS#  510101 
Base  PCGS#  7039 


5368  1876  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  Two  Reverse,  MS65  NGC. 

The  fields  on  both  sides  of  this  untoned,  silver-white  Trade  dollar 
are  prooflike  with  medium  reflectivity.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp 
throughout.  A  slight  haziness  covers  the  surfaces,  yet  mint  luster 
shines  through  and  the  fields  are  mostly  without  distractions.  A  few 
faint  lines  appear,  most  notably  below  the  eagle’s  left  wing.  Census: 
15  in  65,  5  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  401 11  Base  PCGS#  7041 


1875  Trade  Dollar,  Proof  like  MS  63 


5364  1875  Type  Two  Reverse  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  The  chief  attribute 
of  this  Select  1875  Trade  dollar  is  the  deep  prooflike  reflectivity  of 
the  fields  that  illuminates  blended  rose-gold  and  olive-green  toning 
over  each  side.  The  coin  might  have  had  claims  to  proof  status 
were  it  not  deficiently  struck  around  both  peripheries  and  on  the 
high  points  of  the  central  devices.  Evidently  one  of  the  first  strikes 
from  a  fresh  die  pair,  before  the  die  spacing  was  fully  fine-tuned. 
Population:  13  in  63,  26  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40107  Base  PCGS# 
7037 


1875-S  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Large  S  Mintmark,  Type  One  Reverse 


5367  1875-S  Type  One  Reverse  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Large  S.  This  is 
the  more  available  of  two  varieties  with  the  berry  below  the  eagle’s 
claw.  The  1875-S  claims  one  of  the  largest  mintages  in  the  series 
(4.4  million  coins),  and  despite  widespread  circulation  on  the 
West  Coast  and  abroad,  examples  can  still  be  located  with  minimal 
searching  through  MS64.  This  is  a  frosty,  untoned  Choice  example 
with  faint  diagonal  roller  marks  across  the  centers  on  each  side. 
Softness  occurs  over  the  right  (facing)  leg  and  claw.  Housed  in  a 
green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  510101  Base  PCGS# 
7039 

1876  Trade  Dollar 
Untoned  MS  65  Example 


5363  1874-CC  MS63  NGC.  Micro  CC,  no  period  after  FINE.  The 
1874'CC  Trade  dollar  is  an  elusive  issue  in  pleasing  Mint  State 
condition,  and  is  genuinely  rare  finer  than  MS63.  This  piece  is 
outstanding  for  the  grade,  with  a  few  stray  lines  and  ticks  being 
all  that  limit  the  grade.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  soft  on  Liberty’s  foot 
support,  but  is  otherwise  crisp.  Semiprooflike  mirroring  is  seen  in 
the  reverse  fields  and  both  sides  show  light  golden  toning.  Census: 
27  in  63,  17  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2532,  PCGS#  7035 


5366  1875-S  Type  One  Reverse  MS64  NGC.  Large  S.  The  delicate 
almond-gold  toning  is  moderately  more  apparent  on  the  reverse.  A 
lustrous,  luminous,  and  well  preserved  near-Gem.  The  strike  shows 
selected  incompleteness  on  the  left  obverse  border  and  the  right 
claw. 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010) ,  lot  1252 ; 
Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  3892,  which  realized 
$2,645.  PCGS#  510101  Base  PCGS#  7039 

1875-S  Dollar,  MS64 
Thickly  Frosted  and  All-Brilliant 


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1876-CC  Trade  Dollar,  MS61 
Vibrant  Luster 


5369  1876-CC  Type  Two  Reverse  MS61  NGC.  Tall  CC.  This  mostly 
brilliant  Carson  City  Trade  dollar  has  bright,  semireflective  fields, 
ample  luster,  and  is  void  of  distracting  marks.  The  devices  are  nicely 
brought  up  despite  slight  incompleteness  of  detail  on  Liberty’s 
cheek,  shoulder,  chest,  and  ear.  Much  scarcer  in  Mint  State  than  its 
San  Francisco  counterpart.  Census:  24  in  61,  25  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009),  lot  793;  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  1254.  PCGS#40113  Base  PCGS#  7042 

5370  1876-S  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  One  Reverse,  MS62+  PCGS 
Secure.  Large  S.  Exquisite  peach-gold,  rose-red,  ocean-blue,  and 
cream-gray  shades  emerge  when  this  sharply  struck  type  coin  is 
rotated  beneath  a  light.  Satiny  and  inoffensively  abraded.  PCGS# 
40114  Base  PCGS#  7043 

5371  1876-S  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  One  Reverse,  MS63  NGC. 

Large  S.  Dusky  cream-gray  patina  dominates  both  sides,  although 
the  borders  display  sky-blue,  lemon-gold,  and  sunset-orange.  The 
surfaces  are  nicely  struck  and  minimally  abraded,  showing  luster 
illuminating  the  design  elements. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4937 .  PCGS# 
40114  Base  PCGS#  7043 

1877  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Doubled  Die  Obverse 


5372  1877  MS64  NGC.  The  obverse  is  noticeably  die  doubled,  although 
this  is  not  the  FS-101  variety  listed  in  the  Cherry  picker  s’  reference 
—  the  shift  is  to  the  upper-left,  rather  than  down.  Doubling  is 
visible  on  every  elements  of  the  central  device,  but  is  plainest  on 
LIBERTY,  the  wheat  stalks,  and  Liberty’s  upper  gown  folds.  The 
left-hand  stars  are  noticeably  doubled,  as  are  the  olive  leaves.  As 
a  date,  the  1877  Trade  dollar  is  scarce  in  MS64  and  Gems  are  rare. 
This  piece  displays  satiny  luster  and  medium  olive,  gold,  lavender, 
and  aquamarine  toning.  Liberty’s  head  and  the  adjacent  stars  are 
weakly  defined.  Census:  66  in  64  (3  in  64+ ),  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  253C,  PCGS#  7044 


5373  1877-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Large  S.  A  pleasing  silver  type  coin 
that  displays  vibrant  cartwheel  luster  and  a  full  strike.  Light  wheat- 
gold  toning  adorns  inoffensively  marked  surfaces.  Certified  in  a 
green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  253E,  PCGS# 
7046 


1878-S  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Impressive  Visual  and  Technical  Quality 


5374  1878-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  4.1 
million  Trade  dollars  from  the  start  of  the  year  to  February  22, 
when  Treasury  Secretary  John  Sherman  suspended  Trade  dollar 
production.  Thus,  the  1878-S  is  both  an  available  issue  through 
mid-Uncirculated  grades  and  a  popular  final-year  coin  for  type 
purposes.  This  near-Gem  displays  mottled  golden-olive,  russet,  and 
violet  patina  that  combines  with  glistening  mint  luster,  lending 
fantastic  eye  appeal  to  each  side.  The  upper  stars,  olive  branch,  and 
eagle’s  claws  are  notably  sharp. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  253 G,  PCGS# 
7048 


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5375  1874  —  Scratch  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc.  Details.  The 

obverse  is  mostly  golden-brown  but  has  an  apple-green  border. 
On  the  reverse,  the  field  is  brilliant,  the  eagle  is  frosty,  and  the 
periphery  displays  autumn-brown,  ruby-red,  and  cobalt-blue.  The 
PCGS  designation  is  confirmed  by  a  pair  of  pinscratches  from  star 
3  to  the  rim  near  7  o’clock.  Just  700  proofs  were  issued.  NGC  ID# 
27YK,  PCGS#  7054 

5376  1874  PR61  PCGS.  This  bright,  completely  untoned  Trade  dollar 
proof  shows  myriad  handling  marks  on  each  side,  but  they  do  not 
detract  from  the  overall  appeal.  The  surfaces  display  moderate 
white-on-black  contrast  with  significant  reflectivity  in  the  fields. 
This  is  one  of  700  proof  dollars  minted  in  1874.  NGC  ID#  27YK, 
PCGS#  7054 


1874  Trade  Dollar,  Gem  Proof 


5377  1874  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Dusky  lavender-gray  toning  with 
peripheral  overtones  of  deep  olive  mask  any  grade-limiting 
hairlines  on  this  Gem  proof,  and  the  mirrored  fields  are  revealed 
when  tilted  beneath  a  light,  uncovering  hidden  pastel  hues.  The 
obverse  is  boldly  struck  throughout,  the  reverse  is  weak  only  on  the 
eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons.  Population:  10  in  65,  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  27YK,  PCGS#  7054 


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1874  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Full  Design  Sharpness 


5378  1874  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  A  lovely  proof  Cameo,  surviving  from 
a  mintage  of  only  700  pieces.  Cameo  examples  of  this  issue  are 
scarce  in  any  grade  but  become  genuinely  rare  in  Gem  condition. 
This  near-Gem  example  is  a  needle-sharp,  deeply  mirrored  coin 
with  warm  violet-gold  toning  that  cedes  to  deep  purple  around  the 
peripheries.  Census:  20  in  64  Cameo  (2  in  64+  Cameo),  12  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  87054 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 


Medium  Gold  Toning 


5381  1876  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  Two 
Reverse.  Medium  peach-gold  toning  graces  this  beautiful  Choice 
proof.  The  motifs  are  frosty  and  the  fields  are  glassy.  The  strike 
is  crisp,  although  the  right  (facing)  claw  shows  minor  blending. 
An  impressive  specimen,  possibly  sold  from  the  Mint  exhibit  at 
the  Centennial  Exposition  in  Philadelphia.  Population:  21  in  64 
Cameo,  11  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87056 


1875  Trade  Dollar,  PR65 
Untoned  With  Compelling  Contrast 


5379  1875  PR65  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Most  of  the  700  proofs 
struck  in  1875  are  of  this  variety  without  the  berry  below  the 
claw.  This  Gem  proof  Trade  dollar  displays  compelling  field- 
device  contrast  unmentioned  on  the  holder.  Glassy,  reflective 
fields  surround  frosty  devices  on  each  side,  and  minor  contact 
marks  are  hardly  apparent  without  a  loupe.  An  ideal  alternative 
for  the  collector  seeking  a  high-grade  example  of  this  conditionally 
challenging  date.  Population:  10  in  65,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27YL,  PCGS#  7055 


1875  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Deep  Cameo 
Warm  Golden  Contrast 


5380  1875  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Frosty,  creamy-gold  luster 
glows  on  the  relief  design  elements,  while  the  fields  show  similar 
color  over  glass-black  mirrors,  and  a  warm  amber  halo  surrounds 
the  periphery.  The  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  show  the  only 
discernible  striking  weakness,  hardly  worthy  of  mention.  PCGS 
has  certified  just  10  Deep  Cameo  examples  of  the  1875  proof  Trade 
dollar,  including  two  PR63,  five  PR64  (one  PR64+),  and  three 
PR65  (7/15).  PCGS#  97055 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Deep  Cameo 
Stark  White-on-Black  Contrast 


5382  1876  PR63  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Type  One  Obverse,  Type 
Two  Reverse.  The  1876  proof  Trade  dollar  enjoyed  a  substantial 
mintage  of  1,150  pieces,  but  high  quality  examples  are  more  difficult 
to  locate  than  the  mintage  would  suggest.  This  specimen  exhibits 
deeply  mirrored  fields  with  boldly  contrasting  frosty  devices.  The 
surfaces  are  mostly  brilliant,  with  subtle  hints  of  gold  toning  at 
the  peripheries.  A  few  hairlines  in  the  obverse  field  explains  the 
grade.  Select  proof  examples,  with  the  Deep  Cameo  designation  are 
extremely  rare.  Population:  3  in  63  Deep  Cameo,  4  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Stamford  Coinfest  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2010),  lot  3828. 
PCGS#  97056 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Gold- Accentuated  Contrast 


5383  1876  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Stark  white-on-black  contrast 
gives  this  Choice  Ultra  Cameo  proof  exceptional  eye  appeal.  The 
visual  impact  is  accentuated  by  a  halo  of  gold  peripheral  toning 
which  leaves  similar  traces  of  color  on  the  frosty  motifs.  A  few  stray 
hairlines  limit  the  grade,  although  the  strike  is  sharp.  Census:  5  in 
64  Ultra  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  97056 


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1878  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Sharply  Struck,  Frosted  Motifs 


5384  1878  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  The  fields  are  a  bit  hazy  with  soft 
golden-gray  toning  over  this  Select  Cameo  proof,  but  impressive 
mirroring  remains  beneath  the  vague  patina.  A  sharp  strike  covers 
the  frosted  motifs  to  earn  the  Cameo  designation.  A  glass  reveals 
inconspicuous  delicate  lines  across  the  reflective  surfaces,  but  they 
do  not  diminish  the  in-hand  appeal.  Rather,  overall  fogginess  of  the 
fields  is  the  sole  limiting  factor  to  an  even  higher  grade.  Census:  20 
in  63  Cameo,  52  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87058 

5385  1880  PR20  PCGS.  CAC.  This  proof-only  Trade  dollar  clearly  got 
out  into  circulation,  perhaps  spent  by  some  collector  down  on  his 
luck.  The  dove-gray  surfaces  show  deeper  charcoal  device  edges 
and  the  expected  texture  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  27YS,  PCGS# 
7060 


1880  Trade  Dollar,  Toned  PR65 


5386  1880  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  rich  amber-gray  centers  are  framed 
by  peripheral  jade-green  and  orange-gold.  Sharply  struck  and 
essentially  pristine  aside  from  a  brief  hair- thin  mark  near  star  3. 
This  proof-only  issue  is  infrequently  seen  at  the  Gem  level  and  finer 
pieces  are  scarce.  Population:  60  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  31  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4982.  NGC  ID# 
27YS,  PCGS#  7060 

1880  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Touch  of  Golden  Color 


5387  1880  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Icy  devices  provide  obvious  contrast 
with  the  glassy  fields.  This  Choice  example  of  the  proof-only  1880 
Trade  dollar  issue  has  a  well-preserved  reverse  and  only  incidental 
contact  on  the  right  obverse  field.  Most  design  elements  are  bold, 
although  Liberty’s  hair  and  the  right-side  stars  incomplete. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4406.  PCGS#  87060 


1880  Trade  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Multicolor  Toning 


5388  1880  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Regular  Trade  dollar  coinage 
was  ceased  in  1878,  replaced  by  the  standard  Morgan  dollar,  but 
proof  coinage  of  this  series  continued  on  an  official  basis  through 
1883.  This  1880  representative  displays  Gem-grade  surfaces  with 
areas  of  ocean-blue,  violet,  and  gold  appearing  on  most  of  the 
mirrored  surfaces.  Modest  Cameo  contrast  is  present.  Population: 
22  in  65  Cameo,  23  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  87060 

5389  1881  PR62  NGC.  From  a  proof  mintage  of  960  pieces,  this 
attractive  Trade  dollar  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  deeply  reflective  fields  that  show  a  few  minor  hair  lines  on 
close  inspection.  NGC  ID#  27YT,  PCGS#  7061 


1881  Trade  Dollar,  Lightly  Toned  PR63 


5390  1881  PR63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  highly  attractive  and  original 
proof  Trade  dollar  with  sharp  design  elements  and  gleaming  mirrors. 
Dusky  pastel  toning  blankets  each  side,  prohibiting  a  Cameo 
designation,  but  allowing  some  contrast  to  appear  on  the  obverse. 
Faint  hairlines  are  barely  visible  beneath  the  patina,  although  they 
do  limit  the  grade. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  27YT,  PCGS#  7061 

1882  Trade  Dollar,  PR65 
Subtle  Contrast  on  Both  Sides 


5391  1882  PR65  PCGS.  The  availability  of  this  proof-only  Trade  dollar 
issue  declines  significantly  above  the  Choice  grade  level,  with  or 
without  cameo  contrast.  This  Gem  example  shows  modest  contrast 
between  the  devices  and  the  mirrored  fields,  but  the  cameo  effect 
is  not  quite  stark  enough  to  gain  a  Cameo  designation  from  PCGS. 
The  strike  is  sharp  throughout  each  side.  Mottled  gold  and  amber 
toning  blanket  each  side,  with  tinges  of  olive-gray  also  evident 
around  the  peripheries.  Population:  38  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  25  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  27YU,  PCGS#  7062 


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1882  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Starkly  Contrasted 


5392  1882  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  Lovely  white-on-black  contrast  draws 
the  viewers  eye  on  this  deeply  mirrored  Select  proof  Cameo.  Traces 
of  light  golden  toning  grace  the  peripheries,  but  leave  the  central 
regions  brilliant.  The  top  of  Liberty’s  head  and  several  adjacent 
stars  are  softly  struck,  but  the  definition  is  otherwise  pleasing  and 
the  recesses  yield  only  grade-consistent  hairlines  when  viewed  with 
a  loupe.  PCGS#  87062 


1883  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 


A  Proof-Only  Issue 


5395  1883  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  The  proof-only  1883  is  the  final 
date  of  the  regular-issue  Trade  dollar,  and  is  popular  and  highly 
desirable  as  such.  The  sharply  struck  devices  of  this  Select  offering 
are  highlighted  by  the  mirrored  fields,  producing  strong  cameo 
contrast.  Brilliant  throughout,  a  few  minute  marks  do  not  detract. 
Population:  28  in  63  (1  in  63  +  )  Cameo,  65  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
87063 


1882  Trade  Dollar,  Sharp  PR64  Cameo 


5393  1882  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  Cameo  examples  of  this  proof-only 
Trade  dollar  issue  are  rare  finer  than  the  currently  offered  PR64  coin, 
making  this  piece  among  the  finest  many  collectors  will  be  able  to 
acquire.  This  coin  is  sharp  throughout  the  relief  elements  and 
displays  deep,  glassy  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  are  toned  in 
mottled  cream-gold,  russet,  and  pale  gray  toning.  Population:  5 1  in 
64  (5  in  64+)  Cameo,  18  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87062 


1883  Trade  Dollar,  Sharp  PR65 


5394  1883  PR65  NGC.  CAC.  The  obverse  of  this  final-year  official 
proof  Trade  dollar  displays  a  bold  toning  pattern  of  blended  blue 
and  violet  margins  surrounding  a  hard-outlined  champagne  center 
which  is  a  trifle  offset  toward  8  o’clock.  The  reverse  shows  the  same 
hues  but  in  a  lighter,  mottled  appearance.  A  bold  strike  is  evident 
throughout.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  Census:  58  in  65 
(1  in  65  +  ),  44  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27YV,  PCGS#  7063 


EARLY  PROOF  SETS 


1878  Indian  Cent,  PR65  ★  Red  Cameo 


5396  1878  Cent  PR65  ★  Red  Cameo  NGC.  The  Star  designation  is 
rare  on  proof  1878  cents.  Probably,  the  dazzling  field  reflectivity  is 
the  reason  for  the  Star  notation.  In  addition,  the  strike  is  intricate 
and  the  pumpkin-gold  color  shows  only  occasional  mellowing  to 
purple.  Census:  11  in  65  Cameo  (1  in  65  ★  Cameo),  2  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  82323 


1878  Three  Cent  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Proof-Only  Issue 


5397  1878  Three  Cent  Nickel  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  proof- 
only  issue  from  a  reported  mintage  of  2,350  coins,  this  Superb  Gem 
Cameo  proof  is  an  amazing  survivor,  one  of  just  20  similarly  graded 
examples.  Only  one  finer  Cameo  proof  1878  three  cent  piece  has 
been  examined  at  PCGS  (7/15).  This  boldly  defined  specimen  has 
light  gold  toning  over  its  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices. 

PCGS#  83774 


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1878  Shield  Nickel,  PR67 
Low-Mintage,  Proof-Only  Date 


5398  1878  Nickel  PR67  PCGS  Secure.  This  satiny  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  faint  field  reflectivity,  reminiscent  more  of  a  Mint  State 
coin  except  it  is  a  proof-only  issue.  A  bold  strike  and  delicate 
champagne  toning  enhance  the  eye  appeal.  Per  the  Guide  Book, 
only  2,350  pieces  were  struck.  Population:  16  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  276V,  PCGS#  3832 


1878  Dime,  Multicolor  PR66  Cameo 


5399  1878  Dime  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Magnificent 
cherry-red,  navy-blue,  and  autumn-gold  toning  endows  the  present 
high  grade  proof.  Only  the  central  reverse  remains  brilliant.  Despite 
the  colorful  patina,  frost  is  evident  on  both  motifs.  Nicely  struck 
and  pristine  with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Census:  3  in  66  Cameo,  2 
finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Philadelphia  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2012),  lot  3212,  which  realized 
$2,232.50.  PCGS#  84775 


1878  Twenty  Cent,  PR65  Cameo 
Borderline  Ultra  Cameo 


5400  1878  Twenty  Cent  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  This  is  the  final 
year  of  the  denomination  and  a  proof-only  issue  with  a  mintage 
of  only  600  coins.  Rarely  found  as  fine  as  this  piece,  the  fields 
are  deeply  mirrored  with  extraordinary  contrast.  In  fact,  we  are 
uncertain  why  this  beauty  is  not  designated  as  an  Ultra  Cameo 
proof.  Census:  16  in  65  Cameo,  7  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85306 


1878  Seated  Quarter,  PR66  Cameo 
Richly  Toned  and  Appealing,  Only  One  Finer 


5401  1878  Quarter  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Glorious  concentric  bands  of 
navy-blue,  plum,  gold,  and  ruby  color  invigorate  this  well-struck 
Premium  Gem.  Despite  the  blanket  of  dramatic  patina,  the  icy  frost 
on  the  devices  is  undeniable.  The  fields  exhibit  wispy  Mint-made 
striations  from  die  polish,  but  are  exceptional  from  a  technical 
perspective.  A  stingy  production  of  800  proofs  ensures  a  paucity  of 
high-grade  survivors.  Census:  7  in  66  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2005),  lot  5587.  PCGS# 
85579 


1878  Cameo  PR65  Half  Dollar 
Noticeably  Frosted  Devices 


5402  1878  Half  Dollar  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Only  800  proof  halves 
were  struck  in  1878.  When  one  subtracts  the  pieces  that  have 
been  lost  through  attrition  over  the  years,  there  are  surprisingly 
few  proofs  left,  especially  in  high  grade.  The  fields  on  this  example 
are  flashy  and  brightly  mirrored  with  a  significant  presence  of 
mint  frost  over  the  devices.  The  centers  are  almost  brilliant  and 
surrounded  by  a  ring  of  deep  golden-brown  at  the  margins.  Census: 
13  in  65  Cameo,  15  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2012),  lot  3847,  which  realized 
$3,737.50.  PCGS#  86439 


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1878  Trade  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
First  Proof-Only  Issue 


5403  1878  Trade  Dollar  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Circulatiomstrike  Trade 
dollars  were  discontinued  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  following  the 
1877  production,  and  later  years  from  1878  to  1885  were  only 
coined  in  proof  format,  the  last  two  issues  in  extremely  limited 
quantities.  This  impressive  Gem  has  delicate  champagne  toning 
on  both  sides,  with  frosty  devices  that  stand  boldly  on  the  deep 
mirrored  fields.  Census:  25  in  65  Cameo  (3  in  65  ★  Cameo),  7  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  87058 


1878  Morgan  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Scarce  7TF  Reverse  of  1878 


5404  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  Morgan  Dollar  PR63  Cameo 
ANACS.  The  parallel  top  arrow  feather  identifies  the  Reverse 
of  1878.  Probably  no  more  than  250  proof  Morgan  dollars  were 
struck  with  the  7  Tailfeathers  Reverse  of  1878.  This  attractive 
Select  example  exhibits  sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements  that 
contrast  boldly  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  mostly  brilliant 
centers  yield  to  vivid  rings  of  greenish^gold  at  the  borders.  Eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  2573,  PCGS#  7312 


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SESSION  FOUR 


GSA  DOLLARS 


1880-CC  VAM-5  Silver  Dollar,  MS66+ 
8  Over  High  7 


5405  1880-CC  GSA,  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS66+  NGC.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  The  second  8  in  the  date  is  punched  over  a  high  7  on 
this  important  silver  dollar  variety.  The  1880-CC  had  a  limited 
mintage  of  only  495,000  coins,  and  there  are  eight  different  VAM 
varieties  known  today.  Seven  of  the  eight  known  die  varieties  are 
overdates.  This  lovely  Premium  Gem  has  virtually  flawless  surfaces 
with  reflective  fields  and  frosty  devices.  PCGS#  518854  Base 
PCGS#  407100 


5406  1882-CC  GSA  MS66  NGC.  The  1882-CC  Morgan  dollar  had 
a  mintage  of  1,133,000  coins,  and  more  than  half  of  those  coins 
were  preserved  in  Mint  and  Treasury  vaults  until  the  early  1970s. 
This  example  displays  soft,  frosty  mint  luster  and  lovely  iridescent 
toning  over  a  little  more  than  half  of  the  obverse.  The  reverse 
remains  untoned.  PCGS#  518866  Base  PCGS#  407134 

5407  1884-CC  GSA  MS66  NGC.  Nearly  1  million  1884-CC  Morgan 
dollars  were  sold  to  collectors  and  non-collectors  alike  during 
the  GSA  Morgan  distribution  of  the  1970s.  This  lovely  Premium 
Gem  was  one  of  those  coins,  exhibiting  a  bold  strike  and  frosty 
silver  luster  with  untoned  surfaces.  PCGS#  518872  Base  PCGS# 
407152 

5408  1885-CC  GSA  MS65  NGC.  When  the  GSA  sales  of  Carson 
City  Morgan  dollars  took  place  in  the  1970s,  the  organization 
distributed  148,285  examples  of  the  formerly  rare  1885-CC.  That 
quantity  was  65%  of  the  228,000  coin  mintage.  Among  those 
preserved  coins  was  this  Gem  that  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster  and 
brilliant,  untoned  silver  surfaces.  PCGS#  518875  Base  PCGS# 
407160 

1885-CC  VAM-4  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Doubled  Dash  Obverse 


5409  1885-CC  GSA,  Doubled  Dash,  VAM-4,  MS66  NGC.  The 

Doubled  Dash  variety  has  a  small  doubled  projection  below  the 
lower  curve  of  the  second  8  in  the  date.  This  impressive  example 
has  fully  brilliant  silver  luster  and  semi-reflective  obverse  and 
reverse  fields.  An  outstanding  strike  and  untoned  silver  surfaces 
are  noted.  Census:  3  in  66,  1  finer  (7/15),  for  the  VAM-4  die 
combination.  PCGS#  518875  Base  PCGS#  407160 


MORGAN  DOLLARS 

5410  1878  8TF  Spiked  Eye,  VAM-3,  MS65  NGC.  A  die  chip  beneath 
the  eyelid,  and  several  lines  on  the  bridge  of  the  nose,  combine  to 
attribute  VAM-3.  A  thoroughly  lustrous  Gem  with  only  a  whisper 
of  golden  patina.  The  reverse  is  essentially  pristine,  and  the  obverse 
is  nearly  as  nice.  PCGS#  133786  Base  PCGS#  7072 

5411  1878  8TF  Alligator  Eye,  VAM-14.1A,  MS64+  PCGS.  The  usual 
clashed  die  state  of  the  “Alligator  Eye”  8TF  VAM.  Crisply  struck 
and  essentially  brilliant  with  booming  luster  and  pleasing  surfaces. 
The  reverse  is  especially  smooth.  PCGS#  133796  Base  PCGS# 
7072 

5412  1878  8TF  Alligator  Eye,  VAM-14.1A,  MS65  PCGS.  Light  gold 
toning  adorns  this  otherwise  brilliant  Gem.  Potent  luster  sweeps 
splendidly  smooth  surfaces.  The  strike  is  intricate  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  exquisite.  It  would  likely  prove  impossible  to  obtain  a 
finer  example  of  the  variety. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133796  Base  PCGS# 
7072 


1878  Eight  Tailfeather  Dollar,  MS66 
VAM- 14.1  A,  ‘Alligator  Eye*  Variety 


5413  1878  8TF  Alligator  Eye,  VAM- 14.1  A,  MS66  PCGS.  Numerous 
8TF  VAMs  are  known,  and  a  majority  are  very  scarce  to  rare. 
VAM- 14.1  A  is  somewhat  scarce  but  readily  collectible.  The 
left  border  of  the  eye  is  die  doubled,  hence  the  “Alligator  Eye” 
nickname.  The  present  sharply  struck  Premium  Gem  offers  light 
wheat-gold  toning  and  exemplary  preservation. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133796  Base  PCGS#  7072 


1878  8TF  Morgan  Dollar,  XF40 
Rare  VAM- 14. 17,  Chip  in  Ear 


5414  1878  8TF  VAM-14.17,  Chip  in  Ear  XF40  PCGS.  VAMWorld. 
com  calls  this  variety  “an  extreme  ultra  rarity  with  perhaps  5  or 
6  known.  It  is  among  the  most  difficult  of  all  the  ultra-rare  8  tail 
feather  coins  to  locate.”  Die  markers  include  minute  doubling  of 
the  date  and  hair  curls,  as  well  as  a  small  die  chip  inside  Liberty’s 
ear.  This  XF  example  displays  pleasing  detail  with  medium  olive- 
gray  patina.  Population:  1  in  40,  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133812 
Base  PCGS#  7072 


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5415  1878  8TF  Doubled  Date,  VAM-18,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

date  and  STATES  OF  are  die  doubled.  Pumpkin-gold,  powder- 
blue,  and  olive -green  toning  endow  this  lustrous  and  crisply  struck 
Gem.  The  fields  are  well  preserved  and  the  cheek  shows  only 
unimportant  marks. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133819  Base  PCGS# 
7072 


1878  7  Over  8  Tailfeathers  Dollar,  MS65+ 
VAM-37,  7/4  Strong 


5416  1878  7/8TF  7/4  Strong,  VAM-37,  MS65+  PCGS,  Hints  of  tan 
toning  visit  this  thoroughly  lustrous  and  precisely  struck  silver 
dollar.  The  middle  tail  feathers  are  doubled  south.  The  reverse  is 
well  preserved,  and  the  obverse  displays  only  scattered  wispy  marks. 
The  doubled  tailfeathers  seen  on  several  1878  die  varieties  were 
caused  by  hubbing  a  Type  Two  reverse  over  a  Type  One  reverse. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  134034  Base  PCGS#  7078 


5417  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65  PCGS.  VAM- 114-2. 

Remarkable  lime-green,  cherry-red,  honey-gold,  and  powder-blue 
consume  nearly  all  of  the  reverse,  although  a  small  arc  of  brilliance 
is  centered  at  4:30.  The  die  doubled  obverse  is  brilliant  save  for  a 
blush  of  golden  patina  near  the  LUR  in  PLURIBUS.  Lustrous  and 
well  struck  with  a  minor  mark  noted  above  the  TR  in  TRUST. 
NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7074 

5418  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65+  PCGS.  A  crescent  of 
magnificent  toning  in  shades  of  electric-blue,  forest-green,  magenta, 
and  orange  swathes  the  upper  obverse.  The  remaining  surfaces 
are  brilliant  with  blushes  of  golden  patina.  Sharply  struck  and 
minimally  abraded  for  the  Gem  grade.  Rarely  seen  finer.  NGC  ID# 
253K,  PCGS#  7074 

5419  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Super 
contrast  appears  on  well-preserved  surfaces  with  a  light  ring  of 
copper-gold  patina  near  the  rims  on  each  side.  Extensive  die 
lapping  shows  on  the  lower  tailfeathers  of  the  eagle.  A  great¬ 
looking  example  of  this  first-year  variety.  Population:  35  in  65 
(1  in  65  +  )  Prooflike,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS# 
7075 


1878  7  Tailfeathers  Dollar,  MS66 
Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-79 


5420  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-79,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Hot 

50  Variety.  A  long  nock  variety  identified  by  minor  die  doubling 
and  lapping  on  both  sides.  Light  golden  toning  near  the  date 
denies  full  brilliance,  but  this  lustrous  first-year  Morgan  dollar  has 
a  virtually  pristine  obverse  field.  A  small  reed  impression  below  the 
left  wing  corresponds  to  the  grade. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133973  Base  PCGS#  7074 


5421  1878  Reverse  of  1878,  Tripled  Eye,  VAM-166,  XF45  PCGS.  A 

Hit  List  40  Variety.  Described  by  VAMWorld  as  “very  rare  in  any 
grade,”  this  variety  shows  abnormalities  on  E,P,U,  and  R  in  the 
motto,  a  notch  at  the  top  of  the  1,  and  shallow  spikes  from  front  of 
the  eye  under  the  lid.  This  battleship-gray  example  has  good  detail, 
partial  luster,  and  is  free  of  singularly  distracting  abrasions.  PCGS# 

134045  Base  PCGS#  7074 

5422  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS65+  NGC.  The  slanting  top 
arrow  feather  identifies  the  Reverse  of  1879.  This  high-end  Gem 
offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  lustrous 
surfaces  with  hints  of  greenish-gold  and  violet  toning.  NGC  has 
graded  16  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253L, 
PCGS#  7076 


1878  7TF  Morgan,  Reverse  of  1879,  MS65+ 


5423  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  frosty  silver- 
white  surfaces  show  only  a  minor  trace  of  color  at  the  lower  obverse, 
but  excellent  preservation  is  blatant  throughout  both  sides.  Liberty’s 
cheek  is  distraction-free,  as  is  the  eagle’s  breast  on  the  reverse. 
PCGS  reports  only  25  submissions  in  MS65+  with  20  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253L,  PCGS#  7076 

1878  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66 
Reverse  of  1879 


5424  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-201.  The  cotton 
leaves  are  minutely  doubled  on  this  1878  7TF  variety.  The  present 
example  is  boldly  struck,  with  frosty  mint  luster  that  remains 
brilliant  over  much  of  each  side,  save  for  a  crescent  of  blue  and 
amber  around  the  obverse  periphery  from  6  to  10  o’clock.  No  Major 
abrasions  are  present.  Population:  20  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  253L,  PCGS#  7076 

5425  1878-CC  MS65  PCGS.  Blended  fiery-orange,  sun-gold,  and 
magenta  toning  encircles  brilliant  centers  throughout  this  Gem 
first-year  Carson  City  dollar.  Sharp  strike  definition  with  moderate 
incompleteness  over  the  eagle’s  breast  is  typical  of  the  issue.  The 
semiprooflike  fields  add  considerable  appeal.  NGC  ID#  253M, 
PCGS#  7080 

5426  1878-CC  MS65  NGC.  The  highly  lustrous  obverse  and  reverse 
surfaces  of  this  Gem  exhibit  fully  brilliant  surfaces  without  toning. 
An  impressive  representative  of  the  first  Morgan  dollar  issue  from 
the  Carson  City  Mint.  NGC  ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 


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1878-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  VAM-9,  MS66 


5427  1878-CC  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-9,  CC  Tilted  Right,  showing 
extensive  die  polishing  lines  on  the  reverse,  the  heaviest  of 
which  (in  the  late  die  state  seen  here)  is  a  straight,  thick  one 
from  the  tip  of  the  lower-left-center  olive  leaf  to  and  through 
the  O  in  ONE.  The  second  C  in  the  mintmark  tilts  to  the 
right.  This  is  an  untoned  (largely),  solid  Premium  Gem  example 
of  this  popular  first-year  Carson  City  issue,  showing  excellent 
preservation.  Essentially  the  finest  grade  obtainable,  as  PCGS 
reports  only  six  in  MS67  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 

1878-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Outstanding  Cartwheel  Luster 


5428  1878-CC  MS66  PCGS.  Radiant,  frosty  luster  illuminates  boldly 
struck  design  elements  on  this  Premium  Gem  1878-CC  Morgan, 
while  hints  of  gold,  amber,  and  sky-blue  toning  appear  around 
the  peripheries.  This  issue  is  moderately  available  in  this  grade, 
but  finer  pieces  are  rare  enough  so  as  to  be  prohibitive  for  many 
collectors.  PCGS  lists  six  numerically  finer  coins  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
253M,  PCGS#  7080 


5429  1878-CC  Lines  in  Wing,  VAM-11,  MS65  NGC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Numerous  broad  die  lines  within  the  eagle’s  wings  identify 
this  memorable  VAM  variety.  A  highly  lustrous,  well  struck,  and 
nearly  brilliant  Gem.  Shallow  strike-throughs  on  the  portrait, 
mostly  west  of  the  ear,  are  of  Mint  origin.  PCGS#  133843  Base 
PCGS#  7080 

5430  1878-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Intense  shades  of  turquoise,  gray  and 
greenish-gold  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
first-year  branch  mint  Premium  Gem.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  detailed  and  vibrant  mint  luster  shines  through  the  toning. 
PCGS  has  graded  33  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
253R,  PCGS#  7082 

5431  1878-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  fully  brilliant  Premium  Gem 
1878-S  dollar  has  a  prooflike  obverse  exhibiting  cameo  contrast, 
with  a  frosty  and  fully  lustrous  reverse.  There  is  no  toning  present 
on  either  side  of  this  first  year  Morgan  dollar.  NGC  ID#  253R, 
PCGS#  7082 

5432  1878-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Premium  Gem 
displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  and  virtually  flawless  brilliant  surfaces.  PCGS  has 
graded  33  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253R,  PCGS#  7082 


5433  1878-S  Long  Arrow  Shaft,  VAM-59,  AU53  PCGS  Secure.  Die 

Clash  Line  Eye,  S  Set  Slightly  Left.  A  Top  100  Variety  and  a  Top 
30  1878-S  Variety.  VAMworld.com  ranks  this  variety  as  R.7.  The 
diagnostic  for  this  Long  Nock  variety  is  a  subtle  die  clash  mark 
extending  left  from  near  the  eyelid  tip.  This  lightly  circulated 
coin  is  untoned  and  shows  lots  of  lively  silver  luster  remaining. 
Population:  4  in  53,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133850  Base  PCGS# 
7082 

5434  1879  MS66  PCGS.  The  silver-white  surfaces  of  this  gorgeous 
Premium  Gem  are  sharply  struck  on  the  devices  and  radiant  in  the 
fields.  A  quality  second-year  coin.  PCGS  has  graded  just  four  coins 
as  MS67  or  better  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 

5435  1879  MS66  PCGS.  Fantastic  pale  blue,  gold,  and  rose  tones 
enliven  the  obverse  of  this  nicely  preserved  Premium  Gem  Morgan 
dollar.  The  reverse  shows  toning  a  bit  more  on  the  demure  side,  but 
this  piece  should  be  eagerly  contested  by  color  aficionados.  PCGS 
reports  only  four  finer  in  MS67  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

5436  1879  MS66  NGC.  The  1879  is  scarce  at  this  grade  level,  and  rare 
in  finer  grades.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  exhibits  fully  brilliant 
silver  surfaces  and  above  average  design  definition,  showing  only 
slight  weakness  over  Liberty’s  ear.  Census:  76  in  66  (2  in  66+ ,  3  in 
66  ★),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 

1879  Morgan,  Cameoed  MS66 
Dazzling  Vibrancy 


5437  1879  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  stellar  example  of  this  early 
Philadelphia  Morgan  dollar  issue,  showcasing  sharp,  frosty  motifs 
and  gleaming,  semiprooflike  fields.  Warm  golden  toning  deepens 
toward  the  peripheries  and  a  ribbon  of  midnight-blue  stretches 
along  the  border  from  9  to  12  o’clock  on  the  reverse.  Bold  and 
beautiful,  devoid  of  significant  abrasions.  Housed  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  Only  four  coins  grade  numerically  finer  at  PCGS 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 


1879  Morgan  Dollar,  High-End  MS66 


5438  1879  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The  frosty  surfaces  are  untoned 
silver- white  and  show  generous  luster  on  each  side.  The  1879 
Morgan  dollar  becomes  scarce  at  the  Premium  Gem  level,  despite 
an  enormous  mintage  of  nearly  15  million  pieces.  This  piece  shows 
only  a  single  mentionable  mark  on  Liberty’s  forehead,  but  it  is 
nonetheless  high-end  for  the  grade.  PCGS  reports  only  four  finer, 
all  MS67  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 


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1879  Silver  Dollar  Premium  Gem 
High-End,  Silver- White  Example 


5439  1879  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  white  blaze  of  silver  luster  rolls 
across  the  coin  in  flashy  cartwheels,  while  the  frosty-smooth 
surfaces  are  entirely  untoned.  The  fields  show  only  a  few  isolated 
abrasions  and  Liberty’s  cheek  reveals  only  tiny  blemishes.  A  bit 
of  softness  over  the  ear  does  not  diminish  the  appeal  of  this  well- 
produced,  high-end  Premium  Gem.  Just  four  pieces  are  certified 
finer  at  PCGS.  Population:  19  in  66+,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
253S,  PCGS#  7084 


1879  Silver  Dollar,  Exceptional  MS66+ 
Beautiful  Surfaces 


5440  1879  MS66+  PCGS,  CAC.  VAM-12.  VAM-12  shows  the  date 
lightly  doubled.  Even  with  a  loupe,  it  is  difficult  to  discern  what 
kept  this  magnificent  1879  Morgan  dollar  from  achieving  a  Superb 
Gem  grade,  save  for  a  few  faint  lines  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  The  luster 
is  frosty  and  vibrant,  untoned  save  for  a  tinge  of  gold  around  the 
extreme  outer  periphery.  The  1879  is  seldom  seen  in  Premium  Gem 
condition,  and  PCGS  lists  only  four  coins  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
253S,  PCGS#  7084 


5441  1879  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Bright  silver  interiors  show 
considerable  reflectivity  and  contrast.  On  the  obverse  a  delicate 
gold-green  arc  of  rim  toning  visits  the  upper  obverse.  Population: 
18  in  65  Prooflike,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7085 

5442  1879  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  attractive  Choice 
example  exhibits  well-detailed  frosty  design  elements  and  deeply 
reflective  prooflike  fields.  The  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  display 
traces  of  golden-tan  toning  and  some  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  Population:  67  in  64  (1  in  64+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  11 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  97085 


1879-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS62 


5443  1879-CC  MS62  PCGS.  The  1879-CC  Morgan  is  one  of  the  most 
challenging  dates  in  the  Carson  City  collection,  second  only  to  the 
1889-CC  in  high  grade.  This  MS62  example  is  lightly  abraded  on 
Liberty’s  cheek,  consistent  with  the  grade,  but  is  otherwise  quite 
eye-appealing  with  frosty,  brilliant  luster  and  well-struck  design 
elements.  NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 


1879-CC  Silver  Dollar,  Toned  MS64 


5444  1879-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  For  the  grade,  this  Choice  1879- 
CC  Morgan  dollar  displays  outstanding  eye  appeal.  A  few  small 
abrasions  on  Liberty’s  cheek  preclude  a  Gem  assessment  from 
PCGS,  but  these  are  almost  undetectable  beneath  a  blanket  of 
sun-gold  and  lavender  toning  that  overlies  each  side,  allowing 
occasional  glimpses  of  blue  around  the  peripheries.  The  design 
elements  are  well-struck  and  the  fields  show  a  glint  of  semiprooflike 
mirroring  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS# 
7086 


1879-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
VAM-3,  ‘Capped  Die’ 


5445  1879-CC  Capped  Die,  VAM-3,  Top  100,  MS64  PCGS.  A 

Top  100  Variety,  showing  numerous  small  die  chips  around  the 
mintmark  on  the  reverse  and  minor  doubling  of  the  date  numerals. 
This  piece  displays  vibrant,  frosty  luster  and  reveals  only  a  few 
trivial,  scattered  abrasions.  Slight  striking  weakness  is  seen  on  the 
eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  This  “Capped  Die” 
variety  is  seldom  available  finer.  PCGS#  133869  Base  PCGS#  7088 


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1879-CC  Capped  Die  Morgan,  MS64 
Excellent  Eye  Appeal 


5446  1879-CC  Capped  Die,  VAM-3A,  MS64  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  first  of  the  three  great  (although  there  are  lesser,  conditionally 
speaking)  Carson  City  keys  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series,  the  1879- 
CC  VAM-3  in  the  near-Gem  condition  of  the  present  coin  is  in  the 
finest  condition  practically  obtainable:  PCGS  reports  only  13  in 
higher  grade  levels,  and  they  will  be  far  more  pricey,  even  assuming 
one  can  be  found  (5/15).  Generous  cartwheel  luster  complements 
untoned  silver-white  surfaces  with  plenteous  eye  appeal  and  a 
paucity  of  mentionable  marks,  consistent  with  the  high  Mint  State 
grade.  One  thin  but  longer  scrape  appears  on  Liberty’s  cheek. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133869  Base  PCGS#  7088 


5447  1879-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  resumption  of  coining 
operations  at  the  Southern  branch  mint  resulted  in  a  production 
of  2.8  million  Morgan  dollars  in  1879.  Pinpoint  strike  detail  at 
the  centers  is  arguably  this  near-Gem’s  most  redeeming  feature, 
while  its  brilliant  and  lustrous  surfaces  are  sure  to  catch  the  eye  of 
potential  bidders.  NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 

5448  1879-0  MS65  NGC.  This  nearly  brilliant  Gem  has  a  sharp  strike 
and  exemplary  luster.  Splendidly  bereft  of  marks,  and  among  the 
nicer  examples  of  this  issue,  struck  during  the  first  year  of  New 
Orleans’  return  to  coinage.  NGC  has  graded  only  seven  pieces  in 
higher  grades  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 


1879-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65  + 
Few  Certified  Finer 


5449  1879-0  MS65+  PCGS.  Slight  glimpses  of  gold  toning  surround 
brilliant-silver  surfaces  of  this  uncommonly  well-produced  New 
Orleans  dollar.  The  strike  is  a  mere  touch  short  of  full,  with  nice 
hair  details  and  sharp  plumage  on  the  eagle.  The  few  abrasions  are 
distributed  infrequently  over  the  semiprooflike  fields,  and  dazzling 
mint  luster  accounts  for  much  of  the  PCGS  Plus  designation.  Minor 
scuffs  around  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  present  no  real  distraction. 
Population:  16  in  65+ ,  18  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 


1879-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


5450  1879-0  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Though  not  strictly  Prooflike,  owing 
to  the  prominent  cartwheels  and  uneven  reflectivity  of  the  silver- 
white  fields,  the  overall  appearance  of  this  Gem  is  suggestive. 
Solidly  struck  central  devices  offer  delightful  mint  frost.  The 
eye  appeal  is  outstanding  for  this  New  Orleans  issue.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  18  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2010) ,  lot  521 .  NGC  ID# 
253V,  PCGS#  7090 


545 1  1879  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  brilliant 

and  sharply  struck  near-Gem  of  the  popular  Second  Reverse  variety. 
The  obverse  displays  potent  cartwheel  luster.  The  reverse  is  moderately 
prooflike.  Wispy  marks  on  the  left  obverse  determine  the  grade. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars . 
PCGS#  133856  Base  PCGS#  7094 

5452  1879  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-39,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  Potent  luster  illuminates  this  untoned  and  sharply 
struck  near-Gem.  Well  preserved.  A  small  strike-through  (as 
coined)  is  near  the  mouth.  Lapping  on  the  eagle’s  plumage  helps 
attribute  the  VAM  variety. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133862  Base  PCGS# 
7094 

5453  1879-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Amazing  magenta  and  emerald 
toning  provides  the  obverse  with  simply  unparalleled  eye  appeal. 
The  frosty  reverse  is  almost  all-brilliant  with  blushes  of  gold,  rose, 
and  blue  patina  along  the  left-hand  border.  Sharply  struck  and 
practically  unabraded.  An  ideal  example  for  the  type  enthusiast  or 
toning  connoisseur.  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 

5454  1879-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  needle-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the 
impeccably  preserved  brilliant  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster 
on  both  sides,  creating  terrific  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS# 
7092 


1879-S  Dollar,  Silver- White  MS68 


5455  1879-S  MS68  PCGS.  Untoned  silver- white  surfaces  are  virtually 
free  of  mentionable  marks,  although  Liberty’s  upper  hair  shows  a 
couple  of  small  luster  grazes.  The  obverse  on  its  own  would  likely 
garner  a  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  designation,  but  the  reverse,  while 
untoned,  shows  only  moderate  contrast  between  fields  and  devices. 
This  piece  is  nonetheless  tied  with  a  few  dozen  other  submissions 
for  finest  certified  of  the  issue.  A  top-quality  coin.  NGC  ID#  253X, 
PCGS#  7092 


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1879-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS68 
Fully  Struck,  Among  the  Finest  Extant 


5456  1879-S  MS68  NGC.  Struck  to  the  extent  of  9.1  million  coins  and 
safely  stored  for  decades,  the  1879-S  is  readily  available  even  at  this 
seemingly  impossible  grade  level.  The  issue’s  accessibility  through 
MS68,  however,  in  no  way  affects  the  appeal  and  desirability  of 
this  flawless  and  fully  struck  representative.  Attractive  rose,  orange, 
and  pale-blue  iridescence  covers  each  side.  Among  the  finest 
examples  extant.  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 


1880  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66+ 
None  Certified  Finer 


5460  1880  MS66+  PCGS.  The  1880  Morgan  dollar  was  produced  in 
large  quantities  and  the  issue  is  readily  available  in  grades  up  to 
the  MS65  level.  MS66  specimens  are  scarce,  however,  and  neither 
grading  service  has  certified  any  coins  at  the  MS67  level  or  above 
(7/15).  This  high-end  Premium  Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  well-preserved  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  253 Y,  PCGS#  7096 


1879-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS68 
Exemplary  Type  Coin 


5457  1879-S  MS68  NGC.  The  1879-S  is  an  available  date,  but  this 
example  is  an  uncommonly  well-preserved  and  eye-appealing 
example.  The  semiprooflike  fields  are  pristine  and  the  sharp,  frosty 
devices  captivate  the  eye.  Hints  of  golden  toning  appear  only 
briefly  around  the  outer  peripheries.  None  are  numerically  finer  at 
either  service  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 

5458  1880  MS66  PCGS.  The  highly  lustrous  silver- white  surfaces  of  this 
Premium  Gem  display  whispers  of  gold  around  the  reverse  margin. 
The  design  elements  are  well-defined,  including  a  fair  amount  of 
detail  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear.  This  is  a  difficult  coin  in  this 
level  of  preservation  and  virtually  unobtainable  any  finer. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253Y,  PCGS#  7096 

5459  1880  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Jackson  Hole.  This  untoned  silver- white 
example  (save  for  three  tiny  obverse  toning  flecks)  shows  brilliant 
luster  cascading  from  the  surfaces,  with  a  remarkable  lack  of 
mentionable  abrasions,  large  or  small.  A  hint  of  striking  weakness 
shows  on  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear.  Despite  the  generous  mintage 
exceeding  12  million  pieces,  Premium  Gems  are  surprisingly 
elusive.  PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  finer  numeric  grades  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  253Y,  PCGS#  7096 


5461  1880  8  Over  7  Stem,  VAM-9,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Jeffrey  M. 
Cohen.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  “Stem”  8  Over  7  overdate  that  exhibits 
traces  of  the  crossbar  and  downstroke  within  the  loops  of  the  second 
8  in  the  date.  A  scarce  VAM  in  such  a  high  grade.  Dazzling  luster,  a 
good  strike,  and  smooth  surfaces  confirm  the  quality.  Lightly  toned 
in  gray  and  gold  with  a  subtle  obverse  fingerprint  at  2  o’clock. 

Ex:  Jimmy  G.  PCGS  Registry  Collection  (Heritage,  2/2008) ,  lot  1117, 
which  realized  $9 20. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133874  Base  PCGS#  41097 

5462  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS65  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  This  lustrous  silver-gray  Carson  City  Gem  shows 
smooth  fields  and  only  wispy  grazes  on  the  portrait.  An  undeniable 
overdate  with  substantial  remnants  of  the  79  underdigits.  PCGS# 
133876  Base  PCGS#  7108 


1880/79-CC  Dollar,  MS66 
Reverse  of  1878,  Top  100  VAM-4 


5463  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  A  memorable  die  marriage  that  pairs  the  obsolete 
Type  Two  reverse  with  the  most  prominent  overdate  of  the  Morgan 
dollar  series.  The  present  lustrous  Premium  Gem  has  a  wisp  of  sun- 
gold  toning,  although  many  observers  would  call  it  brilliant.  Crisply 
struck  and  carefully  preserved. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133876  Base  PCGS#  7108 


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1880/79-CC  Dollar,  MS64+  Prooflike 
Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4 


5464  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS64+  Prooflike  NGC. 
CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  This  dramatic  overdate  variety  shows  the 
underlying  79  within  the  loops  of  80  in  the  date,  and  the  parallel 
arrow  feather  reverse  of  1878  is  a  more  desirable  variant.  Brilliant 
surfaces  display  marked  contrast  between  reflective  fields  and 
frosted,  exceedingly  sharp  devices.  Even  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear 
and  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers  feature  bold  definition.  Grazes  on 
Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  lower  reverse  fields  preclude  a  full  Gem 
assessment.  Census:  9  in  64  (3  in  64+  Prooflike,  1  in  64  ★),  3  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#41131  Base  PCGS#7109 


1880/79-CC  Morgan  Dollar 
MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 


5465  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety,  with  a  clearly  visible 
overdate.  This  variety  is  usually  available  in  most  grades,  but 
not  with  a  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  designation.  The  present  piece 
exhibits  strong  cameo  contrast  with  heavily  frosted  devices  amid 
deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  surfaces  exhibit  scattered,  light,  grade- 
limiting  grazes,  but  the  visual  appeal  is  balanced  by  a  needle-sharp 
strike.  Just  a  tint  of  golden  peripheral  toning  surrounds  otherwise 
brilliant  luster.  Population:  17  in  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  3  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  41 132  Base  PCGS#  97 109 


1880-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
8  Over  High  7  Overdate,  VAM-5 


5466  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Although  the  reverse  remains  brilliant,  the  obverse  is 
richly  patinated  wheat-gold,  lavender-red,  and  steel-blue.  Well 
struck  and  splendidly  preserved  with  sweeping  cartwheel  luster. 
The  VAM-4,  VAM-5,  and  VAM-6  1880-CC  overdates  are  so 
prominent  that  the  Philadelphia  Mint  probably  selected  those  dies 
for  shipment  to  Carson  City  to  minimize  distribution  of  the  error. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133877  Base  PCGS#  7102 


5467  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  A 

Top  100  Variety.  Among  the  most  obvious  silver  dollar  overdate 
varieties.  Almond-gray  toning  colors  impressively  smooth  surfaces. 
The  fields  are  unabraded  and  flashy,  particularly  on  the  reverse. 
Population:  17  in  65  Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2010),  lot  526.  PCGS#  41 133 
Base  PCGS#  7103 

5468  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7,  VAM-6,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  7  underdigit  is  obvious  within  and  beneath  the  second  8  in  the 
date.  This  minimally  toned  Premium  Gem  has  a  good  strike  and  only 
minor  grazes.  Dazzling  luster  contributes  further  to  the  eye  appeal. 
Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2012),  lot  4152,  which  realized 
$2,585. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133878  Base  PCGS#  7104 

5469  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7,  VAM-6,  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  Ex:  Texas  Coins.  Lrosty  motifs 
contrast  with  glassy  mirrored  fields.  A  brilliant  and  nicely  struck 
Choice  Carson  City  overdated  dollar  with  scattered  minor  contact. 
Population:  23  in  64  (1  in  64+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  8  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  41 136  Base  PCGS#  97105 


1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7  Dollar 
MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 


5470  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7,  VAM-6,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  diagnostics  listed  by  www. 
vamworld.com  are  clearly  displayed  on  this  straw-gold  Gem.  The  8 
repunched  over  the  7  shows  strongly.  The  mintmark  confirms  with 
a  dot  of  metal  within  each  C,  and  the  eagle’s  left  wing  shows  a  bold 
polishing  line  through  the  bottom  wing  junction.  The  portrait  is 
unblemished,  and  the  strike  is  exceptionally  bold  on  Liberty’s  hair. 
It  will  be  difficult  to  improve  on  this  VAM-6  Carson  City  dollar. 
Population:  7  in  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
41136  Base  PCGS#97105 


1880-CC  Dollar,  MS66 
Dash  Beneath  Second  8,  VAM-7A 


5471  1880-CC  8/7,  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-7A,  MS66  PCGS.  A 

Hit  List  40  Variety.  The  remnant  of  an  underlying  7  is  seen  in 
the  form  of  a  small  dash  in  the  field  below  the  second  8  in  the 
date.  Clash  marks  in  the  field  near  Liberty’s  throat  identify  the 
VAM-7A  variety,  a  late  die  state  of  VAM-7.  This  piece  shows 
radiant,  frosty  mint  luster  and  beautifully  preserved  surfaces.  The 
strike  is  sharp  and  the  coin  is  essentially  brilliant,  providing  for 
excellent  visual  appeal.  Population  of  all  8/7  Reverse  of  1878 
varieties:  36  in  66  (6  in  66+) ,  2  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  134049  Base  PCGS#  7110 


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5472  1880-CC  8/7,  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-7A,  MS65  PCGS.  A 

Hit  List  40  Variety.  The  parallel  top  arrow  feather  indicates  the 
obsolete  Second  Reverse  subtype,  a  popular  Guide  Book  variety.  A 
diagonal  line  in  the  lower  loop  of  the  second  8,  and  a  double  set  of 
clash  marks,  confirm  the  VAM  designation.  Lustrous  and  lightly 
toned  with  a  bold  strike  and  a  smooth  reverse.  PCGS#  134049  Base 
PCGS#  7110 

5473  1880-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-8.  Tiny  die  chips  within  both 
Cs  in  the  mintmark  attribute  the  VAM  pairing.  The  centers 
are  incompletely  brought  up,  but  peripheral  design  elements 
are  well  struck.  Faint  olive-gold  toning  visits  this  lustrous  and 
carefully  preserved  Carson  City  Gem.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS# 
7100 

5474  1880-CC  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-3.  A  thoroughly  lustrous  and 
essentially  brilliant  high  grade  Carson  City  Morgan.  The  strike 
shows  only  minor  blending  at  the  centers.  VAM-3  is  attributed  by 
die  crumbling  atop  the  O  in  DOLLAR. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5627 ,  which 
realized  $1 ,9 55.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

5475  1880-CC  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-3  A.  A  lustrous  and  lightly  toned 
high  grade  Carson  City  Morgan.  A  whisper  of  tan  toning  adorns 
essentially  pristine  fields.  The  portrait  shows  only  trivial  contact.  A 
good  strike  despite  minor  blending  at  the  centers. 

Ex:  West  Palm  Beach  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  832, 
which  realized  $2,070.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

1880-CC  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Delicate  Gold  Patina 


5476  1880-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  VAM-3.  Only  a  trace  of  golden  toning 
adorns  this  lustrous  high  grade  silver  dollar.  Uncommonly  free  from 
contact,  and  a  desirable  addition  to  a  Carson  City  holding.  The  hair 
above  the  ear  shows  minor  inexactness.  VAM-3  is  among  the  several 
1880-CC  die  varieties  with  a  “dash”  below  the  second  8  in  the  date, 
formerly  believed  to  be  the  remnant  base  of  an  underdigit  7. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

1880-CC  VAM-3A  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Smooth  Cheek,  Booming  Luster 


5477  1880-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM-3  A.  A  wisp  of  tan  toning 
adorns  lustrous  and  exceptionally  smooth  surfaces.  The  centers 
exhibit  moderate  merging,  although  peripheral  elements  are  well 
struck.  The  late  die  stage  for  VAM-3  shows  chips  within  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST,  among  other  interesting  features.  A  popular  low 
mintage  Carson  City  issue.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 


5478  1880-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM- 10.  The  second  8  has 
a  dash  below  the  lower  loop,  and  a  vertical  die  scratch  appears 
on  the  upper  lip.  A  thick  layer  of  frost  covers  the  relief  elements, 
producing  bold  cameo  contrast  against  mirrored  fields.  Splashes 
of  tan  patina  are  confined  to  the  borders  with  lighter  blushes  of 
champagne-gold  centrally.  PCGS  lists  11  pieces  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7101 

5479  1880-0  MS64  PCGS.  Strong  cartwheel  luster  is  among  this  New 
Orleans  dollar’s  greatest  assets.  Hints  of  toning  visit  the  margins, 
though  the  centers  are  largely  silver.  Minor  softness  affects  the  hair 
over  the  ear.  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 

5480  1880-0  MS64  PCGS.  This  near-Gem  has  largely  silver  centers 
with  faint  gold-gray  and  golden-brown  elements  at  the  margins, 
most  visibly  at  the  bottom  of  the  reverse.  A  mark  between  Liberty’s 
eye  and  nose  largely  accounts  for  the  grade.  PCGS  has  graded 
38  pieces  as  MS65  or  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS# 
7114 

1880-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS64+ 

Seldom  Available  Any  Finer 


5481  1880-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Medium  O  mintmark.  A  high- 
end  example  for  the  grade,  earning  the  desirable  PCGS  Plus 
designation  thanks  to  its  overall  quality  of  strike,  vibrant  luster,  and 
a  noticeable  lack  of  marks.  A  cloudy  gray  area  between  the  U  and 
R  of  PLURIBUS  and  a  small  toning  spot  beneath  M  of  AMERICA 
are  minor  but  mentioned  as  the  only  interruptions  to  the  untoned, 
silver-white  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 

1880-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 

Elusive  Issue  in  Higher  Grades 


5482  1880-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Small  or  Micro  O.  The  1880-0  is 
an  available  date  in  lower  grades  ,  but  it  is  quite  elusive  at  the  MS65 
level,  making  this  high-grade  Choice  specimen  a  good  balance 
of  quality  and  value.  This  coin  displays  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  with  outstanding  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 


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1880-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
High-Quality  Branch  Mint  Example 


5483  1880-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1880-0  Morgan  dollar  is 
seldom  encountered  in  grades  above  the  MS64  level.  This  high- 
end  Choice  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
lightly  marked  surfaces  that  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal 
is  outstanding.  PCGS  has  graded  38  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 


1880/79-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Lustrous,  High-End  VAM-4  Overdate 


5484  1880/79-0  Crossbar,  VAM-4,  Top  100,  MS64+  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  Micro  O.  Pleasing  orange,  ruby-red,  and  jade-green 
toning  endows  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  and  well  preserved 
overdated  New  Orleans  dollar.  The  high  points  are  cream-gray.  A 
high-end  near-Gem  example,  seldom  seen  any  finer.  Population 
(for  the  variety):  10  in  64 +,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133880  Base  PCGS#  7116 


5485  1880-0  80/79  Crossbar,  VAM-4,  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  Small  or  Micro  O.  The  crossbar  of  an  underdigit  7  is 
obvious  within  the  upper  loop  of  the  second  8  in  the  date.  The 
variety  is  undesignated  on  the  PCGS  insert.  This  well  struck,  flashy, 
and  high-end  New  Orleans  dollar  is  brilliant  except  for  glimpses  of 
orange  toning  near  PLURIBUS  and  DOLLAR. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  41287  Base  PCGS# 

7117 

5486  1880-0  8  Over  7  Ear,  VAM-6A,  MS64  PCGS.  Small  or  Micro 
O.  The  second  8  in  the  date  has  a  left  “ear,”  the  remnant  of  the 
left  edge  of  the  crossbar  of  an  underdigit  7.  A  lustrous  and  lightly 
toned  Choice  silver  dollar  with  pleasing  surfaces  and  a  crisp  strike. 
PCGS#  133883  Base  PCGS#  7114 

5487  1880-S  MS67+  PCGS.  Medium  S.  A  essentially  brilliant  Superb 
Gem  that  boasts  a  precise  strike  and  booming  cartwheel  luster.  A 
loupe  reveals  only  trivial  imperfections.  A  high  grade  silver  dollar, 
ideal  for  type  purposes.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 

5488  1880-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Splendid  cartwheel  luster  and 
untoned  silver-white  surfaces  send  this  sharply  struck  coin  to 
the  head  of  the  pack.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  smooth,  rounded,  and 
trouble-free,  as  is  the  eagle’s  breast.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS# 

7118 


1880-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS68 
Nearly  Flawless  Preservation 


5489  1880-S  MS68  PCGS.  Medium  S.  A  needle-sharp,  lustrous,  and 
virtually  immaculate  Morgan  type  coin.  Delicate  almond-gold 
toning  evenly  adorns  both  sides.  It  is  remarkable  that  so  many 
high  grade  1880-S  dollars  have  survived,  when  the  coins  were 
presumably  bag-stored  for  many  years.  During  all  steps  of  storage 
and  transportation,  both  at  the  Mint  and  the  Treasury,  one  or  more 
bags  must  have  received  an  unusual  degree  of  care  in  handling. 

NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 


1880-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS68 
Outstanding  Type  Coin 


5490  1880-S  MS68  NGC.  Medium  S.  One  expects  above-average 
eye  appeal  on  an  1880-S  dollar,  and  this  coin  certainly  delivers. 
There  is  no  hint  of  color,  and  the  mint  luster  rolls  around  the 
coin  unimpeded  by  only  trivial  surface  imperfections.  The  striking 
details  are  complete  on  both  sides. 

Ex:  West  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  847.  NGC 
ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 


5491  1880/9-S  VAM-11  MS67  PCGS.  A  Hot  50  Variety.  Traditionally 
regarded  as  an  overdate  variety,  VAM-11  exhibits  “the  remains  of 
the  9  within  the  top  of  the  opening  of  the  0,”  per  VAMworld.com. 
The  present  high  grade  example  has  only  a  wisp  of  golden-gray 
toning.  Lustrous  and  boldly  struck  with  smooth  fields  and  minor 
grazes  on  the  portrait. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133988  Base  PCGS#  7122 

5492  1880/9-S  VAM-11  MS67  PCGS.  A  Hot  50  Variety.  The  0  in 
the  date  exhibits  interesting  die  fill.  The  Medium  S  mintmark  is 
repunched  within  the  loops,  and  a  J-shaped  die  scratch  is  present 
on  Liberty’s  neck.  Brilliant  and  well  struck  with  potent  luster  and  a 
nearly  mark-free  obverse. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133988  Base  PCGS#  7122 

5493  1881  MS66  PCGS.  While  the  1881  Morgan  dollar  is  an  available 
date  in  general,  Premium  Gems  such  as  the  present  coin  are 
challenging.  The  coin  offered  here  is  sharply  struck,  with  crisp 
detail  on  all  design  elements.  The  surfaces  are  untoned  and  fully 
lustrous,  with  spectacular  eye  appeal.  Only  nine  coins  have  been 
certified  finer  by  NGC  and  PCGS  combined  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4490. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS#  7124 


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5494  1881  MS66  PCGS.  Although  the  1881  -S  is  common  in  MS66, 
its  Philadelphia  counterpart  is  far  scarcer  at  that  level.  The  1881 
is  regularly  encountered  in  Mint  State,  but  usually  as  MS63  or 
MS64.  The  present  lightly  toned  and  impressive  Premium  Gem  is 
nicely  struck  and  exhibits  only  a  few  delicate  luster  grazes.  PCGS 
has  graded  five  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2546, 
PCGS#  7124 

5495  1881-CC  MS66  PCGS.  Frosty  and  mostly  untoned,  this  brilliant 
Premium  Gem  has  faint  swirls  of  blue-tinged  toning  on  the  obverse. 
Boldly  detailed  and  attractive. 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  5497 .  NGC  ID#  2547, 
PCGS#  7126 

5496  1881-CC  MS66  PCGS.  An  impressive  example,  this  lovely 
Premium  Gem  is  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  with  exceptional  eye 
appeal.  Both  sides  have  satin  fields  and  frosty  devices  that  create 
light  cameo  contrast.  NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

5497  1881-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Attractive  rainbow  toning  appears 
across  the  left  obverse  field  and  combines  with  otherwise  brilliant 
surfaces  to  create  fantastic  eye  appeal.  A  sharp  strike  and  frosty 
mint  luster  further  enhance  this  Premium  Gem  Carson  City 
Morgan  dollar.  NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

1881-CC  Dollar,  Superb  Gem 
Exemplary  Carson  City  Type  Coin 


5498  1881-CC  MS67  PCGS.  VAM-2.  Carson  City  dollars  are  often 
found  nicked  from  decades  of  storage  and  transport  in  canvas  bags. 
Undoubtedly  this  was  a  former  GSA  dollar,  but  this  is  one  of  the 
nicest  we  have  seen  in  some  time.  Both  sides  are  virtually  brilliant, 
and  smooth,  creamy  luster  flows  over  the  surfaces  uninterrupted  by 
the  usual  abrasions.  Fully  struck. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/201 1),  lot  5650. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

1881-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Frosty  Mint  Luster 


5499  1881-CC  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Jackson  Hole.  Vibrant,  frosty  luster 
is  devoid  of  distracting  abrasions,  and  only  a  hint  of  light  golden 
toning  is  observed,  this  primarily  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike 
is  sharp  and  the  eye  appeal  is  excellent.  The  1881-CC  Morgan  is 
among  the  more  highly  sought-after  issues  from  the  GSA  sales, 
although  it  is  not  as  rare  in  high  grade  as  the  1879-CC  and  1889- 
CC.  PCGS  shows  only  four  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 


1881-CC  Morgan,  MS67 
Semiproof  like  and  Radiant 


5500  1881-CC  MS67  NGC.  The  low  mintage  of  the  1881-CC  (296,000 
pieces)  has  long  enticed  collectors,  and  although  the  GSA  hoard 
has  ensured  reasonable  supplies,  most  are  clustered  in  MS62  to 
MS66  grades.  Superb  Gems,  such  as  the  present  lightly  toned  and 
well-struck  example,  remain  very  scarce.  NGC  has  certified  only 
four  coins  above  the  MS67  level  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009),  lot  854.  NGC  ID#  2547, 
PCGS#  7126 

1881-0  Dollar,  Untoned  MS65+ 

Rarely  Found  Finer  Than  Gem  Condition 


5501  1881-0  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  surfaces  of  this  Gem  New 
Orleans  dollar  appear  as  fresh  as  the  day  they  were  struck.  Each  side 
is  devoid  of  toning  with  vibrant  frosty  luster  throughout  —  a  rare 
quality  for  an  O-mint  coin.  The  devices  are  crisply  impressed,  and 
Liberty’s  cheek  is  clean.  Uncirculated  1881-0  representatives  were 
distributed  en  masse  through  the  mid- 2 Oth  century,  yet  PCGS  has 
only  seen  28  coins  rated  higher  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS# 
7128 


5502  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  frosty  devices 
show  stark  contrast  against  reflective  fields  that  easily  fade  to 
black,  providing  the  desired  silver-on-black  contrast.  The  untoned 
surfaces  are  nicely  struck,  but  the  deep  contrast  is  more  perceptible 
on  the  reverse.  Population:  31  in  64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  16 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS#  97129 

5503  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements  of  this  high-end  Choice 
example  stand  out  boldly  against  the  deep  prooflike  reflectivity  of 
the  fields.  The  surfaces  show  a  few  minor  contact  marks  that  do 
little  to  detract  from  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded 
16  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS# 
97129 

5504  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high- 
end  Choice  example  of  this  popular  branch  mint  issue,  with  sharply 
detailed  frosty  design  elements  and  deeply  reflective  fields.  The 
surfaces  are  mostly  brilliant  but  a  few  hints  of  greenish-gold  toning 
highlight  certain  areas.  Only  a  few  minor  hair  lines  and  contact 
marks  are  present.  PCGS  has  graded  16  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS#  97129 

5505  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  Reflective 
silver-white  fields  contrast  against  nicely  frosted  devices  on  this 
near-Gem  1881-0  Morgan.  The  strike  above  Liberty’s  ear  is  far 
above  average,  and  the  high  points  largely  free  of  mentionable 
marks.  Population:  31  in  64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  16  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS#  97129 


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5506  1881-S  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  Well  preserved 
and  fully  struck,  from  one  of  the  best-produced  issues  in  the  series. 
Great  prooflikeness  in  the  fields  and  lovely  golden-coral  peripheral 
toning  ensure  the  visual  allure  of  this  Premium  Gem.  The  ‘81-S  is 
much  less  common  with  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  surfaces,  compared 
to  the  ubiquitous  non-prooflike  pieces.  NGC  ID#  2549,  PCGS# 
97131 

5507  1882  MS66  PCGS.  Over  11.1  million  Morgan  dollars  were  struck 
at  the  Mint  in  1882.  Examples  are  collectible  through  Premium 
Gem  condition,  though  they  are  conditionally  scarce  at  that  grade 
level.  Gleaming  brilliant  surfaces  with  cartwheel  luster  show  crisp 
detail  centrally.  PCGS  reports  only  nine  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5508  1882  MS66  PCGS.  The  silver-white  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem 
Morgan  yield  pleasing  luster  and  sharply  struck  design  elements, 
including  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers. 
The  few  light  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade  designation. 
PCGS  has  seen  only  nine  pieces  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5509  1882  MS66  PCGS.  Immensely  lustrous  with  a  hint  of  pink  as  the 
only  color  on  the  otherwise  silver-white  surfaces.  Boldly  impressed 
devices  are  carefully  preserved.  PCGS  has  graded  a  mere  nine  finer 
pieces  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5510  1882  MS66  ★  NGC.  Shades  of  plum,  magenta,  and  green  progress 
to  fiery  orange  and  powder-blue  across  the  obverse  from  left  to  right, 
while  the  reverse  exhibits  the  same  hues  intermixed.  Booming 
luster  shines  through  the  toning,  illuminating  pristine  surfaces  with 
sharp  motifs.  NGC  reports  eight  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5511  1882  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  An  amazing  Premium  Gem,  this 
conditionally  scarce  Morgan  dollar  exhibits  medium-intensity 
gold  toning  with  lovely  peripheral  iridescence.  PCGS  has  only 
certified  nine  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254A,  PCGS# 
7132 


1882  Silver  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66+ 


5512  1882  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  focal  points  of  each  side  are 
nicely  preserved  and  free  of  any  mentionable  marks;  in  fact,  there 
are  few  marks  of  any  import  appearing  on  either  side,  other  than  a 
couple  of  reeding  marks  and  luster  grazes  in  the  reverse  field,  both 
inside  the  wreath.  The  frosty  surfaces  are  untoned  and  show  a  high 
degree  of  eye  appeal.  Population:  24  in  66+,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 


5513  1882  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  Reflective  fields  and  frosted  devices 
receive  an  emphatic  boost  from  the  untoned  silver- white  surfaces 
(save  for  a  tiny  hint  of  rim  color)  on  this  nicely  preserved  Premium 
Gem.  Mostly  trivial  luster  grazes  rather  than  mentionable  marks 
account  for  the  high  grade  and  good  eye  appeal.  Population:  2  in  66 
Prooflike,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7133 


5514  1882-CC  MS66+  NGC.  Soft  aqua-blue,  lavender,  and  orange- 
gold  patination  runs  over  the  obverse  of  this  high-end  Premium 
Gem  Morgan  dollar,  while  the  reverse  is  untoned.  Lustrous  surfaces 
are  devoid  of  mentionable  marks  and  exhibit  well-struck  design 
features.  The  1882-CC  is  plentiful  in  Premium  Gem  but  becomes 
elusive  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7134 


1882-CC  Morgan,  Frosty  MS67 


5515  1882-CC  MS67  PCGS.  The  1882-CC  and  1883-CC  Morgan 
dollar  issues  were  the  most  prevalent  among  the  millions  of  coins 
released  from  Treasury  hoards  during  the  1960s  and  1970s,  but  most 
of  those  coins  were  around  MS62-MS62  quality.  Lew  can  compare 
with  this  gleaming  Superb  Gem,  an  untoned  silver  example  with 
thick  mint  frost  and  great  cartwheel  luster.  Population:  72  in  67  (2 
in  67+),  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7134 


1882-CC  Dollar,  MS67  Proof  like 
None  Finer  in  Prooflike 


5516  1882-CC  MS67  Prooflike  NGC.  Available  in  the  absolute  sense, 
the  1882-CC  Morgan  dollar  is  conditionally  scarce  in  the  finer 
Prooflike  grades.  This  piece  is  tied  for  the  finest  at  NGC  in  this 
category.  Both  sides  yield  sharp,  frosty  design  elements  and  brilliant, 
gleaming  fields.  There  are  no  distracting  abrasions  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  heightened  by  modest  cameo  contrast.  Census:  4  in  67  (1 
in  67  ★)  Prooflike,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7135 


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1882-0  Dollar,  Radiant  MS66 
Extraordinary  New  Orleans  Example 


5517  1882-0  MS66  PCGS.  The  1882-0  usually  comes  softly  struck 
with  dull,  lackluster  surfaces,  but  this  extraordinary  Premium  Gem 
is  atypical  in  those  respects.  In  fact,  locating  a  better-struck  example 
will  require  patience.  Liberty’s  hair,  the  eagle’s  feathers,  and  even 
the  talons  are  sharply  detailed.  Each  side  has  vibrant  mint  frost 
and  a  notable  lack  of  marks,  even  for  the  high  grade.  Rarely  seen  as 
fine,  and  out  of  reach  for  all  but  the  most  well-heeled  specialists  in 
higher  grades.  Population:  43  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  6  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  7136 


1882-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Conditionally  Rare 


5518  1882-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  examples  of  the  1882-0  Morgan  dollar  are  usually 
available,  but  only  in  MS64  and  lower  grades.  At  the  Gem  level, 
such  coins  are  rare.  This  piece  is  brilliant,  with  modest  cameo 
contrast  imparted  by  frosty  motifs  and  highly  reflective  fields.  The 
strike  is  above-average  for  the  issue  and  there  are  only  a  few  minor 
marks  in  the  delicate  mirrors.  Population:  20  in  65  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  97137 


1882-O/S  Dollar,  MS64+ 
VAM-4  Strong,  Top  100  Variety 


5519  1882-O/S  Recessed,  Strong,  VAM-4,  MS64+  PCGS.  A  Top  100 
Variety.  The  O/S  mintmark  comes  in  three  different  VAM  varieties 
with  Early  Die  State  and  Late  Die  States  that  often  confuse  the 
collector.  The  fact  that  the  EDS  variants  are  less  prominent  than 
the  LDS  overmintmarks  can  be  equally  confounding.  This  example 
is  a  Late  Die  State  (called  “Strong”  by  PCGS)  of  the  VAM-4 
variety.  Untoned  and  razor-sharp,  silver  luster  flows  across  the 
smooth,  minimally  marked  surfaces.  Among  the  finest  known  of 
this  Guide  Book  type.  Population:  59  in  64+,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133891  Base  PCGS#  7138 


5520  1883  MS67  PCGS.  The  1883  Morgan  dollar  is  scarce  at  the  Superb 
Gem  level,  despite  the  lofty  mintage  of  more  than  12  million  pieces. 
The  present  lightly  toned  coin  is  sharply  detailed  and  boasts  dynamic 
cartwheel  luster.  The  devices  exhibit  distributed  die  rust,  as  seen  on 
many  1883 -dated  silver  dollars.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5674, 
which  realized  $2,300. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254G,  PCGS#  7142 

5521  1883  MS67  PCGS.  Fresh,  original  surfaces  boast  a  clean  cheek 
on  Liberty  and  unperturbed  texture  throughout  both  sides.  An 
untoned  silver-white  Superb  Gem,  this  piece  sports  thick  mint  frost 
on  the  devices  and  great  cartwheel  luster.  NGC  ID#  254G,  PCGS# 
7142 


1883  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Only  Three  Finer  Coins  at  PCGS 


5522  1883  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-end  Superb  Gem  example 
of  this  popular  Morgan  dollar  issue,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  virtually  pristine  surfaces  that  radiate  vibrant  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  Delicate  hints  of  pink  toning  visit  the  centers, 
with  a  vivid  ring  of  sea-green  and  violet  at  the  rims.  Eye  appeal  is 
extraordinary.  PCGS  has  graded  three  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  254G,  PCGS#  7142 


1883-CC  Dollar,  MS67 
Conditionally  Rare 


5523  1883-CC  MS67  PCGS.  VAM-5A.  The  N  in  IN  is  strongly  clashed 
in  front  of  Liberty’s  neck.  A  virtually  brilliant  Superb  Gem  that  has 
a  good  strike,  potent  luster,  and  exceptionally  clean  surfaces.  The 
1883-CC  emerged  in  quantity  from  the  GSA  auctions  but  rarely  in 
the  present  magnificent  quality. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  12/201 1) ,  lot  3964,  which  realized 
$3,239.55. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7144 


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1883-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Exceptional  Quality 


5524  1883-CC  MS67  PCGS.  For  the  branch  mint  type  collector  or 
the  enthusiast  assembling  a  Carson  City  short  set,  this  1883-CC 
Morgan  is  rivaled  by  few  others  for  visual  and  technical  merit. 
Vibrant,  frosty  luster  is  seemingly  devoid  of  abrasions  and  grants  just 
a  hint  of  light  golden  color  around  the  extreme  outer  peripheries. 
PCGS  awards  a  finer  numeric  grade  to  just  five  pieces  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7144 

5525  1883-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM-5.  Dazzling  luster  and  a 
powerful  strike  only  begin  to  describe  the  desirable  attributes  of  this 
high  grade  CC-mint  dollar.  The  fields  are  unabraded,  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  exemplary.  NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7145 

5526  1883-CC  MS66  Prooflike  NGC.  CAC.  Impressive  field 
reflectivity  accompanies  frosty  devices.  Highly  lustrous  and  nearly 
brilliant  with  minimal  marks  and  minor  inexactness  of  strike  at  the 
centers.  Census:  76  in  66  (1  in  66+  Prooflike,  1  in  66  ★). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  712009) ,  lot  869.  NGC  ID# 
254H,  PCGS#  7145 

1883-CC  VAM-5  Silver  Dollar 
MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 


5527  1883-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM-5.  A 

brilliant  Premium  Gem  with  frosty  motifs  and  flashy  fields.  A  well 
preserved  Carson  City  type  coin  that  will  impress  even  the  jaded 
specialist.  Nearly  unobtainable  any  finer  in  Deep  Mirror  format. 
VAM-5  has  a  die  scratch  on  the  eagle’s  right  wing  but  lacks  the 
various  clashes  and  breaks  of  later  die  states.  NGC  ID#  254H, 
PCGS#  97145 


1883-0  Silver  Dollar,  Untoned  MS67 


5528  1883-0  MS67  PCGS.  Flowing  luster  runs  over  each  side  of 
this  untoned  and  pristine  Superb  Gem  1883-0  Morgan  dollar, 
an  available  issue  in  lower  grades  but  a  conditional  rarity  at  the 
MS67  grade  level.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  the  reverse  high  points  are 
abrasion-free,  and  ample  eye  appeal  prevails  throughout  both  sides. 
Population:  47  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berko wsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 

5529  1883-S  MS61  NGC.  Lively,  thickly  frosted  mint  luster  glistens 
over  brilliant  surfaces  that  show  a  number  of  small  abrasions 
peppered  over  each  side.  While  previous  San  Francisco  Morgan 
dollar  issues  remained  largely  in  storage,  the  1883-S  circulated 
widely.  Mint  condition  examples  survive  mostly  in  lower 
Uncirculated  grades.  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 

5530  1883-S  MS61  PCGS.  The  untoned  surfaces  show  generous 
cartwheel  luster  and  considerable  field-device  contrast  only  on  the 
reverse,  but  the  grade  is  limited  by  quite  a  few  small  and  a  couple 
of  large  abrasions,  most  notably  a  curving  scrape  through  Liberty’s 
cheek,  jawline,  and  neck.  A  better  date,  and  certified  in  a  green- 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 

5531  1883-S  MS63  NGC.  The  1883-S  (6.2  million  coins  minted)  often 
comes  sharply  struck,  though  bagmarks  tend  to  be  problematic 
from  improper  handling.  This  Select  piece  is  typical  with  respect  to 
its  strike,  but  abrasions  are  minimally  scattered.  Radiant  mint  frost 
combines  with  fully  brilliant  surfaces,  furthering  the  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 

1883-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS64 
Rarely  Encountered  Finer 


5532  1883-S  MS64  PCGS.  Radiant  mint  frost  cartwheels  over  surfaces 
that  feature  well-defined  motifs  with  blending  over  Liberty’s  ear,  as 
usual.  Grade-limiting  marks  appear  throughout  this  brilliant  near- 
Gem.  The  1883-S  was  distributed  for  circulation  in  large  quantities, 
unlike  the  S-mint  issues  before  it.  Mint  State  survivors  are  generally 
found  heavily  bagmarked,  suggesting  improper  handling  while  in 
storage.  Just  18  submissions  are  reported  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 


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1883-S  Silver  Dollar,  Vibrant  MS64 
In  an  Old  Green  Holder 


5533  1883-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  incredible  1883-S  Morgan  is 
arguably  one  of  the  most  eye-appealing  examples  known  in  the 
MS64  grade  level.  The  frosty  surfaces  produce  an  exceptional 
cartwheel  effect  with  even  the  slightest  tilt  to  the  coin.  The  strike 
is  sharp  and  abrasions  are  pleasantly  few.  CAC-endorsed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  PCGS  has  seen  18  Gem  or  finer  representatives 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 


1883-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Eye-Catching  Radiance 


5534  1883-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  just  shy  of  an  MS65 
grade,  this  1883-S  Morgan  exhibits  a  degree  of  eye  appeal  that 
easily  matches  its  more  expensive  Gem  counterparts.  In  addition  to 
a  bold  strike  and  a  lack  of  major  abrasions,  the  gold-tinted  surfaces 
radiate  intense  mint  bloom  with  a  semiprooflike  glint  in  the  fields. 
PCGS  lists  only  18  finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS# 
7148 


1883-S  Morgan,  MS63  Prooflike 
Bold  Cameo 


5535  1883-S  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1883-S  is  one  of 
the  rarest  dates  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series  in  Prooflike  grades. 
PCGS  lists  only  23  examples  in  this  category,  and  just  two  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike  examples.  The  present  coin  is  arguably  a  bold 
Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  cameo  on  the  obverse,  but  the  reverse  fields 
are  not  quite  as  reflective,  and  thus  the  Prooflike  designation. 
The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  motifs  are  heavily  frosted.  Scattered 
abrasions  limit  the  grade.  Population:  8  in  63  Prooflike,  3  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7149 


1884  Morgan,  Impeccable  MS67 


5536  1884  MS67  PCGS.  Impeccable  surface  preservation  and  generous 
luster  on  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  are  the  hallmarks  of  this 
splendid  Superb  Gem  1884  Morgan  dollar.  Despite  the  prodigious 
mintage  exceeding  14  million  coins,  PCGS  reports  only  48  in  this 
grade  level  (including  seven  in  67+)  and  only  three  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254L,  PCGS#  7150 


1884  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Vibrantly  Lustrous 


5537  1884  MS67  NGC.  A  conditionally  rare  Superb  Gem  example  of 
this  otherwise  available  Philadelphia  issue.  This  brilliant  Morgan 
dollar  exhibits  bold  design  definition  which  is  accentuated  by 
subtle  semiprooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  are 
seemingly  pristine,  delivering  the  strong  eye  appeal  expected  for 
the  grade.  Census:  36  in  67  (3  in  67  ★),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
254L,  PCGS#  7150 


1884-CC  Morgan,  MS67 
Vibrant,  Frosty  Surfaces 


5538  1884-CC  MS67  PCGS.  VAM-4A.  Spiked  Date,  Pinned  Wing 
Gouge.  Most  1884'CC  dollars  never  circulated,  but  gathered  dust 
in  the  Treasury  vaults  until  the  GSA  distributions  in  the  1970s. 
Almost  85%  of  the  mintage  reached  collector’s  hands  (almost  1 
million  coins)  —  all  in  Brilliant  Uncirculated  condition.  Even  so, 
Superb  Gems  are  rare.  This  frosty,  silver-white  coin  is  fully  struck 
and  lustrous  with  essentially  mark-free  fields  and  devices.  PCGS 
has  seen  just  three  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 


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5548  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  Just  a  whisper  of  high-point  rub  and  minor 
luster  thinning  in  the  fields  indicates  the  slight  wear.  One  large  nick 
shows  on  Liberty’s  jawline.  Generous  luster  remains  on  both  sides 
of  this  better-date  dollar.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 

5549  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  reverse  is  largely  untoned  while 
the  obverse  shows  a  moderate  golden  cast.  A  couple  of  noticeable 
marks  show  at  Liberty’s  mouth,  neck,  and  ear,  but  the  surfaces 
otherwise  exhibit  just  a  whisper  of  high-point  wear  consistent  with 
the  grade.  Intense  luster  is  a  plus. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS# 
7156 


1884-CC  Morgan,  MS67 
Extremely  Rare  Finer 


5539  1884-CC  MS67  NGC.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  certified  a 
voluminous  amount  of  1884-CC  dollars,  particularly  through  the 
MS65  level.  Premium  Gems  are  generally  available  with  a  little 
patience  and  searching,  but  MS67  examples  are  elusive.  Dazzling 
luster  rests  on  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  gorgeous  Superb 
Gem,  and  all  of  the  design  elements  are  well  brought  up,  as  is 
usually  the  case.  Nearly  untoned,  save  for  some  faint  light  gray 
streaks  on  the  upper  reverse.  Only  a  single  coin  is  numerically  finer 
at  NGC  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 

5540  1884-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM-2.  Certified  in  an 
old  green  label  holder.  Both  the  date  and  mintmark  are  lightly 
repunched.  Blushes  of  lemon-gold  toning  grace  the  obverse  of  this 
thoroughly  lustrous,  fully  struck,  and  beautiful  Carson  City  type 
coin.  Contact  is  confined  to  Liberty’s  chin  and  the  field  near  the 
profile.  NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7153 

5541  1884-CC  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  VAM-4.  VAM-4 
shows  a  vertical  spike  from  the  top  of  the  1  in  the  date,  and  die 
gouges  through  the  E  in  STATES.  The  present  Carson  City  dollar 
is  a  business  strike  but  closely  resembles  a  proof,  since  the  motifs 
are  thickly  frosted  and  contrast  with  glassy  fields.  The  borders 
display  hints  of  pumpkin-gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS# 
97153 

5542  1884-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  spectacular 
Premium  Gem  displays  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements 
and  the  deeply  reflective  fields  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty 
devices.  The  brilliant  surfaces  are  well-preserved  and  eye  appeal  is 
terrific.  PCGS  has  graded  three  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  97153 

5543  1884-0  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  The  Shrike  Set.  A  narrow  arc  of  golden 
patina  graces  the  upper  reverse  margin  of  this  otherwise  brilliant 
New  Orleans  dollar.  Pristine  aside  from  a  brief  line  behind  Liberty’s 
mouth. 

Ex:  Karschner  Collection  of  Morgan  Dollars  (Heritage,  1/2011),  lot 
5942,  which  realized  $2,530. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 

NGC  ID#  254N,  PCGS#  7154 

5544  1884-0  MS67  NGC.  The  untoned  silver-gray  surfaces  show  soft 
luster  and  no  mentionable  marks,  with  the  strike  on  the  high 
points  typical  of  this  O-mint  issue.  Virtually  unobtainable  finer. 
NGC  ID#  254N,  PCGS#  7154 

5545  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  Radiant  silver-gray  surfaces  retain 
considerable  luster.  Though  both  sides  show  scattered  reed  marks, 
evidence  of  actual  wear  is  scant.  An  important  coin  for  collectors 
who  would  find  a  Mint  State  example  out  of  reach.  NGC  ID#  254P, 
PCGS#  7156 

5546  1884-S  AU58  NGC.  Great  cartwheel  luster  and  gold-tipped 
surfaces  create  great  eye  appeal  on  this  better-date  Morgan  dollar, 
showing  minimal  wear  and  only  trivial  marks  consistent  with  the 
grade.  An  extremely  appealing  coin.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS# 
7156 

5547  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  A  light  wash  of  golden  patina  enlivens 
the  otherwise-untoned  surfaces  on  this  lustrous  Borderline 
Uncirculated  better-date  Morgan.  A  loupe  shows  scattered  minor 
abrasions,  but  all  but  a  couple  are  unseen  with  the  unaided  eye,  and 
none  are  overt.  NGC  ID#  25 4P,  PCGS#  7156 


1884-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS61 
Better  Date  in  Mint  State 


5550  1884-S  MS61  NGC.  The  1884-S  Morgan  dollar  is  definitely  a 
better  date  in  high  grade.  Most  of  the  reported  mintage  of  3.2 
million  pieces  was  released  into  circulation  in  the  19th  century, 
so  circulated  examples  are  not  difficult  to  locate,  but  Mint  State 
pieces  are  elusive.  This  pleasing  MS61  example  offers  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lustrous  surfaces  with  hints  of  champagne-gold 
and  lavender  toning  and  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks.  NGC 

ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 

5551  1885  MS67  PCGS.  A  delightful  Superb  Gem  Morgan  dollar,  with 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  impeccably  preserved  brilliant 
surfaces.  PCGS  has  graded  two  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254R,  PCGS#  7158 

1885  Dollar,  MS67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Stark  Cameo  Contrast 


5552  1885  MS67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  The  1885  is  a 
collectible  Morgan  dollar  issue  in  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  grades, 
but  coins  in  this  category  become  extremely  rare  at  the  Superb 
Gem  level.  This  cameoed  example  shows  just  a  hint  of  light  golden 
toning  which  accentuates  the  contrast.  The  motifs  are  sharp 
and  frosted,  while  the  fields  show  deep  reflectivity.  Devoid  of 
mentionable  imperfections.  Census:  5  in  67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike, 
1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254R,  PCGS#  97159 

5553  1885-CC  MS66  NGC.  Tens  of  thousands  of  1885-CC  dollars  were 
distributed  through  the  1960s  and  1970s,  and  the  availability  of 
coins  in  MS66  makes  this  low-mintage  issue  ideal  for  type  purposes. 
This  lovely  example  shows  parallel  striae  from  the  draw  bench 
across  the  colorfully  toned  obverse.  The  reverse  is  thickly  frosted 
with  a  band  of  color  along  the  left  border.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
7160 


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5554  1885-CC  MS66  PCGS.  The  draw  of  the  CC  mintmark  and  low 
228, 000-coin  mintage  places  ever-strong  demand  on  the  1885- 
CC,  but  the  Treasury  release  of  the  1960s  and  1970s  ensures  an 
adequate  supply  of  high-grade  survivors.  The  obverse  is  richly 
toned  in  blended  rainbow  iridescence,  while  the  reverse  is  frosty 
and  brilliant.  Razor-sharp  and  unabraded.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Few  Known  Finer 


5555  1885-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Carson  City  issue  had  a 
limited  mintage  of  only  228,000  coins,  but  nearly  65  percent  of 
these  survived  in  Treasury  vaults  and  were  dispersed  to  collectors  in 
the  GSA  sales  of  the  early  1970s.  This  Plus-designated  Superb  Gem 
is  second  to  few,  showing  crisp  detail  illuminated  by  vibrant,  frosty 
luster.  Essentially  untoned  and  beautifully  preserved.  NGC  ID# 
254S,  PCGS#  7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Intense  Cartwheel  Effect 


5556  1885-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  few  hair- thin  wisps  on  Liberty’s 
cheek  appear  to  be  all  that  kept  this  beautiful  1885-CC  Morgan 
dollar  from  a  full  Superb  Gem  grade.  The  strike  is  well-executed, 
save  for  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear,  and 
the  surfaces  show  intense,  frosty  mint  luster.  Traces  of  light  golden 
toning  reside  around  the  extreme  outer  peripheries.  NGC  ID# 
254S,  PCGS#  7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Exuberant  Luster 


5557  1885-CC  MS67  PCGS.  The  exuberant,  all-encompassing  mint 
luster  this  popular  Carson  City  date  is  well-known  for  covers  both 
sides  of  this  untoned  silver-white  Superb  Gem  example.  The 
surfaces  throughout  and  Liberty’s  cheek  in  particular  are  free  of 
even  the  most  picayune  marks.  Some  unstruck  roller  marks  do  show 
in  the  hair  above  the  ear  and  lightly  on  the  cheek,  but  they  are 
non-grade-affecting.  A  great  example  of  this  Treasury  hoard  date, 
difficult  to  find  in  circulated  grades.  Population:  68  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ), 
1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Conditionally  Scarce 


5558  1885-CC  MS67  NGC.  Due  to  its  small  228,000-coin  mintage,  the 
1885-CC  is  a  favorite  date  in  the  series.  Superb  Gem  examples  are 
infrequently  seen,  and  only  a  handful  grade  finer  than  the  present 
coin.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  vibrant  with  frosty  gold-tinted 
luster.  There  are  no  abrasions  of  note.  Census:  86  in  67  (5  in  67  ★), 
5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 


5559  1885-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  sharply  struck  and  low 
mintage  Carson  City  dollar  displays  delicate  golden  patina.  The 
fields  are  unabraded  and  the  cheek  exhibits  only  minor  contact. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
7161 


1885-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  Prooflike 
Brilliant- White  Premium  Gem 


5560  1885-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  Markedly  prooflike  fields 
surround  the  nicely  frosted  devices  of  this  brilliant-white  Premium 
Gem  dollar.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  clean,  and  the  obverse  shows  just 
one  or  two  minor  field  abrasions.  The  reverse  is  equally  reflective, 
where  the  sole  mark  is  a  scuff  beneath  the  eagle’s  left  wing.  Sharply 
struck  throughout.  Population:  48  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Prooflike,  2 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7161 


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1885-CC  Dollar,  MS66  Prooflike 
Pristine  Fields 


5561  1885-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  brilliant  and  flashy 
representative  of  this  popular  and  low  mintage  Carson  City  issue. 
The  fields  appear  pristine  and  the  portrait  exhibits  only  delicate 
contact.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Population:  48  in  66 
(4  in  66+)  Prooflike,  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1108,  which  realized 
$3,220.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7161 


1885-CC  Dollar,  MS66  Prooflike 
Elusive  in  This  Condition 


5562  1885-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS,  CAC,  The  1885-CC  Morgan  is 
readily  available  in  mint  condition  through  Premium  Gem.  Indeed, 
the  population  reports  show  tens  of  thousands  through  this  level 
of  preservation.  Prooflike  specimens  are  another  matter.  PCGS 
reports  49  examples  in  MS66  Prooflike  and  a  mere  two  examples 
finer  (7/15). 

The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  the  current  offering  exhibit  strong 
definition,  including  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  (despite  roller 
marks  in  this  area)  and  the  feathers  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Both  sides 
are  well-preserved.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7161 


1885-CC  Morgan,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Stark  Cameo  Contrast 


5563  1885-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  story  of 
the  1885-CC  is  a  small  mintage  but  large  survival,  due  to 
preservation  of  massive  amounts  in  the  Treasury  hoards.  But  its 
story  continues  as  a  much  in-demand  CC-mint  issue,  and  one 
that  is  gloriously  well-produced,  making  it  equally  a  target  of 
type  and  date  collectors.  This  Premium  Gem  piece  sports  the 
excellent  preservation  and  deep  contrast  expected.  The  paucity  of 
abrasions  and  high  eye  appeal  add  to  the  allure.  Population:  46  in 
66  (5  in  66+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010) ,  lot  1440;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1109.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
97161 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Contrasted  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  Example 


5564  1885-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS  Secure.  The 

1885-CC  Morgan  is  a  favorite  issue  in  the  Carson  City  short  set, 
and  is  most  highly  sought-after  in  the  upper  range  of  the  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike  category.  This  Premium  Gem  example  displays 
full  cameo  contrast  with  a  blush  of  light  golden  toning  around  the 
peripheries  in  the  central  reverse.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  excellent.  Population:  46  in  66  (5  in  66+)  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  97161 

5565  1885-0  MS67  PCGS.  Bowers  writes  that  “1885-0  dollars  were 
among  the  bonanza  delights  of  the  1962  through  1964  Treasury 
releases.”  Although  examples  are  collectible  through  MS67,  few 
coins  are  as  sharp  as  this  piece.  Entirely  brilliant  with  scintillating 
luster.  PCGS  reports  a  single  submission  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
254T,  PCGS#  7162 

5566  1885-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  coin  with  strong  visual  appeal, 
this  Superb  Gem  boasts  lovely  silver-white  color,  frosty  luster,  and 
few  marks,  all  of  them  minuscule.  The  piece  exhibits  a  sharp  strike, 
even  at  the  centers.  PCGS  has  graded  a  single  example  in  higher 
numeric  grade  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS#  7162 

5567  1885-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An  untoned  Superb  Gem  with  CAC 
approval,  this  untoned  coin  boasts  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty,  satiny 
surfaces,  and  excellent  preservation.  The  strike  is  sharp,  far  better 
than  usually  seen.  A  common  issue,  but  Superb  Gems  are  among 
the  finest  available  —  fewer  than  a  dozen  at  PCGS  and  NGC 
combined  make  the  cut  for  MS68  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 4T,  PCGS# 
7162 

5568  1885-0  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Strong  luster  issues  from 
the  untoned  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The  design  elements  are 
well-impressed,  including  partial  detail  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear. 
Both  sides  have  been  well-cared  for.  The  1885-0,  from  a  mintage 
exceeding  9  million  pieces,  is  conditionally  rare  above  MS67. 
Indeed,  PCGS  has  seen  a  solitary  example  finer  (7/15)! 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS#  7162 

5569  1885-0  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  A  brilliant  and 
brightly  mirrored  New  Orleans  silver  dollar.  The  strike  is  intricate 
and  the  eye  appeal  is  pleasing.  A  lens  reveals  scattered  tiny  strike¬ 
throughs  and  incidental  marks.  Census:  22  in  66  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2002) ,  lot  6894;  Rosemont 
Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2008) ,  lot  2718.  NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS# 
97163 

5570  1885-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  attractive  Gem  Morgan  dollar  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  lustrous 
surfaces  with  a  few  delicate  hints  of  golden-tan  toning.  PCGS 
has  graded  43  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254U, 
PCGS#  7164 

5571  1885-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty,  untoned  Gem  displays 
well-preserved  surfaces  with  minimal  marks  and  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  The  1885-S  usually  has  below-average  sharpness,  but  this 
piece  is  an  exception.  Only  a  touch  of  softness  is  noted  at  the 
extreme  centers.  The  1.5  million-coin  mintage  is  low  within  the 
context  of  the  series,  and  finer  examples  are  rare.  NGC  ID#  25 4U, 
PCGS#  7164 


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1885-S  Silver  Dollar,  Pastel-Toned  MS66 
Well-Preserved  and  Lustrous 


5572  1885-S  MS66  PCGS.  Softly  glowing  luster  emanates  from  beneath 
a  light  layer  of  multicolor  pastel  patina  on  each  side  of  this  well- 
preserved  Premium  Gem  1885-S  dollar.  Pale  rose  predominates 
against  mint  and  lilac  hues.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  the  eagle’s  breast  are 
free  of  major  marks,  although  a  small  quadruplet  of  reeding  marks 
shows  under  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Gems  of  this  issue  are 
available  in  the  hundreds  at  PCGS,  but  Premium  Gems  are  another 
matter  entirely.  Population:  41  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  2  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 


1885-S  Dollar,  MS66 
Old  Green  Holder 


5573  1885-S  MS66  PCGS.  Most  Mint  State  1885-S  Morgans  seen 
grade  only  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range;  the  certified  population 
declines  significantly  in  MS65  and  anything  finer  is  rare.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  displays  a  bold  strike  and  frosty,  radiant 
luster.  Hints  of  gold  toning  appear  around  the  extreme  outer 
peripheries.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Population:  41  in 
66  (1  in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

5574  1886  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1886  Morgan  dollar,  approaching  a 
mintage  of  20  million  pieces,  can  be  located  in  MS67  with  a  degree 
of  searching.  Higher-grade  specimens,  however,  are  significant 
condition  rarities.  The  untoned  obverse  cedes  to  russet,  greenish- 
blue,  and  orange  toning  on  the  reverse.  Well-struck  design  elements 
include  a  good  amount  of  detail  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear. 
Lustrous  surfaces  have  been  well-cared  for.  PCGS  has  graded  six 
examples  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254V,  PCGS#  7166 

5575  1886-0  MS62  PCGS.  Pale  silver-blue  overall  with  a  few  dots  of 
intense  orange-to-rose  color.  Despite  an  eight-figure  mintage  the 
1886-0  dollar  poses  a  surprising  challenge  in  Mint  State.  NGC  ID# 
254W,  PCGS#  7168 

5576  1886-0  MS62  NGC.  Well-struck  overall,  if  soft  in  the  usual 
trouble-spots,  with  bright  silver  luster.  Though  moderately  abraded 
on  the  portrait,  this  coin  has  considerable  eye  appeal  for  the  MS62 
grade.  NGC  ID#  254W,  PCGS#  7168 


1886-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Frosty,  Silver- White  Surfaces 


5577  1886-0  MS63  PCGS.  Brief  silver-gray  accents  and  a  fleeting 
glimpse  of  gold  in  Liberty’s  hair  add  natural  appeal  to  the  otherwise 
frosty,  silver-white  surfaces  of  this  conditionally  scarce  New 
Orleans  dollar.  Slight  weakness  above  the  ear  and  at  the  eagle’s 
talons  are  normal  for  the  issue,  offset  by  fewer  marks  and  abrasions 
than  expected  for  the  Select  Uncirculated  grade.  NGC  ID#  254W, 
PCGS#  7168 

1886-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Vibrant  Luster  on  This  Condition  Rarity 


5578  1886-0  MS64  PCGS.  The  1886-0  is  famous  for  its  status  as  the 
rarest  Morgan  dollar  issue  in  Gem  condition,  though  VF  and  XF 
examples  are  plentiful,  and  even  AU  coins  are  readily  available. 
The  present  silver-gray  near-Gem  boasts  vibrant  luster  on  silver- 
white  surfaces  that  are  untoned,  save  for  a  mere  hint  of  gold.  The 
strike  is  above-average  for  the  New  Orleans  Mint.  The  reverse  is 
well-preserved,  and  the  obverse  displays  only  wispy  grazes.  PCGS 
reports  three  submissions  in  Gem  or  higher  grades  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254W,  PCGS#  7168 

1886-0  Morgan,  MS64 
None  Finer  at  NGC 


5579  1886-0  MS64  NGC.  The  1886-0  Morgan  is  only  marginally 
scarce  in  Choice  condition,  but  the  extreme  rarity  of  finer  examples 
makes  this  MS64  coin  among  the  finest  most  collectors  will  be 
able  to  acquire.  Satiny  luster  is  golden-toned  in  the  margins  and 
exhibits  only  a  few  light  abrasions.  Trivial  striking  softness  is  seen 
on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  None  are  finer 
at  NGC  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254W,  PCGS#  7168 


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5580  1886-0  Clashed  E,  VAM-1A2,  AU58  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  E  in  LIBERTY  is  strongly  clashed  northwest  of  the  wreath 
bow.  The  strongest  such  clash  of  the  Morgan  dollar  series.  This 
lustrous  and  lightly  toned  near-Mint  example  has  a  double  clash, 
intermediate  between  the  single-clash  (VAM-1A1)  and  seven- 
clash  (also  VAM-1A2)  die  states.  The  lower  cheek  has  a  strike¬ 
through  and  a  small  spot  is  noted  above  the  cheek.  PCGS#  133905 
Base  PCGS#  7168 


1886-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare  This  Nice 


5581  1886-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Given  the  legions  of  Morgan  dollar 
collectors,  it  is  time  to  sit  up  and  take  serious  note  of  any  coin  with 
a  PCGS  population  of  fewer  than  50  coins  in  MS66  or  finer.  The 
1886-S  qualifies  for  such  a  distinction.  This  blaze-white  example  is 
brilliant  and  untoned,  with  flashy  cartwheel  luster  over  semiprooflike 
fields  and  a  far  sharper  strike  than  usually  seen  on  the  motifs.  A 
mere  half  dozen  coins  are  certified  numerically  finer  by  both  services 
combined.  PCGS  Population:  45  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254X,  PCGS#  7170 


1886-S/S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Repunched  Mintmark,  Top  100  Variety 


5582  1886-S/S  VAM-2,  Top  100,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  A  portion  of  the  underlying  S  is  apparent  in  front  of  the 
upper  serif  of  the  repunched  S  mintmark.  This  Gem  is  all-brilliant 
aside  from  golden  toning  along  the  left  obverse  and  reverse  borders. 
Each  side  features  crisply  rendered  devices,  and  marks  are  minimal 
even  for  this  impressive  grade.  Population:  15  in  65,  1  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  133906  Base  PCGS#  7170 


5583  1887  MS67  PCGS.  The  silver-white,  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
Superb  Gem  display  a  swath  of  gold  toning  around  the  lower 
obverse  margin.  The  design  elements  exhibit  a  better  strike  than 
usually  encountered  on  this  issue.  Specifically,  relatively  strong 
detail  is  apparent  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s 
breast  feathers.  Both  sides  are  well-preserved.  PCGS  and  NGC 
have  graded  only  four  examples  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254Y,  PCGS#  7172 

5584  1887  Partial  E  Reverse,  VAM-1B,  AU50  PCGS.  A  Hot  50 

Variety.  The  clashed  reverse  die  shows  a  partial  E  below  the 
left  tailfeathers.  The  acquisition  of  a  Partial  E  Reverse  dollar  is 
“considered  a  landmark  event  by  most  variety  specialists,”  per 
VAMWorld.com.  This  lightly  circulated  example  has  light  golden- 
gray  patina  over  each  side  and  minimally  scattered  abrasions. 
PCGS#  134003  Base  PCGS#  7172 


1887/6  Overdate  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65+ 
VAM-2,  Conditionally  Rare 


5585  1887/6  VAM-2,  Top  100,  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  This  recognized  Guide  Book  variety  never  fails  to  attract 
collector  interest  as  one  of  the  VAM  varieties  that  has  become 
“mainstream”  in  most  dollar  collections.  The  current  high-end  Gem 
shows  hints  of  gold  toning  near  the  rims  and  across  the  eagle,  but 
for  all  purposes  the  coin  is  silver-white,  frosty,  and  attractive.  The 
underdigit  six  is  clearly  visible  curving  upward  from  the  bottom 
stand  of  the  primary  7.  Sharply  struck  everywhere  except  at  the 
talons  and  arrow  fletchings,  which  are  slightly  weak.  Population:  13 
in  65  +  ,  12  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133908  Base  PCGS#  7174 


1887  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
VAM-25A,  ‘Donkey  Tail’ 


5586  1887  Donkey  Tail,  VAM-25A,  MS63  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  so-called  “Donkey  Tail”  VAM  shows  a  large  die  chip  protruding 
from  the  lower-right  corner  of  the  D  in  DOLLAR.  VAM- 25 A  and 
VAM-1A  are  both  designations  of  this  same  die  pairing.  This 
variety  is  most  frequently  seen  in  VF  or  XF  grades;  VAMWorld.com 
calls  this  variety  “ultra  rare”  in  Mint  State.  This  MS63  example 
shows  satiny  luster  with  traces  of  gold  throughout.  Abrasions  are 
minimal,  but  noticeable  striking  deficiency  is  evident  on  the  eagle’s 
breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Population:  2  in  63,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  133907  Base  PCGS#  7172 

5587  1887/6-0  VAM-3  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  A 
satiny,  untoned  Select  example  of  this  popular  overdate  variety, 
showing  good  eye  appeal  with  nice  luster  and  scattered,  minimal 
marks  for  the  grade.  This  strike  is  fairly  flat  through  the  central 
high  points.  PCGS#  133912  Base  PCGS#  7178 


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1887/6-0  Dollar,  MS64 
Popular  New  Orleans  Overdate 


5588  1887/6-0  VAM-3  MS64  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  curve 
of  the  base  of  an  underdigit  6  extends  from  the  southeast  corner 
of  the  7.  A  lightly  toned  and  lustrous  near-Gem  that  lacks  any 
mentionable  marks.  The  hair  above  the  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast 
show  blending  customary  for  New  Orleans  silver  dollar  issues. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133912  Base  PCGS#  7178 


5589  1887-0  MS65  PCGS.  Reddish-gold  toning  clings  to  the  margins 
of  this  highly  lustrous  Morgan  Gem.  A  modicum  of  detail  occurs 
in  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers. 
Well-preserved  surfaces  contribute  to  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal. 
PCGS  has  certified  only  10  examples  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2552,  PCGS#  7176 

5590  1887-0  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  Dazzling  luster 
and  ahint  of  gold  toning  confirm  the  originality  of  this  nicely  struck  and 
lightly  abraded  near-Gem.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder. 

Ex:  Ft.  Lauderdale  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  11395. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2552,  PCGS# 
97177 

5591  1887-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  attractive  Gem  Morgan  dollar  exhibits 
well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  trace  of  the  usual  softness 
on  the  hair  strands  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Vibrant  mint  luster  shines 
through  delicate  shades  of  pale  gold  toning  and  eye  appeal  is 
outstanding.  NGC  ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

5592  1887-S  MS65  PCGS.  A  Gem  that  must  be  seen  to  be  believed, 
the  obverse  features  a  panoply  of  electric-blue,  purple,  jade-green, 
and  olive  tones.  Similar  hues  drape  the  reverse,  though  the  patina 
is  lighter  and  allows  vibrant  mint  luster  to  percolate  through.  Well- 
struck  and  immensely  appealing.  This  is  an  essential  coin  for  the 
toning  enthusiast.  NGC  ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 


1887-S  Silver  Dollar,  Untoned  MS66 


5593  1887-S  MS66  PCGS.  Somewhat  elusive  but  obtainable  even 
in  Gem  grade,  the  1887-S  Morgan  dollar  shows  a  population  of 
only  27  in  the  MS66  grade  of  the  present  piece  (one  MS66+,  with 
a  single  MS67  finer  (6/15).  The  frosty  surfaces  show  excellent 
preservation  and  a  bold  strike  with  nary  a  mentionable  mark.  A 
small  planchet  flaw  shows  on  Liberty’s  neck. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 


5594  1888  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Flashy  mint  brilliance  and  lively 
cartwheel  luster  are  the  defining  features  of  this  Plus-designated 
Premium  Gem  with  CAC  endorsement.  Minor  grazes  barely 
prevent  a  Superb  Gem  assessment.  Despite  a  mintage  of  19.1 
million  coins,  PCGS  shows  just  31  pieces  in  MS67  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  2555,  PCGS#  7182 

1888  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5595  1888  MS67  PCGS.  The  1888  Morgan  silver  dollar  is  readily 
available  in  grades  through  MS66,  but  at  MS67,  the  certified 
population  thins  considerably.  The  present  Superb  Gem  displays 
bold  definition  on  the  relief  elements  and  virtually  flawless 
fields.  Both  sides  are  set  aglow  by  frosty,  near-brilliant  luster  that 
shows  just  hints  of  light  golden  toning  around  the  extreme  outer 
peripheries.  Population:  31  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2555, 
PCGS#  7182 


1888  Morgan  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS67 


5596  1888  MS67  PCGS.  From  a  huge  mintage  of  more  than  19  million 
pieces,  the  1888  Morgan  dollar  is  a  plentiful  issue  in  lower  grades, 
but  Superb  Gems  are  very  scarce,  and  finer  specimens  are  virtually 
unobtainable.  This  magnificent  example  is  sharply  detailed 
throughout,  showing  vibrant  mint  luster  and  brilliant  unmarked 
surfaces.  Population:  31  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2555,  PCGS#  7182 

5597  1888  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of 
this  delightful  Premium  Gem  show  a  few  traces  of  golden-tan 
toning,  with  mirrored  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Population: 
13  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Prooflike,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2555, 
PCGS#  7183 

5598  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  delightful 
Premium  Gem  are  brightly  lustrous,  with  just  a  few  touches  of  light 
gold  toning.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is 
quite  strong.  PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  MS67  or  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars . 
NGC  ID#  2556,  PCGS#  7184 

5599  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  A  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  Premium 
Gem,  this  example  is  tied  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  certified 
(7/15).  An  exceedingly  sharp  strike  is  evident,  with  virtually  full 
detail  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  NGC  ID#  2556, 
PCGS#  7184 

5600  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  This  vibrantly  lustrous  Premium  Gem 
is  tied  for  finest  certified  by  PCGS  (12/08).  Crisply  struck  and 
essentially  untoned  with  great  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2556,  PCGS# 
7184 


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5601  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  The  Shrike  Set.  Delicate 
caramel-gold  toning  visits  this  highly  lustrous  and  beautifully 
preserved  Premium  Gem.  The  hair  above  the  ear  shows  the  usual 
blending,  characteristic  of  the  New  Orleans  issue.  PCGS  has 
graded  no  coins  in  numerically  finer  grades  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2556, 
PCGS#  7184 


1888-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Stark  Field-Device  Contrast 


5602  1888-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  marginal 
availability  of  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  1888-0  Morgan  dollars 
declines  significantly  at  the  Gem  grade  level,  and  such  coins  are 
prohibitively  rare  any  finer.  This  piece  is  well-struck,  with  light 
golden  toning  accentuating  the  pleasing  cameo  contrast.  A  few 
small  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  limit  the  grade.  Population:  63  in 
65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2556,  PCGS# 
97185 


1888-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS62 
Sought-After  “Scarface”  Variety,  VAM-1B4 


5603  1888-0  Scarface,  VAM-1B4,  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  An  elusive  MS62  specimen  of  the  VAM-1B4,  the  famous 
“Scarface”  variety,  with  one  of  the  most  dramatic  die  breaks  of  the 
series  stretching  from  the  rim,  across  Liberty’s  cheek,  and  into  the 
lower  hair.  The  VAM-1B4  is  one  of  the  most  sought-after  Morgan 
varieties  and  examples  always  command  high  premiums.  This 
attractive  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and 
lustrous  surfaces  with  highlights  of  pale  gold  toning  and  a  scattering 
of  minor  contact  marks.  Population:  32  in  62  (3  in  62+),  11  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  133918  Base  PCGS#  87184 


5604  1888-0  Hot  Lips,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  VAM-4,  AU55  PCGS. 

A  Top  100  Variety.  A  dove-gray  example  of  this  popular  variety 
with  steel  and  golden  accents  near  the  rims.  There  are  few  marks, 
but  the  luster  is  a  bit  muted.  Nonetheless  quite  attractive,  and 
accompanied  by  an  AU55  NGC  tag  identifying  the  Hot  Lips/DDO 
and  VAM  variety.  PCGS  Population:  50  in  55,  22  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  133919  Base  PCGS#  7308 


1888-0  ‘Hot  Lips’  Dollar,  AU58 
VAM-4  Quide  Book  Variety 


5605  1888-0  Hot  Lips,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  VAM-4,  AU58 
PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety.  Liberty’s  profile  is  boldly  die  doubled 
on  this  popular  Guide  Book  variety.  The  present  example  is  softly 
lustrous  beneath  faint  golden-gray  toning,  and  the  high  points 
of  the  design  display  only  minor  friction.  This  variety  is  elusive 
in  AU  condition,  and  Mint  State  pieces  are  very  rare.  This  near- 
Mint  representative  will  be  an  a  desirable  selection  for  the  VAM 
specialist.  Population:  7  in  58,  4  finer  (12/14). 

From  The  Alan  Berhowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133919  Base  PCGS#  7308 


1888-0  ‘Hot  Lips’  Dollar,  MS61 
VAM-4,  Quide  Booh  Variety 


5606  1888-0  Hot  Lips,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  VAM-4,  MS61  NGC. 

A  Top  100  Variety.  This  famous  and  desirable  Morgan  dollar  is 
popular  not  only  because  of  its  listing  as  a  Guide  Book  variety,  but 
also  because  of  the  dramatic  die  doubling  visible  at  the  mouth,  chin, 
nostrils,  profile,  and  leaves.  A  notorious  conditional  rarity,  the  Hot 
Lips  variety  is  always  obtainable  for  a  price  in  circulated  grades, 
but  Uncirculated  examples  are  very  rare.  The  present  lustrous 
piece  has  light  straw-gold  toning  and  only  minimal  marks  for  the 
designated  grade.  A  small  nick  on  the  reverse  rim  at  1  o’clock 
provides  an  identifier.  Census:  3  in  61,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006),  lot  5355,  which  realized 
$8,050.  PCGS#  133919  Base  PCGS#  7308 


5607  1888-S  MS65  PCGS.  Lightly  frosted  on  the  devices,  supplying 
slight  contrast  with  the  swirling  luster  around.  Well-struck  overall 
and  as  smooth  as  a  Gem  should  be.  PCGS  has  graded  just  31  pieces 
as  MS66  or  better  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 

5608  1888-S  MS65  PCGS.  Moderate  rose-gold  patina  accented  by  pale 
blue  enlivens  each  side  of  this  better-date  S-mint  Morgan  dollar, 
one  seldom  seen  at  the  Premium  Gem  level,  where  PCGS  reports 
only  28  submissions  (7/15).  Generous  luster  percolates  upward 
despite  the  layer  of  color.  NGC  ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 


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1888-S  Silver  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS66 
Virtually  Unobtainable  Any  Finer 


5609  1888-S  MS66  PCGS.  Repunched  Mintmark.  A  stark  silver- 
white  and  brilliantly  lustrous  Premium  Gem,  sharply  struck  with 
few  marks  and  clear  fields.  A  smallish  mintage  of  657,000  pieces 
translates  to  extreme  scarcity  at  the  MS66  level,  and  the  issue  is  a 
prohibitive  series  rarity  any  finer.  This  example  shows  the  typical 
merging  of  hair  strands  over  the  ear,  but  only  to  a  minor  degree. 
Population:  28  in  66  (2  in  66+),  3  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 


1889  Morgan  Dollar,  Silver- White  MS66+ 
High-End  Condition  Rarity 


5610  1889  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  NFL  Set.  With  a  massive  mintage 
of  nearly  22  million  pieces,  the  Philadelphia  Mint  stretched  its 
dies  to  the  limit  and  only  a  total  of  five  Superb  Gem  dollars  are 
certified  by  both  services  combined.  High-end  Premium  Gem 
coins  are  similarly  scarce,  and  this  coin  is  among  the  finest  of  those. 
Wonderful,  satin-smooth  surfaces  are  virtually  unmarked  and  display 
a  frosty  silver-white  luster  seen  only  on  the  finest  Morgan  dollars. 
Sharply  struck  for  the  issue,  the  coin  traces  back  to  the  notable 
Gerry  Bingham  NFL  Set.  Population:  24  in  66 +,  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Gerry  Bingham  NFL  Set  (Heritage,  1/2001),  lot  7949;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2007),  lot  7129. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2558,  PCGS#  7188 


5611  1889-CC  VF35  PCGS.  Dove-gray  interiors  are  accented  against 
charcoal-gray  margins  with  overall  good  eye  appeal  on  this 
midgrade  key-date  Morgan.  A  long,  straight  scrape  runs  through 
the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing,  another  through  the  right  wing  and 
rear  of  the  neck.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5612  1889-CC  —  Cleaned,  Rim  Filing  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  From 
the  same  die  pair  as  VAM-2A,  but  an  earlier  die  state  without 
the  crack  through  the  S  in  PLURIBUS.  This  dusky  almond-gold 
and  stone-gray  key  date  dollar  is  moderately  hairlined  and  mildly 
glossy  but  lacks  any  mentionable  marks.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS# 
7190 


1889-CC  Dollar,  XF40 
Well-Detailed  CC  Survivor 


5614  1889-CC  XF40  PCGS.  Only  around  5%  to  30%  of  the  original 
350,000-coin  mintage  is  thought  to  have  avoided  the  melting 
pot,  explaining  why  this  coveted  Carson  City  key  date  proves 
challenging  across  the  board.  The  surfaces  show  evidence  of  a  short 
stay  in  circulation  with  even  blending  and  scattered  abrasions 
throughout.  Abundant  design  detail  remains  despite  the  light 
friction.  Battleship-gray  patina  and  faint  rose  accents  grace  each 
side.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


1889-CC  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  XF 


5615  1889-CC  XF45  PCGS.  A  collectible  example  of  this  key  Carson 
City  issue,  displaying  strong  detail  and  uniform  battleship-gray 
patina.  Tinges  of  deeper  olive  color  reside  against  the  edges  of  the 
relief  elements.  The  1889-CC  is  not  the  lowest-mintage  date  in 
the  Carson  City  short  set  with  350,000  coins  produced,  but  it  has 
one  of  the  lowest  survival  rates  overall,  with  the  majority  of  known 
examples  in  lower  circulated  grades.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5616  1889-CC  —  Polished  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  VAM- 

2A.  A  bright,  untoned,  and  unnaturally  prooflike  example.  A  few 
moderate  marks  near  Liberty’s  jaw  provide  identifiers.  A  lightly 
circulated  and  double-clashed  key  date  Carson  City  dollar.  NGC 
ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5617  1889-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  This  rare 
date  Carson  City  dollar  has  cloudy  stone-white  fields  and  devices. 
The  margins  offer  charcoal-gray  toning.  Hints  of  luster  accompany 
protected  areas.  Mildly  glossy,  but  will  satisfy  many  collectors  in 
search  of  an  affordable  sharp  example. 


5613  1889-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  VAM-2A. 

This  stone-gray  key  date  Carson  City  dollar  has  been  overdipped, 
but  luster  nonetheless  emerges  from  the  borders  and  devices.  Small 
marks  are  evident  but  do  not  distract.  The  centers  display  light 
wear.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


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1889-CC  Silver  Dollar,  AU 50 
Some  Luster  Remains 


5618  1889-CC  AU50  PCGS.  The  1889-CC  is  the  king  of  the  Carson 
City  Morgans.  Most  examples  were  either  released  into  circulation 
in  the  19th  century  or  were  later  melted.  Only  a  single  piece  was 
represented  in  the  GSA  sales  of  the  early  1970s.  This  AU  coin 
yields  original  golden-gray  patina  with  hints  of  luster  peeking 
through  in  the  peripheral  recesses.  Well-struck  with  just  a  brush  of 
wear.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


5619  1889-CC  —  Repaired,  Damaged,  Cleaned  —  ANACS.  AU55 
Details.  The  upper  reverse  field  is  smoothed  beneath  STATES. 
The  pearl-white  surfaces  are  hairlined,  and  small  digs  are  noted  on 
the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  base  of  Liberty’s  eye.  The  key  to  a  set  of 
CC-mint  Morgan  dollars.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5620  1889-CC  —  Rims  Filed,  Cleaned  —  ANACS.  AU55  Details.  A 

stone-white  representative  of  the  rarest  Carson  City  Morgan  dollar 
issue.  The  high  points  display  only  light  wear,  but  the  surfaces 
are  lackluster  and  mildly  granular.  A  pinscratch  crosses  Liberty’s 
jaw.  The  obverse  rim  is  filed  throughout.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS# 
7190 

1889-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare  in  Finer  Grades 


5621  1889-0  MS65  PCGS.  A  delightful  Gem  specimen  of  this  popular 
branch  mint  issue,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  show  a 
few  hints  of  lavender  and  golden-tan  toning,  with  no  mentionable 
distractions.  PCGS  has  graded  10  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


1889-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Rich  Mint  Luster 


5622  1889-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  1889-0,  when  found  in  Mint 
State,  usually  grades  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range.  The  certified 
population  declines  significantly  at  the  Gem  level,  and  anything 
finer  is  a  major  rarity.  This  piece  is  delightfully  lustrous  and  free 
of  significant  abrasions.  The  obverse  displays  mottled  aquamarine 
toning,  while  the  reverse  shows  a  light  champagne  hue  that  is 
deepest  around  the  periphery.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty’s  ear  show  trivial  softness,  as  expected.  Only  10  coins  are 
numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


1889-0  Morgan,  Silver- White  Gem 
Frosty  and  Unabraded 


5623  1889-0  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  Top-notch  mint  frost  appears 
throughout  on  un toned  silver- white  surfaces  that  show  only  a  few 
scattered,  minimal  marks  rather  than  blatant  abrasions.  Some  roller 
marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  as  well  as  the  softness  in  the  hair  over  the 
ear  are  both  typical  of  a  middling  O-mint  strike,  but  the  eye  appeal 
is  nonetheless  quite  high  here.  PCGS  data  show  10  in  MS66  and 
none  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255 A,  PCGS#  7192 


1889-0  Silver  Dollar,  Brilliant- White 
Impressive  High-End  Gem 


5624  1889-0  MS65+  PCGS.  The  PCGS  Plus  designation  is  of  great 
significance  to  the  grade  of  this  brilliant-smooth  and  lustrous  Gem 
dollar.  While  more  than  200  pieces  have  achieved  the  MS65  level, 
relatively  few  can  claim  the  Plus  identifier  of  high-end  quality.  This 
example  is  particularly  well-struck  for  the  O-Mint  issue  —  untoned, 
with  cartwheel  silver  luster  throughout.  Population:  12  in  65 +  ,  10 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


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5625  1889-0  Clashed  E,  VAM-1A,  MS61  PCGS  Secure,  A  Top  100 

Variety.  According  to  the  VAMWorld.com  website,  the  VAM- 
1A  has  been  renamed  the  VAM-1A2  variety,  which  is  still  valid. 
This  piece  shows  many  of  the  clash  marks  that  characterize  the 
VAM-1A2,  most  clearly  the  bold  L  clash  beneath  the  eagle’s  tail, 
although  that  beneath  Liberty’s  neck  and  right  of  the  corn  leaf 
on  the  obverse  is  also  perceptible.  This  piece  is  untoned  save  for  a 
golden  tinge  at  the  extreme  rim  and  shows  excellent  preservation, 
seemingly  on  the  cusp  of  an  even  finer  grade.  PCGS#  133930  Base 
PCGS#  7192 

5626  1889-S  MS65  NGC.  This  richly  toned  Gem  exhibits  attractively 
blended  lilac  and  gold  toning  over  frosty  silver  luster.  A  highly 
appealing  example  that  is  elusive  in  finer  grades.  NGC  ID#  255B, 
PCGS#  7194 


1889-S  Dollar,  Radiant  MS66 
Underappreciated  Low-Mintage  Issue 


5627  1889-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  handful  of  issues  in  the  Morgan  series 
with  six-figure  mintages  tend  to  be  highly  coveted,  but  the  1889- 
S  (only  700,000  coins  struck)  is  generally  overlooked  in  favor  of 
its  famous  Carson  City  counterpart.  Examples  are  very  scarce  in 
Premium  Gem  condition,  and  there  is  only  a  single  submission 
finer  between  the  two  leading  certification  services.  Uninhibited 
brilliance  characterizes  each  side.  Radiant  luster,  excellent 
preservation,  and  sharply  struck  devices  complete  the  appeal. 
Population:  81  in  66  (6  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 

NGC  ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 


5628  1890  MS65  PCGS.  The  supply  of  Gem  1890  dollars  is  enough  to 
satisfy  most  Morgan  dollar  specialists,  but  finer  coins  are  within 
the  reach  of  only  the  most  well-resourced  collectors.  This  brilliant 
example  is  strongly  defined  with  trivial  grazes.  A  dark  fleck  occurs 
above  (DO)L(LAR).  PCGS  shows  just  four  finer  submissions 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7196 

5629  1890  MS65  PCGS.  Ex:  NFL  Set.  Lustrous  with  light  olive-gold 
toning  and  exemplary  surfaces.  The  centers  are  incompletely 
brought  up.  The  1890  is  a  high  mintage  issue  plentiful  in  scuffy 
Mint  State  grades,  but  surprisingly  scarce  as  a  Gem. 

Ex:  Gregg  Bingham  NFL  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2001),  lot  7953, 
which  realized  $2,760.  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7196 

5630  1890  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  design  elements  of  this  attractive 
Gem  are  sharply  detailed  with  light  doubling  showing  on  many 
devices  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
no  mentionable  distractions  are  evident.  PCGS  has  certified  four 
numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7 196 

5631  1890  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Looking-glass  fields  provide  a 
mirrored  backdrop  to  frosty  devices  on  this  untoned  Gem,  showing 
great  contrast  and  only  a  couple  of  mentionable  marks,  one  on 
Liberty’s  neck  and  one  on  the  lower  eagle  breast.  Seldom  seen  with 
the  Prooflike  designation.  Population:  16  in  65  Prooflike,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7197 

5632  1890  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  The  mirrored  fields 
of  this  near-Gem  accentuate  the  well-defined  motifs.  Silver- 
gray  surfaces  reveal  just  a  few  minute  marks  that  preclude  Gem 
classification.  Nevertheless,  this  piece  exhibits  pleasing  overall 
eye  appeal.  The  1890  is  challenging  in  this  grade  and  very  rare  any 
finer.  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  97197 


1890-CC  Dollar,  MS65 
Better  Carson  City  Issue 


5633  1890-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-7.  The  mintmark  is  lightly  repunched, 
noticeable  along  the  inside  curve  of  the  first  C.  Faint  honey-gold 
and  ice-blue  toning  visits  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  is  essentially 
brilliant.  Lustrous  and  nicely  struck  with  a  nearly  pristine  reverse. 
Delicate  parallel  roller  marks  on  the  lower  cheek  are  as  issued. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255D,  PCGS#  7198 


5634  1890-CC  MS64  Prooflike  PCGS.  An  attractive  Choice  Morgan 
dollar  from  the  famous  Carson  City  Mint,  with  well-detailed 
frosty  design  elements  and  mirrored  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the 
fields.  Only  minor  signs  of  contact  are  evident.  PCGS  has  graded 
15  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  255D,  PCGS# 
7199 


1890-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
VAM-4,  ‘Tail  Bar’  Variety 


5635  1890-CC  Tail  Bar,  VAM-4,  MS63  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  “Tail  Bar”  VAM  variety  gets  its  moniker  from  a  thick,  heavy 
die  gouge  that  connects  the  eagle’s  tailfeathers  to  the  wreath  left  of 
the  bow.  This  variety  is  quite  popular  as  the  die  flaw  is  plain  to  the 
naked  eye.  The  current  coin  is  vibrantly  lustrous  and  brilliant,  with 
grade-consistent  abrasions  primarily  restricted  to  Liberty’s  cheek.  A 
trifle  lightly  struck,  showing  faint  remnants  of  parallel  roller  marks 
in  the  center  on  each  side.  PCGS#  133934  Base  PCGS#  87198 


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1890-CC  Tail  Bar’  Dollar,  MS64 
Well  Known  Carson  City  Variety 


5636  1890-CC  Tail  Bar,  VAM-4,  MS64  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  straight  die  gouge  beneath  the  fletchings  can  be  identified  at 
arm’s  length  with  the  unaided  eye,  and  makes  the  “Tail  Bar”  VAM 
the  most  easily  attributed  of  the  Morgan  dollar  series.  The  “Tail 
Bar”  comprises  approximately  10%  of  all  Uncirculated  1890-CC 
dollars,  a  better  Carson  City  issue.  This  lustrous  and  essentially 
brilliant  near-Gem  has  a  good  strike  and  a  clean  obverse.  Nearly 
unobtainable  any  finer. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133934  Base  PCGS#  87198 


5637  1890-0  MS65  PCGS.  A  vibrant,  wholly  original  example, 
typically  softly  struck  in  the  centers  and  virtually  untoned,  with 
very  few  marks  on  either  side.  This  issue  is  surprisingly  scarce 
at  the  Gem  grade  level,  considering  how  many  thousands  of 
coins  are  known  at  MS63  and  MS64.  NGC  ID#  255E,  PCGS# 
7200 

1890-0  Dollar,  MS65+ 

Lightly  Repunched  Date 


5638  1890-0  MS65+  PCGS.  VAM-31.  The  top  of  the  9  is  repunched. 
Light  honey-gold  patina  adorns  this  lustrous  and  clean-cheeked 
Gem.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  the  ear  display 
unimportant  incompleteness.  Minor  grazes  near  AMERICA 
determine  the  grade.  Despite  a  generous  mintage,  the  1890-0  is  a 
challenging  issue  to  locate  any  finer. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255E,  PCGS#  7200 


1891  Dollar,  Frosty  Gem 
Just  Three  Coins  Finer  at  PCGS 


5641  1891  MS65  PCGS.  Unlike  so  many  other  Morgan  dollar  issues, 
the  1891  actually  circulated  extensively.  Mint  State  examples 
are  still  plentiful  through  MS64,  while  comparable  Gems  are 
conditionally  scarce.  PCGS  and  NGC  have  only  seen  three  finer 
representatives  apiece  (7/15).  This  coin  is  frosty  and  brilliant  with 
well-detailed  motifs.  Faint  blushes  of  rose  at  the  upper  right  reverse 
are  the  only  indications  of  color.  Light  chatter  in  the  field  above 
the  eagle  and  a  couple  of  small  marks  on  Liberty’s  portrait  preclude 
an  even  higher  grade. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255G,  PCGS#  7204 

1891  Silver  Dollar 
Lustrous,  Frost- White  Gem 


5642  1891  MS65  PCGS.  A  deeply  lustrous  and  visually  impressive 
dollar  with  spectacular  eye  appeal  —  not  often  in  evidence  for  this 
P-Mint  issue,  as  confirmed  by  just  six  pieces  graded  numerically 
finer  by  the  two  services  combined  (6/15).  Slight  blending  of  the 
hair  strands  above  the  ear  is  unavoidable  for  the  issue.  Only  a  tiny 
scattering  of  insignificant  marks  is  seen,  suggesting  this  frosty  Gem 
is  close  to  an  even  finer  grade.  NGC  ID#  255G,  PCGS#  7204 

5643  1891-CC  MS64  PCGS.  A  well  struck  near-Gem  that  has  original, 
somewhat  frosty  luster.  Pale  blue  toning  appears  at  the  reverse 
periphery,  as  does  a  small  spot  of  dark  gray  between  the  AT  of 
STATES,  but  the  rest  of  the  piece  is  virtually  untoned.  NGC  ID# 
255H,  PCGS#  7206 


5639  1890-S  MS66  PCGS.  A  lovely  Premium  Gem  with  frosty  silver 
luster,  this  brilliant  and  untoned  Morgan  dollar  has  an  exceptional 
strike  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  only  certified  seven 
finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  25 5 F,  PCGS#  7202 

5640  1890-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  brilliant  centers  of  this  delightful 
Premium  Gem  yield  to  rings  of  greenish-gold  at  the  rims.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  the  well-preserved  surfaces 
radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  PCGS  has  graded  seven  numerically 
finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255F,  PCGS#  7202 


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1891-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS65 


5644  1891-CC  MS65  PCGS.  A  shining  Gem  with  delightful  frosty 
whispers  across  the  well-defined  high  points.  Faint  hints  of  milky 
toning  in  the  fields  do  nothing  to  dampen  the  coin’s  silver-white 
essence.  A  few  small  reeding  marks  isolated  in  the  fields  contribute 
to  the  grade.  Rare  any  finer,  with  only  31  such  pieces  graded  by 

PCGS  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  944. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 


1891-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-6 


5645  1891-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-6.  Portions  of  AMERICA  are 
lightly  die  doubled.  An  underrated  variety;  much  scarcer  than  the 
well  known  “Spitting  Eagle”  VAM-3.  The  present  lustrous  Gem  has 
a  good  strike  and  only  a  wisp  of  almond-gold  toning.  The  fields  are 
smooth,  while  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck  display  minor  contact. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5767, 
which  realized  $4,025.  NGC  ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 


5646  1891-CC  Spitting  Eagle,  VAM-3,  MS64  NGC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  A  wisp  of  golden  toning  graces  this  lustrous  and  boldly 
struck  Choice  Carson  City  dollar.  Perhaps  half  of  all  Uncirculated 
‘91 -CC  dollars  are  VAM-3,  with  a  die  lump  beneath  the  beak,  but 
the  variety  nonetheless  remains  popular.  PCGS#  133937  Base 
PCGS#  7206 


1891-CC  Dollar,  MS65 
Rarely  Seen  Finer 


5647  1891-CC  Spitting  Eagle,  VAM-3,  MS65  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Although  the  1891-CC  is  scarcer  than  the  Carson  City 
dollars  struck  between  1881  and  1885,  this  late-date  issue  can  be 
located  with  little  searching  through  Gem  condition,  above  which 
point  examples  are  decided  rarities.  This  brilliant,  sharply  struck 
representative  has  a  few  light  grazes  on  the  cheek  that  limit  the 
grade,  but  the  fields  are  minimally  marked.  PCGS  counts  just  31 
coins  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133937  Base  PCGS#  7206 


1891-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Unknown  in  Premium  Gem  Grade 


5648  1891-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  satiny,  untoned,  silver-white  surfaces 
of  the  Gem  1891-0  Morgan  dollar  offer  excellent  preservation 
and  top-notch  eye  appeal.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  free  of  all  but  the  most 
insignificant  tiny  ticks,  although  a  couple  of  small  abrasions  show 
on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Although  PCGS  has  graded  four  examples 
of  the  1891-0  in  MS65+,  it  has  yet  to  ever  certify  an  MS66  of  the 
issue  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255J,  PCGS#  7208 


1891-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Exceptional  Preservation 


5649  1891-0  MS65  PCGS.  A  high  mintage  issue  available  in 
Uncirculated  grades,  but  rarely  in  the  present  quality.  This 
essentially  brilliant  Gem  offers  dynamic  luster  and  exceptionally 
smooth  surfaces.  The  strike  is  good  by  New  Orleans  standards, 
although  the  centers  show  minor  blending.  Encapsulated  in  an  old 
green  label  holder,  and  virtually  unobtainable  any  finer.  NGC  ID# 
255J,  PCGS#  7208 


5650  1891-0  MS63  Proof  like  PCGS.  A  frosty  and  reflective  black  and 
white  coin,  this  CC  dollar  is  well-struck  and  essentially  untoned. 
Minor  scuffs  in  the  obverse  fields  prevent  a  even  higher  grade.  This 
issue  is  rarely  seen  in  Prooflike  condition.  Population:  21  in  63 
Prooflike,  11  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  5945.  NGC  ID# 
255 J,  PCGS#  7209 


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1891-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66 
Untoned  and  Well-Preserved 


565 1  1891-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  brilliant  Premium  Gem  boasts  generous, 
frosty  luster  throughout  both  sides  amid  excellent  preservation  and 
a  bold  strike  for  the  issue.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  the  eagle’s  breast  are 
free  of  major  marks.  This  better-date  issue  is  available  for  a  price  up 
to  MS66,  but  PCGS  reports  only  eight  in  higher  grades  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255K,  PCGS#  7210 

1891-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Outstanding  Preservation 


5652  1891-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  1891-S  Morgan  dollar  is  an  available 
issue  through  MS64,  but  the  certified  population  thins  considerably 
at  the  Gem  level  and  finer  pieces  are  genuinely  scarce.  This 
Premium  Gem  is  among  the  finest  examples  that  most  budget¬ 
conscious  collectors  will  be  able  to  acquire.  The  strike  is  bold  and 
both  sides  exhibit  attractive  lavender-gold  toning,  with  deeper 
burgundy  overtones  appearing  periodically  around  the  peripheries. 
Liberty’s  cheek  is  pristine,  and  were  it  not  for  a  few  trivial  grazes 
in  the  left  obverse  field,  this  1891-S  might  have  garnered  an  even 
higher  grade.  Population:  85  in  66  (7  in  66+ ),  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  255K,  PCGS#  7210 

5653  1892  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  mostly  brilliant  Choice  Mint  State 
piece,  this  example  shows  splashes  of  gold  and  iridescent  toning  on 
each  side.  The  strike  is  typically  weak  over  Liberty’s  ear.  NGC  ID# 
255L,  PCGS#  7212 


1892  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS65 


5654  1892  MS65  PCGS.  Frosty,  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  display 
generous  luster  and  notable  absence  of  mentionable  abrasions  on 
this  nicely  preserved  Gem  1892  Morgan,  which  also  boasts  a  nice, 
sharp  strike  for  the  date.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  free  of  distractions,  as  is 
the  eagle’s  breast.  The  few  marks  occur  mostly  in  the  fields  on  the 
reverse.  PCGS  reports  only  five  finer  in  MS66  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255L,  PCGS#  7212 


1892  VAM-3  Dollar,  MS65 
Die  Doubled  Reverse 


5655  1892  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-3.  Mintages  of  silver  dollars  at 
Philadelphia  declined  annually  between  1889  and  1895,  partly 
due  to  Grover  Cleveland’s  opposition  to  Free  Silver.  The  1892  has 
a  fairly  low  production  of  1,036,000  pieces,  and  becomes  elusive 
at  the  MS65  level.  This  lustrous  and  brilliant  Gem  has  a  pristine 
reverse  and  only  minor  contact  on  the  obverse.  The  reverse  is 
lightly  die  doubled,  most  apparent  on  the  upper  legends.  Certified 
in  an  old  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  255L,  PCGS#  7212 

1892  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Prohibitively  Rare  Finer 


5656  1892  MS65  PCGS.  The  availability  of  the  1892  Morgan  dollar 
declines  significantly  between  MS64  and  MS65,  and  Premium 
Gems  are  extremely  rare.  This  Gem  representative  is  boldly  struck, 
with  vibrant,  frosty  luster  that  shows  just  a  touch  of  golden  toning 
around  the  periphery.  A  single,  linear  graze  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and 
a  faint  reed  mark  on  the  upper  lip  are  the  only  grade -limiting  faults. 
PCGS  lists  only  five  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255L, 
PCGS#  7212 


5657  1892-CC  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM-4B.  This  interesting  VAM 
features  a  repunched  mintmark  and  at  least  three  sets  of  clash 
marks.  A  lustrous  and  lightly  toned  better  date  Carson  City  dollar. 
The  centers  are  typically  struck  and  the  left  obverse  displays 
marks  commensurate  with  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 

5658  1892-CC  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  Numerous  wispy  die  cracks  occupy 
the  peripheries  on  each  side  of  this  lustrous,  untoned  Mint  State 
dollar.  A  few  larger  marks  on  the  cheek  and  chin  of  Liberty  account  for 
the  grade,  but  this  is  a  coin  with  excellent  eye  appeal  nonetheless. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 

5659  1892-CC  MS62  PCGS.  An  occasional  wisp  of  reddish-gold 
adheres  to  the  margins  of  this  well-struck  CC  Morgan.  Some  luster 
disruptions  are  noted,  especially  on  Liberty’s  cheek  that  is  heavily 
abraded.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 

5660  1892-CC  MS62  PCGS.  Nearly  3  million  Carson  City  dollars 
were  distributed  through  the  GSA  sales,  but  the  1892-CC  was 
not  part  of  that  distribution,  with  just  one  recorded  example.  This 
fully  brilliant  Carson  City  dollar  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster  and 
no  evidence  of  toning  on  either  side.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 


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5661  1892-CC  MS63  NGC.  Concentric  patina  decorates  the  obverse 
of  this  Select  1892-CC  dollar  in  rings  of  gold,  copper,  magenta, 
and  aqua  contrasting  against  an  untoned  silver  center.  The  reverse 
shows  a  peripheral  ring  of  light  copper-gold,  and  on  its  own  might 
garner  a  Prooflike  designation,  although  the  obverse  contrast  is 
not  quite  sufficient.  Nonetheless  a  beautiful  coin,  and  relatively 
unabraded  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  255 M,  PCGS#  7214 

1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64 
Above  Average  Strike 


1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64 
Scarcer  CC  Issue 


5664  1892-CC  MS64+  PCGS.  Always  in  demand,  this  Carson  City 
issue  often  displays  high-quality,  attractive  surfaces  and  a  bold 
strike.  This  borderline  Gem  coin  is  a  sharp  example,  with  nice 
frosted  detail  on  the  motifs  and  clear,  unabraded  fields.  A  couple 
of  small  marks  above  the  eagle’s  head  do  not  detract  significantly 
from  the  appeal.  A  glint  of  champagne-gold  toning  appears  overall. 

NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


5667  1892-CC  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  brilliant  and  frost-white  coin, 
with  blazing  mint  luster.  A  hint  of  pale  gold  at  ONE  on  the  reverse 
is  the  only  semblance  of  toning,  but  it  is  barely  noticed.  This 
Carson  City  issue,  like  all  of  the  CC-Mint  dollars,  was  subjected 
to  rough  handling  and  transport,  but  the  present  coin  escaped 
relatively  unscathed.  The  few  small  bagmarks  are  grade-appropriate 
and  of  minimal  concern.  The  coin  is  sharply  struck  save  for  minor 
blending  at  the  ear  and  talons.  CAC  endorsed.  NGC  ID#  255M, 
PCGS#  7214 


1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64 
Semiproof  like 


1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64+ 
High-End  Example 


5662  1892-CC  MS64  NGC.  VAM-8A.  Missing  from  the  GSA  sales 
except  for  one  lonely  coin,  this  late-date  Carson  City  issue  is 
considerably  more  challenging  than  the  high-release  dates  from 
the  early-to-mid-  1880s.  A  faint  hint  of  fawn-gold  toning  sneaks 
into  the  margins  of  this  semiprooflike  example,  but  for  all  practical 
purposes  the  coin  is  untoned  and  brilliant  with  sharp  silver  luster. 
A  near-full  strike  adds  to  the  appeal.  Marks  are  scattered  about, 
but  they  are  minor  in  the  context  of  the  rough  handling  most  CC 
dollars  received.  For  VAM  enthusiasts,  the  coin  shows  a  filled  2 
and  faintly  clashed  N.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


5665  1892-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Choice  condition  is  about  the 
highest  grade  for  which  the  1892-CC  can  be  considered  collectible. 
Finer  examples  are  considerably  scarcer  than  the  demand  for  them. 
Dappled  red-violet,  fiery-orange,  and  ice-blue  patina  clings  to  the 
recesses  of  this  eye-catching  near-Gem,  while  the  exposed  regions 
maintain  their  brilliance.  The  motifs  are  well-struck  with  strong 
detail  on  the  hair  over  Fiberty’s  ear. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 


1892-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Beautiful  Orange  and  Red- Violet  Patina 


5663  1892-CC  MS64  PCGS.  The  bold  strike  and  brilliant  silver  luster 
create  exceptional  eye  appeal  for  the  grade  of  this  Choice  Mint 
State  Carson  City  dollar.  Both  sides  are  untoned  with  reflective 
fields  and  frosty  devices  that  combine  to  present  light  cameo 
contrast.  Trivial  grade-limiting  marks  are  the  only  distraction. 

NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


5666  1892-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Quantities  of  1892-CC  dollars  were 
dispersed  in  the  late  19th  century,  and  then  intermittently  from  the 
mid- 1920s  through  the  1950s.  By  the  early  1960s  only  a  single 
example  remained  in  Treasury  vaults.  Nevertheless,  examples  are 
accessible  through  Choice  condition,  making  this  a  perfect  Carson 
City  type  coin.  Golden-orange  and  red-violet  elements  coalesce 
around  the  edges,  ceding  to  mostly  brilliant  centers.  Glowing  luster 
issues  from  surfaces  that  show  strike  softness  at  the  extreme  centers, 
and  lightly  peppered  abrasions  throughout. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 

1892-CC  Silver  Dollar 
Close  to  Full  Gem  Quality 


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1892-S  Silver  Dollar,  Lustrous  AU55 


5668  1892-0  MS64+  NGC.  A  few  marks  near  Liberty’s  mouth  and 
on  her  neck  likely  prevent  a  Gem  grade  on  this  O-mint  dollar, 
nonetheless  quite  an  attractive  coin,  showing  surfaces  that  are 
untoned  save  for  a  thin  accent  of  gold  and  copper  at  the  margins. 

NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  7216 

5669  1892-0  MS64  PCGS*  CAC.  A  virtually  brilliant  and  highly 
lustrous  near-Gem  of  this  conditionally  rare  New  Orleans  issue. 
The  fields  are  smooth  and  the  cheek  shows  only  minor  grazes. 
Customary  for  the  ‘92-0,  the  centers  are  lightly  brought  up. 
Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS# 
7216 

1892-0  Dollar,  MS65 
Multicolor  Patina,  Smooth  Surfaces 


5670  1892-0  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-2.  The  2  in  the  date  is  repunched 
north.  Navy-blue  and  autumn-gold  dominate  the  obverse,  while 
the  reverse  displays  iridescent  peach,  lemon,  and  aquamarine 
shades.  Lustrous  and  essentially  unabraded.  The  centers  show  the 
incompleteness  of  strike  characteristic  of  the  ‘92-0.  Much  nicer 
than  usually  encountered  for  the  issue. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  7216 

5671  1892-S  AU50  PCGS.  Cream-gray  surfaces  show  few  marks 
and  good  eye  appeal  on  this  lightly  circulated  semikey  S-mint 
dollar.  The  minor  wear  shows  more  as  thinned  luster  in  the  fields, 
although  light  high-point  rub  appears.  A  faint  golden  accent  also 
shows  on  each  side.  Nice  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS# 
7218 

5672  1892-S  AU50  NGC.  Dove-gray  fields  contrast  against  charcoal- 
gray  device  outlines  on  this  appealing  and  still-lustrous  1892-S 
dollar.  The  light  high-point  wear  is  as  expected,  but  abrasions  are 
minimal  throughout.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 

5673  1892-S  AU53  NGC.  The  lightly  abraded  surfaces  of  this  pleasing 
AU53  example  retain  much  of  their  original  mint  luster,  and  just 
a  touch  of  high-point  wear  shows  on  the  well-detailed  design 
elements.  From  a  smallish  mintage  of  1.2  million  pieces.  NGC  ID# 
255P,  PCGS#  7218 

1892-S  Morgan  Dollar,  AU55 
Remarkably  Clean  Surfaces 


5674  1892-S  AU55  PCGS.  A  lightly  worn  example  that  retains  most 
of  its  original  luster.  Nicely  struck  with  silver-gray  surfaces  toned 
pale  red  in  patches  on  the  reverse.  The  only  mentionable  mark  is 
located  above  the  head  of  the  eagle.  An  attractive  and  affordable 
example  of  this  surprisingly  difficult  semikey  date. 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/ 2006) ,  lot  3069.  NGC  ID#  255P, 
PCGS#  7218 


5675  1892-S  AU55  PCGS.  After  the  key-date  1893-S,  the  1892-S 
Morgan  is  the  most  challenging  issue  in  the  series  to  acquire  in 
Mint  State.  This  Choice  AU  representative  offers  the  budget¬ 
conscious  collector  with  a  well-detailed,  still-lustrous  alternative  to 
a  costly  Uncirculated  piece.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  both  sides 
show  a  light  blush  of  golden  toning.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 

1892-S  Dollar,  Vividly  Toned  AU58 
Lustrous  and  Semiprooflike 


5676  1892-S  AU58  NGC.  This  magnificent  near-Mint  1892-S 
Morgan  has  a  distinct  shot  at  being  the  single  most  attractive 
AU  example  known.  The  fields  are  semiprooflike  and  the  sharp 
devices  are  almost  devoid  of  perceptible  friction.  Vivid  splashes  of 
amber,  violet,  gold,  and  olive  toning  blanket  each  side,  while  the 
underlying  surfaces  are  devoid  of  distracting  abrasions.  The  1892-S 
is  one  of  the  rarest  dates  in  the  series  in  Mint  State,  making  this 
Borderline  Uncirculated  coin  all  the  more  impressive.  NGC  lists  48 
Mint  State  coins  finer,  including  resubmissions  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
255P,  PCGS#  7218 

1892-S  Silver  Dollar,  AU58 
Conditionally  Challenging 


5677  1892-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  1892-S  is  only  a  semikey  date  in  the 
context  of  the  Morgan  dollar  series,  but  in  Mint  State  it  is  nearly 
as  rare  as  the  1893-S.  However,  what  separates  these  two  issues 
is  the  number  of  coins  extant  in  AU  grades.  The  ‘93 -S  poses  a 
problem  for  collectors  all  the  way  down  to  the  XF  range,  but  the 
1892-S  becomes  moderately  available  as  quickly  as  AU55.  Thus, 
near-Mint  examples  of  the  ‘92-S,  while  scarce,  are  collectible  by 
average  enthusiasts,  which  heightens  demand.  This  piece  appears 
Uncirculated  at  first  glance,  but  a  loupe  reveals  traces  of  friction 
over  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  Luster  remains  in  the  fields 
and  there  is  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning  overall.  A  few  marks 
on  Liberty’s  cheek  are  not  unusual  for  the  grade.  PCGS  lists  only 
60  Uncirculated  examples  finer,  including  possible  resubmissions 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 


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5678  1892-S  Doubled  Date,  VAM-2,  AU53  NGC.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  date  is  repunched,  most  apparent  on  the  8.  The  variety  is 
undesignated  on  the  NGC  insert.  But  any  AU53  1892-S  dollar 
is  desirable,  since  the  relatively  low  mintage  issue  is  typically 
encountered  in  Fine  to  VF  grades,  and  becomes  a  formidable 
condition  rarity  in  Mint  State.  The  present  partly  lustrous  piece  is 
lightly  abraded  and  displays  medium  gunmetal  and  chestnut  toning. 

PCGS#  133941  Base  PCGS#  7218 


1893  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Attractive  Album  Toning 


5679  1893  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-2.  The  3  in  the  date  is  repunched. 
Liberty’s  chin  is  lightly  die  doubled.  Lovely  orange-red  and  navy- 
blue  toning  the  borders  of  this  sharply  struck  and  thoroughly 
lustrous  Gem.  The  1893  is  a  much  better  date  due  to  its  low 
mintage,  and  is  nearly  unobtainable  above  the  MS65  level. 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  1560. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255R,  PCGS#  7220 


5680  1893-CC  XF45  PCGS.  Light  silver-gray  surfaces  peak  through 
the  golden-brown  and  iridescent  toning  on  this  Choice  XF  Morgan 
dollar.  This  issue  is  usually  found  in  Mint  State  grades,  or  in  well- 
circulated  grades,  but  rarely  between  those  extremes.  PCGS  has 
certified  more  than  2,100  examples  below  XF40,  and  more  than 
4600  pieces  in  AU  or  finer  grades,  but  just  371  pieces  in  XF  grades 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 

5681  1893-CC  AU55  NGC.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this  Choice  AU 
Carson  City  issue  display  luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  The  design 
features  are  well-defined,  including  some  detail  in  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  Scattered  marks  are  in  line  with  a  large  silver  coin  that 
has  seen  brief  circulation.  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Dollar,  MS62 
Final  Carson  City  Morgan 


5682  1893-CC  MS62  PCGS.  An  attractive  MS62  example  of  the  final 
Morgan  dollar  issue  from  the  Carson  City  Mint.  This  piece  offers 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  brightly  lustrous  surfaces  with 
a  few  hints  of  golden-tan  toning  and  some  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  Eye  appeal  is  quite  strong  for  the  grade  and  this  date  is 
always  in  demand.  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Dollar,  MS63 
Eye-Catching  Luster 


5683  1893-CC  MS63  PCGS.  The  popular  final-year  Carson  City  issue, 
and  a  slightly  better  date  in  high  grade.  This  Select  example  shows 
vibrant,  frosty  luster  with  tinges  of  gold  around  the  peripheries.  A 
few  light  abrasions  limit  the  grade,  and  the  central  devices  show 
the  usual  striking  deficiency.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Sharp,  Vibrant  Appeal 


5684  1893-CC  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Slight  areas  of  russet  toning  are 
confined  to  the  rims  and  margins  of  this  brilliantly  lustrous  Carson 
City  dollar.  Bagmarks  are  always  the  challenge  for  the  final-year 
issue,  and  the  present  Select  Uncirculated  example  has  its  share, 
but  the  cheek  is  relatively  smooth  and  the  strike  and  luster  are 
significantly  above  average.  Great  eye  appeal  for  the  grade.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


5685  1893-0  AU58  NGC.  Whispers  of  russet  patina  make  occasional 
visits  to  the  borders  of  this  near-Mint  Morgan,  somewhat  more  so 
on  the  reverse.  Traces  of  luster  reside  in  the  recesses  of  the  well- 
struck  design  elements.  The  few  scattered  marks  are  in  concert  with 
a  large  silver  coin  that  has  seen  brief  circulation.  NGC  ID#  255T, 
PCGS#  7224 

5686  1893-0  AU58  NGC.  Greatly  overshadowed  by  its  San  Francisco 
and  Carson  City  brethren,  the  1893-0  is  still  a  better  date  in  the 
series  with  a  paltry  mintage  of  just  300,000  coins.  This  borderline- 
Uncirculated  dollar  is  all-brilliant  with  lustrous  surfaces  and 
minimal  signs  of  handling.  Minor  clash  marks  appear  on  each  side. 

NGC  ID#  25 5 T,  PCGS#  7224 

5687  1893-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Nearly  full  luster  is  evident  beneath 
light  gold  toning  over  natural  silver-gray  surfaces.  A  few  scuffs  are 
noted  in  the  fields  of  this  highly  attractive  example.  NGC  ID# 

255T,  PCGS#  7224 


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1893-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS61 
Better  New  Orleans  Issue 


5688  1893-0  MS61  NGC.  The  1893-0,  with  a  mintage  of  300,000 
coins,  is  a  better  date  in  all  grades,  particularly  in  Mint  State.  This 
piece  is  untoned,  with  pleasantly  few  major  abrasions,  considering 
the  grade.  The  fields  show  characteristically  satiny  luster  with  a 
hint  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  The 
New  Orleans  specialty  —  minor  striking  softness  —  appears  on  the 
central  high  points.  NGC  ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 

1893-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
Elusive  New  Orleans  Issue 


5689  1893-0  MS63  PCGS.  A  recognized  semikey  in  the  series,  boasting 
a  limited  300,000-coin  mintage.  Many  1893-0  Morgans  were 
distributed  into  circulation,  and  those  coins  released  from  the 
Treasury  in  later  decades  typically  come  heavily  abraded.  This 
Select  example  is  free  of  any  major  surface  flaws,  with  satiny  luster 
and  just  a  few  wisps  of  light  golden  toning.  As  expected  for  the 
issue,  slight  striking  softness  is  seen  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the 
hair  above  Liberty’s  ear. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 

1893-0  Dollar,  MS63 
Popular  Semikey  Issue 


5690  1893-0  MS63  NGC.  All  300,000  Morgan  dollars  struck  at  New 
Orleans  in  1893  were  manufactured  in  January,  and  the  issue’s 
survivorship  in  circulated  grades  suggests  many  pieces  were 
distributed  to  the  public  soon  after  production.  Mid-20th  century 
releases  yielded  stray  coins  and  small  groups,  but  no  large  hoards. 
This  Select  example  is  untoned  aside  from  light  russet  color  around 
the  rims.  Central  strike  detail  is  typical  for  the  facility,  and  the 
luster  is  softly  frosted.  A  lightly  marked  example  that  would  prove 
exceedingly  difficult  to  improve  upon.  NGC  has  only  seen  35  coins 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 


1893-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Semiproof  like,  Border  Toned 


5691  1893-0  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  A  thin  band  of  rustic-red  toning 
encircles  both  sides  of  this  otherwise  silver-white  Select  dollar. 
Always  challenging  to  find  with  any  measure  of  eye  appeal,  this 
semiprooflike  New  Orleans  example  earned  high  marks  from  CAC 
for  its  pleasing  surfaces  and  above-average  strike.  Liberty’s  cheek  is 
clean,  and  most  of  the  bagmarks  are  slight  and  unobtrusive.  The 
visual  impression  suggests  an  even  higher  grade.  NGC  ID#  255T, 
PCGS#  7224 


5692  1893-S  Good  6  PCGS.  All  major  design  elements  remain 
complete  in  outline  and  some  interior  design  detail  remains  intact, 
all  lettering  is  legible,  but  the  rim  is  worn  flat  in  places  on  the 
obverse.  The  dove-gray  surfaces  of  this  important  series  key  are 
problem-free  and  no  large  abrasions  are  noted,  aside  from  a  rim 
bruise  at  10  o’clock  on  the  obverse.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 

5693  1893-S  Good  6  NGC.  An  excellent  opportunity  for  collectors 
to  afford  this  otherwise  hard-to-obtain  issue.  Deep  gray  surfaces 
show  the  extensive  wear  associated  with  the  grade,  but  the  rims 
are  intact  and  marks  are  not  excessive  for  the  amount  of  time  this 
piece  must  have  spent  in  circulation.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 

5694  1893-S  —  Damaged,  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  VG.  Light 
battleship -gray  surfaces  offer  glimpses  of  golden  patina  throughout 
this  well-worn  key  date  representative.  The  legends,  including 
the  date  and  mintmark  remain  clear.  The  noted  damage  occurs 
at  the  tip  of  Liberty’s  cap,  but  it  does  not  overly  detract.  A  perfect 
example  for  the  budget-minded  collector.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 

1893-S  Morgan,  VG10 
Collector-Grade  Example 


5695  1893-S  VG10  NGC.  Well-circulated,  as  are  most  surviving 
examples  of  this  key  San  Francisco  issue,  but  therein  well-suited  for 
the  budget-conscious  collector.  The  surfaces  are  smooth,  with  even 
wear  and  consistent  tan-gray  patina.  A  few  deeper  gray  overtones 
appear  on  the  lower- left  obverse.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 

5696  1893-S  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Fine  Details.  This 
cream-gray  and  straw-gold  key  date  Morgan  dollar  displays  ample 
plumage  detail.  The  cheek  has  been  smoothed,  and  both  sides  are 
thoroughly  hairlined.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


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5697  1893-S  Fine  15  NGC.  A  collector-grade  example  of  the  1893- 
S  Morgan,  such  as  the  present  coin,  never  fails  to  have  demand 
among  budget-conscious  collectors.  This  piece  is  well-circulated 
but  retains  a  pleasing  degree  of  detail  for  the  grade.  Both  sides  are 
consistently  colored  in  dusky  golden-gray  patina.  NGC  ID#  255U, 
PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Morgan  Dollar,  VF25 
An  Accessible  Key  Date  Representative 


5698  1893-S  VF25  PCGS.  This  is  a  great  key  date  example  that  actually 
served  its  intended  role  as  a  medium  of  exchange  in  West  Coast 
commerce.  Fortunately,  a  forward-thinking  individual  saved  the 
coin  from  complete  annihilation  —  an  adverse  fate  met  by  about 
90%  of  the  100,000-coin  mintage.  Battleship-gray  surfaces  with 
darker  color  in  the  protected  areas  exhibit  an  expected  amount  of 
wear  over  the  devices.  The  hair  retains  partial  detail,  as  do  the  wing 
feathers.  Abrasions  are  peppered  over  each  side.  NGC  ID#  255U, 
PCGS#  7226 


5700  1893-S  VF35  NGC.  This  piece  is  well-circulated,  but  shows  a 
little  sharper  detail  than  is  typical  for  the  issue  which  experienced 
extensive  circulation  in  the  19th  century.  The  coin  shows  medium 
golden-gray  toning  with  hints  of  luster  in  the  fields.  Strong  detail 
remains  throughout,  save  for  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty’s  ear,  which  bear  the  brunt  of  the  wear.  NGC  ID#  255U, 
PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Dollar,  XF  Details 
The  Key  Morgan  Issue 


5701  1893-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  Some 
numismatists  believe  that  the  actual  mintage  of  1893-S  Morgan 
dollars  was  even  smaller  than  the  reported  figure  of  100,000  coins. 
Regardless,  the  1893-S  is  the  key-date  among  circulation-strike 
Morgans  and  it  enjoys  great  demand  in  all  grades.  This  light  silver- 
gray  example  was  undoubtedly  cleaned  long  ago,  but  not  displays 
pleasing  surfaces  and  good  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 


1893-S  Dollar,  Collectible  VF30 


5699  1893-S  VF30  PCGS.  A  collector-grade  example  of  this  key  San 
Francisco  issue,  slightly  sharper  than  the  typical  VF  representative. 
This  piece  shows  medium  golden-gray  patina  with  occasional 
charcoal  overtones  attesting  to  the  originality  of  the  surfaces.  The 
1893-S  boasts  the  lowest  mintage  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series  at 
100,000  coins,  and  most  known  survivors  are  in  lower  circulated 
grades.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Dollar,  XF45  Details 
Hints  of  Tan  Toning 


5702  1893-S  —  Cleaned  —  AN  ACS.  XF45  Details.  The  diagnostic 
die  markers  on  the  RT  in  LIBERTY  are  clear  on  the  present  key 
date  dollar.  Luster  glimmers  across  the  devices,  and  protected  areas 
display  wheat-gold  toning.  The  predominantly  stone-gray  surface 
are  subdued  and  minutely  granular.  Occasional  minor  marks  are  of 
little  import.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


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1893-S  Dollar,  AU  Sharpness 


5703  1893-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  A  subdued 
steel-gray  and  golden-brown  representative  of  the  key  business 
issue.  Faintly  hairlined  but  only  lightly  abraded.  Wear  is  apparent 
on  the  eagle’s  breast,  although  most  design  elements  are  sharp. 
From  the  mintage  of  100,000  pieces,  survivors  are  insufficient  to 
meet  collector  demand.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 

1893-S  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Well-Defined  Cornerstone  Example 


5704  1893-S  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  A  bright  key 
date  representative,  this  untoned  1893-S  features  light  friction  over 
the  devices  and  scattered  marks  over  each  side.  Wispy  hairlines  from 
the  noted  cleaning  do  not  overly  detract.  Most  of  the  100,000  coins 
struck  in  1893  were  employed  in  commercial  transactions.  There 
was  little  collector  interest  in  mintmarked  coins  at  the  time,  and 
only  after  Augustus  Heaton  published  his  landmark  treatise  (also  in 
1893)  did  collecting  horizons  expand  to  include  the  branch  mints. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 


5705  1894  AU53  NGC.  The  second-lowest  mintage  in  the  series 
(110,000  coins)  ensures  the  1894  as  one  of  the  most  sought-after 
Morgan  dollars  in  the  set.  Somewhat  muted  silver-gray  surfaces 
show  an  expected  number  of  marks  from  brief  circulation,  and 
moderate  blending  occurs  over  the  hair  and  breast  feathers.  NGC 
ID#  255V,  PCGS#  7228 

5706  1894  AU53  NGC.  An  attractive  AU53  example  of  this  low- 
mintage  Morgan  dollar,  with  just  a  touch  of  wear  on  the  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous,  lightly  abraded  surfaces  that 
show  a  few  hints  of  pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  NGC  ID#  255V, 
PCGS#  7228 

5707  1894  AU58  PCGS.  Largely  pale  silver  with  just  a  hint  of  rub. 
The  obverse  has  a  few  scattered  abrasions,  while  a  scrape  on  the 
reverse  descends  from  the  eagle’s  beak.  An  important  example  from 
an  issue  of  just  110,000  business  strikes.  NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS# 
7228 


1894  Silver  Dollar,  Remarkable  MS64 


5708  1894  MS64  PCGS.  A  remarkable  1894  Morgan  dollar,  this  near- 
Gem  is  fully  brilliant  and  sharply  defined  with  nearly  full  hair  detail 
over  the  ear,  and  strong  breast  feathers  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces 
are  exceptional  for  the  grade  with  only  a  few  mostly  hidden  abrasions. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  27  examples  in  higher  grades  (6/15). 

Ex:  Carson  Silver  Collection  /  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage, 
8/2009),  lot  1996. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS#  7228 


1894-0  Dollar,  Appealing  MS64 


5709  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  This  better-date  Morgan  dollar  shows  a 
few  luster  grazes  and  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck  and  in  the 
left  obverse  field  that  determine  the  grade,  amid  much  eye  appeal 
and  soft  but  thorough  luster  on  both  sides.  The  largely  silver- 
white  surfaces  display  a  tinge  of  copper-gold  near  the  rims.  The 
moderate  strike  shows  typical  O-mint  weakness  on  the  hair  over 
the  ear.  PCGS  reports  only  11  at  the  Gem  level  or  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255W,  PCGS#  7230 


1894-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Vibrant  Mint  Bloom 


5710  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  The  1894^0  Morgan  dollar  is  plagued  by 
poor  strikes  and  deficient  luster,  and  extensive  cherrypicking  is 
needed  to  locate  an  attractive  representative.  This  Choice  example 
exhibits  the  usual  weakness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  and  the 
eagle’s  breast,  but  the  surfaces  display  uncharacteristically  vibrant, 
untoned  mint  luster  so  as  to  fully  balance  the  visual  appeal.  As  only 
11  coins  have  been  certified  numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15),  this 
well-preserved  piece  represents  an  important  opportunity  for  the 
advanced  specialist.  NGC  ID#  255 W,  PCGS#  7230 


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1894-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Few  Seen  Finer 


5711  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  An  attractive  Choice  specimen  of  this 
challenging  branch  mint  issue,  with  well-detailed  design  elements 
that  show  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  above  the  ear.  The 
well-preserved  surfaces  are  lightly  toned  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
radiates  from  both  sides.  PCGS  has  graded  1 1  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255W,  PCGS#  7230 

5712  1894-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  Copious  cartwheel  luster  occupies 
both  sides  of  this  untoned  better-date  dollar.  Scattered  marks 
account  for  the  grade,  but  the  eye  appeal  is  good.  Light  roller  marks 
appear  under  a  loupe  throughout  the  obverse  and  in  the  lower 
portion  of  the  reverse.  A  couple  of  small  die-grease  spots  on  the 
obverse  are  undistracting. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255X,  PCGS# 
7232 

5713  1894-S  MS63  NGC.  The  lustrous  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this  Select 
S-mint  Morgan  exhibit  well-struck  design  features,  including  a 
modicum  of  detail  in  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Scattered  contact 
marks  limit  the  grade.  Die  polish  lines,  a  typical  feature  of  this 
issue  (Bowers,  2007),  are  visible  in  the  obverse  field.  The  1894-S 
is  available  in  MS63  and  MS64  grades,  but  finer  examples  are 
difficult  to  locate.  NGC  ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 


1894-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Radiant  Mint  Luster 


5714  1894-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Morgan  dollar  are  mostly  brilliant,  with  some  delicate 
highlights  of  pale  gold  toning.  Vibrant  mint  luster  is  evident  on 
both  sides  and  the  design  elements  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition 
throughout.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  25 5X,  PCGS# 
7232 


1894-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Untoned  MS65 
Lavish  Cartwheel  Luster 


5715  1894-S  MS65  PCGS.  Lavish  cartwheel  luster  rides  the  surfaces  on 
both  sides  of  this  untoned  silver-white  Gem  1894-S  Morgan  dollar. 
Liberty’s  cheek  in  particular,  and  the  devices  elsewhere  in  general, 
are  well-preserved  and  free  of  post-Mint  distractions,  although 
some  light  roller  marks,  as  made,  appear  on  the  cheek.  This  issue  is 
much  more  elusive  in  MS66  and  finer  grades,  where  PCGS  reports 
only  15  submissions  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 


1894-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Outstanding  Visual  Appeal 


5716  1894-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Speaking  of  the  1894-S  Morgan 
dollar,  Q.  David  Bowers  opines  “MS-65  coins  are  difficult  to  find.” 
The  present  Gem  specimen  displays  brilliant  fields  and  dazzling  mint 
luster.  The  coin  offered  here  is  certified  in  an  old  green-label  holder 
and  is  almost  fully  struck;  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  A  few  shallow 
roller  marks  above  the  ear  and  on  the  cheek  can  be  detected  with  a 
glass.  PCGS  lists  only  15  numerically  finer  representatives  (6/15). 
Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2010),  lot  3030.  NGC  ID#  255X, 
PCGS#  7232 


5717  1895-0  AU55  PCGS.  Broad  luster  remains  in  the  pale  silver-gray 
fields.  Minor  wear  is  noted  on  the  high  points  and  to  the  left  of 
the  eagle.  Scattered  minor  marks  contribute  to  the  grade  of  this 
semikey  coin.  NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 


1895-0  Silver  Dollar,  Lustrous  AU58 


5718  1895-0  AU58  NGC.  The  scarcity  of  the  1895-0  Morgan  in  Mint 
State  heightens  demand  for  better  AU  representatives,  such  as  this 
Borderline  Uncirculated  piece.  The  strike  is  bold  and  only  trivial 
friction  is  evident  over  the  high  points  of  the  design.  Light  golden 
toning  accentuates  the  luster  that  illuminates  the  fields.  NGC  ID# 
25 5 Y,  PCGS#  7236 


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1895-0  Morgan  Dollar,  AU58 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


5719  1895-0  AU58  PCGS.  The  1895-0  is  a  scarce  semikey  date  in 
Mint  State,  out  of  reach  for  many  budget-conscious  collectors.  This 
Borderline  Uncirculated  example  offers  excellent  detail  at  a  more 
affordable  grade  level,  with  noticeably  semiprooflike  fields.  Both 
sides  show  golden-gray  toning  and  have  few  detracting  abrasions. 
Without  a  doubt,  this  is  one  of  the  finer  AU  examples  we  have 
handled.  NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

1895-0  Morgan  Dollar,  AU58 
Semiprooflike  Slider 


5720  1895-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Years  ago,  this  near-Mint  dollar 
would  most  likely  be  a  strong  candidate  for  Mint  State  holder,  and 
that  still  may  be  the  case.  The  brilliant  luster  and  semiprooflike 
fields  are  terrific  for  the  grade,  and  the  strike  is  extra-sharp  for 
the  New  Orleans  issue.  Abrasions  on  and  near  the  chin  and  a 
scuff  around  star  8  are  the  most  likely  deterrents  to  a  confirmed 
Uncirculated  designation.  CAC  endorsed  for  quality.  NGC  ID# 
25 5 Y,  PCGS#  7236 

5721  1895-S  AU50  PCGS.  Speckles  of  brownish-gray  patina  gravitate 
to  the  borders  of  this  AU  Morgan.  Traces  of  luster  are  visible  in 
the  recessed  areas.  A  few  minute  marks  are  in  line  with  the  grade 
designation,  however,  these  are  less  severe  than  typically  seen  on 
this  issue  that  has  been  heavily  bagmarked,  even  in  Uncirculated 
grades.  NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 

5722  1895-S  AU55  PCGS.  A  Choice  AU  example  of  this  low-mintage 
Morgan  dollar  issue,  with  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  lightly 
abraded  surfaces  that  retain  much  of  their  original  mint  luster. 
NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


1895-S  Morgan,  AU58 
Lustrous  Fields 


5723  1895-S  AU58  NGC.  Dusky  champagne-gray  toning  graces  the 
still-lustrous  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  1895-S  Morgan  dollar.  The 
design  elements  are  boldly  rendered  and  show  friction  only  on  the 
high  points  of  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  A 
few  scattered  abrasions  are  as  expected  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


5724  1895-S  —  Reverse  Repaired  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  A  portion  of 
the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  is  smoothed,  and  the  nearby  field  is 
hairlined.  The  lustrous  obverse  is  problem-free.  The  reverse  has  a 
broad  diagonal  area  of  brilliance,  while  the  remainder  of  that  side 
is  richly  toned  sea-green  and  rose-red.  NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS# 
7238 

1895-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Better  Date  in  Mint  State 


5725  1895-S  MS63  PCGS.  Mint  State  examples  of  this  better  San 
Francisco  issue  are  infrequently  seen  finer  than  the  currently 
offered  MS63  coin.  Well-struck  design  elements  are  accentuated 
by  semiprooflike  fields  and  a  lack  of  all  toning  save  for  a  hint  of 
champagne  color.  A  few  light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade. 
NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 

1895-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Only  400,000  Minted 


5726  1895-S  MS64  PCGS.  In  Mint  State  grades,  the  1895-S  is  the  only 
reasonably  obtainable  Morgan  dollar  of  the  year.  This  example  is 
a  splendid  Choice  Mint  State  dollar  with  brilliant  silver  surfaces. 
Light  field  reflectivity  surrounds  the  lustrous  devices.  The  obverse 
is  untoned  and  the  reverse  exhibits  delicate  champagne  hues.  NGC 
ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


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5727  1895-S/S  VAM-3  AU50  NGC.  A  Hot  50  Variety.  Although 
undesignated  on  the  NGC  insert,  this  is  the  variety  with  the 
mintmark  initially  entered  widely  left  and  tilted,  then  corrected.  A 
curve  from  the  first  mintmark  impression  remains  visible,  northwest 
of  the  primary  mintmark.  A  lightly  toned  example  with  ample 
border  luster  and  moderate  field  marks  beneath  the  eagle’s  wings. 
PCGS#  134020  Base  PCGS#  7238 

5728  1896  MS67  NGC.  Iridescent  rainbow  toning  on  the  obverse  and 
a  brilliant  reverse  likely  result  from  years  spent  in  an  old  Whitman 
folder.  The  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  are  free  of  marks,  further 
suggesting  this  Superb  Gem  was  set  aside  following  the  releases  of 
the  mid-20th  century.  Census:  70  in  67  (7  in  67  ★,  1  in  67 +★),  4 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

5729  1896  MS67  PCGS.  The  1896  Morgan,  claiming  a  mintage 
approaching  10  million  pieces,  is  plentiful  in  mint  condition. 
Superb  Gems  such  as  the  present  offering  are  very  scarce,  however, 
and  finer  specimens  are  extremely  rare.  Luster  radiates  from  both 
sides,  each  of  which  is  untoned  and  well-struck.  Impeccably 
preserved  surfaces  further  enhance  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal. 
PCGS  has  graded  just  two  examples  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

5730  1896  MS67  PCGS.  This  coin  is  a  bright,  mostly  brilliant,  and 
sharply  struck  Superb  Gem  Morgan  dollar.  Whispers  of  gold  color 
concentrate  at  the  borders.  A  superficial  abrasion  is  noted  just 
above  Liberty’s  eye,  but  the  overall  quality  of  the  coin  is  exceptional. 
PCGS  has  certified  only  two  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

5731  1896  MS67  PCGS.  Radiant  luster  issues  from  the  silver- white, 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  Morgan.  Sharp 
definition  is  apparent  o  the  design  elements,  including  strong 
detail  in  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  These  attributes  add  up  to 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded  just  two  submissions 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

1896  Dollar,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
White-on-Black  Cameo  Contrast 


5732  1896  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  remarkable 
Premium  Gem  is  so  deeply  mirrored  in  the  fields  that  at  first  glance 
it  could  be  mistaken  for  a  proof.  The  devices  are  sharp  and  starkly 
contrasted  against  the  mirrors,  and  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of 
toning.  The  1896  is  a  plentiful  Philadelphia  issue  in  the  absolute 
sense,  but  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  examples  are  rarely  encountered 
this  well-preserved.  Population:  18  in  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  97241 


5733  1896-0  MS61  NGC.  A  veneer  of  soft  russet  patination  covers 
portions  of  this  O-mint  Morgan  dollar.  The  design  elements 
are  relatively  well-struck,  including  some  detail  in  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  Small  marks  and  scuffs  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck 
help  to  determine  the  grade.  Nonetheless,  taking  the  coin  as  a 
whole,  these  are  fewer  than  what  might  be  expected  for  the  grade 
designation.  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


5735  1896-0  MS62  PCGS.  Silver-gray  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  well- 
struck  design  features,  including  a  modicum  of  detail  in  the  hair 
over  Liberty’s  ear.  The  distributed  minute  marks  are  in  concert  with 
the  grade  designation.  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 

1896-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Lightly  Toned  and  Lustrous 


5736  1896-0  MS63  PCGS.  Despite  a  mintage  of  4.9  million  coins,  the 
1896-0  Morgan  dollar  is  elusive  in  pleasing  Mint  State  condition. 
This  Select  example  shows  an  above-average  strike  for  the  issue, 
with  satiny  luster  shining  through  golden-gray  toning  on  each  side. 
Grade-consistent  abrasions  are  largely  minor  in  nature,  posing  little 
distraction.  PCGS  has  seen  only  32  numerically  finer  submissions 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


1896-0  Dollar,  MS63 
An  Attractive  Example  of  the  Issue 


5737  1896-0  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  For  all  practical  purposes,  this  New 
Orleans  issue  is  impossible  to  find  in  Select  Uncirculated  condition 
with  attractive  surfaces  and  appealing  mint  luster.  While  nearly 
300  coins  have  achieved  the  MS63  grade  at  PCGS  (and  about 
half  that  number  at  NGC),  few  display  an  even  moderately  sharp 
strike  and  most  are  bagmarked  with  poor  luster.  This  lustrous  coin 
is  an  exception,  with  few  marks  for  the  grade  and  considerable  eye 
appeal.  The  obverse  fields  are  nearly  unmarked,  while  the  strike  is 
above  average  for  the  issue.  Glints  of  gold  toning  appear  mainly  at 
the  reverse  margins.  Just  32  coins  are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS 
(6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


5734  1896-0  MS61  NGC.  This  attractive  Mint  State  branch  mint 
Morgan  dollar  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just 
a  touch  of  the  usual  softness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  The 
lustrous  surfaces  show  a  minimum  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


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1896-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
Unusual  Quality  and  Eye  Appeal 


5738  1896-0  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1896-0  Morgan  dollar  was 
not  a  well-produced  issue,  and  few  examples  were  saved  by 
contemporary  collectors  or  preserved  in  government  storage.  As 
a  result,  the  1896-0  is  one  of  the  most  challenging  issues  of  the 
series  in  attractive  high-grade  condition.  This  impressive  Select 
specimen  displays  sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  A  few  minor  contact  marks  are 
distributed  about  the  unusually  clean  surfaces.  PCGS  has  certified 
32  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS# 
7242 

1896-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Scarce  Any  Finer 


5739  1896-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM-2.  The  date  is  lightly 
repunched  north,  visible  most  noticeably  at  the  top  curve  of  the  6. 
Mottled  peach-gold  and  ice-blue  toning  enhance  the  lustrous  silver 
surfaces  of  this  near-Gem  dollar.  Struck  from  cracked  dies  on  both 
sides,  yet  the  strike  is  uniformly  bold  —  especially  at  the  centers.  A 
few  bagmarks  dot  the  obverse,  contributing  to  the  assigned  grade. 
PCGS  reports  just  77  coins  numerically  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2564,  PCGS#  7244 

1896-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Beautiful  MS64+ 

Radiant  Mint  Brilliance  on  Each  Side 


5740  1896-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  production  of  5  million  coins 
belies  just  how  challenging  the  1896-S  is  in  the  upper  tiers  of 
Uncirculated  condition.  Dave  Bowers  suggests  1  million  or  so 
pieces  were  put  into  circulation,  a  small  quantity  remained  in 
storage  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  and  the  rest  were  melted.  This 
near-Gem  has  fully  brilliant  surfaces  and  surprisingly  few  abrasions 
on  the  reverse.  Parallel  roller  marks  appear  over  lightly  struck 
centers  with  strong  detail  elsewhere.  PCGS  reports  just  80  finer 
submissions  (7/15)  NGC  ID#  2564,  PCGS#  7244 


5741  1897  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Larry  Shapiro.  A  hint  of  golden-gray  toning 
graces  the  otherwise  brilliant  surfaces.  A  lustrous  and  precisely  struck 
Premium  Gem.  Uncommonly  free  from  contact.  Larry  Shapiro 
is  best  known  for  his  remarkable  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Mercury 
dimes,  auctioned  by  Heritage  in  our  2006  FUN  Signature. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2001),  lot  7606,  which 
realized  $977.50.  NGC  ID#  2565,  PCGS#  7246 


1897  Silver  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS67 


5742  1897  MS67  PCGS.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  completely  free  of 
distractions,  as  are  the  surfaces  overall,  untoned,  frosty-white,  well- 
struck,  and  impeccably  preserved.  The  2.8  million  coins  minted 
for  the  1897  Morgan  make  it  a  common  coin  in  lower  grades  but  a 
conditional  rarity  at  the  Superb  Gem  level.  Population:  30  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2565,  PCGS#  7246 


5743  1897-0  MS62  PCGS.  Moderate  luster  and  minimal  marks  for  the 
grade  create  good  eye  appeal  on  this  O-mint  Morgan,  which  shows 
a  typical  strike  on  the  hair  above  the  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast.  The 
surfaces  are  untoned  save  for  a  light  golden  hue.  NGC  ID#  2566, 
PCGS#  7248 


1897-0  Morgan,  Untoned  MS63 


5744  1897-0  MS63  PCGS.  The  untoned  silver- white  surfaces  on  this 
Select  1897-0  Morgan  host  ample  luster  and  good  eye  appeal, 
despite  the  smattering  of  small  marks  that  determine  the  grade, 
most  of  them  minor.  A  couple  of  small  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and 
neck  are  the  most  obvious,  yet  still  undistracting.  The  certified 
populations  at  PCGS  thin  out  rapidly  in  finer  grades  than  this 
MS63  piece:  Only  36  are  reported  in  MS64,  with  13  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2566,  PCGS#  7248 


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1897-0  Silver  Dollar,  Lustrous  MS63 


5745  1897-0  MS63  NGC.  This  1897-0  Morgan  is  lightly  abraded,  as 
the  grade  suggests,  but  exhibits  unusually  vibrant,  frosty  luster  for 
the  issue.  The  strike  is  also  above-average,  and  the  overall  eye 
appeal  is  simply  pleasing.  Few  finer  examples  are  certified,  and 
the  date  is  rare  in  Gem  condition.  NGC  lists  34  numerically  finer 
representatives  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2566,  PCGS#  7248 

5746  1897-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Premium  Gem  display  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides, 
with  a  few  hints  of  golden-tan  toning.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  PCGS  has  graded 
25  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2567,  PCGS# 
7250 


1897-S  Dollar,  MS67 
Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


5747  1897-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  1897-S  is  a  high-mintage  issue  within 
the  Morgan  dollar  series,  struck  to  an  extent  exceeding  5.8  million 
coins,  but  most  survive  today  either  circulated  or  in  the  lower  Mint 
State  grades.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  just  23  such  at  PCGS,  which 
has  seen  but  two  pieces  numerically  finer  (6/15).  This  piece  hosts 
thoroughgoing  mint  luster  on  pristine  silver-white  surfaces  that  are 
uniformly  frosty  and  show  a  slight  glint  of  cinnamon  at  the  rims. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2567,  PCGS#  7250 


1898  Morgan  Dollar,  Satiny  MS67 


5748  1898  MS67  PCGS.  Although  a  large  PCGS  population  is  recorded 
for  1898  silver  dollars,  they  are  elusive  at  the  Superb  Gem  level. 
This  majestic  Morgan  has  satiny  silver  surfaces  and  bold  design 
motifs,  with  only  slight  merging  of  the  hair  strands  over  Liberty’s 
ear.  Both  sides  are  brilliant  and  untoned,  with  exceptional  eye 
appeal.  Population:  81  in  67  (4in67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2012),  lot  4976. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2568,  PCGS#  7252 


5749  1898  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  Guide  Book  of 
Morgan  Silver  Dollars  explains  that  1898  “DMPL  coins  with  cameo 
contrast  are  rare  indeed.”  The  watery  mirrors  on  this  Gem  example 
surround  frosty  devices  on  both  sides.  Sharply  struck  and  minimally 
marked  with  light  champagne-gold  tones  peripherally.  NGC  ID# 
2568,  PCGS#  97253 

5750  1898-0  MS67  PCGS.  Before  the  Treasury  release  half-a-century 
ago,  the  1898-0  Morgan  dollar  was  a  premier  rarity  in  the  series. 
Nearly  all  of  those  that  survived  the  melting  pot  following  passage 
of  the  1918  Pittman  Act  remained  in  storage  until  the  early  1960s. 
Today,  Superb  Gem  representatives  are  plentiful  and  extremely 
popular  with  type  collectors  and  Morgan  dollar  aficionados.  This 
sharply  struck  example,  tied  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  certified 
(7/15),  is  highly  lustrous  and  fully  brilliant  with  untoned  silver 
surfaces.  NGC  ID#  2569,  PCGS#  7254 

5751  1898-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  STP  Legacy  Collection.  This 
impressive  Superb  Gem  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  well- 
preserved  lustrous  surfaces  that  show  light  shades  of  golden- tan  toning. 
PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  higher  numeric  grades  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2569,  PCGS#  7254 

5752  1898-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  brilliant  Gem  shows  reflective  surfaces 
on  both  sides  that  appear  to  merit  a  Prooflike  designation.  The 
portrait  of  Liberty  is  thickly  frosted  with  a  touch  of  incompleteness 
over  the  ear.  The  eagle’s  breast  is  also  a  bit  soft,  but  the  overall 
impression  is  sharp.  NGC  ID#  256A,  PCGS#  7256 


1898-S  Silver  Dollar,  Bold  MS66 


5753  1898-S  MS66  PCGS.  Wisps  of  gold-tan  color  around  the  margins 
show  under  high  magnification,  and  pleasing  luster  emanates  from 
well-cared-for  surfaces.  The  strike  is  bold  on  each  side,  despite  the 
characteristic  minor  softness  apparent  on  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear. 
Population:  81  in  66  (5  in  66+) ,  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2007),  lot  1683;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4771. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256A,  PCGS#  7256 


1898-S  Dollar,  Untoned  MS66+ 


5754  1898-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  is 
untoned  and  shows  only  a  few  minimal  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek, 
and  two  faint  scrapes  on  the  neck.  Two  reeding  marks  show  on  the 
eagle’s  breast,  along  with  a  squiggly,  curving  wire  mark  in  the  same 
area.  The  strike  is  quite  nice  and  sharp,  and  the  fields  are  largely 
mark-free.  Top-notch  eye  appeal.  Population:  81  in  66  (5  in  66+ ),  3 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256A,  PCGS#  7256 


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5755  1899  MS66  PCGS.  Strongly  struck  and  snow-white  with 
captivating  luster.  This  19th  century  issue  is  borderline  scarce  in 
Premium  Gem  condition  and  a  clear  rarity  any  finer,  with  just  19 
coins  rated  MS67  or  finer  known  to  PCGS  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2006) ,  lot  2690.  NGC  ID# 
256B,  PCGS#  7258 

5756  1899  MS66  NGC.  A  bright  silver  beauty  with  a  strong  cartwheel 
effect  and  minimal  patina.  Detail  is  surprisingly  good  on  the  hair 
over  Liberty’s  ear.  A  small  dot  of  toning  is  noted  over  the  A  in 
STATES  on  the  reverse.  Census:  73  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7258 

5757  1899  MS66  NGC.  Sharply  struck,  particularly  on  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  A  frosty,  lustrous  example  of  this  popular  issue  of  the 
late  19th  century.  Census:  73  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  5520.  NGC  ID# 
256B,  PCGS#  7258 

1899  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Remarkably  Well-Preserved 


5758  1899  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Well-defined  and  brightly  lustrous 
with  immense  eye  appeal.  Largely  silver-white  surfaces  show  only  a 
brief  hint  of  pale  peach  toning  in  Liberty’s  forecurls.  The  cheek  is 
entirely  smooth  and  free  of  marks.  CAC  endorsed,  housed  a  blue- 
label  holder.  PCGS  has  graded  just  19  finer  pieces  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2009),  lot  1176.  NGC  ID# 
256B,  PCGS#  7258 

1899  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Thickly  Frosted  and  Untoned  Semikey 


5759  1899  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  well-known  semikey,  the  1899 
tends  to  be  more  available  than  its  low  mintage  of  330,000  coins 
suggests.  Unopened  bags  were  dispersed  throughout  the  1950s  and 
1960s,  and  seemingly  freshly  minted  Gems  are  readily  collectible. 
The  1899  is  scarcely  seen  in  Premium  Gem  condition  and  rarely 
with  a  Plus  designation.  This  gorgeous  MS66+  is  thickly  frosted, 
untoned  and  strongly  defined,  representing  the  upper  level  of 
quality  for  the  grade.  Two  small  nicks  around  Liberty’s  mouth 
preclude  a  Superb  Gem  assessment. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7258 


5761  1899-0  MS67  PCGS.  Pleasing  cartwheel  luster  swirls  over  the 
silver-white  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  O-mint  Morgan.  The 
design  features  are  well-defined  and  the  few  light  marks  are  within 
the  parameters  of  the  designated  grade.  Examples  grading  MS67 
will  require  some  diligent  searching,  and  are  the  finest  that  are 
likely  to  be  encountered.  PCGS  has  seen  a  solitary  piece  finer  and 
NGC  has  graded  none  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  9073. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  7260 

1899-0  Morgan,  MS67 
Multihued  Two-Sided  Toning 


5762  1899-0  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  The  strike  and  surface  quality  of  this 
Superb  Gem  dollar  are  exemplary,  yet  they  are  second  fiddle  to  the 
intense,  multihued  toning  that  covers  both  sides.  Coppery-gold  and 
ocean  blue  tones  predominate  on  the  obverse,  with  rainbow  shades 
of  ruby-red,  orange,  lime-green,  and  yellow-gold  on  the  reverse. 
Mint  luster  shines  through  the  variegated  patina.  No  examples 
are  certified  numerically  finer  at  NGC,  and  a  single  coin  at  PCGS 
ranks  higher  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  7260 


1899-0  Dollar,  Stunning  MS67 


5763  1899-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1899-0  Morgan  dollar 
issue  is  common  even  in  the  Superb  Gem  grade  level,  few  attain 
the  beauty  and  high  eye  appeal  of  this  stunning  untoned  example, 
which  has  garnered  the  added  CAC  designation  as  well.  The  focal 
points  are  mostly  mark-free  (one  small  hit  shows  on  the  eagle’s 
breast),  and  the  strike  is  better  than  expected.  CAC  has  certified 
only  33  in  this  grade  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  7260 

5764  1899-0  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  design  elements  are  well 
struck,  the  fields  are  richly  reflective,  and  there  are  few  marks  on 
either  side  of  this  lovely,  prooflike  Premium  Gem.  Population:  15 
in  66  (1  in  66+)  Prooflike,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS# 
7261 


5760  1899  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  spectacular  Gem 
Morgan  dollar  exhibits  sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements 
that  contrast  boldly  with  the  reflective  prooflike  fields.  Only 
minor  signs  of  contact  are  evident  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Population:  51  in  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  256B,  PCGS#  97259 


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1899-0  Dollar,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Outstanding  Surface  Quality 


5765  1899-0  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  1899-0 
Morgan  is  usually  regarded  as  a  common  date,  however  its 
availability  plummets  in  the  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  category.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  is  among  the  finer-known  representatives. 
Sharp,  frosty  motifs  provide  pleasing  contrast  against  the  mirrored 
fields,  while  hints  of  light  golden  toning  intrude  from  the 
peripheries.  Population:  19  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike, 
2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  97261 


5766  1899-0  Micro  O,  VAM-6,  MS61  PCGS*  A  Top  100  Variety.  The 
date  is  placed  far  left,  the  mintmark  is  tilted  right,  and  a  confirming 
die  line  connects  the  eagle’s  right  wing  and  rear  neck-feathers.  This 
variety  is  ranked  R.5  by  VAMWorld  and  seldom  seen  in  Mint  State. 
This  is  an  attractive  untoned  example  with  a  light  golden  cast  and 
good  eye  appeal  despite  minor,  unobtrusive  marks.  For  the  Micro  O 
varieties,  Population:  2  in  61,  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133948  Base 
PCGS#  87260 

5767  1899-S  MS65  PCGS.  Minimally  toned  and  brightly  appealing 
with  powerful  obverse  luster  in  particular.  Solid  detail  on  the  hair 
over  the  ear  is  a  welcome  bonus  on  this  Gem.  NGC  ID#  256D, 
PCGS#  7262 

5768  1899-S  MS65  PCGS.  Splendid  cartwheel  luster  rolls  around 
each  side  of  this  untoned  Gem  1899-S,  a  boldly  struck  coin  with 
great  eye  appeal  and  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty.  A  pair  of  reeding 
marks  show  on  the  eagle’s  breast,  which  is  otherwise  equally  well- 
preserved.  NGC  ID#  256D,  PCGS#  7262 


1899-S  Dollar,  Sharp  MS66 


5769  1899-S  MS66  PCGS.  Whispers  of  light  tan  and  gray  patina  appear 
over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem,  especially  on  the 
reverse,  and  the  design  features  are  generally  well-impressed,  save 
for  typical  minor  softness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  A  nicely 
preserved  piece.  PCGS  reports  only  10  submissions  in  MS67  (one 
MS67+)  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2009) ,  lot  1939;  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2009),  lot  3200. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256D,  PCGS#  7262 


5770  1899-S  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of 
this  impressive  Gem  are  mostly  brilliant,  with  a  few  highlights  of 
golden-tan  toning  and  strong  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  Population: 
42  in  65  Prooflike,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256D,  PCGS# 
7263 


5771  1900  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Premium  Gem  displays 
creamy  pristine  surfaces  with  vibrant  frosty  mint  luster.  The  design 
elements  show  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  strands  above 
Liberty’s  ear.  Overall  visual  appeal  is  terrific.  NGC  ID#  256E, 
PCGS#  7264 

1900  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67 
Completely  Brilliant,  Nearly  Flawless 


5772  1900  MS67  PCGS.  This  Superb  Gem  is  a  must  for  the  Morgan 
dollar  enthusiast  who  desires  a  frosty,  entirely  brilliant  example 
of  unsurpassed  technical  quality.  Both  the  obverse  and  reverse 
are  devoid  of  even  the  faintest  trace  of  toning,  and  bagmarks 
are  nearly  unseen.  Sharply  struck  overall  with  moderate  central 
softness  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast.  Population:  38  in 
67  (3  in  67 + ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256E,  PCGS#  7264 

5773  1900-0  MS67  PCGS.  The  1900-0  Morgan  dollar,  with  a  mintage 
exceeding  12  million  pieces,  is  a  readily  available  issue  through 
Premium  Gem.  MS67  examples  are  elusive,  however,  and  finer 
pieces  are  virtually  unobtainable.  Strong  luster  emanates  from 
the  untoned  surfaces  that  exhibit  well-struck  design  elements, 
including  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s  beast  feathers. 
Both  sides  are  impeccably  preserved.  Population:  62  in  67  (4  in 
67+),0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256F,  PCGS#  7266 

1900-O/CC  Dollar,  MS66 
YAM- 10 A,  Top  100 


5774  1 900-O/CC  VAM- 1 0 A  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top  1 00  Variety.  The  base 
of  both  Cs  in  the  Carson  City  mintmark  are  apparent,  bookending 
the  New  Orleans  mintmark.  The  late  die  state  with  a  clashed  N 
(from  IN)  on  the  obverse  field  near  Liberty’s  neck.  A  brilliant 
Premium  Gem  with  potent  luster,  a  good  strike,  and  exceptionally 
mark-free  fields.  The  portrait  displays  only  delicate  contact. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133962  Base  PCGS#  7268 


5775  1900-S  MS65  NGC.  The  brilliant  surfaces  show  little  contrast 
but  great  luster  on  this  untoned  Gem  better-date  S-mint.  Liberty’s 
cheek  shows  a  few  light  vertical  roller  marks,  as  made,  but  post- 
Mint  abrasions  are  few  throughout  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  256H, 
PCGS#  7270 


5776  1900-S  MS65+  NGC.  Blushes  of  cobalt-blue,  plum,  and  golden- 
amber  patina  adorn  the  rims,  while  the  interior  portions  of  this 
well-detailed  high-end  Gem  remain  largely  brilliant.  Light  marks 
are  not  overly  distracting,  and  the  only  noteworthy  flaw  is  a  linear 
depression  below  PL(URIBUS).  NGC  reports  just  27  pieces  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  256H,  PCGS#  7270 


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1900-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Green  Label  Holder 


5777  1 900-S  MS66  PCGS.  C  AC.  Glimpses  of  straw-gold  toning  are  noted 
near  PLURIBUS,  but  this  highly  lustrous  and  high  grade  silver  dollar 
is  otherwise  close  to  brilliant.  The  strike  is  good,  and  the  eye  appeal 
is  attractive.  Significantly  scarcer  than  its  1900-dated  New  Orleans 
and  Philadelphia  counterparts.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2001 ) ,  lot  6628. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256H,  PCGS#  7270 


5778  1901  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  a  whisper  of  wear  crosses  the 
high  points  of  this  still-lustrous  1901  dollar.  Both  sides  remain 
largely  light  silver  with  a  few  duskier  elements  in  the  reverse  fields. 
Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder.  NGC  ID#  25 6J,  PCGS# 
7272 


1901  Silver  Dollar,  Satiny  MS60 


5779  1901  MS60  NGC.  An  affordable  Mint  State  example  of  this 
conditionally  challenging  Philadelphia  issue.  This  piece  displays 
brilliant,  satiny  luster  with  light,  scattered  abrasions  as  noted  by 
the  grade.  Some  typical  striking  weakness  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and 
the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  is  not  overly  obvious.  NGC  ID#  25  6J, 
PCGS#  7272 

1901  Morgan  Dollar,  MS62 
Attractively  Lustrous 


5780  1901  MS62  NGC.  This  Mint  State  1901  Morgan  dollar  exhibits 
satiny  silver-gray  luster  with  hints  of  golden  toning  around  the 
peripheries.  Light,  scattered  surface  grazes  limit  the  grade,  but  no 
singularly  significant  abrasions  are  present.  This  piece  shows  only 
a  touch  of  striking  softness  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty’s  ear.  NGC  ID#  256J,  PCGS#  7272 


1901  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-3 
Important  Quide  Book  Variety 


5781  1901  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-3,  AU55  PCGS.  Ex:  Jeffrey  M. 
Cohen.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  reverse  is  die  doubled  north,  with 
the  spread  most  impressive  on  the  branch,  arrows,  and  tail  feathers. 
Listed  in  the  Guide  Book,  and  among  the  most  popular  die  varieties 
of  the  series.  Only  a  handful  of  Uncirculated  examples  are  known. 
The  present  untoned  example  has  substantial  peripheral  luster  and 
lacks  any  mentionable  marks. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133965  Base  PCGS#  7302 


1901  Morgan,  Lustrous  AU55 
VAM-3,  4 Shifted  Eagle’ 


5782  1901  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-3,  AU55  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Popularly  known  as  the  “Shifted  Eagle”  variety,  VAM-3 
shows  bold  die  doubling  on  most  reverse  design  elements,  and  is 
recognized  as  one  of  the  must-have  varieties  of  the  Morgan  dollar 
series.  This  Choice  AU  representative  displays  still-lustrous  fields 
with  a  hint  of  golden  toning.  The  high  points  of  the  devices  show 
trivial  wear.  Population:  34  in  55,  16  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  133965 
Base  PCGS#  7302 


5783  1901-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  well-detailed  design  elements 
of  this  impressive  Superb  Gem  show  just  a  trace  of  the  usual 
softness  on  the  hair  above  the  ear  and  the  lustrous  surfaces  display 
highlights  of  pale  gold  and  lavender-gray  toning.  PCGS  has  graded 
four  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256K,  PCGS# 
7274 

5784  1901-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Splashes  of  cobalt-blue,  lavender, 
and  reddish-orange  patina  gravitate  to  the  borders  of  this  high- 
end  near-Gem  Morgan.  Minimal  contact  marks  are  evident  on 
the  lustrous  surfaces,  though  roller  marks  are  visible  on  both  sides. 
Pleasing  overall  eye  appeal,  appropriately  recognized  by  CAC. 
NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 


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1901-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Rainbow  Toning,  Sharp  Strike 


5785  1901-S  MS65  NGC.  Shades  of  blue,  violet,  and  sunset-gold  grace 
both  sides  of  this  Gem  San  Francisco  issue,  which  becomes  scarce 
at  this  grade  level  and  notably  rare  any  finer.  The  strike  is  often 
problematic  on  the  1901 -S,  yet  only  slight  central  blending  can 
be  seen  on  this  well-produced  example.  Mint  luster  glows  beneath 
the  vibrant  colors.  NGC  reports  just  six  numerically  finer  examples 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

1901-S  Dollar,  MS66 
Prohibitively  Rare  Any  Finer 


5786  1901-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  is  one  of  the  more  elusive  S-mint  issues 
in  the  series.  Bowers  (2007)  estimates  that  only  30  to  45  examples 
survive  in  this  rarified  grade.  Swirling  cartwheel  luster  rolls  over 
all-brilliant  surfaces  on  each  side  of  this  Premium  Gem.  A  small 
grouping  of  minor  ticks  is  concentrated  around  the  point  of  Liberty’s 
bust.  We  have  only  seen  a  single  example  of  the  1 901  -S  finer 
(MS67  PCGS),  which  realized  $42,300  in  our  February  2015  Dallas 
Signature  sale.  Population:  34  in  66  (3  in  66+),  3  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

5787  1902  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this 
high-end  Premium  Gem  Morgan  yield  pleasing  luster  and  well- 
struck  design  elements,  including  ample  definition  in  the  hair 
above  Liberty’s  ear.  Both  sides  have  been  well-cared  for.  The  1902 
becomes  elusive  any  finer,  evidenced  by  PCGS  having  graded 
fewer  than  30  such  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 6M,  PCGS# 
7278 


1902  Morgan  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS67 


5788  1902  MS67  PCGS.  The  1902  Morgan  dollar  claims  a  large 
mintage  of  nearly  8  million  pieces,  and  this  coin  is  among  the 
finest  survivors  of  that  notable  production.  Razor-sharp  definition 
is  apparent  on  all  design  elements,  and  both  sides  radiate  vibrant 
mint  luster.  A  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning  enhance  the  top-notch 
eye  appeal.  Population:  29  in  67  (2  in  67+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256M,  PCGS#  7278 


5789  1902-0  MS66+  PCGS.  Bright  silver  luster  with  only  a  hint  of 
pale  blue  visiting  the  surfaces.  Well-defined  overall,  if  a  trifle  soft 
on  the  hair  over  the  ear.  Carefully  preserved  and  attractive.  PCGS 
has  graded  just  16  pieces  as  MS67  or  better  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256N, 
PCGS#  7280 

1902-S  Morgan,  Silver- White  MS66 
Good  Eye  Appeal  and  Preservation 


5790  1902-S  MS66  NGC.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  mouth  show  only  small, 
trivial  ticks  and  luster  grazes  on  this  better-date  S-mint,  but  a 
couple  of  larger  hits  on  the  eagle’s  breast  likely  help  account  for 
the  grade.  The  eye  appeal  and  preservation  are  nonetheless  quite 
high  on  this  untoned  example.  Roller  marks  on  the  cheek  could  go 
unnoticed  without  a  loupe  and  careful  scrutiny.  Census:  9  in  66,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256P,  PCGS#  7282 

1902-S  Dollar,  MS66 
Ex:  Bella  Collection 


5791  1902-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Bella.  This  low  mintage  issue 
had  production  halted  after  1.53  million  coins  were  produced, 
and  survivors,  while  available,  are  elusive  in  higher  grades.  This 
lustrous  Premium  Gem  exhibits  delicate  almond-gold  and  pearl- 
gray  toning.  The  centers  show  moderate  incompleteness.  The  Bella 
Collection  of  Morgan  dollars,  a  high-ranking  PCGS  Registry  Set, 
was  purchased  by  Legend  Numismatics  in  2013  for  a  price  in  excess 
of  $3,000,000.  Population:  42  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256P,  PCGS#  7282 


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5792  1903  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  David  S.  Emery.  Wisps  of  light  gold, 
violet,  and  ice-blue  toning  grace  the  surfaces  of  this  attractive 
Superb  Gem.  The  fields  are  virtually  mark-free,  and  vibrant  mint 
luster  shines  beneath  the  patina.  This  coin  combines  outstanding 
eye  appeal  and  the  highest  available  technical  grade  from  PCGS. 
Population:  91  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/201 1),  lot  4212. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256R,  PCGS#  7284 


1903  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  at  PCGS 


5793  1903  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  late-date  Philadelphia  issue 
only  becomes  scarce  at  the  Superb  Gem  level,  and  finer  coins  are 
virtually  unknown.  The  devices  show  needle-sharp  detail  with  the 
hair  strands  over  Liberty’s  ear  boldly  defined.  Even  the  wrinkles  on 
the  eagle’s  talons  are  fully  delineated.  Radiant  surfaces  are  entirely 
brilliant  with  coruscating  mint  frost,  and  there  are  no  singular 
marks  to  report.  Population:  91  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  256R,  PCGS#  7284 


5794  1903  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Even  though  struck  in  an  amount 
exceeding  4.6  million  coins,  the  1903  Morgan  dollar  seldom 
appears  in  high  grade  with  prooflike  surfaces.  This  untoned  piece 
shows  generous  luster  and  abundant  contrast,  a  happy  exception. 
Population:  34  in  65  Prooflike,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256R, 
PCGS#  7285 


1903-0  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 


5795  1903-0  MS67  PCGS.  The  1903-0  Morgan  dollar  was  once  upon 
a  time  among  the  rarest  issues  in  the  series,  before  bagfuls  turned 
up  in  the  Treasury  holdings  released  circa  1962-65.  Today  it  has 
among  the  highest  “curiosity  factor”  quotients  of  any  issues  in  the 
series,  which  in  turn  leads  to  much  demand.  The  Superb  Gem  level 
is  the  top  for  the  1903-0,  and  this  silver- white  example  boasts 
pristine  preservation  and  top-notch  frosty  luster.  Population:  73  in 
67  (1  in  67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 


5796  1903-0  MS65  Proof  like  PCGS.  A  light  coating  of  golden  patina 
covers  flashy,  reflective  fields.  This  is  a  well-defined,  highly  attractive 
representative  of  a  New  Orleans  issue  that  is  rarely  seen  with  a 
Prooflike  finish.  Population:  26  in  65  Prooflike,  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2005),  lot  99 71 .  NGC  ID# 
256S,  PCGS#  7287 


1903-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Gleaming,  Brilliant  Surfaces 


5797  1903-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Proof  like  NGC.  Quantities  of  1903- 
O  Morgan  dollars  survive  in  Mint  State,  but  few  exhibit  Prooflike 
contrast  and  even  fewer  deserve  the  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
designation.  This  Gem  example  is  brilliant  and  impressively 
reflective.  The  devices  are  well-struck  for  a  New  Orleans  issue, 
showing  satiny  luster.  No  major  abrasions  are  observed.  Census: 
5  in  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256S, 
PCGS#  97287 


5798  1903-S  AU53  PCGS.  The  1903-S  is  a  lower-mintage  semikey 
that  poses  a  challenge  in  Mint  State  condition.  This  collectible 
AU  coin  has  bright  silver  surfaces  with  accents  of  pale  gold  in  the 
recesses.  The  centers  show  expected  blending,  and  marks  are  lightly 
scattered  over  each  side.  NGC  ID#  256T,  PCGS#  7288 


1903-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS62 


5799  1903-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  This  delicately  gold-toned  Morgan 
dollar  is  housed  in  a  first-generation  PCGS  holder.  Both  sides  have 
satiny  silver  luster  and  sharp  design  motifs.  The  1903-S  is  a  scarce 
issue  in  the  Morgan  series  with  relatively  few  remaining  in  Treasury 
vaults  in  the  1960s.  NGC  ID#  256T,  PCGS#  7288 


1903-S  Silver  Dollar,  Radiant  MS65 
Elusive  Late-Series  Issue 


5800  1903-S  MS65  PCGS.  Radiant  cartwheel  luster  shows  amid  a  scant 
trace  of  color  on  this  largely  untoned  Gem  1903-S  dollar.  Faint 
hints  of  rose  are  scattered  hither  and  yon.  Were  it  not  for  a  few 
trivial  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  a  couple  of  small  luster  grazes, 
this  attractive  coin  might  be  eligible  for  an  even  finer  grade.  The 
1903-S  is  among  the  more-elusive  late-series  S-mint  issue  in  the 
Morgan  series,  seen  in  Gem  and  finer  grades  far  less  often  than  the 
1902-S  and  a  more  often  than  the  key  1904-S.  PCGS  reports  only 
40  submissions  in  higher  grades  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256T,  PCGS#  7288 


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1903-S  Morgan  Dollar,  AU53 
VAM-2  Micro  S  Variety 


5801  1903-S  Micro  S,  VAM-2,  AU53  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Ex:  Jeffrey  M.  Cohen.  The  minuscule  S  mintmark  is 
centered  beneath  the  bow  and  upright,  far  smaller  than  the  normal 
S  mintmark.  The  1903-S  Micro  S  variety  is  a  popular  one  that  is 
quite  elusive  in  the  higher  grades,  combining  the  absolute  rarity 
of  the  1903-S  with  the  added  conditional  rarity  of  the  variety. 
VAMWorld.com  writes  of  the  VAM-2  variety:  “The  1903-S  is 
a  costly  coin  to  begin  with,  but  add  this  micro  S  and  the  price 
jumps  considerably.  In  addition,  condition  plays  a  part  in  the 
rarity.  VAM-2  coins  are  very  hard  to  find  in  XF  and  above.”  This 
slightly  circulated  example  alternates  areas  of  untoned  silver- 
white  with  rose-gold  near  the  borders  and  some  patches  of  deeper 
lilac,  cinnamon,  and  cobalt-blue  on  the  reverse.  Minor  high-point 
wear  appears  amid  no  singularly  mentionable  signs  of  contact. 
Population:  7  in  53,  6  finer  (5/15).  This  piece  is  one  of  two  in  this 
grade  with  the  CAC  green  approval  sticker. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133967  Base  PCGS#  7306 


5802  1904  MS65  PCGS.  Most  1904  dollars  are  poorly  struck  and  exhibit 
substandard  luster  (Bowers,  2007).  The  present  Gem  offering 
deviates  from  this  profile.  Its  mint  luster  is  thick  and  satiny,  and 
the  striking  definition  is  above  average,  especially  in  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  Mostly  brilliant,  there  is  just  a  hint  of  golden  toning 
present  over  the  denticles  on  each  side. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2006),  lot  2374;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4825. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 

5803  1904  MS65  PCGS.  Dusky  green-gold  at  the  margins  with 
blue-gray  interiors  that  are  lighter  on  the  reverse.  Considerable 
cartwheel  luster  pierces  the  patina  on  this  late-date  Gem.  NGC 
ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 

1904-0  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Finer  at  Either  Service 


5804  1904-0  MS67  PCGS.  New  Orleans  Morgan  dollar  production 
dropped  to  3.7  million  coins  in  1904,  representing  the  lowest  total 
since  1895.  Massive  quantities  were  released  from  the  Treasury 
vaults  in  the  early  1960s,  turning  the  previously  ultra-rare  1904-0 
into  a  popular  issue  for  type  representation.  Today,  examples  only 
become  scarce  at  the  MS67  grade  level.  This  is  an  untoned  Superb 
Gem  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  boldly  impressed  devices.  The 
surfaces  are  remarkably  clean,  as  expected  given  the  high  technical 
assessment.  Population:  43  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256V,  PCGS#  7292 


1904-0  Morgan,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
In  an  Old  Green  Label  Holder 


5805  1904-0  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  Although 
a  significant  quantity  of  Mint  State  coins  were  turned  up  in  the 
Treasury  releases,  the  1904-0  Morgan  dollar  is  still  scarce  in 
the  higher  reaches  of  the  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  category.  This 
Premium  Gem  shows  gleaming  mirror-like  fields  around  satiny 
devices.  Hints  of  light  golden  toning  appear  around  the  periphery, 
barely  noticeable.  Only  a  touch  of  striking  softness  is  evident  on 
the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Housed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  Population:  19  in  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256V,  PCGS#  97293 

1904-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


5806  1904-S  MS63  PCGS.  Consistent  with  the  grade,  this  Select  1904- 
S  Morgan  dollar  shows  light,  scattered  abrasions,  but  these  are 
almost  insignificant  in  the  shadow  of  the  gleaming  near-prooflike 
fields  that  deliver  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Amber-gold  toning 
begins  at  the  peripheries  and  lightens  as  it  expands  inward,  leaving 
the  central  devices  with  a  faint  champagne  hue.  Some  lightness  of 
strike  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  is  not 
unusual  for  the  issue.  NGC  ID#  25 6 W,  PCGS#  7294 

1904-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Pleasing  for  the  Grade 


5807  1904-S  MS64  PCGS.  A  vibrantly  lustrous,  untoned  example  of 
this  conditionally  elusive  San  Francisco  issue.  Not  unusual  for  the 
grade,  there  is  minor  striking  weakness  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the 
hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Grade-limiting  abrasions  are  at  a  minimum. 
The  1904-S  is  available  through  the  MS64  level,  but  finer  pieces 
are  seldom  seen.  NGC  ID#  256W,  PCGS#  7294 


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5808  1904-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Those  who  prefer  untoned  Morgan 
dollars  will  find  this  example  powerfully  attractive.  Granted  both 
the  PCGS  Plus  for  high-end  quality  and  CAC  endorsement  as 
an  additional  award,  the  coin  is  a  true  borderline  Gem  with  a 
strike  that  is  above  average  for  the  San  Francisco  issue.  Marks  are 
minimal  on  the  obverse.  A  scrape  through  the  A  in  States  is  noted, 
yet  it  is  visible  under  magnification  but  mostly  hidden  to  the  naked 

eye.  NGC  ID#  256W,  PCGS#  7294 


5811  1921  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  It  is  hard  to  visualize  a  more  appealing 
example  of  this  massively  minted  Philadelphia  issue,  which  is 
equally  known  for  its  easy  availability  yet  lack  of  truly  attractive 
representatives.  This  coin  is  razor-sharp  and  thickly  frosted,  with 
blazing  silver  luster.  Aside  for  a  handful  of  tiny  marks  and  grazes, 
none  of  which  are  significant,  the  surfaces  are  wholly  undisturbed. 
Population:  46  in  66+,  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256X,  PCGS# 
7296 


1904-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Attractive  Luster  and  Toning 


1921  Morgan  Dollar 
High-End  Premium  Gem 


5810  1904-S  MS65  PCGS.  A  beautiful  example  of  this  late-series 
S-mint.  The  1904-S  is  only  occasionally  available  in  Gem 
condition  and  seldom  finer.  Luminous  mint  luster  emanates  from 
both  sides,  complementing  pale  gold,  rose,  and  ice-blue  patina 
amid  excellent  preservation.  The  strike  through  the  central  high 
points  is  a  bit  on  the  mushy  side,  as  usually  seen,  but  the  lack  of 
singular  marks  and  lovely  surfaces  more  than  compensate.  PCGS 
reports  only  13  submissions  in  MS66  or  finer  grades  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256W,  PCGS#  7294 


5813  1921  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Generous  frost-white  luster 
complements  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  that  show  excellent 
preservation  on  this  last-year  1921  Morgan  dollar.  A  Superb  Gem, 
only  a  skosh  finer,  would  be  a  difficult  upgrade  to  achieve,  and 
this  piece’s  CAC  approval  further  separates  it  from  most  of  its  ilk. 
Population:  46  in  66+ ,  10  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256X,  PCGS#  7296 

5814  1921-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  After  production  ceased  in  1904,  the 
Morgan  dollar  was  again  issued  in  1921,  prior  to  the  introduction  of 
the  Peace  dollar.  Since  the  Denver  Mint  begun  operations  in  1906, 
the  1921-D  is  the  only  Morgan  issued  at  that  facility.  This  Premium 
Gem  is  a  lovely  example  with  satiny  silver  luster  beneath  dappled 
green  and  gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  25 6 Y,  PCGS#  7298 


1904-S  Silver  Dollar,  Satiny  MS64+ 
Blaze-White  and  Attractive 


1921  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Terrific  Luster,  Frost- White  Surfaces 


5809  1904-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  late-series  mintage  of  2.3 
million  pieces,  the  1904-S  Morgan  dollar  is  a  challenging  issue 
in  grades  above  the  MS64  level.  This  high-end  Choice  example 
is  well-detailed  and  brightly  lustrous,  with  well-preserved  surfaces 
that  are  blanketed  in  shades  of  golden-brown  and  lavender  toning. 

NGC  ID#  25 6 W,  PCGS#  7294 

1904-S  Dollar,  Luminous  MS65 
Outstanding  Surface  Quality 


5812  1921  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  strike  is  needle-sharp  on  Liberty’s 
portrait  and  the  eagle,  with  full  details  throughout.  A  thick  blanket 
of  mint  frost  captures  the  brilliant  cartwheel  luster,  which  flashes 
across  the  frost-white  surfaces  that  are  entirely  untoned.  Only 
minor  luster  grazes  and  minor  scuffs  prevent  an  even  finer  grade. 
Excellent  eye  appeal,  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  46  in  66+,  10 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256X,  PCGS#  7296 


1921  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66+ 


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5815  192 1-D  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Sunnywood/Simpson. 
Stunning  but  unusual  colors  make  this  coin  stand  out,  burnt  orange 
around  the  peripheries  of  each  side,  moss-green  moving  inward,  to 
violet  and  rose.  A  likely  fingerprint  in  the  center  obverse  is  scarcely 
bothersome,  given  the  otherwise -high  eye  appeal.  The  surfaces  are 
unabraded  and  show  great  luster,  despite  the  intense  color.  NGC 
ID#  25 6 Y,  PCGS#  7298 

5816  192 1-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Denver  Morgan  dollar  output 
amount  to  20.3  million  coins  in  the  facility’s  only  year  producing 
the  design.  Mottled  album  toning  on  each  side  shows  a  mix  of 
blue,  violet,  and  orange  shades  marginally  with  brilliant,  frosty 
centers.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  exceptionally  clean.  There  are  a  mere 
eight  submissions  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256Y,  PCGS# 
7298 


1921-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
None  Graded  Finer  at  PCGS 


5817  1921-S  MS66  PCGS.  Morgan  dollar  collectors  are  well-aware 
that  this  San  Francisco  issue  is  —  for  all  practical  purposes  — 
unobtainable  any  finer  than  MS66.  Premium  Gems  are  scarce 
enough,  with  lustrous  and  attractive  coins  such  as  the  present 
example  always  in  hot  demand.  The  intense  silver  surfaces  of  this 
coin  are  well-struck  and  enriched  with  a  faint  dusting  of  reddish- 
gold  patina.  The  luster  is  terrific.  Population:  70  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 

1921-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  One  Coin  Numerically  Finer 


5818  1921-S  MS66  NGC.  The  1921-S  is  the  most  challenging  of  the 
three  final-year  Morgan  dollar  issues  to  locate  in  high  grades.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  shows  brilliant,  frosty  luster,  with  unusually 
well-preserved  surfaces.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  the  lower  wreath 
leaves  show  some  of  the  usual  striking  softness.  Census:  62  in  66  (3 
in  66+,  3  in  66  ★),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 


1921-S  Morgan  Dollar 
Sharp,  Untoned  Premium  Gem 


5819  1921-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  brilliant,  frost-white  silver  dollar 
stands  out  for  its  sharp  strike.  The  final-year  Morgan  dollars  were 
struck  in  huge  quantities  at  all  three  Mints,  with  scant  regard  for 
die  wear.  Perhaps  this  frosty  Premium  Gem  was  an  early  strike, 
given  its  bold  overall  detail  including  the  eagle’s  lower  extremities. 
Some  blending  on  the  wreath  leaves  prevents  “full  strike”  status. 
Blazing  mint  luster  and  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty  compensate  for 
the  few  field  ticks  seen  on  the  reverse.  Population:  71  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 


1921-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS66 


5820  1921-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  untoned  Premium  Gem  1921-S 
Morgan  features  sumptuous  cartwheel  luster  that  races  around  both 
sides.  Only  trivial  marks  are  present  amid  top-notch  eye  appeal. 
Despite  a  mintage  of  nearly  22  million  coins,  the  1921-S  issue  has 
only  68  submissions  in  MS66  at  PCGS  and  two  MS66+  in  the  top 
spot  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 


PROOF  MORGAN  DOLLARS 

1878  8  Tailfeathers  Dollar,  PR64 
A  Popular  Low-Mintage  Issue 


5821  1878  8TF  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  8  Tailfeathers  variety  of  the 
proof  1878  Morgan  dollar  claims  a  small  estimated  mintage  of  500 
pieces,  and  attractive  examples  are  always  in  demand.  This  impressive 
Choice  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  devices  and  stunning 
iridescent  gold  and  violet  patina.  The  surfaces  are  deeply  reflective 
beneath  the  toning.  Population:  27  in  64,  21  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  4308  NGC  ID# 
2572,  PCGS#  7311 


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5822  1879  PR62  PCGS.  Hints  of  champagne  toning  deepen  to  gold  at 
the  borders  of  this  pleasing  proof.  Faint  hairlines  in  the  fields  limit 
the  grade,  although  they  are  barely  noticeable.  A  pleasing  example 
for  a  type  set  or  proof  Morgan  collection.  NGC  ID#  27Z2,  PCGS# 
7314 


1880  Dollar,  Colorfully  Toned  PR65 


5823  1880  PR65  PCGS.  Silver  proof  mintages  were  generous  in 
1880,  but  this  Morgan  dollar  issue  is  seldom  encountered  in  Gem 
condition.  This  delightful  Gem  is  spectacularly  toned  in  shades 
of  gray,  gold,  lavender,  and  cobalt-blue,  with  reflective  fields  and 
well-detailed  design  elements.  Population:  42  in  65,  52  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  27Z4,  PCGS#  7315 

1885  Morgan  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Nicely  Contrasted  Surfaces 


5824  1885  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  This  well-struck  near-Gem 
Cameo  proof  displays  frosty  devices  and  reflective  fields  of 
champagne-pink  and  pale  lilac.  The  surfaces  are  well-preserved, 
and  the  fields  set  up  nice  contrast  against  the  devices.  Census:  15  in 
64  Cameo,  46  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2002),  lot  6235.  PCGS# 
87320 


5825  1889  —  Altered  Surface  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc.  Details. 

A  razor-sharp  specimen  with  dusky  butter-gold  and  steel-blue 
toning.  The  fields  are  moderately  subdued  but  void  of  contact 
marks  or  detracting  hairlines.  One  of  just  811  proofs  issued.  NGC 
ID#  27ZJ,  PCGS#  7324 


1889  Silver  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Moderately  Toned  and  Attractive 


5826  1889  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  The  obverse  shows  an  area  largely 
untoned  at  the  center,  save  for  a  slight  golden  cast,  deepening 
to  copper-gold  and  pale  blue  near  the  rims,  while  the  reverse  is 
subsumed  by  lovely  sunset-orange  patina  accented  by  ice-blue.  The 
fields  are  nonetheless  well-mirrored  on  both  sides  and  the  devices 
frosted,  a  bit  heavier  on  the  reverse.  An  attractive  example  of  this 
midseries  proof  issue.  Census:  11  in  64  Cameo,  27  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  87324 


1889  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Lightly  Toned,  Stark  Field-Device  Contrast 


5827  1889  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Proof  Morgan  dollar  production 
remained  fairly  stable  between  1888  and  1889,  declining  modestly 
from  833  proofs  to  811  proofs.  Gems  with  cameo  contrast  are  rare 
despite  the  unremarkable  mintage.  This  magnificent  PR65  Cameo 
representative  offers  profound  reflectivity  in  the  fields,  contrasting 
appreciably  against  frosty  motifs.  Faint  gold  and  lavender  toning 
lightly  colors  surfaces  that  are  free  of  mentionable  imperfections. 
Population:  12  in  65  Cameo,  10  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87324 


1891  Morgan  Dollar,  Attractive  PR63 
Light,  Even  Toning 


5828  1891  PR63  NGC.  Light,  even  golden  toning  covers  both  sides  of 
this  deeply  mirrored  proof  Morgan  dollar.  Some  cameo  contrast  is 
evident  between  the  fields  and  devices,  a  bit  more  perceptibly  on 
the  reverse.  Quite  nice  for  the  grade,  which  is  determined  largely  by 
tiny  contact  marks  on  the  cheek. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2001) ,  lot  6464;  Atlanta  Bullet 
Sale  (Heritage,  8/2001),  lot  1200.  NGC  ID#  27ZL,  PCGS#  7326 


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5831  1894  PR65  NGC.  CAC.  The  business  strike  1894  Morgan  dollar 
is  a  low-mintage  issue,  struck  to  the  extent  of  only  110,000  pieces, 
that  is  difficult  to  locate  in  the  preferred  Mint  State  grades.  This 
Gem  proof  offers  an  originally  preserved  coin  that  would  fit  equally 
well  into  a  high-quality  date  set.  Both  sides  are  uniformly  reflective, 
well-preserved,  and  show  some  cameo  contrast.  The  toning  is 
stunning  on  both  sides,  although  painted  from  differing  palettes. 
The  obverse  offers  pale  sunset-orange  and  lilac  hues;  the  reverse 
is  vividly  and  beautifully  toned  in  saffron,  gold,  copper-orange, 
violet,  and  aqua.  Both  sides  are  remarkably  well-preserved.  Any 
Gem  proof  Morgan  is  a  conditional  rarity,  and  this  better-date, 
beautifully  toned  1894  is  far  more  desirable  still.  Census:  46  in 
65,  74  finer  (7/15).  Only  three  non-Cameo/Deep  Cameo  1894 
Morgans  in  PR65  bear  the  CAC  green  approval  sticker. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2001) ,  lot  6466.  NGC  ID# 
2577,  PCGS#  7329 


5835  1900  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  This  turn-of-the-century  Gem  has 
strong  contrast  despite  rich  patina  occupying  all  but  the  silvery 
centers.  Lush  gold-to-orange  hues  turn  to  violet  at  the  rims,  and 
the  mirrors  around  the  well-frosted  devices  remain  strong.  Sharply 
struck  with  great  eye  appeal  from  late  in  the  Cameo  era  for  proof 
Morgan  dollars.  Census:  17  in  65  Cameo,  37  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
87335 


1892  Dollar,  PR64 
An  Accessible  Proof  Example 


1898  Morgan  Dollar,  Nicely  Contrasted  PR63 


1899  Silver  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Undeniable  Eye  Appeal 


1900  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Strong  Field-Motif  Contrast 


5829  1892  PR64  PCGS.  Proof  Morgan  dollar  production  nearly 
doubled  between  1891  and  1892  (650  pieces  versus  1,245  pieces), 
no  doubt  reflecting  the  heightened  demand  for  sets  containing 
the  new  Barber  coinage.  This  is  an  eye-catching  black-and-white 
example  with  bold  contrast.  Brilliant  surfaces  show  a  slight  tinge 
of  rose  coloration  and  minimal  contact  marks.  NGC  ID#  27ZM, 
PCGS#  7327 


1893  Morgan  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
792  Pieces  Struck 


5832  1898  PR63  NGC.  This  pleasing  proof  will  find  demand  from 
both  specialists  and  type  collectors.  Faint  steel-gray  field  toning 
contrasts  well  against  lighter  cream-gray  devices.  Minor  hairlines 
limit  the  grade.  Judging  solely  by  the  reverse,  this  piece  would  likely 
merit  a  Cameo  designation,  but  the  obverse  falls  just  short. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2005),  lot  10667.  NGC  ID# 
27ZW,  PCGS#  7333 

5833  1899  PR60  NGC.  Though  this  proof  has  extensive  imperfections, 
including  numerous  hairlines  and  contact  marks,  it  is  unworn 
in  the  strictest  sense.  On  the  reverse,  cameo  contrast  persists.  A 
fascinating  coin.  NGC  ID#  27ZX,  PCGS#  7334 


5830  1893  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  The  margins  offer  rich  navy-blue  and 
peach-gold  patina,  though  the  majority  of  the  present  Choice  proof 
is  untoned.  The  motifs  are  frosty  aside  from  an  overlay  of  gunmetal- 
gray  and  ruby-red  on  the  lower  portion  of  the  portrait.  The  centers 
are  lightly  brought  up  and  retain  a  couple  of  slender  planchet 
marks,  as  coined.  Population:  18  in  64  Cameo,  20  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  87328 


1894  Morgan,  Beautifully  Toned  PR65 
Better  Date  in  the  Series,  CAC 


5834  1899  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  This  near-Gem  proof  displays 
illimitable  reflectivity  in  the  fields  and  rich  mint  frost  over  the 
devices.  A  hint  of  natural-gold  patina  is  seen  at  the  borders  while 
only  a  few  scattered  hair-thin  lines  limit  the  grade.  Exceptional 
overall  quality  with  sharp  Cameo  contrast  provides  undeniable  eye 
appeal.  Population:  21  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Cameo,  22  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2004),  lot  10224.  PCGS# 
87334 


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1900  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Elusive  Cameo  Specimen 


5836  1900  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  The  silver- white  devices  contrasting 
against  deeply  mirrored,  midnight-black  fields  place  this  appealing 
Gem  on  the  cusp  of  a  Deep  Cameo  designation.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck  and  there  is  a  lack  of  mentionable 
contact.  Seldom  seen  with  Cameo  surfaces.  Population:  11  in  65 
Cameo,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87335 


1902  Morgan  Dollar,  PR66 
Subtle  Field-Motif  Contrast 


5837  1902  PR66  NGC.  This  is  an  outstanding  Premium  Gem  example 
of  this  early  20th  century  proof  Morgan  dollar,  showing  brilliant, 
satiny  motifs  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  show  just  a  hint  of 
purplish-gray  color.  As  anticipated  for  the  issue,  cameo  contrast 
is  lacking  the  boldness  necessary  for  such  a  designation,  but  is 
nonetheless  present  to  a  modest  extent  on  each  side.  Census:  39  in 
66  (1  in  66  ★),  18  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2822,  PCGS#  7337 


1903  Morgan  Dollar,  PR63 
Low-Contrast  Late-Series  Proof 


5838  1903  PR63  NGC,  This  Select  proof  bears  the  low-contrast 
“chromium  look”  of  many  post- 1902  Morgan  dollar  proofs,  although 
the  eagle  on  the  reverse  shows  faint  contrast  against  the  fields.  Pale 
champagne-pink  patina  is  uniform  and  attractive.  There  is  a  trivial 
staple  scratch  below  TRUST.  Only  755  proofs  were  struck. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2002) ,  lot  6250.  NGC  ID# 
2823,  PCGS#  7338 


1921  Morgan  Dollar,  SP63 
Zerbe  Special  Strike 


5839  1921  Zerbe  SP63  PCGS.  VAM- 1  AG.  Research  conducted 
by  Ash  Harrison  in  2009  on  1921  Morgan  dollars  revealed  an 
interesting  commonality  among  many  encapsulated  Zerbe  proofs 
by  both  grading  services.  Per  VAMworld.com,  “he  determined 
that  the  same  variety  [VAM-1AG]  tended  to  occupy  PCGS  and 
NGC  holders  labeled  as  Zerbe  proofs.”  The  variety  is  attributed 
by  specific  and  distinctive  die  polish  lines  through  the  US  in 
PLURIBUS  with  repeating  X  convergences  of  die  polish  lines 
and  “scribbling  die  scratches”  around  the  talons  on  the  reverse. 
This  VAM- 1  AG  example  displays  an  even  layer  of  golden  toning 
with  pleasing  reddish  undertones.  The  reflective  fields,  a  virtually 
full  strike,  and  an  absence  of  bagmarks  all  suggest  specimen  status 
common  to  Zerbe  proofs,  as  confirmed  by  the  PCGS  attribution. 
Population:  18  in  63,  46  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257A,  PCGS# 
7341 


PEACE  DOLLARS 


5840  1921  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM- IF.  The  dies  for  this  VAM  were 
used  to  strike  matte  proofs,  though  the  present  near-Gem  is  a  business 
strike  with  expected  moderate  incompleteness  at  the  centers.  Lustrous 
with  faint  tan  toning  and  a  few  delicate  obverse  abrasions. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2012) ,  lot  4473,  which 
realized  $977.50.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

5841  1921  MS65  NGC.  The  satiny  surfaces  and  above-average  central 
detail  on  this  untoned  Gem  1921  Peace  dollar  marks  it  as  probably 
one  of  those  struck  during  the  first  few  days  of  production  from 
fresh  dies.  A  few  ticks  that  determine  the  grade  are  largely  confined 
to  the  eagle’s  midsection  on  the  reverse.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS# 
7356 

5842  1921  MS65+  PCGS.  The  satiny  surfaces  are  largely  untoned,  save 
for  a  light  golden  accent  on  the  left  half  of  the  obverse.  The  central 
strike  is  not  sharp  but  better  than  typically  seen.  Abrasions  are  few 
and  mostly  away  from  the  high  points,  and  generous  luster  creates 
great  eye  appeal  on  this  key-date  Peace  dollar.  A  couple  of  milky- 
gray  spots  show  in  the  left  reverse  field.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS# 
7356 

5843  1921  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  colorful  first-year  Peace  dollar  Gem 
with  ample  luster  lighting  up  the  violet-gray,  peach,  and  steel-gray 
surfaces.  Ideal  for  a  toned  type  set  needing  this  higher-relief  variety. 
NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


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1921  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
First- Year  High  Relief  Type 


5844  1921  MS66  PCGS.  The  1921  is  widely  pursued  as  both  the  first 
issue  in  the  Peace  dollar  series  and  a  one-year  High  Relief  type.  Over 
1  million  coins  were  struck  in  that  first  year,  and  while  demand 
puts  added  pressure  on  coins  across  all  grade  levels,  examples  only 
become  scarce  in  Premium  Gem  condition.  As  usual,  the  strike  is 
problematic  over  the  centers,  but  the  overall  impression  in  strong. 
Vibrant  luster  shimmers  beneath  light  golden  patina,  enhancing 
the  appeal.  PCGS  reports  only  seven  submissions  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


5845  1922  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Mint  struck  an  astonishing  51.7 
million  Peace  dollars  in  1922,  and  examples  can  be  found  in  MS66 
with  ease.  Plus-graded  coins  with  CAC  approval,  however,  are  very 
scarce.  Largely  brilliant  centers  turn  to  mottled  shades  of  russet 
and  olive  at  the  rims.  Liberty’s  portrait  is  remarkable  for  its  lack 
of  abrasions.  A  frosty,  well-defined  type  representative.  NGC  ID# 
257C,  PCGS#  7357 

5846  1922  MS66+  NGC.  CAC.  An  impressively  preserved  second-year 
Peace  dollar  with  smooth  silver-white  luster  and  pleasing  detail. 
Modest  patina  is  noted  at  the  upper  obverse.  NGC  has  graded 
just  36  pieces  as  MS67  or  better  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257C,  PCGS# 
7357 

1922  Peace  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 
Superb  Type  Coin 


5847  1922  MS67  PCGS.  The  1922  has  a  reputation  as  being  one  of  the 
most  plentiful  issues  in  the  Peace  dollar  series,  a  favorite  among 
type  collectors.  This  is  a  conditionally  rare  Superb  Gem  example, 
tied  with  25  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  intensely  frosted  surfaces  show  traces  of  pale  champagne 
toning  to  attest  to  their  originality.  Eye  appeal  is  incredible.  NGC 
ID#  257C,  PCGS#  7357 


1922  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


5848  1922  MS67  PCGS.  A  thin  coating  of  golden- tan  patina  embraces 
near-pristine  surfaces.  Liberty’s  hair  and  diadem,  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers  are  crisply  impressed,  while  IN  GOD,  ONE,  and  DOLLAR 
are  a  tad  soft.  A  die  crack  travels  from  the  top  of  the  1  through  the 
truncation  of  the  bust  to  the  T  in  TRUST.  A  perfect  coin  for  type 
or  Registry  purposes.  Population:  26  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
257C,  PCGS#  7357 

1922  Peace  Dollar,  Untoned  MS67 
Blatant  Cartwheel  Luster 


5849  1922  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  cartwheel  luster  on  this 
Superb  Gem  Peace  dollar  is  far  more  radiant  and  blatant  than  normally 
seen  on  examples  of  this  type.  The  satiny  surfaces  are  untoned,  save 
for  a  light  dusting  of  gold  patina  more  prominent  on  the  reverse. 
The  devices  are  quite  sharp  throughout  both  sides.  A  great  type 
coin  or  Registry  Set  entry.  Population:  26  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7C,  PCGS#  7357 

5850  1922-D  MS66  PCGS.  This  untoned  Premium  Gem  shows  fulsome 
cartwheel  luster  that  would  not  be  out  of  place  on  many  Morgan 
dollars.  Light  golden-gray  patina  is  scarcely  perceptible  without 
a  loupe,  and  the  surfaces  are  uniformly  well-preserved.  NGC  ID# 
257D,  PCGS#  7358 

5851  1922-S  MS65  PCGS.  An  interesting  bicolor  Gem,  this  piece 
shows  a  dusky  golden  band  in  the  centers  of  each  side  with  bright 
ice-white  nearer  the  top  and  bottom  rims  —  unusual  but  beautiful. 
Satin  luster  completes  the  broad  eye  appeal,  and  the  surfaces  are 
nicely  preserved  despite  a  couple  of  marks  on  Liberty’s  mouth  and 
neck.  PCGS  reports  only  seven  submissions  in  the  MS66  grade 
level  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257E,  PCGS#  7359 


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1922-S  Dollar,  MS65+ 
Frosty  and  Pleasingly  Toned 


5852  1922-S  MS65+  PCGS.  A  ring  of  copper-orange  patina  encircles 
lighter  interior  surfaces  that  are  overlaid  in  delicate  champagne- 
gold  toning.  Frosty  S-mint  luster  issues  from  each  side  of  this 
Gem  Peace  dollar,  illuminating  typically  struck  devices.  Bagmarks 
are  usually  a  problem  for  the  1922-S,  but  not  for  this  coin.  Only 
4%  of  MS65  representatives  at  PCGS  have  been  awarded  a  Plus 
designation,  and  just  seven  submissions  are  rated  higher  at  that 
service  (7/15)  NGC  ID#  257E,  PCGS#  7359 


1922-S  Peace  Dollar,  Untoned  MS65+ 
Sharp  Strike  and  Great  Luster 


5853  1922-S  MS65+  PCGS.  Effulgent  cartwheel  luster  rolls  around 
each  side  of  this  untoned  and  brilliant  Peace  dollar,  one  that  amply 
deserves  its  Superb  Gem  grade.  The  devices  front  and  back  are  free 
of  all  but  tiny,  undistracting  ticks,  and  the  sharp  is  well-impressed 
throughout.  Population:  16  in  65 +,  7  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7E,  PCGS#  7359 


1923  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Certified  Finer 


5854  1923  MS67  PCGS.  It  is  unsurprising  that  given  a  mintage  of 
30  million  coins,  most  of  which  remained  in  storage  as  currency 
reserves,  the  1923  Peace  dollar  is  obtainable  even  in  this  lofty 
grade.  However,  those  looking  for  a  finer  example  in  MS68  will 
be  disappointed,  as  none  have  been  certified  at  that  level  by 
either  service.  Frosty  luster  cartwheels  over  the  brilliant  surfaces 
of  this  top-graded  Superb  Gem.  Well-struck  and  nearly  unmarked. 
Population:  58  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257F,  PCGS#  7360 


1923-D  Peace  Dollar,  Sharp  MS66 


5857  1923-D  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1923-D  Peace  dollar  is  quite 
common  in  circulated  grades,  but  Gems,  or  Premium  Gems  such 
as  the  present  piece,  are  quite  another  story,  despite  the  mintage 
exceeding  6.8  million  coins.  This  coin  boasts  a  fairly  sharp  strike 
through  the  centers,  although  a  few  light  ticks  appear  on  the 
high  points,  and  some  tiny  dark  areas  on  Liberty’s  neck.  The  die 
crack  through  Liberty’s  neck  is  a  common  occurrence  on  the  issue. 
Population:  94  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7G,  PCGS# 
7361 


1923  Peace  Dollar,  Pristine  MS67 


5855  1923  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  Strong  cartwheel  luster  is 
the  calling  card  of  this  nicely  preserved  1923  Peace  dollar,  a  Superb 
Gem  with  a  bold  strike  on  satiny  surfaces  and  minimal  abrasions  on 
either  side.  A  light  cast  of  gold  on  both  sides  adds  to  the  eye  appeal. 
Despite  the  enormous  mintage  of  more  than  30  million  coins, 
only  a  few  dozen  meet  the  strict  requirements  for  an  MS67  grade. 
Population:  58  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7 F,  PCGS#  7360 


1923-D  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  a  Single  Coin  Certified  Finer 


5856  1923-D  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Jack  Lee  2.  The  1923-D  mainly  sat  in 
storage  vaults  until  distribution  began  in  the  late  1930s.  Dispersal 
continued  through  the  1950s,  when  the  inventory  ran  out.  Today 
the  1923-D  can  be  found  through  Gem  condition,  but  examples  are 
very  scarcely  seen  in  MS66.  Only  a  single  coin  is  certified  in  MS67 
between  the  two  leading  grading  services.  This  brilliant  Premium 
Gem  is  much  better  struck  than  the  typical  survivor  with  minor 
softness  confined  to  the  centers.  A  couple  of  small  marks  on  the 
eagle’s  wing  limit  the  grade.  Population:  94  in  66  (3  in  66+) ,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257G,  PCGS#  7361 


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1923-S  Peace  Dollar 
Scarce,  Brilliant-Gem  Example 


5858  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  Brilliant  frosty  luster  and  a  strong  strike  on 
the  central  motifs  far  exceed  the  norm  for  this  quality-challenged 
San  Francisco  date.  The  textured  surfaces  capture  and  hold  the 
mint  bloom  for  great  eye  appeal.  Numerous  die  cracks  traverse 
both  sides  and  minor  scuffs  on  and  near  the  portrait  are  noted,  yet 
few  examples  of  the  issue  can  equal  this  coin  for  visual  impact  and 
desirability.  PCGS  has  graded  just  three  examples  in  a  numerically 
finer  grade  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 


1923-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 


Condition  Rarity  in  Finer  Grades 


5859  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1923-S  Peace  dollar  is  a  scarce  issue  in 
MS65  condition  and  a  prime  condition  rarity  in  finer  grades.  This 
impressive  Gem  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  well- 
preserved  lustrous  surfaces  with  a  few  hints  of  lavender-gray  and 
amber  toning.  PCGS  has  graded  three  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 


1923-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 


Essentially  Unobtainable  Any  Finer 


5860  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  a  copious 
production  of  over  19  million  Peace  dollars  in  1923.  The  typical 
example  grades  MS62  to  MS64  with  myriad  bagmarks  and  a  soft 
strike.  In  Gem  condition,  the  1923-S  becomes  a  very  scarce  date, 
especially  with  well-struck  motifs.  This  Gem  has  lightly  toned  but 
mostly  brilliant  surfaces  with  minimal  bagmarks  scattered  over 
each  side.  The  strike  shows  a  touch  of  softness  at  the  centers,  but 
the  peripheries  and  legends  are  boldly  impressed.  PCGS  has  only 
seen  three  finer  submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 


1923-S  Dollar,  Conditionally  Rare  MS65 


5861  1923-S  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  Due  to  overall  poor  strikes, 
bagmarks,  and  usually  lackluster  surfaces,  the  1923-S  Peace  dollar  is 
one  that  is  seldom  found  in  Gem  or  finer  grades,  where  it  is  quite 
elusive.  Lower-Mint  State  examples,  showing  some  of  the  problems 
cited,  however,  are  quite  common.  This  piece  is  a  happy  exception, 
showing  brilliant  cartwheel  luster,  a  decent  strike,  and  minimal 
marks,  mostly  on  Liberty’s  neck,  although  a  few  show  on  the  eagle’s 
breast  as  well.  This  piece  ranks  far  above  average  for  the  issue.  A 
circular  die  crack  covers  much  of  the  obverse  periphery,  and  radial 
die-polishing  marks  appear  on  the  obverse  as  well,  accentuating  the 
curious  appearance.  PCGS  reports  only  three  examples  in  higher 
grades  —  two  in  MS66,  one  in  MS67  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS# 
7362 


1924  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Fulsome  Satin  Luster 


5862  1924  MS67  PCGS.  Lulsome  satin  luster  creates  a  cartwheel 
effect  on  this  stunning,  lightly  toned  Superb  Gem  Peace  dollar, 
showing  a  slight  golden  cast.  The  surfaces  are  almost  completely 
free  of  mentionable  marks,  save  for  a  couple  of  small  luster  grazes 
on  Liberty’s  neck  and  two  small  ticks  at  the  rear  midsection  of  the 
eagle.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  Population:  29  in  67,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257J,  PCGS#  7363 


1924  Peace  Dollar,  Appealing  MS67 


5863  1924  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MB].  The  luster  on 
this  greenish-gold  Superb  Gem  is  of  the  cartwheel  variety  but 
not  truly  flashy,  the  effect  apparently  somewhat  muted  by  die 
fatigue.  The  eye  appeal  is  nonetheless  quite  good,  and  further 
enhanced  by  overall  excellent  preservation,  save  for  one  noticeable 
scrape  somewhat  hidden  by  the  lower  curve  of  the  eagle’s  wing. 
Population:  29  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257J,  PCGS#  7363 


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5864  1924-S  MS64  PCGS.  This  better-date  S-mint  Peace  dollar  shows 
good  eye  appeal  on  the  gold-tipped  silver-white  surfaces  that 
emanate  generous  luster  throughout.  Liberty’s  face  and  the  eagle 
are  nearly  mark-free,  but  a  couple  of  large  hits  show  on  the  bust 
truncation.  NGC  ID#  257K,  PCGS#  7364 

5865  1924-S  MS64+  PCGS,  Variegated  gold,  green,  burnt  orange,  and 
blue  patina  enlivens  the  surfaces  of  this  better-date  Peace  dollar, 
which  shows  considerable  luster  despite  the  moderate  color.  A 
better-than-average  strike  separates  this  piece  from  most  of  its 
cohort.  Population:  85  in  64+,  85  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257K, 
PCGS#  7364 

5866  1924-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  frosty  surfaces  are  fully  lustrous 
and  brilliant  with  a  light  peppering  of  deeper  russet  and  gunmetal- 
gray  tones.  A  well-struck  coin  showing  only  scattered  minor  marks. 
This  S-mint  issue  is  readily  accessible  through  Choice  condition, 
while  Gems  or  better  are  very  scarce.  NGC  ID#  25  7K,  PCGS# 
7364 

1924-S  Dollar,  MS65 
Underappreciated  S-Mint  Issue 


5867  1924-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1924'S  Peace  dollar  was  never 
available  in  any  significant  quantity  at  the  Uncirculated  level, 
and  coins  in  high  grades  are  apt  to  have  a  substandard  strike. 
Consequently,  the  1924'S  is  a  legitimate,  if  unheralded  scarcity 
in  the  series.  This  Gem  example  is  particularly  well-struck  for 
the  issue  with  pleasing,  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  that  show  subtle 
apricot  accents.  Population:  80  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  3747.  NGC  ID#  257K, 
PCGS#  7364 

1924-S  Dollar,  Elusive  MS65 
Beautiful  Color  and  Luster 


5868  1924-S  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  Beautiful  color  and 
generous  cartwheel  luster  are  this  coin’s  chief  attributes,  far  nicer 
than  usually  seen  on  this  generally  appearance-challenged  issue.  Pale 
gold,  sandy- tan,  and  ice-blue  patina  complements  the  gorgeous  luster 
amid  few  marks.  The  1924'S  is  among  the  rarest  Peace  dollar  issues 
in  this  grade,  along  with  the  1927-S  and  (more  elusive)  1928-S. 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7K,  PCGS#  7364 


1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Superb  Type  Coin 


5869  1925  MS67  PCGS.  Although  undeniably  scarce  at  this  level, 
the  1925  Peace  dollar  is  nonetheless  one  of  the  most  available 
dates  in  the  series  in  Superb  Gem  condition,  ideal  for  the  type 
collector  seeking  exceptional  quality.  This  MS67  coin  is  beautifully 
preserved  with  frosty  golden-toned  luster.  Bold  design  elements 
further  contribute  to  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  99  in  67  (1  in 
67+),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 


1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 


5870  1925  MS67  NGC.  An  impressive  Superb  Gem,  this  1925  Peace 
dollar  has  frosty  silver  luster  with  no  toning  on  either  side.  The 
strike  is  bold  and  the  surfaces  are  pristine.  The  1925  was  the  final 
issue  with  a  mintage  over  10,000,000  pieces.  Census:  77  in  67  (1  in 
67+,  1  in  67  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 

1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Excellent  Type  Set  Candidate 


5871  1925  MS67  PCGS.  A  mintage  of  10.2  million  coins  and 
widespread  availability  through  MS66  make  the  1925  a  popular 
issue  among  collectors  looking  to  assemble  a  high-grade  type  set. 
This  Superb  Gem  has  strong  strike  definition  on  each  side.  Brilliant 
surfaces  are  aglow  in  frosty  mint  luster  with  splashes  of  golden-tan 
hues  interspersed.  PCGS  has  seen  just  a  single  submission  rated 
finer.  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 


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1925  Silver  Dollar,  Well-Preserved  MS67 


5872  1925  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  A  light  wash  of  gold  patina, 
typical  for  the  issue  (and  many  other  Peace  dollar  issues),  lends 
an  aura  of  originality  to  the  surfaces,  complementing  radiant 
cartwheel  luster  and  the  excellent  preservation  evidenced  by 
minimal  marks  on  Liberty.  The  eagle  shows  a  few  minor  ticks  and 
reeding  marks.  Population:  99  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7L,  PCGS#  7365 


1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Just  One  Higher-Rated  Example  at  PCGS 


5873  1925  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Peace  dollar  claims  a 
prodigious  mintage  of  more  than  10  million  pieces,  but  the  issue 
is  very  scarce  in  MS67  condition  and  prohibitively  rare  any 
finer.  This  spectacular  Superb  Gem  exhibits  razor-sharp  design 
elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster,  all  under  a  thin  layer  of  attractive 
champagne-gold  toning.  PCGS  lists  a  single  higher-rated  example 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 


5874  1925-SMS64+PCGS.  CAC.  A  pleasing  MS64+ Peace  dollar,  largely 
silver  and  bright  with  touches  of  gold  and  peach-rose  along  the  rims. 
Shallow  reed  marks  on  Liberty’s  chin  preclude  an  even  finer  grade. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25 7M,  PCGS# 

7366 

5875  1926  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-3.  A  virtually  immaculate  Premium 
Gem  draped  in  light  caramel-gold  and  powder-blue  toning.  Well 
struck  and  exceptional,  even  by  the  rigorous  standards  of  the  MS66 
level.  The  6  in  the  date  and  designer’s  monogram  are  lightly  die 
doubled.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  25 7N, 
PCGS#  7367 

5876  1926  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  radiant  cartwheel 
luster  on  this  Premium  Gem  1926  Peace  dollar  is  uncommonly 
fine  and  flashy,  an  effect  that  would  do  even  the  finest  Morgan 
dollar  proud.  Perhaps  only  a  single  small  tick  in  the  center  of 
Liberty’s  cheek  keeps  this  high-end  piece  from  an  even  finer  grade. 
A  light  wash  of  gold  completes  the  eye  appeal. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257N,  PCGS# 

7367 

5877  1926-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  1926-D  Peace  dollar  is  among  the 
best-produced  issues  in  the  series,  as  this  Premium  Gem  amply 
demonstrates.  This  boldly  struck  example  offers  cartwheel  luster 
on  untoned  surfaces  and  top-notch  preservation.  NGC  ID#  25  7 P, 
PCGS#  7368 


1926-D  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
Flashy- White  Example 


5878  1926-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  curving  die  crack  bridges 
Liberty’s  neck  and  connects  WE  and  TRUST  —  an  interesting 
feature  of  this  brilliant-white  Peace  dollar.  The  surfaces  are 
otherwise  smooth  and  free  of  all  but  the  most  minor  disturbances, 
with  a  few  tiny  nicks  but  no  significant  abrasions  or  contacts.  The 
legends  are  sharp  for  the  issue,  as  are  the  main  motifs  including 
Liberty’s  hair  strands  and  the  eagle’s  plumage.  Llashy  mint  luster 
covers  both  sides.  PCGS  reports  just  8  numerically  finer  coins 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 7 P,  PCGS#  7368 


5879  1926-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  violet,  rose,  and  gold-gray  hues 
enrich  each  side  of  this  S-mint  Peace  dollar.  Softly  struck  as  usual 
on  the  portrait  but  a  warmly  lustrous  Gem. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25 7R,  PCGS# 
7369 

5880  1926-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Gem  displays  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  under  shades  of 
golden-tan  and  amber  toning.  The  1926-S  Peace  dollar  is  very 
scarce  in  finer  grades.  NGC  ID#  25  7R,  PCGS#  7369 


1926-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
Intense  Mint  Bloom 


5881  1926-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  incredibly  vibrant  Premium  Gem  is 
boldly  struck  and  awash  in  frost-white  luster.  A  few  trivial  surface 
grazes  are  almost  unnoticeable  amid  the  captivating  cartwheel 
effect.  The  1926-S  is  conditionally  scarce  as  a  Premium  Gem  and 
is  almost  unknown  finer.  Population:  79  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 


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1926-S  Dollar,  Sharp  Premium  Gem 


5882  1926-S  MS66  PCGS.  Ron  Guth  notes  that  the  1926-S  is  “one 
of  the  only  S-mint  Peace  dollars  that  can  be  found  with  a  good 
strike,”  and  Dave  Bowers  adds  that  “the  typical  piece  encountered 
is  fairly  well  struck.”  This  Premium  Gem  is  typical  in  that  regard, 
with  sharp  definition  on  the  motto,  date,  and  reverse  legends.  Each 
side  remains  brilliant  with  wisps  of  olive-tan  patina  over  the  right 
obverse  field  and  the  eagle’s  breast.  Population:  79  in  66,  2  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 


1926-S  Peace  Dollar,  Flashy  MS66 


5883  1926-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1926-S  Peace 
dollar  is  an  anomaly  among  S-mint  dollar  issues,  interrupting  a 
string  of  mediocre-looking  dates  with  surprisingly  strong  eye  appeal. 
This  Premium  Gem  is  no  exception,  showing  flashy  cartwheel 
luster,  a  bold  strike  on  untoned,  satiny  surfaces,  and  excellent 
preservation.  Population:  79  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7R,  PCGS#  7369 

5884  1927  MS64  PCGS.  Only  848,000  Peace  dollars  were  manufactured 
at  Philadelphia  in  1927,  and  the  issue  enjoys  the  second-lowest 
mintage  in  the  series.  This  near-Gem  shows  specks  of  orange  toning 
scattered  over  frosty  and  brilliant  surfaces  with  a  pale-blue  tint.  A 
milling  mark  on  the  cheek  is  the  only  notable  flaw.  NGC  ID#  25 7S, 
PCGS#  7370 

5885  1927  MS65  PCGS.  Unusually  well-defined  for  a  Peace  dollar,  if 
still  a  bit  soft  on  the  hair  over  the  ear,  and  beautifully  satiny  with 
bright  silver  luster  and  minimal  color.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  PCGS  has  graded  just  10  pieces  as  MS66  or  better  (6/15). 
Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005) ,  lot  3767.  NGC  ID#  257S, 
PCGS#  7370 

5886  1927  MS65  NGC.  Above-average  detail  for  this  notoriously  soft 
series  and  attractive  silver  brilliance  are  this  Gem’s  greatest  assets. 
The  1927  is  very  rare  any  finer  with  just  three  MS66  and  better 
coins  graded  by  NGC  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  6233.  NGC  ID# 
257S,  PCGS#  7370 

5887  1927  MS65  PCGS.  Great  eye  appeal  is  the  calling  card  of  this 
untoned  satin-lustered  Gem  Peace  dollar,  showing  no  mentionable 
high-point  marks  on  Liberty,  although  small  abrasions  gather  on 
the  eagle.  NGC  ID#  257S,  PCGS#  7370 


1927  Silver  Dollar,  MS65+ 


Flashy  Luster  and  Good  Preservation 


5888  1927  MS65+  PCGS.  The  low-mintage  issue  of  848,000  1927 
Peace  dollars  consisted  of  coins  that  are  well-made  overall  but 
usually  fall  short  of  the  Gem  grade  level.  This  MS65+  example  is 
a  pleasing  exception,  showing  bold  luster  on  silvery  surfaces  with  a 
light  golden  cast.  Minimal  abrasions  complete  the  top-notch  eye 
appeal.  Population:  7  in  65+ ,  10  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257S,  PCGS#  7370 


5889  1927  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Faint  crimson  and  gold  patina 
covers  largely  brilliant  surfaces  throughout  this  impeccable  Gem 
representative.  The  1927  has  a  low  mintage  of  848,000  coins,  and 
examples,  including  this  coin,  are  typically  strongly  struck.  PCGS 
reports  only  10  submissions  rated  higher  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257S, 
PCGS#  7370 


1927-D  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 
Glistening  Satin  Luster 


5890  1927-D  MS65  PCGS.  While  the  East  and  West  Coast  mints 
restricted  silver  dollar  production  to  fewer  than  900,000  coins 
each,  the  Denver  Mint  was  busy  manufacturing  over  1.2  million 
Peace  dollars  in  1927.  In  MS65,  the  1927-D  is  more  available  than 
the  1927-S,  but  scarcer  than  the  1927-P.  This  minimally  patinated 
Gem  features  areas  of  light  tan  coloration  over  otherwise  brilliant 
surfaces  with  glistening  satiny  luster.  Abrasions  are  mostly  well- 
concealed  within  the  design  elements,  and  PCGS  reports  just  10 
examples  in  higher  grades  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 7T,  PCGS#  7371 


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1927-D  Dollar,  High-End  MS65  + 
Minimally  Abraded  and  Attractive 


5891  1927-D  MS65+  PCGS  Secure.  Light  golden  patina  shows 
throughout  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  sharply  struck  1927-D 
Peace  dollar.  The  issue  is  generally  found  attractive,  well-preserved, 
and  boldly  impressed,  making  this  pleasing  example  typical  but 
still  thoroughly  attractive.  The  lack  of  mentionable  abrasions  on 
Liberty’s  face  and  the  eagle’s  high  points,  however,  separates  this 
coin  from  most  of  its  cohort.  Population:  8  in  65  + ,  10  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257T,  PCGS#  7371 


5892  1927-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1927-S  claims  a  relatively  low  mintage 
of  866,000  coins.  Examples  are  available  through  MS64,  but  finer 
examples  are  very  scarcely  seen.  Frosty  surfaces  glow  beneath 
speckled  gunmetal-blue,  violet,  and  green  toning  on  each  side 
of  this  Choice  S-mint  Peace  dollar.  Typically  struck  without 
detracting  bagmarks.  NGC  ID#  257U,  PCGS#  7372 


1927-S  Dollar,  MS65 
Nearly  Unobtainable  in  Better  Condition 


5893  1927-S  MS65  PCGS.  Of  the  three  Peace  dollar  issues  struck  in 
1927,  the  1927-S  is  by  far  the  most  challenging  to  locate  in  Gem 
condition,  and  finer  examples  are  virtually  unknown.  In  fact,  in 
MS65  “the  1927-S  is  one  of  the  top  several  rarest  varieties  in 
the  Peace  dollar  series,”  per  Bowers’  Silver  Dollar  Encyclopedia. 
This  top-notch  coin  is  frosty  and  brilliant  with  elements  of  gold 
and  olive  patina.  The  devices  are  well-struck,  save  for  expected 
incompleteness  on  IN  GOD.  Population:  75  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  2 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257U,  PCGS#  7372 


1927-S  Dollar,  Flashy  MS65 


5894  1927-S  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  low-mintage 
1927-S  Peace  dollar  issue  saw  a  production  of  only  866,000  coins, 
and  few  Mint  State  examples  survive  with  good  luster,  a  bold  strike, 
and  well-preserved  surfaces.  This  Gem  is  a  happy  exception  on  all 
counts,  showing  bold,  flashy  luminosity,  good  detail  throughout,  and 
minimal  abrasions.  Population:  75  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  2  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7U,  PCGS# 
7372 


5895  1928  MS64  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  color-free  near-Gem  are 
awash  with  potent  luster  and  exhibit  sharply  struck  design  elements. 
A  few  minute  marks  prevent  Gem  classification.  This  is  a  popular 
low-mintage  date.  NGC  ID#  257V,  PCGS#  7373 

5896  1928MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  gorgeous  example  of  this  low-mintage 
key  date  on  the  cusp  of  a  considerably  scarcer  and  pricier  grade. 
Rich  gold  and  pale  sky-blue  tints  grace  abundantly  lustrous  surfaces 
with  just  a  few  marks  that  barely  prevent  a  full  Gem  designation. 
Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  4493.  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 

5897  1928  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  centers  of  this  brilliant  example 
are  a  trifle  indistinct,  with  the  outer  details  strong.  Both  sides 
of  this  near-Gem  are  fully  lustrous  and  untoned.  The  1928  is 
acknowledged  as  the  key  date  of  the  Peace  dollar  series,  and  it 
is  difficult  to  find  in  higher  Mint  State  grades.  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 


1928  Silver  Dollar,  Sought-After  MS65 


5898  1928  MS65  PCGS.  A  Gem  example  of  this  highly  sought-after 
date,  this  1928  Peace  dollar  shows  great  eye  appeal  via  its  bold 
luster  on  surfaces  that  are  nicely  preserved  and  untoned,  save  for 
a  faint  blush  of  gold.  A  couple  of  marks  show  on  Liberty’s  jaw,  but 
her  cheek  is  clean,  and  two  other  small  marks  show  on  the  eagle. 
The  preservation  overall,  however,  is  far  better  than  usually  seen  on 
this  date.  PCGS  reports  only  15  in  MS66  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 


1928  Peace  Dollar 
Scarce  Gem  Example 


5899  1928  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  low  mintage  of  just  360,649  pieces 
makes  the  key-date  status  of  this  Philadelphia  issue  a  foregone 
conclusion,  and  the  scarcity  in  high  grades  is  confirmed  by  both 
services.  This  appealing  Gem  displays  pale  reddish-gold  toning  over 
softly  lustrous,  silver  surfaces.  The  reverse  is  delightfully  iridescent. 
Only  a  few  light  marks  are  visible  under  magnification.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  15  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 


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1934  Peace  Dollar,  Golden  MS66 


5900  1934  MS66  PCGS.  Frosty,  golden  luster  glows  over  each  side 
of  this  Premium  Gm  1934  Peace  dollar,  a  conditionally  scarce 
example  of  a  popular  late-series  issue.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  there 
are  no  obvious  surface  flaws.  The  1934  is  one  of  only  four  dates  in 
the  series  with  a  mintage  of  fewer  than  1  million  coins.  PCGS  lists 
only  three  Superb  Gems  finer  than  this  piece  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
257X,  PCGS#  7375 


1934-D  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Sharp  Central  Strike 


5904  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  Medium  D.  Only  a  trace  of  gold  toning 
visits  this  thoroughly  lustrous  and  crisply  struck  Premium  Gem. 
The  reverse  field  is  essentially  pristine,  while  the  portrait  and 
obverse  field  exhibit  only  delicate  grazes.  The  date  is  moderately 
strike  doubled.  Population:  72  in  66  (2  in  66+ ) ,  2  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25 7 Y,  PCGS#  7376 


1934  Peace  Dollar,  Well-Preserved  MS66 


5901  1934  MS66  PCGS.  One  or  two  stray,  minor  marks  on  Liberty’s 
otherwise-clean  cheek  help  to  account  for  the  grade  on  this  nicely 
preserved  Premium  Gem  Peace  dollar.  A  light  golden-gray  patina 
encompasses  both  sides  with  warm  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal. 
The  strike  is  a  bit  weak  on  some  of  the  letters  at  the  upper  reverse. 
PCGS  reports  only  three  in  finer  grades  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 7X, 
PCGS#  7375 


1934  Peace  Dollar,  Sharp  Premium  Gem 


5902  1934  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1934 
Philadelphia  Peace  dollar  issue  is  a  well-produced  one,  as  this 
piece  amply  demonstrates.  Copious  cartwheel  luster  runs  over 
surfaces  that  are  untoned  save  for  a  uniform  golden  cast.  The  well- 
struck  surfaces  are  devoid  of  mentionable  distractions,  as  marks  are 
minimal  and  distant  from  the  device  high  points.  PCGS  reports 
only  three  in  MS67  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7X,  PCGS#  7375 


5903  1934-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Micro  D.  Lightly  dappled  tan-brown 
toning  accompanies  the  margins  of  this  lustrous  and  carefully 
preserved  Gem.  The  strike  is  good  despite  minor  merging  at  the 
centers.  A  lower  mintage  Denver  issue.  NGC  ID#  25  7 Y,  PCGS# 
7376 


1934-D  Dollar,  Untoned  MS66 
Remarkably  Preserved  Surfaces 


5905  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  Micro  D.  The  1934-D  is  moderately  more 
challenging  in  high  grades  than  the  1934-P,  but  the  issue  often 
plays  second  fiddle  to  the  conditionally  rare  1934-S.  This  is  an  all¬ 
brilliant,  satiny  Premium  Gem  with  strong  strike  characteristics  on 
each  side  and  particularly  bold  definition  on  the  motto.  The  fields 
and  devices  are  remarkably  clean,  even  for  the  lofty  technical  grade. 
Population:  73  in  66  (2  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257Y, 
PCGS#  7376 


1934-D  Dollar,  MS66 
Just  Two  Coins  Finer  at  PCGS 


5906  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  Micro  D.  Splashes  of  golden-tan  patina 
accent  otherwise  brilliant  surfaces  with  gleaming  satiny  mint  luster. 
The  motto  and  date  are  razor-sharp,  while  the  reverse  legends  show 
a  touch  of  typical  softness.  The  1934-D  is  often  overshadowed  by 
the  1934-S,  but  it  is  a  challenging  issue  in  its  own  right  in  this  high 
grade.  Population:  73  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
25  7 Y,  PCGS#  7376 


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1934-D  Dollar,  Flashy  MS66 


5907  1934-D  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Micro  D.  Ex:  MBJ.  The 
1934'D  is  a  well-produced  but  overlooked  issue  in  the  Peace 
dollar  series,  overshadowed  by  its  more  famous  sibling,  the  1934' 
S.  This  piece  shows  the  typical  bold  luster  the  issue  is  known  for, 
on  untoned  surfaces  with  flashy  eye  appeal  and  minimal  marks. 
Population:  73  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  2  finer  (7/15).  CAC  reports  only 
15  in  this  grade  with  the  green  approval  sticker. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257Y,  PCGS#  7376 

1934-S  Dollar,  MS64 
First  Generation  Holder 


5908  1934-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1928  is  the  key  to  the 
series  in  circulated  condition,  the  1934'S  is  the  most  elusive  issue 
at  the  MS64  level,  approximately  three  times  rarer  than  the  1928. 
This  highly  lustrous  and  essentially  brilliant  near-Gem  has  a  nearly 
pristine  cheek.  The  grade  is  limited  solely  by  a  pair  of  grazes  on  the 
right  reverse  field.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  712012),  lot  4501,  which 
realized  $5,031.25.  NGC  ID#  2517,  PCGS#  7377 


5909  1935  MS66  PCGS.  The  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  are  lightly 
coated  in  lovely  gold  on  both  sides  of  this  stunning  Premium  Gem. 
Lavish  mint  luster  of  the  cartwheel  kind  complements  excellent 
surface  preservation.  PCGS  has  never  graded  an  MS67  of  this  issue, 
giving  this  piece  Registry  Set  potential  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2582, 
PCGS#  7378 


1935  Dollar,  High-End  MS66+ 


5910  1935  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  untoned,  high-end  Premium 
Gem  sports  flashy,  lavish  cartwheel  luster  on  surfaces  that  approach 
MS67  quality.  A  mixture  of  frosty  and  brilliant  areas  appears  on 
the  reverse,  while  the  obverse  is  frosty  throughout.  The  surfaces 
are  largely  untoned  silver-white  but  showing  a  light  golden  cast 
and  a  small  area  of  tan  patina  between  T  and  Y  on  the  obverse. 
Population:  12  in  66 +,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS#  7378 


1935-S  Peace  Dollar,  Nicely  Preserved  MS66 


5911  1935-S  MS66  PCGS.  Three  Rays  below  ONE.  One  thin  scrape 
is  well-hidden  in  Liberty’s  hair,  well  consistent  with  the  Premium 
Gem  grade  on  this  nicely  preserved  Peace  dollar.  The  satiny  surfaces 
are  untoned  save  for  a  light  golden  cast  and  show  considerable 
cartwheel  effect  on  both  sides.  A  higher-graded  example  would  be 
difficult  to  find:  PCGS  reports  only  two  each  in  MS66+  and  MS67 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2583,  PCGS#  7379 

1935-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Top-Notch  Example 


5912  1935-S  MS66+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  Three  Rays  below 
ONE.  Flashy  cartwheel  luster  on  both  sides  is  quite  strong,  with  little 
evidence  of  patina  other  than  a  slight  golden  accent,  perceptible 
on  both  sides  but  stronger  on  the  reverse.  The  satiny  surface 
texture  is  uniformly  pleasing,  and  there  are  simply  no  mentionable 
marks  that  interrupt  the  smooth,  untroubled  appearance  of  this 
remarkably  nice  Peace  dollar,  a  top-notch  example  of  the  final  San 
Francisco  issue.  Population:  2  in  66+ ,  2  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  IE)#  2583,  PCGS#  7379 


EISENHOWER  DOLLARS 

5913  1972  Type  One  MS66  NGC.  Beautifully  preserved  surfaces 
show  good  luster  amid  pale  rose  and  blue  patina  on  each  side. 
President  Eisenhower’s  face  is  free  of  major  marks.  A  couple  of 
larger  abrasions  show  on  the  reverse.  This  is  the  common  Type  One 
reverse.  The  NGC  Census  shows  only  21  submissions  of  all  1972 
varieties  in  MS66,  along  with  one  attributed  as  Type  One  (7/15). 
None  are  finer.  NGC  ID#  2587,  PCGS#  87409 


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1972-D  Eisenhower  Dollar,  MS67 
Delicate  Toning,  Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


5914  1972-D  MS67  PCGS.  Lovely  ice-blue  toning  is  accentuated  by 
hints  of  champagne  on  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  Registry  coin, 
while  a  thin  sliver  of  rainbow  color  appears  along  the  lower  reverse 
rim.  The  strike  is  lacking  sharpness  on  the  eagle  and  the  finer 
hair  details  of  the  obverse  portrait,  with  a  few  faint  roller  lines  (as 
struck)  evident  in  its  place.  As  one  of  only  eight  MS67  examples 
certified  by  PCGS  with  none  finer  (6/15),  this  coin  is  of  great 
importance  for  Registry  purposes.  NGC  ID#  2588,  PCGS#  7410 

5915  1972-D  MS67  NGC.  Incredible  preservation  is  the  hallmark  of 
this  stunning  Superb  Gem,  showing  surfaces  that  are  virtually  free 
of  abrasions  throughout  both  sides.  A  lack  of  any  toning  further 
emphasizes  its  pristine  state.  One  of  the  five  top-graded  examples  at 
NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2588,  PCGS#  7410 

5916  1972-D  MS67  NGC.  Registry  Set  competitors  will  want  to  pay 
attention  when  this  Superb  Gem  crosses  the  auction  block.  NGC 
has  certified  only  five  examples  in  this  lofty  grade,  and  none 
numerically  finer  (7/15).  Nickel-gray  surfaces  yield  a  faint  golden 
hue  amid  vibrant  cartwheel  luster.  No  significant  abrasions  are 
present,  delivering  pronounced  visual  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2588, 
PCGS#  7410 

5917  1973-D  MS67  NGC.  A  fine-looking  and  stunningly  preserved 
example  of  the  1973-D  Ike  dollar,  issued  along  with  the  1973-P 
only  in  mint  sets;  none  were  made  for  circulation.  This  Superb 
Gem  shows  a  light  golden  wash  on  surfaces  that  are  extremely 
lustrous  and  nearly  mark-free.  This  piece  is  one  of  only  two  in  this 
grade  at  NGC  and  11  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  258B,  PCGS# 
7413 

5918  1976-D  Type  One  MS67  NGC.  The  1776-1976  Bicentennial  Ike 
dollars  with  the  low-relief,  bold  lettering  on  the  reverse  known 
as  Type  One  are  among  the  keys  the  complete  set.  This  1976-D 
example  in  MS67  shows  intense  luster  and  great  eye  appeal  on 
golden-toned  surfaces  free  of  mentionable  defects.  Census:  7  in  67, 
0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  258J,  PCGS#  7420 

PROOF  EISENHOWER  DOLLARS 


1972-S  Silver  Eisenhower  Dollar 
PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5919  1972-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Few  examples  of 
this  popular  silver  proof  are  certified  at  the  perfect  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  grade  level,  but  this  outstanding  coin  is  among  them.  An 
ideal  Registry  Set  contender,  this  piece  is  razor-sharp  and  starkly 
contrasted,  with  just  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning  over  each  side. 
Population:  70  in  70  Deep  Cameo,  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 8T,  PCGS# 
97429 


1973-S  Clad  Eisenhower  Dollar 
Pristine  PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5920  1973-S  Clad  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Both  the  1973 -S  and 
1974-S  clad  and  40%  silver  issues  are  elusive  and  seemingly  rare  in 
unsurpassable  proof  condition.  Just  16  such  pieces  are  reported  by 
PCGS,  one  of  which  is  this  gleaming  example.  Nicely  contrasted 
raised  elements  are  suspended  over  glassy-black  fields,  which  are 
entirely  untoned  save  for  a  faint  gold  dot  in  the  left  obverse  field. 
Unimprovable  technical  quality.  Population:  16  in  70  Deep  Cameo, 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  282A,  PCGS#  97430 

1973-S  Silver  Eisenhower  Dollar 
PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5921  1973-S  Silver,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  PCGS.  The  die  doubling  is  minimal,  but  is  evident  on  the 
motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST.  This  piece  is  one  of  only  18  silver 
1973-S  proof  Eisenhower  dollars  awarded  a  perfect  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  grade  at  PCGS;  no  Ultra  Cameos  have  been  graded  this 
high  by  NGC  (6/15).  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  devices  are  starkly 
contrasted  against  the  mirrored  fields.  A  brilliant,  eye-catching 
Registry  coin.  PCGS#  396480  Base  PCGS#  97431 

5922  1974-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  By  definition  for  the 
grade,  this  is  a  perfect  proof  Eisenhower  dollar  that  was  struck  in 
40%  silver.  Both  sides  are  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  with  black- 
and-white  contrast  between  the  fields  and  devices.  Population:  30 
in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  258V,  PCGS#  97433  Base 
PCGS#  999138 


1978-S  Eisenhower  Dollar,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5923  1978-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS  reports  only  67  1978- 
S  Eisenhower  dollars  in  PR70  Deep  Cameo,  while  NGC  lists  just 
four  coins  in  this  grade  (6/15).  This  Registry  Set  contender  is 
fully  rendered,  with  bold  field-device  contrast  and  pristine  mirrors. 
Traces  of  light  golden  toning  accentuate  the  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
282D,  PCGS#  97438 


End  of  Session  Four 


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SESSION  FIVE 


The  David  Cassel  Collection  of 
U.S.  Pattern  Postage  Currency  Coins 
and  Related  Items 


As  part  of  Heritage's  presentation  of  the  broader  David  Cassel  Collection,  it  is  our  pleasure  to  present  a  special 
section  for  The  David  Cassel  Collection  of  United  States  Pattern  Postage  Currency  Coins  and  related  items. 

Midway  through  his  career  collecting  patterns,  an  unexpected  discovery  changed  Mr.  Cassel's  numismatic  focus. 
At  a  1994  auction,  he  was  intrigued  by  three  Postage  Currency  ten  cent  coins:  one  PCGS  certified  as  Judd-325 
(Plain  Edge,  silver  alloy),  another  as  Judd-326  (pure  copper,  reeded  edge),  plus  Judd-326a  (billon,  plain  edge, 
which  is  predominantly  copper  with  less  than  50%  silver  content).  After  acquiring  the  coins,  Cassel  weighed  the 
slabs  on  a  precision  scale  and  discovered  that  all  of  the  coins  had  an  identical  gross  weight  -  a  result  that  seemed 
implausible  based  on  the  current  Judd  reference. 

Intrigued,  Cassel  had  the  coins  cracked  out  and  studied  using  the  pioneering  Scanning  Electron  Microscopy  with 
Energy-Dispersive  X-Ray  analysis  (SEM-EDX).  The  high-tech  analysis  is  a  harmless  process  that  does  not  alter  a 
coin  in  any  way. 

To  his  amazement,  all  three  coins  were  essentially  the  same  composition,  matching  Judd-326a  (billon,  plain 
edge).  At  once,  Cassel  had  a  new  mission:  To  buy  and  borrow  as  many  Postage  Currency  ten  cent  coins  as  he 
could,  and  to  study  them  and  make  conclusions  about  their  compositions  and  characteristics. 

Today,  Mr.  Cassel  is  known  for  acquiring  a  comprehensive  set  of  the  United  States  Postage  Currency  ten  cent 
pattern  coins  of  1 863,  as  well  as  the  related  issues  dated  1 868  and  1 869.  Analyzing  a  core  group  of  70  coins  using 
SEM-EDX,  he  was  able  to  show  metallurgical  differences  in  some  coins  that  would  lead  to  changes  in  the  Judd 
reference  as  well  as  refinements  in  the  grading  service  numbering  systems.  He  also  identified  several  coins  that 
needing  attribution  changes  by  the  major  grading  services. 

The  discoveries  confirm  that  not  all  Judd-325  (silver  alloy)  coins  are  run-of-the-mill  Judd-325  examples.  Two 
R.8  examples  of  Judd-325  were  discovered  to  be  nearly  pure  silver  weighing  38  grains  each,  and  not  the  more- 
common  variety  that  was  predominantly  silver  but  weighed  only  22  grains. 

Interesting  conclusions  were  drawn  from  some  of  the  data.  The  two  38-grain  examples  were  possibly  pieces  de 
caprice,  coins  produced  for  the  clandestine  purpose  of  enriching  the  owner  for  their  rarity.  The  coins  had  an 
intrinsic  value  of  more  than  ten  cents  when  the  Mint  was  tasked  with  producing  a  ten  cent  coin  that  would  cost 
the  Mint  less  than  ten  cents  to  produce. 

Other  interesting  varieties  were  discovered  in  the  series  including  a  Judd-326  (pure  copper)  coin  and  the  Judd- 
326A  variety  (billon  or  mostly  copper  coins).  The  Judd-326  consists  of  a  unique  36-grain  pure  copper  example 
with  a  reeded  edge,  and  two  rare  examples  of  a  lightweight  plain  edge  variety,  each  weighing  approximately  20 
grains.  Several  more-common  examples  of  Judd-326A  (billon)  exist  in  a  tight  range  of  24  to  25  grains. 

In  2000,  Mr.  Cassel  published  a  limited  edition  book  chronicling  his  work.  Seven  years  later  he  improved  and 
revised  his  book,  publishing  just  30  limited-edition  volumes.  Entitled  United  States  Pattern  Postage  Currency 
Coins ,  a  pair  of  two-volume  sets  (numbered  29  and  30)  was  set  aside  to  be  offered  along  with  the  Cassel  pattern 
collection  in  this  sale.  The  Postage  Currency  coins  offered  here  are  featured  in  those  books,  including  the  coin's 
elemental  analysis  and  provenance  where  known. 


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THE  DAVID  CASSEL  COLLECTION  OF 
U.S.  PATTERN  POSTAGE  CURRENCY 
COINS  AND  RELATED  ITEMS 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR64 

Possible  Presentation  Piece  to  Salmon  Chase 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Silver,  PR63 
Judd-325,  Two  Planchet  Cracks 
Only  One  Other  Piece  Known  With  Such  Cracks 


5924  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-9,  R.8,  PR63 
PCGS.  20.0  grains.  The  obverse  design  features  the  heraldic 
shield  with  arrows,  inside  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the 
inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse 
shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date, 
with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  above,  and  ACT 
JULY  1862  below.  SEM-EDX  tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate 
number  60482.63/2671752  as  struck  in  94.2%  silver  and  5.8% 
copper  with  a  plain  edge.  In  addition  to  the  customary  die  cracks 
found  on  coins  of  this  type,  this  piece  exhibits  a  planchet  crack. 
This  test  piece  (and  one  other)  were  likely  struck  on  one  of  the 
Mint’s  steam-powered  presses.  When  one  considers  the  Postage 
Currency  planchets  were  only  half  as  thick  as  a  regular  dime,  the 
extreme  pressure  yielded  a  predictable  result,  planchet  cracks. 
Later  the  steam  press  was  abandoned  for  striking  these  thin  coins 
and  the  old  screw  press  was  used.  This  example  shows  two  cracks 
in  the  planchet,  not  immediately  recognizable  as  such  but  close 
examination  confirms  the  cracks  at  10  o’clock  on  the  obverse  and 
8  o’clock  on  the  reverse  are  definite  cracks  in  the  planchet.  The 
surfaces  are  pleasing  for  the  grade  with  pronounced  die  striations 
in  the  fields  and  bright  mirroring  on  each  side.  The  surfaces  are 
lightly  toned  and  there  are  two  small  spots  that  are  useful  pedigree 
identifiers:  one  at  the  top  of  the  vertical  shield  stripes  and  on  the 
reverse  a  faint  spot  within  the  0  in  the  denomination. 

Ex:  Rossi  and  Wilson  Collections  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/1997) ,  lot 

2010. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


5925  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-7,  R.8,  PR64 
PCGS.  19.9  grains.  The  standard  Postage  Currency  designs  are 
seen  on  each  side.  Struck  in  88%  silver,  12%  copper  with  a  plain. 
Elemental  analysis  was  done  on  this  piece  by  S&N  Labs  and 
Certificate  Number  04650163  confirming  the  less-than-coin  silver 
content  of  this  piece.  The  three  Postage  Currency  patterns  of  1863 
differ  by  weight  and  thickness.  Two  types  are  on  thin  planchets 
and  either  weigh  20  grains  or  22  grains.  The  thick  planchet  pieces 
(likely  fantasy  pieces)  weigh  38  grains.  Only  two  20-grain  examples 
(excluding  the  cracked  planchet  coins,  Cassel-9,  and  the  Bowers 
and  Merena-Silverman  coin  are  known),  and  both  are  in  this 
collection.  David  Cassel  believes  these  20-grain  pieces  to  have 
been  struck  by  J.R.  Eckfeldt  and  William  E.  DuBois  and  presented 
to  Treasury  Secretary  Salmon  P.  Chase  by  James  Pollock.  The 
standard  silver  striking  that  weighed  20  grains  was  valued  at  5.21 
cents  according  to  handwritten  documentation  that  existed  at  one 
time,  was  photocopied,  recorded,  and  is  now  lost.  The  20-grain 
pieces  are  approximately  15  times  rarer  than  their  22.5-grain 
counterparts.  The  fields  show  evidence  of  strong  die  polishing  and 
there  is  no  loss  of  mirroring  with  the  light  layer  of  golden  toning 
seen  over  each  side. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  and  Cherry  Hill  Collections  ( NERCA ,  6/1981) ,  lot  961 ; 
L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1981) ,  lot  978 ;  Milton  R.  Friedberg 
to  Auction  ‘90  (Superior’s  session,  8/1990) ,  lot  1409;  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern,  97.82%  Silver 
Judd-325,  Richly  Toned  PR64 


5926  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-58,  Low  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  22.2  grains.  This  is  the  standard  Postage  Currency 
design.  Here  it  is  struck  in  97.28%  silver  and  2.72%  copper,  with 
a  plain  edge,  as  verified  by  SEM-EDX  testing  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  certificate  number  60482.64/21873034.  According  to  the 
Chapman  brothers  in  their  1903  Eavenson  Collection,  the  Mint 
struck  43  Postage  Currency  patterns  in  May  1863.  These  are  the 
most  frequently  encountered  pieces  in  the  Postage  Currency  series 
and  most  often  used  for  type  purposes.  This  example  displays  rich 
olive  and  rose  toning  over  each  side  with  remarkably  deep  mirrors 
that  enliven  the  patina  when  the  piece  is  rotated  beneath  a  light. 

Ten  Postage  Currency  patterns  were  presented  to  Salmon  P. 
Chase  in  1863,  and  all  were  in  original  wrappers  until  recently. 
The  original  wrappers  are  now  thought  to  be  lost,  but  photos  of 
them  survive.  It  is  possible  to  see  diagnostic  markings  and  correlate 
the  coin  with  the  photo  taken  of  these  presentation  pieces.  This 
example  is  one  of  the  22-grain  presentation  pieces,  provable 
by  comparison  to  these  photographs  (the  photo  negatives  were 
originally  owned  by  Milton  Friedberg  and  later  given  to  David 
Cassel).  These  photos  of  the  wrappers  and  coins  are  reproduced 
on  three  pages  in  the  first  edition  and  three  pages  in  the  second 
edition  of  Cassel’s  Postage  Currency  references. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  &  Cherry  Hill  Auctions  (NERCA,  6/1981) ,  lot  962; 
Auction  ‘90  (Superior’s  session,  8/1990) ,  lot  1410;  Larry  Shepherd 
Collection  /  Superior  (8/1991) ,  lot  9 10;  Superior  (2/2001),  lot  5122 ; 
TAGZ  FPL;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR64,  2.6%  Iron  Alloy 
Second  Possible  Presentation  Piece 


5927  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-25,  R.8,  PR64 
PCGS.  20.17  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  The  standard  Postage  Currency 
obverse  and  reverse  designs,  but  this  lightweight  example  is  struck 
in  an  unusual  alloy  of  94.5%  silver,  2.9%  copper,  and  2.6%  iron, 
with  a  plain  edge,  as  verified  by  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by 
QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60482.64/5501080.  Only 
two  20-grain  patterns  were  presented  to  Treasury  Secretary  Salmon 
Chase  —  who  requested  they  be  struck  —  and  then  rejected  them. 
This  is  believed  to  be  the  second  of  the  two  lightweight  pieces  struck 
for  presentation  for  him.  What  is  most  curious  is  the  2.6%  iron 
alloy.  According  to  series  specialist  David  Cassel:  “This  coin  was 
produced  to  test  if  some  iron  replacing  an  equal  amount  of  copper 
would  strengthen  this  thin,  fragile  coin.  This  is  the  only  tested  silver 
J-325  coin  that  has  iron.”  Each  side  is  richly  toned  in  shades  of 
golden-rose  and  sky-blue  with  strong  underlying  mirrors.  Numerous 
lint  marks  were  struck  into  the  surfaces,  especially  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Numismatics,  Ltd.  to  Harry  Bass  (8/12/1974);  Bass  I  (Bowers  and 
M erena,  5/1999) ,  lot  1080;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern,  96%  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR63 

One  of  Only  Two  Heavy-Weight  Coins  Known 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR64 

3 8.5 -Grain  Planchet,  12  Cents  Intrinsic  Value 


5928  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-10,  R.8,  PR63 
PCGS.  38.3  grains.  The  obverse  design  features  the  heraldic  shield 
with  arrows,  inside  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the  inscription 
EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse  shows  the 
denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the 
inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  above,  and  ACT  JULY  1862 
below.  Struck  in  96%  silver  /  4%  copper  alloy.  This  pattern  is  also 
known  in  coin  silver  as  well  as  88%  silver  /  12%  copper  alloy.  Plain 
edge.  While  R.5  as  a  Judd-325  only  one  other  heavier  weight  piece 
is  known,  making  this  piece  R.8  in  this  weight  category  and  thicker 
planchet  type.  This  pattern  had  an  intrinsic  value  of  approximately 
twelve  cents  when  it  was  produced.  This  was  at  a  time  when  the 
Mint  was  charged  with  producing  a  dime  worth  considerably  less 
than  its  intrinsic  value.  As  such,  this  may  be  classified  as  a  piece  de 
caprice  or  fantasy  coin.  According  to  David  Cassel  it  might  arguably 
be  a  rarity  made  for  the  enrichment  of  someone  in  the  Mint. 

There  are  three  types  of  Judd-325  ten  cent  patterns.  The  first 
two  types  (both  thin  planchet)  weigh  20  and  22.5  grains  and  were 
struck  in  1863.  This  third  type  weighs  38.3  grains  (thick  planchet). 
It  is  identifiable  as  an  early  strike  from  the  planchet  flaw  through 
the  0  in  10  on  the  reverse,  a  common  characteristic  on  both  of 
these  heavier  weight  Judd -3 25  patterns.  SEM-EDX  testing  was  done 
by  S&N  Labs  for  PCGS  to  determine  the  metallic  composition. 
Certificate  #04646240  states  this  piece  is  96%  silver,  4%  copper.  The 
fields  show  evidence  of  heavy  die  polishing  (and  subsequent  deep 
mirroring).  Each  side  is  mostly  brilliant,  and  there  is  an  immediately 
identifying  check- like  scratch  at  the  top  of  the  reverse. 

Ex:  ANA  Auction  (Superior,  8/1975) ,  lot  lot  1229;  to  Julian  Leidman; 
privately  to  Milton  R.  Friedberg,  prior  to  September  26,  1987;  Milton  R. 
Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997),  lot  1120;  to  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


5929  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-69,  R.8,  PR64 
PCGS.  38.5  grains.  Both  sides  show  the  usual  Postage  Currency 
design.  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate 
number  60482.64/13189787,  and  confirmed  to  be  struck  in  coin 
silver  (90%  silver  /  10%  copper)  with  a  plain  edge.  Like  the  other 
heavier  weight  example  in  this  collection  (the  only  two  38-grain 
examples  known),  this  piece  contains  the  normal  amount  of  silver 
for  a  dime,  and  may  have  in  fact  been  have  been  struck  on  an 
actual  production  dime  planchet.  This  is  an  especially  curious 
development  as  the  Postage  Currency  series,  along  with  encased 
postage  and  other  coinage  alternatives  produced  during  the  Civil 
War,  were  tokens  produced  of  fractional  value  to  actual  Federal 
coinage.  The  thicker  planchet  and  larger  intrinsic  value  point 
to  these  two  pieces  being  produced  as  fantasy  pieces,  or  pieces  de 
caprice.  The  mirrored  fields  flash  brightly  through  the  light  layer  of 
reddish-golden  toning  that  covers  each  side. 

Ex:  Numismatic  Gallery  (11/1955) ,  lot  566;  Harold  Bareford 
Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  285;  Baron  Von  Stetten-Buchenbach 
(Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/1986),  lot  775;  to  Doug  Hales  privately;  to 
Tom  O’Mara  in  1999;  Tom  O’ Mara  Collection  of  Fractional  Currency 
(Heritage  Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot  16145;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  Pattern 
PR65  Red  and  Brown 
Judd-326,  Pure  Copper  Striking 
Only  Two  Examples  Privately  Owned 


5930  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326,  Pollock-395,  Cassel-13,  R.8,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  NGC.  36.0  grains.  This  is  the  standard  Postage 
Currency  design.  The  Judd-326  is  struck  in  pure  copper  and  has  a 
reeded  edge.  Previously  believed  to  be  struck  in  billon  (copper  and 
silver).  Only  three  other  examples  are  known  of  this  pattern.  The 
others  are  in  the  Byron  Reed  Collection  in  Omaha,  Connecticut 
State  Library,  and  the  35-grain  Bass  Collection  (offered  by  us  in 
our  August  2014  ANA  sale).  These  pieces  have  tested  as  either 
pure  copper  (in  the  case  of  this  piece)  or  nearly  pure  copper  with 
negligible  amounts  of  iron  and  lead  (in  the  case  of  the  Byron 
Reed  piece).  It  appears  only  two  heavy  (35-36-grain)  pieces  are 
known.  S&N  Labs  tested  this  piece  in  1997  (while  it  was  still  in 
a  PCGS  holder)  and  its  certificate  number  04646243  stated  it 
was  100%  copper.  This  may  well  be  the  only  pure  copper  example 
known  in  this  heavier  weight  subset  for  the  Judd-326.  The  fields  are 
bright  and  shine  forcefully  through  the  blue-yellow  patina  that  is 
intermixed  with  original  red. 

Ex:  Quality  Sales  (6/1970) ,  lot  1285;  Isadore  Herman  Collection 
(Lester  Merkin,  9/1974),  lot  221;  Milton  Friedberg  Collection 
(C.A.A.,  1/1997),  lot  1123. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  535038 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Billon 
Judd-326A,  PR64,  90*6%  Copper  /  9*4%  Silver 
Ex:  Gschwend  /  Friedberg 


5931  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-11,  High  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  24.7  grains.  The  obverse  features  the  usual  heraldic 
shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with 
the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The 
reverse  shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above 
the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and  ACT 
JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  billon  with  a  plain  edge.  Among  the 
numerous  coins  tested  by  SEM-EDX  analysis,  David  Cassel  found 
the  composition  varied  from  a  low  of  9.4%  silver,  90.6%  copper 
(this  piece)  to  a  high  of  39.2%  silver,  60.8%  copper.  This  example 
was  tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60485.64/4646241. 
As  with  most  billon  coins,  they  are  easily  confused  with  copper 
or  bronze,  and  as  a  result  their  pedigrees  are  problematic  prior  to 
the  advent  of  metallurgical  testing.  However,  David  Cassel  has 
traced  this  piece  back  to  1908  with  a  high  degree  of  confidence. 
Nevertheless,  this  piece  does  look  like  a  copper  or  bronze  pattern 
with  its  deep  brown  surfaces.  Slight  blue  patina  can  be  seen  on  each 
side  in  addition  to  spots  on  the  obverse  (that  we  are  not  convinced 
are  carbon).  Fully  struck  throughout. 

Ex:  Peter  Gschwend  Collection  (Thomas  Elder,  6/1908) ,  lot  218  (as 
brass);  George  H.  Blake;  ANA  Auction  (Stack’s,  8/1971),  lot  381;  to 
Milton  R.  Friedberg;  Milton  R.  Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997), 
lot  1121;  ANA  Auction  (C.A.A.,  7-8/1997),  lot  7262 ;  to  David 
Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Billon 
Judd-3 26 A,  PR64 
Struck  From  Uncracked  Dies 


5932  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-3,  High  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  24.8  grains.  The  usual  obverse  design  that  features 
the  Federal  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel 
wreath,  with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES 
around.  The  reverse  contains  the  denomination  10  CENTS 
in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE 
CURRENCY  and  ACT  JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  billon  with 
a  plain  edge.  These  interesting  Civil  War  patterns  were  struck 
clandestinely  to  reduce  the  weight  of  dimes  and  thus  produce  a 
“token”  silver  coinage  for  use  during  the  war.  SEM-EDX  testing 
by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60485.64/9460714  revealed 
this  piece  was  composed  of  84%  copper  and  16%  silver.  Perhaps 
the  most  significant  aspect  of  this  piece  is  the  lack  of  die  cracking, 
indicating  its  first-strike  status.  Like  other  billon  pieces  in  this 
collection  the  surfaces  show  deep  blue-green  patina  with  a  trace 
of  red  around  the  reverse  margin.  Fully  struck,  spot-free,  the  only 
pedigree  identifier  we  see  is  a  shallow  planchet  flake  out  of  the 
reverse  to  the  right  of  the  0  in  the  denomination. 

In  pattern  production,  the  Mint  greatly  abbreviated  the  usual 
process  of  die  production.  Normally,  a  galvano  was  placed  on  a 
reducing  lathe,  a  hub  was  cut,  and  then  sunk  into  a  die  blank.  The 
stars,  lettering,  dentils  were  then  added.  Once  it  was  hardened,  a 
working  hub  was  raised  that  could  be  used  to  produce  working  dies. 
But  with  patterns,  where  production  runs  were  usually  no  more 
than  a  couple  of  dozen  pieces,  that  process  was  greatly  reduced.  A 
die  would  be  directly  made  for  a  pattern,  and  if  more  pieces  were 
needed  a  hub  could  be  created  from  the  die.  A  new  die  could  then 
be  fashioned  from  the  existing  hub.  (Thus,  the  argument  could  be 
made  that  most  patterns  were  struck  from  a  master  die.)  The  fact 
is,  no  hub  was  ever  created  for  the  Postage  Currency  patterns.  Not 
long  after  this  coin  was  struck,  the  only  existing  obverse  and  reverse 
dies  suffered  cracks.  As  the  cracks  advanced,  the  resulting  coins 
showed  larger  and  more  progressive  cracks.  Die  crack  progression 
is  how  we  can  demonstrate  the  order  of  striking  of  these  coins.  It 
is  more  than  likely  that  a  Mint  employee  created  the  rare  early  die 
state  pieces,  showing  only  minor  cracking,  before  striking  the  coins 
that  were  authorized  in  silver,  aluminum,  and  tin. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Billon 
Judd-326A,  PR64,  81%  Copper  /  19%  Silver 


5933  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-1,  High  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  24.8  grains.  Another  Postage  Currency  pattern  from 
1863,  struck  in  billon  and  with  a  plain  edge.  While  these  billon 
pieces  seem  numerous,  they  are,  in  fact,  individual  compositions. 
This  particular  piece  contains  81%  copper  and  19%  silver, 
reasonably  close  to  the  75  /  25  composition  expected  for  billon 
coinage.  This  example  was  originally  purchased  by  David  Cassel 
as  a  silver  Judd-325.  With  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  S&N 
Labs  on  certificate  number  60485.64/4137217  it  turned  out  to  be 
a  much  scarcer  billon  striking.  Examination  of  the  piece  shows 
how  one  could  be  easily  confused.  The  surfaces  show  a  confirmed 
brightness,  in  part  from  the  proof  finish  but  in  part  also  from  the 
silver  content.  Otherwise  each  side  displays  an  “autumn  leaves” 
display  of  toning.  Fully  struck,  of  course. 

Ex:  Superior  (5/1994),  lot  1175,  as  a  Judd-325;  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60485 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Billon 
Judd-326A,  PR64 


5934  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-66,  High 
R.6,  PR64  PCGS.  24.9  grains.  The  normal  Postage  Currency 
pattern  on  obverse  and  reverse.  However,  here  it  is  struck  in  billon, 
consisting  of  60.8%  copper  and  39.20%  silver,  with  a  plain  edge. 
David  Cassel  succinctly  and  accurately  sums  up  the  past  (mis) 
understanding  of  the  various  Judd-326  variants  when  he  wrote: 

“This  category  is  totally  screwy.”  To  see  just  how  screwy,  read  the 
four  pages  in  his  reference  that  deals  with  these  pieces. 

The  best  way  to  understand  this  pattern  is  to  break  down  3  26 A 
as  billon  pieces  and  326B  as  pure  copper  strikings.  Billon  is  a 
difficult  alloy  to  identify  since  it  has  such  a  high  percentage  of 
copper,  and  unsurprisingly  such  pieces  have  been  cataloged  in 
the  past  as  copper.  Fortunately  SEM-EDX  testing  has  clarified  the 
status  of  most  known  examples  (this  piece  was  tested  on  certificate 
number  60485.64/13189496.  The  surfaces  display  deep  purple-blue 
patina  with  significant  brightness,  which  we  assume  must  come 
from  the  39.20%  silver  alloy.  Just  the  tiniest  flecks  of  carbon  can  be 
seen  in  the  right  obverse  field,  preventing  an  even  higher  grade. 

Ex:  Milton  Friedberg  to  Doug  Hales  to  Tom  O’ Mara  (all  by  private 
treaty);  Tom  O’M ara  Collection  of  Fractional  Currency  (Heritage 
Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot  16146;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern,  PR65 
Judd-326A,  Billon  With  a  Trace  of  Iron 
Ex:  Bass 


5935  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-27,  High 
R.6,  PR65  PCGS.  24.5  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  The  obverse  features  the 
heraldic  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel  wreath, 
with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around. 
The  reverse  shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above 
the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and  ACT 
JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  billon  with  a  plain  edge.  This  piece  was 
originally  thought  to  have  a  tin  /  copper  alloy,  and  it  was  attributed 
as  a  Judd-330.  However,  SEM-EDX  metallurgical  testing  conducted 
by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60485.65/5500638 
showed  the  composition  to  be  76%  copper,  20.2%  silver,  and 
3.2%  iron.  It  was  then  correctly  attributed  as  a  Judd-326a  as  this 
is  a  billon  composition.  This  example  may  well  be  the  only  Judd- 
326a  with  iron  in  the  coin’s  alloy.  The  billon  composition  gives 
the  coin  an  unusual  hybrid  appearance.  It  certainly  doesn’t  look 
like  silver,  nor  does  it  have  a  confirmed  copper  appearance.  We 
have  to  wonder  if  these  billon  pieces  may  have  had  a  more  silvery 
appearance  152  years  ago,  enough  that  they  would  have  been 
accepted  in  the  channels  of  commerce.  The  surfaces  are  toned  moss 
green  with  occasional  hints  of  rose.  The  fields  are  brightly  reflective 
and  the  strike  details  are  complete  throughout.  A  few  tiny  spots  can 
be  made  out  on  the  obverse,  many  more  are  seen  on  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Numismatics  Ltd.  (8/12/1974) ;  Harry  Bass;  Bass  I  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  5/1999),  lot  1083;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60485 


1863  Billon  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-326A,  Nearly  Spot-Free  PR65 


5936  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-6,  High  R.6, 
PR65  PCGS.  24.7  grains.  Standard  Postage  Currency  obverse  and 
reverse  designs.  Struck  in  billon  with  a  plain  edge.  This  beautiful 
Gem  proof  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
60485.65/2412871  and  the  metallurgical  results  were:  83.3%  copper 
and  16.2%  silver.  Like  the  other  PR65  (the  24.5  grains -piece),  this 
example  has  rich  moss  green  patina  over  each  side  with  faint  traces 
of  rose.  The  common  color  of  these  two  pieces  makes  us  wonder  if 
patterns  with  this  percentage  of  copper  /  silver  alloy  naturally  take  on 
this  particular  color  scheme.  We  are  even  more  convinced  this  may 
be  the  case  since  both  pieces  came  from  such  diverse  sources.  This 
piece  is  nearly  spot-free  and  the  strike  is  complete  on  each  side. 
Purchased  from  Donald  Kagin. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents 
PR64  Red  and  Brown 
Judd-326B,  Pure  Copper,  Plain  Edge 
Possibly  Unique 


5937  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326B,  Pollock-396,  Cassel-65,  R.8,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  19.75  grains.  This  is  the  typical  Postage 
Currency  design.  Listed  as  Judd-326  except  it  is  struck  in  copper 
rather  than  the  billon  composition  described  by  Judd.  Plain  edge. 
This  piece  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate 
number  70515.64/21873027  and  found  to  be  pure  copper.  Mint 
records  indicate  only  the  striking  of  plain  edge  examples  in  billon, 
indicating  this  is  a  piece  de  caprice ,  and  incredibly  rare  as  such.  This 
Judd-326  version  was  suffixed  with  a  “B”  because  it  has  a  plain  edge, 
unlike  the  Judd-326  that  has  a  reeded  edge.  At  19.75  grains,  its 
weight  is  also  considerably  different  from  the  36-grain  Judd-326. 

The  surfaces  are  only  slightly  mellowed,  mostly  on  the  reverse. 
Bright  yellow-red  color  is  seen  over  much  of  the  obverse.  Another 
Judd-326B  has  been  certified  by  PCGS,  a  PR64  Brown,  but  its 
present  location  is  unknown.  Assuming  it  does  indeed  exist  and 
is  correctly  attributed,  then  this  is  an  R.8  pattern;  if  not,  then  this 
piece  is  unique. 

Ex:  William  W.  Moore  (Stack’s,  3/1992),  lot  1647;  New  York 
Signature  (Heritage,  7/2004) ,  lot  7896;  Pre-FUN  Auction  (Superior, 
1/2005),  lot  447,  where  it  brought  $12,650. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70515 


1863  Aluminum  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-327,  PR66,  Alloyed  With  Silicon 


5938  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-327,  Pollock-397,  Cassel-59,  High 
R.6,  PR66  NGC.  8  grains.  The  obverse  depicts  a  Union  shield 
pierced  by  two  arrows;  a  simple  wreath  rests  above.  The  remainder 
of  the  design  consists  of  token-like  legends;  EXCHANGED  FOR 
U.S.  NOTES  on  the  obverse,  POSTAL  CURRENCY  ACT  JULY 
1862  and  10  CENTS  1863  on  the  reverse.  Struck  in  aluminum 
(mostly)  with  a  plain  edge.  The  actual  composition  of  this  pattern 
as  determined  by  SEM-EDX  testing  (conducted  by  Ledoux  & 
Company  on  certificate  number  1285227-001  is  96.6%  aluminum, 
2.3%  iron,  0.9%  silicon,  and  0.1%  lead.  Many  aluminum  and  tin 
patterns  are  actually  alloyed  with  a  small  amount  of  silicon  which 
hardens  the  resultant  alloy  and  helps  preserve  the  surfaces.  This  is 
a  remarkably  bright  example  of  aluminum  coinage  with  no  areas  of 
oxidation  present.  A  shallow,  irregular  area  of  planchet  roughness 
is  observed  between  the  1  in  the  date  and  CT  of  ACT.  This  is 
believed  to  be  one  of  the  1863 -dated  presentation  coins  delivered 
to  Salmon  P.  Chase.  In  1863  aluminum  was  still  an  expensive 
metal.  This  piece  had  an  intrinsic  value  of  five  cents,  yet  it  weighed 
just  a  twentieth  of  a  silver  dime  that  was  worth  ten  cents. 

Ex:  Lester  Merhin  to  Milton  R.  Friedberg  via  private  treaty  in  1967; 
Fong  Beach  and  Cherry  Hill  Collection  (NERCA,  6/1981) ,  lot  963; 
Auction  ‘90  (Superior’s  session,  8/1990),  lot  1411;  Larry  Shepherd 
Collection  (Superior,  8/1991),  lot  914;  eBay  Auction  (TAGZ, 
12/2000);  Superior  (2/2001) ,  lot  5 123,  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Aluminum  Pattern 
Judd-327,  Plain  Edge  Striking,  PR66 


5939  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328  (misattributed),  Pollock-398, 
Cassel-20,  High  R.6,  PR66  PCGS.  8.2  grains.  The  obverse 
features  the  usual  heraldic  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by 
an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED 
FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse  shows  the  denomination 
10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the  inscriptions 
POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and  ACT  JULY  1862  around.  Struck 
in  aluminum  with  a  plain  edge.  The  percentage  of  aluminum 
in  this  alloy,  as  determined  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
60487.66/2679413,  was  very  high  at  96%,  followed  by  2.2%  iron, 
and  1.6%  silicon.  This  is  an  extraordinarily  well-preserved  pattern. 
The  aluminum  shows  no  signs  of  oxidation,  and  there  is  just  the 
slightest  hint  of  pale  golden  toning  present  on  each  side.  This 
piece  is  misattributed  as  a  Judd-328  (reeded  edge).  It  is  actually  a 
Judd-327  (plain  edge).  Actually,  this  piece  is  even  misattributed 
as  a  Judd-327.  In  earlier  editions  of  Judd,  the  Judd-327  listing 
included  aluminum  Postage  Currency  versions  in  both  8  grains 
and  pure  aluminum.  However,  no  pure  aluminum  pieces  have 
been  located.  Judd-328  pieces  weighed  11  grains,  had  a  reeded 
edge,  and  3%  copper  combined  with  97%  aluminum.  To  better 
cope  with  these  impossible  combinations,  beginning  with  the 
eighth  edition,  Judd-327  encompassed  all  the  plain  edge  versions; 
Judd-328  covered  all  the  reeded  edge  pieces,  and  the  8  and  11  grain 
weights  were  ignored.  Considering  the  variants  of  weight,  purity, 
and  edge,  there  eight  possible  combinations  for  just  two  Judd 
numbers:  Judd-327  and  Judd-328. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60487 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Aluminum 
Judd-328,  Unc  Details 
Rarely  Seen  Reeded  Edge  Variant 


5940  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328,  Pollock-398,  Cassel-14,  R.8  — 
Damaged  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  10.8  grains.  Standard 
Postage  Currency  obverse  and  reverse.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a 
reeded  edge.  This  rarely  encountered  Postage  Currency  issue  was 
metallurgically  examined  by  S&N  Labs  on  Certificate  number 
635017  “Corroded”  and  it  was  found  to  contain  97%  aluminum, 
1.2%  silver,  and  1.6%  iron.  Believed  to  be  one  of  only  two  or  three 
reeded  edge  aluminum  strikings  extant.  The  surfaces  are  bright, 
most  likely  from  cleaning,  and  there  are  numerous  small  to  medium¬ 
sized  spots  of  oxidation  present.  There  is  also  a  larger  planchet 
lamination  observed  on  the  lower  reverse  (in  the  date  area). 

Ex:  Stack’s  MBS  (11/16/1983),  lot  2067;  L.S.  Ruder  Collection 
(Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  983;  Superior  (10/1990),  lot  1826;  Milton  R. 
Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A. ,  1/1997) ;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Aluminum 
Judd-328,  PR62 

Very  Rare  Reeded  Edge  Striking,  PR62 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Aluminum 
Judd-328A,  8.02-Grain  Planchet,  PR64 


5941  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328,  Pollock-398,  Cassel-67,  R.8,  PR62 
PCGS.  10.9  grains.  Standard  Postage  Currency  obverse  and  reverse. 
Struck  with  a  high  percentage  of  aluminum  with  a  reeded  edge. 
The  actual  metallic  composition  of  this  piece  as  determined  by 
SEM-EDX  testing  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number 
60487.62/13189786  is  89.7%  aluminum,  7.9%  silver,  1.2%  iron, 
and  1.2%  silicon.  Believed  to  be  one  of  only  two  or  three  reeded 
edge,  aluminum  pieces  known.  Silicon  is  never  found  uncombined 
in  nature.  It  is  always  combined  with  other  elements,  such  as  iron, 
copper,  or  manganese,  according  to  the  New  Columbia  Encyclopedia. 
While  a  small  amount  of  silicon  helped  to  harden  and  preserve  the 
surfaces  of  this  pattern,  environmental  conditions  after  a  century 
and  a  half  still  has  had  an  even  greater  influence  on  this  coin’s 
preservation.  The  other  two  known  examples  of  1 1 -grain  aluminum 
patterns  with  a  reeded  edge  are  in  lower  grades,  and  no  silicon 
was  found  in  either.  This  leads  to  the  conclusion  that  the  more 
silicon  present  in  the  aluminum  alloy  (as  well  as  other  base  metal 
coins),  the  higher  the  potential  grade.  On  this  piece,  each  side  has 
numerous  spots  of  oxidation  which  accounts  for  the  grade.  These 
reeded  edge,  11 -grain  aluminum  patterns  have  been  tested  and 
found  to  contain  alloys  of  silver,  iron,  silicon,  and  /  or  lead.  The 
1 1  -grain,  reeded  edge  aluminum  patterns  are  exceptionally  rare,  and 
only  three  are  known.  (No  8-grain,  reeded  edge  variety  exists.)  This 
aluminum  Postage  Currency  pattern  is  the  finest  example  known. 
Ex:  L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  982 ;  Doug  Hales; 
Tom  O’Mara;  The  Tom  O’Mara  Collection  of  Fractional  Currency 
(Heritage  Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot  16148;  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60487 


5942  1863  Dime,  Judd-328A,  Pollock-398,  Cassel-4,  High  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  8.02  grains.  The  usual  obverse  design  that  features 
the  Federal  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel 
wreath,  with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES 
around.  The  reverse  contains  the  denomination  10  CENTS 
in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE 
CURRENCY  and  ACT  JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  plain  edge.  Each  aluminum  striking  of  this  design  varies  in 
composition.  Most  likely  these  were  struck  as  metallurgical  trial 
pieces  to  test  color,  malleability,  oxidation  resistance,  and  resistance 
to  damage  in  the  striking  process.  The  SEM-EDX  composition 
of  this  piece  as  determined  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
70487.64/4486786  is  97.5%  aluminum  and  2.5%  iron.  This  is  a 
bright  example  with  the  often-found  contrast  between  the  fields 
and  devices.  Only  a  couple  of  spots  of  oxidation  are  seen. 

Ex:  Corrado  Romano  Estate  (Stack’s,  6/1987) ,  lot  851  (as  a  Judd- 
327);  L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  981;  Stack’s 
(6/1994),  lot  1050;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Aluminum  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-3 28B,  PR65 
8-Grain  Planchet  /  Plain  Edge 


5943  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328B,  Pollock-397,  Cassel-8,  High  R.6, 
PR66  PCGS.  8.2  grains.  The  standard  Postage  Currency  obverse 
and  reverse  designs  are  present  on  each  side.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  plain  edge.  The  SEM-EDX  testing  by  S&N  Labs  on 
certificate  number  80487.66/4624173  revealed  the  composition  to 
be:  94.5%  aluminum,  4.2%  silicon,  and  1.3%  iron.  The  aluminum 
strikings  of  the  Postage  Currency  patterns  are  found  in  two  weight 
classes:  8.2  grains  and  11  grains.  The  328B  designation  is  explained 
by  PCGS’  attribution  of  Judd-327  pieces  as  pure  aluminum  on 
an  11-grain  planchet.  Judd-328  is  an  alloyed  aluminum  eight- 
grain  planchet  with  a  reeded  edge;  therefore,  Judd-328B  was  the 
PCGS  choice  for  an  alloyed  8-grain  striking  with  a  plain  edge.  The 
surfaces  are  remarkably  preserved.  There  are  a  couple  of  minor 
planchet  laminations,  a  common  occurrence  on  early  aluminum 
patterns.  Otherwise,  the  surfaces  are  bright  and  essentially  “as 
struck.”  The  iron  /silicon  addition  to  the  aluminum  alloy  appears 
to  have  been  remarkably  effective.  We  would  be  interested  to  find 
out  if  other  later-dated  aluminum  patterns  also  used  this  as  part  of 
the  aluminum  alloy,  or  was  the  discovery  of  the  combination  of  the 
strengthening  property  of  iron  and  the  preservation  of  surfaces  of 
silicon  lost  on  Mint  personnel  at  the  height  of  the  Civil  War? 

Ex:  Lester  Merkin  private  treaty  sale  to  Milton  R.  Friedberg  in  1967; 
Long  Beach  &  Cherry  Hill  Collection  (NERC A,  6/1981) ,  lot  963; 
Larry  Shepherd  Collection  (Superior,  8/1991) ,  lot  913;  Superior 
(5 '6/1 993 ),  loti  250;  David  Cassel 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  80487 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Tin 
Judd-329,  PR65 
Ex:  Bass 


5944  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-329,  Pollock-399,  Cassel-26,  Low  R.6, 
PR65  PCGS.  21.1  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  Standard  Postage  Currency 
obverse  and  reverse.  Struck  in  tin  with  a  plain  edge.  Patterns 
struck  in  tin  are  rare,  and  high-grade  examples  are  even  rarer.  The 
composition  of  this  piece  explains  a  great  deal  about  why  this 
piece  has  survived  in  Gem  condition.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted 
by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60488.65/5500637 
revealed  the  composition  as:  96.7%  tin,  2.9%  iron,  and  0.4% 
silicon.  The  iron  would  have  been  a  natural  alloy  metal  added  to 
the  tin  to  strengthen  the  coin’s  composition.  But  silicon  was  found 
with  the  iron  ore.  Silicon  is  never  found  in  nature  in  a  pure  state. 
It  this  case  it  bonded  with  iron  to  produce  ferro-silicon,  with  the 
result  that  the  iron  strengthened  the  composition  and  the  silicon 
helped  prevent  oxidation.  According  to  the  George  Eavenson 
Collection  of  1903  (Chapman  Brothers),  39  pure  tin  coins  were 
struck  in  May  1863.  The  surfaces  are  exceptionally  bright  and 
reflective  with  a  rippling  effect  in  the  fields.  No  toning  is  present. 
Ex:  Massachusetts  Historical  Society  and  Appleton  Collection  (Stack’s, 
5/1973) ,  lot  325;  Harry  Bass  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
5/1999),  lot  1082;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Tin 
Judd-330,  PR62,  Ex:  Garrett 
Heaviest  Known,  Slightly  Alloyed  With  Lead 


5945  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-330,  Pollock-399,  Cassel-21,  Low  R.6, 
PR62  PCGS.  Ex:  Garrett.  The  obverse  depicts  an  ornamental 
shield  with  an  inverted  laurel  wreath  suspended  from  a  ring.  A 
pair  of  crossed  arrows  is  behind  the  shield.  The  inscription  reads 
EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The  reverse  has  10  CENTS 
1863  in  the  center  with  *  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  *  ACT  JULY 
1862  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  almost  pure  tin  with  a  plain 
edge.  As  David  Cassel  stated  in  his  reference  this  Judd-330  piece 
is  a  “version”  of  a  Judd-330.  It  is  the  heaviest  Judd-330  known, 
undoubtedly  because  of  the  presence  of  a  small  amount  of  lead 
in  the  composition.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  S&N  Labs 
on  certificate  number  60489.62/2407865  indicated  this  piece  is 
composed  of  98%  tin,  1%  copper,  and  1%  lead.  The  difference 
between  Judd-329  and  330  is  weight.  Both  are  tin  compositions, 
either  pure  (329)  or  slightly  alloyed  (330).  The  Judd-329  coins 
weigh  20.5  grains,  the  Judd-330  pieces  are  heavier  at  25  grains. 
The  “variant”  mentioned  above  is  explained  by  the  heaviness  of 
this  piece.  The  surfaces  are  muted  gray-brilliant  with  significant 
brightness  in  the  proof  fields. 

Ex:  Mendez  I.  Cohen  Collection  (Edward  Cogan,  10/1875),  lot  1336; 
to  John  W.  Haseltine;  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Garrett  II  (Bowers  and 
Ruddy,  3/1980) ,  lot  1015;  Auction  (82  (Superiors  session,  8/1982) , 
lot  1494;  Superior  (5-6/1993) ,  lot  1257;  Larry  Hanks  private 
transaction  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60489 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Tin  /  Copper  Alloy,  Judd-330,  PR63 


5946  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-330,  Pollock-399,  Cassel-68,  Low  R.6, 
PR63  PCGS.  28.1  grains.  Standard  Postage  Currency  obverse 
and  reverse  designs.  Struck  in  tin  (mostly)  with  a  plain  edge. 
According  to  the  Chapman  Brothers  in  their  1903  catalog  of  the 
George  Eavenson  Collection,  15  tin  coins  that  were  alloyed  with 
copper  were  struck  in  May  1863.  This  piece’s  SEM-EDX  testing 
that  was  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number 
60489.63/13189497  showed  its  alloy  to  be  98.72%  tin  and  1.28% 
copper.  The  Judd  reference  previously  (7th  edition  and  earlier) 
stated  these  pieces  contained  3%  copper.  However,  to  date  none 
of  the  pieces  tested  have  had  that  much  copper  content,  and  the 
3%  assertion  has  been  dropped  from  subsequent  editions.  The 
tin  surfaces  are  bright  and  virtually  undiminished  by  toning.  The 
strike  is  strong  throughout  and  there  are  a  number  of  lint  marks 
impressed  into  the  reverse,  debris  that  obviously  adhered  to  the  die 
by  static  electricity  after  the  die  was  wiped  by  the  coiner. 

Ex:  Len  Glazer  to  Tom  O’Mara  (1/3/1985) ;  The  Tom  O’Mara 
Collection  of  Fractional  Currency  (Heritage  Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot 
16149;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Copper-Nickel  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents 
Judd-330A,  PR65 

Unusual  Iron  and  Silicon  Additions  to  the  Alloy 


5947  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-330A,  Pollock-401,  Cassel-32,  R.7, 
PR65  PCGS.  32.7  grains.  The  obverse  features  a  heraldic  shield 
with  arrows,  framed  by  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the 
inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse 
shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date, 
with  the  peripheral  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and 
ACT  JULY  1862.  Struck  with  a  medal  turn,  in  cupro-nickel  with 
a  reeded  edge.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  certificate  number  60490.65/2615814  reveals  the  curious  alloy 
of  this  piece:  73.32%  copper,  24.06%  nickel,  2.57%  iron,  and 
0.05%  silicon.  The  composition  raises  two  questions  about  the 
alloy  of  these  patterns.  How  much  harder  would  the  iron  make  the 
already  hard  copper  /  nickel  alloy?  How  much  (or  little)  silicon 
was  necessary  to  enhance  the  preservation  of  the  surfaces?  To 
answer  the  second  question  first,  it  appears  very  little  silicon  is 
actually  needed  to  prevent  deterioration  of  the  alloy.  The  question 
of  the  addition  of  iron  remains  an  open  one. 

There  were  no  cupro-nickel  Postage  Currency  listed  in  either 
the  Eavenson  Sale  (1903)  or  the  George  H.  Earle  Sale  (1912).  It 
is  most  likely  the  three  known  (and  fourth  possible)  copper-nickel 
pieces  were  confused  with  silver  strikes.  However,  silver  pieces  with 
reeded  edges  never  existed  and  have  been  delisted. 

Only  slight  strike  softness  is  noted  from  this  hard  alloy  with 
some  weakness  on  the  venation  on  the  leaves  in  the  wreath  noted. 
Each  side  displays  reddish-lilac  patina  with  a  light  gray  overtone. 
Close  examination  shows  only  a  few  small  spots  of  carbon. 

Ex:  L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  9 85;  Musikoff 
Collection  (Jay  Parrino  FPL,  1997);  The  California  Sale  (Goldberg 
Auctions,  10/2000),  lot  590;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60490 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents,  PR64  Brown 
Judd-331  A,  Unique  Copper  Striking 
Ex:  Davis-Brand-Boyd-Farouk 


5948  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-331  A,  Pollock-403,  Cassel-17,  Unique, 
PR64  Brown  PCGS.  38.4  grains.  Regular  obverse  dies  trial  but 
undated,  the  reverse  is  the  standard  Postage  Currency  format. 
Struck  in  pure  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  David  Cassel  had  S&N 
Labs  conduct  SEM-EDX  testing  for  PCGS  on  this  piece  in  1997. 
Their  certificate  number  104646247  confirmed  this  piece  was 
pure  copper.  To  quote  Cassel  from  his  second  edition:  “It  is  a 
fantasy  piece  created  for  no  other  reason  than  to  create  a  great  and 
valuable  rarity.”  Later  he  speculates  about  the  creation  of  this  piece: 

“The  coin  was  probably  created  by  William  E.  DuBois, 
assayer  and  coiner  at  the  request  of  Dr.  Henry  Linderman, 
later  to  become  Direction  of  the  U.S.  Mint.  Linderman  and 
others  are  credited  with  creating  some  of  the  classic  and 
rarest  collectibles  to  come  out  of  the  Mint,  including  some 
incredible  restrikes.  It  is  probable  that  William  E.  DuBois 
had  a  hand  in  all  of  this  as  he  knew  every  job  connected 
with  the  Mint.  He  was  employed  at  the  U.S.  Mint  for  more 
than  forty  years  beginning  in  1840.” 

The  brown  patina  is  thick  over  the  surfaces,  but  if  the  piece  is 
angled  just  right  underlying  multicolored  iridescence  is  abundantly 
evident.  The  strike  details  are  strong  throughout  and  there  are  no 
obvious  contact  marks. 

Ex:  Robert  Coulton  Davis  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp  Co.,  1/1890), 
lot  1067;  S.C.  Stevens;  Virgil  Brand  (journal  entry  #16857);  F.C.C. 
Boyd;  The  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby’s,  2-3/1954),  lot 
1781;  James  P.  Randall;  (Lester  Merkin,  9/1967) ,  lot  504;  Milton  R. 
Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997),  lot  1127;  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  7-8/1997),  lot  7265;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60492 


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Undated  (1863)  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-33  IB,  PR64,  Copper-Nickel  Alloy 
Ex:  Eliasberg 


5949  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-33  IB,  Pollock-402,  Cassel-5,  R.7,  PR64 
PCGS.  33.1  grains.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  The  design  is  a  dateless  Seated 
Liberty  obverse,  paired  with  the  Postage  Currency  reverse  featuring 
10  CENTS  1863  in  the  center  and  *  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  * 
ACT  JULY  1862  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with 
a  reeded  edge.  This  dateless  Seated  Liberty  obverse  was  left  over 
from  1863  and  is  characterized  by  the  broken  top  to  the  first  S 
in  STATES,  obviously  caused  by  the  heavy  lapping  required  to 
eliminate  six  years  of  die  rust  that  had  accumulated.  A  few  of  these 
fantasy  pieces  were  created  by  pairing  the  undated  obverse  from 
1863  with  the  Postage  Currency  reverse  from  that  same  year.  A  faint 
diagonal  die  scratch  through  the  field  and  foot  of  Liberty  is  seen  to 
some  degree  on  all  five  pieces  known  of  this  obverse/reverse  pairing. 
SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
60493.64/4486785  revealed  the  exact  composition  of  this  piece  to 
be  74%  copper  and  26%  nickel.  The  surfaces  show  just  the  slightest 
hint  of  reddish  toning  with  strong  underlying  brightness  in  the  fields. 
Each  side  also  shows  (with  magnification)  a  number  of  contact 
marks  and  lint  marks.  A  couple  of  other  obverse  die  scratches  are 
also  seen,  an  obvious  effort  on  the  coiners  part  to  efface  die  rust. 

Ex:  Charles  Morris  Collection  (S.H.  and  H.  Chapman,  4/1905),  lot 
384;  J.M.  Clapp;  Louis  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Collection  (Bowers 
andMerena,  5/1996),  lot  193;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60493 


Undated  (1863)  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-33 1C,  PR65 

Iron  and  Cobalt  in  the  Cupro-Nickel  Alloy 


5950  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-33 1C,  Pollock-402,  Cassel-23,  R.8, 
PR65  NGC.  31.86  grains.  The  design  is  a  dateless  Seated  Liberty 
obverse,  paired  with  the  Postage  Currency  reverse  featuring  10 
CENTS  1863  in  the  center  and  *  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  *  ACT 
JULY  1862  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  medallic  alignment  in 
copper-nickel  with  a  reeded  edge.  Like  the  Judd-33  lb  above,  this 
piece  shows  the  diagnostic  angling  die  scratch  through  the  foot 
of  Liberty  and  the  “broken”  top  of  the  first  S  in  STATES,  both 
characteristics  of  reworking  of  the  leftover,  repolished  obverse  from 
1863.  The  “c”  designation  indicates  a  different  copper-nickel  alloy, 
in  this  case  alloyed  with  iron  and  cobalt.  One  other  such  piece 
is  known.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  Ledoux  &  Company 
Certificate  number  289163-019  showed  the  metallurgical 
composition  of  this  piece  as:  74.9%  copper,  24.5%  nickel,  0.35% 
iron,  and  0.18%  cobalt.  No  one  has  given  an  explanation  for 
the  presence  of  iron  and  cobalt  in  the  copper-nickel  alloy.  David 
CassePs  only  guess  is  that  in  larger  percentages,  iron  and  cobalt 
would  make  the  coin  magnetic.  The  fields  are  remarkably  bright 
and  mirrored,  especially  so  for  a  coin  with  such  a  strong  presence  of 
nickel  in  the  alloy.  Light,  streaky  reddish  toning  is  seen  across  each 
side.  There  are  a  few  field  marks  and  Mint-made  lint  marks,  and 
the  strike  displays  localized  softness  on  the  head  of  Liberty. 

Ex:  Lenox  Lohr  /  ANA  Auction  (Numismatic  Gallery,  8/1958), 
lot  49;  Bareford  Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  288;  to  a  New 
England  collector;  appeared  in  a  Coin  World  ad  for  JMN  &  Associates, 
1/31/1990;  to  Donald  Kagin  and  Andy  Lustig;  David  Cassel  (1998). 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60491 


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1868  Ten  Cent  Pattern 
Judd-641  A,  Bright  and  Flashy  PR65 
Remotely  Related  to  Postage  Currency  Issues 


5951  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-641,  Pollock-713,  Cassel-30,  Low  R.7, 
PR65  NGC.  31.64  grains.  The  obverse  is  the  regular  issue  design 
of  the  Seated  Liberty  dime  except  with  no  date.  The  reverse  is 
similar  to  the  regular  issue  Seated  Liberty  design  with  the  date  and 
a  star  inside  the  wreath.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  alloy  with  a  reeded 
edge.  The  obverse  is  from  the  same  undated,  vigorously  polished 
obverse  die  used  to  strike  the  undated  mules  that  were  paired  with 
the  Postage  Currency  reverse;  thus  making  these  pieces  distantly 
related  to  the  Postage  Currency  series.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted 
by  Ledoux  &  Company  on  certificate  number  581886-002  revealed 
the  composition  of  this  piece  as:  76%  copper,  23%  nickel,  0.3% 
cobalt,  0.2%  iron,  and  0.1%  silicon.  It  is  David  Cassel’s  opinion  that 
the  presence  of  small  amounts  of  silicon,  iron,  and  cobalt  account 
for  the  better  flash  and  contrast  of  this  piece  than  the  Friedberg, 
Eliasberg,  or  Wolfe  examples.  To  us  this  seems  doubtful  since  these 
elements  are  present  in  such  small  amounts.  It  seems  more  likely  this 
was  simply  a  well-produced  and  well-preserved  pattern.  The  fields 
show  the  expected  die  polishing  marks,  and  they  are  exceptionally 
deep  in  mirrored  reflectivity.  Additionally,  the  devices  display 
significant  mint  frost,  giving  the  coin  considerable  field-device 
contrast  on  each  side.  Just  a  hint  of  pale  golden-rose  toning  is 
present  across  each  side.  The  devices  are  fully  struck  in  all  areas. 

Ex:  National  Money  Show  Auction  (Superior,  3/2000),  lot  655; 
Donald  Kagin  and  Andy  Lustig;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60859 


1868  Dime  Pattern  in  Copper,  PR63  Brown 
Judd-642,  The  Only  Example  in  Private  Hands 
Ex:  Woodin-Farouk 


5952  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-642,  Pollock-714,  Cassel-39,  R.8, 
PR63  Brown  PCGS.  27.46  grains.  The  obverse  is  of  the  regular 
dies  1868  dime.  The  reverse,  however,  shares  the  same  design 
as  Judd-640  through  646,  showing  ONE  DIME  in  the  center,  a 
six-pointed  star  above,  the  date  below,  and  all  surrounded  by  a 
wreath  of  cotton,  corn,  and  tobacco.  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC 
Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60860.63/21873030  confirmed 
this  piece  was  struck  in  pure  copper.  Designated  a  Brown  coin, 
the  surfaces  are  deep  brown  with  just  the  faintest  glimmers  of  red 
still  evident  surrounding  the  devices.  Only  one  other  Judd-642  is 
known,  and  that  piece  is  part  of  the  Mitchelson  Collection  at  the 
Connecticut  State  Library.  That  coin  weighs  18  grains,  making 
each  piece  known  unique  in  its  weight  category. 

Ex:  William  Woodin;  Hans  Schulman  to  King  Farouk;  The  Palace 
Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954) ,  lot  1815;  to  Sol  Kaplan; 
to  Gene  Wolfe;  Gene  Wolfe  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2000) ,  lot  7423;  Stack’s  (12/2003),  lot  197,  uncertified,  where  it 
brought  $9 800. 

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1868  Postage  Currency  Dime  (Struck  in  1863) 
Judd-644,  PR64 
Ex:  Garrett 


5953  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-644,  Pollock-716,  Cassel-18,  Low  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  30.9  grains.  Ex:  Garrett.  A  Postage  Currency  related 
pattern,  dated  1868.  The  obverse  has  a  central  shield  with  diagonal 
arrows  behind,  EXCHANGED  FOR  above  and  U.S.  NOTES 
below.  The  reverse  is  a  variant  of  the  adopted  design  with  the 
central  wreath  surrounding  ONE  DIME,  a  six-pointed  star  above 
and  the  date  below.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with  a  reeded  edge. 
The  metallic  composition  of  this  piece,  as  determined  by  SEM-EDX 
testing  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60862.64/4646248,  is 
74%  copper  and  26%  nickel. 

The  most  numismatically  interesting  revelation  about  this  series 
of  patterns  is  when  the  1868-dated  pieces  are  compared  side-by- 
side  with  those  from  1863,  the  1868-dated  coins  have  less  advanced 
die  cracks.  In  the  second  edition  of  his  reference  on  the  Postage 
Currency  series,  David  Cassel  explained: 

“these  coins  dated  1868  ...  were  produced  in  May  1863 
before  most  of  the  Dies  1-A  coins  as  pieces  de  caprice  for 
collectors.  The  several  I  have  seen  do  not  appear  to  be 
restrikes  but  appear  to  be  Mint  date  logo  punch  errors.  I 
am  not  aware  of  any  patterns  that  were  struck  five  years  in 
anticipation  of  the  expectation  of  a  need.” 

Pronounced  striking  softness  is  noted  at  2  o’clock  on  the 
obverse,  affecting  most  of  the  word  FOR.  The  obverse  die  was 
vigorously  lapped  and  the  fields  are  brightly  reflective.  The  reverse 
shows  peripheral  die  cracking  and  occasional  areas  of  die  rust. 
The  leaves  on  the  lower  right  portion  of  the  wreath  are  weakly 
impressed  also.  These  two  areas  of  strike  weakness  are  undoubtedly 
from  the  hardness  of  the  26%  nickel  alloy.  Pale  rose  toning  covers 
otherwise  brilliant  surfaces. 

Ex:  John  Work  Garrett  Collection  (Stack’s,  3/1976) ,  lot  602;  Auction 
‘82  (Paramount’s  session,  8/1982) ,  lot  1814;  Charmont  Sale  (Steve  Ivy, 
8/1983),  lot  4586;  Milton  R.  Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997), 
lot  1128;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60862 


1868  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-645,  PR67  Brown 
Thin  Planchet,  Probably  Unique  as  Such 


5954  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-645,  Pollock-717,  Cassel-28,  High  R.7, 
PR67  Brown  PCGS.  28.1  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  A  rare  Postage  Currency 
related  pattern,  dated  1868.  The  obverse  displays  the  expected 
central  shield  with  diagonal  arrows  behind,  EXCHANGED  FOR 
above  and  U.S.  NOTES  below.  The  reverse  is  a  variant  of  the 
adopted  design  with  the  central  wreath  surrounding  ONE  DIME, 
a  six-pointed  star  above  and  the  date  below.  Struck  in  copper, 
medallic  alignment  on  a  thin  planchet,  and  with  a  plain  edge.  This 
appears  to  be  the  only  thin  planchet,  light  weight  example  known 
of  this  pattern.  At  least  one  thick  planchet  coin  exists  and  possibly 
two  exist  at  38.6  grains.  This  seldom-seen  1868  Postage  Currency 
pattern  has  two  distinctive  characteristics.  The  first  is  the  previously 
mentioned  misdated  date  punch  used  —  the  coin  having  actually 
been  struck  in  1863  —  and  showing  a  pronounced  lack  of  die 
cracking  seen  on  later  1863  strikes.  Second  is  the  curious  double- 
struck  reverse.  There  is  approximately  5  degrees  of  rotation  between 
the  first  and  second  strike,  and  no  evidence  of  double  striking  on 
the  obverse.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  certificate  number  60863.67/5500641  showed  this  piece  to 
be  almost  pure  copper.  The  exact  breakdown  is  97 .65%  copper 
and  2.35%  iron.  The  surfaces  on  this  piece  are  nothing  less  than 
spectacular.  The  PR67  grade  tells  much  more  about  the  appearance 
than  does  the  Brown  designation.  Each  side  has  an  inescapable 
deep  blue  patina  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  further  enhance 
the  vibrancy  of  the  color.  What  is  not  stated  on  the  insert  is  the 
contrast  present  on  each  side,  but  the  fields  and  devices  display  a 
stark  cameo  effect.  The  surfaces  are  almost  perfectly  preserved. 

Ex:  The  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  -  Farouk  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954),  lot 
1815;  Sol  Kaplan;  Harry  X  Boosel  Collection  (RARCOA,  1/1973) ,  lot 
589;  Brinton  T.  Schorer  to  Harry  Bass  (5/3/ 1 973 ) ;  Harry  Bass  Collection, 
Part  I  (Bowers  and  M erena,  5/1999) ,  lot  1086;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60863 


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1868  Dime  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-645,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
Combined  2-3  Pieces  Known  of  This  Issue 
Ex:  Garrett 


5955  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-645,  Pollock-717,  Cassel-60,  R.8,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  38.7  grains.  Ex:  Garrett.  This  unusual  and 
rare  pattern  shows  a  small  shield  and  inverted  wreath  on  the  obverse 
and  a  legend  that  reads  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The 
reverse  is  laid  out  in  a  peculiar  fashion  also  with  ONE  DIME  in  the 
center,  a  six -pointed  star  above,  the  date  below,  and  all  surrounded 
by  a  wreath  of  cotton,  corn,  and  tobacco.  Struck  in  copper,  medallic 
alignment,  and  a  plain  edge.  Only  one  or  two  other  heavy  weight 
examples  of  this  pattern  are  known.  The  plain  edge  copper  strikings 
(now  believed  unique)  were  not  included  in  the  Adams- Woodin 
pattern  reference  in  1913,  but  have  been  included  in  both  the  Judd 
and  Pollock  references.  This  piece  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC 
Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  70863.64/21873025. 

The  surfaces  are  remarkably  clean  and  problem-free  for  the 
stated  grade.  Original  mint  red  is  obvious  beneath  the  light  layer  of 
brown  patina  that  covers  each  side.  Fully  defined  throughout  with 
significant  mirroring  in  the  fields. 

Ex:  Garrett  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy ,  3/1980) ,  lot  1016;  unknown 
intermediaries;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2003),  lot  9075. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70863 


1868  Ten  Cents  Pattern 
Judd-646,  PR61 

Unusual  Aluminum  /  Silver  Alloy 


5956  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-646,  Pollock-718,  Cassel-29,  R.7,  PR61 
PCGS.  11.9  grains.  The  obverse  has  an  ornamental  shield  in  the 
center  with  an  inverted  laurel  wreath  suspended  from  a  ring.  A  pair 
of  crossed  arrows  is  behind  the  shield.  The  peripheral  device  reads 
EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The  reverse  displays  ONE 
DIME  /  1868  /  a  six-pointed  star  in  the  center  /  surrounded  by  a 
cereal  wreath.  Struck  in  aluminum  /  silver  alloy  with  a  plain  edge. 
SEM-EDX  testing,  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  Certificate 
number  60864.61/9321628,  shows  this  piece  to  be  composed  of 
61.1%  aluminum,  29.5%  silver,  6.19%  iron,  and  3.21%  copper. 
One  can  only  speculate  what  the  Mint’s  intention  was  in  striking 
this  (and  the  other  Judd-646)  in  this  unusual  aluminum  /  silver 
alloy.  David  Cassel  considered  these  two  pieces  fantasy  products  of 
the  Mint  with  a  value  of  nine  cents  at  the  time  they  were  produced. 
The  surfaces,  undoubtedly  a  result  of  the  peculiar  alloy,  are  dull  and 
chalky- white.  The  strike  is  strong  throughout  and  there  are  numerous 
small,  but  individually  insignificant  spots  across  each  side. 

Ex:  W.J.  Crouch  Collection  (Superior,  6/1977) ,  lot  297;  Gene  Wolfe 
Collection  of  Postage  Currency  Patterns  /  FUN  Auction  (Heritage, 
1/2000) ,  lot  7424;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60864 


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1868-Dated  Ten  Cents  Pattern 
Judd-646,  PR63 

Unique  Aluminum  /  Silver  Alloy  Composition 


5957  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-646,  Pollock-718,  Cassel-70,  R.7,  PR63 
PCGS.  11.6  grains.  An  unusual  and  rare  pattern  with  a  small 
shield  and  inverted  wreath  on  the  obverse  and  a  legend  that 
reads  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The  reverse  is  laid  out 
with  ONE  DIME  in  the  center,  a  six-pointed  star  above,  the  date 
below,  and  all  surrounded  by  a  wreath  of  cotton,  corn,  and  tobacco. 
Struck  in  aluminum  /  silver  alloy  with  a  plain  edge.  As  with  the 
PR61  Judd-646  above,  this  piece  was  struck  in  a  similarly  unusual 
alloy.  The  differing  compositions  of  each  lend  a  unique  quality 
to  each.  This  piece  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  Certificate  number  60864.63/13189788,  which  showed  the 
piece  to  be  composed  of  80.4%  aluminum,  18.10%  silver,  0.9% 
silicon,  and  0.7%  iron.  In  addition  to  the  singular  metallic 
compositions  of  these  Judd-646  pieces,  they  are  noteworthy  for 
another  reason.  The  die  cracks  on  the  obverse  are  less  advanced 
than  those  on  the  aluminum  Die  1-A  presentation  pieces.  The 
significance  being  this  proves  these  pieces  were  struck  in  May 
1863,  not  in  1868  as  the  date  on  these  pieces  would  lead  one  to 
believe.  This  example  lacks  the  chalky  color  of  the  other  Judd-646, 
and  the  fields  are  moderately  bright.  There  are  numerous  spots 
of  oxidation  on  each  side,  a  problem  seen  on  many  aluminum 
patterns  that  were  not  stored  properly. 

Ex:  Goldberg  Auctions  (5/2003),  lot  593;  Stack’s  (10/2003),  lot 
2025;  Oliver  Jung  Collection  (American  Numismatic  Rarities,  7/2003) , 
lot  1018;  Medio  and  Henry  da  Costa  Gomez  Collections  (Stack’s 
/  A  NR,  6/2004) ,  lot  4685;  Richard  Jewell  Collection  (American 
Numismatic  Rarities,  3/2005),  lot  1050 ;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and 
M erena,  7/2005),  lot  2390;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60864 


1869  SIL.  /  NIC.  Dime  Pattern 
Judd-714,  PR64 

Cupro-Nickel  Experimental  Strike 


5958  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-714,  Pollock-793,  Cassel-22,  Low  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  30.9  grains.  The  obverse  features  the  regular  issue 
Liberty  Seated  design  without  the  date.  The  reverse  is  inscribed 
SIL.  9  /  NIC.  1  /  1869.  Struck  in  cupro-nickel  composition  with 
a  reeded  edge.  While  one  would  naturally  assume  (as  did  Adams- 
Woodin  and  the  early  editions  of  the  Judd  book)  that  this  pattern 
would  be  a  metallurgical  trial  for  a  silver  /  nickel  alloy,  that  has  not 
turned  out  to  be  the  case.  The  only  pieces  known  of  this  pattern 
are  in  copper-nickel  alloy.  This  particular  piece  was  SEM-EDX 
tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60939.64/2510321  and 
turned  out  to  be  75%  copper  and  25%  nickel.  The  surfaces  have 
the  “hard”  look  of  a  nickel  coin  with  satiny  mint  luster  and  light 
oil-slick  iridescence  over  each  side.  In  spite  of  the  high  nickel 
content,  the  strike  details  are  strongly  brought  up,  and  there  are 
no  obvious  or  detracting  abrasions.  A  light  streak  of  discoloration 
through  the  S  in  SIL.  Is  noted,  and  is  an  easy  pedigree  identifier. 
Fine  diagonal  die  striations  are  seen  to  the  upper-right  of  the  figure 
of  Liberty,  a  characteristic  of  all  patterns  in  this  series. 

Ex:  David  B.  Silberman,  Jr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  11/1988) , 
lot  5392;  ANA  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  8/1998) ,  lot  5103; 
David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60939 


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1869  Copper  Ten  Cent  Pattern 
Judd-715,  PR66  Brown 
SIL,  /  NIC.  Reverse  Design 


5959  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-715,  Pollock-794,  Cassel-61,  Low  R.7, 
PR66  Brown  NGC.  37  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  the  exergual  area.  The  reverse  has 
SIL.  9  /  NIC.  1  /  1869  in  large  letters  and  digits.  This  reverse  design 
pattern  was  struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  Of  the  six  known 
examples  of  this  copper  striking,  this  is  the  finest  certified.  SEM- 
EDX  testing  by  Ledoux  &  Company  Certificate  number  919577- 
011  proved  it  to  be  almost  pure  copper:  99.7%  copper  and  0.2% 
nickel.  Curiously,  the  silver  /  nickel  alloy  stamped  on  the  reverse  of 
this  piece  does  not  appear  to  exist  on  any  coins  of  this  design.  The 
production  of  this  almost  pure  copper  piece  makes  one  wonder  what 
was  intended  by  Mint  officials.  Each  side  displays  variegated  “autumn 
leaves”  toning  that  is  quite  deep  in  hue,  yet  the  surfaces  show  strong 
underlying  brightness.  Pronounced  die  striations  are  easily  in  the 
upper-right  of  the  obverse  as  well  as  the  long  diagonal  die  scratch  in 
the  lower  obverse  field  that  passes  under  the  foot  of  Liberty. 

Ex:  Goldberg  Auctions  (5/2003),  lot  593;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60940 


1869  Ten  Cents  Pattern,  PR64 
Judd-716,  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  Reverse 


5960  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-716,  Pollock-795,  Unlisted  in  Cassel, 
High  R.6,  PR64  PCGS.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC. 
/  COP.  in  larger  letters,  the  date  is  below,  smaller,  and  slightly 
curved.  Allegedly  struck  in  Koulz’s  alloy,  a  variant  of  German  silver, 
with  a  reeded  edge.  SEM-EDX  testing  was  done  on  this  piece,  but 
the  totals  only  add  up  to  98%.  The  known  percentages  are:  35% 
nickel,  38%  copper,  and  25%  silver.  This  piece  has  the  appearance 
of  a  nickel  coin  with  more  subdued,  satiny  surfaces  and  minimally 
reflective  fields.  Each  side  displays  finely  variegated  rose-lilac-gray 
patina,  and  there  are  no  mentionable  flaws  on  either  side.  Sharply 
defined  throughout. 

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1869  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’  Dime  in  Silver 
Judd-7 16A,  PR63 


1869  Silver  ‘Koutz’s  Alloy’  Dime 
SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COR  Reverse 
Judd-7 16A,  PR64 


5961  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 16A,  Pollock-796,  Cassel-62,  High  R.7, 
PR63  PCGS.  38.4  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC. 
/  COP.  in  larger  letters  with  the  date  below,  in  a  smaller  font,  and 
slightly  curved.  This  design  pattern  has  a  reeded  edge  and  was 
supposedly  struck  in  the  unworkable  alloy  of  silver,  nickel,  and 
copper:  Koulz’s  alloy.  This  piece  was  struck  in  100%  silver,  as 
confirmed  by  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on 
certificate  number  60942.63/21873023.  As  a  reminder,  the  link  of 
the  so-called  Koulz’s  Alloy  patterns  with  the  Postage  Currency  series 
is  the  use  of  the  Postage  Currency  undated  obverse,  identifiable  by 
the  broken  first  S  in  STATES.  The  so-called  Koutz’s  Alloy  has 
turned  out  to  be  a  misnomer.  David  Cassel’s  extensive  research 
failed  to  reveal  a  single  person  named  Koulz.  However,  there  were 
a  number  of  entries  for  a  French  chemist,  Montchal  Roulz.  So 
Koulz’s  Alloy  may  simply  be  a  typographical  error  or  misreading 
of  the  capital  letter  R,  one  that  should  actually  be  Routz’s  Alloy. 
The  surfaces  of  this  piece  are  bright  throughout  with  just  the 
slightest  trace  of  toning  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  is  well  brought 
up  overall  and  there  are  no  distracting  contact  marks  evident. 

Ex:  The  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt,  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954),  lot  1831; 
Hans  Schulman;  T.  James  Clarke,  et  al.;  (Numismatic  Gallery, 
1 1/1955),  lot  581 ;  Maurice  M.  Burgett  &  Lenox  R.  Lohr  (Numismatic 
Gallery,  8/1958),  lot  55;  Abner  Kreisberg  and  Hans  Schulman 
(4/1958),  lot  1062;  Lenox  Lohr  Collection  FPL  (Empire  Coin 
Company,  1965);  Harold  L.  Bareford  Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981), 
lot  295;  George  Polis  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  6/1991),  lot 
1114;  Superior  (5/2003) ,  lot  3441 ;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60942 


5962  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 16A,  Pollock-796,  Cassel-63,  High 
R.7,  PR64  PCGS.  38.6  grains.  The  obverse  was  struck  from  the 
leftover,  undated  obverse  die  used  on  Postage  Currency  patterns 
from  1863.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  in  larger  letters  with 
1869  below,  in  a  smaller  font,  and  slightly  curved.  Struck  in  almost 
pure  silver  (not  the  alloy  stated  on  the  reverse)  with  a  reeded  edge. 
The  SEM-EDX  composition  of  this  piece  as  determined  by  QC 
Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60942.64/21873026  proved 
to  be  98.77%  silver  and  1.23%  copper.  The  name  Koulz  appears 
to  have  originated  in  an  obscure  1869  government  publication 
Suggestions  to  Congress  of  the  Finances  of  the  United  States.  In  that 
booklet  there  is  a  quote  from  W.  E.  DuBois  who  described  the 
proposed  the  alloy  of  41%  copper,  33%  nickel,  and  26%  silver: 


“Mr.  Eckfeldt  made  a  small  bar,  and  gave  it  three  meltings.  It 
rolled  down  with  great  difficulty,  splitting  and  cracking  in 
spite  of  all  the  precaution  and  annealings.  Mr.  Barber  made 
a  reverse  to  try  it  under  the  press  (using  the  dime  head  for 
the  obverse),  and  a  faint  impression  was  produced  in  the 
steam  press.  The  metal  is  totally  unfit  for  coinage,  and  the 
color  is  bad.” 


It  is  unlikely  that  any  of  the  so-called  “Koulz’s  alloy”  impressions 
made  it  out  of  the  Mint.  Only  one  piece  is  known  with  a  roughly 
comparable  composition.  Instead,  the  reverse  die  was  used  to  strike 
more  conventional  metals  and  alloys.  Deep  rose  and  blue  toning  is 
seen  in  equal  measures  over  each  side  with  light  hairlining  apparent 
with  magnification.  Otherwise,  no  contact  marks  are  seen. 

Ex:  Numismatic  Gallery  (11/1957);  Curtis  R.  Paxman  Collection 
(American  Auction  Association,  1 1/1974) ,  lot  1029;  HaroldL.  Bareford 
Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  296;  Auction  (82  (Paramount’s 
session,  8/1982),  lot  1815;  Arnold/Romisa  Collections  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  9/1984),  lot  372;  Stack’s  (6/2003),  lot  580;  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60942 


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1869  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’  Ten  Cents  in  Copper 
Judd-717,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 


5963  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-717,  Pollock-797,  Cassel-46,  Low  R.7, 
PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  31.20  grains.  The  “Koulz’s  Alloy” 
design  that  uses  the  undated  Postage  Currency  obverse  (from 
1863)  with  the  “broken  S”  in  STATES,  paired  with  the  reverse  that 
displays  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  in  the  center,  followed  by  a  straight 
line,  then  the  date,  in  exergue.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge. 
Certificate  number  5500648  Similar  to  German  silver  (Neusilber), 
French  chemist  Montchal  Roulz  received  a  French  patent  for 
his  silver  /  nickel  /  copper  alloy  in  1841.  The  composition’s 
unsuitability  for  use  in  coinage  left  the  Mint  with  an  experimental 
reverse  die,  but  no  usable  experimental  alloy.  Pieces  were  struck 
using  the  SIL.  /  COP.  /  NIC.  reverse  in  silver,  nickel,  and  copper. 
This  piece  displays  rich  cherry-red  color  with  faint  traces  of  blue 
intermixed.  The  fields  show  signs  of  heavy  die  polishing  which  give 
the  piece  its  brightly  mirrored  fields.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout 
with  a  few  small,  grade-limiting  specks  of  carbon  present. 

Ex:  David  Golding  Sale  (Stack’s,  6/1952) ,  lot  16;  ANA  Auction 
(Stack’s,  8/1971),  lot  402;  Brinton  T.  Schorer  (5/3/1973) ;  Harry 
W.  Bass  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/1999) ,  lot  1093 ; 
Teletrade  Auction  1382  (11/29/2000) ,  lot  1148;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70943 


1869  Ten  Cent  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’ 
Judd-7 17 A,  PR64 

Alloyed  With  Traces  of  Iron  and  Silicon 


5964  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 17 A,  Pollock-798,  Cassel-64,  High  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  44.3  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC. 
/  COP.  in  the  center  with  the  date  slightly  curved  below  and  in 
a  smaller  font.  This  second  reverse  design  pattern  has  a  reeded 
edge.  The  reverse  states  it  was  struck  in  the  unworkable  alloy  of 
silver,  nickel,  and  copper:  Koulz’s  alloy.  However,  this  example 
proved  to  be  composed  of  a  most  interesting  alloy  when  SEM- 
EDX  testing  was  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate 
number  60944.64/21873031:  76.07%  copper,  23.42%  nickel,  0.27% 
iron,  and  0.24%  silicon.  This  piece  was  originally  attributed  as  a 
Judd-716  (Koulz’s  alloy),  but  after  metallurgical  testing  was  done 
it  was  reholdered  as  a  Judd-7 17A  (mostly  nickel)  striking.  The 
difference  between  the  two  cannot  be  discerned  by  appearance, 
weight,  or  specific  gravity;  only  SEM-EDX  testing  can  differentiate 
between  the  two  alloys.  The  piece  looks  like  other  nickel  patterns 
we  have  seen  with  subdued  mint  luster.  The  strike  is  surprisingly 
strong  for  a  composition  as  hard  as  this  one.  Moderate  reflectivity 
is  seen  in  the  fields  and  the  devices  are  notably  frosted,  yielding 
significant  contrast.  Light  gray-rose  toning  is  seen  over  each  side. 
An  irregular  planchet  flaw  in  the  right  field  serves  as  a  useful 
pedigree  identifier. 

Ex:  eBay  offering  #391360575  (2004)  by  Blue  Moon  Coin;  David 
Cassel. 

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1869  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’  Dime 
Judd-7 17 A,  PR65 
Copper  /  Nickel  Composition 


5965  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 17A,  Pollock-798,  Cassel-24,  High  R.7, 
PR65  NGC.  45.94  grains.  The  undated  obverse  is  similar  to  the 
regular  issue  and  was  used  to  strike  the  Postage  Currency  patterns 
in  1863,  as  seen  by  the  broken  top  of  the  first  S  in  STATES.  The 
reverse  features  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  in  the  center,  followed  by 
a  straight  line,  the  date  in  the  exergue  below  and  in  a  smaller 
font.  Allegedly  struck  in  the  unworkable  Koulz’s  alloy  with  a 
reeded  edge.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  Ledoux  &  Company 
Certificate  number  235641-018  actually  showed  this  piece  to  be 
struck  in  74.5%  copper,  24.9%  nickel,  0.33%  iron,  and  0.27% 
cobalt.  Two  of  the  three  elements  in  Koulz’s  alloy  (or  more  precisely 
Montchal  Roulz’s  alloy)  are  present  in  this  piece,  but  no  silver 
was  found.  This  is  a  brightly  mirrored  proof  whose  reflectivity 
greatly  enhances  the  oil-slick  patina  seen  over  each  side.  High- 
point  definition  is  lacking  on  the  hair  and  breasts  of  Liberty,  not 
surprising  considering  the  hardness  of  the  alloy  this  piece  was 
struck  in.  Numerous  flyspecks  of  carbon  are  scattered  over  each 
side,  but  there  are  no  obvious  or  detracting  contact  marks. 

Ex:  The  Palace  Collections  of  Eppt  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954),  lot  1831 ;  T. 
James  Clarke,  et  al. ;  (Numismatic  Gallery,  11/1955) ,  lot  581 ;  Maurice 
M.  Burgett  &  Lenox  R.  Lohr  (Numismatic  Gallery,  8/1958),  lot  55; 
Lenox  Lohr  Collection  FPL  (Empire  Coin  Company,  1965);  Harold 
L.  Bareford  Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  295;  George  Polis 
Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  6/1991),  lot  1114;  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60944 


1869  Dime  Pattern,  Cupro-Nickel 
Judd-7 17 A,  PR66 

The  Finest  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  Design 


5966  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 17 A,  Pollock-798,  Cassel-31,  High 
R.7,  PR66  NGC.  44.60  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the 
regular  issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL. 
/  NIC.  /  COP.  with  the  date  slightly  curved  below  and  in  a  smaller 
font.  This  second  reverse  design  pattern  has  a  reeded  edge  and  was 
a  modification  of  the  virtually  unworkable  “Koulz’s  Alloy.”  This 
piece  has  been  SEM-EDX  tested  at  Ledoux  &  Company  Certificate 
Number  919577-012  and  the  results  are:  76%  copper,  23%  nickel, 
0.2%  silicon,  0.1%  iron,  0.1%  cobalt,  and  0.05%  silver.  This 
composition  was  also  very  difficult  to  produce  because  of  the  high 
nickel  content.  This  particular  piece  is  the  finest  known  at  both 
services  (5/15).  The  bright  nickel-gray  fields  show  light  oil-slick 
iridescence  that  is  most  attractive,  and  the  devices  are  especially 
well  struck  considering  the  hardness  of  the  alloy. 

Ex:  Heritage  FPL  (9/22/1998) ,  offered  as  a  Judd-716;  Kagin’s  private 
treaty  (3/2000)  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60944 


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CASSEL  COLLECTION  BOOKS 


Postage  Currency  References  by  David  Cassel 
First  and  Second  Editions 


5967  Pattern  Postage  Currency  References,  First  and  Second  Editions. 

For  the  Postage  Currency  specialist,  these  two  volumes  are 
indispensable.  Each  is  long  out-of-print.  Each  volume  of  United 
States  Pattern  Postage  Currency  Coins  details  David  Cassel’s  journey 
of  knowledge  in  uncovering  the  facts  of  this  oftentimes  surprising 
series.  The  first  edition  is  Number  29  of  a  run  of  110  volumes  of 
the  Premier  Edition  from  2000.  The  second  edition  is  Number  29 
of  a  tiny  run  of  only  30  books,  published  in  2007.  Each  volume 
is  in  mint  condition  and  shrink-wrapped.  The  first  edition  is 
autographed  by  the  author. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  (Total:  2  books)  PCGS#  661000 


Postage  Currency  References 
First  and  Second  Editions 


5968  Pattern  Postage  Currency  References,  First  and  Second  Editions. 

A  second  set  of  this  definitive  reference  on  Postage  Currency 
and  associated  patterns.  These  editions  of  United  States  Pattern 
Postage  Currency  Coins  have  long  been  out-of-print,  and  this 
and  the  previous  lot  are  the  final  books  held  by  the  author.  The 
Premier  first  edition  (2000)  is  Number  30  of  110  books  printed, 
and  it  autographed  by  David  Cassel.  The  second  edition  (2007)  is 
Number  30  of  only  30  books  printed.  The  pair  is  shrink-wrapped  by 
the  author  and  in  new  condition. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  (Total:  2  books)  PCGS#  661000 


PATTERNS 


1836  Two  Cent,  Near-Mint 
Judd-53,  Reeded  Edge 


5969  1836  Two  Cents,  Judd-53,  Pollock-54,  Low  R.6,  AU58  PCGS. 

The  first  pattern  two  cent  design.  The  obverse  has  a  small  eagle 
that  stands  on  a  cloud,  with  the  date  below  and  UNITED  STATES 
OF  AMERICA  at  the  borders.  The  reverse  has  the  denomination 
widely  spaced  within  a  peripheral  laurel  wreath.  Struck  in  billon 
with  a  reeded  edge.  A  well  defined  example  with  deep  gunmetal- 
gray  toning.  Despite  momentary  circulation,  we  can  mention  only 
a  small  spot  near  the  left  (facing)  wingtip  and  a  slight  obverse  edge 
knock  at  5:30  o’clock.  PCGS#  11196 


1858  Indian  Cent  in  Copper-Nickel 
Judd-208,  Pollock-259 
Centered  Date,  Five  Leaf  Clusters 


5970  1858  Indian  Cent,  Judd-208,  Pollock-259,  R.3,  PR64  PCGS. 

Snow-PT28.  Die  Pair  1.  The  Indian  Head  cent  as  adopted  in 
1859,  with  clusters  of  five  leaves  on  the  reverse  wreath.  This  is 
the  Centered  Date  Pollock  variant.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with 
a  plain  edge.  This  is  the  most  commonly  encountered  of  the  four 
Judd-208  variants.  Obviously  a  copper-nickel  product  from  the 
“white”  appearance  of  the  coin,  only  slight  rose  color  is  seen  on 
each  side.  A  number  of  small,  but  individually  insignificant  contact 
marks  are  seen  on  each  side.  Slight  high-point  softness  is  noted  on 
the  headdress  and  laurel  wreath.  PCGS#  11885 

1859  Indian  Cent  Pattern,  PR  12 
Judd-230,  Pure  Copper 


5971  1859  Indian  Cent,  Judd-230,  Pollock-274,  High  R.7,  PR12 
NGC.  Ex:  Col.  Green,  Eric  P.  Newman  Collection.  4.7  gm.  Struck 
from  regular  issue  1859  Indian  cent  plain  edge  dies,  but  in  100% 
copper  instead  of  the  expected  88%  copper,  12%  nickel  alloy. 
The  cent  undoubtedly  circulated  for  a  number  of  years  until  was 
saved,  probably  because  of  its  pre-Civil  War  date,  or  laurel  wreath 
reverse.  But  its  status  as  a  pattern  was  known  to  Newman,  who  paid 
$12.50  for  it  when  he  acquired  it  circa- 1940.  The  mahogany-brown 
surfaces  display  distributed  unimportant  marks,  in  addition  to  a 
small  rim  knock  at  7  o’clock  on  the  reverse.  PCGS#  1 1944 

1863  Indian  Cent  in  Bronze 


Judd-299,  Thin  Planchet,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 


5972  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-299,  Pollock-359,  R.3,  PR64  Brown 
PCGS.  Struck  from  regular  issue,  plain  edge  dies,  but  in  bronze 
instead  of  copper-nickel.  No  L  on  the  ribbon.  The  Indian  cent 
alloy  switched  from  bronze  to  copper-nickel  during  1864.  The  dies 
exhibit  medallic  alignment,  as  usual  for  Judd- 299,  and  this  is  a  thin 
planchet  variant.  This  pattern  was  the  Mint’s  first  experiment  with 
bronze.  Only  200  or  so  pieces  are  believed  known,  and  examples 
are  rarely  seen  with  any  red  color  remaining.  Strike  details  on  this 
piece  are  complete  throughout,  and  the  fields  are  deeply  reflective 
with  rich  brown  and  blue  patina. 

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1863  Reeded  Edge  Copper-Nickel  Cent,  PR64 
Judd-300,  Pollock-360,  High  Date  Variety 


1863  Copper-Nickel  Indian  Cent,  MS64 
Low-Date  Judd-300,  Pollock-362  Variety 


5973  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-300,  Pollock-360,  R.7,  PR64  NGC. 

Struck  from  regular  issue  Indian  cent  dies  in  the  usual  copper- 
nickel  alloy,  but  the  edge  is  reeded  instead  of  plain.  High  Date 
variant.  All  Judd-300  strikes  are  rare,  whether  in  circulation  or 
proof  format.  This  a  most  unusual  pattern.  It  is  the  only  proof  cent 
coin  struck  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  remarkable  proof  that 
displays  deeply  reflective  fields  on  each  side.  The  color,  rather  than 
the  usual  whitish  lack  of  color,  is  deep  yellow-gold  in  the  fields  with 
deep  red  accents  around  the  devices.  Fully  struck. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60455 


1863  Indian  Cent  in  Copper-Nickel 
Judd-300,  Pollock-362,  MS64 
Low  Date  Variant 


5974  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-300,  Pollock-362,  R.7,  MS64  PCGS.  71.9 
grains.  Ex:  Starr.  The  regular  dies  trial  issue  for  the  1863  Indian  cent. 
Struck  in  copper-nickel  but  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  low  date 
variant,  and  is  rare  as  such  with  only  a  half  dozen  known  according 
to  USPatterns.com.  Business  strikes  can  be  distinguished  by  the 
crooked  fleck  on  the  cheek  below  the  eye.  Pollock,  in  his  standard 
reference  on  patterns,  broke  the  single  Judd  variety  into  three 
variants,  two  in  proof  format  and  Pollock-362  as  a  business  strike.  A 
reeded  edge  Uncirculated  piece  was  first  offered  in  public  auction 
in  an  1865  Cogan  sale.  For  a  copper-nickel  coin,  the  surfaces 
display  a  remarkable  amount  of  red  patina.  The  surfaces  glow  with 
mint  luster,  and  there  are  no  mentionable  contact  marks  present. 
Ex:  Floyd  Starr  (Stack’s,  10/1992),  lot  1046. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70455 


5975  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-300,  Pollock-362,  R.7,  MS64  PCGS. 

Regular  dies  trial  issue  for  the  Indian  cent.  Struck  in  copper-nickel 
with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  Low  Date  example  with  the  diagnostic 
hook-shaped  mark  on  the  cheek  just  below  the  eye.  What  is 
significant  about  this  pattern  is  their  experimental  nature,  they 
were  struck  in  both  business  strike  and  proof  format,  with  a  reeded 
edge.  These  pieces  were  believed  at  one  time  to  have  had  the  reeds 
filed  into  each  coin,  but  was  recently  disproved.  Compared  to  the 
other  MS64  above,  this  piece  displays  more  traditional  “white” 
surfaces  of  a  copper-nickel  coin  with  just  faint  tinges  of  red  present. 
A  bit  softly  defined  on  the  tips  of  the  feathers  in  the  headdress,  and 
showing  no  objectionable  contact  marks. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70455 


1863  Judd-305  Two  Cents,  PR63  Brown 
Popular  Washington  Design 


5976  1863  Two  Cents,  Judd-305,  Pollock-370,  R.4,  PR63  Brown 
PCGS.  The  obverse  displays  a  portrait  of  Washington  facing  right, 
GOD  AND  OUR  COUNTRY  around,  date  and  two  stars  below. 
The  reverse  expresses  the  denomination  2  CENTS  within  a  wheat 
wreath,  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around.  CENTS  is 
curved  dramatically.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  plain  edge.  Lovely 
olive-brown  surfaces  exhibit  traces  of  pale  blue  toning  with  golden- 
tan  splashes  on  the  obverse.  Population:  6  in  63  Brown,  18  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  60460 


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1863  Half  Dime,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 
Copper  Strike  From  Regular  Dies,  Judd-323 


5977  1863  Seated  Half  Dime,  Judd-323,  Pollock-388,  High  R.7, 
PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Struck  in  copper  with  a 
reeded  edge.  Only  about  a  dozen  examples  of  this  type  are  known. 
The  design  elements  are  the  same  as  those  seen  on  the  regular 
issue  coins.  According  to  the  USPatterns.com  website:  “Although 
described  in  the  literature  as  ‘regular  dies  trial  pieces’,  these  are 
actually  restrikes  deliberately  made  in  the  early  1870s  and  sold  as 
part  of  complete  off-metal  sets  with  the  silver  coinage  of  this  year 
...  These  half  dime  dies  were  made  from  a  hub  which  had  the  “D” 
in  “United”  broken  and  are  believed  to  be  backdated  novodels.” 
A  well  struck,  nicely  mirrored,  and  unabraded  Gem.  The  reverse 
field  and  obverse  margin  are  fire-red,  although  sea-green  toning 
embraces  the  obverse  field.  PCGS#  70480 


1867  Five  Cent  Pattern  in  Nickel 
Judd-570,  Pollock-638,  PR64+  Cameo 


5978  1867  Five  Cents,  Judd-570,  Pollock-638,  R.5,  PR64+  Cameo 
NGC.  Liberty  wears  a  coronet  and  faces  left  on  the  obverse, 
showing  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  the  periphery 
and  the  date  below.  The  top  of  the  7  is  distant  from  the  curl, 
distinguishing  the  Pollock-638  variety  from  the  Pollock-640,  which 
shows  the  7  close  to  the  curl.  The  reverse  shows  5  CENTS  centered 
within  a  laurel  wreath  and  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  at  the  top. 
CENTS  is  in  a  curved  line.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  For  a 
nickel  product,  this  is  a  remarkably  well-struck  and  deeply  mirrored 
example.  The  surfaces  are  untoned  and  a  few  tiny  planchet  divots 
are  seen  scattered  over  each  side.  PCGS#  860780  Base  PCGS# 
60780 


1868  Cent  Pattern  in  Nickel 
Judd-608,  Centered  Date  Variant,  PR62 


5979  1868  Cent,  Judd-608,  Pollock-673,  R.4,  PR62  PCGS.  The 

design  closely  resembles  the  contemporary  three  cent  nickel,  but 
only  a  single  pillar  represents  the  denomination  within  the  wreath, 
and  the  ribbon  ends  are  more  prominent.  The  die  variant  with  the 
1  in  the  date  centered  over  a  dentil.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain 
edge.  This  particular  variety  does  not  appear  to  match  either  of 
the  photos  on  the  USPatterns.com  website.  The  Centered  Date 
variant  there  shows  a  longer  flag  on  the  top  of  the  1  in  the  date 
than  seen  here.  The  fields  are  moderately  reflective,  and  there  is  an 
oval-shaped  area  of  planchet  granularity  in  the  upper-left  portion 
of  the  obverse.  Bright  surfaces  with  just  the  slightest  tinge  of  patina 
present.  The  central  device  of  Liberty  shows  some  softness  of  detail 
on  the  hair  curls.  PCGS#  60820 


1868  Five  Cent  Pattern  in  Nickel 
Judd-623,  PR64 


5980  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-623,  Pollock-692,  Low  R.6,  PR64  PCGS. 

The  obverse  depicts  Liberty  wearing  a  coronet  inscribed  LIBERTY. 
Around,  the  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  and  below, 
the  date,  with  a  wide  border.  On  the  reverse,  the  denomination 
5  CENTS  is  enclosed  within  a  laurel  wreath,  with  the  motto  IN 
GOD  WE  TRUST  above,  and  a  wide  border.  Struck  in  nickel  with 
a  plain  edge.  USPatterns.com  estimates  probably  40-50  pieces  are 
known  of  this  nickel  pattern.  As  often  seen  with  nickel  products, 
the  surfaces  have  slight  granularity  and  are  just  a  tad  softly  struck 
in  the  centers.  Each  side  is  surprisingly  well-mirrored  in  the  fields, 
though,  and  just  the  faintest  rose  patina  is  seen  throughout. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60840 


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1868  Nickel  Composition  Five  Cent  Piece 
Judd-624,  PR65 


5981  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-624,  Pollock-693,  Low  R.6,  PR65 
PCGS.  Struck  on  a  broad,  slightly  oversized  five  cent  planchet. 
The  obverse  is  a  larger  variant  of  the  three  cent  nickel  design,  while 
the  reverse  has  5  CENTS  in  the  center  surrounded  by  a  laurel 
wreath.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  Approximately  2-3 
dozen  pieces  are  believed  extant  of  this  popular  nickel  pattern.  As 
with  the  Judd-623  above,  this  piece  also  shows  slight  granularity 
and  central  striking  softness,  common  to  the  hard  nickel  alloy  used 
to  strike  these  pieces.  Fine  die  striations  are  seen  in  the  fields  on 
each  side  with  resultant  bright  mirroring.  Pale  toning. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60841 


1868  Five  Cent  Planchet  in  Copper 
Oversized  Planchet,  Reeded  Edge 
Judd-628,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 


5982  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-628,  Pollock-697,  High  R.7,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  obverse  shows  the  head  of  Liberty 
similar  to  the  three  cent  nickel,  only  larger.  The  legend  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  is  around  the  border  and  the  date  1868  is 
below.  The  reverse  has  5  CENTS  in  the  center  encircled  by  a  laurel 
wreath,  and  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  at  the  top  in  very  small  letters. 
Struck  on  a  broad  copper  planchet  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  rare 
and  infrequently  offered  copper  striking.  The  last  offering  we  show 
in  our  Auction  Archives  (and  the  last  offering  listed  in  the  Judd 
book  also)  is  from  our  2004  ANA  Sale.  We  show  only  five  auction 
appearances  since  1990  by  all  the  major  auction  companies.  The 
Red  and  Brown  designation  is  accurate,  but  there  is  significant  mint 
red  remaining  on  each  side  as  well  as  yellowish-tinged  green-brown. 
The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  with  fine  die  striations  on  each  side. 
An  exceptionally  well-preserved  example  of  this  overlooked  rarity. 
Ex:  Lenox  Lohr  FPL  (Empire  Coin  Co.,  1961);  Robert  Branigan  / 
ANA  Auction  (Bowers  andMerena,  8/1978),  lot  1775. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70845 


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1868  Five  Cent  Pattern,  PR65 
Underrated  Judd-630 


5983  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-630,  Pollock-700,  R.7,  PR65  NGC.  Ex: 

Eric  P.  Newman  Collection.  The  obverse  displays  a  Liberty  bead 
facing  left,  similar  to  the  design  on  the  regular- issue  three  cent 
piece,  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  and  the 
date  1868  below.  The  design  is  similar  to  other  patterns  of  the  same 
date,  but  this  variant  has  no  star  on  Liberty’s  coronet.  The  reverse 
exhibits  a  large  V  on  an  ornate  shield,  with  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST 
above.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge. 

Well-detailed  design  elements  of  this  charming  Gem  show  just  a 
touch  of  softness  on  Liberty’s  curls.  The  brightly  reflective  surfaces 
display  a  few  hints  of  champagne-gold  toning,  with  a  couple  of 
minor  contact  marks  in  the  obverse  field.  Visual  appeal  is  quite 
strong.  Census:  1  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  60847 


1868  Ten  Cent,  Gem  Proof 
Judd-647,  Nickel,  Plain  Edge 


5984  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-647,  Pollock-720,  Low  R.6,  PR65  NGC. 
CAC.  The  obverse  features  the  almost  identical  design  used  on 
large  cents  from  1843  to  1857.  The  reverse  is  similar  to  the  large 
cent  design  except  the  wreath  is  smaller  and  open,  and  TEN 
CENTS  appears  in  its  center.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge. 
The  obverse  die  was  also  used  to  strike  large  cent  patterns  in  1868, 
an  unlikely  return  of  the  long-dormant  denomination.  The  present 
tan-brown  example  displays  minor  carbon  across  unabraded,  satiny 
surfaces.  Census:  5  in  65,  5  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  60865 


1868  Dual-Denomination  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-656,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 


5985  1868  Dual  Denomination  $5-25  Francs,  Judd-656,  Pollock-729, 
Low  R.7,  PR65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Anthony  Paquet’s  design 
for  an  international  five  dollar  coin  equal  to  the  value  of  a  proposed 
25  franc  piece.  The  obverse  depicts  Liberty,  facing  left,  hair  bound 
with  a  ribbon  and  star  at  the  front.  The  reverse  is  simply  inscribed 
5  /  DOLLARS  /  25  /  FRANCS  in  the  center  with  a  laurel  and  oak 
wreath  surrounding.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  Only 
a  dozen  or  so  copper  pieces  are  known,  several  of  which  have 
been  gilt.  This  pattern  was  the  United  States’  first  attempt  at  an 
international  coinage.  These  pieces  were  also  struck  as  plain  edge 
copper  pieces,  and  there  are  aluminum  pieces  also  known,  both 
with  plain  and  reeded  edges. 

These  patterns  were  to  be  struck  as  a  five-dollar  coin  weighing  1 24 
9/20  grains,  rather  than  the  standard  129  grains.  The  lower  weight 
would  equal  the  weight  of  a  5 -franc  gold  coin.  This  international 
coinage  was  apparently  taken  seriously,  at  least  for  a  while.  France 
and  Great  Britain  also  struck  similar  patterns.  The  French  produced 
patterns  with  the  same  monetary  expression,  as  seen  here,  plus 
there  is  another  design  with  a  reverse  that  reads:  10  /  FLORINS  / 
25  /  FRANCS.  The  English  struck  a  similar  pattern  with  the  reverse 
denomination  reading:  DOUBLE  /  FLORIN  /  FIVE  FRANCS  / 
1868  (plain  and  reeded  edges).  These  four  types  mentioned  above 
are  also  included  in  the  Cassel  Collection  as  part  of  our  World 
Coins  catalog  in  association  with  the  ANA  Auction. 

The  red  part  of  the  Red  and  Brown  designation  is  muted  and 
more  cherry-red,  while  the  remainder  of  the  surfaces  orange- 
yellow  and  sea-green.  The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  and  serve  to 
enhance  the  multicolor  patina.  Fully  struck. 

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These  English  and  French  counterparts  to  these 
dual-denomination  patterns  are  included  in  the 
World  Coins  catalog  of  the  ANA  Auction. 


1868  Dual-Denomination  Aluminum  Pattern 
Judd-658,  Reeded  Edge,  Contrasted  PR64 


5986  1868  Dual  Denomination  $5-25  Francs,  Judd-658,  Pollock-731, 
Low  R.7,  PR64  PCGS.  The  obverse  has  a  bust  of  Liberty  facing 
left,  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  and  the  date  along 
the  periphery.  Liberty  has  a  headband  with  a  star,  hair  tied  with 
a  ribbon.  The  reverse  displays  an  olive  and  oak  wreath,  with  5  / 
DOLLARS  /  25  /  FRANCS  inside  the  wreath.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  reeded  edge.  About  a  dozen  pieces  are  known.  The  proposed 
international  coinage  patterns  from  1868  were  an  outgrowth  of  the 
1867  Latin  Monetary  Union.  According  to  Wikipedia:  “The  LMU 
served  the  function  of  facilitating  trade  between  different  countries 
by  setting  the  standards  by  which  gold  and  silver  currency  could 
be  minted  and  exchanged.”  These  patterns  were  also  struck  in 
France  and  England.  David  Cassel  has  examples  of  all  four  types 
(two  French,  two  English)  in  the  World  Coins  section  of  this 
ANA  Catalog.  This  is  a  lovely,  unoxidized  example  of  this  rare 
dual-denomination  pattern.  The  fields  are  nicely  mirrored  with 
strongly  contrasting,  frosted  devices.  Close  examination  shows 
faint  glimmers  of  pale  lilac  and  rose  patina.  A  splendid  example  of 
this  first  attempt  at  an  international  coinage. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60876 


1868  5  DOLLARS  /  25  FRANCS  Pattern 
Judd-659,  Aluminum,  Plain  Edge,  PR64 


5987  1868  Dual  Denomination  $5-25  Francs,  Judd-659,  Pollock-732, 
Low  R.7,  PR64  PCGS.  Anthony  Paquet’s  design  for  an 
international  five  dollar  coin  equal  to  the  value  of  a  proposed  25 
franc  piece.  The  obverse  depicts  Liberty,  facing  left,  hair  bound 
by  a  ribbon  and  star  at  the  front.  The  reverse  is  simply  inscribed 
5  /  DOLLARS  /  25  /  FRANCS  in  the  center  with  a  laurel  and  oak 
wreath  surrounding.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a  plain  edge.  After 
the  international  monetary  convention  in  Paris  in  June  1867,  a 
coinage  bill  was  introduced  to  produce  a  5  dollar  /  25  francs  gold 
coin.  The  experimental  international  coin,  of  course,  went  nowhere 
but  patterns  were  produced  in  copper  and  aluminum.  All  are  very 
rare.  Even  rarer  are  the  French  and  English  pattern  counterparts. 
All  four  types,  two  English  and  two  French  patterns,  are  offered 
in  the  World  Coins  section  of  this  ANA  Auction. 

This  is  a  bright  aluminum  striking,  one  that  shows  the  usual 
strong  field  /  device  contrast  on  each  side.  The  only  surface 
problem  is  a  minor  streak  of  oxidation  near  the  obverse  rim  at  3 
o’clock  —  a  common  problem  on  many  aluminum  patterns  —  here 
of  only  slight  consequence.  Of  the  greatest  rarity  and  desirability. 
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1868  Ten  Dollar  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-662,  Pollock-735,  PR65  Brown 


5988  1868  Ten  Dollar,  Judd-662,  Pollock-735,  Low  R.7,  PR65 
Brown  NGC.  The  obverse  design,  attributed  to  James  B.  Longacre, 
is  quite  similar  to  the  design  on  the  circulating  three  cent  nickel, 
although  in  the  large  format  here  it  looks  radically  different. 
The  reverse  shows  a  small  eagle  in  the  center  with  raised  wings, 
the  scroll  reads  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST,  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA  around,  and  TEN  D.  at  the  rim  below.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  the  Low  Date  variant  with  the  1  in  the 
date  close  to  the  border  and  distant  from  the  bust.  Possibly  as  many 
as  a  dozen  examples  of  this  variety  exist,  and  several  are  gilt.  The 
other  variety,  Pollock-737,  has  the  1  closer  to  the  bust.  Only  two 
examples  of  the  High  Date  variety  are  thought  to  exist.  Examples 
of  this  design  were  struck  in  gold,  copper,  and  aluminum.  Only 
four  pieces  are  known  in  gold.  This  is  a  lovely  Brown  example  that, 
while  technically  Brown,  appears  to  even  the  most  casual  observer 
to  be  blue.  The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  and  greatly  enhance  the 
radiant  appearance  of  this  Gem.  ProblemTree  surfaces. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60880 


1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cent,  PR64 
Judd- 7 08,  Silver,  Plain  Edge 


5989  1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cents,  Judd-708,  Pollock-787,  R.5, 
PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Liberty  faces  right,  wearing  a  headband 
adorned  with  a  single  large  star  above  the  forehead.  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  borders  the  upper  periphery,  with 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  in  a  curved  ribbon  below.  Reverse: 
STANDARD  SILVER  around  upper  edge  with  10  /  CENTS 
in  an  oak  and  laurel  wreath.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  plain  edge. 
Although  this  unblemished  and  conservatively  assessed  pattern  is 
undesignated  as  Cameo,  both  the  portrait  and  wreath  are  frosty, 
and  the  rose-gold  fields  are  impressively  mirrored.  Certified  in  a 
green  label  holder.  PCGS#  60933 

1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cent,  PR65 
Judd- 7 09,  Silver,  Plain  Edge 


5990  1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cents,  Judd- 709,  Pollock- 7 88,  High 
R.6,  PR65  NGC.  This  Standard  Silver  design  variety  has  only  one 
star  at  the  front  of  Liberty’s  head  on  the  obverse.  The  reverse  has  10 
CENTS  in  the  center,  crowded  by  a  wreath  of  oak  and  laurel,  with 
STANDARD  SILVER  1869  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  silver 
with  a  plain  edge.  A  flashy  Gem  that  shows  powder-blue  toning 
on  the  portrait.  The  fields  are  caramel-gold  aside  from  a  few  tan 
freckles  near  7:30  on  the  reverse.  Census:  4  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2009) ,  lot  2263.  PCGS# 
60934 


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1869  Standard  Silver  Half  in  Silver 
Judd- 742 A,  PR60 
No  Initial  ‘B*  at  Back  of  Cap 


5991  1869  Standard  Silver  Half  Dollar,  Judd-742 A,  Pollock-830, 
R.8.  PR60  PCGS.  A  bust  of  Liberty  faces  right  with  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  and  a  scroll  with  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST  below.  Liberty  wears  a  cap  ornamented  with  two  large 
stars.  William  Barber’s  initial  “B”  is  not  seen  within  the  folds  of  the 
ribbon  at  the  back  of  the  cap.  The  reverse  has  50  CENTS  centered 
within  a  wreath  of  oak  and  laurel  leaves  with  STANDARD  SILVER 
above  and  the  date  1869  below.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge. 
This  rare  variety  was  apparently  first  discovered  in  the  Morris 
Evans  Collection  in  1998.  So  far  it  is  only  known  in  silver  and  with 
a  reeded  edge.  Deep  freckled  gray-blue  toning  covers  most  of  each 
side.  The  fields  are  only  moderately  reflective,  but  there  are  no 
obvious  contact  marks  present. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  60970 

1870  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cent,  PR66 
Judd-856,  Silver,  Plain  Edge 


5992  1870  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cents,  Judd-856,  Pollock-936,  High 
R.6,  PR66  NGC.  CAC.  The  central  obverse  device  features 
Liberty  facing  right,  wearing  a  cap  ornamented  with  three  stars. 
The  motto  is  below  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  is 
above.  A  wreath  of  oak  and  laurel  surrounds  10  CENTS  in  the 
center,  with  STANDARD  SILVER  above  and  1870  below.  Struck 
in  silver  with  a  plain  edge.  This  fully  struck  and  flashy  high  grade 
specimen  offers  medium  autumn-brown,  lilac,  and  navy-blue 
toning.  Devoid  of  any  post-strike  detractions.  Although  the  Judd 
12th  edition  lists  both  the  plain  and  reeded  edge  (Judd-855)  silver 
varieties  as  High  R.6,  we  have  seen  several  more  of  the  latter  than 
the  former,  and  in  fact  our  auction  archives  show  only  a  single 
Heritage  appearance  of  Judd-856  over  the  past  15  years.  PCGS# 
61100 


1870  Quarter  Dollar  Pattern  in  Aluminum 
Judd-886,  PR66  Cameo 


5993  1870  Quarter  Dollar,  Judd-886,  Pollock-985,  High  R,7,  PR66 
Cameo  PCGS*  CAC.  Ex:  Denali  Collection.  The  obverse  is 
designed  by  William  Barber  and  features  Liberty  seated  and  facing 
left,  surrounded  by  13  stars.  She  supports  a  shield  with  her  right 
hand  and  has  an  olive  branch  in  her  left  hand.  A  Liberty  pole  is 
behind  the  shield,  and  the  date  is  in  the  exergue.  The  reverse  is  the 
regular  issue  With  Motto  Seated  Liberty  quarter  design.  Struck  in 
aluminum  with  a  reeded  edge.  Just  a  hint  of  obverse  haze  keeps  that 
side  from  a  black-and-white  appearance.  The  reverse  is  less  toned 
but  a  trifle  less  reflective  in  the  fields,  a  subtle  tradeoff.  Starkly 
contrasted  on  each  side.  Pleasingly  preserved  and  an  all-around 
appealing  piece.  PCGS#  800012 


1870  Standard  Silver  Quarter  in  Silver 
Judd-918,  PR64 


5994  1870  Standard  Silver  Quarter  Dollar,  Judd-918,  Pollock- 102 2, 
Low  R.7,  PR64  NGC.  The  obverse  exhibits  a  bust  of  Liberty 
facing  right  with  the  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA 
around  the  upper  border.  Liberty  wears  a  ribbon  inscribed  LIBERTY, 
and  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  on  a  scroll  near  the  lower 
border.  The  reverse  displays  the  denomination  25  CENTS  within  a 
wreath  of  laurel  and  oak.  STANDARD  SILVER  is  at  the  top,  the 
date  1870  is  below.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  Rich  blue 
and  golden-rose  toning  is  seen  over  each  side  with  strong,  flashy 
mirrors  in  the  fields. 

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1870  Judd-955  Aluminum  Pattern,  PR66  Cameo 


Standard  Silver  Design 


5995  1870  Standard  Silver  Half  Dollar,  Judd-955,  Pollock- 1099, 
High  R.7,  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  bust  of  Liberty  faces 
right  on  the  obverse  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA 
around  and  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  on  a  scroll  below. 
Liberty’s  hair  is  tied  in  a  bun.  On  the  reverse,  the  denomination  50 
CENTS  and  date  1870  are  in  a  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn  with  the 
inscription  STANDARD  above.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a  reeded 
edge.  Less  than  half  a  dozen  of  these  aluminum  patterns  survive, 
and  none  can  equal  this  amazing  Cameo  proof.  Aside  from  tiny 
planchet  flakes  as  made,  the  brilliant  light  gray  surfaces  are  pristine 
with  excellent  contrast.  Population:  1  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  505671  Base  PCGS#  61201 


1870  Indian  Princess  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd-1017,  PR63  Brown 


5996  1870  Dollar,  Judd-1017,  Pollock-1151,  Low  R.7,  PR63  Brown 
PCGS.  The  obverse  is  the  Longacre  Indian  Princess  design  with 
a  figure  of  Liberty  seated  and  facing  left,  13  stars  around  the 
upper  peripheries,  and  the  date  1870  below.  Liberty  is  wearing 
an  Indian  headdress,  and  supports  a  liberty  pole  with  her  right 
hand.  Her  left  hand  rests  on  a  globe  inscribed  LIBERTY.  Behind 
are  two  flags,  one  of  which  is  ornamented  with  twenty-two  stars. 
The  figure  of  Liberty  is  taken  from  the  Indian  Princess  design  of 
James  Longacre,  and  his  last  name  is  printed  in  small  letters  just 
beneath  the  base  of  the  globe.  The  reverse  design  is  the  same  used 
to  coin  regular  issue  Liberty  Seated  silver  dollars.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  plain  edge.  Beautiful  watery  iridescence  covers  each  side, 
mostly  blue-green  and  pinkish-rose  in  hue.  The  fields  are  brightly 
reflective  and  serve  to  greatly  enhance  the  coloration.  A  spot 
below  star  5  is  the  only  grade-limiting  flaw  we  can  see. 

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1870  Gold  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd- 1023,  PR65  Brown 
Only  4  or  5  Pieces  Believed  Known 


5997  1870  Gold  Dollar,  Judd-1023,  Pollock-1158,  High  R.7,  PR65 
Brown  NGC.  Regular  dies  trial  issue  struck  from  the  regular  1870 
gold  dollar  dies.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  While  termed 
a  dies  trial  issue,  it  is  more  likely  these  pieces  were  struck  for  sale 
to  collectors  as  part  of  off-metal  sets.  Only  four  or  five  pieces 
are  believed  known.  While  this  example  is  called  Brown,  it  still 
retains  much  underlying  red  which  is  most  apparent  when  the 
mirrored  fields  are  flashed  beneath  a  light.  A  few  minor  lint  marks 
are  scattered  over  each  side,  struck  into  the  coin  after  the  dies 
were  wiped  and  static  electricity  caused  lint  to  adhere  to  the  dies. 

PCGS#  61271 


1871  Copper  Indian  Princess  Dollar 
Judd-1148,  PR64  Brown 


5998  1871  Dollar,  Judd-1148,  Pollock- 1290,  Low  R.7,  PR64  Brown 
PCGS.  The  Longacre  obverse,  with  a  seated  Liberty  facing  left, 
wearing  an  Indian  headdress  and  supporting  a  liberty  pole  with 
her  right  hand.  Her  left  hand  rests  on  a  globe  inscribed  LIBERTY. 
Behind  is  a  flag  ornamented  with  22  stars.  Thirteen  stars  surround, 
the  date  1871  is  at  the  bottom.  The  design  is  executed  in  high  relief 
with  the  appearance  of  a  medal.  The  reverse  was  struck  from  the 
die  used  for  regular  issue  Seated  Liberty  dollars.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  plain  edge.  Implemented  by  William  Barber  after  James 
Longacre ’s  death,  this  Indian  Princess  design  is  a  favorite  among 
pattern  collectors  and  available  in  a  number  of  metals,  edges,  and 
reverse  types.  The  surfaces  are  deep  moss-green,  blue,  and  brown, 
but  the  mirrored  fields  flash  strongly  when  angled  just  so  beneath 
a  light.  Remarkably  problem-free  for  a  copper  coin  and  seemingly 
finer  than  the  stated  grade. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  61410 


1873  Pattern  Trade  Dollar,  PR63 
Judd- 12 76,  Bright  Mirrors 


5999  1873  Trade  Dollar,  Judd-1276,  Pollock-1418,  R.4,  PR63  NGC. 

A  distinctive  Trade  dollar  pattern  with  a  small  head  of  Liberty 
(reminiscent  of  William  Barber’s  “Sailor”  Head  design)  facing 
left,  set  amid  a  large,  open  field  with  13  stars  at  the  margin.  The 
reverse  has  the  required  legends  mostly  set  in  the  middle  of  that 
side,  surrounded  by  an  olive  wreath,  and  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA  at  the  upper  periphery.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded 
edge.  This  issue  was  sold  as  part  of  six-piece  pattern  sets  for  $30. 
Another  silver  variant,  Judd- 1277,  has  a  plain  edge.  This  Select 
example  is  boldly  struck  and  well-mirrored.  Hints  of  gold  and  russet 
toning  accent  otherwise  brilliant  surfaces.  Census:  6  in  63,  8  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  61561 


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1873  Bailly  /  Barber  Trade  Dollar 
Judd-1316,  PR62+  Cameo 
Rare  Plain  Edge  Striking  in  Silver 


6000  1873  Trade  Dollar,  Judd-1316,  Pollock-1459,  High  R.7,  PR62+ 
Cameo  PCGS.  The  obverse  shows  Liberty  seated  on  a  globe,  with 
13  stars  around  and  the  date  below.  The  reverse  has  a  defiant 
eagle  perched  on  a  rock,  with  a  scroll  and  motto  below;  TRADE 
DOLLAR  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  are  around  the 
periphery,  along  with  two  stars.  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  is  set  into 
the  field  above  the  eagle’s  head;  420  GRAINS  and  900  FINE,  are 
below  the  scroll  and  above  TRADE  DOLLAR.  Modified  from  a 
design  of  Joseph  Alexis  Bailly  by  William  Barber,  and  struck  in  silver 
with  a  plain  edge.  Curiously,  the  reeded  edge  strikings  of  this  design 
are  only  R.4,  but  the  plain  edge  pieces  (like  this  one)  are  High  R.7. 
This  is  an  almost-brilliant  dollar  with  just  the  thinnest  trimming 
of  golden-russet  around  the  margins.  The  fields  display  profound 
depth  of  mirrored  reflectivity  with  stark  white  cameo  devices  set 
against  the  “black”  fields.  Only  minor  hairlines  account  for  the 
grade,  which  appears  much  finer  than  its  numeric  designation. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  543600  Base  PCGS# 
61602 


1879  Metric  Dollar  by  William  Barber 
Judd- 16 17,  Toned  PR64 


6001  1879  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1617,  Pollock-1813,  R.4,  PR64 
PCGS.  William  Barber’s  Metric  dollar  with  Liberty  wearing  a 
coronet  with  a  border  of  pearls.  The  reverse  is  elaborately  laid  out 
with  a  partial  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn  tied  at  the  base,  a  ribbon, 
and  with  DEO  EST  GLORIA  on  a  tablet  above.  Struck  in  goloid  or 
silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  Streaks  of  golden-gray  patina  cover  each 
side  and  serve  to  mute  the  mirrored  flash  in  the  fields.  Well  struck 
and  only  showing  a  couple  of  shallow  field  marks  to  the  left  of  the 
mouth  of  Liberty.  PCGS#  61995 

1879  Goloid  Metric  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd- 1628,  PR65  Red 
Complete,  Unmellowed  Red  Surfaces 


6002  1879  Goloid  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1628,  Pollock-1824,  R.7, 
PR65  Red  PCGS.  William  Barber’s  design  for  the  Goloid  Metric 
dollar  with  a  large  head  of  Liberty  facing  left  and  LIBERTY  on 
a  wide  ribbon  around  her  head.  The  reverse  is  laid  out  with  the 
proposed  composition  of  the  coin  in  the  center,  surrounded  by  a 
circle  of  38  stars.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  While  this 
is  a  William  Barber  design,  it  is  possible  this  was  executed  by  his 
son,  Charles.  This  Goloid  Metric  design  was  struck  in  goloid,  silver, 
copper,  aluminum,  and  white  metal.  What  is  most  extraordinary 
about  this  piece  is  not  only  its  rarity,  but  the  retention  of  its  full  red 
color.  Very  few  copper  patterns  are  known  today  with  the  original 
mint  luster  intact.  Brighter  red  is  noticed  in  the  centers  with  a 
slightly  deeper  hue  around  the  margins.  Nevertheless,  there  is  no 
mellowing  on  either  side.  The  fields  are  bright  and  highly  reflective, 
and  there  are  no  obvious  or  mentionable  flaws  present. 

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1880  Metric  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd- 1646,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 


6003  1880  Metric  Dollar,  Judd- 1646,  Pollock- 1846,  R.7,  PR65  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  William  Barber’s  Metric  dollar  depicts  Liberty 
wearing  a  coronet  with  a  border  of  pearls.  The  elaborate  reverse 
displays  a  partial  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn  tied  at  the  base,  a  ribbon, 
and  the  motto  DEO  EST  GLORIA  within  a  cartouche  above. 
Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  majestic  design  was  taken 
from  the  1877  half  union.  Examples  were  struck  in  silver  or  goloid, 
copper,  and  aluminum.  More  than  a  dozen  examples  are  known  in 
copper.  For  a  Red  and  Brown  coin,  this  piece  retains  a  significant 
amount  of  deep  red.  The  fields  are  only  tempered  by  slight  blue,  not 
the  usual  brown  one  would  expect.  Outstanding  preservation. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  72031 


1884  Five  Cent,  Judd- 1724,  PR67  Cameo 
Octagonal  Perforation,  Nickel 


6004  1884  Five  Cents,  Judd- 1724,  Pollock- 1934,  Low  R.6,  PR67 
Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Eastman  Johnson  “holey  five  cent” 
design.  The  obverse  shows  FIVE  above  and  CENTS  below  a 
roughly  octagonal  opening  in  the  planchet,  with  shields  on  either 
side.  The  reverse  shows  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  at  the 
outer  rim,  with  an  inner  circle  of  13  stars  and  date  1884  below. 
Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  Faint  wheat-gold  toning  graces 
fully  struck  and  pristine  surfaces.  A  few  minuscule  lint  marks 
provide  the  sole  imperfections.  PCGS#  397007  Base  PCGS#  62154 


Martha  Washington  ‘Dime’  Reverse  Die 
Excellent  Condition 


6005  (“1759”)  Martha  Washington  “Dime”  Reverse  Die.  188.4  gm.  54 
mm  in  height  with  a  32  mm  base  and  a  21  mm  face.  A  reverse  die 
for  the  1759-dated  Martha  Washington  “dime,”  used  to  strike  Judd- 
2101  cupronickel-copper  patterns  circa  1965  during  the  dime  alloy 
transition  from  silver  to  clad.  The  die  depicts  Mount  Vernon,  the 
George  Washington  family  home.  According  to  USpatterns.com, 
the  Martha  Washington  dies  were  used  at  the  Mint  and  “also  given 
out  to  certain  vendors  including  IDX  Inc.,  PMX  Industries,  and  the 
Olin  Brass  Corporation  by  the  Mint  to  test  planchets.”  The  face  of 
the  die  is  undamaged,  and  displays  light  golden-brown  and  steel- 
blue  toning. 


GOLD  DOLLARS 


1849  Closed  Wreath  Dollar,  MS65 
Infrequently  Seen  in  Gem 


6006  1849  Closed  Wreath  MS65  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of 
this  Gem  display  strong  luster  and  sharply  struck  design  elements. 
Close  examination  reveals  no  marks  of  significance.  The  1849 
gold  dollar  is  very  popular  as  the  first  year  of  the  denomination 
struck  in  gold.  It  is  only  infrequently  seen  in  MS65  and  finer  grades. 
Population:  17  in  65,  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  7503 


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1854  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Fully  Struck  Type  One  Example 


6007  1854  Type  One  MS66  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with  frosty  luster  over 
pristine  lemon-gold  surfaces,  this  Premium  Gem  gold  dollar  is 
perfect  for  type  representation.  The  1854  Type  One  dollar  (855,502 
coins  struck)  is  as  rare  as  the  1854  Type  Two  dollar  (783,943  coins 
produced  later  in  the  year)  in  MS66,  yet  the  Liberty  Head  issue 
sells  for  a  fraction  of  its  Indian  Princess  Head  counterpart.  Housed 
in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  14  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  3  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25 BY,  PCGS#  7525 

6008  1854  Type  Two  MS61  PCGS.  Flashy  luster  issues  from  colorful 
rose  and  green-gold  surfaces.  This  Indian  Princess  Head  gold  dollar 
is  crisply  rendered  with  minor  incompleteness  on  the  hair  and  right 
corn  husk.  A  small  dig  in  the  left  obverse  field  is  the  only  flaw 
of  note.  A  fantastic,  minimally  clashed  Type  Two  representative. 
NGC  ID#  25 C3,  PCGS#  7531 

6009  1854  Type  Two  MS61  NGC.  Prominent  clash  marks  show  on  the 
reverse  of  this  attractive  Mint  State  example,  with  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few 
hair-thin  surface  scratches.  Always  popular  as  a  representative 
of  the  short-lived  Type  Two  design.  NGC  ID#  25C3,  PCGS# 
7531 

6010  1855  MS62  PCGS.  A  coveted  Type  Two  gold  dollar  from  a 
mintage  of  758,269  coins,  this  Uncirculated  1855  example  has 
marvelous  wheat-gold  color  with  olive  elements.  The  surfaces 
exude  glistening  frost  and  offer  little  to  critique  aside  from  small 
scattered  ticks.  Lightly  clashed  and  sharply  defined,  especially  on 
the  bow  knot  and  leaves.  NGC  ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 

6011  1855-0  AU50  PCGS.  Variety  2.  This  is  the  late,  lapped  die 
state  of  Variety  2.  A  light  yellow-gold  example  of  the  low-mintage 
Type  Two  gold  dollar,  the  only  issue  of  the  type  coined  in  New 
Orleans.  Just  55,000  examples  were  produced.  Traces  of  mint 
luster  are  visible  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  design,  with  a  few 
scattered  marks  of  little  consequence.  NGC  ID#  25C7,  PCGS# 
7535 

1857-C  Gold  Dollar,  AU55 
Above-Average  Preservation 


6012  1857-C  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1,  the  sole  die  pair  employed  for 
striking  the  meager  total  of  13,280  gold  dollars  of  this  vintage.  This 
greenish-gold  example  shows  the  typical  strike  weakness  around 
portions  of  the  rims  on  each  side  and  the  bowknot.  A  small  die 
lump  shows  in  the  field  underneath  ST,  but  mentionable  abrasions 
are  minimal.  The  preservation  on  this  piece  is  considerably  above 
average.  Census:  52  in  55  (1  in  55++),  46  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
25CE,  PCGS#  7545 


1858-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Condition  Rarity 


6013  1858-S  MS61  NGC.  The  1858-S  has  a  mintage  of  only  10,000 
pieces  and  is  an  important  condition  rarity  in  AU  and  Mint  State. 
This  piece  possesses  full,  shimmering  mint  luster  and  exhibits  a 
hint  of  reflectivity  on  the  obverse  with  rich  reddish-gold  patina 
throughout.  There  are  no  obvious  blemishes  on  either  side,  just 
some  minor  scuffiness  that  is  confined  mostly  to  the  obverse. 
Census:  8  in  61,  3  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  3072.  NGC  ID# 
25CK,  PCGS#  7550 

1858-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS61 
Superior  Eye  Appeal 


6014  1858-S  MS61  PCGS.  A  crisply  struck  and  minimally  marked 
orange-gold  example.  Luster  illuminates  design  elements.  Despite  a 
low  mintage  of  10,000  pieces,  there  was  little  contemporary  interest 
in  the  1858-S  gold  dollar,  and  few  were  set  aside.  Most  of  the 
approximately  200  survivors  are  in  XF  to  AU  grades.  Certified  in 
a  green  label  holder.  Population:  6  in  61,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25CK,  PCGS#  7550 


6015  1859  MS64  PCGS.  A  lovely  Choice  Mint  State  1859  gold  dollar, 
the  likes  of  which  are  rarely  seen.  This  example  has  splendid 
yellow-gold  luster  with  frosty  mint  surfaces.  Trivial  marks  prevent 
a  higher  grade.  Population:  28  in  64  (2  in  64+ ) ,  30  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25CL,  PCGS#  7551 

6016  1859  MS65  PCGS.  The  1859  gold  dollar  is  elusive  in  all  grades, 
and  Gem  examples  are  hard  to  locate.  The  collector  who  seeks  a 
high  grade  example  will  do  well  to  consider  this  piece.  The  frosty 
mint  surfaces  are  fully  brilliant  with  hints  of  orange  and  blue  over 
the  yellow-gold  luster.  Population:  18  in  65,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  25CL,  PCGS#  7551 


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1859-C  Gold  Dollar,  AU 50 
Final  Charlotte  Issue 


6017  1859-C  AU50  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  radiant  honey-gold  example. 
Surprisingly  free  from  abrasions,  and  Liberty’s  cheek  shows  only 
a  hint  of  wear.  As  usual  for  the  ‘59-C,  the  strike  is  indistinct  on 
the  hair  and  dentils,  and  minor  mint-made  strike-throughs  affect 
portions  of  the  date.  The  sole  post- 185  7  Charlotte  issue  of  the 
denomination.  Only  5,235  pieces  were  struck.  NGC  ID#  25CM, 
PCGS#  7552 

6018  1860-S  AU58  PCGS.  Just  a  touch  of  rub  visits  the  high  points 
of  this  later  S-mint  gold  dollar.  Both  sides  are  largely  copper-gold 
though  lighter  elements  appear  in  parts  of  the  fields.  Population: 
17  in  58  (1  in  58+),  31  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25CT,  PCGS# 
7557 

1861  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Early  Type  Three  Representative 


6019  1861  MS65  PCGS.  The  1861  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  gold 
dollar  issues  of  the  period,  suitable  for  type  purposes.  This  Gem 
example  offers  sharp  design  elements  and  frosty  apricot-gold  luster. 
The  reverse  is  heavily  clashed,  with  an  impression  of  LIBERTY 
visible  below  the  date.  No  major  abrasions  are  observed.  Population: 
40  in  65,  11  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25CU,  PCGS#  7558 

1862  Gold  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Radiant  Eye  Appeal 


6020  1862  MS66+  PCGS.  In  high  grades,  the  1862  is  the  most  available 
gold  dollar  issue  of  the  1860s,  popular  among  type  collectors.  This 
Plus-graded  Premium  Gem  showcases  radiant  yellow-gold  luster 
with  sharp  motifs  and  largely  unabraded  surfaces.  Struck  from  fresh 
dies,  with  some  semiprooflike  surface  remaining  in  portions  of  the 
fields.  Population:  33  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25CW,  PCGS#  7560 


1862  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Prooflike  Obverse,  Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


6021  1862  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1862  is  a  contender  for  the  title 
of  “Most  Available  Type  Three  Gold  Dollar,”  boasting  a  sizeable 
mintage  of  1.3  million  coins.  The  obverse  of  this  Superb  Gem  is 
decidedly  prooflike  with  frosty,  sharply  defined  motifs  that  stand  out 
against  moderately  reflective  fields.  Glistening  luster  and  peach- 
gold  color  characterize  the  reverse.  The  resulting  visual  appeal 
is  unsurpassed.  Minimally  clashed  and  void  of  readily  detectible 
marks.  Population:  7  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25CW,  PCGS# 
7560 


6022  1874  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  boldly  defined  Premium  Gem 
is  an  important  condition  rarity  in  the  series.  A  fully  lustrous 
example,  this  gold  dollar  has  brilliant  yellow-gold  surfaces.  PCGS 
has  only  certified  35  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25DC, 
PCGS#  7575 


1878  Gold  Dollar,  Semiprooflike  MS65 


6023  1878  MS65  PCGS.  With  a  mintage  of  only  3,000  pieces,  the 
1878  gold  dollar  is  elusive  in  all  Mint  State  grades,  but  becomes 
genuinely  rare  at  the  Gem  level.  This  MS65  coin  displays  a  sharp 
strike,  with  wheat-gold  luster  and  semiprooflike  fields.  A  couple 
faint  vertical  roller  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  (as  struck)  should 
not  be  confused  for  abrasions.  Population:  16  in  65,  7  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25DG,  PCGS#  7579 


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1880  Dollar,  Sharply  Struck  MS67 
A  Low-Mintage,  High-Population  Date 


6024  1880  MS67  PCGS.  Despite  the  small  mintage  of  1,600  circulation 
strikes,  the  1880  gold  dollar  has  a  relatively  high  survival  rate. 
PCGS  and  NGC  combined  report  657  submissions,  the  vast 
majority  in  Mint  State  grades  (7/15).  Most  of  the  production  was 
saved  by  collectors,  dealers,  and  speculators. 

The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  display  hints  of 
olive-green,  orange,  and  rose  and  are  highly  lustrous.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the  feathers  and  plumes  of 
the  headdress,  the  letters  in  LIBERTY,  and  the  wreath.  Both  sides 
are  impeccably  preserved.  PCGS  reports  28  examples  finer.  NGC 
ID#  25DJ,  PCGS#  7581 


6025  1881  MS66  PCGS.  Especially  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  are  the  outstanding  visual  attributes  of  this 
delightful  Premium  Gem.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  add  to  the 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  25DK,  PCGS#  7582 

6026  1882  MS66  PCGS.  Reddish-gold  surfaces  feature  moderate 
reflectivity  in  the  fields  and  crisp  design  definition.  Such 
characteristics  are  common  among  1882  gold  dollar  representatives 
given  the  low  mintage  of  just  5,000  pieces.  Population:  29  in  66,  43 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25DL,  PCGS#  7583 


1883  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Modest  Cameo  Contrast 


6027  1883  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1883  gold  dollar  was  heavily 
saved  at  the  time  of  issue  and  is  usually  available  for  type 
representation,  even  in  high  grade.  Yet,  above  the  MS67  level 
this  issue  becomes  conditionally  rare.  This  Plus-graded  example  is 
boldly  struck,  with  frosty  motifs  that  offer  modest  cameo  contrast 
against  the  mirrored  golden-orange  fields.  PCGS  lists  only  a  dozen 
finer  representatives  in  MS68  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25DM,  PCGS# 
7584 


6028  1887  MS65  PCGS.  Ex:  Stecher  Collection.  A  beautiful  sun-gold 
Gem  that  boasts  a  sharp  strike  and  exemplary  preservation.  Per  its 
prior  Heritage  auction  appearance,  Karl  Stecher,  Sr.  purchased  the 
present  coin  from  the  Guttag  Bros,  of  New  York  for  $6.00  during 
the  1930s. 

Ex:  ANA  National  Money  Show  (Heritage,  3/2007) ,  lot  1662.  NGC 
ID#  25DS,  PCGS#  7588 

6029  1889  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Strong  luster  embraces  the  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  of  this  high-end  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
struck  except  for  the  usually  seen  weakness  in  some  of  the  letters 
in  LIBERTY.  A  few  minor  marks  are  within  the  parameters  of  the 
designated  grade.  NGC  ID#  25DU,  PCGS#  7590 


1889  Gold  Dollar,  Superb  MS68 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


6030  1889  MS68  PCGS.  The  1889  is  one  of  the  most  plentiful  dates 
in  the  gold  dollar  series,  and  is  highly  popular  as  a  final-year  type 
coin.  However,  only  a  paltry  six  examples  are  certified  by  PCGS 
as  MS68  (7/15),  the  current  coin  among  them.  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  satiny  orange -gold  surfaces  are  seemingly  free  of  even  the 
slightest  imperfection.  The  reverse  is  semiprooflike.  Superb.  NGC 
ID#  25 DU,  PCGS#  7590 


CLASSIC  QUARTER  EAGLES 

6031  1835  AU58  PCGS.  Breen-6141,  Variety  6,  R.2.  A  pleasing 
Borderline  Uncirculated  Classic  type  coin.  The  peach-gold  surfaces 
are  refreshingly  unmarked,  and  the  borders  retain  substantial 
flashes  of  luster.  The  hair  above  the  ear  is  softly  brought  up,  usual 
for  the  variety.  NGC  ID#  25FT,  PCGS#  7693 

6032  1838  AU55  NGC.  Breen-6146,  Variety  19,  R.2.  The 

Philadelphia  Mint  recorded  the  production  of  47,030  quarter  eagles 
in  1838,  and  they  were  all  minted  from  a  single  pair  of  dies.  This 
Choice  AU  example  has  rich  coppery-orange  toning  on  both 
sides  that  accents  the  light  yellow  luster.  NGC  ID#  25 FY,  PCGS# 
7696 

6033  1838  AU58  PCGS.  Breen-6146,  Variety  19,  R.2.  A  single  die 
pair  is  identified  for  the  1838  quarter  eagle  coinage.  This  sharply 
detailed  near-Mint  example  retains  virtually  all  of  its  satiny  mint 
luster  with  brilliant  yellow  surfaces  and  splashes  of  pale  orange 
toning.  NGC  ID#  25FY,  PCGS#  7696 


1839-0  Two  and  a  Half,  XF45 
Only  New  Orleans  Classic  Issue 


6034  1839-0  XF45  NGC.  Breen-6152,  Variety  27,  R.3.  The  High 
Date,  Wide  Fraction  variety.  No  gold  coins  were  struck  at  New 
Orleans  in  its  first  year  of  operation,  1838.  Thus,  the  1839-0  is  the 
sole  Classic  issue  coined  at  the  facility.  Only  17,781  pieces  were 
issued.  The  present  almond-gold  example  displays  moderate  wear. 
Abrasions  are  absent  aside  from  a  hair-thin  diagonal  line  on  the 
field  near  the  profile.  NGC  ID#  25G7,  PCGS#  7701 


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1839-0  Quarter  Eagle,  Luminous  AU58 
Original  Green-Gold  Color,  Bold  Detail 


6035  1839-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen-6152,  Variety  27,  R.3. 

High  Date,  Wide  Fraction.  The  more  available  of  two  varieties. 
This  offering  represents  the  first  gold  issue  struck  at  New  Orleans, 
consisting  of  17,871  coins.  As  an  introductory  issue,  many  pieces 
were  saved,  though  few  survivors  are  as  appealing  as  this  near- 
Mint  example.  Medium  green-gold  coloration  is  obviously  original. 
Vibrant  luster  emanates  from  the  design  recesses,  illuminating  sharply 
struck  devices  with  typical  incompleteness  between  5  and  7  o’clock 
at  the  lower  reverse.  Each  side  is  void  of  distracting  abrasions. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25G7,  PCGS# 
7701 


LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLES 

6036  1841-D  —  Removed  From  Jewelry  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
Variety  2-C.  This  low  mintage  Dahlonega  two  and  a  half  has 
little  if  any  wear  from  circulation,  but  the  olive-green  surfaces  are 
hairlined  and  microgranular.  The  fields  display  scattered  minor 
abrasions.  NGC  ID#  25GF,  PCGS#  7722 

1842  Quarter  Eagle,  AU55 
Rare  Early  Philadelphia  Issue 


6037  1842  AU55  NGC.  The  Philadelphia  Mint  coined  a  paltry  2,823 
quarter  eagles  in  1842,  and  most  were  either  lost  over  time  or 
heavily  circulated.  Surviving  examples  in  any  grade  are  rare, 
and  AU  or  finer  specimens  are  exceedingly  so.  This  Choice  AU 
representative  displays  a  touch  of  light  wear  over  each  side,  with 
faint  apricot  overtones  accenting  primarily  green-gold  patina.  No 
major  abrasions  are  observed,  giving  this  piece  a  pleasing  level 
of  eye  appeal.  Census:  4  in  55,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25GG, 
PCGS#  7723 


1842-0  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
Good  Luster  and  Eye  Appeal 


6038  1842-0  MS61  NGC.  Variety  1.  Only  a  single  die  marriage  was 
required  to  produce  the  19,800  New  Orleans  Mint  quarter  eagles 
dated  1842.  Most  of  those  coins  circulated  heavily,  due  no  doubt 
in  part  to  pent-up  demand  from  the  lack  of  any  O-mint  quarter 
eagles  being  struck  for  ciculation  in  1841.  (And  a  reported  50 
184 DO  half  eagles  were  made,  but  none  are  known  to  survive  today 
in  any  collection.)  This  piece  shows  a  few  scattered  abrasions  for 
the  grade,  but  perhaps  fewer  than  expected,  and  the  eye  appeal 
remains  quite  high  on  the  wheat-gold,  lustrous  surfaces.  The  1842- 
O  quarter  eagle  is  nearly  always  found  weakly  struck  through  the 
centers,  and  this  example  is  no  exception.  Census:  4  in  61,  7  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  25GK,  PCGS#  7726 

1843-C  Two  and  a  Half,  AU58 
Large  Date,  Plain  4 


6039  1843-C  Large  Date,  Plain  4,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1. 

The  borders  teem  with  luster,  and  the  fields  display  relatively  few 
consequential  abrasions.  The  centers  show  the  incompleteness  of 
strike  customary  for  the  issue.  Although  more  available  than  its 
Small  Date  counterpart,  the  1843-C  Large  Date  is  nonetheless  rare 
in  Mint  State,  and  AU  examples  are  very  scarce.  Population:  10  in 
58,  12  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Milwaukee  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2010),  lot  3450. 
NGC  ID#  25 GN,  PCGS#  7728 


6040  1843-0  Large  Date,  Plain  4  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  Large 
Date,  Plain  4  1843-0  quarter  eagles  are  far  scarcer  than  their  Small 
Date,  Crosslet  4  counterparts.  This  lightly  circulated  caramel-gold 
Large  Date  example  is  minimally  abraded  and  shows  moderate 
incompleteness  of  strike  on  Liberty’s  curls.  NGC  ID#  25GS, 
PCGS#  7732 


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1846  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


6041  1846  MS61  NGC.  Myriad  surface  marks  prevent  a  higher  grade  to 
this  greenish  yellow-gold  quarter  eagle  that  was  struck  prior  to  the 
California  gold  rush.  Both  sides  exhibit  reflective  fields  and  bold 
design  motifs.  The  1846  is  a  low-mintage  condition  rarity  from  a 
production  of  only  21,598  coins.  Census:  17  in  61,  4  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25GZ,  PCGS#  7740 


1847-C  Quarter  Eagle,  AU58 
Collectible  Charlotte  Representative 


6042  1847-C  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  1847-C  is  the  most 
collectible  Charlotte  quarter  eagle  with  a  mintage  of  23,226  coins, 
but  examples  are  “scarce  in  properly  graded  AU58  and  rare  in 
Uncirculated  [condition],”  according  to  Doug  Winter.  Reddish- 
gold  surfaces  display  extraordinary  detail  for  the  facility  with  bold 
stars  and  crisp  definition  on  the  portrait  and  eagle.  A  trace  of  high- 
point  blending  occurs  over  the  hair  curls  and  feathers,  but  abrasions 
from  circulation  are  minimal.  Census:  45  in  58,  33  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25H6,  PCGS#  7745 


1852-C  Two  and  a  Half,  Honey-Gold  AU58 


6043  1852-C  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  honey-gold  Borderline 
Uncirculated  example  of  this  rare  Charlotte  issue.  Just  9,772  pieces 
were  struck,  and  the  typically  encountered  survivor  is  a  cleaned 
XF.  The  present  coin  is  significantly  finer  since  wear  is  minimal 
and  there  are  no  detracting  marks.  The  centers  show  moderate 
incompleteness  usual  for  the  remote  branch  facility.  Population:  1 1 

in  58  (1  in  58+),  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25HS,  PCGS#  7764 


1852-0  Quarter  Eagle,  Seldom-Seen  MS61 


6044  1852-0  MS61  NGC.  Variety  1,  scarcer  than  Variety  2,  showing 
a  bit  of  the  fletchings  inside  the  top-left  corner  of  the  mintmark. 
Even  though  it  has  a  much  larger  mintage  at  140,000  coins,  the 
1852-0  quarter  eagle  in  Mint  State  is  of  similar  rarity  to  its  smaller- 
mintage  cousins,  the  1852-C  and  1852-D  quarter  eagles.  Doug 
Winter’s  latest  O-mint  reference  calls  it  “one  of  the  rarest  No  Motto 
eagles”  and  a  “very  undervalued  date  that  has  still  not  received  the 
merit  it  deserves,  especially  in  higher  grades.”  This  piece  shows 
good  reflectivity  on  honey-gold  surfaces  that  show  light  smoky 
accents.  A  few  larger  scrapes  appear  under  a  loupe  both  before  and 
behind  Liberty’s  head,  and  the  strike  is  typically  soft  on  the  eagle’s 
wing  tips,  lower  legs,  and  claws.  Census:  18  in  61,  11  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25 HU,  PCGS#  7766 


1854-C  Quarter  Eagle,  AU53+ 
Better  Charlotte  Date 


6045  1854-C  AU53+  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  1854'C  quarter  eagle  is 
scarcer  than  the  certified  population  reports  would  suggest.  Likely 
only  105  to  145  examples  are  known  in  all  grades,  these  more 
or  less  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  VF,  XF,  and  AU  grade 
ranges.  In  Mint  State,  this  issue  is  genuinely  rare.  The  present  Plus- 
graded  AU  coin  displays  medium  green-gold  patina  with  minimal 
abrasions.  Weakness  on  the  central  eagle  and  the  hair  curls  around 
Liberty’s  face  is  due  to  strike,  not  wear.  Census:  20  in  53 +  ,  65  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25HY,  PCGS#  7770 


1856-C  Quarter  Eagle,  AU55 
Variety  1,  the  Only  Dies 


6046  1856-C  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  only  known  dies  for  the 
1856-C  quarter  eagle  saw  a  total  production  of  just  7,913  coins. 
Hints  of  orange  toning  remain  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  design, 
with  scattered  grade-consistent  marks  that  are  entirely  insignificant. 
Traces  of  luster  remain  on  both  sides  of  this  pleasing  Charlotte 
quarter  eagle.  Census:  15  in  55,  31  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25J8, 
PCGS#  7778 


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1856-C  Two  and  a  Half,  AU58 
Difficult  Charlotte  Issue 


6047  1856-C  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1.  A  mintage  of  7,913  pieces 
confirms  the  rarity  of  this  antebellum  Charlotte  issue.  The  caramel- 
gold  surfaces  are  minimally  abraded,  although  the  mint-made 
strike-throughs  (customary  for  the  ‘56-C)  provide  a  granular 
appearance.  The  major  devices  are  lightly  brought  up,  as  always  for 
the  issue.  Census:  19  in  58,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25J8,  PCGS# 
7778 

1859  Quarter  Eagle,  MS63 
Type  Two  Reverse 


6048  1859  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS63  PCGS.  A  new  reverse 
hub  was  introduced  in  1859,  exhibiting  several  minor  differences 
in  the  placement  of  the  lower  design  elements,  most  notably  that 
of  the  arrows,  which  are  smaller  and  well-separated  on  the  Type 
Two  Reverse.  This  variant  is  only  slightly  scarcer  than  its  Type 
One  Reverse  counterpart,  though  both  are  elusive  in  all  Mint  State 
grades.  This  piece  displays  original  honey-gold  luster  and  sharp 
motifs.  Surface  abrasions  are  faint  and  evenly  dispersed.  Population: 
1 1  in  63,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25JK,  PCGS#  7788 

6049  1861  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS64  PCGS.  The  New  Reverse 
has  long,  slender  arrows  that  are  fully  separated.  This  rich  lemon- 
yellow  example  has  frosty  mint  luster  with  delightful  orange 
overtones.  Minuscule  field  marks  limit  the  grade  of  this  near-Gem. 
NGC  ID#  25JX,  PCGS#  7794 

1861  New  Reverse  Quarter  Eagle 
Boldly  Struck  Gem 


6050  1861  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1861 
New  Reverse  quarter  eagles  are  popular  as  a  Civil  War  memento 
and  also  because  they  are  usually  well-struck.  In  any  case,  they  are 
conditionally  elusive  at  the  Gem  level,  despite  the  large  mintage 
exceeding  1.2  million  pieces.  This  example  displays  a  strike  that  is 
virtually  full,  complementing  bright  yellow-gold  color.  Population: 
31  in  65,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25JX,  PCGS#  7794 


1862  Quarter  Eagle,  MS63 
Very  Rare  So  Well-Preserved 


605 1  1862  MS63  PCGS.  The  economic  impact  of  the  Civil  War  is  clear 
by  examining  the  decline  in  quarter  eagle  mintages  beginning  in 
1862.  Between  1861  and  1862,  the  production  of  quarter  eagles 
at  the  Mint  dropped  by  over  92%.  One  year  later,  no  two  and 
a  half  dollar  gold  coins  were  produced  at  all.  The  1862  (98,508 
coins  struck)  is  very  scarce  in  all  grades  and  rare  in  Uncirculated 
condition.  Select  survivors  are  very  rare.  This  piece  has  rich  orange 
and  reddish-gold  color  with  luminous  luster  and  a  full  strike.  Light 
field  marks  are  undistracting.  Population:  8  in  63,  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25JZ,  PCGS#  7796 


1866-S  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6052  1866-S  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1866-S  Liberty  quarter  eagle 
had  a  mintage  of  only  38,960  pieces,  most  of  which  were  lost  to 
circulation.  Today,  the  typical  survivor  grades  only  VF  or  XF;  this 
issue  is  scarce  in  AU  and  any  Mint  State  coin  is  a  major  rarity.  This 
MS61  example  shows  original  frosty  luster  with  honey  and  coppery- 
gold  hues  in  the  fields.  Some  minor  striking  softness  on  the  eagle’s 
left  (facing)  leg  is  not  unusual  for  the  issue.  Population:  3  in  61,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25K8,  PCGS#  7804 

6053  1868-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1868-S  Liberty  quarter  eagle 
claims  a  mintage  of  34,000  pieces  and  high-grade  examples  are 
very  scarce.  This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  is  lightly  worn 
and  lightly  abraded,  with  orange-gold  surfaces  that  retain  traces  of 
original  mint  luster.  Population:  17  in  58,  13  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25KC,  PCGS# 
7808 

6054  1869-S  AU58  NGC.  This  San  Francisco  quarter  eagle  issue,  like 
its  contemporaries,  circulated  extensively  and  is  rarely  found  in 
high  grades.  Reddish-gold,  partly  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  strong 
detail  with  full  star  centers  and  minimal  marks.  Light  blending 
occurs  over  the  eagle’s  feathers.  Census:  67  in  58,  19  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25KE,  PCGS#  7810 

6055  1870  AU58+  NGC.  From  a  small  mintage  of  4,520  business-strike 
examples,  this  attractive  near-Mint  quarter  eagle  shows  only  the 
slightest  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  design  elements  and  the 
lightly  marked  green  and  rose-gold  surfaces  retain  much  of  their 
original  mint  luster.  Census:  38  in  58  (1  in  58+),  19  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25 KF,  PCGS#  7811 


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1870  Quarter  Eagle,  MS60 
Generous  Luster  and  Attractive  Color 


6056  1870  MS60  PCGS.  CAC.  A  meager  4,520  circulation  strikes 
were  made  of  the  1870  quarter  eagle,  and  today  the  issue  is 
difficult  to  find  in  any  problem-free  grade.  Mint  State  pieces  are 
correspondingly  more  elusive.  This  example  shows  generous  luster. 
A  couple  of  large  scrapes  show  in  the  left  obverse  field,  with  others 
on  the  cheek  of  Liberty;  her  profile  and  coronet  show  some  radial 
“lathe  lines,”  an  apparent  remnant  of  the  die  production.  Other 
smaller  marks  appear  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  is  nice  and  sharp 
throughout.  Population:  1  in  60,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25KF, 
PCGS#  7811 


6057  1878  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  large  mintage  of  286,240  pieces 
belies  the  scarcity  of  this  issue  in  higher  grades,  although  it  is  still 
a  favorite  date  for  type.  A  near-Gem  coin  such  as  this  is  perhaps 
the  optimal  Mint  State  grade  for  collectors,  with  full  Gem  and 
finer  coins  considerably  more  challenging.  This  CAC-endorsed 
example  is  frosty,  lustrous,  and  highly  attractive  with  a  sharp  strike. 
A  few  minor  luster  grazes  are  the  only  marks  to  mention.  PCGS 
has  graded  just  47  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25KY,  PCGS# 
7828 


1881  Two  and  a  Half,  AU50 
Only  640  Examples  Struck 


6058  1881  AU50  NGC.  A  paltry  640  quarter  eagles  were  produced 
in  1881,  making  this  issue  “one  of  the  most  popular  and  sought- 
after  dates  in  the  series,”  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  The  majority  of 
survivors  seem  to  grade  in  the  AU  range,  though  even  these  are 
seldom  seen.  This  piece  displays  fully  original,  olive-gold  color 
overall,  with  remnants  of  prooflike  mirroring  seen  in  the  fields. 
Only  light  wear  is  present  over  the  high  points  of  the  design,  and 
surface  flaws  are  seemingly  nonexistent.  Census:  4  in  50,  61  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25L5,  PCGS#  7833 


1888  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Single  Finest  at  PCGS 


6059  1888  MS66  PCGS.  Despite  a  scant  mintage  of  only  16,001  coins, 
the  1888  quarter  eagle  is  marginally  plentiful  in  lower  Mint  State 
grades,  but  in  Gem  condition  the  date  is  rare  and  finer  coins  are 
exceedingly  so.  This  Premium  Gem  is  the  sole  finest  at  PCGS 
(6/15).  The  original  frosty  surfaces  show  warm  straw-gold  coloring 
and  are  devoid  of  obvious  abrasions.  A  touch  of  striking  weakness  is 
seen  on  the  central  shield  and  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg,  as  usual. 
NGC  ID#  25LC,  PCGS#  7840 


1893  Two  and  a  Half,  MS66 


6060  1893  MS66  NGC.  Despite  the  Panic  of  1893  the  mintage  of  the 
1893  quarter  eagles  was  far  larger  —  about  12  times  —  that  of  the 
1892s.  Gem  examples  are  nonetheless  rare;  perhaps  because  of 
the  larger  mintage,  fewer  were  saved.  This  Premium  Gem  boasts 
greenish-gold  and  orange-gold  hues  competing  for  territory.  Each 
side  is  sharply  struck  and  shows  few  marks,  but  a  small  planchet 
lamination,  as  made,  occurs  in  the  obverse  field  above  star  1. 
Census:  26  in  66  (1  in  66+),  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LH, 
PCGS#  7845 


1893  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Razor-Sharp,  Conditionally  Rare 


6061  1893  MS66  PCGS.  The  certified  population  for  this  date  drops 
significantly  at  the  Gem  grade  level,  and  even  further  at  MS66; 
pieces  grading  finer  than  the  present  coin  are  extremely  rare.  This 
piece  is  fully  struck.  The  surfaces  are  frosty  and  display  varying 
orange-gold  hues.  There  are  no  bothersome  abrasions.  Population: 
24  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LH,  PCGS#  7845 

6062  1895  MS64  PCGS.  Excellent  detail  on  hair  and  feathers  alike. 
This  near-Gem  is  lightly  marked  on  its  honey-gold  surfaces  but  the 
luster  is  strong.  A  great  19th  century  type  coin  from  a  better  issue 
of  just  6,000  business  strikes.  Population:  32  in  64,  24  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25LK,  PCGS#  7847 


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1898  Two  and  a  Half,  Fully  Defined  MS66+ 
Seemingly  Pristine,  Just  24,000  Coins  Struck 


6063  1898  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Light  lemon-gold  coloration 
throughout  with  coruscating  mint  frost  over  each  side.  The 
devices  show  complete  definition  on  the  stars,  hair  curls,  feathers, 
fletchings,  and  olive  leaves.  Although  it  is  somewhat  scarcer  than 
the  1900  and  1907  quarter  eagle  issues,  the  1898  (24,000  coins 
struck)  is  still  popular  for  type  representation,  a  role  for  which  this 
nearly  flawless  Premium  Gem  is  perfectly  suited.  Population:  39  in 
66  (2  in  66+),  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LN,  PCGS#  7850 

6064  1903  MS66  ★  NGC.  CAC.  Honey-gold  patina  embraces 
this  gorgeous  Premium  Gem,  with  the  obverse  central  device 
highlighted  by  the  semiprooflike  fields.  The  design  elements  are 
crisply  defined,  further  enhancing  the  coin’s  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
While  the  1903  is  plentiful  through  MS66,  NGC  has  given  a  mere 
two  examples  the  coveted  Star  and  assigned  four  finer  with  this 
designation  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LU,  PCGS#  7855 

1905  Two  and  a  Half,  MS67+ 

Superb  Type  Coin 


6065  1905  MS67+  NGC.  Any  1905  quarter  eagle  in  MS67  is  a  special 
coin,  and  this  piece  has  the  added  distinction  of  a  Plus  designation. 
Both  sides  are  boldly  struck,  illuminated  by  luminous  peach-gold 
luster  that  is  devoid  of  abrasions.  The  eye  appeal  is  exceptional. 
Only  six  coins  are  finer  at  NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LW,  PCGS# 
7857 


1905  Quarter  Eagle,  Glowing  MS67+ 


6066  1905  MS67+  NGC.  A  spectacular  type  coin,  aglow  in  luminous 
orange-gold  luster  that  rolls  over  each  side  in  frosty  shimmers.  The 
strike  is  fully  executed.  Occasional  lilac  and  coppery  hues  attest  to 
the  originality  of  the  surfaces,  but  are  only  discernible  with  a  glass. 
A  tiny  planchet  lamination  near  star  3  should  not  be  mistaken  for 
an  abrasion,  as  there  are  none  detectable.  Only  six  coins  are  finer  at 

NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LW,  PCGS#  7857 


1905  Quarter  Eagle,  MS67+ 

A  Favorite  Among  Type  Enthusiasts 


6067  1905  MS67+  PCGS.  The  1905  is  a  favorite  among  type  enthusiasts 
because  of  its  availability  up  to  and  including  MS67  condition. 
Superb  Gems  with  a  Plus  designation  are  rarely  encountered, 
however,  and  finer  examples  consistently  fetch  many  times  that 
of  an  MS67,  making  this  an  ideal  collectible  grade.  This  is  an 
essentially  perfect  coin  with  pinpoint  strike  definition.  Gorgeous 
sun-gold  surfaces  lack  copper  alloy  spots  that  typically  plague  the 
issue.  Population:  78  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
25LW,  PCGS#  7857 

1905  Quarter  Eagle,  High-End  MS67+ 

Impeccable  Type  Representative 


6068  1905  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  plentiful  late-series  date,  the  1905 
is  available  in  grades  through  MS67.  However,  finer  examples  are 
extremely  rare,  making  this  Plus-graded  piece  a  must-have  item  for 
the  advanced  type  or  date  collector.  Heavily  frosted  luster  blankets 
green-gold  surfaces  on  each  side.  The  design  elements  are  fully 
struck.  Close  examination  fails  to  find  any  noteworthy  flaws.  NGC 
has  certified  only  six  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LW, 
PCGS#  7857 


6069  1906  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  This  late-date  Coronet  quarter  eagle 
Gem  is  light  yellow-gold  with  a  handful  of  coppery  flecks.  Well- 
struck  and  well-suited  to  a  type  or  date  set. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25LX,  PCGS# 
7858 

6070  1906  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Boldly  impressed  with  effusive  luster, 
yellow-orange  and  honey-gold  with  a  few  touches  of  green.  A 
carefully  preserved  Gem  ideal  for  the  type  collector. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection .  NGC  ID#  25LX,  PCGS# 
7858 

6071  1906  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  of 
this  delightful  Premium  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both 
sides  and  the  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  Eye 
appeal  is  extraordinary.  NGC  ID#  25LX,  PCGS#  7858 


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1906  Quarter  Eagle,  Fully  Struck  MS67+ 
Just  Two  Submissions  Finer  at  PCGS 


Proof  1898  Quarter  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Stark  Field-Device  Contrast 


1908  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Gleaming  Gold  Type  Coin 


6074  1894  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  From  a  mintage  of  122  proof  quarter 
eagles  in  1894,  likely  no  more  than  80  survive  in  all  grades.  This 
Select  Cameo  is  a  delightful  example  for  the  budget-conscious 
collector,  showing  stark  field-motif  contrast  and  deep  mirrors.  The 
strike  is  full  and  the  grade  is  determined  by  a  few  light,  scattered 
marks  in  the  fields,  none  of  which  are  singularly  bothersome. 
Population:  2  in  63  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  288H, 
PCGS#  87920 


6078  1908  MS65  PCGS.  Primarily  light  yellow-gold  with  areas  of  deep 
lemon.  Minor  die  erosion  at  the  margins  and  a  degree  of  central 
striking  softness  have  little  influence  on  the  Gem  grade,  which  is 
warranted  for  the  relative  smoothness  of  the  interior  surfaces.  This 
first-year  Indian  quarter  eagle  is  ideal  for  a  type  set.  NGC  ID#  288Y, 
PCGS#  7939 


6072  1906  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  issues 
in  the  series  with  thousands  of  coins  certified  through  the  Premium 
Gem  grade  level.  The  1906  (176,330  pieces  struck)  becomes  very 
scarce  in  MS67  and  extremely  rare  in  MS68.  The  surfaces  of  this 
high-end  Superb  Gem  are  virtually  perfect  with  only  a  handful  of 
microscopic  specks  in  the  upper  reverse  field  that  prevent  a  full 
MS68  grade.  Frosty  luster  rolls  over  light  peach-gold  surfaces  with 
fully  struck  design  features.  A  tiny  planchet  flake  appears  above  star 
8.  Population:  58  in  67  (1  in  67+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LX, 
PCGS#  7858 


PROOF  LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLES 


1890  Quarter  Eagle,  PR63  Ultra  Cameo 
Small  Proof  Mintage,  Few  Survive 


6075  1898  —  Altered  Surfaces  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc  Details. 

From  a  proof  mintage  of  just  165  coins,  this  starkly  contrasted, 
yellow-gold  example  offers  the  budget-conscious  collector  with  a 
still-pleasing  entry  into  19th  century  proof  gold.  Full  struck  with 
deeply  mirrored  fields.  Light,  scattered  ticks  in  the  fields  on  each 
side  are  accompanied  by  a  few  light  hairlines  on  the  reverse,  the 
latter  likely  from  an  attempt  to  soften  the  former.  The  eye  appeal  is 
only  marginally  affected.  NGC  ID#  288M,  PCGS#  7924 

6076  1902  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  PR  Genuine.  AU  Details.  A  lightly 
circulated  example  of  this  turn-of-the-century  proof,  with  just  a 
trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  design  elements  and  lightly 
marked  fields  that  retain  much  of  their  original  reflectivity,  despite 
the  noted  cleaning.  NGC  ID#  288S,  PCGS#  7928 

INDIAN  QUARTER  EAGLES 


1908  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
First- Year  Type  Example 


6073  1890  PR63  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Just  93  proofs  were  struck  in 
1890  with  perhaps  50  to  60  surviving  examples.  Of  these,  only  a  few 
Deep  or  Ultra  Cameos  can  lay  claim  to  the  rich,  orange -gold  color 
and  the  high-contrast  frosted,  devices  of  this  deep-mirrored  Select 
Proof.  The  strike  is  pinpoint-sharp,  while  a  random  scattering  of 
hair-thin  lines  determine  the  assigned  grade.  Census:  1  in  63  Ultra 
Cameo,  22  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288D,  PCGS#  97916 


1894  Two  and  a  Half,  PR63  Cameo 
Collector-Grade  Proof 


6077  1908  MS65  PCGS.  The  obverse  is  smooth  and  impressive  — 
sharply  struck  and  nearly  mark-free.  Flashy  mint  luster  radiates 
from  beneath  the  honey-gold  coloration.  The  reverse  is  equally 
lustrous,  with  a  few  light  field  lines  and  the  characteristic  soft  strike 
on  the  eagle’s  upper  top-most  wing  feathers,  the  result  of  poor  die 
preparation  for  this  first-year  issue.  A  great  type  coin,  truly  Gem 
condition.  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


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1908  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Strong  Definition  and  Eye  Appeal 


6079  1908  MS65+  NGC.  CAC.  A  razor-sharp  Gem,  the  only  area  of 
softness  occurs  on  the  eagle’s  upper  wing,  as  always.  David  Akers 
notes  that  the  typical  incompleteness  “is  not  the  result  of  a  weak 
strike  but  rather  stems  from  a  lack  of  die  detail.”  Orange -gold  colors 
each  side  with  intermittent  glints  of  mint-green.  The  1908  is  one 
of  the  most  available  issues  in  the  series  in  high  grades,  making  this 
a  suitable  representative  for  type  purposes.  This  is  one  of  just  seven 
Plus-designated  Gems  at  NGC  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS# 
7939 


1908  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65+ 
First-Year  Type  Coin 


6080  1908  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1908  Indian  quarter  eagle 
was  heavily  saved  as  a  first-year  memento  and  is  thus  the  most 
available  date  in  the  series  in  high  grade.  Its  popularity  as  a  type 
coin  is  rivaled  by  few.  This  Plus-designated  Gem  example  is  well- 
struck,  with  satiny  orange-gold  luster  and  fairly  clean  surfaces.  The 
softness  on  the  eagle’s  wing  is  diagnostic  of  this  issue,  a  product  of 
insufficient  engraving  of  the  die  rather  than  striking  deficiency. 
NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


1908  Indian  Head  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Important  First- Year  Issue 


6081  1908  MS66  PCGS.  This  was  the  first  year  for  Bela  Lyon  Pratt’s 
Indian  Head  design,  which  was  not  received  with  great  enthusiasm 
by  the  general  public.  Despite  being  well-saved,  the  number  of 
high-grade  survivors  is  not  great.  The  present  lovely  Premium 
Gem  shows  only  minor  incompleteness  on  the  eagle’s  shoulder  and 
breast  feathers,  yet  it  is  boldly  struck  on  the  obverse.  Light  mint- 
green  and  deeper  peach-gold  hues  are  attractively  blended  over 
both  sides.  PCGS  reports  just  two  coins  in  a  numerically  finer  grade 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


1908  Two  and  a  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Virtually  Unseen  in  Higher  Grades 


6082  1908  MS66  PCGS.  The  1908  was  heavily  saved  as  a  first-year  issue, 
but  few  survivors  are  of  Premium  Gem  quality.  In  fact,  examples  are 
very  scarcely  seen  at  this  grade  level,  and  finer  coins  are  extremely 
rare  with  no  more  than  five  pieces  extant.  Marvelous  orange-gold 
surfaces  display  strong  detail  on  the  obverse,  while  the  well-defined 
reverse  features  a  degree  of  incompleteness  on  the  tip  of  the  eagle’s 
wing  —  a  hallmark  of  the  issue,  which  was  struck  from  improperly 
prepared  dies.  PCGS  reports  only  two  finer  submissions  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 

1908  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Only  Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


6083  1908  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  the  first  year  of  issue  of  Bela 
Lyon  Pratt’s  distinctive  Indian  head  design  with  the  details  sunk 
below  the  level  of  the  field.  The  design  met  with  mixed  reviews 
at  the  time  of  issue,  although  it  is  extremely  popular  today.  This 
Premium  Gem  has  a  bold  strike  and  frosty  luster  with  brilliant 
yellow  surfaces.  PCGS  has  only  certified  two  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


6084  1909  MS63  PCGS.  Greenish-gold  and  apricot  patina  compete  for 
territory  on  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Select  quarter  eagle.  The 
design  features  are  well-struck  throughout.  Some  minute  marks 
determine  the  grade.  The  1909  quarter  eagle  is  readily  obtainable 
through  MS64. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  288Z,  PCGS# 
7940 

6085  1909  MS63  PCGS.  The  attractive  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Select  example  show  the  minimum  number  of  minor 
contact  marks  for  the  grade,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  strong. 
NGC  ID#  288Z,  PCGS#  7940 


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1909  Indian  Quarter  Eagle 
Exceptional  Gem  Surfaces 


6086  1909  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Our  consignor  has  assembled 
an  outstanding  set  of  Gem  Indian  quarter  eagles,  and  this 
conditionally  scarce  Philadelphia  issue  fits  right  in.  Satiny  and 
extremely  attractive,  the  surfaces  and  strike  are  beyond  reproach. 
The  medium-gold  surfaces  are  tinged  with  orange  and  lilac  with 
brilliant  mint  luster  shining  through.  This  is  arguably  one  of  the 
scarcer  dates  in  the  series  in  terms  of  grading  service  submissions 
and  high-grade  rarity.  PCGS  has  certified  no  coins  finer  than  MS66, 
with  just  18  pieces  so-graded  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288Z,  PCGS#  7940 

6087  1910  MS64  NGC.  This  near-Gem  exhibits  excellent  definition 
throughout.  Pretty  peach-gold  color  adorns  lustrous  surfaces,  and 
minor  marks  in  the  fields  limit  the  grade.  The  1910  is  collectible 
through  MS64,  but  examples  are  scarcely  seen  finer. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2007),  lot  3429.  NGC  ID# 
2892,  PCGS#  7941 

1910  Indian  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Lovely  Coloration 


6088  1910  MS65  NGC.  This  is  a  beautiful  Gem.  In  addition  to  the 
outstanding  surface  quality  that  comes  with  the  grade,  this  piece 
showcases  frosty  luster  in  attractive  variations  of  apricot,  rose, 
bronze,  and  lilac-gold  hues.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  soft  above  the 
Indians  brow  and  on  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  talons,  but  this  is  only 
detected  with  a  loupe.  NGC  lists  just  15  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 

1910  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Satin-Smooth,  Green  Label  Holder 


6089  1910  MS65  PCGS.  The  sharp  strike  and  satiny,  honey-gold  luster 
set  this  Gem  quarter  eagle  apart  from  all  others.  The  obverse 
eye  appeal  suggests  an  even  finer  grade,  while  the  reverse  is 
equally  appealing  to  the  unaided  eye.  A  few  microscopic  marks 
in  the  upper-left  reverse  field  are  widely  scattered  and  of  little 
impact.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Just  1 1  coins  are  certified 
numerically  finer  by  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 


1911  Quarter  Eagle,  Sharp  MS65 
Just  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


6090  1911  MS65  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  frosty,  the  surfaces  of  this  Gem 
quarter  eagle  lack  the  overt  granularity  often  seen  for  the  issue. 
Rather,  the  finely  textured  fields  and  deeply  impressed  devices 
capture  and  project  blazing  rich-gold  luster.  A  few  widely  scattered, 
microscopic  marks  are  minor  in  the  context  of  the  coin’s  overall 
radiance  and  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  certified  only  a  single 
numerically  finer  example  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2893,  PCGS#  7942 

1911  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Only  One  Finer  PCGS  Coin 


6091  1911  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1911  had  the  second  highest 
mintage  of  any  Indian  quarter  eagle,  yet  it  is  a  popular  date  due  in 
part  to  the  rarity  of  its  Denver-Mint  brother.  This  lovely  Gem  has 
brilliant  orange  gold  surfaces,  exhibiting  a  sharp  strike  and  frosty 
luster.  PCGS  has  only  certified  one  finer  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2893,  PCGS#  7942 

6092  191 1-D  Strong  D  —  Mount  Removed  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU 
Details.  The  edge  is  filed  near  6  o’clock,  presumably  to  remove 
evidence  of  a  mount.  The  apricot-gold  fields  are  glossy.  The 
mintmark  is  well  defined,  and  the  devices  show  only  slight  wear.  A 
low  mintage  series  key.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 

191 1-D  Strong  D  Quarter  Eagle,  AU53 
Popular  Collector  Grade 


6093  191 1-D  AU53  PCGS.  Strong  D.  The  191 1-D  quarter  eagle  is 
the  sole  series  key  in  all  grades  to  the  Indian  Head  series,  although 
there  are  a  couple  of  conditional  rarities  in  Mint  State.  This  is 
a  nice  collector-grade  example  of  the  issue,  showing  most  of  the 
original  luster  over  khaki-gold  surfaces  with  a  few  minor  surface 
ticks  and  great  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


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191 1-D  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  AU58 
Sought-After  Key  Issue 


6094  191 1-D  AU58  NGC.  The  191  I'D  Indian  quarter  eagle  has  long 
been  acknowledged  as  the  low-mintage  key  to  the  series  and  one  of 
the  most  sought-after  20th  century  U.S.  coins.  This  attractive  near- 
Mint  example  displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  with  just  a 
trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  lightly  abraded  orange-gold  surfaces. 
Vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  outstanding  visual  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
2894,  PCGS#  7943 


1 9 1 1  -D  Quarter  Eagle,  AU5  8 
Strong  D 


6095  191 1-D  AU58  PCGS,  CAC.  Strong  D.  For  the  collector  avoiding 
the  pricey  Mint  State  grades,  this  Borderline  Uncirculated  191 1-D 
quarter  eagle  is  a  suitable  candidate.  Unlike  many  of  its  comparably 
graded  counterparts,  this  piece  shows  original  orange-gold  patina 
with  hints  of  mildly  granular  luster  remaining  in  the  recesses.  The 
mintmark  is  clearly  defined.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Low-Mintage  Series  Key 


6096  191 1-D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Still 

attractive,  despite  the  noted  cleaning,  this  unworn  specimen 
exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the  light 
greenish-gold  surfaces  show  only  minor  signs  of  contact.  From  a 
mintage  of  55,600  pieces,  the  191 1-D  is  the  acknowledged  key  to 
the  Indian  series.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
High-End  Eye  Appeal,  Strong  D 


6097  191 1-D  Strong  D,  MS61  NGC.  While  the  191 1-D  is  the 
undisputed  key  to  the  Indian  Head  quarter  eagle  series,  there  are 
many  opportunities  at  this  grade  level  to  acquire  a  Mint  State 
example.  This  coin  rates  above  many  in  eye  appeal  and  surface 
quality.  Attractive  orange-gold  patina  covers  both  sides,  and  a 
strong  loupe  is  needed  to  identify  any  marks.  Slight  blending  at 
the  eagle’s  shoulder  contradicts  an  otherwise  sharp  strike,  but  the 
Strong  D  mintmark  provides  additional  allure.  NGC  ID#  2894, 
PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Quarter  Eagle,  MS62 
Pleasing  Patina 


6098  191 1-D  MS62  PCGS.  Strong  D.  This  is  a  well-struck,  satiny  example 
of  this  key  Denver  issue,  showing  yellow-gold  luster  with  deeper 
coppery  overtones  on  portions  of  the  reverse.  Lightly  abraded,  as  the 
grade  suggests,  but  without  any  individually  significant  distractions.  A 
collectible  Mint  State  example  of  this  sought-after  series  key. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Two  and  a  Half,  MS63 
Pleasing  Mint  State  Example 


6099  191 1-D  MS63  NGC.  Strong  D.  An  impressive,  apricot-gold 
Mint  State  example  of  this  series  key  date.  Were  it  not  for  a  thin 
scratch  in  the  field  near  star  six,  this  piece  might  have  garnered 
a  finer  grade;  the  reverse  is  devoid  of  mentionable  abrasions.  This 
piece  shows  a  sharp  mintmark  and  excellent  detail  throughout  the 
headdress  and  eagle.  As  is  diagnostic  of  this  issue,  the  luster  has  a 
slightly  granular  appearance.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


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1913  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


6100  1913  MS65  PCGS.  The  high  fields  are  remarkably  unmarked 
for  this  technically  challenged  issue,  which  is  often  found  with 
many  abrasions.  Just  a  few  tiny  marks  and  hair-thin  lines  are 
confined  mostly  to  the  reverse,  where  they  are  widely  separated 
and  minuscule.  Stately  satin  luster  emanates  from  the  sharply 
struck  surfaces  amid  wheat-gold  coloration.  Just  seven  examples  are 
numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2897,  PCGS#  7945 

6101  1914  MS62  PCGS.  Reddish-gold  patination  adorns  both  sides 
of  this  quarter  eagle.  The  design  features  are  sharply  struck, 
including  the  shoulder  feathers  of  the  eagle.  A  few  grease  streaks 
are  visible  on  the  reverse. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS# 
7946 

6102  1914  MS63  NGC.  The  1914  Indian  quarter  eagle  claims  a  low 
mintage  of  240,000  pieces,  and  the  date  ranks  second  behind  only 
the  191 1-D  in  terms  of  scarcity.  This  attractive  Select  coin  offers 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  with 
lightly  marked  greenish-gold  surfaces  and  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


1914  Quarter  Eagle,  MS64 
Attractive,  Rich-Gold  Color 


6103  1914  MS64  NGC.  One  of  the  eagerly  sought  issues  of  the  quarter 
eagle  series,  trailing  only  the  191 1-D  in  high-grades  —  a  fact  that 
makes  this  Philadelphia  date  particularly  attractive  to  collectors 
and  gold  specialists  in  the  present  near-Gem  grade.  The  bonnet  is 
a  trifle  soft  on  the  lower-most  feathers,  and  a  few  shallow  marks  are 
distributed  over  the  exposed  fields.  That  said,  the  coin’s  attractive 
rich-gold  coloration  and  abiding  mint  luster  provide  the  main 
attraction,  and  this  example  is  sure  to  entice  a  strong  bid.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


1914  Quarter  Eagle 
Appealing  Near-Gem  Example 


6104  1914  MS64  PCGS.  A  low-mintage  issue  for  the  series,  this 
Philadelphia  date  seldom  displays  both  attractive  mint  luster  and 
rich  orange-gold  color,  yet  the  current  coin  has  both  attributes.  A 
sharp  strike  on  the  headdress  and  on  the  eagle’s  upper  wing  add  to 
the  appeal.  Numerous  small  marks  are  visible  with  a  glass  —  typical 
for  the  issue,  accounting  for  the  assigned  near-Gem  grade.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 

6105  1914-D  MS63  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  Select 
quarter  eagle  display  good  luster  and  sharply  struck  design  elements, 
including  excellent  detail  on  the  eagle’s  shoulder.  A  few  moderate 
marks  in  the  upper-right  reverse  field  preclude  a  finer  grade.  MS63- 
and  MS64-graded  coins  are  in  high  demand  due  to  the  rarity  of 
Gem  and  finer  pieces. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  2899,  PCGS# 
7947 

6106  1914-D  MS63  PCGS.  This  is  an  appealing  orange-gold 
representative  of  one  of  the  more  challenging  issues  in  the  Indian 
Head  quarter  eagle  series  behind  the  191 1-D  and  the  1914.  The 
headdress  feathers,  eagle’s  shoulder,  and  leg  exhibit  crisp  detail  for 
the  date.  Wispy  scattered  marks  preclude  a  near-Gem  assessment. 
NGC  ID#  2899,  PCGS#  7947 

6107  1914-D  MS64  NGC.  This  better-date  Indian  Head  two  and  a  half 
features  deep  orange-gold  color  over  both  sides  with  occasional 
blushes  of  light  rose.  The  devices  are  well-struck  with  trivial 
softness  on  the  lower  headdress  feathers  and  the  eagle’s  shoulder. 
NGC  has  only  seen  44  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2899, 
PCGS#  7947 

1915  Quarter  Eagle,  Pleasing  MS65 
Nicely  Preserved,  Coppery-Gold  Highlights 


6108  1915  MS65  PCGS.  A  captivating  combination  of  lilac,  orange, 
and  coppery-gold  accents  enhance  the  medium-gold  coloration  of 
this  smoothly  lustrous  Gem  quarter  eagle.  The  strike  is  uniformly 
bold  except  at  the  lowest  bonnet  feathers,  which  show  slight 
blending.  A  trio  of  tiny  contacts  near  the  eagle’s  wing  are  the  sole 
marks  to  mention.  Gem  or  finer  examples  are  the  exception  for 
this  Philadelphia  issue,  with  both  services  combined  reporting  just 
a  dozen  numerically  finer  coins  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  289 A,  PCGS# 
7948 


6109  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  impressive  Gem  displays  pleasing 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions 
and  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Sharply  detailed 
design  elements  add  to  the  ample  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded 
34  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS# 
7949 


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6110  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  impressive  Gem  displays  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout. 
The  pleasing  lemon-yellow  surfaces  are  free  of  all  but  the  most 
insignificant  signs  of  contact. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS# 
7949 

6111  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  The  1925-D,  one  of  three  Denver  issues  in 
the  series,  is  one  of  the  most  frequently  seen  Indian  quarter  eagles 
in  Gem  condition,  popular  among  type  collectors.  This  glowing 
orange-gold  example  is  devoid  of  major  abrasions  and  highly  eye- 
appealing.  The  lower  portion  of  the  Indian’s  headdress  shows 
considerable  striking  weakness.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS#  7949 

6112  1925-D  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  third  and  final  Indian  Head 
quarter  eagle  struck  at  the  Denver  Mint,  the  1925-D  is  an  ideal 
type  coin  for  Denver  collectors.  This  sharply  detailed  example  has 
frosty  straw-gold  luster.  Although  plentiful  at  this  grade  level,  finer 
examples  are  extremely  hard  to  locate. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS# 
7949 

6113  1926  MS65  PCGS.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
delightful  Gem  are  well-preserved  and  brightly  lustrous,  to 
complement  the  sharply  detailed  design  elements.  Eye  appeal  is 
outstanding.  PCGS  has  graded  42  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  289C,  PCGS#  7950 


1926  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Dramatic  Coloration 


6114  1926  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Orange-gold  color  yields  to  olive 
and  pale  rose  highlights  over  the  dramatically  toned  surfaces  of 
this  high-end  Gem  quarter  eagle.  While  the  1926  issue  is  readily 
available  in  grades  up  to  MS65,  few  coins  can  pass  muster  for  a 
higher  designation.  The  present  coin  exceeds  the  norm  with  flying 
colors,  while  only  a  scattering  of  tiny  field  ticks  prevent  an  even 
finer  grade.  Population:  1 1  in  65+ ,  42  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  289C, 
PCGS#  7950 


6115  1927  MS65  PCGS.  The  mint  bloom  is  full  and  displays  fragile 
variegated  patina  that  adds  an  extra  dimension  of  visual  interest 
to  this  solid  Gem  type  coin.  Crisply  detailed  with  superior  luster 
characteristics,  this  is  a  Gem  Indian  Quarter  Eagle  to  remember. 
PCGS  has  graded  21  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
289D,  PCGS#  7951 

6116  1927  MS65+  PCGS.  This  frosty  Gem  has  bold  design  motifs  and 
brilliant  light  yellow  luster  with  bluish  overtones.  An  exceptional 
example  for  a  type  set  or  advanced  collection.  NGC  ID#  289D, 
PCGS#  7951 

6117  1928  MS65  PCGS.  This  spectacular  Gem  offers  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout,  with  well- 
preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  that  add  to  the  ample  visual  appeal. 
PCGS  has  graded  11  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
289E,  PCGS#  7952 


1929  Two-and-a-Half,  Exceptional  MS65 
Ex:  Benson,  Stunning  Coloration 


6118  1929  MS65  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  memorable  coin  offer 
exceptional  color  and  luster  for  an  Indian  quarter  eagle.  Lilac 
and  rose  accents  intersperse  the  ample  areas  of  vivid,  orange-gold 
coloration  and  vibrant  mint  luster.  Sharply  struck,  and  the  few 
surface  contacts  are  entirely  secondary  to  the  stunning  visual 
impact  of  this  radiant  Gem. 

Ex:  Ira  S.  Reed  (2/1944);  Benson  Collection  Part  III  (Superior, 
2/2003 ),  loti  976 .  NGC  ID#  289F,  PCGS#  7953 


1929  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Glimmering  Peach-Gold  Example 


6119  1929  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  This  late-date  Indian  Head 
quarter  eagle  issue  is  readily  accessible  through  MS64,  but  Gems 
are  surprisingly  scarce.  Advanced  collectors  with  sights  set  on  a 
Premium  Gem  or  better  example  will  have  to  wait  for  an  opportunity 
to  procure  one  of  the  eight  pieces  at  PCGS  and  NGC  combined. 
This  glimmering  peach-gold  example  exhibits  strongly  struck 
devices.  The  only  notable  impairment  is  a  tiny  struck-in  grease  mark 
on  the  necklace.  PCGS  reports  only  four  examples  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  289F,  PCGS# 
7953 


THREE  DOLLAR  GOLD  PIECES 

6120  1854  AU55  NGC.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  shows 
just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  the  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  retain 
most  of  their  original  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  25M3,  PCGS# 
7969 

6121  1854  AU55  PCGS.  Peach-gold  and  olive-green  toning  graces 
this  briefly  circulated  but  partly  lustrous  first-year  three  dollar  type 
coin.  Smooth  aside  from  moderate  field  marks  near  the  date  and 
denomination.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  25M3, 
PCGS#  7969 

6122  1854  AU58  NGC.  Traces  of  luster  reside  in  the  recesses  of  this  honey- 
gold  near-Mint  three  dollar  that  exhibits  well-defined  design  features. 
A  few  minute  marks  are  in  concert  with  the  designated  grade. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25M3,  PCGS# 
7969 


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1854-0  Three  Dollar  Gold,  XF45 


Collector-Grade  Example 


6123  1854-0  XF45  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  1854-0  gold  three  dollar 
piece  is  a  major  rarity  in  Mint  State,  nearly  to  the  same  extent  as 
the  1854-D,  even  though  the  Dahlonega  issue  is  far  rarer  overall. 
This  Choice  XF  1854-0  offers  a  collectible,  welbdetail  option  for 
the  New  Orleans  gold  enthusiast  on  a  budget.  The  surfaces  show 
original  olive-gold  patina  with  coppery  overtones  in  the  protected 
areas.  Eye  appeal  is  pleasing.  NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


6124  1854-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety  2. 

Relatively  free  from  bagmarks,  but  rotation  beneath  a  light  reveals 
patches  of  hairlines  on  both  sides.  Liberty’s  curls  display  moderate 
wear.  Luster  outlines  the  letters,  wreath,  and  other  protected  areas. 
The  usual  lapped  die  state  of  this  scarce  and  low  mintage  issue. 
NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


1854-0  Three  Dollar  Gold,  AU50 
Low  New  Orleans  Mintage 


6125  1854-0  AU50  NGC.  Variety  2.  The  availability  of  the  1854-0 
begins  to  decline  at  the  AU50  grade  level,  and  it  is  a  major  rarity 
in  Mint  State.  This  piece  shows  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces,  with  a 
touch  of  high-point  wear  over  the  well-struck  design  elements.  As 
the  only  New  Orleans  issue  in  the  series,  the  1854-0  three  dollar 
gold  (24,000  pieces  struck)  appeals  to  a  wide  range  of  Nth  century 
gold  enthusiasts.  NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


1854-0  Gold  Three  Dollar,  AU55 
Sole  New  Orleans  Issue 


6126  1854-0  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  1854-0  three  dollar  gold  is 
challenging  in  all  grades,  but  essential  for  a  complete  New  Orleans 
gold  collection.  This  Choice  AU  representative  displays  medium 
green-gold  patina  with  hints  of  luster  in  the  recesses.  A  lapped 
reverse  die  makes  the  strike  look  weaker  than  it  actually  is,  as  the 
obverse  portrait  is  sharp.  Population:  48  in  55,  21  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


6127  1855  AU55  NGC.  Considerable  luster  remains  on  each  side  of 
this  lightly  worn  yellow-gold  three  dollar  piece.  The  surfaces  are 
pleasing  with  only  scattered  and  trivial  handling  marks.  NGC  ID# 
25M6,  PCGS#  7972 

6128  1855  AU58  NGC.  Traces  of  luster  reside  in  the  recessed  areas 
of  this  near-Mint  three  dollar  piece.  Well-struck  design  elements 
and  minimally  abraded  surfaces  round  out  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye 
appeal. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  25M6,  PCGS# 
7972 


1855-S  Three  Dollar,  Seldom-Seen  XF45 


6129  1855-S  XF45  PCGS.  The  low-mintage  1855-S  three  dollar,  struck 
in  the  amount  of  6,600  pieces,  is  about  as  rare  as  the  better-known 
1854-D  issue.  This  Choice  XL  example  is  a  tad  finer  than  the 
typical  survivor,  as  the  coins  circulated  extensively  until  the  Civil 
War.  This  piece  shows  orange  fields  predominating  against  ice-blue 
high  points,  a  beautiful  coin  with  the  expected  wear,  scattered 
marks,  and  some  buildup  in  a  couple  of  the  letters.  Population:  39 
in  45,  41  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25M7,  PCGS#  7973 


6130  1856  AU58  NGC.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint 
three  dollar  are  imbued  with  hints  of  soft  rose  color,  and  reveal 
just  the  expected  number  of  marks  associated  with  the  grade 
designation.  The  design  elements  are  well-struck. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  25M8,  PCGS# 
7974 

6131  1856  AU58  NGC.  Light  wear  is  noted  on  the  highest  design 
points  of  this  attractive  near-Mint  example.  The  satiny  surfaces 
have  nearly  full  luster  and  inconsequential  marks.  Laint  field 
reflectivity  is  evident  on  each  side.  NGC  ID#  25M8,  PCGS# 
7974 


1862  Gold  Three  Dollar,  AU53 
Original  Patina 


6132  1862  AU53  PCGS.  The  1862  three  dollar  gold  is  a  better  date, 
boasting  a  low  mintage  of  just  5,750  pieces  and  a  fairly  low  survival 
rate  in  high  grade.  This  AU  representative  shows  original  olive- 
gold  patina  with  golden  luster  in  the  protected  regions  of  the  fields. 
The  strike  is  well-executed  and  the  devices  show  little  evidence  of 
circulation.  NGC  ID#  25MH,  PCGS#  7983 


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1862  Three  Dollar  Gold,  Near-Mint 


6133  1862  AU58  NGC.  This  is  an  attractive  collector-grade  example 
of  this  better  three  dollar  gold  issue,  struck  to  the  limited  extent 
of  only  5,750  pieces.  The  devices  are  sharply  rendered  and  the 
surfaces  yield  original  green-gold  coloration.  Faint,  vertical  die 
striations  in  the  fields  are  as  struck  and  denote  unworn,  Mint 
surface.  Just  a  touch  of  friction  appears  over  the  high  points  of 
the  devices.  Census:  50  in  58,  45  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25MH, 
PCGS#  7983 


6134  1866  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  The  apricot- 
gold  surfaces  lack  noticeable  hairlines,  but  appear  wavy  above 
Liberty’s  bust  tip  and  the  upper  left  portion  of  the  wreath.  The 
curls  display  slight  wear,  but  luster  emerges  from  design  recesses. 
The  reverse  exhibits  a  wire  rim  near  12  o’clock.  One  of  only  4,000 
pieces  struck.  NGC  ID#  25MM,  PCGS#  7987 


1868  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS62 


Semiprooflike  Fields 


6135  1868  MS62  PCGS.  Few  Mint  State  examples  of  the  1868  gold 
three  dollar  are  available,  and  rarely  is  a  piece  offered  that  is  finer 
than  the  current  example.  Both  sides  show  well-struck  devices 
with  semiprooflike  fields  and  rich  apricot-orange  color.  Abrasions 
are  surprisingly  minimal  for  the  grade,  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
correspondingly  high.  Population:  43  in  62  (1  in  62+ ),  42  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25MP,  PCGS#  7989 


1873  Closed  3  Three  Dollar 
XF  Sharpness,  Rare  Variety 


6136  1873  Closed  3  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  The 

business  mintage  of  the  1873  Closed  3  is  unknown  but  undoubtedly 
very  low.  The  PCGS  Population  report  lists  at  least  one  example  in 
each  grade  between  XF45  and  MS64,  but  the  combined  total  is  just 
69  pieces.  The  present  piece  has  unusual  olive-green  color.  Obverse 
smoothing  affects  the  peripheries  of  several  letters  in  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA,  and  the  dentils  near  8:30  have  a  blurry 
appearance.  NGC  ID#  25MW,  PCGS#  7995 


6137  1874  AU58  PCGS.  Ample  luster  is  apparent  over  the  honey- 
gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  three  dollar  gold  piece.  The  design 
features  are  well  defined  except  for  the  often-seen  softness  in  the 
hair  at  Liberty’s  forehead  and  above  the  ear.  Neither  side  reveals 
significant  marks.  This  is  an  excellent  type  coin. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25MX,  PCGS# 
7998 


1874  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS62  Prooflike 
Cameo  Contrast 


6138  1874  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  lists  29  Prooflike  1874  three 
dollar  gold  pieces,  but  almost  half  of  them  are  in  AU  grades;  this 
piece  is  one  of  only  four  Prooflike  coins  in  MS62  and  there  are 
just  two  MS63  examples  finer  (7/15).  Gleaming  yellow-gold  fields 
provide  stark  cameo  contrast  without  any  significant  abrasions. 
The  wreath  bowknot  is  soft,  but  the  obverse  portrait  is  well-defined. 
PCGS#  77998 


6139  1878  AU58  NGC.  A  trace  of  high-point  wear  is  noted  on  each 
side  of  this  pleasing  piece  that  retains  nearly  full  luster.  A  few 
scattered  marks  are  inconsequential.  NGC  ID#  25 MZ,  PCGS# 
8000 


1878  Three  Dollar  Gold,  MS63 
Partially  Prooflike  Fields 


6140  1878  MS63  PCGS.  Satiny  orange-gold  luster  illuminates  the 
minimally  abraded  surfaces  of  this  Select  three  dollar  gold  type 
coin,  while  the  only  noticeable  striking  weakness  is  seen  on  the 
reverse  bowknot,  as  usual.  The  1878  is  by  far  one  of  the  most 
plentiful  issues  in  the  series  in  Mint  State,  and  is  also  widely  known 
for  its  typically  excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  25MZ,  PCGS# 
8000 


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6141  1878  MS63  PCGS.  A  well-struck  type  coin  from  one  of  the  few 
issues  in  the  series  that  is  readily  available  in  Mint  State.  This 
Select  1878  three  dollar  gold  piece  shows  frosty  peach-gold  luster, 
with  a  few  light,  scattered  abrasions  as  allowed  for  by  the  grade. 
The  surfaces  display  a  modest  shimmer  when  tilted  beneath  a  light. 
NGC  ID#  25MZ,  PCGS#  8000 


1878  Three  Dollar  Gold,  MS64+ 


Perfect  for  Type 


6142  1878  MS64+  PCGS.  A  combination  of  availability  and  strong 
eye  appeal  makes  this  issue  an  ideal  type  coin  candidate.  A  few 
light  marks  and  some  roughness  at  the  bow  knot  preclude  a  full 
Gem  designation,  but  this  high-end  near-Gem  is  otherwise  well- 
preserved  and  brilliantly  lustrous  over  gleaming,  medium-gold 
surfaces.  An  extremely  Choice  example  for  the  gold  specialist. 
NGC  ID#  25MZ,  PCGS#  8000 


1882  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS61 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


6143  1882  MS61  NGC.  This  1882  three  dollar  gold  piece  exhibits 
lovely  semiprooflike  fields  behind  modestly  contrasted,  well-struck 
devices.  There  are  no  individually  obtrusive  abrasions,  and  we 
instead  note  only  light  chatter  in  the  fields  that  limits  the  grade. 
Medium  wheat-gold  color  encompasses  each  side.  The  1882  had  a 
scant  mintage  of  1,500  pieces,  but  enough  Uncirculated  coins  were 
set  aside  by  contemporary  numismatists  that  the  issue  is  moderately 
collectible  today.  NGC  ID#  25N5,  PCGS#  8004 

6144  1886  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  A  well 

defined  but  slightly  subdued  example.  Open  areas  are  butter- 
gold,  but  the  obverse  legends  exhibit  orange  toning.  No  marks 
are  consequential.  A  tiny  mintage  of  1,000  pieces  ensures  that 
survivors  are  elusive. 


1886  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS61 
Better  Late-Series  Issue 


6145  1886  MS61  NGC.  The  devices  are  boldly  rendered  and  the  fields 
exhibit  noticeable  semiprooflike  mirroring.  A  few  light  abrasions 
determine  the  grade,  but  none  are  overly  obtrusive.  This  honey- 
gold  1886  three  dollar  piece  is  one  of  only  a  limited  number  of  Mint 
State  survivors  from  a  mintage  of  just  1,000  coins.  Census:  18  in  61, 
20  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25N9,  PCGS#  8008 


1888  Three  Dollar,  MS64 
Mostly  Prooflike 


6146  1888  MS64  PCGS.  The  three  dollar  gold  pieces  in  the  1880s 
became  more  of  a  novelty  than  a  serious  circulating  coin.  Tiny 
mintages  were  the  rule,  while  jewelers  and  speculators  tucked 
away  most  available  examples.  Many  high-grade  coins  survive  of 
most  issues  from  the  decade.  The  1888  issue  had  a  comparatively 
generous  mintage  of  5,000  pieces.  Most  display  some  degree  of 
prooflikeness,  although  not  all  are  as  attractive  and  well-made  as 
this  glittering  example.  The  fields  are  almost  entirely  prooflike  and 
the  surfaces  radiate  rich,  honey-gold  luster.  A  near-Gem,  with  no 
meaningful  distractions.  NGC  ID#  25NB,  PCGS#  8010 


EARLY  HALF  EAGLES 


1803/2  Half  Eagle,  BD^3,  XF45 
Imperfect  T,  3  Free  of  Bust 


6147  1803/2  BD-3,  R.4,  XF45  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  e/b. 
A  yellow-gold  example  with  bits  of  mint  luster  still  in  evidence. 
The  T  in  LIBERTY  is  missing  its  right  foot  —  an  imperfection 
that  helps  distinguish  the  BD-3  variety  from  the  more-available 
BD-4,  since  both  varieties  share  the  same  reverse.  The  surfaces  are 
uniformly  abraded  on  both  sides  but  escape  major  marks.  A  few 
adjustment  marks  angle  downward  from  the  left  edge  through  the 
clouds,  left  wing,  and  shield.  PCGS#  504950  Base  PCGS#  8084 


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1803/2  BD-4  Half  Eagle,  AU58 
Middle  Die  State 


6148  1803/2  BD-4,  R.4,  AU58  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 
c/c.  An  almond-gold  representative  of  this  scarce  Jefferson-era  date. 
The  forehead  curl  displays  minor  wear,  but  luster  illuminates  the 
stars,  plumage,  legends,  and  portrait.  Abrasions  are  unobtrusive 
and  chiefly  confined  to  obverse  field,  the  U  in  UNITED,  and  the 
reverse  rim  at  1  o’clock.  PCGS#  504951  Base  PCGS#  8084 


1806  Knob  6,  7x6  Stars  Half  Eagle,  BD-6,  XF40 


6151  1806  Knob  6,  7x6  Stars,  BD-6,  R.2,  XF40  AN  ACS.  Bass- 
Dannreuther  Die  State  a/b,  showing  light  clash  marks  from  star  7 
to  the  left  (facing)  eagle’s  wing.  This  variety  is  more  commonly 
referred  to  these  days  as  Round  Top  6,  as  in  its  Guide  Book  listing. 
This  piece  shows  honey-gold  surfaces  that  retain  considerable 
appeal  despite  the  expected  wear  and  some  pitting  in  the  obverse 
fields.  PCGS#  45620  Base  PCGS#  8089 


1804  Half  Eagle,  AU  Sharpness 
Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7 


6149  1804  Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7,  R.4  —  Repaired,  Whizzed  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  c/c.  This  sharply 
detailed  early  half  eagle  is  microgranular  from  whizzing,  and  shows 
smoothing  on  the  field  near  the  date  and  bust  tip.  Nonetheless,  a 
bold  example  of  an  infrequently  encountered  variety.  The  Small 
Over  Large  8  obverse  die  was  paired  with  three  different  reverses. 
BD-7  was  the  final  die  marriage  of  the  date.  PCGS#  519897  Base 
PCGS#  8086 


1806  Half  Eagle,  AU  Details 
7x6  Stars,  Knob  6,  BD-6 


6152  1806  Knob  6,  7x6  Stars,  BD-6,  R.2  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  AU.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  d/e.  BD-6  is 
the  only  die  marriage  with  an  unbalanced  obverse  arrangement 
of  7x6  stars.  LIBERTY  and  the  right-side  stars  are  crowded,  while 
the  left-side  stars  allow  open  space  near  the  curl  and  cap.  This 
moderately  circulated  sun-gold  representative  is  mildly  luminous, 
but  the  surfaces  are  smooth  save  for  a  cluster  of  individually  minor 
abrasions  on  the  left  obverse  field.  PCGS#  45620  Base  PCGS# 
8089 


1804  Half  Eagle,  Unc  Sharpness 
BD-7,  Small  Over  Large  8 


6150  1804  Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7,  R.4  —  Obverse  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 
b/b.  A  scarce  variety,  showing  a  small  8  punched  over  a  previous 
large  8  in  the  date.  Only  100  to  150  examples  are  believed  known. 
This  piece  is  sharply  struck  with  complete  border  dentils  and  bold 
interior  motifs.  The  reverse  fields  are  fully  prooflike,  although  the 
obverse  is  slightly  subdued  in  that  regard  due  to  a  light  cleaning. 
Bright  yellow-gold  in  color.  PCGS#  519897  Base  PCGS#  8086 


6153  1807  Bust  Right,  BD-1,  High  R.4  —  Repaired  —  ANACS. 
AU50  Details.  Small  Date,  Small  Obverse  Stars,  Small  Reverse 
Stars.  Some  luster  glimmers  from  the  devices  and  legends,  and 
little  actual  wear  is  apparent.  Both  sides  are  glossy  from  a  cleaning, 
and  repairs  are  evident  left  of  the  L  in  LIBERTY,  where  the  piece 
may  have  had  an  attempted  puncture  at  one  time.  A  pair  of  minor 
pinscratches  cross  right  side  reverse  stars. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2006),  lot  2701.  PCGS#  519898 
Base  PCGS#  8092 


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CLASSIC  HALF  EAGLES 


1807  Half  Eagle,  AU55 
Small  Reverse  Stars,  Scarce  BD- 1 


6154  1807  Bust  Right,  BD-1,  R.4,  AU55  NGC.  Possibly  from  the 
terminal  die  state  of  this  reverse  die,  with  a  heavy  rim  cud  above  T  in 
UNITED.  This  Choice  AU  example  is  lightly  worn  across  both  sides, 
with  bold  striking  details  and  deep  green-gold  and  red-orange  toning. 
A  scarce  die  marriage  that  is  seldom  seen  at  any  grade  level. 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  ( Heritage ,  3/2009),  lot  2854.  PCGS# 
519898  Base  PCGS#  8092 


1811  Capped  Head  Half  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Tall  5,  BD-1  Variety 


6155  1811  Tall  5,  BD-1,  High  R.3  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc 
Details.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  c/c.  The  1811  Capped  Head 
half  eagle  claims  a  substantial  mintage  of  99,581  pieces,  with  two 
die  varieties  known  for  the  date.  This  coin  represents  the  BD-1 
variety,  with  a  Tall  5  in  the  denomination.  The  BD-1  has  a  surviving 
population  of  175-250  pieces  in  all  grades  and  conditions. 

This  coin  traces  its  history  to  lot  213  in  the  Titus,  Johnson 
and  Reamer  Collections  (B.  Max  Mehl,  12/1928)  where  it  was 
described  as: 

“1811  Large  5  on  reverse.  Uncirculated;  frosty  mint  surface. 
Very  scarce  so  choice.  With  record  of  $35.00  for  an  equal 
specimen.” 

We  agree  with  Mehl’s  assessment  of  this  attractive  coin  except  for 
some  tooling  on  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Today,  Mint  State 
specimens  of  this  date  sell  for  around  $10,000  at  auction.  The 
original  envelope  from  Mehl’s  sale  accompanies  the  lot. 

Ex:  Titus,  Johnson  and  Reamer  Collections  (B.  Max  Mehl,  12/1928), 
lot  213.  PCGS#  8110 


1834  Plain  4  Half  Eagle,  MS61 
McCloskey  3-B,  Semiprooflike  Fields 


6156  1834  Plain  4,  Breen-6501,  McCloskey  3-B,  R.l,  MS61  NGC. 

An  affordable  Mint  State  Classic  Head  type  coin,  this  Plain  4  half 
eagle  shows  uncommonly  well-struck  design  elements  set  against 
semiprooflike  fields  and  illuminated  by  rich  orange-gold  and  peach 
luster.  Trivial  surface  contact  in  the  fields  limits  the  grade,  as  there 
are  no  singularly  significant  abrasions.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation 
holder.  NGC  ID#  25RR,  PCGS#  8171 


6157  1834  Crosslet  4  —  Obverse  Tooled  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Garret 
and  Guth  (2006)  note  that  the  1834  Crosslet  4  half  eagle  is  10 
times  rarer  than  its  Plain  4  counterpart,  and  the  census  data  bears 
that  out.  This  bright  green-gold  example  retains  considerable 
luster  in  the  recesses.  Tooling  on  the  obverse  does  not  diminish  the 
appeal  of  this  Classic  Head  rarity.  PCGS#  8172 

6158  1835  AU53  PCGS.  Breen-6504,  McCloskey  1-A,  R.2.  First 
Head,  Block  8.  Peach-gold  luster  lingers  in  recessed  areas  of  this 
moderately  circulated  and  inoffensively  abraded  type  representative. 
Seven  die  marriages  are  confirmed  for  the  1835,  although  M.  1-A 
constitutes  about  half  of  the  known  examples.  NGC  ID#  25RV, 
PCGS#  8173 

6159  1836  AU53  NGC.  Breen-6508,  McCloskey  5-D,  R.3.  Second 
Head,  Small  Date.  McCloskey  5-D  is  a  scarce  Classic  Head  half 
eagle  variety.  This  example  displays  rich  violet  and  blue  toning 
over  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  25RY,  PCGS# 
8174 

6160  1838  AU58  NGC.  Breen-6515,  McCloskey  2-B,  R.l.  Two 

varieties  of  1838  Classic  half  eagles  are  known  and  the  McCloskey 
2-B  is  more  frequently  encountered.  This  lovely  near-Mint  example 
has  brilliant  greenish  yellow-gold  luster  with  satin  surfaces  and 
excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  25S4,  PCGS#  8176 


1838-D  Half  Eagle,  Choice  XF 
McCloskey  1-A 


6161  1838-D  McCloskey  1-A,  R.3,  XF45  PCGS  Secure.  The  1838-D 
half  eagle  is  an  important  issue,  being  the  first  of  the  denomination 
struck  at  the  Dahlonega  Mint  and  the  only  D-mint  issue  in  the 
Classic  Head  half  eagle  type.  This  Choice  XF  example  shows 
medium  green-gold  patina,  with  minor  wear  over  the  high  points 
of  the  devices.  An  old,  vertical  scratch  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  visible 
with  a  loupe,  is  the  only  mentionable  surface  flaw.  NGC  ID#  25S6, 
PCGS#  8178 


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LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLES 


1839  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  AU58 
Excellent  Luster 


6162  1839  AU58  PCGS.  The  1839  half  eagle  issue  marks  the  first 
of  the  Liberty  Head  design  by  Christian  Gobrecht,  and  it  is  a 
one '-year-- only  type.  Mint  State  survivors  are  quite  rare,  and  the 
average  certified  survivor  is  XF45  to  AU50.  This  near-Mint  State 
example  boasts  great  eye  appeal  on  mellow  orange-gold  surfaces 
with  excellent  luster  and  minimal  marks.  Population:  14  in  58,  20 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25S7,  PCGS#  8191 


6163  1840  Narrow  Mill  AU58  NGC.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this 
near-Mint  five  dollar  are  imbued  with  soft  mint-green  and  display 
traces  of  luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  The  design  elements  are  welL 
struck  save  for  the  typical  softness  in  the  eagle’s  leg  feathers  and 
claws.  A  few  minute  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade.  Census: 
59  in  58,  28  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25SA,  PCGS#  8194 


1840-C  Five  Dollar,  AU50 
Challenging  Charlotte  Issue 


6164  1840-C  AU50  PCGS  Secure.  Variety  2.  The  1840-C  half  eagle 
is  one  of  the  scarcer  issues  in  the  Charlotte  series.  From  a  mintage 
of  18,992  pieces,  it  is  doubtful  that  more  than  125  to  150  survive 
in  all  grades.  This  AU  representative  is  finer  than  the  typically  seen 
example,  showing  welhstruck  motifs  with  light  wear.  The  surfaces 
exhibit  original  olive-gold  patina  with  hints  of  coppery-red  in  the 
peripheral  recesses.  No  major  abrasions  are  present.  Population:  11 
in  50,  36  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25SD,  PCGS#  8196 


6165  1843-D  Medium  D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
Variety  10-G.  Patches  of  hairlines  emerge  when  this  Dahlonega 
type  coin  is  rotated  beneath  a  light.  Careful  examination  reveals 
unobtrusive  scuffs  on  the  eagle’s  beak  and  the  upper  portion  of  the 
left  (facing)  wing.  NGC  ID#  25T4,  PCGS#  8215 

6166  1849-C  XF45  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  scarcer  of  the  two  die 
marriages  for  the  ‘49-C,  identified  by  parallel  vertical  die  lines 
behind  Liberty’s  neck.  This  Charlotte  type  coin  has  noticeable 
luster  and  moderately  marked  honey-gold  surfaces.  The  central 
strike  is  incomplete,  typical  for  the  issue.  NGC  ID#  25TW,  PCGS# 
8241 

6167  1850-C  VF35  NGC.  Variety  1.  Four  die  marriages  are  known  for 
the  ‘50-C,  despite  a  small  mintage  of  63,591  pieces.  This  lightly 
abraded  and  luminous  straw-gold  Charlotte  representative  has 
flat  curls  from  a  combination  of  strike  and  wear,  but  the  eagle’s 
left  (facing)  wing  is  richly  detailed.  NGC  ID#  25TZ,  PCGS# 
8244 


1850-C  Five  Dollar,  AU50 
Variety  4  With  Weak  Mintmark 


6168  1850-C  AU50  PCGS.  Variety  4.  This  variety  has  the  date  and 
mintmark  positioned  furthest  right  of  the  four  die  pairings  known. 
This  is  a  later  die  state  with  just  the  top  of  the  C  mintmark  barely 
visible.  The  substantial  mintage  of  63,591  pieces  ensures  a  generous 
number  of  survivors  and  this  issue’s  availability  as  a  type  coin.  The 
surfaces  are  choppy  with  numerous  small  abrasions  scattered  over 
each  side,  as  usually  found.  Just  a  bit  weakly  defined  over  the  high 
points  of  the  design.  NGC  ID#  25TZ,  PCGS#  8244 


6169  1850-D  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety 
27-U.  Rich  orange  and  sea-green  toning  embraces  this  lightly 
circulated  Dahlonega  half  eagle.  The  strike  is  usual  for  the  remote 
branch  mint  facility.  A  fairly  deep  abrasion  on  Liberty’s  forehead 
accounts  for  the  NGC  designation.  NGC  ID#  25U3,  PCGS# 
8245 


1852  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Luminous,  Original  Surfaces 


6170  1852  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  Half  of  the  stars  on  the  obverse  are  flat 
on  this  Mint  State  piece,  although  the  balance  of  the  design  motifs 
on  both  sides  are  boldly  detailed.  The  surfaces  display  frosty  yellow- 
gold  mint  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  The  1852  is  one  of  the 
more  readily  obtainable  half  eagle  issues  from  the  1850s,  but  is  still 
itself  scarce  in  Mint  State,  and  rare  above  the  MS62  grade  level. 
Population:  40  in  62  (1  in  62+),  30  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25UA, 
PCGS#  8250 


1852-D  Five  Dollar,  AU53 


6171  1852-D  AU53  NGC.  Variety  33-V.  This  yellow-gold  Dahlonega 
example  lacks  mentionable  marks  and  has  a  good  strike  on  the 
wings  and  borders.  The  curls,  claws,  and  fletchings  are  typically 
brought  up.  Three  die  marriages  exist  for  the  ‘52-D.  Variety  32-V 
is  most  often  seen,  while  Variety  33 -V  is  rare  and  Variety  33 -W  is 
very  rare.  The  pick-up  point  is  the  2  in  the  date,  which  is  distant 
from  the  bust  on  the  “common”  Variety  32-V  but  nearly  touches 
the  bust  on  Varieties  33-V  and  33-W.  NGC  ID#  25UC,  PCGS# 
8252 


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1856-D  Half  Eagle,  AU53 
Pleasing  Color  and  Surfaces 


6172  1856-D  AU53  PCGS.  Variety  39-FF.  One  of  the  scarcer 
Dahlonega  half  eagles,  with  a  mintage  of  19,786  pieces  (for 
comparison,  less  than  half  the  mintage  of  the  1854-D  half  eagles). 
This  pleasing  example  displays  medium-gold  color  with  orange 
highlights  within  the  protected  areas.  Abrasions  are  less  than 
expected  for  the  issue  —  especially  on  the  obverse,  which  shows 
only  minor  marks.  Sharp  detail  and  considerable  mint  luster  remain 
for  the  grade.  Population:  8  in  53,  45  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25UX, 
PCGS#  8268 


1857-C  Half  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6173  1857-C  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1.  A  single  die  variety  is 
known  for  the  1857  Charlotte  half  eagles.  Claiming  a  mintage  of 
31,360  pieces,  this  is  one  of  the  more  available  Charlotte  issues  in 
circulated  grades.  Mint  State  coins  are  rare,  however.  PCGS  and 
NGC  have  certified  45  examples  in  Mint  State,  primarily  MS60 
through  MS62. 

The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  the  present  MS61  offering  are 
imbued  with  whispers  of  olive-green  and  orange,  and  exhibit 
sharply  struck  design  features.  Scattered  marks  limit  the  grade. 
Population:  10  in  61,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25V3,  PCGS#  8272 


1858  Five  Dollar,  MS62+ 
Seldom  Seen  in  Uncirculated 


6174  1858  MS62+  NGC.  The  1858  half  eagle  is  somewhat  underrated. 
Its  mintage  of  just  15,136  coins  is  comparable  to  that  of  the  1858- 
D,  and  the  date  is  scarcer  overall  than  any  of  its  branch  mint 
counterparts.  Mint  State  examples  are  especially  rare,  regardless  of 
grade.  This  Plus-graded  MS62  coin  shows  a  sharp  strike  with  some 
semiprooflike  reflectivity  in  portions  of  the  fields  and  rich  orange- 
gold  color  overall.  No  major  abrasions  are  present,  and  we  instead 
note  only  faint  lines  in  the  surfaces  that  limit  the  grade.  Census:  1 
in  62  (1  in  62+),  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25V7,  PCGS#  8276 


1859  Half  Eagle,  AU58 
Rare  Any  Finer 


6175  1859  AU58  PCGS.  The  scarcity  of  this  Philadelphia  half  eagle 
belies  its  mintage,  which  at  16,734  pieces  is  not  large,  but  about 
average  for  the  period.  Few  Mint  State  coins  are  known,  suggesting 
this  lightly  abraded  AU58  example  is  a  viable  alternative.  Yellow- 
gold  surfaces  retain  mint  luster  at  the  margins,  and  abrasions  are 
limited  to  light  lines  and  some  busyness  in  the  fields.  The  coin  is 
sharply  struck  on  both  sides.  Population:  9  in  58,  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25VB,  PCGS#  8280 


6176  187 1-S  AU50  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  half  eagle 
display  traces  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  well-defined 
design  elements.  The  few  scattered  marks  are  within  the  confines 
of  a  lightly  circulated  coin.  From  a  mintage  of  25,000  pieces,  the 
1871-S  half  eagle  is  very  rare  in  Mint  State,  where  PCGS  and  NGC 
have  seen  only  seven  examples.  Population:  8  in  50,  21  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25WE,  PCGS#  8324 


1874-S  Half  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
No  Mint  State  Survivors 


6177  1874-S  AU55  PCGS.  The  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Gold  Coins  notes 
that  “in  About  Uncirculated  condition  the  1874-S  half  eagle  is 
very  rare,  and  most  of  the  known  survivors  that  have  graded  About 
Uncirculated  are  on  the  low  end  of  the  scale.”  The  bright  yellow 
and  green-gold  surfaces  of  this  Choice  AU  example  retain  partial 
mint  luster  within  the  protected  regions  of  the  design.  Myriad 
abrasions  are  scattered  throughout.  A  great  example  from  this  low- 
mintage  West  Coast  issue  (16,000  coins  struck).  Population:  7  in 
55,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25WR,  PCGS#  8335 


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1876  Half  Eagle,  Sharply  Struck  MS62+ 
A  Low-Mintage,  Low-Population  Issue 


6178  1876  MS62+  NGC.  The  1876  half  eagle  has  a  very  low 
circulation-strike  mintage  of  1,432  pieces  and  an  extremely  low 
population  figure.  Indeed,  NGC  and  PCGS  combined  report  only 
48  submissions  in  all  grades  (7/15),  and  the  PCGS  website  estimates 
only  40  to  50  known  examples.  Moreover,  perusal  of  the  Heritage 
Auctions  Archives  lists  only  76  appearances  over  the  last  20  or  so 
years,  several  of  which  are  known  to  be  multiple  appearances. 

The  present  high-end  MS62  offering  is  the  third  finest  example 
seen  at  NGC.  The  obverse  displays  light  yellow-gold  patination 
while  the  reverse  shows  deeper  reddish-gold  color.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck  except  for  the  typical  softness  in  the 
eagle’s  neck  feathers.  Distributed  marks,  mostly  on  the  obverse, 
preclude  a  higher  grade.  This  is  an  infrequent  opportunity  to 
acquire  this  classic  rarity.  NGC  ID#  25WW,  PCGS#  8339 

6179  1877  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  The  rare 
date  1877  has  a  business  mintage  of  only  1,132  pieces.  The  PCGS 
Population  is  34  examples  in  all  grades,  although  that  roster 
excludes  the  present  coin,  as  it  is  moderately  bright  from  a  wipe. 
Generally  orange-gold,  although  the  portrait  displays  lavender 
shades.  NGC  ID#  25WZ,  PCGS#  8342 

1877-CC  Five  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Challenging  Carson  City  Emission 


6180  1877-CC  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  Variety 
1-B.  The  1877-CC  has  a  scant  production  of  8,680  pieces,  yet 
little  regard  was  given  the  issue  until  a  number  of  years  later.  Most 
of  the  200  to  300  survivors  are  in  VF  to  AU  grades.  The  present 
yellow-gold  example  is  moderately  glossy  from  a  wipe,  and  the 
field  beneath  the  date  appears  smoothed.  Surprisingly  free  from 
marks  aside  from  a  diagonal  line  within  the  shield.  NGC  ID#  25X2, 
PCGS#  8343 


1880  Half  Eagle,  Sharp  MS65  + 
Far  Finer  Than  Normal 


6181  1880  MS65+  PCGS.  Even  though  nearly  3.2  million  examples 
of  the  1880  half  eagle  were  struck,  few  survive  anywhere  near  as 
nice  as  the  present  MS65+  PCGS  representative.  The  honey-gold 
centers  cede  to  deep  caramel-gold  near  the  rims  on  the  obverse, 
while  the  reverse  is  a  more  consistent  orange-gold.  The  strike  is 
sharp  but  not  absolute.  A  few  dark  flecks  occur  near  star  1 1  and 
on  the  reverse  rim  at  7:30.  Population:  15  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  25XA,  PCGS#  8351 

6182  1881/0  FS-301  MS63  NGC.  Traces  of  the  overdate  are  visible 
under  all  four  digits  of  the  1881  date,  with  the  final  1  punched  over 
a  0.  This  scarce  overdate  variety  is  extremely  popular  and  has  been 
listed  in  the  Guide  Book  for  many  years.  This  Select  Mint  State 
piece  has  frosty  yellow  luster  with  rich  peripheral  orange  toning. 
Census:  6  in  63  (1  in  63  ★),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  145714  Base 
PCGS#  8355 

1883-CC  Five  Dollar,  AU58 
Rarely  Seen  This  High  Grade 


6183  1883-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  With  a  mintage  of  only 
12,598  pieces,  the  1883-CC  half  eagle  is  challenging  in  all  grades, 
but  is  extremely  rare  in  Mint  State.  This  Borderline  Uncirculated 
example  displays  sharp  detail  with  honey-gold  luster  in  the 
protected  areas  and  pleasantly  smooth  surface  overall.  A  couple 
ticks  below  Liberty’s  chin  are  the  only  mentionable  abrasions. 
Census:  20  in  58,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25XL,  PCGS#  8362 


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1891-CC  Half  Eagle,  MS63 
Late  Carson  City  Issue 


6184  1891-CC  MS63  NGC.  Variety  2-A.  The  large  production 
exceeding  200,000  pieces  for  this  late-series  CC-mint  half  eagle 
issue  makes  examples  available  up  to  the  Select  grade  of  the  present 
piece  and  upwards  to  the  occasional  Gem  (one  at  PCGS,  eight  at 
NGC)  (6/15).  Scattered,  mostly  light  abrasions  and  a  moderately 
bold  strike  make  for  good  eye  appeal  on  the  orange-gold  surfaces 
of  this  piece.  A  few  larger  marks  appear  on  the  reverse,  under  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  NGC  ID#  25Y5,  PCGS#  8378 


1891-CC  Five  Dollar,  Top-Notch  MS63 


6185  1891-CC  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1-A.  Copious  luster 
abounds  on  the  sumptuous  orange-red  surfaces  of  this  highly 
appealing  1891-CC  half  eagle,  separating  this  coin  from  most 
survivors  of  the  issue.  The  strike  is  sharp  front  and  back  and  marks 
are  few,  further  distinguishing  this  piece  from  its  cohort.  The  CAC 
population  in  this  MS63  grade  is  26  with  14  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25Y5,  PCGS#  8378 


6186  1893-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  borders  display  ample 
bright  luster,  and  the  moderately  marked  lemon-gold  surfaces  are 
well  defined.  The  1893-CC  has  a  mintage  of  only  60,000  pieces, 
and  is  scarcer  than  either  the  1891-CC  or  1890-CC.  NGC  ID# 
25YB,  PCGS#  8384 


1896-S  Half  Eagle,  MS63 
Lightly  Patinated  and  Attractive 


6187  1896-S  MS63  PCGS.  A  fair  mintage  of  155,400  coins  makes  this 
an  available  San  Francisco  issue,  but  it  becomes  rare  in  Select  Mint 
State  or  finer.  Some  chatter  and  minor  abrasions  in  the  left  obverse 
field  and  on  the  portrait  limit  the  grade  of  this  boldly  struck  half 
eagle,  which  has  splendid  eye  appeal  and  bountiful  mint  luster. 
Rich,  honey-gold  surfaces  have  a  Mint-fresh  quality.  Rare  this  nice. 
Population:  7  in  63,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25YL,  PCGS#  8393 


6188  1897  MS64  PCGS.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  near-Gem  display 
yellow-gold  color  imbued  with  hints  of  light  green  on  the  obverse 
and  reddish-gold  patina  on  the  reverse.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  struck  and  each  side  reveals  a  few  minor  marks  that  prevent 
Gem  classification.  PCGS  has  certified  only  30  pieces  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25YM,  PCGS#  8394 


1901-S/S  Half  Eagle,  MS66+ 
Intense  Luster  and  Eye  Appeal 


6189  1901-S/S  FS-501  MS66+  NGC.  This  Cherrypickers’  variety  is 
not  as  well-known  as  the  overdate  of  this  year,  but  is  nonetheless 
intriguing.  The  mintmark  is  plainly  punched  over  a  previous, 
smaller  S.  As  a  date,  the  1901-S  half  eagle  is  scarce  in  MS66,  and 
anything  finer  is  rare.  This  Plus-designated  coin  displays  sharp 
detail  and  frosty  yellow-gold  luster.  There  are  no  mentionable 
abrasions.  Census:  63  in  66  (6  in  66+),  11  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  145025  Base  PCGS# 
8404 


1902  Half  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Conditionally  Rare 


6190  1902  MS65+  PCGS.  The  Mint  State  availability  of  the  1902  half 
eagle  peaks  in  MS62  and  MS63,  and  quickly  begins  to  decline  in 
finer  grades.  In  MS65,  this  issue  is  rare  and  finer  representatives  are 
exceedingly  so.  This  plus-graded  Gem  is  sharply  struck,  with  frosty 
orange-gold  luster.  Population:  24  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  8  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25YY,  PCGS#  8405 


1904  Liberty  Five,  MS66+ 
Glowing  Luster 


6191  1904  MS66+  PCGS.  A  conditional  rarity,  among  the  finer- 
known  1904  Liberty  half  eagles.  This  Plus-designated  Premium 
Gem  exhibits  bold  design  elements  amid  vibrant,  frosty  luster  that 
enlivens  each  side  in  deep  orange-gold  hues.  As  the  grade  suggests, 
the  surfaces  are  free  of  any  mentionable  imperfections.  Population: 
17  in  66  (1  in  66+),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25Z4,  PCGS#  8409 


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1906  Half  Eagle,  MS66 
Exceptional  Type  Coin 


PROOF  LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLE 


1890  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR62  Cameo 
Ex:Trompeter 


6192  1906  MS66  PCGS.  A  bold  strike  and  undisturbed  mint  luster 
combine  for  outstanding  eye  appeal,  while  only  the  occasional 
minuscule  mark  exists  on  the  smoothly  glowing  surfaces.  A  short 
scrape  beneath  the  eagle’s  left  wing  is  the  sole  abrasion  of  note. 
The  1906  issue  is  an  exceptional  type  selection  in  Premium  Gem 
because  so  few  examples  are  any  finer  —  a  fact  that  eludes  many 
collectors.  Population:  28  in  66  (1  in  66+),  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  25Z9,  PCGS#  8413 


6196  1890  PR62  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  1890  proof  Liberty 
half  eagle  is  even  more  elusive  than  its  reported  mintage  of  88  pieces 
would  suggest.  Probably  no  more  than  20-25  examples  are  extant  in 
all  grades,  including  three  coins  in  institutional  collections.  In 
addition,  the  Philadelphia  Mint  business-strike  mintage  of  half 
eagles  was  a  paltry  4,240  pieces  in  1890,  putting  significant  pressure 
on  the  small  supply  of  proofs  from  date  collectors. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  proof,  with  frosty,  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  throughout.  The  date  is  diagnostically 
positioned  to  the  left,  with  the  left  edge  of  1  over  the  left  edge  of 
a  dentil.  The  fields  are  deeply  mirrored,  providing  desirable  cameo 
contrast  with  the  devices.  A  few  minor  hairlines  and  contact  marks 
are  evident,  but  the  overall  presentation  is  most  appealing.  Census: 
1  in  62  Cameo,  14  finer  (5/15). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private 
collection. 

From  The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  NGC  ID# 
28CU,  PCGS#  88485 


INDIAN  HALF  EAGLES 

6197  1908  MS63  PCGS.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Select  half  eagle 
display  greenish-gold  patina.  The  design  features  are  well-struck, 
including  fairly  strong  detail  in  the  eagle’s  shoulder  feathers.  There 
are  fewer  and  less  severe  marks  than  what  might  be  expected  for  the 
grade  designation.  This  will  be  a  great  coin  for  a  type  collection. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DE,  PCGS# 
8510 


1906  Half  Eagle,  MS66+ 
Among  the  Finest  Known 


6193  1906  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1906  issue  is  an  unrecognized 
condition  rarity  among  the  late-date  Liberty  fives.  Remarkably  few 
high  Mint  State  coins  are  known  from  the  moderate  mintage  of 
348,735  pieces.  This  satiny,  highly  lustrous  example  is  among  the 
finest  seen  by  PCGS.  Only  a  few  minor  marks  are  dispersed  over 
the  brilliant-gold  surfaces.  Fully  struck,  the  present  example  is  the 
sole  MS66  coin  to  receive  the  PCGS  Plus  designation.  Population: 
1  in  66+,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25Z9,  PCGS#  8413 


6195  1908  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  final  year  of  issue  for  the  Liberty 
half  eagle,  and  the  only  example  of  James  Longacre’s  design 
that  was  minted  that  year  as  the  other  denominations  were 
discontinued  in  1907.  This  lovely  Gem  has  frosty  orange-gold 
luster  and  bold  design  motifs. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25ZE,  PCGS# 
8418 


1907  Half  Eagle,  MS66 
Few  Known  Finer 


6194  1907  MS66  NGC.  A  beautifully  preserved  Premium  Gem  example 
of  this  late-series  Liberty  half  eagle,  ideal  for  type  representation. 
The  strike  is  sharply  rendered  throughout  the  stars  and  central 
devices,  and  the  frosty  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  free  of  distracting 
abrasions.  Census:  40  in  66  (3  in  66+ ,  2  in  66  ★),  12  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25ZC,  PCGS#  8416 


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6198  1908  MS64  NGC.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  attractive 
Choice  specimen  show  a  few  highlights  of  rose,  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  a 
few  scattered  contact  marks  are  not  distracting.  NGC  ID#  28DE, 
PCGS#  8510 

6199  1908  MS64  PCGS.  The  1908  Indian  half  eagle  is  moderately 
available,  as  numerous  pieces  were  set  aside  at  the  time  of  issue  as 
first-year  mementos.  This  Choice  example  is  suitable  for  date  or 
type  purposes,  and  is  sharply  struck  with  satiny  yellow-gold  luster.  A 
few  light,  scattered  abrasions  are  in  keeping  with  the  grade.  NGC 
ID#  28DE,  PCGS#  8510 

1908  Five  Dollar,  MS64 
High-End  Introductory  Representative 


6200  1908  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  heavily  minted  and  saved  1908 
half  eagles  are  collectible  through  the  Choice  grade  level.  Gems  are 
scarce  and  can  easily  realize  five  figures  at  auction,  placing  them 
out  of  the  reach  of  most  enthusiasts.  This  delightful  near-Gem 
offers  attractive  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  fully  struck  obverse 
and  boldly  detailed  reverse  that  shows  the  usual  incompleteness  on 
the  eagle’s  shoulder.  Minimally  marked  and  high-end  for  the  grade. 
NGC  ID#  28DE,  PCGS#  8510 

6201  1909  MS64  NGC.  This  sharply  detailed  Choice  specimen  offers 
vivid  greenish-gold  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  just  a  few 
minor  signs  of  contact.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  has  graded 
59  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28DH,  PCGS# 
8513 

6202  1909  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  Sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  attractive  Choice 
specimen,  with  pleasing  orange -gold  surfaces  that  show  few  signs  of 
contact.  NGC  has  graded  59  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DH,  PCGS# 
8513 


1909-S  Five  Dollar,  MS62 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 


6203  1909-S  MS62  NGC.  Despite  a  mintage  of  nearly  300,000  coins, 
the  1909-S  half  eagle  is  a  better  date  in  Uncirculated  grades, 
particularly  above  MS62.  This  piece  is  lightly  abraded,  but  displays 
satiny  olive-gold  luster  with  hints  of  peach  in  the  recesses.  The 
strike  is  well-executed  and  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  pleasing  for  the 
grade.  Census:  73  in  62,  18  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25ZL,  PCGS# 
8516 


6204  1910  MS63  PCGS.  Orange-gold  dominates,  but  sea-green  toning 
emerges  throughout.  This  nicely  struck  representative  is  essentially 
unabraded  except  for  a  thin  mark  on  the  lowest  headdress  feather. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DK,  PCGS# 
8517 


1910-S  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Better  San  Francisco  Issue 


6205  1910-S  MS62  NGC.  The  1910-S  Indian  five  is  similar  in  Mint 
State  rarity  to  its  1909-S  counterpart,  seldom  seen  finer  than  MS62. 
Most  of  the  770,200-coin  mintage  experienced  light  circulation, 
with  the  result  that  a  significant  number  of  XF  and  AU  coins  are 
known  today.  This  Mint  State  piece  is  lightly  abraded,  but  shows 
sharp  detail  and  satiny  olive-gold  luster.  NGC  lists  34  numerically 
finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28DM,  PCGS#  8519 

6206  1911  MS64  NGC.  This  attractive  Choice  example  offers  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides, 
with  bright  orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few  scattered  minor 
contact  marks.  NGC  ID#  28DP,  PCGS#  8520 

1911  Half  Eagle,  Choice  MS64 
Notably  Smooth  Fields 


6207  1911  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  An  exceptionally  clean  coin  for  the 
grade,  this  Choice  1911  Indian  half  eagle  is  completely  devoid  of 
distracting  abrasions.  The  only  grade-limiting  factors  appear  to  be 
a  few  faint  lines  in  the  reverse  fields  and  evidence  of  light  contact 
on  the  Indian’s  cheek.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  frosty  surfaces 
showcase  warm  straw-gold  luster.  Few  pieces  are  certified  finer. 

NGC  ID#  28DP,  PCGS#  8520 

6208  191 1-D  AU50  NGC.  The  191 1-D  half  eagle  is  grade  for  grade  far 
rarer  than  its  quarter  eagle  counterpart,  although  it  is  less  celebrated 
since  it  shares  “key  status”  with  other  issues  in  its  series.  This  piece 
is  housed  in  a  “no  line  fatty”  old-style  NGC  holder,  showing  good 
eye  appeal.  The  wheat-gold  surfaces  show  the  light  wear  expected, 
but  most  of  the  abrasions  are  confined  to  the  reverse.  NGC  ID# 
28DR,  PCGS#  8521 


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1911-D  Half  Eagle,  AU55 
Lightly  Abraded  for  the  Issue 
Difficult  to  Locate  in  Mint  Condition 


6209  1911-D  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  The  191  I'D  half  eagle  comes  from 
a  low  mintage  of  72,500  pieces.  It  is  not  particularly  scarce  in 
circulated  grades  but  Mint  State  examples  are  difficult  to  come  by, 
and  are  very  elusive  above  MS62.  This  Choice  AU  offering  displays 
wheat-gold  surfaces  with  traces  of  luster  in  the  recessed  areas  of 
the  well-defined  design  features.  Minute  marks  are  within  the 
parameters  of  the  grade  designation,  and  are  fewer  and  less  severe 
than  normally  seen  on  this  heavily  abraded  issue.  NGC  ID#  28DR, 
PCGS#  8521 

1912-S  Indian  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Seldom  Encountered  in  High  Grade 


6210  1912-S  MS62  PCGS*  A  moderate  mintage  of  392,000  Indian  half 
eagles  was  accomplished  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1912,  but 
few  examples  were  saved  by  contemporary  collectors.  As  a  result, 
the  1912-S  is  one  of  the  most  difficult  issues  of  the  series  to  locate 
in  high  grade.  This  attractive  MS62  specimen  offers  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering 
of  minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  Population:  92  in  62  (1  in 
62+),  34  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25ZN,  PCGS#  8524 


1913-S  Half  Eagle,  Strong  MS62 
Better  Date  in  the  Series 


6211  1913-S  MS62  NGC.  The  Bela  Lyon  Pratt  design  for  quarter  and 
half  eagles  is  notoriously  difficult  to  grade  and  collect  due  to  the 
uniqueness  of  the  sunken-relief  design.  At  first  glance  this  sharply 
struck  1913-S  coin  appears  too  good  to  be  an  MS62,  though  close 
inspection  of  the  reverse  shows  the  shallow  marks  that  prevent  a 
higher  grade.  Still  a  great  coin  for  arm’s-length  eye  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  25 ZP,  PCGS#  8526 


1913-S  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Ex:  Richmond  Collection 


6212  1913-S  MS62  NGC.  The  1913-S  has  a  reasonable  mintage  of 
408,000  pieces,  but  like  other  San  Francisco  Indian  five  dollar 
issues,  is  surprisingly  scarce  in  Mint  State.  A  majority  of  certified 
examples  are  in  XF  and  AU  grades,  since  the  hard  money  tradition 
of  the  West  Coast  continued  into  World  War  I.  This  coruscating 
apricot-gold  representative  displays  scattered  small  abrasions, 
though  only  a  graze  on  the  upper  lip  merits  mention. 

Ex:  Richmond  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Lawrence,  712004) ,  lot  1544, 
which  realized  $2,415.  NGC  ID#  25ZP,  PCGS#  8526 

6213  1914  MS63  PCGS.  Bright  orange-gold  luster  endows  both  sides 
of  this  Select  half  eagle.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck 
throughout  and  the  few  scattered  marks  are  within  the  parameters 
of  the  grade  designation. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DU,  PCGS# 
8527 


1914  Five  Dollar,  High-End  MS64+ 


6214  1914  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Philadelphia  and  Denver  Mints 
each  coined  247,000  Indian  Head  half  eagles  in  1914.  The  1914- 
D  is  scarcer  in  high  grades,  but  both  issues  are  among  the  more 
available  in  the  series.  Only  in  Gem  condition  does  the  1914 
become  rare.  This  Plus-designated  near-Gem  is  sharply  struck 
with  frosty  rose  and  orange-gold  surfaces.  Minimally  marked  with 
phenomenal  eye  appeal.  PCGS  reports  just  32  finer  submissions. 
NGC  ID#  28DU,  PCGS#  8527 

6215  1915  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  pleasing  Select  specimen 
displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
throughout.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  show  a  few  minor  signs  of 
contact  that  do  not  detract  from  the  outstanding  eye  appeal. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28DX,  PCGS# 
8530 


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1915  Half  Eagle,  Sharply  Struck  MS65 
No  Examples  Certified  Finer 


1801  BD-2  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Rare  Early  Die  State 


6216  1915  MS65  PCGS.  The  1915  half  eagle  is  a  readily  available 
issue  through  near-Gem,  after  which  the  population  declines 
significantly.  PCGS  and  NGC  have  certified  a  total  of  89  Gem 
examples  and  none  finer.  The  current  MS65  offering  displays 
yellow-  and  orange-gold  surfaces  that  give  off  intense  luster. 
Sharply  struck  design  elements  and  impeccable  preservation  further 
enhance  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal.  Population:  50  in  65  (5  in 
65+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28DX,  PCGS#  8530 


6219  1801  BD-2,  R.2  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details. 

The  vast  majority  of  1801  BD-2  eagles  have  prominent  vertical 
tines  in  Liberty’s  cap,  while  only  a  few  examples  like  the  present 
piece  were  struck  before  the  accident  creating  those  tines.  This  is 
an  extremely  important  opportunity  for  the  advanced  variety  and 
die  state  specialist.  The  surfaces  are  brilliant  green-gold  with  light 
hairlines  and  other  impairments  of  little  concern.  An  attractive 
and  highly  important  early  eagle.  PCGS#  45734  Base  PCGS#  8564 


6221  1839/8  Large  Letters  AU50  NGC.  The  “Type  of  1838”  Liberty 
eagle  is  identified  by  the  more  scalloped  appearance  of  the  bust 
truncation  and  subtle  differences  in  Liberty’s  hair.  The  type  was 
only  struck  during  1838  and  1839,  with  the  1839  mintage  reported 
as  25,801  pieces.  This  lightly  circulated  yellow-gold  example 
displays  lustrous,  minimally  abraded  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  262E, 
PCGS#  8576 


6217  1915-S  AU58  PCGS.  Wheat-gold  with  honey  accents  and  pale 
sparkling  beauty.  Though  a  touch  of  rub  affects  the  surfaces,  the 
overall  visual  appeal  remains  strong  on  this  late-date  five. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Tvuo.  NGC  ID#  25ZR,  PCGS# 
8531 

EARLY  EAGLES 


1797  Large  Eagle  Ten,  BD-2,  VF  Details 
Well-Detailed 


LIBERTY  EAGLES 

1838  Liberty  Eagle,  XF40 
Scarce  First- Year  Issue 


6218  1797  Large  Eagle,  BD-2,  High  R.4  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
VF  Details.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b,  cracked  through  the 
final  7  in  the  date.  BD-2  is  a  scarce  variety  with  fewer  than  100 
examples  believed  known  in  all  grades.  This  piece  shows  bright 
green-gold  patina  with  sufficient  detail  for  the  VF  level.  The  fields 
on  each  side  show  extensive  tooling,  and  there  are  several  curving 
scratches  on  the  obverse  through  the  upper  hair  curls  and  in  the 
field  right  of  the  nose.  An  affordable  Large  Eagle  type  coin.  PCGS# 
45717  Base  PCGS#  8559 


6220  1838  XF40  PCGS.  The  introduction  of  Gobrecht’s  Liberty  Head 
motif  on  gold  coinage  in  1838,  was  also  the  reintroduction  of 
the  eagle  denomination,  coinage  of  which  had  been  suspended 
since  1804.  The  1838  Liberty  eagle  had  a  mintage  of  only  7,200 
coins,  and  it  is  believed  that  fewer  than  100  pieces  are  extant  in 
all  grades.  This  collector-grade  example  retains  sharp  detail  with 
small  tinges  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas  near  the  rims.  Both 
sides  are  otherwise  consistently  toned  in  original  green-gold  hues. 
Population:  13  in  40,  49  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  262D,  PCGS# 
8575 


1839  Liberty  Eagle,  AU50 
Two-Year  Type  of  1838 


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1839/8  Liberty  Ten,  AU55+ 
Head  of  1838 


6222  1839/8  Large  Letters  AU55+  NGC.  The  Large  Letters  1839 
Liberty  ten  is  more  easily  differentiated  from  its  Small  Letters 
counterpart  by  the  obverse  portrait.  The  stylized,  artistic  rendering 
of  Liberty  seen  on  the  1838  issue  was  employed  for  the  first 
25,801  eagles  coined  in  1839,  after  which  the  final  12,447  pieces 
were  struck  with  the  modified  portrait  that  would  endure  until 
1907.  This  Head  of  1838  example  displays  sharp  detail  with  the 
appropriate  high-point  wear  for  the  grade.  Bright  yellow-gold 
surfaces  yield  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas.  Census:  17  in  55 
(1  in  55+*0,  40  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  262E,  PCGS#  8576 


1841  Eagle,  Appealing  AU58 
Reflective  Surfaces 


6223  1841  AU58  NGC.  Although  more  than  63,000  examples  of  the 
1841  eagle  were  struck,  Mint  State  examples  are  seldom  seen,  and 
to  a  lesser  degree  than  the  inflated  population  data  might  imply. 
This  AU58  piece  displays  splendid,  somewhat  prooflike  reflectivity 
on  lemon-yellow  surfaces  that  show  mostly  light  field  chatter  with 
a  few  scattered  larger  marks.  Extremely  appealing.  Census:  16  in  58, 
14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  262H,  PCGS#  8582 


1842-0  Eagle,  Lustrous  AU53 


6224  1842-0  AU53  PCGS.  Variety  2.  Orange-gold  surfaces  exhibit 
lots  of  lively  luster  on  this  1842-0  eagle,  a  rarity  in  AU  or  finer 
grades.  Only  27,400  were  struck,  and  most  survivors  today  are  VF 
to  low  XF.  A  loupe  reveals  scattered  small  to  medium  marks  that 
account  for  the  grade,  but  there  are  none  worthy  of  singling  out. 
Population:  12  in  53,  20  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  262N,  PCGS# 
8587 


6225  1843  AU50  PCGS.  Bright,  almost  flashy  surfaces  show  pale  lemon- 
gold  and  straw-gold  shadings.  Well-defined  with  faint  abrasions  and 
wear  largely  concentrated  at  the  high  points.  Population:  20  in  50, 
10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  262P,  PCGS#  8588 


1843  Liberty  Eagle,  AU53 
Surprisingly  Elusive  Issue 


6226  1843  AU53  PCGS.  Despite  an  adequate  mintage  of  75,462  pieces, 
the  1843  Liberty  eagle  is  surprisingly  difficult  to  locate,  especially 
in  high  grade.  This  impressive  AU53  example  is  lightly  worn  and 
moderately  abraded,  with  light  greenish-gold  surfaces  that  retain 
traces  of  original  mint  luster.  Population:  5  in  53,  5  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  262P,  PCGS#  8588 


6227  1843/1843  AU53  NGC.  Breen-6861,  VP-001.  The  entire  date 
was  lightly  repunched  north  of  the  initial  impression,  identifying 
this  NGC  Variety  Plus  variant.  This  lightly  worn  AU53  specimen 
retains  much  of  its  original  mint  luster  and  shows  only  minor  signs 
of  contact.  Census  for  VP-001:  3  in  53,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
262P,  PCGS#  8588 

6228  1847-0  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  2.  Scattered  abrasions  are  mostly 
minor,  save  for  one  larger  hit  under  the  eagle’s  beak.  The  surfaces 
host  much  luster  and  lively  reflectivity  under  the  light  field  chatter. 
A  nice  example  of  this  early  O-mint  ten.  Population:  13  in  58  (1  in 
58+),  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2632,  PCGS#  8598 

6229  1849  AU55  NGC.  Breen-6867,  VP-002.  The  entire  date  was 
repunched  northeast  of  the  initial  impression,  identifying  the  NGC 
Variety  Plus-002  variant.  This  Choice  AU  specimen  is  lightly  worn 
and  lightly  abraded,  with  still-lustrous  yellow  and  greenish-gold 
surfaces.  Census  for  VP-002:  2  in  55,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2635,  PCGS#  8601 


1849-0  Ten  Dollar,  AU55 
Elusive  New  Orleans  Issue 


6230  1849-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  2.  A  better  grade  orange-gold 
example.  Lightly  abraded  aside  from  a  thin  mark  below  the  T 
in  UNITED.  Despite  a  scant  mintage  of  23,900  pieces,  two  die 
marriages  exist  for  the  1849-0,  with  or  without  a  circular  “ring” 
atop  the  second  vertical  shield  stripe.  The  present  piece  is  the  sans 
ring  variety.  Census:  17  in  55,  8  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  5521,  which  realized 
$8,050.  NGC  ID#  2636,  PCGS#  8602 


623 1  1850  Large  Date  AU53  NGC.  The  Large  Date  is  the  usual  variety 
of  1850  eagles,  seen  about  three  times  as  often  as  the  Small  Date. 
Distinct  green-gold  surfaces  retain  traces  of  luster  on  this  pleasing, 
lightly  worn  gold  piece.  NGC  ID#  2637,  PCGS#  8603 


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1850  Small  Date  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6232  1850  Small  Date  MS61  NGC.  A  “very  scarce  and  under- 
appreciated,  major  variety”  according  to  Garrett  and  Guth,  who 
highlight  the  Small  Date  variant  of  the  1850  eagle  as  “an  apparent 
mistake,”  by  claiming  “the  Small  Date  punch  was  intended  for  large 
cents  and  half  eagles.”  Indeed,  on  this  MS61  example,  the  date 
seems  small  and  lost  in  the  roomy  exergue.  The  present  moderately 
abraded  example  displays  radiant  yellow-gold  color  with  softness 
on  most  of  the  peripheral  stars  but  better  definition  at  the  central 
devices.  Mint  luster  flows  across  both  sides.  A  minor  alloy  spot 
appears  over  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  For  the  variety,  Census: 
4  in  61,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Boston  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  3549.  NGC  ID#  2638, 
PCGS#  8604 


1853/2  Liberty  Head  Ten,  MS60 
FS-301,  Mint  State  Rarity 


6234  1853/2  MS60  PCGS.  FS-301.  A  Cherrypickers’  variety, 
recognized  by  both  PCGS  and  NGC,  and  a  listed  Guide  Book  entry. 
Some  numismatists  question  whether  the  slender  curved  lines 
that  appear  near  the  lower  ball  of  the  3  is  actually  an  underdigit 
2,  but  the  presence  of  something  there  is  undeniable  and  for  now 
the  accepted  theory  is  the  overdate.  The  present  coin  displays 
attractive  medium-gold  color  and  bright  mint  luster  throughout 
both  sides.  Sharply  struck,  although  scattered  light  abrasions 
determine  the  grade.  Extra  metal  beneath  the  date  on  the  rim 
suggests  the  coin  was  struck  with  a  loose  collar.  Examples  are  rare 
in  Uncirculated  condition,  with  both  PCGS  and  NGC  reporting 
two  Mint  State  examples.  Population:  1  in  60,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  263E,  PCGS#  8611 


1852-0  Liberty  Eagle,  AU55 
Undervalued  Branch  Mint  Rarity 


6233  1852-0  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  1852-0  Liberty  eagle  is  an 
underrated  issue  from  a  small  mintage  of  18,000  pieces.  Probably 
no  more  than  80-90  examples  are  extant  in  all  grades  and  Mint 
State  coins  are  very  rare.  This  Choice  AU  example  shows  just  a 
trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  lightly 
abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  traces  of  prooflike  reflectivity 
in  sheltered  areas.  Population:  13  in  55,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
263D,  PCGS#  8609 


1854  Eagle,  AU58 
Seldom  Encountered  Finer 


6235  1854  AU58  PCGS.  From  a  mintage  of  54,250  pieces,  the  1854 
Liberty  eagle  is  a  scarce  date  in  all  grades,  and  high-grade  examples 
are  very  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  piece  shows  just  a  touch 
of  friction  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  pleasing 
peach-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  Population:  15  in  58,  8 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  263G,  PCGS#  8613 


6236  1854-S  AU50  PCGS.  Light  wear  on  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  of 
this  S-mint  ten  dollar  does  little  to  diminish  the  detail  of  the  design 
elements.  Numerous  distributed  light  marks  are  apparent  on  each 
side.  The  1854'S  eagle  is  the  first  coin  of  this  denomination  struck 
at  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  and  is  a  major  rarity  in  mint  condition. 
Population:  63  in  50,  82  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  263K,  PCGS# 
8615 


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1854-S  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Popular  First- Year  Issue 


6237  1854-S  AU55  NGC.  After  years  of  demand  for  a  branch  mint  on 
the  West  Coast,  the  San  Francisco  facility  opened  in  April  1854 
and  coined  123,826  eagles  in  its  first  year  of  operation.  Examples 
are  relatively  available  in  circulated  grades,  but  they  become  scarce 
in  AU  and  very  rare  in  Uncirculated  condition.  This  Choice  AU 
example  offers  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  well-struck  devices. 
Die  cracks  connect  the  reverse  legends,  and  abrasions  are  peppered 
throughout.  NGC  ID#  263K,  PCGS#  8615 

6238  1855  AU58  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  ten 
dollar  display  luster  in  the  protected  areas.  The  design  features  are 
well-defined  save  for  the  usual  softness  in  some  of  the  star  centers. 
What  few  marks  that  are  present  are  within  the  confines  of  the 
grade  designation  and  do  not  detract.  The  1855  ten  dollar  is  elusive 
in  mint  condition.  Population:  25  in  58,  21  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
263L,  PCGS#  8616 

6239  1857  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen-6925.  Housed  in  a  PCGS 
Regency  holder.  A  bold,  thin,  and  slightly  curved  raised  line 
connects  the  5  in  the  date  to  the  bottom  of  the  crosslet  of  the  7. 
Breen  considered  this  to  be  an  overdate,  but  was  uncertain  of  what 
digit  this  errant  die  line  represented.  Regardless  of  its  overdate 
status,  the  1857  is  a  much  better  date.  Only  16,606  pieces  were 
struck.  This  problem-free  piece  has  bold  details  and  ample  radiant 
luster.  Population:  22  in  50,  17  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  Sale  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  7780.  NGC  ID# 
263T,  PCGS#  8622 


1858-0  Eagle,  Near-Mint 


Low-Mintage  New  Orleans  Issue 


6240  1858-0  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  mintage  of  just  20,000  pieces 
confirms  the  scarcity  of  the  1858-0.  Most  certified  examples  are 
in  XF  or  AU  grades.  The  present  Borderline  Uncirculated  No 
Motto  New  Orleans  ten  has  a  bold  strike  and  minimally  marked 
caramel-gold  surfaces.  Thorough  rotation  reveals  minor  hairlines. 
Population:  13  in  58  (1  in  58+),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  263X, 
PCGS#  8626 


1861  Eagle,  Appealing  MS62 


6241  1861  MS62  PCGS.  A  large  mintage  of  113,164  Liberty  eagles  was 
accomplished  in  1861,  the  first  year  of  the  Civil  War.  Most  coins 
seen  today  are  heavily  circulated,  and  Mint  State  examples  are 
rare.  This  sharply  detailed  MS62  specimen  is  a  pleasing  exception, 
displaying  strong  mint  luster  and  appealing  green  and  rose-gold 
surfaces.  Population:  10  in  62  (1  in  62+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2012),  lot  4995.  NGC  ID# 
2647,  PCGS#  8633 


1861-S  Ten  Dollar,  AU53 
Heavily  Circulated  S-Mint  Issue 


6242  1861-S  AU53  PCGS.  The  California  mint  increased  eagle 
production  by  10,500  coins  or  210%  between  1860  and  1861. 
Garrett  and  Guth  suggest  the  increase  likely  reflects  increased 
demand  for  smaller  denomination  gold  coins,  which  were  in  short 
supply  compared  to  the  mass-produced  S-mint  double  eagles.  The 
1861-S  was  a  commercial  workhorse  and  is  usually  seen  in  VF  to  XF 
condition.  About  Uncirculated  survivors  are  rare.  This  is  a  lightly 
abraded  example  with  partial  luster  remaining  in  the  recesses.  Light 
green-gold  surfaces  show  well-struck  devices  with  minor  friction. 
Population:  6  in  53,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2648,  PCGS#  8634 


1865-S  Liberty  Eagle,  VF35 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6243  1865-S  VF35  PCGS.  Only  16,700  Liberty  eagles  were  struck  at 
the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1865, making  the  issue  quite  elusive  in 
all  grades.  This  pleasing  Choice  VF  specimen  shows  some  light 
wear  on  the  hair  above  the  coronet  and  the  curl  beneath  the  ear  is 
worn  but  well-defined.  The  lightly  abraded  surfaces  retain  traces  of 
original  mint  luster.  Population:  3  in  35,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
264G,  PCGS#  8642 


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1866  With  Motto  Ten,  AU50 
First  Year  of  Issue 


6244  1866  AU50  PCGS.  The  first-year  1866  With  Motto  eagle  has 
a  low  mintage  of  only  3,750  circulation-strike  coins,  and  it  is  a 
rarity  in  all  grades.  This  pleasing  AU50  example  has  light  yellow 
surfaces  with  faint  field  reflectivity  on  both  sides.  An  exceptional 
opportunity.  Population:  10  in  50,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  264J, 
PCGS#  8649 


1876-S  Liberty  Eagle,  XF45 
Low-Mintage  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6247  1876-S  XF45  PCGS.  The  1876-S  Liberty  eagle  boasts  a  low 
mintage  of  just  5,000  pieces, making  it  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades. 
This  attractive  Choice  XF  specimen  retains  most  of  its  interior 
design  detail  and  the  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  show 
traces  of  original  mint  luster.  Population:  21  in  45,  18  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  265E,  PCGS#  8676 


1869-S  Ten  Dollar,  AU55 
Scarce  in  All  Grades 


6245  1869-S  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  mintage  of  6,430  coins, 
perhaps  only  60  to  75  pieces  survive  in  all  grades.  Mint  State 
examples  of  this  San  Francisco  issue  are  extremely  rare  with  the 
finest  grading  only  MS61.  This  Choice  AU  representative  is  among 
the  finest  typically  seen.  Both  sides  retain  excellent  detail  and 
display  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  regions.  Deep  olive-gold 
patina  show  coppery  overtones  around  the  borders.  Population:  5 
in  55,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  264S,  PCGS#  8656 


1871-CC  Ten  Dollar,  VF35 
Challenging  Early  CC  Issue 


6246  1871-CC  VF35  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  1871-CC  is  a  sought- 
after  early  Carson  City  issue,  boasting  an  enticingly  low  mintage 
of  8,085  coins.  Perhaps  only  about  100  examples  survive  in  all 
grades.  This  Choice  VF  example  shows  moderate  detail,  with 
bright  yellow-gold  patina  on  both  sides.  A  few  light  marks  and 
abrasions  are  as  expected  for  the  grade.  Population:  5  in  35,  50  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  264X,  PCGS#  8661 


1880-0  Eagle,  Reflective  AU55 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6248  1880-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  A  meager  9,200  1880-0  eagles 
were  struck,  and  today  Mint  State  examples  are  quite  elusive.  This 
Choice  AU  coin  shows  considerable  luster  remaining  on  wheat- 
gold  surfaces.  Some  reflectivity  shows  in  the  fields,  amid  scattered 
marks  that  explain  the  grade  but  do  not  defeat  the  strong  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  265U,  PCGS#  8689 


1881-0  Eagle,  MS60 
Low-Mintage  New  Orleans  Issue 


6249  1881-0  MS60  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  meager  mintage  of  8,350 
pieces  ensures  the  rarity  of  the  1881-0.  All  examples  entered 
commerce,  since  the  few  gold  collectors  of  the  day  purchased 
proofs.  As  of  (6/15),  PCGS  has  certified  only  four  examples  as  Mint 
State,  including  the  present  lemon-gold  example.  It  has  a  bold 
strike,  substantial  luster,  and  the  expected  number  of  abrasions  on 
the  left  obverse  field.  NGC  ID#  265Y,  PCGS#  8693 


6250  1882-S  MS62  PCGS.  Yellow-gold  and  rose  patina  bathes  both 
sides  of  this  S-mint  eagle,  and  some  interruptions  in  the  luster 
flow  are  evident  due  to  scattered  abrasions.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  defined.  A  squiggly  lintmark  extends  from  Liberty’s 
chin  into  the  field.  MS62  is  the  highest  grade  that  most  collectors 
will  encounter,  and  even  that  will  require  diligent  searching. 
Population:  80  in  62,  15  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2665,  PCGS# 
8698 


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6251  1883-S  MS61  PCGS.  The  1883-S  ten  dollar  from  a  production  of 
only  38,000  pieces  is  an  underrated  date  in  the  Liberty  Head  eagle 
series.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  offering  are  imbued  with 
traces  of  soft  green,  and  the  design  elements  are  well-impressed. 
Distributed  marks  determine  the  grade.  This  issue  is  very  difficult  to 
locate  in  Mint  State  grades.  Population:  23  in  61,  24  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2669,  PCGS#  8702 

1884-CC  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Only  9,925  Pieces  Coined 


6252  1884-CC  AU55  AN  ACS.  Variety  1-A.  A  minimally  marked  and 
mildly  glossy  lemon-gold  example  of  this  rare  Carson  City  issue. 
All  ‘84-CC  tens  have  bold  die  lines  on  Liberty’s  neck  and  coronet, 
perhaps  from  damage  to  the  obverse  die  during  its  cross-country 
shipment  from  Philadelphia.  Just  9,925  pieces  were  issued.  In  a 
small-sized  holder. 

Ex:  Charlotte  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2007) ,  lot  2086,  which 
realized  $2,760.  NGC  ID#  266B,  PCGS#  8704 


6253  1888  MS62  PCGS.  Trivial  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade  of 
this  scarce  issue.  This  piece  is  far  finer  than  the  average  certified 
example  that  grades  AU58.  Both  sides  have  frosty  luster  and 
brilliant  yellow-gold  surfaces.  Population:  39  in  62,  8  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  266K,  PCGS#  8712 

6254  1888-S  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1888-S  Liberty  eagle  is  very 
rare  in  grades  above  the  MS63  level.  This  high-end  Select  example 
displays  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  few  scattered  minor 
contact  marks  and  sharply  defined  design  elements.  PCGS  has 
graded  three  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  266M, 
PCGS#  8714 

1889  Ten  Dollar,  MS61 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


6255  1889  MS61  NGC.  The  1889  eagle  had  a  scant  mintage  of  only 
4,440  pieces,  of  which  few  survive  in  Mint  State.  This  MS61  coin 
is  lightly  abraded,  but  only  a  couple  marks  on  the  cheek  are  worthy 
of  mention.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  fields  exhibit  gleaming 
semiprooflike  reflectivity.  Census:  27  in  61,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  266N,  PCGS#  8715 


1890-CC  Eagle,  Red-Orange  MS62 
Seldom  Seen  in  Higher  Grades 


6256  1890-CC  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1-A,  the  sole  dies  known  for  the 
small  mintage  of  17,500  coins,  showing  the  first  C  in  the  mintmark 
noticeably  higher  than  the  second  C.  Lovely  reddish-orange  color 
highlights  the  surfaces  throughout,  amid  scattered,  mostly  light 
abrasions  that  determine  the  grade.  The  MS62  level  is  the  highest 
at  which  this  low-mintage  issue  is  readily  available.  Population:  5 1 
in  62  (1  in  62+),  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  266S,  PCGS#  8718 


6257  1891-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  An  attractive  Choice  AU 
specimen  of  this  popular  branch  mint  type  coin,  with  lightly 
abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  and  well-detailed  design  elements 
that  show  just  a  touch  of  high-point  wear.  NGC  ID#  266U,  PCGS# 
8720 

1892-CC  Ten  Dollar,  AU58 
Scarce  Carson  City  Issue 


6258  1892-CC  Tripled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  AU58  NGC.  A  crisply 
struck  canary-gold  Liberty  ten  with  moderate  obverse  marks.  Luster 
is  abundant  throughout  the  peripheries  and  motifs.  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST  is  die  tripled,  as  always  for  this  penultimate  Carson  City 
issue.  Just  40,000  pieces  were  struck. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2012) ,  lot  5152.  PCGS# 
511600  Base  PCGS#  8722 


6259  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1.  The  1892-0  has  a  low  mintage 
of  28,688  pieces.  Approximately  1,000  pieces  were  exported  to 
foreign  banks  and  survived  the  U.S.  gold  recall,  but  those  coins  are 
abraded  from  indifferent  storage.  The  issue  is  rare  above  the  MS62 
level.  The  present  sun-gold  example  has  good  luster  and  moderate 
field  marks.  The  strike  is  sharp  except  on  star  13.  NGC  ID#  266X, 
PCGS#  8723 

6260  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1.  As  of  (6/15),  NGC  and  PCGS 
combined  have  certified  934  ‘92-0  tens  in  Mint  State.  Of  those, 
just  8  are  graded  MS63  or  MS63+  with  none  finer.  Thus,  the 
MS62  grade  is  the  highest  that  most  collectors  can  hope  to  obtain. 
The  present  lustrous  pumpkin-gold  example  has  a  narrow  band  of 
aquamarine  on  the  obverse  margin.  Small  marks  below  the  hairbun 
and  near  the  bust  tip  decide  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  266X,  PCGS# 
8723 


6261  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1.  The  low  mintage  1892-0 
is  collectible  in  introductory  Mint  State  grades,  but  becomes  a 
formidable  condition  rarity  above  the  MS62  level.  A  radiant 
pumpkin-gold  example  with  scattered  field  marks.  The  later 
die  state  with  delicate  cracks  between  the  92  in  the  date,  and 
across  much  of  the  reverse  periphery.  NGC  ID#  266X,  PCGS# 
8723 


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6262  1893  MS64  NGC.  It  is  our  opinion  that  this  Choice  Mint  State 
1893  eagle  should  be  awarded  the  PL  or  Prooflike  designation  at 
NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  sharply  detailed  and  brilliant  yellow-gold 
example  have  fully  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices  that  display 
excellent  contrast.  NGC  ID#  266Z,  PCGS#  8725 

1897  Ten  Dollar,  MS65 
Lustrous,  Fresh  Mint  Frost 


6263  1897  MS65  NGC,  Known  as  an  available  Philadelphia  date,  but 
the  1897  becomes  notably  scarce  in  Gem  condition  and  rare  any 
finer.  This  sharply  struck  example  traps  strong  mint  luster  beneath 
shimmering  mint  frost  on  both  sides.  There  are  no  objectionable 
marks  on  the  fields  or  central  devices,  although  the  rims  show  some 
tiny  nicks.  Census:  22  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
267D,  PCGS#  8737 

6264  1898  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Delicate  pink  accents  visit  the  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Gem  eagle  from  the  later  19th  century.  A 
few  light  marks  are  no  obstacle  to  the  grade  and  the  strike  is  solid. 
Population:  68  in  64  (1  in  64+),  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  267G, 
PCGS#  8740 

1898  Liberty  Ten,  MS65 
High-Grade  Rarity 


6265  1898  MS65  PCGS.  Whether  some  of  the  mintage  was  lost  to  the 
decades -later  Gold  Recall,  or  if  a  large  hoard  remains  undiscovered 
either  here  or  in  Europe  (doubtful),  the  scarcity  of  this  issue  in 
high  grades  has  never  been  explained.  The  present  example  is  an 
unquestioned  Gem,  with  frosty,  honey-gold  surfaces  and  virtually 
no  marks  to  be  seen.  The  strike  is  full.  PCGS  has  certified  just  10 
coins  —  this  one  included  —  in  Gem  condition,  with  one  finer 
coin.  Population:  10  in  65,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  267G,  PCGS# 
8740 


1901-S  Liberty  Ten,MS65 
Vivid  Color,  Vibrant  Luster 


6266  1901-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  mintage  of  2.8  million  pieces, 
this  delightful  Gem  exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design 
elements  and  the  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  radiate 
vibrant  mint  luster,  with  attractive  hints  of  rose  patina.  Eye  appeal 
is  terrific. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  267S,  PCGS#  8749 

1904-0  Ten  Dollar,  MS63 
Conditionally  Scarce 


6267  1904-0  MS63  PCGS.  Variety  1.  Mint  State  1904-0  eagles  exist 
largely  in  the  MS60  to  MS62  grade  range.  This  Select  example  is 
above-average  in  quality,  and  finer  pieces  are  rare.  Satiny  orange- 
gold  luster  illuminates  minimally  abraded  surfaces  and  sharp  central 
devices.  Several  obverse  stars  are  weakly  defined,  not  unusual  for 
this  New  Orleans  issue.  Population:  81  in  63,  19  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  267Z,  PCGS#  8756 

6268  1906-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  pinkish  yellow-gold  luster 
appears  on  both  sides  of  this  first-year  Denver  Mint  eagle.  Delicate 
peripheral  green  accents  heighten  the  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has 
only  certified  28  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2685,  PCGS# 
8760 

6269  1907-D  MS64  PCGS.  This  is  the  second  of  just  two  Denver  Mint 
Liberty  eagles,  and  it  is  a  condition  rarity  despite  a  mintage  of  just 
over  1  million  coins.  A  few  scattered  marks  are  evident,  with  a  thin 
scratch  across  part  of  the  shield  that  prevents  a  higher  grade  and 
finest  known  status.  Brilliant  yellow-gold  surfaces  exhibit  wisps  of 
pale  blue  and  orange  color.  Population:  55  in  64  (1  in  64+ ),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2689,  PCGS#  8764 

6270  1907-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  S-mint 
ten  dollar  gold  piece  retain  a  considerable  amount  of  luster  and 
exhibit  sharply  struck  design  elements.  Distributed  light  marks 
determine  the  grade.  The  MS62  grade  level  is  desirable  for  this 
issue  as  examples  in  finer  grades  are  very  challenging.  Population: 
49  in  62  (1  in  62  +  ),  29  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  268A,  PCGS# 
8765 


INDIAN  EAGLES 

6271  1907  No  Periods  MS62+  NGC.  The  1907  No  Periods  Indian 
eagle  is  always  in  demand  as  a  first-year  type  coin.  This  high-end 
MS62  example  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  lightly  marked  greenish-gold  surfaces.  NGC  ID# 
28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


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1907  Ten  Dollar  Gold,  MS63 
Without  Motto  or  Periods 


6272  1907  No  Periods  MS63  PCGS.  Charles  E.  Barber’s  (and  Henry 
Hering’s)  changes  to  the  Saint-Gaudens  ten  dollar  gold  design 
were  a  combination  of  legitimate  production  concerns  and  simple 
differences  in  design  preference.  Still,  the  1907  No  Period  tens 
were  generally  well-produced  although  less  artistic  than  the 
original  design.  This  Select  example  is  frosty  and  lustrous.  A  few 
tiny  rim  nicks  are  the  most  noticeable  marks.  The  strike  is  bold  on 
the  eagle,  although  the  lower  headdress  details  are  less  pronounced. 
The  attractive  rich,  yellow-gold  color  flashes  green  highlights  amid 
the  bright  luster.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Ten,  MS63 
Rich  Original  Color 


6273  1907  No  Periods  MS63  PCGS.  Deep  apricot-gold  luster  glows 
over  the  satiny  surfaces  of  this  Select  No  Periods  Indian  ten, 
revealing  only  light,  scattered  abrasions.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  satisfactory  for  the  grade.  The  1907  No  Periods  eagle 
is  the  most  plentiful  No  Motto  issue  in  Mint  State,  ideal  for  type 
representation. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Eagle,  MS64 
Satiny  and  Well-Preserved 


6274  1907  No  Periods  MS64  NGC.  Suitable  for  type  purposes,  this 
boldly  struck,  satiny  No  Motto  Indian  eagle  shows  smooth  lemon- 
gold  luster,  devoid  of  all  but  a  few  trivial  grazes  on  Fiberty’s  cheek. 
The  No  Periods  variety  was  the  last  of  three  different  Indian  eagle 
types  for  the  year,  and  is  also  the  most  plentiful  No  Motto  issue 
overall,  benefiting  from  a  mintage  of  nearly  240,000  pieces. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Indian  Eagle,  MS64 
First  Year  of  Design 


6275  1907  No  Periods  MS64  PCGS.  An  attractive  Choice  example  of 
this  popular  first-year  type  coin,  with  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The  smooth  orange-gold 
surfaces  show  highlights  of  rose  and  a  few  minor  contact  marks  on 
the  portrait.  The  fields  are  remarkably  free  of  distractions  and  eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Ten,  MS64 


Bright,  Lustrous  No  Motto  Type  Coin 


6276  1907  No  Periods  MS64  PCGS.  Three  distinct  types  of  the  1907 
Indian  eagle  were  struck  as  the  Mint  experimented  with  perfecting 
the  design  for  mass  production.  The  No  Periods  variant,  offered 
here,  is  the  most  plentiful,  being  the  final  product  of  the  engraving 
department’s  efforts.  This  Choice  example  is  well-struck  and 
displays  deep  apricot-gold  patina.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  Indian  Ten,  MS65 
No  Motto,  No  Periods 


6277  1907  No  Periods  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  A  beautiful  lemon-gold 
and  olive-green  Gem.  Fustrous  and  well  struck.  The  fields  are 
immaculate,  as  is  the  eagle,  and  only  minor  marks  on  the  cheek 
prevent  an  even  finer  grade.  The  “No  Periods”  name  is  something 
of  a  misnomer,  since  periods  separate  the  country  name  and 
denomination,  though  are  absent  between  E  PFURIBUS  UNUM. 
Encapsulated  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS# 
8852 


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1908  No  Motto  Eagle,  MS63 
Better  Philadelphia  Issue 


6278  1908  No  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  The  1908  No  Motto  Indian  eagle 
had  a  mintage  of  only  33,500  pieces  and  is  proportionately  scarce  in 
the  finer  Mint  State  grades.  This  Select  example  is  welhstruck  and 
displays  original  honey-gold  luster  with  hints  of  lilac  throughout.  A 
few  scattered  abrasions  are  not  bothersome. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GG,  PCGS#  8853 

6279  1908-D  No  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  a  touch  of  rub  visits 
the  high  points  of  this  yellow-gold  No  Motto  ten.  Ample  luster 
remains  in  the  well-protected,  pleasingly  preserved  fields. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS# 
8854 

6280  1908-D  No  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Considerable  luster 
remains  on  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  minimally  abraded  near- 
Mint  No  Motto  ten  dollar.  The  design  elements  are  well- impressed. 
This  is  a  nice-looking  coin  overall.  This  issue  is  most  frequently 
seen  in  AU55  to  MS62  grades.  It  is  scarce  to  rare  any  finer  (Fuljenz, 
2010).  NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS#  8854 


1908-D  No  Motto  Ten,  MS63 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


6281  1908-D  No  Motto  MS63  NGC.  The  1908-D  ranks  as  the  only  No 
Motto  branch  mint  issue.  It  is  more  plentiful  in  Mint  State  than  its 
Philadelphia  counterpart,  benefiting  from  a  production  of  210,000 
coins,  but  high-end  examples  are  scarcer  than  are  those  of  the  1907 
No  Periods  issue.  This  Select  representative  exhibits  satiny  yellow- 
gold  luster  and  well-defined  relief  elements.  Scattered  light  abrasions 
are  not  individually  significant.  Census:  35  in  63,  50  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS#  8854 

6282  1908  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  Select 
ten  dollar  are  laced  with  hints  of  mint-green.  The  design  features 
are  well-struck,  though  the  eagle’s  shoulder  is  a  tad  soft  as  typically 
seen.  Some  minute  marks  limit  the  grade. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS# 
8859 


1908  With  Motto  Ten,  MS64 
Rich  Original  Luster 


6283  1908  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  Original,  satiny  surfaces  yield  shades 
of  sun  and  lilac-gold  luster,  while  the  design  elements  are  boldly 
rendered  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of  any  major  abrasions.  The  1908 
With  Motto  Indian  eagle  is  infrequently  seen  finer,  making  this 
Choice  example  an  attractive  acquisition  for  the  budget-conscious 
collector.  This  outstanding  coin  is  housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 


1908  With  Motto  Ten,  Satiny  MS64 


6284  1908  Motto  MS64  NGC.  Superb  original  luster  sets  this  straw- 
gold  With  Motto  type  coin  aglow  on  each  side,  revealing  only  a 
few  trivial  abrasions  limited  to  the  high  points  of  the  motifs.  The 
strike  is  well-executed  and  the  eye  appeal  is  excellent.  This  first- 
year  With  Motto  issue  is  marginally  available  in  this  grade,  but  finer 
examples  are  elusive.  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 

1908  Motto  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Smooth,  Minimally  Marked  Surfaces 


6285  1908  Motto  MS64+  PCGS.  The  omission  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST 
from  the  Saint-Gaudens  ten  and  twenty  dollar  gold  coins  of  1907 
and  early  1908  was  considered  by  prominent  media  outlets  and 
religious  organizations  to  be  an  act  of  blasphemy.  Its  elimination 
generated  a  year-long  controversy  that  was  only  resolved  when 
Congress  passed  a  law  mandating  the  motto’s  restoration  on  May 
13,  1908.  This  With  Motto  ten  dollar  gold  piece  has  smooth, 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  hints  of  lavender  coloration.  Crisply 
impressed  aside  from  minor  softness  on  the  lower  headdress  feathers 
and  the  eagle’s  wing.  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 

6286  1908-D  Motto  MS62  NGC.  Lustrous  surfaces  are  somewhat  fine 
grained,  and  exhibit  sharply  impressed  design  features,  including 
good  delineation  on  the  Indian’s  hair.  Peach-gold  color  enriches  both 
sides,  each  of  which  reveals  a  few  minute  surface  and  rim  marks. 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  (Heritage,  7,  2007),  lot  2755. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28GK,  PCGS# 
8860 


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1909  Indian  Ten,  MS63 
Better  Date  in  High  Grade 


6287  1909  MS63  NGC.  A  pleasing,  satiny  example  of  this  Philadelphia 
issue  which  is  seldom  seen  finer.  The  devices  are  sharp  and  the 
bright,  yellow-gold  surfaces  reveal  minimal  abrasions.  The  1909 
Indian  eagle  is  infrequently  seen  in  this  grade  and  Choice  examples 
are  scarce;  at  the  Gem  level,  this  date  becomes  genuinely  rare. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GM,  PCGS#  8862 


1910-S  Indian  Eagle,  MS62 
Scarce  Issue  in  Higher  Grades 


6293  1910-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1910-S  Indian  eagle  claims  a  substantial 
mintage  of  811,000  pieces,  but  few  high  quality  examples  were 
saved  and  the  issue  is  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS62  level.  This 
attractive  piece  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on 
both  sides.  NGC  ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


6288  1909-D  MS62  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  D-mint 
ten  dollar  display  considerable  luster  and  exhibit  well-struck  design 
features,  save  for  the  often-seen  weakness  in  the  hair  above  the 
Indian’s  forehead.  Scattered  minute  marks  determine  the  grade. 
The  1909-D  is  one  of  the  most  undervalued  Indian  Head  eagles 
(Fuljenz,  2010). 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28GN,  PCGS# 
8863 


1909-D  Eagle,  Lustrous  MS62 
Attractive  Rose  and  Khaki-Gold  Color 


1910-S  Ten  Dollar,  MS62 
Frosty  Green  and  Rose  Surfaces 


6294  1910-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  The  San  Francisco  facility 
manufactured  811,000  eagles  in  1910,  and  examples  are  much 
scarcer  in  Uncirculated  condition  than  their  Philadelphia  and 
Denver  counterparts.  Beautiful  green  and  rose  coloration  adorns 
this  frosty  example.  Well-detailed  motifs  exhibit  trivial  blending 
over  Liberty’s  hair  strands  and  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers.  The  green 
CAC  sticker  affirms  the  quality  of  this  minimally  abraded  1910-S 
ten  dollar  gold  coin.  NGC  ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


6289  1909-D  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  lustrous,  high-end  Denver 
representative  with  wonderful  aesthetic  appeal.  Rose  hues 
complement  khaki-gold  coloration  overall.  Moderately  granular 
surfaces  show  well-struck  design  elements  with  minor  high-point 
incompleteness.  Lightly  abraded,  as  expected  for  the  grade.  The 
1909-D  has  a  low-mintage  of  just  121,540  coins,  and  examples  are 
scarcely  seen  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  28GN,  PCGS#  8863 

6290  1909-S  —  Altered  Surfaces  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc.  Details. 

The  1909-S  can  be  located  with  little  difficulty  in  AU  grades,  but 
is  scarce  in  Mint  State.  This  caramel-gold  example  is  lustrous 
and  nicely  struck.  Practically  unabraded,  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
excellent.  The  mintmark  is  nicely  repunched,  one  of  at  least  three 
different  RPM  varieties  known  for  the  issue.  NGC  ID#  28GP, 
PCGS#  8864 

6291  1910  MS63+  NGC.  The  availability  of  this  Philadelphia  issue 
drops  significantly  between  MS63  and  MS64,  and  again  at  MS65. 
This  Plus-graded  Select  example  offers  a  sharp  strike  and  satiny 
yellow-gold  luster  combined  with  surface  quality  that  is  nearly 
as  appealing  as  that  of  its  MS64  counterparts.  NGC  ID#  28GR, 
PCGS#  8865 


1910-S  Ten  Dollar,  Well-Struck  MS63 


6295  1910-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1910-S  Indian  Head  ten  dollar  can 
be  located  with  minimal  difficulty  through  the  MS62  level  of 
preservation.  The  population  drops  to  about  130  coins  in  MS63 
and  fewer  than  60  pieces  in  higher  grades.  The  lustrous  peach  and 
yellow-gold  surfaces  of  the  present  Select  offering  display  some 
hints  of  light  green  and  yield  well-struck  devices.  A  few  darker- 
green  toning  spots  are  also  noted.  PCGS  has  seen  32  coins  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


6292  1910-D  MS64  PCGS.  This  attractive  Choice  specimen  displays 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  orange- 
gold  surfaces  with  just  a  few  scattered  minor  contact  marks  on 
both  sides.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28GS,  PCGS# 
8866 


6296  1911  MS64  PCGS.  Mass  exportation  makes  the  1911  an 
obtainable  issue  through  MS64.  This  Choice  example  displays 
luminous  sun-gold  color  with  exceptionally  well-preserved  fields. 
Only  the  exposed  areas  show  small  grade-limiting  abrasions.  Crisply 
struck  with  minor  softness  over  the  lower  headdress  and  eagle’s 
shoulder.  NGC  ID#  28GT,  PCGS#  8868 


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6297  1911  MS64  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Gem 
display  whispers  of  rose  and  possess  strong  luster.  The  design  elements 
are  well-struck,  and  the  few  marks  that  are  present  just  barely 
preclude  a  Gem  classification.  This  is  the  highest  grade  that  can  be 
encountered  with  minimal  difficulty;  finer  pieces  are  challenging. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GT,  PCGS# 
8868 

6298  191 1-D  AU50  PCGS.  This  challenging  Denver  issue  remains 
collectible  in  AU  condition,  and  this  piece  is  pleasant  for  the  grade. 
The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  devices  show  minimal  wear.  Both  sides 
are  deeply  orange-gold  and  the  only  mentionable  abrasion  is  an 
old  scratch  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  A  bit  of  verdigris  is  tucked  away 
near  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talon.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
NGC  ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 

6299  191 1-D  AU50  PCGS.  Brilliant  lemon-yellow  surfaces  show 
minimal  handling  marks  on  either  side.  An  attractive,  lightly 
circulated  example  housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder.  NGC 
ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 

191 1-D  Ten  Dollar,  MS61 
Scarcely  Seen  Finer 


6300  191 1-D  MS61  NGC.  Gold  production  at  the  Denver  Mint  in 
1911  was  primarily  focused  on  the  double  eagle,  with  the  result  that 
this  issue  is  either  a  key  or  semikey  date  in  every  Indian  Head  gold 
series.  This  191 1-D  eagle  is  a  seldom  seen  Mint  State  survivor  from 
a  mintage  of  only  30,100  coins.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  surfaces 
yield  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  with  scattered  abrasions  called  for  by 
the  grade.  NGC  ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 

6301  191 1-S  AU53  NGC.  A  luminous  orange-gold  example  with 
considerable  luster  shining  in  the  protected  areas.  Wear  appears 
mostly  on  the  high  points  and  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  pleasing  for 
the  AU53  grade.  NGC  ID#  28GV,  PCGS#  8870 

6302  1914  MS63  NGC.  The  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Select  example  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and  show  just 
a  few  scattered  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements 
are  well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28H2,  PCGS# 

8875 

6303  1914-D  MS63  PCGS.  A  pumpkin-gold  and  apple-green  Select 
example.  Crisply  struck  and  lustrous  with  a  modicum  of  marks. 
The  final  Denver  Mint  issue  of  the  denomination  until  the  1984 
Olympic  commemorative.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28H3,  PCGS# 

8876 


1914-S  Indian  Eagle,  MS62 


6304  1914-S  MS62  NGC.  From  a  mintage  of  208,000  pieces,  the 
1914-S  Indian  eagle  is  of  only  median  rarity  in  the  series,  making 
it  equally  suitable  for  series  specialists  and  type  collectors.  This 
attractive  MS62  example  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  vivid  orange  and  rose-gold  surfaces  that  show  some  scattered 
minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  28H4,  PCGS#  8877 

1914-S  Indian  Ten,  MS63 
Better  San  Francisco  Issue 


6305  1914-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1914-S  is  a  slightly  better  Indian  eagle 
issue,  coming  from  a  mintage  of  only  208,000  coins.  Examples 
grading  finer  than  this  MS63  coin  are  scarce.  This  piece  is  well- 
struck,  with  satiny  orange-gold  luster.  A  few  small  abrasions  are 
primarily  restricted  to  Liberty’s  cheek  and  pose  little  distraction. 

NGC  ID#  28H4,  PCGS#  8877 

6306  1915  MS63  NGC.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Select  ten  dollar 
display  honey-gold  color  and  well-struck  design  features,  though 
the  eagle’s  shoulder  is  a  tad  soft,  as  typically  seen.  Scattered  marks 
determine  the  grade.  The  1915  is  available  in  MS63  and  MS64; 
Gems  are  challenging  and  higher-grade  pieces  are  rare. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28H5,  PCGS# 
8878 

1915  Indian  Ten,  MS65 
Lovely  Original  Color 


6307  1915  MS65  NGC.  The  Gem  surfaces  of  this  1915  Indian  eagle  are 
aglow  with  wonderful  rose,  lilac,  and  sun-gold  hues,  heightening 
the  visual  impact  of  the  frosty  cartwheel  effect.  The  strike  is  well- 
executed  and  there  are  no  significant  abrasions.  This  Philadelphia 
issue  is  available  in  lower  grades,  but  Gems  are  scarce  and  anything 
finer  is  rare.  NGC  lists  28  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  28H5,  PCGS#  8878 


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1915-S  Indian  Ten,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


6308  1915-S  MS61  NGC.  All  San  Francisco  Indian  ten  issues  are  scarce 
in  Mint  State,  but  the  1915-S  ranks  among  the  semikeys,  since  only 
59,000  pieces  were  struck.  The  present  lustrous  lemon-gold  example 
has  no  obvious  abrasions  and  the  designs  are  sharp  despite  minor 
incompleteness  on  the  forehead  curl  and  the  left  wing  border. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2011),  lot  4964.  NGC  ID#  28H6, 
PCGS#  8879 


1915-S  Indian  Ten,  MS62 
Better  San  Francisco  Issue 


6309  1915-S  MS62  PCGS*  A  slightly  better  date,  the  1915-S  eagle  had 
a  mintage  of  only  59,000  coins.  Uncirculated  survivors  are  highly 
sought-after  but  are  only  infrequently  seen.  Above  the  MS62  level, 
the  date  is  borderline  rare.  This  piece  is  well-struck  and  aglow  in 
satiny  straw-gold  luster.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade 
but  none  are  singularly  obvious.  Population:  63  in  62  (1  in  62+ ),  58 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28H6,  PCGS#  8879 


6310  1916-S  AU58  PCGS.  Orange-gold  and  mint-green  coloration 
adorns  both  sides  of  this  near-Mint  ten  dollar,  each  of  which 
retains  luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  Relatively  strong  definition 
characterizes  the  design  elements,  and  the  distributed  marks  are 
what  would  be  expected  for  a  lightly  circulated,  large  gold  coin. 
NGC  ID#  28H7,  PCGS#  8880 

6311  1916-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint 
ten  dollar  are  laced  with  soft  olive-green  and  retain  considerable 
luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  The  design  features  are  well-struck 
though  the  eagle’s  shoulder  feathers  are  a  tad  soft  as  often  seen. 
Distributed  small  marks  are  in  line  with  a  large  gold  coin  that  has 
seen  brief  circulation.  NGC  ID#  28H7,  PCGS#  8880 


1916-S  Ten  Dollar,  MS63 
Challenging  in  Select  Condition  or  Better 


6312  1916-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Green  and  rose  shades  accent  orange- 
gold  color  over  each  side.  Liberty’s  hair  strands,  the  lower  headdress 
feathers,  and  the  eagle’s  right  leg  are  a  touch  soft,  but  the  overall 
impression  is  bold.  Radiant  luster  rolls  over  minimally  bagmarked 
surfaces,  furthering  the  eye  appeal  of  this  Select  example.  This  was 
the  only  ten  dollar  gold  issue  in  1916  (138,500  pieces  struck)  and 
the  final  issue  until  1920.  The  population  of  certified  1916-S  eagles 
declines  precipitously  in  MS63  condition  or  better.  NGC  ID# 
28H7,  PCGS#  8880 


6313  1926  MS62  PCGS.  Rich  orange  toning  embraces  this  lustrous 
and  well  struck  Indian  gold  type  coin.  Abrasions  are  lesser  than 
expected  for  the  MS62  level.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  NGC  ID#  28H9,  PCGS#  8882 

6314  1932  MS64  NGC.  An  impressive  Choice  example  of  this  popular 
type  issue,  this  coin  displays  well-detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Only  minor  signs  of  contact  are 
evident  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS# 
8884 

6315  1932  MS64  NGC.  Vibrant  luster  graces  the  peach-gold  surfaces  of 
this  well  struck  near-Gem  eagle,  just  a  few  minute  marks  away  from 
an  even  higher  grade.  An  excellent  type  set  candidate. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2012) ,  lot  5012.  NGC  ID# 
28HB,  PCGS#  8884 

6316  1932  MS64  NGC.  A  frosty  near-Gem,  this  1932  is  the  only  readily 
collectible  U.S.  gold  piece  struck  during  the  Great  Depression,  and 
these  coins  did  not  actually  circulated,  as  nearly  every  surviving 
example  is  Mint  State.  This  pleasing  piece  has  brilliant  yellow- 
gold  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS# 
8884 

6317  1932  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  This  honey-gold  eagle  on  the  cusp  of 
a  Gem  grade  has  warm,  shimmering  luster  and  good  all-around  eye 
appeal.  A  touch  of  central  striking  softness  is  noted  on  each  side. 

NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 


1932  Indian  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Popular  Late-Series  Type  Coin 


6318  1932  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Lime-green  margins  bound  the  peach- 
gold  fields  and  devices.  Evenly  struck  and  lustrous  with  attractive 
preservation  and  suitable  eye  appeal.  Only  scattered  minor  surface 
grazes  determine  the  grade.  The  1932  ten  is  the  only  readily 
collected  gold  issue  from  its  decade. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 


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LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLES 

1850  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Important  First- Year  Type  Coin 


6319  1850  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Its  status  as  the  first  year  of 
the  design  and  denomination  makes  the  1850  Liberty  double  eagle 
an  extremely  popular  issue  with  type  collectors.  This  impressive 
Choice  AU  specimen  displays  welbdetailed  design  elements  with 
just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  lustrous  green  and  orange-gold 
surfaces  with  a  scattering  of  minor  abrasions  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268F,  PCGS#  8902 


1850  Liberty  Head  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Attractive  Type  One  Twenty 


6320  1850  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  The  Liberty  Head  double  eagle  design 
was  accepted  in  1849,  but  the  first  mintage  for  circulation  was  in 
1850.  As  a  result,  examples  of  the  first-year  twenties  are  always 
in  demand.  This  near-Mint  representative  is  lightly  abraded  as 
expected,  but  less-so  than  many  Mint  State  coins  in  terms  of 
bagmarks  and  large  abrasions.  The  fields  retain  some  prooflike 
flash  and  the  rims  are  sharp  and  bold.  A  bold  strike  remains  on  the 
natural,  medium-gold  surfaces.  CAC  endorsed.  NGC  ID#  268F, 
PCGS#  8902 

1850-0  Double  Eagle,  VF25 
First  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6321  1850-0  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1.  A  collector  grade  peach- 
gold  and  olive-green  example  of  the  introductory  New  Orleans 
double  eagle  issue.  The  surfaces  display  moderate  wear  and  delicate 
hairlines  but  the  only  mentionable  mark  is  an  old  pinscratch 
through  the  T  in  LIBERTY  which  cannot  be  clearly  seen  without  a 
loupe.  NGC  ID#  268G,  PCGS#  8903 


1850-0  Liberty  Twenty,  XF45 
First  New  Orleans  Double  Eagle 


6322  1850-0  XF45  NGC.  Variety  2.  Always  popular  as  the  first  double 
eagle  struck  at  a  branch  mint,  the  1850-0  Liberty  twenty  is  a  scarce 
issue  in  high  grade.  This  attractive  Choice  XF  specimen  exhibits 
some  light  wear  on  the  prongs  of  Liberty’s  crown,  and  the  hair  lines 
also  show  some  rub,  but  most  interior  detail  remains  intact.  The 
still-lustrous  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded,  as  well. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268G,  PCGS#  8903 

1851  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Large  Mintage,  Low  Survival  Rate 


6323  1851  AU55  NGC.  Fueled  by  the  massive  influx  of  gold  from 
California,  the  mintage  of  1851  Liberty  double  eagles  soared  above 
2  million  pieces.  Unfortunately,  the  issue  circulated  heavily  and  the 
survival  rate  was  unusually  low,  especially  for  high-grade  examples. 
This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  is  lightly  worn  and  lightly 
abraded,  with  still-lustrous  yellow  and  greenish-gold  surfaces. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


1851  Double  Eagle,  Reflective  AU55 


6324  1851  AU55  PCGS.  Glowing  orange-gold  luster  and  good 
preservation  and  strike  are  hallmarks  of  this  eye-appealing  Choice 
AU  early  Liberty  twenty,  certified  in  a  PCGS  green-label  holder.  A 
thin  radial  scrape  inside  of  stars  1  -4  is  scarcely  seen  without  a  loupe 
but  the  only  mentionable  mark.  The  surfaces  retain  some  nice 
prooflike  reflectivity.  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


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1851  Double  Eagle,  Near-Mint 
Perfect  Type  One  Representative 


1852  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Lustrous  and  Lightly  Abraded 


6325  1851  AU58  PCGS.  Attractive  khaki-gold  surfaces  feature  fully 
defined  radials  on  the  stars,  bold  hair  curls,  and  crisp  feather  detail. 
Minimal  high-point  rub  is  virtually  invisible  without  the  aid  of  a 
lens,  and  scattered  abrasions  are  of  little  importance.  This  offering 
presents  a  prime  opportunity  to  acquire  a  partly  lustrous  and  nearly 
Uncirculated  Type  One  representative  from  the  denomination’s 
second  year  of  issue.  NGC  records  only  74  examples  rated  higher 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


6328  1852  AU55  PCGS.  With  a  reported  mintage  of  more  than  2 
million  pieces,  the  1852  Liberty  double  eagle  is  one  of  the  more 
available  Type  One  issues.  Most  examples  circulated  extensively 
near  the  time  of  issue,  however,  making  high-grade  specimens 
elusive  in  today’s  market.  This  Choice  AU  example  shows  just  a 
touch  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  lustrous 
surfaces  are  free  of  significant  distractions.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  NGC  ID#  268K,  PCGS#  8906 


1851  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Elusive  in  Liner  Grades 


6326  1851  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  “Col.”  E.H.R.  Green.  With  large 
quantities  of  gold  arriving  from  San  Francisco  to  be  converted 
into  coins,  double  eagle  production  in  Philadelphia  exceeded 
2  million  pieces  in  1851,  nearly  double  the  number  produced 
the  year  before.  Despite  this  high  mintage,  Mint  State  survivors 
are  decidedly  scarce,  and  none  have  been  certified  finer  than 
MS64.  This  nearly  Uncirculated  piece  displays  luminous  apricot- 
gold  luster  in  the  recesses,  with  unusually  smooth  surfaces  and 
proportionately  high  eye  appeal.  A  trace  of  friction  is  detected  upon 
close  examination,  though  the  detail  remains  virtually  complete. 
Ex:  “ Colonel”  E.H.R.  Green;  Green  Estate;  Partnership  of  Eric  P. 
Newman  /  B.G.  Johnson  d.b.a.  St.  Louis  Stamp  &  Coin  Co.;  Eric  P. 
Newman  @  $90.00;  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society; 
Newman  Part  V  (Heritage,  11/2014),  lot  3338.  NGC  ID#  268H, 
PCGS#  8904 


1851-0  Double  Eagle 
AU  Sharpness 


6327  1851-0  —  Removed  From  Jewelry  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
Variety  1.  The  apricot-gold  surfaces  are  unnaturally  prooflike 
and  appear  polished,  but  noticeable  marks  are  confined  to  a  small 
reverse  rim  nick  at  3  o’clock.  A  small  rectangular  lamination  is 
noted  on  Liberty’s  neck.  An  always-popular  New  Orleans  type  issue. 
NGC  ID#  268J,  PCGS#  8905 


1852  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Popular  Issue  for  Type  Purposes 


6329  1852  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a  reported  mintage 
in  excess  of  2  million  pieces,  the  1852  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an 
available  issue  in  lower  grades,  but  Mint  State  examples  are  very 
scarce.  This  sharply  detailed  near-Mint  example  shows  just  a  trace 
of  friction  on  the  high  points  of  the  design  elements,  and  the 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  display  a  few  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268K,  PCGS#  8906 


1852  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Gold  Rush-Era  Type  Coin 


6330  1852  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  The  1852  double  eagle  boasts  a  mintage 
of  more  than  2  million  pieces,  but  as  intended,  the  issue  was  a 
workhorse  in  commerce  and  the  foreign  trade.  Few  Uncirculated 
examples  survive.  This  near-Mint  piece  is  sharply  detailed  and 
retains  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields.  The  green- 
gold  surfaces  exhibit  only  a  few  scattered  abrasions,  as  expected  for 
the  grade.  NGC  ID#  268K,  PCGS#  8906 


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1852/1852  Repunched  Date  Twenty,  AU58 
FS-301  Cherry  pickers1  Variety 


6331  1852/1852  Repunched  Date,  FS-301,  AU58  PCGS.  The  first 
date  is  visibly  punched  north  of  the  second  punch,  so  that  the  tops 
of  each  digit  poke  out  above  the  final  date.  Adding  further  to  the 
interest,  a  lazily  looping  die  crack  connects  the  left  obverse  field 
to  the  bottoms  of  all  four  digits  and  the  right  field.  Only  the  most 
minor  hint  of  high-point  rub  separates  this  lustrous  yellow-gold 
coin  from  Mint  State.  For  the  variety,  Population:  2  in  58,  4  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  145729  Base  PCGS#  8906 

6332  1853  XF40  NGC.  A  pleasing  XF  specimen  from  a  mintage  of  1.2 
million  pieces,  this  coin  displays  light  wear  on  the  prongs  of  the 
coronet  and  hair  strands  and  lightly  abraded  greenish  gold  surfaces 
with  traces  of  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268M,  PCGS# 
8908 

6333  1853  —  Cleaning  —  Genuine  PCGS.  AU  Details.  Ex:  Saddle 
Ridge  Hoard.  This  piece  has  a  special  gold  label  PCGS  Saddle 
Ridge  label  where  they  mention  a  Repunched  Date  and  call  it  a 
minor  variety.  Slight  recutting  is  evident  within  the  3,  but  is  is 
different  than  the  so-called  “1853/2”  overdate  (FS-301)  or  Breen- 
7161.  Prominent  cleaning  lines  are  evident  on  the  light  yellow- 
gold  obverse  with  considerable  luster  on  the  reverse. 

6334  1853  AU53  NGC.  Myriad  surface  marks  are  present  on  both  sides 
of  this  twenty  dollar  gold  piece  that  was  struck  in  Philadelphia 
during  the  height  of  the  California  Gold  Rush.  Traces  of  luster 
remain  in  the  protected  areas  of  this  pleasing  yellow-gold  double 
eagle.  NGC  ID#  268M,  PCGS#  8908 


1853  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Challenging  in  Mint  State 


6335  1853  MS61  PCGS.  Doug  Winter’s  online  reference  for  Type  One 
double  eagles  estimates  that  only  30  to  40  Mint  State  1853  twenties 
survive,  most  in  MS61  and  MS62.  This  is  one  such  example  with 
attractive  pale  orange-gold  coloration.  The  stars  show  full  centers, 
and  Liberty’s  curls  are  well-detailed.  Each  side  exhibits  subdued 
mint  luster  and  a  number  abrasions.  A  small  dark  incrustation 
occurs  above  star  6.  Population:  16  in  61,  25  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
268M,  PCGS#  8908 


1853/,2’  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Popular  FS-301  Variant 


6336  1853/’2f  FS-301  AU53  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  remains  of  an 
underdigit,  most  often  called  a  2,  are  evident  below  the  final  digit 
in  the  date.  The  1853/”2”  variety  is  most  easily  recognized  by  the 
die  lump  below  the  R  in  LIBERTY.  This  lightly  worn  example 
offers  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few  minor  abrasions 
and  retain  considerable  amounts  of  original  mint  luster.  Census:  46 
in  53  (1  in  53+ ),  73  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  145730  Base  PCGS#  8909 


1853-0  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Scarce  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6337  1853-0  XF45  NGC.  Variety  1.  Mintage  of  Liberty  double  eagles 
was  drastically  reduced  at  the  New  Orleans  Mint  in  1853,  to  a  mere 
71,000  pieces,  making  the  issue  somewhat  scarce  in  all  grades  today. 
This  attractive  Choice  XF  specimen  shows  lightly  worn  design 
elements  and  lustrous,  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268N,  PCGS#  8910 

6338  1854  Small  Date  VF30  NGC.  This  is  the  more  available  of  two 
varieties  for  the  date.  The  1854  Small  Date  is  about  on  par  with  the 
1852  and  1853  in  terms  of  relative  rarity  despite  a  smaller  mintage 
of  757,899  coins.  This  example  features  deep  reddish-gold  color 
and  full  centers  on  the  stars.  Myriad  abrasions  from  circulation 
occur  throughout.  NGC  ID#  268P,  PCGS#  8911 


1854  Liberty  Twenty,  AU50 
Scarcer  Large  Date  Variant 


6339  1854  Large  Date  AU50  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1854 
Large  Date  Liberty  double  eagle  is  much  more  elusive  than  its 
Small  Date  counterpart.  This  pleasing  AU  example  displays  lightly 
worn  sharply  detailed  design  elements,  with  lustrous  yellow  and 
greenish-gold  surfaces  that  show  some  scattered  minor  abrasions  on 
both  sides.  Census:  7  in  50,  83  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  98911 


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1854-S  Twenty,  Unc  Sharpness 
First  Double  Eagle  Issue  of  San  Francisco 


6340  1854-S  —  Smoothed  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  And 

the  fields  on  each  side  appear  to  have  been  just  that,  smoothed 
or  buffed,  likely  to  efface  abrasions.  Quite  a  bit  of  eye  appeal 
nonetheless  remains  on  this  first-year  S-mint  twenty,  a  historic 
issue  in  American  numismatics  that  marks  the  long-awaited  (and 
long-delayed,  due  to  the  faraway  but  meddlesome  Washington 
bureaucracy)  opening  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  five  years  after 
the  California  Gold  Rush  got  seriously  under  way.  This  piece  shows 
no  mentionable  high-point  wear  and  offers  a  decent  strike.  There 
is  an  extensive  network  of  die  cracks  on  the  reverse  that  many 
numismatists  will  find  interesting  and  adding  to  the  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  268U,  PCGS#  8913 


1855  Twenty  Dollar,  AU53 
Better  Date  in  High  Grade 


6341  1855  AU53  PCGS.  The  1855  is  one  of  the  more  challenging 
Philadelphia  issues  from  the  1850s,  especially  in  high  grade.  AU 
examples  are  elusive  and  Mint  State  coins  are  rare.  This  piece 
shows  brief  circulation,  but  retains  luster  in  the  protected  regions 
of  the  fields  and  possesses  well-detailed  devices.  A  few  linear  marks 
below  the  eagle  and  another  in  the  field  near  Liberty’s  eye  are  the 
only  mentionable  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  268V,  PCGS#  8914 


1855  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Lightly  Abraded  Example 


6342  1855  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  reported  mintage 
of  364,666  pieces,  the  1855  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  condition 
rarity  in  high  grade.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  displays 
well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  trace  of  wear,  and  pleasing 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  minimum  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
for  the  grade.  Census:  82  in  55  (1  in  55 +★),  86  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268V,  PCGS#  8914 


6343  1855-S  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Medium  S.  The 
availability  of  the  1855-S  Liberty  double  eagle  has  been  greatly 
augmented  by  recent  shipwreck  finds,  as  more  than  300  examples 
were  recovered  from  the  wreck  of  the  S.S.  Central  America.  This 
well-detailed  Choice  XF  specimen  shows  just  a  touch  of  actual  wear 
and  the  pleasing  surfaces  are  free  of  large  or  distracting  abrasions. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268X,  PCGS# 
8916 


1856  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Elusive  Type  One  Issue 


6344  1856  AU50  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  nominal  mintage 
of  329,878  pieces,  the  1856  Liberty  double  eagle  is  surprisingly 
difficult  to  locate,  especially  in  high  grade.  Only  a  few  examples 
have  surfaced  in  recent  shipwreck  finds.  This  well-detailed,  lightly 
worn  AU  example  offers  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces  that  are 
remarkably  free  of  large  or  distracting  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268Y,  PCGS#  8917 


1856-S  Double  Eagle,  AU55 


6345  1856-S  AU55  PCGS.  Scattered  handling  marks  are  mostly 
insignificant  on  this  Choice  AU  S-Mint  double  eagle.  Light 
yellow-gold  surfaces  retain  noticeable  luster  in  the  protected  areas. 
The  actual  S  mintmark  is  weakly  defined  and  only  partially  visible. 
Small  splashes  of  coppery-orange  toning  appear  on  the  reverse. 
NGC  ID#  2692,  PCGS#  8919 


1856-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Ex:  S.S.  Central  America 


6346  1856-S  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  17J.  Ex:  S.S.  Central  America, 
SSC A  5882.  Split  Serif.  From  one  of  the  most  famous  sunken 
treasure  hoards  ever  discovered,  this  1856-S  double  eagle  is  just 
a  brush  of  friction  shy  of  a  Mint  State  designation.  The  design 
elements  are  boldly  rendered  and  the  fields  display  frosty  orange- 
gold  luster.  No  major  abrasions  are  present.  NGC  ID#  2692, 
PCGS#  8919 


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1856-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Excellent  Type  Coin 


1857-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Extremely  Popular  Type  Coin 


6347  1856-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  More  than  1,000 
examples  of  the  1856-S  Liberty  double  eagle  were  recovered  from 
the  wreck  of  the  S.S.  Central  America,  making  it  one  of  the  most 
available  issues  of  the  Type  One  design.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
specimen  is  lustrous  and  lightly  abraded,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  that  show  just  a  trace  of  wear. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2692,  PCGS#  8919 


1857  Twenty,  AU55 
A  Relatively  Scarce  Issue 


6348  1857  AU55  PCGS,  Although  the  population  of  the  1857 
Philadelphia  Mint  double  eagle  remained  constant  when  the  S.S. 
Central  America  treasure  was  recovered,  the  vast  influx  of  S-Mint 
coins  gave  an  appearance  of  rarity  to  the  P-Mint  issue.  This  Choice 
AU  example  has  brilliant  yellow  surfaces  with  minimal  marks  and 
nearly  full  luster.  NGC  ID#  2693,  PCGS#  8920 

1857  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Elusive  Issue  Any  Finer 


6349  1857  AU55  NGC,  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Unlike  its  San  Francisco 
Mint  counterpart,  the  1857  Liberty  double  eagle  from  the 
Philadelphia  Mint  was  not  heavily  represented  in  recent  shipwreck 
finds.  As  a  result,  Mint  State  examples  remain  quite  scarce.  This 
Choice  AU  example  displays  lightly  abraded  lustrous  surfaces,  with 
well-detailed  design  elements  that  show  just  a  trace  of  wear. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2693,  PCGS#  8920 


6350  1857-S  AU55  NGC.  Medium  S.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  of  this  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen 
show  just  a  trace  of  friction  on  the  high  points  and  the  vivid 
orange-gold  surfaces  are  remarkably  free  of  large  or  distracting 
abrasions.  Vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
The  1857-S  Liberty  double  eagle  was  rare  in  high  grade  before  the 
discovery  of  the  S.S.  Central  America. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 

1857-S  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Smooth,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


6351  1857-S  AU55  PCGS.  Brief  circulation  is  evident  on  the  devices 
and  in  the  open  areas  of  the  fields  on  this  Choice  AU  1857-S 
twenty,  although  there  is  not  any  noticeable  loss  of  detail  and 
the  fields  retain  substantial  luster.  Rich  straw-gold  luster  glows  on 
each  side  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  A  popular  date,  made 
famous  by  the  S.S.  Central  America  shipwreck  which  yielded  a  few 
thousand  examples.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 

1857-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Original  Orange-Gold  Color 


6352  1857-S  AU58  NGC.  Breen-7189.  Large  S,  which  Breen  called 
“very  rare.”  All  of  the  1857-S  double  eagles  recovered  during  the 
late  1980s  from  the  S.S.  Central  America  had  Medium  S  mintmarks. 
This  implies  that  the  Large  S  variety  was  delivered  after  the  S.S. 
Sonora  left  San  Francisco  for  Panama  on  August  20,  1857.  The 
present  dusky,  orange-gold  near-Mint  example  is  well-struck 
and  exhibits  the  expected  number  of  small  to  moderate  obverse 
abrasions.  It  displays  no  overt  seawater  effects.  NGC  ID#  2696, 
PCGS#  8922 


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1857-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Ex:  S.S.  Central  America 


6353  1857-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  20B.  Ex:  S.S.  Central 
America.  SSCA  3085.  Variety  20B  has  a  Bold  S  mintmark,  and 
the  the  center  portion  of  the  top  horizontal  stroke  in  the  E  of 
AMERICA  is  broken.  This  nearly  Uncirculated  shipwreck  coin  has 
typically  orange  and  rose-gold  surfaces  with  bold  design  definition 
and  lightly  peppered  marks.  A  numismatically  and  historically 
significant  Type  One  twenty  dollar  gold  coin.  NGC  ID#  2696, 
PCGS#  8922 

1857-S  Twenty,  Narrow  Serif,  MS64 
S.S.  Central  America  Recovery  Coin 


6354  1857-S  MS64  PCGS.  Variety  20C.  Ex:  S.S.  Central  America. 
SSCA  1449.  This  variety  shows  a  repaired  left  serif  on  the  U  in 
UNITED,  with  narrow,  straight  sides  and  a  blunt  terminus.  The 
center  of  the  top  horizontal  stroke  in  ER  in  AMERICA  is  repaired, 
tapering  to  the  left.  This  near-Gem  shows  a  “typical”  S.S.  Central 
America  look  (meaning  top-notch),  with  great  luster  on  orange- 
gold  to  yellow-gold  surfaces  amid  excellent  preservation.  A  great 
example  of  this  historic  shipwreck  coin  and  a  nice  alternative  to 
the  ubiquitous  Spiked  Shield  variety.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 


185  7-S  Double  Eagle,  Frosty  MS64 
Ex:  S.S.  Central  America 


6355  1857-S  MS64  PCGS.  Variety  20A.  Ex:  S.S.  Central  America, 
SSCA  3609.  Spiked  Shield.  185  7 -S  double  eagles  recovered  from 
the  Central  America  shipwreck  have  a  distinct,  frosty  glow  not 
seen  on  other  examples  of  the  issue,  one  which  many  collectors 
find  especially  attractive.  This  piece  is  beautiful  in  that  regard, 
warmed  by  rose-gold  centers  and  deeper  apricot  color  around  the 
peripheries.  The  strike  is  tack-sharp  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of  any 
major  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 


1858  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Better  Type  One  Date 


6356  1858  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  According  to  Mint 
records,  211,714  Liberty  double  eagles  were  struck  at  the 
Philadelphia  Mint  in  1858.  Few  examples  were  saved  by 
contemporary  collectors  and  the  date  is  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades 
today.  This  Choice  XF  example  exhibits  light  wear  on  the  design 
elements  and  the  antique-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2697,  PCGS#  8923 

1858  Twenty  Dollar,  AU50 
Scarcely  Seen  in  High  Grades 


6357  1858  AU50  NGC.  A  lightly  circulated  No  Motto  coin  from  a 
mintage  of  211,714  pieces,  this  About  Uncirculated  twenty  has 
partial  luster  in  the  recesses  that  illuminates  well-detailed  motifs 
with  expected  high-point  blending.  Rose  and  khaki-gold  surfaces 
show  scattered  abrasions  on  each  side.  The  1858  is  conditionally 
scarce  at  this  grade  level,  though  it  is  more  available  than  its  low- 
mintage  New  Orleans  counterpart.  NGC  ID#  2697,  PCGS#  8923 

1858  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Elusive  Issue  in  High  Grade 


6358  1858  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1858  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  seldom  encountered  in  Mint  State  grades,  although  a  few 
nice  coins  were  recovered  from  the  wreck  of  the  S.S.  Republic. 
This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  offers  well-detailed  design 
elements,  with  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  lustrous 
greenish-gold  surfaces  that  show  only  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2697,  PCGS#  8923 


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1858-0  Twenty,  AU  Details 
Blundered  Date,  Breen- 7 192 


6359  1858-0  Blundered  Die  —  Harshly  Cleaned  —  NCS.  AU  Details. 
Breen-7192.  “1858-0  Blundered  die.  Very  rare.  Part  of  a  third 
8  protrudes  from  lower  curl  into  field.”  That  is  all  Walter  Breen 
said  in  his  1988  Complete  Encyclopedia  regarding  this  variety.  In 
1992,  Doug  Winter  wrote  “I  have  never  personally  seen  or  heard 
of  such  a  piece  and  if  this  variety  does  exist  it  is  extremely  rare.” 
A  decade  later,  Winter  along  with  Adam  Crum  stated  that  “there 
do  not  appear  to  be  any  significant  die  varieties.”  In  2004  Dave 
Bowers  repeated  the  earlier  1988  information  from  Breen,  adding 
nothing  new.  And  in  2006  Doug  Winter  claimed  that  “there  is 
just  a  single  variety  known.”  Subsequent  research  by  Heritage  has 
identified  three  1858-0  die  varieties.  Breen-7192  is  our  Variety  2, 
and  it  remains  rarer  than  Variety  1.  The  present  example  is  richly 
detailed  and  retains  glimpses  of  bright  luster.  Both  sides  display 
many  fine  hairlines. 

Ex:  Deadwood  Gulch  Collection  (Heritage,  12/2008),  lot  2256.  NGC 
ID#  2698,  PCGS#  8924 


1858-S  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Pleasing  Original  Color 


6360  1858-S  AU53  NGC.  The  1858-S  had  by  far  the  highest  double 
eagle  mintage  of  the  year,  totaling  nearly  850,000  coins.  Yet, 
AU  and  Mint  State  pieces  are  nearly  as  scarce  as  are  those  of  its 
Philadelphia  counterpart.  This  example  is  only  briefly  circulated, 
with  original  olive-gold  patina  that  retains  hints  of  luster  in  the 
protected  regions.  There  are  no  singularly  obvious  abrasions.  NGC 
ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1858-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Rare  Any  Finer 


6361  1858-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  1858-S  Liberty  Head  twenty  is  rare 
in  Mint  State  and  only  infrequently  seen  in  the  upper  AU  grades. 
This  Borderline  Uncirculated  example  is  sharply  detailed  and  held 
from  a  Mint  State  designation  only  by  trivial  friction  over  the  high 
points  of  the  design.  Lightly  abraded,  but  with  significant  luster 
remaining  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields.  Population:  46  in  58, 
14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1858-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Scarcer  Type  One  Double  Eagle 


6362  1858-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1858-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  was  struck  too  late  to  be  included  (and  preserved)  in 
the  cargo  of  the  S.S.  Central  America,  and  few  examples  were 
saved  by  contemporary  collectors.  As  a  result,  the  issue  is  scarce 
in  AU58  condition,  and  finer  examples  are  rare.  This  attractive 
near-Mint  specimen  shows  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  the 
lustrous  surfaces  show  only  minor  abrasions.  NGC  has  certified  19 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1858-S  Twenty,  Eye- Appealing  AU58 


6363  1858-S  AU58  PCGS.  Fantastic  eye  appeal  is  the  byword  for  this 
early  Type  One  S-mint  double  eagle  in  near-Mint  State  condition. 
Deep,  mellow  reddish-orange  surfaces  show  minimal  marks  and 
retain  most  of  their  original  luster.  Mint  State  examples  of  this 
issue  are  quite  elusive.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  Population: 
46  in  58,  14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


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1858-S  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Scarce  in  Mint  State 


6364  1858-S  MS60  NGC.  The  S.S.  Republic  yielded  a  few  seawater 
salvage  coins,  but  none  were  recovered  from  the  S.S.  Central 
America,  and  this  San  Francisco  issue  remains  a  Mint  State  rarity. 
The  present  coin  shows  strong  mint  luster  and  a  relatively  sharp 
strike,  with  numerous  small  abrasions  across  the  frosty  surfaces. 
Attractive,  rich-gold  color  enhances  the  appeal.  Census:  2  in  60,  17 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1860  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Lustrous,  Colorful  Surfaces 


6367  1860  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  mintage  of  5 77, 670  pieces, 
the  1860  Liberty  double  eagle  is  easily  located  in  lower  circulated 
grades  and  a  number  of  nicer  coins  were  recovered  from  the  wreck 
of  the  S.S.  Republic.  Still,  the  1860  is  an  elusive  issue  in  Mint  State. 
This  impressive  MS61  example  is  well-struck,  lustrous,  and  lightly 
marked  for  the  grade.  Census:  26  in  61,  17  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269D,  PCGS#  8929 


1859  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Low-Mintage  Philadelphia  Issue 


1860-S  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Attractive  Type  One  Example 


6365  1859  AU50  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  In  addition  to  having  a 
remarkably  low  Philadelphia  business-strike  mintage  of  43,597 
pieces,  the  1859  Liberty  double  eagle  was  largely  neglected  by 
contemporary  collectors.  Few  examples  were  saved  and  the  1859 
is  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades  today.  This  attractive  AU  example  is 
lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded,  with  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces 
and  vibrant  mint  luster.  Census:  22  in  50,  67  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269A,  PCGS#  8926 

1859-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Rare  in  Finer  Grades 


6366  1859-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Like  most  double  eagles  of 
this  era,  the  1859-S  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  most  circulated 
grades,  but  Mint  State  examples  are  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
example  was  sharply  struck  and  shows  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear. 
The  lightly  abraded  orange -gold  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster 
and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  has  graded  20  numerically 
finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269C,  PCGS#  8928 


6368  1860-S  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1860-S  Liberty 
double  eagle  follows  the  usual  scenario  for  Type  One  twenties, 
the  issue  is  common  in  VF-XF  grades  and  difficult  to  locate  finer, 
outside  of  a  few  examples  from  recent  shipwreck  finds.  This  lightly 
worn  greenish-gold  example  retains  some  of  its  original  mint  luster 
and  shows  only  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269F,  PCGS#  8931 

1861  Double  Eagle,  Attractive  AU55 
Great  Color  and  Luster 


6369  1861  AU55  PCGS.  Although  minor  wear  is  perceptible  on  the 
high  points,  the  fields  show  only  a  slight  thinning  of  the  luster  but 
few  singular  marks  on  this  attractive  Choice  AU  Type  One  twenty. 
Great  orange  color  and  generous  luster  produce  broad  eye  appeal 
on  this  piece,  certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  NGC  ID#  269G, 
PCGS#  8932 


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1861  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
In  Demand  for  Type  Purposes 


6370  1861  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  A  large  mintage  of 
nearly  3  million  pieces  makes  the  1861  Liberty  double  eagle  one 
of  the  most  available  Type  One  twenties  and  a  popular  choice  of 
type  collectors.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  example  shows  just  a 
touch  of  wear  on  the  welbdetailed  design  elements  and  the  lightly 
abraded  surfaces  retain  much  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Double  Eagle,  Lustrous  AU58 


6371  1861  AU58  NGC.  For  the  grade,  this  near-Mint  1861  double 
eagle  is  unusually  eye-appealing,  with  significant  cartwheel  luster 
illuminating  warm  yellow-gold  surfaces.  The  coin  is  sharp,  and  the 
most  obvious  sign  of  brief  circulation  is  light  chatter  in  the  fields 
on  both  sides.  An  outstanding  Type  One  representative.  NGC  ID# 
269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Twenty  Dollar,  Golden-Orange  AU58 


6372  1861  AU58  NGC.  Golden-orange  surfaces  host  generous 
cartwheel  luster  on  both  sides  and  show  light  high-point  wear.  A 
few  heavy  abrasions  appear  scattered  about,  including  a  few  on 
Liberty’s  cheek,  but  this  piece  retains  good  eye  appeal  through  its 
decent  strike,  good  color  and  luster.  The  1861  double  eagle  had  the 
largest  mintage  until  the  1904.  NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Appealing  Type  One  Representative 


6373  1861  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  For  type  purposes,  few  Type  One 
double  eagles  are  as  suitable  as  the  1861.  This  date  had  a  mintage 
of  nearly  3  million  coins,  and  until  the  discovery  of  the  S.S.  Central 
America  treasure,  was  the  most  plentiful  Type  One  issue.  This  CAC- 
endorsed  Borderline  Uncirculated  example  is  well-detail,  with 
frosty  green-gold  patina  that  retains  soft  luster  in  the  fields.  There 
are  no  bothersome  abrasions  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Ideal  No  Motto  Type  Coin 


6374  1861  MS60  NGC.  In  1861,  the  issuance  of  Demand  notes  to 
raise  funds  for  the  war  effort  necessitated  increased  gold  reserves, 
explaining  the  high  mintage  of  double  eagles  in  that  year.  This 
MS60  coin  is  a  perfect  entry  point  for  collectors  in  search  of  an 
Uncirculated  Type  One  twenty.  Lustrous,  rose  and  green-gold 
surfaces  exhibit  strong  detail  on  the  stars  and  hair  curls  with  an 
expected  number  of  abrasions  scattered  over  each  side.  The  reverse 
is  comparatively  clean.  NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


6375  1861-S  XF45  NGC.  A  substantial  quantity  of  large  gold  double 
eagles  were  coined  in  San  Francisco  in  1861.  The  year  started 
out  with  production  of  Paquet  double  eagles,  and  continued  using 
reverse  dies  of  the  standard  design.  This  pleasing  honey-gold 
example  retains  traces  of  luster  with  delicate  rose  color  in  the 
protected  areas.  NGC  ID#  269K,  PCGS#  8935 


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1861-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Sharply  Struck  and  Lightly  Worn 


6376  1861-S  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Produced  in  large  numbers 
and  widely  circulated  at  the  time  of  issue,  the  1861  -S  Liberty 
double  eagle  conforms  to  the  usual  pattern  of  availability:  lower 
circulated  examples  are  common,  high-grade  pieces  are  rare.  This 
sharply  struck  AU55  example  exhibits  just  a  touch  of  wear  on 
the  design  elements  and  the  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  a 
scattering  of  minor  abrasions  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269K,  PCGS#  8935 


1862-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU53 
Lightly  Worn  Type  One  Double  Eagle 


6379  1862-S  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Produced  in  large 
numbers,  the  1862-S  Liberty  double  eagle  circulated  heavily  in 
both  domestic  economic  circles  and  foreign  trade.  Before  some 
recent  shipwreck  finds,  the  1862-S  was  very  rare  in  high  grade,  and 
the  issue  remains  scarce  at  the  AU53  level  today.  This  attractive 
example  is  lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded  and  retains  traces  of 
original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269N,  PCGS#  8938 


6377  1862-S  XF45  NGC.  Traces  of  mint  luster  remain  in  the  protected 
areas  of  this  Type  One  S-Mint  double  eagle.  The  surfaces  exhibit 
scattered  marks  that  are  consistent  with  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  269N, 
PCGS#  8938 


1862-S  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Survivor  of  West  Coast  Commerce 


6378  1862-S  AU50  NGC.  While  West  Coast  commercial  interests 
operated  well-removed  from  the  turmoil  of  the  Civil  War  and 
somewhat  insulated  from  its  effects,  the  rest  of  the  country 
nervously  hoarded  coinage  from  circulation.  The  1862-S  double 
eagles  remained  a  stalwart  of  commerce  in  the  West,  and  the  coins 
circulated  heavily.  Those  that  did  not  were  largely  recovered  from 
the  bottom  of  the  ocean.  This  About  Uncirculated  example  shows 
no  seawater  characteristics,  with  natural  orange-gold  color  and 
most  abrasions  softened  by  visible  circulation.  Nice  mint  luster 
remains  across  the  attractive  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  269N,  PCGS# 
8938 


1862-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Lustrous,  Lightly  Worn  Example 


6380  1862-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although  the  1862-S  Liberty 
double  eagle  was  well-represented  in  recent  shipwreck  finds,  the 
issue  remains  rare  in  Mint  State  grades.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
example  exhibits  lightly  abraded  orange-gold  surfaces  with  much 
original  mint  luster  and  j  ust  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design 
elements.  NGC  has  graded  34  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269N,  PCGS#  8938 


6381  1863-S  XF45  NGC.  Breen-7216.  Medium  S.  Liberty’s  coronet 
and  hair  show  minor  high-point  wear  but  the  light  orange-gold 
surfaces  of  this  Choice  XL  specimen  are  lightly  abraded  and  retain 
a  few  traces  of  original  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS# 
8940 


1863-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU55 
Smooth  Surfaces 


6382  1863-S  AU55  PCGS.  The  1863-S  double  eagle  had  a  mintage  of 
nearly  1  million  coins,  but  these  experienced  moderate  to  extensive 
circulation.  The  scarcity  and  cost  of  Mint  State  examples  moves 
many  collectors  to  seek  high-end  AU  coins  for  their  sets.  This 
Choice  AU  representative  displays  uncommonly  smooth  surfaces 
for  the  grade,  with  luster  remaining  in  the  protected  regions  of  the 
fields.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS#  8940 


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1863-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Lightly  Worn,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


1864  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Vivid  Color,  Nice  Luster 


6383  1863-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Recent  shipwreck  finds  have 
greatly  augmented  the  supply  of  high-grade  1863-S  Liberty  double 
eagles,  which  were  always  available  in  circulated  condition,  but 
almost  never  seen  in  Mint  State  before  the  new  discoveries.  This 
attractive  near-Mint  representative  shows  just  a  trace  of  wear  on 
the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  lustrous  orange-gold 
surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  NGC  has  graded  72  numerically  finer 
examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS#  8940 


1863-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Remarkably  Appealing 


6384  1863-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  This  is  an  attractive  example,  showing 
sharp  detail  and  remarkably  smooth  surfaces.  Rose  and  honey-gold 
luster  resides  in  the  protected  areas,  illuminating  soft  overtones 
of  olive-gold  on  the  relief  elements.  The  eye  appeal  rivals  that  of 
many  lower-grade  Uncirculated  coins.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS# 
8940 


1864  Double  Eagle,  XF40 


6385  1864  XF40  NGC.  The  caramel-gold  surfaces  show  some  luster 
remaining  despite  20  points  of  wear,  and  the  high  points  display  a 
smoke-gray  haze  no  doubt  created  by  long-term  bag  storage  of  this 
piece.  Extensive  abrasions  of  varying  sizes  are  as  expected  for  the 
grade  on  this  Civil  War  date.  NGC  ID#  269S,  PCGS#  8941 


6386  1864  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  nominal 
mintage  of  204,235  pieces,  the  1864  Liberty  double  eagle  has  a 
low  survival  rate,  like  many  Type  One  twenties.  Outside  of  some 
recent  shipwreck  finds,  the  issue  is  rarely  seen  in  high  grade.  This 
attractive  AU53  example  is  lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded,  with 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  and  strong  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269S,  PCGS#  8941 

6387  1864-S  XF40  PCGS.  This  is  a  lovely  example  for  the  grade, 
housed  in  an  older  green-label  PCGS  holder.  Smooth  and 
attractive  with  traces  of  luster  on  the  orange-gold  surfaces.  NGC 
ID#  269T,  PCGS#  8942 

6388  1864-S  XF45  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  attractive  orange-gold 
representative  shows  some  light  wear  on  Liberty’s  crown  and  hair, 
but  most  interior  detail  remains  intact.  The  pleasing  orange-gold 
surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  The  1864'S  Liberty  double  eagle  was 
seldom  seen  in  high  grade  before  the  recoveries  of  the  S.S.  Brother 
Jonathan  and  the  S.S.  Republic. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269T,  PCGS# 
8942 


1865  Double  Eagle,  Lustrous  XF45 


6389  1865  XF45  NGC.  The  wheat-gold  surfaces  show  scattered 
extensive  marks  but  none  of  them  are  individually  significant, 
appearing  more  as  field  chatter  without  magnification.  Much 
reflectivity  radiates  from  beneath  the  surfaces,  safeguarding  the  eye 
appeal.  The  1865  is  the  last  P-mint  Type  One  issue  in  the  series. 
NGC  ID#  269U,  PCGS#  8943 


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1865  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Colorful,  Lustrous  Example 


6390  1865  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although  the  issue  is  still 
scarce  in  Mint  State  grades,  the  supply  of  high-grade  1865  Liberty 
double  eagles  was  increased  dramatically  by  the  discovery  of  the 
S.S.  Republic.  This  impressive  Choice  AU  example  shows  a  touch 
of  high-point  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the 
lustrous  greenish-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded  on  both  sides. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269U,  PCGS#  8943 


1866  With  Motto  Twenty,  AU58 
Deep,  Original  Patina 


6393  1866  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  The  scarcity  of  Mint  State  1866  double 
eagles  heightens  demand  for  high-end  AU  examples  such  as  the 
present  coin.  Both  sides  yield  undeniably  original  orange  and  green- 
gold  color  with  luster  remaining  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields.  Brief 
circulation  is  evident  on  the  high  points  of  the  portrait  and  in  the 
open  regions  of  the  fields.  Population:  63  in  58,  41  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269X,  PCGS#  8949 


6391  1865-S  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Small  S.  From 
a  substantial  mintage  of  just  over  1  million  pieces,  the  1865-S 
Liberty  double  eagle  was  a  heavily  circulated  issue  that  was  seldom 
encountered  in  high  grade  before  it  surfaced  in  recent  shipwreck 
finds.  This  lightly  worn  Choice  XF  example  offers  lightly  abraded 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  traces  of  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269V,  PCGS# 
8944 

1865-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Ex:  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan 


6392  1865-S  MS62  PCGS.  Ex:  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan,  #834.  The 
sidewheel  steamship  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan  wrecked  off  the  coast  of 
Crescent  City,  California,  on  July  30,  1865.  More  than  a  thousand 
gold  coins  were  recovered  from  the  shipwreck  in  1997,  including 
many  Uncirculated  1865-S  twenties.  The  present  caramel-gold 
representative  is  well  struck  and  lustrous  with  clean  fields  and  only 
minor  facial  marks. 

Ex:  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan  Treasure  Coins  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
5/1999),  lot  720.  NGC  ID#  269V,  PCGS#  8944 


1866  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
First  Type  Two  Double  Eagle 


6394  1866  Motto  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  motto 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  was  added  to  the  design  of  the  double 
eagle  in  1866,  introducing  the  popular  Type  Two  design.  From  an 
adequate  mintage  of  698,745  pieces,  the  1866  Liberty  double  eagle 
is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  most  circulated  grades,  but  Mint  State 
examples  are  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  example  exhibits  well- 
detailed  design  elements  with  just  a  trace  of  friction  on  the  high 
points.  The  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  are  pleasing  and  lightly 
abraded.  NGC  has  graded  45  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269X,  PCGS#  8949 

1866-S  Motto  Double  Eagle,  XF40 
Gold  CAC  Approved 


6395  1866-S  Motto  XF40  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  The  first  year  of  the 
Type  Two  With  Motto  double  eagle  is  represented  by  a  spectacular 
gold-CAC  approved  example  that  is  housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS 
holder.  Traces  of  delicate  orange  toning  appear  in  the  protected 
areas  with  dark  high-point  toning.  Only  21  Type  Two  double  eagles 
have  been  rewarded  with  a  gold-CAC  sticker  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
269Y,  PCGS#  8950 


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1866-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU50 
Nice  Luster  Remains 


6396  1866-S  Motto  AU50  NGC.  Double  eagles  were  struck  at  the 
San  Francisco  Mint  both  Without  Motto  and  With  Motto  in 
1866,  a  function  of  when  the  dies  were  received  with  the  motto 
added.  While  the  S-Mint  Without  Motto  twenties  are  far  scarcer 
than  the  first-year  With  Motto  coins,  both  varieties  circulated 
heavily  in  the  West.  This  medium-gold  example  of  the  Motto  type 
retains  considerable  mint  luster  for  the  AU50  grade.  The  surfaces 
are  expectedly  busy  with  small  bagmarks  and  minor  evidence  of 
circulation.  NGC  ID#  269Y,  PCGS#  8950 


1867  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Lightly  Marked,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


6397  1867  AU58  NGC,  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  reported  mintage  of 
1867  Liberty  double  eagles  was  251,015  pieces,  relatively  modest  in 
the  context  of  the  series.  Fortunately  for  present-day  collectors,  a 
number  of  coins  have  surfaced  in  European  holdings  over  the  years. 
This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  features  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  with  just  a  trace  of  wear,  and  lightly  marked  orange-gold 
surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269Z,  PCGS#  8951 


1867  Twenty  Dollar,  MS61 
Smoothly  Lustrous  Surfaces 


6398  1867  MS61  NGC,  A  favored  Philadelphia  issue  for  its  Type  Two 
reverse  and  generally  high  quality  color  and  luster,  this  gleaming 
Mint  State  example  displays  remarkably  few  abrasions  for  the  grade. 
The  smooth  surfaces  are  brilliantly  lustrous  with  the  preferred  sun- 
gold  coloration  and  Mint-fresh  appeal.  Sharply  struck.  NGC  ID# 
269Z,  PCGS#  8951 


1867  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Radiant,  Original  Luster 


6399  1867  MS61  PCGS.  Typical  of  the  issue,  the  surfaces  are  noticeably 
abraded,  and  yet  the  comprehensive  luster  brings  out  considerable 
eye  appeal.  The  1867  twenty  was  struck  too  late  to  participate  in 
shipwreck  hoards,  yet  coined  too  early  to  be  exported  to  foreign  banks 
in  large  number.  As  a  result,  Uncirculated  examples  are  scarce. 

Ex:  Baltimore  ANA  (Heritage,  8/2008) ,  lot  3302;  Pittsburgh  Signature 
(Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  5119.  NGC  ID#  269Z,  PCGS#  8951 


6400  1867-S  XF45  NGC.  Small  Squat  S.  The  1867-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  claims  a  large  mintage  of  920,750  pieces,  but  few  examples 
were  saved  from  the  rigors  of  circulation  and  high-grade  pieces  are 
seldom  encountered.  This  lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded  Choice 
XF  specimen  retains  much  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A2,  PCGS# 
8952 


1867-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Scarce  in  High  Grade 


6401  1867-S  AU55  NGC.  Bright,  yellow-gold  surfaces  retain  hints 
of  luster  in  the  protected  regions,  giving  this  Choice  AU  1867-S 
double  eagle  pleasing  eye  appeal.  About  Uncirculated  examples  of 
this  issue  are  marginally  available,  but  Mint  State  coins  are  rare  and 
almost  all  show  extensive  abrasions.  This  coin  is  lightly  circulated 
but  exhibits  fairly  smooth  surfaces. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A2,  PCGS#  8952 


1868  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6402  1868  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a  reported  mintage 
of  98,575  pieces,  the  1868  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  scarce-to-rare 
issue  in  all  grades.  This  impressive  near-Mint  specimen  shows  just 
a  touch  of  friction  on  the  high  points  of  the  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  the  brightly  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  display  well- 
scattered  minor  abrasions.  Census:  43  in  58,  8  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A3,  PCGS#  8953 


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1868-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Few  Survive  Finer 


1869-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Popular  Type  Two  Issue 


6403  1868-S  AU58  NGC.  Medium  green-gold  patina  shows  hints  of 
rose-gold  luster  in  the  peripheral  recesses,  giving  this  near-Mint 
1868-S  double  eagle  pleasing  eye  appeal.  AU  examples  of  this 
San  Francisco  issue  are  usually  available,  but  Mint  State  coins  are 
seldom  seen  in  any  grade.  The  present  piece  offers  an  affordable,  yet, 
well-detailed  alternative  to  a  bagmarked  Mint  State  representative. 
NGC  lists  38  Uncirculated  coins  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A4,  PCGS#  8954 


6406  1869-S  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1869-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  enjoyed  a  substantial  mintage  of  686,750  pieces,  making  it 
reasonably  available  in  most  circulated  grades.  As  is  typical  of  Type 
Two  twenties,  few  examples  have  survived  in  Mint  State  condition. 
This  Choice  AU  specimen  shows  light  wear  on  the  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  the  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  exhibit 
scattered  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS#  8956 


1868-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Seldom  Encountered  Finer 


6404  1868-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Like  most  Type 
Two  Liberty  double  eagles,  the  1868-S  is  easily  located  in  lower 
circulated  grades  but  rare  in  Mint  State.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
representative  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  that  show  just 
a  trace  of  wear  and  lustrous  yellow  and  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a 
scattering  of  minor  abrasions.  NGC  has  graded  38  numerically  finer 
examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A4,  PCGS#  8954 


6405  1869  AU50  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  popular  Type  Two 
double  eagle  shows  minimal  wear  on  the  design  elements  and 
lightly  abraded  orange-gold  surfaces  that  retain  significant  amounts 
of  original  mint  luster.  From  a  mintage  of  175,155  pieces,  the  1869 
Liberty  twenty  is  a  scarce  issue  in  high  grade. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A5,  PCGS# 
8955 


1869-S  Double  Eagle,  Lovely  AU58 


6407  1869-S  AU58  PCGS.  A  lovely  example  with  pinkish-gold  luster 
and  only  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points.  The  surfaces  on 
both  sides  show  numerous  tiny  abrasions,  most  visible  only  with 
magnification.  This  is  quite  a  scarce  coin  in  the  high  AU  or  Mint 
State  grades.  Population:  86  in  58  (2  in  58+ ),  53  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  5001 . 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS#  8956 


1869-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Popular  Type  Two  Issue 


6408  1869-S  AU58  PCGS.  Like  most  Type  Two  double  eagles,  the 
1869-S  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  average  circulated  grades,  but 
high-grade  specimens  are  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  example 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  with  just  a  trace  of  wear  on 
the  high  points,  and  lustrous,  lightly  abraded  surfaces.  Housed  in  a 
green  label  holder.  PCGS  has  graded  53  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS#  8956 


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1870  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Scarcer  Philadelphia  Issue 


6409  1870  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  nominal  mintage  of 
155, 150  pieces,  the  1870  Liberty  double  eagle  is  surprisingly  elusive  in 
all  grades.  This  impressive  Choice  AU  specimen  offers  welbdetailed 
design  elements  with  just  a  touch  of  rub  on  the  high  points.  The 
colorful  orange-gold  surfaces  show  some  scattered  minor  abrasions 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  considerable  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AT,  PCGS#  8957 


1870  Twenty  Dollar,  Lustrous  AU55 


6410  1870  AU55  NGC.  Somewhat  overshadowed  by  its  more  famous 
Carson  City  counterpart,  the  1870  double  eagle  is  itself  scarce  in 
the  finer  AU  grades  and  is  seldom  seen  in  Mint  State.  This  Choice 
AU  representative  is  pleasantly  original  with  blended  rose  and 
yellow-gold  hues  that  exhibit  radiant  luster  in  the  fields.  Trivial 
wear  accompanies  a  scattering  of  minor  abrasions,  as  expected  for 
the  grade.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AT,  PCGS#  8957 


1870  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Choice  Original  Surfaces 


6411  1870  AU55  PCGS.  The  1870  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  better 
Philadelphia  issue  with  a  notably  small  Mint  State  population.  This 
Choice  AU  example  is  a  well-detailed,  still-lustrous  representative 
of  the  date  that  is  somewhat  more  affordable  than  the  heavily 
abraded  Uncirculated  pieces.  Both  sides  show  medium  orange- 
gold  patina,  with  a  few  scattered  abrasions  as  allowed  by  the  grade. 
Population:  19  in  55,  74  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26A7,  PCGS# 
8957 


1870  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Preferred  Philadelphia  Issue 


6412  1870  AU58  PCGS.  Although  not  nearly  as  rare  or  celebrated  as 
its  Carson  City  counterpart,  the  1870  Philadelphia  issue  is  squarely 
in  the  crosshairs  of  gold  specialists  who  realize  the  scarcity  of 
the  issue  in  Mint  State.  This  near-Mint  example  provides  many 
of  the  attributes  usually  seen  only  in  higher  grades.  Much  mint 
luster  remains  over  the  impressive  orange-gold  surfaces.  Marks 
are  minimal  in  severity  and  frequency.  The  frosty  surfaces  reveal  a 
sharp  strike  and  few  signs  of  wear  or  handling.  An  opportunity  for 
the  astute  bidder.  Population:  30  in  58  (1  in  58+ ),  44  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26A7,  PCGS#  8957 


1870-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Lustrous  and  Original 


6413  1870-S  AU58  NGC.  The  S-mint  silver  dollar  of  this  year  is  a 
major  rarity,  but  the  double  eagle  is  collectible  through  the  AU 
grade  levels.  This  original  example  displays  medium  green-gold 
patina  with  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  regions.  Minor  friction 
leaves  the  surfaces  lightly  abraded,  but  without  any  individually 
significant  distractions.  Seldom  found  finer. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A9,  PCGS#  8959 


1871  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Better  P-Mint  Type  Two  Issue 


6414  1871  AU55  PCGS.  A  rather  limited  mintage  of  80,120  double 
eagles  was  accomplished  in  Philadelphia  in  1871.  Mint  State 
survivors  are  rare,  and  high-end  AU  coins  are  only  occasionally 
seen.  This  Choice  About  Uncirculated  example  displays  lustrous 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  just  a  touch  of  wear  over  the  high  points 
of  the  design.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  accompany  the  grade,  as 
usual.  Population:  26  in  55,  27  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26AA, 
PCGS#  8960 


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1871  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Better  Philadelphia  Date 


6415  1871  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1871  Liberty  double  eagle 
is  a  better  date  from  a  low  Philadelphia  mintage  of  80,120  pieces. 
This  impressive  Choice  AU  example  displays  lightly  worn,  welb 
detailed  design  elements,  and  lustrous  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of 
minor  abrasions.  Census:  54  in  55,  88  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AA,  PCGS#  8960 

6416  187 1-S  AU55  NGC.  Micro  S.  From  a  substantial  mintage  of 928,000 
pieces,  the  187 1-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  relatively  plentiful  issue 
that  has  surfaced  in  European  holdings  over  the  years.  Like  all  Type 
Two  issues,  the  187 1-S  is  elusive  in  high  grade.  This  lustrous  Choice 
AU  example  is  welbdetailed,  lightly  worn,  and  lightly  abraded. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AC,  PCGS# 
8962 

6417  1871-S  AU58  NGC.  Micro  S.  This  honey-gold  Type  Two  twenty 
displays  substantial  luster  but  has  a  few  too  many  bagmarks  to  be 
regarded  as  Mint  State.  Most  ‘7 1-S  examples  served  in  West  Coast 
commerce,  given  the  rarity  of  the  issue  in  Uncirculated  grades. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AC,  PCGS# 
8962 


187 1-S  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Scarce  in  Mint  State 


6418  187 1-S  MS60  PCGS.  Micro  S,  one  of  three  mintmark  sizes  known 
for  the  issue.  Like  all  Type  Two  twenties,  the  187  DS  is  scarce  in 
Uncirculated  grades.  The  present  apricot-gold  example  displays 
relatively  few  abrasions.  Cartwheel  luster  dominates  the  reverse 
and  illuminates  generous  portions  of  the  obverse.  NGC  ID#  26 AC, 
PCGS#  8962 


6419  1872  AU53  PCGS.  Nearly  full  satin  luster  is  apparent  on  both 
sides  of  this  lovely  double  eagle  that  is  housed  in  a  green-label 
PCGS  holder.  Hints  of  prooflike  surface  on  both  sides  add  to  its  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  26AD,  PCGS#  8963 

6420  1872  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1872  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  very  scarce  in  Mint  State  grades.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
example  shows  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  the  vivid  orange- 
gold  surfaces  retain  almost  all  of  their  original  mint  luster.  NGC 
has  graded  82  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AD,  PCGS# 
8963 

6421  1872-S  AU58  NGC.  Small  Squat  S,  the  most  available  of  three 
mintmark  sizes  found  on  ‘72-S  twenties.  Luster  illuminates  the 
borders  and  motifs  of  this  yellow-gold  representative.  The  scattered 
moderate  marks  are  characteristic  of  the  grade  and  denomination. 
From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26AF,  PCGS# 
8965 


6422  1873-S  Closed  3  AU58  NGC.  Small  S.  The  Type  Two  design 
is  know  for  its  elusiveness  in  Uncirculated  grades.  While  the 
present  piece  shows  slight  wear  on  the  obverse  field,  it  is  also 
valued  at  only  about  half  the  price  of  an  MS61  example.  The 
obverse  displays  the  expected  number  of  small  marks,  though  only 
a  short  line  on  the  chin  merits  mention. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AL,  PCGS# 
8969 

1873-S  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Popular  Closed  3  Variant 


6423  1873-S  Closed  3  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1873-S 
Liberty  double  eagle  with  a  Closed  3  in  the  date  is  not  too  difficult 
to  locate  in  circulated  grades,  but  Mint  State  examples  are  quite 
scarce.  This  attractive  MS61  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of 
minor  contact  marks  that  explain  the  grade.  NGC  has  graded  28 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AL,  PCGS#  8969 


1873-S  Closed  3  Twenty,  Appealing  MS61 


6424  1873-S  Closed  3  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Closed  3  variety  of  the 
1873-S  Liberty  Head  double  eagle  is  more  available  than  its  Open 
3  counterpart,  but  examples  in  Mint  State  are  scarce.  The  present 
coin  is  a  well-detailed  MS61  specimen,  with  slightly  reflective 
yellow-gold  surfaces.  Strong  rose-gold  highlights  are  noted  on  both 
sides,  and  the  coin  possesses  considerable  eye  appeal. 

Ex:  Sacramento  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2011),  lot  4948.  NGC  ID# 
26AL,  PCGS#  8969 


6425  1873-S  Open  3  AU55  NGC.  Small  Squat  S.  Nearly  full  luster 
remains  on  this  Choice  AU  S-Mint  double  eagle  with  brilliant  light 
yellow  surfaces  and  dark  high-point  toning.  Scattered  handling 
marks  are  each  side  are  trivial  and  insignificant.  NGC  ID#  26AM, 
PCGS#  8979 

6426  1873-S  Open  3  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Small  S.  The 
1873-S  Liberty  double  eagle  with  an  Open  3  in  the  date  is  more 
difficult  to  locate  than  its  Closed  3  counterpart.  This  impressive 
Choice  AU  specimen  exhibits  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  strongly 
impressed  design  elements  and  the  colorful  orange -gold  surfaces  are 
lightly  abraded,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AM,  PCGS# 
8979 


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1873-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Scarcer  Open  3  Variant 


1874-S  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Attractive  Original  Toning 


6427  1873-S  Open  3  AU58  NGC.  The  Open  3  1873-S  double  eagle 
is  notably  scarcer  than  its  Closed  3  counterpart,  and  Mint  State 
examples  are  seldom  seen.  This  Borderline  Uncirculated  coin 
exhibits  medium  yellow-gold  patina  with  luster  shining  in  the 
protected  regions  of  the  fields.  Scattered  abrasions  are  present,  the 
most  noticeable  being  a  thin  scratch  in  the  left  obverse  field  near 
Liberty’s  nose. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AM,  PCGS#  8979 


1874-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Popular  Mintmark  Type  Issue 


6428  1874-CC  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  unusually 
large  mintage  of  115,085  Liberty  double  eagles  was  accomplished 
at  the  Carson  City  Mint  in  1874,  making  the  issue  one  of  the  more 
available  dates  from  this  popular  mint.  This  attractive  AU  example 
shows  light  wear  on  the  design  elements  and  the  lightly  abraded 
orange-gold  surfaces  retain  significant  amounts  of  original  mint 
luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AP,  PCGS#  8971 


1874-S  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Attractive  Type  Two  Double  Eagle 


6429  1874-S  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1874-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  was  produced  in  large  numbers,  but  the  issue  circulated 
widely  and  few  examples  were  saved.  Accordingly,  the  1874-S  is 
very  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS61  level.  This  attractive  Mint 
State  example  is  well-detailed  and  brightly  lustrous,  with  scattered 
minor  contact  marks  that  explain  the  grade.  NGC  has  graded  34 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AR,  PCGS#  8972 


6430  1874-S  MS61  PCGS.  Block  S.  Rich  lemon-gold  toning  consumes 
this  lustrous  Type  Three  twenty.  The  fields  and  cheek  display  the 
expected  number  of  small  to  moderate  marks.  Very  scarce  any  finer, 
since  Uncirculated  survivors  were  loosely  stored  by  banks.  At  least 
three  different  mintmark  sizes  exist  on  1874-S  double  eagles,  an 
underappreciated  topic  of  research. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AR,  PCGS#  8972 


6431  1875  MS60  PCGS.  Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder,  this 
frosty  Mint  State  double  eagle  displays  impressive  eye  appeal  with 
brilliant  and  fully  lustrous  surfaces.  While  scattered  hairlines 
prevent  a  higher  grade,  no  distracting  marks  are  apparent  on  either 
side.  NGC  ID#  26 AS,  PCGS#  8973 


1875-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Type  Two  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6432  1875-CC  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  2-B.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 
1875-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  one  of  the  more  available  Type  Two 
issues  from  the  Carson  City  Mint,  making  it  a  popular  choice  with 
mintmark  type  collectors.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  is 
lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded,  with  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces 
that  retain  much  original  mint  luster  in  sheltered  areas. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AT,  PCGS#  8974 


1875-CC  Twenty,  Borderline  Uncirculated 


6433  1875-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  A  butter-gold  example  that 
approaches  Mint  State,  although  luster  is  incomplete  across  the  left 
obverse  field.  Liberty’s  jaw  and  the  field  beneath  the  wings  show 
unobtrusive  abrasions.  13  die  marriages  are  confirmed  for  ‘75-CC 
double  eagles.  Variety  2-B  appears  to  be  most  often  encountered, 
while  the  other  varieties  range  from  scarce  to  rare.  NGC  ID#  26 AT, 
PCGS#  8974 


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1875-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Lustrous  Fields 


6434  1875-CC  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  4-B.  One  of  the  more  available 
Type  Two  Carson  City  issues,  ideal  for  type  representation.  This 
near-Mint  example  is  sharply  detailed  and  retains  significant 
amounts  of  orange-gold  luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields. 
A  few  scattered  abrasions  are  not  detracting  and  the  strike  is  bold. 
NGC  ID#  26AT,  PCGS#  8974 


6435  1875-CC  —  Obverse  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  This  impressive  double  eagle  is  an  important  entry  in  the 
Type  Two  design.  The  lightly  hairlined  obverse  retains  full  luster 
while  the  frosty  reverse  is  fully  brilliant.  NGC  ID#  26AT,  PCGS# 

8974 

6436  1875-S  MS61  NGC.  Yellow-gold  surfaces  display  hints  of  light 
rose.  Distributed  marks,  primarily  on  the  obverse,  impede  the  luster 
flow.  The  design  elements  are  well-struck  throughout.  The  1875-S 
is  readily  obtainable  through  MS61,  after  which  the  population 
declines  considerable. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AU,  PCGS# 

8975 


1875-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Appealing  Type  Two  Representative 


6437  1875-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  The  fate  met  by  most  1875-S 
double  eagles  included  circulation  on  the  West  Coast,  exportation 
overseas  for  international  trade,  or  both.  Coins  found  in  foreign 
holdings  usually  grade  between  AU  and  MS60  to  MS61  with 
heavy  bagmarks.  This  MS62  representative  is  cleaner  than  the 
typical  survivor,  though  small  abrasions  and  grazes  are  scattered 
throughout.  Moderate  softness  occurs  over  a  few  stars  and  the  hair 
curls,  while  frosty  S-mint  luster  and  peach-gold  color  combine 
to  give  this  coin  excellent  eye  appeal.  PCGS  reports  22  finer 
submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26AU,  PCGS#  8975 


1875-S  Twenty,  Frosty  MS63 
Seldom  Seen  So  Fine 


6438  1875-S  MS63  PCGS.  Highly  lustrous,  frosty  surfaces  set  this 
gleaming  Select  Uncirculated  double  eagle  apart.  Captivating 
overtones  of  copper-red,  lime-green,  and  olive-gold  appear  amid 
richly  flowing,  orange-gold  luster.  Only  scattered,  minor  abrasions 
touch  the  satin-smooth  surfaces.  An  area  of  alloy  toning  on  the 
reverse  above  the  eagle’s  head  as  well  as  a  small  accent  by  star  5  on 
the  obverse  add  interest  to  the  lush  toning. 

The  1875-S  issue  belies  its  1.2  million-piece  mintage  with  the 
availability  of  Uncirculated  examples  abruptly  ending  at  the  MS62 
level.  Most  collections  (including  many  of  the  finest)  lack  a  Select 
example  of  this  date.  Population:  16  in  63  (2  in  63  + ),  6  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  26AU,  PCGS#  8975 


6439  1876  MS61  PCGS.  Light  Motto.  The  ephemeral  Light  Motto  is 
found  only  on  a  portion  of  1876  Philadelphia  twenties.  It  appears  on 
no  other  issue,  probably  because  the  reverse  was  modified  in  1877 
to  spell  out  DOLLARS.  The  layout  of  the  rays  differs  from  the  usual 
Heavy  Motto  variety.  This  apricot-gold  example  is  lustrous  and  well 
struck.  Slender  marks  on  the  cheek  and  chin  determine  the  grade. 
From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26AV,  PCGS# 
8976 


1876-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Colorful  and  Lustrous 


6440  1876-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  series- 
high  mintage  of  138,441  pieces,  the  1876-CC  Liberty  double  eagle 
is  relatively  easy  to  locate  in  circulated  grades,  but  Mint  State 
specimens  are  still  elusive.  This  well-detailed  near-Mint  example 
shows  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  the  lustrous  orange -gold 
surfaces  are  free  of  large  or  distracting  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AW,  PCGS#  8977 


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1876-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Some  Semiprooflike  Surface 


6441  1876-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  3-A.  A  popular  Carson  City  issue, 
moderately  available  for  the  budget-conscious  collector  seeking 
a  single  coin  from  this  mint.  The  present  example  is  nearly  Mint 
State,  showing  only  trivial  friction  over  the  sharply  rendered  motifs. 
Bright  yellow-gold  patina  is  highlighted  by  semiprooflike  mirroring 
in  the  protected  regions  of  the  fields. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AW,  PCGS#  8977 


1876-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Great  Color  and  Surfaces 


6442  1876-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  2-C,  showing  the  second  C  in 
the  mintmark  left  of  the  second  T  in  TWENTY  and  the  1  in  the 
date  a  bit  further  from  the  bust  than  on  the  1-C  variety.  A  die  lump 
appears  in  Liberty’s  hair  over  the  R  in  LIBERTY.  This  near-Mint 
State  example  offers  great  eye  appeal  on  reddish-orange  surfaces 
that  show  a  few  scattered  ticks  but  no  singular  marks  on  either 
side.  The  large  mintage  of  the  1876-CC,  more  than  138,000  coins, 
makes  it  a  great  choice  for  a  Type  Three  Carson  City  representative. 
NGC  ID#  26AW,  PCGS#  8977 


6445  1876-S  MS62  PCGS.  A  satiny  and  crisply  struck  piece  with 
pleasantly  unmarked  surfaces.  A  popular  issue  from  the  final  year 
of  the  Type  Two  design;  the  denomination  would  be  spelled  out 
beginning  in  1877.  Clash  marks  (as  made)  surround  the  ear.  The 
mintmark  is  placed  further  right  than  usual,  nearly  centered  above 
the  first  Tin  TWENTY. 

Ex:  Meads  Point  Collection  /  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2005),  lot 
1729. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AX,  PCGS#  8978 


1877-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU  Details 
Popular  as  the  First  Type  Three  CC-Mint  Issue 


6446  1877-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety 
1-A.  The  second  C  in  the  mintmark  higher  than  the  first,  the  die 
line  from  the  rim  to  star  10,  and  the  clashmarks  above  Liberty’s 
earlobe  confirm  the  variety.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  AU 
Details  example  display  whispers  of  yellow-gold.  The  few  minute 
marks  are  in  concert  with  a  lightly  circulated  large  gold  coin.  The 
1877-CC  is  popular  as  the  first  issue  of  the  Type  Three  design  type 
struck  at  the  Carson  City  Mint. 


6443  1876-S  MS61  PCGS.  An  attractive  Mint  State  example  of  this 
popular  type  issue,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design 
elements.  The  bright  orange-gold  surfaces  show  the  minimum 
number  of  minor  contact  marks  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  26AX, 
PCGS#  8978 


1876-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Excellent  Type  Coin 


6444  1876-S  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a  mintage  of  nearly 
1.6  million  pieces,  the  1876-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  one  of  the 
most  available  Type  Two  twenties,  and  a  popular  choice  of  type 
collectors.  This  attractive  MS62  example  displays  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lightly  marked  orange-gold  surfaces  with 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AX,  PCGS#  8978 


1877-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
First  Type  Three  CC-Mint  Issue 


6447  1877-CC  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1877- 
CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  always  popular  as  the  first  Type  Three 
twenty  from  the  Carson  City  Mint.  This  attractive  AU  specimen 
features  sharply  struck  design  elements  that  show  just  a  trace  of 
wear  on  the  high  points.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous 
and  lightly  abraded  and  overall  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AZ,  PCGS#  8983 


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1877-CC  Twenty,  Lustrous  AU55 


6448  1877-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  obverse  is  in  a  later 
die  state,  showing  clash  marks  within  Liberty’s  ear  from  the  shield 
crossbars  on  the  reverse.  Three  obverse  dies  and  four  reverse  dies 
were  combined  into  five  die  combinations  for  the  1877-CC  double 
eagles.  This  Choice  AU  example  displays  frosty  yellow-gold  surfaces 
with  nearly  full  luster  and  minor  traces  of  wear  on  each  side. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  6686.  NGC  ID#  26AZ, 
PCGS#  8983 

1877-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Conditionally  Scarce  Carson  City  Issue 


6449  1877-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  2-C.  The  first  7  in  the  date  is 
centered  over  a  dentil,  and  both  Cs  in  the  mintmark  are  level.  This 
is  the  first  year  of  implementation  for  the  Type  Three  design,  and 
CC-mint  output  amounted  to  just  42,565  double  eagles  in  that 
year.  Orange-gold  surfaces  feature  boldly  rendered  relief  elements 
with  moderate  blending  over  Liberty’s  hair  strands.  The  detail  is 
otherwise  crisp,  and  small  scattered  abrasions  are  undistracting. 
NGC  ID#  26AZ,  PCGS#  8983 

1877-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Radiant  Orange-Gold  Luster 


6450  1877-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  inaugural  Type  Three  San  Francisco 
issue,  the  1877-S  double  eagle  had  a  substantial  mintage  of  more  than 
1.7  million  coins,  however,  pieces  surviving  finer  than  the  present 
MS62  example  are  genuinely  rare.  This  coin  displays  sharp  devices 
and  frosty  orange-gold  luster.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the 
grade,  yet  only  32  pieces  are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 


1877-S  Twenty,  Sharp  MS62 


6451  1877-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1877-S  is  the  most  plentiful  double 
eagle  of  this  year,  and  the  first  San  Francisco  issue  of  the  Type 
Three  design  which  shows  the  denomination  spelled  out  on  the 
reverse,  rather  than  abbreviated.  This  Uncirculated  example  is 
sharply  struck,  with  frosty  yellow-gold  luster.  Light,  scattered 
abrasions  are  as  expected  for  the  grade.  PCGS  lists  32  numerically 
finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

1877-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
First  Type  Three  Twenty 


6452  1877-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1877-S  Liberty 
twenty  represents  the  first  year  of  the  Type  Three  design,  an 
important  consideration  for  type  purposes.  The  1877-S  was  produced 
in  large  numbers,  but  relatively  few  were  saved  by  contemporary 
collectors,  making  the  issue  rare  in  grades  above  the  MS62  level. 
The  present  coin  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vivid, 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  with  some  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  NGC  has  graded  nine  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

1878  Liberty  Twenty,  MS62 
Seldom  Encountered  Any  Finer 


6453  1878  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although  the  1878  Liberty 
double  eagle  is  plentiful  in  lower  Mint  State  grades,  the  population 
drops  off  dramatically  at  the  MS62  level,  and  finer  examples  are 
rare.  This  sharply  detailed  example  possesses  vibrant  mint  luster 
and  lightly  marked  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  strong  eye  appeal. 
NGC  has  graded  28  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B3,  PCGS#  8985 


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1878-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6454  1878-CC  XF45  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1878- 
CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  scarce  issue  in  all  grades,  from  a 
low  mintage  of  13,180  pieces.  This  Choice  XF  example  offers 
sharply  struck  design  elements  that  show  a  trace  of  wear  on  the 
coronet  and  Liberty’s  hair,  but  retain  most  interior  detail  intact. 
The  lustrous  yellow  and  rose-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B4,  PCGS#  8986 


1878-S  Twenty,  Vibrant  MS62 
Warm  Coloration 


6455  1878-S  MS62  PCGS.  A  small  number  of  1878-S  double  eagles 
were  among  the  coins  discovered  in  the  Saddle  Ridge  Hoard,  but 
the  availability  of  Mint  State  coins  was  largely  unaffected.  This 
MS62  example  exhibits  sharp  motifs  and  rich  orange-gold  luster. 
A  scattering  of  minor  abrasions  limits  the  grade  but  poses  minimal 
distraction.  Only  nine  coins  are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS 
(6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B5,  PCGS#  8987 


1879-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU  Details. 


6456  1879-CC  —  Obverse  Damage  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety 
1-A.  Variety  1-A,  the  only  known  dies  for  the  1879-CC  double 
eagle.  The  mintage  was  an  impressively  low  10,708  coins,  and 
examples  are  rarely  encountered  today.  The  Obverse  damage  is 
apparently  nothing  more  than  a  few  small  dents  at  the  top  of 
Liberty’s  head  on  this  mostly  lustrous  light  yellow  double  eagle. 
NGC  ID#  26B7,  PCGS#  8989 


6457  1879-S  MS61  PCGS.  Lustrous  green-gold  surfaces  yield  hints  of 
rose  and  peach  throughout  each  side  of  this  1879-S  double  eagle. 
The  devices  are  sharp  and  abrasions  are  pleasantly  at  a  minimum 
for  the  grade.  This  San  Francisco  issue  is  usually  available  in  MS60 
and  MS61,  but  finer  examples  are  seldom  encountered. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B9,  PCGS#  8991 


1879-S  Twenty,  Lustrous  MS61 
Appealing  Color 


6458  1879-S  MS61  PCGS.  Generous  cartwheel  luster  occupies  both 
sides  of  this  Mint  State  1879-S  twenty  dollar,  showing  appealing 
wheat-gold  and  orange-gold  coloration  amid  abrasions  that  are 
typical  for  the  grade  but  not  terribly  heavy.  The  strike  is  sharp 
throughout.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26B9, 
PCGS#  8991 


6459  1880  AU55  NGC.  The  1880  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  scarcer  issue 
from  a  mintage  of  just  51,420  pieces.  This  impressive  Choice  AU 
example  is  lustrous,  well-detailed,  and  lightly  abraded,  with  just  a 
trace  of  wear. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BA,  PCGS# 
8992 


1880-S  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Deep  Original  Color 


6460  1880-S  MS61  PCGS.  Double  eagles  of  this  issue  are  often  sharp 
and  attractive,  and  the  currently  offered  coin  does  not  disappoint. 
A  scattering  of  minor  abrasions  defines  the  grade,  but  deep  orange 
and  rose-gold  hues  heighten  the  eye  appeal.  The  1880-S  twenty  is 
infrequently  seen  in  finer  condition. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BB,  PCGS#  8993 


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1880-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Scarce  in  Finer  Grades 


6461  1880-S  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  mintage  of 
836,000  pieces,  the  1880-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an  available 
issue  in  circulated  grades  but  even  lower  Mint  State  examples 
are  scarce.  This  sharply  detailed  MS61  specimen  offers  brightly 
lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  a  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
that  explain  the  grade.  Eye  appeal  is  quite  strong.  NGC  has  graded 
63  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BB,  PCGS#  8993 


1881-S  Twenty  Dollar,  Lustrous  MS62 


6462  1881-S  MS62  PCGS.  Apricot-gold  and  reddish-orange  patina 
competes  for  territory  on  this  Type  Three  S-mint  survivor  of  the 
original  issue  of  727,000  coins.  Scattered  abrasions  on  the  high 
points  and  fields  determine  the  grade,  but  generous  luster  is  present, 
producing  good  eye  appeal.  The  1881  -S  is  seldom  seen  in  Mint 
State,  and  the  certified  population  at  PCGS  in  higher  grades  is  only 
21  submissions  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BD,  PCGS#  8995 


1882-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Nice  Color  and  Luster 


6463  1882-CC  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Coinage 
of  double  eagles  was  suspended  for  two  years  at  the  Carson  City 
Mint,  but  resumed  in  1882  with  a  mintage  of  39,140  pieces.  This 
attractive  AU  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements, 
with  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  lightly  abraded  orange- 
gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few  hints  of  green  and  retain  much  of 
their  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BF,  PCGS#  8997 


1882-CC  Double  Eagle,  Orange-Gold  AU58 


6464  1882-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-B.  The  second  C  in  the  CC 
mintmark  is  slightly  higher  than  the  first,  and  a  die  crack  encircles 
all  of  the  letter  tops  on  the  reverse  periphery.  Rich  luster  emanates 
from  this  orange-gold  near-Mint  example,  showing  scattered  ticks 
and  marks  among  good  eye  appeal.  A  couple  of  copper-colored 
alloy  spots  appear  on  the  reverse.  The  1882-CC  twenties  saw  a 
production  of  only  39,140  pieces.  NGC  ID#  26BF,  PCGS#  8997 


1882-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Rose-Tinted  Luster 


6465  1882-S  MS62  PCGS.  Frosty  original  luster  yields  primarily  green- 
gold  hues,  but  is  occasionally  enlivened  by  tinges  of  rose-red  in 
the  protected  regions.  Bold  design  elements  are  illuminated  by  a 
vibrant  cartwheel  effect,  and  grade-limiting  abrasions  are  light  and 
evenly  distributed  over  each  side.  Finer  examples  are  rarely  seen. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BG,  PCGS#  8998 


1883-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Surprisingly  Strong  Definition 


6466  1883-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  1-B.  This  is  the  more  elusive 
of  two  varieties  for  the  date,  attributed  by  the  second  C  in  the 
mintmark  positioned  left  of  the  D  in  DOLLAR  and  die  lines 
within  the  reverse  shield.  The  1883-CC  is  a  lower-mintage  date 
with  a  production  of  59,962  pieces.  Examples  are  available  for  a 
price  through  near-Mint  condition,  but  anything  finer  is  out  of 
reach  for  most  enthusiasts.  This  lightly  circulated  coin  exhibits 
strongly  defined  motifs  with  minimal  rub  over  attractive  orange- 
gold  surfaces.  The  stars  show  full  radials  and  the  hair  curls  are  bold. 
NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


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1883-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  AU53 
Well-Produced  Carson  City  Issue 


6467  1883-CC  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  2-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a 
relatively  generous  reported  mintage  of  59,962  pieces,  the  1883-CC 
double  eagle  was  a  welbproduced  issue,  making  it  a  popular  choice 
with  mintmark  type  collectors.  This  attractive  AU53  example 
shows  some  light  wear  on  the  welbdetailed  design  elements  and 
the  rich  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous  and  lightly  abraded. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


1883-CC  Double  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Scarcer  Die  Pairing 


6468  1883-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1-B.  Two  die  marriages  exist  for 
the  1883-CC,  despite  a  mintage  of  less  than  60,000  pieces.  Variety 
1-A  is  the  most  often  encountered.  Variety  1-B  is  considerably 
scarcer,  and  can  be  identified  at  arm’s  length  by  the  mintmark 
placement,  fully  between  the  Y  and  D  in  TWENTY  DOLLAR. 
The  present  butter-gold  representative  has  a  thin  mark  between 
obverse  stars  10  and  11,  but  is  otherwise  uncommonly  unabraded 
for  the  grade  and  denomination.  NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


1883-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 


6469  1883-CC  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  2- A.  A  lemon-gold  CC-mint 
twenty  that  boasts  a  bold  strike  and  considerable  bright  luster. 
Scattered  small  to  moderate  marks  correspond  to  the  type  and 
grade.  One  small  spot  above  obverse  star  10,  but  no  abrasions  merit 
individual  mention.  1883  was  the  last  full  year  of  production  at 
Carson  City  during  the  1880s,  yet  fewer  than  60,000  double  eagles 
were  struck. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


1884-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Vivid  Color,  Vibrant  Luster 


6470  1884-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a 
reported  mintage  of  81,139  pieces,  the  1884'CC  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  one  of  the  more  available  Carson  City  twenties.  This 
impressive  AU53  example  offers  sharply  rendered  design  elements 
with  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  The 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  show  highlights  of  green,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Surface  marks  are  minimal  for  the  grade. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BK,  PCGS#  9001 


1884-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU55 


6471  1884-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  The  shoulder  curl  and 
wingtips  show  light  wear,  but  cartwheel  luster  crosses  much  of  the 
reverse,  and  luster  also  fills  Liberty’s  hair  and  surrounds  individual 
obverse  stars.  Noticeable  abrasions  are  relegated  to  a  cluster  of 
small  marks  below  Liberty’s  eye.  Just  one  die  marriage  is  known  for 
the  issue.  NGC  ID#  26BK,  PCGS#  900 1 

1884-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Popular  Carson  City  Issue 


6472  1884-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  1-A.  An  original 
Borderline  Uncirculated  example  with  nearly  complete  mint  luster. 
The  obverse  field  has  its  share  of  moderate  marks,  but  the  portrait 
and  the  reverse  are  unexpectedly  smooth.  The  ‘90-CC  is  the  most 
available  Carson  City  twenty  in  the  AU58  grade,  yet  the  ‘84'CC 
trades  for  close  to  the  same  price. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2007),  lot  3865,  which  realized 
$2,530. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BK,  PCGS#  9001 


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6473  1884-S  MS62  NGC.  Reddish-gold  patina  resides  on  both  sides  of 
this  S-mint  twenty  dollar,  each  of  which  retains  most  of  its  luster. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the  strands  of 
Liberty’s  hair.  Scattered  marks,  primarily  on  the  obverse,  limit  the 
grade.  The  1884-S  has  become  more  available  in  recent  decades 
as  hundreds  of  Uncirculated  examples  have  been  found  in  Europe 
(Fuljenz,  2015). 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26BL,  PCGS# 
9002 

6474  1884-S  MS62  PCGS,  CAC.  San  Francisco  double  eagle  output 
amounted  to  916,000  coins,  while  Carson  City  struck  just  81,139 
pieces,  and  the  Philadelphia  Mint  manufactured  a  mere  92  proofs. 
This  gorgeous  rose  and  green-gold  representative  features  needle- 
sharp  detail  on  the  stars  and  hair  with  an  expected  number  of 
bagmarks  scattered  over  each  side.  Bold  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
26BL,  PCGS#  9002 

6475  1885-S  MS62  NGC.  Honey-gold  surfaces  exhibit  well-struck 
design  elements,  including  most  of  the  strands  in  Liberty’s  hair. 
Moreover,  both  sides  retain  most  of  their  luster  despite  some 
scattered  contact  marks.  This  coin  will  make  a  good  type  selection. 
While  the  1 885 -S  is  readily  available  through  MS62,  Select 
examples  are  very  scarce,  and  higher-grade  coins  are  rare. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26BP,  PCGS# 
9005 

6476  1885-S  MS62  PCGS.  An  attractive  MS62  Type  Three  double 
eagle  with  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous  peach-gold 
surfaces  that  show  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on  both 
sides.  NGC  ID#  26BP,  PCGS#  9005 


1887-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Very  Scarce  in  Finer  Grades 


6477  1887-S  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1887-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  claims  a  mintage  of  283,000  pieces,  somewhat  smaller  than 
the  usual  S-mint  production.  Still,  the  issue  is  not  extremely 
difficult  to  locate  in  lower  Mint  State  grades.  This  attractive 
MS62  example  offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  brightly 
lustrous  greenish-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of  minor  contact 
marks.  NGC  has  graded  24  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BS,  PCGS#  9007 


1887-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Unusually  Vibrant 


6478  1887-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1887 -S  is  date  that  is  moderately 
available  through  the  MS62  grade  level,  but  becomes  conditionally 
scarce  any  finer.  This  piece  is  boldly  rendered  and  displays  radiantly 
frosty  yellow-gold  luster.  Scattered,  grade-limiting  abrasions 
on  the  obverse  pose  little  distraction,  while  the  reverse  shows 
semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  interior  fields. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BS,  PCGS#  9007 


6479  1888  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS60  PCGS.  An  important 
die  variety  with  strong  doubling  at  the  lower  reverse,  especially 
evident  at  the  bottoms  of  the  letters  in  the  denomination.  Housed 
in  a  PCGS  Regency  holder,  this  Mint  State  double  eagle  has 
frosty  yellow  luster  and  exceptional  surfaces  for  the  grade.  PCGS 
has  certified  52  examples  of  the  doubled  die,  compared  to  903 
regular  die  coins.  Population:  4  in  60,  39  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
145738 

6480  1888-S  MS62  PCGS.  Rich  honey-gold  color  with  coppery  accents 
in  the  right  obverse  field.  Though  both  sides  have  a  number  of 
choppy  marks,  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  solid  for  the  MS62  grade. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BU,  PCGS# 
9009 


1888-S  Twenty,  Sharp  MS63+ 


6481  1888-S  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharp,  Plus-graded  example 
of  this  popular  Type  Three  San  Francisco  issue.  The  orange- 
gold  surfaces  display  satiny  luster  and  are  free  of  any  significant 
abrasions.  Only  a  few  light  grazes  on  Liberty’s  cheek  limit  the  grade. 
Finer  pieces  are  scarce,  with  just  51  encapsulated  by  PCGS  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26BU,  PCGS#  9009 


1889  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Scarce  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6482  1889  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1889  double  eagle  mintage  was  a 
low  one,  at  44,070  coins,  and  survivors  are  scarce  at  all  grade  levels. 
This  example  is  highly  lustrous,  with  bright  peach-gold  toning  and 
much  better  eye  appeal  than  its  MS62  designation  might  imply.  It 
is  sharply  struck  with  grade-consistent  abrasions  that  are  mostly 
confined  to  the  field  areas.  NGC  ID#  2695,  PCGS#  9010 


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1889-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU53 
Semiprooflike  Fields,  Clean  Surfaces 


6483  1889-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  After  a  four-year  slumber, 
the  Carson  City  Mint  resumed  coinage  in  1889  primarily  to  strike 
silver  dollars.  But  30,945  double  eagles  were  issued  that  year 
from  the  facility,  approximately  4%  of  the  production  of  its  San 
Francisco  counterpart.  Half  eagles  and  eagles  were  not  coined 
until  1890.  The  present  1889-CC  twenty  displays  substantial  luster, 
especially  on  the  reverse.  The  straw-gold  surfaces  exhibit  scattered 
small  marks,  none  of  which  merit  further  discussion.  NGC  ID# 
26BV,  PCGS#  9011 

1889-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Sharply  Struck  and  Lustrous 


6484  1889-CC  AU55  NGC,  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a 
mintage  of  30,945  pieces,  the  1889-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an 
available  date  in  the  context  of  the  series.  This  attractive  Choice 
AU  specimen  features  sharply  defined  design  elements  that  show 
just  a  touch  of  friction  on  the  highest  points,  and  lightly  abraded, 
lustrous  surfaces  with  strong  visual  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BV,  PCGS#  9011 

6485  1889-S  MS62  NGC.  Yellow-gold  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  well- 
struck  design  features,  including  Liberty’s  hair,  the  obverse  star  centers, 
and  the  eagle’s  plumage.  Distributed  marks,  perhaps  less  severe 
than  typically  seen  on  this  heavily  abraded  issue,  limit  the  grade. 
The  1899-S  is  a  common  date  in  the  series  through  MS63,  but  the 
population  drops  markedly  any  finer  to  render  this  issue  elusive. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BW,  PCGS# 
9012 


1889-S  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Original  Surfaces 


6486  1889-S  MS63  PCGS.  An  original,  distinct  color  scheme  shows 
warm  sun-gold  interiors,  blending  to  deeper  green-gold  margins, 
while  retaining  consistently  frosted  luster  throughout.  This  1889-S 
double  eagle  is  boldly  struck  and  shows  only  a  few  small  abrasions 
on  Liberty’s  cheek.  PCGS  has  seen  just  44  numerically  finer 
representatives  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BW,  PCGS#  9012 


1889-S  Twenty,  Conditionally  Scarce  MS64+ 
Outstanding  Eye  Appeal 


6487  1889-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1889-S  double  eagle  can  be 
located  through  the  Select  level  of  preservation  with  relatively 
little  trouble  thanks  to  the  discovery  of  the  Saddle  Ridge  hoard  in 
February  2013.  Near-Gems  remain  very  scarce  and  higher-grade 
examples  are  rare.  We  believe  the  certified  population  reports  to 
be  inflated  by  resubmissions.  Intense  luster  emanates  from  the 
peach-gold  surfaces  of  this  high-end  MS64  offering  and  sharp  detail 
is  seen  on  the  design  elements.  Both  sides  are  remarkably  smooth 
for  the  grade  designation.  These  attributes  add  up  to  give  this  piece 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population:  74  in  64  (18  in  64+ ),  5  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26BW,  PCGS#  9012 


1889-S  Twenty,  MS62  Prooflike 
Uncommon  Quality 


6488  1889-S  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  In  high  grades,  this  date  is 
frequently  absent  from  major  collections,  as  such  coins  are  in 
limited  supply.  The  present  example  combines  the  desirable 
attributes  of  a  moderately  high  grade  and  prooflike  surface  to 
display  an  uncommonly  strong  degree  of  eye  appeal.  As  such, 
it  is  a  scarce  coin,  worthy  of  broad  appeal  and  excited  bidding 
intensity.  NGC  reports  eight  Prooflike  examples,  including  this 
piece  in  MS62  and  a  single  MS64+  coin  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  4201 ,  which  realized 
$2,530.  PCGS#  79012 


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1890  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Pleasantly  Smooth  Surfaces 


6489  1890  MS62  NGC.  This  Philadelphia  issue  is  seldom  seen  above 
the  MS62  level.  The  present  example  is  notably  appealing  for  the 
grade,  showing  sharp  design  elements  and  frosty  green-gold  luster. 
Scattered  abrasions  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  fields  limit  the 
grade,  but  there  are  no  major  distractions  observed.  NGC  lists  only 
22  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BX,  PCGS#  9013 


1890-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU55 
Great  Color  and  Surfaces 


6490  1890-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  This  die  pair  shows  the  CC 
mintmark  mostly  left  of  the  D  in  DOLLAR,  and  the  early  reverse 
die  state  signifies  that  the  later  lapping  has  not  yet  effaced  most  of 
the  right-side  tailfeathers.  This  Choice  AU  piece  offers  great,  deep 
orange-reddish  color  and  minimal  wear  consistent  with  the  grade. 

NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 

1890-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Partially  Reflective  Fields 


6491  1890-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  A  typical  late  die  state 
example,  with  the  outer  tailfeathers  of  the  eagle  weakened  by  die 
lapping.  Nonetheless,  the  motifs  are  sharp  and  the  bright  yellow- 
gold  fields  exhibit  noticeable  semiprooflike  mirroring.  As  expected 
for  the  grade,  a  few  scattered  abrasions  are  observed,  but  none  are 
individually  noteworthy. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 


1890-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Excellent  Mintmark  Type  Coin 


6492  1890-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 
1890-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  plentiful  issue  in  the  context 
of  the  series  and  a  popular  choice  of  mintmark  type  collectors. 
This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  offers  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  that  show  almost  invisible  traces  of  wear  on  the 
highpoints.  The  colorful  orange  and  greenish-gold  surfaces  are 
lustrous  and  lightly  abraded.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 

6493  1 890-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  double 
eagle  display  whispers  of  rose  and  mint-green  and  exhibit  sharply 
struck  design  elements.  Minute  marks  determine  the  grade,  but 
these  are  fewer  and  less  severe  than  ordinarily  found  on  this  heavily 
abraded  date.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  MS63  and  rare  any  finer. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BZ,  PCGS# 
9015 

1891-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Elusive  Prooflike  Representative 


6494  1891-S  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  A  boldly  struck  and  moderately 
abraded  Liberty  Head  twenty,  with  appreciable  mirrored  brilliance 
in  the  fields.  Quite  scarce  with  prooflike  qualities.  NGC  has 
so-designated  only  16  coins  in  all  grades,  with  five  in  MS62  and 
none  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2005) ,  lot  6755;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  5097.  PCGS#  79018 


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1892-CC  Twenty,  Sharp  AU58 


6495  1892-CC  AU58  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  near-Mint  State 
CC-mint  example  retain  considerable  luster  on  the  reddish-gold 
surfaces.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  Liberty’s 
hair  and  the  beads  on  the  crown,  star  centers,  and  the  eagle’s 
plumage.  The  few  minute  marks  present  are  less  than  might  be 
expected  for  a  coin  having  seen  brief  circulation.  Mint  State  pieces 
are  difficult  to  come  by,  making  AU58s  an  excellent  alternative. 
Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot  3914.  NGC  ID# 
26C6,  PCGS#  9020 

1892-CC  Twenty,  Near-Mint 
Attractive  Peach  Patina 


6496  1892-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Pleasing  peach-gold  patina 
accompanies  the  legends  and  stars  of  this  better-date  Carson  City 
double  eagle.  The  cartwheel  luster  is  substantial,  and  the  surfaces 
are  less  abraded  than  is  customary  for  the  designated  grade.  CAC 
is  finicky  with  the  issue,  and  shows  only  an  AU58  population  of  13 
pieces  (6/15). 

Ex:  West  Palm  Beach  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2007),  lot  3004. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C6,  PCGS#  9020 

1892-CC  Twenty,  Unc  Details 
Good  Remaining  Eye  Appeal 


6497  1892-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Variety 
1-A.  The  1892-CC  double  eagle  saw  a  remarkably  small  mintage 
of  27,265  pieces,  and  most  are  circulated  to  some  degree.  This 
example  shows  some  prooflike  reflectivity,  as  might  be  expected 
on  such  a  low-mintage  issue,  but  the  fields  are  rather  extensively 
hairlined  on  top,  indicative  of  cleaning.  The  golden-orange 
surfaces  nonetheless  still  exhibit  good  eye  appeal  and  a  nice  sharp 
strike.  NGC  ID#  26C6,  PCGS#  9020 


6498  1892-S  MS63  NGC.  The  1892-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  very 
scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS63  level.  This  attractive  Select 
example  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous  green 
and  rose-gold  surfaces  with  scattered  minor  contact  marks.  NGC 
has  graded  72  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C7,  PCGS# 
9021 

6499  1892-S  MS63  NGC.  This  attractive  Select  specimen  exhibits  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The 
orange-gold  surfaces  display  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks 
that  explain  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  26C7,  PCGS#  9021 


1892-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64 
Great  Luster  and  Color 


6500  1892-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-grade  Type  Three  S-mint 
Liberty  twenty  is  certified  in  a  PCGS  small-size  green-label  holder 
and  shows  the  CAC  green  approval  sticker  in  addition  to  its  own 
broad  eye  appeal,  a  coin  that  should  find  a  spate  of  willing  bidders. 
Beautiful  orange-gold  color  and  top-notch  cartwheel  luster  that 
would  not  be  out  of  place  on  a  Morgan  dollar  are  hallmarks  of  this 
coin.  A  small  scrape  below  star  13  is  the  only  mentionable  contact. 
NGC  ID#  26C7,  PCGS#  9021 


6501  1893  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Select  specimen  offers 
well-detailed  design  elements  and  brightly  lustrous  orange-gold 
surfaces  that  show  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on  both 
sides.  NGC  ID#  26C8,  PCGS#  9022 

6502  1894-S  MS63  NGC.  The  pleasing  original  orange-gold  surfaces 
of  this  impressive  Select  example  are  lightly  marked  and  display 
ample  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed  and  overall  visual  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CC,  PCGS# 
9026 


1897-S  Double  Eagle,  MS61  Prooflike 


6503  1897-S  MS61  Prooflike  NGC.  Seldom  encountered  with 
prooflike  surfaces.  Struck  from  Klondike  gold,  this  readily  available 
San  Francisco  date  shows  numerous  friction-like  marks  that 
interrupt  the  mirrored  fields,  but  if  devoid  of  major  abrasions.  The 
coin  displays  a  bold  strike  and  flashy,  medium-gold  color.  PCGS# 
79032 


6504  1898  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  vivid  orange-gold 
surfaces  of  this  attractive  MS62  double  eagle  show  a  few  highlights 
of  lilac  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides,  with  a  moderate 
number  of  minor  contact  marks  for  the  grade.  The  design  elements 
are  well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CK,  PCGS# 
9033 


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1900  Double  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Copious  Cartwheel  Luster 


6505  1900  MS65+  PCGS.  At  one  time,  the  mintage  for  the  1900 
double  eagle,  exceeding  1.8  million  coins,  appeared  large.  Then  the 
1904  and  1904-S  issues  came  along,  more  than  11  million  pieces 
between  them.  The  1900  double  eagle  can  nonetheless  be  obtained 
up  to  the  Gem  grade  (beyond  is  harder)  for  a  price.  This  is  a  lovely 
orange-gold  example  sporting  copious  cartwheel  luster  and  a  bold 
strike.  One  thin  mark  crosses  Liberty’s  face,  and  a  small  luster  graze 
is  just  right  of  1  in  the  date.  Population:  10  in  65 +,  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26CP,  PCGS#  9037 


6506  1901  MS64+  PCGS.  Crisply  struck  at  the  centers,  this  high- 
end  Liberty  double  eagle  has  vibrant  frosty  luster  over  minimally 
abraded  lavender  and  peach-gold  surfaces.  Several  minor  copper 
alloy  spots  occur  on  each  side,  as  usual.  An  ideal  type  representative. 
NGC  ID#  26CS,  PCGS#  9039 


1901-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS63 
Rich  Luster 


6507  1901-S  MS63  PCGS.  Rich  reddish-orange  luster  is  the  calling 
card  of  this  1901-S  double  eagle,  showing  some  scattered  abrasions 
on  each  side,  mostly  minor,  that  account  for  the  grade.  The  eye 
appeal  is  good  overall,  despite  a  strike  that  is  somewhat  blunt  on 
some  of  the  high  points  and  some  parallel  planchet  striations 
appearing  on  both  sides  but  more  prominent  on  the  obverse.  NGC 
ID#  26CT,  PCGS#  9040 


6508  1902  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  attractive  Mint  State 
double  eagle,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  bright 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
on  both  sides,  with  ample  mint  luster  and  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CU,  PCGS# 

9041 

6509  1902-S  MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Like  most  coins  in  this 
collection,  this  attractive  MS63  double  eagle  displays  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  a  scattering  of  minor 
contact  marks  that  explain  the  grade.  The  design  elements  are 
well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CV,  PCGS# 

9042 

6510  1903  MS64+  NGC.  Although  there  is  no  designation,  this 
Choice  Mint  State  double  eagle  has  mirrored  fields  around  its 
boldly  defined  and  lustrous  devices.  NGC  has  only  certified  18 
prooflike  1903  double  eagles,  and  none  of  those  are  finer  than 
this  undesignated  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26CW,  PCGS# 

9043 


1904  Twenty  Dollar,  Bold  MS65 
Generous  Luster 


6511  1904  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Only  the  huge  production  of  more 
than  6.2  million  pieces  and  their  subsequent  good  preservation 
enabled  the  existence  of  coins  such  as  this  stunning  NGC  Gem 
1904  twenty.  Orange-gold  surfaces  show  the  typical  bold  strike, 
minimal  abrasions,  and  generous  luster.  A  great  type  coin. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 


6512  1904  MS61  Prooflike  NGC.  Apricot-gold  toning  embraces  both 
sides  of  this  1904  double  eagle.  The  design  features  are  sharply 
struck,  including  the  strands  of  Liberty’s  hair.  Scattered  marks, 
especially  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  left  obverse  field,  account 
for  the  grade.  From  a  mintage  exceeding  6.2  million  pieces,  the 
1904  is  a  readily  available  issue,  and  as  such  is  a  popular  type  coin. 
Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  11952.  PCGS# 
79045 

6513  1904  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  Lime-green  highlights  visit  the 
warm,  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  eye-stopping,  prooflike  double 
eagle.  Marks  are  infrequent  and  the  strike  is  bold,  with  a  mellow 
mirrored  appeal  seldom  encountered  at  this  grade  level.  PCGS# 
79045 

6514  1904  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  A  sharp  strike  and  fully  mirrored 
fields  are  evident  on  this  brilliant  yellow-gold  prooflike  1904 
double  eagle.  Slight  field-to-device  contrast  heightens  the  eye 
appeal  of  this  splendid  twenty.  PCGS#  79045 

6515  1904  MS62  Proof  like  NGC.  Reflective  satin  devices  are  boldly 
defined  on  this  lovely  double  eagle  that  displays  brilliant  mirrored 
fields.  Scattered  marks  are  expected  at  this  grade  level.  PCGS# 
79045 

6516  1904  MS63  Prooflike  NGC.  An  unusually  large  number  (773 
pieces)  of  this  issue  have  been  certified  as  Prooflike  by  NGC.  This 
brassy  example  is  superior  to  most  of  those,  with  moderate  to  deep 
mirrors  and  a  sharp  strike.  Scattered  marks  are  noted  on  both  sides. 
PCGS#  79045 

6517  1904  MS63  Prooflike  NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  Select  Mint  State 
double  eagle  display  fully  mirrored  surfaces  and  bold  design  motifs 
with  light  cameo  contrast.  A  sharp  strike  and  brilliant  light  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  enhance  the  eye  appeal.  PCGS#  79045 

6518  1904-S  MS64  ★  NGC.  The  lightly  marked  orange-gold  surfaces  of 
this  high-end  Choice  specimen  show  prooflike  reflectivity  in  many 
areas.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  the  outstanding 
eye  appeal  is  attested  by  the  star  designation.  NGC  ID#  26CZ, 
PCGS#  9046 


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1905  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Attractive  for  the  Grade 


1906  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Smooth,  Satiny  Patina 


6519  1905  MS62  NGC.  Appreciably  vibrant,  yellow-gold  mint  frost 
accentuates  the  sharp  design  elements  of  this  1905  Liberty  double 
eagle.  Scattered  abrasions  are  uncommonly  minor  in  nature  and 
pose  comparably  little  distraction.  The  1905  is  a  better  date  in 
the  20th  century  portion  of  the  series,  boasting  a  mintage  of  only 
58,919  pieces.  NGC  has  seen  just  19  coins  numerically  finer  than 
the  present  example  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D2,  PCGS#  9047 

6520  1905-S  MS62  NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  S-mint  twenty  dollar 
display  considerable  luster  on  its  honey-gold  surfaces  that  are 
imbued  with  hints  of  olive-green.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
impressed  throughout,  including  the  strands  in  Liberty’s  hair. 
Contact  marks  are  more  evident  on  the  obverse. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26D3,  PCGS# 
9048 

6521  1905-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Vibrant  mint  luster 
and  vivid  orange-gold  color  are  the  outstanding  visual  attributes 
of  this  attractive  MS62  double  eagle.  The  design  elements  are 
well-detailed  and  the  surfaces  show  a  scattering  of  grade-consistent 
minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D3,  PCGS# 
9048 

1905-S  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Rarely  Encountered  Finer 


6522  1905-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1905-S  double  eagle  is  usually 
available  in  lower  circulated  grades,  but  not  to  the  extent  suggested 
by  its  mintage  of  more  than  1.8  million  coins.  Choice  examples 
are  more  elusive  than  they  theoretically  should  be,  and  Gems  are 
rare.  This  Plus-graded  MS64  example  displays  a  bold  strike  and 
vibrant  yellow-gold  luster.  A  scattering  of  insignificant  ticks  is  not 
bothersome  to  the  naked  eye.  NGC  lists  only  nine  finer  pieces 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D3,  PCGS#  9048 

6523  1906  MS61  PCGS.  Beautiful  deep  peach-gold  color  and  lively 
luster  are  attributes  of  this  Mint  State  1906  double  eagle,  certified 
in  a  green-label  holder.  Abrasions  are  as  expected,  but  the  strike  is 
sharp.  The  low  mintage  was  only  69,500  coins  in  this  year.  NGC 
ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 


6524  1906  MS62  PCGS.  For  the  grade,  this  1906  double  eagle  is  quite 
appealing,  showing  soft  yellow-gold  patina  and  unusually  smooth 
surfaces  that  are  free  of  distracting  abrasions.  Well-struck,  with  satiny 
luster  illuminating  the  fields.  This  date  had  a  limited  production  of 
just  69,596  coins,  and  is  infrequently  seen  finer  than  MS62. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 

1906  Double  Eagle,  Appealing  MS62+ 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


6525  1906  MS62+  NGC.  The  perception  of  Philadelphia  as  the 
“common  double  eagle  producer”  has  perhaps  led  some  in  the 
numismatic  community  to  overlook  the  remarkably  low  output  of 
the  1906  twenty  dollar  issue,  at  around  70,000  coins.  (The  1902 
and  1905  are  also  low-mintage  issues.)  Most  certified  survivors  are 
scarcely  Mint  State,  if  that.  This  appealing  example  boasts  a  sharp 
strike  amid  good  luster  on  medium  yellow-gold  surfaces.  Small-  and 
medium-sized  abrasions  account  for  the  grade,  including  some  on 
Liberty’s  cheek.  NGC  ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 


1906-D  Twenty,  Frosty  MS63 


6526  1906-D  MS63  NGC.  The  appeal  of  this  coin  is  perhaps  not  so 
much  its  scarcity,  but  more  its  original  luster  and  attractive  green- 
gold  color  scheme  that  shows  tinges  of  peach  and  rose.  The  strike  is 
sharp  and  a  few  grade-limiting  abrasions  are  restricted  to  the  high 
points  of  the  devices.  The  fields  are  largely  clean. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D5,  PCGS#  9050 


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1906-D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Strong  Strike,  Minimally  Marked 


6527  1906-D  MS64+  PCGS.  Mike  Fuljenz  writes  of  the  1906-D  in 
the  most  recent  edition  of  Type  Three  Double  Eagles  1877-1907: 
“This  is  the  better  struck  of  the  two  Denver  issues  of  this  design. 
The  quality  of  strike  seen  on  most  1906-D  double  eagles  is  quite 
sharp  with  strong  centers  and  borders.”  Such  is  the  case  with  this 
amazing  Plus-designated  near-Gem.  Moreover,  while  the  issue 
typically  comes  heavily  bagmarked,  this  lustrous,  even  reddish- 
gold  representative  is  surprisingly  clean  aside  from  a  few  more 
prominent  reeding  marks  at  the  lower  right  reverse.  PCGS  has  seen 
just  13  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D5,  PCGS#  9050 


1906-S  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 
Nearly  Uncollectible  in  Better  Condition 


6528  1906-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  mintage  of  just  over  2 
million  coins,  the  1906-S  is  a  fairly  available  issue  through  Select 
condition.  Choice  examples  are  scarce  (rare  in  MS64+),  while 
higher-graded  coins  are  very  rare.  Light  rose-gold  color  covers 
the  radiant  surfaces  of  this  Plus-designated  and  CAC-endorsed 
near-Gem.  The  stars  show  full  radials,  and  the  hair  is  completely 
delineated.  Minimally  marked.  PCGS  records  a  mere  four 
submissions  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D6,  PCGS#  9051 


6529  1907  MS64  PCGS.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Choice  specimen  are  well-preserved  and  brightly  lustrous, 
with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout.  Always  in 
demand  as  a  final-date  type  issue.  PCGS  has  graded  17  numerically 
finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D7,  PCGS#  9052 


1907-D  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Final  Year  of  Design 


6530  1907-D  MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  impressive  Select  double 
eagle  represents  the  final  year  of  the  Liberty  design  and  just  the 
second  year  of  coinage  at  the  Denver  Mint.  The  design  elements  are 
well-detailed  and  the  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint 
luster,  with  only  minor  signs  of  contact.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D8,  PCGS#  9053 


1907-D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS63 
Soft,  Frosty  Surfaces 


6531  1907-D  MS63  NGC.  Glowing,  frosty  surfaces  yield  yellow  and 
green-gold  hues  on  this  Select  1907-D  double  eagle.  The  devices 
are  boldly  rendered  and  only  a  few  minor  grazes  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
limit  the  grade.  This  final-year  Denver  issue  is  moderately  available 
in  pleasing  Mint  State  condition,  obtainable  for  type  purposes. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D8,  PCGS#  9053 


1907-D  Double  Eagle,  MS62  Prooflike 
Deeply  Mirrored 


6532  1907-D  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  Gleaming  wheat-gold  fields 
endorse  the  Prooflike  designation  on  this  eye-catching  final-year 
D-mint  example.  The  strike  is  sharp,  and  were  it  not  for  a  few  light 
lines  in  the  fields,  this  piece  might  have  garnered  a  higher  grade. 
NGC  has  seen  16  Prooflike  examples  overall,  including  five  MS62 
(one  MS62  ★),  and  seven  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  79053 


6533  1907-S  MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  attractive  Select  example 
from  the  final  year  of  the  Liberty  design,  this  coin  displays  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The 
vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  show  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks, 
all  consistent  with  the  grade. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D9,  PCGS# 
9054 

6534  1907-S  MS63  PCGS.  While  the  Philadelphia  Mint  was  in  the 
process  of  transitioning  to  the  Saint-Gaudens  design  in  1907,  the 
San  Francisco  branch  remained  completely  devoted  to  the  coinage 
of  Liberty  Head  double  eagles  throughout  the  year.  This  issue  had 
a  mintage  of  more  than  2.1  million  pieces,  and  is  suitable  for  type 
purposes.  The  present  Select  example  shows  a  sharp  strike  and 
satiny  orange-gold  luster,  with  minimal  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  26D9, 

PCGS#  9054 


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SAINT-G  AUDENS  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1907-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Amazing  Quality,  Prohibitively  Rare  Any  Finer 


6535  1907-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1907-S  is  readily  collectible 
in  lower  Mint  State  grades  with  heavy  bagmarks,  but  in  Choice 
condition  “it  is  the  rarest  of  the  three  double  eagle  1907  issues” 
(Garrett  and  Guth,  2006).  This  high-end  near-Gem  is  just  a  half 
grade  point  from  being  a  significant  condition  rarity  that  would 
fetch  well  into  the  five-figure  price  range.  Frosty  medium  orange- 
gold  surfaces  feature  needle-sharp  design  definition,  and  abrasions 
are  minimally  scattered.  NGC  reports  just  17  submissions  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D9,  PCGS#  9054 


HIGH  RELIEF  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1907  High  Relief  Wire  Rim  Twenty 
VF  Details 


6536  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  —  Mount  Removed  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  An  affordable  example  of  the  High  Relief 
issue,  ideal  for  the  collector  on  a  budget.  The  detail  is  strong  for 
the  VF  level,  but  the  sharpness  of  the  finer  elements  is  softened  by 
extensive  cleaning  from  the  coin’s  life  as  part  of  a  piece  of  jewelry. 
The  mount  removal  noted  by  PCGS  is  evident  at  10  and  2  o’clock 
on  the  rim.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


1907  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  Unc  Details 
High  Relief,  Flat  Rim  Variant 


6537  1907  High  Relief,  Flat  Rim  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  An  unworn  and  lightly  marked  example  of  this 
iconic  issue,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  display  a  slightly  unnatural  sheen.  The 
overall  presentation  is  quite  attractive  despite  the  noted  cleaning. 
The  scarcer  Flat  Rim  variety.  PCGS#  9136 


6538  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS64  NGC.  Certified  in  an  old-style 
NGC  “no  line  fatty”  holder,  this  lovely  near-Gem  1907  Arabic 
Numerals  twenty  sports  luminous  luster  on  well-preserved  (and 
equally  well-struck)  surfaces.  A  great  example  for  type  purposes. 

NGC  ID#  26F5,  PCGS#  9141 

6539  1908  No  Motto  MS65  PCGS.  Short  Rays  Obverse.  This  sun-gold 
Gem  has  a  crisp  strike  and  potent  luster.  Close  to  pristine  except 
for  a  moderate  field  mark  near  Liberty’s  branch.  A  two-year  design 
subtype.  NGC  ID#  26F6,  PCGS#  9142 

6540  1908-D  No  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  Short  Rays  Obverse.  A 
lustrous  caramel-gold  example.  Only  lightly  abraded  except  for 
moderate  scuffs  on  the  drapery  below  the  torch.  Scarcer  than  the 
Philadelphia  No  Motto  variety  in  better  Mint  State  grades.  NGC 
ID#  26F7,  PCGS#  9143 


1908-D  No  Motto  Twenty,  Top-Notch  MS65 


6541  1908-D  No  Motto  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Gem  1908-D  No 
Motto  twenty  virtually  provides  a  model  for  what  the  issue  should 
look  like  in  this  grade.  Great  luster  runs  over  orange-gold  surfaces 
with  minimal  abrasions  and  a  nice  sharp  strike.  The  fields  show  a 
somewhat  mattelike  texture.  A  top-notch  example,  approved  by 
CAC  as  well.  PCGS  reports  only  10  in  MS66  or  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26F7,  PCGS#  9143 


6542  1908  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  The  columns  and  rows  on  the  Capitol 
are  clear,  as  are  the  fingers  on  Liberty’s  torch  hand.  This  Select 
first-year  type  coin  has  glowing  luster  over  primarily  green-gold 
surfaces  with  lightly  scattered  marks.  The  reverse  is  remarkably 
clean  for  the  grade.  All  1908  Motto  twenties  were  struck  after  July 
1.  NGC  ID#  26F8,  PCGS#  9147 


1908  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
With  Motto 


6543  1908  Motto  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  luster  on  this  first-year 
With  Motto  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  is  especially  attractive,  showing 
vibrant  wheat-gold  hues  on  each  side.  Light,  scattered  grazes  are  not 
overly  obtrusive  and  there  are  no  singularly  mentionable  abrasions. 
Sharp  detail  is  seen  throughout  the  eagle’s  feathers  and  Liberty’s 
torch  hand  shows  well-delineated  fingers.  NGC  ID#  26F8,  PCGS# 
9147 


6544  1908-D  Motto  MS64  NGC.  This  impressive  Choice  example 
represents  the  first  year  of  the  Motto  design.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  and  the  lustrous  orange -gold  surfaces  are  free  of 
mentionable  distractions.  NGC  ID#  26F9,  PCGS#  9148 


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6545  1908-D  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  In  1908,  Denver  Mint  production 
of  the  With  Motto  twenties  amounted  to  349,500  pieces.  Coins 
are  available  in  nearly  any  desired  grade,  including  MS64  like  this 
frosty  and  brilliant  example.  Both  sides  have  wisps  of  rose  over  light 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  a  few  small  marks. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  6932.  NGC  ID# 
26F9,  PCGS#  9148 

1908-D  Motto  Twenty,  MS64 
Relatively  Unabraded 


6546  1908-D  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  wheat-gold  surfaces 
show  a  thin  ring  of  orange  around  parts  of  the  periphery  and  some 
smoke-gray  accents  in  the  fields.  Abrasions  are  minor  for  the 
assigned  grade  and  removed  from  the  focal  points,  and  the  luster 
is  excellent,  making  this  piece  a  great  candidate  for  type  purposes. 
NGC  ID#  26F9,  PCGS#  9148 

1908-S  Twenty  Dollar,  VF35 
Lowest  Mintage  in  the  Series 


6547  1908-S  VF35  PCGS.  The  1908-S  has  the  lowest  mintage  among 
regular-issue  Saint-Gaudens  twenties  (22,000  coins  minted),  and 
it  is  one  of  the  most  elusive  dates  after  the  heavy  melt  rarities  with 
which  the  series  concludes.  Unlike  most  other  Saint-Gaudens 
double  eagles,  the  1908-S  actually  served  as  a  medium  of  exchange 
in  the  West.  This  well-circulated,  bright  yellow-gold  representative 
shows  an  expected  amount  of  rub  over  the  devices  and  myriad 
abrasions  scattered  over  each  side.  An  excellent  capstone  example 
for  the  budget-minded  collector.  NGC  ID#  26FA,  PCGS#  9149 

6548  1909/8  AU58  NGC.  FS-301.  This  “slider”  is  oh  so  close  to 
Uncirculated,  showing  a  slightly  thinned  luster  in  the  fields  rather 
than  perceptible  wear.  The  mattelike  orange-gold  surfaces  are  quite 
well-preserved,  sharply  struck,  and  free  of  distractions.  NGC  ID# 
26FC,  PCGS#  9151 

6549  1909  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Satiny  luster  shows  evidence  of  die 
erosion  in  the  fields  on  this  Select  1909  double  eagle,  but  the 
design  sharpness  is  unaffected.  Orange-gold  patina  glows  amid  a 
vibrant  cartwheel  effect,  with  few  noticeable  abrasions.  NGC  ID# 
26FB,  PCGS#  9150 


1909-D  Twenty  Dollar,  High-End  MS63 
Sharply  Struck  and  Lustrous 


6550  1909-D  MS63  PCGS.  The  memorably  low  mintage  of  the  1909-D 
Saint-Gaudens  was  only  52,500  pieces,  and  few  survive  as  nice  as 
this  Select  Mint  State  example.  Excellent  luster  runs  over  orange- 
gold  surfaces  that  seem  to  verge  on  an  even  finer  grade,  were  it  not 
for  a  couple  of  stray  marks,  including  one  on  Liberty’s  face  and  a 
patch  of  small  luster  grazes  in  the  right  obverse  field.  The  strike  is 
sharp  throughout  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  26FD,  PCGS#  9152 

6551  1910  MS64+  PCGS.  The  1910  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  is  an 
available  issue  through  MS64,  above  which  it  becomes 
conditionally  scarce.  This  typically  sharp  near-Gem  shows  swirling 
mint  frost  over  orange  and  rose-gold  surfaces,  and  above-average 
preservation  with  light,  well-hidden  marks  scattered  throughout. 

NGC  ID#  26FF,  PCGS#  9154 

1911  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS64 
Scarce  Any  Finer 


6552  1911  MS64  PCGS.  The  1911  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  boasts 
a  smaller-than-average  mintage  of  197,250  pieces  and  the  issue 
is  very  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS64  level.  This  attractive 
Choice  example  is  sharply  detailed,  wit  well-preserved  orange-gold 
surfaces  and  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  PCGS 
has  graded  54  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26FJ, 
PCGS#  9157 


6553  191 1-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  boldly  defined  Gem  Saint-Gaudens 
double  eagle  will  serve  an  advanced  Saint-Gaudens  collector  or  a 
Denver  Mint  type  collector.  This  piece  has  frosty  and  fully  lustrous 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26FK, 
PCGS#  9158 


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191 1-D  Saint>Gaudens  Twenty,  MS66 
Excellent  Type  Selection 


6554  191 1-D  MS66  NGC.  While  the  Denver  twenty  dollar  issue 
is  generally  available  in  Gem  condition,  finer  coins  become 
scarce.  This  MS66  example  is  among  the  increasingly  challenging 
representatives  —  still  available  at  a  reasonable  price  for  type,  but 
virtually  unavailable  any  finer.  Sharply  struck,  frosty,  and  brightly 
lustrous,  the  coin  is  every  bit  a  Premium  Gem  and  it  is  highly 
desirable  as  such.  NGC  reports  just  34  finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
26FK,  PCGS#9158 


1911 -D/D  Double  Eagle,  MS65 
FS-501  Doubled  Mintmark 


6555  191 1-D/D  FS-501  MS65  PCGS.  The  mintmark  is  boldly  doubled 
outside  the  right  curve  on  this  scarce  variety.  The  191DD/D  is  not 
currently  listed  in  the  popular  price  books  such  as  the  Guide  Book, 
but  it  should  be  in  our  opinion.  Such  a  listing  would  dramatically 
influence  the  valuation.  This  piece  has  muted  mint  frost  with 
brilliant  orange-gold  luster  and  exceptional  eye  appeal.  PCGS# 
145010  Base  PCGS#  9158 


191 1-D/D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS66 
Repunched  Mintmark 


6556  191 1-D/D  FS-501  MS66  PCGS.  The  mintmark  shows  bold 
repunching  left.  This  is  one  of  the  most  collectible  branch  mint 
issues  in  the  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  series.  The  design  motifs 
on  each  side  exhibit  pinpoint  definition,  while  tiny  marks  are  scant 
and  unobtrusive.  A  highly  lustrous  orange-gold  representative  with 
no  shortage  of  appeal.  Population  for  the  variety:  38  in  66,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  145010  Base  PCGS#  9158 


6557  191 3-D  MS64  PCGS.  This  sharply  struck  orange-gold  near-Gem 
boasts  scintillating  luster  and  attractively  preserved  surfaces.  A 
good  value  relative  to  higher  grades.  Encapsulated  in  a  green-label 
holder.  NGC  ID#  26FP,  PCGS#  9162 


1913-D  Double  Eagle,  MS65 


6558  1913-D  MS65  NGC.  A  sun-gold  example  with  dynamic  luster 
and  a  sharp  strike.  Both  sides  display  only  minor  abrasions.  The 
former  generation  holder  has  a  small  chip  on  the  upper  left  border 
that  does  not  affect  its  integrity.  The  1913-D  can  be  located  as  a 
Gem  but  it  is  a  costly  acquisition  any  finer.  NGC  ID#  26FP,  PCGS# 
9162 


6559  1914  MS63  NGC.  The  1914  is  one  of  the  lowest-mintage  issues 
in  the  Saint-Gaudens  series  (95,250  coins).  Examples  are  typically 
heavily  abraded  and  become  conditionally  scarce  in  MS64.  This 
Select  piece  offers  lustrous  green-gold  surfaces  and  an  expected 
number  of  bagmarks.  Well-struck  with  trivial  high-point  softness. 

NGC  ID#  26FS,  PCGS#  9164 

6560  1914  MS63  PCGS.  A  pleasing  Select  Mint  State  example  of  the 
scarce,  low-mintage  1914  double  eagle.  Just  95,200  examples  were 
minted  and  survivors  are  infrequently  encountered.  NGC  ID# 

26FS,  PCGS#  9164 


1914  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 
Nearly  Unobtainable  in  Higher  Grades 


6561  1914  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1914  claims  a  low  mintage  of 
95,000  coins,  most  of  which  were  exported  overseas  and  survive 
with  heavy  bagmarks.  This  carefully  preserved  near-Gem  features 
splendid  rose-gold  hues  centrally  surrounded  by  pale,  even  reddish- 
gold  coloration  and  coruscating  luster  throughout.  The  torch 
hand  and  Capitol  building  show  delineation  of  the  fingers  and 
columns,  and  the  eagle’s  feathers  are  equally  bold.  A  marvelous 
representative  of  Saint-Gaudens’  acclaimed  design.  Both  the  Plus 
designation  and  CAC  endorsement  speak  to  the  quality  of  this 
Choice  piece.  Rare  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  26FS,  PCGS#  9164 


6562  1914-D  MS65  PCGS.  Vibrant  mint  luster  and  vivid  orange-gold 
surfaces  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  delightful  Gem,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has 
graded  65  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26FT, 
PCGS#  9165 

6563  1914-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1914-S  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle 
becomes  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS65  level.  This  well-detailed 
Gem  displays  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  26FU,  PCGS#  9166 

6564  1916-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Choice  example  show  only  minor  signs  of  contact,  with 
ample  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  26FX,  PCGS# 
9169 


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6565  1920  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  228,250  double  eagles  were  minted 
in  Philadelphia  in  1920  as  gold  production  resumed  following 
World  War  I.  This  Select  Mint  State  example  has  brilliant  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  with  trivial,  grade-consistent  marks.  NGC  ID#  26FY, 
PCGS#  9170 

1920  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS64 
Conditionally  Very  Rare  in  Higher  Grades 


6566  1920  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1920  Saint-Gaudens 
double  eagle  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  MS64,  the  issue  is  a  prime 
condition  rarity  in  finer  grades.  This  attractive  Choice  specimen 
offers  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  vibrant  ,mint  luster 
and  well-detailed  design  elements.  PCGS  has  certified  only  one 
coin  in  higher  numeric  grade  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26FY,  PCGS#  9170 

1920  Saint,  MS64+ 

Fantastic  Luster  and  Color 


6567  1920  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1920  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  is 
one  of  those  curious  issues  in  the  series,  quite  available  in  Choice 
condition  but  virtually  unknown  in  Gem.  This  lovely  coin  splits 
the  difference,  showing  fantastic  luster  on  surfaces  that  alternate 
between  greenish-gold  and  orange-gold  color.  Minimal  marks  and 
copious  luster  separate  this  piece  from  most  of  its  cohort,  as  does 
the  CAC  endorsement.  Population:  45  in  64  +  ,  1  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26FY,  PCGS#  9170 

1922-S  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Heavily  Melted  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6568  1922-S  MS64+  PCGS.  This  San  Francisco  issue  suffered  from 
mass  meltings  after  the  Gold  Recall  of  April  1933,  along  with  many 
other  branch  mint  issues  from  the  1920s  and  1930s  stored  in  vaults 
at  the  time  the  Executive  Order  was  signed.  Minor  strike  softness 
occurs  at  the  lower  obverse,  but  the  overall  impression  is  sharp. 
Butter-gold  surfaces  show  minimally  scattered  marks,  and  three 
noticeable  nicks  on  Liberty’s  left  leg  likely  prohibit  an  even  higher 
grade.  There  are  only  16  finer  submissions  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  26G4,  PCGS#  9174 


6569  1924  MS65  NGC.  This  available  date  is  a  favorite  among  type 
collectors.  The  present  Gem  is  vibrantly  lustrous  and  boldly  struck. 
A  loupe  reveals  light,  scattered  ticks,  not  out  of  line  for  the  grade 
and  none  of  which  are  individually  bothersome.  NGC  ID#  26G7, 
PCGS#  9177 

6570  1924  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Despite  its  rank  as  the  most  plentiful 
issue  in  the  entire  Saint-Gaudens  series,  the  1924  is  elusive  in  top 
grades,  and  PCGS  has  only  certified  90  finer  pieces  (7/15).  An 
impressive  example,  this  1924  is  ideal  for  a  high-grade  gold  type 
set.  Both  sides  exhibit  bold  design  motifs  and  brilliant  yellow  luster. 

NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

6571  1924  MS66+  PCGS.  Nearly  the  entire  mintage  of  4.3  million 
coins  was  exported  overseas,  and  well-preserved  examples  are 
collectible  even  in  this  high  grade.  This  Premium  Gem  features 
bold  definition  on  the  Liberty’s  torch  hand,  face,  and  leg.  Highly 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  are  astonishingly  unabraded.  A  perfect 
Saint-Gaudens  type  coin.  NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

6572  1924-D  AU53  NGC.  This  D-mint  issue  is  scarce  in  all  grades, 
and  this  lightly  circulated  example  represents  a  more  affordable 
opportunity  for  a  collector  to  own  an  example.  A  few  larger 
abrasions  are  present  on  the  obverse.  Most  of  the  luster  is  present  in 
the  fields,  with  just  a  bit  of  friction  over  the  highpoints.  NGC  ID# 
26G8,  PCGS#  9178 

1924-D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62+ 

Heavily  Melted  Semikey 


6573  1924-D  MS62+  PCGS.  The  Gold  Recall  of  1933  saw  the  mass¬ 
melting  of  several  mid-to-late  date  branch  mint  double  eagle 
issues,  the  1924-D  among  them.  More  than  3  million  coins  were 
struck,  but  probably  only  1,000  or  so  examples  survive.  This  MS62+ 
representative  is  minimally  marked  for  the  grade,  though  small 
abrasions  are  scattered  throughout.  Medium  orange-gold  surfaces 
feature  well-detailed  motifs  and  shimmering  satin  luster.  NGC  ID# 
26G8,  PCGS#  9178 

1924-D  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS63+ 

Lustrous,  Colorful  Example 


6574  1924-D  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  the  reported  mintage  of 
more  than  3  million  pieces,  the  1924-D  Saint-Gaudens  double 
eagle  is  a  better  date  in  high  grade.  This  high-end  Select  example 
exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements,  aside  from  a  few 
peripheral  stars,  and  lightly  marked  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  hints 
of  red  and  vibrant  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  26G8,  PCGS#  9178 

6575  1925  MS66  PCGS.  The  rich  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  delightful 
Premium  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  with  a  few  hints  of  peach. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  no  mentionable 
distractions  are  evident.  PCGS  has  graded  seven  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26GA,  PCGS#  9180 


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6576  1925  MS66  NGC.  The  grading  services  have  seen  at  least 
100,000  1925  double  eagles,  but  most  examples  are  bagmarked  from 
indifferent  storage  and  shipment.  The  present  sun-gold  Premium 
Gem  has  potent  luster  and  a  sharp  strike,  but  its  standout  feature  is 
its  minimal  evidence  of  abrasions. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2005) ,  lot  8252;  Orlando  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  5112.  NGC  ID#  26GA,  PCGS# 
9180 

1925-D  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Elusive  in  Any  Grade 


6577  1925-D  MS61  NGC.  While  the  Gold  Recall  wiped  out  much  of 
the  nearly  3  million-piece  mintage,  a  few  fortunate  coins  survived 
in  private  hands  and  others  were  tucked  away  in  small  European 
hoards,  returning  to  the  collector  market  over  the  past  few  decades. 
The  issue  remains  scarce  in  all  grades.  This  lustrous,  frosty  example 
shows  no  major  marks  and  a  reasonably  strong  strike  at  the  centers, 
with  just  a  bit  of  weakness  at  the  obverse  periphery.  A  popular 
mintmarked  Saint,  always  in  demand.  NGC  ID#  26GB,  PCGS# 
9181 


1925-S  Saint-Gaudens  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Challenging  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6578  1925-S  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Despite  the  ample  reported  mintage 
of  3.7  million  pieces,  the  1925-S  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  has 
always  been  a  challenging  date,  especially  in  higher  Mint  State 
grades.  Undoubtedly,  most  of  the  large  production  total  was  melted 
after  the  Gold  Recall  of  1933.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  example 
shows  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and 
the  lightly  abraded  surfaces  retain  almost  all  of  their  original  mint 
luster.  NGC  ID#  26GC,  PCGS#  9182 


TERRITORIAL  GOLD 


1851  Reeded  Edge  Humbert  Fifty,  K-7,  VF  Details 
887  Thous.  Variety 


6582  1851  Humbert  Fifty  Dollar,  Reeded  Edge,  887  Thous.  —  Tooled 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details.  K-7,  R.4.  We  would  describe 
the  surfaces  of  this  piece  not  so  much  tooled  —  although  they  are 
that  —  as  “engraved,”  as  someone  has  placed  fine  engraved  lines 
throughout  much  of  the  obverse.  It  is,  of  course,  now  impossible 
to  determine  what  is  original  wear  versus  later  artistry.  This  is  a 
piece  that  must  be  inspected  personally,  but  it  proves  a  belief  we 
have  long  held  —  that  it  is  impossible  to  erase  the  eye  appeal  and 
cachet  these  coins  possess.  This  Reeded  Edge  887  Thous.  Humbert 
fifty  dollar  may  form  a  cornerstone  of  some  collector’s  assemblage  of 
Territorial  gold.  Listed  on  page  385  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
10214 


6579  1927  MS65  NGC.  Sharply  detailed  in  most  areas,  this 
attractive  Gem  shows  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  Capitol  and 
Liberty’s  torch  hand.  The  well-preserved  yellow  and  rose-gold 
surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  26GG,  PCGS# 
9186 

6580  1927  MS65  NGC.  A  common  date  in  the  Saint-Gaudens  double 
eagle  series,  the  1927  is  one  of  five  issues  that  are  frequently  chosen 
for  type  sets.  This  Gem  has  frosty  light  yellow  luster  with  excellent 
eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2 6GG,  PCGS#  9186 

6581  1927  MS66  PCGS.  Potent  luster  sweeps  this  magnificently 
preserved  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  excellent.  Ideal  for  type  purposes,  given  the  cost  of 
an  MS67.  Certified  in  a  first  generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  26GG, 
PCGS#  9186 


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Miners  Bank  Ten  Dollar,  K- 1 
Plain  Border,  AU  Details 


6583  (1849)  Miners  Bank  Ten  Dollar,  Plain  Border  —  Cleaning 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  K-l,  R.6.  The  Miners  Bank 
was  among  the  early  issuers  of  private  gold  coins  in  California. 
The  principals  were  Stephen  A.  Wright  and  Samuel  W.  Haight. 
Eventually,  assays  confirmed  that  the  coins  were  moderately 
underweight,  and  most  were  melted.  The  present  apricot-gold 
example  has  an  unusually  sharp  strike.  The  surfaces  are  somewhat 
bright  but  are  refreshingly  free  from  abrasions.  Although  designated 
as  AU  Details  by  PCGS,  no  wear  is  readily  apparent.  Listed  on  page 
389  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  10236 


1852  Wass  Molitor  Five  Dollar 
Small  Head,  KT 


6584  1852  Wass  Molitor  Five  Dollar,  Small  Head,  PCGS  Genuine. 
K-l,  R.6.  PCGS  deemed  this  coin  not  gradable,  without 
designating  a  reason.  In  our  opinion,  this  coin  has  the  details  of  a 
VF  specimen  that  has  been  repaired  and  cleaned.  The  left  obverse 
field,  the  upper  right  reverse  field,  and  a  portion  of  Liberty’s  neck 
are  smoothed.  Both  sides  are  hairlined.  A  green-gold  example 
of  this  rare  Wass  Molitor  variety.  Listed  on  page  393  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book. 


6585  1860  Clark,  Gruber  $20  Copper  Die  Trial  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  K-4a,  R.5.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  reeded  edge.  A  copper  die  trial  struck  from  dies  made  in 
Philadelphia  that  show  Pike’s  Peak  as  a  stylized  triangle.  This 
example  retains  almost  all  of  its  original  design  detail,  but  the  olive 
and  chocolate-brown  surfaces  show  questionable  texture  and  color 
in  some  areas.  PCGS#  10146 


1861  Clark,  Gruber  &  Co.  Five,  VF35 
Copper  Die  Trial,  K-lOc 


6586  1861  Clark,  Gruber  $5  Copper  Die  Trial  VF35  PCGS.  K-lOc, 
R.7.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  coin  is  a  die  trial 
struck  from  the  regular-issue  dies  for  the  1861  five  dollar  gold  piece 
of  Clark,  Gruber  &  Company.  It  is  most  unusual  to  find  a  worn 
specimen,  since  the  copper  composition  would  make  it  impossible 
for  such  a  piece  to  mistakenly  circulate  as  a  gold  example.  This 
Choice  VF  specimen  retains  three  quarters  of  its  interior  design 
detail  and  the  olive-brown  surfaces  show  only  minor  abrasions, 
suggesting  this  coin  was  carried  as  a  pocket  piece.  Population:  1  in 
35,  8  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  10151 


CALIFORNIA  FRACTIONAL  GOLD 

6587  1856  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-107,  Low  R.4,  MS66 
NGC.  Well-struck  and  semiprooflike,  with  moderate  die  polishing 
evident  within  the  recesses  of  the  obverse  portrait.  A  scarce  Period 
One  variety,  produced  by  Frontier,  Deviercy  &  Co.  This  is  the 
highest-graded  example  at  NGC,  although  it  shares  an  overall 
finest-known  status  with  one  other  equally  graded  piece  at  PCGS 
(7/15).  PCGS#  10376 

6588  1867  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-709,  R.4,  MS67  NGC.  A 

high-end  example  of  this  scarce  period  two  octagonal  quarter  dollar, 
made  by  Frontier  &  Co.  The  strike  is  decidedly  well-executed, 
and  the  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  is  beautifully  preserved.  BG-709 
representatives  are  rarely  encountered  this  fine.  Census:  5  in  67,  0 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  10536 


1870  BG-713  Octagonal  Quarter 
MS68,  Single  Finest  Certified 


6589  1870  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-713,  R.4,  MS68  NGC. 

NGC  has  certified  thousands  of  California  fractional  gold  pieces, 
but  as  of  (6/15),  just  two  coins  have  attained  the  lofty  MS68  grade, 
a  BG-714  quarter  and  the  present  BG-713  example.  Both  pieces 
were  struck  by  the  same  obverse  die,  but  the  reverses  bear  different 
dates.  The  large,  crude  Liberty  head  is  associated  with  the  output  of 
Frontier  &  Co.,  a  San  Francisco  jeweler.  This  pristine  caramel-gold 
and  lime-green  quarter  has  a  sharp  strike  and  shimmering  luster. 

PCGS#  10540 


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6590  1871  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-718,  High  R.6,  MS65 
PCGS.  Ex:  Jay  Roe.  A  lustrous  and  solidly  struck  sun-gold  Gem.  Die 
rust  is  apparent  on  the  field  above  the  fraction,  the  field  is  buckled 
between  the  first  two  stars,  and  Liberty’s  nose  is  lapped,  all  as  made. 
An  outstanding  representative.  Population:  2  in  65,  2  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Jay  Roe  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  9/2003) ,  lot  161,  which 
realized  $1 ,380.  PCGS#  10545 

6591  1865/4  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-736,  Low  R.6,  MS64 
PCGS.  A  brightly  mirrored  lemon-gold  representative.  The 
portrait  is  lapped,  the  strike  is  blunt,  the  stars  are  blobs,  and  the 
bust  tip  extends  to  the  rim,  all  as  made  and  characteristic  of  the 
rare  die  variety.  As  of  (6/15),  the  single  finest  PCGS-certified 
example.  PCGS#  10563 

6592  1866  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-740,  Low  R.6,  MS64 
NGC.  The  reflective  honey-gold  surfaces  are  overlaid  with  blushes 
of  golden-brown  and  cobalt-blue.  A  well  struck  and  unmarked 
example  of  this  rare  variety.  The  G  initial  beneath  the  portrait 
represents  the  maker,  San  Francisco  jeweler  Robert  B.  Gray.  Census: 
1  in  64,  2  in  64  Prooflike,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  10567 

6593  1876  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-786,  Low  R.6,  MS65 
Prooflike  NGC.  Among  the  finest  graded  examples  of  the  very 
scarce  BG-786,  exceeded  only  by  a  single  MS66  NGC  without 
a  Prooflike  designation.  The  single  finest  at  PCGS  is  an  MS65. 
Boldly  struck  and  prominently  mirrored  with  sun-gold  centers  and 
russet-brown  borders. 

Ex:  Schaumburg  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2013),  lot  6190,  which 
realized  $1 ,762.50.  PCGS#  710613 

6594  1872/1  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-790,  R.3,  MS66 
Prooflike  NGC.  Heavy  Date,  Period  After  CAL.  One  of  the 
Christoph  Mohrig  products.  This  lemon-yellow,  contrasted 
Prooflike  example  shows  great  eye  appeal  on  problem-free  surfaces 
that  show  an  obverse  die  state  a  tad  later  than  the  Breen-Gillio 
plate  coin.  This  piece  shows  the  die  crack  connecting  the  rim  to 
stars  2-5  plus  a  second  crack  running  across  the  neck  to  72  in  the 
date.  Other  minor  cracks  show  as  well.  Census:  6  in  66  Prooflike,  1 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  710617 

1873  Indian  Octagonal  Quarter  Dollar 
Rare  BG-794  Variety,  MS66 


6595  1873  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-794,  High  R.5,  MS66 
NGC.  A  lovely  Period  Two  octagonal  quarter  dollar  made  by 
Christopher  Ferdinand  Mohrig  of  San  Francisco.  The  BG-794 
variety  is  rare  in  any  condition.  NGC  has  seen  just  nine  pieces  in 
all  grades,  with  this  coin  tied  with  one  other  for  finest;  PCGS  has 
certified  26  pieces,  but  none  finer  than  MS65  (7/15).  This  piece  is 
boldly  rendered,  with  prooflike  fields  and  warm  straw-gold  color. 
Struck  with  a  coin-turn  die  alignment.  Listed  on  page  400  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  10621 


1859  Round  Liberty  Quarter  Dollar 
BG-801,  MS66  Deep  Prooflike 


6596  1859  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-801,  R.3,  MS66  Deep 
Proof  like  NGC.  Produced  by  Frontier,  Deviercy  &  Co.,  this  variety 
is  seldom  seen  in  high  grade  and  is  rare  as  fine  as  the  present  piece. 
This  deeply  prooflike  Premium  Gem  exhibits  noticeable  cameo 
contrast  as  allowed  by  sharp,  frosty  design  elements  and  glass-like 
fields  that  still  show  remnants  of  circular  die  striae.  PCGS#  710662 


6597  1870  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-835A,  R.7,  MS62  PCGS. 

Robert  B.  Leece  is  credited  with  the  1991  discovery  of  the  very 
rare  BG-835A.  Thus,  the  variety  does  not  appear  in  any  of  the 
Lee  references,  or  the  first  edition  of  Breen-Gillio.  This  flashy  and 
sharply  struck  example  is  principally  orange-gold  but  displays  plum- 
red  on  the  right  reverse.  As  of  (6/19),  PCGS  has  certified  a  total  of 
four  examples,  1  in  58  and  3  in  61.  PCGS#  10957 

1875  Round  Indian  Quarter,  MS66 
Single  Finest  Certified  BG-847 
Large  Letters  Variant 


6598  1875  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-847,  R.4,  MS66  NGC.  The 

present  lot  is  the  only  example  of  BG-847  to  attain  an  MS66  grade 
at  either  NGC  or  PCGS.  It  is  sharply  struck  with  smooth,  flashy 
apricot-gold  surfaces  and  a  minor  strike-through  on  the  reverse 
border  near  9  o’clock.  BG-847  has  two  important  die  states.  The 
early  die  state  (as  depicted  in  the  Breen-Gillio  Jay  Roe  plate  coin) 
has  small  letters  in  the  reverse  legend.  The  late  die  state  (as  seen  on 
the  present  coin)  has  a  large  letters  reverse  (compare,  for  example, 
the  A  in  CAL)  and  a  crack  from  the  rim  at  2:30  through  the 
wreath.  It  is  the  cataloger’s  opinion  that  the  large  letters  variety 
merits  a  separate  Breen-Gillio  listing,  i.e.  BG-847A.  PCGS#  10708 


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1874  Indian  Round  Quarter  Dollar 
BG-875,  MS66  Prooflike 


6599  1874  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-875,  High  R.4,  MS66 
Prooflike  NGC.  Period  Two  issue,  made  by  Christopher  Ferdinand 
Mohrig  of  San  Francisco.  A  scarce  variety,  seldom  seen  this  fine. 
NGC  lists  13  Prooflike  examples,  with  this  piece  as  the  finest.  No 
MS67  examples  are  known  in  any  contrast  category.  The  finest 
at  PCGS  is  a  single  MS66  (7/15).  This  Premium  Gem  is  fully 
prooflike  and  welhstruck,  save  for  “ghosts”  of  the  obverse  stars  seen 
around  the  reverse  periphery  as  shallow  planchet  depressions.  Welb 
preserved,  with  straw-gold  color.  Listed  on  page  401  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  710736 


6600  1875  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-877,  High  R.5,  MS65  PCGS, 

Hints  of  cherry-red  adorn  the  margins,  but  the  majority  of  this  high 
grade  example  is  peach-gold.  Numerous  tiny  die  flaws  near  the  C 
in  CAL  are  all  of  mint  origin.  Population:  3  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  10738 

6601  1880/76  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-885,  R.3,  MS65 
Proof  like  NGC.  A  flashy  lemon-gold  Gem.  Unabraded  except  for 
moderate  contact  near  star  4.  The  strike  is  good  aside  from  obverse 
incompleteness  near  12  o’clock.  Struck  from  widely  rotated  dies. 
PCGS#  710746 

6602  1881  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-887,  R.3,  MS66  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  The  repunched  star  7  helps  attribute  this  late- 
period  1881  round  quarter,  as  does  the  die  flaw  connecting  star 
13  to  the  feather.  Lemon-yellow,  reflective  fields  contrast  nicely 
against  frosted,  wheat-gold  devices,  creating  top-notch  eye  appeal. 
Census:  1  in  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
910748  Base  PCGS#  10748 


1874  Octagonal  Half  Dollar,  MS 64 
BG-959,  Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


6603  1874  Indian  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-959,  R.7,  MS64  PCGS. 

The  relief  elements  are  thickly  frosted  and  the  fields  brightly 
mirrored,  giving  each  side  of  this  near-Gem  an  attractive  prooflike 
appearance.  Strike  incompleteness  occurs  on  the  denomination, 
while  Liberty’s  portrait  is  crisp.  Several  stars  are  recut.  PCGS  has 
graded  five  BG-959  submissions  and  estimates  that  perhaps  eight 
representatives  survive  in  all  grades.  Population:  2  in  64,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  10817 

6604  1859  Liberty  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1004,  Low  R.6,  MS64  PCGS. 

Ex:  Jay  Roe.  An  originally  toned  honey-gold  Choice  Liberty  half 
dollar.  Freckles  of  golden-tan  patina  are  scattered  across  minimally 
marked  surfaces.  Population:  4  in  64,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  England  Rare  Coin  Gallery,  5/1977 ;  Jay  Roe  Collection 
(Bowers  and  M erena,  9/2003),  lot  461,  which  realized  $1,725. 
PCGS#  10833 


6605  1870  Liberty  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1023,  Low  R.7,  MS61 
PCGS.  This  is  an  extremely  rare  round  half  dollar  made  by  Robert 
B.  Gray  &  Co.  The  Breen-Gillio  reference  lists  only  1 1  different 
examples  known,  one  of  which  is  holed.  This  Mint  State  piece 
shows  semiprooflike  fields  and  vivid  original  toning  that  blankets 
the  orange-gold  surfaces  in  amber,  violet,  and  deep  blue  overtones. 
Slightly  weak  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices,  but  without  any 
singularly  bothersome  abrasions.  PCGS#  10852 

6606  1874  Indian  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1053,  High  R.5,  MS65 
PCGS.  Ex:  Jay  Roe.  A  splendid  apricot-gold  Gem  that  boasts  glassy 
fields  and  a  bold  strike.  No  detractions  are  remotely  consequential. 
Pedigreed  to  the  best  known  (and  most  complete)  collection  of 
California  fractional  gold.  Population:  2  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Jay  Roe  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  9/2003) ,  lot  516,  which 
realized  $1 ,380.  PCGS#  10882 

6607  1869  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-1106,  High  R.4,  MS62 
PCGS.  Die  State  I,  with  the  initial  G  visible  beneath  the  bust.  This 
scarce  variety,  made  by  Robert  B.  Gray  &  Co.,  has  the  distinction 
of  being  the  only  octagonal  gold  dollar  known  with  the  date  1869. 
This  piece  is  well-struck  around  the  peripheries,  but  shows  minor 
weakness  in  the  centers.  Peach  overtones  accent  bright  yellow-gold 
surfaces  and  fully  prooflike  fields.  Population:  24  in  62,  10  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  10917 

6608  1876/5  Indian  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-1128,  R.5,  MS62 
Prooflike  NGC.  A  flashy  butter-gold  example  with  pastel  blushes 
of  ocean-blue  and  lavender  on  the  upper  reverse.  The  centers 
exhibit  incompleteness  of  strike,  customary  for  the  scarce  BG-1 128. 
Christopher  Ferdinand  Mohrig  of  San  Francisco  was  the  maker. 
PCGS#  710939 

COMMEMORATIVE  SILVER 

6609  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS65  PCGS.  Generous  luster  covers  each 
side  of  this  Gem  Isabella  quarter,  which  boasts  the  usual  hammered 
strike  amid  pleasing  eye  appeal.  A  couple  of  marks  in  the  left 
obverse  field  and  ticks  on  the  cheek  and  nose  account  for  the  grade, 
but  this  piece  shows  much  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  28HR,  PCGS# 
9220 

6610  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS65  PCGS.  Dusky  shades  of  magenta 
and  golden-brown  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces 
of  this  attractive  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  NGC  ID#  28HR,  PCGS# 
9220 

6611  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS64  PCGS.  Du  Vail  1-B.  A  brilliant 
near-Gem  that  has  booming  luster  and  a  good  strike.  Marks  are 
essentially  confined  to  a  tick  on  the  nose  of  the  conjoined  Lafayette 
bust.  An  impressive  example  of  this  early  silver  commemorative 
type.  NGC  ID#  28N8,  PCGS#  9222 

1900  Lafayette  Dollar,  MS65 
First  Silver  Dollar  Commemorative 


6612  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  DuVall  1-B.  Attractive 
shades  of  apple-green,  violet,  and  lavender-gray  toning  blanket 
the  surfaces  of  this  charming  Gem  in  a  delightful  play  of  colors. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout  and  the  well- 
preserved  surfaces  show  only  insignificant  signs  of  contact.  Eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28N8,  PCGS#  9222 


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1900  Lafayette  Dollar,  MS66 
Significant  Conditional  Rarity 


6613  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS66  NGC.  Du  Vail  2-C.  Vibrant  luster 
sweeps  this  richly  patinated  Premium  Gem.  The  centers  are 
blended  dove-gray  and  wheat-gold,  while  the  margins  display 
blue-green.  The  reverse  appears  pristine,  and  the  obverse  exhibits 
only  a  couple  of  tiny  marks.  Washington’s  cheek  retains  minor 
planchet  striae,  as  made.  MS66  is  an  uncommonly  high  grade 
for  the  Lafayette  type,  which  is  typically  encountered  in  AU58 
through  MS64.  Most  Lafayette  dollars  are  either  Duvall  1-B  or  2-C, 
although  three  other  scarce  to  very  rare  die  marriages  are  known. 
Census:  65  in  66  (3  in  66+,  2  in  66  ★),  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28N8,  PCGS#  9222 


1921  2x2  Alabama  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Vibrant,  Frosty  Luster 


6614  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS66  NGC.  The  1921  Alabama  2x2 
represents  a  difficult  issue  to  locate  in  MS65,  and  coins  that  grade 
finer  are  particularly  elusive  and  desirable.  This  is  a  beautiful 
Premium  Gem  with  smooth,  lustrous  surfaces  that  are  well-struck 
and  completely  brilliant.  The  few  scattered  surface  nicks  are 
too  trivial  to  be  of  any  consequence.  A  bright,  premium  quality 
example,  this  coin  has  all  of  the  eye  appeal  that  one  could  ever 
expect  from  an  untoned  silver  commemorative,  and  is  highly 
desirable  based  upon  both  technical  and  visual  considerations. 
Census:  94  in  66  (7  in  66+,  9  in  66  ★),  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Bullet  (Heritage,  9/2002) ,  lot  2743;  Baltimore 
Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  9130.  NGC  ID#  28HS,  PCGS# 
9225 


1935  Arkansas  Centennial  Half,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  at  PCGS 


6615  1935  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Heller.  A  boldly  struck 
example  from  the  first  year  of  the  Arkansas  Centennial  half  dollar 
series.  The  centers  show  dusky  lavender-gray  toning  and  the 
peripheries  show  deeper  olive  and  gold  hues.  This  issue  is  available 
in  lower  grades,  but  becomes  rare  this  well-preserved.  Population: 
21  in  67  (3  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28HW,  PCGS#  9233 


6616  1936  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  A  few  hints  of  greenish- 
gold  toning  highlight  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this 
spectacular  Superb  Gem,  with  satiny  mint  luster  underneath.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Population:  15  in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28HZ, 
PCGS#  9237 

6617  1936-S  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  The  design  elements 
of  this  impressive  Superb  Gem  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition 
throughout  and  the  virtually  pristine  surfaces  radiate  vibrant 
mint  luster,  with  a  few  hints  of  greenish-gold  and  pink  toning. 
Population:  17  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28J3, 
PCGS#  9239 

6618  1937-D  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  This  delightful  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  The  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  show 
highlights  of  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Population:  32  in  67  (5  in 
67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28J5,  PCGS#  9242 


1938  Arkansas  Half,  MS67 
Excellent  Surface  Quality 


6619  1938  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Heller.  The  1938 
Arkansas  Centennial  half  had  a  distribution  of  just  3,156  pieces. 
Superb  Gem  survivors  are  rarely  seen.  This  piece  is  well-struck  and 
devoid  of  distracting  abrasions.  Iridescent  pastel-champagne  toning 
is  visited  by  hues  of  olive  and  russet  around  the  rims.  Population:  15 
in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28J7,  PCGS#  9245 


6620  1939  Arkansas  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Heller.  Dusky  shades  of 
lavender-gray  and  golden-brown  toning  visit  the  well-preserved 
surfaces  of  this  impressive  Premium  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  satiny  luster  underneath.  Population:  55  in  66 
(7  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JA,  PCGS#  9249 


1939-D  Arkansas  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Only  One  Coin  Certified  Finer 


6621  1939-D  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Mintages  dwindled  at  the  end  of 
the  Arkansas  series,  as  few  contemporary  collectors  had  an  interest 
in  such  pieces.  Of  course,  that  means  that  today’s  collectors  are 
challenged  to  find  nice  examples  such  as  this  Superb  Gem.  Only 
one  numerically  finer  example  has  been  certified,  and  few  others 
could  possibly  match  the  quality  of  this  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous 
beauty,  with  its  delicate  peripheral  gold  toning.  Population:  10  in 
67  (1  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JB,  PCGS#  9250 


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1939-S  Arkansas  Half,  MS67 
Low-Mintage,  None  Finer 


6622  1939-S  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  With  a  low 
distribution  of  just  2,105  pieces  each,  the  1939-PDS  Arkansas 
commemoratives  rank  among  the  lowest-mintage  issues  of  the 
entire  classic  series.  This  satiny,  unmarked,  and  untoned  Superb 
Gem  is  tied  for  finest-known  according  to  both  services.  Delightful 
satiny  luster  covers  both  sides.  Population:  11  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28JC,  PCGS#  9251 


1939-S  Arkansas  Centennial  Half,  MS67 


Softly  Lustrous 


6623  1939-S  Arkansas  MS67  NGC.  The  1939-S  was  issued  in  three- 
coin  sets  along  with  an  example  each  of  the  Philadelphia  and 
Denver  issues,  struck  to  the  extent  of  just  2,100  pieces  (plus  five 
coins  for  assay  purposes).  Superb  Gem  survivors  are  rare  and  highly 
sought-after.  This  piece  displays  a  bold  strike  and  satiny  luster  with 
a  dusting  of  golden-gray  color.  Close  examination  with  a  loupe 
confirms  the  exceptional  surface  quality.  Census:  9  in  67,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JC,  PCGS#  9251 


6624  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS67  PCGS.  Soft  silver-gray  interiors  with 
gold-orange,  tan,  and  sage  patina  at  the  borders.  This  Superb  Gem 
of  the  popular  Bay  Bridge  design  has  few  betters;  PCGS  recognizes 
just  10  numerically  finer  pieces  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JD,  PCGS# 
9254 

6625  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS67  PCGS.  An  outstanding  iridescent 
display  masks  the  underlying  mint  luster  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The 
surfaces  are  pristine  and  the  intermingled  golden-brown,  rose,  and 
violet  toning  enhances  the  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  only  certified 
10  finer  examples  of  this  issue  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JD,  PCGS# 
9254 

6626  1935-D  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  This  remarkable  Superb 
Gem  offers  pinpoint  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the 
lustrous  surfaces  display  no  mentionable  distractions.  A  few  hints  of 
greenish-gold  toning  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population: 
15  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JG,  PCGS# 
9259 

6627  1938  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  Razor-sharp  definition  is 
evident  on  all  design  elements  and  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of 
this  delightful  Superb  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal 
is  terrific.  Population:  38  in  67  (5  in  67+ ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28JU,  PCGS#  9274 


6628  1938-D  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  impeccably  preserved 
surfaces  of  this  impressive  Superb  Gem  are  blanketed  in  shades 
of  greenish-gold  and  lavender-gray  toning,  with  satiny  mint 
luster  underneath.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  few 
examples  are  known  in  higher  grade.  Population:  70  in  67  (6  in 
67+),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JV,  PCGS#  9275 

6629  1938-S  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  impressive  Superb  Gem 
specimen  displays  unusually  sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements 
and  the  impeccably  preserved  lustrous  surfaces  are  enhanced  by 
shades  of  lavender  and  greenish-gold  toning.  Population:  39  in  67 
(2  in  67+),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JW,  PCGS#  9276 

6630  1925-S  California  MS67  ★  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  lavender, 
blue,  and  greenish-gold  toning  blanket  the  impeccably  preserved 
surfaces  of  this  exquisite  Superb  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  underneath.  NGC  has  certified 
15  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JY,  PCGS# 
9281 

6631  1925-S  California  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  wonderful  Superb  Gem 
marking  the  75th  anniversary  of  California  statehood,  this  piece 
has  soft,  frosty  silver  luster  with  pastel  blue,  green,  and  gold  toning 
along  the  borders.  PCGS  has  only  certified  six  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JY,  PCGS#  9281 


1925-S  California  Diamond  Jubilee  Half 
Glowing,  Beautifully  Toned  MS68 


6632  1925-S  California  MS68  NGC.  Jo  Mora  designed  the  iconic 
designs  of  the  California  Diamond  Jubilee  half  dollar  which  depicts 
a  Forty-Niner  on  the  obverse  and  a  grizzly  bear  (the  state  emblem) 
on  the  reverse.  This  Superb  Gem  example  is  among  the  finest 
certified  at  either  service,  and  displays  captivating  eye  appeal  with 
a  wide  spectrum  of  multicolor  hues  accenting  satiny  champagne 
surfaces  on  each  side.  The  strike  is  bold  and  there  are  no  signs  of 
contact  present.  Census:  15  in  68  (5  in  68  ★,  1  in  68+^),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JY,  PCGS#  9281 


1936  Cincinnati  Half,  MS 6  7 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 


6633  1936  Cincinnati  MS67  PCGS.  This  stunning  Superb  Gem  has 
distinctive  peripheral  gold  and  iridescent  toning  on  the  obverse, 
with  mottled  gold  toning  over  much  of  the  reverse.  Both  sides 
exhibit  satiny  silver  luster.  Tied  for  the  finest  certified  with  10 
others  at  PCGS  and  seven  at  NGC  (6/15).  An  important 
opportunity  for  the  commemorative  connoisseur.  NGC  ID#  28JZ, 
PCGS#  9283 


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1936  Cincinnati  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


6634  1936  Cincinnati  MS67  PCGS.  Satiny  silver  luster  reveals  hints 
of  pale-gold  toning  near  the  margins,  yet  this  smooth  and  problem- 
free  Superb  Gem  is  essentially  untoned  on  the  obverse  and  only 
lightly  patinated  on  the  reverse.  The  lack  of  all  but  the  tiniest 
marks  anywhere  on  the  coin  confirm  the  lofty  grade,  which  is 
unsurpassed  by  any  examples  at  either  service.  Few  coins  can  equal 
the  stately  appeal  of  this  excellent  Cincinnati  half.  Population:  1 1 
in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28JZ,  PCGS#  9283 


1893  Columbian  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Lovely  Two-Sided  Toning 


6639  1893  Columbian  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  A  spectacularly  toned 
example,  as  is  characteristic  of  original  examples  of  this  first 
commemorative  half  dollar  issue.  Concentric  shades  of  golden- 
violet  and  emerald-green  iridescence  adorn  both  sides,  and  the  soft, 
frosted  surfaces  that  rest  under  the  toning  are  refreshingly  smooth. 
Population:  19  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  9098.  NGC  ID# 
26H6,  PCGS#  9297 


1936  Cincinnati  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Touch  of  Iridescence 


6635  1936  Cincinnati  MS67  PCGS.  The  Cincinnati  half  dollar  was 
produced  at  all  three  active  mints  and  distributed  in  sets.  Today, 
the  Philadelphia  issue  is  one  of  the  scarcer  in  high  grade.  This 
Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finest  certified  and  displays  sharp  motifs 
with  satiny  luster.  Hints  of  iridescence  appear  throughout  the  pale 
champagne  patina.  Population:  11  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28JZ,  PCGS#  9283 

6636  1936  Cleveland  MS67  PCGS.  This  spectacular  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  virtually  pristine 
lustrous  surfaces  under  shades  of  greenish-gold,  lavender,  and  amber 
toning.  Population:  80  in  67  (9  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28K4,  PCGS#  9288 

663  7  1 936-D  Columbia  MS67  +  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  small  distribution 
of  8,009  pieces,  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  displays  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout,  with 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  and  incredible  eye  appeal.  PCGS 
has  graded  23  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28K6, 
PCGS#  9292 

6638  1936-S  Columbia  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb 
Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  satiny  mint 
luster  under  shades  of  lavender,  gray,  and  greenish-gold  toning. 
PCGS  has  graded  six  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28K7,  PCGS#  9293 


6640  1935  Connecticut  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb 
Gem  displays  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  well-detailed  design  elements  under  attractive  shades  of 
pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Census:  96  in  67  (5  in  67  + ,  12  in  67 
★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28K8,  PCGS#  9299 

6641  1936  Elgin  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  Vivid  shades  of  magenta  and 
greenish-gold  toning  highlight  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of 
this  incredible  Superb  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  Eye  appeal  is  extraordinary. 
NGC  has  graded  11  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28KA,  PCGS#  9303 


1936  Gettysburg  Half  Dollar,  MS  6  7 
Extremely  Rare  any  Finer 


6642  1936  Gettysburg  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  turning  point  of  the 
Civil  War,  the  Battle  of  Gettysburg,  is  remembered  in  the  designs 
of  this  popular  classic  commemorative.  The  issue  had  a  moderate 
distribution  of  26,928  coins,  but  Superb  Gem  survivors  are  scarce. 
This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  well-preserved.  Champagne-gray 
luster  reveals  hints  of  amber,  olive,  and  lavender  around  the  borders. 
There  are  two  MS68  coins  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KB, 
PCGS#  9305 


6643  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  pleasing  lavender- 
gray  centers  of  this  high-end  Premium  Gem  are  surrounded  by 
vivid  rings  of  greenish-gold  toning.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed,  with  ample  mint  luster  under  the  patina.  NGC  ID#  28KD, 
PCGS#  9306 


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1922  No  Star  Grant  Memorial  Half,  MS67 
Sharply  Struck,  Pearlescent  Patina 


6644  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS67  PCGS.  More  available  than  the  scarce 
With  Star  version,  the  No  Star  variety  is  nonetheless  conditionally 
rare  in  Superb  Gem  grades.  A  weak  central  strike  plagues  the 
issue,  although  here  the  strike  is  sharp.  Hints  of  lilac  enhance  the 
pearlescent-gray  surfaces,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  shining  through. 
Aside  from  some  Mint-related  die  polishing  lines,  there  are  no 
notable  surface  irregularities  or  distractions.  Population:  47  in  67  (2 
in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KD,  PCGS#  9306 

1922  Grant  No  Star  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Delightful  Gold  and  Powder-Blue  Patina 


6645  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  No  Star  variety 
is  far  more  available  than  its  With  Star  cousin,  but  examples  are 
rarely  seen  at  this  grade  level.  Specks  of  gold  toning  blend  with 
pale-blue  patina  overall,  delivering  considerable  visual  appeal 
throughout  this  Laura  Gardin  Fraser-designed  commemorative 
half  dollar.  Satiny  surfaces  are  devoid  of  overt  impairments,  as  the 
rarified  Superb  Gem  grade  suggests.  Population:  48  in  67  (2  in  67+ ), 
0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KD,  PCGS#  9306 

6646  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS64  PCGS.  The  low  mintage  variety 
with  an  incused  star  above  the  N  in  GRANT.  Lightly  toned, 
lustrous,  and  smooth  save  for  a  graze  above  the  SS  in  Ulysses. 
The  dies  clashed  early  and  were  lapped,  leaving  die  polish  lines 
throughout  the  obverse  field.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 

NGC  ID#  28KC,  PCGS#  9307 

6647  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS64  NGC.  Well  struck  and  carefully 
preserved  with  a  hint  of  green-gold  toning.  The  dies  clashed  early 
on  this  issue,  and  the  Mint  responded  by  lapping  the  obverse  die 
to  remove  the  clash  marks.  The  obverse  field  displays  myriad  die 
polish  lines,  as  made.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder.  NGC  ID# 
28KC,  PCGS#  9307 


1922  With  Star  Grant  Half,  MS 66 
Original  Toning 


6648  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  NGC.  This  is  a  satiny  Premium 
Gem  example  of  the  scarcer  of  the  two  Grant  Memorial  half  dollar 
varieties,  denoted  by  a  small  incuse  star  in  the  right  obverse  field. 
Both  sides  are  toned  in  olive-gold  and  light  russet  hues.  The  high 
point  of  Grant’s  hair  shows  minor  softness,  as  usual.  Census:  55  in 
66  (1  in  66+,  2  in  66  ★),  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KC,  PCGS# 
9307 


6649  1928  Hawaiian  MS63  PCGS.  Vivid  shades  of  golden-brown, 
magenta,  and  amber  toning  blanket  the  lightly  marked  surfaces 
of  this  impressive  Select  specimen.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed  and  vibrant  mint  luster  shines  through  the  toning. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS# 
9309 

6650  1928  Hawaiian  MS64  NGC.  An  attractive  Choice  example  of 
this  key  silver  commemorative,  with  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  that  show  a  few  highlights  of 
pale  gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS#  9309 

6651  1928  Hawaiian  MS64  NGC.  A  well-preserved  Choice  specimen 
of  this  silver  commemorative  key,  with  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  From  a  low 
distribution  total  of  9,958  pieces.  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS# 
9309 


1946  Iowa  Centennial  Half,  Outstanding  MS68 


6652  1946  Iowa  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1946  Iowa  Centennial  half 
dollar  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  classic  commemoratives  is  MS68, 
but  such  pieces  are  still  scarce.  This  coin  is  among  the  finest  at 
PCGS.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  surfaces  display  satiny  luster.  The 
obverse  is  encompassed  by  gold,  crimson,  and  forest-green  toning; 
the  reverse  shows  similar  hues  but  with  the  addition  of  lilac-gray  over 
most  of  the  center.  Population:  82  in  68  (9  in  68+ ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28KJ,  PCGS# 
9316 


6653  1925  Lexington  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Lexington 
half  dollar  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  MS66  condition,  but  the 
population  drops  off  dramatically  in  finer  grades.  This  high-end 
Premium  Gem  is  well-detailed  and  lustrous,  under  attractive 
shades  of  greenish-gold  and  lavender  toning.  PCGS  has  graded 
23  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KK,  PCGS# 
9318 


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1918  Illinois  Centennial  Half,  Stellar  MS67+ 


6654  1918  Lincoln  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Plus  designation  sets 
this  Superb  Gem  Illinois  Centennial  half  dollar  apart  from  most 
other  MS67  examples,  and  only  two  MS68  coins  (one  MS68  +  ) 
are  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  This  piece  is  razor-sharp  and  displays 
frosty  mint  radiance.  Tinges  of  amber-gold,  violet,  and  blue  toning 
surround  the  obverse  periphery,  while  the  remainder  of  each  side 
shows  just  a  hint  of  light  golden  color.  PCGS#  9320 


1921  Missouri  Centennial  Half 
Appealing  Premium  Gem,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 


6655  1921  Missouri  MS66  PCGS.  Colorful  iridescent  shades  appear 
on  the  sloped  borders  of  this  attractive  Premium  Gem  Missouri 
half.  Sea-green  and  golden  hues  venture  inward  toward  the  centers, 
which  are  fully  struck-up  and  boldly  defined.  Designed  by  Robert 
Aitken  (who  also  designed  the  Panama-Pacific  fifty  dollar  gold 
pieces),  the  pleasing  frontier  motifs  are  among  the  favorites  of 
most  commemorative  collectors.  PCGS  has  not  certified  any  coins 
numerically  finer  than  this  MS66  example.  Population:  42  in  66,  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KS,  PCGS#  9330 


6656  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Gem  representative 
of  the  scarcer  2x4  variant  displays  crimson  toning  at  the  borders 
with  an  added  sliver  of  color  in  the  right  obverse  field.  The 
otherwise  brilliant  surfaces  glisten  with  satiny  luster.  Approximately 
9,400  pieces  were  distributed,  but  examples  finer  than  the  coin  here 
offered  are  rare.  NGC  ID#  28KR,  PCGS#  9331 


1921  Missouri  2x4  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Among  the  Top  Coins  at  Both  Services 


6657  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS66  NGC.  San  Francisco  artist  Robert 
Aitken,  famous  for  his  1915  Pan-Pac  $50  gold  coins,  also  designed 
the  1921  Missouri  Centennial  commemorative  halves.  Researchers 
have  long  debated  the  issue’s  distribution  totals.  It  is  certain  that 
50,028  coins  (both  varieties)  were  minted,  and  that  29,600  coins 
were  melted.  Current  distribution  estimates  stand  at  9,400  2x4 
coins  and  11,400  Plain  representatives.  This  well-defined,  satiny 
2x4  variant  has  pearl-gray  iridescence  in  the  centers  surrounded  by 
golden-orange  and  indigo  toning  around  the  edges.  Census:  39  in 
66  (1  in  66  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KR,  PCGS#  9331 


6658  1923-S  Monroe  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Gem  example  of  the 
notoriously  challenging  Monroe  half  dollar,  mostly  silver-gray  with 
elements  of  peach  and  deep  claret.  A  green  CAC  label  further 
attests  to  the  quality. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28KT,  PCGS# 
9333 


1938  New  Rochelle  Half,  SP66 
One  of  50  Specimens  Believed  Struck 


6659  1938  New  Rochelle  SP66  NGC.  According  to  research  by  noted 
commemorative  authority,  Anthony  Swiatek,  50  New  Rochelle 
half  dollars  were  struck  on  polished  proof  planchets,  and  were 
then  given  to  various  members  of  the  Commemorative  Coin 
Committee.  One  of  the  earliest  auction  appearances  of  an  example 
was  in  lot  1707  of  the  1958  ANA  sale  (Kosoff,  8/1958),  where  a 
piece  was  described  as  a  “Special  Proof  Half  Dollar  of  the  New 
Rochelle  Commemorative  issue,  struck  in  very  limited  number  ...” 
Recognized  as  a  specimen,  this  Premium  Gem  example  is  boldly 
struck,  with  gleaming  prooflike  fields  that  denote  its  special  status. 
Traces  of  gold  toning  appear  overall. 


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1938  New  Rochelle  Half  Dollar 
Specimen  MS66 


6660  1938  New  Rochelle  MS66  NGC.  Both  Prooflike  and  Specimen 
strikings  are  known  and  certified  for  the  New  Rochelle.  The 
Specimen  coins,  such  as  this  one,  are  only  graded  by  NGC.  Such 
pieces  are  presumably  from  the  50  coins  presented  to  various 
dignitaries,  members  of  the  Coinage  Committee,  and  selected 
members  of  the  Westchester  County  Coin  Club.  This  is  a  deeply 
mirrored  example  with  only  slight  contrast  evident  between  the 
fields  and  devices.  There  are  no  obvious  contact  marks  present,  and 
each  side  is  primarily  brilliant  with  a  slight  reddish  tinge  evident. 
NGC  has  only  certified  13  coins  as  Specimen  strikings,  and  five 
others  have  been  graded  the  same  as  this  coin  with  six  finer,  minus 
possible  resubmissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KU,  PCGS#  9335 


1925  Norse  Medal,  MS66 
Scarcer  Thin  Planchet  Variant 


6661  1925  Norse  Thin  Planchet  MS66  PCGS,  CAC.  Two  variants 
exist  for  the  1925  Norse  commemorative  medals.  Thin  Planchet 
examples  were  struck  to  the  extent  of  6,000  pieces,  while  Thick 
Planchet  medals  claim  a  net  distribution  of  31,750  pieces.  This 
scarcer  Thin  Planchet  representative  is  mostly  brilliant  with  satiny 
luster  and  mottled  violet  and  orange  toning  around  the  edges. 
Population:  7  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  9451 

6662  1933-D  Oregon  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  FS-801.  Satiny  luster 
glistens  over  mostly  brilliant,  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  with 
dappled  blue,  magenta,  yellow,  and  orange  toning  around  the  rims. 
A  total  of  5,000  1933-D  Oregon  halves  were  struck  plus  eight  coins 
for  assay  purposes.  PCGS  shows  just  two  finer  submissions  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28KZ,  PCGS#  9343 

1938-D  Oregon  Half,  MS68 
Icy  Luster 


6663  1938-D  Oregon  MS68  PCGS.  Ice-blue,  frosty  luster  shows  hints 
of  light  golden  color  around  the  peripheries  on  this  incredible 
Oregon  Trail  half  dollar,  a  conditionally  scarce  example.  Close 
inspection  with  a  loupe  reveals  bold  design  elements  and  seemingly 
perfect  surfaces.  Population:  43  in  68  (5  in  68  + ),  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28L7,  PCGS#  9349 


6664  1939  Oregon  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  entire  obverse  is  veiled 
in  mottled  golden-brown,  plum,  and  russet  patina.  The  target- 
like  reverse  exhibits  comparably  toned  borders  that  cede  to  frosty 
brilliance,  culminating  in  a  circle  of  color  at  the  extreme  center. 
The  underlying  surfaces  are  immaculate.  This  is  one  of  six  MS67+ 
coins  at  PCGS  with  four  pieces  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28L9, 
PCGS#  9352 


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1939-D  Oregon  Half,  MS68+ 
Deep  Tab  Toning 


6665  1939-D  Oregon  MS68+  NGC.  Boldly  rendered  design  elements 
are  illuminated  by  glowing,  satiny  luster  on  this  Plus-designated 
MS68  example,  one  of  the  finest  1939-D  Oregon  Trail  halves 
known.  The  reverse  is  tab-toned  in  vivid  amber-russet,  crimson, 
and  sun-gold  hues,  with  pale  champagne  over  most  of  the  interiors. 
The  obverse  shows  similar  hues  but  in  a  more  intermingled  pattern. 
Census:  33  in  68  (5  in  68+,  14  in  68  ★,  2  in  68+^),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28LA,  PCGS#  9353 

6666  1939-S  Oregon  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  total  of  3,005  S-mint 
examples  were  distributed  in  the  series’  final  year.  Specks  of  fiery 
orange  and  crimson  patina  overlay  shimming  surfaces  that  appear 
flawless  at  first  glance  and  remain  so  even  after  close  inspection. 
There  are  only  eight  finer  submissions  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28LB,  PCGS#  9354 

6667  1939  SET  Oregon  PDS  Set  MS65  to  MS66  NGC.  This  matched 
set  contains  a  1939  MS65,  1939-D  MS66,  and  1939-S  MS65. 

All  coins  have  brilliant  satin  surfaces  with  glimpses  of  pale  golden 
toning.  Certified  in  NGC  holders  with  consecutive  serial  numbers. 
(Total:  3  coins)  PCGS#  9355 

6668  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS65  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  greenish- 
gold  and  magenta  toning  highlight  the  well-preserved  surfaces 
of  this  delightful  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  throughout.  NGC  ID#  26H7,  PCGS# 
9357 

1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollar 
Seemingly  Flawless  Superb  Gem 


6669  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Concentric  rings  of 
rainbow  iridescence  surround  brilliant  interiors  on  both  sides.  From 
a  technical  standpoint,  this  is  a  near-flawless  Superb  Gem  without 
a  single  impairment  that  merits  mention.  Even  close  study  with 
magnification  fails  to  reveal  where  this  amazing  coin  lost  points. 
The  obverse  and  reverse  of  the  1915  Pan-Pac  half  dollar  were 
designed  by  Charles  Barber  and  George  T.  Morgan,  and  27,134 
pieces  were  distributed  in  all.  This  is  easily  among  the  top  survivors; 
PCGS  has  seen  just  three  submissions  in  higher  grades  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26H7,  PCGS#  9357 

6670  1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific,  FS-501,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

A  collector-grade  example  of  this  popular  Panama-Pacific 
International  Exposition  commemorative.  The  strike  is  sharp 
and  abrasions  are  minimal.  Silvery  interiors  contrast  sharply  with 
vivid  multicolor  peripheries,  which  are  most  bold  on  the  obverse. 
PCGS#  145748  Base  PCGS#  9357 


1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific  Half,  MS66 
Barber-Morgan  Design  Collaboration 


6671  1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific,  FS-502,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  One  of 

two  repunched  mintmark  varieties  for  the  issue,  showing  the  upper 
serif  of  an  errant  S  in  the  field  above  the  primary.  The  Panama- 
Pacific  half  dollar  had  a  distribution  of  27,134  pieces,  and  is  one 
of  the  more  affordable  commemoratives  struck  for  the  Panama- 
Pacific  International  Exposition  held  in  San  Francisco  in  1915. 
This  Premium  Gem  is  sharply  struck,  with  satiny  golden-gray  luster. 

PCGS#  511601  Base  PCGS#  9357 


6672  1936  Robinson  MS67  PCGS.  This  extraordinary  Superb  Gem  is 
deeply  toned  in  gold,  green,  and  rose  shades  with  underlying  frosty 
mint  luster.  Population:  76in67(lin67+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  28LJ,  PCGS#  9369 

6673  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS65  ★  NGC.  An  especially  attractive 
Gem  example  of  this  popular  silver  commemorative,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint  luster  under 
shades  of  lavender-gray  and  greenish-gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  28LN, 
PCGS#  9376 

6674  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-end  Premium 
Gem  example  of  this  popular  issue,  with  satiny  mint  luster  and 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  are  visited  by  highlights  of  lavender,  gray,  and  amber 
toning.  NGC  ID#  28LN,  PCGS#  9376 

6675  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  orange-tan 
and  bluish-green  toning  visits  the  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces  of 
this  Superb  Gem  commemorative  half.  Sharply  struck  design 
features  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  round  out  the  coin’s 
outstanding  eye  appeal,  appropriately  recognized  by  CAC.  PCGS 
reports  just  eight  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS# 
9378 

1925  Stone  Mountain  Half  Dollar,  MS67+ 

Amazing  Array  of  Colors 


6676  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  color  palette 
seen  on  each  side  of  this  well-struck  Superb  Gem  includes  shades 
of  fiery  orange,  blue,  red-violet,  and  green  when  rotated  under  a 
lamp.  Soft,  frosty  mint  luster  percolates  through  the  variegated 
toning.  The  1925  Stone  Mountain  half  dollar  is  one  of  the  most 
available  commemoratives  from  the  1920s.  Nevertheless,  only  5% 
of  all  MS67  submissions  at  PCGS  have  received  a  Plus  designation, 
and  there  are  just  eight  examples  rated  finer  at  that  service  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS#  9378 


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6677  1936-S  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem 
displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint 
luster  with  a  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  One  of  9,055  pieces 
struck.  PCGS  has  graded  just  two  coins  as  MS68  or  better  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28LW,  PCGS#  9388 

6678  1937  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  A  scarce  Texas  Centennial  issue  from 
a  mintage  of  just  6,571  coins,  this  Superb  Gem  exhibits  delicate 
wisps  of  gold  and  blue  toning  that  intensifies  along  the  borders. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  four  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28LX,  PCGS#  9390 

6679  1937-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Silver- white  interiors  have 
gold  and  peach  toning  around.  The  reverse  adds  hints  of  blue  and 
violet.  An  impressively  preserved  later-date  Texas  half  from  Denver. 
PCGS  has  graded  just  two  pieces  as  MS68  or  better  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  28LY,  PCGS#  9391 

6680  1937-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Gold  overtones  grace  most 
of  this  beautifully  preserved  later  Texas  half.  Shades  of  green 
outline  portions  of  Liberty  on  the  reverse.  PCGS  has  graded  only 
two  coins  finer  than  this  magnificent  MS67+  example  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28LY,  PCGS#  9391 

6681  1938  Texas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharply  detailed  Superb  Gem, 
with  virtually  pristine  surfaces  and  satiny  mint  luster  throughout. 
From  a  small  distribution  of  3,780  pieces.  Population:  55  in  67  (4  in 
67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#28M2,  PCGS#  9394 


1938-D  Texas  Half,  Pristine  MS67+ 


6682  1938-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Pale  lilac,  rose,  and  gold 
appear  faintly  on  each  side  of  this  remarkably  pristine  1938-D 
Texas  half,  which  still  presents  as  largely  untoned.  The  hunt  for  a 
finer-graded  example  of  this  Texas  issue  would  likely  result  in  a  long 
and  futile  search.  Population:  13  in  67 +,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M3,  PCGS#  9395 

1938-D  Texas  Independence  Half,  MS67+ 
Exceptional  Quality 


6683  1938-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  stunning  representative 
of  the  Texas  design,  coined  at  the  closest  operating  mint  to  the 
state.  The  distribution  for  this  issue  total  just  3,775  pieces,  sold 
in  three-coin  sets  along  with  an  example  each  of  the  Philadelphia 
and  San  Francisco  issues.  This  Superb  Gem  exhibits  satiny  silver 
luster  with  wisps  of  delicate  gold,  violet,  and  blue  peripheral  toning. 
Population:  100  in  67  (13  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28M3, 
PCGS#  9395 


1938-D  Texas  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Among  the  Finest  Known 


6684  1938-D  Texas  MS68  NGC.  The  1938-D  Texas  Independence 
Centennial  half  dollar  had  a  limited  distribution  of  only  3,775 
coins.  The  present  MS68  example  is  among  only  a  handful  of 
pieces  that  claim  status  as  the  finest  known.  The  design  elements 
are  boldly  defined  and  the  satiny  surfaces  are  devoid  of  abrasions. 
Iridescent  silvery-gold  surfaces  show  irregular  splashes  of  olive  and 
deep  amber-orange  toning.  Census:  7  in  68  (3  in  68  ★),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28M3,  PCGS#  9395 

6685  1925  Vancouver  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Light  gold  and  gunmetal- 
blue  toning  embraces  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  maintains  its 
brilliance.  Frosty  S-mint  luster  issues  from  the  immaculate  surfaces. 
Boldly  rendered  with  a  small  reeding  mark  under  the  lapel.  Scarcely 
seen  at  this  grade  level.  NGC  ID#  28M5,  PCGS#  9399 

1925  Fort  Vancouver  Centennial  Half 


Satiny  MS67 


6686  1925  Vancouver  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Vancouver  half 
dollar  is  very  scarce  above  the  MS66  grade  level.  Attractive  toning 
in  shades  of  golden-orange,  cherry-red,  forest-green,  aquamarine, 
lemon-yellow,  green-gray,  and  russet,  primarily  at  the  outer  edges, 
adds  to  the  visual  allure  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The  piece  displays 
deep  satin  luster  that  further  enhances  the  appearance.  Population: 
56  in  67  (8  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28M5,  PCGS#  9399 


1927  Vermont  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Scarce  This  Fine 


6687  1927  Vermont  MS67  PCGS.  The  Vermont  Sesquicentennial 
half  dollar,  struck  as  a  souvenir  to  commemorate  the  150th 
anniversary  of  Vermont’s  independence,  is  seldom  seen  in  Superb 
Gem  condition.  This  MS67  coin  is  boldly  struck  and  free  of  major 
abrasions.  Both  sides  show  satiny  luster  and  a  blush  of  light  golden 
toning.  Population:  37  in  67  (2  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M6,  PCGS#  9401 


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1927  Vermont  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Only  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


6688  1927  Vermont  MS67  PCGS.  Dusky  mustard-yellow  patina  is 
typical  for  the  Vermont  half  dollars.  This  Superb  Gem  exhibits 
that  patina  at  the  upper  right  obverse  and  lower  right  reverse.  This 
piece  approaches  the  top  of  the  certification  charts,  with  only 
three  finer  examples  in  the  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  population 
reports.  Population:  37  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M6,  PCGS#  9401 

6689  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The 

ice -blue  and  lavender  centers  of  this  spectacular  Superb  Gem  yield 
to  shades  of  greenish-gold  at  the  peripheries.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  and  vibrant  mint  luster  shines  through  the 
toning.  Population:  48  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M8,  PCGS#  9405 

6690  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex: 

Bruce  Scher.  Bruce  Scher’s  144'piece  Registry  Set  of  classic  silver 
commemoratives  is  ranked  as  the  #1  All-Time  Finest  at  PCGS. 
He  sold  his  set  to  Pinnacle  in  2012,  and  passed  away  late  that 
year.  The  present  lustrous  Superb  Gem  has  aquamarine  fields  and 
devices.  The  obverse  margin  exhibits  narrow  but  exquisite  bands  of 
ruby-red,  orange-gold,  and  forest-green.  NGC  ID#  28M8,  PCGS# 

9405 

6691  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  Darkly 
patinated  in  shades  of  green,  gold,  violet,  and  amber,  this 
spectacular  Superb  Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements, 
with  vibrant  mint  luster  under  the  toning.  No  mentionable  surface 
marks  are  apparent.  From  a  large  distribution  of  200,113  pieces. 
Census:  70  in  67  (1  in  67+,  21  in  67  ★,  3  in  67+^),  9  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28M8,  PCGS#  9405 

6692  1946-S  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Bruce  Scher. 
Remarkable  obverse  toning  includes  arcs  of  cherry-red,  lemon-gold, 
and  apple-green  along  the  left  and  lower  margins.  The  reverse 
toning  is  similar  but  not  quite  as  spectacular.  The  centers  are 
olive-green.  Bruce  Scher’s  high  grade  type  collection  of  silver 
commemoratives  was  auctioned  by  Heritage  in  February  2005, 
but  did  not  include  the  present  piece.  NGC  ID#  28M9,  PCGS# 

9406 

195 1-S  Washington-Carver  Half,  MS67 
Pastel  Peripheral  Toning 


6693  195 1-S  Washington-Carver  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  net 

distribution  of  this  issue  was  a  hair  more  than  10,000  pieces,  but 
this  piece  is  nonetheless  one  of  only  five  Superb  Gems  graded 
at  PCGS.  Pale  pastel  rainbow  iridescence  appears  on  the  right 
margins  of  each  side,  with  pale  silver-gray  centers  and  outstanding 
preservation  throughout.  Population:  4  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28MU,  PCGS#  9432 


6694  1952  Washington-Carver  MS67  NGC.  Mottled  golden-olive  and 
violet-gray  tones  shroud  the  obverse,  while  the  same  colors  adhere 
to  the  rims  and  centers  respectively  on  the  reverse.  The  only  marks 
on  this  Superb  Gem  appear  linearly  on  the  temple  of  George 
Carver.  Census:  34  in  67  (1  in  67+,  10  in  67  ★,  2  in  67+^),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28MV,  PCGS#  9434 

6695  1952  Washington-Carver  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Vivid 
shades  of  mingled  magenta,  violet,  amber,  and  sea-green  toning 
blanket  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this  remarkable 
Superb  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design 
elements  underneath.  Population:  17  in  67  (2  in  67  + ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28MV,  PCGS#  9434 

1953-S  Washington-Carver  Half,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


6696  1953-S  Washington-Carver  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Bruce 
Scher.  The  final  issue  in  the  classic  commemorative  series  was  the 
Washington-Carver  series  issued  from  1951  to  1954.  Authorized  on 
September  21,  1951,  these  half  dollars  were  issued  to  commemorate 
the  lives  and  perpetuate  the  ideals  and  teachings  of  Booker  T. 
Washington  and  George  Washington  Carver.  Examples  were 
coined  at  three  mints  from  1951  to  1954. 

The  1952,  1953-S,  and  1954-S  issues  had  the  largest  mintages, 
including  88,020  examples  of  this  1953-S  half  dollar.  This  stunning 
example  is  tied  for  the  finest  certified.  Both  sides  have  deep  cobalt- 
blue  and  iridescent  toning  with  underlying  frosty  luster.  Population: 
10  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28N2,  PCGS#  9440 

1936  Wisconsin  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Delicately  Toned 


6697  1936  Wisconsin  MS68  PCGS.  Ex:  W.P.E.  Collection.  The 
Wisconsin  Territorial  Centennial  half  dollar  is  seldom  seen  in 
MS68,  and  no  examples  are  known  finer.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck 
and  seemingly  pristine.  Each  side  shows  light  champagne  toning 
with  glimpses  of  iridescence  throughout.  Population:  34  in  68  (5  in 
68+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28N6,  PCGS#  9447 


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1936  York  Tercentenary  Half,  MS68 
Intense  Cartwheel  Luster 


6698  1936  York  MS68  PCGS.  The  intricate  details  of  the  stockade  on 
this  York  County  Tercentenary  commemorative  half  are  sharply 
brought  up,  mirroring  the  definition  of  the  reverse.  The  obverse 
shows  warm  champagne  toning  overall,  while  the  reverse  exhibits 
the  same  but  with  an  additional  ribbon  of  amber-gold  around  much 
of  the  periphery.  The  surfaces  are  seemingly  perfect.  Population:  26 
in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28N7,  PCGS#  9449 


COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD 

6699  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

peach-gold  surfaces  reveal  hints  of  rose  on  the  obverse  while  the 
reverse  shows  slightly  deeper  shades  of  this  color  palette  joined  by 
whispers  of  lime-green  and  lavender.  Radiant  luster  and  impeccable 
preservation  further  contribute  to  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6700  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  popular  gold  commemorative  coin 
are  awash  with  mint  luster,  and  sharp  definition  characterizes 
the  design  elements.  A  few  unobtrusive  handling  marks  are 
inconsequential.  The  gorgeous  eye  appeal  is  affirmed  by  the  CAC 
endorsement.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6701  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Bands 
of  deep  reddish-orange  toning  hug  the  left  and  right  reverse  borders, 
leaving  the  remaining  surfaces  yellow-gold  with  lilac  hues  on  each 
side.  The  central  motifs  are  strongly  brought  up  with  insignificant 
softness  toward  the  upper  reverse  rim.  A  lovely  example  of  the 
scarcer  Jefferson  type.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6702  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition  took  place  in  St.  Louis  from  April 
30  to  December  1,  1904,  though  it  was  intended  to  open  in  1903. 
This  bold  orange-gold  representative  has  magnificent  eye  appeal, 
the  result  of  swirling  mint  frost  and  minimal  abrasions.  A  sliver  a 
darker  patina  occurs  through  LOUIS.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS# 
7443 

6703  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Sea- 
green  and  peach-gold  compete  for  territory  across  this  lustrous  and 
attractive  Gem.  Unabraded  aside  from  an  unobtrusive  graze  on 
Jefferson’s  forehead.  Encased  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  5057,  which  realized 
$1 ,610.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6704  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

Lemon-gold  color  on  the  obverse  appears  lighter  than  the  deeper 
shades  of  green-gold  on  the  reverse,  though  each  side  shows 
complementary  rose  accents.  This  crisp  Gem  Jefferson  head  gold 
dollar  is  void  of  notable  distractions.  A  small  planchet  flake  occurs 
below  D(OLLAR).  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6705  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  NGC.  CAC. 

President  Thomas  Jefferson’s  portrait  on  this  issue  stems  from  the 
coin’s  commemoration  of  the  100th  anniversary  of  the  purchase  of 
a  vast  tract  of  land  from  France  in  1803  during  his  administration. 
Intense  luster  radiates  from  the  yellow-gold  of  this  sharply 
impressed  and  impeccably  preserved  Premium  Gem.  NGC  ID# 
26HA,  PCGS#  7443 


6706  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  Wisps 
of  nearly  imperceptible  soft  green  are  imbued  within  the  yellow- 
gold  toning  of  this  lustrous  Premium  Gem.  All  design  features 
are  well-brought  up.  Demand  is  extremely  high  for  both  varieties 
(Jefferson  and  McKinley)  of  1903  gold  dollars.  NGC  ID#  26HA, 
PCGS#  7443 

6707  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

According  to  Dave  Bowers,  “[Charles]  Barber  copied  a  portrait 
of  Thomas  Jefferson  from  the  portrait  on  an  Indian  peace  medal 
created  in  three  sizes  in  the  latter  part  of  1801  by  John  Reich.”  This 
strongly  struck  Premium  Gem  is  awash  in  glistening  mint  luster 
with  pleasing  lavender  and  yellow-gold  coloration.  NGC  ID# 
26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6708  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

obverse  is  fully  detailed  with  sharp  denticles  and  portrait  definition, 
while  the  equally  bold  reverse  has  a  bit  of  softness  at  the  lower 
rims.  A  small  alloy  spot  occurs  above  HA  in  PURCHASE.  Radiant 
lilac  and  peach-gold  surfaces  are  undeniably  appealing.  NGC  ID# 
26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6709  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  commemorative  gold  dollar  display 
occasional  hints  of  apricot  and  exhibit  strong  design  detail.  Both 
sides  are  virtually  flawless.  The  present  variant  of  the  two  Louisiana 
Purchase  gold  dollars  shows  President  William  McKinley,  who 
sanctioned  the  Exposition  held  in  St.  Louis  in  1904.  NGC  ID# 
26HB,  PCGS#  7444 

6710  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Shades 
of  orange-  and  yellow-gold  patina  adorn  the  highly  lustrous  surfaces 
of  this  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  impressed  and 
both  sides  are  well-preserved.  Some  mild,  as-made  orange-peel 
effect  is  evident  around  the  borders.  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS# 
7444 

6711  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A 

lovely  and  lustrous  lemon-gold  Gem.  The  strike  is  full  on  the 
legends  and  motifs,  although  the  dentils  show  occasional 
inexactness.  Virtually  void  of  contact,  and  housed  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 

6712  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A 

no-questions  Gem,  both  the  obverse  and  reverse  are  awash  in 
orange-gold  color.  The  smooth  surfaces  are  attractive  with  crisp 
strike  definition  in  all  areas.  A  tiny  alloy  spot  is  mentioned  under 
the  U  of  LOUIS  at  the  base  of  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006) ,  lot  3948.  NGC  ID#  26HB, 
PCGS#  7444 

6713  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Pale- 
lilac  accents  and  rich  tones  of  orange-gold  account  for  the  CAC- 
approved  aesthetic  appeal  seen  throughout  this  Gem.  Swirling 
luster,  bold  design  detail,  and  the  absence  of  singular  marks 
heighten  the  desirability.  Only  35,000  coins  were  distributed  (both 
variants)  from  a  total  mintage  of  250,000  pieces.  NGC  ID#  26HB, 
PCGS#  7444 

6714  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
beautifully  original  olive  and  reddish-gold  Louisiana  Purchase 
representative  features  bold  central  definition  with  minor  strike 
softness  around  the  rims.  There  are  no  mentionable  imperfections, 
and  three  small  alloy  spots  appear  below  TES  in  STATES.  NGC 
ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 

6715  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

Lemon-gold  color  and  shimmering  luster  blend  over  each  side, 
showing  glints  of  rose  mainly  on  the  reverse.  This  sharply  detailed 
commemorative  dollar  is  boldly  struck  and  virtually  unmarked.  A 
small  die  crack  connects  the  rim  to  (LOUIS)I(ANA).  Scarcely 
seen  finer.  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 


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1903  McKinley  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Impeccable  Technical  and  Visual  Quality 


6716  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley,  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An 

impeccable  butter-gold  representative,  this  Superb  Gem  features 
vibrant  mint  frost  over  rose-tinted,  mark-free  surfaces.  A  high- 
powered  loupe  fails  to  yield  any  noticeable  impairments,  though 
a  tiny  alloy  spot  occurs  in  the  left  obverse  field.  The  distribution 
of  Louisiana  Purchase  commemorative  gold  dollars  amounted  to 
35,000  pieces,  17,500  each  of  the  Jefferson  and  McKinley  types. 
Coins  sold  for  $3  each  during  the  Exposition,  but  traded  at  steep 
discounts  thereafter.  PCGS  reports  just  two  submissions  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 


6717  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS64  PCGS.  This  boldly  defined  and  fully 
lustrous  yellow-gold  commemorative  exhibits  reflective  fields  that 
create  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Housed  in  an  old  green-label  PCGS 
holder.  NGC  ID#  26HC,  PCGS#  7447 


1904  Lewis  and  Clark  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Lustrous,  Technically  Superior  Example 


6718  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS66  PCGS.  Strike  quality  and  eye  appeal 
are  splendid  for  this  lustrous,  Premium  Gem  Lewis  and  Clark  dollar. 
Surprisingly  little  metal  flow  exists  along  the  margins  as  normally 
seen  on  the  issue.  Honey-gold  fields  and  devices  display  mint  frost 
and  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces.  Just  10,025  pieces  were  actually 
distributed  from  a  production  of  25,000  pieces,  with  the  unsold 
coins  melted.  NGC  ID#  26HC,  PCGS#  7447 


6720  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS66  PCGS.  The  Lewis  and  Clark 
Exposition  gold  dollars  were  struck  dated  1904  and  1905.  The 
earlier  issue  is  the  more  available  of  the  two,  but  is  nonetheless 
rare  above  the  MS66  level.  This  Premium  Gem  is  sharply  struck, 
with  satiny  yellow-gold  luster.  The  usual  die  stress  flow  lines  appear 
in  the  fields  around  the  peripheral  legends.  PCGS  lists  20  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HC,  PCGS#  7447 


1905  Lewis  and  Clark  Gold  Dollar 
Satiny  MS65 


6721  1905  Lewis  and  Clark  MS65  NGC.  This  Gem  1905  Lewis  and 
Clark  gold  dollar  is  well-struck  and  shows  only  minimal  evidence  of 
die  stress  in  the  peripheral  fields,  a  characteristic  to  which  this  type 
is  usually  prone.  The  surfaces  are  devoid  of  major  abrasions  and 
show  warm  straw-gold  luster,  with  a  single  coppery  spot  seen  near 
OF.  Scarce  any  finer.  NGC  ID#  26HD,  PCGS#  7448 


6722  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  This  fully 
brilliant  Gem  exhibits  light  greenish  yellow-gold  surfaces  with 
satin  luster.  The  central  obverse  is  a  trifle  weak  as  usual.  NGC  ID# 
26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6723  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

mintmark  is  nicely  repunched  southeast,  a  variety  presently 
unlisted  in  Cherry  picker  s’ .  This  lustrous  peach-gold  Gem  has  a 
sharp  strike  and  exemplary  preservation.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 


1904  Lewis  and  Clark  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Beautiful,  Impressively  Preserved  Example 


6719  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS66  PCGS.  This  commemorative  issue 
is  not  absolutely  scarce,  despite  its  small  production  of  10,025 
pieces,  but  it  is  conditionally  scarce  at  the  Premium  Gem  level, 
and  rare  any  finer.  This  beautiful  coin  exhibits  luminous  green- 
gold  and  peach  surfaces.  The  strike  definition  across  each  side  is 
exceptionally  sharp,  and  the  surfaces  are  pristine.  NGC  ID#  26HC, 
PCGS#  7447 


6724  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  NGC.  CAC. 

Brass-yellow  patination  adorns  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  well- 
struck  Gem.  The  CAC  sticker  confirms  the  coin’s  outstanding 
eye  appeal.  This  issue  is  one  of  the  most  available  and  most 
popular  commemorative  gold  dollars  .  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6725  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

Both  the  Panama  Canal  and  the  exposition  celebrating  its 
completion  were  monumental  in  scale  and  significance.  The  1915 
commemorative  gold  dollar  may  be  physically  small,  but  its  design 
captures  the  importance  of  two  the  events.  This  splendid  Gem  has 
vibrant  luster  over  lavender  and  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  minimal 
marks.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6726  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Most 
of  the  15,000  Panama-Pacific  gold  dollars  were  distributed  singly 
for  $2  each,  and  only  a  few  hundred  were  likely  sold  as  part  of  four 
or  five  piece  sets.  This  gorgeous  Gem  is  awash  in  frosty  luster,  and 
typical  orange  and  rose-gold  shades.  There  are  no  marks  of  note, 
and  the  CAC  sticker  is  well-deserved.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 


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6727  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Daubs 
of  deep  orange  color  appear  over  the  rose  and  lemon-gold  surfaces. 
Charles  Keck’s  design  is  crisply  rendered,  and  coruscating  mint  frost 
rolls  over  each  side.  A  total  of  25,034  Panama-Pacific  gold  dollars 
were  struck  at  the  S-mint  in  1915  (34  coins  for  assaying),  but  only 
15,000  coins  were  distributed  and  the  rest  melted.  NGC  ID#  26HE, 
PCGS#  7449 

6728  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS,  CAC,  Deep 
peach  patina  invigorates  this  satiny  and  virtually  immaculate  Gem. 
The  fully  struck  surfaces  displays  traces  of  gunmetal-blue  at  the 
centers.  Encased  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2012),  lot  5238,  which  realized 
$1 ,351 .25.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6729  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

obverse  Panama  Canal  worker  and  the  reverse  dolphins  are 
allegories  of  labor  and  the  transportation  route  created  by  the 
new  waterway.  Light  butter-gold  surfaces  feature  radiant  mint  frost 
and  fully  struck  devices.  Marks  are  virtually  indistinguishable. 
An  eye-appealing  Pan-Pac  gold  dollar.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6730  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Equal 
parts  orange  and  yellow-gold  in  color,  the  surfaces  of  this  Gem 
feature  typical  S-mint  frost  and  boast  phenomenal  eye-appeal.  Pan- 
Pac  gold  dollars  sold  well  in  1915.  Most  coins  were  distributed  to 
the  public  rather  than  wholesaled  to  dealers  in  bulk,  as  was  the  case 
with  less  popular  commemorative  issues.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6731  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS66  PCGS.  Rose 
overtones  reside  on  the  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  yellow-gold 
surfaces  of  this  frosty  Premium  Gem.  PCGS  has  only  certified 
64  finer  examples  of  this  issue  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6732  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

Intense  luster  emanates  from  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  lovely 
Premium  Gem  commemorative.  The  design  features  are  uniformly 
well-defined.  The  CAC  sticker  affirms  the  coin’s  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  Finer  pieces  become  very  challenging.  Indeed,  PCGS  has 
graded  just  64  coins  finer  (7/2015).  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6733  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  Panama-Pacific 
commemorative  gold  dollar  display  a  splash  or  two  of  deep  reddish- 
gold  on  each  side.  Scintillating  luster  and  sharply  struck  design 
elements  enhance  the  coin’s  marvelous  eye  appeal.  This  piece  is 
well-deserving  of  the  CAC  endorsement.  PCGS  has  seen  only  64 
coins  finer  (7/2015).  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6734  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  AU50  NGC.  Light 
yellow-gold  surfaces  retain  traces  of  luster  on  this  lightly  circulated 
Panama- Pacific  quarter  eagle.  It  might  have  been  carried  for  a  short 
time  as  a  pocket  piece,  or  less  likely,  it  may  have  actually  entered 
circulation  for  a  period  of  time.  Regardless,  the  grade  is  unusual  and 
this  piece  will  certainly  garner  interest  at  the  sale.  NGC  ID#  26HK, 
PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Popular  Panama-Pacific  Issue 


6735  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  PCGS.  Farran 
Zerbe  proposed  and  offered  an  extensive  series  of  silver  and  gold 
commemorative  coins  for  the  event,  including  this  quarter  eagle. 
This  Gem  has  frosty  luster  on  brilliant  light  yellow-gold  surfaces.  A 
few  copper  toning  spots  are  insignificant.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS# 
7450 


1915-S  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Farran  Zerbe’s  Panama-Pacific  Issue 


6736  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  NGC.  Numismatist 
Farran  Zerbe  was  the  guiding  light  for  numismatic  activities  at  San 
Francisco’s  Panama-Pacific  International  Exposition  in  1915.  The 
strike  is  a  trifle  weak  at  the  central  obverse  of  this  brilliant  and  fully 
lustrous  Gem.  A  few  scattered  marks  prevent  a  higher  grade.  NGC 
ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Pan-Pac  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Beautiful  Reddish-Orange  Patina 


6737  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  NGC.  Superlative 
eye  appeal  is  the  hallmark  of  this  Gem  NGC-graded  1915-S  Pan- 
Pac  quarter  eagle,  a  coin  richly  layered  in  mint  luster  and  covered 
with  an  even,  beautiful  patina  of  reddish-orange.  Some  lighter 
wheat-gold  accents  appear  in  the  interstices  on  the  obverse,  and 
there  are  no  marks  of  any  consequence.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS# 
7450 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Lovely  Gem  Example 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Two  and  a  Half 
Eye-Appealing  MS66 


6738  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  PCGS.  Gem-quality 
surfaces  yield  frosty  wheat-gold  luster  with  hints  of  peach  and  rose 
throughout.  This  Panama-Pacific  quarter  eagle  is  well-struck  and 
slightly  above-average  for  the  issue  in  regards  to  technical  quality. 
The  issue  had  a  distribution  of  only  6,749  pieces,  the  lowest  in  the 
five-coin  Pan-Pac  set  behind  the  legendary  round  and  octagonal 
fifties.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


6741  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  NGC.  The  visual 
merit  of  this  Premium  Gem  Pan-Pac  quarter  eagle  draws  from 
a  combination  of  sharp  motifs,  smooth,  frosty  surfaces,  and 
delicately  intermingled  peach,  orange,  and  wheat-gold  hues.  It  is 
difficult  to  imagine  an  aesthetically  finer  example  of  this  popular 
commemorative  in  the  MS66  grade.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS# 
7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Minimally  Abraded  for  the  Issue 


6739  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  PCGS.  Luminous 
yellow-gold  with  hints  of  orange  and  a  touch  of  duskiness.  Carefully 
preserved  and  all-around  appealing,  if  softly  struck  as  usual  on 
Columbia’s  features.  The  Pan-Pac  is  rarely  seen  in  high  grade  as 
abrasions  are  a  consistent  problem;  thus,  a  minimally  marked  piece 
such  as  this  one  will  be  of  great  interest  to  collectors.  NGC  ID# 
26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Frosty  Premium  Gem 


6740  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  NGC.  Glowing 
yellow-gold  mint  luster  illuminates  the  sharply  rendered  design 
elements  of  this  Premium  Gem  Panama- Pacific  quarter  eagle.  Close 
study  with  a  loupe  confirms  the  outstanding  surface  preservation, 
and  the  corresponding  eye  appeal  is  equally  excellent.  Finer 
representatives  are  infrequently  encountered.  NGC  ID#  26HK, 
PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Exceptional  High-Grade  Example 


6742  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  NGC.  Responsibility 
for  the  design  of  this  commemorative  quarter  eagle  issue  was 
originally  assigned  to  sculptor  Evelyn  Longman  of  New  York,  but 
either  due  to  her  illness  or  a  decision  by  Assistant  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury  William  Moburn  (alleged  by  Walter  Breen  and  Anthony 
Swiatek  in  their  1981  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  Gold  and  Silver 
Commemorative  Coins),  the  designs  were  actually  executed  by  Mint 
personnel  Charles  Barber  and  George  Morgan. 

This  Premium  Gem  example  of  the  type  shows  mark-free  surfaces 
and  lovely  pale  gold  coloration.  The  strike  definition  is  exceptional, 
fully  bringing  up  all  elements  of  the  classically- inspired  design. 

Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society ;  Eric  P.  Newman 
Collection,  Part  V  (Heritage,  11/2014),  lot  3434.  NGC  ID#  26HK, 
PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Original  MS66 


6743  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
Premium  Gem  Panama-Pacific  quarter  eagle  exhibits  original, 
frosty  surfaces  with  medium  honey-gold  luster.  Some  minor  striking 
softness  is  seen  on  the  forward  eagle’s  feathers,  but  there  are  no 
major  abrasions.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  finer  grades,  with  only  38 
coins  so-certified  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Eye-Appealing  MS67 


6744  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS67  NGC.  The 

Panama-Pacific  quarter  eagle  is  scarce  at  the  MS67  level,  with 
this  grade  encompassing  the  finest-known  examples.  The  present 
piece  shows  sharp  motifs  and  frosty,  beautifully  preserved  luster. 
Two-toned  patina  consists  of  well-balanced  yellow  and  apricot-gold 
hues  which  impart  outstanding  eye  appeal.  This  issue’s  limited 
distribution  of  6,749  coins  did  not  allow  for  large  quantities  of 
high-grade  survivors. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 

6745  1916  McKinley  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Vibrant  luster  issues  from  the 
orange-  and  yellow-gold  surfaces  that  are  imbued  with  hints  of  rose. 
Sharply  impressed  devices  and  impeccable  preservation  further 
enhance  the  coin’s  impressive  eye  appeal,  aptly  recognized  by  CAC. 
NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6746  1916  McKinley  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Peach-gold  luster  embraces 
this  impressively  struck  Gem.  Both  surfaces  are  free  of  significant 
marks.  The  1916  McKinley  Memorial  gold  dollar  has  an  estimated 
distribution  of  15,000  pieces,  helping  to  make  it  more  available 
than  its  1917  counterpart  with  an  estimated  5,000-piece 
distribution.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6747  1916  McKinley  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this  Gem 
commemorative  gold  dollar  are  awash  with  frosty  luster  and  each 
exhibits  well-struck  design  features.  Yellow-gold  coloration  assumes 
deeper  hues  on  the  reverse.  There  are  no  marks  or  spots  worthy  of 
individual  mention.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 


6748  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Mint-green  and  reddish- 
violet  hues  complement  lemon-gold  color  overall.  The  obverse 
appears  pristine  to  the  naked  eye,  and  the  only  visible  impairment 
on  the  reverse  is  a  minuscule  tick  between  the  two  columns  just  left 
of  the  central  statue.  A  total  of  15,000  1916  coins  were  distributed 
compared  to  5,000  1917  examples.  NGC  ID#  26F1F,  PCGS# 
7454 

6749  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Caramel-gold  and  lime- 
green  toning  embraces  this  well  preserved  Gem.  No  marks  emerge 
beneath  a  lens,  and  the  strike  is  intricate  save  for  minor  blending 
on  the  left-side  borders.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID# 
26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6750  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Light  orange-gold  tones 
surround  blushes  of  deep  sunburst-gold  color  at  the  central  obverse. 
Yellow-gold  relief  elements  on  the  reverse  partly  stand  out  against 
rose-gold  fields.  Minimal  abrasions  generally  only  appear  under 
magnification.  Top-notch  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS# 
7454 

6751  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  fully  struck  Gem  bathed 
in  orange-gold  and  lime-green  luster.  The  fields  are  immaculate, 
and  the  portrait  high  points  show  only  trivial  indications  of 
contact.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS# 
7454 

6752  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  an  excellent 
McKinley  gold  dollar  type  coin,  as  the  1916  is  far  more  available 
than  its  1917  counterpart.  Orange-gold  surfaces  display  faint 
reddish-violet  accents  and  frosty  luster.  The  Barber-designed 
obverse  appears  softly  impressed,  while  the  Morgan  design  on 
the  reverse  is  much  sharper,  as  usual.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS# 
7454 

6753  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  McKinley  gold  dollar 
bears  a  portrait  of  the  slain  president  on  the  obverse  and  an  image 
of  the  Niles,  Ohio  memorial  on  the  reverse  for  which  the  coins 
raised  funds.  This  splendid  Gem  has  lovely  rose-gold  surfaces  and 
vibrant  mint  frost  with  minimal  marks  and  strongly  detailed  motifs. 

NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

1916  McKinley  Memorial  Dollar,  MS67 
Splendid,  Flawlessly  Preserved  Example 


6754  1916  McKinley  MS67  PCGS.  This  is  a  splendid  Superb  Gem 
example  of  the  1916  McKinley  Memorial  gold  dollar.  Fully  struck 
with  shimmering  mint  luster  and  seemingly  flawless  surfaces. 
Only  one  coin  has  received  a  numerically  higher  grade:  an  MS68 
example  at  NGC.  Population:  90  in  67  (2  in  67  + ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 


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1916  McKinley  Dollar,  Patinated  MS67+ 


6755  1916  McKinley  MS67+  NGC.  Intended  to  raise  funds  for  the 
McKinley  birthplace  memorial  in  Niles,  Ohio,  this  1916  and 
1917  commemorative  gold  dollars  saw  minimal  distribution.  This 
extraordinary  Superb  Gem  displays  splashes  of  orange  and  powder- 
blue  on  its  bright  yellow  surfaces.  Census:  80  in  67  (3  in  67 +,  2  in 
67  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

1916  McKinley  Memorial  Gold  Dollar 
High-End  Superb  Gem,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 


6756  1916  McKinley  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  While  the  design  was 
a  tenuous  collaboration  between  Charles  E.  Barber  and  George 
T.  Morgan  (Barber  did  the  obverse,  Morgan  the  reverse),  the 
marketing  of  the  McKinley  gold  dollars  was  even  less  coordinated, 
with  only  a  total  of  15,000  or  so  pieces  sold  dated  1916  or  1917. 
The  1916  pieces  outnumber  the  1917  issue  approximately  2  to 
1.  This  example  is  one  of  the  finest  survivors.  Both  sides  are 
beautifully  patinated  in  shades  of  lilac  and  rose-red  over  gleaming 
rich-gold  surfaces.  The  obverse  is  more  frosty,  the  reverse  mostly 
prooflike.  Exceptionally  struck  and  problem-free  for  the  issue,  this 
lustrous  Superb  Gem  McKinley  dollar  will  be  the  centerpiece  of  an 
advanced  commemorative  gold  collection.  Population:  90  in  67  (2 
in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6757  1917  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces 
of  this  Gem  display  ebullient  luster  and  are  free  of  any  significant 
marks.  All  design  elements  are  well-defined.  The  CAC 
endorsement  affirms  the  coin’s  magnificent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
26HG,  PCGS#  7455 


1917  McKinley  Dollar,  Yellow-Gold  MS67 


6758  1917  McKinley  MS67  PCGS.  The  McKinley  dollars  are  popular 
as  a  necessary  part  of  a  commemorative  gold  collection.  Fewer 
1917'dated  coins  were  distributed  than  1916  pieces  and  are  more 
difficult  to  locate.  Lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  exhibit  well-struck 
design  features  and  are  nicely  preserved.  Population:  69  in  67  (3  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HG,  PCGS#  7455 

6759  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  beautiful  orange-gold 
example  of  this  low  mintage  issue.  Lustrous  and  free  from  evident 
abrasion.  The  strike  is  sharp  save  for  the  usual  incompleteness  on 
the  tree  trunk  near  the  frame  house  window.  Housed  in  a  green 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS#  7458 

6760  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Attractive  orange- 
gold  patination  with  occasional  wisps  of  yellow-gold  cascades 
over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Grant  No  Star  commemorative. 
Well-struck  design  features  and  impeccable  preservation  further 
heighten  the  coin’s  great  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS# 
7458 

6761  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Bright  yellow-gold 
luster  emanates  from  both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem,  each 
of  which  exhibits  sharply  struck  design  elements.  Impeccably 
preserved  surfaces  further  contribute  to  this  coin’s  remarkable  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS#  7458 

1922  Grant  No  Star  Dollar,  Sharply  Struck  MS67 


6762  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  limited 
distribution  of  5,000  examples  the  Grant  No  Star  commemorative 
is  very  challenging  in  Superb  Gem.  Moreover,  this  issue  is  virtually 
unobtainable  any  finer.  PCGS  has  seen  none  finer  and  NGC  has 
graded  only  five  examples  higher  (7/15).  Lustrous  orange-gold 
surfaces  exhibit  sharply  struck  design  elements  and  are  devoid  of 
mentionable  marks.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS#  7458 

6763  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  Grant  with  Star 
dollar  is  a  key  issue  among  earlier  commemorative  gold  issues, 
partly  due  to  its  low  production  of  only  5,016  pieces.  Ebullient 
luster  radiates  from  the  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  Gem  offering. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  and  neither  side  reveals 
mentionable  marks.  NGC  ID#  26HH,  PCGS#  7459 


6764  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  The  bright  yellow-gold 
surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  display  pleasing  luster.  Sharply  struck 
design  features  and  impeccable  preservation  round  out  the  coin’s 
stunning  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HH,  PCGS#  7459 


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6765  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Orange-gold  color 
and  attractive  lavender  accents  dominate  the  carefully  preserved 
surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  gold  dollar.  The  Grant  With  Star 
coins  were  struck  to  the  extent  of  5,000  coins  (plus  16  assay  pieces), 
and  they  sold  for  a  $0.50  premium  over  the  No  Star  gold  dollars 
($3.50  versus  $3).  NGC  ID#  26HH,  PCGS#  7459 

6766  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  legislation 
providing  for  the  production  of  Grant  gold  dollars  initially 
stipulated  a  mintage  of  200,000  coins,  but  that  was  later  reduced 
to  10,000  pieces  (5,000  of  each  type).  Coruscating  frosty  luster 
and  medium  yellow-gold  color  account  for  the  CAC  endorsement. 
Pristine  surfaces  feature  sharply  struck  motifs.  NGC  ID#  26HH, 
PCGS#  7459 

6767  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Lavender  and  orange 
hues  grace  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  shows  primarily  olive  and 
reddish-gold  coloration.  Minor  ticks  on  the  scroll  and  in  the  left 
obverse  field  are  hardly  noticeable  without  a  lens.  Sesquicentennial 
quarter  eagle  output  totaled  200,226  coins,  and  all  but  49,019 
pieces  were  melted.  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS#  7466 

6768  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  the  1903 
Louisiana  Purchase  and  1922  Grant  commemorative  gold  dollars, 
the  1926  Sesquicentennial  quarter  eagle  was  sold  to  the  public 
in  large  quantities,  and  examples  are  very  scarce  in  higher  grades. 
This  highly  lustrous  Gem  has  boldly  defined  legends  and  motifs. 
Green  and  rose-gold  hues  color  each  side.  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS# 
7466 


1926  Sesquicentennial  Quarter  Eagle 
Vibrantly  Lustrous  MS66 


6769  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS66  NGC.  The  undisturbed  surfaces 
of  this  charming  Sesquicentennial  quarter  eagle  are  aglow  with 
varying  peach  and  yellow-gold  hues,  with  design  elements 
that  sharply  detailed.  This  is  the  final  gold  issue  in  the  classic 
commemorative  series,  distributed  to  the  extent  of  46,019  coins. 
Pieces  grading  finer  than  this  Premium  Gem  are  prohibitively  rare, 
with  just  three  such  coins  certified  at  NGC,  and  none  at  PCGS 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS#  7466 


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COLONIALS 

7001  (1670-75)  St.  Patrick  Farthing  Good 
4  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/201). 
NGC  Census:  (0/63).  PCGS#  42 

7002  1722  Hibernia  Halfpenny,  Type  Two, 
Harp  Right  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3/6).  NGC  Census:  (2/3). 
PCGS#  170 

7003  1723  Hibernia  Farthing,  D:G:REX 
MS62  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(8/24).  NGC  Census:  (1/2).  PCGS#  173 

7004  1723  Hibernia  Farthing,  DEI 
GRATIA  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (27/2).  NGC  Census:  (8/3). 
PCGS#  176 

7005  1723  Hibernia  Halfpenny  MS64  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(23/9).  NGC  Census:  (2/2).  PCGS#  181 

7006  1723/2  Hibernia  Halfpenny  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (7/5).  NGC 
Census:  (1/6).  PCGS#  183 

7007  1760  Hibernia- Voce  Populi  Halfpenny 
AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(24/77).  NGC  Census:  (5/31).  PCGS# 
262 

7008  1760  Hibernia- Voce  Populi  Halfpenny 
AU53  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(18/59).  NGC  Census:  (2/29).  PCGS# 
262 

7009  1  7 20- A  AU 5 8  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/2).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  393785 

7010  173 9- A  French  Colonies  Sou  Marque 
AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (4/10). 
NGC  Census:  (3/2).  PCGS#  158671 

7011  1738-P  French  Colonies  Sou  Marque 
MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/1). 
NGC  Census:  (1/1).  PCGS#  158612 

7012  1762-BB  French  Colonies  Sou  Marque 
MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (3/1). 
NGC  Census:  (2/0).  PCGS#  158657 

7013  1787  Massachusetts  Cent,  Arrows  in 
Left  Talon  VF25  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3/57).  PCGS  Population  (18/110). 
PCGS#  302 

7014  1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  Period, 
VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(30/312).  NGC  Census:  (13/153). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  311 


7015  1787  Connecticut  Copper,  Draped 
Bust  Left  VF30  NGC.  Miller  32.2-X.l. 
Ex:  The  Old  New  England  Collection. 
NGC  Census:  (50/237).  PCGS 
Population  (70/217).  PCGS#  370 

7016  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow 
Shield,  Straight  Plow  Beam  Fine  15 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (3/31). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  45423 

7017  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow 
Shield,  Curved  Beam  VF20  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (3/18).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  45424 

7018  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow 
Shield,  Curved  Beam  VF35  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (2/8).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  45424 

7019  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Beam 
Straight —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  Maris  144.  Ex:  The 
Old  New  England  Collection.  NGC 
Census:  (1/20).  PCGS  Population 
(7/16). 

7020  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Outlined 
Shield  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (26/189).  NGC  Census: 
(11/39). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  503 

7021  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Small 
Planchet,  Plain  Shield  XF40  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (28/55).  NGC 
Census:  (7/36).  PCGS#  506 

7022  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Large 
Planchet,  Plain  Shield  —  Corroded  — 
NCS.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census:  (2/10). 
PCGS  Population  (12/23).  PCGS#  509 

7023  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Camel  Head 
VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(9/53).  NGC  Census:  (3/11). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  515 

7024  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Serpent 
Head  VF30  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/19).  NGC  Census:  (0/1).  PCGS#  518 

7025  1787  Vermont  Copper,  BRITANNIA 
XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(11/11).  NGC  Census:  (4/6). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  554 


7026  1783  Nova  Constellatio  Copper, 
Pointed  Rays,  Large  US,  XF45  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (17/20).  NGC 
Census:  (8/10). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  804 


7027  1787  Fugio  Cent,  New  Haven 
Restrike,  Copper,  MS62  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (14/73).  NGC 
Census:  (16/24).  PCGS#  916 


7028 


1789  Mott  Token,  Thick  Planchet, 
Plain  Edge  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/89).  NGC  Census:  (1/46). 
PCGS#  603 


7029  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent, 
NEW  YORK  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  635 

7030  1795  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent 
MS65+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (10/0).  NGC  Census:  (1/0). 
PCGS#  641 

7031  1795  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Mule, 
Blofield  Cavalry  Reverse,  MS65 
Brown  PCGS.  Breen-1051,  W-8725, 
High  R.4.  PCGS  Population  (2/1). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  969 

7032  1783  Washington  &  Independence 
Cent,  Draped  Bust,  No  Button, 
Copper  Restrike,  Engrailed  Edge  PR64 
Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(45/55).  NGC  Census:  (16/14).  PCGS# 
685 


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HALF  CENTS 

7033  1795  Plain  Edge,  No  Pole,  Thin 
Planchet,  C-6a,  B-6a,  R.2,  VG10 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/14).  NGC 
Census:  (1/5).  PCGS#  35089  Base 
PCGS#  1018 

7034  1803  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(24/108).  NGC  Census:  (8/64).  Mintage: 
92,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$598.  NGC  ID#  222E,  PCGS#  1060 
Base  PCGS#  1060 

7035  1804  Spiked  Chin  AU50  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (37/102).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $685.  NGC  ID#  222G,  PCGS# 
1075  Base  PCGS#  1075 

7036  1804  Crosslet  4,  No  Stems,  C-12, 
B41,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1/7).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  35173  Base  PCGS#  1072 

7037  1804  Plain  4,  No  Stems  AU55  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (86/197).  NGC 
Census:  (67/299).  Mintage:  1,055,312. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  222F,  PCGS#  1063  Base  PCGS# 
1063 

7038  1806  Small  6,  No  Stems  AU50 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (23/370).  PCGS 
Population  (66/210).  Mintage:  356,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  222J,  PCGS#  1093  Base  PCGS# 
1093 

7039  1806  Large  6-Stems  AU53  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (13/94).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU53:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  222J,  PCGS#  1099  Base 
PCGS#  1099 

7040  1809/6  9  Over  Inverted  9,  C-5,  B-5, 
R.l,  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(46/41).  PCGS  Population  (0/6). 
Mintage:  1,154,572.  PCGS#  35233 
Base  PCGS#  1126 

7041  1 826  MS63  Brown  NGC.  C AC.  NGC 

Census:  (15/21).  PCGS  Population 
(35/29).  Mintage:  234,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $825.  NGC  ID#  222U, 
PCGS#  1 144  Base  PCGS#  1 144 

7042  1828  13  Stars  MS64  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (82/17).  NGC 
Census:  (85/16).  Mintage:  606,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  222V,  PCGS#  1147  Base  PCGS# 
1147 

7043  1828  12  Stars  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (1/38). 
Mintage:  606,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $685. 


7044  1833  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (63/29).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  120,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $750.  NGC  ID#  222Z,  PCGS# 
1162  Base  PCGS#  1162 

7045  1833  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (23/65).  NGC 
Census:  (18/50).  Mintage:  120,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  222Z,  PCGS#  1163 

7046  1833  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS64  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (2/1).  NGC 
Census:  (81/45).  PCGS#  35282  Base 
PCGS#  1162 

7047  1835  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (126/54).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  24/25  ).  Mintage:  398,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  2233,  PCGS#  1168  Base  PCGS# 
1168 

7048  1851  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (48/3).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  147,672.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $480.  NGC  ID#  26YW, 
PCGS#  1224  Base  PCGS#  1224 

7049  1853  MS64+  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (164/51).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  129,694. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  26YX,  PCGS#  1227  Base  PCGS# 
1227 

7050  1853  MS65  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (42/8). 
Mintage:  129,694.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  26YX, 
PCGS#  1227  Base  PCGS#  1227 

7051  1854  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (21/2).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  55,358.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC  ID#  26YY, 
PCGS#  1230  Base  PCGS#  1230 


7052  1855  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (145/22).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  56,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  26YZ,  PCGS#  1234  Base  PCGS# 
1234 

7053  1857  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (46/2). 
Mintage:  35,180.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $600.  NGC  ID#  26Z3,  PCGS# 
1239  Base  PCGS#  1239 

7054  1857  MS64  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(44/0).  Mintage:  35,180.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $975.  NGC  ID#  26Z3, 
PCGS#  1240  Base  PCGS#  1240 


LARGE  CENTS 

7055  1793  Chain,  AMERICA,  S-3,  B-4, 
Low  R.3,  —  Repaired  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  Good  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/9).  PCGS  Population  (1/10).  PCGS# 
35438  Base  PCGS#  1341 

7056  1793  Wreath,  Vine  and  Bars  Edge, 
S-9,  B-12,  R.2,  —  Burnished  —  NGC 
Details.  AG.  NGC  Census:  (0/14). 
PCGS  Population  (1/12). 

7057  1794  Head  of  1794  —  Smoothed  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  Fine  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(43/511).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine 
12:  $950. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  223P,  PCGS#  901374  Base 
PCGS#  901374 

7058  1794  Head  of  1794  —  Obverse 
Scratched  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(64/396).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$1,775. 


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7059  1797  Reverse  of  1795,  Plain  Edge, 
S-  120a,  B-2a,  R.3,  VG10  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (1/3).  NGC  Census: 
(1/4).  PCGS#  35894  Base  PCGS#  1419 

7060  1798  Reverse  of  1795  VG8  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (3/18).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  1,841,745.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG8  :  $350.  NGC  ID#  2244, 
PCGS#  1428 

7061  1798  Second  Hair  Style  VF30  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (48/168).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
VF30:  $1,135.  NGC  ID#  2244,  PCGS# 
1434 

7062  1800/79  Style  Two  Hair,  S-192,  B-6, 
R.4,  VF20  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (1/5). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  PCGS#  36155 
Base  PCGS#  1455 

7063  1801  1/000  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/25).  NGC  Census:  (1/15). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  12:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224D,  PCGS#  1464 

7064  1802  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(67/192).  NGC  Census:  (18/116). 
Mintage:  3,435,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $839.  NGC  ID#  224E,  PCGS# 
1470 

7065  1802  No  Stems  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7/29).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25:  $627. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224F,  PCGS#  1476 

7066  1805  —  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
XF  Details.  NGC  Census:  (2/46).  PCGS 
Population  (18/62).  Mintage:  941,116. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $1,100. 

7067  181  1/0  S-286,  B^2,  R.3,  — 
Environmental  Damage  —  NGC 
Details.  Fine.  NGC  Census:  (2/14). 
PCGS  Population  (0/5). 

7068  181  1/0  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/25).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  218,025.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG10:  $535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224V,  PCGS#  1558 

7069  1812  Small  Date  VF30  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (39/124).  NGC 
Census:  (11/115).  Mintage:  1,075,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF30:  $1,040. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224W,  PCGS#  1561 

7070  1812  Small  Date  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (16/89).  PCGS 
Population  (28/67).  Mintage:  1,075,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $1,550. 


7071  1813  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(18/140).  NGC  Census:  (8/86).  Mintage: 
418,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$775.  NGC  ID#  224X,  PCGS#  1570 

7072  1814  Crosslet  4,  S-294,  B4,  R.l, 
—  Environmental  Damage  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(3/38).  PCGS  Population  (1/11). 

7073  1817  13  Stars  MS62  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (30/96).  NGC 
Census:  (21/59).  Mintage:  3,948,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $650. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2252,  PCGS#  1594 

7074  1817  13  Stars  MS62  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (30/97).  NGC 
Census:  (21/59).  Mintage:  3,948,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2252,  PCGS#  1594 

7075  1818  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(90/357).  NGC  Census:  (44/331). 
Mintage:  3,167,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $325. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 

7076  1818  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (119/210).  NGC 
Census:  (98/201).  Mintage:  3,167,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 


7077  1818  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (151/60).  NGC  Census: 
(  106/97).  Mintage:  3,167,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $690.  NGC 
ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 

7078  1818  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (151/60).  NGC 
Census:  (104/97).  Mintage:  3,167,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $690.  NGC 
ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 


7079  1818  MS62  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (28/120).  PCGS 
Population  (56/184).  Mintage: 
3,167,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1601 

7080  1819  Large  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (21/14).  NGC 
Census:  (48/43).  Mintage:  2,671,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $710. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2255,  PCGS#  1603 

7081  1820/19  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/15).  NGC  Census:  (0/7). 
Mintage:  4,407,550.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $625.  NGC  ID#  2257,  PCGS# 
1618 

7082  1820  Large  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/345).  NGC 
Census:  (62/337).  Mintage:  4,407,550. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  2256,  PCGS#  1615 

7083  1820  Large  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (103/345). 
NGC  Census:  (62/337).  Mintage: 
4,407,550.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$625. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2256,  PCGS#  1615 

7084  1821  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(16/110).  NGC  Census:  (1/43).  Mintage: 
389,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25: 
$569. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2258,  PCGS#  1621 

7085  1825  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (16/66).  NGC  Census: 
(6/37).  Mintage:  1,461,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $488. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225F,  PCGS#  1642 

7086  1826  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(25/37).  NGC  Census:  (24/48).  Mintage: 
1,517,425.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58: 
$535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225G,  PCGS#  1645 

7087  1830  Large  Letters  AU55  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (18/55).  NGC  Census: 
(9/25).  Mintage:  1,711,500.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $390. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225L,  PCGS#  1672 

7088  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (14/32).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1708 

7089  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (13/18).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  1708 


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7090  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (10/8).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1708 

7091  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  N-l,  R.1,  MS62  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(0/5).  PCGS#  37051  Base  PCGS#  1708 

7092  1835  Small  8,  Small  Stars,  AU58 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (7/14). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  1717 

7093  1835  Head  of  1836  MS62  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (5/22).  NGC 
Census:  (14/37).  Mintage:  3,878,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $585. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225S,  PCGS#  1714 

7094  1837  Head  of  1838,  AU58+  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (31/169). 
NGC  Census:  (59/376).  Mintage: 
5,558,300.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $225. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225U,  PCGS#  1729 

7095  1837  Head  of  1838,  MS63  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (33/93). 
NGC  Census:  (63/199).  Mintage: 
5,558,300.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$440. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225U,  PCGS#  1729 

7096  1837  Head  of  1838,  MS64  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (93/106).  PCGS 
Population  (51/42).  Mintage:  5,558,3 00. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  225U,  PCGS#  1729 

7097  1838  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (93/158).  NGC  Census: 
(66/168).  Mintage:  6,370,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $565. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225V,  PCGS#  1741 

7098  1838  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (92/76).  PCGS  Population 
(104/53).  Mintage:  6,370,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  225V,  PCGS#  1741 

7099  1839  Booby  Head  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5/106).  NGC  Census: 
(5/79).  Mintage:  3,128,661.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $520. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225Z,  PCGS#  1751 

7100  1839  Head  of  1838,  Beaded  Cords, 
N-3,  R.1,  MS63  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (4/3).  PCGS  Population  (1/6). 
Mintage:  3,128,661.  PCGS#  37228 
Base  PCGS#  1744 


7101  1840  Small  Date  MS61  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1/12).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1823 

7102  1842  Large  Date  MS63  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (13/29).  PCGS 
Population  (32/30).  Mintage:  2,383,390. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  2268,  PCGS#  1835 

7103  1843  Petite  Head,  Small  Letters, 
AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(15/63).  NGC  Census:  (17/65).  Mintage: 

2,425,342.  PCGS#  1844 

7104  1843  Petite  Head,  Small  Letters, 
AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(15/63).  NGC  Census:  (17/65).  Mintage: 

2,425,342. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1844 

7105  1843  Petite  Head,  Small  Letters,  MS63 
Brown  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (16/29). 
PCGS  Population  (16/32).  Mintage: 

2,425,342.  PCGS#  1844 

7106  1846  Tall  Date  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/14).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1871 

7107  1847  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (66/79).  NGC  Census: 
(50/82).  Mintage:  6,183,669. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  226D,  PCGS#  1877 

7108  1847  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (54/28).  PCGS  Population 
(60/17).  Mintage:  6,183,669. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  226D,  PCGS#  1877 

7109  1848  N-35,  R.2,  MS64  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (2/3).  NGC  Census: 
(4/3).  Mintage:  6,415,799.  PCGS# 
406528  Base  PCGS#  1883 

7110  1850  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (160/103).  NGC 
Census:  (97/127).  Mintage:  4,426,844. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  226G,  PCGS#  1890 

7111  1850  MS64  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (97/127).  PCGS 
Population  (162/104).  Mintage: 
4,426,844.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$665.  NGC  ID#  226G,  PCGS#  1890 


7112  1851  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (69/15).  NGC 
Census:  (119/49).  Mintage:  9,889,707. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  226H,  PCGS#  1892 

7113  1852  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (96/27).  NGC  Census: 
(112/61).  Mintage:  5,063,094. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  226J,  PCGS#  1898 

7114  1853  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (227/105).  NGC 
Census:  (162/157).  Mintage:  6,641,131. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  226K,  PCGS#  1902 

7115  1854  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (126/54).  NGC 
Census:  (118/110).  Mintage:  4,236,156. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  226L,  PCGS#  1904 

7116  1855  Upright  55,  MS65  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (46/8).  NGC 
Census:  (86/32).  Mintage:  1,574,829. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  226M,  PCGS#  1907 

7117  1855  Slanting  5s  MS64  Red  and 
Brown  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (18/5).  PCGS#  1911 

7118  1856  Slanted  5  MS66  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(2/0).  PCGS#  1922 

7119  1857  Small  Date  MS63  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(11/22).  PCGS#  1931 

7120  1857  Small  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (10/22).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1931 


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FLYING  EAGLE  CENTS 

7121  1857  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(460/2073).  NGC  Census:  (342/1742). 
Mintage:  17,450,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $525.  NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS# 
2016 

7122  1857  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(342/1745).  PCGS  Population 
(463/2076).  Mintage:  17,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  2276,  PCGS#  2016 

7123  1858  Large  Letters  AU58  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (119/1383).  NGC 
Census:  (6/162).  Mintage:  24,600,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $290. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2277,  PCGS#  2019 


INDIAN  CENTS 

7124  1859  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(568/841).  NGC  Census:  (3/8).  Mintage: 
36,400,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$635.  NGC  ID#  227E,  PCGS#  2052 

7125  1861  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(150/43).  PCGS  Population  (206/74). 
Mintage:  10,100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  227G, 
PCGS#  2061 

7126  1864  Bronze  No  L  MS65  Red  and 
Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(221/25).  NGC  Census:  (245/74). 
Mintage:  39,233,712.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $460. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22 7L,  PCGS#  2077 

7127  1866  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (234/86).  NGC 
Census:  (142/127).  Mintage:  9,826,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  227P,  PCGS#  2086 

7128  1868  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (252/109). 
NGC  Census:  (150/110).  Mintage: 
10,266,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$560.  NGC  ID#  227S,  PCGS#  2092 

7129  1871  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (71/151).  NGC  Census: 
(64/197).  Mintage:  3,929,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $440. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  227V,  PCGS#  2100 

7130  1872  MS62  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (69/103).  PCGS  Population 
(29/101).  Mintage:  4,042,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  227W,  PCGS#  2103 


7131  1872  Multi-Punched  Date  ,  FND-003, 
MS63  Red  and  Brown  ANACS.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/1). 
Mintage:  4,042,000.  NGC  ID#  227W, 
PCGS#  2104 

7132  1873  Open  3  MS64  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (18/12).  PCGS 
Population  (33/8).  Mintage:  11,676,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  227Y,  PCGS#  2106 

7133  1874  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (282/110).  NGC 
Census:  (167/134).  Mintage:  14,187,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $380. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  227Z,  PCGS#  2119 

7134  1875  MS64+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (263/97). 
NGC  Census:  (171/130).  Mintage: 
13,528,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$460.  NGC  ID#  2282,  PCGS#  2122 

7135  1875  Repunched  Date,  Snow-2, 
FS-302,  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  Mintage:  13,528,000.  PCGS# 
408621  Base  PCGS#  2122 

7136  1877  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(263/1906).  NGC  Census:  (168/1199). 
Mintage:  852,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  12:  $900.  NGC  ID#  2284, 
PCGS#  2127 

7137  1878  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/67).  NGC  Census: 
(25/15).  Mintage:  5,799,8 50. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2285,  PCGS#  2132 

7138  1885  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (83/6).  NGC 
Census:  (81/20).  Mintage:  11,765,384. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  228C,  PCGS#  2152 

7139  1887  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (39/0).  NGC 
Census:  (59/6).  Mintage:  45,226,484. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  228F,  PCGS#  2158 

7140  1892  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (26/1).  NGC 
Census:  (59/5).  Mintage:  37,649,832. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  228L,  PCGS#  2182 

7141  1892  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (26/1).  NGC 
Census:  (59/5).  Mintage:  37,649,832. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  228L,  PCGS#  2182 


7142  1898  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (113/62).  NGC 
Census:  (63/32).  Mintage:  49,823,080. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  228T,  PCGS#  2201 

7143  1902  MS65+  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (149/61).  NGC 
Census:  (119/114).  Mintage:  87,376,720. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  228X,  PCGS#  2213 


7144  1908  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (2/0).  NGC 
Census:  (24/0).  Mintage:  32,327,988. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  2295,  PCGS#  2230 


PROOF  INDIAN  CENTS 

7145  1867  PR65  Brown  PCGS  Secure. 

PCGS  Population  (5/0).  NGC  Census: 
(8/1).  Mintage:  625.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR65:  $570. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  229K,  PCGS#  2288 

7146  1870  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (100/45). 
NGC  Census:  (45/46).  Mintage:  1,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $685. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  229N,  PCGS#  2298 

7147  1873  Closed  3  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (149/50). 
NGC  Census:  (70/57).  Mintage:  1,100. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  229S,  PCGS#  2307 

7148  1880  PR66  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (27/4).  PCGS  Population 
(29/3).  Mintage:  3,955.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  229Z, 
PCGS#  2328 


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7149  1884  PR65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (42/30).  NGC 
Census:  (45/36).  Mintage:  3,942. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  22 A5,  PCGS#  2339 

7150  1886  Type  Two  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (37/18). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR64:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22A8,  PCGS# 
92346 

7151  1892  PR65  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (43/15).  NGC  Census: 
(15/14).  Mintage:  2,745.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $900.  NGC  ID#  22AE, 
PCGS#  2365 

7152  1893  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (29/10).  NGC 
Census:  (39/9).  Mintage:  2,195. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  22AF,  PCGS#  2367 

7153  1895  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (47/15). 
NGC  Census:  (63/18).  Mintage:  2,062. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  22 AH,  PCGS#  2373 

7154  1901  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (76/45).  NGC 
Census:  (64/31).  Mintage:  1,985. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  22 AP,  PCGS#  2391 

7155  1901  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (76/45). 
NGC  Census:  (64/31).  Mintage:  1,985. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  22 AP,  PCGS#  2391 

7156  1901  PR66  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (26/7).  NGC  Census:  (11/6). 
Mintage:  1,985.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $1,525.  NGC  ID#  22 AP,  PCGS# 
2392 

7157  1904  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (44/12). 
NGC  Census:  (46/8).  Mintage:  1,817. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  2 2 AT,  PCGS#  2400 

7158  1907  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (43/23).  NGC 
Census:  (33/12).  Mintage:  1,475. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  2 2 AW,  PCGS#  2409 


LINCOLN  CENTS 

7159  1909  VDB  MS66  ★  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (281/26). 
PCGS  Population  (177/6).  Mintage: 
27,995,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$120.  NGC  ID#  22 AZ,  PCGS#  2424 


7160  1909  VDB  MS67  Red  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (241/1).  NGC 
Census:  (80/1).  Mintage:  27,995,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  22AZ,  PCGS#  2425 

7161  1909  VDB  Doubled  Die  Obverse 
MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(17/27).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
82425 

7162  1909-S  VDB  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC 

Census:  (390/4113).  PCGS  Population 
(747/7573).  Mintage:  484,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2426 

7163  1909-S  VDB  AU58  ANACS.  NGC 

Census:  (442/1119).  PCGS  Population 
(733/1243).  Mintage:  484,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2426 

7164  (12)1909  MS66  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (541/67).  NGC  Census: 
(173/5).  Mintage:  72,702,616. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $275. 
(Total:  12  coins) 

7165  1909-S  S  Over  Horizontal  S  MS65 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (44/4).  NGC  Census:  (33/2). 
PCGS#  92433 

7166  1909-S  S  Over  Horizontal  S  MS64  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (193/257). 
NGC  Census:  (57/88). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  92434 

7167  1909-S  S  Over  Horizontal  S  MS65 
Red  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (200/58). 
NGC  Census:  (61/27).  PCGS#  92434 


7168  1910  MS66  Red  PCGS  Secure. 

PCGS  Population  (150/26).  NGC 
Census:  (84/14).  Mintage:  146,801,216. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  22B5,  PCGS#  2437 


7169  191 1-D  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (272/176).  NGC 
Census:  (89/31).  Mintage:  12,672,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22B8,  PCGS#  2446 

7170  1913-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (158/50).  NGC  Census: 
(37/15).  Mintage:  6,101,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  22BF,  PCGS#  2467 

7171  1913-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (160/50).  NGC  Census: 
(37/15).  Mintage:  6,101,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  22BF,  PCGS#  2467 

7172  1914-S  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/1).  NGC  Census:  (10/1). 
Mintage:  4,137,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $985.  NGC  ID#  22BJ,  PCGS# 
2474 

7173  1914-S  MS63  Red  and  Brown 
ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (34/72). 
PCGS  Population  (72/164).  Mintage: 
4,137,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$565.  NGC  ID#  22BJ,  PCGS#  2475 

7174  1916  MS66  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (212/51).  NGC 
Census:  (27/6).  Mintage:  131,833,680. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  22BN,  PCGS#  2488 

7175  1916-D  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (140/64).  NGC 
Census:  (38/16).  Mintage:  35,9 56,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  22BP,  PCGS#  2491 

7176  1917-D  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (35/1).  NGC 
Census:  (50/4).  Mintage:  55,120,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  22BT,  PCGS#  2499 

7177  191 7-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (60/18).  NGC  Census: 
(16/2).  Mintage:  32,620,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,350. 
NGC  ID#  22BU,  PCGS#  2503 

7178  1918-D  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (155/26).  NGC 
Census:  (84/21).  Mintage:  47,830,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $360. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22 BW,  PCGS#  2508 

7179  1919  MS66+  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (244/79).  NGC  Census: 
(74/11).  Mintage:  392,020,992. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22BY,  PCGS#  2515 


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7180  1922  No  D  Strong  Reverse  Fine  15 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (474/3392). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  15:  $650.  NGC  ID#  22C9, 
PCGS#  3285 

7181  1922  No  D  Strong  Reverse  Fine  15 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (475/3400). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  15:  $650.  NGC  ID#  22C9, 
PCGS#  3285 

7182  1922  No  D  Strong  Reverse  VF30 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(669/1593).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF30:  $1,106. 
NGC  ID#  22C9,  PCGS#  3285 

7183  1922  No  D  Weak  Reverse  XF40 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (51/74). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  7,160,000. 
PCGS#  2540 

7184  1923-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census:  (56/19). 
PCGS  Population  (150/20).  Mintage: 
8,700,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,175.  NGC  ID#  22CB,  PCGS#  2547 

7185  1924-D  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (52/15).  NGC 
Census:  (44/11).  Mintage:  2,520,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  22CD,  PCGS#  2552 

7186  1924-D  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (15/0).  NGC  Census: 
(10/1).  Mintage:  2,520,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  22CD, 
PCGS#  2552 

7187  1924-D  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (97/211).  NGC 
Census:  (52/183).  Mintage:  2,520,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $475.  NGC 
ID#  22CD,  PCGS#  2553 

7188  1925-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (154/9).  NGC 
Census:  (60/10).  Mintage:  26,380,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  22CH,  PCGS#  2565 

7189  1926  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (105/0).  NGC  Census: 
(24/0).  Mintage:  157,088,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22CJ,  PCGS#  2569 

7190  1926-S  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (139/200). 
NGC  Census:  (71/142).  Mintage: 
4,550,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$925.  NGC  ID#  22CL,  PCGS#  2574 


7191  1928-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (145/3).  NGC 
Census:  (79/20).  Mintage:  17,266,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22CT,  PCGS#  2592 

7192  1928-S  Large  S,  FS-501  MS64  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  (FS-013.6).  PCGS 
Population  (6/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  37707 

7193  1928-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (150/48).  NGC  Census: 
(33/7).  Mintage:  1  7,266,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  22CT,  PCGS#  2593 


7194  1929  MS67  Red  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(37/0).  PCGS  Population  (54/0). 
Mintage:  185,262,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,250.  NGC  ID#  22CU, 
PCGS#  2596 

7195  1930  MS67  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (93/1).  NGC  Census: 
(256/0).  Mintage:  157,415,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22CX,  PCGS#  2605 

7196  1930-D  MS66  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (114/12).  NGC 
Census:  (123/8).  Mintage:  40,100,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  22CY,  PCGS#  2608 

7197  193DS  MS65  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (771/96).  NGC  Census: 
(239/24).  Mintage:  866,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  22D4,  PCGS#  2620 

7198  1936  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101 
MS62  Brown  PCGS.  FS^014.  PCGS 
Population  (2/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  37748  Base  PCGS#  82648 


7199  1939  MS67+  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (407/3).  NGC  Census: 
(834/0).  Mintage:  316,479,520. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $100.  NGC 
ID#  22DP,  PCGS#  2677 

7200  1949  MS66+  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (413/18).  NGC 
Census:  (750/38).  Mintage:  217,775,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $100.  NGC 
ID#  22EV,  PCGS#  2770 

7201  195  1-S  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (89/0).  NGC  Census: 
(190/0).  Mintage:  136,010,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  22F5,  PCGS#  2794 

7202  1954-D  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (63/0).  NGC  Census: 
(409/0).  Mintage:  251,552,496. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $270.  NGC 
ID#  22FD,  PCGS#  2818 

7203  1955  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (26/0).  NGC  Census:  (53/1). 
Mintage:  330,958,208.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $975.  NGC  ID#  22FF,  PCGS# 

2824 

7204  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  — 
Whizzed  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 

NGC  Census:  (83/2728).  PCGS 
Population  (211/3005).  Mintage:  5,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,475. 

7205  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  AU55 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (432/2165).  PCGS 
Population  (730/2058).  Mintage:  5,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $1,575. 
NGC  ID#  22FG,  PCGS#  2825 

7206  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  AU58 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (963/1095). 
NGC  Census:  (913/1252).  Mintage: 
5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $1,650.  NGC  ID#  22FG,  PCGS# 

2825 

7207  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS62 
Brown  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (508/442). 
PCGS  Population  (379/671).  Mintage: 
5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$2,075.  NGC  ID#  22FG,  PCGS#  2825 

7208  1 960-D  Small  Date  MS67  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (27/0).  NGC 
Census:  (48/0).  Mintage:  1,580,883,968. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  22FX,  PCGS#  2869 

7209  1960-D/D  Small/Large  MS66  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (17/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  82869 

7210  1964  MS66+  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (407/2).  NGC  Census: 
(327/13).  Mintage:  2,652,525,824. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $32.  NGC 
ID#  22G7,  PCGS#  2890 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  399 


7211  1968  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (17/0).  NGC  Census:  (10/0). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  22GC,  PCGS#  2905 

7212  1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS65  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1300/552). 
NGC  Census:  (620/191).  Mintage: 
75,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$550.  NGC  ID#  22GU,  PCGS#  2950 

7213  1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS65  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1300/552). 
NGC  Census:  (620/191).  Mintage: 
75,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$550.  NGC  ID#  22GU,  PCGS#  2950 


PROOF  LINCOLN  CENTS 

7214  1910  PR65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (29/11).  NGC 
Census:  (16/7).  Mintage:  4,118. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  22KT,  PCGS#  3306 

7215  1911  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/85).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  1,725. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  22KU,  PCGS#  33 10 

7216  1912  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
Proof  Unc  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/108).  PCGS  Population  (0/140). 
Mintage:  2,172.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR60:  $235. 

7217  1936  Type  Two — Brilliant  Finish 
PR63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/127).  NGC  Census: 
(38/60).  Mintage:  5,569.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR63:  $340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22L3,  PCGS#  3334 

7218  1941  PR66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (119/4).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  21,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR66:  $440.  NGC  ID#  22L8,  PCGS# 
3350 

7219  1941  PR66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (119/4).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  21,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR66:  $440.  NGC  ID#  22L8,  PCGS# 
3350 

7220  1954  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (12/17).  NGC 
Census:  (9/16).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $380.  NGC  ID#  22LE,  PCGS# 
93371 


7221  1956  PR67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (37/7).  NGC  Census: 
(20/12).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67: 
$775.  NGC  ID#  22LG,  PCGS#  93377 

7222  1971-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-102 
PR67  ★  Red  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(22/5).  PCGS  Population  (8/0).  PCGS# 
38198  Base  PCGS#  3548 


TWO  CENT  PIECES 

7223  1864  Small  Motto  XF45  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (34/248).  NGC 
Census:  (11/279).  Mintage:  19,847,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  22N8,  PCGS#  3579 

7224  1864  Small  Motto  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (8/271). 
PCGS  Population  (26/221).  Mintage: 
19,847,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $750.  NGC  ID#  22N8,  PCGS# 
3579 

7225  1864  Large  Motto  MS64  Red  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (296/308).  NGC 
Census:  (115/162).  Mintage:  19,847,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $520. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22N9,  PCGS#  3578 

7226  1865  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (147/245).  NGC  Census: 
(79/129).  Mintage:  13,640,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $715.  NGC 
ID#  22NA,  PCGS#  3584 

7227  1865  Fancy  5  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(5/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage: 
13,640,000.  PCGS#  38257  Base  PCGS# 
3583 


7228  1867  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (186/76). 
NGC  Census:  (103/99).  Mintage: 
2,938,7 50.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$460.  NGC  ID#  22NB,  PCGS#  3592 

7229  1867  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (67/9).  NGC 
Census:  (82/17).  Mintage:  2,938,7 50. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  22NB,  PCGS#  3592 

7230  1867  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (67/9).  NGC 
Census:  (82/17).  Mintage:  2,938,7 50. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  22NB,  PCGS#  3592 

7231  1871  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (54/176).  NGC  Census: 
(32/214).  Mintage:  72  1,100. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $230.  NGC 
ID#  22NF,  PCGS#  3609 

7232  1871  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (129/41).  NGC 
Census:  (64/65).  Mintage:  721,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22NF,  PCGS#  3610 

7233  1871  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (55/10).  PCGS 
Population  (40/1).  Mintage:  721,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,225. 
NGC  ID#  22NF,  PCGS#  3610 


THREE  CENT  SILVER 

7234  1851-0  MS63  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (108/183).  NGC 
Census:  (76/186).  Mintage:  720,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $765.  NGC 
ID#  22YY,  PCGS#  3665 

7235  1852  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(197/118).  NGC  Census:  (190/112). 
Mintage:  18,663,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $700.  NGC  ID#  22YZ, 
PCGS#  3666 

7236  1855  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(9/70).  PCGS  Population  (0/108). 
Mintage:  139,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $585.  NGC  ID#  22Z4,  PCGS# 
3671 

7237  1859  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(37/17).  PCGS  Population  (37/21). 
Mintage:  364,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $965.  NGC  ID#  22Z8,  PCGS# 
3677 

7238  1861  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(189/227).  PCGS  Population  (190/215). 
Mintage:  497,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $525.  NGC  ID#  22ZA, 
PCGS#  3679 


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7239  1862/1  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (88/86).  NGC  Census: 
(62/77).  Mintage:  343,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,075.  NGC  ID#  22ZC, 
PCGS#  3681 


PROOF  THREE 
CENT  SILVER 

7240  1868  PR61  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (1/1).  PCGS  Population  (0/1). 
PCGS#  93718 

7241  1872  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC 
Details.  Proof.  NGC  Census:  (0/201). 
PCGS  Population  (2/273).  Mintage: 
950.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR60:  $375. 


THREE  CENT  NICKELS 

7242  1869  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (51/23).  NGC  Census: 
(53/14).  Mintage:  1,604,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  22NL,  PCGS#  3735 

7243  1871  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(40/17).  PCGS  Population  (39/33). 
Mintage:  603,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $735.  NGC  ID#  22NN, 
PCGS#  3737 

7244  1875  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(27/22).  NGC  Census:  (41/22).  Mintage: 
227,300.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  22NS,  PCGS#  3743 

7245  1879  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(43/26).  PCGS  Population  (35/46). 
Mintage:  38,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $710.  NGC  ID#  275B,  PCGS# 
3747 

7246  1880  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/96).  NGC  Census: 
(45/46).  Mintage:  21,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $765.  NGC  ID#  275C, 
PCGS#  3748 

7247  1883  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(11/51).  NGC  Census:  (7/25).  Mintage: 
4,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55: 
$765. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  275E,  PCGS#  375 1 


PROOF  THREE 
CENT  NICKELS 

7248  1866  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (29/18).  PCGS  Population 
(32/18).  PCGS#  83762 

7249  1867  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (49/52).  PCGS  Population 
(30/27).  PCGS#  83763 


7250  1868  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (31/34).  PCGS  Population 
(31/16).  PCGS#  83764 

7251  1873  Closed  3  PR65  Cameo 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (39/23).  PCGS 
Population  (48/17).  PCGS#  83769 

7252  1874  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (31/35).  PCGS  Population 
(35/30).  PCGS#  83770 


7253  1878  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (57/28).  PCGS  Population 
(86/23).  PCGS#  83774 

7254  1879  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (43/35).  PCGS  Population 
(68/41).  PCGS#  83775 

7255  1881  PR66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(236/60).  PCGS  Population  (252/66). 
Mintage:  3,575.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $610.  NGC  ID#  2763,  PCGS# 

3777 

7256  1881  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (59/32).  NGC  Census: 
(52/40).  PCGS#  83777 

7257  1882  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(281/99).  NGC  Census:  (269/63). 
Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR 66:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2764,  PCGS# 

3778 

7258  1882  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (285/98).  NGC  Census: 
(269/63).  Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2764,  PCGS#  3778 

7259  1882  PR67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(58/5).  PCGS  Population  (91/7). 
Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $950.  NGC  ID#  2764,  PCGS# 
3778 

7260  1883  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (32/75).  PCGS  Population 
(48/117).  PCGS#  83779 


7261 

7262 

7263 

7264 

7265 

7266 

7267 

7268 

7269 

7270 

7271 

7272 

7273 


1884  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (56/77).  PCGS  Population 
(59/91).  PCGS#  83780 

1884  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (60/31).  NGC 
Census:  (53/24).  PCGS#  83780 

1885  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (25/49).  PCGS  Population 
(28/48).  PCGS#  83781 

1886  PR66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (229/58).  NGC 
Census:  (232/38).  Mintage:  4,290. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR 66:  $640. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2768,  PCGS#  3782 

1886  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (19/45).  PCGS  Population 
(19/59).  PCGS#  83782 

1888  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(185/26).  NGC  Census:  (165/21). 
Mintage:  4,582.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $580.  NGC  ID#  276B,  PCGS# 
3785 

1888  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(185/27).  NGC  Census:  (164/21). 
Mintage:  4,582.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $580.  NGC  ID#  276B,  PCGS# 

3785 

1888  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (50/64).  PCGS  Population 
(70/73).  PCGS#  83785 

1889  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(261/59).  NGC  Census:  (239/54). 
Mintage:  3,436.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $580.  NGC  ID#  22NW,  PCGS# 

3786 

1889  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (17/33).  PCGS  Population 
(29/62).  PCGS#  83786 


SHIELD  NICKELS 

1866  Rays  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (464/185).  NGC  Census: 
(546/192).  Mintage:  14,742,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  22NX,  PCGS#  3790 

1883  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(112/12).  NGC  Census:  (86/15). 
Mintage:  1,456,919.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22PE,  PCGS# 
3813 

1883  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(86/15).  PCGS  Population  (112/12). 
Mintage:  1,456,919.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS 66:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22PE,  PCGS# 
3813 


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PROOF  SHIELD  NICKELS 

7274  1867  No  Rays  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (34/10).  NGC  Census: 
(50/9).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $1,625.  NGC  ID#  22PF, 
PCGS#  3821 

7275  1867  No  Rays  PR65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (50/9).  PCGS  Population 
(34/10).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $1,625.  NGC  ID#  22PF, 
PCGS#  3821 


7276  1869  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (75/24).  NGC  Census: 
(118/40).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $685. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276K,  PCGS#  3823 

7277  1870  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (77/16).  NGC  Census: 
(70/17).  Mintage:  1,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $775. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276L,  PCGS#  3824 

7278  1870  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (20/20).  NGC  Census: 
(18/17).  PCGS#  83824 

7279  1871  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (92/32).  NGC  Census: 
(83/34).  Mintage:  960.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR65:  $720. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276M,  PCGS#  3825 

7280  1872  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(108/54).  NGC  Census:  (110/60). 
Mintage:  950.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $550.  NGC  ID#  276N,  PCGS# 
3826 


7281  1872  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (108/55).  NGC  Census: 
(110/61).  Mintage:  950.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276N,  PCGS#  3826 

7282  1873  Closed  3  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (98/28).  NGC  Census: 
(104/42).  Mintage:  1,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $530. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276P,  PCGS#  3827 

7283  1874  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (76/52).  NGC  Census: 
(86/50).  Mintage:  700.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
inPR65:$675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276R,  PCGS#  3828 

7284  1875  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(66/16).  NGC  Census:  (67/26).  Mintage: 
700.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $960. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276S,  PCGS#  3829 

7285  1876  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(79/29).  NGC  Census:  (84/33).  Mintage: 
1,150.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65: 
$635. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276T,  PCGS#  3830 

7286  1876  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (38/30).  NGC 
Census:  (24/49).  PCGS#  83830 

7287  1879/8  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(143/144).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage: 
3,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65: 
$715. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PG,  PCGS#  3834 

7288  1879  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (175/91).  NGC  Census: 
(161/135).  Mintage:  3,200.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $575. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PG,  PCGS#  3833 

7289  1880  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(297/135).  NGC  Census:  (251/160). 
Mintage:  3,955.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $530. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276 W,  PCGS#  3835 

7290  1881  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(278/171).  NGC  Census:  (228/198). 
Mintage:  3,575.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $520. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276X,  PCGS#  3836 


7291  1881  PR66  ★  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(176/22).  PCGS  Population  (147/25). 
Mintage:  3,575.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $650.  NGC  ID#  276X,  PCGS# 
3836 

7292  1882  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (307/239).  NGC  Census: 
(288/266).  Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276Y,  PCGS#  3837 

7293  1882  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (73/23).  NGC  Census: 
(55/23).  PCGS#  83837 

7294  1882  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (73/23).  NGC  Census: 
(55/23).  PCGS#  83837 

7295  1883  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(421/230).  NGC  Census:  (364/268). 
Mintage:  5,419.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276Z,  PCGS#  3838 


LIBERTY  NICKELS 

7296  1883  No  Cents  MS66+  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (478/69). 
PCGS  Population  (398/28).  Mintage: 
5,479,519.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$310.  NGC  ID#  2772,  PCGS#  3841 

7297  1884  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (160/98).  NGC  Census: 
(128/92).  Mintage:  1  1,273,942. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PJ,  PCGS#  3845 

7298  1886  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(53/384).  NGC  Census:  (11/251). 
Mintage:  3,330,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $755.  NGC  ID#  22PK, 
PCGS#  3847 


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7299  1887  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(92/24).  NGC  Census:  (77/19).  Mintage: 
15,263,652.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7300  1887  MS65  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (96/25).  NGC  Census: 
(77/19).  Mintage:  15,263,652. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7301  1887  MS65  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (92/24).  NGC  Census: 
(77/19).  Mintage:  15,263,652. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7302  1887  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (94/25).  NGC  Census: 
(77/19).  Mintage:  15,263,652. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7303  1888  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(65/17).  NGC  Census:  (47/13).  Mintage: 
10,720,483.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$1,150.  NGC  ID#  2774,  PCGS#  3849 

7304  1889  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (95/24).  NGC  Census: 
(171/46).  Mintage:  15,881,361. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $700. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2775,  PCGS#  3850 

7305  1890  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(52/16).  NGC  Census:  (47/10).  Mintage: 
16,259,272.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$925. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PM,  PCGS#  3851 


7306  1891  MS65+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(60/13).  PCGS  Population  (87/26). 
Mintage:  16,834,350.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $825.  NGC  ID#  2776,  PCGS# 
3852 

7307  1891  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86/26).  NGC  Census: 
(60/13).  Mintage:  16,834,350. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $825. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2776,  PCGS#  3852 

7308  1892  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (102/20).  NGC  Census: 
(87/11).  Mintage:  1  1,699,642. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $900. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2777,  PCGS#  3853 

7309  1893  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (85/24).  NGC  Census: 
(76/17).  Mintage:  13,370,195. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $750. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2778,  PCGS#  3854 

7310  1897  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(80/16).  NGC  Census:  (64/9).  Mintage: 
20,428,736.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$685. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PN,  PCGS#  3858 

7311  1897  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (79/16).  NGC  Census: 
(64/9).  Mintage:  20,428,736. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  22PN,  PCGS#  3858 

7312  1898  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(90/33).  NGC  Census:  (86/20).  Mintage: 
12,532,087.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$610. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PP,  PCGS#  3859 

7313  1898  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86/30).  NGC  Census: 
(84/19).  Mintage:  12,532,087. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22PP,  PCGS#  3859 

7314  1900  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(50/7).  NGC  Census:  (46/4).  Mintage: 
27,255,996.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  22PS,  PCGS#  3861 

7315  1907  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (85/29).  NGC  Census: 
(79/11).  Mintage:  39,214,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $575. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  277J,  PCGS#  3868 


7316  1908  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (87/22).  NGC  Census: 
(58/14).  Mintage:  22,686,176. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PT,  PCGS#  3869 

7317  1909  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (75/28).  NGC  Census: 
(53/10).  Mintage:  1  1,590,526. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $760. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  277K,  PCGS#  3870 

7318  1911  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (230/48).  NGC  Census: 
(158/28).  Mintage:  39,559,372. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  277M,  PCGS#  3872 


PROOF  LIBERTY  NICKELS 

7319  1884  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(52/0).  NGC  Census:  (82/5).  Mintage: 
3,942.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR66: 
$760.  NGC  ID#  22PV,  PCGS#  3882 

7320  1884  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (44/14).  NGC  Census: 
(31/16).  PCGS#  83882 

7321  1886  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(284/113).  NGC  Census:  (262/139). 
Mintage:  4,290.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $750. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  277U,  PCGS#  3884 

7322  1886  PR65  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (285/113).  NGC  Census: 
(262/139).  Mintage:  4,290.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $750.  NGC  ID#  277U, 
PCGS#  3884 

7323  1888  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(81/6).  NGC  Census:  (98/13).  Mintage: 
4,582.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR66: 
$675.  NGC  ID#  27 7 W,  PCGS#  3886 

7324  1895  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(20/1).  NGC  Census:  (32/3).  Mintage: 
2,062.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR66: 
$1,000.  NGC  ID#  2785,  PCGS#  3893 

7325  1900  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (74/25).  NGC  Census: 
(73/28).  Mintage:  2,262.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $685.  NGC  ID#  278A, 
PCGS#  3898 

7326  1903  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (33/13).  NGC 
Census:  (23/14).  PCGS#  83901 

7327  1904  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (97/49).  NGC  Census: 
(108/60).  Mintage:  1,817.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $520.  NGC  ID#  278E, 
PCGS#  3902 


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7328  1905  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(41/15).  NGC  Census:  (62/24). 
Mintage:  2,152.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $700.  NGC  ID#  278F,  PCGS# 
3903 


BUFFALO  NICKELS 


7329  1913  Type  One  MS67  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (266/9).  PCGS  Population 
(498/17).  Mintage:  30,993,520. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  22PW,  PCGS#  3915 

7330  1913  Type  One  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (492/17).  NGC 
Census:  (266/9).  Mintage:  30,993,520. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  22PW,  PCGS#  3915 

7331  1913-S  Type  One  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (826/496).  NGC 
Census:  (470/295).  Mintage:  2,105,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PY,  PCGS#  3917 

7332  1913  Type  Two  MS66  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (202/22).  NGC 
Census:  (80/6).  Mintage:  29,858,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  22PZ,  PCGS#  3921 

7333  1913-D  Type  Two  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (145/78).  NGC 
Census:  (82/21).  Mintage:  4,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  22R2,  PCGS#  3922 

7334  1913-S  Type  Two  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  Unc  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(4/765).  PCGS  Population  (11/1088). 
Mintage:  1,209,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $710.  NGC  ID#  22R3, 
PCGS#  3923 


7335  1  9  1 4 -D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (361/224).  NGC  Census: 
(246/92).  Mintage:  3,912,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  22R5,  PCGS#  3925 

7336  1915  MS65  PCGS.  Gold  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (473/283).  NGC 
Census:  (298/85).  Mintage:  20,987,270. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  22R7,  PCGS#  3927 

7337  1915  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Fivaz  Collecion. 
PCGS  Population  (243/40).  NGC 
Census:  (77/8).  Mintage:  20,987,270. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  22R7,  PCGS#  3927 

7338  1915  MS66+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(247/42).  NGC  Census:  (78/8).  Mintage: 
20,987,270.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$525.  NGC  ID#  22R7,  PCGS#  3927 

7339  1  9  1  5  - S  AU 5  8  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (116/628).  NGC  Census: 
(62/414).  Mintage:  1,505,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  22R9,  PCGS#  3929 

7340  1915-S/S  Repunched  Mintmark  , 
FS-501  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  (FS^ 
015.5).  PCGS  Population  (1/1).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  1,505,000. 
PCGS#  38435  Base  PCGS#  3929 

7341  1916  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(184/20).  NGC  Census:  (75/11). 
Mintage:  63,498,064.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $685.  NGC  ID#  22RA, 
PCGS#  3930 

7342  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (448/150).  NGC  Census: 
(298/56).  Mintage:  13,333,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RB,  PCGS#  3932 

7343  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (448/150).  NGC  Census: 
(298/56).  Mintage:  13,333,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RB,  PCGS#  3932 

7344  1917  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(160/22).  NGC  Census:  (51/6).  Mintage: 
51,424,020.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  22RD,  PCGS#  3934 

7345  1917  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(160/22).  NGC  Census:  (51/6).  Mintage: 
51,424,020.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  22RD,  PCGS#  3934 


7346 


7347 


7348 


7349 


7350 


7351 


7352 


7353 


7354 


7355 


1917-D  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (204/502).  NGC  Census: 
(  129/258).  Mintage:  9,910,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RE,  PCGS#  3935 

1  9  1  7 - S  M S 63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (119/317).  NGC  Census: 
(59/224).  Mintage:  4,193,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,225. 
NGC  ID#  22RF,  PCGS#  3936 

1918/7-D  Good  6  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (217/894).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  8,362,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Good  6  :  $970.  NGC  ID#  22RJ, 
PCGS#  3939 

1919  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (417/166).  NGC  Census: 
(185/45).  Mintage:  60,868,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22RE,  PCGS#  3941 

1919- S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(81/239).  PCGS  Population  (69/425). 
Mintage:  7,521,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $860.  NGC  ID#  22RN, 
PCGS#  3943 

1920- S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (107/451).  NGC  Census: 
(79/402).  Mintage:  9,689,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $425.  NGC 
ID#  22RS,  PCGS#  3946 

1921  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Benson. 
PCGS  Population  (263/190).  NGC 
Census:  (133/67).  Mintage:  10,663,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  22RT,  PCGS#  3947 

1923-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (100/721).  NGC  Census: 
(  1  17/537).  Mintage:  6,142,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $515. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RW,  PCGS#  3950 

1925-D  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(248/57).  PCGS  Population  (349/111). 
Mintage:  4,450,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,250.  NGC  ID#  22S3, 
PCGS#  3955 

1925-S/S  Repunched  Mintmark, 
FS-501,  AU55  PCGS.  (FS-016.64). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS#  38454 


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7356  1926  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (397/35).  NGC  Census: 
(162/17).  Mintage:  44,693,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22S5,  PCGS#  3957 

7357  1927-S  AU58  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (108/514).  NGC  Census: 
(82/342).  Mintage:  3,430,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  22SA,  PCGS#  3962 

7358  1  9 2 8 - S  MS64  PCGS,  PCGS 
Population  (362/81).  NGC  Census: 
(241/53).  Mintage:  6,936,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  22SD,  PCGS#  3965 

7359  1929  MS66  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (175/6).  NGC  Census: 
(63/1).  Mintage:  36,446,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  22SE,  PCGS#  3966 

7360  1930  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (395/32).  NGC  Census: 
(100/6).  Mintage:  22,849,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  22SH,  PCGS#  3969 

7361  1 930-S  MS65+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (444/187).  NGC  Census: 
(  1  79/35).  Mintage:  5,435,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  22SJ,  PCGS#  3970 

7362  1 93  1  - S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1568/465).  NGC 
Census:  (728/77).  Mintage:  1,200,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $240.  NGC 
ID#  22SK,  PCGS#  3971 

7363  1 93  1  - S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (460/5).  NGC  Census: 
(74/3).  Mintage:  1,200,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $560.  NGC  ID#  22SK, 
PCGS#  3971 


7364  193  DS  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (460/5).  NGC  Census: 
(74/3).  Mintage:  1,200,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $560.  NGC  ID#  22SK, 
PCGS#  3971 

7365  193  DS  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (460/5).  NGC  Census: 
(74/3).  Mintage:  1,200,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $560.  NGC  ID#  22SK, 
PCGS#  3971 

7366  1936-D/S  FS-511  MS65  PCGS.  (FS- 
019.8).  PCGS  Population  (10/1).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  38473 

7367  1937-D  Three-Legged  —  Planchet 
Flaw  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details. 

NGC  Census:  (169/5825).  PCGS 
Population  (290/6659).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$560. 

7368  1937-D  Three-Legged  VF20  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (165/5746).  PCGS 
Population  (282/6441).  Mintage: 
1 7,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$600.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS#  3982 

7369  193 7-D  Three-Legged  —  Cleaning 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (313/4766).  PCGS  Population 
(641/4742).  Mintage:  17,826,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $710. 

7370  1937-D  Three-Legged  XF40  ANACS. 

NGC  Census:  (313/4772).  PCGS 
Population  (641/4750).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$710.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS#  3982 

7371  1937-D  Three-Legged  XF45  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (886/3856). 
NGC  Census:  (511/4255).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$750.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS#  3982 

7372  1937-D  Three-Legged  —  Cleaned 
—  ANACS.  AU50  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (214/4041).  PCGS  Population 
(607/3249).  Mintage:  17,826,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $825. 

7373  1937-D  Three-Legged  AU53 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (438/2818). 
NGC  Census:  (295/3752).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU53:  $875.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS# 
3982 

7374  1937-D  Three-Legged,  FS-901,  Fine 
15  PCGS.  CAC.  (FS-020.2).  PCGS 
Population  (1/80).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  17,826,000.  PCGS#  38475 
Base  PCGS#  3982 

7375  1937-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (109/1).  NGC  Census: 
(53/1).  Mintage:  5,635,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $580.  NGC  ID#  22SY, 
PCGS#  3983 


7376  1938-D/S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (195/0).  NGC  Census: 
(71/5).  Mintage:  7,020,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22T3, 
PCGS#  3985 


PROOF  BUFFALO  NICKELS 

7377  1937  PR64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(212/1266).  PCGS  Population 
(435/1899).  Mintage:  5,769. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  278Z,  PCGS#  3996 

7378  1937  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (794/470).  NGC  Census: 
(488/368).  Mintage:  5,769.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $1,275.  NGC  ID#  278Z, 
PCGS#  3996 


JEFFERSON  NICKELS 

7379  1941  MS67  Six  Full  Steps  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/0). 
PCGS#  74010 

7380  1943-S  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (77/0).  NGC  Census:  (41/1). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  22TT,  PCGS#  84021 

7381  1945-P  Doubled  Die  Reverse  MS65  + 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (66/23). 
NGC  Census:  (5/7).  PCGS#  4173 

7382  195  1-S  MS6 7  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3/0).  NGC  Census:  (51/0). 
Mintage:  7,776,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $300.  NGC  ID#  22UJ,  PCGS# 
4045 


SMS  JEFFERSON  NICKEL 

7383  1966  SMS  MS67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (11/1).  PCGS  Population 
(16/1).  PCGS#  94198 


PROOF  JEFFERSON 
NICKELS 

7384  1939  Reverse  of  1940,  PR66  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (52/30).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $640.  NGC  ID#  22YB,  PCGS# 
94176 

7385  1955  PR68  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (29/0).  NGC  Census: 
(19/10).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR68: 
$750.  NGC  ID#  22YF,  PCGS#  94187 

7386  1959  PR67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (12/17).  NGC  Census:  (5/3). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  27A9,  PCGS#  94191 


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7387  1984-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (59).  NGC  Census: 

(21) .  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR70: 
$7 15.  NGC  ID#  2 7 AY,  PCGS#  94219 

7388  1984-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (69).  NGC  Census: 

(22) .  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR70: 
$7 15.  NGC  ID#  2 7 AY,  PCGS#  94219 


BUST  HALF  DIMES 

7389  1832  V-9,  LM-7,  R.2,  MS63  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (5/4).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  Mintage:  965,000.  PCGS#  38669 
Base  PCGS#  4279 

7390  1833  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(105/137).  NGC  Census:  (91/176). 
Mintage:  1,370,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $825.  NGC  ID#  232F,  PCGS# 
4280 

7391  1834  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(64/277).  PCGS  Population  (65/221). 
Mintage:  1,480,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $550.  NGC  ID#  232G, 
PCGS#  4281 


SEATED  HALF  DIMES 

7392  1837  No  Stars,  Large  Date  (Curl  Top 
1)  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(80/373).  NGC  Census:  (98/589). 
Mintage:  1,405,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $590.  NGC  ID#  232M, 
PCGS#  43 11 

7393  1838  Small  Stars  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7/18).  NGC  Census:  (4/23). 
Mintage:  2,225,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $785.  NGC  ID#  232R, 
PCGS#  4318 


7394  1841  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/17).  NGC  Census:  (25/12).  Mintage: 
1,150,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$1,050.  NGC  ID#  23 2 Y,  PCGS#  4328 

7395  1842  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(41/13).  NGC  Census:  (46/26).  Mintage: 
815,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$625.  NGC  ID#  2332,  PCGS#  4330 

7396  1852-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/16).  NGC  Census:  (6/19). 
Mintage:  260,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $725.  NGC  ID#  233L,  PCGS# 
4350 

7397  1854  Arrows  MS65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (59/23).  PCGS  Population 
(41/12).  Mintage:  5,740,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  2342,  PCGS#  4358 

7398  1856  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(25/10).  NGC  Census:  (64/44).  Mintage: 
4,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  233 P,  PCGS#  4363 

7399  1858-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (54/23).  NGC 
Census:  (73/27) .  Mintage:  1,660,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  233V,  PCGS#  4369 

7400  1861/0  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (3/6). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,975. 
NGC  ID#  2349,  PCGS#  4380 

7401  1861  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(47/22).  NGC  Census:  (62/40).  Mintage: 
3,361,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$825.  NGC  ID#  2349,  PCGS#  4379 

7402  1862  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86/118).  NGC  Census: 
(93/70).  Mintage:  1,492,550. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  234B,  PCGS#  4381 


PROOF  SEATED 
HALF  DIMES 

7403  1866  PR64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (57/30).  NGC  Census: 
(59/35).  Mintage:  725.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR64:  $700. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2363,  PCGS#  4449 

7404  1868  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(49/35).  NGC  Census:  (59/42).  Mintage: 
600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $685. 
NGC  ID#  2365,  PCGS#  4451 


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7406 


7407 

7408 


7409 


7410 


7411 


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7414 


7415 


1872  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(46/31).  NGC  Census:  (54/44).  Mintage: 
950.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $675. 
NGC  ID#  2369,  PCGS#  4455 


EARLY  DIMES 

1803  —  Repaired  —  NGC  Details. 
Fine.  NGC  Census:  (2/16).  PCGS 
Population  (4/37).  Mintage:  33,040. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  12:  $1,525. 

1805  5  Berries  Poor  1  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1/53).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  4478 

1805  4  Berries  VG8  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (21/340).  NGC 
Census:  (2/30).  Mintage:  120,780. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG8  :  $850.  NGC 
ID#  236S,  PCGS#  4477 

1805  4  Berries  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/175).  NGC  Census: 
(1/18).  Mintage:  120,780.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $2,175.  NGC  ID#  236S, 
PCGS#  4477 

1807  —  Questionable  Color  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (17/260). 
Mintage:  165,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $1,225. 


BUST  DIMES 

1814  Large  Date  XF40  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2/124).  PCGS  Population 
(12/115).  Mintage:  42  1,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  236W,  PCGS#  4488 

1820  Large  0  AU53  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (4/182).  PCGS  Population 
(7/102).  Mintage:  942,587.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $725.  NGC  ID#  236X, 
PCGS#  4492 

1827  JR-3,  R.l,  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2/1).  PCGS  Population  (0/0). 
Mintage:  1,300,000.  PCGS#  38813 
Base  PCGS#  4504 

1833  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(32/130).  NGC  Census:  (42/156). 
Mintage:  485,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $575.  NGC  ID#  237D, 
PCGS#  4522 

1834  Large  4  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (18/69).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  4526 


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SEATED  DIMES 

7416  1838  No  Drapery,  Large  Stars  MS64 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (71/59). 
NGC  Census:  (70/88).  Mintage: 

1.992.500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  23 7U,  PCGS#  4568 

7417  1842  MS64  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(20/14).  NGC  Census:  (17/12).  Mintage: 

1.887.500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$875.  NGC  ID#  2386,  PCGS#  4581 

7418  1849-0  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5/35).  PCGS  Population  (7/19). 
Mintage:  300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $685.  NGC  ID#  238H, 
PCGS#  4592 

7419  1854-0  Arrows  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/38).  NGC  Census:  (8/51). 
Mintage:  1 ,770,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $625.  NGC  ID#  239B,  PCGS# 
4606 

7420  1 862 -S  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/43).  NGC  Census:  (2/11). 
Mintage:  180,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF25:  $487.  NGC  ID#  239J,  PCGS# 
4636 

7421  1863  Good  6  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/53).  NGC  Census:  (1/37).  Mintage: 
14,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Good 
6  :  $395.  NGC  ID#  239K,  PCGS#  4637 

7422  1866-S  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/25).  NGC  Census:  (2/18).  Mintage: 
135,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$475.  NGC  ID#  239T,  PCGS#  4644 

7423  1872-CC  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  Fine  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(5/25).  PCGS  Population  (3/54). 
Mintage:  35,480.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $2,450.  NGC  ID#  23A8, 
PCGS#  4657 


7424  1876  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(22/7).  PCGS  Population  (28/3). 
Mintage:  1,145,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $1,035.  NGC  ID#  23AH, 
PCGS#  4679 

7425  1877-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (91/92).  NGC  Census: 
(80/130).  Mintage:  7,700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  23AM,  PCGS#  4683 

7426  1883  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (74/74).  NGC  Census: 
(77/63).  Mintage:  7,674,673. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23 AW,  PCGS#  4691 

7427  1887  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (88/32).  NGC  Census: 
(60/55).  Mintage:  1  1,283,229. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23B5,  PCGS#  4698 

7428  1887  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (88/32).  NGC  Census: 
(60/55).  Mintage:  1  1,283,229. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23B5,  PCGS#  4698 

7429  1887-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (50/35).  NGC 
Census:  (53/57).  Mintage:  4,454,450. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  23 B6,  PCGS#  4699 

7430  1890  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(60/52).  NGC  Census:  (89/67).  Mintage: 
9,910,951.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  23 BB,  PCGS#  4704 

7431  1891  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(119/71).  NGC  Census:  (126/78). 
Mintage:  15,310,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23BD, 
PCGS#  4706 


7432  1891  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (119/71).  NGC  Census: 
(  126/78).  Mintage:  15,310,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23 BD,  PCGS#  4706 


PROOF  SEATED  DIMES 

7433  1861  PR63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(23/57).  PCGS  Population  (29/51). 
Mintage:  1,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR63:  $565.  NGC  ID#  23CK,  PCGS# 
4754 

7434  1878  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(39/20).  NGC  Census:  (34/36).  Mintage: 
800.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $735. 
NGC  ID#  23 D3,  PCGS#  4775 

7435  1883  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (84/75).  NGC  Census: 
(68/107).  Mintage:  1,039.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR64:  $725.  NGC  ID#  23D8, 
PCGS#  4780 

7436  1885  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(73/90).  NGC  Census:  (52/79).  Mintage: 
930.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $725. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 DA,  PCGS#  4782 

7437  1885  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/31).  NGC  Census: 
(12/49).  PCGS#  84782 


BARBER  DIMES 

7438  1893-0  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(44/17).  PCGS  Population  (28/22). 
Mintage:  1,760,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $900.  NGC  ID#  23DR, 
PCGS#  4801 

7439  1905-0  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (19/23).  NGC  Census: 
(12/11).  Mintage:  3,400,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  23 EU,  PCGS#  4836 

7440  1906-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (26/47).  NGC  Census: 
(27/25  ).  Mintage:  3,136,640. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  23F2,  PCGS#  4841 

7441  1907  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Lily  Nicole 
Collection.  PCGS  Population  (26/1). 
NGC  Census:  (44/0).  Mintage: 
22,220,576.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  23F3,  PCGS#  4842 

7442  1908  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (18/2).  NGC  Census:  (17/4). 
Mintage:  10,600,545.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $850.  NGC  ID#  23F7,  PCGS# 
4846 


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7443  1910  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (80/31).  NGC  Census: 
(62/31).  Mintage:  1  1,520,551. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $520.  NGC 
ID#  23FF,  PCGS#  4854 

7444  1  9  1  0 - S  MS63  PCGS,  PCGS 
Population  (21/50).  NGC  Census: 
(8/24).  Mintage:  1,240,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $635.  NGC  ID#  23FH, 
PCGS#  4856 

7445  1911  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (138/99).  NGC  Census: 
(130/58).  Mintage:  18,870,544. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23FJ,  PCGS#  4857 

7446  1914  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (69/6).  NGC  Census:  (37/1). 
Mintage:  17,360,656.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $850.  NGC  ID#  23FT,  PCGS# 
4865 

7447  1  9  1 4 - S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (24/17).  NGC  Census: 
(23/10).  Mintage:  2,100,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  23FV,  PCGS#  4867 

7448  1  9  1  5  - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (53/32).  NGC  Census: 
(36/25).  Mintage:  960,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $565.  NGC  ID#  23FX, 
PCGS#  4869 


PROOF  BARBER  DIME 

7449  1911  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/9).  NGC  Census:  (8/14). 
PCGS#  84895 


MERCURY  DIMES 


7450  1916  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (114/10).  NGC 
Census:  (82/13).  Mintage:  22,180,080. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $840.  NGC 
ID#  23GX,  PCGS#  4905 

7451  1 9 1 6-D  Good  6  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (675/1904).  NGC 
Census:  (208/869).  Mintage:  264,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Good  6  :  $836. 
NGC  ID#  23 GY,  PCGS#  4906 

7452  1917  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (96/23).  NGC 
Census:  (41/8).  Mintage:  55,23 0,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $860.  NGC 
ID#  23H2,  PCGS#  49 11 

7453  1919-D  MS62  Full  Bands  ANACS. 

NGC  Census:  (12/87).  PCGS 
Population  (21/163).  Mintage: 
9,939,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$1,075.  NGC  ID#  23H9,  PCGS#  4925 

7454  1920  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/18).  NGC 
Census:  (48/17).  Mintage:  59,030,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  23HB,  PCGS#  4929 

7455  1920  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/19).  NGC 
Census:  (48/17).  Mintage:  59,030,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  23HB,  PCGS#  4929 

7456  1920  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (104/19).  NGC 
Census:  (48/17).  Mintage:  59,030,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  23HB,  PCGS#  4929 


7457  1923  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/4).  NGC  Census:  (29/1). 
Mintage:  50,130,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  23HG, 
PCGS#  4939 

7458  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (17/7).  NGC  Census:  (14/4). 
Mintage:  6,440,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $990.  NGC  ID#  23HH, 
PCGS#  4940 

7459  1 928-S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (32/2).  NGC  Census:  (39/8). 
Mintage:  7,400,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $420.  NGC  ID#  23HZ, 
PCGS#  4970 

7460  1931  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/17).  NGC  Census: 
(12/1).  Mintage:  3,150,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $840.  NGC  ID#  23J7, 
PCGS#  4983 

7461  193 1-D  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (179/57).  NGC 
Census:  (49/13).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23J8,  PCGS#  4985 

7462  1 93 4 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/1).  NGC  Census:  (13/0). 
Mintage:  6,772,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $400.  NGC  ID#  23JB,  PCGS# 
4990 

7463  1934-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (16/1).  NGC  Census:  (13/0). 
Mintage:  6,772,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $400.  NGC  ID#  23JB,  PCGS# 
4990 

7464  1936  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (212/16).  NGC 
Census:  (99/8).  Mintage:  87,504,128. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  23JF,  PCGS#  4999 

7465  1936  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (212/16).  NGC 
Census:  (99/8).  Mintage:  87,504,128. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  23JF,  PCGS#  4999 

7466  1936-D  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (114/9).  NGC 
Census:  (34/1).  Mintage:  16,132,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  23JG,  PCGS#  5001 

7467  1936-D  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (113/9).  NGC 
Census:  (34/1).  Mintage:  16,132,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  23JG,  PCGS#  5001 


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7468  1936-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (182/3).  NGC 
Census:  (54/1).  Mintage:  9,210,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23JH,  PCGS#  5003 

7469  1937-S  MS67  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(84/1).  NGC  Census:  (142/3).  Mintage: 
9,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$135.  NGC  ID#  23JL,  PCGS#  5008 

7470  1938  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (233/10).  NGC 
Census:  (136/3).  Mintage:  22,198,728. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  23JM,  PCGS#  5011 

747 1  1938-D  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Gold 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1168/306). 
NGC  Census:  (657/176).  Mintage: 
5,537,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$74.  NGC  ID#  23 JN,  PCGS#  5013 

7472  1938-D  MS66+  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
Gold  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1168/306).  NGC  Census:  (657/176). 
Mintage:  5,537,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS 66:  $74.  NGC  ID#  23JN,  PCGS# 
5013 

7473  1938-S  MS67  Full  Bands  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (66/7).  PCGS  Population 
(129/6).  Mintage:  8,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23JP,  PCGS#  5015 

7474  1938-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (129/6).  NGC 
Census:  (66/7).  Mintage:  8,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23JP,  PCGS#  5015 

7475  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(47/3).  NGC  Census:  (128/0).  Mintage: 
10,540,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$140.  NGC  ID#  23JT,  PCGS#  5020 

7476  1939-S  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (109/41).  NGC 
Census:  (22/12).  Mintage:  10,540,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $835.  NGC 
ID#  23JT,  PCGS#  5021 

7477  1941  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (282/12).  NGC 
Census:  (291/5).  Mintage:  175,106,560. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $200.  NGC 
ID#  23JX,  PCGS#  5029 

7478  1942/1  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (95/331).  NGC  Census: 
(72/400).  Mintage:  205,432,336. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  23K4,  PCGS#  5036 

7479  1942/1  FS-101  XF45  PCGS.  (FS- 
010.7).  PCGS  Population  (2/9).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  205,432,336. 
PCGS#  145473  Base  PCGS#  5036 


PROOF  MERCURY  DIMES 

7480  1937  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(185/36).  PCGS  Population  (234/29). 
Mintage:  5,756.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  27DH,  PCGS# 
5072 

7481  1942  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (686/65).  NGC  Census: 
(  767/13  1  ).  Mintage:  22,329. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67:  $240.  NGC 
ID#  27DN,  PCGS#  5077 


ROOSEVELT  DIMES 

7482  1947  MS67+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(87/0).  NGC  Census:  (265/3).  Mintage: 
121,520,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$58.  NGC  ID#  23KM,  PCGS#  5085 

7483  1950-D  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (144/3).  NGC 
Census:  (235/2).  Mintage:  46,803,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $92.  NGC 
ID#  23KY,  PCGS#  85095 

7484  1953-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (16/1).  NGC 
Census:  (35/1).  Mintage:  39,180,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23LA,  PCGS#  85105 

7485  1958  MS67+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(266/0).  NGC  Census:  (795/15). 
Mintage:  31,100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $34.  NGC  ID#  23LM,  PCGS# 
5116 


PROOF  ROOSEVELT  DIME 


7486  1983  NO  S  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (152/1).  NGC 
Census:  (104/3).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR69:  $875.  NGC  ID#  27FJ,  PCGS# 
95265 


TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 

7487  1875- CC  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (62/934).  NGC  Census: 
(36/583  ).  Mintage:  133,290. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25:  $499.  NGC 
ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

7488  1875-CC  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (80/849).  NGC  Census: 
(39/544).  Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF30:  $590. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

7489  1875-CC  VF35  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(26/516).  PCGS  Population  (70/774). 
Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $664.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS# 
5297 

7490  1 875 -CC  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (86/689).  NGC  Census: 
(26/492).  Mintage:  133,290. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

7491  1875-CC  —  Tooled  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(22/425).  PCGS  Population  (63/551). 
Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $975. 

7492  1 875-CC  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(22/425).  PCGS  Population  (63/554). 
Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $975. 

7493  1875-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (317/1515).  NGC  Census: 
(303/1448).  Mintage:  1,155,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23R7,  PCGS#  5298 

7494  1875-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (286/1111).  NGC  Census: 
(279/998).  Mintage:  1,155,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  23R7,  PCGS#  5298 


EARLY  QUARTER 

7495  1806  —  Damaged  —  NGC  Details. 

VF.  NGC  Census:  (16/167).  PCGS 
Population  (51/288).  Mintage:  206,124. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $1,525. 
NGC  ID#  23RD,  PCGS#  5314 


BUST  QUARTERS 

7496  1818  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(43/428).  NGC  Census:  (15/300). 
Mintage:  361,174.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23RH, 
PCGS#  5322 


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7497  1818  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(43/428).  NGC  Census:  (15/300). 
Mintage:  361,174.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23RH, 
PCGS#  5322 

7498  1818  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/426).  NGC  Census: 
(  14/299).  Mintage:  361,1  74. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23RH,  PCGS#  5322 

7499  1818  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/428).  NGC  Census: 
(  15/300).  Mintage:  36  1,1  74. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23RH,  PCGS#  5322 

7500  1820  Large  0  VF20  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (20/80).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  5329 

7501  1833  B-l,  R.2,  AU53  NGC.  Ex: 

Jules  Reiver  Collection.  NGC  Census: 
(4/8).  PCGS  Population  (1/2).  Mintage: 
156,000.  PCGS#  38989  Base  PCGS# 
5352 

7502  1835  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(53/134).  PCGS  Population  (50/107). 
Mintage:  1,952,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $825.  NGC  ID#  23S2,  PCGS# 
5354 

7503  1838  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/136).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  366,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $468. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23S5,  PCGS#  5357 


SEATED  QUARTERS 

7504  1838  No  Drapery  —  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  UNC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/76).  PCGS  Population 
(0/68).  Mintage:  466,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $1,150. 

7505  1839  No  Drapery  XF45  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (26/88).  NGC  Census: 
(20/93).  Mintage:  491,146.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $454. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 SF,  PCGS#  5392 

7506  1840-0  No  Drapery  XF40  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (24/70).  NGC 
Census:  (18/91).  Mintage:  382,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $375. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23SG,  PCGS#  5393 

7507  1840-0  Drapery  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7/77).  NGC  Census:  (1/61). 
Mintage:  43,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $292. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 SJ,  PCGS#  5398 


7508  1841  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/24).  NGC  Census:  (9/40).  Mintage: 
120,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $700.  NGC  ID#  23SK,  PCGS# 
5399 

7509  1841-0  —  Environmental  Damage  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (1/39).  PCGS  Population 
(3/47).  Mintage:  452,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $650. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

7510  1845  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(14/51).  NGC  Census:  (24/59).  Mintage: 
922,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $350.  NGC  ID#  23SV,  PCGS# 
5408 

7511  1845  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (24/59).  PCGS  Population 
(14/52).  Mintage:  922,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC  ID#  23SV, 
PCGS#  5408 

7512  1847-0  VF20  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2/29).  PCGS  Population  (5/59). 
Mintage:  368,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $475.  NGC  ID#  23SY,  PCGS# 
5411 

7513  1851  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4/66).  NGC  Census:  (0/36). 
Mintage:  160,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $250. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T6,  PCGS#  5417 

7514  1851  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6/49).  NGC  Census:  (1/31).  Mintage: 
160,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$342. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T6,  PCGS#  5417 

7515  1851  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(9/33).  NGC  Census:  (2/25).  Mintage: 
160,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$435. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T6,  PCGS#  5417 

7516  1851-0  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (6/54).  NGC  Census:  (2/25). 
Mintage:  88,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG10:  $519.  NGC  ID#  23T7, 
PCGS#  5418 

7517  1851-0  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/46).  NGC  Census:  (2/23). 
Mintage:  88,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T7,  PCGS#  5418 


7518  1852  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/43).  NGC  Census:  (4/41).  Mintage: 
177,060.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$376. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T8,  PCGS#  5419 

7519  1852-0  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3/55).  NGC  Census:  (0/19). 
Mintage:  96,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG10:  $431. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T9,  PCGS#  5420 

7520  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  AU58  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (139/419). 
PCGS  Population  (105/383).  Mintage: 
15,210,020.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS# 
5426 

7521  1853/4  Arrows  and  Rays  XF45  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (9/30).  NGC 
Census:  (7/23).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
XF45:  $529. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS#  5427 

7522  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  AU53 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  ( 1 1/22).  NGC 
Census:  (8/31).  Mintage:  1,322,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,025. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23U5,  PCGS#  5428 


7523  1855  Arrows  MS61  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (7/58).  PCGS  Population 
(2/67).  Mintage:  2,857,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC  ID#  23U8, 
PCGS#  5435 

7524  1855-0  Arrows  VF20  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (4/30).  NGC  Census: 
(2/27).  Mintage:  176,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $280. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23U9,  PCGS#  5436 


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7525  1856-S  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2/46).  NGC  Census:  (2/17).  Mintage: 
286,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23TD,  PCGS#  5440 

7526  1857-S  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6/37).  NGC  Census:  (3/32).  Mintage: 
82,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$625. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23TG,  PCGS#  5444 

7527  1858  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(84/47).  NGC  Census:  (85/46).  Mintage: 
7,368,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  23 TH,  PCGS#  5445 

7528  1858-S  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC 
Details.  XF.  NGC  Census:  (2/18). 
PCGS  Population  (13/15).  Mintage: 
121,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$2,850.  NGC  ID#  23TK,  PCGS#  5447 

7529  185  9-0  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/19).  NGC  Census: 
(2/26).  Mintage:  260,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $575.  NGC  ID#  23TM, 
PCGS#  5449 

7530  1859-S  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (8/54).  NGC  Census:  (0/17). 
Mintage:  80,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG10:  $485. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TN,  PCGS#  5450 

7531  1861  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(97/56).  NGC  Census:  (96/45).  Mintage: 
4,854,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  23 TT,  PCGS#  5454 

7532  1861-S  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/46).  NGC  Census:  (2/21). 
Mintage:  96,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TU,  PCGS#  5455 

7533  1862  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (30/68).  NGC  Census: 
(18/61).  Mintage:  932,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $600.  NGC  ID#  23TV, 
PCGS#  5456 

7534  1862-S  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/61).  NGC  Census:  (2/37).  Mintage: 
67,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25: 
$609. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TW,  PCGS#  5457 

7535  1864  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (14/60).  NGC  Census: 
(3/45).  Mintage:  93,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:$418. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TY,  PCGS#  5459 


7536  1864-S  Good  6  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (8/67).  NGC  Census:  (1/34). 
Mintage:  20,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Good  6  :  $539. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS#  5460 

7537  1866  Motto  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (3/48).  NGC  Census: 
(0/41).  Mintage:  16,800.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  12:  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UB,  PCGS#  5468 

7538  1867  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/68).  NGC  Census:  (1/25). 
Mintage:  20,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UD,  PCGS#  5470 

7539  1867  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (0/0).  Mintage:  20,000. 

7540  1867-S  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4/53).  NGC  Census:  (2/12). 
Mintage:  48,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
inVGlO:  $698. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UE,  PCGS#  5471 

7541  1868-S  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (6/25).  NGC  Census:  (3/25). 
Mintage:  96,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $738. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UG,  PCGS#  5473 

7542  1869  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/42).  NGC  Census:  (1/18).  Mintage: 
16,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine 
12:  $535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UH,  PCGS#  5474 

7543  1869  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/33).  NGC  Census:  (2/16).  Mintage: 
16,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25: 
$715. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UH,  PCGS#  5474 

7544  1869-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/64).  NGC  Census:  (0/24). 
Mintage:  76,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  15:  $394. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UJ,  PCGS#  5475 

7545  1869-S  —  Environmental  Damage 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (3/17).  PCGS  Population 
(6/26).  Mintage:  76,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $925. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 


7546  1871-S  VG8  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1/44).  NGC  Census:  (0/26).  Mintage: 
30,900.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG8  : 
$565. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UP,  PCGS#  5480 

7547  1872  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5/28).  PCGS  Population  (7/20). 
Mintage:  182,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $425.  NGC  ID#  23UR, 
PCGS#  5481 

7548  1873  Open  3,  No  Arrows,  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (4/31).  NGC 
Census:  (1/25).  Mintage:  172,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $325. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 UV,  PCGS#  5485 

7549  1875-CC  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/75).  NGC  Census:  (4/42). 
Mintage:  140,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF25:  $647. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 UY,  PCGS#  5499 


7550  1876-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (45/77).  NGC  Census: 
(3  4/80).  Mintage:  4,944,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  23V3,  PCGS#  5502 

7551  1877-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(89/150).  PCGS  Population  (111/167). 
Mintage:  4,192,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $875.  NGC  ID#  23V6, 
PCGS#  5505 

7552  1878-S  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/42).  NGC  Census:  (0/28). 
Mintage:  140,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF25:  $496. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23' VA,  PCGS#  5510 


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7553  1878-S  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/27).  NGC  Census:  (0/27).  Mintage: 
140,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$775.  NGC  ID#  23 VA,  PCGS#  5510 

7554  1880  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (8/224).  NGC  Census: 
(1/128).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF30:  $345. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VC,  PCGS#  5512 

7555  1880  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/211).  NGC  Census:  (1/127).  Mintage: 
13,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$375. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VC,  PCGS#  5512 

7556  1880  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (6/200).  NGC  Census: 
(0/125).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VC,  PCGS#  5512 

7557  1881  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4/122).  NGC  Census: 
(2/96).  Mintage:  12,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $300. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VD,  PCGS#  5513 

7558  1882  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/104).  NGC  Census:  (2/66).  Mintage: 
15,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$359. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VE,  PCGS#  5514 

7559  1882  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/101).  NGC  Census: 
(1/65).  Mintage:  15,200.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $375. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VE,  PCGS#  5514 

7560  1883  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6/91).  NGC  Census:  (0/77).  Mintage: 
14,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VF,  PCGS#  5515 

7561  1884  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(8/122).  NGC  Census:  (2/94).  Mintage: 
8,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine 
15:  $426. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7562  1884  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/115).  NGC  Census: 
(2/92).  Mintage:  8,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $475. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 


7563  1884  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2/110).  NGC  Census: 
(4/85).  Mintage:  8,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF30:  $485. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7564  1884  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/106).  NGC  Census:  (1/84).  Mintage: 
8,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$490. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7565  1884  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/92).  NGC  Census:  (0/79).  Mintage: 
8,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53: 
$550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7566  1885  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1/138).  NGC  Census: 
(1/86).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VH,  PCGS#  5517 

7567  1885  XF40  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (5/124).  NGC  Census: 
(1/81).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VH,  PCGS#  5517 

7568  1887  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/137).  NGC  Census: 
(0/99).  Mintage:  10,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF25:  $361. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VK,  PCGS#  5519 

7569  1887  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/118).  NGC  Census: 
(1/96).  Mintage:  10,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $443. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VK,  PCGS#  5519 

7570  1887  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
AU  Details.  NGC  Census:  (1/95). 
PCGS  Population  (1/118).  Mintage: 
10,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50: 
$475. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

7571  1887  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (14/96).  NGC  Census: 
(5/81).  Mintage:  10,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $740. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VK,  PCGS#  5519 

7572  1888  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/174).  NGC  Census:  (1/114).  Mintage: 
10,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$371. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23VF,  PCGS#  5520 


7573  1889  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/174).  NGC  Census:  (0/153).  Mintage: 
12,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$565. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VM,  PCGS#  5522 

7574  1891  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(115/259).  PCGS  Population  (150/253). 
Mintage:  3,920,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $565.  NGC  ID#  23VR, 
PCGS#  5524 

7575  1  89  1  - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/24).  NGC  Census: 
(58/14).  Mintage:  2,216,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  23 VT,  PCGS#  5526 


PROOF  SEATED  QUARTERS 

7576  1873  No  Arrows  PR63  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (50/54).  NGC  Census: 
(34/80).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR63:  $850. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23X6,  PCGS#  5572 

7577  1890  PR62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(25/149).  NGC  Census:  (11/134). 
Mintage:  590.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $525.  NGC  ID#  23XN,  PCGS# 
5591 


BARBER  QUARTERS 

7578  1892  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (336/275).  NGC  Census: 
(348/264).  Mintage:  8,237,245. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23XT,  PCGS#  5601 


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7579  1892  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(161/103).  PCGS  Population  (133/142). 
Mintage:  8,237,245.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC  ID#  23XT, 
PCGS#  5601 

7580  1892  MS65  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(133/145).  NGC  Census:  (161/103). 
Mintage:  8,237,245.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC  ID#  23XT, 
PCGS#  5601 

7581  1893-0  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(30/28).  PCGS  Population  (46/27). 
Mintage:  3,396,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $685.  NGC  ID#  23XX, 
PCGS#  5605 

7582  1894-S  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (36/100).  PCGS  Population 
(23/115).  Mintage:  2,648,821. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $425.  NGC 
ID#  23Y3,  PCGS#  5609 

7583  1895-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (13/67).  NGC  Census: 
(14/56).  Mintage:  1,764,681. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  23Y6,  PCGS#  5612 

7584  1895-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(13/29).  PCGS  Population  (17/26). 
Mintage:  1,764,681.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  23Y6, 
PCGS#  5612 

7585  1898  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(55/48).  NGC  Census:  (63/52).  Mintage: 
11,100,735.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$510.  NGC  ID#  23 YD,  PCGS#  5619 

7586  1901  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(24/16).  NGC  Census:  (18/4).  Mintage: 
8,892,813.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$1,000.  NGC  ID#  23' YN,  PCGS#  5628 


7587  1902  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(66/59).  NGC  Census:  (50/31).  Mintage: 
12,197,744.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$545.  NGC  ID#  23 YS,  PCGS#  5631 

7588  1902-0  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4/57).  NGC  Census:  (6/41). 
Mintage:  4,748,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $485.  NGC  ID#  23YT, 
PCGS#  5632 

7589  1906  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(53/34).  PCGS  Population  (67/72). 
Mintage:  3,656,435.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $510.  NGC  ID#  23Z5,  PCGS# 
5642 

7590  1908-S  AU53  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (10/85).  NGC  Census: 
(4/80).  Mintage:  784,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $535.  NGC  ID#  23ZF, 
PCGS#  5652 

7591  1910  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(59/53).  NGC  Census:  (42/38).  Mintage: 
2,244,551.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  23ZL,  PCGS#  5657 

7592  1913  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(16/127).  NGC  Census:  (13/67). 
Mintage:  484,613.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23ZU, 
PCGS#  5664 

7593  1913-D  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(36/27).  PCGS  Population  (38/44). 
Mintage:  1,450,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $540.  NGC  ID#  23ZV,  PCGS# 
5665 

7594  1913-S  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (94/168).  NGC  Census: 
(20/63).  Mintage:  40,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG10:  $2,704.  NGC  ID#  23ZW, 
PCGS#  5666 

7595  1914-D  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (56/12).  NGC  Census: 
(31/6).  Mintage:  3,046,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $950.  NGC  ID#  23ZY, 
PCGS#  5668 

7596  1915-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (140/38).  NGC 
Census:  (65/28).  Mintage:  3,694,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  2423,  PCGS#  5671 

7597  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (500/519).  NGC  Census: 
(399/235).  Mintage:  6,540,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  2426,  PCGS#  5674 


PROOF  BARBER 
QUARTERS 

7598  1894  PR62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(33/224).  NGC  Census:  (19/241). 
Mintage:  972.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $510.  NGC  ID#  2429,  PCGS# 
5680 

7599  1899  PR62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(34/156).  NGC  Census:  (12/136). 
Mintage:  846.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $500.  NGC  ID#  242E,  PCGS# 

5685 

7600  1900  PR62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(12/191).  PCGS  Population  (27/186). 
Mintage:  912.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $500.  NGC  ID#  242F,  PCGS# 

5686 

7601  1905  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(67/98).  NGC  Census:  (66/114). 
Mintage:  727.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR64:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  242L,  PCGS# 
5691 


STANDING  LIBERTY 
QUARTERS 

7602  1917  Type  One  MS65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (182/37).  PCGS  Population 
(219/39).  Mintage:  8,740,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5706 


7603  1917  Type  One  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (38/1).  NGC  Census: 
(31/6).  Mintage:  8,740,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  242Z, 
PCGS#  5706 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  413 


7604  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1067/514). 
NGC  Census:  (732/396).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7605  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (734/395).  PCGS 
Population  (1067/514).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7606  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (735/396).  PCGS 
Population  (1070/517).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7607  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (735/396).  PCGS 
Population  (1070/517).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7608  1917  Type  One  MS65+  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (734/395).  PCGS 
Population  (1070/514).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7609  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census:  (733/395). 
PCGS  Population  (1067/514).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7610  191 7-D  Type  One  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (77/23).  NGC 
Census:  (56/20).  Mintage:  1,509,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5708 

7611  191 7-D  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (506/443). 
NGC  Census:  (338/283).  Mintage: 
1,509,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 

7612  1917-D  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (338/284). 
PCGS  Population  (507/445).  Mintage: 
1,509,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 

7613  191 7-S  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (263/244). 
NGC  Census:  (179/171).  Mintage: 
1,952,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,000.  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS#  5711 

7614  1917-S  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (264/247). 
NGC  Census:  (179/171).  Mintage: 
1,952,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$  1 ,000.  NGC  ID#  2433 ,  PCGS#  5711 


7615  1917  Type  Two  MS66  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (26/4).  PCGS  Population  (22/2). 
Mintage:  13,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $760.  NGC  ID#  2434,  PCGS# 
5714 

7616  1917  Type  Two  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (365/285). 
NGC  Census:  (252/196).  Mintage: 
13,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$440.  NGC  ID#  2434,  PCGS#  5715 

7617  1917  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(199/85).  NGC  Census:  (134/62). 
Mintage:  13,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $750. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2434,  PCGS#  5715 

7618  191 7-D  Type  Two  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (118/82). 
NGC  Census:  (82/36).  Mintage: 
6,224,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$965.  NGC  ID#  2435,  PCGS#  5717 

7619  1918  MS64  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (113/77).  PCGS  Population 
(143/131).  Mintage:  14,240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2437,  PCGS#  5721 

7620  191 8-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(162/75).  NGC  Census:  (86/60). 
Mintage:  7,380,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2438,  PCGS#  5722 

7621  1919  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (94/24).  NGC  Census: 
(48/19).  Mintage:  1  1,324,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5728 

7622  1919  MS64+  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (105/117).  PCGS  Population 
(162/198).  Mintage:  11,324,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5729 

7623  1920  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(70/17).  PCGS  Population  (67/15). 
Mintage:  27,860,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $750.  NGC  ID#  243E,  PCGS# 
5734 

7624  1920  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (68/15).  NGC  Census: 
(70/17).  Mintage:  27,860,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  243E,  PCGS#  5734 

7625  1923  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(297/35).  NGC  Census:  (168/49). 
Mintage:  9,716,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $665.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS# 
5742 


7626  1923  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(168/49).  PCGS  Population  (297/35). 
Mintage:  9,716,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $665.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS# 
5742 

7627  1923  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(300/35).  NGC  Census:  (169/49). 
Mintage:  9,716,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $665.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS# 
5742 

7628  1 923  -S  —  Polished  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (28/462). 
PCGS  Population  (59/976).  Mintage: 
1,360,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$685. 

7629  1924  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (114/134).  NGC 
Census:  (102/82).  Mintage:  10,920,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  243L,  PCGS#  5747 

7630  1925  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(21/2).  NGC  Census:  (11/2).  Mintage: 
12,280,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$725.  NGC  ID#  243 P,  PCGS#  5752 

7631  1925  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (150/71).  NGC 
Census:  (88/47).  Mintage:  12,280,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $825. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  243P,  PCGS#  5753 

7632  1 9 2 6 - S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (91/311).  NGC  Census: 
(44/202).  Mintage:  2,700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  243T,  PCGS#  5758 

7633  1927  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(19/3).  PCGS  Population  (25/4). 
Mintage:  11,912,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $625.  NGC  ID#  243U, 
PCGS#  5760 


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7634  1927-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (31/1).  NGC  Census:  (34/4). 
Mintage:  976,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $875. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  243V,  PCGS#  5762 

7635  1927-D  MS66+  NGC,  CAC,  NGC 

Census:  (34/4).  PCGS  Population 
(31/1).  Mintage:  976,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $875.  NGC  ID#  243V, 
PCGS#  5762 

7636  1927-S  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(57/208).  PCGS  Population  (95/399). 
Mintage:  396,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $1,160.  NGC  ID#  243 W, 
PCGS#  5764 

7637  1928-S  Repunched  Mintmark,  FS-502 
MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(2/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
395955  Base  PCGS#  5770 

7638  1928-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (126/130).  NGC 
Census:  (111/149).  Mintage:  2,644,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  243Z,  PCGS#  5771 

7639  1928-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (126/131).  NGC 
Census:  (110/149).  Mintage:  2,644,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  243Z,  PCGS#  5771 

7640  1929  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (322/118).  NGC  Census: 
(146/68).  Mintage:  11,140,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2442,  PCGS#  5773 

7641  1929  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (323/118).  NGC  Census: 
(146/68).  Mintage:  11,140,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2442,  PCGS#  5773 

7642  1929  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (322/118).  NGC 
Census:  (146/68).  Mintage:  11,140,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2442,  PCGS#  5773 

7643  1929-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(23/0).  PCGS  Population  (11/0). 
Mintage:  1,764,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,225.  NGC  ID#  2444, 
PCGS#  5776 

7644  1929-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (167/140).  NGC 
Census:  (127/111).  Mintage:  1,764,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2444,  PCGS#  5777 


7645  1929-S  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (86/25).  PCGS  Population 
(126/14).  Mintage:  1,764,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS 66:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  2444,  PCGS#  5777 

7646  1930  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (698/357).  NGC  Census: 
(452/199).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7647  1930  MS65  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (452/199).  PCGS  Population 
(701/352).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7648  1930  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (701/352).  NGC  Census: 
(452/199).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7649  1930  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (701/352).  NGC  Census: 
(452/199).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 


7650  1930  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (168/31).  PCGS  Population 
(317/35).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7651  1930-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (115/20).  NGC  Census: 
(42/18).  Mintage:  1,556,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $615.  NGC 
ID#  2446,  PCGS#  5780 


7652  1930-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (164/110).  NGC 
Census:  (126/115).  Mintage:  1,556,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $725. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2446,  PCGS#  5781 


WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

7653  1932  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(202/3).  NGC  Census:  (101/4).  Mintage: 
5,404,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$7 15.  NGC  ID#  2447,  PCGS#  5790 

7654  1932  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(101/4).  PCGS  Population  (198/3). 
Mintage:  5,404,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $715.  NGC  ID#  2447,  PCGS# 
5790 

7655  1932  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (204/3).  NGC  Census: 
(101/4).  Mintage:  5,404,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $715.  NGC 
ID#  2447,  PCGS#  5790 

7656  1 93  2 -D  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (669/1925).  NGC  Census: 
(458/1072).  Mintage:  436,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $495.  NGC 
ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

7657  1932-D  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (671/1929).  NGC  Census: 
(458/1072).  Mintage:  436,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $495.  NGC 
ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

7658  1932-D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(13/1055).  PCGS  Population  (16/1905). 
Mintage:  436,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $920. 

7659  1932-D  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (493/1376).  NGC 
Census:  (371/531).  Mintage:  436,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,035. 
NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

7660  1932-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1018/1198).  NGC 
Census:  (490/664).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $575. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7661  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1074/137).  NGC 
Census:  (592/74).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7662  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1067/137).  NGC 
Census:  (592/74).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 


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7663  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1062/136).  NGC  Census: 
(590/74).  Mintage:  408,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $875. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7664  1932-S  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (590/74).  PCGS  Population 
(1062/136).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7665  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1064/136).  NGC 
Census:  (592/74).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7666  1934  Medium  Motto  MS67 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (55/0).  PCGS 
Population  (89/1).  Mintage:  31,912,052. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  244A,  PCGS#  5793 

7667  1934  Medium  Motto  MS67  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  Mintage:  31,912,052.  PCGS# 
411311  Base  PCGS#  5793 

7668  1934-D  Small  D,  Heavy  Motto  MS65 
★  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (64/35).  PCGS#  85796 

7669  1935  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (109/1).  NGC  Census: 
(123/0).  Mintage:  32,484,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  244D,  PCGS#  5797 

7670  1935-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (219/20).  NGC  Census: 
(102/15).  Mintage:  5,780,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  244E,  PCGS#  5798 

7671  1935-D  MS66  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (102/15).  PCGS  Population 
(217/20).  Mintage:  5,780,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  244E,  PCGS#  5798 

7672  1935-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (260/39).  NGC  Census: 
(121/36).  Mintage:  5,660,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $380. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  244F,  PCGS#  5799 

7673  1936  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101, 
MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1/7).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage: 
41,303,836.  PCGS#  146091  Base 
PCGS#  5800 

7674  1 93 6-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (689/452).  NGC  Census: 
(315/216).  Mintage:  5,374,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  244H,  PCGS#  5801 


7675  1936-D  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(315/216).  PCGS  Population  (689/452). 
Mintage:  5,374,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $735.  NGC  ID#  244H, 
PCGS#  5801 

7676  1936-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (307/145).  NGC  Census: 
(145/71).  Mintage:  5,374,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $860.  NGC 
ID#  244H,  PCGS#  5801 


7677  1937  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(68/0).  NGC  Census:  (65/1).  Mintage: 
19,701,542.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  244K,  PCGS#  5803 

7678  1937  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(65/1).  PCGS  Population  (68/0). 
Mintage:  19,701,542.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  244K, 
PCGS#  5803 

7679  1937  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (67/0).  NGC  Census:  (65/1). 
Mintage:  19,701,542.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  244K, 
PCGS#  5803 

7680  1  93  7  - S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (190/31).  NGC  Census: 
(  155/28).  Mintage:  1,652,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  244M,  PCGS#  5805 

7681  1937-S  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (155/28).  PCGS  Population 
(190/31).  Mintage:  1,652,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  244M,  PCGS#  5805 

7682  1938  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(58/1).  PCGS  Population  (53/0). 
Mintage:  9,480,045.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $800.  NGC  ID#  244N, 
PCGS#  5806 


7683  1938  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(58/1).  PCGS  Population  (53/0). 
Mintage:  9,480,045.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $800.  NGC  ID#  244N, 
PCGS#  5806 

7684  1 93  8-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (51/0).  NGC  Census:  (48/1). 
Mintage:  2,832,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  244P,  PCGS# 
5807 

7685  1938-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(48/1).  PCGS  Population  (51/0). 
Mintage:  2,832,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  244P,  PCGS# 
5807 

7686  1939-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(39/0).  PCGS  Population  (62/0). 
Mintage:  2,628,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $900.  NGC  ID#  244T,  PCGS# 
5810 

7687  1939-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(39/0).  PCGS  Population  (62/0). 
Mintage:  2,628,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $900.  NGC  ID#  244T,  PCGS# 
5810 

7688  1940TD/D  FS^501  MS66  PCGS.  (FS^ 
012.4).  PCGS  Population  (5/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  2,797,600. 
PCGS#  145556  Base  PCGS#  5812 

7689  1940-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (65/1).  NGC  Census: 
(144/1).  Mintage:  8,244,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  244W,  PCGS#  5813 

7690  1941  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (90/1).  NGC  Census: 
(207/2).  Mintage:  79,047,288. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  244X,  PCGS#  5814 

7691  1942-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101, 
AU58  NGC.  FS-015.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (2/2).  PCGS# 
145011  Base  PCGS#  95818 

7692  1942-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (46/1).  NGC  Census:  (65/0). 
Mintage:  19,384,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $640.  NGC  ID#  2454,  PCGS# 
5819 

7693  1943-D  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (136/2).  PCGS  Population 
(54/1).  Mintage:  16,095,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  2456,  PCGS#  5821 

7694  1943-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (50/1).  NGC  Census: 
(152/1).  Mintage:  21,700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  2457,  PCGS#  5822 


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7695  1943-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS64 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (51/29). 
NGC  Census:  (28/18).  PCGS#  5823 

7696  1945  MS67  PCGS*  PCGS  Population 
(28/2).  NGC  Census:  (84/4).  Mintage: 
74,372,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$525.  NGC  ID#  245B,  PCGS#  5827 
Base  PCGS#  5787 

7697  1 945 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (32/0).  NGC  Census: 
(125/1).  Mintage:  12,341,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  245C,  PCGS#  5828 

7698  1948-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (39/0).  NGC  Census: 
(100/0).  Mintage:  16,766,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  245M,  PCGS#  5837 

7699  1950  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (49/0).  NGC  Census: 
(199/0).  Mintage:  24,971,5  12. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  245S,  PCGS#  5841 


7700  1950-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (188/1).  PCGS  Population 
(56/0).  Mintage:  2  1,075,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $325.  NGC 
ID#  245T,  PCGS#  5842 

7701  1950-S  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (221/2).  PCGS  Population 
(80/0).  Mintage:  10,284,004. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $320.  NGC 
ID#  245V,  PCGS#  5844 

7702  1 95  1  -D  MS6 7  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/1).  NGC  Census: 
(124/0).  Mintage:  35,354,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  245X,  PCGS#  5847 


7703  1952-D  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(33/1).  PCGS  Population  (14/0). 
Mintage:  49,795,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $850.  NGC  ID#  2462,  PCGS# 
5850 

7704  1952-S  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (357/8).  PCGS  Population 
(177/4).  Mintage:  13,707,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $160.  NGC 
ID#  2463,  PCGS#  5851 

7705  195 3-D  Doubled  Die  Reverse  ,  FS-801 
MS65  PCGS.  (FS-022.2).  PCGS 
Population  (3/0).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  56,112,400.  PCGS#  147297 
Base  PCGS#  5853 

7706  1953-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (79/0).  NGC 
Census:  (284/1).  Mintage:  14,016,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $220.  NGC 
ID#  2466,  PCGS#  5854 

7707  1954-D  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(47/0).  PCGS  Population  (12/0). 
Mintage:  42,305,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  2468, 
PCGS#  5856 

7708  1954-S  MS67+  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (288/2).  PCGS  Population 
(63/1).  Mintage:  1  1,834,722. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $220.  NGC 
ID#  22FU,  PCGS#  5857 

7709  1958-D  MS67+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(261/1).  PCGS  Population  (140/2). 
Mintage:  78,124,896.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $170. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  246G,  PCGS#  5865 

7710  1958-D  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (261/1).  PCGS  Population 
(140/2).  Mintage:  78,124,896. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $170.  NGC 
ID#  246G,  PCGS#  5865 

7711  1958-D  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (261/1).  PCGS  Population 
(140/2).  Mintage:  78,124,896. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $170.  NGC 
ID#  246G,  PCGS#  5865 

7712  1959  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(68/0).  PCGS  Population  (12/0). 
Mintage:  24,300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  246H, 
PCGS#  5866 

7713  1959-D  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(26/0).  PCGS  Population  (14/0). 
Mintage:  62,054,232.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $835.  NGC  ID#  246J,  PCGS# 
5867 


7714  1962  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(45/0).  PCGS  Population  (17/0). 
Mintage:  560,300,032.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  246P,  PCGS# 
5872 

7715  1986-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/0).  NGC  Census:  (36/0). 
Mintage:  504,298,656.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $140.  NGC  ID#  2485,  PCGS# 
5921 


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QUARTERS 

7716  1937  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(95/13).  PCGS  Population  (101/3). 
Mintage:  5,542.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $975.  NGC  ID#  27HP,  PCGS# 

5976 

7717  1938  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(96/9).  PCGS  Population  (89/3). 
Mintage:  8,045.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $765.  NGC  ID#  27HR,  PCGS# 

5977 

7718  1939  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(182/18).  PCGS  Population  (139/3). 
Mintage:  8,795.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $500.  NGC  ID#  27HS,  PCGS# 

5978 

7719  1940  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (174/2).  NGC  Census: 
(213/30).  Mintage:  11,246.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR67:  $340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  27HT,  PCGS#  5979  Base 
PCGS#  5972 


EARLY  HALF  DOLLARS 

7720  1795  2  Leaves  —  Holed  —  NCS. 
VG  Details.  NGC  Census:  (73/608). 
PCGS  Population  (167/1245).  Mintage: 
299,680.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG8  : 
$1,400.  PCGS#  6052  Base  PCGS#  6052 

7721  1795  2  Leaves,  0-104,  R.4,  — 
Repaired  —  NGC  Details.  Good.  NGC 

Census:  (0/23).  PCGS  Population  (0/4). 

7722  1803  Small  3,  Large  Reverse  Stars 
—  Environmental  Damage  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (14/18). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $2,250. 

7723  1805  Fine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (39/396).  NGC  Census: 
(17/216).  Mintage:  211,722.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  15:  $567. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24EG,  PCGS#  6069  Base 
PCGS#  6069 


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7724  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  —  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details,  VE  NGC 

Census:  (62/727).  PCGS  Population 
(99/803).  Mintage:  839,576. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $600. 


BUST  HALF  DOLLARS 

7725  1808  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(51/229).  NGC  Census:  (25/159). 
Mintage:  1,368,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $850.  NGC  ID#  24EP,  PCGS# 
6090  Base  PCGS#  6090 

7726  181  1/10  VF3 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (20/119).  NGC  Census: 
(5/35).  Mintage:  1,203,644.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF35:  $564.  NGC  ID#  24EV, 
PCGS#  6099  Base  PCGS#  6099 

7727  1811  Large  8  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/219).  NGC  Census: 
(29/384).  Mintage:  1,203,644. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  24EU,  PCGS#  6096  Base  PCGS# 
6096 

7728  1812  Large  8  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (75/474).  NGC  Census: 
(26/408).  Mintage:  1,628,059. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  24EW,  PCGS#  6100 

7729  1812  Large  8  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (75/474).  NGC  Census: 
(26/408).  Mintage:  1,628,059. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  24EW,  PCGS#  6100 

7730  1817  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(67/220).  NGC  Census:  (21/179). 
Mintage:  1,215,567.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $640.  NGC  ID#  24F6,  PCGS# 
6109  Base  PCGS#  6109 

7731  1818/7  Large  8,  0-101,  R.l,  AU53 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (1/5).  PCGS#  39540  Base 
PCGS#  61 15 


7732  1820  Square  2,  Large  Date,  Knob  2  — 
Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (0/18). 

7733  1820  Square  2,  Large  Date,  No 
Knob  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (14/57). 

7734  1823  O-llla,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (4/2).  NGC 
Census:  (2/2).  Mintage:  1,694,200. 
PCGS#  39617  Base  PCGS#  6131 

7735  1824  Over  Various  Dates  AU53 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (8/62).  NGC 
Census:  (3/47).  Mintage:  3,504,954. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $690.  NGC 
ID#  24FK,  PCGS#  6138  Base  PCGS# 
6138 

7736  1825  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(100/414).  PCGS  Population  (204/427). 
Mintage:  2,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24FL,  PCGS# 
6142  Base  PCGS#  6142 

7737  1826  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(280/674).  NGC  Census:  (148/655). 
Mintage:  4,000,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $565.  NGC  ID#  24FM, 
PCGS#  6143  Base  PCGS#  6143 

7738  1827  Square  Base  2  AU58  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (253/365).  PCGS 
Population  (280/372).  Mintage: 
5,493,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $825.  NGC  ID#  24FN,  PCGS# 
6144  Base  PCGS#  6144 

7739  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-105,  R.3, 
AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (7/6). 
PCGS  Population  (3/2).  Mintage: 
5,493,400.  PCGS#  39697  Base  PCGS# 
6144 


7740  1828  Curl  Base  2,  No  Knob  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (103/238). 
NGC  Census:  (93/405).  Mintage: 
3,075,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU55:  $535.  NGC  ID#  24FR,  PCGS# 
6148 

7741  1829  Small  Letters,  0-114,  R.3, 
AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  Mintage: 
3,712,156.  PCGS#  39799  Base  PCGS# 
6154 

7742  1830  Small  0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (248/318).  NGC  Census: 
(301/393).  Mintage:  4,764,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  24FU,  PCGS#  6156  Base  PCGS# 
6156 

7743  1830  Small  0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (248/318).  NGC  Census: 
(302/393).  Mintage:  4,764,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  24FU,  PCGS#  6156  Base  PCGS# 
6156 

7744  1830  Small  0  —  Questionable  Color 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (8/385).  PCGS  Population 
(  10/308).  Mintage:  4,764,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  24FU,  PCGS#  6156  Base  PCGS# 
6156 

7745  1831  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(257/743).  NGC  Census:  (149/699). 
Mintage:  5,873,660.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $450.  NGC  ID#  24FV, 
PCGS#  6159  Base  PCGS#  6159 

7746  1831  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(272/424).  PCGS  Population  (251/489). 
Mintage:  5,873,660.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC  ID#  24FV, 
PCGS#  6159  Base  PCGS#  6159 

7747  1832  Large  Letters,  O-  101a,  R.l, 
AU58  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (7/4). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  PCGS#  39886 
Base  PCGS#  6161 

7748  1832  Small  Letters  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (337/361).  NGC 
Census:  (342/398).  Mintage:  4,797,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  24FW,  PCGS#  6160  Base  PCGS# 
6160 

7749  1832  Small  Letters  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (342/398).  PCGS  Population 
(337/361).  Mintage:  4,797,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  24FW,  PCGS#  6160  Base  PCGS# 
6160 


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7750  1832  Small  Letters  AU58  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (338/362). 
NGC  Census:  (342/398).  Mintage: 
4,797,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $665.  NGC  ID#  24FW,  PCGS# 
6160  Base  PCGS#  6160 

7751  1833  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (262/321).  NGC  Census: 
(243/310).  Mintage:  5,206,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  24FX,  PCGS#  6163  Base  PCGS# 
6163 

7752  1833  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (262/321).  NGC  Census: 
(243/310).  Mintage:  5,206,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  24FX,  PCGS#  6163  Base  PCGS# 

6163 

7753  1834  Large  Date,  Large  Letters,  AU55 
PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(183/406).  NGC  Census:  (310/1151). 
Mintage:  6,412,004.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $400.  NGC  ID#  24FY,  PCGS# 

6164  Base  PCGS#  6164 

7754  1834  Large  Date,  Small  Letters,  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (106/182). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  6165  Base 
PCGS#  6165 

7755  1834  Small  Date,  Small  Letters,  AU58 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (143/180).  PCGS#  6166 
Base  PCGS#  6166 

7756  1835  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (131/154).  NGC  Census: 
(134/173).  Mintage:  5,352,006. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24FZ,  PCGS#  6168  Base  PCGS# 
6168 

7757  1836  Lettered  Edge  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (217/233).  NGC 
Census:  (211/277).  Mintage:  6,545,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24G2,  PCGS#  6169  Base  PCGS# 
6169 

7758  1836  Lettered  Edge  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (217/233).  NGC 
Census:  (210/277).  Mintage:  6,545,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24G2,  PCGS#  6169  Base  PCGS# 
6169 

7759  1836/1336  Lettered  Edge,  0-108,  R.l, 
AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (3/7). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  6,545,000. 
PCGS#  39956  Base  PCGS#  39955 


REEDED  EDGE 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7760  1837  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(288/501).  PCGS  Population  (208/386). 
Mintage:  3,629,82 0.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC  ID#  24G4, 
PCGS#  6176 

7761  1839-0  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
XF  Details.  NGC  Census:  (26/188). 
PCGS  Population  (57/240).  Mintage: 
178,976.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$1,625.  NGC  ID#  24G7,  PCGS#  6181 


SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 

7762  1839  No  Drapery  VF25  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (5/144).  PCGS  Population 
(8/228).  Mintage:  100,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF25:  $705.  NGC  ID#  24GK, 
PCGS#  6230 

7763  1839  No  Drapery  —  Cleaned  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (11/75).  PCGS  Population 
(20/83).  Mintage:  100,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $2,225.  NGC  ID#  24GK, 
PCGS#  6230 


7764  1842  Medium  Date,  Large  Letters,  — 
Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  NGC  Census:  (1/23).  PCGS 
Population  (4/41).  Mintage:  2,012,764. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  27ST,  PCGS#  6239  Base  PCGS# 
6239 

7765  1843-0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (20/32).  NGC  Census: 
(9/40).  Mintage:  2,268,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $650.  NGC  ID#  24GY, 
PCGS#  6244  Base  PCGS#  6244 


7766  1845-0  Repunched  Date,  WB-109, 
AU58  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (0/0).  Mintage: 
2,094,000.  PCGS#  572040  Base  PCGS# 
6249 

7767  1850  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/79).  NGC  Census:  (4/77).  Mintage: 
227,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$665.  NGC  ID#  24HG,  PCGS#  6264 
Base  PCGS#  6264 

7768  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  AU58 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (  174/275). 
PCGS  Population  (80/393).  Mintage: 
3,532,7 08.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $925.  NGC  ID#  24JJ,  PCGS# 
6275  Base  PCGS#  6275 

7769  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  AU55 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (30/49).  PCGS 
Population  (20/45).  Mintage:  1,328,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  24JK,  PCGS#  6276  Base 
PCGS#  6276 

7770  1854-0  Arrows  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/212).  NGC  Census: 
(109/222).  Mintage:  5,240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $475.  NGC 
ID#  24JM,  PCGS#  6280  Base  PCGS# 
6280 

7771  1854-0  Arrows  MS61  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (45/169).  PCGS  Population 
(9/198).  Mintage:  5,240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  24JM,  PCGS#  6280  Base  PCGS# 
6280 

7772  1856-S  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(13/62).  NGC  Census:  (4/24).  Mintage: 
211,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$688.  NGC  ID#  24HR,  PCGS#  6289 
Base  PCGS#  6289 

7773  1861-0  XF45  ANACS.  NGC  Census: 
(27/212).  PCGS  Population  (52/242). 
Mintage:  2,532,633.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $284.  NGC  ID#  24J8,  PCGS# 
6303  Base  PCGS#  6303 

7774  1861-0  SS  Republic  —  Saltwater 
Damaged  —  NGC  Details.  Unc. 

NGC  Census:  (0/109).  PCGS 
Population  (4/129).  Mintage:  2,532,633. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $565. 

7775  1864  AU53  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/73).  NGC  Census:  (3/75). 
Mintage:  379,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU53:  $375.  NGC  ID#  24JD,  PCGS# 
6311  Base  PCGS#  63 11 


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7776  1873-CC  No  Arrows  Good  6  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (11/101). 
NGC  Census:  (4/37).  Mintage:  122,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Good  6  :  $319. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24KC,  PCGS#  6338  Base 
PCGS#  6338 

7777  1875  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(55/51).  PCGS  Population  (55/62). 
Mintage:  6,027,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $775.  NGC  ID#  24KD, 
PCGS#  6349  Base  PCGS#  6349 

7778  1875-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(34/101).  PCGS  Population  (63/147). 
Mintage:  3,200,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $900.  NGC  ID#  24KF,  PCGS# 
6351  Base  PCGS#  6351 

7779  1877-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(48/191).  PCGS  Population  (67/217). 
Mintage:  5,356,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $635.  NGC  ID#  24KM, 
PCGS#  6357  Base  PCGS#  6357 

7780  1878-CC  Good  4  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (12/113).  NGC  Census: 
(6/36).  Mintage:  62,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Good  4  :  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24KP,  PCGS#  6359  Base 
PCGS#  6359 

7781  1886  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(3/140).  NGC  Census:  (2/77).  Mintage: 
5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
VG10:  $484.  NGC  ID#  24KZ,  PCGS# 
6368  Base  PCGS#  6368 


PROOF  SEATED 
HALF  DOLLAR 

7782  1883  PR61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(12/213).  PCGS  Population  (24/269). 
Mintage:  1,039.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR61:  $550.  NGC  ID#  27UJ,  PCGS# 
6444 


BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 

7783  1892  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(151/499).  PCGS  Population  (176/571). 
Mintage:  934,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $565.  NGC  ID#  24LF,  PCGS# 
6461  Base  PCGS#  6461 

7784  1 893 -S  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(3/62).  PCGS  Population  (11/94). 
Mintage:  740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $700. 

7785  1894  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(31/59).  NGC  Census:  (26/61).  Mintage: 
1,148,972.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$885.  NGC  ID#  24LN,  PCGS#  6468 


7786  1 898-S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (18/58).  NGC  Census: 
(6/57).  Mintage:  2,358,550.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC  ID#  24M5, 
PCGS#  6482 

7787  1900  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(42/197).  PCGS  Population  (38/223). 
Mintage:  4,762,912.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $400.  NGC  ID#  24M9, 
PCGS#  6486 

7788  1 905 - S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/48).  NGC  Census: 
(9/46).  Mintage:  2,494,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24MT, 
PCGS#  6503 

7789  1 906-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (47/80).  NGC  Census: 
(36/49).  Mintage:  4,028,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $835.  NGC 
ID#  24MV,  PCGS#  6505 

7790  1907  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(74/108).  NGC  Census:  (42/97). 
Mintage:  2,598,575.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $800.  NGC  ID#  24MY, 
PCGS#  6508 

7791  1 90 7 -D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (54/88).  NGC  Census: 
(42/61).  Mintage:  3,856,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  24MZ,  PCGS#  6509 

7792  1 90  7 -D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (54/88).  NGC  Census: 
(42/61).  Mintage:  3,856,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  24MZ,  PCGS#  6509 

7793  1908-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (18/244).  NGC  Census: 
(15/142).  Mintage:  5,360,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $475. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24N6,  PCGS#  6514 

7794  1908-S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/55).  NGC  Census: 
(2/39).  Mintage:  1,644,828.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $765.  NGC  ID#  24N7, 
PCGS#  6515 

7795  1911  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (75/161).  NGC  Census: 
(42/85).  Mintage:  1,406,543. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  24ND,  PCGS#  6521 

7796  1915-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (130/243).  NGC  Census: 
(91/194).  Mintage:  1,170,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  24NS,  PCGS#  6533 


WALKING  LIBERTY 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7797  1916  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(449/321).  NGC  Census:  (331/217). 
Mintage:  608,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $900.  NGC  ID#  24PL,  PCGS# 

6566 

7798  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (520/266).  NGC  Census: 
(353/204).  Mintage:  1,014,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $865.  NGC 
ID#  24PM,  PCGS#  6567  Base  PCGS# 

6567 


7799  1917  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(222/41).  PCGS  Population  (336/92). 
Mintage:  12,292,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $935.  NGC  ID#  24PP,  PCGS# 
6569 

7800  1917-D  Obverse  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (125/588).  PCGS  Population 
(201/678).  Mintage:  765,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $565.  NGC 
ID#  24PR,  PCGS#  6570 

7801  1917-D  Reverse  AU55  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (81/544).  NGC 
Census:  (41/387).  Mintage:  1,940,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 

7802  1917-D  Reverse  AU55  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (81/545).  NGC 
Census:  (41/386).  Mintage:  1,940,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 

7803  1920  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(158/313).  PCGS  Population  (241/485). 
Mintage:  6,372,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC  ID#  24R3, 
PCGS#  6580 


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7804  1 92  1  -D  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (83/505).  NGC  Census: 
(42/325  ).  Mintage:  208,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  15:  $632. 
NGC  ID#  24R7,  PCGS#  6584 

7805  1  9 2 7 - S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (47/689).  NGC  Census: 
(20/477).  Mintage:  2,392,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  24RA,  PCGS#  6587 

7806  1  9 2 8 - S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (39/457).  NGC  Census: 
(32/354).  Mintage:  1,940,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RB,  PCGS#  6588 

7807  1 929-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (237/616).  NGC  Census: 
(  121/287).  Mintage:  1,001,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  24RC,  PCGS#  6589 

7808  1 929-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (359/257).  NGC  Census: 
(  190/97).  Mintage:  1,001,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  24RC,  PCGS#  6589 

7809  1934  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(145/8).  NGC  Census:  (94/9).  Mintage: 
6,964,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$985.  NGC  ID#  24RF,  PCGS#  6592 

7810  1 934-D  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (510/157).  NGC  Census: 
(206/44).  Mintage:  2,361,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  24RG,  PCGS#  6593 

7811  1  93 5 - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (497/458).  NGC  Census: 
(316/219).  Mintage:  3,854,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24RL,  PCGS#  6597 

7812  1936  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (141/2).  NGC  Census: 
(103/6).  Mintage:  12,617,901. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  24RM,  PCGS#  6598  Base  PCGS# 
6598 

7813  1 93  6-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (748/254).  NGC  Census: 
(453/163).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 

7814  1 93 6- S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (749/254).  NGC  Census: 
(453/163).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 


7815  1 93 6- S  MS65+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (746/254).  NGC  Census: 
(453/162).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 

7816  1  93 6 - S  M S 66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (243/11).  NGC  Census: 
(146/17).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 

7817  1937-D  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (753/378).  NGC  Census: 
(325/174).  Mintage:  1,676,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $595.  NGC 
ID#  24RS,  PCGS#  6602 

7818  1937-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (861/390).  NGC  Census: 
(404/164).  Mintage:  2,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 

7819  Complete  1940  through  1947-D 
Walking  Liberty  Set,  All  in  MS66 
PCGS.  (Total:  22  coins) 

7820  Complete  1940  through  1947-D 
Walking  Liberty  Set,  All  in  MS66 
PCGS.  (Total:  22  coins) 

7821  1940  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(211/16).  PCGS  Population  (248/24). 
Mintage:  9,167,279.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $585.  NGC  ID#  24RZ, 
PCGS#  6609 


7822  1940  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (245/24).  NGC  Census: 
(211/16).  Mintage:  9,167,279. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  24RZ,  PCGS#  6609 

7823  1941  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (578/20).  NGC  Census: 
(572/24).  Mintage:  24,207,412. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  24S3,  PCGS#  6611 


7824  1 94  1  -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (187/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS# 
6612 

7825  1 94  DDMS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(187/1).  NGC  Census:  (186/3).  Mintage: 
11,248,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$725. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base 
PCGS#  6612 

7826  1941-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (187/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $725. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S4, 
PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS#  6612 

7827  1941-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (187/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS# 
6612 

7828  1941-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (184/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS# 
6612 

7829  1  94  1  - S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2335/568).  NGC  Census: 
(899/243).  Mintage:  8,098,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS# 
6613 

7830  1941-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2335/568).  NGC  Census: 
(900/243).  Mintage:  8,098,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS# 
6613 

7831  1941-S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (559/9).  NGC  Census: 
(220/23).  Mintage:  8,098,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base 
PCGS#  6613 

7832  1942  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (297/6).  NGC  Census: 
(383/3).  Mintage:  47,839,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S6, 
PCGS#  6614  Base  PCGS#  6614 


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7833  1942  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (298/6).  NGC  Census: 
(384/3).  Mintage:  47,839,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24S6,  PCGS#  6614  Base 
PCGS#  6614 

7834  1942  MS67  PCGS  Secure,  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (299/6).  NGC 
Census:  (379/4).  Mintage:  47,839,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  24S6,  PCGS#  6614  Base  PCGS# 
6614 

7835  1942-D  MS67  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (149/4).  NGC  Census: 
(137/6).  Mintage:  10,973,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $685. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S7, 
PCGS#  6615 

7836  1942-S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(461/6).  NGC  Census:  (193/9).  Mintage: 
12,708,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$750. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S8, 
PCGS#  6617 

7837  1943  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(553/17).  PCGS  Population  (454/6). 
Mintage:  53,190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24S9,  PCGS# 
6618 

7838  1943  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (450/6).  NGC  Census: 
(549/17).  Mintage:  53,190,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  24S9,  PCGS#  6618 

7839  1943  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(553/17).  PCGS  Population  (450/6). 
Mintage:  53,190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24S9,  PCGS# 
6618 

7840  1943  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (440/6).  NGC  Census: 
(546/16).  Mintage:  53,190,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $510.  NGC 
ID#  24S9,  PCGS#  6618 

7841  1943  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(553/17).  PCGS  Population  (454/6). 
Mintage:  53,190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24S9,  PCGS# 
6618 

7842  1 943 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (305/2).  NGC  Census: 
(313/6).  Mintage:  1  1,346,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  24SA,  PCGS#  6619 


7843  1943-D  MS67  NGC.  Ex:  Nevada 
Silver  Collection.  NGC  Census:  (313/6). 
PCGS  Population  (307/2).  Mintage: 
11,346,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  24SA,  PCGS#  6619 

7844  1943-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (304/2).  NGC  Census: 
(313/6).  Mintage:  1  1,346,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SA, 
PCGS#  6619 


7845  1944-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(233/1).  NGC  Census:  (230/1).  Mintage: 
9,769,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$625. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SD, 
PCGS#  6622  Base  PCGS#  6622 

7846  1  944 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (237/1).  NGC  Census: 
(234/1  ).  Mintage:  9,769,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  24SD,  PCGS#  6622  Base  PCGS# 
6622 

7847  1 944 -D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (232/1).  NGC 
Census:  (230/1).  Mintage:  9,769,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  24SD,  PCGS#  6622  Base  PCGS# 
6622 

7848  1944-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (526/8).  NGC  Census: 
(209/7).  Mintage:  8,904,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $760. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SE, 
PCGS#  6623  Base  PCGS#  6623 


7849  1944-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (527/8).  NGC  Census: 
(215/7).  Mintage:  8,904,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $760.  NGC 
ID#  24SE,  PCGS#  6623  Base  PCGS# 
6623 

7850  1944-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (534/8).  NGC  Census: 
(215/7).  Mintage:  8,904,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $760.  NGC 
ID#  24SE,  PCGS#  6623  Base  PCGS# 
6623 

7851  1945  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(157/0).  NGC  Census:  (121/0).  Mintage: 
31,502,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$1,100. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SF, 
PCGS#  6624  Base  PCGS#  6624 

7852  1945-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(180/0).  NGC  Census:  (213/1).  Mintage: 
9,966,800.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$660. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SG, 
PCGS#  6625 

7853  1945-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1018/28).  NGC  Census: 
(666/30).  Mintage:  10,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $280. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SH, 
PCGS#  6626 

7854  1945-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1014/28).  NGC  Census: 
(666/30).  Mintage:  10,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  24SH,  PCGS#  6626 

7855  1945-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1014/28).  NGC  Census: 
(666/30).  Mintage:  10,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  24SH,  PCGS#  6626 

7856  1946-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1759/57).  NGC  Census: 
(1310/70).  Mintage:  3,724,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $160.  NGC 
ID#  24SL,  PCGS#  6629 

7857  1947  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1073/54).  NGC  Census: 
(703/70).  Mintage:  4,094,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $215.  NGC 
ID#  24SM,  PCGS#  6630 

7858  1947  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1073/54).  NGC  Census: 
(703/70).  Mintage:  4,094,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $215.  NGC 
ID#  24SM,  PCGS#  6630 


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7859  1 94 7 -D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1167/25).  NGC 
Census:  (971/50).  Mintage:  3,900,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $180.  NGC 
ID#  24SN,  PCGS#  6631 


PROOF  WALKING  LIBERTY 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7860  1938  PR65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(446/888).  PCGS  Population  (788/764). 
Mintage:  8,152.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $610.  NGC  ID#  27V6,  PCGS# 
6638 

7861  1938  PR66  PCGS*  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (547/217).  NGC  Census: 
(559/329).  Mintage:  8,152.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $700.  NGC  ID#  27V6, 
PCGS#  6638 

7862  1938  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(277/52).  PCGS  Population  (203/14). 
Mintage:  8,152.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $1,075.  NGC  ID#  27V6,  PCGS# 
6638 

7863  1 940  PR67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(365/55).  PCGS  Population  (304/32). 
Mintage:  11,279.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  27V8,  PCGS# 
6640 

7864  1940  PR67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (365/55).  PCGS  Population 
(304/32).  Mintage:  11,279.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  27V8, 
PCGS#  6640 

7865  1941  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(442/64).  PCGS  Population  (320/20). 
Mintage:  15,412.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR67:  $710.  NGC  ID#  24SP,  PCGS# 
6641 

7866  1942  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (786/51).  NGC  Census: 
(836/1  75  ).  Mintage:  21,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 


FRANKLIN  HALF  DOLLARS 

7867  1948  MS66+  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (383/8).  NGC 
Census:  (124/4).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $380.  NGC  ID#  24SR,  PCGS# 
86651 

7868  1949  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (229/1).  NGC 
Census:  (64/1).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24ST,  PCGS#  86653  Base 
PCGS#  86653 


7869  1949-S  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (168/5).  NGC 
Census:  (27/4).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $585.  NGC  ID#  24SV,  PCGS# 
86655  Base  PCGS#  86655 

7870  1951  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (137/3).  NGC 
Census:  (28/2).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $625. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24SY,  PCGS#  86658 

7871  1952-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (88/2).  NGC  Census: 
(21/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  24T4,  PCGS#  86662 

7872  1952-S  MS65  Full  Bell  Lines  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (23/4).  PCGS 
Population  (253/46).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC  ID#  24T5, 
PCGS#  86663 

7873  1957-D  MS66+  Full  Bell  Lines  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (152/9).  PCGS 
Population  (388/15).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $190.  NGC  ID#  24TF,  PCGS# 
86673 

7874  1 95  8-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (14/0).  NGC  Census:  (22/0). 
Mintage:  23,962,412.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $625.  NGC  ID#  24TH, 
PCGS#  6675 

7875  1 95  8-D  MS66+  ★  Full  Bell 
Lines  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(272/15).  PCGS  Population  (785/52). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $150.  NGC 
ID#  24TH,  PCGS#  86675 

7876  1959-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (89/1).  NGC  Census: 
(30/1).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  24TK,  PCGS#  86677 

7877  1960  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (25/0).  NGC  Census:  (23/1). 
Mintage:  6,000,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $585.  NGC  ID#  24TL, 
PCGS#  6678 


PROOF  FRANKLIN 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7878  1950  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (128/155).  NGC 
Census:  (181/230).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR64:  $535.  NGC  ID#  27VA, 
PCGS#  86691 

7879  1950  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (170/60).  PCGS  Population 
(105/50).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65: 
$1,200.  NGC  ID#  27VA,  PCGS#  86691 


7880  1953  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (118/7).  NGC 
Census:  (225/32).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR67:  $915.  NGC  ID#  27VD, 
PCGS#  86694 


7881  1954  PR68  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (36/0).  NGC  Census: 
(161/5).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR68: 
$1,200.  NGC  ID#  27' VE,  PCGS#  86695 

7882  1956  Type  One  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1/4). 
NGC  Census:  (21/193).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $950. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24TV,  PCGS#  96686 

7883  1956  PR68  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(3910/753).  PCGS  Population  (649/28). 
Mintage:  669,384.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR68:  $92.  NGC  ID#  24TW,  PCGS# 
6697 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  423 


7884  1956  Type  Two  PR69  Cameo 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (188/0).  PCGS 
Population  (31/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR69:  $625.  NGC  ID#  24TW, 
PCGS#  86697 

7885  1956  Type  Two  PR68  Deep  Cameo 
PCGS,  PCGS  Population  (406/39). 
NGC  Census:  (203/83).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR68:  $775.  NGC  ID#  24TW, 
PCGS#  96697 

7886  1956  Type  Two  PR68  Ultra 
Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(205/86).  PCGS  Population  (414/39). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR68:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24TW,  PCGS#  96697 


SMS  KENNEDY 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7887  1966  SMS  MS66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (21/35).  NGC 
Census:  (35/66).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $480.  NGC  ID#  24WH,  PCGS# 
96846 

7888  1967  SMS  67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (82/7).  NGC  Census: 
(146/11).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  67: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  24  WJ,  PCGS#  96847 


EARLY  DOLLARS 

7889  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9  — 
Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (70/1005). 
PCGS  Population  (181/1316).  Mintage: 
327,536.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$1,900. 

7890  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  B-24, 
BB-124,  R.2,  —  Plugged  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (3/23). 
PCGS  Population  (0/7). 


7891  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Four 
Berries,  B-8,  BB-125,  R.2,  — 
Damaged  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC 

Census:  (1/21).  PCGS  Population 

(1/11). 

7892  1799  Irregular  Date,  13  Stars  Reverse, 
B-13,  BB-151,  R.5,  —  Cleaned  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  Fine  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/5). 
PCGS#  40044  Base  PCGS#  6880 

7893  1799  7x6  Stars  PCGS  Genuine.  The 

PCGS  number  ending  in  .94  suggests 
altered  surfaces  as  the  reason,  or  perhaps 
one  of  the  reasons,  that  PCGS  deemed 
this  coin  not  gradable.  Mintage:  423,515. 
NGC  ID#  24X7,  PCGS#  6878 

7894  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-8,  BB-165,  R.3,  — 
Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details. 

NGC  Census:  (1/18).  PCGS  Population 
(1/9). 

7895  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-21,  BB-169,  R.3, 
—  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VG 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (4/19).  PCGS 
Population  (0/12). 

7896  1800  12  Arrows,  B-17,  BBC 96,  R.l, 
AG3  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/13). 
NGC  Census:  (0/31).  PCGS#  40079 
Base  PCGS#  6890 

7897  1803  Large  3  —  Holed  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (26/226).  PCGS#  6901 

7898  1803  Large  3  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (26/226). 


SEATED  DOLLARS 

7899  1840  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(35/266).  NGC  Census:  (15/217). 
Mintage:  61,005.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $665.  NGC  ID#  24YA,  PCGS# 

6926 

7900  1841  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(28/179).  PCGS  Population  (70/205). 
Mintage:  173,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $713.  NGC  ID#  24YB,  PCGS# 

6927 

7901  1846  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (4/74). 
PCGS  Population  (5/67).  Mintage: 
110,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,850. 

7902  1847  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(68/478).  NGC  Census:  (32/413). 
Mintage:  140,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF40:  $575.  NGC  ID#  24YJ,  PCGS# 
6934 

7903  1847  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(126/351).  NGC  Census:  (66/347). 
Mintage:  140,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $654.  NGC  ID#  24YJ,  PCGS# 
6934 


7904 


7905 


7906 


7907 

7908 

7909 

7910 

7911 

7912 

7913 

7914 

7915 


1849  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(40/299).  NGC  Census:  (10/259). 
Mintage:  62,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF40:  $610.  NGC  ID#  24YL,  PCGS# 
6936 

1872  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(74/265).  PCGS  Population  (89/304). 
Mintage:  1,106,450.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $610.  NGC  ID#  24ZJ,  PCGS# 
6968 

1872  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(42/153).  PCGS  Population  (52/135). 
Mintage:  1,106,450.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $975.  NGC  ID#  24ZJ,  PCGS# 
6968 


TRADE  DOLLARS 

1873  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (1/108). 
PCGS  Population  (9/138).  Mintage: 
396,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$865. 

1874- S  Chop  Mark  MS62  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (17/14).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  87036 

1875- S  Chop  Mark  MS62  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (44/25).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  87039 

1875-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(193/379).  PCGS  Population  (210/521). 
Mintage:  4,487,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,150.  NGC  ID#  2536, 
PCGS#  7039 

1875-S/CC  Chop  Mark  —  Cleaned 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (1/15). 
PCGS#  87040 

1878-S  Chop  Mark  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (9/5).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS#  87048 


MORGAN  DOLLARS 

1878  8TF  MS63  Cameo  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (7/1). 
PCGS  Population  (57/36).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $750.  NGC  ID#  253H, 
PCGS#  97073 

1878  8TF  Open  Nostril,  Spiked  “A”, 
VAM-14.5,  Hot-50,  AU53  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (7/7).  NGC  Census: 
(0/6).  PCGS#  133800  Base  PCGS# 
7072 

1878  8TF  VAM-14.13,  Doubled 
Eyelid  VF30  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(3/20).  NGC  Census:  (0/3).  PCGS# 
133808  Base  PCGS#  7072 


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7916  1878  8TF  Crazy  Lips,  VAM-23,  Top- 
100,  MS63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (14/3).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  40204  Base 
PCGS#  97073 


7917  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (480/26). 
PCGS  Population  (552/35).  Mintage: 
4,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7074 

7918  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (557/35). 
NGC  Census:  (482/26).  Mintage: 
4,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7074 

7919  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS64+ 
Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(176/37).  NGC  Census:  (244/31). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7075 

7920  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878,  Doubled 
RIB,  VAM-70,  Top  100,  MS64 
Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2/0).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
40237  Base  PCGS#  7075 

7921  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS64 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1353/400).  NGC  Census:  (1105/184). 
Mintage:  4,300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $460.  NGC  ID#  253L,  PCGS# 
7076 

7922  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS64+ 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1355/401).  NGC  Census:  (1104/185). 
Mintage:  4,300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $460.  NGC  ID#  253L,  PCGS# 
7076 

7923  1878-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4540/1438).  PCGS  Population 
(6576/2094).  Mintage:  2,212,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $520.  NGC 
ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 


7924  1878-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4540/1438).  PCGS  Population 
(6576/2094).  Mintage:  2,212,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $520.  NGC 
ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 

7925  1878-CC  MS64  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (321/99).  PCGS  Population 
(471/133).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$935.  NGC  ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7081 

7926  1878-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4005/692).  NGC  Census: 
(4087/521).  Mintage:  9,774,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  253R,  PCGS#  7082 

7927  1878-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (659/32).  NGC  Census: 
(492/29).  Mintage:  9,774,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  253R,  PCGS#  7082 

7928  1878-S  VAM-26,  Long  Arrow 
Shaft,  Top-100  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/4).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  133845  Base  PCGS#  7082 

7929  1879  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(655/76).  PCGS  Population  (1056/161). 
Mintage:  14,807,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $760.  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

7930  1879  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(654/77).  PCGS  Population  (1060/164). 
Mintage:  14,807,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $760.  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

793 1  1879  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(655/76).  PCGS  Population  (1056/161). 
Mintage:  14,807,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $760.  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

7932  1879-CC  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  172/1369).  PCGS  Population 
(238/2612).  Mintage:  756,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $1,141. 
NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 

7933  1879-CC  Capped  Die,  VAM-3,  Top 
100,  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(125/1166).  PCGS  Population  (4/27). 
PCGS#  133869  Base  PCGS#  7088 

7934  1879-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2058/368).  NGC  Census: 
(1338/153).  Mintage:  2,887,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 

7935  1879-S  Reverse  of  1878,  Vam-66, 
Top-100,  —  Cleaned  —  ANACS. 
Fine  12  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(1/1636).  PCGS  Population  (1/3327). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  12:  $34.  NGC 
ID#  253W,  PCGS#  7094 


7936  1879-S  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-9,  Top- 
100,  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(23/15).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
133858  Base  PCGS#  7094 

7937  1879-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1364/98).  NGC  Census:  (1973/154). 
Mintage:  9,110,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
253X,  PCGS#  7092 

7938  1879-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1973/154).  PCGS  Population 
(1364/98).  Mintage:  9,110,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 

7939  1879-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1365/99).  NGC  Census: 
(1973/156).  Mintage:  9,110,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 


7940  1879-S  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (306/48).  NGC 
Census:  (290/65).  Mintage:  9,110,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7093 

7941  1879-S  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (109/32).  PCGS 
Population  (156/58).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  253X, 
PCGS#  97093 

7942  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5, 
Top- 100,  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(45/34).  PCGS  Population  (16/6). 
PCGS#  133877  Base  PCGS#  7102 

7943  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7  MS63  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (145/480).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7104 

7944  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7  MS64  PCGS 
Secure.  PCGS  Population  (266/214). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7104 


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7945  1880-CC  8/7  Reverse  of  1878  MS62 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (58/532). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7110 

7946  1880-CC  8/7  Reverse  of  1878  MS64+ 
PCGS,  PCGS  Population  (215/159). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7110 

7947  1880-CC  MS63  NGC,  NGC  Census: 
(2274/4742).  PCGS  Population 
(3444/7850).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7948  1880-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4661/3189).  NGC  Census: 
(3053/1689).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $590.  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7949  1880-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3055/1697).  PCGS  Population 
(4670/3204).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $590.  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7950  1880-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2402/787).  NGC  Census: 
(1  190/499).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7951  1880-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2408/796).  NGC  Census: 
(1  192/505).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7952  1880-CC  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (263/411). 
NGC  Census:  (209/397).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $580. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7101 

7953  1880-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (115/10). 
NGC  Census:  (104/22).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,325.  NGC  ID#  2542, 
PCGS#  7101 

7954  1880-0  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(964/27).  PCGS  Population  (1327/35). 
Mintage:  5,305,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,675.  NGC  ID#  2543, 
PCGS#  7114 

7955  1880-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1996/203).  NGC  Census: 
(3176/268).  Mintage:  8,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 

7956  1880-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1984/202).  NGC  Census: 
(3165/267).  Mintage:  8,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
2544,  PCGS#  7118 


7957  1880-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1985/203).  NGC  Census: 
(3175/267).  Mintage:  8,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 

7958  1880-S  MS66  ★  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (708/154).  PCGS 
Population  (708/132).  Mintage: 
8,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$460.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7119 

7959  1880-S  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (428/122).  PCGS 
Population  (619/215).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $775.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS# 
97119 

7960  1880/9-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (156/49).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS#  7122 

7961  1881  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1103/132).  NGC  Census:  (644/53). 
Mintage:  9,163,975.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS# 
7124 

7962  1881  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1111/132).  NGC  Census:  (644/53). 
Mintage:  9,163,975.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS# 
7124 

7963  1881  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1112/132).  NGC  Census:  (644/53). 
Mintage:  9,163,975.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS# 
7124 

7964  1881  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1112/132).  NGC 
Census:  (644/53).  Mintage:  9,163,975. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2546,  PCGS#  7124 

7965  1881  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  103/132).  NGC 
Census:  (644/53).  Mintage:  9,163,975. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2546,  PCGS#  7124 

7966  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7459/6061).  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3014).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7967  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7488/6075).  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3016).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7968  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7488/6075).  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3016).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 


7969  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7459/6061).  NGC  Census: 
(3551/3014).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7970  1881-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3016).  PCGS  Population 
(7475/6078).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7971  1881-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4459/1619).  NGC 
Census:  (2090/926).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7972  1881-CC  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2090/926).  PCGS  Population 
(4459/1619).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7973  1881-CC  MS65  PCGS  Secure. 

Ex:  Simpson.  PCGS  Population 
(4459/1619).  NGC  Census:  (2090/926). 
Mintage:  296,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $850.  NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS# 
7126 

7974  1881-OMS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(654/25).  NGC  Census:  (493/9). 
Mintage:  5,708,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $1,225. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
2548,  PCGS#  7128 


7975  1881-S  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  STP 

Legacy  Collection.  PCGS  Population 
(1886/120).  NGC  Census:  (4053/222). 
Mintage:  12,760,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
2549,  PCGS#  7130 


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7976  1881-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4055/222).  PCGS  Population 
(1887/120).  Mintage:  12,760,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7130 

7977  1881-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4055/222).  PCGS  Population 
(1887/120).  Mintage:  12,760,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7130 

7978  1  8 8  1  - S  MS6 7  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1887/120).  NGC  Census: 
(4055/222).  Mintage:  12,760,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7130 

7979  1881-S  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (499/76).  NGC  Census: 
(503/126).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7131 

7980  1882  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1432/301).  NGC  Census: 
(1219/228).  Mintage:  11,101,100. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

7981  1882-CC  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(621/52).  PCGS  Population  (1238/71). 
Mintage:  1,133,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  254B, 
PCGS#  7134 

7982  1 882-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1235/71).  NGC 
Census:  (621/52).  Mintage:  1,133,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,000. 
NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7134 

7983  1882-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Proof  like 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (801/431). 
NGC  Census:  (319/100).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC  ID#  254B, 
PCGS#  97135 

7984  1882-CC  MS64+  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(319/100).  PCGS  Population  (801/431). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  254B,  PCGS#  97135 

7985  1882-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(319/100).  PCGS  Population  (801/431). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  254B,  PCGS#  97135 

7986  1882-0  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (829/41).  NGC  Census: 
(479/13).  Mintage:  6,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  7136 


7987  1882-0  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (834/43).  NGC  Census: 
(477/13).  Mintage:  6,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  7136 

7988  1882-O/S  Strong  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (356/232).  NGC  Census: 
(328/228).  Mintage:  1,039.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC  ID#  254D, 
PCGS#  7138 

7989  1882-O/S  VAM-5,  Early  Die  State, 
Top-100,  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS 
Secure.  PCGS  Population  (2/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  42020  Base 
PCGS#  7137 

7990  1882-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1719/102).  PCGS  Population  (846/51). 
Mintage:  9,250,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $825.  NGC  ID#  254F,  PCGS# 
7140 

7991  1882-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  STP 

Legacy  Collection.  PCGS  Population 
(832/51).  NGC  Census:  (1710/100). 
Mintage:  9,250,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $825. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
254F,  PCGS#  7140 

7992  1883-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex: 

GSA.  PCGS  Population  (1958/185). 
NGC  Census:  (1000/122).  Mintage: 
1,204,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$800.  NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7144 

7993  1883-CC  MS66  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (74/2).  PCGS  Population 
(134/8).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$1,175.  NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7145 

7994  1883-CC  MS65  Ultra  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  ANACS.  NGC  Census: 
(201/40).  PCGS  Population  (759/132). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  97145 

7995  1883-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (759/46).  NGC 
Census:  (962/36).  Mintage:  8,725,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 

7996  1883-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (759/46).  NGC 
Census:  (962/36).  Mintage:  8,725,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 

7997  1883-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (761/47).  NGC 
Census:  (962/36).  Mintage:  8,725,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 


7998  1884-CC  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7364/1701).  NGC  Census: 
(4126/1047).  Mintage:  1,136,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 

7999  1884-CC  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (4126/1047).  PCGS  Population 
(7381/1709).  Mintage:  1,136,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 


8000  1884-CC  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(919/123).  PCGS  Population  (1610/99). 
Mintage:  1,136,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $775.  NGC  ID#  254M, 
PCGS#  7152 

8001  1884-CC  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1618/99).  NGC  Census: 
(924/123).  Mintage:  1,136,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 

8002  1884-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (606/243).  PCGS 
Population  (1410/746).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC  ID#  254M, 
PCGS#  97153 

8003  1884-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1399/736).  NGC  Census:  (611/242). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  97153 

8004  1884-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1411/746).  NGC  Census:  (606/243). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  97153 

8005  1884-0  MS66+  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1911/116).  PCGS  Population 
(1367/108).  Mintage:  9,730,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $260.  NGC 
ID#  254N,  PCGS#  7154 


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8006  1884-0/0  VAM-6  MS65  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (9/7). 
PCGS  Population  (4/3).  PCGS#  133900 
Base  PCGS#  7154 

8007  1884-S  AU 5  8  PCGS,  PCGS 
Population  (996/310).  NGC  Census: 
(1710/420).  Mintage:  3,200,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,700. 
NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 

8008  1885  MS66+  PCGS,  CAC,  PCGS 
Population  (1392/114).  NGC  Census: 
(1694/201).  Mintage:  17,787,768. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  254R,  PCGS#  7158 

8009  1885-CC  —  Artificial  Toning  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (20/9707). 
PCGS  Population  (46/19633).  Mintage: 
228,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$610. 

8010  1885-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2578/6005).  PCGS  Population 
(5155/12633).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8011  1885-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2578/6005).  PCGS  Population 
(5155/12633).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8012  1885-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5155/12641).  NGC 
Census:  (2582/6007).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8013  1885-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3457/2548).  PCGS  Population 
(7457/5160).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $780.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8014  1885-CC  MS64  PCGS  Secure. 

PCGS  Population  (7450/5146).  NGC 
Census:  (3454/2544).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $780.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8015  1885-CC  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (3454/2544).  PCGS  Population 
(7450/5146).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $780.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8016  1885-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4010/1151).  NGC 
Census:  (1772/776).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 


8017  1885-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2445/261).  NGC  Census: 
(4389/554).  Mintage:  9,185,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS 66:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS#  7162 

8018  1885-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1380/256).  PCGS  Population 
(2395/543).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8019  1885-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1381/256).  PCGS  Population 
(2387/541).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8020  1885-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2398/545).  NGC  Census: 
(1380/256).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8021  1885-S  MS64+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2398/545).  NGC  Census: 
(1380/256).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8022  1885-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2395/543).  NGC  Census: 
(1380/256).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 


8023  1886  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (351/6).  NGC  Census: 
(885/25).  Mintage:  19,963,886. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  254V,  PCGS#  7166 


8024  1886-0  —  Obverse  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC 

Census:  (185/1448).  PCGS  Population 
(178/1955).  Mintage:  10,710,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $750. 

8025  1886-0  —  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
Unc  Details.  NGC  Census:  (185/1446). 
PCGS  Population  (178/1954).  Mintage: 
10,710,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$750. 

8026  1886-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(716/136).  PCGS  Population 
(  1289/355).  Mintage:  750,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $815.  NGC 
ID#  254X,  PCGS#  7170 

8027  1886-S/S  VAM-2,  Top-100,  MS64 
Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/2).  NGC  Census:  (4/2). 
PCGS#  42793  Base  PCGS#  7171 

8028  1887/6  MS64+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (373/163).  NGC  Census: 
(0/1).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$765.  NGC  ID#  254Z,  PCGS#  7174 

8029  1887/6  VAM-2,  Top-100,  MS64 
Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1/3).  NGC  Census:  (56/17).  PCGS# 
42842  Base  PCGS#  7175 

8030  1887  Donkey  Tail,  VAM-1A,  Top 
100,  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(10/14).  NGC  Census:  (9/7).  PCGS# 
133907  Base  PCGS#  7172 

8031  1887-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1833/380).  NGC  Census: 
(936/157).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8032  1887-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(936/157).  PCGS  Population 
(1838/380).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8033  1887-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(936/157  ).  PCGS  Population 
(1838/380).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8034  1887-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1833/380).  NGC  Census: 
(935/157).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8035  1888-0  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1929/264).  NGC  Census: 
(1329/48).  Mintage:  12,150,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  2556,  PCGS#  7184 


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8036  1888-0  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1938/267).  NGC  Census: 
(1329/48).  Mintage:  12,150,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  2556,  PCGS#  7184 

8037  1888-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1506/348).  NGC 
Census:  (875/109).  Mintage:  657,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $935.  NGC 
ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 

8038  1888-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1494/345).  NGC 
Census:  (872/109).  Mintage:  657,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $935.  NGC 
ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 

8039  1889  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1946/292).  NGC  Census: 
(2055/196).  Mintage:  21,726,812. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2558,  PCGS#  7188 

8040  1889  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(287/4).  NGC  Census:  (195/1).  Mintage: 
21,726,812.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$1,200.  NGC  ID#  2558,  PCGS#  7188 

8041  1889-CC  VG10  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (237/3418).  PCGS  Population 
(407/5417).  Mintage:  350,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG10:  $629.  NGC 
ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

8042  1889-CC  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (547/4392).  NGC  Census: 
(257/2840).  Mintage:  350,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  15:  $871. 
NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

8043  1889-0  VAM-20A,  Weak  E  Reverse, 
Hot-50,  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/9).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  134016  Base  PCGS#  7192 

8044  1889-0  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1626/203).  NGC  Census: 
(989/60).  Mintage:  1  1,875,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 

8045  1889-0  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1631/203).  NGC  Census: 
(989/61).  Mintage:  1  1,875,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


8046  1889-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1627/203).  NGC  Census: 
(989/60).  Mintage:  1  1,875,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  255 A,  PCGS#  7192 

8047  1889-0  VAM-1A1,  Clashed  E,  Top- 
100,  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (2/1). 
PCGS  Population  (4/3).  PCGS#  133930 
Base  PCGS#  7192 

8048  1889-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1333/267).  PCGS  Population 
(2166/713).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8049  1889-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2166/713).  NGC  Census: 
(  1333/267).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8050  1889-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2174/713).  NGC  Census: 
(  1332/267).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8051  1889-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2175/716).  NGC  Census: 
(  1335/267).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8052  1890-CC  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1354/2562).  PCGS  Population 
(2404/5977).  Mintage:  2,309,041. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  255D,  PCGS#  7198 

8053  1890-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3494/2471).  NGC  Census: 
(1499/1061).  Mintage:  2,309,041. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  255D,  PCGS#  7198 


8054  1891  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1902/151).  NGC  Census:  (1170/111). 
Mintage:  8,694,2 06.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $765.  NGC  ID#  255G, 
PCGS#  7204 

8055  1891  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1171/111).  PCGS  Population 
(1904/152).  Mintage:  8,694,206. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $765.  NGC 
ID#  255G,  PCGS#  7204 

8056  1891  -CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5110/3964).  NGC  Census: 
(1614/1311).  Mintage:  1,618,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 

8057  1891-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1614/1311).  PCGS  Population 
(5110/3964).  Mintage:  1,618,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 

8058  1891-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5110/3964).  NGC  Census: 
(1614/1311).  Mintage:  1,618,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 

8059  1891-0  MS 64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1542/105).  NGC  Census: 
(1045/69).  Mintage:  7,954,529. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  255J,  PCGS#  7208 

8060  1 89 1  -S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2086/539).  NGC  Census:  (1353/248). 
Mintage:  5,296,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $275. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  255K,  PCGS#  7210 

8061  1892  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1468/287).  NGC  Census:  (820/97). 
Mintage:  1,037,245.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,175.  NGC  ID#  255L, 
PCGS#  7212 

8062  1892-CC  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (163/7215).  NGC  Census: 
(107/4337).  Mintage:  1,352,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 

8063  1892-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (258/3868).  PCGS  Population 
(284/6678).  Mintage:  1,352,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 

8064  1892-0  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2090/197).  NGC  Census: 
(1435/89).  Mintage:  2,744,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  7216 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  429 


8065  1893  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(786/2666).  NGC  Census:  (468/1415). 
Mintage:  389,792.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $925.  NGC  ID#  255R, 
PCGS#  7220 

8066  1 893  -CC  VF30  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (291/4645).  NGC  Census: 
(  192/2380).  Mintage:  677,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF30:  $827.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 

8067  1893-CC  VF35  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  109/2270).  PCGS  Population 
(288/4356).  Mintage:  677,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 

8068  1893-0  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (255/1918).  NGC  Census: 
(143/1543).  Mintage:  300,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 

8069  1893-S  —  Cleaned,  Graffiti  —  NGC 
Details.  AG.  NGC  Census:  (0/2715). 
PCGS  Population  (114/5405).  Mintage: 
100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AG3 
:  $1,073. 

8070  1893-S  —  Damaged  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
VF  Details.  NGC  Census:  (151/1104). 
PCGS  Population  (350/2301).  Mintage: 
100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$4,325.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 

8071  1894  VG8  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(80/4600).  NGC  Census:  (61/3249). 
Mintage:  110,972.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG8  :  $925.  NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS# 
7228 

8072  1894  —  Rim  Damaged  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(55/3011).  PCGS  Population  (83/4269). 
Mintage:  110,972.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  255V, 
PCGS#  7228 

8073  1894  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  XF.  NGC  Census:  (198/2487). 
PCGS  Population  (343/3347).  Mintage: 
110,972.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$1,200. 

8074  1894-0  AU58+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (618/1272).  NGC  Census: 
(839/1002).  Mintage:  1,723,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $375.  NGC 
ID#  25 5 W,  PCGS#  7230 

8075  1894-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(281/157  1  ).  PCGS  Population 
(270/2979).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 


8076  1894-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (800/2185).  NGC  Census: 
(539/1036).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 

8077  1894-S  MS62+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (799/2180).  NGC  Census: 
(537/1034).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 

8078  1895-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(417/1855).  PCGS  Population 
(598/1567).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $900. 

8079  1895-0  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (598/1567).  NGC  Census: 
(417/1855).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

8080  1895-0  AU 5 3  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (495/1084).  NGC  Census: 
(490/1366).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

8081  1895-0  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(490/1365).  PCGS  Population 
(491/1076).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

8082  1895-S  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(165/2740).  NGC  Census:  (69/1607). 
Mintage:  400,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $660.  NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS# 
7238 

8083  1895-S  VF25  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(98/1509).  PCGS  Population 
(  161/2579).  Mintage:  400,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25:  $718.  NGC 
ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


8084  1895-S  —  Questionable  Color  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (57/1027).  PCGS  Population 
(103/1681).  Mintage:  400,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,425. 

8085  1896  MS66+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1566/200).  NGC  Census:  (832/63). 
Mintage:  9,976,762.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $460.  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS# 
7240 

8086  1896  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1570/200).  NGC 
Census:  (836/64).  Mintage:  9,976,762. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

8087  1896  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1570/200).  NGC 
Census:  (836/64).  Mintage:  9,976,762. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

8088  1896-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1193/1396).  NGC  Census: 
(1582/1323).  Mintage:  4,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 

8089  1896-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1193/1396).  NGC  Census: 
(1582/1323).  Mintage:  4,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 

8090  1897-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1131/298).  NGC  Census: 
(703/121).  Mintage:  5,825,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $540.  NGC 
ID#  2567,  PCGS#  7250 

8091  1898  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(684/77).  NGC  Census:  (485/16). 
Mintage:  5,884,735.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2568,  PCGS# 
7252 

8092  1898  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (680/77).  NGC  Census: 
(485/16).  Mintage:  5,884,735. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  2568,  PCGS#  7252 

8093  1898-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2010/207).  NGC  Census: 
(1941/173).  Mintage:  4,440,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  2569,  PCGS#  7254 

8094  1899  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1180/260).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 


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8095  1899  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1185/259).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 

8096  1899  MS65  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(1189/260).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 

8097  1899  MS65  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(1189/260).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 


8098  1899  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  189/260).  NGC 
Census:  (607/75).  Mintage:  330,846. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7258 

8099  1899  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (74/8).  NGC  Census:  (20/2). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7259 


8100 


1899-0  Micro  O,  VAM-6,  Top  100, 
AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (9/8). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  PCGS# 
133948  Base  PCGS#  87260 


8101  1900  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (632/35).  NGC  Census: 
(562/41).  Mintage:  8,830,912. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  256E,  PCGS#  7264 

8102  1900-0  MS66+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (974/58).  NGC  Census: 
(964/75).  Mintage:  12,590,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  256F,  PCGS#  7266 


8103  1 900-O/CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (754/965).  PCGS  Population 
(1603/2702).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$690.  NGC  ID#  256G,  PCGS#  7268 

8104  1900-O/CC  MS63+  NGC.  Top- 
100.  NGC  Census:  (755/966).  PCGS 
Population  (1606/2714).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $690.  NGC  ID#  256G, 
PCGS#  7268 

8105  1900-O/CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1874/840).  NGC  Census: 
(774/192).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$885.  NGC  ID#  256G,  PCGS#  7268 

8106  1900-S  MS64+  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (892/212).  PCGS  Population 
(1706/646).  Mintage:  3,540,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  256H,  PCGS#  7270 

8107  1901  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1381/683).  PCGS  Population 
(998/663).  Mintage:  6,962,813. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  256J,  PCGS#  7272 

8108  1901  —  Obverse  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(86/591).  PCGS  Population  (54/608). 
Mintage:  6,962,813.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $2,150. 

8109  1901-0  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (503/4).  NGC  Census: 
(458/15).  Mintage:  13,320,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $575. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
256K,  PCGS#  7274 

8110  1901-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (504/4).  NGC  Census: 
(461/15).  Mintage:  13,320,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  256K,  PCGS#  7274 

8111  1901-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(521/712).  PCGS  Population 
(1051/1266).  Mintage:  2,284,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

8112  1901-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (988/285).  NGC  Census: 
(608/103).  Mintage:  2,284,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

8113  1902-0  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(552/16).  NGC  Census:  (582/24). 
Mintage:  8,636,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $480. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
256N,  PCGS#  7280 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223 


8114  1902-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (562/16).  NGC 
Census:  (585/24).  Mintage:  8,636,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  256N,  PCGS#  7280 

8115  1902-0  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (100/15).  NGC  Census: 
(128/13).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$500.  NGC  ID#  256N,  PCGS#  7281 

8116  1902-0  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (100/14).  NGC  Census: 
(128/13).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$500.  NGC  ID#  256N,  PCGS#  7281 

8117  1902-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(821/933).  PCGS  Population 
(1466/1 808).  Mintage:  1,530,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $565.  NGC 
ID#  25 6P,  PCGS#  7282 

8118  1903-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4333/2894).  NGC  Census: 
(2709/1716).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $430.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8119  1903-0  MS65+ NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1332/384).  PCGS  Population 
(2186/708).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8120  1903-0  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (636/72).  NGC  Census: 
(342/42).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8121  1903-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (635/72).  NGC  Census: 
(342/42).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8122  1903-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (638/72).  NGC  Census: 
(342/42).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8123  1904  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1389/274).  NGC  Census: 
(955/106).  Mintage:  2,788,650. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 

8124  1921-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1689/352).  NGC  Census: 
(1981/271).  Mintage:  20,345,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  25 6Y,  PCGS#  7298 

8125  1921-D  MS65+ PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1686/344).  NGC  Census: 
(1978/271).  Mintage:  20,345,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  256Y,  PCGS#  7298 

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8126  1921-D  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1689/352).  NGC  Census: 
(1981/271).  Mintage:  20,345,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  256Y,  PCGS#  7298 


8127  1921-D  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(264/7).  PCGS  Population  (337/7). 
Mintage:  20,345,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $950.  NGC  ID#  256Y,  PCGS# 
7298 

8128  1921-D  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  STP  Legacy 
Collection.  PCGS  Population  (334/7). 
NGC  Census:  (263/7).  Mintage: 
20,345,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$950. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
25 6Y,  PCGS#  7298 


PEACE  DOLLARS 

8129  1921  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3515/1269).  PCGS  Population 
(4040/1482).  Mintage:  1,006,473. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

8130  1921  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4040/1482).  NGC  Census:  (3515/1269). 
Mintage:  1,006,473.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $785. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

8131  1921  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3515/1269).  PCGS  Population 
(4035/1480).  Mintage:  1,006,473. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

8132  1921  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3507/1269).  PCGS  Population 
(4023/1482).  Mintage:  1,006,473. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


8133  1922  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (799/26).  NGC  Census: 
(1433/35).  Mintage:  51,737,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  257C,  PCGS#  7357 

8134  1922  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (796/26).  NGC  Census: 
(1432/36).  Mintage:  51,737,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  257C,  PCGS#  7357 

8135  1 922-D  MS65+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1182/173).  NGC  Census: 
(898/253).  Mintage:  15,063,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $540.  NGC 
ID#  257D,  PCGS#  7358 

8136  1923  VAM-l’O’,  Bar  Wing,  Top-50, 
MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (3/1). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  133758 

8137  1923-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1816/82).  PCGS  Population 
(2017/137).  Mintage:  19,020,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 

8138  1924  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1303/88).  PCGS  Population  (662/30). 
Mintage:  11,811,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $510.  NGC  ID#  257J,  PCGS# 
7363 

8139  1924-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1282/84).  NGC  Census: 
(874/71  ).  Mintage:  1,728,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  257K,  PCGS#  7364 

8140  1925  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1765/99).  NGC  Census:  (1718/76). 
Mintage:  10,198,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $500.  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS# 
7365 

8141  1925-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1879/40).  NGC  Census: 
(1594/65).  Mintage:  1,610,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  257M,  PCGS#  7366 

8142  1926  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1316/197).  NGC 
Census:  (726/53).  Mintage:  1,939,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#257N,  PCGS#  7367 

8143  1926-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (675/81).  NGC  Census: 
(385/33).  Mintage:  6,980,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 

8144  1926-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (672/81).  NGC  Census: 
(385/33).  Mintage:  6,980,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 


8145  1927-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1245/1  73).  NGC 
Census:  (767/79).  Mintage:  1,268,900. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  25  7T,  PCGS#  7371 

8146  1927-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1245/1  76).  NGC 
Census:  (767/79).  Mintage:  1,268,900. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  25 7T,  PCGS#  7371 

8147  1927-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1042/79).  PCGS  Population  (1475/76). 
Mintage:  866,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,125.  NGC  ID#  257U, 
PCGS#  7372 

8148  1928  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1779/4617).  NGC  Census:  (1541/2622). 
Mintage:  360,649.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $545.  NGC  ID#  257V,  PCGS# 
7373 

8149  1928-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1913/56).  NGC  Census: 
(1255/42).  Mintage:  1,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  25  7 W,  PCGS#  7374 

8150  1928-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1252/42).  PCGS  Population  (1910/56). 
Mintage:  1,632,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  25  7 W, 
PCGS#  7374 

8151  1934  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(669/164).  NGC  Census:  (377/43). 
Mintage:  954,057.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $710.  NGC  ID#  257X, 
PCGS#  7375 

8152  1934-D  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1344/536).  NGC  Census: 
(800/279).  Mintage:  1,569,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  25  7 Y,  PCGS#  7376 

8153  1934-S  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (407/2512).  NGC  Census: 
(345/1674).  Mintage:  1,011,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $510.  NGC 
ID#  257Z,  PCGS#  7377 

8154  1935  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(904/196).  NGC  Census:  (729/77). 
Mintage:  1,576,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS# 
7378 

8155  1935  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(729/77).  PCGS  Population  (903/196). 
Mintage:  1,576,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS# 
7378 


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8156  1935  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(729/77).  PCGS  Population  (903/196). 
Mintage:  1,576,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS# 
7378 

8157  1935  MS65  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (903/196).  NGC  Census: 
(729/77).  Mintage:  1,576,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  2582,  PCGS#  7378 

8158  1935-S  MS64  PCGS,  CAC,  PCGS 
Population  (1496/841).  NGC  Census: 
(907/476).  Mintage:  1,964,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2583,  PCGS#  7379 


EISENHOWER  DOLLARS 

8159  1971  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(58/0).  NGC  Census:  (37/0).  Mintage: 
47,799,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$1,250.  NGC  ID#  2584,  PCGS#  7406 

8160  1974  MS66  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(130/0).  NGC  Census:  (58/1).  Mintage: 
27,366,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  258D,  PCGS#  7415 

8161  1974  MS66  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(130/0).  NGC  Census:  (58/1).  Mintage: 
27,366,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  258D,  PCGS#  7415 

8162  1976-D  Type  2  MS67  NGC,  NGC 

Census:  ( 19/0).  PCGS  Population  (25/0). 
Mintage:  82,1 79,568.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,850.  NGC  ID#  258K, 
PCGS#  7421 


PROOF  SUSAN  B. 
ANTHONY  DOLLAR 


8163  1981-S  TYPE  2  PR70  Ultra  Cameo 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (85).  PCGS 
Population  (171).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR70:  $625.  NGC  ID#  259J,  PCGS# 
99595  Base  PCGS#  999102 


GOLD  DOLLARS 

8164  1849  Closed  Wreath  MS62+  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (115/184).  PCGS 
Population  (36/125).  PCGS#  7503 

8165  1851  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  PCGS 
Population  (499/433).  NGC  Census: 
(580/554).  Mintage:  3,317,671. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  25 BK,  PCGS#  7513 

8166  1852  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(532/422).  PCGS  Population  (407/269). 
Mintage:  2,045,351.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $525.  NGC  ID#  25BP,  PCGS# 
7517 

8167  1852  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(407/269).  NGC  Census:  (532/422). 
Mintage:  2,045,351.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $525.  NGC  ID#  25BP,  PCGS# 
7517 

8168  1854  Type  Two  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (546/1248).  NGC  Census: 
(2327/1621).  Mintage:  783,943. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  25C3,  PCGS#  7531 

8169  1854  Type  Two  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2329/1621).  PCGS  Population 
(546/1248).  Mintage:  783,943. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  25C3,  PCGS#  7531 


8170  1855  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1974/1527).  PCGS  Population 
(477/1255).  Mintage:  758,269. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 

8171  1855  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (64/1463). 
PCGS  Population  (34/1221).  Mintage: 
758,269.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,375.  NGC  ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 

8172  1856  Slanted  5  MS64  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (80/27).  NGC 
Census:  (90/26).  Mintage:  1,762,936. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  25C9,  PCGS#  7540 

8173  1860  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/77).  NGC  Census:  (40/82).  Mintage: 
36,668.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  25CR,  PCGS#  7555 

8174  1860  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/77).  NGC  Census:  (40/82).  Mintage: 
36,668.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$340.  NGC  ID#  25 CR,  PCGS#  7555 

8175  1862  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(524/411).  NGC  Census:  (458/480). 
Mintage:  1,361,390.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $635.  NGC  ID#  25CW, 
PCGS#  7560 

8176  1873  Open  3  MS63  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (372/273).  PCGS  Population 
(418/270).  Mintage:  123,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $555.  NGC 
ID#  25DB,  PCGS#  7573 

8177  1873  Closed  3  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/23).  NGC  Census: 
(23/21).  Mintage:  1,825.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,675.  NGC  ID#  25DA, 
PCGS#  7574 

8178  1874  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(812/766).  NGC  Census:  (775/753). 
Mintage:  198,820.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $555.  NGC  ID#  25DC, 
PCGS#  7575 

8179  1886  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(69/251).  NGC  Census:  (67/160). 
Mintage:  5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS62:  $360.  NGC  ID#  25DR,  PCGS# 
7587 

8180  1886  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(101/151).  NGC  Census:  (52/108). 
Mintage:  5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS63:  $555.  NGC  ID#  25DR,  PCGS# 
7587 


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8181  1889  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(445/797).  PCGS  Population 
(555/1073).  Mintage:  29,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  25DU,  PCGS#  7590 


CLASSIC  QUARTER  EAGLE 

8182  1836  Script  8  XF45  NGC.  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (198/1000).  PCGS 
Population  (72/345).  Mintage:  547,986. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $789.  NGC 
ID#  25 FU,  PCGS#  7694 


LIBERTY  QUARTER 
EAGLES 

8183  1  8  5  0  -  0  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (28/80).  NGC  Census: 
(46/241).  Mintage:  84,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $605.  NGC  ID#  25HK, 
PCGS#  7758 

8184  1851  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(73/95).  NGC  Census:  (169/115). 
Mintage:  1,372,748.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $600.  NGC  ID#  25HL, 
PCGS#  7759 

8185  1852  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(106/128).  NGC  Census:  (242/137). 
Mintage:  1,159,681.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $535.  NGC  ID#  25HR, 
PCGS#  7763 

8186  1854-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(3/30).  PCGS  Population  (2/24). 
Mintage:  153,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $1,400. 

8187  1861  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS61 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (439/714). 
PCGS  Population  (120/534).  Mintage: 
1,283,878.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$675.  NGC  ID#  25JX,  PCGS#  7794 

8188  1867-S  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (29/42).  NGC  Census: 
(33/85).  Mintage:  28,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $685. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  25KA,  PCGS#  7806 

8189  1871-S  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(46/76).  PCGS  Population  (18/30). 
Mintage:  22,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $700.  NGC  ID#  25KJ,  PCGS# 
7814 

8190  1871-S  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (17/30).  NGC  Census: 
(46/75).  Mintage:  22,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $700.  NGC  ID#  25KJ, 
PCGS#  7814 


8191  1873  Open  3  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  23/149).  NGC 
Census:  (183/157).  Mintage:  122,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  25KN,  PCGS#  7817 

8192  1878  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(288/198).  NGC  Census:  (280/176). 
Mintage:  286,260.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $600.  NGC  ID#  25KY, 
PCGS#  7828 

8193  1888  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(75/308).  PCGS  Population  (34/238). 
Mintage:  16,098.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $390.  NGC  ID#  25LC, 
PCGS#  7840 

8194  1890  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (42/61).  NGC  Census: 
(45/42).  Mintage:  8,720.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $775.  NGC  ID#  25LE, 
PCGS#  7842 

8195  1894  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(41/145).  PCGS  Population  (28/121). 
Mintage:  4,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS61:  $765.  NGC  ID#  25LJ,  PCGS# 
7846 

8196  1897  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(207/335).  PCGS  Population  (237/299). 
Mintage:  29,768.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $470.  NGC  ID#  25LM, 
PCGS#  7849 

8197  1897  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(237/302).  NGC  Census:  (210/335). 
Mintage:  29,768.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $470.  NGC  ID#  25LM, 
PCGS#  7849 

8198  1902  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(738/530).  NGC  Census:  (710/531). 
Mintage:  133,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $565.  NGC  ID#  25LT,  PCGS# 
7854 


8199  1905  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(273/77).  NGC  Census:  (338/112). 
Mintage:  217,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $1,175.  NGC  ID#  25LW, 
PCGS#  7857 

8200  1907  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2272/1601 ).  NGC  Census:  (2138/1558). 
Mintage:  336,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $565.  NGC  ID#  25LY,  PCGS# 
7859 


INDIAN  QUARTER  EAGLES 

8201  1908  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1459/1759).  PCGS  Population 
(1494/1872).  Mintage:  564,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 

8202  1908  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1494/1872).  NGC  Census:  (1459/1759). 
Mintage:  564,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $900.  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS# 
7939 

8203  1909  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2306/2042).  PCGS  Population 
(984/1722).  Mintage:  441,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  288Z,  PCGS#  7940 

8204  1910  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2923/2396).  PCGS  Population 
(1049/1225).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $440. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2892,  PCGS#  7941 

8205  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  141  1/987).  PCGS  Population 
(697/527).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 


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8206  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  141  1/987).  PCGS  Population 
(697/527).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 

8207  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1412/988).  PCGS  Population 
(696/525).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 

8208  1911  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1858/1342).  PCGS  Population 
(  1212/808).  Mintage:  704,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $675. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8209  1911  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1212/808).  NGC  Census:  (1858/1342). 
Mintage:  704,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $675. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8210  1911  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1213/810).  NGC  Census: 
(1862/1346).  Mintage:  704,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8211  1911  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1  1  75/1  70).  PCGS  Population 
(703/1  1  1  ).  Mintage:  704,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8212  1912  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1122/1367).  NGC  Census:  (2644/1801). 
Mintage:  616,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $440. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2896,  PCGS#  7944 

8213  1913  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1684/1111).  PCGS  Population 
(  121  1/926).  Mintage:  722,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  2897,  PCGS#  7945 

8214  1913  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1684/1111).  PCGS  Population 
(1209/918).  Mintage:  722,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  2897,  PCGS#  7945 

8215  1914  MS6 1  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1967/3668).  PCGS  Population 
(391/2002).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 

8216  1914  MS6 1  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1967/3668).  PCGS  Population 
(391/2002).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


8217  1914  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(391/2002).  NGC  Census:  (1967/3668). 
Mintage:  240,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS# 
7946 

8218  1914  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1964/3 666).  PCGS  Population 
(387/1997).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 

8219  1914  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(576/465).  NGC  Census:  (860/449). 
Mintage:  240,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $2,575.  NGC  ID#  2898, 
PCGS#  7946 

8220  1915  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1143/972).  NGC  Census:  (1732/1454). 
Mintage:  606,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC  ID#  289A, 
PCGS#  7948 

8221  1915  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1732/1454).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  143/972).  Mintage:  606,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  289A,  PCGS#  7948 

8222  1915  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1143/972).  NGC  Census:  (1732/1454). 
Mintage:  606,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC  ID#  289A, 
PCGS#  7948 

8223  1915  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1730/1447).  PCGS  Population 
(1  141/965).  Mintage:  606,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $650. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
289A,  PCGS#  7948 


8224  1926  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3477/605).  PCGS  Population 
(2622/738).  Mintage:  446,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  289C,  PCGS#  7950 


8225  1926  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2611/731).  NGC  Census: 
(3472/605).  Mintage:  446,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  289C,  PCGS#  7950 

8226  1927  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  PCGS 
Population  (1978/468).  NGC  Census: 
(2596/438).  Mintage:  388,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  289D,  PCGS#  7951 

8227  1929  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2761/256).  PCGS  Population 
(  1677/147).  Mintage:  532,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  289F,  PCGS#  7953 

8228  1929  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1664/146).  NGC  Census: 
(2761/256).  Mintage:  532,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  289F,  PCGS#  7953 


THREE  DOLLAR 
GOLD  PIECES 

8229  1854  —  Cleaned,  Obverse  Graffiti 
—  NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(207/3353).  PCGS  Population 
(355/2318).  Mintage:  138,618. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $950. 

8230  1854  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (207/3353). 
PCGS  Population  (355/2318).  Mintage: 
138,618.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $950. 

8231  1854  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(502/658).  NGC  Census:  (1254/861). 
Mintage:  138,618.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $1,300.  NGC  ID#  25M3, 
PCGS#  7969 

8232  1855  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (79/952). 
PCGS  Population  (137/559).  Mintage: 
50,555.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  25M6,  PCGS# 
7972 

8233  1856  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
AU  Details.  NGC  Census:  (46/613). 
PCGS  Population  (79/424).  Mintage: 
26,010.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  25M8,  PCGS# 
7974 

8234  1856-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(45/254).  PCGS  Population  (37/114). 
Mintage:  34,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $2,150. 


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8235  1859  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (0/561). 
PCGS  Population  (1/427).  Mintage: 
15,558.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$800.  NGC  ID#  25MD,  PCGS#  7979 

8236  1868  —  Reverse  Scratched  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (18/320). 
PCGS  Population  (46/229).  Mintage: 
4,850.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $1,500. 

8237  1874  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
Unc  Details.  NGC  Census:  (47/731). 
PCGS  Population  (32/645).  Mintage: 
41,800.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,950.  NGC  ID#  25MX,  PCGS#  7998 

8238  1878  —  Mount  Removed  —  NGC 
Details.  XF.  NGC  Census:  (29/5179). 
PCGS  Population  (48/5648).  Mintage: 
82,304.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$825. 

8239  1878  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(87/5092).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  26/5522).  Mintage:  82,304. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $869.  NGC 
ID#  25MZ,  PCGS#  8000 

8240  1878  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (72/5020). 
PCGS  Population  (206/5316).  Mintage: 
82,304.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $950. 


CLASSIC  HALF  EAGLES 

8241  1834  Plain  4  —  Damaged  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (154/1312). 
PCGS  Population  (163/511).  Mintage: 
657,460.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $1,025. 

8242  1836  VF30  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(41/1080).  PCGS  Population  (43/741). 
Mintage:  553,147.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF30:  $601.  NGC  ID#  25RY,  PCGS# 
8174 

8243  1836  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(170/398).  NGC  Census:  (175/778). 
Mintage:  553,147.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $840.  NGC  ID#  25RY,  PCGS# 
8174 

8244  1836  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(171/399).  NGC  Census:  (175/782). 
Mintage:  553,147.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $840.  NGC  ID#  25RY,  PCGS# 
8174 

8245  1836  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (93/685). 
PCGS  Population  (87/311).  Mintage: 
553,147.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $1,100. 


8246  1838  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (57/435). 
PCGS  Population  (51/177).  Mintage: 
286,588.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $1,300.  NGC  ID#  25S4,  PCGS# 
8176 


LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLES 

8247  1839  —  Scratches  —  NGC  Details. 

AU.  NGC  Census:  (25/137).  PCGS 
Population  (21/60).  Mintage:  118,143. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,175. 

8248  1843-0  Small  Letters  —  Cleaned,  Rim 
Damage  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC 

Census:  (4/34).  PCGS  Population 
(3/14).  Mintage:  19,075.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $2,325. 

8249  1845  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(15/44).  NGC  Census:  (89/46).  Mintage: 
417,099.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $725.  NGC  ID#  25TB,  PCGS# 
8223 

8250  1848  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(99/38).  PCGS  Population  (22/25). 
Mintage:  260,775.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC  ID#  25TS, 
PCGS#  8236 

8251  1854  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(103/59).  PCGS  Population  (23/43). 
Mintage:  160,675.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $775.  NGC  ID#  25UG, 
PCGS#  8256 

8252  1856  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(36/62).  NGC  Census:  (68/145). 
Mintage:  197,990.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $540.  NGC  ID#  25UV, 
PCGS#  8266 

8253  1858  XF40  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (6/69). 
PCGS  Population  (5/46).  Mintage: 
15,136.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$675.  NGC  ID#  25V7,  PCGS#  8276 

8254  1858-C  —  Smoothed  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(11/158).  PCGS  Population  (30/135). 
Mintage:  38,856.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF40:  $2,050. 


8255  1880  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(83/32).  PCGS  Population  (85/15). 
Mintage:  3,166,436.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,175.  NGC  ID#  25XA, 
PCGS#  8351 

8256  1880  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(84/15).  NGC  Census:  (82/32).  Mintage: 
3,166,436.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,175.  NGC  ID#  25XA,  PCGS#  8351 

8257  1882  MS63+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1489/409).  PCGS  Population 
(699/177).  Mintage:  2,514,568. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  25XG,  PCGS#  8358 

8258  1882  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(162/14).  NGC  Census:  (372/37). 
Mintage:  2,514,568.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  25XG, 
PCGS#  8358 

8259  1884  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(26/64).  NGC  Census:  (121/98). 
Mintage:  191,078.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $500.  NGC  ID#  25XN, 
PCGS#  8364 

8260  1884-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(93/75).  PCGS  Population  (88/67). 
Mintage:  177,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $525.  NGC  ID#  25XR, 
PCGS#  8366 

8261  1884-S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (56/11).  NGC  Census: 
(52/23).  Mintage:  177,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $985.  NGC  ID#  25XR, 
PCGS#  8366 

8262  1 885  -S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (700/445).  NGC  Census: 
(854/584).  Mintage:  1,21  1,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $740.  NGC 
ID#  25XT,  PCGS#  8368 


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8263  1 885  -S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (384/61).  NGC  Census: 
(467/1  17).  Mintage:  1,21  1,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,000. 
NGC  ID#  25 XT,  PCGS#  8368 

8264  1 886-S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (819/275).  NGC  Census: 
(1272/41  1).  Mintage:  3,268,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  25XV,  PCGS#  8370 

8265  1891-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(71/977).  PCGS  Population  (81/677). 
Mintage:  208,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $1,275. 

8266  1892-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (62/33).  NGC  Census: 
(65/10).  Mintage:  298,400.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $740.  NGC  ID#  25Y9, 
PCGS#  8382 

8267  1898  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(337/199).  NGC  Census:  (927/483). 
Mintage:  633,495.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $495.  NGC  ID#  25YP,  PCGS# 
8396 

8268  1899  Repunched  Date,  FS-301,  MS63 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (2/1).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  1,710,729. 
PCGS#  145719  Base  PCGS#  8398 

8269  1899-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (207/148).  NGC  Census: 
(198/152).  Mintage:  1,545,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $525. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  25 YT,  PCGS#  8399 

8270  1899-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(86/65).  PCGS  Population  (100/48). 
Mintage:  1,545,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $825.  NGC  ID#  25YT, 
PCGS#  8399 

8271  1900  MS63+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2535/1032).  NGC  Census:  (3778/1872). 
Mintage:  1,405,730.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $500.  NGC  ID#  25YU, 
PCGS#  8400 

8272  1901/0-S  FS-301  MS61  NGC.  (FS- 
006).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (0/5).  Mintage:  3,648,000. 
PCGS#  145720  Base  PCGS#  8403 

8273  1 90  1  - S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1421/1296).  NGC  Census: 
(1394/1640).  Mintage:  3,648,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  25YX,  PCGS#  8404 

8274  1901-S  MS63+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1394/1641).  PCGS  Population 
(1422/1298).  Mintage:  3,648,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  25YX,  PCGS#  8404 


8275  1901-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (978/318).  NGC  Census: 
(1192/448).  Mintage:  3,648,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  25YX,  PCGS#  8404 

8276  1902  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(226/115).  NGC  Census:  (284/124). 
Mintage:  172,400.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $500.  NGC  ID#  25YY, 
PCGS#  8405 

8277  1903  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(728/402).  PCGS  Population  (357/343). 
Mintage:  226,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $440.  NGC  ID#  25Z2,  PCGS# 
8407 


8278  1906-D  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(347/72).  PCGS  Population  (288/61). 
Mintage:  320,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $825.  NGC  ID#  25ZA, 
PCGS#  8414 

8279  1906-D  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(346/72).  PCGS  Population  (285/60). 
Mintage:  320,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $825.  NGC  ID#  25ZA, 
PCGS#  8414 

8280  1907  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(967/180).  PCGS  Population  (720/114). 
Mintage:  626,192.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $640.  NGC  ID#  25ZC, 
PCGS#  8416 

8281  1907  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(967/180).  PCGS  Population  (720/114). 
Mintage:  626,192.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $640.  NGC  ID#  25ZC, 
PCGS#  8416 

8282  1907  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (969/180).  PCGS  Population 
(721/115).  Mintage:  626,192. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  25ZC,  PCGS#  8416 


INDIAN  HALF  EAGLES 

8283  1908  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2679/1937).  PCGS  Population 
(1847/2209).  Mintage:  577,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  28DE,  PCGS#  8510 

8284  1908-D  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (275/2619).  NGC  Census: 
(254/2278).  Mintage:  148,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $620. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28DF,  PCGS#  85 1 1 

8285  1908-D  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (943/1676).  NGC  Census: 
(827/145  1  ).  Mintage:  148,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $875. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28DF,  PCGS#  85 1 1 

8286  1909  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(870/513).  NGC  Census:  (872/457). 
Mintage:  627,138.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  28DH, 
PCGS#  8513 

8287  1909  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(872/457).  PCGS  Population  (870/513). 
Mintage:  627,138.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  28DH, 
PCGS#  8513 

8288  1  909-D  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3151/21782).  NGC  Census: 
(6030/20504).  Mintage:  3,423,560. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $540.  NGC 
ID#  28DJ,  PCGS#  8514 

8289  1 909-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9836/293 0).  NGC  Census: 
(8004/2749).  Mintage:  3,423,560. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  28DJ,  PCGS#  8514 

8290  1909-D  MS63+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(7999/2746).  PCGS  Population 
(9830/2926).  Mintage:  3,423,560. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  28DJ,  PCGS#  8514 

8291  1909-D  MS63+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(8004/2749).  PCGS  Population 
(9836/293 0).  Mintage:  3,423,560. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  28DJ,  PCGS#  8514 

8292  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1003/349).  PCGS  Population 
(61  7/255).  Mintage:  604,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  28DK,  PCGS#  8517 


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8293  1910-S  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (179/439).  NGC  Census: 
(282/1000).  Mintage:  770,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28DM,  PCGS#  8519 

8294  1910-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(585/418).  PCGS  Population  (202/233). 
Mintage:  770,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC  ID#  28DM, 
PCGS#  8519 

8295  1910-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(584/415).  PCGS  Population  (203/234). 
Mintage:  770,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC  ID#  28DM, 
PCGS#  8519 

8296  1911  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3356/1375).  PCGS  Population 
(2122/1478).  Mintage:  915,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  28DP,  PCGS#  8520 

8297  191  DS  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(839/965).  PCGS  Population  (285/929). 
Mintage:  1,416,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $600.  NGC  ID#  25ZM, 
PCGS#  8522 

8298  1912  MS62+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3726/1517).  PCGS  Population 
(2716/1873).  Mintage:  790,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  28DS,  PCGS#  8523 

8299  1912-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(579/263).  PCGS  Population  (172/206). 
Mintage:  392,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $785.  NGC  ID#  25ZN, 
PCGS#  8524 

8300  1912-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  72/205  ).  NGC 
Census:  (576/263).  Mintage:  392,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  25 ZN,  PCGS#  8524 


8301  1913  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1099/492).  PCGS  Population 
(  1478/616).  Mintage:  915,900. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  28DT,  PCGS#  8525 

8302  1913  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1099/492).  PCGS  Population 
(  1478/616).  Mintage:  915,900. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  28DT,  PCGS#  8525 

8303  1914  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(808/532).  PCGS  Population  (670/776). 
Mintage:  247,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $825.  NGC  ID#  28DU, 
PCGS#  8527 

8304  1914-D  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(640/446).  PCGS  Population  (536/531). 
Mintage:  247,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $975.  NGC  ID#  28DV, 
PCGS#  8528 

8305  1915  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1791/1206).  PCGS  Population 
(1354/1388).  Mintage:  588,075. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  28DX,  PCGS#  8530 

8306  1915  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1357/1381).  NGC  Census: 
(1791/1206).  Mintage:  588,075. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28DX,  PCGS#  8530 

8307  1915-S  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  120/420).  NGC 
Census:  (289/732).  Mintage:  164,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  25ZR,  PCGS#  8531 


8308  1  9  1 6 - S  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (189/1105).  NGC  Census: 
(244/1625).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $480. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28DY,  PCGS#  8532 

8309  1916-S  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (189/1103).  NGC  Census: 
(242/1625).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $480. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28DY,  PCGS#  8532 


LIBERTY  EAGLES 

8310  1846-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  XF.  NGC  Census: 
(18/99).  PCGS  Population  (17/28). 
Mintage:  81,780.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $1,375.  NGC  ID#  262X, 
PCGS#  8595 

8311  1849  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(100/183).  NGC  Census:  (189/497). 
Mintage:  653,618.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $801.  NGC  ID#  2635,  PCGS# 
8601 

8312  1851-0  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(180/568).  PCGS  Population  (132/198). 
Mintage:  263,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $1,003.  NGC  ID#  263B, 
PCGS#  8607 

8313  1855  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(61/314).  PCGS  Population  (24/80). 
Mintage:  121,701.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  263L, 
PCGS#  8616 

8314  1868-S  —  Polished  —  NGC  Details. 

AU.  NGC  Census:  (12/35).  PCGS 
Population  (3/21).  Mintage:  13,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $2,850. 

8315  1874  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(130/65).  PCGS  Population  (43/45). 
Mintage:  53,160.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  2657, 
PCGS#  8669 

8316  1879-S  AU 5  8  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (56/66).  NGC  Census: 
(207/1  16).  Mintage:  224,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  265R,  PCGS#  8686 

8317  1879-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (56/66).  NGC  Census: 
(207/1  16).  Mintage:  224,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  265R,  PCGS#  8686 


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8318  1880-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(22/108).  PCGS  Population  (35/60). 
Mintage:  9,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $2,275.  NGC  ID#  265U,  PCGS# 

8689 

8319  1880-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(246/45).  PCGS  Population  (153/52). 
Mintage:  506,250.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $900.  NGC  ID#  265V,  PCGS# 

8690 

8320  1880-S  M S 6 2  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (153/52).  NGC 
Census:  (246/45).  Mintage:  506,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  265V,  PCGS#  8690 

8321  1882  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2355/439).  NGC  Census:  (4257/840). 
Mintage:  2,324,480.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $715.  NGC  ID#  2662,  PCGS# 
8695 

8322  1887  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(93/123).  PCGS  Population  (28/77). 
Mintage:  53,680.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC  ID#  266H, 
PCGS#  8710 

8323  1891-CC  —  Obverse  Scratched  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(65/2  149).  PCGS  Population 
(119/1855).  Mintage:  103,732. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,225. 

8324  1891-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(65/2  149).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  19/1855).  Mintage:  103,732. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,225. 

8325  1892-S  MS61  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/0). 
Mintage:  115,500.  PCGS#  78724 

8326  1893  MS62  PCGS.  Ex:  River 
d’Or  Collection.  PCGS  Population 
(  7682/25  85  ).  NGC  Census: 
(13492/7448).  Mintage:  1,840,895. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $715.  NGC 
ID#  266Z,  PCGS#  8725 

8327  1894-0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (85/177).  NGC  Census: 
(292/288).  Mintage:  107,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $835.  NGC 
ID#  2676,  PCGS#  8730 


8328  1895  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(486/64).  NGC  Census:  (1692/196). 
Mintage:  567,700.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $850.  NGC  ID#  2678,  PCGS# 
8732 

8329  1901  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5626/6216).  NGC  Census:  (8660/9941). 
Mintage:  1,718,825.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $715.  NGC  ID#  267P,  PCGS# 
8747 

8330  1901-S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5073/4803).  NGC  Census: 
(5772/5379).  Mintage:  2,812,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  267S,  PCGS#  8749 

8331  1902  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(203/125).  NGC  Census:  (229/83). 
Mintage:  82,400.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  267T, 
PCGS#  8750 


INDIAN  EAGLES 

8332  1907  No  Periods  —  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC 

Census:  (9/6106).  PCGS  Population 
(48/6004).  Mintage:  239,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $825. 

8333  1907  No  Periods  AU53  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (66/5970).  NGC 
Census:  (23/6093).  Mintage:  239,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $840.  NGC 
ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 

8334  1907  No  Periods  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (888/5053).  PCGS  Population 
(946/4645).  Mintage:  239,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


8335  1907  No  Periods  —  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC 

Census:  (138/4926).  PCGS  Population 
(  153/4510).  Mintage:  239,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $1,040. 

8336  1908  Motto  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (719/3598).  PCGS  Population 
(777/3480).  Mintage:  341,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 

8337  1908  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (776/3470).  NGC  Census: 
(7  17/3592).  Mintage:  341,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 

8338  1908-S  —  Polished  —  NGC  Details. 

AU.  NGC  Census:  (52/594).  PCGS 
Population  (77/499).  Mintage:  59,850. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8861 

8339  1909  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(665/820).  PCGS  Population 
(319/1188).  Mintage:  184,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  28GM,  PCGS#  8862 

8340  1909  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(664/819).  PCGS  Population 
(322/1  185).  Mintage:  184,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  28GM,  PCGS#  8862 

8341  1909-D  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  123/1056).  NGC 
Census:  (71/926).  Mintage:  121,540. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  28GN,  PCGS#  8863 

8342  1909-S  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(47/717).  PCGS  Population  (64/721). 
Mintage:  292,350.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $820.  NGC  ID#  28GP, 
PCGS#  8864 

8343  1910  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2267/1631).  PCGS  Population 
(1986/1448).  Mintage:  318,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  28GR,  PCGS#  8865 

8344  1910-D  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2129/1064).  PCGS  Population 
(2320/799).  Mintage:  2,356,640. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  28GS,  PCGS#  8866 

8345  1910-S  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(253/1297).  PCGS  Population 
(392/1366).  Mintage:  81  1,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  439 


8346  1910-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(721/576).  PCGS  Population  (542/824). 
Mintage:  811,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $1,075.  NGC  ID#  268D, 
PCGS#  8867 

8347  1911  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(140/9858).  PCGS  Population 
(368/7656).  Mintage:  505,595. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  28GT,  PCGS#  8868 

8348  1911  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2922/2372).  NGC  Census:  (3500/2861). 
Mintage:  505,595.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $865.  NGC  ID#  28GT, 
PCGS#  8868 

8349  1911  MS62+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2919/2366).  NGC  Census:  (3497/2861). 
Mintage:  505,595.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $865.  NGC  ID#  28GT, 
PCGS#  8868 

8350  1911  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1693/679).  NGC  Census:  (1790/1072). 
Mintage:  505,595.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  28GT, 
PCGS#  8868 

8351  1912  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1  18/6704).  PCGS  Population 
(237/5408).  Mintage:  405,083. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  28GW,  PCGS#  8871 

8352  1912-S  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(234/750).  PCGS  Population  (214/720). 
Mintage:  300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $850.  NGC  ID#  28GX, 
PCGS#  8872 

8353  1914-D  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(800/417).  PCGS  Population  (845/651). 
Mintage:  343,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $960.  NGC  ID#  28H3, 
PCGS#  8876 

8354  1914-D  MS62+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(800/417).  PCGS  Population  (843/651). 
Mintage:  343,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $960.  NGC  ID#  28H3, 
PCGS#  8876 

8355  1914-S  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(17/1039).  PCGS  Population  (25/958). 
Mintage:  208,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $706.  NGC  ID#  28H4,  PCGS# 
8877 

8356  1914-S  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(39/973).  PCGS  Population  (51/875). 
Mintage:  208,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $850.  NGC  ID#  28H4, 
PCGS#  8877 


8357  1914-S  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(171/802).  PCGS  Population  (121/754). 
Mintage:  208,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $925.  NGC  ID#  28H4, 
PCGS#  8877 

8358  1916-S  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
AU  Details.  NGC  Census:  (8/864). 
PCGS  Population  (20/970).  Mintage: 
138,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $825.  NGC  ID#  28H7,  PCGS# 
8880 

8359  1  9  1 6 - S  AU 5  8  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (259/558).  NGC 
Census:  (290/445).  Mintage:  138,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,225. 
NGC  ID#  28H7,  PCGS#  8880 

8360  1932  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(15701/38831).  PCGS  Population 
(13671/29780).  Mintage:  4,463,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 


8361  1932  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(  19168/10670).  NGC  Census: 
(24585/14282).  Mintage:  4,463,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $920.  NGC 
ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 

8362  1932  MS63+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(  19145/10643).  NGC  Census: 
(24576/14270).  Mintage:  4,463,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $920.  NGC 
ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 


LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLES 

8363  1852-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC  Census: 
(1/549).  PCGS  Population  (1/380). 
Mintage:  190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $2,125. 


8364  1855  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (41/213). 
PCGS  Population  (38/103).  Mintage: 
364,666.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $2,525.  NGC  ID#  268V,  PCGS# 
8914 

8365  1855-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC  Census: 
(0/820).  PCGS  Population  (2/600). 
Mintage:  879,675.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $1,975. 

8366  1858-S  —  Reverse  Damage  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (83/492). 
PCGS  Population  (70/179).  Mintage: 
846,710.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $2,650. 

8367  1871  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (20/179). 
PCGS  Population  (24/70).  Mintage: 
80,150.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50: 
$2,325.  NGC  ID#  26AA,  PCGS#  8960 

8368  1871-S  AU 5 3  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (90/275).  NGC  Census: 
(2  15/927  ).  Mintage:  928,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,600. 
NGC  ID#  26AC,  PCGS#  8962 

8369  1871-S  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(360/567).  PCGS  Population  (117/158). 
Mintage:  928,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $2,075.  NGC  ID#  26AC, 
PCGS#  8962 

8370  1872-S  XF45  PCGS.  Gold  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (130/487).  NGC 
Census:  (119/1218).  Mintage:  780,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $1,374. 
NGC  ID#  26AF,  PCGS#  8965 

8371  1872-S  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (130/487).  NGC  Census: 
(119/1218).  Mintage:  780,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $1,374. 
NGC  ID#  26AF,  PCGS#  8965 

8372  1872-S  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (344/529).  PCGS  Population 
(89/155).  Mintage:  780,000.Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $1,775. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AF,  PCGS#  8965 

8373  1873  Closed  3  AU55  NGC.  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (69/179).  PCGS 
Population  (38/67).  Mintage:  1,709,825. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $1,825. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AG,  PCGS#  8966 

8374  1873  Open  3  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (756/3066).  NGC  Census: 
(2247/3778).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58: 
$1,420.  NGC  ID#  26AH,  PCGS#  8967 


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8375  1873  Open  3  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(946/2830).  PCGS  Population 
(688/2367).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,725.  NGC  ID#  26AH,  PCGS#  8967 

8376  1873  Open  3  MS61  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2009/819).  PCGS  Population 
(1249/1111).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$1,950.  NGC  ID#  26AH,  PCGS#  8967 

8377  1873  Open  3  MS61  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2009/819).  PCGS  Population 
(1249/1111).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$1,950.  NGC  ID#  26AH,  PCGS#  8967 

8378  1873  Open  3  MS61  NGC.  C AC.  NGC 

Census:  (2007/830).  PCGS  Population 
(1247/1100).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$2,000. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AH,  PCGS#  8967 

8379  1874  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(149/711).  PCGS  Population  (130/339). 
Mintage:  366,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $1,370. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AN,  PCGS#  8970 

8380  1874-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1207/592).  PCGS  Population 
(322/463).  Mintage:  1,214,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,500. 
NGC  ID#  26AR,  PCGS#  8972 

8381  1875  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(389/793).  PCGS  Population  (142/672). 
Mintage:  295,740.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $1,750. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AS,  PCGS#  8973 

8382  1875-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 
Census:  (1514/1002).  PCGS  Population 
(507/657).  Mintage:  1,230,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,420. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26 AU,  PCGS#  8975 

8383  1876  MS60  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(235/573).  PCGS  Population  (163/506). 
Mintage:  583,905.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $1,850. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AV,  PCGS#  8976 

8384  1876-CC  —  Obverse  Scratched 
—  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC  Census: 
(8/1988).  PCGS  Population  (1/1663). 
Mintage:  138,441.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $2,175. 

8385  1876-S  MS60  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(396/1376).  PCGS  Population 
(271/1215).  Mintage:  1,597,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $1,700. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AX,  PCGS#  8978 


8386  1877  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(286/166).  PCGS  Population  (194/147). 
Mintage:  397,670.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $2,075. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26AY,  PCGS#  8982 

8387  1  8 7  7 - S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (376/1056).  NGC  Census: 
(669/1304).  Mintage:  1,735,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,450. 
NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

8388  1877-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(670/1307).  PCGS  Population 
(377/1061).  Mintage:  1,735,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,450. 
NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

8389  1877-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(670/1307).  PCGS  Population 
(377/1061).  Mintage:  1,735,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,450. 
NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

8390  1878  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(74/1406).  PCGS  Population(139/1051). 
Mintage:  543,645.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $1,400. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26B3,  PCGS#  8985 

8391  1878  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(252/812).  NGC  Census:  (353/1035). 
Mintage:  543,645.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $1,550.  NGC  ID#  26B3, 
PCGS#  8985 

8392  1878  MS60  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(146/666).  NGC  Census:  (244/791). 
Mintage:  543,645.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $1,825.  NGC  ID#  26B3, 
PCGS#  8985 


8393  1878-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(258/567).  PCGS  Population  (195/581). 
Mintage:  1,739,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $1,600.  NGC  ID#  26B5, 
PCGS#  8987 

8394  1878-S  MS60  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (259/585).  PCGS  Population 
(194/580).  Mintage:  1,739,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $1,775. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26B5,  PCGS#  8987 

8395  1879  MS60  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(102/161).  PCGS  Population  (63/167). 
Mintage:  207,630.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $1,975. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26B6,  PCGS#  8988 

8396  1879-S  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 
Census:  (43/1147).  PCGS  Population 
(63/795).  Mintage:  1,233,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,360. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26B9,  PCGS#  8991 

8397  1880-S  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (44/583).  NGC  Census: 
(26/810).  Mintage:  836,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,360. 
NGC  ID#  26BB,  PCGS#  8993 

8398  1881-S  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(237/375).  PCGS  Population  (152/419). 
Mintage:  727,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $1,775. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BD,  PCGS#  8995 

8399  1882-S  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (436/207).  PCGS  Population 
(371/412).  Mintage:  1,125,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $1,925. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BG,  PCGS#  8998 

8400  1883-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 
Census:  (403/1511).  PCGS  Population 
(321/1593).  Mintage:  1,189,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,380. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BJ,  PCGS#  9000 

8401  1883-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(761/529).  PCGS  Population  (528/968). 
Mintage:  1,189,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $1,650. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BJ,  PCGS#  9000 

8402  1884-CC  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1/1396).  NGC  Census: 
(0/1663).  Mintage:  81,139.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG10:  $1,918.  NGC  ID#  26BK, 
PCGS#  9001 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  441 


8403  1884-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1023/821).  PCGS  Population 
(582/1288).  Mintage:  916,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $1,750. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BL,  PCGS#  9002 

8404  1  8  85  -  S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (203/1982).  NGC  Census: 
(229/191  1).  Mintage:  683,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,450. 
NGC  ID#  26BP,  PCGS#  9005 

8405  1885-S  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (871/851).  PCGS  Population 
(517/1320).  Mintage:  683,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $1,700. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BP,  PCGS#  9005 

8406  1888  MS60  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(190/577).  PCGS  Population  (133/480). 
Mintage:  226,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $1,650. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BT,  PCGS#  9008 

8407  1888-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (287/2078).  PCGS  Population 
(263/2044).  Mintage:  859,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,380. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BU,  PCGS#  9009 

8408  1888-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(894/1012).  PCGS  Population 
(508/1429).  Mintage:  859,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $1,700. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BU,  PCGS#  9009 

8409  1889  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(17/524).  PCGS  Population  (36/425). 
Mintage:  44,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $1,370. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2695,  PCGS#  9010 

8410  1889-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (379/1210). 
Mintage:  774,700.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $1,575. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BW,  PCGS#  9012 

8411  1890  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(95/506).  PCGS  Population  (74/579). 
Mintage:  75,995.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $1,380. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BX,  PCGS#  9013 

8412  1890-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(  1  78/1533).  PCGS  Population 
(209/822).  Mintage:  91,209. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $3,650. 
NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 


8413  1890-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(647/471).  PCGS  Population  (318/721). 
Mintage:  802,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $1,550. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26BZ,  PCGS#  9015 

8414  1891-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1893/931).  NGC  Census:  (1923/556). 
Mintage:  1,288,125.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,650. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26C4,  PCGS#  9018 

8415  1891-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1920/556).  PCGS  Population 
(1884/929).  Mintage:  1,288,125. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,650. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26C4,  PCGS#  9018 

8416  1892-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1322/719).  NGC  Census:  (1503/420). 
Mintage:  930,150.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,775. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26C7,  PCGS#  9021 

8417  1893  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (2458/755).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  77  1/750).  Mintage:  344,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26C8,  PCGS#  9022 

8418  1893-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1519/591).  NGC  Census:  (1714/312). 
Mintage:  996,175.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,625. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CA,  PCGS#  9024 

8419  1893-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1716/310).  PCGS  Population 
(  1513/588).  Mintage:  996,175. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,675. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CA,  PCGS#  9024 

8420  1894  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5591/1535).  PCGS  Population 
(4105/1203).  Mintage:  1,368,990. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CB,  PCGS#  9025 

842 1  1 894-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1582/903).  NGC  Census:  (1873/659). 
Mintage:  1,048,550.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,475. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CC,  PCGS#  9026 

8422  1895  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6604/2122).  NGC  Census:  (9178/3982). 
Mintage:  1,114,656.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,315.  NGC  ID#  26CD, 
PCGS#  9027 


8423  1895  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3439/543).  PCGS  Population 
(1840/282).  Mintage:  1,114,656. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,775. 
NGC  ID#  26CD,  PCGS#  9027 

8424  1895  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (3426/541).  PCGS  Population 
(1812/272).  Mintage:  1,114,656. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,700. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CD,  PCGS#  9027 

8425  1 895  - S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2212/1079).  NGC  Census: 
(2393/829).  Mintage:  1,100,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,475. 
NGC  ID#  26CE,  PCGS#  9028 

8426  1895-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2207/1079).  NGC  Census:  (2389/828). 
Mintage:  1,100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,475. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CE,  PCGS#  9028 

8427  1895-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(675/167).  PCGS  Population  (873/194). 
Mintage:  1,100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $2,125. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CE,  PCGS#  9028 

8428  1896  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4315/1683).  PCGS  Population 
(2755/1078).  Mintage:  792,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CF,  PCGS#  9029 

8429  1896-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3289/924).  PCGS  Population 
(2608/1198).  Mintage:  1,403,925. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,525. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CG,  PCGS#  9030 


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8430  1 896-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2615/1202).  NGC  Census: 
(3296/92 0).  Mintage:  1,403,925. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,525. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CG,  PCGS#  9030 

8431  1897  MS63  NGC,  NGC  Census: 
(2692/338).  PCGS  Population 
(1459/226).  Mintage:  1,383,261. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,825. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CH,  PCGS#  9031 

8432  1897-S  MS62  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(3868/2256).  NGC  Census:  (4851/2253). 
Mintage:  1,470,250.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,315. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CJ,  PCGS#  9032 

8433  1897-S  MS62  NGC,  CAC,  NGC 

Census:  (4880/2253).  PCGS  Population 
(3853/2248).  Mintage:  1,470,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CJ,  PCGS#  9032 

8434  1897-S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1783/473).  NGC  Census:  (1912/341). 
Mintage:  1,470,250.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $1,775. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CJ,  PCGS#  9032 

8435  1898-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3803/1157).  PCGS  Population 
(3231/1350).  Mintage:  2,575,175. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,675. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CL,  PCGS#  9034 

8436  1898-S  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (3820/1163).  PCGS  Population 
(3210/1350).  Mintage:  2,575,175. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,900. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CL,  PCGS#  9034 

8437  1899  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(584/13279).  NGC  Census:  (345/22820). 
Mintage:  1,669,384.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $1,280.  NGC  ID#  26CM, 
PCGS#  9035 

8438  1899  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(9286/7355).  PCGS  Population 
(6202/2854).  Mintage:  1,669,384. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CM,  PCGS#  9035 

8439  1899  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(9286/7355).  PCGS  Population 
(6202/2854).  Mintage:  1,669,384. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CM,  PCGS#  9035 


8440  1 899-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2715/1508).  NGC  Census: 
(3338/1588).  Mintage:  2,010,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,525. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CN,  PCGS#  9036 

8441  1 899-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2726/1513).  NGC  Census: 
(3346/1592).  Mintage:  2,010,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,525. 
NGC  ID#  26CN,  PCGS#  9036 

8442  1 899-S  MS62+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2720/1509).  NGC  Census: 
(3345/1592).  Mintage:  2,010,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,525. 
NGC  ID#  26CN,  PCGS#  9036 

8443  1 899-S  MS62+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2720/1509).  NGC  Census: 
(3345/1592).  Mintage:  2,010,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,525. 
NGC  ID#  26CN,  PCGS#  9036 

8444  1899-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (3358/1587).  PCGS  Population 
(2698/1488).  Mintage:  2,010,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,575. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CN,  PCGS#  9036 

8445  1899-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1295/293).  PCGS  Population 
(1245/263).  Mintage:  2,010,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,825. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CN,  PCGS#  9036 

8446  1900  —  Reverse  Damaged  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(834/46753).  PCGS  Population 
(843/35306).  Mintage:  1,874,584. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $1,290. 
NGC  ID#  26CP,  PCGS#  9037 

8447  1900  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(17030/5021).  PCGS  Population 
(11438/4619).  Mintage:  1,874,584. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,625. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CP,  PCGS#  9037 

8448  1900  MS63+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(16903/5027).  PCGS  Population 
(12103/4866).  Mintage:  1,874,584. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,575. 
NGC  ID#  26CP,  PCGS#  9037 


8449  1900  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4651/145).  NGC  Census: 
(4799/228).  Mintage:  1,874,584. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,670. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  26CP,  PCGS#  9037 

8450  1900-S  —  Obverse  Lamination  — 
MS60  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (534/6336). 
PCGS  Population  (308/4573).  Mintage: 
2,459,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,290.  NGC  ID#  26CR,  PCGS#  9038 

8451  1900-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2495/816).  PCGS  Population 
(2005/956).  Mintage:  2,459,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,315. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CR,  PCGS#  9038 

8452  1 900-S  MS62+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2021/965).  NGC  Census: 
(2496/818).  Mintage:  2,459,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,315. 
NGC  ID#  26CR,  PCGS#  9038 

8453  1900-S  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (712/101).  PCGS  Population 
(825/125).  Mintage:  2,459,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $2,175. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CR,  PCGS#  9038 

8454  1901  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1072/3350).  PCGS  Population 
(989/3517).  Mintage:  1  1  1,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CS,  PCGS#  9039 

8455  1901  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1795/1802).  NGC  Census:  (1653/1693). 
Mintage:  111,430.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,420.  NGC  ID#  26CS, 
PCGS#  9039 


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8456  1  90  1  -S  MS6  1  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (629/1413).  NGC  Census: 
(1217/1288).  Mintage:  1,596,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $1,305. 
NGC  ID#  26CT,  PCGS#  9040 

8457  1901-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(819/584).  NGC  Census:  (909/377). 
Mintage:  1,596,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,315. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CT,  PCGS#  9040 

8458  1901-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (910/375).  PCGS  Population 
(819/582).  Mintage:  1,596,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CT,  PCGS#  9040 

8459  1902  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(94/426).  NGC  Census:  (120/346). 
Mintage:  31,140.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $2,050.  NGC  ID#  26CU, 
PCGS#  9041 

8460  1902-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1404/355).  PCGS  Population 
(1353/639).  Mintage:  1,753,625. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,675. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CV,  PCGS#  9042 

8461  1903  —  Obverse  Lamination  —  MS63 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (4355/3641). 
PCGS  Population  (3295/3349). 
Mintage:  287,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $1,420.  NGC  ID#  26CW, 
PCGS#  9043 

8462  1903  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (4372/3645).  PCGS  Population 
(3285/3341).  Mintage:  287,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,440. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CW,  PCGS#  9043 

8463  1 903  - S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (41/5162).  NGC 
Census:  (17/6249).  Mintage:  954,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $1,270. 
NGC  ID#  26CX,  PCGS#  9044 

8464  1903-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2412/1654).  PCGS  Population 
(2074/1814).  Mintage:  954,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,315. 
NGC  ID#  26CX,  PCGS#  9044 

8465  1903-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1369/290).  PCGS  Population 
(1429/384).  Mintage:  954,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,800. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CX,  PCGS#  9044 


8466  1 903  - S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1429/385).  NGC  Census: 
(1364/290).  Mintage:  954,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,800. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CX,  PCGS#  9044 

8467  1904  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(72121/118095).  PCGS  Population 
(57646/92314).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8468  1904  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(71683/11681 0).  PCGS  Population 
(58084/92908).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,315. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8469  1904  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(561  1  1/36665).  NGC  Census: 
(75238/41571).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8470  1904  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(561  1  1/36665).  NGC  Census: 
(75241/41569).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8471  1904  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(561  1  1/3 6665).  NGC  Census: 
(75241/41569).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8472  1904  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(56123/36678).  NGC  Census: 
(75241/41569).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8473  1904  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(75262/41579).  PCGS  Population 
(56178/36754).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 


8474  1904  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(34743/6811).  PCGS  Population 
(31879/4758).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,670. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8475  1904  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(34749/6820).  PCGS  Population 
(31902/4763).  Mintage:  6,256,797. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,670. 
NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 

8476  1904-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (8012/1  1  769).  PCGS 
Population  (6698/9650).  Mintage: 
5,134,175.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26CZ,  PCGS#  9046 

8477  1904-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(8205/3483).  PCGS  Population 
(6294/3409).  Mintage:  5,134,175. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,675. 
NGC  ID#  26CZ,  PCGS#  9046 

8478  1905  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(24/743).  PCGS  Population  (15/629). 
Mintage:  58,900.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU53:  $1,880. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D2,  PCGS#  9047 

8479  1905-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(770/464).  PCGS  Population  (770/808). 
Mintage:  1,813,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,925.  NGC  ID#  26D3, 
PCGS#  9048 

8480  1906  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(123/503).  PCGS  Population  (101/613). 
Mintage:  69,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $1,725. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D4,  PCGS#  9049 


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8481  1906  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (45/456). 
PCGS  Population  (51/561).  Mintage: 
69,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$2,150.  NGC  ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 

8482  1906-D  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(683/471).  PCGS  Population  (722/806). 
Mintage:  620,250.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $2,175. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D5,  PCGS#  9050 

8483  1906-D  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex: 

The  Gilded  Age  Collection.  PCGS 
Population  (  730/809).  NGC 
Census:  (678/470).  Mintage:  620,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $2,000. 
NGC  ID#  26D5,  PCGS#  9050 

8484  1906-S  XF45  NGC.  Ex:  GSA.  NGC 
Census:  (15/4430).  PCGS  Population 
(11/4368).  Mintage:  2,065,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $1,244. 
NGC  ID#  26D6,  PCGS#  9051 

8485  1906-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1762/1402).  NGC  Census:  (1831/773). 
Mintage:  2,065,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $1,725. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D6,  PCGS#  9051 

8486  1906-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(656/117).  PCGS  Population  (1 122/280). 
Mintage:  2,065,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $2,125. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D6,  PCGS#  9051 

8487  1 906-S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1129/282).  NGC  Census: 
(656/1  17).  Mintage:  2,065,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $2,125. 
NGC  ID#  26D6,  PCGS#  9051 

8488  1906-S  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 
Census:  (657/119).  PCGS  Population 
(1  120/279).  Mintage:  2,065,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $2,250. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D6,  PCGS#  9051 

8489  1907  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(13986/7697).  PCGS  Population 
(10546/5566).  Mintage:  1,451,864. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,350. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26D7,  PCGS#  9052 

8490  1907  MS63+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4701/942).  NGC  Census:  (7028/723). 
Mintage:  1,451,864.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,420.  NGC  ID#  26D7, 
PCGS#  9052 


SAINT-GAUDENS 
DOUBLE  EAGLES 

8491  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS63  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (3818/6957).  NGC 
Census:  (2677/2879).  Mintage:  361,667. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,600. 
NGC  ID#  26F5,  PCGS#  9141 

8492  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS63  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (3812/6946).  NGC 
Census:  (2673/2879).  Mintage:  361,667. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,600. 
NGC  ID#  26F5,  PCGS#  9141 

8493  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS63  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (3821/6957).  NGC 
Census:  (2677/2879).  Mintage:  361,667. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,600. 
NGC  ID#  26F5,  PCGS#  9141 

8494  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS63  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (2674/2879).  PCGS 
Population  (3821/6952).  Mintage: 
361,667.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$1,600.  NGC  ID#  26F5,  PCGS#  9141 

8495  1908  No  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5/117782).  NGC  Census: 
(1/126562).  Mintage:  4,271,551. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  26F6,  PCGS#  9142 

8496  1908-D  No  Motto  MS62  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (1048/3181).  NGC 
Census:  (1528/2137).  Mintage:  663,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,500. 
NGC  ID#  26F7,  PCGS#  9143 

8497  1 909-D  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (12/648).  NGC  Census: 
(10/458).  Mintage:  52,500.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $1,925.  NGC  ID#  26FD, 
PCGS#  9152 

8498  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2472/967).  PCGS  Population 
(2465/1391).  Mintage:  482,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,600. 
NGC  ID#  26FF,  PCGS#  9154 


8499  1 9  1 0-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1997/1  128).  NGC 
Census:  (1745/494).  Mintage:  429,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,700. 
NGC  ID#  26FG,  PCGS#  9155 

8500  1  9  1  0 - S  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1259/1325).  NGC  Census: 
(1086/626).  Mintage:  2,128,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,650. 
NGC  ID#  26FH,  PCGS#  9156 

8501  1910-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1086/626).  PCGS  Population 
(1259/1323).  Mintage:  2,128,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,650. 
NGC  ID#  26FH,  PCGS#  9156 

8502  1  9  1  1  -D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3583/2394).  NGC  Census: 
(3387/2437).  Mintage:  846,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,650. 
NGC  ID#  26FK,  PCGS#  9158 

8503  191 DD  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3577/2392).  NGC  Census: 
(3387/2438).  Mintage:  846,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,650. 
NGC  ID#  26FK,  PCGS#  9158 

8504  1 9  1  1  - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1548/540).  NGC  Census: 
(  1396/291).  Mintage:  775,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,800. 
NGC  ID#  26FL,  PCGS#  9159 

8505  191  DS  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1396/291).  PCGS  Population 
(  1543/535).  Mintage:  775,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,800. 
NGC  ID#  26FL,  PCGS#  9159 

8506  191 DS  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1543/535).  NGC  Census: 
(  1396/291).  Mintage:  775,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,800. 
NGC  ID#  26FL,  PCGS#  9159 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  445 


8507  1912  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(938/544).  PCGS  Population 
(1121/1609).  Mintage:  149,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,650. 
NGC  ID#  26FM,  PCGS#  9160 

8508  1912  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1124/486).  NGC  Census:  (338/206). 
Mintage:  149,700.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,975.  NGC  ID#  26FM, 
PCGS#  9160 

8509  1913  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(725/335).  NGC  Census:  (272/202). 
Mintage:  168,700.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $2,150.  NGC  ID#  26FN, 
PCGS#  9161 

8510  1  9  1 4 -D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2284/1068).  NGC 
Census:  (1882/606).  Mintage:  453,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26FT,  PCGS#  9165 

8511  1914-D  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  PCGS 
Population  (2276/1067).  NGC 
Census:  (1881/606).  Mintage:  453,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26FT,  PCGS#  9165 

8512  1914-D  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1882/606).  PCGS  Population 
(2283/1065).  Mintage:  453,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26FT,  PCGS#  9165 

8513  1  9  1 4 - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5474/2110).  NGC  Census: 
(5754/1522).  Mintage:  1,498,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,650. 
NGC  ID#  26FU,  PCGS#  9166 

8514  1914-S  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1367/152).  PCGS  Population 
(1985/116).  Mintage:  1,498,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $2,075. 
NGC  ID#  26FU,  PCGS#  9166 

8515  1915  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2  1  1/1927).  PCGS  Population 
(235/1730).  Mintage:  152,050. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,290. 
NGC  ID#  26FV,  PCGS#  9167 

8516  1915-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5366/7172).  PCGS  Population 
(4130/6557).  Mintage:  567,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,475. 
NGC  ID#  26FW,  PCGS#  9168 

8517  1915-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5405/1767).  PCGS  Population 
(4358/2192).  Mintage:  567,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,575. 
NGC  ID#  26FW,  PCGS#  9168 


8518  1  9  1  5  - S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1996/199).  NGC  Census: 
(1613/154).  Mintage:  567,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $2,175. 
NGC  ID#  26FW,  PCGS#  9168 

8519  1922  MS62  NGC.  Gold  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (18863/29498).  PCGS 
Population  (12344/24429).  Mintage: 
1,375,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$1,320.  NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8520  1922  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7786/1356).  NGC  Census:  (7984/518). 
Mintage:  1,375,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,625.  NGC  ID#  26G3, 
PCGS#  9173 

8521  1922  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(7978/5  18).  PCGS  Population 
(7790/1358).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 


8522  1922  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(7978/5  18).  PCGS  Population 
(7752/1349).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8523  1922  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(7978/5  18).  PCGS  Population 
(7752/1349).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8524  1922  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(7984/5  18).  PCGS  Population 
(7786/1356).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8525  1922  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(7984/5  18).  PCGS  Population 
(7786/1356).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 


8526  1922  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (7972/519).  PCGS  Population 
(7752/1349).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8527  1922  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (7972/519).  PCGS  Population 
(7752/1349).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8528  1922  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (7972/519).  PCGS  Population 
(7752/1349).  Mintage:  1,375,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8529  1922  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (7972/519).  PCGS  Population 
(7752/1349).  Mintage:  1,37 5,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,625. 
NGC  ID#  26G3,  PCGS#  9173 

8530  1923  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2667/120).  PCGS  Population 
(3897/429).  Mintage:  566,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,675. 
NGC  ID#  26G5,  PCGS#  9175 

8531  1923  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2667/120).  PCGS  Population 
(3897/429).  Mintage:  566,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,675. 
NGC  ID#  26G5,  PCGS#  9175 

8532  1923  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (2663/120).  PCGS  Population 
(3889/427).  Mintage:  566,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,675. 
NGC  ID#  26G5,  PCGS#  9175 

8533  1923-D  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1981/2450).  PCGS  Population 
(2641/4054).  Mintage:  1,702,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,475. 
NGC  ID#  26G6,  PCGS#  9176 

8534  1924  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(51022/239122).  PCGS  Population 
(42706/219968).  Mintage:  4,323,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,320. 
NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

8535  1924  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(82878/137204).  NGC  Census: 
(102378/136899).  Mintage:  4,323,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,350. 
NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

8536  1924  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(83072/137531  ).  NGC  Census: 
(102445/136989).  Mintage:  4,323,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,350. 
NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 


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8537  1924  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(86649/50882).  NGC  Census: 
(99223/37766).  Mintage:  4,323,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

8538  1924  —  Reverse  Struck  Thru  —  MS64 
NGC,  NGC  Census:  (99223/37766). 
PCGS  Population  (86632/50891). 
Mintage:  4,323,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,420.  NGC  ID#  26G7, 
PCGS#  9177 

8539  1924  MS64  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(86373/50754).  NGC  Census: 
(99083/37732).  Mintage:  4,323,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

8540  1924  MS64+  NGC,  CAC,  NGC 

Census:  (99205/3  7  766).  PCGS 
Population  (86416/50788).  Mintage: 
4,323,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,420.  NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

8541  1924  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86465/50796).  NGC 
Census:  (99205/37766).  Mintage: 
4,323,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,420.  NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

8542  1926  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4149/771).  NGC  Census:  (3450/434). 
Mintage:  816,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,730.  NGC  ID#  26GD, 
PCGS#  9183 

8543  1926  Tripled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101, 
MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(20/30).  NGC  Census:  (11/8).  PCGS# 
145744 

8544  1927  MS63  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(41227/74286).  PCGS  Population 
(38245/77813).  Mintage:  2,946,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,365. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26GG,  PCGS#  9186 

8545  1927  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(50200/21808).  PCGS  Population 
(46079/31883).  Mintage:  2,946,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,420. 
NGC  ID#  26GG,  PCGS#  9186 

8546  1927  MS65  ANACS.  NGC  Census: 
(19284/2544).  PCGS  Population 
(26249/5698).  Mintage:  2,946,750. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,730. 
NGC  ID#  26GG,  PCGS#  9186 


COMMEMORATIVE  SILVER 

8547  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS64  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1211/701). 
NGC  Census:  (1045/639).  Mintage: 
24,214.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  28HR,  PCGS#  9220 


8548  1936  Albany  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (157/2).  NGC 
Census:  (136/5).  Mintage:  17,671. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  28HU,  PCGS#  9227 

8549  1937  Antietam  MS65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (997/926).  PCGS  Population 
(  1581/1603).  Mintage:  18,028. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  28HV,  PCGS#  9229 

8550  1937  Antietam  MS65+  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (997/927).  PCGS  Population 
(1581/1604).  Mintage:  18,028. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  28HV,  PCGS#  9229 

8551  1937  Antietam  MS66  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (1288/312).  NGC 
Census:  (740/187).  Mintage:  18,028. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  28HV,  PCGS#  9229 

8552  1937  Antietam  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1294/312).  NGC 
Census:  (740/187).  Mintage:  18,028. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  28HV,  PCGS#  9229 

8553  1935-S  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (29/1).  NGC  Census:  (31/1). 
Mintage:  5,005.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS67:  $1,300.  NGC  ID#  28JH,  PCGS# 
9260 


8554  1936  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (77/4).  NGC  Census: 
(52/2).  Mintage:  12,012.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $850.  NGC  ID#  28JM, 
PCGS#  9266 


8555  1936  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (77/4).  NGC  Census: 
(52/2).  Mintage:  12,012.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $850.  NGC  ID#  28JM, 
PCGS#  9266 


8556  1936-S  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (64/3).  NGC  Census:  (35/3). 
Mintage:  5,006.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS67:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  28JP,  PCGS# 
9268 

8557  1937  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (99/3).  NGC  Census:  (54/0). 
Mintage:  9,810.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS67:  $950.  NGC  ID#  28JR,  PCGS# 
9270 

8558  1937  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (98/3).  NGC  Census: 
(53/0).  Mintage:  9,810.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $950.  NGC  ID#  28JR, 
PCGS#  9270 

8559  1936  Bridgeport  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (74/0).  NGC  Census:  (34/0). 
Mintage:  25,015.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,250.  NGC  ID#  28JX, 
PCGS#  9279 

8560  1936  Cincinnati  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (145/10).  NGC  Census: 
(80/6).  Mintage:  5,005.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $825.  NGC  ID#  28JZ, 
PCGS#  9283 

8561  1936-D  Cincinnati  MS66  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (237/30).  PCGS  Population 
(316/44).  Mintage:  5,005.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $860.  NGC  ID#  28K2, 
PCGS#  9284 

8562  1936-D  Cincinnati  MS66  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (318/44).  NGC 
Census:  (237/30).  Mintage:  5,005. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $860.  NGC 
ID#  28K2,  PCGS#  9284 

8563  1936-D  Columbia  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (186/19).  NGC 
Census:  (237/18).  Mintage:  8,009. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  28K6,  PCGS#  9292 

8564  1893  Columbian  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (208/17).  NGC 
Census:  (147/29).  Mintage:  1,550,405. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $885. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  26H6,  PCGS#  9297 

8565  1935  Connecticut  MS66+  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (530/75). 
NGC  Census:  (445/80).  Mintage: 
25,018.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$525.  NGC  ID#  28K8,  PCGS#  9299 

8566  1936  Delaware  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (107/2).  NGC 
Census:  (90/4).  Mintage:  20,993. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  28K9,  PCGS#  9301 


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8567  1936  Elgin  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (187/6).  NGC  Census: 
(129/4).  Mintage:  20,015.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,125.  NGC  ID#  28KA, 
PCGS#  9303 

8568  1936  Elgin  MS67  PCGS  Secure, 
CAC,  PCGS  Population  (187/6).  NGC 
Census:  (129/4).  Mintage:  20,015. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  28KA,  PCGS#  9303 

8569  1936  Gettysburg  MS65  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (1280/392).  PCGS 
Population  (1666/792).  Mintage:  26,928. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  28KB,  PCGS#  9305 

8570  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS66  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (212/26).  PCGS 
Population  (261/45).  Mintage:  67,405. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  28KD,  PCGS#  9306 

8571  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS66  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (262/46).  NGC 
Census:  (212/26).  Mintage:  67,405. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  28KD,  PCGS#  9306 

8572  1922  Grant  With  Star  XF40  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (2/1341).  NGC 
Census:  (0/1292).  Mintage:  4,256. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  28KC,  PCGS#  9307 

8573  1922  Grant  With  Star  AU53  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (3/1328).  NGC 
Census:  (1/1288).  Mintage:  4,256. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  28KC,  PCGS#  9307 

8574  1935  Hudson  MS64  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (817/688).  PCGS  Population 
(  1240/939).  Mintage:  10,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $935.  NGC 
ID#  28KF,  PCGS#  9312 

8575  1935  Hudson  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1242/942).  NGC  Census: 
(819/688).  Mintage:  10,008.Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $935. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28KF,  PCGS#  9312 

8576  1935  Hudson  MS64  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (820/688).  PCGS  Population 
(  1242/943).  Mintage:  10,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $935.  NGC 
ID#  28KF,  PCGS#  9312 

8577  1935  Hudson  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (697/246).  NGC 
Census:  (503/185).  Mintage:  10,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  28KF,  PCGS#  9312 


8578  1936  Lynchburg  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (91/0).  NGC  Census:  (99/3). 
Mintage:  20,013.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $1,175.  NGC  ID#  28KM, 
PCGS#  9324 

8579  1934  Maryland  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (595/60).  NGC 
Census:  (500/92).  Mintage:  25,015. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $255.  NGC 
ID#  28KP,  PCGS#  9328 

8580  1934  Maryland  MS66+  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (500/92).  PCGS 
Population  (596/60).  Mintage:  25,015. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $255.  NGC 
ID#  28KP,  PCGS#  9328 

8581  1934  Maryland  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (60/0).  NGC  Census:  (90/2). 
Mintage:  25,015.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,250.  NGC  ID#  28KP, 
PCGS#  9328 

8582  1923-S  Monroe  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (446/81).  NGC 
Census:  (352/62).  Mintage:  274,077. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  28KT,  PCGS#  9333 

8583  1923-S  Monroe  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (446/82).  NGC 
Census:  (352/62).  Mintage:  274,077. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  28KT,  PCGS#  9333 

8584  1938  New  Rochelle  MS67  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (87/15).  PCGS 
Population  (181/5).  Mintage:  15,266. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  28KU,  PCGS#  9335 

8585  1936  Norfolk  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1068/185).  NGC 
Census:  (661/86).  Mintage:  16,936. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  28KV,  PCGS#  9337 


8586  1925  Norse  Thin  Planchet  MS64 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (136/52). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  9451 

8587  1926  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (80/2).  NGC  Census: 
(64/2).  Mintage:  47,955.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,225.  NGC  ID#  28KW, 
PCGS#  9340 

8588  1926-S  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (158/6).  NGC 
Census:  (181/11).  Mintage:  83,055. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  28KX,  PCGS#  9341 

8589  1936  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (178/6).  NGC 
Census:  (146/5).  Mintage:  10,006. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  28L3,  PCGS#  9345 

8590  1937-D  Oregon  MS67  NGC.  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (538/72).  PCGS 
Population  (619/50).  Mintage:  12,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  28L5,  PCGS#  9347 

8591  1938  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (99/3).  NGC  Census: 
(121/2).  Mintage:  6,006.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $900.  NGC  ID#  28L6, 
PCGS#  9348 

8592  1938-D  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (238/40).  NGC 
Census:  (247/24).  Mintage:  6,005. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28L7,  PCGS#  9349 

8593  1938-D  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (238/40).  NGC 
Census:  (247/24).  Mintage:  6,005. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28L7,  PCGS#  9349 

8594  1939-D  Oregon  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (159/21).  NGC 
Census:  (167/12).  Mintage:  3,004. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  28LA,  PCGS#  9353 

8595  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS64  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (975/792).  PCGS 
Population  (965/877).  Mintage:  27,134. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  26H7,  PCGS#  9357 

8596  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (525/352).  NGC 
Census:  (495/297).  Mintage:  27,134. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,425. 
NGC  ID#  26H7,  PCGS#  9357 


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8597  1937  Roanoke  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (324/16).  NGC  Census: 
(241/21).  Mintage:  29,030.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $735.  NGC  ID#  28LH, 
PCGS#  9367 

8598  1937  Roanoke  MS67  ★  NGC,  NGC 

Census:  (241/21).  PCGS  Population 
(325/16).  Mintage:  29,030.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $735.  NGC  ID#  28LH, 
PCGS#  9367 

8599  1937  Roanoke  MS67  PCGS,  CAC, 

PCGS  Population  (325/16).  NGC 
Census:  (241/21).  Mintage:  29,030. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  28LH,  PCGS#  9367 

8600  1937  Roanoke  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (325/16).  NGC 
Census:  (241/21).  Mintage:  29,030. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  28LH,  PCGS#  9367 


8601  1936-D  San  Diego  MS67  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (92/0).  NGC  Census: 
(51/2).  Mintage:  30,092.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,375.  NGC  ID#  28LL, 
PCGS#  9372 

8602  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS65  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (681/551).  PCGS 
Population  (1330/746).  Mintage:  10,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  28LN,  PCGS#  9376 

8603  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS66+  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (884/217). 
NGC  Census:  (725/174).  Mintage: 
1,314,709.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$280.  NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS#  9378 

8604  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS66+  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (877/216). 
NGC  Census:  (725/174).  Mintage: 
1,314,709.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$280.  NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS#  9378 


8605  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS67  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (211/5).  NGC 
Census:  (163/11).  Mintage:  1,314,709. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS#  9378 

8606  1935  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (250/5).  NGC 
Census:  (235/15).  Mintage:  9,996. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  28LR,  PCGS#  9382 

8607  1936-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (344/13).  NGC  Census: 
(274/12).  Mintage:  9,039.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $600.  NGC  ID#  28LV, 
PCGS#  9387 

8608  1936-D  Texas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (344/13).  NGC 
Census:  (274/12).  Mintage:  9,039. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  28LV,  PCGS#  9387 

8609  1937-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (141/2).  NGC  Census: 
(95/5).  Mintage:  6,605.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  28LY, 
PCGS#  9391 

8610  1937-S  Texas  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (105/0).  NGC  Census: 
(98/5).  Mintage:  6,637.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $800.  NGC  ID#  28LZ, 
PCGS#  9392 

8611  1938-S  Texas  MS67  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (88/7).  PCGS  Population 
(72/1).  Mintage:  3,814.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  28M4, 
PCGS#  9396 

8612  1938-S  Texas  MS67  NGC.  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (88/7).  PCGS  Population 
(72/1).  Mintage:  3,814.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  28M4, 
PCGS#  9396 

8613  1925  Vancouver  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (704/396).  NGC 
Census:  (578/304).  Mintage:  14,994. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $765.  NGC 
ID#  28M5,  PCGS#  9399 

8614  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67 
NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census:  (45/3). 
PCGS  Population  (44/0).  Mintage: 
200,113.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$1,325.  NGC  ID#  28M8,  PCGS#  9405 

8615  1947-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS66+ 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (136/8). 
NGC  Census:  (126/9).  Mintage: 
100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$300.  NGC  ID#  28MB,  PCGS#  9409 


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8626 


1947- D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS66 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(139/8).  NGC  Census:  (126/9).  Mintage: 
100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$300. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  28MB,  PCGS#  9409 

1948- D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67 
NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census:  (27/0). 
PCGS  Population  (23/0).  Mintage: 
8,005.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$1,150.  NGC  ID#  28ME,  PCGS#  9413 

1949- D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (28/0). 
NGC  Census:  (23/0).  Mintage:  6,004. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  28MH,  PCGS#  9417 

1949- S  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (48/0). 
NGC  Census:  (65/0).  Mintage:  6,004. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  28MJ,  PCGS#  9418 

1950- S  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (49/0). 
NGC  Census:  (54/1).  Mintage:  512,091. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  28MM,  PCGS#  9422 

1950-S  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (49/0). 
NGC  Census:  (54/1).  Mintage:  512,091. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  28MM,  PCGS#  9422 

1950-S  Booker  T.  Washington  MS65 
Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (24/14). 
PCGS  Population  (0/0).  Mintage: 
512,091.  PCGS#  89422 

1951  Washington-Carver  MS66  + 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (68/3). 
NGC  Census:  (29/4).  Mintage:  110,018. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  28MS,  PCGS#  9430 

1952  Washington-Carver  MS66  + 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (277/16). 
NGC  Census:  (275/21).  Mintage: 
2,006,292.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$200.  NGC  ID#  28MV,  PCGS#  9434 

1952-D  Washington-Carver  MS66 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (45/0). 
NGC  Census:  (18/0).  Mintage:  8,006. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  28MW,  PCGS#  9435 

1954-D  Washington-Carver  MS66 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (51/0). 
NGC  Census:  (32/0).  Mintage:  12,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  28N4,  PCGS#  9443 


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8627  1936  Wisconsin  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (477/29).  NGC  Census: 
(388/31).  Mintage:  25,015.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $700.  NGC  ID#  28N6, 
PCGS#  9447 

8628  1936  Wisconsin  MS67+  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (388/31).  PCGS 
Population  (475/29).  Mintage:  25,015. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  28N6,  PCGS#  9447 


COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD 

8629  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson, 
MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(237/2850).  NGC  Census:  (193/1796). 
Mintage:  17,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $550.  NGC  ID#  26HA, 
PCGS#  7443 

8630  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson, 
MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(935/1362).  NGC  Census:  (591/937). 
Mintage:  17,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $835.  NGC  ID#  26HA, 
PCGS#  7443 

8631  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley, 
MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(892/1135).  NGC  Census:  (508/884). 
Mintage:  17,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC  ID#  26HB, 
PCGS#  7444 

8632  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar 
MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1684/2037).  NGC  Census:  (1053/1373). 
Mintage:  15,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $730.  NGC  ID#  26HE, 
PCGS#  7449 


8633  1916  McKinley  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1385/1684).  NGC 
Census:  (766/884).  Mintage:  9,977. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

8634  1916  McKinley  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1385/1684).  NGC 
Census:  (766/884).  Mintage:  9,977. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

8635  1916  McKinley  MS64  NGC.  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (766/884).  PCGS 
Population  (1385/1684).  Mintage:  9,977. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

8636  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (980/705).  NGC  Census: 
(477/408).  Mintage:  9,977.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,125.  NGC  ID#  26HF, 
PCGS#  7454 

8637  1917  McKinley  MS62  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (220/2326).  NGC 
Census:  (177/1163).  Mintage:  10,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $540.  NGC 
ID#  26HG,  PCGS#  7455 

8638  1917  McKinley  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (802/1063).  NGC 
Census:  (409/528).  Mintage:  10,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  26HG,  PCGS#  7455 

8639  1917  McKinley  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (802/1063).  NGC 
Census:  (409/528).  Mintage:  10,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  26HG,  PCGS#  7455 

8640  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS64  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (4257/2093).  NGC 
Census:  (2657/1211).  Mintage:  46,019. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
26HL,  PCGS#  7466 

8641  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS64  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (4261/2098). 
NGC  Census:  (2660/1217).  Mintage: 
46,019.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS#  7466 

8642  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS64  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (4263/2099). 
NGC  Census:  (2661/1217).  Mintage: 
46,019.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS#  7466 

8643  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS64  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (2661/1217). 
PCGS  Population  (4263/2099). 
Mintage:  46,019.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC  ID#  26HL, 
PCGS#  7466 


MODERN  ISSUES 

8644  1984-P  Olympic  Silver  Dollar  MS70 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (59).  NGC 
Census:  (69).  Mintage:  217,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  28P9,  PCGS#  9609 

8645  1994-P  Vietnam  Veterans  Memorial 
Silver  Dollar  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (72).  NGC 
Census:  (13).  Mintage:  226,262. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR70:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  28SM,  PCGS#  9693 

8646  2000-W  Library  of  Congress 
Bimetallic  Ten  Dollars  MS69  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (433/913).  PCGS 
Population  (1499/457).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS69:  $1,375.  NGC  ID#  28V5, 
PCGS#  9784 

8647  2013-P  Five-Star  Generals,  MacArthur 
Gold  Five  Dollar,  MS70  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (0).  NGC  Census:  (0). 
PCGS#  517655  Base  PCGS#  517656 


MODERN  BULLION  COINS 

8648  1986  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (1384).  PCGS  Population  (30). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  26J4,  PCGS#  9801 

8649  1987-W  One-Ounce  Gold  Eagle 
PR69  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6229/493).  NGC  Census:  (3017/1314). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR69:  $1,350. 
NGC  ID#  28YW,  PCGS#  9815 

8650  1991  Silver  Eagle  MS68  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1234/6497).  NGC  Census: 
(556/85233).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS68: 
$28.  NGC  ID#  26JE,  PCGS#  9846 


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8651  1995  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (517).  PCGS  Population  (1). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  26JN,  PCGS#  9886 

8652  1997  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC,  NGC 

Census:  (500).  PCGS  Population  (3). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  26JT,  PCGS#  9912 

8653  2001  Silver  Eagle  MS70  NGC,  NGC 

Census:  (503).  PCGS  Population  (24). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $880.  NGC 
ID#  26K3,  PCGS#  9954 

8654  2006  Gold  Eagle  Set,  First  Strikes,  All 
MS69  NGC.  This  set  includes  the 
Tenth-Ounce,  Quarter-Ounce,  Half- 
Ounce  and  One-Ounce  Eagles.  All 
housed  in  a  single  NGC  holder.  (Total: 
4  coins) 

8655  2006  Half-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  First 
Strike,  MS70  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(505).  NGC  Census:  (0).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS70:  $710.  NGC  ID#  26NU, 
PCGS#  89983  Base  PCGS#  89987 

8656  2006  Half-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  First 
Strike,  MS70  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(505).  NGC  Census:  (0).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS70:  $710.  NGC  ID#  26NU, 
PCGS#  89983  Base  PCGS#  89987 

8657  2006  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo,  First 
Strike  MS70  NGC.  .9999  Fine.  NGC 
Census:  (43573).  PCGS  Population 
(3295).  PCGS#  89999 

8658  2006-W  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo, 
First  Strikes  PR70  Ultra  Cameo  NGC. 

.9999  Fine.  NGC  Census:  (0).  PCGS 
Population  (500).  PCGS#  99990 

8659  2006-W  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo, 
First  Strikes  PR70  Ultra  Cameo  NGC. 

.9999  Fine.  NGC  Census:  (0).  PCGS 
Population  (500).  PCGS#  99990 


8660  2007-W  Gold  Eagle  Proof  Set  PR70 
Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  set  includes 
the  Tenth-Ounce,  Quarter-Ounce, 
Half-Ounce  and  One-Ounce  Gold 
Eagles.  All  signed  by  the  38th  Director 
U.S.  Mint,  Edmund  C.  Moy.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

8661  2008-W  Silver  Eagle,  Reverse  of  2007, 
Burnished,  MS 70  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4524).  PCGS  Population  (373). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  70:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  26KM,  PCGS#  396411 

8662  2008-W  Tenth-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo, 
First  Strike,  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

.9999  Fine.  PCGS  Population  (263). 
NGC  Census:  (2388).  PCGS#  399933 
Base  PCGS#  399932 

8663  2008-W  Quarter-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo 
MS70  NGC.  .9999  Fine.  NGC 
Census:  (0).  PCGS  Population  (300). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $950. 
PCGS#  399928 

8664  2008-W  Half-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo 
MS70  NGC.  .9999  Fine.  NGC  Census: 
(1929).  PCGS  Population  (380). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $1,150. 
PCGS#  399930 

8665  2008-W  Half-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo 
MS70  NGC.  .9999  Fine.  NGC  Census: 
(1929).  PCGS  Population  (380). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS70:  $1,150. 
PCGS#  399930 

8666  2008-W  Half-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo, 
First  Strike  SP69  ANACS.  NGC 

Census:  (780/1631).  PCGS  Population 
(439/169).  PCGS#  399931 

8667  2008  Half-Ounce  Platinum  Eagle 
MS70  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (248). 
NGC  Census:  (0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS70:  $1,047.  PCGS#  393108 

8668  2008  Half-Ounce  Platinum  Eagle 
MS70  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (252). 
NGC  Census:  (0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS70:  $940.  PCGS#  393108 

8669  2009-W  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo 
PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  .9999 
Fine.  PCGS  Population  (1382).  NGC 
Census:  (2045).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR70:  $1,400.  NGC  ID#  26RU,  PCGS# 
414463 

8670  2011  25th  Anniversary,  First  Strike, 
Silver  Eagle  Set  PCGS.  Included  in 
this  set  is  the  2011  MS70,  2011- 
S  MS70,  2011-W  MS70,  2011-P 
Reverse  Proof  PR70  and  the  2011-W 
PR70  Deep  Cameo.  All  signed  by  the 
12th  Chief  Engraver  of  the  U.S.  Mint, 
John  M.  Mercanti.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8671  2011  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo,  5th 
Anniversary,  First  Strike,  MS  70  PCGS. 

.9999  Fine.  PCGS  Population  (2861). 
NGC  Census:  (4979).  PCGS#  506884 


8672  2011  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo,  5th 
Anniversary,  First  Strike,  MS 70  PCGS. 

.9999  Fine.  PCGS  Population  (2861). 
NGC  Census:  (4979).  PCGS#  506884 

8673  2012-W  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo 
PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  .9999  Fine. 
PCGS  Population  (245).  NGC  Census: 
(686).  PCGS#  5 11523 


8674  2013  One-Ounce  Gold  Eagle,  First 
Strike  MS70  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1801).  NGC  Census:  (0).  PCGS# 
516501  Base  PCGS#  5 16500 

8675  2014  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo,  First 
Strike  MS70  PCGS.  .9999  Fine.  PCGS 
Population  (4575).  NGC  Census: 
(4138).  PCGS#  521930  Base  PCGS# 
521929 

8676  2015  One-Ounce  Gold  Buffalo,  First 
Strike,  MS70  PCGS.  .9999  Fine.  PCGS 
Population  (1917).  NGC  Census:  (0). 
PCGS#  535966  Base  PCGS#  535963 

8677  (2014)  “1781”  Libertas  Americana 
Medal,  Gold  Restrike,  PR70  Ultra 
Cameo  NGC.  One-Ounce  Gold. 
Monnaie  De  Paris.  High  Relief. 
Presentation  box  accompanies  lot. 

8678  Lot  of  Two  (2013)  “1849”  Pattern 
Double  Eagle  Ultra  Cameo  Gem  Proof 
NGC.  Private  issue.  “Smithsonian 
Collection.”  The  first  coin  is  one-ounce 
gold.  The  second  coin  is  one-ounce 
silver.  (Total:  2  coins) 

8679  Lot  of  Two  (2011)  “1876”  $100 
Union,  Ultra  Cameo  Gem  Proof  NGC. 

Private  issue.  George  T.  Morgan  design. 
The  first  coin  is  one-ounce  gold,  and  the 
second  coin  is  one-ounce  silver.  (Total: 
2  coins) 

8680  Lot  of  Two  (2013)  “1906”  Pattern 
Double  Eagle  Ultra  Cameo  Gem  Proof 
NGC.  Private  issue.  “Smithsonian 
Collection.”  The  first  coin  is  one-ounce 
gold.  The  second  coin  is  one-ounce 
silver.  (Total:  2  coins) 


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8681  Two-Piece  Lot  of  1988-P  Young 
Astronaut  Medals  MS69  NGC.  Silver, 
7  6mm.  One  medal  each  of  the  thick  ( 1 2 
troy  ounce)  and  thin  (six  troy  ounce) 
silver  varieties.  Included  with  the  lot 
is  presentation  box  and  certificates  of 
authenticity.  (Total:  2  medals) 

CALIFORNIA 
FRACTIONAL  GOLD 

8682  1854  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents, 
BG-104,  R.4,  MS64  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (3/1).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  PCGS#  710373 

8683  1853  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar, 
BG-530,  R.2,  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (34/64).  PCGS  Population 
(106/97).  PCGS#  10507 

8684  1871  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents, 
BG-714,  R.3,  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (28/5).  NGC  Census:  (5/4). 
PCGS#  10541 

8685  1872  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents, 
BG-791,  R.3,  MS65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (14/4).  PCGS  Population 
(15/4).  PCGS#  10618 

8686  1874  BG-795  MS64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (2/3). 
PCGS  Population  (0/0).  PCGS#  910622 

8687  1867  Liberty  Round  25  Cents, 
BG-805,  Low  R.5,  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (9/4).  NGC  Census: 
(4/0).  PCGS#  10666 

8688  1870  Liberty  Round  25  Cents, 
BG-808,  R.3,  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (50/19).  NGC  Census: 
(15/9).  PCGS#  10669 

8689  1873  Liberty  Round  25  Cents, 
BG-817,  R.3,  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/0).  NGC  Census:  (7/1). 
PCGS#  10678 

8690  1876  Liberty  Round  25  Cents, 
BG-854,  Low  R.5,  MS64  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (3/2).  PCGS 
Population  (0/0).  PCGS#  710715 

8691  1880/76  Indian  Round  25  Cents, 
BG-885,  R.3,  MS65  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (5/3).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  PCGS#  710746 

8692  1875/3  Indian  Round  50  Cents, 
BG-1058,  R.3,  MS61  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (2/21).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  PCGS#  710887 

8693  1875/3  BG-1058  MS63  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (4/7). 
PCGS  Population  (0/0).  PCGS#  910887 

8694  1876/5  Indian  Round  50  Cents, 
BG-1059,  R.4,  MS65  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (3/1).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  PCGS#  710888 


COINS  OF  HAWAII 

8695  1847  Hawaii  Cent  Brown  —  Obverse 
Planchet  Flaw  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  NGC  Census:  (2/155).  PCGS 
Population  (7/197).  Mintage:  100,000. 

8696  1847  Hawaii  Cent  Plain  4,  13  Berry  — 
Cleaned,  Corroded  —  ANACS.  MS60 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (2/155).  PCGS 
Population  (7/197).  Mintage:  100,000. 
PCGS#  10965 

8697  1883  Hawaii  Half  Dollar  AU55  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (69/294).  NGC 
Census:  (60/243).  Mintage:  700,000. 
PCGS#  10991 

8698  1883  Hawaii  Dollar  XF45  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (180/270).  NGC 
Census:  (68/217).  Mintage:  500,000. 
PCGS#  10995 


PATTERNS 


8699  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-329, 
Pollock-399,  Low  R.6,  —  Bent  — 
PCGS  Genuine  Secure.  Unc  Details. 

The  obverse  features  an  ornamental 
shield  that  has  an  inverted  laurel 
wreath  suspended  from  a  ring.  A  pair 
of  arrows  are  crossed  behind  the  shield. 
The  reverse  features  the  denomination 
and  date  in  the  center.  The  peripheral 
legends  are  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S. 
NOTES  on  the  obverse  and  POSTAL 
CURRENCY  ACT  JULY  1862  on  the 
reverse.  Struck  in  tin  with  a  plain  edge. 
PCGS#  60488 

8700  1879  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1617, 
Pollock-1813,  R.4,  —  Damage  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/66).  PCGS  Population 
(1/109). 


ERRORS 

8701  1809  Half  Cent  —  Doublestruck  with 
Second  Strike  95%  Off-Center,  Filed 
Rims  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details. 


8702  1857  Half-Cent  —  Straight  Clip  @ 
9:00  —  AU58  Brown  NGC. 

8703  1853  Large  Cent  —  Struck  15%  Off 
Center  —  VF35  Brown  NGC. 

8704  No  Date  Indian  Cent  —  Obverse 
Struck  Thru  Capped  Die  —  MS64 
Brown  NGC. 

8705  1906  Indian  Cent  —  Doublestruck  in 
Collar  —  Fine  12  PCGS. 


8706  1945  Lincoln  Cent  —  Broadstruck  — 
MS65  Red  NGC. 

8707  1956  Lincoln  Cent  —  Struck  on  an 
Elliptical  1.3g  Planchet  —  MS63 
Brown  NGC. 

8708  No  Date  Lincoln  Cent  —  Struck  on  a 
0.6g  Bowtie  Clip  Planchet,  Damaged  — 
NGC  Details.  AU. 

8709  1962-D  Lincoln  Cent  —  Struck  on 
Silver  IOC  Planchet  —  AU50  PCGS. 

8710  1964  Lincoln  Cent  —  Triple  Struck, 
All  Off  Center  —  MS65  Red  and 
Brown  PCGS. 

8711  1964  Lincoln  Cent  —  Triple  Struck  — 
MS64  Red  NGC. 

8712  1964-D  Lincoln  Cent  —  70% 
Crescent  Clip  —  MS66  Red  NGC. 

8713  1965  Lincoln  Cent  —  Double  Struck, 
Second  Strike  70%  Off  Center, 
Obverse  Wheel  Mark  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc. 

8714  1967  Lincoln  Cent  —  Struck  on  IOC 
2.2g  Planchet  —  MS66  NGC. 

8715  1968-S  Lincoln  Cent  —  Double 
Struck,  2nd  Strike  50%  Off  Center  — 
MS64  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

8716  1973  Lincoln  Cent  —  Obverse  Struck 
Thru,  Capped  Die  —  MS64  Red  NGC. 

8717  1973  Lincoln  Cent  —  Saddle 
Doublestrike  —  MS64  Red  PCGS. 

8718  1991  Lincoln  Cent  —  Struck  on  a 
IOC  Planchet  —  MS66  Brown  NGC 


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8719  1999  Lincoln  Cent  —  Broadstruck, 
Multistruck  —  MS66  Red  NGC. 

8720  1853  Three  Cent  Silver  —  Struck 
10%  Off  Center,  Reverse  Scratched  — 
NGC  Details.  VF. 

8721  1861  Three  Cent  Silver  —  Medallic 
Alignment  —  MS65  NGC. 

8722  1887  Liberty  Nickel  —  Struck  15% 
Off  Center  —  XF45  NGC. 

8723  1910  Liberty  Nickel  —  Struck  10% 
Off  Center,  Scratches  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc. 

8724  No  Date  Buffalo  Nickel  —  Struck 
25%  Off  Center  —  MS62  NGC. 

8725  1917  Buffalo  Nickel  —  Broadstruck  — 
AU55  NGC. 

8726  1920  Buffalo  Nickel  —  Struck  10% 
Off  Center  —  XF45  NGC. 

8727  1927  Buffalo  Nickel  —  6%  Clipped 
Planchet  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8728  1929  Buffalo  Nickel  —  6%  Double 
Clip  Planchet  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8729  1935  Buffalo  Nickel  —  Struck  5%  Off 
Center,  Reverse  Wheel  Mark  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc. 

8730  1936  Buffalo  Nickel  —  Struck  5%  Off 
Center  —  MS63  NGC. 

873 1  1936  Buffalo  Nickel  —  Struck  5%  Off 
Center  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8732  1963  Jefferson  Nickel  —  Struck  on 
1C  3.1g  Planchet  —  MS65  Red  and 
Brown  NGC. 

8733  No  Date  Jefferson  Nickel  —  Saddle 
Double  Strike  —  MS62  PCGS. 

8734  1980-P  Jefferson  Nickel  —  Struck  on 
1C  3.1g  Planchet  —  MS64  Red  and 
Brown  NGC. 

8735  No  Date  Silver  Roosevelt  Dime  — 
Struck  70%  Off  Center  —  MS62 
PCGS. 

8736  No  Date  Silver  Roosevelt  Dime  — 
Saddle  Double  Strike  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8737  1962  Roosevelt  Dime  —  Struck  75% 
Off  Center  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8738  1963  Roosevelt  Dime  —  Struck  65% 
Off  Center  —  MS62  PCGS. 

8739  1964  Roosevelt  Dime  —  Struck  on 
a  Defective  2.2g  Planchet  —  MS65 
NGC. 

8740  1917-D  Type  Two  Standing  Liberty 
Quarter  —  Obverse  Terminal  Die 
State  —  MS63  NGC. 

8741  No  Date  Washington  Quarter  —  Clad 
Adjustment  Strike  —  MS61  PCGS. 

8742  No  Date  Washington  Quarter  — 
Struck  on  1.7g  Fragment  —  MS62 
PCGS. 


8743  No  Date  Washington  Quarter  — 
Struck  on  Clad  10C  Planchet  —  MS66 
PCGS. 

8744  1952-D  Washington  Quarter  — 
Broadstruck,  Multistruck,  Obverse 
Wheel  Mark  —  NGC  Details.  Unc. 

8745  1959-D  Washington  Quarter  —  Struck 
on  Cent  Planchet  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8746  1967  Washington  Quarter  —  Struck 
on  10C  2.2g  Planchet  —  MS62  NGC. 

8747  1967  Washington  Quarter  —  Struck 
on  1C  3.1  g  Planchet  —  MS66  Red  and 
Brown  NGC. 

8748  (1973-D)  Washington  Quarter  — 
Struck  on  10C  2.2g  Planchet  —  MS66 
NGC. 

8749  1973-D  Washington  Quarter  —  Struck 
on  10C  2.2g  Planchet  —  MS66  NGC. 

8750  (1973-D)  Washington  Quarter  — 
Struck  on  10C  2.2g  Planchet  —  MS67 
NGC. 

8751  1978  Washington  Quarter  —  Struck 
on  5 C  5.0  g  Planchet  —  MS65  NGC. 

8752  2000-P  Maryland  Quarter  —  Struck 
on  a  5C  Planchet  —  MS67  NGC. 

8753  1960  Franklin  Half  Dollar  —  Struck 
on  a  Split  Planchet  7.4  grams  —  NGC. 

8754  No  Date  Kennedy  Half  Dollar  — 
Struck  50%  Off  Center  on  a  T1  25 C 
Planchet  —  MS64  NGC. 

8755  196Z-P  Kennedy  Half  Dollar  —  Partial 
Collar  With  Obverse  Indent  and 
Brockage  —  MS64  NGC. 

8756  (1964)  Kennedy  Half  Dollar  —  Struck 
on  a  Clad  T1  25 C  Planchet  —  MS64 
NGC. 

8757  No  Date  Kennedy  Half  Dollar  — 
Struck  50%  Off  Center  —  MS66 
NGC. 


8758  1964-D  Kennedy  Half  Dollar  — 
Struck  on  Silver  25C  Planchet  — 
MS64  PCGS. 

8759  1976-D  Clad  Kennedy  Half  Dollar  — 
Struck  Thru  Detach  Reed  Reverse  — 
AU58  PCGS. 

8760  1977-D  Eisenhower  Dollar  —  Struck 
17%  Off  Center  —  MS64  PCGS. 

8761  1978  Eisenhower  Dollar  —  Struck 
10%  Off  Center  —  MS64  NGC. 

8762  1979-P  SBA  Dollar,  Narrow  Rim 
—  Uncentered  Broadstrike  —  MS64 
PCGS. 

8763  2012  Grover  Cleveland  Presidential 
Dollar  —  Missing  Edge  Lettering  — 
MS64  PCGS. 


U.S.  MERCHANT 
TOKENS  (1845-1860) 

8764  (1859)  Sommer  Islands  Shilling, 
Montroville  W.  Dickeson  Copy,  MS62 
Brown  NGC.  Whitman- 15400,  Low 
R.7.  Unlisted  in  Rulau.  Incorrectly 
designated  as  Rulau-Pa-Ph-50,  which 
has  a  Dickeson’s  safe  reverse. 


U.S.  MINT  MEDALS 


8765  1836  First  Steam  Coinage,  Mar.  23, 
SP65  PCGS.  Julian-MT-21. 

8766  Undated  George  Washington,  Time 
Increases  His  Fame,  MS63  NGC. 
Baker-91A,  Julian  PR-27.  Silver, 
28mm. 


SO-CALLED  DOLLARS 

8767  1876  Centennial  Exposition,  Nevada 
Dollar,  AU55  NGC.  HK-19,  Julian 
CM-36.  Philadelphia,  PA. 

8768  1893  World’s  Columbian  Exposition, 
Exposition  Buildings,  MS64  NGC. 
Eglit-115,  HK-171.  Illinois. 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  453 


8769  1893  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
World  Globe  Dollar,  MS65  NGC. 
Eglit-9,  HK-174.  Illinois. 

8770  1926  U.S.  Sesquicentennial  MS63 
NGC.  HK-454,  Baker-F421. 

Philadelphia,  PA. 

8771  1892  Columbian,  Phillipsburg,  New 
Jersey,  MS62  Brown  NGC.  Eglit- 
309A,  HK-627.  New  Jersey. 

8772  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg. 
Co.,  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  XF.  HK-780,  Z-5,  S-6. 

8773  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co. 
—  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC.  AU. 
HK-780,  Z-5,  S-6. 

8774  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co. 
—  Environmental  Damage  —  NGC. 
AU.  HK-780,  Z-5,  S-6. 


8775  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co., 
AU53  NGC.  HK-780,  Z-5,  S-6. 

8776  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co., 
AU58  NGC.  HK-780,  Z-5,  S-6. 

8777  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co. 
—  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC.  Unc. 
HK-780,  Z-5,  S-6. 


8778  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co., 
Uniface  AU55  NGC.  HK-781,  S-7. 

8779  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co., 
Uniface  AU55  NGC.  HK-781,  S-7. 

8780  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co., 
Uniface  AU58  NGC.  HK-781,  S-7. 

8781  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Gorham  Mfg.  Co., 
Uniface  —  Environmental  Damage  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  HK-781,  S-7. 

8782  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Spaulding  &  Co. 
—  Rim  Damage  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
HK-785,  S-16. 


8783  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Spaulding  &  Co., 
Uniface,  AU55  NGC.  HK-786,  S-17. 

8784  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Spaulding  &  Co., 
Uniface,  AU58  NGC.  HK-786,  S-17. 

8785  1896  Bryan  Dollar,  Spaulding  &  Co., 
Uniface  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  HK-786,  S-17. 


EXPOSITIONS  AND  FAIRS 

8786  1893  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
Administration  Building,  PR63  Ultra 
Cameo  NGC.  Eglit-54.  50mm.  White 
metal.  Illinois. 

8787  1904  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition, 
1/4  Louisiana  Gold,  10  Stars,  MS64 
NGC.  Hendershott-61-310. 

8788  1905  Lewis  &  Clark  Exposition,  1/4 
Oregon  Gold,  MS63  NGC.  0.18  gm. 


HARD  TIMES  TOKEN 

8789  1837  Half  Cent  of  Copper  MS61 
Brown  NGC.  Low-49,  HT-73. 


U.S.  MERCHANT 
TOKENS  (1845-1860) 

8790  (1850s)  Sandford  Duncan,  Louisville, 
KY,  MS64  NGC.  Miller-KY-8.  Silvered 
copper,  29mm. 

8791  (1850s)  Chesebrough  Stearns  &  Co., 
New  York,  New  York,  MS65  NGC. 
Miller-NY-151. 


CIVIL  WAR  PATRIOTICS 

8792  1863  Army  &  Navy  MS64  Brown 
NGC.  Fuld-233/312a. 


CONFEDERATE  STATES 
OF  AMERICA 


8793  1962  Confederate  Half  Dollar, 
Bashlow  Restrike,  Silver,  MS66  NGC. 

8794  Four  “1861"  Confederate  Cents, 
Smithsonian  “Restrike"  Gem  Proof 
NGC.  Private  issue  struck  2011,  150th 
Anniversary.  The  lot  includes:  .999  Fine 
Platinum;  .999  Fine  Gold;  .999  Fine 
Silver;  Copper.  No  presentation  box 
included.  (Total:  4  coins) 


MILITARY  MEDAL 

8795  (circa  1890s)  G.A.R.  Memorial,  Civil 
War  Veterans,  MS63  Prooflike  NGC. 

38mm.  White  metal. 


GSA  DOLLARS 

8796  1879-S  and  an  1881-0  Set  of  GSA 
Dollars,  both  in  MS63  PCGS.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

8797  1880-CC  GSA  MS65+  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (687/97).  PCGS  Population 
(9/2).  Mintage:  591,000.  PCGS#  518851 
Base  PCGS#  407 100 


8798  1881-CC  GSA  MS65  NGC.  Box 

and  COA  included.  NGC  Census: 
(1559/418).  PCGS  Population  (25/12). 
Mintage:  296,000.  PCGS#  518863  Base 
PCGS#  407126 

8799  1882-CC  MS65  NGC.  Box  and  COA 
included.  NGC  Census:  (2684/673). 
PCGS  Population  (5058/1309). 
Mintage:  1,133,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $450.  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS# 
7134 

8800  1882-CC  GSA  MS65+  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2505/425).  PCGS  Population 
(49/13).  PCGS#  518866  Base  PCGS# 
407134 

8801  1882-CC  GSA  MS65  Prooflike  NGC. 

Box  and  COA  included.  NGC  Census: 
(109/20).  PCGS  Population  (0/0). 
Mintage:  1,133,000.  PCGS#  518867 
Base  PCGS#  407 135 

8802  1883-CC  GSA  MS64  ★  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (9634/4991).  PCGS  Population 
(204/89).  Mintage:  1,204,000.  PCGS# 
518869  Base  PCGS#  407 144 

8803  1883-CC  GSA  MS65  NGC.  Box 

and  COA  included.  NGC  Census: 
(4236/755).  PCGS  Population  (73/16). 
Mintage:  1,204,000.  PCGS#  518869 
Base  PCGS#  407144 

8804  1883-CC  GSA  MS65+  NGC.  Box 

and  COA  included.  NGC  Census: 
(4203/744).  PCGS  Population  (72/14). 
Mintage:  1,204,000.  PCGS#  518869 
Base  PCGS#  407144 

8805  1883-CC  GSA  MS65  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(5/0).  Mintage:  1,204,000.  PCGS# 
518870  Base  PCGS#  407 145 

8806  1883-CC  GSA  MS66  Prooflike  NGC. 

Box  and  COA  included.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/0).  Mintage: 
1,204,000.  PCGS#  518870  Base  PCGS# 
407145 

8807  1884-CC  GSA  MS65  NGC.  NGC 
Census:  (4454/742).  PCGS  Population 
(72/9).  Mintage:  1,136,000.  PCGS# 
518872  Base  PCGS#  407 152 

8808  1884-CC  GSA  MS64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (2/3).  PCGS#  518874 
Base  PCGS#  497 153 

8809  1885-CC  GSA  MS62  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (778/7368).  PCGS  Population 
(14/169).  Mintage:  228,000.  PCGS# 
518875  Base  PCGS#  407 160 

8810  1884-CC  GSA  MS65+ NGC.  Box  and 

COA  included.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (1/0).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $450.  PCGS#  407152 
Base  PCGS#  7152 


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catalog  section  entitled  “Choose  your  bidding  method.”  For  auctions  held  solely  on  the  Internet, 
see  the  alternatives  on  HA.com.  Review  at  http://www.ha.eom/c/ref/web-tips.zx#biddingTutorial. 

9.  Presentment  of  Bids:  Non-Internet  bids  (including  but  not  limited  to  podium,  fax,  phone  and  mail 
bids)  are  treated  similar  to  floor  bids  in  that  they  must  be  on-increment  or  at  a  half  increment  (called 
a  cut  bid).  Any  podium,  fax,  phone,  or  mail  bids  that  do  not  conform  to  a  full  or  half  increment 
will  be  rounded  up  or  down  to  the  nearest  full  or  half  increment  and  this  revised  amount  will  be 
considered  your  high  bid. 

10.  Auctioneers  Execution  of  Certain  Bids.  Auctioneer  cannot  be  responsible  for  your  errors  in 
bidding,  so  carefully  check  that  every  bid  is  entered  correctly.  When  identical  mail  or  FAX  bids  are 
submitted,  preference  is  given  to  the  first  received.  To  ensure  the  greatest  accuracy,  your  written 
bids  should  be  entered  on  the  standard  printed  bid  sheet  and  be  received  at  Auctioneers  place 
of  business  at  least  two  business  days  before  the  Auction  start.  Auctioneer  is  not  responsible  for 
executing  mail  bids  or  FAX  bids  received  on  or  after  the  day  the  first  lot  is  sold,  nor  Internet  bids 
submitted  after  the  published  closing  time;  nor  is  Auctioneer  responsible  for  proper  execution  of 
bids  submitted  by  telephone,  mail,  FAX,  e-mail,  Internet,  or  in  person  once  the  Auction  begins.  Bids 
placed  electronically  via  the  internet  may  not  be  withdrawn  until  your  written  request  is  received 
and  acknowledged  by  Auctioneer  (FAX:  214-409-1425);  such  requests  must  state  the  reason,  and 
may  constitute  grounds  for  withdrawal  of  bidding  privileges.  Lots  won  by  mail  Bidders  will  not  be 
delivered  at  the  Auction  unless  prearranged. 

11.  Caveat  as  to  Bid  Increments.  Bid  increments  (over  the  current  bid  level)  determine  the  lowest 
amount  you  may  bid  on  a  particular  lot.  Bids  greater  than  one  increment  over  the  current  bid  can  be 
any  whole  dollar  amount.  It  is  possible  under  several  circumstances  for  winning  bids  to  be  between 
increments,  sometimes  only  $1  above  the  previous  increment.  Please  see:  “How  can  I  lose  by  less 
than  an  increment?”  on  our  website.  Bids  will  be  accepted  in  whole  dollar  amounts  only.  No  “buy” 
or  “unlimited”  bids  will  be  accepted. 

The  following  chart  governs  current  bidding  increments 
(see  HA.com/c/ref/web-tips.zx#guidelines-increments). 


Current  Bid . Bid  Increment 

<  $10 . $1 

$10  -  $49 . $2 

$50  -  $99 . $5 

$100  -  $199 . $10 

$200  -  $499 . $20 

$500  -  $999 . $50 

$1,000  -  $1,999 . $100 

$2,000  -  $4,999 . $200 

$5,000  -  $9,999 . $500 


Current  Bid . Bid  Increment 

$10,000  -  $19,999 . $1,000 

$20,000  -  $49,999 . $2,000 

$50,000  -  $99,999 . $5,000 

$100,000  -  $199,999 .  $10,000 

$200,000  -  $499,999 .  $20,000 

$500,000  -  $999,999 .  $50,000 

$1,000,000  -  $4,999,999....  $100,000 
$5,000,000  -  $9,999,999....  $250,000 
>=$10,000,000 .  $500,000 


12.  If  Auctioneer  calls  for  a  full  increment,  a  bidder  may  request  Auctioneer  to  accept  a  bid  at  half 
of  the  increment  (“Cut  Bid”)  only  once  per  lot.  After  offering  a  Cut  Bid,  bidders  may  continue 
to  participate  only  at  full  increments.  Off-increment  bids  may  be  accepted  by  the  Auctioneer  at 
Signature®  Auctions  and  Grand  Format  Auctions.  If  the  Auctioneer  solicits  bids  other  than  the 
expected  increment,  these  bids  will  not  be  considered  Cut  Bids. 

Conducting  the  Auction: 

13.  Notice  of  the  consignors  liberty  to  place  bids  on  his  lots  in  the  Auction  is  hereby  made  in 
accordance  with  Article  2  of  the  Texas  Business  and  Commercial  Code.  A  “Minimum  Bid”  is 
an  amount  below  which  the  lot  will  not  sell.  THE  CONSIGNOR  OF  PROPERTY  MAY  PLACE 
WRITTEN  ’’Minimum  Bids”  ON  HIS  LOTS  IN  ADVANCE  OF  THE  AUCTION;  ON  SUCH  LOTS,  IF 
THE  HAMMER  PRICE  DOES  NOT  MEET  THE  “Minimum  Bid”,  THE  CONSIGNOR  MAY  PAY  A 


REDUCED  COMMISSION  ON  THOSE  LOTS.  ’’Minimum  Bids”  are  generally  posted  online  several 
days  prior  to  the  Auction  closing.  For  any  successful  bid  placed  by  a  consignor  on  his  Property 
on  the  Auction  floor,  or  by  any  means  during  the  live  session,  or  after  the  ’’Minimum  Bid”  for  an 
Auction  have  been  posted,  we  will  require  the  consignor  to  pay  full  Buyer’s  Premium  and  Seller’s 
Commissions  on  such  lot. 

14.  The  highest  qualified  Bidder  recognized  by  the  Auctioneer  shall  be  the  Buyer.  In  the  event  of  a  tie  bid, 
the  earliest  bid  received  or  recognized  wins.  In  the  event  of  any  dispute  between  any  Bidders  at  an 
Auction,  Auctioneer  may  at  his  sole  discretion  reoffer  the  lot.  Auctioneer’s  decision  and  declaration 
of  the  winning  Bidder  shall  be  final  and  binding  upon  all  Bidders.  Bids  properly  offered,  whether 
by  floor  Bidder  or  other  means  of  bidding,  may  on  occasion  be  missed  or  go  unrecognized;  in  such 
cases,  the  Auctioneer  may  declare  the  recognized  bid  accepted  as  the  winning  bid,  regardless  of 
whether  a  competing  bid  may  have  been  higher.  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  after  the  hammer  fall 
to  accept  bids  and  reopen  bidding  for  bids  placed  through  the  Internet  or  otherwise. 

15.  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  refuse  to  honor  any  bid  or  to  limit  the  amount  of  any  bid,  in  its  sole 
discretion.  A  bid  is  considered  not  made  in  “Good  Faith”  when  made  by  an  insolvent  or  irresponsible 
person,  a  person  under  the  age  of  eighteen,  or  is  not  supported  by  satisfactory  credit,  collectibles 
references,  or  otherwise.  Regardless  of  the  disclosure  of  his  identity,  any  bid  by  a  consignor  or  his 
agent  on  a  lot  consigned  by  him  is  deemed  to  be  made  in  “Good  Faith.”  Any  person  apparently 
appearing  on  the  OFAC  list  is  not  eligible  to  bid. 

16.  Nominal  Bids.  The  Auctioneer  in  its  sole  discretion  may  reject  nominal  bids,  small  opening  bids,  or 
very  nominal  advances.  If  a  lot  bearing  estimates  fails  to  open  for  40-60%  of  the  low  estimate,  the 
Auctioneer  may  pass  the  item  or  may  place  a  protective  bid  on  behalf  of  the  consignor. 

17.  Lots  bearing  bidding  estimates  shall  open  at  Auctioneer’s  discretion  (generally  40%-60%  of  the  low 
estimate).  In  the  event  that  no  bid  meets  or  exceeds  that  opening  amount,  the  lot  shall  pass  as  unsold. 

18.  All  items  are  to  be  purchased  per  lot  as  numerically  indicated  and  no  lots  will  be  broken.  Auctioneer 
reserves  the  right  to  withdraw,  prior  to  the  close,  any  lots  from  the  Auction. 

19.  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  rescind  the  sale  in  the  event  of  nonpayment,  breach  of  a  warranty, 
disputed  ownership,  auctioneer’s  clerical  error  or  omission  in  exercising  bids  and  reserves,  or  for 
any  other  reason  and  in  Auctioneer’s  sole  discretion.  In  cases  of  nonpayment,  Auctioneer’s  election 
to  void  a  sale  does  not  relieve  the  Bidder  from  their  obligation  to  pay  Auctioneer  its  fees  (seller’s  and 
buyer’s  premium)  and  any  other  damages  or  expenses  pertaining  to  the  lot. 

20.  Auctioneer  occasionally  experiences  Internet  and/or  Server  service  outages,  and  Auctioneer 
periodically  schedules  system  downtime  for  maintenance  and  other  purposes,  during  which 
Bidders  cannot  participate  or  place  bids.  If  such  outages  occur,  we  may  at  our  discretion  extend 
bidding  for  the  Auction.  Bidders  unable  to  place  their  Bids  through  the  Internet  are  directed  to 
contact  Client  Services  at  877-HERITAGE  (437-4824). 

21.  The  Auctioneer,  its  affiliates,  or  their  employees  consign  items  to  be  sold  in  the  Auction,  and  may 
bid  on  those  lots  or  any  other  lots.  Auctioneer  or  affiliates  expressly  reserve  the  right  to  modify  any 
such  bids  at  any  time  prior  to  the  hammer  based  upon  data  made  known  to  the  Auctioneer  or  its 
affiliates.  The  Auctioneer  may  extend  advances,  guarantees,  or  loans  to  certain  consignors. 

22.  The  Auctioneer  has  the  right  to  sell  certain  unsold  items  after  the  close  of  the  Auction.  Such  lots 
shall  be  considered  sold  during  the  Auction  and  all  these  Terms  and  Conditions  shall  apply  to  such 
sales  including  but  not  limited  to  the  Buyer’s  Premium,  return  rights,  and  disclaimers. 

Payment: 

23.  All  sales  are  strictly  for  cash  in  United  States  dollars  (including  U.S.  currency,  bank  wire,  cashier 
checks,  travelers  checks,  eChecks,  and  bank  money  orders,  and  are  subject  to  all  reporting 
requirements).  All  deliveries  are  subject  to  good  funds;  funds  being  received  in  Auctioneer’s  account 
before  delivery  of  the  Purchases;  and  all  payments  are  subject  to  a  clearing  period.  Auctioneer 
reserves  the  right  to  determine  if  a  check  constitutes  “good  funds”:  checks  drawn  on  a  U.S.  bank  are 
subject  to  a  ten  business  day  hold,  and  thirty  days  when  drawn  on  an  international  bank.  Clients 
with  pre-arranged  credit  status  may  receive  immediate  credit  for  payments  via  eCheck,  personal,  or 
corporate  checks.  All  others  will  be  subject  to  a  hold  of  5  days,  or  more,  for  the  funds  to  clear  prior  to 
releasing  merchandise.  (Ref.  T&C  item  7  Credit  for  additional  information.)  Payments  can  be  made 
24-48  hours  post  auction  from  the  My  Orders  page  of  the  HA.com  website. 

24.  Payment  is  due  upon  closing  of  the  Auction  session,  or  upon  presentment  of  an  invoice.  Auctioneer 
reserves  the  right  to  void  an  invoice  if  payment  in  full  is  not  received  within  7  days  after  the  close 
of  the  Auction.  In  cases  of  nonpayment,  Auctioneer’s  election  to  void  a  sale  does  not  relieve  the 
Bidder  from  their  obligation  to  pay  Auctioneer  its  fees  (seller’s  and  buyer’s  premium)  on  the  lot  and 
any  other  damages  pertaining  to  the  lot  or  Auctioneer,  at  its  option,  may  charge  a  twenty  (20%) 
restock  fee  on  the  amount  of  the  purchase  and  offset  the  restock  fee  against  any  monies  paid  to  the 
Auctioneer  or  against  any  of  the  purchaser’s  properties  held  by  the  Auctioneer. 

25.  Lots  delivered  to  you,  or  your  representative  are  subject  to  all  applicable  state  and  local  taxes,  unless 
appropriate  permits  are  on  file  with  Auctioneer.  Bidder  agrees  to  pay  Auctioneer  the  actual  amount 
of  tax  due  in  the  event  that  sales  tax  is  not  properly  collected  due  to:  1)  an  expired,  inaccurate, 
or  inappropriate  tax  certificate  or  declaration,  2)  an  incorrect  interpretation  of  the  applicable 
statute,  3)  or  any  other  reason.  The  appropriate  form  or  certificate  must  be  on  file  at  and  verified  by 
Auctioneer  five  days  prior  to  Auction,  or  tax  must  be  paid;  only  if  such  form  or  certificate  is  received 
by  Auctioneer  within  4  days  after  the  Auction  can  a  refund  of  tax  paid  be  made.  Lots  from  different 
Auctions  may  not  be  aggregated  for  sales  tax  purposes. 

26.  In  the  event  that  a  Bidder’s  payment  is  dishonored  upon  presentment(s),  Bidder  shall  pay  the 
maximum  statutory  processing  fee  set  by  applicable  state  law.  If  you  attempt  to  pay  via  eCheck 
and  your  financial  institution  denies  this  transfer  from  your  bank  account,  or  the  payment  cannot 
be  completed  using  the  selected  funding  source,  you  agree  to  complete  payment  using  your  credit 
card  on  file. 

27.  If  any  Auction  invoice  submitted  by  Auctioneer  is  not  paid  in  full  when  due,  the  unpaid  balance 
will  bear  interest  at  the  highest  rate  permitted  by  law  from  the  date  of  invoice  until  paid.  Any  invoice 
not  paid  when  due  will  bear  a  three  percent  (3%)  late  fee  on  the  invoice  amount.  If  the  Auctioneer 
refers  any  invoice  to  an  attorney  for  collection,  the  buyer  agrees  to  pay  attorney’s  fees,  court  costs, 
and  other  collection  costs  incurred  by  Auctioneer.  If  Auctioneer  assigns  collection  to  its  in-house 
legal  staff,  such  attorney’s  time  expended  on  the  matter  shall  be  compensated  at  a  rate  comparable 
to  the  hourly  rate  of  independent  attorneys. 

28.  In  the  event  a  successful  Bidder  fails  to  pay  any  amounts  due,  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  sell 
the  lot(s)  securing  the  invoice  to  any  underbidders  in  the  Auction  that  the  lot(s)  appeared,  or  at 
subsequent  private  or  public  sale,  or  relist  the  lot(s)  in  a  future  auction  conducted  by  Auctioneer.  A 
defaulting  Bidder  agrees  to  pay  for  the  reasonable  costs  of  resale  (including  a  15%  seller’s  commission, 
if  consigned  to  an  auction  conducted  by  Auctioneer).  The  defaulting  Bidder  is  liable  to  pay  any 
difference  between  his  total  original  invoice  for  the  lot(s),  plus  any  applicable  interest,  and  the  net 
proceeds  for  the  lot(s)  if  sold  at  private  sale  or  the  subsequent  hammer  price  of  the  lot(s)  less  the  15% 
seller’s  commissions,  if  sold  at  an  Auctioneer’s  auction. 

29.  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  require  payment  in  full  in  good  funds  before  delivery  of  the  merchandise. 

30.  Auctioneer  shall  have  a  lien  against  the  merchandise  purchased  by  the  buyer  to  secure  payment  of 
the  Auction  invoice.  Auctioneer  is  further  granted  a  lien  and  the  right  to  retain  possession  of  any 
other  property  of  the  buyer  then  held  by  the  Auctioneer  or  its  affiliates  to  secure  payment  of  any 
Auction  invoice  or  any  other  amounts  due  the  Auctioneer  or  affiliates  from  the  buyer.  With  respect 
to  these  lien  rights,  Auctioneer  shall  have  all  the  rights  of  a  secured  creditor  under  Article  9  of  the 
Texas  Uniform  Commercial  Code,  including  but  not  limited  to  the  right  of  sale  (including  a  15% 
seller’s  commission,  if  consigned  to  an  auction  conducted  by  Auctioneer).  In 


Terms  and  Conditions  of  Auction 


addition,  with  respect  to  payment  of  the  Auction  invoice(s),  the  buyer  waives  any  and  all  rights  of  offset 
he  might  otherwise  have  against  the  Auctioneer  and  the  consignor  of  the  merchandise  included  on 
the  invoice.  If  a  Bidder  owes  Auctioneer  or  its  affiliates  on  any  account,  Auctioneer  and  its  affiliates 
shall  have  the  right  to  offset  such  unpaid  account  by  any  credit  balance  due  Bidder,  and  it  may  secure 
by  possessory  lien  any  unpaid  amount  by  any  of  the  Bidders  property  in  their  possession.. 

31.  Title  shall  not  pass  to  the  successful  Bidder  until  all  invoices  are  paid  in  full.  It  is  the  responsibility 
of  the  buyer  to  provide  adequate  insurance  coverage  for  the  items  once  they  have  been  delivered  to  a 
common  carrier  or  third-party  shipper. 

Delivery;  Shipping;  and  Handling  Charges: 

32.  Buyer  is  liable  for  shipping,  handling,  registration,  and  renewal  fees,  if  any.  Please  refer  to  Auctioneers 
website  HA.com/c/shipping.zx  for  the  latest  charges  or  call  Auctioneer.  Auctioneer  is  unable  to  combine 
purchases  from  other  auctions  or  affiliates  into  one  package  for  shipping  purposes.  Lots  won  will  be 
shipped  in  a  commercially  reasonable  time  after  payment  in  good  funds  for  the  merchandise  and  the 
shipping  fees  is  received  or  credit  extended,  except  when  third-party  shipment  occurs.  Buyer  agrees  that 
Service  and  Handling  charges  related  to  shipping  items  which  are  not  pre-paid  may  be  charged  to  the 
credit  card  on  file  with  Auctioneer. 

33.  Successful  international  Bidders  shall  provide  written  shipping  instructions,  including  specified 
customs  declarations,  to  the  Auctioneer  for  any  lots  to  be  delivered  outside  of  the  United  States. 
NOTE:  Declaration  value  shall  be  the  item’(s)  hammer  price  together  with  its  buyers  premium  and 
Auctioneer  shall  use  the  correct  harmonized  code  for  the  lot.  Domestic  Buyers  on  lots  designated  for 
third-party  shipment  must  designate  the  common  carrier,  accept  risk  of  loss,  and  prepay  shipping 
costs. 

34.  All  shipping  charges  will  be  borne  by  the  successful  Bidder.  On  all  domestic  shipments,  any  risk  of  loss 
during  shipment  will  be  borne  by  Heritage  until  the  shipping  carriers  confirmation  of  delivery  to  the 
address  of  record  in  Auctioneers  file  (carriers  confirmation  is  conclusive  to  prove  delivery  to  Bidder; 
if  the  client  has  a  Signature  release  on  file  with  the  carrier,  the  package  is  considered  delivered  without 
Signature)  or  delivery  by  Heritage  to  Bidders  selected  third-party  shipper.  On  all  foreign  shipments, 
any  risk  of  loss  during  shipment  will  be  borne  by  the  Bidder  following  Auctioneers  delivery  to  the 
Bidders  designated  common  carrier  or  third-party  shipper. 

35.  Due  to  the  nature  of  some  items  sold,  it  shall  be  the  responsibility  for  the  successful  Bidder  to  arrange 
pick-up  and  shipping  through  third-parties;  as  to  such  items  Auctioneer  shall  have  no  liability. 
Failure  to  pick-up  or  arrange  shipping  in  a  timely  fashion  (within  ten  days)  shall  subject  Lots  to 
storage  and  moving  charges,  including  a  $100  administration  fee  plus  $10  daily  storage  for  larger 
items  and  $5.00  daily  for  smaller  items  (storage  fee  per  item)  after  35  days.  In  the  event  the  Lot  is 
not  removed  within  ninety  days,  the  Lot  may  be  offered  for  sale  to  recover  any  past  due  storage  or 
moving  fees,  including  a  10%  Sellers  Commission. 

36A.  The  laws  of  various  countries  regulate  the  import  or  export  of  certain  plant  and  animal  properties, 
including  (but  not  limited  to)  items  made  of  (or  including)  ivory,  whalebone,  turtle  shell,  coral, 
crocodile,  or  other  wildlife.  Transport  of  such  lots  may  require  special  licenses  for  export,  import,  or 
both.  Bidder  is  responsible  for:  1)  obtaining  all  information  on  such  restricted  items  for  both  export 
and  import;  2)  obtaining  all  such  licenses  and/or  permits.  Delay  or  failure  to  obtain  any  such  license 
or  permit  does  not  relieve  the  buyer  of  timely  compliance  with  standard  payment  terms.  For  further 
information,  please  contact  Ron  Brackemyre  at  800-  872-6467  ext.  1312. 

36B.  California  State  law  prohibits  the  importation  of  any  product  containing  Python  skin  into  the 
State  of  California,  thus  no  lot  containing  Python  skin  will  be  shipped  to  or  invoiced  to  a  person  or 
company  in  California. 

36C.  Auctioneer  shall  not  be  liable  for  any  loss  caused  by  or  resulting  from: 

a.  Seizure  or  destruction  under  quarantine  or  Customs  regulation,  or  confiscation  by  order  of  any 
Government  or  public  authority,  or  risks  of  contraband  or  illegal  transportation  of  trade,  or 

b.  Breakage  of  statuary,  marble,  glassware,  bric-a-brac,  porcelains,  jewelry,  and  similar  fragile  articles 

37.  Any  request  for  shipping  verification  for  undelivered  packages  must  be  made  within  30  days  of 
shipment  by  Auctioneer. 

Cataloging,  Warranties  and  Disclaimers: 

38.  NO  WARRANTY,  WHETHER  EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED,  IS  MADE  WITH  RESPECT  TO  ANY 
DESCRIPTION  CONTAINED  IN  THIS  AUCTION  OR  ANY  SECOND  OPINE.  Any  description  of  the 
items  or  second  opine  contained  in  this  Auction  is  for  the  sole  purpose  of  identifying  the  items  for 
those  Bidders  who  do  not  have  the  opportunity  to  view  the  lots  prior  to  bidding,  and  no  description 
of  items  has  been  made  part  of  the  basis  of  the  bargain  or  has  created  any  express  warranty  that  the 
goods  would  conform  to  any  description  made  by  Auctioneer.  Color  variations  can  be  expected  in 
any  electronic  or  printed  imaging,  and  are  not  grounds  for  the  return  of  any  lot.  NOTE:  Auctioneer, 
in  specified  auction  venues,  for  example,  Fine  Art,  may  have  express  written  warranties  and  you  are 
referred  to  those  specific  terms  and  conditions. . 

39.  Auctioneer  is  selling  only  such  right  or  title  to  the  items  being  sold  as  Auctioneer  may  have  by 
virtue  of  consignment  agreements  on  the  date  of  auction  and  disclaims  any  warranty  of  title  to 
the  Property.  Auctioneer  disclaims  any  warranty  of  merchantability  or  fitness  for  any  particular 
purposes.  All  images,  descriptions,  sales  data,  and  archival  records  are  the  exclusive  property  of 
Auctioneer,  and  may  be  used  by  Auctioneer  for  advertising,  promotion,  archival  records,  and  any 
other  uses  deemed  appropriate. 

40.  Translations  of  foreign  language  documents  maybe  provided  as  a  convenience  to  interested  parties. 
Auctioneer  makes  no  representation  as  to  the  accuracy  of  those  translations  and  will  not  be  held 
responsible  for  errors  in  bidding  arising  from  inaccuracies  in  translation. 

41.  Auctioneer  disclaims  all  liability  for  damages,  consequential  or  otherwise,  arising  out  of  or  in 
connection  with  the  sale  of  any  Property  by  Auctioneer  to  Bidder.  No  third  party  may  rely  on  any 
benefit  of  these  Terms  and  Conditions  and  any  rights,  if  any,  established  hereunder  are  personal  to 
the  Bidder  and  may  not  be  assigned.  Any  statement  made  by  the  Auctioneer  is  an  opinion  and  does 
not  constitute  a  warranty  or  representation.  No  employee  of  Auctioneer  may  alter  these  Terms  and 
Conditions,  and,  unless  signed  by  a  principal  of  Auctioneer,  any  such  alteration  is  null  and  void. 

42.  Auctioneer  shall  not  be  liable  for  breakage  of  glass  or  damage  to  frames  (patent  or  latent);  such  defects, 
in  any  event,  shall  not  be  a  basis  for  any  claim  for  return  or  reduction  in  purchase  price. 

Release: 

43.  In  consideration  of  participation  in  the  Auction  and  the  placing  of  a  bid,  Bidder  expressly  releases 
Auctioneer,  its  officers,  directors  and  employees,  its  affiliates,  and  its  outside  experts  that  provide 
second  opines,  from  any  and  all  claims,  cause  of  action,  chose  of  action,  whether  at  law  or  equity  or 
any  arbitration  or  mediation  rights  existing  under  the  rules  of  any  professional  society  or  affiliation 
based  upon  the  assigned  description,  or  a  derivative  theory,  breach  of  warranty  express  or  implied, 
representation  or  other  matter  set  forth  within  these  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Auction  or  otherwise. 
In  the  event  of  a  claim,  Bidder  agrees  that  such  rights  and  privileges  conferred  therein  are  strictly 
construed  as  specifically  declared  herein;  e.g.,  authenticity,  typographical  error,  etc.  and  are  the 
exclusive  remedy.  Bidder,  by  non-compliance  to  these  express  terms  of  a  granted  remedy,  shall  waive 
any  claim  against  Auctioneer. 

44.  Notice:  Some  Property  sold  by  Auctioneer  are  inherently  dangerous  e.g.  firearms,  cannons,  and 
small  items  that  may  be  swallowed  or  ingested  or  may  have  latent  defects  all  of  which  may  cause 
harm  to  a  person.  Purchaser  accepts  all  risk  of  loss  or  damage  from  its  purchase  of  these  items  and 
Auctioneer  disclaims  any  liability  whether  under  contract  or  tort  for  damages  and  losses,  direct  or 
inconsequential,  and  expressly  disclaims  any  warranty  as  to  safety  or  usage  of  any  lot  sold. 

Dispute  Resolution  and  Arbitration  Provision: 

45.  By  placing  a  bid  or  otherwise  participating  in  the  auction,  Bidder  accepts  these  Terms  and  Conditions 
of  Auction,  and  specifically  agrees  to  the  dispute  resolution  provided  herein.  Consumer  disputes 
shall  be  resolved  through  court  litigation  which  has  an  exclusive  Dallas,  Texas  venue  clause  and 
jury  waiver.  Non-consumer  dispute  shall  be  determined  in  binding  arbitration  which  arbitration 
replaces  the  right  to  go  to  court,  including  the  right  to  a  jury  trial. 

46.  Auctioneer  in  no  event  shall  be  responsible  for  consequential  damages,  incidental  damages, 
compensatory  damages,  or  any  other  damages  arising  or  claimed  to  be  arising  from  the  auction  of 
any  lot.  In  the  event  that  Auctioneer  cannot  deliver  the  lot  or  subsequently  it  is  established  that  the  lot 


lacks  title,  or  other  transfer  or  condition  issue  is  claimed,  in  such  cases  the  sole  remedy  shall  be  limited 
to  rescission  of  sale  and  refund  of  the  amount  paid  by  Bidder;  in  no  case  shall  Auctioneers  maximum 
liability  exceed  the  high  bid  on  that  lot,  which  bid  shall  be  deemed  for  all  purposes  the  value  of  the  lot. 
After  one  year  has  elapsed,  Auctioneers  maximum  liability  shall  be  limited  to  any  commissions  and 
fees  Auctioneer  earned  on  that  lot. 

47.  In  the  event  of  an  attribution  error,  Auctioneer  may  at  its  sole  discretion,  correct  the  error  on 
the  Internet,  or,  if  discovered  at  a  later  date,  to  refund  the  buyer  s  purchase  price  without  further 
obligation. 

48.  Exclusive  Dispute  Resolution  Process:  All  claims,  disputes,  or  controversies  in  connection  with, 
relating  to  and  /or  arising  out  of  your  Participation  in  the  Auction  or  purchase  of  any  lot,  any 
interpretation  of  the  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale  or  any  amendments  thereto,  any  description 
of  any  lot  or  condition  report,  any  damage  to  any  lot,  any  alleged  verbal  modification  of  any  term 
of  sale  or  condition  report  or  description  and/or  any  purported  settlement  whether  asserted  in 
contract,  tort,  under  Federal  or  State  statute  or  regulation  or  any  claim  made  by  you  of  a  lot  or 
your  Participation  in  the  auction  involving  the  auction  or  a  specific  lot  involving  a  warranty  or 
representation  of  a  consignor  or  other  person  or  entity  including  Auctioneer  {  which  claim  you 
consent  to  be  made  a  party}  (collectively,  “Claim”)  shall  be  exclusively  heard  by,  and  the  claimant 
(or  respondent  as  the  case  may  be)  and  Heritage  each  consent  to  the  Claim  being  presented  in  a 
confidential  binding  arbitration  before  a  single  arbitrator  administrated  by  and  conducted  under  the 
rules  of,  the  American  Arbitration  Association.  The  locale  for  all  such  arbitrations  shall  be  Dallas, 
Texas.  The  arbitrators  award  may  be  enforced  in  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction.  If  a  Claim 
involves  a  consumer,  exclusive  subject  matter  jurisdiction  for  the  Claim  is  in  the  State  District  Courts 
of  Dallas  County,  Texas  and  the  consumer  consents  to  subject  matter  and  in  personam  jurisdiction; 
further  CONSUMER  EXPRESSLY  WAIVES  ANY  RIGHT  TO  TRIAL  BY  JURY.  A  consumer  may  elect 
arbitration  as  specified  above.  Any  claim  involving  the  purchase  or  sale  of  numismatic  or  related 
items  may  be  submitted  through  binding  PNG  arbitration.  Any  Claim  must  be  brought  within  two 
(2)  years  of  the  alleged  breach,  default  or  misrepresentation  or  the  Claim  is  waived.  Exemplary  or 
punitive  damages  are  not  permitted  and  are  waived.  A  Claim  is  not  subject  to  class  certification. 
Nothing  herein  shall  be  construed  to  extend  the  time  of  return  or  conditions  and  restrictions  for 
return.  This  Agreement  and  any  Claim  shall  be  determined  and  construed  under  Texas  law.  The 
prevailing  party  (a  party  that  is  awarded  substantial  and  material  relief  on  its  damage  claim  based 
on  damages  sought  vs.  awarded  or  the  successful  defense  of  a  Claim  based  on  damages  sought  vs. 
awarded)  may  be  awarded  its  reasonable  attorneys’  fees  and  costs. 

49.  No  claims  of  any  kind  can  be  considered  after  the  settlements  have  been  made  with  the  consignors. 
Any  dispute  after  the  settlement  date  is  strictly  between  the  Bidder  and  consignor  without 
involvement  or  responsibility  of  the  Auctioneer. 

50.  In  consideration  of  their  participation  in  or  application  for  the  Auction,  a  person  or  entity  (whether 
the  successful  Bidder,  a  Bidder,  a  purchaser  and/or  other  Auction  participant  or  registrant)  agrees 
that  all  disputes  in  any  way  relating  to,  arising  under,  connected  with,  or  incidental  to  these  Terms 
and  Conditions  and  purchases,  or  default  in  payment  thereof,  shall  be  arbitrated  pursuant  to  the 
arbitration  provision.  In  the  event  that  any  matter  including  actions  to  compel  arbitration,  construe 
the  agreement,  actions  in  aid  or  arbitration  or  otherwise  needs  to  be  litigated,  such  litigation 
shall  be  exclusively  in  the  Courts  of  the  State  of  Texas,  in  Dallas  County,  Texas,  and  if  necessary 
the  corresponding  appellate  courts.  For  such  actions,  the  successful  Bidder,  purchaser,  or  Auction 
participant  also  expressly  submits  himself  to  the  personal  jurisdiction  of  the  State  of  Texas. 

51.  These  Terms  &  Conditions  provide  specific  remedies  for  occurrences  in  the  auction  and  delivery 
process.  Where  such  remedies  are  afforded,  they  shall  be  interpreted  strictly.  Bidder  agrees  that  any 
claim  shall  utilize  such  remedies;  Bidder  making  a  claim  in  excess  of  those  remedies  provided  in 
these  Terms  and  Conditions  agrees  that  in  no  case  whatsoever  shall  Auctioneers  maximum  liability 
exceed  the  high  bid  on  that  lot,  which  bid  shall  be  deemed  for  all  purposes  the  value  of  the  lot. 

Miscellaneous: 

52.  Agreements  between  Bidders  and  consignors  to  effectuate  a  non-sale  of  an  item  at  Auction,  inhibit 
bidding  on  a  consigned  item  to  enter  into  a  private  sale  agreement  for  said  item,  or  to  utilize  the 
Auctioneers  Auction  to  obtain  sales  for  non-selling  consigned  items  subsequent  to  the  Auction, 
are  strictly  prohibited.  If  a  subsequent  sale  of  a  previously  consigned  item  occurs  in  violation  of 
this  provision,  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  charge  Bidder  the  applicable  Buyers  Premium  and 
consignor  a  Sellers  Commission  as  determined  for  each  auction  venue  and  by  the  terms  of  the 
sellers  agreement. 

53.  Acceptance  of  these  Terms  and  Conditions  qualifies  Bidder  as  a  client  who  has  consented  to  be 
contacted  by  Heritage  in  the  future.  In  conformity  with  “do-not-call”  regulations  promulgated  by 
the  Federal  or  State  regulatory  agencies,  participation  by  the  Bidder  is  affirmative  consent  to  being 
contacted  at  the  phone  number  shown  in  his  application  and  this  consent  shall  remain  in  effect  until 
it  is  revoked  in  writing.  Heritage  may  from  time  to  time  contact  Bidder  concerning  sale,  purchase,  and 
auction  opportunities  available  through  Heritage  and  its  affiliates  and  subsidiaries. 

54.  Rules  of  Construction:  Auctioneer  presents  properties  in  a  number  of  collectible  fields,  and  as  such, 
specific  venues  have  promulgated  supplemental  Terms  and  Conditions.  Nothing  herein  shall  be 
construed  to  waive  the  general  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Auction  by  these  additional  rules  and  shall 
be  construed  to  give  force  and  effect  to  the  rules  in  their  entirety. 

State  Notices: 

Notice  as  to  an  Auction  in  California.  Auctioneer  has  in  compliance  with  Title  2.95  of  the  California 
Civil  Code  as  amended  October  1 1, 1993  Sec.  1812.600,  posted  with  the  California  Secretary  of  State  its 
bonds  for  it  and  its  employees,  and  the  auction  is  being  conducted  in  compliance  with  Sec.  2338  of  the 
Commercial  Code  and  Sec.  535  of  the  Penal  Code. 

Notice  as  to  an  Auction  in  New  York  City.  These  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale  are  designed  to  conform 
to  the  applicable  sections  of  the  New  York  City  Department  of  Consumer  Affairs  Rules  and  Regulations 
as  Amended.  This  sale  is  a  Public  Auction  Sale  conducted  by  Heritage  Auctioneers  &  Galleries,  Inc. 
#  41513036.  The  New  York  City  licensed  auctioneers  are:  Sam  Foose,  #095260;  Kathleen  Guzman, 
#0762165;  Nicholas  Dawes,  #1304724;  Ed  Beardsley,  #1183220;  Scott  Peterson,  #1306933;  Andrea  Voss, 
#1320558,  who  will  conduct  the  Sale  on  behalf  of  itself  and  Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions,  Inc.  (for 
Coins)  and  Currency  Auctions  of  America,  Inc.  (for  currency).  All  lots  are  subject  to:  the  consignors 
rights  to  bid  thereon  in  accord  with  these  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale,  consignors  option  to  receive 
advances  on  their  consignments,  and  Auctioneer,  in  its  sole  discretion,  may  offer  limited  extended 
financing  to  registered  bidders,  in  accord  with  Auctioneers  internal  credit  standards.  A  registered 
bidder  may  inquire  whether  a  lot  is  subject  to  an  advance  or  a  reserve.  Auctioneer  has  made  advances  to 
various  consignors  in  this  sale.  On  lots  bearing  an  estimate,  the  term  refers  to  a  value  range  placed  on  an 
item  by  the  Auctioneer  in  its  sole  opinion  but  the  final  price  is  determined  by  the  bidders. 

Notice  as  to  an  Auction  in  Texas.  In  compliance  with  TDLR  rule  67. 100(c)(1),  notice  is  hereby  provided 
that  this  auction  is  covered  by  a  Recovery  Fund  administered  by  the  Texas  Department  of  Licensing 
and  Regulation,  P.O.  Box  12157,  Austin,  Texas  78711  (512)  463-6599.  Any  complaints  maybe  directed 
to  the  same  address. 

Notice  as  to  an  Auction  in  Ohio:  Auction  firm  and  Auctioneer  are  licensed  by  the  Dept,  of  Agriculture, 
and  either  the  licensee  is  bonded  in  favor  of  the  state  or  an  aggrieved  person  may  initiate  a  claim  against 
the  auction  recovery  fund  created  in  Section  4707.25  of  the  Revised  Code  as  a  result  of  the  licensees 
actions,  whichever  is  applicable. 


Rev.6-15-2015 


Terms  and  Conditions  of  Auction 


Additional  Terms  &  Conditions: 

COINS  &  CURRENCY 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  A:  Signature®  Auctions  are  not  on  approval.  No  certified  material  may 
be  returned  because  of  possible  differences  of  opinion  with  respect  to  the  grade  offered  by  any  third- 
party  organization,  dealer,  or  service.  No  guarantee  of  grade  is  offered  for  uncertified  Property  sold 
and  subsequently  submitted  to  a  third-party  grading  service.  There  are  absolutely  no  exceptions  to 
this  policy.  Under  extremely  limited  circumstances,  (e.g.  gross  cataloging  error)  a  purchaser,  who 
did  not  bid  from  the  floor,  may  request  Auctioneer  to  evaluate  voiding  a  sale:  such  request  must  be 
made  in  writing  detailing  the  alleged  gross  error;  submission  of  the  lot  to  the  Auctioneer  must  be 
pre-approved  by  the  Auctioneer;  and  bidder  must  notify  Ron  Brackemyre  (1-800-872-6467  Ext. 
13 12)  in  writing  of  such  request  within  three  (3)  days  of  the  non-floor  bidders  receipt  of  the  lot.  Any 
lot  that  is  to  be  evaluated  must  be  in  our  offices  within  30  days  after  Auction.  Grading  or  method  of 
manufacture  do  not  qualify  for  this  evaluation  process  nor  do  such  complaints  constitute  a  basis  to 
challenge  the  authenticity  of  a  lot.  AFTER  THAT  30-DAY  PERIOD,  NO  LOTS  MAY  BE  RETURNED 
FOR  REASONS  OTHER  THAN  AUTHENTICITY.  Lots  returned  must  be  housed  intact  in  their 
original  holder.  No  lots  purchased  by  floor  Bidders  may  be  returned  (including  those  Bidders  acting 
as  agents  for  others)  except  for  authenticity.  Late  remittance  for  purchases  may  be  considered  just 
cause  to  revoke  all  return  privileges. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  B:  Auctions  conducted  solely  on  the  Internet  THREE  (3)  DAY  RETURN 
POLICY:  Certified  Coin  and  Uncertified  and  Certified  Currency  lots  paid  for  within  seven  days  of 
the  Auction  closing  are  sold  with  a  three  (3)  day  return  privilege  unless  otherwise  noted  in  the 
description  as  “Sold  As  Is,  No  Return  Lot”.  You  may  return  lots  under  the  following  conditions: 
Within  three  days  of  receipt  of  the  lot,  you  must  first  notify  Auctioneer  by  contacting  Client  Service 
by  phone  (877-HERITAGE  (437-4824))  or  e-mail  (Bid@HA.com),  and  immediately  ship  the  lot(s) 
fully  insured  to  the  attention  of  Returns,  Heritage,  3500  Maple  Avenue,  17th  Floor,  Dallas  TX 
75219-3941.  Lots  must  be  housed  intact  in  their  original  holder  and  condition.  You  are  responsible 
for  the  insured,  safe  delivery  of  any  lots.  A  non-negotiable  return  fee  of  5%  of  the  purchase  price 
($10  per  lot  minimum)  will  be  deducted  from  the  refund  for  each  returned  lot  or  billed  directly. 
Postage  and  handling  fees  are  not  refunded.  After  the  three-day  period  (from  receipt),  no  items 
may  be  returned  for  any  reason.  Late  remittance  for  purchases  revokes  these  Return  privileges. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  C:  Bidders  who  have  inspected  the  lots  prior  to  any  Auction,  or 
attended  the  Auction,  or  bid  through  an  Agent,  will  not  be  granted  any  return  privileges,  except 
for  reasons  of  authenticity. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  D:  Coins  sold  referencing  a  third-party  grading  service  are  sold  “as 
is”  without  any  express  or  implied  warranty,  except  for  a  guarantee  by  Auctioneer  that  they  are 
genuine.  Certain  warranties  may  be  available  from  the  grading  services  and  the  Bidder  is  referred 
to  them  for  further  details:  Numismatic  Guaranty  Corporation  (NGC),  P.O.  Box  4776,  Sarasota,  FL 
34230,  http://www.ngccoin.com/services/writtenguarantee.asp;  Professional  Coin  Grading  Service 
(PCGS),  PO  Box  9458,  Newport  Beach,  CA  92658,  http://www.pcgs.com/guarantee.html;  ANACS, 
6555  S.  Kenton  St.  Ste.  303,  Englewood,  CO  80111;  and  Independent  Coin  Grading  Co.  (ICG),  7901 
East  Belleview  Ave.,  Suite  50,  Englewood,  CO  801 1 1. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  E:  Notes  sold  referencing  a  third-party  grading  service  are  sold  “as  is” 
without  any  express  or  implied  warranty,  except  for  guarantee  by  Auctioneer  that  they  are  genuine. 
Grading,  condition  or  other  attributes  of  any  lot  may  have  a  material  effect  on  its  value,  and  the 
opinion  of  others,  including  third-party  grading  services  such  as  PCGS  Currency,  PMG,  and  CGA 
may  differ  with  that  of  Auctioneer.  Auctioneer  shall  not  be  bound  by  any  prior  or  subsequent 
opinion,  determination,  or  certification  by  any  grading  service.  Bidder  specifically  waives  any 
claim  to  right  of  return  of  any  item  because  of  the  opinion,  determination,  or  certification,  or  lack 
thereof,  by  any  grading  service.  Certain  warranties  may  be  available  from  the  grading  services  and 
the  Bidder  is  referred  to  them  for  further  details:  Paper  Money  Guaranty  (PMG),  PO  Box  4711, 
Sarasota  FL  34230;  PCGS  Currency,  PO  Box  9458,  Newport  Beach,  CA  92658;  Currency  Grading 
&  Authentication  (CGA),  PO  Box  418,  Three  Bridges,  NJ  08887.  Third  party  graded  notes  are  not 
returnable  for  any  reason  whatsoever. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  F:  Since  we  cannot  examine  encapsulated  coins  or  notes,  they  are  sold 
“as  is”  without  our  grading  opinion,  and  may  not  be  returned  for  any  reason.  Auctioneer  shall  not  be 


liable  for  any  patent  or  latent  defect  or  controversy  pertaining  to  or  arising  from  any  encapsulated 
collectible.  In  any  such  instance,  purchasers  remedy,  if  any,  shall  be  solely  against  the  service 
certifying  the  collectible. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  G:  Due  to  changing  grading  standards  over  time,  differing 
interpretations,  and  to  possible  mishandling  of  items  by  subsequent  owners,  Auctioneer  reserves 
the  right  to  grade  items  differently  than  shown  on  certificates  from  any  grading  service  that 
accompany  the  items.  Auctioneer  also  reserves  the  right  to  grade  items  differently  than  the  grades 
shown  in  the  prior  catalog  should  such  items  be  reconsigned  to  any  future  auction. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  H:  Although  consensus  grading  is  employed  by  most  grading  services, 
it  should  be  noted  as  aforesaid  that  grading  is  not  an  exact  science.  In  fact,  it  is  entirely  possible  that 
if  a  lot  is  broken  out  of  a  plastic  holder  and  resubmitted  to  another  grading  service  or  even  to  the 
same  service,  the  lot  could  come  back  with  a  different  grade  assigned. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  I:  Certification  does  not  guarantee  protection  against  the  normal 
risks  associated  with  potentially  volatile  markets.  The  degree  of  liquidity  for  certified  coins  and 
collectibles  will  vary  according  to  general  market  conditions  and  the  particular  lot  involved.  For 
some  lots  there  may  be  no  active  market  at  all  at  certain  points  in  time. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  J:  All  non-certified  coins  and  currency  are  guaranteed  genuine,  but 
are  not  guaranteed  as  to  grade,  since  grading  is  a  matter  of  opinion,  an  art  and  not  a  science,  and 
therefore  the  opinion  rendered  by  the  Auctioneer  or  any  third  party  grading  service  may  not  agree 
with  the  opinion  of  others  (including  trained  experts),  and  the  same  expert  may  not  grade  the 
same  item  with  the  same  grade  at  two  different  times.  Auctioneer  has  graded  the  non-certified 
numismatic  items,  in  the  Auctioneers  opinion,  to  their  current  interpretation  of  the  American 
Numismatic  Associations  standards  as  of  the  date  the  catalog  was  prepared.  There  is  no  guarantee 
or  warranty  implied  or  expressed  that  the  grading  standards  utilized  by  the  Auctioneer  will  meet 
the  standards  of  any  grading  service  at  any  time  in  the  future. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  K:  Storage  of  purchased  coins  and  currency:  Purchasers  are  advised 
that  certain  types  of  plastic  may  react  with  a  coins  metal  or  transfer  plasticizer  to  notes  and  may 
cause  damage.  Caution  should  be  used  to  avoid  storage  in  materials  that  are  not  inert. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  L:  NOTE:  Purchasers  of  rare  coins  or  currency  through  Heritage  have 
available  the  option  of  arbitration  by  the  Professional  Numismatists  Guild  (PNG);  if  an  election  is 
not  made  within  ten  (10)  days  of  an  unresolved  dispute,  Auctioneer  may  elect  either  PNG  or  A.  A.  A. 
Arbitration. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  M:  For  more  information  regarding  Canadian  lots  attributed  to  the 
Charlton  reference  guides,  please  contact:  Charlton  International,  PO  Box  820,  Station  Willowdale 
B,  North  York,  Ontario  M2K  2R1  Canada. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  N:  Some  of  the  lots  offered  herein  have  been  assigned  to  1031  Services, 
Inc.  for  the  purpose  of  consignors  tax  deferred  exchange. 

COINS  and  CURRENCY  TERM  O:  Financing.  Auctioneer  offers  various  extended  payment  options 
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Scott  Peterson  1306933;  Andrea  Voss  1320558;  Nicholas  Dawes  1304724;  Ed  Beardsley  1183220; 
Bob  Merrill  1473403;  Paul  Minshull  2001161;  Fiona  Elias  2001163;  Brian  Nalley  2001162; 
Jennifer  Marsh  2009623;  Alissa  Ford  2009565,  who  will  conduct  the  Sale  on  behalf  of  itself  and 
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in  accord  with  these  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale,  consignors  option  to  receive  advances  on 
their  consignments,  and  Auctioneer,  in  its  sole  discretion,  may  offer  limited  extended  financing 
to  registered  bidders,  in  accord  with  Auctioneers  internal  credit  standards  or  receive  a  guaranty. 
A  registered  bidder  may  inquire  whether  a  lot  is  subject  to  an  advance,  a  reserve,  or  a  guaranty. 
Auctioneer  has  made  advances  to  various  consignors  in  this  sale  and  a  guaranty.  On  lots  bearing 
an  estimate,  the  term  refers  to  a  value  range  placed  on  an  item  by  the  Auctioneer  in  its  sole 
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China  -  Fengtien.  Kuang  Hsu  Specimen  China.  Republic  gold  Pattern  Dragon  and  China.  Empire  gold  Pattern  KupingTael  (Liang) 

Aluminum  Dollar  CD  (1 897)  SP61  PCGS.  Phoenix  Dollar  Year  1 2  (1 923)  CD  1 906  AU55  NGC 

LM-467  var.  (unlisted  in  aluminum)  MS62  NGC  Ex:  Chin  Family  Collection  Ex:  Latin  Family  Collection 


Thailand.  Rama  V  copper  Pattern  Baht  ND 
(1876-1900)  MS64  Brown  NGC 


China.  Republic.  Li  Yuan-hung  Dollar  ND 
(1912)  MS61  NGC 


China.  Republic.  Tuan  Chi-jui  Dollar  ND  (1924) 
AU58 NGC 


Thailand.  Rama  IV  copper  Pattern  Baht  ND 
(1860)  MS64  Brown  NGC 
Plain  Edge,  Medal  Alignment 


China  -  Chihli.  Pei  Yang  Arsenal  Dragon  Dollar 
Year  34  (1908)  MS65  PCGS 


China.  Empire  Dollar  ND  (191 1)  MS64  NGC 


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Comics  &  Comic  Art 

HA.com/Comics 

Ed  Jaster,  Ext.  1288  •  EdJ@HA.com  ** 

Lon  Allen,  Ext.  1261  •  LonA@HA.com 
Barry  Sandoval,  Ext.  1377  •  BarryS@HA.com 
Todd  Hignite,  Ext.  1790  •  ToddH@HA.com 

Animation  Art 

Jim  Lentz,  Ext.  1991  •  JimL@HA.com 

Entertainment  &  Music  Memorabilia 

HA.com/Entertainment 

Margaret  Barrett,  Ext.  1912  •  MargaretB@HA.com  ** 

Garry  Shrum,  Ext.  1585  •  GarryS@HA.com 
Dean  Harmeyer,  Ext.  1956  •  DeanH@HA.com 
John  Hickey,  Ext.  1264  •  JohnH@HA.com 

Vintage  Guitars  &  Musical  Instruments 

HA.com/Guitar 

Mike  Gutierrez,  Ext.  1183  •  MikeG@HA.com 
Isaiah  Evans,  Ext.  1201  •  lsaiahE@HA.com 

Fine  Art 

American  Indian  Art 

HA.com/Americanlndian 

Delia  Sullivan,  Ext.  1343  •  DeliaS@HA.com 

American  &  European  Art 

HA.com/FineArt 

Ed  Jaster,  Ext.  1288  •  EdJ@HA.com  ** 

Aviva  Lehmann,  Ext.  1519  •  AvivaL@HA.com  * 

Ariana  Hartsock,  Ext.  1283  •  ArianaH@HA.com 
Alissa  Ford,  Ext.  1926  •  AlissaF@HA.com  *** 

Marianne  Berardi,  Ph.D.,  Ext.  1506  •  MarianneB@HA.com 

Decorative  Arts 

HA.com/Decorative 

Karen  Rigdon,  Ext.  1723  •  KarenR@HA.com 
Carolyn  Mani,  Ext.  1677  •  CarolynM@HA.com  ** 

20th  &  21st  Century  Design 

HA.com/HA.com/Design 

Katie  Nartonis,  Ext.  1704  •  KatieN@HA.com  ** 

Karen  Rigdon,  Ext.  1723  •  KarenR@HA.com 

Illustration  Art 

HA.com/lllustration 

Ed  Jaster,  Ext.  1288  •  EdJ@HA.com  ** 

Todd  Hignite,  Ext.  1790  •  ToddH@HA.com 

Lalique  &  Art  Glass 

HA.com/Design 

Nicholas  Dawes,  Ext.  1605  •  NickD@HA.com  * 

Modern  &  Contemporary  Art 

HA.com/Modern 

Frank  Hettig,  Ext.  1157  •  FrankH@HA.com 
Holly  Sherratt  Ext.  1505  •  HollyS@HA.com  *** 

Leon  Benrimon  Ext.  1799  •  LeonB@HA.com 

Photographs 

HA.com/Photographs 

Ed  Jaster,  Ext.  1288  •  EdJ@HA.com  ** 

Fine  Silver  &  Objects  of  Vertu 

HA.com/Silver 

Karen  Rigdon,  Ext.  1723  •  KarenR@HA.com 

Texas  Art 

HA.com/TexasArt 

Atlee  Phillips,  Ext.  1786  •  AtleeP@HA.com 


Historical 

Americana  &  Political 

HA.com/Historical 

Tom  Slater,  Ext.  1441  •  TomS@HA.com 
Don  Ackerman,  Ext.  1736  •  DonA@HA.com 
Michael  Riley,  Ext.  1467  •  MichaelR@HA.com 
John  Hickey,  Ext.  1264  •  JohnH@HA.com 

Arms  &  Armor 

HA.com/Arms 

David  Carde,  Ext.  1881  •  DavidC@HA.com 
Cliff  Chappell,  Ext.  1887  •  CliffordC@HA.com  *** 

Jason  Watson,  Ext.  1630  •  JasonW@HA.com 

Automobilia 

HA.com/Automobilia 

Nicholas  Dawes,  Ext.  1605  •  NickD@HA.com  * 

Civil  War  &  Militaria 

HA.com/CivilWar 

David  Carde,  Ext.  1881  •  DavidC@HA.com 

Historical  Manuscripts 

HA.com/Manuscripts 

Sandra  Palomino,  Ext.  1107  •  SandraP@HA.com  * 

Bryan  Booher,  Ext.  1845  •  BBooher@HA.com 

Rare  Books 

HA.com/Books 

James  Gannon,  Ext.  1609  •  JamesG@HA.com 
Lloyd  Currey,  Ext.  1885  •  LloydC@HA.com  * 

Judaica 

HA.com/Judaica 

Erin  Patzewitsch,  Ext.  1575  •  ErinP@HA.com 

Space  Exploration 

HA.com/Space 

Michael  Riley,  Ext.  1467  •  MichaelR@HA.com 
John  Hickey,  Ext.  1264  •  JohnH@HA.com 

Texana 

HA.com/Texana 

Sandra  Palomino,  Ext.  1107  •  SandraP@HA.com  * 

Bryan  Booher,  Ext.  1845  •  BBooher@HA.com 

Domain  Names  &  Intellectual  Property 

HA.com/IP 

Aron  Meystedt,  Ext.  1362  •  AronM@HA.com 

Jewelry 

HA.com/Jewelry 

Jill  Burgum,  Ext.  1697  •  JillB@HA.com 

Peggy  Gottlieb,  Ext.  1847  •  PGottlieb@HA.com  ** 

Luxury  Real  Estate 

HA.com/LuxuryRealEstate 

Amelia  Barber,  Ext.  1603  •  AmeliaB@HA.com 

Nate  Schar,  Ext.  1457  •  NateS@HA.com 


Vintage  Movie  Posters 

HA.com/MoviePosters 

Grey  Smith,  Ext.  1367  •  GreySm@HA.com 

Bruce  Carteron,  Ext.  1551  •  BruceC@HA.com 

Nature  &  Science 

HA.com/NatureAndScience 
Jim  Walker,  Ext.  1869  •  JimW@HA.com 
Mary  Fong/Walker,  Ext.  1870  •  MaryW@HA.com 
Craig  Kissick,  Ext.  1995  •  CraigK@HA.com 

Numismatics 

Coins  -  United  States 

HA.com/Coins 

David  Mayfield,  Ext.  1277  •  David@HA.com 
Win  Callender,  Ext.  1415  •  WinC@HA.com 
Chris  Dykstra,  Ext.  1380  •  ChrisD@HA.com 
Mark  Feld,  Ext.  1321  •  MFeld@HA.com 
Sam  Foose,  Ext.  1227  •  Sam@HA.com 
Jim  Jelinski,  Ext.  1257  •  JimJ@HA.com 
Bob  Marino,  Ext.  1374  •  BobMarino@HA.com 
Brian  Mayfield,  Ext.  1668  •  BMayfield@HA.com  *** 
Harry  Metrano,  Ext.  1809  •  HarryM@HA.com  ** 
Sarah  Miller,  Ext.  1597  •  SarahM@HA.com  * 

Al  Pinkall,  Ext.  1835  •  AlP@HA.com 

Mike  Sadler,  Ext.  1332  •  MikeS@HA.com 

LeeAnn  Sparkman,  Ext.  1326  •  LeeAnnS@HA.com 

Rare  Currency 

HA.com/Currency 

Allen  Mincho,  Ext.  1327  •  Allen@HA.com 
Len  Glazer,  Ext.  1390  •  Len@HA.com 
Dustin  Johnston,  Ext.  1302  •  Dustin@HA.com 
Michael  Moczalla,  Ext.  1481  •  MichaelM@HA.com 
Jason  Friedman,  Ext.  1582  •  JasonF@HA.com 
Carl  Becker,  Ext.  1748  •  CarlB@HA.com 

World  &  Ancient  Coins 

HA.com/WorldCoins 

Cristiano  Bierrenbach,  Ext.  1661  •  CrisB@HA.com 
Warren  Tucker,  Ext.  1287  •  WTucker@HA.com 
David  Michaels,  Ext.  1606  •  DMichaels@HA.com 
Matt  Orsini,  Ext.  1523  •  MattO@HA.com 
Michael  Peplinski,  Ext.  1959  •  MPeplinski@HA.com 
Sam  Spiegel,  Ext.  1524  •  SamS@HA.com 

Sports  Collectibles 

HA.com/Sports 

Chris  Ivy,  Ext.  1319  •  Clvy@HA.com 
Mark  Anderson,  Ext.  1638  •  MAnderson@HA.com 
Calvin  Arnold,  Ext.  1341  •  CalvinA@HA.com  ** 
Peter  Calderon,  Ext.  1789  •  PeterC@HA.com 
Tony  Giese,  Ext.  1997  •  TonyG@HA.com 
Derek  Grady,  Ext.  1975  •  DerekG@HA.com 
Mike  Gutierrez,  Ext.  1183  •  MikeG@HA.com 
Lee  Iskowitz,  Ext.  1601  •  Leel@HA.com  * 

Mark  Jordan,  Ext.  1187  •  MarkJ@HA.com 
Chris  Nerat,  Ext.  1615  •  ChrisN@HA.com 
Rob  Rosen,  Ext.  1767  •  RRosen@HA.com 
Jonathan  Scheier,  Ext.  1314  •  JonathanS@HA.com 


Timepieces 

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Jim  Wolf,  Ext.  1659  •  JWolf@HA.com 
Michael  Fossner,  Ext.  1208  •  MichaelF@HA.com  * 

Wine 

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Frank  Martell,  Ext.  1753  •  FrankM@HA.com  ** 

Amanda  Crawford,  Ext  1821  •  AmandaC@HA.com  ** 

Services 

Appraisal  Services 

HA.com/Appraisals 

Meredith  Meuwly,  Ext.  1631*  MeredithM@HA.com 

Careers 

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Charity  Auctions 

Kristen  Schultz,  Ext.  1775  •  KristenS@HA.com 

Corporate  &  Institutional  CollectionsA/entures 

Meredith  Meuwly,  Ext.  1631  •  MeredithM@HA.com 

Credit  Department 

Marti  Korver,  Ext.  1248  •  Marti@HA.com 

Media  &  Public  Relations 

Noah  Fleisher,  Ext.  1143  •  NoahF@HA.com 

Museum  Services 

Meredith  Meuwly,  Ext.  1631  •  MeredithM@HA.com 

Special  Collections 

Nicholas  Dawes,  Ext.  1605  •  NickD@HA.com  * 

Trusts  &  Estates 

HA.com/Estates 

Mark  Prendergast,  Ext.  1632  •  MPrendergast@HA.com 
Carolyn  Mani,  Ext.  1677  •  CarolynM@HA.com  ** 

Michelle  Castro,  Ext.  1824  •  MichelleC@HA.com 
Elyse  Luray,  Ext.  1369  •  ElyseL@HA.com  * 

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Numismatic  Auctions 

Location 

Auction  Dates 

Consignment  Deadline 

U.S.  Coins,  Currency,  World  &  Ancient  Coins  (ANA) 

Chicago 

August  12-1  7,  2015 

Closed 

U.S.  Coins,  U.S.  &  World  Currency,  World  &  Ancient  Coins 

Long  Beach 

September  16-22,  2015 

July  27,  2015 

U.S.  Currency 

Dallas 

October  21 -24,  2015 

Closed 

U.S.  Coins,  Gardner  Collection,  Part  IV 

New  York 

October  27,  201 5 

Closed 

U.S.  Coins 

New  York 

October  29-30,  2015 

September  1 5,  201 5 

U.S.  Coins  (Houston  Money  Show) 

Houston 

December  3-4,  201 5 

October  20,  201 5 

Fine  &  Decorative  Arts  Auctions 

Location 

Auction  Dates 

Consignment  Deadline 

Fine  &  Decorative  Arts  including  Estates 

Dallas 

September  12,  201 5 

Closed 

Nature  &  Science  Featuring  the  Gerhard  Wagner  Collection  II 

Dallas 

October  4,  201 5 

July  21,  2015 

20th  &  21st  Century  Design 

Dallas 

October  1 0,  201 5 

August  3,  201 5 

Illustration  Art 

New  York 

October  14,  201 5 

August  7,  201 5 

Nature  &  Science 

New  York 

October  1 5,  201 5 

August  3,  201 5 

American  Art 

Dallas 

October  24,  201 5 

August  17,  2015 

American  Indian  Art 

Dallas 

November  6,  201 5 

August  17,  2015 

Texas  Art 

Dallas 

November  7,  201 5 

August  31 , 201 5 

Photographs 

Dallas 

November  1 3,  201 5 

September  8,  201 5 

Modern  &  Contemporary  Art 

Dallas 

November  1 3,  201 5 

September  8,  201 5 

Fine  Silver  &  Objects  OfVertu 

Dallas 

November  12,  201 5 

September  1 0,  201 5 

Tiffany,  Lalique  &  Art  Glass 

Dallas 

November  23,  201 5 

September  1  6,  201 5 

European  Art 

Dallas 

December  9,  201 5 

October  2,  2015 

Fine  &  Decorative  Arts  including  Estates 

Dallas 

February  20,  201  6 

December  14,  201 5 

Memorabilia  &  Collectibles  Auctions 

Location 

Auction  Dates 

Consignment  Deadline 

Vintage  Movie  Posters 

Dallas 

July  25-26,  2015 

Closed 

Sports  Platinum  Night 

Chicago 

July  30-31, 2015 

Closed 

Comics  &  Original  Comic  Art 

Dallas 

August  27-29,  2015 

Closed 

Entertainment  &  Music 

New  York 

September  19-20,  2015 

Closed 

Entertainment  Memorabilia 

Beverly  Hills 

October  1 5,  201 5 

Closed 

Animation  Art 

Dallas 

Fall  2015 

September  1 , 201 5 

Musical  Instruments 

Dallas 

October  24,  201 5 

September  2,  201 5 

Sports 

Dallas 

November  5,  201 5 

September  1 0,  201 5 

Comics  &  Original  Comic  Art 

Beverly  Hills 

November  1 9-20,  201 5 

October  6,  201 5 

Vintage  Movie  Posters 

Dallas 

November  21 -22,  2015 

September  29,  201 5 

Entertainment  &  Music 

Dallas 

December  12,  201 5 

October  21,  201 5 

1 Historical  Collectibles  Auctions 

Location 

Auction  Dates 

Consignment  Deadline 

Rare  Books 

Dallas 

August  5,  201 5 

Closed 

Americana  &  Political  -  The  Merrill  C.  Berman  Collection,  III 

Dallas 

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SESSION  THREE 


TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 

4579  1875  MS64  PCGS.  BF-1,  R.l.  Almond-gold  toning  evenly 
embraces  this  coruscating  and  crisply  struck  Choice  twenty  cent 
piece.  A  small  gray  spot  accompanies  the  final  A  in  AMERICA.  A 
low  mintage  issue,  relative  to  the  plentiful  1875-S.  Encapsulated  in 
a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23R5,  PCGS# 
5296 

4580  1875  MS64  NGC.  BF-1,  R.l.  The  low  mintage  introductory 
Philadelphia  issue  of  the  short-lived  denomination.  Nicely  struck 
and  coruscating  with  light  straw-gold  patina.  The  obverse  field 
exhibits  unimportant  contact.  The  reverse  is  well  preserved. 
Census:  47  in  64,  32  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23R5,  PCGS# 

5296 

4581  1875-CC  AU50  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.l.  Dove-gray  and  golden-brown 
toning  envelops  this  well  defined  and  unblemished  Carson  City 
example.  Portions  of  the  eagle  are  incompletely  brought  up,  but 
peripheral  elements  are  well  struck.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS# 

5297 

4582  1875-CC  AU53  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.l.  Luster  brightens  design 
elements  of  this  Carson  City  type  coin.  The  strike  is  typical  but  the 
caramel-gold  and  pearl-white  surfaces  are  only  lightly  abraded.  The 
mintage  is  much  lower  than  its  San  Francisco  cousin.  NGC  ID# 
23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

4583  1875-CC  AU58  PCGS.  BF-3,  R.4.  Brunner  and  Frost  write  that 
“the  [BF-3]  die  marriage  represents  less  than  5%  of  the  surviving 
1875-CC  coins.”  Luster  dominates  the  margins,  and  the  untoned 
surfaces  lack  consequential  contact.  The  strike  is  typical  for  this 
Carson  City  type  issue.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

4584  1875-CC  MS62  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.l.  A  lovely  almond-gold  and 
stone-gray  representative  of  the  popular  Carson  City  type  emission. 
The  fields  are  lustrous  and  lack  consequential  abrasions.  The  strike 
shows  selected  blending  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  top  of  the  left 
(facing)  wing.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

1875-CC  Twenty  Cent,  MS64 
Rich  Multicolor  Toning 


4585  1875-CC  MS64  PCGS.  BF-4,  R.2.  Sea-green,  orange-gold,  and 
rose-red  grace  this  dusky  and  coruscating  Choice  Carson  City  type 
coin.  The  strike  is  crisp  except  on  stars  8  through  10  and  a  portion 
of  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  claw.  Marks  are  inconsequential,  and 
the  sole  identifier  is  a  small  spot  east  of  Liberty’s  head.  NGC  ID# 
23R6,  PCGS#  5297 


1875-S  Twenty  Cent,  MS65 
Gem  Type  Coin 


4586  1875-S  MS65  PCGS.  BF-16.  The  mintmark  is  recut  and  the  top 
of  a  misplaced  7  is  evident  in  the  dentils  beneath  the  primary.  This 
piece  displays  satin  luster  with  light  golden  toning  overall.  Trivial 
softness  on  the  highest  points  of  the  design  elements  is  not  unusual 
for  this  issue.  The  1875-S  is  the  most  plentiful  date  in  the  short¬ 
lived  twenty  cent  series,  ideal  for  type  representation.  NGC  ID# 
23R7,  PCGS#  5298 


4587  1875-S  Misplaced  Date,  FS-301,  BF-12,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS. 

The  top  of  an  8  is  misplaced  in  the  dentils.  Golden-brown  and 
blue-green  toning  overlies  lustrous  pearl-gray  surfaces.  Well  struck 
except  on  the  uppermost  stars.  A  lint  mark  (as  made)  connects 
the  eagle’s  neck  with  the  first  S  in  STATES.  PCGS#  395943  Base 
PCGS#  5298 

4588  1876  MS64  PCGS.  BF-2,  R.2.  Dusky  caramel-gold  toning  drapes 
this  lustrous  and  crisply  struck  Choice  double  dime.  Free  from 
detrimental  contact,  and  superior  quality  for  the  third  party  grade. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23R8,  PCGS#  5299 

PROOF  TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 

1875  Twenty  Cent,  PR63 
Introductory  Issue  in  the  Series 


4589  1875  PR63  NGC.  The  introductory  twenty  cent  proof  issue 
amounted  to  2,790  coins.  According  to  Breen’s  Proof  Encyclopedia, 
1,950  examples  were  struck  during  the  second  quarter  and  840 
pieces  were  minted  in  the  second  half  of  the  year.  The  stone-gray 
obverse  shows  blushes  of  golden  patina  around  the  border  and 
within  the  design  recesses,  while  the  reverse  is  more  brilliant  in 
appearance.  Wispy  marks  on  each  side  define  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
27GZ,  PCGS#  5303 


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1875  Twenty  Cent,  PR65 
Vivid  Peripheral  Toning 


1877  Twenty  Cent,  PR64  Cameo 
Coveted  Proof-Only  Issue 


4590  1875  PR65  NGC.  The  first-year  proof  in  the  twenty  cent  series, 
the  1875  is  seldom  seen  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  This  piece  exhibits 
bold  design  definition  and  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  centers  show 
warm  champagne  toning  with  modest  field-device  contrast,  while 
the  peripheries  display  deeper  amber-red  and  ocean-blue.  Census: 
17  in  65  (1  in  65+,  1  in  65+*),  19  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27GZ, 
PCGS#  5303 


1876  Twenty  Cent,  Toned  PR65 


4593  1877  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Production  of  circulation-strike  twenty 
cent  pieces  concluded  in  1876,  and  only  510  proofs  were  struck 
in  1877  —  the  lowest  proof  total  in  the  series.  According  to  Ron 
Guth,  only  20%  of  coins  survive  with  a  cameo  finish.  Each  side 
of  this  near-Gem  proof  is  brilliant  and  boldly  contrasted  with 
deep,  watery  mirrors  that  frame  frosty  motifs.  Blushes  of  light 
golden  patina  grace  the  peripheries,  and  grade-limiting  marks  occur 
primarily  in  the  obverse  fields.  Census:  24  in  64  Cameo  (1  in  64  ★ 
Cameo),  27  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85305 


1878  Twenty  Cent  Piece,  PR63  Cameo 
Proof-Only  Final  Issue 


EARLY  QUARTERS 


1804  B-l  Quarter,  Fine  12 
Lowest  Mintage  Heraldic  Eagle  Date 


4592  1876  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS  Secure.  The  proof  1876  twenty 
cent  piece  is  not  known  for  having  strong  field-device  contrast, 
so  it  is  quite  a  pleasant  surprise  to  come  across  a  Deep  Cameo 
example  in  the  affordable  PR64  grade.  This  coin  is  boldly  struck 
and  possesses  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Each  side  is  accentuated 
by  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning  overall  with  hints  of  ice-blue 
in  the  fields.  Population:  4  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Deep  Cameo,  2  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  95304 


4595  1804  B-l,  R.3,  Fine  12  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  The  die 
scratch  between  stars  8  and  9  identifies  B- 1 ,  the  more  available  of  the 
two  varieties  for  this  desirable  low  mintage  date.  A  nicely  detailed 
tan-brown  and  gunmetal-gray  example.  Minor  adjustment  marks 
(as  made)  are  apparent  on  the  reverse,  below  the  central  clouds. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  112008) ,  lot  1085,  which  realized 
$10,350.  PCGS#  38921  Base  PCGS#  5312 


4591  1876  PR65  PCGS.  A  blend  of  rose-gold  and  pale  olive  toning 
over  each  side  of  this  Gem  proof  allows  modest  contrast  to  persist 
between  the  sharp,  frosty  devices  and  the  mirrored  fields.  There  are 
no  contact  marks  present  and  a  few  light  hairlines  are  masked  by 
the  patina.  Ideal  for  date  representation  in  light  of  the  scarcity  of 
high-end  circulation  strikes.  Population:  26  in  65,  13  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  27H3,  PCGS#  5304 


1876  Twenty  Cent,  PR64  Deep  Cameo 
Lovely  Two-Toned  Contrast 


4594  1878  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  According  to  Mint  records,  a 
small  production  of  600  proof  twenty  cent  pieces  was  accomplished 
in  1878,  and  no  business-strikes  were  struck.  The  issue  is  always 
in  demand  as  the  final  issue  of  the  denomination.  This  attractive 
Select  example  offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  deeply 
reflective  fields  with  strong  cameo  contrast.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  are  enhanced  by  shades  of  champagne-gold  and  cerulean- 
blue  toning.  Population:  15  in  63  Cameo,  37  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
85306 


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1805  B-2  Quarter,  Choice  AU 
Substantial  Luster 


4596  1805  B-2,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  An 
intermediate  die  state  with  light  clash  marks  near  Liberty’s  throat 
and  the  leftmost  reverse  stars.  Medium  golden-brown  toning  visits 
the  margins  of  this  partly  lustrous  example.  Marks  are  minimal, 
though  the  obverse  field  displays  faint  hairlines  and  is  moderately 
granular  near  the  I  in  LIBERTY.  Certified  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  PCGS#  38924  Base  PCGS#  5313 


1806  B-9  Quarter,  XF40 
Late  Die  State,  Minimal  Marks 


4597  1806  B-9,  R.1,  XF40  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  6/5.  A  pleasing 
and  nicely  defined  cream-gray  and  steel-blue  representative.  The 
only  noticeable  mark  is  a  thin  line  on  the  shield.  The  central 
reverse  is  lightly  brought  up,  as  usual  for  B-9.  A  late  die  state  with 
cuds,  clashes,  and  a  bisecting  obverse  crack.  PCGS#  38935  Base 
PCGS#  53 14 


1818/5  Quarter,  B-l,  MS62 
Original  Toning 


4599  1818/5  B-l,  R.2,  MS62  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2,  clashed. 
Two  die  pairings  employ  this  overdated  obverse  (B-l  and  -3), 
and  these  represent  about  a  third  of  the  Mint  State  1818  quarter 
population.  This  B- 1  example  is  well-struck  and  minimally  abraded, 
with  satiny  mint  luster.  Mint-gold  and  sea-green  peripheries  lighten 
to  lavender-gray  and  amber  hues  in  the  central  regions.  PCGS# 
38953  Base  PCGS#  5323 


1818/5  B-l  Quarter,  MS64 


4600  1818/5  B-l,  R.2,  MS64  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  An 
intermediate  die  state,  clashed  but  not  cracked.  Sea-green, 
golden-brown,  and  gunmetal-gray  toning  enriches  this  satiny  and 
unmarked  Choice  quarter.  The  flag  of  the  underdigit  is  apparent 
within  the  upper  loop  of  the  second  8.  Census:  30  in  64  (2  in  64+) , 
12  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  38953  Base  PCGS#  5323 


1807  B-l  Quarter,  AU53 
Early  NGC  Holder 


4598  1807  B-l,  R.2,  AU53  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  1/2.  Sea- 
green  and  golden-brown  toning  dominates  this  lightly  worn  but 
partly  lustrous  representative.  The  fields  are  virtually  unabraded, 
although  the  portrait  displays  a  few  thin  and  unobtrusive  marks. 
Encapsulated  in  an  early,  pre-hologram  holder.  PCGS#  38939  Base 
PCGS#  5316 


1818  B-2  Quarter,  MS64+ 
Boldly  Clashed  Dies 


4601  1818  B-2,  R.1,  MS64+  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  4/2.  Both  sides 
exhibit  a  double  set  of  bold  clash  marks.  This  satiny  near-Gem 
is  lushly  patinated  jade-green  and  tan-brown.  Careful  inspection 
reveals  only  a  lint  mark  on  the  cap  and  a  few  faint  thin  abrasions 
on  the  left  obverse.  1818  Census:  55  in  64  (1  in  64+),  32  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  38943  Base  PCGS#  5322 

4602  1818  B-4,  R.2,  XF45  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  1/1.  Traces  of 
luster  emerge  from  design  crevices  of  this  attractively  detailed  and 
evenly  struck  stone-gray  and  almond-gold  Choice  XF  example.  No 
marks  are  visible  to  the  unaided  eye,  although  a  loupe  displays  faint 
hairlines. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/201 1) ,  lot  3533,  which  realized 
$1 ,380.  PCGS#  38945  Base  PCGS#  5322 


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4603  1819  Large  9,  B-2,  R.3,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Tompkins  Die  State 
3/1.  Deep  cream-gray  fields  and  motifs  are  bounded  by  golden- 
brown  and  apple-green  borders.  The  reverse  is  well  defined,  while 
Liberty’s  curls  display  wear  appropriate  for  the  Choice  VF  level. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  38957  Base  PCGS# 
5326 

4604  1819  Large  9,  B-2,  R.3,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Tompkins  Die  State 
4/2.  Deep  dove-gray  toning  blankets  this  minimally  marked  Choice 
VF  example.  All  letters  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  bold.  Among 
1819  quarters,  the  Large  9  variety  is  much  more  elusive  than  its 
Small  9  counterpart.  PCGS#  38957  Base  PCGS#  5326 

4605  1821  B-4,  R.3,  AU58  NGC.  Luster  illuminates  the  devices  and 
margins  of  this  lightly  toned  and  minimally  abraded  near-Mint  Bust 
quarter.  A  die  scratch  from  a  leaf  tip  to  the  rim  is  a  characteristic  of 
this  Browning  marriage. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012),  lot  3312.  PCGS#  38966 
Base  PCGS#  5331 

4606  1825/4/2  B-l,  R.5,  VF25  PCGS.  Rarest  of  the  three  1825 -dated 
die  varieties,  and  the  sole  marriage  for  the  Guide  Book  1825,  5  Over 
2  entry.  The  blended  cream-gray  and  walnut-brown  surfaces  are 
smooth  save  for  minor  field  marks  are  noted  near  the  crest  of  the 
eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing.  PCGS#  38974  Base  PCGS#  5337 

4607  1825/4/(2)  B-2,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  Peach-gold  toning 
illuminates  the  margins  of  this  otherwise  stone-white  example. 
The  well  defined  and  mildly  luminous  surfaces  are  free  from  any 
mentionable  marks.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder.  PCGS# 
38975  Base  PCGS#  5336 

1825/4  B-2  Quarter,  MS62 
Richly  Toned,  High-End  Example 


4608  1825/4/(2)  B-2,  R.2,  MS62  PCGS.  Lovely  light  original  toning 
in  hues  of  aquamarine  and  azure  covers  the  lustrous  surfaces,  with 
gold-amber  peripheries.  Fairly  well-struck,  with  all  star  centers  well 
defined  and  Liberty’s  hair  curls  sculpted,  but  a  bit  of  strike  bluntness 
shows  on  the  eagle’s  wingtips.  The  grade  would  be  higher  except  for 
a  light  scrape  from  star  4  upward  to  the  Liberty  cap,  while  a  second 
light  scrape  is  noted  to  the  right  of  the  date.  Still  high-end  in 
appearance,  and  an  affordable  example  of  this  popular  type. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006) ,  lot  1477.  PCGS# 
38975  Base  PCGS#  5336 


4609  1828  25  Over  50C,  B-3,  R.5,  Good  6  PCGS.  Deep  lavender- 
gray  throughout  aside  from  lighter  cream  toning  on  the  reverse 
high  points.  All  legends  are  bold  except  for  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM, 
which  is  nonetheless  partly  readable.  A  challenging  Guide  Book 
blundered  denomination  variety. 

Ex:  Schaumburg  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot 
3934,  which  realized  $1 ,006.25 .  PCGS#  38979  Base  PCGS# 
5343 

4610  1828  B-4,  R.3,  XF40  PCGS.  Chestnut-gold  and  stone-gray 
toning  embraces  this  unblemished  and  nicely  defined  Capped 
Bust  quarter.  A  number  of  minuscule  hairs  are  noted  near  the  final 
two  stars  but  no  abrasions  are  readily  evident.  PCGS#  38978  Base 
PCGS#  5342 


1831  B-2  Quarter,  MS63 
Small  Letters,  Rich  Patina 


4611  1831  Small  Letters,  B-2,  R.2,  MS63  NGC.  Tompkins  Die 
State  2/4  with  advanced  cracks  across  much  of  the  reverse  border. 
This  fully  struck  Select  Bust  quarter  is  deeply  patinated  lavender, 
orange,  and  navy-blue.  Luster  dominates  the  margins  and  motifs. 
The  reverse  appears  unabraded,  and  the  obverse  displays  only 
unimportant  marks.  PCGS#  38981  Base  PCGS#  5348 

1831  B-2  Quarter,  MS64 
Small  Letters,  Late  Die  State 


4612  1831  Small  Letters,  B-2,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Tompkins  Die  State 
2/4.  Untoned,  silver-white  surfaces  display  frosty  luster  and  a  sharp 
strike.  Only  a  few  small  marks  are  widely  distributed  across  the 
fields  and  motifs.  Heavy  die  cracks  encircle  the  periphery  —  from 
the  base  of  the  denomination  through  the  arrowheads  and  ERICA 
of  AMERICA,  and  at  the  top  of  UNITED  STATES  where  small 
cuds  have  started  to  form  between  ED  and  ST.  This  near-Gem 
example  approaches  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the 
variety,  tied  with  several  other  MS64  coins.  PCGS#  38981  Base 
PCGS#  5348 

1831  Quarter,  MS64  Prooflike 
B-4,  Small  Letters 


4613  1831  Small  Letters,  B-4,  R.1,  MS64  Prooflike  NGC.  Star  13 
is  close  to  the  bust,  and  a  radial  crack  passes  through  the  C  in  25 
C.  A  crisply  struck  caramel-gold  and  stone-gray  Choice  quarter. 
Lightly  marked  overall,  although  we  note  a  faint  diagonal  line  on 
Liberty’s  cheek.  As  of  (6/15),  NGC  has  certified  a  total  of  7  coins  as 
Prooflike,  with  3  among  those  at  the  MS64  level  and  only  1  graded 
finer.  PCGS#  38983  Base  PCGS#  5348 


4614  1832  B-2,  R.2,  AU58  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  2/2.  Lavender, 
walnut-brown,  and  jade-green  blend  throughout  this  Borderline 
Uncirculated  Bust  type  coin.  Well  struck  and  only  lightly  abraded. 
The  “Wide  25  C”  variety,  moderately  scarcer  than  its  “Narrow  25  C” 
B-l  alternative.  PCGS#  38988  Base  PCGS#  5351 


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1832  B-2  Quarter,  Near-Brilliant  MS63 


4615  1832  B-2,  R.2,  MS63  PCGS.  The  1832  is  one  of  the  less  often 
seen  dates  in  the  reduced  diameter  Capped  Bust  type,  particularly 
in  Mint  State.  This  Select  example  displays  near-brilliant  luster 
and  minimal  abrasions,  with  areas  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the 
fields.  The  top  of  Liberty’s  cap  and  star  6  are  a  trifle  soft,  but  the 
motifs  are  otherwise  well-defined.  Population:  12  in  63  (1  in  63  +  ), 
14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38988  Base  PCGS#  5351 


1834  B-l  Quarter,  MS64  Prooflike 
O  Over  F  in  OF,  FS-901 


4616  1834  O  Over  F  in  OF,  B-l,  FS-901,  R.1,  MS64  Prooflike  NGC. 

Tompkins  Die  State  1/5.  The  borders  display  cartwheel  luster  but 
the  fields  show  substantial  reflectivity.  A  well  struck  near-Gem 
with  a  lightly  toned  obverse  and  moderate  tan-gold  and  forest- 
green  reverse  patina.  The  variety  with  a  blundered  OF  is  relatively 
plentiful,  but  examples  of  the  present  quality  are  elusive.  PCGS# 
38992  Base  PCGS#  5353 


4617  1834  B-4,  R.1,  MS62  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  4/4.  Tompkins 
writes,  “the  latest  die  stage  (showing  the  shield  bars  clashed 
at  the  ear)  is  the  rarest.”  Chocolate-brown  and  gunmetal-gray 
toning  endow  this  well  struck  and  satiny  Capped  Bust  type  coin. 
Minimally  abraded  and  desirable.  PCGS#  38995  Base  PCGS# 
5353 


1834  Quarter,  B-4,  MS63 
Capped  Bust  Type  Coin 


4618  1834  B-4,  R.1,  MS63  PCGS.  The  obverse  shoes  recutting  on 
star  10  and  the  reverse  is  extensively  cracked.  As  a  date,  the  1834 
quarter  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  issues  for  the  type  in  Mint 
State,  but  is  nonetheless  elusive  above  the  MS63  grade  level.  This 
Select  example  shows  a  pleasing  central  strike  and  satiny  luster, 
with  aquamarine  peripheries  and  pale  champagne-gray  centers.  A 
few  light  luster  grazes  limit  the  grade.  Population  (all  varieties 
included):  24  in  63,  60  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  38995  Base  PCGS# 
5353 


4619  1835  B-4,  R.3,  MS62  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  4/1.  Lengthy 
cracks  across  the  left-side  stars  and  Liberty’s  chin  identify  this 
conditionally  rare  Browning  variety.  Mottled  cobalt-blue, 
golden-brown,  and  stone-gray  toning  confirms  the  originality. 
The  surfaces  are  minimally  marked.  PCGS#  39000  Base  PCGS# 
5354 

4620  1836  B-3,  R.1,  MS61  NGC.  Tompkins  Die  State  5/4  with  many 
advanced  cracks.  Golden-brown  and  navy-blue  freckles  dominate 
design  recesses.  The  high  points  are  stone-gray.  A  few  moderate 
marks  are  noted  on  the  field  near  the  chin.  PCGS#  39007  Base 
PCGS#  5355 


SEATED  QUARTERS 

4621  1840-0  Drapery,  Large  O,  FS-501,  VG10  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  In 

his  1991  Encyclopedia,  Larry  Briggs  referred  to  the  Drapery,  Large 
O  variety  as  “the  rarest  collectible  Seated  Liberty  quarter.”  The 
reverse  dentils  are  die  doubled.  This  pearl-gray  representative  is 
lightly  abraded  for  the  VG10  level.  Most  of  LIBERTY  is  sharp.  The 
variety  is  undesignated  on  the  PCGS  insert. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395925  Base  PCGS# 
5398 

4622  1841-0  MS63  PCGS.  A  Briggs-unlisted  variety  with  the 
mintmark  centered  over  the  right  half  of  the  R  in  QUAR.  Silver- 
gray  and  autumn-gold  toning  encompass  satiny  and  unabraded 
surfaces.  The  eagle’s  neck  shows  incompleteness  of  strike.  NGC 
ID#  23SL,  PCGS#  5400 

4623  1841-0  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  Briggs  2-C,  FS-101,  MS63  + 
PCGS.  The  first  two  stars  are  strongly  die  doubled,  as  is  the  base 
of  Liberty’s  shield.  LIBERTY  is  blurry  from  doubling.  A  satiny 
example  with  stone-white  fields  and  motifs.  The  borders  display 
rich  cobalt-blue  and  russet  toning.  The  right-side  stars  and  portions 
of  the  devices  are  lightly  brought  up.  PCGS#  395924  Base  PCGS# 
5400 

4624  1842  Large  Date  AU58  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Iridescent  rose- 
red,  lime-green,  and  lemon-gold  toning  visits  well  struck  and 
semiprooflike  surfaces.  A  low  mintage  issue.  Abrasions  are 
inconsequential  aside  from  minor  marks  near  the  second  S  in 
STATES.  Population:  3  in  58,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23SM, 
PCGS#  5401 

4625  1842-0  Small  Date  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  A  rare 
variety  readily  attributed  by  the  crossbar  of  the  4,  which  does  not 
extend  past  the  right  foot.  The  cream-gray  surfaces  are  refreshingly 
unabraded.  About  half  of  LIBERTY  is  clear. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 SN,  PCGS# 
5403 

4626  1842-0  Small  Date  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  Small 
Date  1842-0  quarter  is  significantly  scarcer  than  its  Large  Date 
counterpart.  Most  survivors  are  well  circulated.  The  present  Fine 
example  shows  all  letters  in  LIBERTY,  although  the  LI  are  faint. 
The  stars  and  border  legends  are  well  outlined.  The  cream  and 
dove-gray  surfaces  are  free  from  mentionable  marks. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 SN,  PCGS# 
5403 


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1847-0  Seated  Quarter,  AU58 
Better  New  Orleans  Issue 


4627  1847-0  AU58  NGC.  Briggs  1-B.  Among  pre-1853  Seated 
quarters,  the  New  Orleans  issues  are  collectively  scarcer  and  more 
sought-after  than  their  Philadelphia  counterparts.  This  1847-0 
representative  has  few  superiors  in  Mint  State.  The  Borderline 
Uncirculated  surfaces  retain  hints  of  luster  enough  to  illuminate 
mottled  olive-gold  and  lilac-gray  toning.  The  strike  is  a  touch  soft 
on  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg,  but  the  devices  are  otherwise  well- 
detailed.  Census:  7  in  58,  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23SY,  PCGS# 
5411 


1849  Seated  Quarter,  MS65 
Elusive  Melt  Rarity 


4628  1849  MS65  NGC.  Although  the  Philadelphia  Mint  coined 
340,000  quarter  dollars  in  1849,  most  of  those  coins  were  hoarded 
and  eventually  melted  by  bullion  speculators  because  of  the  rise  of 
silver  prices  in  relation  to  gold  because  of  the  abundance  of  gold 
found  in  California.  The  actions  of  those  bullion  speculators  created 
a  prize  for  present-day  numismatists  as  few  Mint  State  examples  of 
this  issue  survive.  NGC  has  only  certified  31  Mint  State  examples 
of  this  issue  that  range  from  MS61  to  MS65.  To  explain  the  rarity 
of  these  silver  issues  in  relation  to  gold,  consider  the  1849  half  eagle, 
having  a  mintage  of  only  133,070  coins,  with  30  NGC  certified  Mint 
State  examples  ranging  from  MS60  to  MS64.  Clearly,  gold  coins 
from  that  era  survived  in  greater  proportion  than  silver  coins. 

The  silver  centers  of  each  side  blend  into  russet  and  charcoal- 
gray  on  the  reverse,  and  into  concentric  rings  of  pale  green,  gold, 
sky-blue,  and  amber  on  the  obverse.  The  strike  is  quite  sharp 
throughout  both  sides,  and  there  are  few  marks  for  the  assigned 
grade,  with  copious  eye  appeal.  Census:  3  in  65,  0  finer  (10/13). 

Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society;  Eric  P.  Newman 
Collection  Part  III  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot  33366.  NGC  ID#  23T2, 
PCGS#  5413 


4629  1849-0  Fine  12  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  mintage  of  the  1849-0 
is  unrecorded.  Briggs  (1991)  estimated  the  production  was  16,000 
pieces.  LIBERTY  is  mostly  intact  on  this  cloudy  but  minimally 
marked  cream-gray  and  walnut-brown  example. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23T3,  PCGS# 
5414 


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1849-0  Quarter,  VF35 
Scarce  in  All  Grades 


4630  1849-0  VF35  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  1849-0  is  a  semikey  date 
in  all  grades.  The  mintage  figure  is  unknown,  included  in  that  of  the 
1850-0  which  is  reported  at  412,000  coins.  It  is  generally  accepted 
that  likely  16,000  1849-0  quarters  were  produced.  This  Choice  VF 
example  is  about  in  the  middle  of  the  certified  population  figures, 
with  few  finer  coins  known.  The  strike  is  exact  and  the  motifs 
retain  substantial  detail.  Deep  olive-gray  toning  is  visited  by  tinges 
of  gold  and  crimson  throughout  each  side.  Population:  3  in  35,  22 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23T3,  PCGS#  5414 


1849-0  Quarter,  Choice  AU 
Rare  New  Orleans  Issue 


4631  1849-0  AU55  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  A  single  die  marriage  is  known 
for  the  1849-0,  which  has  an  unrecorded  (but  undoubtedly  low) 
mintage.  This  briefly  circulated  example  displays  richly  blended 
steel-gray  and  sea-green  toning.  The  well  defined  surfaces  exhibit 
occasional  moderate  field  marks.  Census:  3  in  55,  8  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23T3,  PCGS#  5414 

1850-0  Seated  Quarter,  MS63 
Upper-End  for  the  Issue 


4632  1850-0  MS63  PCGS.  Briggs  1-B.  Overall,  pre-1853  Seated 
quarters  from  New  Orleans  are  scarcer  than  their  Philadelphia 
counterparts,  and  the  1850-0  is  especially  rare  in  Mint  State.  This 
golden-toned  MS63  example  is  among  the  finer-known,  with  few 
peers  and  even  fewer  superiors.  Luster  is  satiny  overall,  and  the 
strike  is  sharp.  Liberty’s  figure  shows  moderate  die  rust,  as  usual. 
Population:  7  in  63,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23T5,  PCGS# 
5416 


4633  1852-0  —  Questionable  Color  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details. 
Briggs  1-A.  All  letters  in  LIBERTY,  the  scroll  edges,  and  the 
shoulder  clasp  remain  bold  on  this  lightly  worn  specimen  and  a 
planchet  flaw  near  star  4  is  the  only  mark  of  note.  The  surfaces  are 
blanketed  in  dusky  shades  of  slate-gray  and  amber  toning.  NGC 
ID#  23T9,  PCGS#  5420 

4634  1853/53  No  Arrows,  Briggs  1-A,  FS-301,  VF20  PCGS.  A 

meager  44,200  quarters  were  minted  at  Philadelphia  in  1853, 
prior  to  the  advent  of  Arrows  Seated  coinage.  Much  of  the  issue 
was  likely  melted.  All  No  Arrows  pieces  were  struck  by  the  same 
obverse  die,  with  repunching  on  the  53  in  the  date.  A  problem-free 
Very  Fine  example  with  tan-brown  and  stone-gray  toning. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395930  Base  PCGS# 
5421 

1853/53  No  Arrows  Quarter,  XF40 
FS-301,  Recut  Date 


4635  1853/53  No  Arrows,  Briggs  1-A,  FS-301,  XF40  PCGS.  CAC. 

The  double  punching  of  the  53  in  the  date  is  not  always  as 
pronounced  as  this  example,  but  the  entire  mintage  of  44,200 
pieces  for  the  No  Arrows  quarter  was  struck  from  the  same  die  pair, 
so  all  1853  No  Arrows  quarters  are  of  the  recut  date  variety.  The 
current  coin  is  shows  deep-gray  toning  with  lighter  central  motifs. 
LIBERTY  is  bold  on  the  obverse  shield.  The  fields  and  devices 
show  only  minimal  marks,  while  the  coin  displays  excellent  eye 
appeal  for  the  grade.  Population:  5  in  40,  31  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395930  Base  PCGS# 
5421 


4636  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS63  PCGS.  Primarily  silver  surfaces 
show  prominent  splashes  of  pumpkin-orange  and  claret  at  the 
margins.  A  solid  Select  example  of  this  one-year  type  with  clash 
marks  plain  on  the  obverse. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS# 
5426 


1853  Arrows  and  Rays  Quarter,  MS64 
Brilliant  Mint  Luster 


4637  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  An  unidentified  die 
pair  from  literally  dozens  upon  dozens  of  possibilities,  with  at  least 
119  obverse  dies  and  120  reverse  dies  prepared  for  usage  when  more 
than  15  million  quarters  with  the  Arrows  and  Rays  motifs  were 
struck  in  1853.  This  sharp  near-Gem  is  well-struck  and  extremely 
lustrous.  The  obverse  stars  show  detail  at  their  centers  from  one 
extent  to  another,  with  the  right-hand  stars  not  quite  as  sharp  as 
those  on  the  left.  Liberty  is  well-struck  at  the  head  and  throughout 
the  portrait.  The  eagle  shows  full  plumage.  Intermittent  smoke-gray 
toning  adds  original  appeal  to  the  mostly  brilliant,  silver-white 
surfaces.  CAC  endorsed.  PCGS  reports  just  28  numerically  finer 
pieces  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS#  5426 


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1853  Arrows  and  Rays  Seated  Quarter,  MS65 
Vibrant,  Colorful  Toning 


4638  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  3-C.  While  the 
obverse  of  this  vibrantly  toned  quarter  shows  shades  of  ocean-blue, 
lime-green,  and  lemon-gold,  the  reverse  is  even  more  dramatic 
with  deep,  electric-blue  and  violet  toning  at  the  borders  around  a 
lustrous,  reddish-gold  center.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout,  with 
even  the  reverse  legend  boldly  struck.  More  than  15  million  pieces 
were  struck,  and  it  is  amazing  only  28  Gem  or  finer  coins  exist  at 
PCGS.  Population:  18  in  65  (1  in  65+),  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23U4,  PCGS#  5426 


1854-0  Quarter,  VF25 
FS-501,  ‘Huge  O’  Mintmark 


4639  1854-0  Huge  O,  Briggs  1-A,  FS-501,  VF25  PCGS.  The  Huge 
O  mintmark  was  presumably  entered  by  hand  on  the  working 
die,  resulting  in  its  ungainly,  irregular  appearance.  Larry  Briggs 
notes  that  not  only  was  the  crude  die  work  performed  on  the 
reverse,  but  nearly  the  entire  obverse  was  recut  as  well  including 
the  stars,  Liberty,  the  Arrows  and  the  date.  Indeed,  on  a  well- 
circulated  coin  such  as  the  current  example,  the  figure  of  Liberty 
more  closely  resembles  the  Grim  Reaper  than  a  classic  symbol  of 
freedom.  This  mid-grade  example  is  problem-free  with  pleasing  old- 
silver  color  and  few  abrasions  of  any  kind.  A  popular  Guide  Book 
variety  —  scarce  in  all  grades.  Population:  4  in  25,  25  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395933  Base  PCGS# 
5434 


1856-S/S  Quarter,  FS-501,  XF45 
Finest  Certified  at  PCGS 


4640  1856-S/S  Large  Over  Small  S,  Briggs  4-E,  FS-501,  XF45  PCGS. 

A  highly  desirable  overmintmark,  one  of  the  most  important 
mintmark  varieties  not  only  in  the  quarter  series,  but  also  among 
all  Seated  Liberty  coinage.  The  Small  S  beneath  the  Large  S  is 
obvious  and  dramatic.  Currently,  PCGS  has  identified  just  two 
examples  since  the  start  of  their  expanded  variety  identification 
system.  The  present  coin  is  a  sharp  and  original  Choice  XF  with 
light,  silver-gray  patina  and  a  hint  of  mint  luster.  Nearly  25  years 
ago,  Larry  Briggs  recognized  the  variety  as  rare  and  unknown  in 
Mint  State.  Population:  1  in  45,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  395935 

4641  1857  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Lustrous  and  crisply  struck  with 
outstanding  preservation  and  a  hint  of  almond-gold  toning.  Both 
sides  display  a  partial  wire  rim,  most  prominent  near  3  o’clock  on 
the  obverse.  Population:  46  in  65,  45  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TE,  PCGS# 
5442 

4642  1857  MS65  PCGS.  This  attractive  Gem  exhibits  well-detailed 
design  elements,  with  some  flatness  on  the  peripheral  elements, 
and  lustrous  surfaces  with  no  mentionable  distractions,  under 
shades  of  greenish-gold  and  lavender-gray  patina.  Population:  46  in 
65,  45  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23TE,  PCGS#  5442 

4643  1857-0  MS62  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  golden-brown  and  magenta 
toning  blanket  the  surfaces  of  this  lightly  marked  MS62  example, 
with  well-detailed  design  elements  that  show  a  touch  of  softness  on 
some  of  the  stars.  Census:  6  in  62,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23 TF, 
PCGS#  5443 

1857-0  Quarter,  MS63 
Conditionally  Rare  New  Orleans  Issue 


4644  1857-0  MS63  PCGS.  Briggs  3-B.  The  1857-0  is  easily  located  in 
well  circulated  grades,  but  Uncirculated  examples  are  undeniably 
rare.  This  unworn  example  has  pearl-gray  surfaces  that  show  only 
incidental  contact.  A  tiny  mahogany  spot,  on  the  drapery  above 
the  I  in  LIBERTY,  provides  an  identifier.  Population:  7  in  63,  6 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23TF,  PCGS#  5443 


4645  1858-S  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  eagle’s  plumage 
is  well  defined  and  all  of  LIBERTY  is  sharp.  The  stone-gray  and 
caramel-gold  surfaces  are  smooth  save  for  a  thin  line  on  the  drapery 
above  the  58  in  the  date.  A  scarce  low  mintage  issue.  PCGS  has  yet 
to  certify  an  1858-S  quarter  as  Mint  State,  an  indication  that  none 
were  set  aside  by  collectors  until  many  years  after  issue. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TK,  PCGS# 
5447 


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4646  1859  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  3-C.  This  sharply  detailed 
Choice  example  shows  an  extensive  network  of  die  cracks  between 
letters  in  the  reverse  legend  and  the  arrowheads.  The  lustrous 
surfaces  are  lightly  marked  and  blanketed  in  dusky  shades  of 
greenish-gold  and  magenta  toning.  Population:  42  in  64  (2  in  64+ ), 
13  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23TL,  PCGS#  5448 


1 860-S  Seated  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Splendid  Collector  Coin 


4647  1 860-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  Problem-free  examples  of  this  San  Francisco 
date  are  in  the  distinct  minority.  Just  56,000  pieces  were  struck  and 
poured  into  the  Old  West  commerce,  only  to  be  worn  smooth  or 
lost  to  attrition.  This  two-toned  example  is  Choice  and  appealing, 
with  steel-blue  fields  surrounding  golden-gray  devices.  Sharp  detail 
remains  on  the  the  shield  scroll,  rims,  and  dentils.  The  eagle  retains 
much  of  its  plumage.  Population:  7  in  15,  22  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TS,  PCGS# 
5453 


1 860-S  Quarter,  Toned  XF40 
Rare  This  Fine 


4648  1 860-S  XF40  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  1 860-S  is  rare,  even  though 
56,000  pieces  were  struck.  It  is  usually  only  found  in  Good  to  Fine 
condition,  VF  pieces  are  scarce,  and  XF  coins  such  as  this  one  are 
rare.  Even  wear  is  seen  over  the  high  points  of  the  design,  and  deep 
gray  and  rose  toning  covers  both  sides.  Census:  3  in  40,  6  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  23TS,  PCGS#  5453 


4649  1861-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Like  all  S-mint  quarter  issues 
from  the  1860s,  the  1861-S  has  a  low  mintage.  Just  96,000  pieces 
were  produced.  This  stone-gray  and  charcoal  representative  is 
unmarked  aside  from  a  pair  of  hair-thin  lines  on  the  lower  right 
drapery.  All  letters  in  LIBERTY  are  crisp,  and  the  eagle’s  wings 
show  partial  plumage. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TU,  PCGS# 
5455 

4650  1864-S  VG10  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  rare  Civil  War  issue  with  a 
stingy  mintage  of  20,000  pieces.  The  unmarked  surfaces  are  stone- 
white  aside  from  hints  of  deeper  russet  near  the  rims.  BERTY  is 
clear,  as  are  all  peripheral  legends. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 

4651  1864-S  Fine  12  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  cream-gray  Fine  example 
of  this  challenging  Civil  War  semikey.  Protected  areas  display 
charcoal  toning.  Devoid  of  remotely  consequential  abrasions.  The 
College  Collection  dispersal  provides  many  opportunities  for  the 
Seated  quarter  specialist. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 


4652  1864-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Rich  autumn-brown, 
lavender,  and  powder-blue  toning  blankets  this  low  mintage 
Old  West  quarter.  Nearly  all  of  LIBERTY  is  sharp.  Abrasions  are 
confined  to  a  diagonal  line  west  of  the  date  and  a  slight  edge  nick 
on  the  reverse  at  1  o’clock. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 


1864-S  Seated  Liberty  Quarter,  XF40 
Scarce  San  Francisco  Issue 


4653  1864-S  XF40  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  scarce  and  challenging 
S-Mint  quarter,  struck  during  a  period  of  declining  quarter  mintages, 
during  a  time  when  all  coinage  was  extensively  hoarded  (but  not 
preserved)  by  the  public.  Just  20,000  pieces  were  struck.  Those 
few  coins  that  survive  often  show  extensive  wear  from  West  Coast 
circulation.  In  contrast,  this  XF40  example  retains  strong  detail 
on  the  motifs  with  only  moderate  high  point  wear.  Olive-brown 
toning  covers  both  sides,  deeper  at  the  margins.  A  small  rim  nick  at 
4  o’clock  on  the  reverse  and  a  short  field  indent  midway  between 
the  drapery  and  star  1 1  are  the  sole  marks  of  note.  The  1  of  the  date 
shows  repunching  south.  Population:  6  in  40,  9  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS# 
5460 


4654  1865  MS62  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Delicate  shades  of  pastel  lavender 
and  pale  gold  toning  blanket  the  surfaces  of  this  low-mintage 
issue,  with  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
underneath.  Census:  1  in  62,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23U2, 
PCGS#  5461 

4655  1866  Motto  VF25  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Silver  coins  did  not 
circulate  during  1866,  except  in  the  hard  money  West.  The  1866 
Philadelphia  quarter  only  had  a  token  production  of  16,800  pieces, 
since  the  coins  would  be  hoarded  upon  issue.  The  present  charcoal- 
gray  example  has  a  sharp  LIBERTY  and  lacks  relevant  marks, 
although  the  upper  obverse  field  is  faintly  hairlined. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UB,  PCGS# 
5468 

4656  1866  Motto  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Fractional  currency  drove  out 
Seated  silver  in  1866,  and  the  Philadelphia  mintage  was  just  16,800 
pieces.  A  gunmetal-gray  quarter  with  bold  legends  and  partial 
plumage.  Careful  inspection  reveals  faded  thin  marks  near  star  2 
and  the  eagle’s  shield. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UB,  PCGS# 
5468 

4657  1867-S  VF20  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  pleasing  cream  and  charcoal- 
gray  Very  Fine  example.  LIBERTY  is  crisp.  A  few  letters  in  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST  are  faint,  but  all  are  readable.  Another  challenging 
San  Francisco  issue.  From  the  mintage  of  48,000  pieces,  only  a 
handful  survive  as  Mint  State,  and  even  Good  examples  are  rare. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UE,  PCGS# 
5471 


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1872  Seated  Quarter,  MS65 
Lustrous  and  Prooflike 


1871  Quarter,  MS65  Prooflike 
Beautifully  Reflective 


4658  1871  MS65  Prooflike  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  This  Gem  1871  quarter 
boasts  beautifully  reflective  fields  and  frosty  surfaces  that  are  well 
within  the  context  of  the  Prooflike  designation.  The  strike  is  bold 
but  not  quite  absolute,  and  the  already 'high  eye  appeal  is  furthered 
by  the  lovely  ring  of  peach-gold  toning  encircling  each  side.  The 
1871  quarter  issue  was  a  low  118,200  circulation  strikes  —  even 
though  that  was  the  largest  production  since  the  end  of  the  Civil 
War.  NGC  reports  four  MS65  of  this  issue  and  one  MS66  finer,  but 
this  is  the  sole  Prooflike  in  any  grade  (6/15).  PCGS#  85478  Base 
PCGS#  5478 

1871-CC  Quarter,  Very  Good  8 
Full  Rims,  Smooth  Wear 


4659  1871-CC  VG8  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  combination  of  factors 
—  some  mechanical,  some  political,  and  some  based  on  simple 
supply  and  demand  —  limited  the  mintages  of  quarters  at  Carson 
City  until  1875.  The  early  years  of  the  mint  provided  only  token 
mintages,  which  were  soon  absorbed  into  channels  of  commerce 
and  few  coins  survive.  This  example  offers  smooth  surfaces  with 
full  rim  detail  and  attractive,  medium-silver  color.  All  of  the  letters 
of  LIBERTY  are  visible  to  one  extent  or  another,  and  the  eagle’s 
wings  retain  some  feather  detail.  Just  10,8980  pieces  were  struck  of 
the  1871-CC  quarter,  with  PCGS  reporting  just  39  total  grading 
events,  many  in  lower  grades  than  the  present  coin.  Population:  4 
in  8,  24  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UN,  PCGS# 
5479 


4660  187 1-S  VF25  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Half  dollars  were  the  favored 
silver  denomination  in  California,  prior  to  the  advent  of  the 
Morgan  dollar.  Although  2,178,000  187 1-S  halves  were  coined,  the 
quarter  mintage  was  limited  to  30,900  pieces.  They  were  not  saved, 
and  today  the  issue  is  rare  in  all  grades.  The  present  gunmetal-gray 
example  has  moderately  granular  and  displays  field  marks  near 
Liberty’s  left  (facing)  shoulder.  LIBERTY  is  bold. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UP,  PCGS# 
5480 

4661  1872  MS63  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Satiny  and  sharply  struck  with 
smooth  fields  and  an  unobtrusive  mark  on  Liberty’s  thigh.  Brilliant 
save  for  minor  dashes  of  gray  toning  near  stars  1  and  3.  The  mintage 
is  low  relative  to  the  large  production  issues  from  the  mid- 1870s. 
NGC  ID#  23UR,  PCGS#  5481 


4662  1872  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Brassy  gold  patina  displays  a 
freckling  of  blue  overtones  with  prooflike  fields  on  both  sides  of 
the  coin.  The  issue  is  scarce  in  all  Mint  State  grades,  but  especially 
so  in  Gem  or  finer  condition,  where  the  issue  is  better  described 
as  rare.  Conceivably,  much  of  the  182,000-piece  mintage  was 
melted  in  1873,  when  the  Arrows  weight  change  took  place.  An 
exceptional  example  of  an  overlooked  date,  with  just  one  piece 
finer  at  PCGS.  Population:  2  in  65,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23UR, 
PCGS#  5481 


4663  1872-CC  Good  6  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  The  date  and  mintmark  are 
bold.  Four  letters  in  LIBERTY  are  clear,  and  nearly  half  of  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST  is  readable.  The  stone-gray  surfaces  are  unblemished. 
A  rare  Carson  City  emission.  As  of  (6/15),  PCGS  has  certified  a 
total  of  67  pieces,  including  two  pieces  as  Fair  2. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23US,  PCGS# 
5482 

4664  1872-CC  Good  6  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  An  evenly  circulated 
but  problem-free  example  of  this  early  and  rare  Carson  City  issue. 
BERT  is  clear,  and  the  neighboring  I  and  Y  are  partial.  QUAR  DOL 
is  faint  but  all  stars  are  well  outlined. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23US,  PCGS# 
5482 

1872-CC  Seated  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Original  Surfaces,  Pleasing  Color 


4665  1872-CC  Fine  15  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Full  rims  and  dentils 
are  seldom  seen  at  the  Fine  grade  level,  since  many  lower- 
grade  coins  lack  edge  detail  between  10  and  2  o’clock  on  the 
obverse.  The  reverse  is  likewise  weak  below  the  denomination. 
This  Choice  Fine  example  is  an  exception,  with  complete 
borders  and  exceptional  detail  for  the  grade.  All  of  the  raised 
elements  show  above-average  definition  for  the  grade.  Rich-silver 
patina  blankets  both  sides  for  sharp  eye  appeal,  and  there  are  no 
distracting  marks  or  abrasions.  The  Motto  is  fully  readable,  quite 
rare  this  nice.  Population:  4  in  15,  24  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23US,  PCGS# 
5482 


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1872-S  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Elusive  San  Francisco  Key 


4666  1872-SFine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  A  small  mintage  of  just  83,000  pieces 
may  not  have  been  released  into  circulation  promptly,  and  some  of 
the  mintage  may  have  been  melted  as  a  result  of  the  1873  weight 
change.  Few  pieces  exist  today  in  any  grade.  This  is  one  of  the  nicer 
representatives  of  the  grade  level,  with  only  moderate  wear  and  no 
problems.  Deep-gray  accents  surround  the  medium-gray  devices. 
Choice  and  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  4  in  15,  23  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UT,  PCGS# 
5483 

1872-S  Quarter,  Fine  15 
Rarest  S-Mint,  Probable  Melt  Issue 


4667  1872-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  Remarkably,  we  have 
two  examples  of  this  rare  San  Francisco  issue  in  this  sale,  both 
in  Choice  Fine  condition  with  CAC  endorsement.  The  present 
example  shows  reasonably  strong  rims  and  light-to-dark  toning 
on  the  obverse,  with  an  even  medium-gray  color  on  the  reverse. 
Substantial  feather  detail  remains  on  the  eagle’s  wings,  and  IN 
GOD  WE  TRUST  is  fully  readable.  On  the  obverse,  LIBERTY 
retains  all  of  its  letters.  Population:  4  in  15,  23  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UT,  PCGS# 
5483 


1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  Quarter,  VF35 
Always  In  Demand,  Few  Pieces  Exist 


4668  1873  Closed  3  VF35  PCGS.  Much  as  the  1872-S  quarters  are 
believed  to  have  been  melted  prior  to  the  1873  weight  change, 
the  1873  Philadelphia  issue  faced  the  same  fate.  Struck  before  the 
No  Arrows  dies  with  an  Open  3  were  prepared  —  and  also  before 
the  1873  Arrows  Open  3  quarters  were  struck  —  a  brief  mintage 
of  40,000  Closed  3  quarters  was  produced.  An  unknown  but 
apparently  small  number  of  pieces  were  released  into  circulation. 
This  VF  survivor  displays  smooth,  partially  reflective  fields  with 
Choice,  well-detailed  surfaces.  Silver-gray  toning  shows  deeper 
shades  around  the  devices.  Always  in  demand  by  type  and  variety 
collectors.  Population:  5  in  35,  19  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23UU,  PCGS# 
5484 

1873  Arrows  Quarter,  MS65 
Sharp,  Frosty  Luster 


4669  1873  Arrows  MS65  PCGS.  Briggs  3-B.  A  two-year  type  (1873 
and  1874)  with  Arrows  at  either  side  of  the  date.  More  than  1.2 
million  pieces  were  struck  in  1873.  The  slight  increase  in  silver 
content  helped  reestablish  circulating  coinage  in  the  country 
almost  overnight.  Some  pieces  were  saved  and  carefully  preserved, 
but  not  many  —  this  sharply  struck  example  is  one  of  the  few. 
Attractive  coppery-gold  toning  provides  a  distinctive  patina 
over  the  frosty,  virtually  unmarked  surfaces.  Lilac-gray  overtones 
circulate  with  the  cartwheel  luster.  Population:  12  in  65,  9  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VU,  PCGS#  5491 


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1873-CC  With  Arrows  Quarter,  Good  4 
A  Rare,  Unimpaired  Example 


4670  1873-CC  Arrows  Good  4  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Carson  City  and 
Seated  quarter  specialists  alike  seldom  have  the  opportunity  to 
acquire  an  untroubled  example  of  the  1873-CC  Arrows  issue. 
While  the  12, 462-piece  mintage  is  about  average  for  the  first  dates 
of  the  Carson  City  quarter  series  (1870  to  1873),  problem-free 
examples  are  seldom  seen  and  disappear  quickly  into  collector 
hands.  This  example  shows  plenty  of  smooth  wear  but  retains 
pleasing  detail  on  the  devices.  The  rims  show  wear  into  the  reverse 
legend,  but  all  letters  are  visible.  Likewise,  all  stars  are  present  on 
the  obverse.  Sporadic  blue-gray  toning  visits  the  medium-silver 
surfaces  on  both  sides.  Population:  2  in  4,  45  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 VV,  PCGS# 
5492 


4671  1875-CC  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  UNC  Details.  Briggs 
1-A.  The  first  C  in  the  mintmark  is  centered  over  the  R.  Bright, 
untoned  surfaces  are  not  overly  affect  the  noted  cleaning,  and  this 
remains  a  highly  desirable  Uncirculated  example  of  a  challenging 
Carson  City  date  (only  140,000  coins).  The  devices  are  strongly 
defined  aside  from  trivial  softness  on  star  13.  NGC  ID#  23UY, 
PCGS#  5499 


1876-CC  Quarter,  Lightly  Toned  MS65 


4672  1876-CC  MS65  PCGS.  The  1876-CC  is  one  of  the  most  plentiful 
Seated  Liberty  quarters  from  Carson  City,  ideal  for  the  collector 
seeking  a  single  high-grade  example  from  this  mint.  This  Gem 
representative  is  well-struck,  with  frosty  mint  luster  that  displays  a 
light  blush  of  rose-gold  toning.  Population:  22  in  65,  9  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23V3,  PCGS#  5502 


1876-CC  Seated  Quarter,  Stunning  MS66 
Multicolor  Patina  and  a  Bold  Strike 


4673  1876-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  5-D.  Stunning  patina 
graces  each  side  of  this  Premium  Gem  in  shades  of  pearl,  rose, 
mint,  and  aqua.  The  strike  is  well-impressed,  considering  that 
the  dies  show  signs  of  rusting  on  the  portrait  of  Liberty,  and  the 
peripheries  on  each  side  are  encircled  by  die  cracks.  A  beautiful  and 
interesting  coin,  among  the  few  finest  from  the  generous  mintage 
approaching  5  million  coins.  Population:  6  in  66,  3  finer  (7/15). 
This  piece  is  one  of  two  in  MS66  with  the  CAC  green  approval. 

Ex:  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015),  lot 
98362.  NGC  ID#  23V3,  PCGS#  5502 


4674  1876-S  MS65  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Ocean-blue  and  straw- 
gold  toning  visit  this  lustrous  and  sharply  struck  Gem.  Both  sides 
display  only  trivial  contact,  although  we  note  a  small  spot  above 
the  arrow  shafts  near  the  claw.  Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  5 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23 V4,  PCGS#  5503 


1876-S  Quarter,  MS66 
Ex:  Eliasberg 


4675  1876-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  Type  Two 
Reverse.  Pearl-gray  and  pale  lilac  tones  on  the  obverse  show  accents 
of  orange,  the  latter  color  spreading  on  the  reverse  to  dominate  the 
color  palette.  Population:  5  in  66,  none  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
4/1997),  lot  1517;  Joseph  O’Connor  (8/2010).  NGC  ID#  23 V4, 
PCGS#  5503 


1877  Quarter,  MS66 
Vibrant  Multicolor  Patina 


4676  1877  MS66  PCGS.  Forest-green,  cherry-red,  and  sun-gold  toning 
embrace  this  coruscating  and  crisply  struck  Premium  Gem.  Marks 
are  mostly  limited  to  a  single  thin  field  line  near  star  13.  Spindly 
die  cracks  traverse  the  reverse  periphery.  All  business  strike  1877 
quarters  have  a  Type  Two  Reverse,  although  some  proofs  (Briggs 
1-A)  have  a  Type  One  Reverse.  Population:  60  in  66  (3  in  66+) ,  47 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23V5,  PCGS#  5504 


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1878  Quarter  Dollar,  MS 66 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


4677  1878  MS66  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem  display  a 
progression  from  pale  yellow  in  the  centers  to  gold-green  and  aqua. 
Better-defined  at  centers  than  margins,  though  the  all-around  eye 
appeal  is  uniform.  Neither  PCGS  nor  NGC  has  graded  a  Superb 
Gem  example  of  the  issue.  Population:  9  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer 
(7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  3966.  NGC  ID# 
23 V8,  PCGS#  5508 

1885  Quarter,  Richly  Toned  Gem 
Highly  Prized  Low-Mintage  Date 


4678  1885  MS65  PCGS.  A  small  run  of  13,600  coins  makes  the 
1885  a  highly  prized  date  in  all  grades.  Variegated  shades  of  blue, 
green,  violet,  rose,  and  orange  toning  paint  surfaces  that  retain 
considerable  underlying  brightness  in  the  fields.  The  devices  are 
sharply  struck,  save  for  typically  incomplete  stars  along  the  right 
obverse.  The  patina  subdues  the  semiprooflike  contrast,  but  has  the 
added  effect  of  concealing  grade-limiting  marks.  Population:  16  in 
65,  23  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VH,  PCGS#  5517 


1885  Quarter,  Frosty  MS66 
Vibrant  Mint  Bloom 


4679  1885  MS66  PCGS.  Briggs  2-A.  Radiant,  frosty  luster  shows  just 
a  few  hints  of  light  golden  toning  on  each  side  of  this  Premium 
Gem  1885  quarter,  and  only  a  few  stray  lines  in  the  obverse  fields 
preclude  a  full  MS67  grade.  The  eagle  is  boldly  defined,  although 
the  right-hand  obverse  stars  are  weak.  This  issue  had  a  limited 
13,600-coin  mintage,  and  survivors  are  seldom  seen  this  well- 
preserved.  Population:  17  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23 VH,  PCGS#  5517 


4680  1886  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  The  low  mintage  1886 
business  issue  is  a  great  rarity  in  VF  grades,  since  a  majority  of  the 
200  or  fewer  survivors  are  Mint  State,  secured  by  dealers  local  to  the 
Philadelphia  Mint.  This  sea-green  and  autumn-gold  quarter  has  a 
crisp  LIBERTY  and  GOD  WE  TRUST.  We  note  a  small  dig  between 
the  first  two  stars,  and  a  nick  on  the  reverse  rim  at  1  o’clock. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 VJ,  PCGS# 
5518 

4681  1886  VF30  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  business  mintage  of  5,000 
pieces  ensures  the  rarity  of  the  1886.  Midgrade  examples  are  seldom 
encountered,  since  a  majority  of  survivors  are  in  Mint  State.  This  is 
a  well  defined,  minimally  marked,  and  microgranular  charcoal-gray 
example.  A  retained  lamination  is  noted  above  star  8.  NGC  ID# 
23 VJ,  PCGS#  5518 

1886  Quarter,  Prooflike  MS66 
5,000  Coins  Struck,  Only  Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


4682  1886  MS66  PCGS.  There  was  little  need,  if  any,  for  additional 
quarters  throughout  the  1880s,  as  the  Treasury  vaults  contained 
sufficient  quantities  from  previous  years  to  satisfy  demand.  The 
1886  has  not  only  the  lowest  mintage  of  the  decade,  but  one  of 
the  smallest  productions  in  the  entire  series  (5,000  coins).  This 
prooflike  Premium  Gem  has  flashy  mirrors  overlaid  in  delicate 
golden  patina.  Sharply  struck  devices  are  lightly  frosted  with  trivial 
softness  on  the  date  and  olive  leaves.  Population:  17  in  66  (1  in 
66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VJ,  PCGS#  5518 


1887  Seated  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS67 


4683  1887  MS67  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  This  glowing  Superb  Gem  is  tied 
with  just  10  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS  (7/15),  suitable  for  type 
purposes.  The  luster  is  frosty  and  undisturbed,  although  accented  by 
blended  olive-gray,  lavender,  and  bluish-gold  toning  on  each  side. 
The  strike  is  bold  on  the  reverse,  but  several  obverse  stars  lack  full 
centrils.  NGC  ID#  23  VK,  PCGS#  5519 


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1888-S  Quarter,  MS65 
Few  High-Grade  Survivors 


4684  1888-S  MS65  NGC.  Briggs  4-D.  The  1888-S  quarter  was  the 
sole  respite  from  a  decade-long  run  of  tiny  quarter  mintages  that 
stretched  from  1879  to  1889.  More  than  1.2  million  pieces  were 
struck  and,  apparently,  they  were  sorely  needed  in  commerce 
because  few  high-grade  coins  survive.  This  semiprooflike 
representative  displays  areas  of  cerulean-blue  and  peach-gold 
toning  and  a  sharp  strike  on  the  raised  elements.  LIBERTY  is  bold, 
unlike  some  examples  of  the  issue.  Census:  13  in  65,  7  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23 VN,  PCGS#  5521 


1860  Seated  Quarter,  PR65 
Some  Field-Motif  Contrast 


4688  1860  PR65  PCGS.  Briggs  9-H.  The  proof  1860  Seated  quarter  is 
rare  in  Gem  or  better  grades,  with  or  without  cameo  contrast.  This 
piece  shows  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  the  only  notable  striking 
softness  is  seen  on  the  left-hand  obverse  stars.  Lavender-gold 
centers  yield  to  deeper  blue-gray  peripheries,  leaving  a  hint  of  field- 
device  contrast  on  each  side.  Population:  18  in  65,  7  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23WM,  PCGS#  5556 


4685  1891  MS65+  NGC.  1891  was  the  first  year  of  significant  mintages 
of  quarters  at  Philadelphia  since  the  Morgan  dollar  was  introduced 
in  1878.  The  present  Gem  displays  light  chestnut-gold  and  blue- 
green  toning,  mostly  along  the  margins.  Lustrous  and  unabraded 
with  heavy  clash  marks  and  several  peripheral  cracks.  NGC  ID# 

23VR,  PCGS#  5524 

4686  1891-0  Fine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  After  a  gap  of  31 

years,  New  Orleans  again  struck  Seated  quarters,  just  in  time  for 
the  series’  swan  song.  The  mintage  of  68,000  pieces  is  low,  and 
examples  are  scarce  to  rare  in  all  grades.  This  Choice  Fine  quarter 
has  streaky  silver-gray  surfaces  that  lack  mentionable  abrasions. 
Most  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  readable. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 VS,  PCGS# 
5525 


1891-0  Quarter,  Frosty  MS63 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


4687  1891-0  MS63  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  A  scarce  New  Orleans  date  in 
Mint  State.  Only  68,000  pieces  were  struck  of  this  final-year  issue 
in  the  Seated  quarter  series.  Surviving  Mint  State  examples  are 
rare  (we  have  only  offered  nine  different  Uncirculated  examples 
in  the  past  15  years).  This  Select  Uncirculated  coin  is  more  frosty 
than  reflective,  with  areas  of  die  clashing  visible  on  both  sides.  The 
strike  is  sharp  on  the  eagle  but  slightly  weak  at  Liberty’s  head.  A 
thin  skin  of  bronze-gold  toning  covers  both  sides,  with  radiant, 
cartwheel  mint  luster  adding  considerable  eye  appeal.  Population:  2 
in  63,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23VS,  PCGS#  5525 


1861  Seated  Quarter,  PR65 
Lovely  Multihued  Patina 


4689  1861  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  7-E.  An  unmistakable 
combination  of  broad  rims,  sharp  motifs,  and  gleaming  mirrors 
confirms  the  proof  status  of  this  Gem  1861  Seated  quarter,  one  of 
1,000  pieces  struck.  The  centers  show  warm  sun-gold  and  lavender 
hues,  while  the  peripheries  exhibit  deeper  mint-green  and  ocean- 
blue  toning.  Few  examples  are  known  finer.  Population:  5  in  65,  4 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23WN,  PCGS#  5557 

4690  1862  PR64  PCGS.  Briggs  5-E.  A  sharply  detailed  Choice 
example  from  a  small  wartime  proof  mintage  of  550  pieces,  this 
coin  offers  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  lightly  toned  surfaces  with 
only  minor  signs  of  contact.  Population:  43  in  64,  21  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  23WP,  PCGS#  5558 

4691  1863  PR64  PCGS.  Briggs  4-D.  A  fully  struck  Choice  Civil  War 
quarter.  The  obverse  displays  light  honey  toning,  while  medium 
golden-brown  patina  adorns  the  reverse.  Flashy  and  undisturbed. 
A  scant  460  proofs  were  produced.  NGC  ID#  23WR,  PCGS# 
5559 

4692  1863  PR64  PCGS.  A  fully  struck  and  unmarked  near-Gem.  The 
raised  elements  are  frosty  and  moderately  contrast  with  the  pale 
straw-gold  fields.  The  reverse  die  is  Briggs-D,  confirmed  by  the 
doubling  on  QUAR  DOL,  but  the  obverse  die  is  not  Briggs-4  since 
the  date  location  differs.  NGC  ID#  23WR,  PCGS#  5559 


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1868  Quarter,  PR65  Cameo 
Intricate  Strike,  Reflective  Fields 


4693  1868  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Rose-red  and  cobalt-blue 
embrace  the  margins,  but  the  fields  and  motifs  remain  mostly 
brilliant.  The  sharply  struck  devices  are  evenly  frosty,  and  the 
flashy  fields  appear  unblemished.  Population:  4  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ) 
Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  85567 

1869  Quarter,  PR65  Cameo 
Attractive  Toning 


4694  1869  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  The  proof  obverse 
is  die  doubled,  most  noticeably  on  the  shield  lines  and  the  lower 
edge  of  Liberty’s  gown.  This  is  a  beautiful  Gem  Cameo  example 
with  sharp,  frosty  devices  and  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Light 
champagne  overall,  with  tinges  of  blue,  violet,  and  amber  around 
the  peripheries.  Population:  4  in  65  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
85568 


1871  Seated  Quarter,  PR66 
Richly  Toned 


4695  1871  PR66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Bruce  Scher.  Intensely  toned  green, 
blue,  and  violet  on  the  obverse  with  a  small  window  of  silver-frost 
hints  at  strong  field-device  contrast.  The  reverse  has  similar  hues, 
better  reflectivity,  and  additional  peach  color.  A  Premium  Gem 
proof  with  great  charm.  Population:  5  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  23X4,  PCGS#  5570 

4696  1872  PR66  NGC.  Briggs  3-C.  Much  of  the  business  strike  mintage 
of  182,000  pieces  was  undoubtedly  melted  in  1873,  placing  greater 
date  pressure  on  the  950  proofs.  This  is  a  splendid,  upper-end 
specimen,  one  of  the  finest  known.  The  fields  are  brightly  reflective 
and  each  side  has  a  near-brilliant  center  that  is  surrounded  by 
golden-brown  and  cobalt-blue  toning  at  the  rims.  Census:  8  in  66,  3 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23X5,  PCGS#  5571 


4697  1873  No  Arrows  PR65  PCGS.  Briggs  1-A.  Lavender  and 
olive-green  toning  blankets  the  obverse  of  this  intricately 
struck  and  flashy  Gem.  The  reverse  shows  orange-gold  and  lilac 
shades.  Beautiful  and  undisturbed.  NGC  ID#  23X6,  PCGS# 
5572 

1873  No  Arrows  Quarter,  PR67  Cameo 
Among  the  Finest  Certified  at  PCGS 


4698  1873  No  Arrows  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Simpson.  The 
1873  No  Arrows  proof  quarters  were  struck  early  in  the  year  before 
the  date  was  changed  to  the  so-called  Open  3  logotype.  Only  600 
pieces  were  produced,  with  some  ending  up  in  circulation.  Still, 
this  issue  is  available  in  grades  through  MS64,  and  Gems  can  be 
found  with  searching,  but  finer  pieces  are  rare. 

This  piece  exhibits  sharply  struck,  satiny  devices  set  against 
mirrored  fields  that  display  tinges  of  lavender-gold  and  aquamarine 
toning,  with  a  few  mint-green  accents  around  the  extreme  outer 
peripheries.  The  preservation  is  exceptional,  with  no  contact  marks 
or  discernable  hairlines  in  the  fields.  Population:  4  in  67  (2  in  67+) 
Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85572 

1879  Quarter,  Colorful  PR67 
Blatantly  Original  Surfaces 


4699  1879  PR67  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  Briggs’  reference  makes  the 
enigmatic  comment:  “Mint  records  show  proof  mintage  of  250 
while  1100  proof  sets  were  issued.  Many  of  the  1100  are  presumed 
to  be  of  other  dates  or  business  strikes.”  If  this  statement  is  true, 
it  leaves  us  with  an  uncertain,  but  undoubtedly  lower  number  of 
proofs  than  the  official  mintage  of  1,100  pieces. 

One  would  be  hard-pressed  to  locate  a  more  blatantly  original 
representative  of  this  late-date  proof  delivery  than  the  current  Superb 
Gem.  The  obverse  is  toned  cobalt-blue  with  a  swath  of  lilac-pink 
iridescence  near  the  upper-left  border.  The  reverse  shows  soft,  lilac- 
gray  patina  and  flickers  of  electric-blue  and  pink  iridescence  at  the 
denticles.  The  surfaces  are  uniformly  sharply  impressed  and  blemish- 
free.  A  suspiciously  high  number  of  10  Superb  Gem  proofs  have 
been  certified  by  NGC,  leading  us  to  suspect  several  resubmissions 
among  that  number.  Contrast  that  to  the  PCGS  population  of  a 
single  PR67.  None  are  finer  at  either  service  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  (Heritage,  10/2001),  lot  6323;  purchased  by  Eugene 
Gardner  from  Ron  Iskowitz  ( 1 1/2001);  Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection, 
Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015),  lot  98391.  NGC  ID#  23XB,  PCGS# 
5580 


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1882  Seated  Quarter,  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
Just  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


4700  1882  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  present  coin  is  an 
exquisite  Premium  Gem,  with  dramatic  white-on-black  cameo 
flash.  The  devices  display  creamy  mint  frost,  and  the  fields  are 
fathomless  in  their  depth  of  reflectivity.  Although  a  generous 
mintage  of  1,100  proof  Seated  Liberty  quarters  was  accomplished 
in  1882,  only  15,200  business  strikes  were  produced,  putting 
substantial  date-set  pressure  on  the  supply  of  proofs.  Population:  2 
in  66  Deep  Cameo,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  95583 


4701  1883  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  1-A.  An  intricately  struck, 
brilliant,  and  flashy  Choice  proof.  Icy  motifs  provide  obvious 
contrast  with  glassy  fields,  although  undesignated  as  Cameo  due 
to  the  circa-2000  generation  of  the  PCGS  holder.  NGC  ID#  23XF, 
PCGS#  5584 

4702  1883  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Briggs  1-A.  Rose-red  and  aquamarine 
enrich  this  fully  struck  and  well  preserved  Gem.  The  right  obverse 
and  upper  left  reverse  are  close  to  brilliant.  Per  Briggs,  the  tops  of 
83  digits  are  misplaced  within  the  dentils  beneath  the  date.  PCGS# 

85584 

4703  1884  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  A  fully  struck  near-Gem 
with  chestnut-gold  and  ice-blue  toning.  The  motifs  are  frosty 
but  the  field  reflectivity  is  slightly  muted.  Formerly  lot  526  in 
an  unknown  Numismatic  Gallery  (Abe  Kosoff)  auction,  held  at 
42nd  East  50th  Street  in  New  York  City.  NGC  ID#  23XG,  PCGS# 
5585 


1884  Quarter  Dollar,  PR67  Cameo 
Excellent  Contrast 


4704  1884  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Although  technically  displaying  the 
slightest  possible  champagne  toning,  most  observers  would  describe 
this  Superb  Gem  Cameo  proof  has  brilliant  and  untoned.  Both 
sides  exhibit  bold  design  features  and  excellent  field-to-device 
contrast.  Census:  6  in  67  Cameo  (1  in  67  ★  Cameo),  4  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  85585 


4705  1885  PR65  PCGS.  Briggs  3-B.  Rich  cobalt-blue,  apple-green,  and 
golden-brown  toning  embraces  this  fully  struck  and  undisturbed 
Gem.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  partial  wire  rim.  One  of  only  930  proofs 
produced. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23XH,  PCGS# 
5586 


1886  Quarter,  Lovely  PR67+ 
Finest  Non-Cameo  at  PCGS 


4706  1886  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  An  exceptional  Superb 
Gem  proof,  devoid  of  contact  marks  or  hairlines  and  patinated  in 
rich  lavender-gray,  gold,  violet,  and  pine-green  hues.  The  fields 
are  deeply  mirrored  and  the  only  weakness  in  the  relief  elements 
is  trivial  softness  on  the  left  obverse  stars,  not  unusual  for  the  issue. 
The  obverse  exhibits  modest  cameo  contrast.  Population:  10  in  67 
( 1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23XJ,  PCGS#  5587 

4707  1887  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  2-B.  Attractive  ocean-blue  and 
olive-gold  toning  endows  this  moderately  mirrored  and  well  struck 
near-Gem.  Impressive  for  the  designated  grade,  and  one  of  only  710 
proofs  produced.  NGC  ID#  23XK,  PCGS#  5588 

4708  1887  PR66  PCGS.  Briggs  2-B.  Soft  luster  is  overlaid  by  rich 
copper-gold  and  cerulean-blue  patina.  Generally  well-struck,  with 
no  major  marks  to  report  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population: 
27  in  66,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23XK,  PCGS#  5588 


1887  Seated  Quarter,  PR68 
Pleasing  Peripheral  Patina 


4709  1887  PR68  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  Rich  navy-blue,  ruby-red,  and 
autumn-brown  toning  endows  the  peripheries  of  this  fully  struck 
and  flashy  specimen.  The  motifs  are  icy  and  the  glassy  fields  are 
pristine.  One  of  only  710  proofs  struck  for  this  low  mintage  date. 
Census:  2  in  68,  1  in  68+^  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XK, 
PCGS#  5588 


4710  1887  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Briggs  2-B.  The  frosty  design  elements 
of  this  spectacular  Premium  Gem  are  well-detailed  and  they 
contrast  dramatically  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  surfaces 
are  well-preserved  and  lightly  toned.  Census:  7  in  66  Cameo  ( 1  in 
66+  Cameo),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85588 

4711  1887  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  The  scintillating,  mirrored  fields  appear 
exactly  as  struck,  with  a  complete  absence  of  toning.  The  first- 
glance  eye  appeal  is  enormous  —  especially  for  those  collectors  who 
favor  brilliant  coins.  The  central  devices  are  not  heavily  frosted,  but 
sufficiently  to  merit  the  Cameo  appellation.  A  few  of  the  obverse 
stars  lack  central  definition;  were  it  not  for  this  minor  drawback, 
this  coin  might  rise  to  the  top  of  both  services’  population  data. 
Census:  7  in  66  Cameo  (1  in  66+  Cameo),  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2006) ,  lot  1543.  PCGS# 
85588 


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1888  Quarter,  Rim-Toned  PR66  Cameo 


4712  1888  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Nicely  reflective  surfaces  show  welh 
mirrored  silver  centers  contrasting  against  copper-gold  and  pale 
blue  patina  at  the  rims  on  both  sides.  The  devices  display  lavish 
mint  frost,  creating  abundant  cameo  contrast.  Interestingly,  Walter 
Breen’s  Proof  Encyclopedia  reports  800  proofs  rather  than  the  usually 
given  832  pieces,  noting  that  the  others  are  “possibly”  assay  pieces. 
Population:  7  in  66  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85589 

4713  1890  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Briggs  3-C.  Blue-green  toning 
dominates  this  well  preserved  near-Gem,  although  ruby-red 
and  straw-gold  are  also  present.  The  strike  is  bold  except  on  the 
uppermost  stars.  The  fields  are  undisturbed  and  reflective  beneath 
the  rich  palette  of  colors.  NGC  ID#  23 XN,  PCGS#  5591 

BARBER  QUARTERS 

4714  1892  MS66  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  A  brilliant  and  lustrous 
first-year  Barber  type  coin.  The  strike  is  full  and  the  fields  are 
nearly  pristine.  The  portrait  exhibits  only  delicate  contact.  NGC 
ID#  23XT,  PCGS#  5601 

4715  1892-0  MS65  PCGS.  Type  One  Reverse.  Light  straw-gold  toning 
accompanies  this  fully  struck  and  lustrous  Gem.  Delicate  grazes  on 
the  right  obverse  account  for  the  grade.  Population:  42  in  65  (2  in 
65+),  21  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XU,  PCGS#  5602 

1892-0  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
First- Year  O-Mint  Example 


4716  1892-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  mint  luster  gleams  through 
scattered  taupe-gray  toning  over  the  mark-free  surfaces  of  this 
original,  naturally  patinated  quarter.  The  Type  One  reverse  displays 
slightly  deeper  shades  of  the  same  toning.  As  the  first-year  Barber 
quarter  from  the  New  Orleans  mint,  the  issue  is  always  in  demand 
and  this  Premium  Gem  is  an  exceptional  representative.  Well- 
struck  throughout  including  the  shield  corner,  CAC  endorsed. 
Population:  18  in  66  (3  in  66+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XU, 
PCGS#  5602 


1893-0  Quarter,  Sharp  MS66 
Exceptionally  Frosted 


4717  1893-0  MS66  NGC.  There  is  a  wide  variance  in  striking  definition 
on  1893-0  quarters.  Some  are  well  brought  up,  such  as  this  piece, 
and  others  are  not  quite  as  nice.  The  mint  luster  on  this  Premium 
Gem  is  exceptionally  frosted,  more  suggestive  of  an  S-mint  coin 
than  a  New  Orleans  product.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  essentially 
free  of  abrasions.  Brilliant  with  a  ring  of  pale  golden  toning  over 
the  denticles  on  each  side.  Census:  6  in  66,  4  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Santa  Clara  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2002),  lot  7055 ;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2006),  lot  2385;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2008),  lot  1179;  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2009),  lot 
45 1 .  NGC  ID#  23XX,  PCGS#  5605 

1893-S  Quarter,  Toned  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare 


4718  1893-S  MS65  NGC.  This  second-year  San  Francisco  Barber  quarter 
issue  was  not  saved  in  quantity  and  is  a  distinct  condition  rarity,  even 
at  the  Gem  level.  Rich  and  dappled  green-gold,  tan,  garnet,  and  umber 
toning  crosses  warmly  lustrous  surfaces.  The  patina  on  the  reverse 
is  a  touch  lighter.  Census:  8  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2011),  lot  3463.  NGC  ID#  23XY, 
PCGS#  5606 


1893-S  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
Exceptional  Color 


4719  1893-S  MS66  NGC.  Mintmark  far  right,  one  of  three  different 
positions  noted  by  David  Lawrence.  The  1893-S  quarter  is  scarce 
in  Mint  State  and  most  such  pieces  grade  MS64  or  lower.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  is  far  finer  than  most  collectors  will  ever 
lay  eyes  on.  The  strike  is  bold  throughout  and  the  surfaces  are 
free  of  distracting  abrasions.  Vibrant  mint  luster  illuminates  deep 
ocean-blue  peripheral  toning  and  warm  gold  and  violet  central 
hues.  Census:  1  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23XY,  PCGS#  5606 


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4720  1895-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Shades  of  greenish-gold  and  lavender- 
gray  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  This  attractive 
Choice  example,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  underneath.  Population:  16  in  64,  11  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23Y6,  PCGS# 
5612 

4721  1896-0  MS62  NGC.  Brilliant  and  frosty  mint  luster  is  unbroken 
beneath  the  lovely  gold  and  iridescent  toning  of  this  pleasing  Mint 
State  piece.  The  underrated  1896-0  is  elusive  in  higher  grades, 
living  in  the  shadow  of  its  prized  sibling,  the  1896-S.  Census:  7  in 
62,  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23Y8,  PCGS#  5614 


1897-0  Quarter,  Concentrically  Toned  MS65 


4722  1897-0  MS65  PCGS.  Just  as  its  better-known  half  dollar 
counterpart,  the  1897-0  Barber  quarter  is  a  semikey  within  its 
series,  seldom  seen  in  the  higher  reaches  of  Mint  State  despite  a 
mintage  exceeding  1.4  million  pieces.  This  lovely  Gem  offers  silver 
centers  melding  into  concentric  amber-gold,  copper,  lilac,  and  aqua 
toning  nearer  the  rims.  The  surfaces  are  equally  well-struck  and 
well-preserved.  Population:  11  in  65,  21  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
23YB,  PCGS#  5617 


1898-S  Quarter,  Original  Near-Gem 
Fully  Stuck  Throughout 


4723  1898-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  CoinFacts  estimates  that  only 
80  coins  survive  in  mint  condition  from  a  production  of  over  1 
million  pieces.  The  low  survivorship  is  attributable  to  the  issue’s 
widespread  circulation  in  the  Philippines.  This  near-Gem  has  rarely 
seen  original  surfaces  toned  in  blended  shades  of  golden-russet  and 
cobalt-blue.  All  devices  are  fully  struck,  including  the  right  shield 
corner/wing  juncture,  talons,  and  arrow  fletchings.  A  spectacular 
Barber  quarter  representative,  and  one  of  only  two  MS64s  with 
CAC  approval.  Population:  10  in  64,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
23YF,  PCGS#  5621 


1899-0  Barber  Quarter 
Conditionally  Rare  Premium  Gem 


4724  1899-0  MS66  PCGS.  A  hint  of  lemon-gold  on  the  high  rims 
frames  the  brilliant-white  surfaces  of  this  New  Orleans  issue. 
Undervalued  in  high  Mint  State,  the  1899-0  is  comparably  rare 
in  Premium  Gem  condition  to  the  more  highly  valued  1896-S  and 
1896-0  dates.  Frosty  cartwheel  luster  gleams  from  all  angles,  and 
the  strike  is  full.  There  are  no  marks  or  abrasions  needing  mention. 
Population:  7  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23YH,  PCGS#  5623 


1900-0  Barber  Quarter,  MS66+ 
Beautiful  Multicolor  Toning 


4725  1900-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Mint  State  examples  of  this 
New  Orleans  issue  are  seldom  seen,  and  are  rare  in  MS66  or  finer 
condition.  This  Plus-graded  piece  shows  beautiful  lemon-gold, 
mint,  and  sky-blue  peripheral  hues  around  soft  lavender-gray 
centers.  A  couple  trivial  ticks  on  Liberty’s  lower  jaw  appear  to  be 
all  that  limit  the  grade.  This  piece  is  a  trifle  soft  on  the  usual  weak 
spots,  namely  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  shoulder  and  talons,  as  well 
as  on  several  right-hand  obverse  stars.  Population:  10  in  66  (3  in 
66+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23YL,  PCGS#  5626 


1900-S  Quarter,  Lustrous  MS66 
Proof  like  Tendencies,  Razor- Sharp 


4726  1900-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1900-S  quarter  is  one  of  the 
“Philippine  hoard”  dates,  along  with  the  1898-S  and  1899-S.  Most 
of  this  coinage  went  to  the  Philippines  and  few  survived  in  the 
better  Mint  State  grades.  Perhaps  this  piece  missed  the  boat  and 
stayed  home.  The  PCGS  population  report  shows  only  23  pieces 
in  MS65  or  finer,  a  number  of  which  are  likely  resubmissions.  The 
lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  display  soft  violet  color  over 
both  sides,  each  of  which  exhibits  sharply  struck  design  elements. 
Nicely  preserved  throughout,  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  9  in  66 
( 1  in  66+) ,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23YM,  PCGS#  5627 


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4727  1901-S  AG3  PCGS.  The  date  and  mintmark  remain  bold  on  this 
low-mintage  key  date,  but  some  of  the  legends  and  rims  are  worn 
flat.  No  heavy  abrasions  or  other  problems  are  evident,  just  honest 
wear.  NGC  ID#  23 YR,  PCGS#  5630 


1901-S  Quarter,  Key-Date,  Good  4 
Remarkably  Clean  Surfaces 


4728  1901-S  Good  4  PCGS.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this  key-date  quarter 
display  natural  gray  color  that  assumes  a  slightly  darker  shade  in  the 
fields,  thereby  highlighting  the  devices.  The  Y  in  LIBERTY  shows, 
as  do  Liberty’s  ear  and  eye.  The  obverse  rim  is  complete  while  that 
on  the  reverse  is  worn  into  some  of  the  peripheral  letters,  especially 
along  the  right  border.  The  eagle  is  completely  outlined,  and  the 
left  side  of  the  shield  is  separate  from  the  wing.  Three  or  four  letters 
show  in  the  ribbon  motto,  and  the  surfaces  are  remarkably  clean 
for  a  heavily  circulated  coin.  A  great  looking  piece  for  a  Good  4, 
well  deserving  of  the  CAC  endorsement.  NGC  ID#  23 YR,  PCGS# 
5630 


4729  1902-0  MS64+  PCGS.  Swirling  luster  lights  up  largely  silver 
surfaces  with  gold-green  elements  along  parts  of  the  margins.  Only 
a  handful  of  marks,  mostly  wispy,  preclude  an  even  finer  grade. 
Population:  18  in  64  (2  in  64+),  20  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  23 YT,  PCGS# 
5632 


4733  1905-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1905-0  Barber  quarter  claims 
a  mintage  of  1.2  million  pieces  and  the  issue  is  quite  rare  in  high 
grade.  This  impressive  Choice  example  is  well-detailed  and  brightly 
lustrous,  under  shades  of  lilac,  magenta,  and  greenish-gold  toning. 
Population:  24  in  64  (1  in  64+),  22  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23Z3, 
PCGS#  5640 


1905-S  Quarter,  Sharply  Struck  MS65 


4734  1905-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  solidly  struck  Gem  boasts  bold  luster 
and  scattered,  minimal  ticks  in  concert  with  the  grade.  All  star 
centers  are  full  and  the  generous  impression  extends  throughout 
both  sides,  save  for  the  usual  areas  of  the  right  claw  and  right 
shield  corner.  Silvery  centers  show  a  hint  of  gold  patina  only  at  the 
extreme  rims.  Seldom  seen  finer.  Population:  9  in  65,  7  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  23Z4,  PCGS#  5641 


4735  1906  MS66  PCGS.  An  original  skin  of  olive-gold  patina  covers 
perhaps  85%  of  the  obverse,  relinquishing  the  remaining  territory 
to  attractive,  lilac-silver  undertones.  The  reverse  is  nearly  untoned, 
while  both  sides  are  frosty  and  lustrous.  This  is  an  essentially  mark- 
free  Premium  Gem,  well-struck  except  at  the  eagle’s  right  claw, 
arrow  fletchings,  and  upper-right  shield/wing  junction.  Just  two 
numerically  finer  coins  have  been  certified  by  PCGS.  Population: 
24  in  66  (1  in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  23Z5,  PCGS# 
5642 


4730  1902-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this  near- 
Gem  display  pleasing  luster  and  are  well-preserved.  The  design 
elements  are  well-struck  save  for  the  typical  weakness  in  some  of 
the  star  centers  and  the  claws  of  the  eagle.  Population:  18  in  64  (2 
in  64+),  20  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23YT,  PCGS# 
5632 


4736  1906  MS66  PCGS.  Splashes  of  tan,  orange-gold,  and  lime-green 
make  occasional  visits  the  the  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
Premium  Gem  Barber  quarter.  The  design  features  are  sharply 
defined,  including  the  star  centers,  eagle’s  claws  and  adjacent  arrow 
feathers.  Both  sides  have  been  well-cared  for.  The  1906  quarter  is 
very  elusive  in  MS66  and  finer  grades.  Population:  24  in  66  (1  in 
66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23Z5,  PCGS#  5642 


4731  1902-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  surfaces  are  pale  pearl-gray 
with  touches  of  blue  and  faint  peach  overtones.  Surprisingly 
smooth  overall,  though  a  reed  mark  on  the  cheek  keeps  the  coin 
from  Gem  status.  Population:  24  in  64,  20  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23YU,  PCGS# 
5633 


4737  1907-0  MS65  PCGS.  Dappled  reddish-gold  and  sky-blue  hues 
tint  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  O-mint  Gem.  Well-detailed  motifs 
show  minor  weakness  at  the  upper  right  corner  of  the  shield,  as 
expected.  Population:  22  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  18  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2009),  lot  1118.  NGC  ID# 
23ZA,  PCGS#  5647 


1902-S  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
Attractively  Toned 


4732  1902-S  MS66  NGC.  The  scarcity  of  the  1902-S  Barber  quarter  is 
recognized  in  the  upper  circulated  grades,  and  Mint  State  examples 
are  particularly  elusive.  This  Premium  Gem  is  finer  than  is  typically 
available.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  throughout  and  the  frosty 
surfaces  are  beautifully  preserved.  The  obverse  glows  with  original 
amber,  gold,  and  olive  hues,  while  the  reverse  is  a  little  brighter, 
showing  similar  shades  around  the  periphery  but  pastel  lavender 
and  turquoise  in  the  center.  Census:  3  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  23YU,  PCGS#  5633 


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1907-S  Quarter,  MS65 
Richly  Patinated 


4738  1907-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1907-S  Barber  quarter  issue  saw  a 
modest  mintage  of  1.3  million  pieces.  However,  it  is  challenging  to 
locate  in  problem-free  XF  and  AU  condition,  indicating  the  vast 
majority  of  the  mintage  was  dropped  into  circulation  shortly  after 
production.  Gems  are  rare,  and  PCGS  has  only  certified  1 1  others 
as  MS65  with  10  finer  —  population  numbers  that  have  scarcely 
budged  since  we  last  described  this  coin  around  seven  years  ago 
(6/15).  This  originally  toned  example  displays  gray-rose  on  the 
central  reverse  and  rich  sea-green  toning  around  the  outer  portions 
of  each  side.  The  surfaces  are  well-preserved  and  show  a  bold  strike, 
save  for  typical  blending  on  the  right  shield  corner. 

Ex:  Portland  Signature  (Heritage,  312004) ,  lot  5683;  Plymouth 
Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) ,  lot  2530.  NGC  ID# 
23ZB,  PCGS#  5648 


4739  1908-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Shades  of  sea-green  and  lavender- 
gray  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Gem,  with  well-detailed  design  elements  underneath. 
Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  16  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZD, 
PCGS#  5650 

4740  1908-D  MS66  NGC.  The  Denver  facility  produced  5.7  million 
quarters  in  its  third  year  of  operation.  Examples  are  rarely 
encountered  in  MS66.  Dramatic  russet  and  slate-gray  toning  covers 
the  obverse,  and  radiant  mint  brilliance  illuminates  the  reverse. 
Several  stars  show  strike  softness,  but  the  usually  weak  right  shield 
corner  is  bold.  Census:  4  in  66,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZD, 
PCGS#  5650 

4741  1908-D  MS66  PCGS.  Satiny  surfaces  come  alive  with  silver- 
rose  and  violet  interior  patina  and  gold-to-green  elements  at  the 
margins.  Impressively  preserved  and  attractive.  Population:  14  in 
66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZD,  PCGS#  5650 

1911  Barber  Quarter,  MS66+ 

High  Technical  Merit 


4742  1911  MS66+  NGC.  CAC.  Deep-seated  areas  of  amber-gold 
and  antique-bronze  toning  surround  the  raised  elements  of  this 
dramatically  toned  quarter.  Densely  patinated  at  the  margins,  the 
central  motifs  are  frosted  and  silver-gray  in  color.  Soft  mint  luster 
emerges  through  brief  openings  in  the  intense  coloration.  The 
strike  is  crisp  as  expected  on  this  high-end  Premium  Gem,  and  only 
a  small  number  of  inconsequential  marks  are  visible  with  a  glass. 
The  current  coin  is  the  sole  NGC  representative  of  the  grade  with 
the  Plus  designation.  CAC  endorsed.  Census:  7  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  2 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZN,  PCGS#  5659 


4743  1912-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Choice  Barber 
quarter  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint 
luster  throughout.  The  lightly  marked  surfaces  show  traces  of  pale 
gold  and  lavender  toning.  Population:  30  in  64,  34  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  23ZT,  PCGS# 
5663 

1913  Barber  Quarter,  MS66 
Rare  This  Well-Preserved 


4744  1913  MS66  PCGS.  Uncirculated  1913  quarters  can  be  found  with 
little  trouble  through  the  Gem  grade  level,  but  advance  beyond 
MS65  and  this  date  is  rare.  This  Premium  Gem  exhibits  frosty 
original  luster  with  dusky  golden-gray  toning.  Lightly  struck  on  the 
central  eagle  and  the  high  points  of  Liberty’s  hair  curls  and  wreath. 
Population:  8  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  23ZU,  PCGS#  5664 

4745  1913-S  Good  6  PCGS.  The  191 3 -S  is  one  of  the  keys  to  the 
Barber  quarter  series  and  collectors  prize  examples  in  all  grades 
and  conditions.  This  evenly  worn  example  shows  a  few  letters  in 
LIBERTY  still  intact  on  the  headband  and  the  date  and  legends 
are  legible.  No  large  or  distracting  abrasions  are  evident.  NGC  ID# 
23ZW,  PCGS#  5666 

4746  1915  MS66  PCGS.  Barber  half  dollar  output  took  a  backseat  to 
quarter  dollar  production  at  Philadelphia  in  1915  (3.5  million 
quarters  struck).  This  attractive  Premium  Gem  offers  flashes  of 
brilliance  amid  variegated  steel-blue,  russet,  and  olive  toning. 
Crisply  detailed  and  expectedly  clean.  Population:  21  in  66,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2422,  PCGS#  5670 

4747  1915-D  MS65+  PCGS.  Glowing  satin  luster  enlivens  the 
completely  untoned  surfaces  of  this  compelling  Denver  product. 
The  obverse  shows  signs  of  die  fatigue  around  the  peripheries  with 
thin  die  cracks  throughout.  Each  side  is  devoid  of  any  significant 
abrasions  aside  from  microscopic  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  NGC 
ID#  2423,  PCGS#  5671 

4748  1915-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  blatantly  original  quarter  is 
unquestionably  high-end  for  the  Premium  Gem  grade,  hence  the 
added  recognition  from  PCGS  and  CAC.  Speckled  golden-gray 
and  olive  hues  color  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  maintains  its 
brilliance.  Satiny  and  crisply  struck.  Population:  38  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2423,  PCGS#  5671 

4749  1916  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  final  issue  of  the  Barber  design, 
this  Gem  exhibits  full  cartwheel  luster  with  brilliant  silver  surfaces 
and  exceptional  design  definition.  Population:  59  in  65  (3  in  65  +  ), 
34  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2425,  PCGS#  5673 

4750  1916  MS66  PCGS.  This  Premium  Gem  shows  frosty  silver- 
gold  surfaces  with  scattered  golden-brown  accents.  Vertical  die 
polishing  lines  are  visible  on  each  side,  contributing  to  the  frosty 
luster.  A  great-looking  and  well-struck  example  of  this  last-year-of- 
type  Barber  quarter.  Population:  30  in  66,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 

2425,  PCGS#  5673 

4751  1916-D  MS66  PCGS.  Mottled  toning  in  shades  of  crimson, 
cobalt-blue,  and  reddish-violet  surround  frosted  central  motifs  on 
this  flashy,  boldly  rendered  Premium  Gem.  Satiny  luster  radiates 
over  impeccably  preserved  surfaces.  A  final-year  Denver  issue  with 
broad  appeal.  PCGS  lists  only  15  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 

2426,  PCGS#  5674 


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4752  1892  PR64  NGC.  A  generous  proof  mintage  of  1,245  Barber 
quarters  was  accomplished  in  1892,  the  first  year  of  the  design. 
This  attractive  Choice  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  frosty 
design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  with  considerable  (but 
unacknowledged)  contrast.  Hints  of  pale  gold  and  blue  toning 
add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2427,  PCGS# 
5678 


1893  Barber  Quarter,  PR67  Cameo 


Exceptional 


4753  1893  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  A  delicate  blush  of  color  casts 
golden  warmth  over  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  proof  Cameo, 
accentuating  the  stark  field-motif  contrast.  The  strike  is  bold  and 
the  almost  flawlessly  preserved  surfaces  simply  radiate  eye  appeal. 
The  1893  proof  is  only  occasionally  available  in  the  upper  reaches 
of  the  Cameo  grade  range.  Population:  14  in  67  Cameo,  6  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  85679 


1895  Quarter  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 


Incredible  Eye  Appeal 


4754  1895  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Bold  cameo  contrast  captivates 
the  eye  on  this  Premium  Gem  1895  proof  quarter.  The  obverse  is 
warmly  hued  on  the  portrait  in  light  champagne,  while  the  glass- 
like  fields  showcase  vivid  teal  and  lavender  toning.  The  reverse 
shows  similar  colors  but  slightly  less  pronounced.  Star  3  on  the 
obverse  is  incomplete,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  full.  Population: 
21  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Cameo,  15  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85681 


1895  Barber  Quarter,  PR68  Cameo 
Black-and-White  Contrast 


4755  1895  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  This  extraordinary  Superb  Gem  Cameo 
proof  is  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  with  exceptional  eye  rappel  and 
a  bold  strike.  A  high  degree  of  field-to-device  contrast  is  evident. 
NGC  and  PCGS  have  each  certified  a  single  finer  Cameo  proof. 
Census:  18  in  68  Cameo  (4  in  68  ★  Cameo,  1  in  68+^  Cameo),  1 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85681 


4756  1896  PR66  PCGS.  From  a  proof  mintage  of  just  762  pieces,  this 
impressive  Premium  Gem  displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  deeply  reflective  fields  under  vivid  shades  of  cerulean-blue 
and  greenish-gold  toning.  Population:  23  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  21  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  242B,  PCGS#  5682 


1896  Quarter,  PR68  Ultra  Cameo 
Starkly  Contrasted 


4757  1896  PR68  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  spectacular  contrast 
between  the  icy-white  devices  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  on 
this  untoned  specimen  generates  immense  eye  appeal.  Meticulously 
struck  and  seemingly  immaculate.  A  minute  mint-made  planchet 
flaw  in  the  field  below  the  S  in  PLURIBUS  will  identify  this 
gorgeous  piece  in  future  auction  appearances.  Census:  11  in  68 
Ultra  Cameo  (1  in  68  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
95682 


4758  1898  PR66  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  greenish-gold,  slate-gray,  ice- 
blue,  and  amber  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Premium  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed 
and  the  fields  are  deeply  reflective,  under  the  patina.  Census:  34  in 
66,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242D,  PCGS#  5684 

4759  1898  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  The  design  elements  of 
this  well-preserved  Choice  specimen  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition 
throughout  and  all  devices  have  a  rich  coat  of  mint  frost  that 
creates  intense  cameo  contrast  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  Eye 
appeal  is  terrific.  PCGS#  95684 

4760  1899  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Lightly  toned  pearl-gray  with  glints  of 
gold  at  the  margins.  The  layer  of  patina  scarcely  dims  this  Premium 
Gem’s  inherent  contrast,  as  the  frost  on  the  well-defined  devices 
holds  up  without  a  hitch.  Cameo  examples  of  turn-of-the-century 
silver  are  elusive  this  fine.  Population:  7  in  66  Cameo,  5  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  85685 

4761  1901  PR66  PCGS.  A  mixed  patina  of  strawberry-red,  champagne- 
gold,  and  blue  graces  the  obverse  of  this  sharply  detailed  Premium 
Gem,  while  the  reverse  shows  only  a  few  wisps  of  color.  The  fields 
are  deeply  reflective,  even  through  the  toning.  From  a  mintage  of 
813  pieces.  Population:  18  in  66,  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  242G, 
PCGS#  5687 

4762  1901  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Greenish-blue  toning  with  soft 
brownish  accents  covers  both  sides  of  this  near-Gem,  each  of  which 
displays  pronounced  field-device  contrast.  Sharply  struck  design 
features  and  well-preserved  surfaces  further  contribute  to  the  coin’s 
pleasing  eye  appeal.  Population:  12  in  64  Cameo,  32  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  85687 

4763  1903  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Faintly  contrasted  and  largely  silver 
with  areas  of  milky  patina  and  golden  overtones.  A  sharply 
struck  Premium  Gem  proof  housed  in  a  second-generation  holder. 
Population:  22  in  66,  18  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242J,  PCGS# 
5689 

4764  1906  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Glimmering  silver  interiors  have  watery 
fields  and  hints  of  gold-orange  at  the  rims.  Excellent  detail,  if  mild 
contrast.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  41  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  25  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242M,  PCGS#  5692 


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1906  Quarter,  PR66  Cameo 
Rare  with  Cameo  Contrast 


4765  1906  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Just  675  proof  Barber  quarters  were 
struck  in  1906,  few  of  which  display  significant  contrast  between 
the  reflective  fields  and  the  motifs.  The  current  Premium  Gem 
proof  is  an  exception,  earning  the  Cameo  designation  for  a  layer 
of  thick  mint  frost  on  the  raised  elements,  visible  throughout  both 
sides  of  the  coin.  Bronze-gold  toning  visits  the  deep-mirrored  fields, 
with  hints  of  blue  and  violet  at  the  borders.  Sharply  struck,  this 
gleaming  proof  is  tied  for  the  finest-known  Cameo  at  either  service. 
Population:  3  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  85692 

1907  Quarter,  PR67  Cameo 
Boldly  Contrasted  Proof 


4766  1907  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  the  efforts  of  Mint 
officials  to  minimize  the  cameo  effect  on  proofs  of  1907,  a  few  high- 
grade,  contrasted  examples  are  known.  This  delightful  Superb  Gem 
proof  is  one  of  them.  Pale-gold,  deeply  mirrored  fields  surround 
frosty,  ivory-gold  devices  displaying  bold  contrast  that  is  particularly 
pronounced  on  the  obverse.  The  mirrored  fields  are  free  of  marks, 
and  there  is  no  trace  of  even  the  faintest  hairlines  that  often  appear 
under  magnification.  The  strike  is  sharp,  although  weakness  at  the 
shield  corner  and  the  eagle’s  right  claw  are  inescapable  for  the  issue. 
Even  the  highest-graded  examples  show  the  same  incomplete  strike 
in  those  areas.  Population:  7  in  67  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
85693 


4767  1913  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-brown  and  blue-green  toning 
graces  the  peripheries  of  this  nicely  struck  and  unblemished  Gem.  The 
icy  devices  show  obvious  contrast  with  the  glassy  fields,  but  the  green 
label  holder  predates  the  Cameo  designation  for  the  Barber  series. 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  242V,  PCGS# 
5699 

4768  1913  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Proof  quarter  dollar  production  totaled 
613  pieces  in  1913.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  has  marked  cameo 
contrast  with  frosty  devices  set  against  deeply  reflective  fields. 
Attractive  hues  of  rose  and  blue  adorn  each  side.  Census:  4  in  66 
Cameo,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85699 


1915  Barber  Quarter,  PR67 
Subtle  Field-Device  Contrast 


4769  1915  PR67  NGC.  Proof  quarter  production  amounted  to  only  450 
pieces  in  the  final  year  of  the  type,  reflecting  the  rather  minimal 
collector  demand  for  special  examples  of  the  Barber  design.  This 
Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finer-known  survivors,  even  though 
olive  and  rose-gold  toning  precludes  a  Cameo  designation.  The 
strike  is  bold  and  each  side  shows  modest  contrast,  accentuated  by 
the  rich  patina.  Census:  15  in  67  (2  in  67  ★),  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  242X,  PCGS#  5701 


STANDING  LIBERTY  QUARTERS 

1916  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  VF35 
Choice  Collector-Grade  Example 


4770  1916  Standing  Liberty  VF35  PCGS.  About  Uncirculated  and 
Mint  State  examples  of  the  1916  Standing  Liberty  quarter  are 
frequently  traded  at  auction  and  the  bourse  is  usually  a  magnet 
for  low-end  circulated  representatives,  but  VF  and  XF  coins  are 
somewhat  elusive  in  both  settings.  This  Choice  VF  example 
possesses  strong  detail  for  the  grade,  particularly  noticeable  on  the 
reverse  where  the  eagle’s  feathers  retain  substantial  delineation. 
Medium  olive-gray  patina  blankets  each  side  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
excellent.  NGC  ID#  242Y,  PCGS#  5704 


4771  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  A  delightful 
Gem  specimen  of  this  short-lived  design  type,  with  razor-sharp 
definition  on  all  design  elements  and  Full  Head  definition.  The 
well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  are  blanketed  in  shades  of  pale 
gold  toning  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS# 
5707 

4772  1917  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Besides  full 
definition  on  Liberty’s  head,  the  rivets,  shield  lines  (horizontal  and 
vertical),  and  feathers  are  also  boldly  rendered.  Shades  of  olive  and 
plum  grace  the  edges,  surrounding  minimally  toned  interiors.  A 
perfect  Type  One  representative  that  would  prove  challenging  in 
higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5  707 

4773  1917  Type  One  MS66+  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-tan 
patination  at  the  borders  frames  powder-blue  central  areas,  being 
somewhat  more  extensive  and  deeper  on  the  reverse.  Both  sides  are 
awash  with  luster  and  are  devoid  of  significant  marks.  The  design 
features  are  sharply  struck.  PCGS  has  certified  fewer  than  80  pieces 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 


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1917  Type  One  Quarter,  MS67  Full  Head 
Impressive  Sharpness 


4774  1917  Type  One  MS67  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  most 
later  issues,  a  large  percentage  of  1917  Type  One  quarters  exist 
with  full  head  and  shield  details,  much  like  the  present  Superb 
Gem.  However,  few  of  the  survivors  are  as  fine  as  this  piece,  and 
none  have  been  certified  in  higher  grades.  This  example  is  brilliant 
and  highly  lustrous  with  splashes  of  champagne  and  violet  on  the 
obverse.  Population:  78  in  67  (4  in  67+)  Full  Head,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 


4775  1917-D  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  NGC.  Frosty  silver  overall 
with  faint  gold-to-gray  toning  outlining  parts  of  the  design.  Welb 
struck  on  Liberty’s  head,  though  her  shield  has  several  soft  rivets. 
NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 

4776  1917-D  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Pale  peach-gray 
on  the  obverse  with  deeper  rose  and  violet  dapples  gracing  the  reverse. 
A  pleasing  Gem  example  of  this  elusive  Type  One  mintmarked 
issue  with  full  head  detail  and  only  minor  softness  on  the  shield. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2001),  lot  5822. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 

4777  1917-D  Type  One  MS65+  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Highland 
Collection.  The  availability  of  the  1917-D  Type  One  in  Full 
Head  makes  this  MS65+  coin  a  perfect  candidate  for  a  high-end 
type  set.  The  rivets  and  vertical  shield  lines  are  clear,  while  the 
leading  edge  feathers  are  a  trifle  soft.  Golden-orange  and  steel-blue 
toning  clings  to  the  borders  and  recesses.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 

4778  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Soft  tan  and  powder- 
blue  patination  runs  over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium 
Gem.  Sharply  struck  design  elements  transcend  the  Full  Head 
to  include  the  lines  of  the  inner  shield  and  the  rivets.  Excellent 
preservation  characterizes  both  sides.  PCGS  has  seen  only  22  coins 
finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 

4779  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Silver  centers  with 
reddish-orange  peripheral  toning  on  much  of  the  reverse  and 
reddish-gray  outline  toning  on  the  obverse.  Liberty’s  head  is  well- 
defined,  as  is  most  of  her  shield. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS# 
5709 


1917-D  Type  One  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Pleasingly  Toned,  Strongly  Struck 


4780  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  rivets  and 
shield  lines  are  fully  defined  on  this  Premium  Gem,  and  complete 
detail  over  Liberty’s  head  accounts  for  the  Full  Head  designation. 
The  eagle’s  leading  edge  feathers  are  a  touch  incomplete.  Dappled 
russet,  slate-blue,  and  violet  toning  overlies  satiny  surfaces.  Only 
1.5  million  Type  One  quarters  were  struck  at  the  Denver  facility  in 
1917  compared  to  nearly  9  million  examples  at  Philadelphia,  and 
the  1917-D  is  considerably  scarcer  in  Full  Head.  PCGS  has  seen 
just  22  finer  submissions.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 


4781  1917-D  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Type  One 
Premium  Gem  displays  well-formed  feathers  on  the  eagle’s  breast 
and  complete  definition  on  Liberty’s  head.  Satiny  surfaces  show  just 
a  few  wisps  of  gold  toning.  PCGS  reports  22  finer  Full  Head  coins 
(7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5807.  NGC  ID#  2432, 
PCGS#  5709 

4782  191 7-S  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  delightful  Gem 
is  sharply  detailed  throughout,  with  Full  Head  definition  and  all 
shield  rivets  intact.  Attractive  shades  of  pale  gold  toning  visit  the 
well-preserved  surfaces,  with  hints  of  amber  at  the  rims  and  vibrant 
luster  underneath. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS# 
5711 


191 7-S  Type  One  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 


Original  Toning 


4783  191 7-S  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Variegated 
gold,  purple,  and  rose  toning  coats  both  sides.  Magnificent,  satiny 
luster  glistens  throughout  the  carefully  preserved  surfaces.  The 
strike  is  pleasing  on  the  head  and  central  obverse,  although  the 
leading  edge  of  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  is  a  trifle  soft,  as  usual. 
Finer  Full  Head  examples  are  seldom  seen. 

Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2009) ,  lot  694.  NGC  ID# 
2433,  PCGS#  5711 


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191 7-S  Type  One  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 


Scarcest  Type  One  1917  Issue 


4784  191 7-S  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  sharply  struck 
Premium  Gem,  this  piece  displays  fully  brilliant  surfaces  with 
satiny  white  luster.  Only  a  trace  of  wispy  champagne  toning  is 
evident  on  the  reverse.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  Type  One  quarter 
is  considered  the  scarcest  of  three  1917  issues  in  fully  struck  Gem 
condition.  Population:  84  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  12  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS#  57 11 


191 7-S  Type  One  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Radiant,  Brilliant  Surfaces 


4785  191 7-S  Type  One  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  mint  luster 
on  this  Premium  Gem  Full  Head  Type  One  quarter  glows  with  frost- 
white  luminescence,  beautifully  showcasing  the  carefully  preserved 
surfaces.  The  design  elements,  particularly  the  obverse  stars  and 
shield,  are  boldly  rendered,  completing  the  immense  eye  appeal. 
The  San  Francisco  is  the  most  challenging  of  the  three  Type  One 
1917  issues  to  locate  in  high-grade  Full  Head.  Population:  84  in  66 
(4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS#5711 


4786  191 7-D  Type  Two  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  This  Premium  Gem  has 
a  nice  strike  with  about  60%  of  the  head  details  and  nearly  all  of 
the  shield  details  visible  on  the  obverse.  This  lovely  specimen  has 
light  champagne  toning  with  deeper  gold  inside  the  right  obverse 
border.  Census:  18  in  66  (2  in  66  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2435,  PCGS#  5716 


191 7-D  Type  Two  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Attractive  Pastel  Toning 


4787  191 7-D  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  In  the  Full  Head 
category,  the  191 7-D  Type  Two  quarter  is  seen  less  than  half  as 
frequently  as  its  Philadelphia  counterpart,  and  is  barely  more 
available  than  the  San  Francisco  Type  Two  issue  of  this  year.  This 
Gem  example  is  beautifully  preserved  and  frosty  with  blended  shades 
of  lavender  and  champagne-orange  toning  on  each  side.  Sharp  head 
detail  is  a  hallmark  attribute,  although  some  more  typical  weakness 
is  seen  on  the  central  gown  lines,  the  date  numerals,  and  the  leading 
edge  of  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  Population:  63  in  65  Full  Head,  20  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2435,  PCGS#  5717 


191 7-S  Type  Two  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Iridescent  Toning 


4788  191 7-S  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head  NGC.  This  satiny  Gem 
Type  Two  representative  is  uncommonly  well-struck  for  the  issue, 
especially  on  Liberty’s  head  and  the  shield  —  only  the  leading  edge 
of  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  shows  noticeable  softness,  an  area 
that  is  almost  always  weak.  A  heavy  radial  die  crack  extends  inward 
through  the  first  T  in  STATES.  The  surfaces  are  iridescently  toned 
in  pale  champagne  with  hints  of  mint  and  lavender  throughout. 
Census:  24  in  65  Full  Head,  16  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2436, 
PCGS#  5719 


191 7-S  Type  Two  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Impressive  Definition 


4789  1917-S  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1917-S 
Type  Two  quarter  is  just  slightly  scarcer  in  high  grade  Full  Head 
than  the  191 7-D,  but  both  are  significantly  more  elusive  than 
their  Philadelphia  counterpart.  In  addition  to  full  definition  over 
Liberty’s  head,  the  present  S-mint  representative  displays  above- 
average  sharpness  on  the  date  and  inner  shield.  The  luster  is 
satiny  with  a  warmly  glowing  finish  and  the  almost  distraction-free 
surfaces  exhibit  dappled  orange-tan  patina  toward  the  borders. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2002) ,  lot  6625. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2436,  PCGS#  5719 


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4790  1918  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Sharply  defined  with  a  few  minor 
contact  marks  on  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  leg.  Full  luster  gleams 
beneath  an  overlay  of  light  golden  toning.  Population:  78  in  65  (2 
in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  56  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2437,  PCGS# 
5721 

1918  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Delicate  Pastel  Toning 


4791  1918  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  is  an  outstanding  1918  quarter, 
showcasing  not  only  smooth,  frosty  surfaces  but  also  razor-sharp 
detail  throughout  the  head,  shield,  stars,  and  gown  lines.  The 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing  is  also  crisp  along  its  leading  edge.  Pastel 
lavender,  gold,  and  mint-green  hues  encompass  each  side,  giving 
this  coin  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Population:  44  in  66  (1  in  66+) 
Full  Head,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2437,  PCGS#  5721 


1918  Quarter,  Lightly  Toned  MS66  Full  Head 


4792  1918  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1918  is  one  of  the  more 
plentiful  issues  in  Full  Head  (relatively  speaking),  but  such  pieces 
achieving  the  Premium  Gem  grade  level  are  scarce,  and  finer  coins 
are  genuinely  rare.  Small,  scattered  splashes  of  toning  are  present 
over  both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem,  primarily  on  the  obverse, 
including  shades  of  bluish-gray  and  light  russet  toning.  Attractively 
lustrous,  with  a  pleasing  full  head  and  above-average  detail  overall. 
One  of  16  stickered  in  this  grade  at  CAC.  Population:  43  in  66  (1 
in  66+)  Full  Head,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2437,  PCGS#  5721 

4793  1918-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Soft  gray  luster  has  hints  of  gold 
at  parts  of  the  margins.  Though  weakly  struck  on  Liberty’s  shield 
and  body,  her  topmost  part  meets  the  Full  Head  criteria.  NGC  ID# 
2438,  PCGS#  5723 

4794  1918-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Fully  struck  and  satiny  with 
lovely  mauve-gray  and  purple-rose  toning,  and  excellent  surface 
preservation.  A  handful  of  well-scattered  contact  marks  reside  on 
the  lower  half  of  each  side,  and  there  is  a  small  patch  of  powdery 
green  verdigris  near  the  lower  right  reverse  rim. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2003) ,  lot  6787 .  NGC  ID# 
2438,  PCGS#  5723 


1918-D  Quarter,  Impressive  MS65  Full  Head 


4795  1918-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  impressive  Gem  1918- 
D  Standing  Liberty  quarter  displays  a  touch  of  softness  on  the 
central  obverse  devices  and  the  eagle’s  breast,  but  this  coin  exhibits 
Full  Head  definition.  Both  sides  show  vibrant  mint  luster  under 
attractive  champagne-gold  patina.  Housed  in  a  green-label  holder. 
Population:  52  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  21  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  John  Y.  Harper,  Jr.  Collection  /  New  York  Signature  (Heritage, 
3/2012),  lot  3367.  NGC  ID#  2438,  PCGS#  5723 

1918/7-S  Quarter,  Collectible  VF20 
An  Outstanding  Coin  for  the  Grade 


4796  1918/7-S  FS-101  VF20  PCGS.  The  1918/7-S  Standing  Liberty 
quarter  is  a  difficult  issue  to  locate  in  the  VF  to  XF  grade  range, 
particularly  with  original  coloration.  For  the  VF20  grade,  this 
example  offers  a  significant  amount  of  interior  detail,  with  much 
of  the  softness  on  the  figure  of  Liberty  due  more  to  this  date’s 
characteristically  weak  strike  than  to  actual  wear.  Both  sides  display 
original  gunmetal-gray  color  and  are  free  of  problems.  The  date  is 
worn  but  clear,  with  the  overdate  feature  plain.  Housed  in  a  green 
label  holder.  PCGS#  395949  Base  PCGS#  5726 


1918/7-S  Quarter,  XF45 


4797  1918/7-S  FS-101  XF45  PCGS.  The  downstroke  of  the  underdigit 
7  can  be  seen  with  the  unaided  eye,  inside  the  lower  loop  of  the 
8.  The  flat  top  of  the  8  is  also  diagnostic.  The  present  unmarked 
and  partly  lustrous  Choice  XF  key  date  example  displays  light  to 
medium  autumn-brown  and  dove-gray  toning.  PCGS#  395949 
Base  PCGS#  5726 


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1918-S  Quarter,  Strong  MS66 
A  Stand-Out  Representative 


4798  1918-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Definition  at  the  upper  obverse 
falls  just  short  of  a  Full  Head  designation,  but  the  shield  lines, 
rivets  (aside  from  numbers  3  and  4),  and  eagle’s  feathers  are 
strongly  impressed.  The  carefully  preserved  surfaces  display  swirling 
luster  and  glimpses  of  orange,  gold,  and  green  toning  throughout, 
accounting  for  the  CAC -recognized  aesthetic  appeal.  A  stand-out 
representative.  Population:  15  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2439, 
PCGS#  5724 

1918-S  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS67 
Blindingly  Vibrant  Luster 


4799  1918-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An  exceptional  example  of  this 
better  San  Francisco  issue,  with  gleaming  mint-fresh  luster  and  just 
a  hint  of  golden  toning  around  the  peripheries.  Close  study  with 
a  loupe  finds  the  surfaces  seemingly  pristine.  Liberty’s  head  shows 
partial  detail,  and  there  is  significant  sharpness  on  the  shield  lines, 
stars,  and  date.  A  couple  shield  rivets  show  the  only  mentionable 
softness.  CAC-approved,  this  magnificent  1918-S  is  tied  with  one 
other  for  the  finest  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5724 

4800  1918-S  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  early  series  Select  example 
is  sharply  detailed,  with  Full  Head  definition  and  just  a  touch  of 
softness  on  the  shield  rivets.  The  well-preserved  mostly  brilliant 
surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster,  with  a  few  hints  of  ice-blue  and 
greenish-gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5725 

4801  1918-S  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Golden-amber  patina  embraces 
thickly  frosted,  minimally  marked  surfaces.  The  rivets  and  shield 
lines  are  mostly  well-defined,  as  is  the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle’s 
left  wing.  The  only  notable  flaw  is  a  tick  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  This 
S-mint  issue  is  scarce  in  Choice  Full  Head  and  rare  any  finer.  NGC 
ID#  2439,  PCGS#  5725 

4802  1919  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Silver- white  overall  with  rose-gray 
dapples  at  the  margins  of  both  sides.  Excellent  luster  and  detail,  not 
only  on  Liberty’s  head  but  her  shield. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243B,  PCGS# 
5729 

4803  1919  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  Brilliant  surfaces  show  blushes  of 
almond-gold  color  at  the  lower  right  obverse  and  upper  reverse. 
This  brightly  lustrous  Premium  Gem  has  fully  defined  rivets,  bold 
shield  lines  and  chain  mail,  and  sufficient  portrait  detail  for  a  Full 
Head  designation.  Impeccably  preserved.  Census:  48  in  66  Full 
Head,  16  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5729 


1919  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS67 
Full  Head,  Complete  Rivets 


4804  1919  MS67  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  magnificent  Superb 
Gem  displays  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements, 
including  Liberty’s  head  and  the  shield  rivets.  The  impeccably 
preserved  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and  show  a  few 
delicate  hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  Population:  27  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ) 
Full  Head,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5729 

1919-D  Quarter,  Satiny  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare 


4805  1919-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  1919-D  is  well-known  as  one  of  the 
semikey  dates  in  the  series,  but  it  is  somewhat  underappreciated  in 
the  upper  Mint  State  grades,  even  without  Full  Head  detail.  This 
coin  is  devoid  of  obvious  abrasions  and  displays  satiny  golden-gray 
luster.  Liberty’s  head  is  weakly  struck,  but  the  remainder  of  the  coin 
—  including  the  date  numerals,  stars,  and  shield  —  show  above- 
average  sharpness.  Population:  28  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
243C,  PCGS#  5730 

1919-S  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS66 
High-End  Semikey 


4806  1919-S  MS66  PCGS.  A  combination  of  a  limited  1.8  million-coin 
mintage  and  high  attrition  guarantees  the  scarcity  of  this  semikey 
San  Francisco  issue.  This  Premium  Gem  example  is  uncommonly 
well-preserved  and  beautifully  lustrous  with  light  golden  toning.  A 
touch  of  striking  softness  visits  Liberty’s  head  and  a  couple  shield 
rivets,  but  the  overall  sharpness  is  above-average  for  the  issue. 
Population:  12  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  62 99.  NGC  ID# 
243D,  PCGS#  5732 

4807  1920  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Pastel  caramel-gold  and 
ice-blue  toning  adorns  this  lustrous  Gem.  Smooth  except  for  subtle 
grazes  beneath  the  right  (facing)  wing.  The  strike  is  especially 
strong  on  the  shield.  Encased  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243E,  PCGS# 
5735 


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1920  Quarter,  MS66  Full  Head 
Great  Type  Coin 


4808  1920  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  No  more  than  a  blush  of  golden- 
rose  patina  (with  one  small  charcoal  patch  on  the  reverse)  appears 
on  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  1920  Standing 
Liberty  quarter.  Lively  mint  luster  roils  around  each  side,  and  the 
sharp  strike  goes  further  than  Full  Head  designation  to  bring  into 
relief  each  rivet  in  the  shield.  An  extremely  attractive  example  of 
this  date  and  a  great  type-coin  candidate.  Census:  16  in  66  (2  in  66 
★)  Full  Head,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243E,  PCGS#  5735 


1920-D  Quarter,  MS66 
Softly  Lustrous  and  Pleasing 


4809  1920-D  MS66  PCGS.  In  Gem  or  finer  grades,  the  1920-D 
Standing  Liberty  quarter  is  scarce,  with  or  without  a  Full  Head 
designation.  This  frosty  MS66  example  shows  pale  champagne- 
gray  luster  with  tinges  of  amber  and  olive-gold  in  portions  of  the 
recesses.  The  date  is  bold  and  the  shield  rivets  show  above-average 
definition,  even  while  the  head  is  a  trifle  soft.  Population:  30  in  66, 
3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243F,  PCGS#  5736 


1920-D  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 
Pristine  MS65  Full  Head 


4810  1920-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Three  olive  sprigs,  an  earhole, 
and  a  full  hairline  are  visible  on  Liberty,  but  the  sharp  Full  Head 
strike  also  encompasses  full  shield  rivets  and  full  chain  mail  on 
Liberty.  This  gold-tinged  Gem  offers  satiny  luster  and  excellent 
preservation.  A  small  scuff  on  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  forearm  is  the 
only  mentionable  abrasion.  Population:  32  in  65  Full  Head,  15 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243F,  PCGS#  5737 


4812  1920-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  An  attractive  Gem  with  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster,  under  shades  of 
silver-gray  and  greenish-gold  toning.  No  mentionable  distractions 
are  present.  Population:  49  in  65,  18  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243G, 
PCGS#  5738 


1920-S  Quarter,  Lightly  Toned  MS64  Full  Head 


4813  1920-S  MS64  Full  Head  NGC.  The  lightly  toned  surfaces  present 
bold  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  Abrasions  are  fewer  than 
might  be  expected  for  the  grade,  although  a  couple  of  key  small 
ones  —  in  the  center  eagle’s  breast,  one  above  the  R  in  TRVST, 
a  couple  on  Liberty’s  left  (facing)  thigh  —  likely  account  for  the 
near-Gem  grade.  An  elusive  issue  with  the  Full  Head  designation, 
and  seldom  seen  finer.  Census:  23  in  64  Full  Head,  11  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  243G,  PCGS#  5739 


4814  1921  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Norweb.  Medium  wheat-gold  and 
steel-gray  toning  visits  lustrous  and  moderately  abraded  surfaces. 
The  strike  is  bold  except  on  the  leaf  sprig.  Encapsulated  in  an  old 
green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Norweb  Collection,  Part  II  (Bowers  and  Merena,  3/1988),  lot 
1797. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS# 
5740 


1921  Quarter,  MS66 
Better  Philadelphia  Issue 


4815  1921  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  low  mintage  1921  ranks  among 
the  scarcest  Philadelphia  issues  of  the  series.  Undoubtedly,  the 
huge  production  of  silver  dollars  that  year  drew  Mint  resources 
from  other  denominations.  Lustrous  and  beautifully  preserved  with 
minor  incompleteness  of  strike  on  the  sprig.  Certified  in  a  green 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS#  5740 


4811  1920-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1920-S  Standing  Liberty  quarter  is 
an  underrated  issue  in  the  series,  despite  the  substantial  reported 
mintage  of  nearly  6.4  million  pieces.  This  well-detailed  Gem 
displays  completely  brilliant  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
no  mentionable  signs  of  contact.  Population:  49  in  65,  18  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  243 G,  PCGS#  5738 


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1921  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 
Elusive  P-Mint  Issue,  MS64  Full  Head 


4816  1921  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1921  Standing  Liberty  quarter 
is  a  welbknown  better  date  from  the  Philadelphia  Mint,  elusive 
in  all  grades  and  little-saved  in  Uncirculated,  a  low-mintage  issue 
of  1.9  million  pieces.  The  strike  on  the  date  can  be  phenomenal, 
however,  and  this  excellent  Full  Head  near-Gem  proves  the  point, 
showing  three  olive  sprigs,  a  full  hairline  and  earhole,  and  even  full 
shield  rivets.  The  satiny  silver-white  surfaces  show  tinges  of  pale 
color  near  the  rims,  a  beautiful  coin  save  for  a  few  ticks  on  Liberty’s 
midsection  that  determine  the  grade.  Population:  73  in  64  Full 
Head,  71  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS#  5741 

1921  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Sharp  Centers 


4817  1921  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  key  date  status  of  the  1921 
Standing  Liberty  quarter  heightens  demand  for  high-end  Full  Head 
examples,  although  few  are  available  at  any  given  time.  This  Gem 
representative  shows  bold  shield  elements  and  razor-sharp  head 
detail,  with  strong  definition  relayed  to  the  eagle’s  feathers  on  the 
reverse.  The  date  numerals  are  weak  at  the  bottom,  but  are  clear. 
Well-preserved  and  satiny  with  a  light  golden  hue.  Population:  51 
in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  20  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243H,  PCGS#  5741 

1923  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS65 
Sharply  Detailed  Full  Head  Example 


4818  1923  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  This  delightful  Gem  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements,  with  complete  shield  rivets  and 
Full  Head  definition.  The  lightly  toned  surfaces  radiate  vibrant 
mint  luster  and  no  mentionable  distractions  are  evident.  Eye  appeal 
is  terrific.  Population:  42  in  65  Full  Head,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  243J,  PCGS#  5743 


1923  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Warm  Champagne  Toning 


4819  1923  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1923  is  among  the  more 
carefully  produced  issues  in  the  Standing  Liberty  quarter  series, 
although  Gem  Full  Head  survivors  are  rare  relative  to  the  number 
of  specialists  in  today’s  hobby;  J.H.  Cline  estimates  that  even 
before  attrition,  just  10%  of  the  total  mintage  left  the  dies  with  full 
definition.  This  piece  shows  crisp  head  detail  and  there  are  no  areas 
of  bothersome  weakness.  The  smooth,  Gem-quality  surfaces  ripple 
with  frosty  luster,  and  the  lightly  patinated  features  are  devoid  of 
distracting  abrasions.  Where  eye  appeal  is  concerned,  few  examples 
of  the  1923  quarter  will  be  able  to  compete  with  the  currently  offered 
representative.  Population:  43  in  65  Full  Head,  39  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  712003) ,  lot  7121. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS#  5743 


1923  Quarter,  Sharp,  Frosty  MS66  Full  Head 


4820  1923  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  remarkable 
Premium  Gem  are  awash  in  frosty  luster  and  devoid  of  toning.  The 
strike  is  amazing,  displaying  fullness  in  the  chain  mail,  rivets,  and 
stripes  of  the  inner  shield,  as  well  as  Liberty’s  head.  A  few  trivial 
obverse  handling  marks  may  well  preclude  an  even  higher  grade. 
Census:  13  in  66  Full  Head,  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Hoffy  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  1274. 
NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS#  5743 


1923-S  Quarter,  Satiny  MS65 


4821  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  Gem  1923-S  quarter  is  sharply 
rendered  on  the  shield  lines  and  rivets,  the  stars,  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers,  and  also  shows  nearly  complete  head  detail.  Yet,  the 
prevailing  visual  attribute  is  the  soft,  satiny  luster  which  is  almost 
completely  undisturbed  as  it  glows  beneath  pale  lavender-gray  and 
champagne  toning.  A  high-quality  coin  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
243K,  PCGS#  5744 


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1923-S  Quarter,  Brilliant  MS66 
Radiant  Mint  Bloom 


4822  1923-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  vibrant,  untoned  mint  luster 
of  this  Premium  Gem  makes  this  coin  stand  out  from  most  other 
examples  of  this  key  San  Francisco  issue.  Close  study  with  a  loupe 
finds  the  surfaces  beautifully  preserved  and  the  strike  well-executed, 
save  for  on  the  head  and  a  couple  shield  rivets  which  show  the 
usual  softness.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  34  in  66 
(1  in  66+),  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243K,  PCGS#  5744 


1923-S  Quarter,  MS63  Full  Head 
Popular  Semikey  Date 


4823  1923-S  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1923-S  is  a  popular 
semikey  date  that  is  rarely  seen  as  a  Full  Head.  Liberty’s  head  is  well- 
defined  on  this  Select  example,  with  an  incompleteness  of  strike 
noticed  at  several  of  the  rivets  in  the  shield.  Both  sides  exhibit  a 
slightly  frosty  luster.  Small  areas  of  toning  appear,  primarily  at  the 
outer  edges.  NGC  ID#  243K,  PCGS#  5745 


1923-S  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Lightly  Toned  and  Lustrous 


4824  1923-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Surprisingly,  in  Gem  or  finer 
Full  Head  grades,  the  1923-S  appears  at  auction  at  about  the  same 
frequency  as  its  Philadelphia  counterpart,  but  the  demand  for  this 
date  is  significantly  higher  in  this  grade  range  due  to  its  status  as  a 
series  key.  This  Gem  representative  displays  a  sharp  Full  Head  and 
above-average  detail  on  the  shield  and  stars;  the  top  of  the  date 
numerals  are  a  trifle  weak,  while  the  extreme  outer  peripheries  show 
mild  die  erosion  —  not  unusual  for  the  issue.  This  piece  is  lightly 
toned  golden  with  occasional  hints  of  lavender  and  lilac  throughout. 
Population:  53  in  65  (2  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  42  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243K,  PCGS#  5745 


4825  1924  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Sharply  detailed,  with  a  Full  Head 
designation,  this  impressive  Gem  exhibits  well-preserved  surfaces 
with  attractive  shades  of  golden-brown  and  lavender  toning  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  Population:  84  in  65  Full  Head,  58 
finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243L,  PCGS# 
5747 

4826  1924  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  delightful  Gem,  this  softly 
frosted  Full  Head  quarter  is  boldly  struck  with  light  powder-blue 
and  champagne-gold  patina.  A  great  example  from  the  final 
Philadelphia  issue  with  an  exposed  date. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5-6/2007) ,  lot  9 88.  NGC  ID# 
243L,  PCGS#  5747 

1924  Quarter,  Golden  MS66  Full  Head 
Sharp  Interiors 


4827  1924  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1924  is  fairly  elusive  in 
Full  Head  grades,  particular  Gem  or  finer.  This  Premium  Gem 
representative  is  boldly  rendered,  with  sharp  shield  rivets,  a  Full 
Head,  and  crisp  feathers  along  the  leading  edge  of  the  eagle’s  left 
(facing)  wing.  No  abrasions  detract  from  the  eye  appeal,  and  each 
side  shows  warm  golden  toning  that  deepens  to  amber  around  the 
peripheries.  Population:  47  in  66  (6  in  66+)  Full  Head,  11  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  243L,  PCGS#  5747 

4828  1924-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1924-D  Standing  Liberty 
quarter  is  scarce  in  Choice  condition  with  Full  Head  definition. 
This  impressive  example  displays  sharply  detailed  devices,  vibrant 
mint  luster,  and  wisps  of  light  gold  toning. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3370.  NGC  ID# 
243M,  PCGS#  5749 

1924-D  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Advanced  Die  State 


4829  1924-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Worn  dies  produce 
radiant,  frosty  luster  on  this  Gem  1924-D  quarter,  the  surfaces 
lightly  toned  in  warm  golden  hues  and  devoid  of  major  abrasions. 
Extensive  cracks  are  evident  around  the  obverse  margins.  This 
issue  is  fairly  available  in  the  absolute  sense,  but  it  typically  comes 
with  one  of  the  weakest  heads  in  the  series;  many  examples  show 
Liberty’s  head  almost  dished-out,  similar  in  appearance  to  that 
seen  on  most  1926-D  examples.  A  Gem  Full  Head  coin,  such  as  is 
currently  offered,  is  a  scarce  acquisition.  Population:  52  in  65  Full 
Head,  19  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243M,  PCGS#  5749 

4830  1924-S  MS64  NGC.  A  few  hints  of  gold  and  violet  toning  visit 
the  lightly  marked  surfaces  of  this  attractive  Choice  example. 
Vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design  elements  add  to  the 
overall  appeal.  NGC  ID#  243N,  PCGS#  5750 


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4831  1924-S  MS63  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  1924-S  is  among  the  most 
elusive  issues  in  Full  Head.  This  frosty  Select  representative  has 
variegated  iridescent  toning  over  gray-gold  surfaces  with  well- 
struck  devices.  An  attractive  example  for  the  toning  enthusiast. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012),  lot  3371.  NGC  ID# 
243N,  PCGS#  5751 

1925  Quarter,  Frosty  MS67 
A  Beautiful  Coin 


4832  1925  MS67  PCGS.  On  the  balance,  this  is  a  well-defined  1925 
quarter;  while  the  head  details  are  a  trifle  weak  at  the  temple,  all 
shield  rivets  are  discernible  and  the  eagle  shows  strong  feather 
detail.  Pale  lavender,  blue,  and  canary-gold  patina  embraces  amply 
lustrous  and  exquisitely  preserved  surfaces.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  2  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5836.  NGC  ID#  243 P, 
PCGS#  5752 


4833  1925  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Soft  golden-tan  and  sky-blue 
patination  adorns  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem.  In 
addition  to  Liberty’s  Full  Head,  the  chain  mail  is  sharp,  as  are 
the  rivets  save  for  the  the  typical  weakness  in  the  three  adjacent 
to  Liberty’s  hip.  Both  sides  are  devoid  of  mentionable  marks. 
Population:  66  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Head,  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  243 P,  PCGS#  5753 

4834  1925  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  trace  of  champagne  toning 
is  noted  on  each  side  of  this  highly  lustrous  and  fully  brilliant 
Premium  Gem.  The  surfaces  are  exquisite  with  brilliant  mint  frost. 
Population:  66  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Head,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  243 P,  PCGS#  5753 

4835  1925  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  typical  1925  quarter 
in  Full  Head  has  strike  incompleteness  on  the  shield  lines,  and 
rivets  two  through  four.  Such  is  the  case  with  this  coin,  but  it  is 
extraordinary  in  terms  of  its  impeccable  preservation.  Whispers 
of  gold  patina  are  the  only  suggestions  of  color.  Population:  66  in 
66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Head,  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  243P,  PCGS# 
5753 

4836  1926  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Liberty’s  head  is  fully  detailed  and 
only  a  few  shield  rivets  are  incomplete  on  this  remarkable  Gem. 
The  well-preserved  surfaces  are  brightly  lustrous  and  show  a  few 
hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  Population:  93  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Head, 
42  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243R,  PCGS# 
5755 

4837  1926  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Delicate  almond-gold  toning  tints 
this  mostly  brilliant,  nearly  unabraded  Gem.  The  shield  lines  are 
indistinct,  but  the  eagle’s  leading  edge  feathers  are  bold.  The  1926 
is  surprisingly  scarce  in  this  grade,  since  a  majority  of  certified 
examples  cannot  qualify  for  a  Full  Head  designation. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5837.  NGC  ID#  243R, 
PCGS#  5755 


1927  Standing  Liberty  Quarter,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


4838  1927  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1927  is  an  available  issue  in 
most  grades,  but  Full  Head  and  non-Full  Head  examples  become 
collectively  rare  at  the  Superb  Gem  level.  This  piece  is  nearly  a 
candidate  for  a  Full  Head  designation,  but  lacks  just  a  touch  of  the 
hairline  definition.  The  shield  rivets  are  all  present  and  the  stars 
are  sharp.  Beautifully  preserved,  satiny  surfaces  yield  iridescent 
champagne-gold  toning  in  the  centers  with  pastel  rainbow  color 
around  the  peripheries.  Population:  4  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  243U,  PCGS#  5760 


4839  1927  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  Aside  from  two  incomplete  rivets 
and  softness  on  the  shield,  this  is  a  sharply  defined  Premium 
Gem  with  full  detail  on  Liberty’s  head.  Glowing  luster  emanates 
from  untoned,  scantly  marked  surfaces.  Population:  55  in  66 
(4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  243U,  PCGS# 
5761 

4840  1927  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  An  impressive  piece  with 
bold  design  motifs,  this  Premium  Gem  exhibits  full  head  details 
and  nearly  complete  shield  details.  Both  sides  are  highly  lustrous 
with  frosty  silver  surfaces  beneath  dappled  gold  and  violet  toning. 
Population:  55  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Head,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
243U,  PCGS#  5761 

4841  1927-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  ‘27-D  is  a  very 
elusive  issue  in  Gem  condition  and  with  full  detailing  on  Liberty’s 
head.  In  fact,  along  with  the  1926-S,  the  ‘27-D  is  one  of  the  poorest 
produced  issues  from  the  1920s  in  the  Standing  Liberty  quarter 
series.  This  piece  is  sharply  defined  on  Liberty’s  head  and  shows 
radiant,  satin-like  luster  beneath  an  even  layer  of  pale  rose  toning. 
Population:  85  in  65  (4  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  15  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243V,  PCGS# 
5763 


1927-D  Quarter,  Vibrant  MS65+  Full  Head 


4842  1927-D  MS65+  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Gem 
1927-D  Standing  Liberty  quarter  displays  sharp  strike  details  in 
most  areas,  including  Full  Head  definition,  but  the  shield  rivets 
are  a  little  soft.  Vibrant  mint  luster  is  evident  on  both  sides,  with 
attractive  shades  of  champagne -gold  toning.  Population:  85  in  65 
(4  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  15  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3373.  NGC  ID# 
243V,  PCGS#  5763 


4843 


1928  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Olive-green  and  lavender  shades 
enrich  this  well  struck  and  lustrous  Gem.  Unabraded  save  for  subtle 
marks  on  the  field  near  the  eagle’s  breast.  Encapsulated  in  a  green 
label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243X,  PCGS# 
5767 


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4844  1928  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  A  wheat-gold  and  olive-green  Gem 
that  boasts  booming  luster  and  an  exceptionally  preserved  obverse. 
The  reverse  is  only  lightly  abraded.  The  date  is  fully  struck,  the 
head  is  well  defined,  and  the  eye  appeal  is  impressive.  Encapsulated 
in  an  old  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Dr.  John  Y.  Harper,  Jr.  Collection  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3374, 
which  realized  $2,070.  NGC  ID#  243X,  PCGS#  5767 

1928-D  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Mint-Fresh  Luster 


4845  1928-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS,  CAC,  The  1928-D  is  more 
elusive  in  Full  Head  grades  than  many  novices  realize.  This  Gem 
example  shows  the  appropriate  detail  on  Liberty’s  head,  and  is  also 
above-average  —  although  not  sharp  —  on  the  shield  and  stars. 
Both  sides  show  frosty  champagne-tinted  luster  and  are  devoid  of 
distracting  abrasions.  Population:  28  in  65  (1  in  65  +  )  Full  Head,  20 
finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  243  Y,  PCGS#  5769 

4846  1929  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  Occasional  whispers  of 
gold  and  bluish-green  appear  on  each  side.  This  lustrous  Premium 
Gem  is  practically  devoid  of  blemishes,  and  strike  softness  is 
restricted  to  the  shield  lines  and  first  few  rivets.  PCGS  reports 
seven  Full  Head  coins  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5847.  NGC  ID#  2442, 
PCGS#  5773 

4847  1929-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  The  J.H.  Cline  reference  (2007) 
estimates  only  2%  of  the  1.3  million  quarters  struck  at  Denver  in 
1929  qualify  for  a  Full  Head  designation.  This  near-Gem  is  strongly 
detailed  with  a  bit  of  high-point  incompleteness.  Brilliant  with 
shimmering  satin  luster  and  pale  khaki-tan  patina  around  Liberty’s 
head.  NGC  ID#  2443,  PCGS#  5775 

4848  1929-D  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Rich  gold-to-orange  patina 
overall  with  splashes  of  rose  and  violet.  Strong  luster  lights  up  each 
side  and  Liberty’s  figure  checks  off  all  the  Full  Head  boxes.  NGC 
ID#  2443,  PCGS#  5775 

1929-D  Quarter,  MS65  Full  Head 
Uncommonly  Well-Struck 


4849  1929-D  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  This  final  D-mint 
Standing  Liberty  Quarter  issue  often  displays  a  substandard 
strike  and  is  quite  challenging  with  full  head  detail  and  in  Gem 
condition.  Both  sides  of  this  satiny,  high-quality  survivor  are  boldly 
defined  throughout  and  display  pale  champagne  toning  with  bits  of 
speckled  charcoal  color  here  and  there  at  the  borders.  Population: 
42  in  65  Full  Head,  12  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  7171 . 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2443,  PCGS#  5775 


4850  1929-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Gold  and  crimson  at  the  borders 
with  soft  silver  and  pale  champagne  shadings  through  the  interiors. 
Softness  at  Liberty’s  head  and  shield,  as  often  seen  on  this  challenging 
later  issue.  Population:  12  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2010) ,  lot  798.  NGC  ID# 
2444,  PCGS#  5776 

4851  1930  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder, 
this  Superb  Gem  is  highly  lustrous  with  a  hint  of  champagne  toning 
over  frosty  silver  surfaces.  The  strike  is  precise  except  on  the  center 
of  Liberty’s  head  and  the  usual  two  shield  rivets. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2008),  lot  1341,  which  realized 
$2,530.  NGC  ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5778 

4852  1930-S  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS  Secure.  The  1930-S  is  an 
available  issue  in  Full  Head,  though  it  is  much  scarcer  than  the 
1930.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  has  a  veil  of  light  golden  patina 
over  well-preserved  surfaces.  The  head  detail  is  complete,  while 
a  couple  of  rivets,  the  shield  lines,  and  the  breast  feathers  are 
indistinct.  PCGS  shows  just  21  finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2446, 
PCGS#  5781 

4853  1930-S  MS66  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1930-S  was  generally 
a  well-produced  issue  and  a  number  of  high-grade  examples  exist 
with  the  Full  Head  designation,  like  this  coin.  This  attractive 
Premium  Gem  exhibits  vibrant  mint  luster  and  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  Population:  93  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Full  Head,  21  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2446,  PCGS#  5781 

WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

4854  1932-D  MS63  PCGS.  Some  mottled  original  toning  has  gathered 
over  each  side.  A  well-defined  example  of  this  first-year  key  date 
Washington  quarter,  with  lightly  marked  surfaces  and  vibrant  mint 
luster.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

4855  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  An  example  of  the  1932-D  can  be  found  at 
the  top  of  most  collectors’  want  lists,  as  this  key  date  claims  a  low 
mintage  of  436,800  coins.  Mottled  khaki-tan  and  crimson  toning 
embraces  each  side,  and  satiny  luster  radiates  from  minimally 
marked  surfaces.  Very  scarce  and  largely  out  of  reach  in  higher 
grades.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

4856  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  Issued  near  the  bottom  of  the  Great 
Depression,  the  1932-D  quarter  has  the  second-lowest  mintage 
of  the  series  and  is  regarded  as  the  key  regular  issue.  This  lustrous 
and  well  struck  near-Gem  has  light  lime-green  toning  and  pleasing 
preservation.  Encased  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  2448, 
PCGS#  5791 

4857  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  Lovely  golden-brown  and  powder-blue 
toning  endows  this  lustrous  and  well  preserved  near-Gem.  An 
uncommonly  pleasing  example  of  the  coveted  series  key.  Certified 
in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS# 
5791 

4858  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  Ex:  Monge  Collection.  With  its  low 
mintage  of  436,800  pieces,  the  1932-D  is  the  undisputed  key  to  the 
series.  This  coin  displays  bright  original  surfaces  with  the  slightest 
hints  of  gold  toning.  A  sharp  strike  augments  the  considerable  eye 
appeal.  Free  of  any  serious  distractions. 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2010) ,  lot  3910.  NGC  ID# 
2448,  PCGS#  5791 

4859  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  An  attractive  Choice  example 
of  this  first-year  key,  with  lightly  marked  lustrous  surfaces  that 
show  highlights  of  lavender  and  gray  toning.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS# 
5791 

4860  1932-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Caramel-gold  toning  adheres  to 
the  upper  obverse  margin  and  most  of  the  reverse.  Satin  luster 
dominates  each  side,  and  a  loupe  reveals  only  inconsequential 
contact.  The  1932-D  is  the  rarest  regular  issue  of  the  series,  and  is  a 
prize  even  in  well-worn  condition. 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2010) ,  lot  3908.  NGC  ID# 
2448,  PCGS#  5 791 


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1932-D  Quarter,  MS65 
Registry  Set  Potential 


4861  1932-D  MS65  PCGS.  Always  a  popular  coin  and  the  true  key 
to  the  series,  especially  at  this  lofty  grade  level,  the  low-mintage 
1932-D  Washington  quarter  is  a  rarity  in  Gem  preservation.  Finer 
examples  are  prohibitively  rare,  and  few  Gem  examples  are  likely  to 
compare  to  the  present  piece.  Light  silver-gray  patina  is  present  on 
both  sides,  more  so  on  the  obverse,  and  there  are  no  mentionable 
abrasions  on  either  side.  Here  is  an  excellent  opportunity  for  the 
advanced  Set  Registry  collector  working  on  the  Washington  series. 
Population:  79  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2005) ,  lot  6777;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  9/2010) ,  lot  4046.  NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS# 
5791 


4862  1932-S  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  An  attractive  Choice 
specimen  of  this  first-year,  low-mintage  key,  with  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  lightly  marked  lustrous  surfaces.  A  few 
hints  of  golden-tan  toning  are  evident.  NGC  ID#  2449,  PCGS# 
5792 

4863  1932-S  MS65  NGC.  The  1932-S  is  an  important  key  date  to  the 
Washington  quarter  series.  MS65  is  the  finest  grade  most  collectors 
can  expect  to  encounter.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  seen  a  mere  nine 
pieces  finer.  Lustrous  surfaces  display  splashes  of  deep  russet  at  the 
obverse  border  and  lighter  freckles  of  this  color  on  the  reverse.  The 
design  elements  are  well-impressed.  Census:  70  in  65  (1  in  65  ★),  5 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

1932-S  Washington  Quarter,  MS65 
Softly  Luminous 


4864  1932-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-grade  1932-S  can  provide 
security  for  the  high  ranking  of  a  competitive  Registry  Set,  and 
thus  such  coins  are  in  constant  demand.  This  Gem  example  is 
second  only  to  four  Premium  Gems  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike  is 
bold,  and  the  well-preserved,  frosty  surfaces  display  shades  of  ice- 
blue  and  champagne  toning.  NGC  ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

4865  1934  Medium  Motto,  FS-402,  MS67+  PCGS.  This  brilliant 
Superb  Gem  has  shades  of  powder-blue  on  the  reverse  and  features 
a  Medium  Motto,  listed  in  Cherry  picker  s’  “for  informational 
purposes  only.”  The  fields  are  impeccably  preserved,  and  a  few  tiny 
grazes  on  the  cheek  prevent  an  MS68  assessment.  PCGS  reports  a 
single  coin  finer,  all  varieties  included  (7/15).  PCGS#  146002  Base 
PCGS#  5793 


4866  1934  Medium  Motto,  FS-402,  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Beautiful 
fire-red,  sun-gold,  and  jade-green  toning  graces  the  borders  of 
this  lustrous  and  crisply  struck  quarter.  The  usually  encountered 
Motto  subtype  for  the  issue,  although  listed  in  Cherrypickers’  for 
comparison  with  the  scarcer  Light  and  Heavy  Motto  varieties. 
PCGS  has  certified  only  a  single  example  any  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
146002  Base  PCGS#  5793 

4867  1934-D  Heavy  Motto  MS66  PCGS.  Fire-red  and  forest-green 
endow  the  obverse  periphery,  while  the  reverse  border  displays  rich 
peach  and  lemon  shades.  The  centers  are  pearl-gray.  The  sharply 
struck  surfaces  are  smooth  and  lustrous.  The  low  mintage  1934'D 
ranks  among  the  scarcest  Washington  issues.  Population:  33  in  66 
(3  in  66+),  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  J&A  Collection  Registry  Set  (Heritage,  3/2003),  lot  5793,  which 
realized  $5,290.  PCGS#  85796 

4868  1935-D  MS67  PCGS.  This  is  one  of  the  finer  examples  certified  of 
this  scarcer  D-mint  quarter.  The  mint  luster  is  surprisingly  bright  for 
a  Denver  coin,  and  each  side  is  covered  with  light  gray  toning  that 
deepens  to  golden  around  the  peripheries.  An  exceptional,  nearly 
perfect  coin.  Population:  21  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  7207 .  NGC  ID# 
244E,  PCGS#  5798 

4869  1935-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  satiny,  well  frosted  surfaces  are 
essentially  free  from  marks  and  bathed  in  speckled  golden-rose, 
lemon-yellow,  violet,  and  greenish-gray  toning.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  impressed.  A  simply  spectacular  coin  that  is 
highly  elusive  at  this  level.  Population:  38  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  7211 .  NGC  ID#  244F, 
PCGS#  5799 

4870  1936-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  original  mintage  of  this  issue  is  5.3 
million  coins — a  total  that  is  not  unusually  low  for  a  branch  mint 
Washington  quarter  from  this  era.  Nevertheless,  the  1936-D  is  a 
well  known  semi-key  date  that  becomes  progressively  more  difficult 
to  locate  with  grade.  Golden  tinged,  both  the  obverse  and  reverse 
are  awash  in  scintillating  mint  luster.  There  do  not  appear  to  be 
any  abrasions  that  would  bar  this  coin  from  an  even  higher  grade.  A 
Gem  that  is  sure  to  delight  the  specialist.  PCGS  has  graded  only  1 7 
pieces  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2003) ,  lot  5798.  NGC  ID#  244H, 
PCGS#  5801 

1936-D  Quarter,  MS67 
Registry  Set  Contender 


4871  1936-D  MS67  NGC.  Unquestionably  original,  each  side  has 
light  silver-gray  patina  with  a  dark  rim  of  color  encircling  the 
periphery;  a  small  amount  of  the  lighter  russet  tone  appears  in 
the  obverse  fields.  The  surfaces  are  nearly  flawless  with  just  two 
or  three  tiny  tick  marks  seen  on  the  obverse.  A  wispy  die  crack, 
as  struck,  extends  along  Washington’s  scalp,  along  with  a  few  die 
polish  lines,  also  as  made.  A  conditional  rarity  with  well-balanced 
eye  appeal.  Census:  11  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2003) ,  lot  6328.  NGC  ID# 
244H,  PCGS#  5801 


4872  1936-S  MS67  PCGS.  Fulsome  mint  luster  shimmers  over  both 
sides  in  the  absence  of  distracting  bagmarks.  The  reverse  is 
golden  tinged,  whereas  the  obverse  displays  streaks  of  orange-tan 
color  around  the  periphery.  The  sharp  strike  is  free  of  criticism. 
Population:  39  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2003),  lot  6833.  NGC  ID#  244J, 
PCGS#  5802 


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4873  1936-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  1936-S,  with  a  mintage  of  3,828,000 
pieces,  boasts  the  eleventh  lowest  mintage  in  the  Washington 
quarter  series.  Silver-gray  surfaces  display  soft  luster,  and  occasional 
whispers  of  orange-gold,  rose-pink,  powder-blue,  and  faint  green 
coloration.  The  design  features  are  adequately  impressed,  and  just  a 
few  unimpressive  marks  are  located  on  Washington’s  neck  and  the 
eagle’s  legs.  Population:  39  in  67  (2  in  67  + ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  244J,  PCGS#  5802 

4874  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  Blazing  luster  emanates  from  the 
silver-white  surfaces  of  this  gorgeous  Superb  Gem.  Well-struck 
design  features  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  round  out  its 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  The  1937-D  is  a  significant  condition  rarity 
in  this  level  of  preservation.  Population:  55  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4875  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Omaha  Bank  Hoard.  Brilliant  and 
lustrous  with  good  strike  and  exemplary  surfaces.  An  early  branch 
issue  seldom  seen  in  the  present  quality.  Population:  55  in  67  (1  in 
67+),0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008) ,  lot  2055.  NGC  ID# 
244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4876  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  A  blazing  Superb  Gem  that  boasts  thick 
luster  and  a  strong  strike.  The  surfaces  are  close  to  pristine,  and 
only  lemon-lime  tints  here  and  there  deny  full  brilliance.  Like  all 
branch  mint  Washington  quarters  from  the  1930s,  the  1937-D  is 
challenging  to  find  at  the  MS67  level.  Population:  55  in  67  (1  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4877  1937-D  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Collection.  Frosty 
luster  and  pastel  shades  of  peach,  gold,  and  blue  create  lovely  eye 
appeal  for  this  Superb  Gem  example.  A  few  tiny  flecks  of  deeper  color 
also  appear.  Census:  27  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ,  2  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Collection,  Part  II  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot 
33273 .  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS#  5804 

4878  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  silver  with  hints  of  slate 
and  blue-gray  along  the  rims.  Though  softly  struck  as  usual  in 
the  centers,  this  Superb  Gem  is  carefully  preserved  and  gorgeous. 
Population:  55  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  244L,  PCGS# 
5804 


4882  1940  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Near-silver  at  the  interiors  on  both 
sides  with  copper,  mocha,  and  gold  peripheral  toning  on  the 
obverse.  Seldom  found  any  finer,  with  just  two  such  pieces  known 
to  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244U,  PCGS#  5811 

4883  1940-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Varying  shades  of  reddish-tan 
patination  hug  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  Superb  Gem  D-mint 
Washington  quarter.  The  design  elements  are  well-struck  and 
there  are  no  mentionable  marks.  This  piece  yields  impressive  eye 
appeal.  An  important  condition  rarity  at  this  level  of  preservation. 
Population:  45  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244V, 
PCGS#  5812 

4884  1941  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Colorful  crescents  of  purple,  orange, 
and  blue  toning  hug  most  of  the  obverse  periphery,  and  the 
lower  right  margin  on  the  reverse.  The  centers  are  brilliant  with 
radiant  frost  that  illuminates  nearly  unmarked  surfaces.  The  Plus 
designation  and  CAC  approval  sticker  affirm  the  high  quality  of 
this  Superb  Gem.  Just  one  coin  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
244X,  PCGS#  5814 

4885  1941  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Vivid  shades  of  sea-green  and  magenta 
toning  blanket  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this  spectacular 
high-end  Superb  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  PCGS  has  graded  one  numerically 
finer  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244X,  PCGS#  5814 

4886  1941  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem 
Washington  quarter  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout,  with  hints  of  greenish-gold 
and  magenta  toning  at  the  peripheries.  PCGS  has  graded  one 
numerically  finer  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244X,  PCGS# 
5814 

4887  1941-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  a  mintage  exceeding  16 
million  pieces,  the  1941-S  quarter  is  extremely  scarce  in  Superb 
Gem,  and  virtually  unobtainable  any  finer.  A  melange  of 
orange-gold,  gray,  light  green,  yellow-gold,  and  crimson  toning 
cascades  over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  outstanding,  CAC- 
endorsed  example.  Sharply  struck  design  elements  and  impeccable 
preservation  further  enhance  the  coin’s  eye  appeal.  Population: 
60  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  244Z,  PCGS# 
5816 


4879  1937-S  MS67  NGC.  Booming  luster  and  exemplary  preservation 
confirm  the  quality  of  the  present  Superb  Gem.  Faintly  toned 
olive-gold  and  russet.  Among  the  lowest  mintage  issues  of  the 
series.  Housed  in  a  former  generation  holder.  Census:  28  in  67,  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  244M,  PCGS#  5805 

4880  1939  MS68  NGC.  Glints  of  gold,  powder-blue,  and  rose  grace  the 
brilliant  surfaces  of  this  pristine  Washington  quarter.  The  strike  is 
bold,  and  the  preservation  is  unsurpassed.  From  a  mintage  of  33.5 
million  coins,  this  is  among  the  14  finest  survivors  at  both  services 
combined.  Census:  6  in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244R,  PCGS# 
5808 


1939-D  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


4881  1939-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Out  of  a  population  of  64  MS67 
coins  at  PCGS,  this  premier  Registry  Set  candidate  is  one  of 
only  two  awarded  a  Plus  designation,  and  none  are  finer  (7/15). 
The  strike  is  bold  and  the  frosty  surfaces  show  irregular  areas  of 
amber  toning  on  otherwise  brilliant  luster.  A  single  small  tick  on 
Washington’s  eyebrow  appears  to  be  all  that  precludes  a  full  MS68 
grade.  NGC  ID#  244S,  PCGS#  5809 


1941-S  Quarter  MS67+ 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


4888  1941-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Registry  Set  essential  is  one  of 
the  finest  at  PCGS,  and  ranks  nearly  half  a  grade  point  above  the 
coin  in  the  current  highest-rated  Registry  Set.  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  surfaces  display  vibrant,  satiny  luster.  Brilliant  centers  yield 
to  deeper  sun-gold,  amber,  and  aquamarine  borders,  with  the  colors 
slightly  more  intense  on  the  obverse.  Population:  60  in  67  (4  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  244Z,  PCGS#  5816 


4889  1942-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  AU55  PCGS.  The  date 
is  extremely  thick,  as  is  LIBERTY,  which  also  shows  separation  of 
letters.  Doubling  is  even  more  dramatic  on  the  motto,  especially 
the  G  in  GOD  and  the  R  in  TRUST.  This  untoned  example 
displays  cartwheel  luster  and  minimal  marks.  The  portrait  has  only 
a  whisper  of  wear.  Population:  18  in  55,  24  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Patrick  Mullen  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  6389,  which 
realized  $1 ,495.  PCGS#  145011  Base  PCGS#  95818 


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4890  1942-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  AU55  PCGS.  All 

obverse  legends  are  extremely  thick,  especially  LIBERTY.  The  die 
doubling  is  sufficiently  dramatic  for  the  variety  to  attain  a  separate 
Guide  Book  listing.  An  untoned,  lightly  marked,  and  partially 
lustrous  example.  PCGS#  145011  Base  PCGS#  95818 

4891  1943-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Mottled  violet  and  turquoise 
peripheries  frame  the  surfaces  with  just  a  faint  trace  of  gold.  This 
Superb  Gem  has  no  noticeable  defects  save  for  a  few  scattered 
minor  planchet  flaws.  Population:  58  in  67  (7  in  67  + ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2456,  PCGS#  5821 


1943-S  Quarter,  MS67+ 
One  Submission  Finer  at  PCGS 


4892  1943-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  S-mint  issue  enjoys  a  mintage 
of  21.7  million  pieces,  comparing  favorably  to  its  Philadelphia 
counterpart.  The  1943-S  is  about  as  challenging  in  the  upper  levels 
of  Mint  State  as  the  lower-mintage  1943-D.  Brilliant  centers  turn 
to  wisps  of  golden-orange,  magenta,  and  forest-green  toning  around 
the  borders,  with  the  effect  being  more  pronounced  on  the  obverse. 
Design  definition  is  strong  centrally,  and  marks  are  virtually  non¬ 
existent.  Population:  55  in  67  (3  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2457,  PCGS#  5822 


4893  1943-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  W  NGC.  All 

obverse  legends  are  strongly  die  doubled,  especially  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST.  This  brilliant  and  lustrous  Gem  appears  conservatively 
graded,  since  contact  is  confined  to  an  inconsequential  tick  on  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg.  Census:  12  in  65  (1  in  65 +  ),  7  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  145154  Base  PCGS#  5823 

4894  1943-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS65  PCGS.  An 

obvious  Guide  Book  doubled  die  with  all  obverse  legends  affected. 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  shows  the  most  prominent  spread.  An 
essentially  brilliant  Gem  with  potent  luster  and  undisturbed 
surfaces.  Population:  22  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  13  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  5875.  PCGS# 
145154  Base  PCGS#  5823 

4895  1948  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Freckles  of  orange-gold,  russet,  lime- 
green,  and  rose  toning  gravitate  to  the  margins  of  this  high-end 
Superb  Gem.  Sharply  struck  and  immaculately  preserved,  lustrous 
surfaces  round  out  the  coin’s  marvelous  eye  appeal.  Population: 
93  in  67  (6  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  245L,  PCGS# 
5836 


1948-D  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Registry  Set  Quality 


4896  1948-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Vibrant,  satiny  luster  cartwheels 
freely  around  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  Registry  coin, 
illuminating  near-brilliant  centers  and  deep  amber,  olive,  gold,  and 
midnight-blue  peripheral  toning.  The  strike  is  bold,  and  close  study 
with  a  loupe  reveals  just  a  few  trivial  grazes  which  preclude  a  full 
MS68  grade.  Population:  42  in  67  (4  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  245M,  PCGS#  5837 


4897  1950-S/D  FS-601  MS66  NGC.  The  upper  right  curve  of  the 
Denver  mintmark  is  irrefutable.  This  lustrous  and  high  grade 
representative  is  brilliant  aside  from  a  band  of  autumn-brown  and 
aquamarine  toning  along  the  lower  obverse  margin. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2002),  lot  6891,  which 
realized  $1 ,782.50.  PCGS#  145639  Base  PCGS#  5845 

4898  1950-S/D  FS-601  MS66  PCGS.  Dazzling  luster  illuminates 
dappled  sea-green  and  tan-gold  surfaces.  Well  struck  save  for  the 
centers  of  a  few  peripheral  letters,  and  contact  is  minimal  across 
each  side.  A  beautiful  example  of  this  interesting  variety,  created 
the  same  year  (and  perhaps  by  the  same  mint  worker)  as  the  1950- 
D/S.  Population:  37  in  66  (3  in  66+),  5  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2005),  lot  746.  PCGS#  145639 
Base  PCGS#  5845 


1950-S/D  Washington  Quarter,  MS66 
Intense  Cartwheel  Luster 


4899  1950-S/D  FS-601  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Guide  Book  variety  is 
seldom  seen  in  Premium  Gem  condition,  and  finer  representatives 
are  rare.  This  piece  is  sharply  struck  and  awash  in  vibrant,  frosty 
luster  that  shows  just  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning.  Highly  eye- 
appealing,  suitable  for  Registry  purposes.  Population:  37  in  66  (3  in 
66+),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  145639  Base  PCGS#  5845 


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1951-D  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Beautifully  Toned  Registry  Coin 


4900  1951-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Blended  rainbow  hues  encircle  the 
peripheral  regions  of  this  Plus-graded  Superb  Gem  Registry  coin, 
while  the  centers  show  warm  banana-gold  color.  The  strike  is  bold 
and  a  few  trivial  surface  grazes  are  almost  indistinguishable  amid 
the  vibrant,  frosty  luster.  Only  a  single  coin  is  finer  at  either  leading 
service.  Population:  40  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
245X,  PCGS#  5847 


4901  1954-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  One  of  the  finest  examples  extant, 
this  amazing  Superb  Gem  has  crimson,  rose,  and  russet  patina  along 
the  upper  obverse,  while  the  remaining  areas  are  largely  brilliant. 
Shimmering  luster  graces  each  side,  enhancing  the  aesthetic 
quality.  Population:  14  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2468,  PCGS#  5856 


1954-S  Quarter,  MS67+ 
Only  One  Coin  Finer  at  PCGS 


4902  1954-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Plus  designation  separates  this 
1954-S  Washington  quarter  from  the  majority  of  its  peers  at  the 
MS67  grade  level  and  distinguishes  it  as  a  suitable  candidate  for 
Registry  purposes.  The  strike  is  bold  and  each  side  shows  mottled 
olive  toning  over  powder-blue  luster,  with  the  obverse  also  showing 
deeper  rainbow  colors  around  the  periphery.  Population:  69  in  67 
(5  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  22FU,  PCGS#  5857 


1955-D  Quarter  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Only  Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


4903  1955-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  An  impressive  Denver  Mint 
quarter  dollar,  this  Premium  Gem  exhibits  brilliant  mint  frost 
beneath  delicate  champagne  toning.  The  surfaces  are  pristine  and 
highly  lustrous.  PCGS  has  only  certified  two  finer  examples  of 
this  issue  (7/15),  and  this  nearly  equal  example  will  make  a  nice 
addition  to  a  Registry  set.  NGC  ID#  246A,  PCGS#  5859 


4904  1955-D  MS67  NGC.  Dappled  golden-brown,  apple-green,  and 
cream-gray  iridescence  bathes  this  lustrous  and  practically  pristine 
Superb  Gem.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  Census:  33  in  67 
(1  in  67  ★,  1  in  67 +★),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  246A,  PCGS# 
5859 


PROOF  WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

4905  1936  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Dappled  olive-green  and  rose-red 
toning  endows  this  coruscating  and  fully  struck  Gem.  The  first 
proof  issue  of  the  series,  and  the  rarest  as  well,  since  only  3,837 
pieces  were  produced.  Certified  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  27HN,  PCGS# 
5975 

4906  1936  PR66  NGC.  The  first  proof  issue  in  the  Washington  quarter 
series  is  represented  by  this  lovely  Premium  Gem  with  fully  brilliant 
silver  surfaces,  reflective  devices,  and  mirrored  fields.  NGC  has 
only  certified  25  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HN,  PCGS# 
5975 

4907  1936  PR66  PCGS.  A  spectacular  Premium  Gem  example  of 
the  first  proof  Washington  quarter,  with  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  and  deeply  reflective  fields.  Shades  of  greenish-gold 
toning  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded  10 
numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HN,  PCGS# 

5975 

4908  1937  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  dramatically  toned  Superb  Gem 
proof  with  a  pale  gray  base  and  bold  dots  and  dashes  in  blue- 
green,  gold,  peach,  and  related  colors.  PCGS  has  graded  just  three 
numerically  finer  pieces  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2 7 HP,  PCGS# 

5976 

4909  1940  PR68  NGC.  Pale  ice-blue  toning  delicately  blankets  this 
near-flawless  Washington  quarter  proof.  Each  side  shows  moderate 
field-motif  contrast  and  profound  reflectivity.  Among  the  finest 
representatives  from  a  mintage  of  11,246  specimens.  Census:  30 
in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HT,  PCGS#  5979  Base  PCGS# 
5972 

4910  1955  PR68  ★  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  A  virtually  pristine  specimen 
of  this  popular  proof  date,  with  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design 
elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  contrast  profoundly 
with  the  frosty  devices.  Census:  32  in  68  Ultra  Cameo  (1  in 
68  ★  Ultra  Cameo),  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27HZ,  PCGS# 
95987 


1974-S  Quarter,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Important  Registry  Set  Candidate 


4911  1974-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  At  most  recent  count,  PCGS 
has  identified  just  19  examples  of  this  proof-only  issue  in  the 
ultimate  PR70  Deep  Cameo  grade,  a  scant  amount  for  an  issue 
that  was  minted  to  the  extent  of  2.8  million  pieces  more  than  40 
years  ago.  The  surfaces  of  the  present  example  appear  flawless  and 
unimprovable.  Population:  19  in  70  Deep  Cameo,  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  27JE,  PCGS#  96006 


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4915  1795  2  Leaves,  0-115,  R.5,  VG10  NGC.  Stone-gray  motifs  are 
surrounded  by  golden-brown,  aquamarine,  and  plum-red  patina.  All 
legends  are  bold,  and  some  plumage  detail  is  apparent.  The  eagle 
and  portrait  exhibit  moderate  hairlines,  and  a  small  lamination  is 
noted  near  star  14.  PCGS#  39231  Base  PCGS#  6052 


1795  Flowing  Hair  Half,  XF40 
S  Over  D  Variety,  0-129 


4914  1795  2  Leaves,  0-110,  R.3,  VF20  PCGS.  Deeply  blended 
walnut-brown  and  sea-green  toning  blankets  both  sides.  A  few  of 
the  peripheral  letters  are  faint,  such  as  the  L  in  LIBERTY,  but  the 
wings  and  curls  are  nicely  detailed.  Minimally  abraded  despite  a 
single  hair-thin  line  on  Liberty’s  neck.  Encapsulated  in  a  green 
label  holder.  PCGS#  39228  Base  PCGS#  6052 


4918  1802  0-101,  R.3,  VF20  PCGS.  A  thick  olive-brown  patina 
covers  both  sides,  with  pleasing  golden  highlights  that  help  define 
the  devices  and  add  life  to  the  richly  toned  surfaces.  The  obverse 
appears  to  be  about  five  points  finer  than  the  reverse,  but  both 
sides  are  remarkably  free  of  large  marks.  A  pair  of  criss-crossing 
lines  is  noted  on  the  reverse  (possibly  adjustment  marks)  as  well 
as  a  shallow  scrape  in  the  field  stars  above  the  right  wing.  Just 
29,890  half  dollars  were  produced  in  1802,  resulting  in  one  of  the 
most-sought  dates  of  the  early  Bust  half  series.  PCGS#  39269  Base 
PCGS#  6065 


EARLY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1794  0-101  Flowing  Hair  Half,  Fine  Details 
America’s  First  Half  Dollar 


4913  1795  2  Leaves,  0-105,  High  R.3,  XF40  NGC.  The  die  marriage 
is  easily  recognized  by  the  two  points  of  star  1  solidly  touching 
the  lowest  curl,  and  the  reverse  showing  10  berries  left,  seven 
right.  This  evenly  worn  and  relatively  unmarked  example  shows 
deep-gray  fields  and  silver  high  points  with  good  overall  eye  appeal. 
PCGS#  39220  Base  PCGS#  6052 


4917  1801  0-101,  R.3,  VF25  PCGS.  0-101  can  be  attributed  at  arm’s 
length,  due  to  the  die  breaks  above  the  arrowheads. 

A  pearl-gray  example  of  this  early  and  scarce  Heraldic  Eagle  date. 
All  letters  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  readable,  and  most  are 
bold.  The  obverse  is  minimally  abraded,  and  the  reverse  displays 
moderate  marks  near  the  uppermost  clouds  and  AMERICA. 
PCGS#  39267  Base  PCGS#  6064 


4912  1794  0-101,  High  R.3  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Fine 
Details.  Star  13  is  tucked  further  beneath  the  bust  point  than 
on  any  other  1794  variety,  and  star  1  pierces  the  midpoint  of  the 
lowest  curl.  On  the  reverse,  a  die  crack  runs  from  the  rim  to  the  leaf 
base  below  the  first  S  of  STATES,  confirming  the  die  pair.  This  net- 
graded  example  retains  a  measure  of  visual  appeal  despite  the  noted 
handwork  by  PCGS.  The  fields  are  busy  with  many  small  marks 
and  a  subtle  attempt  was  made  to  minimize  them.  Nevertheless,  the 
coin  retains  an  “old  silver”  look,  with  deeper  silver-gray  toning  near 
the  rims  and  around  the  outer  devices.  The  central  elements  display 
a  light-gray  coloration  and  adequate  appeal  for  the  perceptive 
bidder  looking  for  an  example  of  America’s  first  half  dollar. 


4916  1795  2  Leaves,  Second  S  Over  D,  0-129,  R.5,  XF40  NGC. 

The  well-known  S  Over  D  variety  is  mentioned  in  the  Guide  Book, 
although  it  does  not  receive  a  separate  line  listing.  A  similar  variety 
exists  on  1795  half  eagles  (BD-5  and  BD-6).  The  present  example 
of  0-129  has  Condition  Census  quality.  The  surfaces  are  evenly 
patinated  deep  gunmetal-gray,  and  are  surprisingly  free  from  post¬ 
strike  contact.  Light  to  moderate  adjustment  marks  (as  struck)  are 
noted  near  Liberty’s  hair.  PCGS#  39259  Base  PCGS#  6052 


1795  2  Leaves  Half,  0-105,  XF40 
Deeply  Toned  Fields 


1801  0-101  Half  Dollar,  VF25 
Better  Heraldic  Eagle  Date 


1795  0-110  Half  Dollar,  Very  Fine 
Two  Leaves  Reverse 


1802  Draped  Bust  Half,  VF20 
0-101,  Richly  Toned 


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1803  Draped  Bust  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
0-104,  Scarce  Small  3  Variant 


4919  1803  Small  3,  Large  Reverse  Stars,  0-104,  R.3,  AU58  NGC. 

The  sole  die  pair  for  1803  with  a  Small  3  in  the  date,  easily 
identified  for  the  lack  of  a  top  serif  on  the  3.  This  is  a  minimally 
worn  example,  with  extremely  sharp  hair  detail  and  only  slight 
wear  on  the  eagle.  Feather  detail  above  the  shield  is  bold  for  the 
grade.  Iridescent  shades  form  a  rich  patina  on  both  sides,  with 
lilac,  blue,  and  reddish-gold  hues  combining  for  a  pleasing  melange. 
Mint  luster  remains  plentiful  beneath  the  toning.  Only  minor  ticks 
and  marks  exist  from  contact  or  circulation.  As  normally  seen  for 
the  Small  3  variety,  die  clashing  is  prominent  above  the  date  and 
to  a  lesser  extent  on  the  reverse.  Census  (all  varieties):  14  in  58,  7 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39274  Base  PCGS#  6067 


4920  1805  O-lll,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  A  gunmetal-gray  and  chestnut- 
brown  example.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  shoulder  show  moderate  wear, 
and  thorough  evaluation  reveals  occasional  minor  marks.  The  usual 
die  state  without  the  radial  crack  between  the  AM  in  AMERICA. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39285  Base  PCGS# 
6069 

4921  1805  0-112,  R.2,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  The  Agora  Collection. 
Sharp  for  the  VF  grade  level,  showing  nearly  XF  detail.  Significant 
delineation  remains  in  Liberty’s  hair  curls  and  the  eagle’s  feathers 
and  shield  are  sharp.  Both  sides  show  uniform  olive-gray  patina 
that  is  fully  original  and  there  are  no  significant  surface  flaws.  The 
reverse  is  heavily  cracked  through  STATES.  This  break  becomes  a 
heavy  cud  in  a  later  die  state.  Examples  with  the  cud  are  rarely  seen. 
PCGS#  39286  Base  PCGS#  6069 

4922  1806  Knob  6,  Small  Stars,  O-  105a,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  CAC. 

Sharply  detailed,  save  for  the  upper-right  reverse  which  is  weak  on 
the  clouds  below  OF,  with  original  gunmetal-gray  toning.  Scattered 
portions  of  each  side  also  show  lighter  tan-gray  color,  mostly 
around  the  peripheries.  This  is  the  late  die  state  variant  of  0-105, 
showing  a  crack  from  the  date,  through  the  left-hand  stars,  to  the 
LIB  in  LIBERTY.  In  a  later  stage,  this  late  die  state  variety  shows  a 
rim  cud  over  the  LIB.  The  Overton  book  lists  this  variety  as  a  Large 
Stars  obverse,  but  this  distinction  is  no  longer  recognized  by  PCGS, 
which  lists  0-105  and  -105a  as  a  Small  Stars  die  pairing.  PCGS# 
39305  Base  PCGS#  6074 


1806  Pointed  6,  No  Stem  Half,  0-109,  AU50 


4923  1806  Pointed  6,  No  Stem,  0-109,  R.3,  AU50  NGC.  The  sole 
die  pairing  for  this  Guide  Book  variety,  although  there  is  a  later 
O-109a  die  state.  Medium  blue  and  copper-gold  intermingle  and 
compete  for  territory  on  the  obverse,  with  the  latter  color  winning 
the  battle  on  the  reverse.  Considerable  luster  shines  underneath 
the  moderate  patina.  PCGS#  39310  Base  PCGS#  6073 


4924  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  0-116,  R.3,  XF45  NGC.  A  crack  from 
the  left  base  of  the  date  through  the  stars,  and  another  through 
the  top  of  UNITED  attribute  the  variety.  The  T  in  LIBERTY  is 
boldly  recut.  Pleasing  steel-gray  and  golden  patina  blankets  smooth 
surfaces  that  show  substantial  design  detail.  An  ideal  Draped 
Bust  half  dollar  for  type  purposes.  PCGS#  39319  Base  PCGS# 
6071 


1806  Pointed  6,  Stem  Half,  0-119,  AU55 
Vivid  Patina  on  Both  Sides 


4925  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  0-119,  R.3,  AU55  PCGS.  Weakness  on 
the  rear  hair  curls  and  the  eagle  chomping  down  on  a  star  point 
help  in  attribution.  This  piece  displays  stunning  toning  in  shades 
of  burnt  orange,  olive,  gold,  and  blue  on  both  sides  that  should 
have  Bust  half  specialists  in  a  lather.  Ample  luster  percolates  from 
beneath,  despite  the  vivid  color.  PCGS#  39323  Base  PCGS#  6071 


4926  1807  Draped  Bust,  0-103,  R.3  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  Although  this  stone-gray  Bust  half  has  been  dipped, 
luster  still  shimmers  from  the  curls,  borders,  and  eagle.  No  marks 
are  noticeable  and  the  strike  is  exceptionally  crisp  for  the  type. 
PCGS#  39340  Base  PCGS#  6079 

BUST  HALF  DOLLARS 


1807  Capped  Bust  Half  Dollar,  VF20 
O-l lib,  ‘Bearded  Goddess’  Die  Break 


4927  1807  Capped  Bust,  Bearded  Goddess,  O-l  1  lb,  R.5,  VF20  NGC. 

Always  a  collector  favorite,  this  example  of  the  John  Reich  two- 
year  design  is  a  microcosm  of  all  that  is  appealing  about  collecting 
early  Bust  halves.  The  mid-die  state  O-l  lib  variety  features  the 
50/20  overdenomination  plus  the  diagnostic  die  crack  from  chin-to- 
chest  that  earns  the  popular  numismatic  nickname  of  the  Bearded 
Goddess.  This  example  displays  smooth,  virtually  abrasion-free 
surfaces  and  fantastic  old-time  album  toning  with  glints  of  golden 
luster  still  visible.  It  is  the  NGC  VARIETYPLUS  plate  coin  for 
the  variety.  Census:  18  in  20,  8  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39358  Base 
PCGS#  39357 


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1807  Capped  Bust  Half,  AU55 
50  Over  20,  Large  Stars,  0-112 


4928  1807  Capped  Bust,  Large  Stars,  50  Over  20,  0-112,  R.1,  AU55 
PCGS.  The  50/20  die  cutter  error  is  obvious  beneath  the  5  of  the 
denomination  on  this  Choice,  frosty  About  Uncirculated  half. 
Just  a  whisper  of  gold  toning  sits  at  the  rims  of  the  otherwise 
brilliant,  untoned  surfaces.  Sharp  strike  detail  and  considerable 
mint  luster  remain  despite  brief  circulation,  with  only  minor 
abrasions  determining  the  grade.  Die  clashing  is  noted  on  both 
sides.  Population  (Large  Stars  varieties):  36  in  55,  52  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  39356  Base  PCGS#  6086 


4929  1807  Capped  Bust,  Small  Stars,  0-113,  R.2,  XF40  NGC.  Cross 
lines  or  “ribs”  through  the  letters  in  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  the 
most  interesting  feature  of  0-113,  though  the  small  obverse  stars 
secure  its  separate  Guide  Book  listing.  A  glossy  and  moderately 
abraded  cream-gray,  ice-blue,  and  almond-gold  example.  A  small 
lamination  and  edge  depression  are  noted  near  the  0  in  50  C. 
PCGS#  39359  Base  PCGS#  6087 

4930  1809  III  Edge,  O-l  11a,  R.2,  MS62  NGC.  A  distinctive  die 
defect  on  the  base  of  the  bust  truncation  below  the  clasp  identifies 
this  variety,  while  a  faint  die  crack  from  the  rim  near  the  final  A  in 
AMERICA  denotes  the  late  die  state  variant.  This  piece  is  boldly 
struck,  with  satiny  luster  and  dusky  lavender-gray  and  gold  toning. 
A  few  light  abrasions  on  the  obverse  are  all  that  limit  the  grade. 
Census  (All  varieties  included):  22  in  62,  37  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
39389  Base  PCGS#  6094 

4931  1810  0-102,  R.1,  AU55  PCGS.  Glimpses  of  orange-red  toning 
visit  the  margins,  but  most  of  this  Choice  AU  half  dollar  is  olive- 
green.  Luster  illuminates  protected  areas,  and  evident  abrasions  are 
confined  to  a  couple  of  hair-thin  obverse  lines.  PCGS#  39406  Base 
PCGS#  6095 

4932  1810  0-103,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Sea-green  and  rose-gold  toning 
consumes  this  partly  lustrous  half  dollar.  Well  defined  except  on 
the  neck  curls  and  drapery  clasp.  Virtually  unabraded  aside  from  a 
slender  diagonal  mark  on  Liberty’s  chin  and  neck.  PCGS#  39408 
Base  PCGS#  6095 

1810  0-105  Bust  Half,  Near-Mint 
Unblemished  Surfaces 


4933  1810  0-105,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Golden-brown  and  navy- 
blue  toning  graces  the  margins,  but  the  majority  of  this  satiny  half 
dollar  is  stone-gray.  Attractive  and  free  from  apparent  abrasions. 
Overton-105  is  readily  attributed  by  the  first  line  of  the  sixth 
vertical  shield  stripe,  since  it  extends  deep  into  the  horizontal  lines. 

PCGS#  39411  Base  PCGS#  6095 


1811/10  Half  Dollar,  N ear-Mint 
0-101,  Late  Die  State 


4934  1811/10  0-101,  R.1,  AU58  PCGS.  Ocean-blue  and  sun-gold 
toning  graces  this  satiny  and  minimally  abraded  Borderline 
Uncirculated  half  dollar.  One  small  spot  is  noted  behind  the  cap. 
An  unlisted  late  die  state  with  peripheral  elements  drawn  to  the 
rims.  0-101  is  identified  by  the  lump  between  the  81  in  the  date, 
and  a  spike  from  the  top  of  Liberty’s  cap.  PCGS#  39421  Base 
PCGS#  6099 


1811  Half  Dollar,  0-105,  Satiny  MS62 


4935  1811  Small  8,  0-105,  R.4,  MS62  PCGS.  A  scarce  Small  8  variety, 
this  example  lightly  clashed  on  each  side.  Luster  is  satiny  and  free 
of  major  abrasions.  Both  sides  show  a  blush  of  light  golden  toning, 
although  the  reverse  also  has  a  few  small  brass-colored  overtones. 
Some  striking  weakness  is  noted  along  the  top  of  Liberty’s  cap,  on 
stars  9  and  10,  and  along  the  corresponding  portion  of  the  lower 
reverse  periphery.  PCGS#  39427  Base  PCGS#  6097 

4936  1811  Small  8,  O-105a,  R.2,  AU53  PCGS.  This  late  die  state 
of  0-105  has  a  die  crack  along  the  top  of  UNITED  STAT  down 
through  ES.  A  decent  strike  shows  softness  on  the  stars,  olive 
leaves,  and  eagle’s  feathers.  Bright  silver  surfaces  exhibit  a  couple 
of  darker  toning  spots  and  partial  luster.  There  is  a  small  planchet 
flaw  below  C  in  the  denomination.  PCGS#  39428  Base  PCGS# 
6097 

4937  1811  Small  8,  0-109,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  The  heavy  radial  die 
crack  at  10:30  on  the  reverse  confirms  the  variety.  This  dusky 
charcoal-gray  example  displays  ample  luster  and  is  unabraded  save 
for  thin  lines  that  pass  through  the  M  in  UNUM.  A  narrow  streak 
of  deeper  toning  accompanies  the  fletchings  and  left  shield  border. 
PCGS#  39433  Base  PCGS#  6097 


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1811  0-109  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
Small  8,  Bold  Die  Crack  at  Wing 


4938  1811  Small  8,  0-109,  R.2,  MS62  PCGS.  A  distinctive  die  break 
displaces  the  scroll  into  two  sections  and  readily  identifies  the 
Overton-109  variety.  The  crack  originates  from  the  edge  and  just 
brushes  the  first  S  in  STATES  before  passing  through  the  scroll 
near  P  of  PLURIBUS  and  continuing  deep  into  the  left  wing.  This 
lustrous  MS62  example  displays  partial  tan-gold  toning  with  faint 
blue  accents  at  the  borders.  The  strike  is  sharp  with  strong  eye 
appeal  throughout.  Population  (all  Small  8  varieties):  25  in  62  (1 
in  62+),  54  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39433  Base  PCGS#  6097 

1812/1  0-101  Half,  Very  Fine 
Large  8,  Key  Quide  Book  Variety 


4939  1812/1  Large  8,  0-101,  Low  R.5,  VF20  PCGS*  Deep  cream-gray 
toning  blankets  this  evenly  circulated  and  lightly  abraded  Very 
Fine  Bust  half.  The  obverse  displays  light  die  cracks,  but  lacks  those 
of  0-10 la.  A  much  better  die  marriage,  given  its  own  Guide  Book 
listing  due  to  the  overdate  and  Large  8  combination.  PCGS#  39441 
Base  PCGS#  6102 

1812/1  Half  Dollar,  0-102,  MS63 
Small  8,  Quide  Book  Overdate 


4940  1812/1  Small  8,  0-102,  R.2,  MS63  PCGS*  Overton-102  and  the 
later  die  state  Overton-102a  represent  the  sole  Small  8  examples 
of  the  overdate,  although  they  appear  far  more  frequently  than  the 
rare  Large  8  with  the  overdated  2/1.  This  example  is  lustrous  and 
attractive,  with  a  sharp  strike  except  on  star  centers  3  through  7. 
Reddish-gold  and  gunmetal-blue  accents  enliven  lustrous  silver- 
gray  surfaces.  Population  (Small  8  variety):  8  in  63,  7  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  39443  Base  PCGS#  6101 


1812  Large  Date  Half  Dollar 
0-103,  Sharply  Defined  MS64+ 


4941  1812  Large  8,  0-103,  R.l,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Vertical  die 
lines  above  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  shoulder  attribute  this  lustrous 
steel-gray  and  caramel-gold  near-Gem.  The  centers  and  left  borders 
are  fully  struck,  although  the  right-side  stars  are  softly  impressed. 
No  marks  are  readily  apparent  beneath  a  loupe.  Triple  clashed, 
most  prominently  beneath  the  scroll.  PCGS#  39446  Base  PCGS# 
6100 

1813  0-105  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Golden  Toning,  Unabraded 


4942  1813  0-105,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  Multiple  sets  of  clash  marks 
and  weak  horizontal  shield  lines  attribute  the  collectible 
Overton-105.  A  late  die  state  with  border  elements  drawn  toward 
the  rims,  although  the  O-105a  crack  is  not  apparent.  Lustrous  and 
unabraded  with  a  sharp  strike  and  blushes  of  golden-brown  toning 
on  both  sides.  Likely  within  the  0-105  Condition  Census. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39463  Base  PCGS# 
6103 

1813  0-107  Capped  Bust  Half 
Attractive,  Near-Mint  Condition 


4943  1813  0-107,  R.4,  AU58  PCGS.  The  Overton-107  variety  is 
considerably  scarcer  in  the  early  die  state  than  the  O-107a  later  die 
state,  which  shows  an  extensively  cracked  reverse  through  the  top 
of  the  50  C.  denomination.  Here,  die  clashing  appears  in  the  same 
area  (and  is  often  mistaken  for  a  die  break)  but  the  crack  has  not 
yet  developed.  This  sharp  and  attractive  half  displays  smooth,  hard 
surfaces  with  lilac,  blue,  and  golden  toning  that  deepens  at  the 
borders.  Much  silver  luster  remains,  shining  through  the  natural 
patina.  Few  marks  of  any  kind  interrupt  the  excellent  eye  appeal  of 
this  scarce,  near-Mint  prize. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39467  Base  PCGS# 
6103 


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4944  1814  0-105,  R.2,  AU58  NGC.  An  early  die  state  despite 
extensive  clash  marks  on  both  sides.  Later  states,  known  as 
the  Single  Leaf,  have  the  reverse  die  lapped,  removing  the  leaf 
just  above  the  upper  berry.  This  frosty  near-Mint  example  has 
considerable  mint  luster  with  splashes  of  grayish-gold  patina.  A 
trace  of  wear  prevents  a  higher  grade. 

Ex:  TheJG  Collection  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4397.  PCGS#  39480 
Base  PCGS#  6105 

1815/2  Half  Dollar,  XF40 
0-101,  Low  Mintage  Key 


4945  1815/2  0-101,  R.2,  XF40  PCGS.  The  eagle’s  plumage  is  well 
defined,  and  both  sides  are  free  from  abrasions  apparent  to  the 
unaided  eye.  The  slate-gray  surfaces  display  vertical  hairlines. 
Struck  from  multiply  clashed  dies,  as  usual  for  this  Capped  Bust 
key  date.  The  Guide  Book  mintage  is  approximately  half  that  of  the 
1815  quarter,  but  the  latter  issue  is  much  more  prevalent,  perhaps 
due  to  saving  by  the  Economite  commune.  PCGS#  39491  Base 
PCGS#  6108 

1815/2  Half  Dollar,  0-101,  XF45 
Important  Capped  Bust  Issue 


4946  1815/2  0-101,  R.2,  XF45  PCGS.  The  fact  that  no  dies  were 
produced  for  the  1815  issue,  and  that  an  1812-dated  die  was 
overdated  with  a  5,  helps  this  issue  maintain  its  importance  in 
the  series.  The  moderate  mintage  of  47,150  pieces  is  another 
unavoidable  reason  for  the  popularity  of  the  date,  since  Bust  half 
mintages  were  routinely  in  the  1  to  2-million  piece  range  from 
1808  through  1823.  Even  so,  the  issue  is  available  for  a  price.  This 
richly  toned  gunmetal-gray  example  exhibits  the  sharp  strike 
and  crisp  remaining  definition  expected  for  the  Choice  XF  grade. 
Die  clashing  is  faintly  visible  below  the  ear  and  around  the  eagle. 
Abrasions  or  marks  are  virtually  nonexistent. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39491  Base  PCGS# 
6108 


1815/2  Half  Dollar,  O-lOla,  AU50 
Sole  Die  Pair  of  the  Year 


4947  1815/2  O-  101a,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  This  is  the  only  die  pair 
known  for  the  1815  half  dollar,  showing  the  remnants  of  an 
underlying  2  beneath  the  primary  5  in  the  date.  The  current  coin  is 
from  a  late  die  state,  with  a  heavy  peripheral  crack  extending  from 
the  E  in  AMERICA,  through  the  arrowheads  and  50  C.,  to  the 
rim  below  the  olive  leaves.  Sky-blue  and  olive-gold  hues  highlight 
dusky  lavender-gray  patina  on  each  side.  The  strike  is  sharp  and 
only  moderate  wear  is  evident  over  the  high  points  of  the  design. 
Clash  marks  are  prominent  on  the  reverse.  PCGS#  39491  Base 
PCGS#  6108 


4948  1817/3  O-  101a,  R.2,  AU55  ANACS.  Golden-brown  and  forest- 
green  toning  adorns  the  margins  of  this  partly  lustrous  example. 
Abrasions  are  limited  to  minor  hairlines  and  a  small  dig  beneath 
the  second  U  in  PLURIBUS.  PCGS#  39512  Base  PCGS# 
6111 


1817  Bust  Half  Dollar,  AU53 
0-103,  Punctuated  Date 


4949  1817  181.7,  0-103,  R.2,  AU53  PCGS.  The  presence  of  a 
prominent  die  dot  about  midway  up  between  the  1  and  7  in  the 
date  confirms  the  famous  “Punctuated  Date”  variety,  the  earliest 
die  state  of  Overton-103.  The  die  pair  is  confirmed  by  the  missing 
lower  right  serif  of  the  I  in  UNITED  and  AMERICA.  This  About 
Uncirculated  example  displays  well-struck,  minimally  abraded 
surfaces  with  ample  mint  luster.  Amber-gold  and  blue  album 
toning  surrounds  brilliant,  silver-white  centers.  The  early  die  state 
represented  by  this  coin  is  preferred  by  collectors,  because  the 
diagnostic  die  dot  fades  in  later  die  states.  Population  (for  the 
variety):  7  in  53,  17  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  39510  Base  PCGS#  61 10 


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1818/7  Bust  Half,  MS62 
O-lOla,  Large  8,  Bold  Overdate 


4950  1818/7  Large  8,  O-  101a,  R.l,  MS62  NGC.  Struck  from  a  late 
state  of  the  dies,  with  the  diagnostic  reverse  die  crack  through  50 
C,  the  olive  leaves,  and  UNI  of  UNITED.  Bold  die  clashing  at 
Liberty’s  ear  shows  double  rows  of  vertical  shield  lines  and  a  faint 
die  crack  runs  from  star  1 1  to  the  hair.  The  overdate  is  clear,  with 
prominent  “ears”  of  a  7  beneath  the  primary  second  8.  A  Large  8 
was  used  for  the  first  8  in  the  date.  This  is  a  lustrous  and  minimally 
marked  example,  with  translucent  russet-red  toning  at  the  margins. 
The  strike  is  sharp  except  slight  blending  at  the  eagle’s  talons  and 
the  left  wing  shoulder.  A  few  light  lines  are  visible  on  Liberty’s 
cheek.  Census  (for  the  variety):  1  in  62,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
39541  Base  PCGS#  61 15 


1818/7  Bust  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
Small  8,  0-1 02a 


4951  1818/7  Small  8,  O-  102a,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  Overdates  sprinkle 
the  Bust  half  series,  prominently  so  in  the  present  case  as  the 
corners  of  the  underdate  protrude  from  the  final  digit.  Gray  toning 
presents  pleasing  contrast  with  lighter  shades  in  the  protected 
areas.  There  are  hints  of  russet  at  the  peripheries,  especially  on  the 
reverse.  The  0-102  variety  is  distinguished  by  the  small  8  and  the 
overdate,  and  the  partially  filled  loop  of  the  last  digit  characterizes 
the  die  state.  PCGS#  39537  Base  PCGS#  6114 


4952  1818  0-105,  R.3,  AU55  PCGS.  A  telltale  die  crack  from  the 
rim,  through  star  12,  to  the  hair  curls  denotes  this  obverse  which 
is  shared  by  0-106.  This  reverse  is  in  its  third  use,  having  been 
previously  used  for  0-103  and  -104.  This  0-105  representative 
shows  bold  clash  marks  on  each  side,  with  significant  luster  residing 
beneath  a  hint  of  light  champagne  toning.  The  stars  are  well- 
defined,  but  the  central  hair  curls  are  a  trifle  soft,  partially  due  to 
brief  circulation.  An  old,  thin  scratch  in  the  left  obverse  field  is 
the  only  mentionable  surface  flaw.  PCGS#  39519  Base  PCGS# 
6113 

4953  1818  0-111,  R.l,  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  Impressive  peach,  purple, 
and  green  toning  dominates  both  sides.  Minimally  abraded  and 
attractive.  The  curls  and  claws  show  minor  wear.  A  late,  clashed 
die  stage  with  peripheral  elements  drawn  toward  the  rims.  PCGS# 
39528  Base  PCGS#  61 13 

4954  1819/8  Large  9,  0-102,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  Straw-gold  toning 
graces  both  sides  of  this  coruscating  and  moderately  abraded 
Borderline  Uncirculated  representative.  The  shield  exhibits  light 
gunmetal-gray  patina.  Incorrectly  designated  as  a  Small  9  variety  by 
PCGS.  PCGS#  39556  Base  PCGS#  6119 


4955  1819/8  Large  9,  O-  103a,  R.4,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Lustrous 
and  well  struck  with  brilliant  centers  and  peripheral  plum-red, 
golden-brown,  and  blue-green  toning.  The  field  below  the  right 
scroll  end  exhibits  unobtrusive  contact.  Numerous  interesting  die 
cracks  throughout  the  reverse  confirm  the  later  Overton  subvariety. 
Within  the  Condition  Census  for  O-103a. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39558  Base  PCGS# 
6119 

1820  0-103  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
Curl  Base  2,  Small  Date 


4956  1820  Curl  Base  2,  Small  Date,  0-103,  R.l,  MS62  NGC. 

Iridescent  aquamarine  toning  invigorates  the  margins  of  this  satiny 
and  sharply  struck  half  dollar.  The  fields  and  motifs  display  dusky 
chestnut-gold  patina.  Refreshingly  free  from  abrasions.  An  early  die 
state  without  any  cracks  across  the  lower  obverse.  0-103  Census:  2 
in  62,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39563  Base  PCGS#  6121 

1820  Half,  Borderline  Uncirculated 
Square  Base  2,  Knob,  0-105 


4957  1820  Square  Base  2,  Large  Date,  Knob,  0-105,  R.l,  AU58 
PCGS.  Ample  luminous  luster  emerges  from  the  dusky  gunmetal- 
gray  surfaces.  Marks  are  minimal  and  the  eye  appeal  is  original. 
The  strike  is  sharp  except  for  the  D  in  UNITED,  which  is  opposite 
the  bust  tip.  0-105  is  one  of  only  two  Square  Base,  Knob  2  1820 
marriages.  PCGS#  39567  Base  PCGS#  6122 

4958  1820  Square  Base  2,  Large  Date,  No  Knob,  0-106,  R.l,  AU58 
NGC.  The  high  points  are  cream-gray,  while  the  fields  are 
wheat-gold  and  the  borders  display  apple-green.  A  partly  lustrous 
representative  without  any  detrimental  abrasions. 

Ex:  Schaumburg  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4411,  which 
realized  $1 ,380.  PCGS#  39569  Base  PCGS#  6123 


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1821  Half  Dollar,  0-106,  MS63 
Lovely  Concentric  Toning 


4959  1821  0-106,  R.1,  MS63  NGC.  This  readily  available  variety  is 
attributed  by  the  21  in  the  date  lower  than  the  18,  while  on  the 
reverse,  a  straight,  horizontal  die  defect  joins  two  of  the  vertical 
shield  stripes  near  their  bottom.  This  Select  example  displays 
beautiful  concentric  toning  on  both  sides,  rose  in  the  centers 
radiating  outward  to  jade,  aqua,  and  gold.  PCGS#  39584  Base 
PCGS#  6128 

1822  Half  Dollar,  0-1 10a,  MS64+ 

Lustrous  and  Delicately  Toned 


4960  1822  0-1 10a,  R.2,  MS64+  PCGS.  Vibrant  luster  and  lovely 
original  toning  are  the  chief  attributes  of  this  Select  0-1 10a 
representative,  although  sharp  definition  on  the  stars  and  pleasing 
hair  detail  contribute  to  the  broad  eye  appeal.  Some  faint  grazes 
on  the  obverse  portrait  preclude  a  finer  technical  grade,  but  for  the 
Choice  level,  the  quality  is  nonetheless  excellent. 

The  1822  half  dollar  survives  in  slightly  larger  quantities  than 
many  other  issues  from  this  period,  having  a  substantial  mintage 
of  more  than  1.5  million  coins.  As  a  result,  this  date  is  often 
encountered  in  type  specialists’  cabinets.  Of  the  2 1  known  varieties 
for  this  issue,  0-1 10a  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  in  high  grades. 
Population:  47  in  64  (6  in  64+),  12  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Purchased  by  Eugene  H.  Gardner  from  Sheridan  Downey  (1/2001 ) ; 
Eugene  H.  Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015) ,  lot  98454. 
PCGS#  39598  Base  PCGS#  6129 

1823  0-101  Half  Dollar,  AU53 
Scarce  Broken  3  Variety 


4961  1823  Broken  3,  0-101,  R.3,  AU53  PCGS.  The  obverse  is 
primarily  brilliant  despite  peripheral  ocean-blue  and  autumn- 
brown  toning.  The  reverse  displays  dappled  gunmetal  and  russet 
patina.  The  borders  retain  substantial  luster  and  neither  side  shows 
any  remotely  consequential  marks.  Liberty’s  jaw  is  prominently 
strike  doubled.  A  popular  and  scarce  Guide  Book  variety  featuring 
an  awkwardly  formed  3  in  the  date.  PCGS#  39620  Base  PCGS# 
6132 


4962  1823  0-104,  R.3,  AU58  PCGS.  Liberty’s  profile  is  strike  doubled, 
as  is  much  of  the  eagle  and  shield.  This  is  seen  to  some  extent 
on  many  examples  of  this  variety,  suggesting  that  the  dies  were 
not  properly  secured  in  the  press.  The  stars  show  above-average 
definition  but  are  not  quite  full,  while  the  central  motifs  are  sharp. 
Each  side  exhibits  nearly  full  luster  with  olive-gold  toning.  PCGS# 
39607  Base  PCGS#  6131 

4963  1824  0-104,  R.2,  MS61  NGC.  Rich  wheat-gold  and  powder-blue 
compete  for  territory  across  this  sharply  detailed  and  unblemished 
half  dollar.  0-104  is  identified  by  a  die  lump  on  the  field  beneath 
the  left  upright  of  the  second  U  in  PLURIBUS.  Star  7  nearly 
touches  the  cap,  to  confirm  the  attribution.  A  rare  variety  in 
Uncirculated  grades,  and  possibly  within  the  Condition  Census. 
PCGS#  39624  Base  PCGS#  6137 

1824/4  Half  Dollar,  0-110,  MS64+ 

Lightly  Toned  and  Lustrous 


4964  1824/4  0-110,  R.2,  MS64+  NGC.  This  Guide  Book  variety  is 
easily  attributed  by  the  recut  4  in  the  date,  showing  the  upper  peak 
of  the  underlying  numeral  in  the  field  to  the  left  of  the  primary, 
and  a  small  die  lump  in  the  reverse  field  below  the  UN  in  UNUM. 
This  Plus-graded  near-Gem  shows  soft,  frosty  surfaces  with  dusky 
lavender-gray  and  gold  toning.  The  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  and 
a  few  obverse  stars  are  weakly  defined,  but  the  overall  sharpness  is 
pleasing.  No  major  abrasions  detract  from  the  eye  appeal.  Census:  7 
in  64  (1  in  64+ ),  3  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  39644  Base  PCGS#  6140 

1824  0-115  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Medium  Silver-Gray  Toning 


4965  1824  0-115,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Dusky  silver-gray,  forest- 
green,  and  walnut-brown  toning  embrace  this  lustrous  and 
lovely  Choice  half  dollar.  The  strike  shows  incompleteness  on 
the  RIB  in  PLURIBUS  and  the  fletchings,  but  the  stars  are  fully 
impressed.  Refreshingly  unabraded.  A  small  die  lump  between  the 
left  scroll  end  and  the  eagle’s  wing  provides  the  pick-up  point  for 
Overton-115.  PCGS#  39637  Base  PCGS#  6137 


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1825  0-103  Bust  Half,  MS64+ 

Scarce  Die  Marriage,  Condition  Census  Coin 


4966  1825  0-103,  Low  R.4,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  sea-green  and 
wheat-gold  toning  endows  this  well-struck  half  dollar.  A  few  wispy 
field  marks  are  noted  behind  Liberty’s  cap.  The  profile  is  lightly 
strike  doubled  and  faint  die  clashing  is  visible  beneath  the  chin.  A 
Condition  Census  example  of  this  very  scarce  die  marriage.  0-103 
can  be  attributed  by  the  engraver’s  slip  near  the  left  corner  of  the 
shield.  The  5  in  the  date  is  right-aligned  with  the  shoulder  curl. 
A  single  MS65  example  exists  above  this  coin  in  the  Condition 
Census  according  to  the  Spring,  2015  Census  reported  by  Steve 
Herrman.  PCGS#  39649  Base  PCGS#  6142 

1826  0-108’  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Vibrant  Earliest  Die  State 


4967  1826  0-108’,  R.3,  MS65  PCGS.  Highly  lustrous  and  sharply 
struck  in  all  areas,  this  prime  Bust  half  displays  translucent  orange- 
gold  patina  over  both  sides  in  splashes  of  coppery  color.  A  series  of 
die  scratches  to  the  left  of  the  date  can  be  seen  on  most  examples 
of  this  Overton  die  pair.  Uncirculated  examples  of  the  0-108  are 
often  from  a  later  die  state,  but  the  current  vibrant  Gem  shows 
none  of  the  peripheral  die  cracks  characteristic  of  such  specimens 
and  qualifies  for  the  scarcer  0-108’  designation.  At  the  forefront  of 
the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety  by  die  state. 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003),  lot  7457.  PCGS#  39676 
Base  PCGS#  6143 

1826  0-111  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Lustrous,  Light  Gold  Patina 


4968  1826  0-111,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Splashes  of  peach-gold  enrich 
this  lustrous  and  impressively  unabraded  near-Gem.  A  few  stars 
lack  intricate  centrils,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  excellent.  The 
usual  intermediate  die  state  with  a  crack  through  the  cap  but  no 
crack  near  AMERICA. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2006),  lot  814,  which  realized 
$3,220.  PCGS# 39680  Base  PCGS#  6143 


1826  0-1 12a  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Exceptional  Eye  Appeal 


4969  1826  0-1 12a,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  A  die  chip  above  the  diagonal  of 
the  N  in  UNITED  confirms  the  later  die  state.  Honey-gold  borders 
cede  to  pearl-gray  fields  and  motifs.  Lustrous  and  uncommonly 
smooth  with  superior  eye  appeal  for  the  MS64  level.  Generally  well 
struck,  although  the  left  (facing)  claw  and  star  7  show  inexactness. 
PCGS#  408532  Base  PCGS#  6143 

1827  0-106  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Square  Base  2,  Original  Toning 


4970  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-106,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  Tan-brown, 
dove-gray,  and  ice-blue  toning  enriches  this  satiny  and  lightly 
abraded  Choice  Capped  Bust  type  coin.  Several  of  the  stars  are 
inexactly  impressed,  but  the  major  devices  are  crisply  struck.  The 
vertical  shield  lines  are  key  to  attributing  0-106.  Several  vertical 
lines  extend  slightly  into  the  horizontal  lines,  and  most  of  the 
vertical  lines  are  partly  merged,  as  made.  PCGS#  39698  Base 
PCGS#  6144 


1827  0-114  Bust  Half,  MS64+ 
Die  Defect  in  Y  of  LIBERTY 


4971  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-114,  R.3,  MS64+  NGC.  With  49 
different  die  pairs  for  the  issue,  a  single  pick-up  point  such  as  the 
die  defect  in  Y  of  LIBERTY  makes  the  die  pair  identification  much 
easier.  The  0-114  variety  confirms  with  multiple  crossbars  and 
shield  stripes  that  extend  beyond  the  shield  border.  The  final  A  in 
AMERICA  touches  the  top  arrowhead.  On  the  obverse,  the  7  is 
noticeably  recut  at  the  stand.  This  attractive  example  is  brilliant 
and  untoned  with  frosty  silver  luster  over  both  sides.  A  high-end 
near-Gem,  it  ranks  at  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for 
the  variety.  PCGS#  39709  Base  PCGS#  6144 


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4972  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-141,  R.3,  MS62  NGC.  This  early  die 
state  does  not  show  the  line  joining  the  serifs  of  the  C,  as  seen 
on  later  die  states.  The  lowest  vertical  shield  lines  extends  left, 
protruding  through  a  feather.  The  2  is  lower  than  the  tops  of  187. 
This  lustrous  golden-gray  example  has  strong  central  detail  with 
typical  peripheral  incompleteness.  PCGS#  39741  Base  PCGS# 
6144 

4973  1827  Curl  Base  2,  0-147,  R.4,  AU55  PCGS.  The  scarcer  of  the 
two  Curl  Base  2  Overton  marriages.  Pearl-gray  and  almond-gold 
shades  endow  partly  lustrous  and  unmarked  surfaces.  A  clashed  late 
die  state  with  minimal  obverse  dentils  and  the  stars  drawn  to  the 
rim.  PCGS#  39750  Base  PCGS#  6145 

4974  1828  Square  Base  2,  Large  8s,  0-108,  R.3,  MS61  NGC.  This 
Overton  variety  is  easily  distinguished  by  recutting  inside  the 
loops  of  the  first  8  in  the  date.  Delicate  lavender-gray  patina  veils 
this  Uncirculated  Capped  Bust  half  dollar,  and  minimally  marked 
surfaces  are  awash  in  shimmering  luster.  The  central  motifs  are 
sharply  detailed,  while  the  stars  and  olive  leaves  are  a  touch  soft. 
PCGS#  39762  Base  PCGS#  6150 


1828  0-1 10  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Square  2,  Small  8,  Large  Letters 


4975  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Large  Letters,  0-110,  R.2,  MS65 
PCGS.  Apple-green,  dove-gray,  and  russet-brown  toning  endow 
this  lustrous  Gem  half  dollar.  Marks  are  confined  to  a  minor  cluster 
above  the  eagle’s  head.  The  strike  is  good,  although  a  few  stars  and 
the  base  of  the  eagle  are  incomplete.  This  example  is  tied  with  one 
other  MS65  coin  at  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety 
according  to  the  Spring,  2015  Stephen  Herrman  report  by  Overton 
number.  PCGS#  39764  Base  PCGS#  6151 


4976  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Large  Letters,  0-112,  R.3,  AU58 
PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  late  die  state  example,  with  the  die  lines 
in  the  lower-left  obverse  field  no  longer  visible.  The  stars  show 
incomplete  centers,  but  the  interior  devices  are  sharp  and  show 
just  brief  circulation.  Hints  of  luster  remain  beneath  a  blanket 
of  original  olive-gold  and  gunmetal-gray  toning  which  lightens 
toward  the  centers.  PCGS#  39766  Base  PCGS#  6151 

4977  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Large  Letters,  0-116,  R.2,  MS62 
NGC.  Autumn-brown  and  gunmetal-gray  embrace  this  satiny 
and  lightly  abraded  representative.  Several  stars  are  soft  but  the 
remainder  of  the  strike  is  bold.  Die  lines  above  and  beneath  the  bust 
aid  the  attribution.  PCGS#  39770  Base  PCGS#  6151 

4978  1828  Square  Base  2,  Small  8s,  Small  Letters,  0-119,  R.3,  AU55 
PCGS.  CAC.  0-119  is  the  sole  Square  2,  Small  8,  Small  Letters 
marriage,  and  is  identified  by  recutting  on  STATES.  This  partly 
lustrous  example  has  olive-brown  and  gunmetal  toning.  The  left 
obverse  field  and  the  portrait  have  a  few  thin  marks. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2007),  lot  60622,  which  realized 
$ 1,150 .  PCGS#  39780  Base  PCGS#  6152 


1830  0-104  Capped  Bust  Half,  MS64 
Small  0,  Virtually  Unmarked  Surfaces 


4979  1830  Small  0,  0-104,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  apple-green 
and  golden-brown  toning  graces  this  lustrous  and  impressively 
unabraded  Choice  Capped  Bust  half.  Most  of  the  star  centers  are 
incomplete,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  intricate.  A  visually  pleasing 
near-Gem  half,  tied  at  the  lower  end  of  the  Condition  Census  for 
the  die  pair. 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2010),  lot  3659.  PCGS#  39813 
Base  PCGS#  6156 


1830  Half  Dollar,  Toned  MS  64 
Small  0,  Overton- 117 


4980  1830  Small  0,  0-117,  R.2,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Repunching  on 
the  5  in  the  denomination  helps  attribute  this  Overton  pairing. 
Rose-red,  ocean-blue,  and  dove-gray  toning  blankets  the  lustrous 
and  mark-free  surfaces.  Well  struck  and  pleasing  with  exceptional 
eye  appeal  for  the  designated  grade.  Struck  from  moderately  clashed 
dies.  PCGS#  39828  Base  PCGS#  6156 


1830  Half  Dollar,  MS65  Large  0,  0-122 
Lustrous  and  Nicely  Toned 


4981  1830  Large  0,  0-122,  R.l,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  a 
plentiful  variety,  few  Gem  specimens  exist  of  the  0-122.  The  fourth 
edition  of  the  Overton  reference  records  a  single  MS65,  while 
Stephen  Herrman  records  two  high-grade  pieces,  one  MS65  and 
one  MS66,  both  from  the  Newman  Collection.  This  piece  remains 
unpedigreed,  but  it  is  among  the  finest  known  1830  0-122,  and  we 
suggest  that  it  is  a  Census-level  specimen.  Both  sides  exhibit  thick, 
frosty  mint  luster  beneath  gold  and  iridescent  toning  with  sharp 
central  details.  Flowlines  draw  the  stars  and  letters  to  the  border, 
diminishing  their  strength  of  detail.  Population:  7  in  65,  2  finer 
(7/15),  for  all  1830  Large  0  varieties. 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  7154;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  3520.  PCGS#  39833  Base  PCGS#  6157 


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4982  1831  0-108,  R.l,  MS62  PCGS.  Rich  cherry-red  and  navy-blue 
toning  embraces  portions  of  both  sides,  but  a  majority  of  the  coin 
is  straw-gold  and  dove-gray.  A  satiny,  colorful,  and  unblemished 
Capped  Bust  half  dollar. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39844  Base  PCGS# 
6159 

1831  0-111  Bust  Half,  MS64 
Die  Crack  at  Base  of  Date 


4983  1831  0-111,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  A  brilliant  and  untoned 
representative  of  this  relatively  available  Overton-  111  variety.  Most 
examples  display  a  die  crack  at  the  base  of  the  date  and  through 
stars  1  through  7,  as  well  as  a  faint  crack  through  stars  8  through 
10.  A  very  few  examples  of  the  die  marriage  are  uncracked,  newly- 
identified  as  0-1 11’  (prime)  —  believed  to  be  R.7  in  the  pristine, 
uncracked  state.  This  coin  is  of  the  more  readily  obtainable  die 
state,  with  the  diagnostic  cracks  and  weakness  at  the  scroll  beneath 
STA  of  STATES.  Stripe  1  of  the  vertical  shield  lines  appears  to  be 
a  2-line  stripe,  where  lines  2  and  3  of  the  stripe  are  merged  at  the 
bottom.  Brilliant  silver  luster  covers  both  sides  of  this  near-Gem 
half.  PCGS#  39848  Base  PCGS#  6159 


1832  Small  Letters  Half,  0-102,  MS64 


4984  1832  Small  Letters,  0-102,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  The  crudely 
engraved,  joined  arrowheads  and  the  tine  from  the  eagle’s  right 
(facing)  wingtip  aid  variety  attribution,  as  does  the  “laced  lips” 
obverse.  This  satiny  cream-gray  representative  is  refreshingly 
unabraded,  and  the  strike  is  penetrating  aside  from  variety-specific 
bluntness  on  the  right  claw. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2009) ,  lot  729.  PCGS# 
39858  Base  PCGS#  6160 


1832  Half  Dollar,  0-103,  MS66 
Ex:  Eliasberg 


4985  1832  Small  Letters,  0-103,  R.l,  MS66  NGC.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  The 
Eliasberg  catalog  called  this  piece  a  “splendid  gem,  a  coin  that  will 
satisfy  the  type  set  collector  seeking  a  high-level  specimen  of  this 
design  or,  equally,  be  a  delight  to  the  die  variety  specialist.”  0-103 
is  identified  by  recutting  on  the  upright  of  the  5  in  50C.  and  by  a 
small  die  lump  on  Liberty’s  drapery  below  the  clasp.  This  Premium 
Gem  is  devoid  of  abrasive  marks  and  displays  softly  frosted  luster 
with  golden-gray  and  pale  lilac  toning.  The  stars  and  eagle’s  talons 
are  sharp.  Census  (all  varieties  included):  7  in  66  (1  in  66  ★),  5 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 39860  Base  PCGS#  6160 


1832  Small  Letters  Half,  0-1 08a,  MS64 


4986  1832  Small  Letters,  O-  108a,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  hair 
curl  rises  and  pierces  the  Liberty  band  on  this  obverse,  shared  with 
the  0-107.  In  this  late  state  of  the  obverse,  the  stars  are  all  drawn 
to  the  edge  and  there  is  scarcely  a  trace  of  the  milling.  The  reverse 
shows  a  “stair-step”  left  serif  on  the  A  in  STATES.  Stripes  4'6  are 
partially  filled.  Great  luster  and  minimal  marks  show  on  this  satiny, 
unabraded  coin.  A  bit  of  charcoal  patina  shows  on  the  obverse  at 
star  10.  This  piece  may  lie  within  the  Condition  Census.  PCGS# 
39866  Base  PCGS#  6160 


4987  1832  Small  Letters,  0-110,  R.l,  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  tine 
from  the  top  of  Liberty’s  cap  is  the  pick-up  point  for  Overton-110. 
A  dove-gray,  cobalt-blue,  and  wheat-gold  Select  representative 
with  a  satiny  and  unblemished  appearance. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39868  Base  PCGS# 
6160 

4988  1832  Small  Letters,  0-112,  R.2,  MS62  NGC.  This  obverse 
shows  a  distinct  dash  in  the  field  to  the  left  of  the  date,  believed 
to  have  been  caused  by  a  misplaced  1,  and  was  employed  for  0-112 
and  -123.  The  0-112  reverse  shows  a  pair  of  small  dots  in  the 
horizontal  shield  lines.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  satiny,  with 
aquamarine  peripheries  surrounding  pale  lavender-gray  centers. 
PCGS#  39870  Base  PCGS#  6160 


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1832  Bust  Half,  MS64 
0-118,  Small  Letters,  ‘Laced  Lips’ 


4989  1832  Small  Letters,  0-118,  R.l,  MS64  PCGS.  A  sharp  near- 
Gem  half,  with  lustrous,  iridescent  surfaces  that  display  shades 
of  lemon-gold,  tan,  and  pistachio-green  across  both  sides.  This  is 
the  “Straight  Laced  Lips”  variety,  one  of  three  1832  die  pairs  with 
tiny  die  lines  through  the  lower  lip  of  Liberty  to  the  chin.  The 
reverse  die  is  confirmed  by  a  double  corner  on  the  upper  left  shield 
point.  Only  a  few  minor  marks  are  visible  with  a  glass,  widely 
distributed  over  the  smooth  fields  and  crisply  struck  devices.  Tied 
near  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety  according  to 
the  Spring  2015  Stephen  Herrman  report. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Tvuo.  PCGS#  39877  Base  PCGS# 
6160 

1833  Half  Dollar,  0-102’,  MS65 
Early  Die  State  Example 


4990  1833  0-102*,  R.2,  MS65  NGC.  This  early  die  state  coin  shows 
the  diagnostic  die  line  from  the  0  in  50C.  to  the  rim.  This  die 
line  is  no  longer  present  on  later  stages  of  this  die  pair’s  usage. 
Both  sides  of  this  piece  show  intense  luster  shining  through  deep 
lavender- gray,  olive,  and  gold  toning.  No  distracting  abrasions 
are  present.  The  horizontal  shield  lines  lack  full  definition,  but 
the  remainder  of  the  devices  are  well-struck.  Census  (all  varieties 
included):  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ,  1  in  65  ★),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
39888  Base  PCGS#  6163 


4991  1833  0-102,  R.l,  MS62  NGC.  Star  1  is  repunched,  the  pick-up 
point  for  the  Overton-102  marriage.  A  satiny  and  unmarked  dove- 
gray  and  wheat-gold  representative.  Evenly  struck  and  attractive. 
Although  outside  the  Condition  Census,  the  present  piece  would 
please  any  collector.  PCGS#  39888  Base  PCGS#  6163 

4992  1833  0-114,  R.2,  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  Lustrous  and  nearly 
brilliant  with  smooth  surfaces.  The  borders  are  lightly  brought 


4994  1834  Small  Date,  Small  Letters,  0-117,  R.2,  MS62  NGC. 

Repunching  below  the  crossbar  of  the  A  in  STATES  provides  the 
attribution  marker  for  Overton-117.  The  smooth  and  coruscating 
surfaces  are  deeply  patinated  dove-gray,  sea-green,  and  tan-brown. 
Likely  within  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety,  which  is  seldom 
seen  in  Mint  State.  PCGS#  39922  Base  PCGS#  6166 

4995  1835  0-107,  R.l,  AU58PCGS.  CAC.  The  right-side  shield  border 
extends  north  into  the  eagle’s  shoulder.  That  feature,  and  the  shape 
of  the  5  in  the  date,  combine  to  attribute  0-107.  The  present  partly 
lustrous  example  displays  rich  ocean-blue  and  golden-brown  toning. 
The  left  obverse  displays  individually  unobtrusive  abrasions. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39933  Base  PCGS# 
6168 

4996  1836  Lettered  Edge,  0-109,  R.3,  MS62  PCGS.  Star  7  is  recut 
with  a  thick  tine  on  the  upper-outer  point.  The  olive  stem  above 
C  is  also  recut.  Glistening  luster  emanates  from  minimally  marked 
surfaces,  shining  through  a  thin  layer  of  golden-gray  patina.  This 
well-struck  half  is  tied  for  second  on  the  Condition  Census  for  the 
variety.  PCGS#  39945  Base  PCGS#  6169 

1836  0-115  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Lettered  Edge,  Recut  8  in  Date 


4997  1836  Lettered  Edge,  0-115,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS.  Housed  in  a 
green  label  holder,  this  attractive  near-Gem  Lettered  Edge  half 
is  a  textbook  example  of  Overton-115.  The  8  is  notably  recut 
south,  with  the  remnants  of  an  underdigit  8  visible  above  the  top 
loop.  On  the  reverse,  a  long  diagonal  die  line  runs  bottom  to  top 
through  stripes  3  to  6.  The  legend  is  close  the  milling  and  the  scroll 
is  abnormally  close  to  the  legend.  As  always  for  the  variety,  some 
weakness  in  PLURIBUS  affects  URL  The  pearlescent  surfaces 
display  light-gray  and  gold  toning  and  pleasing  mint  luster.  Only  a 
few  light  abrasions  mark  the  smooth  surfaces,  and  a  Mint-made  flat 
spot  in  the  dentils  is  noted  between  stars  1  and  2  on  the  obverse 
and  at  the  corresponding  position  between  D  and  S  of  UNITED 
STATES  on  the  reverse.  Likely  Condition  Census  for  the  variety. 
Population  (all  varieties):  50  in  64  (2  in  64+),  16  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  39950  Base  PCGS#  6169 


4998  1836  Lettered  Edge,  0-122,  R.2,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

obverse  border  and  the  reverse  are  richly  patinated  tobacco-brown 
and  lavender.  The  portrait  and  obverse  field  display  lighter  stone- 
white  and  steel-gray  shades.  Refreshingly  unabraded.  The  strike 
shows  moderate  incompleteness. 

Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  8/ 2009) ,  lot  8007. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39963  Base  PCGS# 
6169 


up  but  the  major  devices  are  bold.  Likely  within  the  0-114 
Condition  Census,  which  is  topped  by  the  “Gem  Uncirculated” 
John  Jay  Pittman  example. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  39903  Base  PCGS# 
6163 

4993  1834  Small  Date,  Small  Letters,  0-109,  R.l,  MS62+  PCGS. 

Stars  8,  9,  and  10  are  recut.  A  veil  of  delicate  golden-gray  patina 
overlays  lustrous  surfaces  with  grade-limiting  abrasions  effectively 
hidden  beneath  the  toning.  The  stars  and  curls  show  good 
definition,  while  the  eagle’s  feathers,  fletchings,  and  olive  leaves 
are  crisp.  PCGS#  39913  Base  PCGS#  6166 


REEDED  EDGE  HALF  DOLLARS 

4999  1837  GR-3,  R.2,  MS61  PCGS.  For  the  grade,  this  Reeded  Edge 
half  dollar  is  outstanding.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  throughout 
and  both  sides  exhibit  vibrant  luster  beneath  attractive  mint-gold, 
aquamarine,  and  lilac-gray  toning,  the  latter  color  occupying  the 
central  regions.  The  reverse  is  extensively  cracked  around  the 
periphery,  with  a  couple  radial  cracks  also  extending  inward  from 
the  R  in  AMERICA  and  the  D  in  UNITED.  PCGS#  531049  Base 
PCGS#  6176 


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1838  Reeded  Edge  Half,  MS64+ 

GR-9  Variety,  Sharply  Struck,  Light  Toning 


1840  Small  Letters  Half,  MS65 
Reverse  of  1839,  WB-102 


5004  1845  WB-101  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1845  half  dollar  had 
a  limited  mintage  of  589,000  coins,  one  of  the  lower  production 
totals  for  this  decade.  Mint  State  coins  are  rare  today.  This  Select 
example  is  fully  prooflike,  with  light  champagne  toning  overall 
and  tints  of  ocean-blue  around  portions  of  the  peripheries.  A  deep 
green  toning  speck  appears  below  the  date.  Liberty’s  figure  is  sharply 
struck,  but  the  right-hand  stars  and  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg  lack 
full  detail.  Population:  6  in  63,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572035  Base 
PCGS#  6248 


1839  No  Drapery  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
Magnificent  Rainbow  Toning,  Lirst-Year  Issue 


5001  1839  No  Drapery,  WB-101,  AU58  PCGS.  Magnificent  rainbow 
toning  progresses  from  orange  and  yellow  at  the  borders  to  green, 
blue  and  violet  at  the  centers.  The  resulting  eye  appeal  heightens 
the  overall  desirability  of  this  coveted  first-year  No  Drapery 
representative  from  a  mintage  of  100,000  coins.  A  trace  of  wear 
appears  over  the  highest  points  of  the  sharply  struck  motifs.  Many 
coins  from  this  issue  come  weakly  struck  in  the  centers,  but  not  so 
with  this  minimally  marked  near-Mint  example.  Population:  20  in 
58,  34  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572000  Base  PCGS#  6230 


5003  1842  Small  Date,  Large  Letters,  WB-101,  MS64  PCGS.  The 

obverse  die  is  perfect,  and  the  reverse  die  is  cracked  from  the 
border  to  the  O  in  DOL,  continuing  faintly  through  the  eagle  to 
the  second  T  in  STATES.  Additional  cracks  connect  the  tops  of 
UNITED  STATES  O.  This  elusive  variety  is  rarely  seen  in  high 
grades  as  the  PCGS  population  data  reveals.  Both  sides  display 
satin  luster  with  ivory  surfaces  and  attractive  peripheral  gold  toning. 
A  sharp  strike  enhances  the  considerable  eye  appeal.  Population:  6 
in  64,  2  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  57201 1  Base  PCGS#  6240 


1845  Seated  Half,  Prooflike  MS63 
Low  Mint  State  Population 


5000  1838  GR-9,  R.3,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  thin  veil  of  golden 
toning  is  barely  visible  over  the  predominantly  brilliant-silver 
surfaces  of  this  lustrous  Reeded  Edge  half.  Struck  from  an  early 
state  of  the  dies,  with  no  die  cracks  visible  on  the  obverse  and 
numerous  die  lines  behind  angled  from  the  rim  behind  UNITED 
STATES.  Diagonal  lines  appear  in  the  shield.  Sharply  struck,  this 
is  a  challenging  coin  to  find  in  this  VEDS  and  at  the  top  of  the 
Condition  Census  for  the  GR-9  variety.  Population  (all  varieties): 
57  in  64  (3  in  64+),  9  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  531090  Base  PCGS# 
6177 


SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 


5002  1840  Small  Letters,  Repunched  Date,  WB-102,  FS-301,  MS65 
NGC.  The  1840  Reverse  of  1839  half  dollars  are  common  in  lower 
grades  but  seldom  appear  in  Gem  condition.  This  example  shows 
repunching,  faint  on  the  4  and  much  bolder  on  the  0,  which  is 
repunched  southeast.  Some  curious  die  defects  appear  in  the  spaces 
between  vertical  shield  stripes  5  and  6  on  the  reverse.  This  piece 
shows  a  satiny  texture  amid  minimal  marks  and  nicely  lustrous, 
reflective  surfaces  lightly  toned  in  copper-gold.  Census:  13  in  65  (1 
in  65  ★),  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  392647  Base  PCGS#  6234 


1842  WB-101  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Small  Date,  Large  Letters  Reverse  of  1842 


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1846  Seated  Half,  Sharp  MS64 
Medium  Date 


5005  1846  Medium  Date,  WB-101,  MS64  PCGS.  This  lovely  coin 
is  welhdetailed  beneath  mottled  russet  and  mint-green  toning. 
Faint  die  striations  in  the  obverse  fields  and  a  smaller  network  of 
peripheral  die  cracks  than  is  normally  seen  indicate  this  Choice 
example  is  from  an  early  die  state.  As  a  date,  the  1846  Seated 
half  is  scarce  in  Mint  State,  and  is  rarely  seen  this  sharp  and  well- 
preserved.  Population:  5  in  64,  2  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2004),  lot  7402;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  7245.  PCGS#  572041  Base  PCGS# 
6251 


1846-0  Seated  Half,  MS64 
WB-103,  Medium  Date,  18  Repunched 


5006  1846-0  Medium  Date,  Repunched  Date,  WB-103,  Die  Pair 
5,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  The  1  and  8  of  the  date  are  repunched 
north.  A  Medium  Date  variety,  often  overshadowed  by  the  scarce 
and  popular  Tall  Date  varieties  and  other  more-dramatic  date 
repunchings,  yet  all  Mint  State  examples  of  this  New  Orleans  issue 
are  rare.  The  current  coin  is  a  remarkably  well-preserved  near-Gem 
—  among  the  finest  known  for  the  issue  —  with  prooflike  fields 
and  attractive  sea-green,  azure-blue,  and  violet  toning.  Soft  mint 
luster  shines  through  the  rich  patina.  The  strike  is  close  to  full,  with 
sharp  definition  on  the  raised  elements  despite  numerous  die  cracks 
that  run  through  the  legends  and  stars.  Population  (all  1846-0 
varieties):  3  in  64,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572050  Base  PCGS# 
6255 


5007  1849  WB-101  MS62  NGC.  Star  8  is  a  bit  flat  and  the  eagle’s  left 
(facing)  talon  shows  minor  incompleteness,  but  overall  this  is  a 
sharply  struck  coin.  Golden  luster  peaks  through  the  even,  lilac - 
gray  toning.  Like  most  Seated  halves  from  the  1840s  and  1850s,  few 
Mint  State  coins  survive  in  relation  to  the  mintage,  a  fact  that  is 
clearly  evident  in  the  population  reports.  Census:  7  in  62,  32  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  572069  Base  PCGS#  6262 

5008  1849  WB-101  MS62  NGC.  Semiprooflike  fields  accentuate 
well-struck  design  elements  on  this  deeply  toned  1849  half.  The 
majority  of  the  interiors  show  warm  sun-gold  toning  that  lightens 
toward  the  centers,  while  the  peripheries  exhibit  bands  of  violet 
and  deep  navy  blue.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  Mint  State.  Census:  7  in 
62,  32  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572069  Base  PCGS#  6262 


1851-0  WB-101  Half  Dollar,  MS64 


Scarce  O-Mint  Issue,  Splendid  Natural  Appeal 


5009  1851-0  WB-101,  Die  Pair  3,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  With  the 
market  value  of  silver  climbing,  the  influx  of  gold  from  the 
Californian  gold  fields  upset  the  silver-to-gold  ratio  and  silver 
coinage  disappeared  from  circulation.  The  melt  value  of  most  silver 
coinage  exceeded  its  face  value,  and  the  Mint  made  only  half¬ 
hearted  efforts  to  ease  the  lack  of  coinage  in  face  of  such  economic 
realities.  Just  402,000  half  dollars  were  struck  in  1851  at  the  New 
Orleans  Mint.  This  near-Gem  survivor  displays  prooflike  aspects 
across  the  fields,  with  smoky  blue  and  gold  toning  amid  strong 
silver  luster.  Sharply  struck  except  at  a  few  of  the  star  centers,  the 
coin  offers  splendid  natural  appeal  and  high  quality  for  the  assigned 
grade.  Population  (all  varieties):  10  in  64,  6  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572082  Base  PCGS# 
6267 


Seldom-Seen  1852  Half  Dollar,  MS62 
A  Melt  Rarity 


5010  1852  WB-101,  R.5,  MS62  PCGS.  The  1852  half  dollar,  struck  in 
the  meager  amount  of  77,130  coins  at  a  time  when  the  issue’s  melt 
value  as  silver  exceeded  its  monetary  worth  of  fifty  cents,  when 
found,  is  “high  grade,  very  well  struck,  lustrous,  and  expensive,” 
according  to  the  Wiley-Bugert  reference.  This  piece  fits  that 
description  to  a  T,  showing  great  luster  on  lightly  toned  silver-gold 
surfaces  with  a  bold  strike  and  excellent  preservation.  Despite  a 
few  minor  field  hairlines,  we  could  easily  imagine  this  piece  being 
in  a  higher-grade  holder.  A  few  small  ticks  show  on  Liberty’s  left 
(facing)  arm.  For  the  date,  Population:  11  in  62,  27  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  572083  Base  PCGS#  6268 


5011  1853  Arrows  and  Rays,  WB-101,  AU58+  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
one-year  type  is  always  in  high  demand.  The  present  Plus-graded 
near-Mint  example  shows  significant,  frosty  luster  with  just  a  hint 
of  light  golden  toning.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  only  discernible 
evidence  of  wear  is  a  small  flat  spot  on  Liberty’s  breast  and  knee. 
PCGS#  572085  Base  PCGS#  6275 


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1853  Arrows  and  Rays  Seated  Half,  MS64 
WB-101,  Frosty  Full  Strike 


5012  1853  Arrows  and  Rays,  WB-101,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  silver 
luster  shines  beneath  the  thickly  frosted  surfaces  of  this  extremely 
sharp  Arrows  and  Rays  half.  The  star  centers  and  Liberty’s  portrait 
are  complete  and  fully  brought  up,  as  is  the  eagle  with  full  details 
on  the  talons  and  arrow  fletchings.  More  than  3.5  million  pieces 
were  struck,  yet  PCGS  has  seen  just  26  numerically  finer  pieces 
than  this  CAC-endorsed,  attractive  near-Gem  (6/15).  PCGS# 
572085  Base  PCGS#  6275 


1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  Half,  AU58 
Scarce,  Close  to  Full  Mint  State 


5013  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  21,  R.3,  AU58 
PCGS.  The  weight  reduction  of  approximately  7%  dropped  the 
intrinsic  silver  value  of  half  dollars  to  about  97  cents,  encouraging 
large  mintages  from  both  the  Philadelphia  and  New  Orleans  mints. 
The  addition  of  Arrows  and  Rays  to  the  design  made  the  new 
standard  easily  recognizable  to  the  public,  which  discouraged 
hoarding  and  melting.  This  O-Mint  example  shows  an  early  die 
state  of  Die  Pair  2 1 ,  with  several  of  the  diagnostic  die  cracks  barely 
visible  or  missing  altogether.  Nice  mint  luster  remains  over  the 
lightly  abraded  surfaces,  with  sharp  detail  on  the  central  motifs  and 
star  centers.  Amber-gold  and  gunmetal-blue  toning  deepens  at  the 
margins.  Population  (all  varieties):  15  in  58,  30  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  T<wo.  PCGS#  572086  Base  PCGS# 
6276 


5014  1855-0  Arrows,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  11,  R.3,  MS63  PCGS. 

Multiple  faint  die  cracks  encircle  the  obverse,  with  a  diagnostic 
diagonal  crack  angling  up  from  the  rock  support  through  Liberty’s 
foot  to  a  dentil  at  the  right.  The  reverse  die  was  new  and  used  for 
the  first  time  in  the  die  marriage,  and  it  is  uncracked.  Wonderful 
steel-blue,  olive-green,  and  tangerine -gold  patina  covers  both  sides 
of  this  lustrous,  well-struck  Select  half.  The  strike  is  nearly  full  and 
the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572090  Base  PCGS# 
6283 

5015  1859-S  Large  S,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  1,  R.3,  AU58  PCGS. 

Attractive  sunset-gold  toning  with  ruby-red  highlights  provide 
a  splash  of  color  beneath  the  umber-gray  patina  of  this  original 
and  very  scarce  S-Mint  half.  Most  of  the  566,000-piece  mintage 
circulated  heavily  in  the  specie -starved  West  and  few  Uncirculated 
coins  were  saved.  This  near-Mint  example  is  retains  the  benefits 
of  a  full  strike  and  a  moderate  amount  of  mint  luster  remains. 
Abrasions  are  few  and  far  between  on  the  reflective  surfaces,  with 
a  pair  of  minor  obverse  rim  nicks  the  only  marks  of  note  —  one 
beneath  85  of  the  date,  the  other  above  star  9.  Population  (all 
varieties):  15  in  58,  28  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  524237  Base  PCGS# 
6298 


1859-S  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS64 
Better  Date  in  Mint  State 


5016  1859-S  Large  S,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  3,  R.3,  MS64  NGC.  In 

circulated  grades,  the  1859-S  Seated  half  dollar  is  available,  but  in 
Mint  State  this  issue  becomes  conditionally  scarce  and  is  genuinely 
rare  as  fine  as  the  Choice  level.  This  piece  is  high-end  for  the  grade, 
showing  exceptionally  clean,  frosty  fields.  Both  sides  are  essentially 
frost-white,  save  for  the  lower-right  obverse  margin  which  shows 
deep  midnight-blue  toning.  Despite  the  advanced  die  state,  the 
stars  and  central  devices  are  sharply  rendered.  Census:  10  in  64  (2 
in  64+),  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  524237  Base  PCGS#  6298 


5017  1859-S  Medium  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS62  NGC. 
CAC.  Medium  S.  Honey-tan  and  slate-gray  hues  embrace  this 
luminous  and  surprisingly  unabraded  No  Motto  half  dollar.  An 
early  San  Francisco  issue  that  is  very  scarce  in  Mint  State  despite  a 
reasonable  mintage  of  566,000  coins.  Strong  strike  and  eye  appeal. 
Census  (all  varieties):  3  in  62,  25  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  524239  Base 
PCGS#  6298 

1859-S  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
WB-102,  Natural  Appeal 


5018  1859-S  Medium  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS64  PCGS. 

Two  out  of  eight  die  pairs  for  the  issue  feature  the  Medium  S 
mintmark  (all  others  display  a  Large  S).  Both  Medium  S  varieties 
share  the  same  reverse  die,  although  one  of  the  marriages  reveals 
a  slightly  repunched  date  to  differentiate  the  varieties.  This  Die 
Pair  6  example  has  the  normal  date,  with  few  distinguishing 
characteristics  other  than  its  normalcy.  Struck  from  an  early  die 
state,  the  coin  shows  interspersed  areas  of  deep  toning  on  the 
reverse  but  lustrous,  light  silver-gray  surfaces  on  the  obverse.  A 
strong  strike  adds  to  the  natural  appeal.  Population  (all  varieties): 
12  in  64  (1  in  64+),  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  524239  Base  PCGS# 
6298 


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Friday,  August  14,  2015 


9:00  AM  CT 


151 


1859-S  Seated  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
WB-102,  Ex:  Highland  Collection 


5019  1859-S  Medium  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS65  NGC. 

Medium  S  mintmark.  A  scarce  and  desirable  San  Francisco  issue, 
seldom  seen  in  Gem  condition.  The  coin  is  exceptionally  sharp 
and  frosty,  with  full  details  on  the  central  motifs  and  only  minor 
weakness  on  two  or  three  star  centers.  Mint  luster  shines  boldly 
through  a  thin  patina  of  golden-gray  toning.  An  unusual  V-shaped 
mark  appears  to  the  right  of  the  eagle’s  head  —  an  old  inventory 
marker,  one  of  two  such  examples  we  are  aware  of  on  1859-S 
Seated  halves  that  were  part  of  the  Highland  Collection  (the  other 
piece  was  marked  with  an  ‘X’).  Census:  3  in  65,  3  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  524239  Base  PCGS#  6298 


1861-0  Half,  Bright,  Lustrous  MS64 


State  of  Louisiana  Striking 


5020  1861-0  WB-101,  W-4,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Struck  while 
the  New  Orleans  Mint  was  under  the  authority  of  the  State  of 
Louisiana.  This  particular  piece  is  highly  lustrous  and  mostly 
brilliant,  with  a  few  abrasions  scattered  over  each  side  that  limit 
the  upside  potential  of  the  grade.  The  striking  details  are  strong  in 
all  areas  except  for  the  uppermost  stars  on  the  obverse  and  the  top 
of  Liberty’s  head,  a  common  trait  on  Seated  halves. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572146  Base  PCGS# 
6303 


1861-0  Seated  Half,  AU58 
Well-Known  CSA  Issue,  WB-102,  FS-401 


5021  1861-0  CSA  Obverse,  FS-401,  WB-102,  W-ll,  R.3,  AU58 
ANACS.  Perennially  in  demand  as  the  obverse  die  that  was  also 
used  to  mint  the  four  known  original  Confederate  half  dollars, 
the  W-ll  die  pair  was  the  initial  use  of  this  obverse  die.  While 
not  extremely  rare  in  this  die  marriage,  the  unobtainable  nature 
of  the  genuine  W-12  Confederate  issue  makes  the  variety  among 
the  most-desired  halves  struck  under  CSA  authority.  The  present 
coin  is  housed  in  an  early-generation  ANACS  holder  with  a  well- 
deserved  AU58  grade.  Natural  gunmetal-blue  and  tan-gold  toning 
surrounds  the  smooth-silver  central  motifs.  Marks  are  of  minimal 
size  and  help  define  the  assigned  grade.  The  famous  CSA  die  crack 
is  especially  strong  on  this  example,  and  runs  from  a  dentil  at  the 
right  of  star  7  through  Liberty’s  nose,  mouth,  chin,  and  shoulder 
to  the  base  of  the  neck.  Worth  a  substantial  bid  for  its  visual  and 
historical  significance.  PCGS#  390906  Base  PCGS#  39968 


5022  1864  WB-101  AU58  PCGS.  Hoarded  during  the  final  years  of 
the  Civil  War,  few  examples  of  this  issue  returned  to  circulation 
even  after  the  end  of  hostilities  or  later,  when  the  intrinsic  value  of 
silver  prompted  many  to  be  melted.  The  current  coin  survived  with 
only  minor  evidence  of  circulation.  A  thin  patina  of  golden-gray 
toning  adds  to  its  original  appeal.  Minor  signs  of  friction  and  wear 
do  not  diminish  the  strong  strike  or  considerable  remaining  mint 
luster.  Population:  8  in  58,  60  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572158  Base 
PCGS#  6311 

5023  1864  WB-101  MS61  PCGS.  An  original  B.  Max  Mehl  kraft 
envelope  suggests  this  coin  comes  from  the  Maurice  A.  Ryan 
Collection  as  lot  777  of  sale  #106  (6/1945),  where  it  is  described 
as  “Uncirculated  with  frosty  mint  surface.”  A  faint  hint  of  golden 
toning  yields  to  bright  silver  luster,  with  scattered  light  marks 
and  lines  in  the  field  that  account  for  the  assigned  grade.  The  star 
centers  and  eagle  are  boldly  struck.  Population:  6  in  61,  52  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  572158  Base  PCGS#  6311 


1864  Seated  Liberty  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
WB-101,  Elusive  Wartime  Issue 


5024  1864  WB-101  MS64  PCGS.  Influenced  not  only  by  wartime 
concerns,  the  Mint  recognized  that  silver  coinage  simply  did  not 
circulate  other  than  on  the  West  Coast,  and  any  half  dollars  issued 
served  primarily  as  bank  reserves.  Just  379,100  pieces  were  struck. 
This  example  is  one  of  a  limited  number  of  near-Gem  survivors. 
Essentially  full  details  exist  in  all  areas,  and  each  side  is  covered 
with  even  golden-olive  and  rose  toning  with  problem-free  surfaces. 
Population:  15  in  64  (1  in  64+),  11  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Santa  Clara  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2001 ) ,  lot  5892. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  572158  Base  PCGS# 
6311 


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1864  WB-102  Seated  Half,  MS64 
Challenging  Philadelphia  Issue 


5025  1864  Repunched  Date,  WB-102  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  war- 
weary  nation  was  hoarding  coinage  and  the  Philadelphia  Mint 
responded  with  its  second-lowest  half  dollar  mintage  of  the  Civil 
War  era,  trailing  only  the  1862  issue  for  low-mintage  honors.  The 
date  is  faintly  repunched,  most  visibly  above  the  crossbar  of  4. 
Wiley-Bugert  notes,  “Very  scarce  and  currently  underrated  in  all 
grades.”  This  lustrous  example  is  CAC-endorsed,  with  light,  silver- 
gray  patina  and  a  sharp  strike  throughout.  Die  cracks  encircle 
the  reverse  legend  and  appear  less  prominently  near  the  date  and 
among  stars  1  through  3.  Population  (all  varieties):  15  in  64,  11 
finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572159  Base  PCGS#  6311 

5026  1865  WB-101  MS61  PCGS.  This  end-of-war  issue  is  scarcer  than 
its  mintage  of  511,400  pieces  might  indicate.  While  several  light 
abrasions  are  distributed  over  the  surfaces  of  this  stark-white  coin, 
the  flashy  silver  luster  commands  greater  attention.  Sharply  struck, 
with  a  high  date  and  nearly  full  details  on  all  of  the  elements. 
Population  (all  varieties):  1  in  61,  36  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572164 
Base  PCGS#  6313 


1865  Half  Dollar,  Satiny  MS64 
Seldom  Seen  This  Fine 


5027  1865  WB-101  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  Half  dollar  production 
topped  511,000  coins  in  1865  at  Philadelphia,  but  surprisingly  few 
examples  are  known  in  Mint  State  today.  The  issue  is  scarce  at  the 
Choice  grade  level  and  anything  finer  is  rare.  This  piece  displays 
crisp  detail  amid  satiny,  luminous  luster.  Hints  of  amber  and  violet 
intrude  from  the  peripheries,  leaving  the  centers  mostly  brilliant. 
There  are  no  significant  abrasions  present.  Census:  8  in  64  (1  in 
64+),  12  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572164  Base  PCGS#  6313 


1866-S  Half  Dollar,  XF45 
Elusive  No  Motto  Variant 


5028  1866-S  No  Motto,  Small  Thin  S,  WB-101,  XF45  PCGS.  This 
is  the  usual  late  die  state  example,  with  a  heavy  clash  mark  in  the 
lower-right  reverse  shield.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  only 
60,000  No  Motto  half  dollars  in  1866,  and  this  issue  is  somewhat 
scarcer  than  its  With  Motto  counterpart  in  high  grades.  This 
representative  exhibits  only  slight  wear  over  the  high  points  of 
the  design,  with  mottled  olive-gray  and  dusky  silver  toning  over 
each  side.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  there  are  no  obtrusive  abrasions. 
Population:  16  in  45,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572170  Base  PCGS# 
6315 


5029  1870  WB-101  MS63  NGC.  Deep  gunmetal-blue  toning  at  the 
margins  surrounds  gentle  bronzelike  hues  that  cover  the  silver 
centers  of  this  attractive  Philadelphia  half.  Well-struck  devices  on 
both  sides  suggest  a  higher  grade,  although  a  pair  of  short  scrapes 
in  the  right  obverse  field  define  the  Select  Uncirculated  level.  The 
date  is  a  notably  scarce  in  Mint  State  despite  a  moderate  mintage 
of  633,900  pieces.  Census:  6  in  63,  9  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572188 
Base  PCGS#  6327 

1871-CC  WB-101  Seated  Half,  XF45 
Scarce  Second- Year  Carson  City  Issue 


5030  1871-CC  WB-101,  Die  Pair  6,  R.4,  XF45  PCGS.  CAC. 

Glimpses  of  mint  luster  remain  across  the  natural  golden-gray 
surfaces  of  this  well-preserved  Carson  City  scarcity.  Die  Pair  6 
features  a  slightly  repunched  1  in  the  date,  and  it  is  the  only  use  of 
the  reverse  with  a  Large  CC  widely  spaced,  sloping  up.  The  surfaces 
are  nearly  mark-free  except  for  a  shallow,  shiny  rim  nick  near  star 
1.  Sharp  detail  remains  across  the  motifs  to  justify  the  Choice 
XF  grade,  confirmed  by  minimal  wear  for  the  grade  and  CAC 
endorsement.  Bits  of  deeper  toning  and  slight  build-up  in  recessed 
areas  indicate  long-term  removal  from  circulation  and  speak  to 
the  coin’s  originality.  Population  (all  varieties):  17  in  45,  24  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  572196  Base  PCGS#  6331 

5031  1872-CC  WB-101,  Die  Pair  2,  R.4,  XF40  PCGS.  Golden-brown 
and  olive-gray  toning  reveals  faint  blue  accents  over  the  richly 
toned  surfaces  of  this  solid  XF  Carson  City  example.  Mint  luster 
remains  at  the  margins.  Just  over  250,000  half  dollars  were  struck 
in  the  third  year  of  operation  at  the  Mint,  a  big  step  up  for  the 
new  facility,  yet  a  small  number  in  the  context  of  the  hard-money 
hungry  commerce  of  the  West.  This  example  is  strongly  struck  with 
only  moderate  wear  for  the  grade.  The  original  surfaces  and  blatant 
eye  appeal  makes  the  coin  a  great  addition  for  any  circulated  set. 
Population  (all  varieties):  25  in  40,  48  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  572203 
Base  PCGS#  6334 


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1872-S  WB-102  Half  Dollar 
Sharp  and  Attractive  Near-Gem 


5032  1872-S  Medium  Small  S,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  4,  High  R.3,  MS64 
PCGS.  The  Medium  Small  S  was  a  new  introduction  for  the 
San  Francisco  Mint,  entered  strangely  low  and  leaning  left  on 
this  scarce  die  pair.  Just  580,000  pieces  were  struck,  with  four  die 
pairs  sufficient  to  do  the  job.  A  challenging  issue  in  all  grades,  but 
especially  in  Mint  State.  Bright  silver  luster  flows  across  lightly 
iridescent  surfaces  of  the  current  near-Gem  coin,  with  a  borderline 
full  strike  and  tremendous  eye  appeal.  A  few  minor  field  marks 
do  not  disturb  the  overall  Choice  surfaces.  Just  four  pieces  are 
numerically  finer  at  PCGS.  Population  (all  varieties):  3  in  64,  4 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572205  Base  PCGS#  6335 


1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  Half,  MS65 


5033  1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3,  Misplaced  Date,  WB-103,  MS65 
PCGS.  CAC.  The  surfaces  are  rather  satiny  on  the  obverse  and 
more  frosty  on  the  reverse,  with  the  obverse  showing  a  bit  of 
grayish-gold  patina  and  the  reverse  pale  lilac.  The  strike  is  sharp 
throughout  both  sides,  and  scattered  abrasions  are  minimal.  This 
piece  is  certified  in  an  old  PCGS  small-size  green  holder  with  dot- 
matrix-printed  label,  a  piece  that  has  clearly  resided  in  its  slab  for 
many  years.  Among  the  finest  graded  at  either  service.  Population: 
2  in  65,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572208  Base  PCGS#  6336 

5034  1873-CC  Arrows,  Small  CC,  WB-102,  Die  Pair  3,  R.4,  XF40 
PCGS.  Pleasing  light-gray  toning  and  hints  of  pale  champagne 
grace  each  side  of  this  scarce  Carson  City  half.  Variety  specialists 
will  appreciate  the  Small  CC  mintmark  that  appears  on  this  With 
Arrows  die  pair.  An  attractive,  sharply  detailed  example  —  one 
that  is  always  highly  desired  by  collectors  who  specialize  in  the 
historical  importance  of  Carson  City  coinage.  A  few  insignificant 
surface  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2006),  lot  836.  PCGS#  572215 
Base  PCGS#  6344 


1873-CC  With  Arrows  Seated  Half,  XF45 
Recut ‘  1  ’  in  Date 


5035  1873-CC  Arrows,  Large  CC,  WB-Unlisted,  Die  Pair  7,  R.4, 
XF45  NGC.  The  1  of  the  date  is  repunched  slightly  south,  with 
a  corner  of  the  underdigit  1  showing  above  the  right  base.  The 
date  is  farther  right  on  this  variety  compared  to  the  WB-103  cross 
reference,  with  “haywire  die  scratches”  in  the  rock  support  and 
among  Liberty’s  lower  gown  folds.  It  is  the  With  Arrows  obverse 
paired  with  a  Large  CC  reverse,  with  the  mandated  Open  3.  This 
Choice  XF  example  is  deeply  toned  with  intense  gunmetal-blue 
toning  at  the  margins  surrounding  amber-gold  centers.  Hints  of 
mint  luster  remain  near  the  central  motifs.  Slightly  more  available 
than  the  surrounding  Carson  City  dates,  yet  still  challenging  even 
when  circulated.  NGC  Census  (all  varieties):  15  in  45,  40  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  572216  Base  PCGS#  6344 

1875-CC  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Rarely  Seen  Finer 


5036  1875-CC  WB-101,  Die  Pair  2,  R.4,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Half 
dollar  production  in  Carson  City  just  edged  over  1  million  coins  in 
1875,  but  few  examples  are  known  to  survive  in  high  grades.  This 
Choice  representative  is  boldly  struck,  with  frosty  luster  and  light 
golden  toning  overall.  A  loupe  reveals  are  few  trivial  grazes  in  the 
obverse  fields,  but  none  are  singularly  obvious  and  the  eye  appeal 
is  uncommonly  high  for  the  grade.  Population:  27  in  64,  7  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  PCGS#  572227  Base  PCGS# 
6350 


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1875-S  Seated  Half,  MS65 
WB-101,  Pleasing  Luster 


5037  1875-S  Very  Small  S,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  6,  R.3,  MS65  PCGS. 

The  large  mintage  of  3.2  million  pieces  makes  the  issue  more 
available  than  earlier  San  Francisco  issues.  Mint  State  1875-S 
half  dollars  are  found  on  occasion  through  MS65,  but  they  are 
a  significant  condition  scarcity  any  finer.  Rich  luster  remains 
beneath  a  patina  of  gray-green,  golden-brown,  rose-pink,  and 
orange-gold  on  this  pleasing  Gem  example.  The  design  elements 
display  strong  detail.  Population  (all  varieties):  57  in  65  (2  in  65  + ), 
21  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572229  Base  PCGS#  6351 


1875-S  Seated  Half,  MS66 
WB-101,  Unlisted  Obverse  Die 


5038  1875-S  Very  Small  S,  WB-101,  Unlisted  Die  Pair,  MS66  PCGS. 

Not  surprisingly,  a  large  number  of  die  pairs  were  required  to  strike 
3.2  million  pieces  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint  for  the  year.  The  latest 
Wiley-Bugert  reference  identifies  21  die  pairs.  While  the  reverse 
die  is  identifiable  as  a  late  die  state  of  Reverse  N,  in  our  opinion 
the  obverse  die  does  not  match  any  of  those  pictured  (particularly 
when  paired  with  Reverse  N),  making  this  a  22nd  variety  for  the 
issue.  Specialists  will  find  the  die  news  of  interest,  while  all  Seated 
half  enthusiasts  will  be  impressed  with  the  high  quality  of  the 
present  coin.  The  surfaces  are  satin-smooth,  lustrous,  and  lightly 
toned  in  hues  of  lilac  and  gold.  The  strike  is  sharp  except  at  the 
center  of  star  8  and  the  highest  strands  of  Liberty’s  hair.  PCGS  has 
seen  just  a  single  coin  numerically  finer  for  all  varieties.  Population 
(all  varieties):  20  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572229 
Base  PCGS#  6351 


1876-CC  Seated  Half,  Semiprooflike  MS65  ★ 
Brilliant  White-on-Black  Contrast 


5039  1876-CC  Small  CC,  WB-101,  Die  Pair  33,  R.4,  MS65  ★ 
NGC.  High-grade  coins  from  this  die  marriage  are  often  prooflike 
or  nearly  so,  an  attribute  which  drives  this  sharp  Gem  example’s 
intense  eye  appeal.  The  frost-white  design  elements  deliver  modest 
cameo  contrast  against  the  mirrored  fields,  and  grade-limiting 
abrasions  are  remarkably  few.  A  visually  finer  1876-CC  half  dollar 
would  be  challenging  to  locate,  if  one  exists.  Census:  13  in  65  (1  in 
65+,  1  in  65  ★),  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  572238  Base  PCGS#  6353 


5040  1876-CC  Misplaced  8  in  Dentils,  Medium  CC  AU55  PCGS. 
WB  Cross  Reference  Unlisted,  Die  Pair  35,  R.4.  Medium-to- 
light  toning  ranges  from  reddish-gold  to  shades  of  light  olive- 
gold  over  silver  surfaces  that  retain  a  nice  amount  of  mint  luster. 
Well-struck  for  the  issue,  several  light  abrasions  throughout  the 
fields  determine  the  Choice  AU  designation.  The  coin  is  a  perfect 
match  to  the  current  Wiley-Bugert  reference  for  Die  Pair  35,  which 
displays  a  Medium  CC  mintmark  placed  low  beneath  the  feather 
tip.  An  errant  8  is  clearly  visible  in  the  dentils  below  the  87  in  the 
date.  The  WB  cross  reference  is  technically  unlisted  because  of  the 
Misplaced  8,  although  the  current  PCGS  holder  mistakenly  calls  it 
WB-101  with  a  Small  CC  mintmark.  PCGS#  572239  Base  PCGS# 
6353 

5041  1876-CC  Large  CC,  WB-103,  Die  Pair  2,  R.3,  AU58  PCGS. 

Pastel  iridescence  complements  peach-gold  and  warm-gray  toning 
across  both  sides  of  this  pleasingly  original  Carson  City  half.  The 
near-Mint  surfaces  retain  a  sharp  strike,  while  soft  mint  luster 
remains  prominent  beneath  the  colorful  toning.  Incorrectly 
identified  as  a  Medium  CC  mintmark  on  the  PCGS  holder.  PCGS# 
572240  Base  PCGS#  6353 


1879  Half  Dollar,  Proof  like  Gem 
Just  4,800  Coins  Minted 


5042  1879  Closed  Bud,  WB-102,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  All  circulation 
strikes  have  a  Type  Two  reverse  with  a  Closed  Bud.  Blatant 
prooflike  contrast  is  one  of  the  defining  features  of  this  Gem 
representative.  Just  4,800  pieces  were  coined  in  1879,  and  cameo 
finish  is  a  common  trait  among  coins  from  this  popular  issue. 
Full  strike  definition  and  a  thin  layer  of  golden-olive  patina  over 
lustrous,  minimally  marked  surfaces  complete  the  appeal.  PCGS# 
572260  Base  PCGS#  6361 


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1888  Seated  Half,  MS66+ 
Toned  and  Frosty 


5043  1888  WB-101  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1888  Seated  half  dollar 
is  more  available  than  its  mintage  of  12,001  coins  would  suggest, 
but  it  is  still  scarce  as  fine  as  the  Premium  Gem  grade  level.  This 
Plus-graded  piece  shows  frosty  luster,  with  blue  and  gold  peripheral 
toning  surrounding  dusky  lavender-gray  centers.  The  very  top  of 
Liberty’s  head  and  the  adjacent  star  8  show  the  only  mentionable 
striking  weakness.  Population:  31  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  6  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  572273  Base  PCGS#  6370 


PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 


1859  Half  Dollar,  Toned  PR64 
Popular  No  Motto  Proof  Issue 


5044  1859  PR64  NGC.  CAC.  The  1859  half  dollar’s  mintage  of  800 
coins  was  the  highest  in  the  series  up  to  that  point,  but  compared 
to  later  issues  it  is  notably  small.  Few  examples  of  the  1859  survive 
above  the  PR64  grade  level.  This  Choice  representative  is  fully 
struck  with  gleaming  fields.  Sky-blue  and  navy  hues  in  the  margins 
soften  to  gold  and  lavender  in  the  centers,  giving  this  sharp  proof 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  30  in  64,  30  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  27TJ,  PCGS#  6413 

5045  1865  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  CAC  A  beautiful  proof  Cameo 
showcasing  the  razor-sharp  detail  imparted  by  two  die  impressions. 
Hints  of  amber-gold  color  intrude  from  the  peripheries  but  do  little 
to  hinder  the  field-device  contrast.  Light  hairlines  limit  the  grade 
but  are  not  detracting  to  the  unaided  eye.  Census:  6  in  63  Cameo  ( 1 
in  63+  Cameo),  30  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86419 


1868  Half  Dollar,  Colorful  PR65 


5046  1868  PR65  PCGS.  The  1868  has  a  total  mintage  of  417,600 
business  strikes  plus  600  proofs.  The  vast  majority  of  proofs  survive 
in  PR63  to  PR64  condition,  and  Gems  such  as  this  are  decided 
rarities.  A  medley  of  blue,  violet,  rose,  yellow,  and  orange  tones 
drape  each  side,  generating  excellent  visual  appeal  in-hand.  Light 
wispy  marks  in  the  fields  fail  to  diminish  the  desirability  of  this 
delightful  example.  Population:  10  in  65,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27U3,  PCGS#  6426 


1868  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
Appealing  Multicolor  Toning 


5047  1868  PR66  PCGS.  The  availability  of  lower-grade  proof  1868 
half  dollars  leaves  the  rare  high-grade  pieces,  such  as  this  coin, 
seemingly  underappreciated.  A  thin  veil  of  dusky  golden-gray 
patina  graces  more  vivid  hues  of  ocean-blue,  violet,  sun-gold,  and 
mint-green.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp,  and  the  fields  are  highly 
reflective,  despite  the  rich  patina.  Only  six  other  non-Cameo  PR66 
examples  are  certified  at  PCGS,  and  none  are  finer.  Population:  6 
in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27U3,  PCGS#  6426 


1872  Half  Dollar,  Beautifully  Toned  PR66 


5048  1872  PR66  NGC.  Deep  rose  and  cobalt-blue  hues  occupy  the 
obverse,  while  the  reverse  toning  is  more  demure,  reflective  silver- 
gray  in  the  center  with  copper-gold  and  blue  at  the  rims.  The  proof 
strike  is  full  throughout,  and  contact  marks  are  a  nonissue  on  this 
beautifully  toned  coin.  Census:  9  in  66,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27U7,  PCGS#  6430 


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1873  No  Arrows  Half,  PR66 
WB-102,  Closed  3,  First  Generation  Holder 


5049  1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3,  WB-102,  PR66  PCGS.  A  gorgeous 
Premium  Gem  proof,  attractively  toned  at  the  obverse  margin  in 
swirling  circles  of  steel-blue  and  violet,  surrounding  a  brilliant- 
silver  porthole  where  the  coin  is  without  toning  and  deeply 
contrasted  on  the  frost-white  figure  of  Liberty.  The  reverse  is  more 
entirely  toned  in  the  same  lovely  shades,  and  both  sides  display 
glassy-deep  mirrors.  Certainly,  the  obverse  would  qualify  as  Cameo 
by  today’s  standards,  while  the  contrast  on  the  reverse  is  minimized 
by  the  toning.  The  surfaces  are  remarkably  untroubled,  with  a  small 
cluster  of  lint  marks  beneath  the  bottom  arrow  shaft  visible  with 
a  glass  but  of  no  real  significance.  The  1873  No  Arrows  proofs  all 
show  the  Closed  3  date  logotype.  Population:  12  in  66  (1  in  66+),  5 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27U8,  PCGS#  6431 


1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  Half,  PR66  Cameo 
Only  One  Finer  Coin  at  PCGS 


5050  1873  No  Arrows,  Closed  3  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex: 

Stokely  Collection.  The  obverse  die  shows  a  small  lump  in  Liberty’s 
lap,  and  the  knobs  of  the  3  digit  nearly  touch.  This  lovely  coin  has 
bull’s-eye  toning  on  each  side,  with  silver  centers  that  deepen  to 
amber-gold,  copper,  magenta,  and  steel-blue  at  the  rims.  A  couple 
of  dark  toning  flecks,  including  one  near  the  7  in  the  date,  are 
small  and  unimportant,  but  mentioned  for  pedigree  purposes.  The 
profoundly  mirrored  fields  provide  stark  contrast  to  the  frosty 
devices,  and  the  coin  is  free  of  mentionable  impairments.  A  couple 
of  light  die  lines  join  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  to  the  scroll 
end  beneath  ST  in  TRUST.  CAC  endorsed.  PCGS  has  graded  two 
pieces  in  PR66  Cameo,  with  one  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006),  lot  3390.  PCGS#  86431 


1873  Arrows  Half  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Well-Contrasted 


5051  1873  Arrows  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  WB-106.  Boldly  struck,  frosty 
design  elements  are  set  against  a  mirrored  backdrop  that  is  devoid 
of  discernible  toning,  save  for  a  tinge  of  amber-gold  around  the 
date.  A  few  stray  hairlines  preclude  a  Gem  grade  but  hardly  inhibit 
the  eye  appeal.  Only  500  With  Arrows  proofs  were  struck  in  1873, 
all  with  the  Open  3  logotype  in  the  date.  Population:  10  in  64 
Cameo,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86434 

5052  1874  Arrows  PR62  PCGS.  This  is  an  untoned,  silver-white  proof 
with  flashy  mirrors  and  a  deep,  full  strike.  There  are  no  untoward 
marks  or  flaws  to  distract  the  eye.  Numerous  angled,  delicate  lines 
are  visible  when  the  coin  is  viewed  other  than  head-on,  and  they 
define  the  assigned  grade.  The  reverse  is  noticeably  finer.  NGC  ID# 
27UV,  PCGS#  6435 


1876  Seated  Half,  PR66 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5053  1876  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Richly  toned  throughout,  the  deep- 
mirrored  fields  reveal  complex  and  beautiful  shades  of  sea-green, 
ocean-blue,  violet,  and  gold,  with  flashes  of  forest-green.  Both  the 
business  strike  and  proof  mintages  were  large  for  the  issue,  yet  few 
high-grade  coins  survive.  This  Premium  Gem  proof  is  one  of  1,150 
struck,  and  it  is  tied  for  the  finest  at  PCGS.  NGC  reports  one  finer 
at  PR67.  PCGS  Population:  9  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27UA,  PCGS#  6437 


5054  1878  WB-101,  PR64+  Cameo  PCGS.  An  essentially  brilliant, 
deep-mirrored  proof  with  nicely  frosted  motifs  and  a  full  strike. 
The  strong  eye  appeal  and  razor-sharp  central  devices  suggest 
an  even  higher  grade,  limited  only  by  some  wispy  lines  visible 
under  magnification.  An  underrated  Philadelphia  date  in  both 
circulation  strikes  and  proofs,  as  confirmed  by  the  population  data. 
Population:  16  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Cameo,  11  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
86439 

5055  1879  WB-101,  PR64  PCGS.  A  scarce  and  desirable  year  with 
a  low  business  strike  production.  Some  dusky  blue-gray  toning 
covers  each  side  of  this  lightly  hairlined  example.  The  near-Gem 
elements  are  flattered  by  the  surrounding  mirrored  fields  and  show 
a  bold  strike  everywhere  but  the  eagle’s  left  talon.  NGC  ID#  27UE, 
PCGS#  6440 


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5056  1879  WB-101,  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  yellowing  Abe 
Kosoff  Numismatic  Gallery  envelope  suggests  this  coin  was  lot  653 
in  one  of  his  combined  sales  (probably  from  the  mid-to-late  1940s) 
but  no  further  information  is  available.  A  highly  original-looking 
proof  with  faint  golden  toning  and  an  overall  speckling  of  deeper 
blue  patina.  Silver  surfaces  show  thickly  frosted,  fully  struck  central 
elements  surrounded  by  glassy,  deep  mirrors.  Magnification  reveals 
only  a  few  random,  delicate  lines.  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  1 1 
in  63  Cameo,  41  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86440 

1880  Seated  Half,  PR66+  Cameo 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5057  1880  Closed  Bud,  WB-102,  PR66+  Cameo  PCGS,  CAC,  A 

vibrant  crescent  of  electric-blue  merges  into  violet  and  peach-gold 
shades  on  the  obverse  of  this  high-end  Premium  Gem  half.  The 
reverse  coloration  consists  of  reddish  and  peach-gold  hues  around 
the  silver  center,  with  the  toning  deepest  at  the  margin.  The  fields 
on  both  sides  show  only  a  few  random,  microscopic  lines  that  do 
not  distract  in  the  slightest  from  the  mirrorlike  sheen.  Thickly 
frosted  motifs  display  a  sharp  strike  throughout.  Struck  from  the 
Type  Two  Closed  Bud  reverse  with  an  obvious  die  lump  on  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Population:  11  in  66  (2  in  66+)  Cameo,  0 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86441 

5058  1882  WB-102,  PR63  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  is  a  brilliant, 
white-on-black  Deep  Cameo  with  fully  mirrored  fields  and  sharp, 
frosty  design  elements.  Light,  scattered  marks  limit  the  grade,  but 
the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional  for  the  PR63  level.  This  die  pairing 
shows  a  misplaced  88  in  the  dentils  below  the  date.  Population:  1 
in  63  Deep  Cameo,  15  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  96443 

5059  1884  WB-101,  PR64  NGC.  CAC.  The  untoned,  predominantly 
brilliant  fields  of  this  deeply  reflective  near-Gem  proof  contrast 
nicely  with  frosted  central  devices,  but  apparently  not  enough 
for  cameo  recognition.  Fleeting  freckles  of  blue  and  gold  toning 
congregate  primarily  on  the  reverse,  creeping  from  the  margins 
toward  the  silver-white  centers.  Great  eye  appeal,  CAC  endorsed. 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  27UK,  PCGS# 
6445 

1884  Half  Dollar,  PR65 
Attractively  Toned  Peripheries 


5060  1884  WB-101  PR65  PCGS.  A  popular  late-series  issue,  the 
proof  1884  Seated  half  dollar  is  only  occasionally  encountered  in 
Gem  condition.  This  piece  shows  well-struck  devices  and  deeply 
mirrored  fields,  the  latter  showing  warm  sun-gold  margins  with 
blue  and  violet  around  the  peripheries.  Modest,  undesignated 
contrast  highlights  both  sides.  There  is  a  short  blue  toning  streak 
connecting  the  top  of  the  eagle’s  head  to  the  ribbon  between  the 
TR  in  TRUST.  Minute  recutting  at  the  base  of  the  1  in  the  date 
is  diagnostic  of  proofs,  per  Breen.  Population:  22  in  65,  16  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  27UK,  PCGS#  6445 


1884  Seated  Half,  PR66  Cameo 
Gleaming  Late-Series  Proof 


5061  1884  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Peripheral  shades  of  azure-blue,  amber- 
gold,  and  magenta  frame  the  frost-white  central  elements  of  this 
attractive  Premium  Gem  Cameo  proof.  A  few  delicate  lines  are 
visible  with  a  glass,  but  there  are  no  real  problems  across  the  deeply 
mirrored  fields,  and  the  strike  is  sharp  for  the  issue.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  one  numerically  finer  proof.  Population:  9  in  66  (1  in 
66+)  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86445 

5062  1886  WB-101,  PR63  PCGS.  CAC.  An  old  B.  Max  Mehl 
kraft  envelope  suggests  this  coin  comes  from  the  Fred  E.  Olsen 
Collection  as  lot  1172  of  sale  #104  (11/1944),  where  it  is  described 
as  “Brilliant  light  purple  proof.”  We  describe  the  original,  glassy 
proof  surfaces  as  cerulean  blue  with  patchy  reddish-gold  overtones. 
A  razor-sharp  strike  complements  the  nearly  mark-free  fields  and 
lightly  frosted  motifs.  A  few  hazy  toned  areas  underscore  the  coin’s 
natural  surfaces  and  do  not  lessen  the  appeal.  NGC  ID#  27UM, 
PCGS#  6447 

1886  Half  Dollar,  PR67  ★  Cameo 
Lovely  Toning 


5063  1886  PR67  ★  Cameo  NGC.  This  is  a  boldly  struck,  deeply 
mirrored  proof  from  the  heavily  collected  late  dates  in  the  Seated 
half  dollar  series.  The  mirrored  fields  are  free  of  distractions  and 
both  sides  exhibit  pleasing  cameo  contrast.  The  obverse  is  light 
golden  over  the  figure  of  Liberty  with  vivid  rainbow  hues  in  the 
margins  and  deeper  russet  and  olive  hues  around  the  periphery.  The 
reverse  shows  deep  rose-gold  in  the  margins  with  aquamarine  in  the 
center.  An  eye-catching  Registry  coin.  Census:  4  in  67  Cameo  ( 1 
in  67  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86447 


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1887  Seated  Half,  PR66 
Prismatic  Toning 


5064  1887  WB-101,  PR66  PCGS.  The  mirrored  fields  of  this  Premium 
Gem  proof  project  prismatic,  concentric  colors  when  viewed  at 
the  optimal  light-catching  angle.  The  central  motifs  are  lightly 
frosted  with  complementary  toning,  muting  any  cameo  effect  but 
reinforcing  the  originality  of  the  rich  patina.  The  fields  display 
deep-mirror  reflectivity  with  no  more  than  a  few  stray  delicate  lines. 
Slight  loss  of  detail  at  the  eagle’s  talons  and  arrow  fletchings  is  the 
only  weakness  of  strike.  Population:  10  in  66  (1  in  66+ ) ,  2  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  27UN,  PCGS#  6448 


1888  Half  Dollar,  Toned  PR65 


5065  1888  PR65  NGC.  This  lovely  Gem  proof  exhibits  razor-sharp 
detail  with  gleaming  mirrors  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  are  dusted 
with  smoky-gold  toning  which  shows  undertones  of  rainbow  color 
in  the  left  obverse  field  and  hints  of  olive  and  amber  on  the  reverse. 
A  few  stray  lines  are  all  that  limit  the  grade.  Census:  21  in  65,  19 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27UP,  PCGS#  6449 

1889  Seated  Half,  PR66 
Excellent  Original  Toning 


5066  1889  PR66  PCGS.  WB-101.  Gradually  declining  proof  half  dollar 
production  in  the  latter  half  of  the  1880s  resulted  in  a  mintage  of 
only  711  coins  in  1889.  This  Premium  Gem  survivor  is  well-struck, 
with  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  The  reverse  shows  lovely  sun-gold 
central  hues  surrounded  by  peripheral  violet  and  ocean-blue,  while 
the  obverse  exhibits  similar  colors  but  in  a  more  dispersed  pattern. 
Population:  22  in  66  (1  in  66+),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27UR, 
PCGS#  6450 


5067  1892  MS65  PCGS.  Unimportant  softness  on  the  right  shield 
corner  is  the  only  area  of  weakness  on  this  nearly  fully  struck  Gem. 
Frosty,  brilliant  surfaces  show  a  ring  of  pale  gold  toning  around  the 
rims.  The  1892  claims  a  mintage  of  934,000  pieces.  Many  coins 
were  saved,  but  the  issue  is  seldom  seen  finer.  NGC  ID#  24LF, 
PCGS#  6461  Base  PCGS#  6461 

5068  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Of  primary  importance  on  this  Uncirculated 
O-mint  Barber  half  is  the  exceptionally  bold  strike  throughout, 
including  the  right  corner  of  the  shield.  Lustrous,  essentially 
untoned  surfaces  have  faint  blushes  of  gold  patina  around  the 
margins,  and  each  side  shows  minor  ticks  that  do  not  detract.  NGC 
ID#  24LG,  PCGS#  6462 

5069  1892-0  MS63  PCGS.  The  1892-0  has  the  highest  Guide  Book 
price  in  Good  of  any  Barber  half  issue  except  the  rare  Micro  O 
variety.  The  ‘92-0  is  even  more  elusive  in  Mint  State,  particularly 
with  the  clean  and  lustrous  surfaces  of  the  present  coin.  The  borders 
exhibit  chestnut-gold  toning.  Floused  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  24LG,  PCGS# 
6462 

5070  1892-0  MS64  PCGS.  First-year  New  Orleans  Barber  halves 
(390,000  coins  minted)  are  seldom  seen  in  Uncirculated  condition, 
and  Choice  representatives  comparable  to  this  piece  are  very 
scarce.  The  design  features  are  typically  struck  with  attractive  sea- 
green,  cobalt-blue,  and  crimson  toning  that  frames  partly  brilliant, 
softly  frosted  centers.  The  fields  are  deeply  prooflike.  Population: 
46  in  64  (3  in  64+),  21  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24LG,  PCGS# 
6462 

1892-0  Half  Dollar,  Sharp  MS65 
Popular  First- Year  Issue 


5071  1892-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  1892-0  half  dollar  claims  a  low 
mintage  of  390,000  pieces,  and  the  issue  enjoys  some  popularity 
with  mintmark  type  collectors  as  the  first  date  of  the  Barber  design. 
This  delightful  Gem  displays  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed 
design  elements,  with  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  eagle’s  right 
(facing)  claw.  Population:  15  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  6  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2012) ,  lot  3443.  NGC  ID# 
24LG,  PCGS#  6462 


Session  Three,  Auction  #1 223 


Friday,  August  14,  2015 


9:00  AM  CT 


159 


1892-0  Barber  Half,  VG8 
Collectible  Micro  O  Variety 


1893  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Attractively  Patinated 


5072  1892-0  Micro  O,  FS-501,  VG8  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Micro  O 
1892-0  Barber  half  has  proven  elusive  in  all  grades,  with  fewer  than 
100  examples  believed  known.  This  collector-grade  VG  example 
displays  beautifully  original  golden-gray  patina  with  tinges  of  olive, 
amber,  and  gunmetal-blue  in  the  fields.  The  L  and  Y  in  LIBERTY 
are  clear,  as  well  as  the  upper  halves  of  the  I  and  T.  Population:  2  in 
8,  23  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  391216  Base  PCGS#  6463 


5073  1892-S  MS62  PCGS.  This  untoned  silver- white  S-mint  Barber 
half  dollar  is  sharply  struck  save  for  the  upper-right  shield  corner 
and  boasts  few  marks  for  the  grade,  which  is  determined  by  the 
somewhat  thin  luster.  Nevertheless,  this  piece  is  quite  appealing. 
Population:  28  in  62,  78  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24LJ,  PCGS# 
6464 


1893  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare  in  Gem  or  Better 


5074  1893  MS65  PCGS.  Nearly  twice  as  many  P-mint  Barber  halves 
were  coined  in  1893  compared  to  1892,  but  examples  were  saved 
to  a  far  lesser  extent.  Variegated  olive,  red-violet,  and  ice-blue 
patina  graces  the  obverse  peripheries,  leaving  the  centers  mostly 
brilliant.  The  color  scheme  is  similar  on  the  reverse,  although  the 
toning  is  more  uniform  with  occasional  flashes  of  brilliance.  This  is 
a  well-struck  Gem  with  moderate  incompleteness  confined  to  stars 
3  and  11,  the  right  shield/wing  juncture,  and  the  arrow  fletchings. 
Population:  19  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24LK, 
PCGS#  6465 


5075  1893  MS65  PCGS.  Beautiful  antique-copper  toning  envelops  both 
sides  with  blue  and  gold  shades  on  the  reverse.  Sharply  detailed 
surfaces  are  thickly  frosted  and  blemish-free.  This  second-year  issue 
was  not  saved  as  extensively  as  the  1892.  Population:  19  in  65  (1  in 
65  +  ),  11  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  1012000),  lot  6268;  Central 
States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4570.  NGC  ID#  24LK, 
PCGS#  6465 


5076  1893-0  MS64  PCGS.  Razor-sharp  for  an  O-mint  Barber  half  with 
silver-gray  centers  that  yield  to  bands  of  gold  and  green  near  the 
rims.  This  sharply  struck  Choice  survivor  is  well-preserved  with 
only  a  handful  of  stray  marks  on  each  side.  PCGS  counts  1 1  finer 
coins  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2008),  lot  9 45.  NGC  ID#  24LL, 
PCGS#  6466 

5077  1893-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  1893-S  Barber  half  dollar  is  a  semikey 
issue  in  the  series  with  a  relatively  low  mintage  of  740,000  pieces. 
Examples  are  very  scarce  in  Mint  State,  and  this  near-Mint  coin 
would  be  perfect  for  the  collector  on  a  budget.  The  forecurls  are  a 
touch  soft,  but  the  right  shield  corner  has  fully  defined  horizontals. 
High-point  rub  is  essentially  indiscernible,  and  light  olive-toned, 
partly  reflective  surfaces  show  minimal  marks.  NGC  ID#  24LM, 
PCGS#  6467 


1893-S  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Sharp  and  Lustrous 


5078  1893-S  MS63  PCGS.  This  well-struck  piece  shows  pretty  amber- 
gold  and  steel-blue  coloration  near  the  peripheries  on  each  side, 
with  moderate  luster  visible  in  the  silvery  centers.  There  are  a  few 
slide  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  but  this  coin  is  nice  for  the  grade.  A 
desirable  series  key,  produced  to  the  extent  of  only  740,000  coins. 
Population:  21  in  63  (1  in  63  +  ),  24  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24LM, 
PCGS#  6467 


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1896  Barber  Half,  Toned  MS65 


5079  1896  MS65  PCGS.  Most  Mint  State  1896  Barber  halves  are 
located  in  MS64  or  lower  grades,  and  Gem  representatives  are  only 
infrequently  encountered.  This  piece  displays  bold  definition  on 
the  stars  and  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction, 
with  satiny  luster  that  is  free  of  major  distractions.  Both  sides  show 
uniformly  mottled  russet-gray  toning.  Population:  14  in  65,  5  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24LV,  PCGS#  6474 


5080  1896-S  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1896-S  is  a  challenging  date  in 
all  grades,  far  more  so  than  its  mintage  of  more  than  1.1  million 
coins  would  suggest.  This  Choice  XF  example  offers  a  well-detailed 
option  for  the  budget-conscious  collector.  Both  sides  show  original 
olive-gray  patina.  Population:  9  in  45,  87  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24LX,  PCGS#  6476 

5081  1897  MS64  NGC.  The  frosty  surfaces  on  this  near-Gem  have 
generous  luster,  a  razor-sharp  strike,  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  Color 
is  largely  gray-white.  An  appealing  near-Gem  despite  small  marks. 
Census:  43  in  64  (1  in  64+),  26  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  The  Estate  of  John  C.  Hugon  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4584.  NGC 
ID#  24LY,  PCGS#  6477 


1897  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Frosty  and  Fully  Struck 


5082  1897  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Barber  half  dollar  representatives  from 
any  issue  are  apt  to  be  found  with  some  degree  of  strike  softness,  be 
it  on  the  headband,  right  shield  corner,  talons,  or  fletchings.  This 
thickly  frosted  and  entirely  brilliant  CAC-approved  Gem  avoids  such 
pitfalls.  The  devices  are  fully  struck,  the  preservation  is  extraordinary, 
and  the  visual  appeal  is  unsurpassed  for  those  who  appreciate 
original  mint  brilliance.  Population:  25  in  65,  14  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24LY,  PCGS# 
6477 


1897-S  Half  Dollar,  AU58 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


5083  1897-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1 897 -S  Barber  half  is  a  slightly 
better  date,  benefiting  in  that  regard  from  a  mintage  of  just  less  than 
1  million  coins.  Mint  State  survivors  are  scarce  and  out  of  reach 
for  budget-conscious  collectors.  This  Borderline  Uncirculated 
representative  exhibits  sharp  detail  with  just  a  trace  of  friction  over 
the  high  points  of  the  devices.  The  obverse  shows  pale  champagne 
toning  with  midnight-blue  around  the  borders.  The  reverse  shows 
the  same  colors,  but  in  a  more  distinctive  pattern  —  the  blue  forms 
a  perfect  crescent  moon  over  the  left  two-thirds  of  the  coin,  and 
the  champagne  occupies  the  remainder.  Population:  5  in  58,  51 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24M2,  PCGS#  6479 


1898-0  Half  Dollar,  Sharp  MS63 
Captivating  Multihued  Toning 


5084  1898-0  MS63  PCGS.  Glistening  mint  luster  underlies  intermixed 
shades  of  orange,  red,  yellow,  lavender,  and  blue.  The  effect 
immediately  captivates  the  viewer,  whose  attention  is  then 
drawn  to  the  equally  impressive,  nearly  fully  struck  devices.  The 
combination  of  vibrant  luster,  strong  definition,  and  excellent  eye 
appeal  is  atypical  for  a  New  Orleans  representative,  and  this  Select 
example  is  deserving  of  serious  consideration.  Population:  11  in  63, 
34  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24M4,  PCGS#  6481 


1898-0  Barber  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Lightly  Patinated,  Needle- Sharp  Obverse 


5085  1898-0  MS64  PCGS.  This  near-Gem  is  strongly  impressed  with 
particularly  bold  definition  on  the  obverse  motifs.  The  reverse 
displays  typical  softness  at  the  juncture  of  the  right  shield  corner 
and  the  eagle’s  wing.  Light  lavender  and  rose  tones  provide  color 
to  the  partly  brilliant,  shimmering  surfaces  with  blue  accents  at  the 
upper  reverse.  A  wonderful  example  of  this  better-date  issue  with  a 
mintage  of  874,000  coins.  Population:  22  in  64,  12  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24M4,  PCGS# 
6481 


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1898-S  Barber  Half,  Impressive  MS64 
First  Generation  Holder,  Sharp  Appeal 


5086  1898-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1898-S  is  a  scarcer  issue  than  its 
relatively  high  mintage  of  2.3  million  coins  would  suggest.  This  is 
a  pleasing  example  with  sharp  strike  definition  and  smoky  silver- 
gray  toning  over  the  obverse,  complemented  by  slight  gold-tan 
and  olive  peripheral  accents.  The  reverse  displays  slightly  deeper 
golden-gray  coloration.  Both  sides  are  lustrous  and  well-preserved. 
Housed  in  a  first-generation  PCGS  holder  with  a  green  label  and 
CAC  endorsement.  Population:  14  in  64,  13  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  24M5,  PCGS#  6482 


5087  1899  MS64  PCGS.  A  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  Choice  Mint 
State  example,  this  lovely  Barber  half  dollar  exhibits  satin  mint 
luster  with  excellent  eye  appeal.  The  devices  are  sharply  defined 
and  contrast  nicely  with  the  semi-reflective  fields.  Population: 
56  in  64  (1  in  64+),  40  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24M6,  PCGS# 
6483 


1899-0  Barber  Half,  Toned  MS65 


5088  1899-0  MS65  PCGS.  Considerable  luster  manages  to  penetrate 
the  deep  patina  of  rose,  lilac,  cobalt-blue,  and  copper-gold  on  this 
Gem  1899-0  Barber  half.  The  strike  is  sharp,  and  abrasions  are 
minimal.  The  1899-0  is  a  better  date,  seldom  available  in  Gem 
grade  and  quite  elusive  in  finer  condition,  where  the  population 
data  are  skewed  by  resubmissions  and  duplicates.  Population:  8  in 

65,  8  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24M7,  PCGS#  6484 


1899-S  Half  Dollar,  Fully  Struck  MS65 


5089  1899-S  MS65  PCGS.  Frosty  luster  greets  the  viewer  on  each  side 
of  this  lovely  Gem  1899-S  half  dollar,  an  exceptionally  well-made 
and  well-preserved  example.  The  surfaces  show  only  minimal, 
grade-consistent  ticks,  and  the  full  strike  extends  even  to  the 
challenged  right  shield  corner  on  the  reverse.  A  great  example  of 
this  difficult  date.  Population:  9  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  8  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24M8,  PCGS#  6485 


5090  1901-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1901-0  Barber  half  is  a  better 
date,  commanding  a  premium  in  the  upper  circulated  grades, 
as  well  as  the  Mint  State  level.  This  Choice  example  displays 
satiny  golden-gray  luster  with  overtones  of  olive  and  amber-red  in 
portions  of  the  fields.  Well-struck  on  the  obverse,  but  weak  over 
the  central  eagle  on  the  reverse.  Population:  10  in  64  (2  in  64+ ),  7 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MD,  PCGS#  6490 


1901-S  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Better  Date 


5091  1901-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1901-S  is  one  of  the  more  sought-after 
issues  in  the  Barber  half  series  in  Mint  State,  as  such  pieces  are 
scarce  in  any  grade.  This  Select  example  is  a  trifle  weak  on  the 
eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction,  but  otherwise  shows 
crisp  detail.  Satiny  luster  is  accented  by  shades  of  pale  lavender- 
gray  toning,  while  a  few  scattered  abrasions  determine  the  grade. 
Population:  9  in  63,  18  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24ME,  PCGS#  6491 


5092  1902-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  This  1902-0  Barber  half  is 
deficiently  struck  on  both  sides,  but  actual  wear  is  almost 
nonexistent.  Close  study  with  a  lens  reveals  only  a  few  faint  slide 
marks  on  the  high  points  of  the  obverse  portrait  which  limit  the 
grade.  Satiny  with  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning.  Population:  17  in 
58,  45  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MG,  PCGS#  6493 


1902-S  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Elusive  in  Mint  State 


5093  1902-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  early  20th  century  San  Francisco 
issue  is  scarce  in  all  Mint  State  grades,  and  is  rarely  seen  finer 
than  MS63.  This  Gem  representative  shows  deep  olive,  russet, 
and  forest-green  toning  around  portions  of  the  peripheries,  with 
pale  champagne  color  elsewhere.  The  high  points  of  the  eagle, 
particularly  the  right  (facing)  talons  and  wing  junction,  are  weakly 
defined.  The  obverse  is  well-struck.  Population:  6  in  65,  11  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MH,  PCGS#  6494 


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1903-0  Half  Dollar,  Elusive  MS65 


5094  1903-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  1903-0  Barber  half  issue  is  scarce 
in  Mint  State  and  rare  as  a  Gem,  despite  a  mintage  of  more  than 
2  million  pieces.  Golden-brown  and  teal  colors  appear  on  large 
portions  of  both  sides,  accented  by  a  few  splashes  of  plum.  Pleasing 
satin  luster  adds  to  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  8  in  65  (2  in  65  + ),  6 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24MK,  PCGS#  6496 


1904  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare 


5095  1904  MS66  NGC.  In  determining  the  rarity  of  just  about  any 
issue  in  the  Barber  half  series  in  Gem  grades,  mintage  figures  can 
be  disregarded.  This  was  a  commercial  workhorse  series,  heavily 
circulated  and  little  collected;  even  common  dates  become  rare 
in  the  upper  Mint  State  levels.  The  1904  is  a  prime  example.  This 
Philadelphia  issue  had  a  mintage  of  nearly  3  million  coins,  but 
is  genuinely  rare  at  the  MS65  grade  level  and  anything  finer  is 
exceedingly  so.  In  MS66,  the  currently  offered  coin  is  tied  with  just 
two  others  for  the  finest  at  NGC  (6/15).  This  piece  is  boldly  struck, 
draped  in  milky  golden  and  lilac  patina.  The  underlying  surfaces 
display  a  hard,  satiny  brilliance  with  just  a  few  inconsequential 
marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  4235. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MM,  PCGS# 
6498 


1904-S  Barber  Half,  Choice  VF 


5096  1904-S  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1904^S  Barber  half  is  a  better 
date  in  all  grades,  boasting  a  limited  mintage  of  barely  more  than 
half  a  million  coins.  This  Choice  VF  example  is  well-detailed  for 
the  middle  circulated  grade  range,  and  displays  uniform  army-green 
patina  on  each  side  with  bits  of  russet  in  the  crevices. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24MP,  PCGS# 
6500 


5097  1905-0  AU58  PCGS.  Richly  toned  gold-orange  and  medium- 
gray  with  considerable  luster  remaining  on  each  side.  A  shallow 
scrape  is  noted  behind  Liberty’s  eye  and  a  few  other  light  marks  are 
scattered  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  24MS,  PCGS#  6502 


1907  Barber  Half,  MS66 
Few  Peers,  Ex:  Friend 


5098  1907  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Friend.  For  such  a  high-mintage  issue 
(more  than  2.5  million  coins  struck),  the  1907  Barber  half  has  an 
extremely  low  population  in  Premium  or  Superb  Gem  quality.  In 
MS66,  PCGS  lists  only  four  coins  and  NGC  just  six;  an  MS67  + 
PCGS  coin  is  the  only  finer  example  (6/15).  The  Friend  coin  is  a 
splendid  Premium  Gem  with  frosty  ivory  luster,  enhanced  by  lilac 
and  rose  at  the  upper-left  obverse,  and  with  additional  iridescent 
splashes.  The  reverse  is  a  trifle  weak  at  the  junction  of  the  right 
(facing)  wing  and  the  shield,  a  point  of  weakness  on  many  different 
issues,  perhaps  because  it  is  exactly  opposite  the  highest  point  of 
Liberty’s  cheek.  Population:  4  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  U.S.  Coins,  Inc.;  Dale  Friend;  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) , 
lot  2947. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24MY,  PCGS# 
6508 


5099  1907-D  MS64  PCGS.  The  deep  satin  surfaces  have  a  silver-white 
glow  over  both  sides.  The  only  place  of  color  is  a  burnt-orange 
toning  spot  in  the  field  adjacent  to  the  middle  featherhead.  Two 
shallow  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  are  the  only  barriers  to  an  even 
higher  grade.  Population:  55  in  64  (2  in  64+ ),  38  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4614.  NGC  ID#  24MZ, 
PCGS#  6509 


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5100  1907-D  MS64  NGC.  This  1907-D  Barber  half  dollar  is  free  of 
major  abrasions,  but  a  few  light  grazes  on  Liberty’s  cheek  preclude 
a  Gem  grade.  The  surfaces  show  satiny  luster  with  just  a  hint  of 
light  golden  toning.  Minor  softness  on  the  eagle’s  right  (facing) 
wing  junction  is  the  only  such  occurrence  on  the  coin.  Census: 
37  in  64  (1  in  64+),  25  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24MZ,  PCGS# 
6509 


1908-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Frosty  and  Toned,  Ex:  Friend 


5101  1908-S  MS66  PCGS,  CAC,  Ex:  Friend.  The  1908-S  Barber  half  is 
a  condition  rarity  in  Gem  or  finer  grades.  In  top  condition,  the  issue 
compares  favorably  to  the  1907-S,  one  of  the  most  important  dates 
in  the  entire  Barber  half  dollar  series  in  regards  to  high-grade  rarity. 
The  Friend  Premium  Gem  coin  is  similar  to  the  Hugon  coin  sold  in 
January  2005,  and  is  one  of  only  seven  different  MS66  examples  that 
have  appeared  in  any  of  our  auctions  over  the  last  20+  years.  While 
the  strike  is  somewhat  indistinct,  especially  on  the  reverse,  the 
surfaces  are  pristine  with  few  marks  of  any  kind.  Faint  roller  striae 
can  be  seen  on  the  obverse,  remaining  from  the  original  planchet. 
Satiny  and  lustrous  surfaces  are  visible  through  splendid  gold  and 
iridescent  toning.  Population:  4  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009) ,  lot  3902. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N7,  PCGS# 
6515 


1909  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Conditional  Rarity 


5102  1909  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Among  1909-dated  Barber  halves 
from  the  three  mints,  this  Philadelphia  issue  is  the  most  available 
in  absolute  terms  with  a  mintage  approaching  2.4  million  coins. 
Nevertheless,  examples  are  scarce  in  Gem  condition  and  very 
rare  in  this  lofty  grade.  In  fact,  PCGS  reports  only  14  pieces  in 
MS66  (three  in  MS66+)  and  none  finer  (7/15).  This  carefully 
preserved  and  well-struck  representative  features  delicate  russet 
and  purple  toning  toward  the  margins,  while  the  centers  remain 
largely  brilliant.  NGC  ID#  24N8,  PCGS#  6516 


1909-0  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  One  Finer  PCGS  Example 


5103  1909-0  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor/Emery-Nichols.  The 
New  Orleans  Mint  stopped  minting  coins  for  good  in  1909,  marked 
by  a  final  mintage  of  925,400  half  dollars.  The  building  then  served 
several  years  as  an  Assay  Office.  (Today,  the  New  Orleans  Mint 
houses  the  Louisiana  State  Museum  and  Historical  Center,  along 
with  a  world  famous  jazz  exhibit  and  numismatic  displays.) 

This  radiant  example  of  the  final-year  production  is  a  fitting 
representative  of  the  final  O-Mint  half  dollars.  The  strike  is 
above-average  for  this  New  Orleans  issue,  especially  on  the  well- 
detailed  reverse.  Both  sides  display  satiny  silver  luster  beneath 
champagne  toning,  with  peripheral  reddish-gold,  sea-green,  and 
iridescent  shades.  The  obverse  is  cracked  through  the  bust  tip,  with 
a  continuation  across  the  truncation  to  the  back  of  the  neck. 

The  die  shows  erosion  from  long  use,  and  minor  die  bulging  on 
Liberty’s  neck  extends  upward  across  the  draw,  giving  rise  to  the 
issue’s  “Mumps”  nickname.  A  shallow  scrape  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
is  the  only  blemish  of  any  consequence  on  this  Premium  Gem. 
Only  a  single  example  is  certified  finer  by  either  service.  PCGS 
Population:  3  in  66,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  The  Emery  and  Nichols  Collections  (Bowers  and  M erena, 
11/1984),  lot  847;  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998),  lot 
1 79;  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection 
/  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010) ,  lot  3228. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24N9,  PCGS# 
6517 


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1910  Half  Dollar 
Lustrous,  Frosty  Gem 


5104  1910  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  One  of  the  scarcer  Philadelphia  Mint 
Barber  halves  in  Gem  condition,  with  few  pieces  certified  finer  by 
either  service.  Less  available  at  this  grade  level  than  the  highly- 
touted  1915-P.  Pearlescent  lilac-gray  surfaces  project  vibrant  bursts 
of  silver  mint  luster.  Sharply  struck  except  on  the  arrow  fletchings 
and  the  top-right  shield  corner.  CAC  endorsed  with  terrific  eye 
appeal.  Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
24NB,  PCGS#  6519 


1910  Barber  Half,  Frosty  MS66 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


5105  1910  MS66  PCGS.  This  Philadelphia  issue  is  marginally  available 
in  grades  through  MS64,  but  Gems  are  scarce  and  anything  finer  is 
rare.  This  Premium  Gem  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster  with  unabraded 
surfaces.  The  obverse  shows  pale  champagne  color  in  the  center 
and  deeper  mint-green  and  lilac  hues  around  the  periphery.  The 
reverse  is  uniformly  light  golden.  Some  of  the  usual  striking  softness 
is  observed  on  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  junction.  Population: 
7  in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NB,  PCGS#  6519 


1910  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Outstanding,  Shimmering  Luster 


5106  1910  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1910  Barber  half  dollar  is  one  of  the 
less  recognized,  but  more  important  Philadelphia  Mint  issues  in  the 
series,  with  a  mintage  of  only  418,000  coins.  With  just  six  similarly 
graded  pieces  at  PCGS  and  none  finer  (6/15),  the  present  example 
is  of  great  importance  to  Registry  Set  competitors.  Aside  from  the 
usual  weakness  at  the  junction  of  the  shield  and  right  (facing)  wing, 
the  motifs  are  well-defined.  This  piece  is  fully  lustrous  with  frosty 
surfaces  that  exhibit  a  faint  trace  of  speckled  gold  toning. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  3905. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NB,  PCGS# 
6519 


1910-S  Half  Dollar,  Stunning  MS65 


5107  1910-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  silver  centers  on  each  side  of  this 
stunning  Gem  Barber  half  cede  to  sunset-orange,  cinnamon,  and 
lilac  hues  near  the  rims.  The  strike  is  uniformly  bold  save  for  a 
touch  on  the  right  shield  corner  and  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  claw. 
There  are  no  visible  marks  of  consequence.  Population:  8  in  65,  20 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24NC,  PCGS#  6520 


1911  Half  Dollar,  Resplendent  MS66 
None  Finer  at  PCGS,  Ex:  Duckor-Price 


5108  1911  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Duckor/Price.  The  strike 
is  solid  on  this  outstanding  Registry  coin,  although  slightly  shy 
of  full.  Both  sides  are  highly  lustrous,  with  satiny  mint  brilliance 
shining  through  incredible  orange-gold,  violet,  and  iridescent 
toning.  A  few  specks  attest  to  the  originality  of  the  surfaces,  and 
a  couple  field  nicks  near  the  chin  are  the  only  consequential 
marks.  The  Price-Duckor  specimen  is  numerically  equal  to  the 
piece  in  the  current  highest-rated  Registry  Set,  and  the  Duckor 
Collection  still  ranks  as  the  all-time  finest  Registry  Set  at  PCGS. 
David  Akers  wrote  in  the  Price  catalog:  “This  is  not  a  rare  issue 
at  all,  but  rather  a  fairly  common  one  in  all  mint  state  grades, 
including  Gem  condition,  something  that  cannot  be  said  for  very 
many  Barber  Half  Dollar  issues.”  Given  its  moderate  availability  in 
MS66,  the  1911  is  also  a  candidate  for  a  high-grade  type  collection 
of  U.S.  coins.  Population:  12  in  66,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  Thaine  B.  Price  (David  Akers,  5/1998) ,  lot  183 ;  The  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor  Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  3232. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24ND,  PCGS# 
6521 


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191 1-S  Barber  Half,  Sharp  MS65 


5109  191 1-S  MS65  PCGS.  Largely  untoned  silver-gray  surfaces  boast 
generous  luster  and  cede  at  the  lower  reverse  to  a  small  patch  of 
cinnamon  patina.  The  sharp  strike  extends  even  to  the  right  shield 
corner.  This  late-series  S-mint  is  more  elusive  in  Gem  and  finer 
grades  than  might  be  thought.  Population:  11  in  65,  7  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24NF,  PCGS#  6523  Base  PCGS#  6523 

1912  Barber  Half,  MS65 
Original  Luster  and  Toning 


5110  1912  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  large  mintage  of  1.5  million 
pieces,  the  1912  Barber  half  dollar  is  readily  available  in  lower 
grades,  but  it  is  one  of  the  more  difficult  issues  of  the  series  to  locate 
at  the  Gem  level.  The  present  coin  is  well-preserved,  with  seemingly 
pristine  fields.  The  surfaces  are  graced  by  iridescent  shades  of 
crimson,  gray,  and  blue  toning  in  the  recesses,  while  the  motifs 
remain  untoned.  Population:  22  in  65  (3  in  65  + ),  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2009) ,  lot  783. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NG,  PCGS# 
6524 


5111  1912-D  MS64+  PCGS.  Brilliant,  frosty  luster  is  the  hallmark 
of  this  Plus-graded  Choice  1912-D  half  dollar.  The  eagle’s  right 
(facing)  talons  are  slightly  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  sharp 
throughout.  Light  contact  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  limit  the 
technical  grade.  NGC  ID#  24NH,  PCGS#  6525 

5112  1913-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Dusky  golden-gray  toning  blankets 
the  satiny  surfaces  of  this  1913-D  Barber  half,  with  few  noticeable 
abrasions  in  evidence.  Several  obverse  stars  mirror  the  striking 
softness  seen  on  the  right  side  of  the  eagle’s  body.  Population:  53  in 
64  (1  in  64+),  18  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  24NL,  PCGS# 
6528 


1913-D  Barber  Half,  Phenomenal  MS66 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5113  1913-D  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Duckor/Akers.  The  Denver 
Mint  coined  534,000  half  dollars  in  1913,  the  seventh-lowest 
mintage  in  the  entire  Barber  series.  Overshadowed  by  the  lower- 
mintage  1913  and  the  higher-mintage  1913-S,  this  Denver  issue  is 
an  undeserved  “poor  stepchild”  of  the  date.  Even  so,  connoisseurs 
of  the  series  know  to  give  this  issue  great  respect  in  high  grades. 

The  sharp  strike  and  full  mint  brilliance  provide  this  coin  with 
a  high  degree  of  aesthetic  desirability.  The  surfaces  exhibit  faint 
silver-gray  toning  and  a  few  freckles  of  deeper  iridescence.  Slight 
weakness  visits  the  upper  right  shield  junction,  a  characteristic  that 
is  unavoidable  even  on  the  highest-graded  coins  of  the  issue.  PCGS 
has  yet  to  grade  a  finer  example,  emphasizing  the  importance  of  the 
present  opportunity.  This  beautiful  Premium  Gem  is  destined  for 
a  remarkable  date  or  type  collection.  Population:  6  in  66,  0  finer 

(6/15). 

Ex:  David  Akers  (6/15/1992) ;  The  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Steven  L.  Duckor 
Barber  Half  Dollar  Collection  /  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010) ,  lot 
3239. 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NL,  PCGS# 
6528 


5114  1914  MS63  PCGS.  From  a  low-mintage  of  124,230  pieces,  this 
attractive  Select  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  lustrous  brilliant  surfaces  with  a  few  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  Population:  40  in  63,  57  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NN, 
PCGS#  6530 


5115  1914-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1 9 1 4-S  is  only  marginally  more 
available  than  the  1914  in  MS64  or  better  despite  the  significant 
mintage  differential.  This  frosty,  golden-gray  near-Gem  features 
boldly  impressed  motifs  with  minor  incompleteness  on  the  right 
shield  corner  and  arrow  fletchings.  Population:  40  in  64,  23  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NP,  PCGS#  6531 


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1914-S  Barber  Half,  Brilliant  MS65 


5116  1914-S  MS65  PCGS.  Brilliant  silver-gray  surfaces  show  effulgent 
luster  and  little  trace  of  other  color  on  this  sharp  Gem  1914-S 
Barber  half.  The  strike  is  bold  over  most  of  each  side,  save  for  a 
couple  of  star  centers  and  no  more  than  a  trace  of  weakness  on  the 
upper-right  shield  corner.  Population:  15  in  65  (2  in  65  +  ),  8  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  24NP,  PCGS#  6531 

1915  Barber  Half,  MS65 
Pastel  Toning 


5117  1915  MS65  PCGS.  This  final  Philadelphia  Barber  half  is  scarce 
in  Mint  State  and  is  rarely  seen  in  Gem  or  better  condition.  This 
piece  shows  rich,  satiny  luster  with  faint,  parallel  die  striae  evident 
in  the  fields,  as-struck.  Faint  silvery-lilac  hues  encompass  much 
of  each  side,  but  yield  to  deeper  gold,  olive,  and  amber  around 
portions  of  the  periphery.  The  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  junction 
is  a  trifle  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  satisfactory.  Population:  1 7 
in  65  (1  in  65+),  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24NR,  PCGS#  6532 

5118  1915-D  MS65  PCGS.  Strongly  detailed  devices  exhibit  a  trace  of 
softness  on  stars  3  and  11,  and  on  the  right  shield/wing  juncture. 
Each  side  features  an  eye-catching  combination  of  uninhibited 
brilliance  and  luminous  satin  luster.  A  few  shallow  grazes  on  the 
obverse  define  the  grade.  Population:  59  in  65,  19  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24NS,  PCGS#  6533 

5119  1915-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Wispy  champagne  toning  appears 
on  both  sides  of  this  Choice  Mint  State  Barber  half  dollar,  with 
charcoal  patina  along  the  right  obverse  and  reverse  border.  NGC 
ID#  24NT,  PCGS#  6534 


1915-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Significant  Condition  Rarity 


5120  1915-S  MS67  NGC.  This  S-mint  issue  claims  a  mintage  of 
1.6  million  coins,  and  it  is  far  more  available  than  its  key  date 
Philadelphia  counterpart,  which  boasts  a  production  less  than  one- 
tenth  the  size.  However,  the  1915-S  becomes  a  major  condition 
rarity  in  MS67,  where  NGC  and  PCGS  have  seen  only  five 
examples  collectively.  Occasional  faint  blushes  of  golden-tan  patina 
appear  over  frosty  and  brilliant  surfaces  that  are  virtually  without 
fault.  Only  star  1 1  and  the  arrow  fletchings  are  trivially  incomplete. 
Census:  3  in  67  (1  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Greensboro  Collection,  Part  V.  NGC  ID#  24NT,  PCGS# 
6534 


PROOF  BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 

5121  1892  PR64  NGC.  This  is  a  boldly  struck  Choice  proof  from  the 
inaugural  Barber  half  dollar  issue.  Tinges  of  violet  and  blue  appear 
around  the  peripheries,  while  the  interiors  show  light  champagne 
color  and  modest,  undesignated  contrast.  Housed  in  a  prior 
generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  24NU,  PCGS#  6539 


1892  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Popular  First- Year  Proof 


5122  1892  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  This  delightful  Superb  Gem  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout.  The  devices  have  a 
frosty  texture  that  contrasts  boldly  with  the  deeply  reflective  fields, 
creating  an  intense  cameo  effect.  A  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning 
add  to  the  terrific  eye  appeal.  From  a  first-year  mintage  of  1,245 
pieces.  Census:  26  in  67  Cameo  (2  in  67  ★  Cameo),  3  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  86539 


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1892  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Obvious  Originality 


5123  1892  PR67  Cameo  NGC.  Beautiful,  wide  mattelike  rims  display 
a  tinge  of  blue  and  frame  the  gleaming,  glassy-mirrored  fields  and 
frosted  central  devices  of  this  contrasted  Superb  Gem  proof.  A 
splendid  first-year  representative  of  the  type,  the  coin  features 
clear,  reddish-gold  patina  on  both  sides  and  attractive,  coppery 
highlights  for  amazing  original  appeal.  There  are  no  disturbances  or 
distractions  to  report.  Census:  26  in  67  Cameo  (2  in  67  ★  Cameo), 
3  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  86539 


1895  Half  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Scarcely  Seen  With  Bold  Contrast 


5126  1895  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Highland  Collection.  The  proof 
mintage  of  880  pieces  is  one  of  the  larger  productions  in  the  Barber 
half  dollar  series,  but  only  20%  to  30%  of  survivors  are  found  with 
Cameo  contrast.  This  brilliant  Gem  features  tinges  of  powder-blue 
and  gold  that  are  more  noticeable  on  the  reverse.  Bold  contrast 
between  the  thickly  frosted  design  elements  and  the  reflective, 
almost  jet-black  fields  captures  the  gaze  of  the  viewer.  Census:  1 1  in 
65  Cameo,  44  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86542 


5124  1892  PR64+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  A  slight  hint  of  clear,  russet- 
red  toning  at  the  margins  and  a  whisper  of  almond-gold  color  on 
Liberty’s  portrait  confirm  the  originality  of  this  glittering  proof  half 
dollar.  Strong  contrast  separates  the  motifs  from  the  glassy-deep 
mirrored  fields.  This  coin  is  extremely  close  to  full  Gem  quality,  a 
scarce  coin  as  a  first-year  proof  in  this  grade.  Population:  3  in  64  ( 1 
in  64+)  Deep  Cameo,  17  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  96539 


1894  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
Variegated  Colors,  Repunched  Date 


5125  1894  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  Rotation  beneath  a  light  exhibits 
splendid  navy-blue,  jade-green,  peach-gold,  and  slate-gray  toning. 
The  strike  is  bold  except  on  the  right  shield  corner,  and  the  surfaces 
are  immaculate  aside  from  a  slender  mark  on  the  shield.  Breen 
describes  this  repunched  date  variety  as  “extra  outlines  within 
triangle  of  4.”  Despite  a  proof  mintage  of  just  972  pieces,  at  least 
two  obverse  dies  were  used,  and  each  displays  a  slightly  different 
date  position.  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  26  in  66,  10  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24NW,  PCGS#  6541 


1895  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Lightly  Toned 


5127  1895  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  Cameo  examples  of  the  proof  1895 
Barber  half  dollar  are  rare  as  fine  as  the  Superb  Gem  grade  level. 
This  piece  is  toned  on  both  sides  in  sun-gold  and  amber  hues,  but 
the  field-device  contrast  persists.  The  strike  is  bold  close  study  with 
a  loupe  fails  to  reveal  any  noteworthy  surface  flaws.  Population:  5 
in  67  Cameo,  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86542 


5128  1896  PR64  PCGS.  A  vividly  toned  near-Gem  with  red-violet, 
lemon-yellow,  and  electric  grape  patina  over  the  highly  reflective 
surfaces.  Faint  obverse  hairlines  define  the  grade.  Population:  65  in 
64,  51  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24NY,  PCGS#  6543 


1898  Barber  Half,  PR67+  Cameo 
Beautiful  Surfaces 


5129  1898  PR67+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  superbly  preserved, 
boldly  struck  1898  proof  half,  exhibiting  incredible  eye  appeal. 
The  obverse  shows  stark  white -on-black  contrast  accentuated  by  a 
hint  of  light  golden  toning.  The  reverse  shows  medium  amber-gold 
toning  in  the  fields  with  a  splash  of  soft  lavender  in  the  center  — 
the  visual  effect  is  lovely  purple-on-gold  contrast.  Population:  7  in 
67  (3  in  67+)  Cameo,  2  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86545 


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1899  Half  Dollar,  PR66 
A  Top  Rarity  in  Gem  or  Better 


5130  1899  PR66  NGC.  Ex:  Highland  Collection.  This  proof  issue  has 
one  of  the  highest  mintages  in  the  Barber  half  dollar  series  (846 
coins),  yet  it  is  one  of  the  most  elusive  dates  in  Gem  condition  or 
finer.  Subtle  orange  centers  progress  to  cobalt-blue  and  violet  hues 
around  the  edges  on  each  side.  Glassy  fields  with  minimal  contact 
surround  moderately  frosted  devices.  Census:  23  in  66,  12  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24P3,  PCGS#  6546 


1899  Half,  PR67  Ultra  Cameo 
Visually  As- Struck 


5131  1899  PR67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  The  sharpness  of  strike  on  this 
Superb  Gem  Ultra  Cameo  is  almost  as  impressive  as  the  stark 
nature  of  the  field-device  contrast.  Traces  of  pale  champagne 
toning  are  almost  irrelevant,  overwhelmed  by  the  depth  of  the 
mirroring  and  the  thickness  of  the  frost.  A  stray  lines  are  discernible 
with  lOx  magnification.  The  finest  of  just  three  Ultra  Cameos  at 
NGC  (6/15).  PCGS#  96546 


1900  Barber  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5132  1900  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  Unquestionably  among  the  finest- 
known  Cameo  proofs  of  the  issue,  and  a  candidate  for  even  higher 
recognition.  Remarkably  well-preserved  —  likely  with  the  original 
proof  set  toning  —  this  Superb  Gem  half  exudes  eye  appeal. 
Gunmetal-blue  and  amber-gold  shades  grace  the  margins,  while 
lighter  gold  patina  flirts  with  the  frosted  silver  central  motifs.  A 
razor-sharp  proof  throughout,  with  virtually  no  distractions  of  any 
kind.  Population:  7  in  67  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86547 


1901  Barber  Half  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 


Attractive  Multicolor  Toning 


5133  1901  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  The  Mint  switched  to  an  all-brilliant 
finish  for  proof  coins  in  1902,  so  the  1901  issue  was  the  last  to 
include  a  large  number  of  Cameo  specimens.  This  delightful  Gem 
exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the 
deeply  reflective  fields  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty  devices. 
Attractive  shades  of  greenish-gold  and  cobalt-blue  toning  enhance 
the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Census:  7  in  65  Cameo  (1  in  65  ★ 
Cameo),  16  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86548 


1901  Half  Dollar,  PR66  Cameo 
All-Brilliant,  Stark  White-on-Black  Contrast 


5134  1901  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  The  issue’s  mintage  of  813  proofs  and 
its  survival  rate  in  high  grades  are  about  on  par  with  most  other 
dates  in  the  series,  but  the  radiant  brilliance  of  this  Premium 
Gem  inarguably  distinguishes  it  from  its  peers.  The  surfaces  appear 
virtually  as-struck  without  any  mentionable  flaws  and  dramatic 
white-on-black  cameo  contrast.  Population:  17  in  66  (3  in  66+) 
Cameo,  12  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  86548 


1902  Barber  Half,  Pastel-Toned  PR67 


5135  1902  PR67  PCGS.  Splendid  eye  appeal  is  created  by  the  pastel 
patina  —  concentric  on  the  obverse  and  variegated  on  the 
reverse  —  but  largely  featuring  rose,  orange,  blue,  and  jade  on  both 
sides  against  intense  luster.  The  surfaces  are  well-preserved  and 
show  a  sharp  strike  save  for  the  usual  trivial  area  on  the  reverse. 
Population:  8  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24P6,  PCGS#  6549 


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1909  Barber  Half,  Toned  PR65 


5136  1909  PR65  PCGS.  A  seldom  seen  Gem  proof  Barber  half,  suitable 
for  type  or  date  purposes.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  displays 
gleaming  mirrorlike  fields.  A  vivid  swath  of  pine-green,  violet, 
and  amber  toning  encompasses  the  right  obverse  field,  leaving  the 
remainder  of  that  side  light  golden.  The  reverse  is  uniformly  toned 
in  pastel  hues.  Population:  24  in  65,  39  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24PD,  PCGS#  6556 

5137  1910  PR64  PCGS*  Irregular  lilac-gray  toning  appears  on  each 
side  in  scattered  splashes  of  color  over  an  underlying  field  of 
light  champagne.  The  strike  is  well-executed  and  the  fields  are 
deeply  mirrored.  The  obverse  shows  modest  field-device  contrast. 
Population:  58  in  64  (2  in  64+),  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PE, 
PCGS#  6557 

5138  1910  PR64  PCGS.  Only  55 1  proof  Barber  half  dollars  were  struck 
in  1910,  this  being  one  of  the  lower  production  figures  in  the 
series;  only  the  1908,  1911,  1914,  and  1915  have  lower  total  proof 
mintages,  and  these  only  by  a  small  margin.  This  Choice  example 
is  well-struck  with  a  hint  of  contrast.  Lilac-gray,  lavender,  gold, 
and  pale  blue  hues  appear  in  the  fields  when  tilted  beneath  a  light. 
Population:  58  in  64  (2  in  64+ ),  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PE, 
PCGS#  6557 

1910  Half  Dollar,  Untoned  PR66 
Stunning  Eye  Appeal 


5139  1910  PR66  PCGS.  The  mirrored  fields  and  frosted  devices  on  this 
stunning,  untoned  Premium  Gem  proof  certainly  seem  worthy  of  a 
Cameo  designation,  although  none  is  forthcoming.  Mentionable 
contact  is  absent  throughout  both  sides,  creating  excellent  eye 
appeal  heightened  by  the  absence  of  toning.  Population:  14  in  66, 
15  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PE,  PCGS#  6557 

5140  1913  PR64  PCGS.  Intermixed  hues  of  olive,  russet,  blue,  and  sea- 
green  blanket  the  obverse.  The  reverse  is  largely  light-golden  and 
partly  contrasted  with  glints  of  amber  rim  toning.  This  near-Gem, 
from  a  mintage  of  627  proofs,  has  deep  mirrors  and  minimal  contact 
marks.  NGC  ID#  24PH,  PCGS#  6560 


1913  Barber  Half,  Golden  PR66  Cameo 


5141  1913  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  Cameo  examples  of  the  proof  1913 
Barber  half  dollar  are  rare.  Only  22  such  pieces  are  graded  at  PCGS, 
with  five  in  this  grade  and  five  finer  (7/15).  This  coin  is  boldly 
struck,  with  deep  mirrors  and  strong  contrast.  A  few  stray  lines  are 
barely  discernible  upon  close  examination.  This  representative  is 
toned  light  golden  on  each  side.  PCGS#  86560 

5142  1915  PR64  PCGS.  Intense  cobalt-blue  and  lilac-gray  hues  tint 
each  side  of  this  near-Gem  proof.  The  reverse  is  a  touch  lighter 
in  tone  than  the  obverse,  but  both  sides  are  equally  reflective  and 
appealing.  This  would  make  an  ideal  circulation-strike  alternative 
for  the  collector  on  a  budget.  From  a  small  mintage  of  just  450 
proofs.  NGC  ID#  24PK,  PCGS#  6562 

WALKING  LIBERTY  HALF  DOLLARS 

5143  1916  MS65  PCGS.  This  first  year  Walker  claims  a  relatively  low 
mintage  of  608,000  pieces.  Lustrous  surfaces  display  russet  patina 
gravitating  to  the  borders,  somewhat  more  extensive  and  deeper  on 
the  obverse.  The  design  features  are  well-struck,  including  Liberty’s 
head  and  branch  hand.  Both  sides  are  well-preserved.  Finer-grade 
examples  are  considerably  more  difficult  to  locate.  NGC  ID#  24PL, 
PCGS#  6566 

1916  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Lightly  Toned  First- Year  Walker 


5144  1916  MS66  PCGS.  Amber  and  crimson  hues  thinly  coat  otherwise 
brilliant  surfaces  awash  in  softly  frosted  luster.  Liberty’s  thumb  is 
fully  visible,  while  the  central  skirt  lines  and  the  eagle’s  leg  are 
moderately  indistinct.  Mentionable  marks  are  at  a  minimum  on 
each  side.  The  supply  of  1916  representatives  through  Premium 
Gem  condition  is  enough  to  satisfy  most  collector  demand,  as  this 
first-year  issue  (608,800  coins  struck)  was  well-saved  by  the  public. 
Finer  examples,  however,  are  very  rare.  Population:  93  in  66  (6  in 
66+),  5  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24PL,  PCGS# 
6566 


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1916  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Low  Mintage  Philly  Issue 


5145  1916  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Dappled  olive-green,  golden-brown, 
and  steel-gray  toning  deepens  moderately  toward  the  rims.  A 
coruscating  and  crisply  struck  example;  close  to  pristine  except  for 
unobtrusive  contact  on  the  eagle’s  rock  above  the  R  in  DOLLAR. 
The  first-year  1916  is  seldom  regarded  as  a  key  issue,  but  it  does 
possess  the  second-lowest  Philadelphia  mintage  of  the  series, 
trailing  only  the  1921.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 
Population:  93  in  66  (6  in  66+ ),  5  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PL,  PCGS#  6566 


1916-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Ex:  Ally  Collection 


5146  1916-D  MS66  PCGS.  Light  chestnut-gold  toning  adorns  this 
nicely  struck  first-year  representative.  Booming  luster  sweeps 
unblemished  surfaces.  The  low  mintage  1916-D  is  one  of  only  four 
issues  with  an  obverse  mintmark.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  62  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Ally  Collection  (Heritage,  7/2002) ,  lot  8510,  which  realized 
$3,565. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PM,  PCGS#  6567  Base  PCGS#  6567 


1916-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Freckled  Gold  and  Green  Toning 


1916-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
First- Year  Branch  Mint  Issue 


5148  1916-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  Denver  issue  was 
heavily  saved  in  its  first  year  of  production,  few  examples  survive 
in  Premium  Gem  condition  or  finer.  This  lovely  MS66  coin  is 
satiny  and  lustrous,  with  faint  sunset-gold  toning  that  sweeps  across 
the  obverse  from  left  to  right.  Complementary  toning  is  a  fraction 
deeper  on  the  attractive  reverse.  The  strike  is  uniformly  sharp 
on  the  central  motifs  for  outstanding  eye  appeal.  CAC  endorsed. 
Population:  62  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  3  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PM, 
PCGS#  6567  Base  PCGS#  6567 


5149  1916-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  the  slightest  trace  of  wear 
shows  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  of  this  attractive  near- 
Mint  specimen  and  the  brilliant  well-preserved  surfaces  retain 
almost  all  of  their  original  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  24PN,  PCGS# 
6568 

1916-S  Half  Dollar 
Textured  Near-Gem  Surfaces 


5150  1916-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  central  details  of  this  S-Mint  issue  are 
the  normal  deterrents  to  a  high  grade,  since  normally  the  issue 
averages  no  more  than  60%  of  full  details  in  key  areas  of  the  design. 
This  near-Gem  example  is  perhaps  a  bit  bolder  than  that,  although 
the  head,  branch  hand,  and  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg  lack  the  benefit 
of  a  full  strike.  The  surfaces  are  lightly  textured  and  brilliantly 
lustrous.  A  hint  of  powder-gray  toning  adds  original  appeal  to  the 
otherwise  brilliant  silver  surfaces.  Of  the  1916  P-D-S  mintages,  the 
San  Francisco  issue  is  the  scarcest.  NGC  ID#  24PN,  PCGS#  6568 


5147  1916-D  MS66+  NGC.  Original  dappled  chestnut-gold  and  forest- 
green  patina  endows  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  first-year  Walking 
Liberty  half.  Lustrous  and  beautifully  preserved  with  an  exemplary 
strike  on  Liberty’s  head  and  branch  hand.  Census:  40  in  66  (2  in 
66+,  2  in  66  ★),  9  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PM,  PCGS#  6567 
Base  PCGS#  6567 


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1916-S  Half  Dollar 
Frosty  Near-Gem 


5151  1916-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1916-S  has  the  lowest  mintage  of  the 
three  1916  issues  and  it  is  notorious  for  its  softly  struck  central 
details.  This  piece  displays  an  above-average  strike,  yet  it  is  still 
far  from  complete  with  slight  softness  on  all  the  central  design 
elements.  The  luster,  however,  is  superlative  with  swirling  mint 
frost  that  is  uninterrupted  by  any  mentionable  abrasions. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010) ,  lot  99 1 .  NGC  ID# 
24PN,  PCGS#  6568 


1917  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Glowing  Golden  Patina 


5152  1917  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  more  than  12  million  half 
dollars  were  coined  in  1917,  few  survive  finer  than  MS65,  and 
MS66  examples  are  about  the  finest  that  most  collectors  will  be 
able  to  acquire.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck,  with  thick,  matte¬ 
like  luster  and  warm  champagne  toning.  A  few  minute  grazes  are 
restricted  to  the  highest  points  of  Liberty’s  figure  and  do  not  pose  a 
distraction.  Population:  89  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24PP,  PCGS#  6569 


1917-D  Obverse  Half  Dollar,  Toned  MS65 


5153  191 7-D  Obverse  MS65  NGC.  A  Gem  example  of  the  Obverse 
Mintmark  variety,  boldly  struck  and  devoid  of  any  significant 
abrasions.  Both  sides  show  satiny  mint  luster  beneath  a  dusting  of 
champagne  and  sea-green  toning.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  MS65,  and 
finer  examples  are  rare.  Census:  53  in  65,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24PR,  PCGS#  6570 


191 7-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
Obverse  Mintmark 


5154  1917-D  Obverse  MS65  NGC.  In  Gem  condition,  the  1917-D 
Obverse  Mintmark  half  dollar  is  slightly  more  plentiful  than  its 
Reverse  Mintmark  counterpart,  but  both  issues  are  scarce  at  this 
level.  The  Obverse  Mintmark  example  is  boldly  struck,  with  satiny 
luster  and  light  golden  toning.  A  few  small,  scattered  ticks  preclude 
a  finer  grade.  Census:  53  in  65,  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PR, 
PCGS#  6570 


5155  1917-D  Reverse  MS62  PCGS.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
D-mint  Walker  display  whispers  of  rainbow  toning  at  the  obverse 
periphery.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the 
branch  hand.  A  few  obverse  marks  determine  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
24PS,  PCGS#  6571 


1917-D  Half  Dollar,  MS65 
Reverse  Mintmark  Semikey 


5156  1917-D  Reverse  MS65  NGC.  A  fully  struck  Gem  that  boasts 
smooth  surfaces  and  vibrant  luster.  Hints  of  butter-gold  toning 
are  confined  to  the  borders.  The  Guide  Book  mintage  for  the 
reverse  mintmark  ‘17-D  is  more  than  double  its  obverse  mintmark 
counterpart,  yet  the  reverse  mintmark  is  decidedly  rarer,  especially 
in  better  Mint  State  grades.  Census:  25  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  4  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 


5157  1917-S  Reverse  MS63  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  Select  Walker 
display  strong  luster  exuding  from  silver-white  surfaces.  The  design 
elements  are  well- impressed.  A  few  inconsequential  rim  marks  are 
visible  on  each  side.  NGC  ID#  24PU,  PCGS#  6573 


1918  Half  Dollar,  Frosty  MS65 


5158  1918  MS65  PCGS.  The  1918  Walking  Liberty  half  is  scarce 
in  Gem  condition,  and  anything  finer  is  a  significant  condition 
rarity.  This  example  shows  vibrant,  frosty  luster  with  hints  of  gold 
throughout.  The  eagle’s  trailing  leg  feathers  exhibit  some  of  the 
expected  striking  softness,  but  Liberty’s  head  and  branch  hand  are 
well-defined.  PCGS  has  seen  only  nine  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24PV,  PCGS#  6574 


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1918-D  Half  Dollar,  Satiny  MS64 


1918-S  Half  Dollar,  Near-Brilliant  MS64 


5160  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  The  frosty,  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Choice 
1918-D  half  dollar  reveal  remarkably  few  abrasions  —  only  a  small 
tick  on  Liberty’s  neck  and  another  between  the  TY  in  LIBERTY 
are  worthy  of  mention.  Both  sides  show  a  hint  of  iridescence 
throughout  pale  champagne-gray  toning,  with  lightly  mottled 
russet  overtones  also  evident  around  the  obverse  margins.  Striking 
weakness  in  the  centers  is  typical  of  this  Denver  issue.  PCGS  lists 
31  Gem  or  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS# 
6575 


1918-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS64 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


5164  1919-D  MS63  NGC.  The  1919-D  Walker,  while  considered 
a  semikey  in  comparison  to  the  1921  trio,  is  actually  the  most 
challenging  date  in  the  series  in  pleasing  Mint  State  condition. 
This  Select  example  shows  light,  scattered  abrasions,  masked  by 
medium  gold  toning.  The  usual  striking  weakness  is  evident  along 
Liberty’s  figure  and  on  the  eagle’s  central  feathers.  NGC  ID#  24PZ, 
PCGS#  6578 


5165  1919-S  AU50  NGC.  Both  sides  retain  considerable  satin  luster 
with  light  gray  surfaces  that  exhibit  gold  and  iridescent  toning. 
This  issue  is  scarce  and  highly  popular  in  higher  circulated  grades. 
NGC  ID#  24R2,  PCGS#  6579 

1920  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
High-Luster  Surfaces 


5161  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  early  Denver  issue  is  one  of  the 
more  challenging  Walking  Liberty  half  issues  to  locate  well-struck, 
as  this  Choice  example  illustrates.  Liberty’s  head  is  sharp,  but 
minor  weakness  is  seen  on  the  branch  hand  and  the  eagle’s  central 
feathers.  The  surfaces  show  few  abrasions  and  instead  yield  vibrant 
luster  and  touch  of  light  golden  toning.  There  3 1  numerically  finer 
coins  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS#  6575 


5162  1918-S  MS63  NGC.  Most  examples  of  the  1918-S  half  come 
softly  struck  on  the  head,  branch  hand,  skirt  lines,  and  eagle’s  leg, 
as  is  the  case  with  this  Select  representative.  Light  gold-toned 
surfaces  are  aglow  with  softly  frosted  luster.  Small  scattered  marks 
are  minimal,  and  the  grade  is  likely  impeded  by  only  the  incomplete 
strike.  NGC  ID#  24PX,  PCGS#  6576 


5166  1920  MS65  PCGS.  A  hint  of  almond-gold  toning  does  little  to 
diminish  the  incredible  mint  luster  that  flows  across  the  satin- 
smooth  surfaces  of  this  resplendent  Gem  half  dollar.  The  strike  is 
slightly  above  average,  but  the  eye  appeal  is  off  the  charts  thanks 
to  the  outstanding  surface  quality  and  Mint-fresh  bloom.  The  1920 
issue  is  deceivingly  scarce  in  full  Gem  condition,  with  a  mere  24 
pieces  graded  finer  by  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


5159  1918-D  MS64  PCGS.  Smooth  surfaces  display  medium  golden 
toning  on  each  side  of  this  Choice  1918-D  half.  The  dies  are  lightly 
clashed  and  show  a  few  peripheral  cracks.  The  eagle’s  central 
feathers  and  Liberty’s  leg  and  branch  hand  are  deficiently  struck,  as 
is  typical  of  this  Denver  issue.  PCGS  has  seen  3 1  numerically  finer 
submissions  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24PW,  PCGS#  6575 


5163  1918-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1918-S  is  known  as  one  of  the  more 
challenging  dates  in  the  series  to  acquire  with  sharp  detail,  and 
the  currently  offered  Choice  example  is  typical  in  this  regard.  Yet, 
the  surfaces  are  free  of  any  major  abrasions,  and  only  touch  of  light 
golden  toning  affects  the  mint  brilliance.  PCGS  lists  36  pieces  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24PX,  PCGS#  6576 


1918-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS64 
Elusive  Any  Finer 


1919-D  Half  Dollar,  Golden  MS63 


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1920  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS65 
Rich  Border  Toning 


5167  1920  MS65  PCGS.  In  Mint  State,  the  1920  half  dollar  is  most 
often  seen  in  MS64  and  lower  grades;  Gems,  such  as  this  delightfully 
toned  example,  are  scarce.  This  piece  shows  light  lavender-gold 
centers  with  vivid  multicolor  peripheral  toning.  The  figure  of 
Liberty  is  well-struck  and  abrasions  are  at  a  minimum.  PCGS  lists 
24  Premium  Gems  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


1920  Walking  Liberty  Half,  Toned  MS65 


5168  1920  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Philadelphia  issue  is  more  difficult 
to  locate  in  high  grade  than  some  collectors  realize.  The  present 
Gem  is  beautifully  preserved  and  frosty  beneath  mottled  olive-gold 
and  russet  toning.  A  few  amber  tinges  appear  near  the  borders. 
There  are  no  areas  of  mentionable  striking  weakness.  PCGS  lists  24 
Premium  Gems  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


1920  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
None  Certified  Finer 


5169  1920  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  The  majority  of  known 
Mint  State  1920  half  dollars  grade  in  the  MS63  to  MS64  range,  and 
seldom  is  a  Gem  encountered.  This  Premium  Gem  is  among  the 
finest  certified.  Both  sides  display  frosty  golden-toned  luster  and 
delicately  preserved  fields.  A  touch  of  softness  along  Liberty’s  leg  is 
apparent,  but  the  branch  hand  is  well-delineated.  Population:  24  in 
66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24R3,  PCGS#  6580 


1920-S  Half  Dollar,  MS63 
Lustrous,  Lightly  Toned 


5170  1920-S  MS63  NGC.  The  original  surfaces  of  this  scarce,  Select 
Uncirculated  San  Francisco  issue  display  a  faint,  olive-gold  patina 
that  covers  both  sides.  The  toning  is  marginally  deeper  at  the 
rims.  Typical  for  the  ‘20-S,  the  strike  is  meek  through  the  middle, 
although  a  glass  reveals  some  facial  definition  and  a  glimpse  of 
detail  on  the  branch  hand.  Tiny  marks  on  the  high  points  and 
blending  on  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg  confirm  the  usual  light  strike. 
Even  so,  the  coin  has  nice  luster  and  considerable  eye  appeal  for 
the  grade.  NGC  ID#  24R5,  PCGS#  6582 

5171  1921  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  collector-grade  example  of  this 
key  Philadelphia  issue,  slightly  sharper  than  the  typical  VF  coin. 
Both  sides  show  uniform  battleship-gray  patina  with  a  hint  of  gold 
tinting.  The  surfaces  are  free  of  major  faults  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
pleasing  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  24R6,  PCGS#  6583 


1921  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Favorite  Philadelphia  Issue 


5172  1921  MS64  PCGS.  A  remarkable  near-Gem  with  extraordinary 
eye  appeal  for  the  grade,  this  piece  has  frosty  silver  luster  with 
splashes  of  gold  and  iridescent  toning,  a  shade  or  two  deeper  on 
the  obverse.  Struck  from  mildly  eroded  dies,  but  none  the  worse  for 
detail.  Few  survivors  from  the  mintage  of  246,000  coins  can  equal 
this  piece  for  its  desirability.  The  PCGS  population  data  shows  that 
just  61  numerically  finer  pieces  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2007),  lot  853;  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/201 1),  lot  3724.  NGC  ID#  24R6,  PCGS#  6583 

5173  1927-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1927-S  is  known  to  have  issues  with 
striking  sharpness,  something  to  which  the  present  coin  falls 
victim;  the  central  portion  of  Liberty’s  figure  and  the  corresponding 
part  of  the  eagle’s  plumage  are  weak.  Nonetheless,  the  surfaces  are 
uncommonly  well-preserved  for  the  grade  and  exhibit  original, 
satiny  luster.  The  obverse  is  light  golden  and  the  reverse  shows 
deeper  olive  toning  in  mottled  hues.  NGC  ID#  24RA,  PCGS# 
6587 


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1928-S  Half  Dollar,  MS64 
Golden-Olive  and  Russet  Patina 


5174  1928-S  MS64  PCGS.  Like  the  1923-S  and  1927-S  preceding  it, 
the  1928-S  stands  as  the  only  half  dollar  issue  of  the  year,  boasting 
a  mintage  of  1.9  million  coins.  The  1928  Mint  Director’s  Report 
explains  that  the  year  saw  “reduced  requirement  of  coins  below 
the  dollar  for  home  circulation  ...”  Demand  would  decrease  even 
further  in  the  years  to  come.  This  softly  frosted  near-Gem  exhibits 
mottled  golden-olive  and  russet  patina  minimally  marked  surfaces. 
Typically  struck  with  incomplete  centers.  NGC  ID#  24RB,  PCGS# 
6588 


5175  1929-D  MS65  PCGS.  The  1929-D  Walking  Liberty  half  is  elusive 
in  Gem  condition,  and  finer  pieces  are  genuinely  scarce.  This 
lustrous  example  shows  well-preserved  surfaces  and  just  a  hint 
of  light  golden  color.  Liberty’s  branch  hand  shows  partial  thumb 
separation,  although  the  thigh  and  the  upper  edge  of  the  eagle’s 
right  (facing)  wing  are  weakly  defined.  NGC  ID#  24RC,  PCGS# 
6589 

5176  1 929-D  MS65  PCGS.  A  lustrous  and  well-preserved  example  with 
just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning  overall.  The  central  regions  are 
better- defined  than  is  typical  for  this  Denver  issue.  Finer  examples 
are  scarce. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2003),  lot  7348.  NGC  ID#  24RC, 
PCGS#  6589 

1929-D  Walker,  MS66 
Frosty  Original  Luster 


5177  1929-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  a  limited  original  mintage  of 
1  million  coins,  the  1929-D  is  the  most  common  Walker  from  the 
late  1920s  and  early  1930s  in  Mint  State.  It  is  probable  that  a  decent 
percentage  of  the  coins  produced  never  entered  circulation.  On  the 
other  hand,  Bruce  Fox  ( The  Complete  Guide  to  Walking  Liberty  Half 
Dollars )  states  that  “fully  struck  Gems  are  not  common.” 

This  is  a  simply  gorgeous  representative  that  should  have  little 
trouble  finding  its  way  into  a  PCGS  Registry  Set.  The  powerfully 
impressed  features  are  full  in  most  areas  with  emerging  definition 
over  the  all-important  central  highpoints.  The  luster  is  rich  and 
frosty,  and  the  originality  is  confirmed  by  dappled  orange  and/ 
or  russet  shadings  at  the  left  obverse  border  and  the  right  reverse 
border.  Population:  67  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Santa  Clara  Signature  (Heritage,  1 1/2002) ,  lot  6192. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RC,  PCGS#  6589 


1929-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Gleaming  Luster 


5178  1929-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Few  1929-S  halves  survive  in 
Premium  Gem  condition,  and  finer  representatives  are  extremely 
rare  and  proportionately  costly.  This  example  is  aglow  with  mint- 
fresh,  satiny  luster  that  yields  warm  champagne  toning  overall 
with  dashes  of  amber  around  the  peripheries.  A  complete  lack 
of  distracting  abrasions  accounts  for  the  grade  and  eye  appeal. 
Population:  47  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RD,  PCGS#  6590 

1933-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Fully  Struck,  Old  Green  Holder 


5179  1933-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Lovely  golden-brown  toning 
dominates  the  margins,  while  the  fields  and  motifs  are  nearly 
brilliant.  A  narrow  arc  of  sky-blue  is  noted  above  AMERICA. 
Highly  lustrous  and  fully  struck.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  Population:  95  in  66  (6  in  66+) ,  13  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RE,  PCGS#  6591 


5180  1934  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Lustrous  silver  fields  alternating  with 
slight  yellow  patination  over  the  central  devices  and  around  the 
reverse  periphery.  This  coin  is  sharply  struck  throughout  with 
smooth  fields  devoid  of  all  but  the  most  minor  distractions.  PCGS 
has  graded  eight  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RF,  PCGS#  6592 

5181  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Fully  struck  on  the  branch  hand 
and  skirt  lines,  although  Liberty’s  head  shows  minor  blending.  This 
lower  mintage  Premium  Gem  displays  light  wheat-gold  toning 
except  on  the  powder-blue  lower  reverse.  Lustrous  and  carefully 
preserved.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  St.  Louis  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2003),  lot  7362,  which  realized 
$2,875. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RG,  PCGS#  6593 

5182  1934-S  MS64  PCGS.  Vigorous  mint  frost  cascades  over  the 
untoned  surfaces  of  this  Choice  Walker  half.  The  skirt  lines  and 
branch  hand  are  well-defined,  while  the  eagle’s  leg  feathers  show 
a  degree  of  softness.  The  1934'S  is  considerably  scarcer  in  high 
grades  than  the  Philadelphia  and  Denver  issues  of  the  same  year. 

NGC  ID#  24RH,  PCGS#  6594 


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1935  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Ex:  Dr.  Frank  Lanza 


5183  1935  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Only  a  whisper  of  green-gold  toning 
graces  this  lustrous  and  nicely  struck  Superb  Gem.  Pristine  aside 
from  a  tick  or  two  near  the  eagle’s  beak.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  48  in  67  (5  in  67+),  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dr.  Frank  Lanza  Collection  (Heritage,  8/2004) ,  lot  6529,  which 
realized  $4,140. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RJ,  PCGS#  6595 

5184  1935-D  MS65  PCGS.  Regarded  as  one  of  the  rarest  issues  to  find 
sharply  struck,  this  Gem  1935-D  exhibits  typical  incompleteness 
of  strike  on  the  branch  hand,  upper  skirt  lines,  and  eagle’s  leg 
feathers.  Nevertheless,  the  preservation  is  excellent,  and  the 
brilliant,  lustrous  surfaces  offer  abundant  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
24RK,  PCGS#  6596 

5185  1935-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  is  an  instantly  appealing,  hands-down 
Gem,  with  brilliant  cartwheel  luster  radiating  from  the  frosty,  untoned 
surfaces.  Eye  appeal  is  superb.  Finer  examples  are  seldom  seen. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2006) ,  lot  2082.  NGC  ID#  24RK, 
PCGS#  6596 


1935-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


5186  1935-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1935-D  half  dollar  is 
fairly  plentiful  in  the  absolute  sense,  the  availability  of  Premium 
Gem  examples  is  rather  slim  and  none  are  known  finer  than  this 
level(6/15).  This  CAC-endorsed  example  displays  frosty  ice-blue 
luster  with  warm  olive-gold  overtones  that  deepen  over  the  lower- 
left  obverse  and  upper- left  reverse  borders.  The  central  high  points 
are  a  touch  soft,  but  the  surfaces  are  free  of  major  abrasions. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RK,  PCGS#  6596 


1935-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Lightly  Toned 


5187  1935-S  MS66  PCGS.  A  well-struck,  carefully  preserved  example 
of  this  conditionally  challenging  San  Francisco  issue.  Both  sides 
exhibit  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  with  a  hint  of  iridescence.  There 
are  no  distracting  abrasions,  although  a  small  planchet  lamination 
(as  struck)  is  seen  on  Fiberty’s  head  with  a  loupe.  PCGS  lists  only 
three  Superb  Gems  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RF,  PCGS#  6597 


5188  1936  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Razor-sharp  definition  is  evident 
on  all  design  elements  of  this  delightful  Superb  Gem  and  the 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster,  with 
delicate  hints  of  pale  gold  toning. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RM,  PCGS#  6598  Base  PCGS#  6598 

1936-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Crescent  Toning  Both  Sides 


5189  1936-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  crescent  of  rainbow  toning 
appears  on  both  sides  of  this  otherwise  brilliant-white  Superb  Gem 
half.  The  frosty  surfaces  show  few  marks  and  strong  silver  luster.  As 
always  with  this  Denver  issue,  strike  is  the  concern  but  the  current 
coin  is  bolder  than  most.  The  eagle’s  trailing  leg  is  well-feathered, 
and  a  faint  outline  of  the  thumb  is  visible  on  the  branch  hand. 
CAC  endorsed.  No  pieces  are  graded  numerically  finer  at  PCGS. 
Population:  35  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RN, 
PCGS#  6599  Base  PCGS#  6599 


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1936-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  Radiant  MS 6  7 
Doubled  Die  Obverse 


5190  1936-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

The  obverse  is  plainly  die  doubled  on  the  date  and  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST,  as  well  as  on  the  lower  hem  of  Liberty’s  gown  and  the 
sandals  —  the  product  of  a  doubled  master  die.  Frosty,  beautifully 
preserved  surfaces  yield  icy-blue  luster  with  hints  of  champagne 
throughout.  Partial  thumb  separation  on  Liberty’s  branch  hand 
confirms  the  quality  of  the  strike.  One  of  the  finest  1936-D  half 
dollars  certified.  Population:  35  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars. 
PCGS#  145782  Base  PCGS#  6599 


5191  1936-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  A  virtually  brilliant  Premium  Gem 
with  shimmering  eye  appeal.  Though  the  usual  striking  softness 
appears  on  the  high  points,  Liberty’s  thumb  has  a  faint  outline. 
NGC  ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 


1936-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Known  Finer 


5192  1936-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  gleaming  Superb  Gem  is  tied 
with  just  10  others  as  the  finest  1936-S  half  at  PCGS  (6/15). 
Liberty  and  the  eagle  are  fully  brought  up,  and  the  frosty  surfaces 
are  devoid  of  any  discernible  abrasions,  save  for  a  single  small  tick 
in  Liberty’s  gown  above  the  date.  Traces  of  light  golden  toning 
appear  throughout,  warming  the  cartwheel  effect. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 


5193  1937  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
virtually  pristine  surfaces  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  delightful 
Superb  Gem.  Satiny  mint  luster  shines  through  delicate  highlights 
of  pale  gold  toning.  PCGS  has  graded  five  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RR,  PCGS#  6601 


1937-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Superb  Registry  Coin 


5194  1937-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  Superb  Gem  is  among  the 
finest  1937-D  half  dollars  obtainable  in  a  PCGS  holder.  The  strike 
is  impressively  bold  throughout  Liberty’s  figure  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers,  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of  noteworthy  imperfections. 
Each  side  is  dusted  in  pale  golden  toning.  Population:  53  in  67  (1  in 
67+),0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RS,  PCGS#  6602 


1937-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Unavailable  in  a  Finer  Grade 


5195  1937-S  MS67  PCGS.  Faint  traces  of  the  thumb  and  index  finger 
on  the  branch  hand  and  the  appreciably  strong  head  and  gown  line 
details  represent  a  sharp  obverse  strike,  while  the  eagle’s  trailing  leg 
shows  only  minor  blending  of  the  feather  details.  Light  iridescence 
complements  golden  toning  on  both  sides  of  this  scarce  middle- 
date  San  Francisco  issue.  Frosty  mint  luster  gleams  across  the  nearly 
unmarked  Superb  Gem  surfaces.  Significantly,  neither  service 
reports  a  numerically  finer  1937-S  half.  Population:  35  in  67  (2  in 
67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 


1937-S  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67 
Exemplary  Eye  Appeal 


5196  1937-S  MS67  NGC.  Available  in  lower  grades,  the  1937-S  half 
dollar  becomes  conditionally  scarce  at  the  MS67  level,  and  no 
examples  are  certified  finer.  This  piece  is  brilliant  and  frosty,  devoid 
of  distractions.  Significant  thumb  separation  appears  on  Liberty’s 
branch  hand,  and  the  head  detail  is  sharp.  Census:  14  in  67,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 


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1937-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Ex:  Jack  Lee 


5197  1937-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Jack  Lee.  Jack  Lee  was  best 
known  for  his  fabulous  Morgan  dollar  collections,  but  he  also 
owned  an  important  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  PCGS  Registry 
Set,  still  ranked  #4  All-Time  Linest  despite  its  dispersal  in  2000, 
near  the  advent  of  Registry  collecting.  Lustrous,  smooth,  and  nicely 
struck  with  a  hint  of  olive-gold  toning.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  35  in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2000),  lot  6305;  Ally 
Collection  (Heritage,  7/2002),  lot  8546,  which  realized  $6,037.50. 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 


5198  1938  MS67  PCGS,  Available  in  lower  grades,  the  1938  half  dollar 
becomes  scarce  at  the  MS67  level  and  is  almost  unobtainable 
finer.  This  lovely  example  shows  partial  thumb  separation  and 
smooth,  satiny  surfaces.  Both  sides  are  light  golden  in  color,  with 
the  obverse  showing  some  deeper  olive  hues  around  the  periphery. 
Population:  83  in  67  (1  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RU,  PCGS#  6604 


1938  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67+ 
Border- Toned  Beauty 


5199  1938  MS67+  NGC.  Lustrous  silver  centers  are  frosty  and  brilliant, 
while  a  splendid,  original  patina  of  ruby-red  and  golden-umber 
colors  appear  as  thin  crescents  near  the  rims  of  this  exceptional 
Superb  Gem.  High-end  for  the  grade  —  as  confirmed  by  the  NGC 
Plus  designation  —  the  surfaces  are  essentially  unmarked  and  satin- 
smooth,  with  just  a  few  high-point  ticks  noted  on  the  devices.  The 
strike,  while  not  full,  is  bold  and  deserving  of  the  lofty  grade.  Very 
few  coins  are  finer.  Census:  1  in  67 +  ,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24RU,  PCGS#  6604 


5200  1938  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharp  Superb  Gem,  this  piece 
displays  smooth  and  carefully  preserved  surfaces  beneath  a  layer 
of  patina  that  includes  yellow-tan  and  icy  blue-green  color.  Small 
splashes  of  golden-brown  are  also  present.  Population:  83  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RU,  PCGS#  6604 

5201  1938-D  MS65  PCGS.  A  low  mintage  of  just  491,600  coins  makes 
the  1938-D  an  ever-popular  date  in  the  Walking  Liberty  series. 
This  satiny,  untoned  Gem  is  sharply  defined  and  minimally  abraded. 
The  sole  mark  of  note  is  a  small  tick  on  the  sun.  NGC  ID#  24RV, 
PCGS#  6605 


5202  1938-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  1938-D  is  the  key  issue  in  the  latter 
half  of  the  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series,  boasting  a  low 
mintage  of  only  491,600  coins.  This  Premium  Gem  example  shows 
extensive  die  striae  in  the  fields,  a  product  of  die  lapping,  with  light 
golden  toning  overall.  Liberty’s  figure  is  well-defined,  save  for  the 
branch  hand  which  is  a  trifle  soft.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Scarcely  seen  finer.  NGC  ID#  24RV,  PCGS#  6605 


1938-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66+ 
Vibrant  Mint  Bloom 


5203  1938-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  frosty,  brilliant  silver  example 
of  the  low  mintage  key  to  the  late-date  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar 
series,  this  1938-D  features  a  sharp  strike  and  seemingly  pristine 
surfaces.  Gleaming  mint-fresh  luster  heightens  the  eye  appeal. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  41  finer  examples  of  this  issue  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24RV,  PCGS#  6605 


1938-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Luminous  Surfaces 


5204  1938-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  outstanding  example  exhibits 
light  gold,  rose,  and  violet  interior  toning  with  an  arc  of  deeper 
orange  at  the  top  left  obverse.  The  surfaces  are  luminous  with 
decent  detail  on  Liberty’s  head,  though  her  branch  hand  is  more 
typically  soft.  The  1938-D  is  an  under-the-radar  half  dollar  issue 
despite  a  mintage  of  fewer  than  half  a  million  pieces.  PCGS  has 
graded  just  41  examples  as  MS67  or  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24RV, 
PCGS#  6605 


1938-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Popular  Low  Mintage  Issue 


5205  1938-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Recognized  early  for  its  low  mintage, 
the  1938-D  was  saved  in  substantial  quantity.  Nonetheless,  few 
survivors  can  match  the  pristine  preservation  of  the  present  Superb 
Gem.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  lustrous  cream-gray  surfaces  exhibit 
dappled  tan  and  aqua  freckles.  The  obverse  was  struck  from  a  lightly 
but  evenly  rusted  die,  unusual  for  the  series.  Encapsulated  in  a 
green  label  holder.  Population:  41  in  67  (3  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RV,  PCGS#  6605 


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5206  1939  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  beautiful  coin,  devoid  of 
any  perceptible  abrasions  and  aglow  in  frosty  luster  that  shows 
just  a  hint  of  iridescence.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp  throughout 
the  relief  elements  and  the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  PCGS  lists 
only  24  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RW,  PCGS# 
6606 

5207  1939  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Largely  gokhtoned  surfaces  display 
smaller  areas  of  silver-pink  and  magenta.  Impressively  preserved 
and  radiantly  lustrous,  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness  affects  the 
high  points.  Distinct  thumb  separation  occurs  on  the  branch  hand. 
PCGS  shows  just  24  pieces  rated  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RW, 
PCGS#  6606 


1939  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
C  AC-Approved  Registry  Coin 


5208  1939  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  A  rarely  offered  MS68  example  of  this 
otherwise  plentiful  Philadelphia  issue,  essential  for  a  competitive 
Registry  Set.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  frosty  surfaces  are 
attractively  toned  in  light  golden  hues.  Close  study  with  a  lOx 
loupe  reveals  very  minute  die  doubling  on  the  upper  loop  of  the 
3  in  the  date,  as  well  as  on  select  letters  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST. 
Population:  24  in  68  (3  in  68+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RW,  PCGS#  6606 

5209  1939-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  the 
finest  examples  of  the  1939-D  most  collectors  can  hope  to  procure. 
Each  side  is  fully  brilliant  and  well-struck  with  just  a  bit  of  softness 
at  the  centers.  Two  ticks  on  the  branch  and  another  on  the  breast 
are  the  only  flaws.  PCGS  has  certified  just  two  finer  coins  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24RX,  PCGS#  6607  Base  PCGS#  6607 


1939-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Exemplary  Preservation 


5210  1939-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  magnificent  Superb  Gem  that 
features  light  olive-green  and  straw-gold  toning.  Well  struck  except 
on  the  branch  hand.  The  obverse  is  virtually  immaculate,  and  the 
reverse  displays  only  minimal  contact.  Certified  in  a  green  label 
holder.  Population:  83  in  67  (4  in  67+),  2  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RX,  PCGS#  6607  Base  PCGS#  6607 


1939-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Registry  Set  Quality 


5211  1939-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1939-D  Walking  Liberty  half  is 
scarce  in  MS67  and  finer  coins  are  rare.  This  Plus-graded  example 
seems  to  increase  in  eye  appeal  the  longer  it  is  studied,  showing 
unabraded,  satiny  surfaces  with  just  a  hint  of  champagne  toning. 
The  strike  is  bold  on  the  branch  hand  and  head,  and  the  eagle’s 
trailing  leg  shows  above-average  sharpness,  as  well.  Census:  77  in 
67  (1  in  67  + ,  1  in  67  ★,  1  in  67+^),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
24RX,  PCGS#  6607  Base  PCGS#  6607 

5212  1939-SMS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Jack  Lee.  The  lustrous  olive-green  surfaces 
exhibit  glimpses  of  lavender  patina.  Sharply  struck  and  with  virtually 
unimprovable  preservation.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2003) ,  lot  6999,  which  realized 
$2,185. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RY,  PCGS#  6608 

5213  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  soft,  frosty  silver  surfaces  of  this  Superb 
Gem  shine  brightly  through  delicate  champagne  toning  on  each 
side.  Slight  central  weakness  is  typical  of  this  issue.  The  present 
piece  is  tied  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  certified  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  24RY,  PCGS#  6608 

5214  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1939-S  is  more  elusive  in  high 
grades  than  its  P  or  D-mint  brethren,  yet  the  issue  is  still  collectible 
in  this  lofty  grade.  Pristine,  wholly  brilliant  surfaces  have  a  freshly 
minted  look  that  collectors  will  appreciate.  Well-struck  with  a  bit 
of  central  softness.  None  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RY, 
PCGS#  6608 

5215  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  the 
finer-known  representatives  of  this  San  Francisco  issue,  and  its 
eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  Frosty,  mint-fresh  luster  illuminates  a 
light  golden  veil  over  each  side,  while  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of 
bothersome  abrasions.  Liberty’s  branch  hand  shows  partial  thumb 
separation.  None  are  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24RY, 
PCGS#  6608 


1940  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS68 
Impeccably  Smooth  Surfaces 


5216  1940  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  A  complete  lack  of  abrasions  and  the 
possession  of  vibrant,  satiny  luster  confirms  the  lofty  grade  of  this 
high-end  Superb  Gem.  The  motifs  are  sharply  rendered,  highlighted 
by  soft  champagne  and  lavender-gray  hues.  This  piece  is  among 
the  finest  seen  by  PCGS,  an  essential  Registry  Set  acquisition. 
Population:  24  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24RZ,  PCGS#  6609 


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5217  1940-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  impeccably  preserved  brilliant 
surfaces  of  this  spectacular  Premium  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint 
luster,  with  the  slightest  hint  of  pale  gold  toning.  The  design 
elements  are  welbdetailed,  with  just  a  touch  of  the  usual  softness 
on  Liberty’s  wreath  hand.  PCGS  has  graded  12  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S2,  PCGS#  6610 

5218  1940-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  mint  luster  and  virtually 
untoned  surfaces  provide  this  Premium  Gem  representative 
with  strong  visual  appeal.  Well-struck  aside  from  moderate 
incompleteness  on  the  branch  hand  and  eagle’s  leg.  PCGS 
reports  just  12  finer  submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24S2,  PCGS# 
6610 

5219  1940-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Premium  Gem 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  touch  of  the 
usual  softness  on  Liberty’s  hand  and  the  eagle’s  leg.  The  well- 
preserved  surfaces  display  satiny  mint  luster  and  traces  of  greenish- 
gold  toning  at  the  rims.  PCGS  lists  just  12  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24S2,  PCGS#  6610 

1941  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Multicolor  Iridescent  Patina 


5220  1941  MS68  PCGS.  Iridescent  fire-red,  apple-green,  and  pumpkin- 
gold  adorn  the  margins  of  this  lustrous  high  grade  type  coin.  The 
strike  is  full  on  Liberty’s  face,  branch  hand,  and  skirt  lines,  and  the 
sole  imperfection  is  minor  die  ejection  flatness  on  the  eagle’s  head. 
Population:  20  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2003) ,  lot  7004,  which  realized 
$6,325. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S3,  PCGS#  6611 


5221  194 1-S  MS66  NGC.  Glimpses  of  forest-green,  ruby-red,  and 
lemon-gold  toning  invigorates  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  and 
essentially  immaculate  example.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  branch  hand 
show  inexactness  of  strike.  The  traditional  key  to  the  1941  to  1947 

“short  set.”  Encased  in  a  former  generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  24S5, 
PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 

5222  194 1-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Plus-graded  Premium  Gem 
offers  the  budget-conscious  collector  a  superb  level  of  quality,  with 
brilliant,  frosty  luster  and  well-struck  design  elements.  Finer  pieces 
are  rare,  with  only  seven  certified  by  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24S5, 
PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 


194DS  Walker,  MS67 
Outstanding  Eye  Appeal 


5223  194 1-S  MS67  NGC.  A  noted  strike  rarity  of  the  series,  this  San 
Francisco  date  is  all  but  impossible  to  find  with  a  sharp  strike. 
The  present  coin  is  a  vibrant,  beautifully  toned  example  that 
shows  minor  incompleteness  through  the  centers,  but  bold  details 
elsewhere.  The  eye  appeal  is  outstanding,  with  rich  gold,  blue,  and 
violet  toning  at  the  margins  surrounding  untoned,  satin-silver 
centers.  There  are  no  marks  of  any  significance  to  report.  Tied  for 
the  finest  certified  at  either  service.  Census:  23  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS#  6613 

1942  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67+ 
Near-Flawless  Surfaces 


5224  1942  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  With  more  than  47.8  million  pieces 
struck,  there  is  no  shortage  of  Gem  examples  to  go  around,  but  in 
high-end  Superb  Gem  condition  the  issue  is  surprisingly  scarce. 
This  example  offers  creamy  silver-white  surfaces  bursting  with 
Mint-fresh  luster.  The  strike  is  sharp  across  both  sides,  with  only 
a  few  pinprick  marks  at  the  highest  points  where  the  strike  is 
not  100%  complete.  The  eye  appeal  and  technical  quality  are 
remarkable.  Population:  15  in  67 +,  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24S6, 
PCGS#  6614  Base  PCGS#  6614 


5225  1942-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Trumpet  tail  S.  Brilliant  and 
lustrous  with  an  essentially  immaculate  obverse.  The  reverse 
is  smooth  aside  from  subtle  contact  on  the  eagle.  The  strike  is 
typical  on  the  cheek  and  branch  hand.  NGC  ID#  24S8,  PCGS# 
6617 

5226  1942-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Were  this  coin  a  little  sharper  along 
Liberty’s  thigh  and  on  the  eagle’s  central  plumage,  it  might  have 
garnered  a  full  MS67  grade.  The  surfaces  are  beautifully  preserved 
and  frosty,  with  warm  sun-gold  toning  around  the  peripheries. 
Dashes  of  crimson  and  forest-green  also  appear  along  the  lower 
obverse  and  reverse  rims.  PCGS  lists  eight  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  24S8,  PCGS#  6617 


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1942-S  Walker  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Survivors 


5227  1942-S  MS67  NGC.  Small  S.  The  dies  were  spaced  widely  apart 
and  used  for  long  periods  of  time,  making  the  1 942-S  virtually 
impossible  to  find  sharply  struck.  This  nearly  unimprovable 
Superb  Gem  has  above-average  definition  aside  from  typical 
incompleteness  on  the  branch  hand  and  right  (facing)  leg  feathers. 
Brilliant  surfaces  feature  dapples  of  russet  toning  around  the  borders. 
The  only  flaw  is  a  small  tick  on  Liberty’s  extended  forearm.  Census: 
10  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24S8,  PCGS#  6617 


1943  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS68 
Unsurpassed  Quality  and  Eye  Appeal 


5228  1943  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1943  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  is 
readily  available  in  grades  through  MS67,  but  in  MS68  only  a  couple 
dozen  are  known  with  none  finer.  This  stellar  coin  showcases  intense, 
mint-fresh  luster  glowing  beneath  beautifully  iridescent  lavender 
and  lilac  hues  with  occasional  hints  of  gold  and  cottonwood-green. 
The  strike  is  boldly  rendered  and  the  exceptionally  clean  surfaces 
radiate  eye  appeal.  Population:  6  in  68,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24S9,  PCGS#  6618 

1943-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Outstanding  Preservation 


5229  1943-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  FS-101.  Trumpet  tail  S.  Delicate 
tan-gold  toning  adorns  this  lustrous  and  immaculate  Superb  Gem. 
The  strike  is  fairly  sharp  on  the  skirt  lines,  but  Liberty’s  head  and 
branch  hand  show  softness.  As  seen  on  most  if  not  all  1943-S 
half  dollars,  the  present  example  shows  die  doubling  on  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST,  the  sun’s  rays,  and  the  base  of  the  Liberty’s  dress. 
Population:  38  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SB,  PCGS#  6620 


5230  1944  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Superb  Gem  is  undeniably  at  the 
upper  end  of  the  spectrum  in  terms  of  strike  quality  and  eye  appeal. 
Liberty’s  branch  hand  shows  clear  thumb  separation,  and  the  skirt 
lines  are  well-delineated.  Coruscating  mint  frost  radiates  over  light 
golden  surfaces.  PCGS  records  a  single  example  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  24SC,  PCGS#  6621 

5231  1944  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  lustrous  butter-gold  Superb  Gem.  The 
strike  is  exceptionally  sharp  on  the  high  points  of  Liberty,  and  a  loupe 
reveals  only  trivial  imperfections.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SC,  PCGS#  6621 

5232  1944-D  Hand-Engraved  Initials,  FS-901,  MS66  PCGS.  The 

discoverer  of  this  interesting  and  seldom-encountered  variety 
was  Heritage  cataloger  Brian  Roller,  who  wrote  the  cover  story 
announcing  the  discovery  that  appeared  in  the  February  2,  2004 
issue  of  Coin  World.  The  designer’s  monogram  was  inadvertently 
lapped  from  the  working  die,  and  a  hand-engraved  “replacement” 
monogram  was  added  to  the  die  at  the  Mint.  This  lustrous  and 
sharp  Premium  Gem  example  is  a  nearly  brilliant  example  with  a 
few  speckles  of  olive-gray  toning  on  the  reverse.  The  Mint’s  faux 
pas  is  clearly  visible.  Population:  38  in  66,  11  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars. 
PCGS#  145790  Base  PCGS#  6622 

1944-S  Half  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Outstanding  Preservation 


5233  1944-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Large  S.  Lustrous,  brilliant,  and 
essentially  pristine  aside  from  minor  contact  on  the  eagle’s  neck. 
The  skirt  lines  and  Liberty’s  head  are  well  struck,  although  the 
branch  hand  has  a  typical  impression.  As  of  (6/15),  PCGS  has 
certified  just  eight  pieces  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  24SE,  PCGS# 
6623  Base  PCGS#  6623 


1945-D  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5234  1945-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Pleasingly  detailed  with  a  touch 
of  gold  in  the  fields.  The  brightly  lustrous  surfaces  are  silver-white 
otherwise.  This  short-set  Superb  Gem  possesses  tremendous  eye 
appeal  to  complement  the  highest  available  technical  quality. 
PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  higher  numeric  grades  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  24SG,  PCGS#  6625 


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1946  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Ideal  for  Registry  Purposes 


5235  1946  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Clearly  among  the  finest  known  of 
this  late-series  Philadelphia  issue,  this  Superb  Gem  1946  Walking 
Liberty  half  displays  radiant,  satiny  luster  with  warm  golden  toning 
over  each  side.  The  strike  is  bold  and  close  study  with  a  glass 
discerns  only  a  few  insignificant  luster  grazes  on  the  high  points  of 
the  motifs.  Population:  57in67(4in67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SJ,  PCGS#  6627  Base  PCGS#  6627 


5236  1946  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS65  PCGS.  Blatant  die 
doubling  on  the  wings  and  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  ensures  that 
FS-801  secures  a  separate  Guide  Book  listing.  Lustrous  and  nicely 
struck  with  mottled  russet-brown  and  stone -gray  toning.  The  right 
obverse  field  displays  minor  grazes.  PCGS#  145152  Base  PCGS# 
6632 


1946  Walking  Liberty  Half,  MS66 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801 


5237  1946  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  E 

PLURIBUS  UNUM,  the  eagle’s  wings,  and  the  sapling  exhibit 
strong  die  doubling.  The  key  die  variety  of  the  series.  A  lightly 
toned  later  die  state  example  that  shows  glimpses  of  russet  along  the 
reverse  periphery.  Lustrous  and  well  struck  with  contact  confined 
to  a  solitary  faint  reed  impression  beneath  the  flag.  Population:  12 
in  66  (1  in  66+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars. 
PCGS#  145152  Base  PCGS#  6632 


5238  1946-D  MS67  PCGS.  This  remarkable  Superb  Gem  exhibits  welL 
detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  Liberty’s 
wreath  hand.  The  impeccably  preserved  brilliant  surfaces  radiate 
vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  Population:  77  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 

5239  1946-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Medium  autumn-brown  and  jade- 
green  toning  encompass  this  lustrous  and  nicely  struck  high  grade  half 
dollar.  Smooth  save  for  a  small  mark  on  the  throat.  Housed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  Population:  76  in  67  (1  in67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 

5240  1946-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  superb  1946-D  Walker  exhibits 
frosty,  undeniably  original  luster  shining  through  soft  champagne- 
gray  and  lilac  patina.  The  design  elements  are  pleasantly  welL 
defined  and  close  study  with  a  loupe  confirms  the  outstanding  level 
of  preservation.  Population:  77  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 


1946-D  Half  Dollar,  Golden  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


5241  1946-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  The  well-deserved  Plus  designation 
sets  this  magnificent  1946-D  above  all  but  one  other  MS67 
example  at  NGC  (6/15),  and  CAC  endorsement  confirms  the 
outstanding  preservation.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  frosty  surfaces 
emit  glowing  golden  luster  with  iridescence  in  the  margins.  A  true 
Registry-grade  coin  in  every  sense.  NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 


1946-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Tied  for  Finest  at  NGC 


5242  1946-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  Although  MS67  examples  of  this 
Denver  issue  are  occasionally  available,  this  piece  is  one  of  only 
two  Plus-graded  representatives  at  NGC,  with  none  finer  (7/15). 
The  strike  is  bold  and  the  surfaces  display  vibrant,  frosty  luster. 
Both  sides  are  encompassed  in  vivid  sunburst-gold  toning.  Census: 
(2  in  67+,  1  in  67  ★,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SK,  PCGS#  6628 


1946-S  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Nearly  Immaculate 


5243  1946-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  G  B  W.  Knob  S.  A  brilliant 
and  coruscating  Superb  Gem.  Remarkably  devoid  of  contact.  San 
Francisco  Walkers  from  the  1940s  are  notoriously  elusive  with  a 
full  strike.  On  the  present  piece,  the  skirt  lines  show  only  slight 
blending,  although  Liberty’s  cheek  and  branch  hand  are  incomplete. 
Both  sides  display  prominent  vertical  die  lines  throughout  the 
fields,  as  coined.  Population:  60  in  67  (3  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SL,  PCGS#  6629 


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1946-S  Half  Dollar,  Superb  Gem 
Above  Average  S-Mint  Strike 


5244  1946-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Knob  S.  Most  San  Francisco  quarters 
from  the  1940s  are  weakly  struck  on  the  high  points  of  Liberty. 
However,  the  1946-S  was  a  better  produced  issue,  and  examples 
with  good  strikes  are  obtainable.  The  present  Superb  Gem  has  a 
sharp  strike  on  the  skirt  lines  and  Liberty’s  head.  The  branch  hand 
shows  blending,  although  the  thumb  is  separated.  The  powder-blue 
and  wheat-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous  and  smooth.  NGC  ID#  24SL, 
PCGS#  6629 


1947  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Pristine  Philadelphia  Example 


5245  1947  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  whisper  of  sea-green  patina  adorns 
this  thoroughly  lustrous  and  pristine  representative.  The  eagle’s 
breast  displays  ice-blue  toning.  The  thumb  of  the  branch  hand 
is  well  defined,  and  Liberty’s  head  and  skirt  lines  show  precise 
detail.  An  outstanding  type  coin.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  58  in  67  (4  in  67 + ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SM,  PCGS#  6630 


1947-D  Half  Dollar,  MS6 7 
Lightly  Toned  Throughout 


5246  1947-D  MS67  PCGS.  The  final  Walking  Liberty  half  produced  in 
the  Denver  mint,  the  1947-D  is  a  little  more  difficult  to  locate  in 
the  finer  Mint  State  grades  than  many  of  the  1941-1945  issues.  This 
is  a  beautifully  toned  Superb  Gem  with  competing  swirls  of  honey- 
gold  and  orange-olive  obverse  toning.  The  reverse  is  less  extensively 
patinated  with  a  mostly  silver-gray  appearance,  although  we  do  note 
a  few  splashes  of  pale  golden  color  toward  the  right  rim.  Fully  defined 
in  all  but  one  or  two  isolated  areas,  the  surfaces  are  richly  frosted  and 
free  of  bothersome  abrasions.  Population:  25  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2004) ,  lot  6603. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SN,  PCGS#  6631 


1947-D  Walker,  Superb  MS67 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5247  1947-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  final-year  Denver  issue  is 
inherently  difficult  to  locate  in  Superb  Gem  condition.  The 
present  piece  is  delightfully  toned  and  vibrantly  frosted,  showcasing 
shades  of  olive-green,  gold,  and  amber-gray  on  each  side.  The 
strike  is  boldly  rendered  and  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of  abrasions. 
Population:  25  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24SN,  PCGS#  6631 


PROOF  WALKING  LIBERTY 
HALF  DOLLARS 


5248  1936  PR64  PCGS.  There  is  not  a  true  key  date  in  the  proof 
Walking  Liberty  half  series,  but  the  1936  is  by  far  the  scarcest,  due 
to  its  low  mintage  of  3,901  pieces.  This  Choice  example  is  sharp 
and  deeply  reflective,  with  warm  golden  toning  overall.  NGC  ID# 
27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


1936  Half  Dollar,  Near-Brilliant  PR66 


5249  1936  PR66  NGC.  The  1936  proof  Walker  boasts  the  lowest 
mintage  of  the  seven-coin  series,  and  is  the  scarcest  proof  issue  in 
high  grade.  This  Premium  Gem  example  shows  razor-sharp  detail 
and  deeply  reflective  fields.  The  coin  appears  brilliant  at  first 
glance,  but  closer  inspection  reveals  traces  of  golden  toning.  NGC 
ID#  27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


1936  Half  Dollar,  Toned  PR67 


5250  1936  PR67  NGC.  Among  the  finest  certified  at  NGC,  this  Superb 
Gem  1936  proof  Walker  exhibits  fully  struck  design  elements  set 
against  mirrored  fields.  Both  sides  show  an  array  of  deep  amber, 
crimson,  olive,  and  gold  toning,  without  any  distracting  contact 
marks.  Census:  89  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ,  5  in  67  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


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1936  Walking  Liberty  Half,  PR67 
Brilliant  First- Year  Proof 


5251  1936  PR67  PCGS  Secure.  The  1936  is  the  only  issue  in  the 
proof  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series  that  is  genuinely  scarce 
at  the  Superb  Gem  grade  level,  partly  due  to  its  low  mintage  of 
only  3,901  pieces.  This  coin  is  brilliant  with  gleaming  mirrors  and 
sharp,  satiny  devices.  A  lack  of  contact  marks  delivers  exceptional 
eye  appeal.  Population:  36  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V4, 
PCGS#  6636 

1936  Walking  Liberty  Half,  PR67 
Bold  Peripheral  Toning 


5252  1936  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  first  proof  Walking  Liberty  half 
dollar  issue  becomes  conditionally  rare  at  this  lofty  Superb  Gem 
grade  level.  This  piece  is  fully  struck.  The  interiors  display  dusky 
champagne  and  pale  lilac  color,  while  the  peripheries  exhibit  more 
vivid  olive  and  crimson  hues.  Population:  36  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V4,  PCGS#  6636 


5253  1937  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  Shades  of  greenish-gold  toning  visit 
the  pleasing  surfaces  of  this  spectacular  Superb  Gem,  with  a  few 
specks  of  amber  at  the  peripheries.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed  and  the  welLpreserved  surfaces  are  deeply  reflective. 
PCGS  has  graded  10  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V5,  PCGS#  6637 

5254  1938  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  virtually  pristine  surfaces  of  this 
remarkable  Superb  Gem  are  enhanced  by  a  vivid  patch  of  emerald' 
green  toning  in  the  exergue.  The  design  elements  are  sharply 
detailed  and  the  fields  are  brightly  reflective.  PCGS  has  graded  14 
numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V6,  PCGS#  6638 

5255  1939  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Medium  champagne  toning  overall  is 
visited  by  tinges  of  autumn-red  at  the  right  obverse  border,  warming 
the  deep  reflectivity  of  the  fields.  The  strike  is  full  and  there  are 
no  discernible  contact  marks.  PCGS  has  seen  just  34  finer  proofs 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V7,  PCGS#  6639 

5256  1939  PR67+  NGC.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  exhibits 
razor-sharp  devices  and  immaculately  preserved  surfaces.  Its 
stunning  eye  appeal  is  appropriately  recognized  by  CAC.  A  total 
of  8,808  proof  Walkers  were  produced  in  1939.  NGC  ID#  27V7, 
PCGS#  6639 


1939  Walking  Liberty  Half,  PR68 
Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


5257  1939  PR68  PCGS.  This  is  a  stunning  specimen,  tied  for  finest  at 
PCGS.  A  single  coin  has  been  rated  one  point  higher,  by  NGC. 
The  design  motifs  are  fully  struck  on  both  sides  of  this  brilliant 
proof,  and  the  figure  of  Walking  Liberty  displays  appealing  icy- 
white  mint  frost.  Close  examination  with  a  loupe  fails  to  reveal 
even  the  tiniest  mentionable  surface  flaw  on  either  side  of  this 
amazing  example.  Population:  34  in  68,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V7,  PCGS#  6639 

1939  Half  Dollar,  PR68 
Delicately  Toned 


5258  1939  PR68  NGC.  This  piece  displays  sharply  struck,  satiny 
devices  set  against  watery  fields  that  are  seemingly  devoid  of  flaws. 
Vivid  sun-gold  and  amber  peripheral  hues  yield  to  lighter  pastel 
shades  of  lavender  and  ice-blue  in  the  centers,  granting  this  high- 
end  Superb  Gem  impeccable  visual  appeal.  Census:  100  in  68  (21 
in  68  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V7,  PCGS#  6639 


1940  Walker,  Lightly  Toned  PR68 
Conditionally  Rare 


5259  1940  PR68  PCGS.  Ex:  Charles  Schultz.  Although  available  in  the 
absolute  sense,  the  1940  proof  Walker  is  a  conditional  rarity  at  the 
PR68  grade  level.  This  representative  is  fully  struck,  with  highly 
polished  fields  that  display  a  uniform  golden  hue.  The  1940  is  one 
of  the  less  often  seen  proof  issues  in  the  series,  with  the  1941  and 
1942  dates  being  the  most  frequently  encountered.  Population:  34 
in  68  (2  in  68+),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V8,  PCGS#  6640 


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5260  1941  PR68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  AW  monogram  is  faint  but  evident. 
Gorgeous  orange-red  toning  occupies  the  obverse  margin  between 
1 1  and  5  o’clock.  The  reverse  has  peripheral  patina  between  1 1 
and  8  o’clock  in  iridescent  green,  gold,  and  red  shades.  Fully  struck 
and  flashy  with  imposing  eye  appeal.  Population:  20  in  68,  0  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  24SP,  PCGS#  6641 

5261  1942  PR67+  PCGS.  This  Superb  Gem  proof  is  fully  brilliant, 
showcasing  deep  mirrors  and  razor-sharp,  satiny  devices.  The 
obverse  has  a  suggestion  of  subtle  cameo  contrast,  although  only 
revealed  at  certain  angles.  A  visually  finer  example  of  this  final-year 
proof  is  hard  to  imagine.  NGC  ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 

5262  1942  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  represents 
the  final  proof  issue  of  the  Walking  Liberty  half  dollar  series. 
The  design  elements  are  strongly  impressed  but  there  is  some 
incomplete  detail  on  Liberty’s  hands  and  the  eagle’s  leg  due  to  die 
polishing.  The  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  are  brightly  reflective,  with 
a  few  hints  of  greenish-gold  toning. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC 
ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 

5263  1942  PR67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  lavender,  gold,  and  powder- 
blue  toning  takes  on  deeper  shades  on  the  reverse  of  this  high- 
end  Superb  Gem.  The  design  features  are  sharply  impressed, 
including  Liberty’s  branch  hand  and  gown  lines.  The  21,120-piece 
production  was  the  largest  in  the  series.  NGC  ID#  27V9,  PCGS# 
6642 

5264  1942  PR68  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem  is  among 
the  finest  1942  proof  Walkers  certified  by  PCGS,  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  equally  impressive.  Wine-red,  pine-green,  and  sun-gold 
ribbons  encircle  portions  of  the  extreme  outer  peripheries,  leaving 
the  interiors  with  a  dusky  champagne-gray  hue  that  fails  to  hinder 
the  gleaming  reflectivity  of  the  fields.  Population:  52  in  68  (1  in 
68+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 

FRANKLIN  HALF  DOLLARS 

5265  1948-D  MS66+  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  CAC.  Orange,  crimson, 
and  magenta  toning  covers  the  reverse,  while  the  obverse  shows 
similar  hues  around  the  borders  and  lighter  silvery-gray  patina 
centrally.  Fully  struck  with  a  few  hardly  noticeable  marks  on  the 
head  that  prevent  an  MS67  designation.  There  are  only  four  coins 
finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SS,  PCGS#  86652 

5266  1949-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Shades  of  amber,  golden- 
brown,  and  lavender-gray  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved 
surfaces  of  this  impressive  Premium  Gem,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  the  coveted  Full  Bell  Lines  designation.  Population: 
58  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24SU,  PCGS# 
86654 

5267  1949-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  The  1949-D  Franklin  half 
dollar  is  scarce  at  the  Premium  Gem  grade  level  and  is  unknown 
finer.  This  Registry-grade  Full  Bell  Lines  example  is  boldly  struck 
without  bothersome  surface  abrasions.  The  frosty  surfaces  yield 
just  a  hint  of  champagne  toning.  Population:  58  in  66  (4  in 
66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SU,  PCGS# 
86654 

5268  1949-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Brilliant  surfaces  show 
dapples  of  crimson  patina  near  the  rims  on  each  side.  The  devices 
are  fully  struck,  and  small  marks  are  inconsequential.  The  1949-D 
is  a  prime  rarity  in  MS66,  and  virtually  all  Premium  Gems  have 
Full  Bell  Lines.  Population:  58  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24SU,  PCGS#  86654 

5269  1949-S  MS67  PCGS.  Light  sunburst-orange  coloration  adorns 
the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  is  frosty  with  a  light  champagne 
hue.  The  1949-S  typically  comes  softly  struck,  but  this  Superb 
Gem  has  above-average  detail  and  falls  just  shy  of  a  Full  Bell  Lines 
designation.  Population:  7  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24SV, 
PCGS#  6655 


5270  1953  Obverse  Die  Clash,  FS-402,  MS64  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

Better  known  as  the  “Bugs  Bunny”  variety,  clash  marks  from  the 
eagle  are  faint  but  apparent  on  Franklin’s  mouth.  These  were 
first  publicized  on  the  1955  issue,  although  several  other  dates 
and  mintmarks  show  similar  clashes.  Lustrous,  smooth,  and  well 
struck  with  occasional  splashes  of  gold  patina.  PCGS#  515813  Base 
PCGS#  86664 

1957-D  Half  Dollar,  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines 
Registry  Set  Quality,  None  Certified  Finer 


5271  1957-D  MS67  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Crescents  of  plum,  crimson, 
green,  gold,  and  blue  toning  hug  the  upper  right  obverse  and  lower 
reverse  rims  of  this  Registry-quality  Superb  Gem  Franklin  half.  The 
remaining  surfaces  are  virtually  brilliant  aside  from  scattered  specks 
of  multicolor  patina.  Satiny  luster  completes  the  appeal  of  this 
sharply  struck  Full  Bell  Lines  representative.  Population:  15  in  67 
Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24TF,  PCGS#  86673 


5272  1959  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  Type  One  Reverse.  A  hint  of 
golden  toning  graces  lustrous  and  nearly  mark-free  surfaces.  The 
strike  is  good  and  the  eye  appeal  is  exceptional.  Population:  49 
in  66  (3  in  66+)  Full  Bell  Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24TJ, 
PCGS#  86676 


1961-D  Half  Dollar,  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines 
One  of  the  Finest  Examples  Extant 


5273  1961-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  This  Premium  Gem  Full 
Bell  Lines  representative  is  one  of  the  finest  1961-D  Franklin 
halves  extant,  making  this  an  important  offering  for  advanced 
series  specialists.  Light  green  and  yellow  hues  cling  to  the  rims, 
surrounding  brilliant  centers  that  show  fully  struck  devices. 
According  to  Rick  Tomaska:  “This  is  a  very,  very  rare  coin  in  either 
MS66  or  MS66  FBL,  and  demand  greatly  exceeds  the  minuscule 
supply  of  these  coins.”  Population:  20  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Full  Bell 
Lines,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24TP,  PCGS#  86681 

5274  1962  MS65  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS.  In  the  Full  Bell  Lines 
category,  the  1962  Franklin  half  becomes  scarce  at  the  MS65 
level,  and  finer  representatives  are  extremely  rare.  This  Gem  is 
boldly  struck  and  vibrantly  lustrous,  with  light  golden  toning  that 
shows  dashes  of  russet  periodically  around  the  peripheries.  PCGS 
lists  only  six  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24TR,  PCGS# 
86682 


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1951  Franklin  Half,  PR67  Cameo 
Mint-Fresh 


5275  1951  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  This  Registry-grade  proof  Cameo 
exhibits  intense  eye  appeal  as  a  result  of  stark  white-on-black 
contrast  and  seemingly  perfect  surfaces.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp 
and  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of  perceptible  toning.  Non-Cameo 
proofs  are  occasionally  seen  in  this  lofty  grade,  but  Cameos  are  rare 
and  Deep  Cameos  are  almost  unobtainable.  Population:  15  in  67 
Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27VB,  PCGS#  86692 


1951  Franklin  Half,  Untoned  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
Seldom  Seen  With  Such  Profound  Contrast 


5276  1951  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  silver-on-black  surfaces 
typify  the  desired  appearance  of  these  coveted  Deep  Cameo 
Franklin  halves,  seldom  seen  with  the  excellent  preservation  and 
intense  contrast  seen  on  this  Premium  Gem  proof.  Any  PR66 
example  of  the  1951  is  rare,  and  Deep  Cameo  examples  far  more  so. 
The  last  example  in  this  exact  grade  and  service  brought  $7,405  as 
lot  4590  in  our  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2013),  although 
that  was  a  rim-toned  coin.  NGC  ID#  27VB,  PCGS#  96692  Base 
PCGS#  96690 


1952  Half  Dollar,  PR67+  Cameo 
Scarce  With  a  Cameo  Designation 


5277  1952  PR67+  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Many  1952  Franklin  half 

proofs  exhibit  boldly  contrasted  obverses,  while  the  reverses  are 
undeserving  of  a  Cameo  designation.  As  a  result,  locating  Cameo 
examples  can  prove  challenging.  This  Superb  Gem  is  entirely 
brilliant,  deeply  mirrored,  and  immensely  appealing.  Population:  45 
in  67  (3  in  67+)  Cameo,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  27VC,  PCGS# 
86693 


1953  Half  Dollar,  PR68  Cameo 
Registry  Set  Essential 


5278  1953  PR68  Cameo  NGC.  The  proof  1953  Franklin  half  dollar 
is  conditionally  scarce  in  PR68,  the  grade  most  often  chosen  by 
Registry  collectors.  Cameos  are  particularly  elusive  this  fine,  and  an 
Ultra  Cameo  coin  in  this  grade  is  almost  unknown.  This  brilliant, 
boldly  contrasted  Cameo  is  devoid  of  surface  flaws  and  showcases 
impressively  deep  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Census:  33  in  68  Cameo 
(1  in  68  ★  Cameo),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27VD,  PCGS#  86694 


5279  1957  PR67+  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Outstanding  frost  with 
only  tiny  breaks  on  the  high  points  of  the  portrait.  The  fields  have 
little  toning  outside  the  margins  and  the  contrast  is  marvelous. 
Population:  75  in  67  (3  in  67+)  Deep  Cameo,  75  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  24TX,  PCGS# 
96698 


1961  FS-801  Half  Dollar,  PR67 
Doubled  Die  Reverse 


5280  1961  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  PR67  NGC.  Remarkable 
die  doubling  on  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  and  UNITED  identifies  this 
significant  Guide  Book  variety.  STATES  OF  and  HALF  DOLLAR 
have  thick  letters  with  a  noticeable  spread.  Aside  from  a  blush 
of  tan  toning  on  the  top  of  Franklin’s  head,  the  remainder  of  the 
Superb  Gem  is  virtually  brilliant.  PCGS#  145292  Base  PCGS# 
6689 


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KENNEDY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1966  Kennedy  Half,  Sharp  MS67 
Few  Known  This  Fine 


5281  1966  MS67  PCGS.  Registry  Set  collectors  will  find  this  40% 
silver  Kennedy  half  issue  a  challenge  to  locate  in  high  grade.  The 
certified  population  at  PCGS  declines  significantly  in  MS66,  and 
Superb  Gems  are  extremely  rare.  This  MS67  example  boasts  a 
sharp  strike  and  unabraded  surfaces.  Amber  and  sun-gold  hues 
appear  around  portions  of  the  peripheries,  leaving  the  interiors 
with  just  a  glint  of  champagne  color.  Population:  4  in  67,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  24U5,  PCGS#  6709 

5282  2010-D  MS68  PCGS.  This  D-mint  Kennedy  half  yields 
unbelievable  technical  quality  and  aesthetic  appeal.  Its  silver-gray 
surfaces  are  awash  with  mint  luster,  and  crisp  definition  is  apparent 
on  the  design  elements.  Kennedy’s  hair  in  particular  exhibits  razor- 
sharp  detail.  The  surfaces  are  nearly  flawless.  We  mention  a  minute 
mark  on  Kennedy’s  neck  below  the  ear  solely  for  identification 
purposes.  PCGS  reports  this  as  the  single  finest,  while  NGC  shows 
two  pieces  in  this  grade  and  none  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27WF, 
PCGS#  416786 

SMS  KENNEDY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1966  SMS  Kennedy  Half,  MS67  Deep  Cameo 
Exceptional  Field-Device  Contrast 


5283  1966  SMS  MS67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  fantastic  Superb  Gem 
is  minimally  toned  save  for  a  few  touches  of  pearl-gray  patina  close 
to  the  rims.  Mirrors  are  attractive,  and  the  frost,  especially  on  the 
portrait,  is  notably  intense.  One  of  the  few  coins  that  can  suggest 
how  a  proof  1966  Kennedy  half  might  have  looked.  Population:  30 
in  67  Deep  Cameo,  5  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Basque  Guy  #1  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  /  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  2/2011),  lot  3850.  NGC  ID#  24WH,  PCGS# 
96846 


1967  SMS  Half,  Elusive  SP68  Deep  Cameo 


5284  1967  SMS  SP68  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  1967  saw  the  last  of 
the  three  Special  Mint  Sets,  before  the  Mint  resumed  adding 
mintmarks  to  coinage  and  shifted  production  of  proof  sets  to  San 
Francisco,  where  it  remains  to  this  day.  The  elusive  deep  cameo 
1967  Kennedy  halves  are  somewhat  more  available  than  the  1965s 
and  1966s.  The  present  piece  offers  an  awesome  strike  with  jet- 
black  fields  and  nicely  frosted  devices,  virtually  indistinguishable 
from  a  true  proof.  A  small  mark  on  Kennedy’s  nose  is  the  only 
discernible  flaw.  Population:  7  in  68  Deep  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2003) ,  lot  7406;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  2231;  Fort  Worth  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  1161.  NGC  ID#  24WJ,  PCGS#  96847 


PROOF  KENNEDY  HALF  DOLLARS 


1964  Kennedy  Half,  Pristine  PR70 


5285  1964  PR70  PCGS.  If  this  coin  had  a  Deep  Cameo  designation 
added  to  it,  it  would  probably  fetch  a  price  well  up  into  the  five 
figures,  but  as  usual  for  the  1964  Kennedy  half,  this  untoned 
coin  has  little  to  no  contrast  between  fields  and  devices.  What  is 
uncommon,  however,  is  the  immaculate  preservation:  There  are 
actually  far  fewer  of  these  certified  at  PCGS  than  there  are  of  the 
1964  in  PR69  Deep  Cameo.  Population:  29  in  70  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
24WF,  PCGS#  6800 


5286  1964  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Radiant 
white  motifs  contrast  with  deeply  reflective  fields.  A  lens  reveals 
a  few  pinpoint  obverse  tan  freckles.  A  pristine  example  of  this 
popular  90%  silver  proof  issue.  Population:  79  in  69  Deep  Cameo,  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24WF,  PCGS#  96800 


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1968-S  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Key  40%  Issue  in  This  Grade 


5287  1968-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  1968-S  40%  silver  proof 
is  a  key  issue  among  the  early  Kennedy  halves,  as  most  grade  no 
better  than  PR67  or  PR68,  and  many  lack  deep  cameo  contrast. 
This  pristine  PR70  Deep  Cameo  is  a  winner  on  both  counts, 
showing  impeccable  preservation  and  optimally  contrasted  surfaces. 
Population:  16  in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24WK, 
PCGS#  96804  Base  PCGS#  999132 


5288  197 1-S  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Lightly  gold-toned  at  the 
rims,  though  the  interiors  have  absolute  black-and-white  contrast. 
A  gorgeous  coin  from  the  first  cupronickel  clad  proof  half  dollar 
issue,  and  a  coin  that  is  just  one  or  two  pinpoint  flaws  away  from 
perfection.  Population:  66  in  69  Deep  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  The  Basque  Guy  #1  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  (Heritage, 
2/201  l),lot  3853.  NGC  ID#  24WM,  PCGS#  96807 

1973-S  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
First  Year  in  the  Clad  Series  for 
Perfect  Deep  Cameo  Proofs 


5289  1973-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Clad  Kennedy  half  proofs  get 
little  respect  —  many  later-date  such  pieces  graded  PR69DCAM 
are  available  for  only  a  few  dollars  —  so  it  may  come  as  a  surprise 
to  collectors  that  some  of  the  earliest  clad  proof  issues  are  a  far 
different  story.  PCGS  has  certified  only  66  1971  -S  half  dollars 
in  PR69DCAM,  with  none  in  PR70DCAM.  For  1972  there  are 
642  PR69DCAM  pieces,  but  none  in  PR70DCAM.  1973  is  the 
first  year  that  PR70DCAM  pieces  exist,  26  to  be  precise,  with 
nearly  7,000  pieces  in  PR69DCAM.  A  close  examination  of  the 
surfaces  expectedly  fails  to  reveal  even  the  most  minute  distraction, 
although  bidders  might  appreciate  the  mention  of  a  touch  of  gold 
color  on  the  neck.  A  must-have  acquisition  for  the  Registry  Set 
collector  or  investor.  Population:  26  in  70  Deep  Cameo,  (7/15). 
From  The  Kallenberg  #1  PCGS  Registry  Set  Of  Proof  Half  Dollars 
/  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  2244.  NGC  ID#  27WM, 
PCGS#  96809 


5290  1974-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  This  early  clad  issue  is 
among  the  most  elusive  Kennedy  proofs  in  this  perfect  grade.  The 
present  piece  boasts  a  light  golden  patina  over  deeply  frosted 
devices  and  well-mirrored  fields,  the  surfaces  uniformly  trouble- 
free.  Population:  40  in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27 WN, 
PCGS#  96810 


1974-S  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Scarce  Perfectly  Preserved 


5291  1974-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Another  of  the  clad  issues 
from  early  in  the  Kennedy  half  dollar  series  that  is  all  but 
unobtainable  in  the  top  PR70  Deep  Cameo  grade,  the  1974'S  as  of 
(6/15)  shows  only  40  pieces  so  graded  at  PCGS.  The  arctic-frosted 
devices  show  glints  of  gold  coloration  against  the  pitch-black  fields. 
Interestingly  for  a  proof  coin,  the  reverse  die  is  rotated  about  5 
degrees  counterclockwise. 

From  The  Kallenberg  #1  PCGS  Registry  Set  Of  Proof  Half  Dollars 
/  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  2245.  NGC  ID#  27WN, 
PCGS#  96810 


1976-S  Clad  Kennedy  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5292  1976-S  Clad  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Fewer  examples  of  the 
clad  1976-S  proof  half  are  certified  in  the  perfect  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  grade  than  are  of  its  silver  counterpart.  This  piece  is  one  of 
70  so-graded  examples  at  PCGS,  while  none  are  this  fine  at  NGC 
(6/15).  This  Registry  coin  is  fully  struck  and  starkly  contrasted  with 
just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning.  NGC  ID#  27 WP,  PCGS#  96811 

1976-S  Clad  Half,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 
Golden-Toned 


5293  1976-S  Clad  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Though  the  revival 
of  the  silver  Kennedy  half  was  popular  in  1976,  it  is  the  clad 
proof  variant  that  has  proven  more  elusive  in  perfect  condition 
today.  This  is  a  deeply  gold-toned  example  that  offers  essentially 
undisturbed  surfaces  and  is  housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
Population:  70  in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15). 

From  The  Basque  Guy  # 1  All-Time  PCGS  Registry  Set  /  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  2/2011),  lot  3856.  NGC  ID#  27WP,  PCGS# 
96811 


5294  1976-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Pure  pristine  90% 
silver  perfection  is  on  display  here,  not  only  one  of  the  top- 
grade  examples  for  Registry  Set  purposes  but  also  the  popular 
Bicentennial  one-year  type.  A  small  lintmark  above  the  7  provides 
a  pedigree  identifier.  NGC  ID#  27WR,  PCGS#  96812 


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5295  1976-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  The  contrast  is  absolute 
and  the  preservation  flawless.  The  faintest  hint  of  golden  patina 
visits  the  (90%)  silver  surfaces  of  this  Bicentennial  half  dollar  proof. 
NGC  ID#  27 WR,  PCGS#  96812 

5296  1981-S  Type  2  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with 
attractive  copper-gold  toning  and  intense  Deep  Cameo  contrast 
on  both  sides.  The  bulbous  upper  serif  distinguishes  the  Type  Two 
mintmark  from  its  Type  One  counterpart.  Population:  63  in  70 
Deep  Cameo  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2007) ,  lot  1845.  NGC  ID# 
24WS,  PCGS#  96822 

EARLY  DOLLARS 


1795  B-4,  BB-14  Dollar,  Fine  Details 


Mint  Silver  Plug 


5297  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Two  Leaves,  B-4,  BB-14,  Silver  Plug 
—  Obverse  Graffiti  —  NGC  Details.  Fine.  An  obvious  Mint- 
inserted  silver  plug  is  visible  on  the  obverse  of  this  early  silver  dollar. 
The  natural  deep  gray-brown  surfaces  exhibit  minor  obverse  graffiti. 
This  is  an  important  piece  to  illustrate  early  minting  technology,  an 
experiment  that  only  lasted  for  part  of  the  year  in  1795.  PCGS# 
39992  Base  PCGS#  6854 


1795  Flowing  Hair  Dollar,  Fine  12 
Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27 
Crown- Sized  Early  Type  Coin 


5298  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27,  R.l,  Fine  12 
PCGS.  Dusky  steel-gray  and  tan-brown  toning  blankets  this 
charming  Flowing  Hair  type  coin.  Unimportant  adjustment  marks 
(as  struck)  are  relegated  to  the  reverse  border  near  UNITED. 
Surprisingly  free  from  abrasions  for  the  Fine  level,  though  we  note 
a  minor  rim  knock  near  the  7  in  the  date.  Encapsulated  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  PCGS#  39977  Base  PCGS#  6852 


1795  B-5,  BB-27  Flowing  Hair  Dollar 
XF  Details,  Three  Leaves 


5299  1795  Flowing  Hair,  Three  Leaves,  B-5,  BB-27,  R.l  — 
Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  Gunmetal-blue  and 
caramel-gold  toning  drapes  this  impressive  Flowing  Hair  dollar. 
The  wings  display  considerable  plumage  detail,  and  hints  of  luster 
emerge  from  design  elements.  The  surfaces  are  mildly  glossy  but 
lack  any  evident  abrasions.  Minor  adjustment  marks,  as  made,  are 
on  the  obverse  near  the  center  and  the  lower  right  border.  PCGS# 
39977  Base  PCGS#  6852 


1796  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  VF25 
B-5,  BB-65,  Large  Date,  Small  Letters 


5300  1796  Large  Date,  Small  Letters,  B-5,  BB-65,  R.2,  VF25 
PCGS.  Bowers  Die  State  IV.  Mottled  blue  and  olive-gold  toning  is 
prominent  on  both  sides  of  this  smoothly  worn  early  dollar.  Easily 
identified  by  a  die  lump  between  I  and  C  of  AMERICA,  the  BB-65 
variety  is  the  sole  1796  dollar  with  a  Large  Date  and  therefore 
a  necessity  for  early  dollar  type.  The  surfaces  show  only  minor, 
unimportant  nicks  and  ticks,  although  a  few  angled  adjustment 
marks  are  hidden  in  the  toning  through  Liberty’s  lower  curls  and 
below  the  bust.  The  date  is  slightly  repunched  as  always  seen  on 
the  variety.  PCGS#  40002  Base  PCGS#  6861 


1796  B-5,  BB-65  Dollar,  XF40 
Large  Date,  Small  Letters 


5301  1796  Large  Date,  Small  Letters,  B-5,  BB-65,  R.2,  XF40  NGC. 

Bowers  Die  State  IV.  A  die  break  joins  the  the  IC  in  AMERICA. 
B-5  is  easily  recognized  as  the  lone  Large  Date  die  pair  for  the  year. 
The  present  wheat-gold,  steel-blue,  and  pearl-gray  silver  dollar  is 
refreshingly  unabraded  despite  moderate  wear  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
and  shoulder. 

Ex:  Baltimore  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2008) ,  lot  738;  Long 
Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2012),  lot  3911,  which  realized  $8,050. 
PCGS#  40002  Base  PCGS#  6861 


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1797  B-3,  BB-71  Dollar,  VF25 
10x6  Stars,  Large  Letters  Reverse 


1798  Heraldic  Eagle  Silver  Dollar,  XF40 
Wide  Date,  Pointed  9,  B-23,  BB-1 05 


5302  1797  10x6  Stars,  Large  Letters,  B-3,  BB-71,  R.2,  VF25  PCGS. 

Bowers  Die  State  III.  The  sole  die  marriage  with  a  10x6  star 
arrangement,  which  causes  LIBERTY  to  appear  uncentered  over 
the  bust.  A  stone-gray  example  with  partial  plumage  on  the  wings. 
Lightly  abraded  aside  from  short  marks  on  the  rims  near  the  Y  in 
LIBERTY  and  the  final  A  in  AMERICA.  Minor  adjustment  marks 
(as  issued)  are  noted  on  the  reverse  along  the  border  and  below  the 
right  (facing)  wing.  PCGS#  40004  Base  PCGS#  6865 


1798  B-4,  BB-92  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Heraldic  Eagle,  Knob  9,  5 -Line  Stripes 


5305  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Wide  Date,  B-23,  BB-105,  R.3, 
XF40  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  III  with  lapping  apparent  at  the 
shoulder  curl.  A  nicely  defined  Heraldic  Eagle  dollar.  Stone-white 
high  points  contrast  with  dusky  olive-green,  cobalt-blue,  and 
golden-brown  fields.  No  marks  are  remotely  worthy  of  mention, 
save  for  a  minor  reverse  rim  knock  at  5  o’clock.  PCGS#  40022  Base 
PCGS#  6877 


1798  B-13,  BB-108  Dollar,  AU53 
Heraldic  Eagle,  Pointed  9 


5303  1798  Large  Eagle,  Knob  9,  5  Vertical  Lines,  B-4,  BB-92, 
R.4,  AU55  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  A  very  scarce  Bolender 
variety,  identified  by  the  five-line  vertical  stripes  in  the  shield 
and  a  repunched  obverse  star  4.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  Liberty’s 
shoulder  exhibit  moderate  wear,  but  luster  illuminates  protected 
areas  beneath  the  blanket  of  autumn-brown,  sea-green,  and 
gunmetal-gray  toning.  Minimally  abraded,  and  adjustment  marks 
are  confined  to  the  E  in  LIBERTY.  PCGS#  40010  Base  PCGS# 
6874 


1798  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  XF40 
Knobbed  9,  10  Arrows,  B-6,  BB-96 


5306  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  10  Arrows,  B-13,  BB-108,  R.2, 
AU53  PCGS.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  Telltale  radial  die  crumbling 
near  the  L  in  LIBERTY  identifies  this  collectible  Bolender  variety. 
Light  to  medium  walnut-brown  toning  embraces  both  sides  of  this 
partly  lustrous  Draped  Bust  dollar.  The  only  reportable  abrasion  is  a 
narrow  scrape  near  the  D  in  UNITED.  The  central  obverse  retains 
adjustment  marks,  as  issued  by  the  Philadelphia  Mint.  PCGS# 
40025  Base  PCGS#  6876 


1798  Heraldic  Eagle  Dollar,  XF45 
Pointed  9,  B-15,  BB-112 


5304  1798  Large  Eagle,  Knob  9,  5  Vertical  Lines,  10  Arrows,  B-6, 
BB-96,  R.3,  XF40  NGC.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die  State  IV.  The 
position  of  the  8  in  the  date  nearly  touching  the  bust,  with  the  line 
star  pattern  on  the  reverse,  and  the  bases  of  the  first  A  in  AMERICA 
joined  together  identifies  the  BB-96  variety.  This  attractive  XF 
piece  retains  traces  of  original  mint  luster  under  shades  of  gold, 
gray,  and  blue-steel  patina.  The  central  motifs  show  a  light  strike 
like  many  examples  of  this  variety,  and  some  adjustment  marks  are 
visible  on  the  reverse  across  the  eagle’s  breast  and  upper  shield. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  ( Heritage ,  4/2012),  lot  4853.  PCGS# 
4001 1  Base  PCGS#  6876 


5307  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Wide  Date,  B-15,  BB-112,  R.3, 
XF45  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  III.  A  crack  from  the  top  left 
shield  corner  to  the  ribbon  an  the  reverse  and  a  spindly  star  13 
from  die  lapping  suggest  the  die  state  of  this  Wide  Date  Heraldic 
Eagle  dollar.  Deep  toning  disguises  underlying  iridescence,  with 
battleship-gray  and  gunmetal-blue  shades  mixing  with  olive-brown 
surfaces.  Sharp  detail  on  Liberty  and  a  general  lack  of  significant 
marks  characterizes  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  shows  weakness 
on  three  field  stars  and  a  few  minor  rim  nicks.  PCGS#  40029  Base 
PCGS#  6877 


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5308  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Wide  Date,  B-12,  BB-120,  R.4, 
VF30  NGC.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  Die  cracks  are  confined  to  a 
slender  arc  near  the  STA  in  STATES.  A  midgrade  pearl-white 
representative  with  good  eye  appeal  and  lightly  abraded  surfaces. 
The  obverse  has  a  few  tiny  gray  spots.  PCGS#  40037  Base  PCGS# 
6877 


1798  Pointed  9  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  VF25 
Heraldic  Eagle,  B-14,  BB-122 


5309  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  B-14,  BB-122,  R.3,  VF25  PCGS. 

Bowers  Die  State  IV.  Traces  of  mint  luster  remain  in  protected  areas 
of  this  attractive  mid-grade  early  dollar.  Moderate  wear  and  a  few 
small  marks  determine  the  assigned  grade,  although  the  surface 
quality  and  visual  appeal  suggest  an  even  higher  level.  Olive-gold 
surfaces  display  ocean-blue  overtones.  Sharp  detail  remains  on 
the  motifs  throughout  both  sides.  The  olive  leaves  are  complete, 
confirming  a  middle  die  state  before  some  of  the  reverse  sharpness 
was  lapped  away.  PCGS#  40039  Base  PCGS#  6873 

5310  1799  Irregular  Date,  13  Stars  Reverse,  B-15,  BB-152,  R.3, 
VF25  PCGS.  Bowers  Die  State  IV.  The  popular  “Irregular  Date” 
variety  with  awkwardly  entered  date  digits.  This  evenly  circulated 
steel-gray  representative  is  free  from  consequential  abrasions, 
although  thorough  inspection  reveals  faint  hairlines.  All  letters  in 
E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  are  at  least  partially  present.  PCGS#  40045 
Base  PCGS#  6879 


1799  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU  Details 
7x6  Stars,  B-5,  BB-157 


5311  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-5,  BB-157,  R.2,  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
AU  Details.  Bowers -Borckardt  Die  State  III.  A  sharply  detailed 
example  of  this  popular  variety,  with  just  a  trace  of  high-point 
wear  and  lightly  abraded  lavender-gray  surfaces  that  show  a  few 
highlights  of  champagne-gold  on  the  reverse.  The  reverse  die 
cracks  identify  this  often-seen  later  die  state.  The  noted  surface 
irregularity  is  confined  to  the  area  around  BE  in  LIBERTY.  PCGS# 
40049  Base  PCGS#  6878 


1799  7x6  Stars  Dollar,  AU55 
B-16,  BB-158,  Lush  Patina 


5312  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-16,  BB-158,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Bowers  Die 
State  III.  An  early  to  intermediate  die  state  with  “wave”  clash 
marks  above  the  date,  but  no  sign  of  the  eventually  extensive 
obverse  cracks.  Golden-brown  and  gunmetal  toning  drapes 
minimally  marked  and  partially  lustrous  surfaces.  The  strike  is  good 
and  the  eye  appeal  is  impressive.  PCGS#  40050  Base  PCGS#  6878 

1799  Bust  Dollar,  XF45+ 

7x6  Stars,  B-ll,  BB-161 


5313  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-ll,  BB-161,  R.3,  XF45+  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  III.  No  berries  in  the  branch  on  the  reverse. 
Shades  of  slate-gray,  blue-steel,  and  golden-brown  toning  blanket 
the  lightly  abraded  surfaces  of  this  attractive  XF45+  specimen.  The 
design  elements  are  well-detailed,  with  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear 
on  the  high  points,  and  an  extensive  network  of  die  cracks  on  the 
reverse  confirms  the  late  die  state.  Population  (for  the  variety):  1  in 
45+,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40052  Base  PCGS#  6878 


1799  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
7x6  Stars,  B-10,  BB-163 


5314  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-10,  BB-163,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Bowers 
Die  State  III-IV.  Dusky  chestnut-brown  and  silver-gray  toning 
embraces  satiny  surfaces.  A  well  struck  and  minimally  circulated 
example.  Marks  are  minor  overall,  though  we  note  a  small  obverse 
rim  nick  at  12  o’clock.  Bolender-10  is  available  in  Very  Fine,  but 
becomes  very  scarce  at  the  Choice  AU  level.  PCGS#  40054  Base 
PCGS#  6878 


5315  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-17,  BB-164,  R.2,  VF30  NGC.  Bowers  Die 
State  IV.  A  walnut-brown  and  olive-gray  Heraldic  Eagle  dollar. 
No  marks  are  apparent  and  the  eye  appeal  is  pleasing.  The  eagle’s 
head  and  neck  display  wear  commensurate  with  the  grade.  PCGS# 
40055  Base  PCGS#  6878 


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5316  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-8,  BB-165,  R.3,  VF30  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  I.  The  die  flaw  at  the  top  of  the  final  S  in 
STATES  indicates  the  BB-165  variety.  Pleasing  gray,  gold,  and  blue- 
steel  patina  covers  the  problemTree  surfaces  of  this  attractive  Bust 
dollar,  with  no  adjustment  marks  and  only  minor  abrasions.  The 
striking  details  on  the  central  devices  show  a  touch  of  softness. 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4859.  PCGS#  40056 
Base  PCGS#  6878 


1799  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  XF40 
7x6  Stars,  B-9,  BB-166 


5317  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-9,  BB-166,  R.l,  XF40  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  V.  Only  light  wear  shows  on  the  high  points 
of  the  design  elements  and  almost  all  interior  detail  remains  intact 
on  this  attractive  XF  specimen.  The  pleasing  gray  and  blue-steel 
surfaces  are  lightly  abraded  and  the  obverse  shows  the  extensive 
network  of  die  cracks  that  identifies  the  late  die  state.  Population 
(for  the  variety):  3  in  40,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40057  Base  PCGS# 
6878 


5318  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-22,  BB-168,  R.4,  VF20  PCGS.  Bowers 
Die  State  III.  Bolender-22  is  scarce,  presumably  due  to  the  heavy 
horizontal  crack  across  the  central  reverse.  The  present  example 
is  well  defined  for  the  VF20  grade.  Gunmetal-blue  fields  contrast 
with  cream-gray  high  points.  Minimally  abraded,  although  the 
centers  display  faint  hairlines.  PCGS#  40059  Base  PCGS# 
6878 


1800  Silver  Dollar,  VF30 
Richly  Toned  B-l  6,  BB-187 


5319  1800  B-16,  BB-187,  R.2,  VF30  PCGS.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die 
State  III.  A  repunched  T  in  UNITED  aids  attribution  of  this  early 
dollar.  The  mid-die  state  shows  a  pronounced  die  break  to  the  left  of 
the  second  S  in  STATES.  Apple-green  and  rose-red  toning  embraces 
the  well  defined  surfaces,  with  a  lighter  silver-gray  color  on  the 
raised  elements.  Both  sides  lack  any  consequential  marks,  though 
for  pedigree  purposes  we  note  a  tiny  obverse  rim  nick  at  5  o’clock, 
where  two  of  the  dentils  are  a  bit  flat  and  shiny  at  the  outer  edge. 
Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4862.  PCGS# 
40073  Base  PCGS#  6887 


1800  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU55 
Popular  AMERICAI  Variety,  B-l  9,  BB-192 


5320  1800  AMERICAI,  B-19,  BB-192,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS.  Bowers- 
Borckardt  Die  State  I.  An  early  die  state  that  displays  heavy 
parallel  die  lines  on  the  border  near  the  date.  Originally  toned 
golden-brown,  ruby-red,  and  stone-gray.  Luster  fills  design  elements, 
and  the  high  points  display  only  slight  wear.  Distributed  minor  field 
marks  are  characteristic  of  brief  circulation.  A  lovely  representative 
of  this  distinctive  and  popular  Guide  Book  reverse.  Population  (for 
the  variety):  2  in  55,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40082  Base  PCGS# 
6892 


1800  ‘Dotted  Date’  Dollar,  VF30 
B-14,  BB-194 


5321  1800  Dotted  Date,  B-14,  BB-194,  R.3,  VF30  PCGS.  CAC. 

Bowers  Die  State  IV.  Several  curious  small  die  breaks  near  the  first 
0  in  the  date  are  the  source  of  the  “Dotted  Date”  nickname.  The 
variety  is  relatively  scarce,  and  listed  in  the  Guide  Book.  This  is  a 
charming  midgrade  example  with  deep  dove-gray  fields  and  lighter 
stone-white  high  points.  A  pair  of  brief,  narrow  marks  are  noted  on 
the  left  obverse  field  near  the  ribbon.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  PCGS#  40078  Base  PCGS#  6889 


5322  1800  10  Arrows,  B-15,  BB-195,  R.4  —  Polished  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die  State  I.  A  one-die-pair-only 
Guide  Book  variety  that  is  always  in  demand.  Though  obviously 
polished  with  the  resulting  flattening  of  grays  in  the  patina,  this  is  a 
significant  opportunity  for  the  right  collector. 


1801  B-l,  BB-211  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Substantial  Appeal  Remains 


5323  1801  B-l,  BB-211,  R.3  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU 
Details  Bowers  Die  State  IV.  There  are  no  overt  signs  of  cleaning, 
but  a  glass  reveals  some  delicate  lines  in  the  right  obverse  field 
when  angled  in  light.  They  are  well  hidden  in  the  seemingly 
original  iridescent  patina,  and  mint  luster  remains  among  the 
devices.  Lilac,  rose,  and  light  olive-gold  toning  covers  both  sides. 
An  opportunity  for  the  discerning  bidder  despite  the  net  grade. 


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1801  Draped  Bust  Dollar,  AU50 
Popular  B-l,  BB-211  Variety 


5324  1801  B-l,  BB-211,  R.3,  AU50  NGC.  Bowers-Borckardt  Die 
State  IV.  This  attractive  AU  specimen  shows  the  descending 
die  crack  through  STA  in  STATES  that  identifies  Die  State  IV. 
The  lightly  abraded  lavender-gray  surfaces  show  highlights  of 
champagne-gold  in  places  and  the  well-detailed  design  elements 
show  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear.  The  1801  Draped  Bust  dollar  is  one 
of  the  more  difficult  dates  of  the  series  to  locate,  and  the  BB-211 
variety  is  especially  challenging  in  high  grade.  Census  (for  the 
variety):  1  in  50,  6  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40083  Base  PCGS#  6893 


5325  1802/1  Narrow  Date,  B-l,  BB-231,  R.4  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  Light  wheat-gold 
toning  embraces  this  nicely  defined  and  attractive  Heraldic  Eagle 
dollar.  Both  sides  display  glints  of  luster,  and  marks  are  confined  to 
the  inner  points  of  obverse  stars  2  through  6.  PCGS#  40091  Base 
PCGS#  6898 


1802/1  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  VF 
Narrow  Date,  B-l,  BB-231 


5326  1802/1  Narrow  Date,  B-l,  BB-231,  R.4,  VF35  PCGS.  CAC. 

Bowers  Die  State  II.  Clashed  near  Liberty’s  throat,  as  always  seen 
on  this  scarce  Bolender  variety.  Light  to  medium  steel-gray  toning 
evenly  adorns  the  fields.  The  portrait  high  points  are  pearl-white. 
The  only  mentionable  marks  are  relegated  to  the  upper  right  shield 
corner.  PCGS#  4009 1  Base  PCGS#  6898 


5327  1802/1  Wide  Date,  B-3,  BB-234,  R.3  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  XF  Details.  Bowers  Die  State  II.  This  stone-gray  and 
almond-gold  early  dollar  has  hairlined  surfaces  from  an  ill-advised 
wipe,  but  both  sides  display  ample  luster.  The  only  mark  worthy 
of  mention  is  a  faded  vertical  pinscratch  near  the  profile.  PCGS# 
40094  Base  PCGS#  6899 

5328  1803  Large  3,  B-6,  BB-255,  R.2,  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  Bowers 
Die  State  II.  A  dusky  silver-gray  type  representative.  Fairly  well 
defined,  and  surprisingly  unabraded  aside  from  a  few  small  rim 
nicks  and  a  scuff  on  the  reverse  rim  at  4  o’clock.  PCGS#  40101 
Base  PCGS#  6901 


1803  B-6,  BB-255  Dollar,  VF30 
Large  3,  Midgrade  Type  Coin 


5329  1803  Large  3,  B-6,  BB-255,  R.2,  VF30  PCGS.  Bowers-Borckardt 
Die  State  III.  The  thick  top  of  the  3  in  the  date  indicates  the  most 
available  variety  of  the  year,  BB-255.  This  coin  shows  the  thin  die 
break  that  connects  the  obverse  stars  on  the  right  in  the  scarce 
final  die  state.  A  midgrade  steel-gray  and  stone-white  example. 
Abrasions  are  chiefly  confined  to  the  leftmost  clouds. 

Ex:  Schaumberg  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4874. 
PCGS#  40101  Base  PCGS#  6901 


SEATED  DOLLARS 

5330  1841  AU58  PCGS.  Richly  toned  blue-to-gray  with  the  brightest 
color  in  the  still- lustrous  fields.  Just  a  touch  of  rub  crosses  the  high 
points  of  the  devices  and  marks  are  few.  NGC  ID#  24YB,  PCGS# 
6927 

5331  1842  AU55  PCGS.  Untoned  surfaces  are  silver-white  and  show 
good  contrast  and  luster,  despite  minor  wear  and  the  expected 
trivial  signs  of  contact.  Better  than  usually  seen  for  this  well- 
circulated  issue.  One  dark  spot  shows  on  the  reverse,  under  the 
eagle’s  left  wing.  NGC  ID#  24YC,  PCGS#  6928 

5332  1843  AU55  PCGS.  This  Choice  AU  specimen  shows  just  a 
trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements,  and  the  lightly 
abraded  surfaces  are  toned  in  dappled  shades  of  gray  and  amber. 
Population:  69  in  55,  93  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24YD,  PCGS# 
6929 

5333  1846  AU55  PCGS.  The  1846  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  Seated 
dollar  issues  from  the  1840s,  though  it  is  seen  less  often  than  the 
more-popular  type  dates  from  1841  to  1843.  This  boldly  detailed 
Choice  AU  representative  shows  subtle  semiprooflike  mirroring 
beneath  a  thin  veil  of  light  golden  color.  Slight  high-point 
friction  precludes  a  Mint  State  grade.  NGC  ID#  24YG,  PCGS# 
6932 

5334  1847  AU58+  NGC.  CAC.  This  boldly  struck  1847  Seated  dollar 
exhibits  just  a  trace  of  friction  over  the  high  points  of  the  devices, 
with  semiprooflike  mirroring  evident  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  show 
iridescent  champagne  and  pale  lavender  hues,  with  lightly  mottled 
grayish  overtones,  the  latter  primarily  over  the  devices.  There  are 
no  major  abrasions.  This  issue  is  one  of  the  more  often  seen  dates 
from  this  decade,  suitable  for  type  representation.  NGC  ID#  24YJ, 
PCGS#  6934 


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1854  Seated  Dollar,  VF35 
High  Attrition  Rate 


5335  1854  VF35  NGC.  The  1854  Seated  dollar  is  a  scarce  issue  that 
started  with  a  low-mintage  of  33,140  coins,  and  then  followed  with 
a  significant  attrition  rate.  Perhaps  only  a  couple  hundred  piece 
survive  in  all  grades.  This  one  shows  considerable  wear  as  the  grade 
suggests.  The  obverse  has  substantial  gray-gold  patina  with  lighter 
silver  at  the  center.  The  reverse  has  delicate  gold  toning  across  the 
entire  surface.  Census:  2  in  35,  44  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  24YT, 
PCGS#  6942 


1855  Seated  Dollar,  Choice  XF 
Among  the  Rarest  Issues  in  the  Series 


5336  1855  XF45  PCGS*  Only  26,000  dollars  were  struck  in  1855,  and 
most  of  them  were  exported,  melted,  or  lost  through  some  other 
form  of  attrition.  In  terms  of  relative  rarity,  PCGS  ranks  the  date 
10th  out  of  45  issues  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  This  Choice  XF 
survivor  has  light  steel-gray  surfaces  with  faint  traces  of  golden 
and  powder-blue  patina.  Sharply  rendered  devices  display  a  normal 
degree  of  friction,  and  the  only  marks  that  merit  mention  are  a 
couple  of  small  digs  below  the  date  and  the  O  in  OF.  NGC  ID# 
24YU,  PCGS#  6943 

1855  Seated  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Elusive  Philadelphia  Issue 


5337  1855  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  The  1855  is 
a  scarce  issue  in  all  grades.  The  luster  of  this  piece  is  muted  by  deep 
pinkish-gray  coloration  that  obscures  the  hairlines  which  denote  light 
cleaning.  A  few  stray  abrasions  and  light  wear  are  present  as  expected 
from  a  brief  period  in  circulation.  The  strike  is  boldly  impressed, 
with  good  detailing  on  all  star  centrils  and  Liberty’s  head. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2009) ,  lot  848.  NGC  ID#  24YU, 
PCGS#  6943 


1857  Seated  Dollar,  AU50 
Lightly  Toned  and  Partly  Lustrous 


5338  1857  AU50  PCGS.  From  a  mintage  of  94,000  coins,  the  1857 
is  a  medium-availability  date  among  No  Motto  Seated  dollars. 
Examples  are  elusive  in  all  grades,  and  About  Uncirculated  coins 
are  very  scarce.  Each  side  of  this  lightly  circulated,  mostly  brilliant 
representative  shows  blushes  of  golden-russet  coloration  and  partial 
luster  in  the  hidden  areas.  The  design  detail  is  sharp  with  an 
expected  amount  of  blending,  and  lightly  scattered  marks  appear 
throughout.  NGC  ID#  24YW,  PCGS#  6945 

5339  1859-S  VF20  PCGS.  An  unusual  survivor  as  a  pre-Civil  War  San 
Francisco  Seated  dollar,  this  midrange  example  has  a  mix  of  blue 
and  gold  overtones  against  a  light  gray  base.  The  letters  LI-RTY 
show,  while  BE  are  partially  clear.  Several  moderate  contact  marks 
are  noted  in  the  fields,  though  the  devices  are  relatively  clean. 
NGC  ID#  24YZ,  PCGS#  6948 

5340  1859-S  VF20  PCGS.  Large  S.  For  a  coin  with  40  points  of  wear, 
this  piece  presents  a  pleasing  appearance  and  will  undoubtedly 
bring  out  the  color  aficionados,  showing  lovely  multicolor 
concentric  toning  on  both  sides.  Abrasions  are  few  for  the  grade. 
NGC  ID#  24YZ,  PCGS#  6948 


1860  Seated  Dollar,  MS64 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 


5341  1860  MS64  PCGS.  The  1860  Seated  Liberty  dollar  was  circulated 
heavily  in  trade  with  China,  and  examples  in  Mint  State  grades  are 
scarce  today.  The  present  coin  is  an  exceptional  specimen,  with 
sharp  definition  on  the  devices  and  lightly  abraded  surfaces.  Traces 
of  satiny  luster  are  evident  under  silver-gray  and  steel-blue  toning. 
Population:  26  in  64,  6  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2010),  lot  3833.  NGC  ID#  24Z2, 
PCGS#  6949 


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1860-0  Seated  Dollar,  MS63 
Radiant  No  Motto  Type  Coin 


5342  1860-0  MS63  NGC.  The  1860-0  is  one  of  the  only  No  Motto 
Seated  dollar  issues  that  is  usually  affordable  in  Mint  State,  much 
to  the  advantage  of  budget-conscious  type  collectors.  The  present 
coin  displays  a  touch  of  golden  toning  around  the  rims,  but  is 
otherwise  brilliant  —  and  not  in  a  bright,  dipped-out  sense,  but 
in  a  vibrant,  mint-fresh  sense.  The  motifs  are  sharp  and  frosty  and 
the  fields  emit  semiprooflike  reflectivity.  A  few  light  abrasions  are 
hardly  noticed  as  the  luster  cartwheels  around  each  side.  Census: 
60  in  63  (5  in  63+),  41  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24Z3,  PCGS#  6950 


1863  Seated  Dollar,  MS64 
Delightful  Original  Toning 


5343  1863  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  A  Civil  War  issue,  many  1863  Seated 
Liberty  dollars  suffered  the  ravages  of  exportation  and/or  melting. 
An  important  Uncirculated  survivor,  this  coin  is  richly  toned 
in  smoky-gray  shades  with  cobalt-blue  and  peach  highlights 
intermingled  throughout.  Fully  defined  in  all  areas,  the  surfaces 
are  smooth  and  premium  quality  for  the  grade.  Elusive  as  a  business 
strike  and  rare  so  fine.  Census:  24  in  64,  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2000),  lot  5016.  NGC  ID# 
24Z6,  PCGS#  6953 


5344  1866  Motto  AU50  PCGS.  Predominantly  steel-gray  surfaces 
show  subtle  copper-colored  hints  amid  good  remaining  luster  on 
this  lightly  circulated  and  sharply  struck  With  Motto  Seated  dollar. 
NGC  ID#  24Z9,  PCGS#  6959 

5345  1868  Misplaced  Date,  FS-301,  AU58  NGC.  This  Cherry  pickers 
variety  shows  the  top  of  an  errant  8  within  the  denticles  below 
the  6  in  the  date.  The  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  Seated  dollar  are 
bright  and  untoned  with  myriad  abrasions  scattered  throughout. 
Razor-sharp  motifs  exhibit  trace  amounts  of  high-point  rub.  Census 
(all  varieties):  15  in  58,  16  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  416927  Base 
PCGS#  6961 

5346  1871  MS61  PCGS.  A  few  noticeable  digs  on  Liberty’s  arms  and 
torso  largely  account  for  the  grade  on  this  Mint  State  high-mintage 
Seated  dollar,  but  they  fail  to  defeat  the  overall  good  eye  appeal 
generated  by  ample  luster,  a  sharp  strike,  and  light  golden-copper 
patina.  NGC  ID#  24ZG,  PCGS#  6966 

5347  1872-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Fine.  With  a 
mintage  of  just  3,150  coins,  many  of  which  have  been  lost  through 
attrition,  it  is  little  wonder  the  1872-CC  is  one  of  the  most  highly 
coveted  dates  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  This  well-worn  example 
shows  signs  of  an  old  cleaning,  but  the  smooth  surfaces  are  retoned 
in  pleasing  battleship-gray  patina.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS# 
6969 


5348  1872-CC  VF20  NGC.  Carson  City  issues  are  among  the  most 
sought-after  dates  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  This  1872-CC 
representative  is  well-detailed  for  the  VF  level,  with  medium 
battleship-gray  patina  and  relatively  smooth  surfaces.  With  a 
mintage  of  only  3,150  pieces,  this  issue  is  in  constant  demand,  even 
in  middle  to  lower  circulated  grades.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS#  6969 


1872-CC  Seated  Dollar,  XF45 
Attractive  Patina 


5349  1872-CC  XF45  PCGS.  This  is  an  impressively  well-detailed  and 
problem-free  Choice  XF  example  of  this  sought-after  Carson  City 
issue.  Both  sides  show  medium  golden-gray  patina  with  hints  of 
iridescence  in  the  fields.  Remnants  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  are 
revealed  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  outstanding  compared  to  what  is  usually  seen  on  the 
1872-CC.  Population:  15  in  45,  61  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  24ZK, 
PCGS#  6969 


1872-CC  Seated  Dollar,  AU  Details 


Rare  Carson  City  Issue,  3,150  Pieces  Struck 


5350  1872-CC  —  Stained  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Whatever  dollars 
were  struck  in  1872  at  the  Carson  City  Mint  were  likely  held  back 
until  1873,  when  silver  prices  moderated  and  the  melt  value  of 
silver  dollars  no  longer  exceeded  their  face  value.  After  the  1873 
mintage,  the  Seated  dollar  series  would  be  abolished.  While  the 
1872-CC  is  somewhat  more  available  than  the  surrounding  Carson 
City  dates  (1871-CC  and  1873-CC),  it  is  a  rare  issue  as  well.  This 
example  is  identified  as  “Stained”  by  NGC,  with  an  unnatural 
cloudiness  over  prooflike  fields  and  devices  —  particularly  on 
the  obverse.  The  coin  is  otherwise  sharply  struck  and  without 
meaningful  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS#  6969 


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1872-CC  Silver  Dollar,  AU  Details 


Hint  of  Golden  Toning 


5351  1872-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  A 

sharply  rendered  example  with  minimal  wear  over  the  devices.  This 
light  golden  1872-CC  Seated  Liberty  dollar  show  semiprooflike 
fields  with  the  expected  scattering  of  abrasions,  few  of  which 
are  individually  noticeable.  The  scarcity  of  this  date  in  AU  or 
better  condition  makes  a  lightly  cleaned  example  such  as  this  an 
attractive  prospect  for  the  budget-conscious  collector  seeking  sharp 
detail.  NGC  ID#  24ZK,  PCGS#  6969 


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1858  Seated  Dollar,  PR62 
Proof-Only  Series  Key 


5352  1858  PR62  PCGS.  Wide,  square  rims  surround  the  richly  toned 
surfaces  of  this  1858  dollar.  One  of  the  300  or  so  estimated  proofs 
produced  in  the  sole  proof-only  year  of  the  entire  Seated  dollar 
series,  this  example  finds  its  visual  appeal  well-hidden  beneath 
the  toning.  Only  when  viewed  at  the  precise  optimal  angle  do 
the  rich  colors  and  mirrored  surfaces  reveal  themselves,  as  if  the 
coin  had  long  storage  in  a  kraft  envelope.  Even  so,  it  is  a  rare 
issue  and  a  rare  opportunity  for  date  collectors  to  fill  the  slot  in 
their  collections,  which  makes  it  one  of  the  most-desired  dates  in 
the  series.  Population:  28  in  62,  43  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 2C, 
PCGS#  7001 


1863  Seated  Dollar,  PR62  Cameo 
Just  460  Proofs  Struck 


5353  1863  PR62  Cameo  PCGS.  The  suspension  of  specie  payments 
in  1862  put  a  premium  on  ownership  of  proofs,  although  the 
Mint’s  pricing  and  payment  requirements  made  buying  a  proof 
challenging.  This  example  offers  nice  eye  appeal  despite  a  number 
of  field  abrasions  that  account  for  the  grade.  Nice  contrast  remains 
and  the  frosty  devices  are  sharply  struck.  Azure-blue  and  russet- 
gold  toning  surrounds  the  reflective  fields.  Population:  6  in  62 
Cameo,  29  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87006 


1864  Seated  Liberty  Dollar,  PR64 
Only  470  Pieces  Struck 


5354  1864  PR64  PCGS.  Only  470  proof  Seated  Liberty  dollars  were 
struck  in  1864,  as  the  financial  stresses  of  the  Civil  War  discouraged 
collector  interest.  This  attractive  Choice  specimen  offers  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  under  shades  of 
champagne-gold  and  cerulean-blue  toning.  Population:  34  in  64  (1 
in  64+),  21  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  252J,  PCGS#  7007 


1865  Seated  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Deeply  Mirrored  and  Toned 


5355  1865  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  The  low  proof  Seated  dollar  mintages 
of  the  Civil  War  period  persisted  in  1865,  when  only  500  pieces 
were  reportedly  struck.  Few  examples  of  this  issue  survive  in  Cameo 
grades,  these  being  highly  sought-after.  This  Select  example 
displays  a  dusky  gray  overlay  of  toning  but  when  tilted  beneath  a 
light  reveals  vivid  underlying  sun-gold  color  in  the  interiors  with 
deeper  violet  and  blue  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike  is  full 
and  there  are  no  major  marks.  Light  hairlines  in  the  fields  limit  the 
grade.  Population:  18  in  63  Cameo,  25  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87008 


1868  Seated  Dollar,  PR62 
Collectible  Proof 


5356  1868  PR62  PCGS.  The  mirrored  fields  of  this  fully  struck  proof 
are  slightly  muted  by  dusky  lavender-gray  and  golden  toning,  but 
rotation  beneath  a  light  causes  the  fields  to  gleam  once  again. 
There  are  no  contact  marks  or  obvious  hairlines.  Overall,  this  is 
a  highly  pleasing  example  of  this  scarce  proof  issue,  struck  to  the 
extent  of  only  600  coins.  NGC  ID#  252P,  PCGS#  7016 


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1870  Seated  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Delicately  Toned 


5357  1870  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  A  beautifully  contrasted  representative 
of  this  later  proof  Seated  dollar  issue,  faintly  toned  golden  over  the 
impressively  reflective  fields.  Substantial  frost  across  the  sharply 
struck  devices  completes  the  notable  cameo  effect.  Aside  from 
a  few  faint  hairlines  in  the  fields,  this  is  a  delightfully  preserved 
specimen.  Census:  11  in  64  Cameo,  15  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2008),  lot  1126;  FUN  Signature 
(Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  782.  PCGS#  87018 

1872  Seated  Dollar,  PR65 
Flashy,  Multicolor  Surfaces 


5358  1872  PR65  PCGS.  Most  1872  Seated  dollars  were  sold  as  part  of 
proof  sets,  but  some  were  likely  melted  as  unsold  at  the  end  of  the 
year.  Survivors  are  fairly  available  in  the  absolute  sense,  but  the 
certified  population  is  extremely  limited  at  the  MS65  grade  level 
and  finer  examples  are  rare. 

This  Gem  representative  offers  frosty  motifs  on  glassy-smooth 
proof  surfaces,  although  the  fields  and  devices  are  toned  to  an 
extent  that  limits  cameo  contrast.  The  obverse  displays  central 
hues  of  lavender-gray  and  aquamarine  with  vivid  sun-gold  around 
the  peripheries,  while  the  reverse  shows  deeper  shades  of  the  same 
along  with  tinges  of  violet  and  amber.  The  upper  edge  of  the  eagle’s 
left  (facing)  wing  is  slightly  soft,  but  the  strike  is  otherwise  sharp 
throughout.  Population:  23  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Public  Auction  Sale  (Stack’s,  10/1996),  lot  408;  The  Eugene  H. 
Gardner  Collection,  Part  III  (Heritage,  5/2015) ,  lot  98585.  NGC  ID# 
252U,  PCGS#  7020 


1872  Seated  Dollar,  PR64+  Cameo 
Pleasing  Contrast 


5359  1872  PR64+  Cameo  PCGS.  The  proof  1872  Seated  dollar  is 
marginally  available  in  grades  through  PR64,  but  only  in  the  non- 
Cameo  category.  Cameo  examples  are  scarce  across  the  board,  and 
rare  in  PR64  or  finer  grades.  This  Plus-designated  Choice  example 
displays  medium  contrast  beneath  uniform  golden  toning.  The 
strike  is  bold  throughout.  Die  doubling  on  much  of  the  reverse  is 
characteristic  of  this  proof  issue.  Population:  14  in  64  (1  in  64+) 
Cameo,  9  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87020 

1873  Seated  Dollar,  PR64 
Obvious  Contrast,  Gold  CAC 


5360  1873  PR64  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  Ice-white  devices  and  legends 
suggest  a  Cameo  designation  is  in  order,  but  the  age  of  the  first- 
generation  holder  precludes  any  such  insert  notation.  The  strike 
is  crisp  save  for  slight  blending  on  Liberty’s  knees.  The  borders 
possess  orange-gold  toning.  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  die  doubled, 
as  often  seen  on  Motto  proofs.  Final  year  for  the  series. 

From  The  Dr.  John  Y.  Harper,  Jr.  Collection  /  New  York  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/2012),  lo  3560.  NGC  ID#  252V,  PCGS#  7021 


TRADE  DOLLARS 

1873  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Light  Champagne  Toning 


5361  1873  MS64  NGC.  This  first-year  Trade  dollar  is  marginally 
available  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range,  but  anything  finer  is  rare 
and  out  of  reach  for  budget-conscious  collectors.  This  Choice 
example  shows  satiny  luster  on  the  devices  with  semiprooflike 
reflectivity  in  the  fields.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout.  Census:  34 
in  64  (1  in  64+),  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  252W,  PCGS#  7031 


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5362  1874-CC  AU58  NGC.  Micro  CC.  Period  after  FINE.  A  well 
struck  lightly  circulated  chestnut-brown  and  steel-gray  Carson  City 
representative.  The  reverse  is  refreshingly  unabraded  while  the 
obverse  displays  distributed  small  marks.  NGC  ID#  2532,  PCGS# 
7035 

1874-CC  Trade  Dollar,  MS63 
Partially  Prooflike  Fields 


1875-S  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Type  One  Reverse,  Lightly  Toned 


5365  1875-S  Type  One  Reverse  MS64  PCGS.  Because  of  its 
availability  through  the  Choice  grade  level,  the  1875-S  Trade 
dollar  is  often  encountered  in  type  collectors’  cabinets.  This  piece 
is  a  lovely  example  for  the  grade,  with  fully  original,  frosty  luster 
that  shows  just  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning  that  deepens  slightly 
around  the  borders.  Liberty’s  head  is  not  fully  defined,  but  the  strike 
is  otherwise  pleasing.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  PCGS 
has  seen  40  numerically  finer  submissions  (7/15).  PCGS#  510101 
Base  PCGS#  7039 


5368  1876  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  Two  Reverse,  MS65  NGC. 

The  fields  on  both  sides  of  this  untoned,  silver-white  Trade  dollar 
are  prooflike  with  medium  reflectivity.  The  strike  is  razor-sharp 
throughout.  A  slight  haziness  covers  the  surfaces,  yet  mint  luster 
shines  through  and  the  fields  are  mostly  without  distractions.  A  few 
faint  lines  appear,  most  notably  below  the  eagle’s  left  wing.  Census: 
15  in  65,  5  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  401 11  Base  PCGS#  7041 


1875  Trade  Dollar,  Proof  like  MS  63 


5364  1875  Type  Two  Reverse  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  The  chief  attribute 
of  this  Select  1875  Trade  dollar  is  the  deep  prooflike  reflectivity  of 
the  fields  that  illuminates  blended  rose-gold  and  olive-green  toning 
over  each  side.  The  coin  might  have  had  claims  to  proof  status 
were  it  not  deficiently  struck  around  both  peripheries  and  on  the 
high  points  of  the  central  devices.  Evidently  one  of  the  first  strikes 
from  a  fresh  die  pair,  before  the  die  spacing  was  fully  fine-tuned. 
Population:  13  in  63,  26  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  40107  Base  PCGS# 
7037 


1875-S  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Large  S  Mintmark,  Type  One  Reverse 


5367  1875-S  Type  One  Reverse  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Large  S.  This  is 
the  more  available  of  two  varieties  with  the  berry  below  the  eagle’s 
claw.  The  1875-S  claims  one  of  the  largest  mintages  in  the  series 
(4.4  million  coins),  and  despite  widespread  circulation  on  the 
West  Coast  and  abroad,  examples  can  still  be  located  with  minimal 
searching  through  MS64.  This  is  a  frosty,  untoned  Choice  example 
with  faint  diagonal  roller  marks  across  the  centers  on  each  side. 
Softness  occurs  over  the  right  (facing)  leg  and  claw.  Housed  in  a 
green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  510101  Base  PCGS# 
7039 

1876  Trade  Dollar 
Untoned  MS  65  Example 


5363  1874-CC  MS63  NGC.  Micro  CC,  no  period  after  FINE.  The 
1874'CC  Trade  dollar  is  an  elusive  issue  in  pleasing  Mint  State 
condition,  and  is  genuinely  rare  finer  than  MS63.  This  piece  is 
outstanding  for  the  grade,  with  a  few  stray  lines  and  ticks  being 
all  that  limit  the  grade.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  soft  on  Liberty’s  foot 
support,  but  is  otherwise  crisp.  Semiprooflike  mirroring  is  seen  in 
the  reverse  fields  and  both  sides  show  light  golden  toning.  Census: 
27  in  63,  17  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2532,  PCGS#  7035 


5366  1875-S  Type  One  Reverse  MS64  NGC.  Large  S.  The  delicate 
almond-gold  toning  is  moderately  more  apparent  on  the  reverse.  A 
lustrous,  luminous,  and  well  preserved  near-Gem.  The  strike  shows 
selected  incompleteness  on  the  left  obverse  border  and  the  right 
claw. 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010) ,  lot  1252 ; 
Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  3892,  which  realized 
$2,645.  PCGS#  510101  Base  PCGS#  7039 

1875-S  Dollar,  MS64 
Thickly  Frosted  and  All-Brilliant 


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1876-CC  Trade  Dollar,  MS61 
Vibrant  Luster 


5369  1876-CC  Type  Two  Reverse  MS61  NGC.  Tall  CC.  This  mostly 
brilliant  Carson  City  Trade  dollar  has  bright,  semireflective  fields, 
ample  luster,  and  is  void  of  distracting  marks.  The  devices  are  nicely 
brought  up  despite  slight  incompleteness  of  detail  on  Liberty’s 
cheek,  shoulder,  chest,  and  ear.  Much  scarcer  in  Mint  State  than  its 
San  Francisco  counterpart.  Census:  24  in  61,  25  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009),  lot  793;  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  1254.  PCGS#40113  Base  PCGS#  7042 

5370  1876-S  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  One  Reverse,  MS62+  PCGS 
Secure.  Large  S.  Exquisite  peach-gold,  rose-red,  ocean-blue,  and 
cream-gray  shades  emerge  when  this  sharply  struck  type  coin  is 
rotated  beneath  a  light.  Satiny  and  inoffensively  abraded.  PCGS# 
40114  Base  PCGS#  7043 

5371  1876-S  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  One  Reverse,  MS63  NGC. 

Large  S.  Dusky  cream-gray  patina  dominates  both  sides,  although 
the  borders  display  sky-blue,  lemon-gold,  and  sunset-orange.  The 
surfaces  are  nicely  struck  and  minimally  abraded,  showing  luster 
illuminating  the  design  elements. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  4937 .  PCGS# 
40114  Base  PCGS#  7043 

1877  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Doubled  Die  Obverse 


5372  1877  MS64  NGC.  The  obverse  is  noticeably  die  doubled,  although 
this  is  not  the  FS-101  variety  listed  in  the  Cherry  picker  s’  reference 
—  the  shift  is  to  the  upper-left,  rather  than  down.  Doubling  is 
visible  on  every  elements  of  the  central  device,  but  is  plainest  on 
LIBERTY,  the  wheat  stalks,  and  Liberty’s  upper  gown  folds.  The 
left-hand  stars  are  noticeably  doubled,  as  are  the  olive  leaves.  As 
a  date,  the  1877  Trade  dollar  is  scarce  in  MS64  and  Gems  are  rare. 
This  piece  displays  satiny  luster  and  medium  olive,  gold,  lavender, 
and  aquamarine  toning.  Liberty’s  head  and  the  adjacent  stars  are 
weakly  defined.  Census:  66  in  64  (3  in  64+ ),  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  253C,  PCGS#  7044 


5373  1877-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Large  S.  A  pleasing  silver  type  coin 
that  displays  vibrant  cartwheel  luster  and  a  full  strike.  Light  wheat- 
gold  toning  adorns  inoffensively  marked  surfaces.  Certified  in  a 
green  label  holder. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  253E,  PCGS# 
7046 


1878-S  Trade  Dollar,  MS64 
Impressive  Visual  and  Technical  Quality 


5374  1878-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  4.1 
million  Trade  dollars  from  the  start  of  the  year  to  February  22, 
when  Treasury  Secretary  John  Sherman  suspended  Trade  dollar 
production.  Thus,  the  1878-S  is  both  an  available  issue  through 
mid-Uncirculated  grades  and  a  popular  final-year  coin  for  type 
purposes.  This  near-Gem  displays  mottled  golden-olive,  russet,  and 
violet  patina  that  combines  with  glistening  mint  luster,  lending 
fantastic  eye  appeal  to  each  side.  The  upper  stars,  olive  branch,  and 
eagle’s  claws  are  notably  sharp. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  253 G,  PCGS# 
7048 


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5375  1874  —  Scratch  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc.  Details.  The 

obverse  is  mostly  golden-brown  but  has  an  apple-green  border. 
On  the  reverse,  the  field  is  brilliant,  the  eagle  is  frosty,  and  the 
periphery  displays  autumn-brown,  ruby-red,  and  cobalt-blue.  The 
PCGS  designation  is  confirmed  by  a  pair  of  pinscratches  from  star 
3  to  the  rim  near  7  o’clock.  Just  700  proofs  were  issued.  NGC  ID# 
27YK,  PCGS#  7054 

5376  1874  PR61  PCGS.  This  bright,  completely  untoned  Trade  dollar 
proof  shows  myriad  handling  marks  on  each  side,  but  they  do  not 
detract  from  the  overall  appeal.  The  surfaces  display  moderate 
white-on-black  contrast  with  significant  reflectivity  in  the  fields. 
This  is  one  of  700  proof  dollars  minted  in  1874.  NGC  ID#  27YK, 
PCGS#  7054 


1874  Trade  Dollar,  Gem  Proof 


5377  1874  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  Dusky  lavender-gray  toning  with 
peripheral  overtones  of  deep  olive  mask  any  grade-limiting 
hairlines  on  this  Gem  proof,  and  the  mirrored  fields  are  revealed 
when  tilted  beneath  a  light,  uncovering  hidden  pastel  hues.  The 
obverse  is  boldly  struck  throughout,  the  reverse  is  weak  only  on  the 
eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons.  Population:  10  in  65,  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  27YK,  PCGS#  7054 


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1874  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Full  Design  Sharpness 


5378  1874  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  A  lovely  proof  Cameo,  surviving  from 
a  mintage  of  only  700  pieces.  Cameo  examples  of  this  issue  are 
scarce  in  any  grade  but  become  genuinely  rare  in  Gem  condition. 
This  near-Gem  example  is  a  needle-sharp,  deeply  mirrored  coin 
with  warm  violet-gold  toning  that  cedes  to  deep  purple  around  the 
peripheries.  Census:  20  in  64  Cameo  (2  in  64+  Cameo),  12  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  87054 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 


Medium  Gold  Toning 


5381  1876  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Type  One  Obverse,  Type  Two 
Reverse.  Medium  peach-gold  toning  graces  this  beautiful  Choice 
proof.  The  motifs  are  frosty  and  the  fields  are  glassy.  The  strike 
is  crisp,  although  the  right  (facing)  claw  shows  minor  blending. 
An  impressive  specimen,  possibly  sold  from  the  Mint  exhibit  at 
the  Centennial  Exposition  in  Philadelphia.  Population:  21  in  64 
Cameo,  11  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87056 


1875  Trade  Dollar,  PR65 
Untoned  With  Compelling  Contrast 


5379  1875  PR65  PCGS.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Most  of  the  700  proofs 
struck  in  1875  are  of  this  variety  without  the  berry  below  the 
claw.  This  Gem  proof  Trade  dollar  displays  compelling  field- 
device  contrast  unmentioned  on  the  holder.  Glassy,  reflective 
fields  surround  frosty  devices  on  each  side,  and  minor  contact 
marks  are  hardly  apparent  without  a  loupe.  An  ideal  alternative 
for  the  collector  seeking  a  high-grade  example  of  this  conditionally 
challenging  date.  Population:  10  in  65,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
27YL,  PCGS#  7055 


1875  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Deep  Cameo 
Warm  Golden  Contrast 


5380  1875  PR64  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Frosty,  creamy-gold  luster 
glows  on  the  relief  design  elements,  while  the  fields  show  similar 
color  over  glass-black  mirrors,  and  a  warm  amber  halo  surrounds 
the  periphery.  The  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talons  show  the  only 
discernible  striking  weakness,  hardly  worthy  of  mention.  PCGS 
has  certified  just  10  Deep  Cameo  examples  of  the  1875  proof  Trade 
dollar,  including  two  PR63,  five  PR64  (one  PR64+),  and  three 
PR65  (7/15).  PCGS#  97055 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Deep  Cameo 
Stark  White-on-Black  Contrast 


5382  1876  PR63  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Type  One  Obverse,  Type 
Two  Reverse.  The  1876  proof  Trade  dollar  enjoyed  a  substantial 
mintage  of  1,150  pieces,  but  high  quality  examples  are  more  difficult 
to  locate  than  the  mintage  would  suggest.  This  specimen  exhibits 
deeply  mirrored  fields  with  boldly  contrasting  frosty  devices.  The 
surfaces  are  mostly  brilliant,  with  subtle  hints  of  gold  toning  at 
the  peripheries.  A  few  hairlines  in  the  obverse  field  explains  the 
grade.  Select  proof  examples,  with  the  Deep  Cameo  designation  are 
extremely  rare.  Population:  3  in  63  Deep  Cameo,  4  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Stamford  Coinfest  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2010),  lot  3828. 
PCGS#  97056 


1876  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Ultra  Cameo 
Gold- Accentuated  Contrast 


5383  1876  PR64  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Stark  white-on-black  contrast 
gives  this  Choice  Ultra  Cameo  proof  exceptional  eye  appeal.  The 
visual  impact  is  accentuated  by  a  halo  of  gold  peripheral  toning 
which  leaves  similar  traces  of  color  on  the  frosty  motifs.  A  few  stray 
hairlines  limit  the  grade,  although  the  strike  is  sharp.  Census:  5  in 
64  Ultra  Cameo,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  97056 


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1878  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Sharply  Struck,  Frosted  Motifs 


5384  1878  PR63  Cameo  NGC.  The  fields  are  a  bit  hazy  with  soft 
golden-gray  toning  over  this  Select  Cameo  proof,  but  impressive 
mirroring  remains  beneath  the  vague  patina.  A  sharp  strike  covers 
the  frosted  motifs  to  earn  the  Cameo  designation.  A  glass  reveals 
inconspicuous  delicate  lines  across  the  reflective  surfaces,  but  they 
do  not  diminish  the  in-hand  appeal.  Rather,  overall  fogginess  of  the 
fields  is  the  sole  limiting  factor  to  an  even  higher  grade.  Census:  20 
in  63  Cameo,  52  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87058 

5385  1880  PR20  PCGS.  CAC.  This  proof-only  Trade  dollar  clearly  got 
out  into  circulation,  perhaps  spent  by  some  collector  down  on  his 
luck.  The  dove-gray  surfaces  show  deeper  charcoal  device  edges 
and  the  expected  texture  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  27YS,  PCGS# 
7060 


1880  Trade  Dollar,  Toned  PR65 


5386  1880  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  rich  amber-gray  centers  are  framed 
by  peripheral  jade-green  and  orange-gold.  Sharply  struck  and 
essentially  pristine  aside  from  a  brief  hair- thin  mark  near  star  3. 
This  proof-only  issue  is  infrequently  seen  at  the  Gem  level  and  finer 
pieces  are  scarce.  Population:  60  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  31  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012),  lot  4982.  NGC  ID# 
27YS,  PCGS#  7060 

1880  Trade  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Touch  of  Golden  Color 


5387  1880  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  Icy  devices  provide  obvious  contrast 
with  the  glassy  fields.  This  Choice  example  of  the  proof-only  1880 
Trade  dollar  issue  has  a  well-preserved  reverse  and  only  incidental 
contact  on  the  right  obverse  field.  Most  design  elements  are  bold, 
although  Liberty’s  hair  and  the  right-side  stars  incomplete. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4406.  PCGS#  87060 


1880  Trade  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Multicolor  Toning 


5388  1880  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  Regular  Trade  dollar  coinage 
was  ceased  in  1878,  replaced  by  the  standard  Morgan  dollar,  but 
proof  coinage  of  this  series  continued  on  an  official  basis  through 
1883.  This  1880  representative  displays  Gem-grade  surfaces  with 
areas  of  ocean-blue,  violet,  and  gold  appearing  on  most  of  the 
mirrored  surfaces.  Modest  Cameo  contrast  is  present.  Population: 
22  in  65  Cameo,  23  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  87060 

5389  1881  PR62  NGC.  From  a  proof  mintage  of  960  pieces,  this 
attractive  Trade  dollar  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  deeply  reflective  fields  that  show  a  few  minor  hair  lines  on 
close  inspection.  NGC  ID#  27YT,  PCGS#  7061 


1881  Trade  Dollar,  Lightly  Toned  PR63 


5390  1881  PR63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  highly  attractive  and  original 
proof  Trade  dollar  with  sharp  design  elements  and  gleaming  mirrors. 
Dusky  pastel  toning  blankets  each  side,  prohibiting  a  Cameo 
designation,  but  allowing  some  contrast  to  appear  on  the  obverse. 
Faint  hairlines  are  barely  visible  beneath  the  patina,  although  they 
do  limit  the  grade. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  27YT,  PCGS#  7061 

1882  Trade  Dollar,  PR65 
Subtle  Contrast  on  Both  Sides 


5391  1882  PR65  PCGS.  The  availability  of  this  proof-only  Trade  dollar 
issue  declines  significantly  above  the  Choice  grade  level,  with  or 
without  cameo  contrast.  This  Gem  example  shows  modest  contrast 
between  the  devices  and  the  mirrored  fields,  but  the  cameo  effect 
is  not  quite  stark  enough  to  gain  a  Cameo  designation  from  PCGS. 
The  strike  is  sharp  throughout  each  side.  Mottled  gold  and  amber 
toning  blanket  each  side,  with  tinges  of  olive-gray  also  evident 
around  the  peripheries.  Population:  38  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  25  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  27YU,  PCGS#  7062 


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1882  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Starkly  Contrasted 


5392  1882  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  Lovely  white-on-black  contrast  draws 
the  viewers  eye  on  this  deeply  mirrored  Select  proof  Cameo.  Traces 
of  light  golden  toning  grace  the  peripheries,  but  leave  the  central 
regions  brilliant.  The  top  of  Liberty’s  head  and  several  adjacent 
stars  are  softly  struck,  but  the  definition  is  otherwise  pleasing  and 
the  recesses  yield  only  grade-consistent  hairlines  when  viewed  with 
a  loupe.  PCGS#  87062 


1883  Trade  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 


A  Proof-Only  Issue 


5395  1883  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  The  proof-only  1883  is  the  final 
date  of  the  regular-issue  Trade  dollar,  and  is  popular  and  highly 
desirable  as  such.  The  sharply  struck  devices  of  this  Select  offering 
are  highlighted  by  the  mirrored  fields,  producing  strong  cameo 
contrast.  Brilliant  throughout,  a  few  minute  marks  do  not  detract. 
Population:  28  in  63  (1  in  63  +  )  Cameo,  65  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
87063 


1882  Trade  Dollar,  Sharp  PR64  Cameo 


5393  1882  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  Cameo  examples  of  this  proof-only 
Trade  dollar  issue  are  rare  finer  than  the  currently  offered  PR64  coin, 
making  this  piece  among  the  finest  many  collectors  will  be  able  to 
acquire.  This  coin  is  sharp  throughout  the  relief  elements  and 
displays  deep,  glassy  mirroring  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  are  toned  in 
mottled  cream-gold,  russet,  and  pale  gray  toning.  Population:  5 1  in 
64  (5  in  64+)  Cameo,  18  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87062 


1883  Trade  Dollar,  Sharp  PR65 


5394  1883  PR65  NGC.  CAC.  The  obverse  of  this  final-year  official 
proof  Trade  dollar  displays  a  bold  toning  pattern  of  blended  blue 
and  violet  margins  surrounding  a  hard-outlined  champagne  center 
which  is  a  trifle  offset  toward  8  o’clock.  The  reverse  shows  the  same 
hues  but  in  a  lighter,  mottled  appearance.  A  bold  strike  is  evident 
throughout.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  Census:  58  in  65 
(1  in  65  +  ),  44  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  27YV,  PCGS#  7063 


EARLY  PROOF  SETS 


1878  Indian  Cent,  PR65  ★  Red  Cameo 


5396  1878  Cent  PR65  ★  Red  Cameo  NGC.  The  Star  designation  is 
rare  on  proof  1878  cents.  Probably,  the  dazzling  field  reflectivity  is 
the  reason  for  the  Star  notation.  In  addition,  the  strike  is  intricate 
and  the  pumpkin-gold  color  shows  only  occasional  mellowing  to 
purple.  Census:  11  in  65  Cameo  (1  in  65  ★  Cameo),  2  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  82323 


1878  Three  Cent  Nickel,  PR67  Cameo 
Proof-Only  Issue 


5397  1878  Three  Cent  Nickel  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  A  proof- 
only  issue  from  a  reported  mintage  of  2,350  coins,  this  Superb  Gem 
Cameo  proof  is  an  amazing  survivor,  one  of  just  20  similarly  graded 
examples.  Only  one  finer  Cameo  proof  1878  three  cent  piece  has 
been  examined  at  PCGS  (7/15).  This  boldly  defined  specimen  has 
light  gold  toning  over  its  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices. 

PCGS#  83774 


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1878  Shield  Nickel,  PR67 
Low-Mintage,  Proof-Only  Date 


5398  1878  Nickel  PR67  PCGS  Secure.  This  satiny  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  faint  field  reflectivity,  reminiscent  more  of  a  Mint  State 
coin  except  it  is  a  proof-only  issue.  A  bold  strike  and  delicate 
champagne  toning  enhance  the  eye  appeal.  Per  the  Guide  Book, 
only  2,350  pieces  were  struck.  Population:  16  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  276V,  PCGS#  3832 


1878  Dime,  Multicolor  PR66  Cameo 


5399  1878  Dime  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Type  Two  Reverse.  Magnificent 
cherry-red,  navy-blue,  and  autumn-gold  toning  endows  the  present 
high  grade  proof.  Only  the  central  reverse  remains  brilliant.  Despite 
the  colorful  patina,  frost  is  evident  on  both  motifs.  Nicely  struck 
and  pristine  with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Census:  3  in  66  Cameo,  2 
finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Philadelphia  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2012),  lot  3212,  which  realized 
$2,232.50.  PCGS#  84775 


1878  Twenty  Cent,  PR65  Cameo 
Borderline  Ultra  Cameo 


5400  1878  Twenty  Cent  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  This  is  the  final 
year  of  the  denomination  and  a  proof-only  issue  with  a  mintage 
of  only  600  coins.  Rarely  found  as  fine  as  this  piece,  the  fields 
are  deeply  mirrored  with  extraordinary  contrast.  In  fact,  we  are 
uncertain  why  this  beauty  is  not  designated  as  an  Ultra  Cameo 
proof.  Census:  16  in  65  Cameo,  7  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  85306 


1878  Seated  Quarter,  PR66  Cameo 
Richly  Toned  and  Appealing,  Only  One  Finer 


5401  1878  Quarter  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  Glorious  concentric  bands  of 
navy-blue,  plum,  gold,  and  ruby  color  invigorate  this  well-struck 
Premium  Gem.  Despite  the  blanket  of  dramatic  patina,  the  icy  frost 
on  the  devices  is  undeniable.  The  fields  exhibit  wispy  Mint-made 
striations  from  die  polish,  but  are  exceptional  from  a  technical 
perspective.  A  stingy  production  of  800  proofs  ensures  a  paucity  of 
high-grade  survivors.  Census:  7  in  66  Cameo,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2005),  lot  5587.  PCGS# 
85579 


1878  Cameo  PR65  Half  Dollar 
Noticeably  Frosted  Devices 


5402  1878  Half  Dollar  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Only  800  proof  halves 
were  struck  in  1878.  When  one  subtracts  the  pieces  that  have 
been  lost  through  attrition  over  the  years,  there  are  surprisingly 
few  proofs  left,  especially  in  high  grade.  The  fields  on  this  example 
are  flashy  and  brightly  mirrored  with  a  significant  presence  of 
mint  frost  over  the  devices.  The  centers  are  almost  brilliant  and 
surrounded  by  a  ring  of  deep  golden-brown  at  the  margins.  Census: 
13  in  65  Cameo,  15  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2012),  lot  3847,  which  realized 
$3,737.50.  PCGS#  86439 


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1878  Trade  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
First  Proof-Only  Issue 


5403  1878  Trade  Dollar  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  Circulatiomstrike  Trade 
dollars  were  discontinued  at  the  Philadelphia  Mint  following  the 
1877  production,  and  later  years  from  1878  to  1885  were  only 
coined  in  proof  format,  the  last  two  issues  in  extremely  limited 
quantities.  This  impressive  Gem  has  delicate  champagne  toning 
on  both  sides,  with  frosty  devices  that  stand  boldly  on  the  deep 
mirrored  fields.  Census:  25  in  65  Cameo  (3  in  65  ★  Cameo),  7  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  87058 


1878  Morgan  Dollar,  PR63  Cameo 
Scarce  7TF  Reverse  of  1878 


5404  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  Morgan  Dollar  PR63  Cameo 
ANACS.  The  parallel  top  arrow  feather  identifies  the  Reverse 
of  1878.  Probably  no  more  than  250  proof  Morgan  dollars  were 
struck  with  the  7  Tailfeathers  Reverse  of  1878.  This  attractive 
Select  example  exhibits  sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements  that 
contrast  boldly  with  the  deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  mostly  brilliant 
centers  yield  to  vivid  rings  of  greenish^gold  at  the  borders.  Eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  2573,  PCGS#  7312 


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SESSION  FOUR 


GSA  DOLLARS 


1880-CC  VAM-5  Silver  Dollar,  MS66+ 
8  Over  High  7 


5405  1880-CC  GSA,  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS66+  NGC.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  The  second  8  in  the  date  is  punched  over  a  high  7  on 
this  important  silver  dollar  variety.  The  1880-CC  had  a  limited 
mintage  of  only  495,000  coins,  and  there  are  eight  different  VAM 
varieties  known  today.  Seven  of  the  eight  known  die  varieties  are 
overdates.  This  lovely  Premium  Gem  has  virtually  flawless  surfaces 
with  reflective  fields  and  frosty  devices.  PCGS#  518854  Base 
PCGS#  407100 


5406  1882-CC  GSA  MS66  NGC.  The  1882-CC  Morgan  dollar  had 
a  mintage  of  1,133,000  coins,  and  more  than  half  of  those  coins 
were  preserved  in  Mint  and  Treasury  vaults  until  the  early  1970s. 
This  example  displays  soft,  frosty  mint  luster  and  lovely  iridescent 
toning  over  a  little  more  than  half  of  the  obverse.  The  reverse 
remains  untoned.  PCGS#  518866  Base  PCGS#  407134 

5407  1884-CC  GSA  MS66  NGC.  Nearly  1  million  1884-CC  Morgan 
dollars  were  sold  to  collectors  and  non-collectors  alike  during 
the  GSA  Morgan  distribution  of  the  1970s.  This  lovely  Premium 
Gem  was  one  of  those  coins,  exhibiting  a  bold  strike  and  frosty 
silver  luster  with  untoned  surfaces.  PCGS#  518872  Base  PCGS# 
407152 

5408  1885-CC  GSA  MS65  NGC.  When  the  GSA  sales  of  Carson 
City  Morgan  dollars  took  place  in  the  1970s,  the  organization 
distributed  148,285  examples  of  the  formerly  rare  1885-CC.  That 
quantity  was  65%  of  the  228,000  coin  mintage.  Among  those 
preserved  coins  was  this  Gem  that  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster  and 
brilliant,  untoned  silver  surfaces.  PCGS#  518875  Base  PCGS# 
407160 

1885-CC  VAM-4  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Doubled  Dash  Obverse 


5409  1885-CC  GSA,  Doubled  Dash,  VAM-4,  MS66  NGC.  The 

Doubled  Dash  variety  has  a  small  doubled  projection  below  the 
lower  curve  of  the  second  8  in  the  date.  This  impressive  example 
has  fully  brilliant  silver  luster  and  semi-reflective  obverse  and 
reverse  fields.  An  outstanding  strike  and  untoned  silver  surfaces 
are  noted.  Census:  3  in  66,  1  finer  (7/15),  for  the  VAM-4  die 
combination.  PCGS#  518875  Base  PCGS#  407160 


MORGAN  DOLLARS 

5410  1878  8TF  Spiked  Eye,  VAM-3,  MS65  NGC.  A  die  chip  beneath 
the  eyelid,  and  several  lines  on  the  bridge  of  the  nose,  combine  to 
attribute  VAM-3.  A  thoroughly  lustrous  Gem  with  only  a  whisper 
of  golden  patina.  The  reverse  is  essentially  pristine,  and  the  obverse 
is  nearly  as  nice.  PCGS#  133786  Base  PCGS#  7072 

5411  1878  8TF  Alligator  Eye,  VAM-14.1A,  MS64+  PCGS.  The  usual 
clashed  die  state  of  the  “Alligator  Eye”  8TF  VAM.  Crisply  struck 
and  essentially  brilliant  with  booming  luster  and  pleasing  surfaces. 
The  reverse  is  especially  smooth.  PCGS#  133796  Base  PCGS# 
7072 

5412  1878  8TF  Alligator  Eye,  VAM-14.1A,  MS65  PCGS.  Light  gold 
toning  adorns  this  otherwise  brilliant  Gem.  Potent  luster  sweeps 
splendidly  smooth  surfaces.  The  strike  is  intricate  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  exquisite.  It  would  likely  prove  impossible  to  obtain  a 
finer  example  of  the  variety. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133796  Base  PCGS# 
7072 


1878  Eight  Tailfeather  Dollar,  MS66 
VAM- 14.1  A,  ‘Alligator  Eye*  Variety 


5413  1878  8TF  Alligator  Eye,  VAM- 14.1  A,  MS66  PCGS.  Numerous 
8TF  VAMs  are  known,  and  a  majority  are  very  scarce  to  rare. 
VAM- 14.1  A  is  somewhat  scarce  but  readily  collectible.  The 
left  border  of  the  eye  is  die  doubled,  hence  the  “Alligator  Eye” 
nickname.  The  present  sharply  struck  Premium  Gem  offers  light 
wheat-gold  toning  and  exemplary  preservation. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133796  Base  PCGS#  7072 


1878  8TF  Morgan  Dollar,  XF40 
Rare  VAM- 14. 17,  Chip  in  Ear 


5414  1878  8TF  VAM-14.17,  Chip  in  Ear  XF40  PCGS.  VAMWorld. 
com  calls  this  variety  “an  extreme  ultra  rarity  with  perhaps  5  or 
6  known.  It  is  among  the  most  difficult  of  all  the  ultra-rare  8  tail 
feather  coins  to  locate.”  Die  markers  include  minute  doubling  of 
the  date  and  hair  curls,  as  well  as  a  small  die  chip  inside  Liberty’s 
ear.  This  XF  example  displays  pleasing  detail  with  medium  olive- 
gray  patina.  Population:  1  in  40,  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133812 
Base  PCGS#  7072 


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5415  1878  8TF  Doubled  Date,  VAM-18,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

date  and  STATES  OF  are  die  doubled.  Pumpkin-gold,  powder- 
blue,  and  olive -green  toning  endow  this  lustrous  and  crisply  struck 
Gem.  The  fields  are  well  preserved  and  the  cheek  shows  only 
unimportant  marks. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133819  Base  PCGS# 
7072 


1878  7  Over  8  Tailfeathers  Dollar,  MS65+ 
VAM-37,  7/4  Strong 


5416  1878  7/8TF  7/4  Strong,  VAM-37,  MS65+  PCGS,  Hints  of  tan 
toning  visit  this  thoroughly  lustrous  and  precisely  struck  silver 
dollar.  The  middle  tail  feathers  are  doubled  south.  The  reverse  is 
well  preserved,  and  the  obverse  displays  only  scattered  wispy  marks. 
The  doubled  tailfeathers  seen  on  several  1878  die  varieties  were 
caused  by  hubbing  a  Type  Two  reverse  over  a  Type  One  reverse. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  134034  Base  PCGS#  7078 


5417  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65  PCGS.  VAM- 114-2. 

Remarkable  lime-green,  cherry-red,  honey-gold,  and  powder-blue 
consume  nearly  all  of  the  reverse,  although  a  small  arc  of  brilliance 
is  centered  at  4:30.  The  die  doubled  obverse  is  brilliant  save  for  a 
blush  of  golden  patina  near  the  LUR  in  PLURIBUS.  Lustrous  and 
well  struck  with  a  minor  mark  noted  above  the  TR  in  TRUST. 
NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7074 

5418  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65+  PCGS.  A  crescent  of 
magnificent  toning  in  shades  of  electric-blue,  forest-green,  magenta, 
and  orange  swathes  the  upper  obverse.  The  remaining  surfaces 
are  brilliant  with  blushes  of  golden  patina.  Sharply  struck  and 
minimally  abraded  for  the  Gem  grade.  Rarely  seen  finer.  NGC  ID# 
253K,  PCGS#  7074 

5419  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Super 
contrast  appears  on  well-preserved  surfaces  with  a  light  ring  of 
copper-gold  patina  near  the  rims  on  each  side.  Extensive  die 
lapping  shows  on  the  lower  tailfeathers  of  the  eagle.  A  great¬ 
looking  example  of  this  first-year  variety.  Population:  35  in  65 
(1  in  65  +  )  Prooflike,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS# 
7075 


1878  7  Tailfeathers  Dollar,  MS66 
Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-79 


5420  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-79,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Hot 

50  Variety.  A  long  nock  variety  identified  by  minor  die  doubling 
and  lapping  on  both  sides.  Light  golden  toning  near  the  date 
denies  full  brilliance,  but  this  lustrous  first-year  Morgan  dollar  has 
a  virtually  pristine  obverse  field.  A  small  reed  impression  below  the 
left  wing  corresponds  to  the  grade. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133973  Base  PCGS#  7074 


5421  1878  Reverse  of  1878,  Tripled  Eye,  VAM-166,  XF45  PCGS.  A 

Hit  List  40  Variety.  Described  by  VAMWorld  as  “very  rare  in  any 
grade,”  this  variety  shows  abnormalities  on  E,P,U,  and  R  in  the 
motto,  a  notch  at  the  top  of  the  1,  and  shallow  spikes  from  front  of 
the  eye  under  the  lid.  This  battleship-gray  example  has  good  detail, 
partial  luster,  and  is  free  of  singularly  distracting  abrasions.  PCGS# 

134045  Base  PCGS#  7074 

5422  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS65+  NGC.  The  slanting  top 
arrow  feather  identifies  the  Reverse  of  1879.  This  high-end  Gem 
offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  lustrous 
surfaces  with  hints  of  greenish-gold  and  violet  toning.  NGC  has 
graded  16  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253L, 
PCGS#  7076 


1878  7TF  Morgan,  Reverse  of  1879,  MS65+ 


5423  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  frosty  silver- 
white  surfaces  show  only  a  minor  trace  of  color  at  the  lower  obverse, 
but  excellent  preservation  is  blatant  throughout  both  sides.  Liberty’s 
cheek  is  distraction-free,  as  is  the  eagle’s  breast  on  the  reverse. 
PCGS  reports  only  25  submissions  in  MS65+  with  20  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253L,  PCGS#  7076 

1878  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66 
Reverse  of  1879 


5424  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-201.  The  cotton 
leaves  are  minutely  doubled  on  this  1878  7TF  variety.  The  present 
example  is  boldly  struck,  with  frosty  mint  luster  that  remains 
brilliant  over  much  of  each  side,  save  for  a  crescent  of  blue  and 
amber  around  the  obverse  periphery  from  6  to  10  o’clock.  No  Major 
abrasions  are  present.  Population:  20  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  253L,  PCGS#  7076 

5425  1878-CC  MS65  PCGS.  Blended  fiery-orange,  sun-gold,  and 
magenta  toning  encircles  brilliant  centers  throughout  this  Gem 
first-year  Carson  City  dollar.  Sharp  strike  definition  with  moderate 
incompleteness  over  the  eagle’s  breast  is  typical  of  the  issue.  The 
semiprooflike  fields  add  considerable  appeal.  NGC  ID#  253M, 
PCGS#  7080 

5426  1878-CC  MS65  NGC.  The  highly  lustrous  obverse  and  reverse 
surfaces  of  this  Gem  exhibit  fully  brilliant  surfaces  without  toning. 
An  impressive  representative  of  the  first  Morgan  dollar  issue  from 
the  Carson  City  Mint.  NGC  ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 


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1878-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  VAM-9,  MS66 


5427  1878-CC  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-9,  CC  Tilted  Right,  showing 
extensive  die  polishing  lines  on  the  reverse,  the  heaviest  of 
which  (in  the  late  die  state  seen  here)  is  a  straight,  thick  one 
from  the  tip  of  the  lower-left-center  olive  leaf  to  and  through 
the  O  in  ONE.  The  second  C  in  the  mintmark  tilts  to  the 
right.  This  is  an  untoned  (largely),  solid  Premium  Gem  example 
of  this  popular  first-year  Carson  City  issue,  showing  excellent 
preservation.  Essentially  the  finest  grade  obtainable,  as  PCGS 
reports  only  six  in  MS67  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 

1878-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Outstanding  Cartwheel  Luster 


5428  1878-CC  MS66  PCGS.  Radiant,  frosty  luster  illuminates  boldly 
struck  design  elements  on  this  Premium  Gem  1878-CC  Morgan, 
while  hints  of  gold,  amber,  and  sky-blue  toning  appear  around 
the  peripheries.  This  issue  is  moderately  available  in  this  grade, 
but  finer  pieces  are  rare  enough  so  as  to  be  prohibitive  for  many 
collectors.  PCGS  lists  six  numerically  finer  coins  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
253M,  PCGS#  7080 


5429  1878-CC  Lines  in  Wing,  VAM-11,  MS65  NGC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Numerous  broad  die  lines  within  the  eagle’s  wings  identify 
this  memorable  VAM  variety.  A  highly  lustrous,  well  struck,  and 
nearly  brilliant  Gem.  Shallow  strike-throughs  on  the  portrait, 
mostly  west  of  the  ear,  are  of  Mint  origin.  PCGS#  133843  Base 
PCGS#  7080 

5430  1878-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Intense  shades  of  turquoise,  gray  and 
greenish-gold  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
first-year  branch  mint  Premium  Gem.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  detailed  and  vibrant  mint  luster  shines  through  the  toning. 
PCGS  has  graded  33  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
253R,  PCGS#  7082 

5431  1878-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  fully  brilliant  Premium  Gem 
1878-S  dollar  has  a  prooflike  obverse  exhibiting  cameo  contrast, 
with  a  frosty  and  fully  lustrous  reverse.  There  is  no  toning  present 
on  either  side  of  this  first  year  Morgan  dollar.  NGC  ID#  253R, 
PCGS#  7082 

5432  1878-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Premium  Gem 
displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  and  virtually  flawless  brilliant  surfaces.  PCGS  has 
graded  33  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253R,  PCGS#  7082 


5433  1878-S  Long  Arrow  Shaft,  VAM-59,  AU53  PCGS  Secure.  Die 

Clash  Line  Eye,  S  Set  Slightly  Left.  A  Top  100  Variety  and  a  Top 
30  1878-S  Variety.  VAMworld.com  ranks  this  variety  as  R.7.  The 
diagnostic  for  this  Long  Nock  variety  is  a  subtle  die  clash  mark 
extending  left  from  near  the  eyelid  tip.  This  lightly  circulated 
coin  is  untoned  and  shows  lots  of  lively  silver  luster  remaining. 
Population:  4  in  53,  1  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133850  Base  PCGS# 
7082 

5434  1879  MS66  PCGS.  The  silver-white  surfaces  of  this  gorgeous 
Premium  Gem  are  sharply  struck  on  the  devices  and  radiant  in  the 
fields.  A  quality  second-year  coin.  PCGS  has  graded  just  four  coins 
as  MS67  or  better  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 

5435  1879  MS66  PCGS.  Fantastic  pale  blue,  gold,  and  rose  tones 
enliven  the  obverse  of  this  nicely  preserved  Premium  Gem  Morgan 
dollar.  The  reverse  shows  toning  a  bit  more  on  the  demure  side,  but 
this  piece  should  be  eagerly  contested  by  color  aficionados.  PCGS 
reports  only  four  finer  in  MS67  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

5436  1879  MS66  NGC.  The  1879  is  scarce  at  this  grade  level,  and  rare 
in  finer  grades.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  exhibits  fully  brilliant 
silver  surfaces  and  above  average  design  definition,  showing  only 
slight  weakness  over  Liberty’s  ear.  Census:  76  in  66  (2  in  66+ ,  3  in 
66  ★),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 

1879  Morgan,  Cameoed  MS66 
Dazzling  Vibrancy 


5437  1879  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  stellar  example  of  this  early 
Philadelphia  Morgan  dollar  issue,  showcasing  sharp,  frosty  motifs 
and  gleaming,  semiprooflike  fields.  Warm  golden  toning  deepens 
toward  the  peripheries  and  a  ribbon  of  midnight-blue  stretches 
along  the  border  from  9  to  12  o’clock  on  the  reverse.  Bold  and 
beautiful,  devoid  of  significant  abrasions.  Housed  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  Only  four  coins  grade  numerically  finer  at  PCGS 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 


1879  Morgan  Dollar,  High-End  MS66 


5438  1879  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The  frosty  surfaces  are  untoned 
silver- white  and  show  generous  luster  on  each  side.  The  1879 
Morgan  dollar  becomes  scarce  at  the  Premium  Gem  level,  despite 
an  enormous  mintage  of  nearly  15  million  pieces.  This  piece  shows 
only  a  single  mentionable  mark  on  Liberty’s  forehead,  but  it  is 
nonetheless  high-end  for  the  grade.  PCGS  reports  only  four  finer, 
all  MS67  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  7084 


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1879  Silver  Dollar  Premium  Gem 
High-End,  Silver- White  Example 


5439  1879  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  white  blaze  of  silver  luster  rolls 
across  the  coin  in  flashy  cartwheels,  while  the  frosty-smooth 
surfaces  are  entirely  untoned.  The  fields  show  only  a  few  isolated 
abrasions  and  Liberty’s  cheek  reveals  only  tiny  blemishes.  A  bit 
of  softness  over  the  ear  does  not  diminish  the  appeal  of  this  well- 
produced,  high-end  Premium  Gem.  Just  four  pieces  are  certified 
finer  at  PCGS.  Population:  19  in  66+,  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
253S,  PCGS#  7084 


1879  Silver  Dollar,  Exceptional  MS66+ 
Beautiful  Surfaces 


5440  1879  MS66+  PCGS,  CAC.  VAM-12.  VAM-12  shows  the  date 
lightly  doubled.  Even  with  a  loupe,  it  is  difficult  to  discern  what 
kept  this  magnificent  1879  Morgan  dollar  from  achieving  a  Superb 
Gem  grade,  save  for  a  few  faint  lines  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  The  luster 
is  frosty  and  vibrant,  untoned  save  for  a  tinge  of  gold  around  the 
extreme  outer  periphery.  The  1879  is  seldom  seen  in  Premium  Gem 
condition,  and  PCGS  lists  only  four  coins  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
253S,  PCGS#  7084 


5441  1879  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Bright  silver  interiors  show 
considerable  reflectivity  and  contrast.  On  the  obverse  a  delicate 
gold-green  arc  of  rim  toning  visits  the  upper  obverse.  Population: 
18  in  65  Prooflike,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7085 

5442  1879  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  attractive  Choice 
example  exhibits  well-detailed  frosty  design  elements  and  deeply 
reflective  prooflike  fields.  The  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  display 
traces  of  golden-tan  toning  and  some  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  Population:  67  in  64  (1  in  64+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  11 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS#  97085 


1879-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS62 


5443  1879-CC  MS62  PCGS.  The  1879-CC  Morgan  is  one  of  the  most 
challenging  dates  in  the  Carson  City  collection,  second  only  to  the 
1889-CC  in  high  grade.  This  MS62  example  is  lightly  abraded  on 
Liberty’s  cheek,  consistent  with  the  grade,  but  is  otherwise  quite 
eye-appealing  with  frosty,  brilliant  luster  and  well-struck  design 
elements.  NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 


1879-CC  Silver  Dollar,  Toned  MS64 


5444  1879-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  For  the  grade,  this  Choice  1879- 
CC  Morgan  dollar  displays  outstanding  eye  appeal.  A  few  small 
abrasions  on  Liberty’s  cheek  preclude  a  Gem  assessment  from 
PCGS,  but  these  are  almost  undetectable  beneath  a  blanket  of 
sun-gold  and  lavender  toning  that  overlies  each  side,  allowing 
occasional  glimpses  of  blue  around  the  peripheries.  The  design 
elements  are  well-struck  and  the  fields  show  a  glint  of  semiprooflike 
mirroring  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS# 
7086 


1879-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
VAM-3,  ‘Capped  Die’ 


5445  1879-CC  Capped  Die,  VAM-3,  Top  100,  MS64  PCGS.  A 

Top  100  Variety,  showing  numerous  small  die  chips  around  the 
mintmark  on  the  reverse  and  minor  doubling  of  the  date  numerals. 
This  piece  displays  vibrant,  frosty  luster  and  reveals  only  a  few 
trivial,  scattered  abrasions.  Slight  striking  weakness  is  seen  on  the 
eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  This  “Capped  Die” 
variety  is  seldom  available  finer.  PCGS#  133869  Base  PCGS#  7088 


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1879-CC  Capped  Die  Morgan,  MS64 
Excellent  Eye  Appeal 


5446  1879-CC  Capped  Die,  VAM-3A,  MS64  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  first  of  the  three  great  (although  there  are  lesser,  conditionally 
speaking)  Carson  City  keys  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series,  the  1879- 
CC  VAM-3  in  the  near-Gem  condition  of  the  present  coin  is  in  the 
finest  condition  practically  obtainable:  PCGS  reports  only  13  in 
higher  grade  levels,  and  they  will  be  far  more  pricey,  even  assuming 
one  can  be  found  (5/15).  Generous  cartwheel  luster  complements 
untoned  silver-white  surfaces  with  plenteous  eye  appeal  and  a 
paucity  of  mentionable  marks,  consistent  with  the  high  Mint  State 
grade.  One  thin  but  longer  scrape  appears  on  Liberty’s  cheek. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133869  Base  PCGS#  7088 


5447  1879-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  resumption  of  coining 
operations  at  the  Southern  branch  mint  resulted  in  a  production 
of  2.8  million  Morgan  dollars  in  1879.  Pinpoint  strike  detail  at 
the  centers  is  arguably  this  near-Gem’s  most  redeeming  feature, 
while  its  brilliant  and  lustrous  surfaces  are  sure  to  catch  the  eye  of 
potential  bidders.  NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 

5448  1879-0  MS65  NGC.  This  nearly  brilliant  Gem  has  a  sharp  strike 
and  exemplary  luster.  Splendidly  bereft  of  marks,  and  among  the 
nicer  examples  of  this  issue,  struck  during  the  first  year  of  New 
Orleans’  return  to  coinage.  NGC  has  graded  only  seven  pieces  in 
higher  grades  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 


1879-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65  + 
Few  Certified  Finer 


5449  1879-0  MS65+  PCGS.  Slight  glimpses  of  gold  toning  surround 
brilliant-silver  surfaces  of  this  uncommonly  well-produced  New 
Orleans  dollar.  The  strike  is  a  mere  touch  short  of  full,  with  nice 
hair  details  and  sharp  plumage  on  the  eagle.  The  few  abrasions  are 
distributed  infrequently  over  the  semiprooflike  fields,  and  dazzling 
mint  luster  accounts  for  much  of  the  PCGS  Plus  designation.  Minor 
scuffs  around  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  present  no  real  distraction. 
Population:  16  in  65+ ,  18  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 


1879-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


5450  1879-0  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Though  not  strictly  Prooflike,  owing 
to  the  prominent  cartwheels  and  uneven  reflectivity  of  the  silver- 
white  fields,  the  overall  appearance  of  this  Gem  is  suggestive. 
Solidly  struck  central  devices  offer  delightful  mint  frost.  The 
eye  appeal  is  outstanding  for  this  New  Orleans  issue.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  18  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2010) ,  lot  521 .  NGC  ID# 
253V,  PCGS#  7090 


545 1  1879  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  brilliant 

and  sharply  struck  near-Gem  of  the  popular  Second  Reverse  variety. 
The  obverse  displays  potent  cartwheel  luster.  The  reverse  is  moderately 
prooflike.  Wispy  marks  on  the  left  obverse  determine  the  grade. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars . 
PCGS#  133856  Base  PCGS#  7094 

5452  1879  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-39,  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  Potent  luster  illuminates  this  untoned  and  sharply 
struck  near-Gem.  Well  preserved.  A  small  strike-through  (as 
coined)  is  near  the  mouth.  Lapping  on  the  eagle’s  plumage  helps 
attribute  the  VAM  variety. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  133862  Base  PCGS# 
7094 

5453  1879-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Amazing  magenta  and  emerald 
toning  provides  the  obverse  with  simply  unparalleled  eye  appeal. 
The  frosty  reverse  is  almost  all-brilliant  with  blushes  of  gold,  rose, 
and  blue  patina  along  the  left-hand  border.  Sharply  struck  and 
practically  unabraded.  An  ideal  example  for  the  type  enthusiast  or 
toning  connoisseur.  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 

5454  1879-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  needle-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the 
impeccably  preserved  brilliant  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster 
on  both  sides,  creating  terrific  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS# 
7092 


1879-S  Dollar,  Silver- White  MS68 


5455  1879-S  MS68  PCGS.  Untoned  silver- white  surfaces  are  virtually 
free  of  mentionable  marks,  although  Liberty’s  upper  hair  shows  a 
couple  of  small  luster  grazes.  The  obverse  on  its  own  would  likely 
garner  a  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  designation,  but  the  reverse,  while 
untoned,  shows  only  moderate  contrast  between  fields  and  devices. 
This  piece  is  nonetheless  tied  with  a  few  dozen  other  submissions 
for  finest  certified  of  the  issue.  A  top-quality  coin.  NGC  ID#  253X, 
PCGS#  7092 


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1879-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS68 
Fully  Struck,  Among  the  Finest  Extant 


5456  1879-S  MS68  NGC.  Struck  to  the  extent  of  9.1  million  coins  and 
safely  stored  for  decades,  the  1879-S  is  readily  available  even  at  this 
seemingly  impossible  grade  level.  The  issue’s  accessibility  through 
MS68,  however,  in  no  way  affects  the  appeal  and  desirability  of 
this  flawless  and  fully  struck  representative.  Attractive  rose,  orange, 
and  pale-blue  iridescence  covers  each  side.  Among  the  finest 
examples  extant.  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 


1880  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66+ 
None  Certified  Finer 


5460  1880  MS66+  PCGS.  The  1880  Morgan  dollar  was  produced  in 
large  quantities  and  the  issue  is  readily  available  in  grades  up  to 
the  MS65  level.  MS66  specimens  are  scarce,  however,  and  neither 
grading  service  has  certified  any  coins  at  the  MS67  level  or  above 
(7/15).  This  high-end  Premium  Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  well-preserved  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  253 Y,  PCGS#  7096 


1879-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS68 
Exemplary  Type  Coin 


5457  1879-S  MS68  NGC.  The  1879-S  is  an  available  date,  but  this 
example  is  an  uncommonly  well-preserved  and  eye-appealing 
example.  The  semiprooflike  fields  are  pristine  and  the  sharp,  frosty 
devices  captivate  the  eye.  Hints  of  golden  toning  appear  only 
briefly  around  the  outer  peripheries.  None  are  numerically  finer  at 
either  service  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 

5458  1880  MS66  PCGS.  The  highly  lustrous  silver- white  surfaces  of  this 
Premium  Gem  display  whispers  of  gold  around  the  reverse  margin. 
The  design  elements  are  well-defined,  including  a  fair  amount  of 
detail  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear.  This  is  a  difficult  coin  in  this 
level  of  preservation  and  virtually  unobtainable  any  finer. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  253Y,  PCGS#  7096 

5459  1880  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Jackson  Hole.  This  untoned  silver- white 
example  (save  for  three  tiny  obverse  toning  flecks)  shows  brilliant 
luster  cascading  from  the  surfaces,  with  a  remarkable  lack  of 
mentionable  abrasions,  large  or  small.  A  hint  of  striking  weakness 
shows  on  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear.  Despite  the  generous  mintage 
exceeding  12  million  pieces,  Premium  Gems  are  surprisingly 
elusive.  PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  finer  numeric  grades  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  253Y,  PCGS#  7096 


5461  1880  8  Over  7  Stem,  VAM-9,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Jeffrey  M. 
Cohen.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  “Stem”  8  Over  7  overdate  that  exhibits 
traces  of  the  crossbar  and  downstroke  within  the  loops  of  the  second 
8  in  the  date.  A  scarce  VAM  in  such  a  high  grade.  Dazzling  luster,  a 
good  strike,  and  smooth  surfaces  confirm  the  quality.  Lightly  toned 
in  gray  and  gold  with  a  subtle  obverse  fingerprint  at  2  o’clock. 

Ex:  Jimmy  G.  PCGS  Registry  Collection  (Heritage,  2/2008) ,  lot  1117, 
which  realized  $9 20. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133874  Base  PCGS#  41097 

5462  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS65  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  This  lustrous  silver-gray  Carson  City  Gem  shows 
smooth  fields  and  only  wispy  grazes  on  the  portrait.  An  undeniable 
overdate  with  substantial  remnants  of  the  79  underdigits.  PCGS# 
133876  Base  PCGS#  7108 


1880/79-CC  Dollar,  MS66 
Reverse  of  1878,  Top  100  VAM-4 


5463  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  A  memorable  die  marriage  that  pairs  the  obsolete 
Type  Two  reverse  with  the  most  prominent  overdate  of  the  Morgan 
dollar  series.  The  present  lustrous  Premium  Gem  has  a  wisp  of  sun- 
gold  toning,  although  many  observers  would  call  it  brilliant.  Crisply 
struck  and  carefully  preserved. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133876  Base  PCGS#  7108 


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1880/79-CC  Dollar,  MS64+  Prooflike 
Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4 


5464  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS64+  Prooflike  NGC. 
CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  This  dramatic  overdate  variety  shows  the 
underlying  79  within  the  loops  of  80  in  the  date,  and  the  parallel 
arrow  feather  reverse  of  1878  is  a  more  desirable  variant.  Brilliant 
surfaces  display  marked  contrast  between  reflective  fields  and 
frosted,  exceedingly  sharp  devices.  Even  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear 
and  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers  feature  bold  definition.  Grazes  on 
Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  lower  reverse  fields  preclude  a  full  Gem 
assessment.  Census:  9  in  64  (3  in  64+  Prooflike,  1  in  64  ★),  3  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#41131  Base  PCGS#7109 


1880/79-CC  Morgan  Dollar 
MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 


5465  1880/79-CC  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-4,  MS64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety,  with  a  clearly  visible 
overdate.  This  variety  is  usually  available  in  most  grades,  but 
not  with  a  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  designation.  The  present  piece 
exhibits  strong  cameo  contrast  with  heavily  frosted  devices  amid 
deeply  mirrored  fields.  The  surfaces  exhibit  scattered,  light,  grade- 
limiting  grazes,  but  the  visual  appeal  is  balanced  by  a  needle-sharp 
strike.  Just  a  tint  of  golden  peripheral  toning  surrounds  otherwise 
brilliant  luster.  Population:  17  in  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  3  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  41 132  Base  PCGS#  97 109 


1880-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
8  Over  High  7  Overdate,  VAM-5 


5466  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Although  the  reverse  remains  brilliant,  the  obverse  is 
richly  patinated  wheat-gold,  lavender-red,  and  steel-blue.  Well 
struck  and  splendidly  preserved  with  sweeping  cartwheel  luster. 
The  VAM-4,  VAM-5,  and  VAM-6  1880-CC  overdates  are  so 
prominent  that  the  Philadelphia  Mint  probably  selected  those  dies 
for  shipment  to  Carson  City  to  minimize  distribution  of  the  error. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133877  Base  PCGS#  7102 


5467  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5,  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  A 

Top  100  Variety.  Among  the  most  obvious  silver  dollar  overdate 
varieties.  Almond-gray  toning  colors  impressively  smooth  surfaces. 
The  fields  are  unabraded  and  flashy,  particularly  on  the  reverse. 
Population:  17  in  65  Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2010),  lot  526.  PCGS#  41 133 
Base  PCGS#  7103 

5468  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7,  VAM-6,  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  7  underdigit  is  obvious  within  and  beneath  the  second  8  in  the 
date.  This  minimally  toned  Premium  Gem  has  a  good  strike  and  only 
minor  grazes.  Dazzling  luster  contributes  further  to  the  eye  appeal. 
Ex:  Houston  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2012),  lot  4152,  which  realized 
$2,585. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133878  Base  PCGS#  7104 

5469  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7,  VAM-6,  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  Ex:  Texas  Coins.  Lrosty  motifs 
contrast  with  glassy  mirrored  fields.  A  brilliant  and  nicely  struck 
Choice  Carson  City  overdated  dollar  with  scattered  minor  contact. 
Population:  23  in  64  (1  in  64+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  8  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  41 136  Base  PCGS#  97105 


1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7  Dollar 
MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 


5470  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7,  VAM-6,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  diagnostics  listed  by  www. 
vamworld.com  are  clearly  displayed  on  this  straw-gold  Gem.  The  8 
repunched  over  the  7  shows  strongly.  The  mintmark  confirms  with 
a  dot  of  metal  within  each  C,  and  the  eagle’s  left  wing  shows  a  bold 
polishing  line  through  the  bottom  wing  junction.  The  portrait  is 
unblemished,  and  the  strike  is  exceptionally  bold  on  Liberty’s  hair. 
It  will  be  difficult  to  improve  on  this  VAM-6  Carson  City  dollar. 
Population:  7  in  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1  finer  (6/15).  PCGS# 
41136  Base  PCGS#97105 


1880-CC  Dollar,  MS66 
Dash  Beneath  Second  8,  VAM-7A 


5471  1880-CC  8/7,  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-7A,  MS66  PCGS.  A 

Hit  List  40  Variety.  The  remnant  of  an  underlying  7  is  seen  in 
the  form  of  a  small  dash  in  the  field  below  the  second  8  in  the 
date.  Clash  marks  in  the  field  near  Liberty’s  throat  identify  the 
VAM-7A  variety,  a  late  die  state  of  VAM-7.  This  piece  shows 
radiant,  frosty  mint  luster  and  beautifully  preserved  surfaces.  The 
strike  is  sharp  and  the  coin  is  essentially  brilliant,  providing  for 
excellent  visual  appeal.  Population  of  all  8/7  Reverse  of  1878 
varieties:  36  in  66  (6  in  66+) ,  2  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  134049  Base  PCGS#  7110 


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5472  1880-CC  8/7,  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-7A,  MS65  PCGS.  A 

Hit  List  40  Variety.  The  parallel  top  arrow  feather  indicates  the 
obsolete  Second  Reverse  subtype,  a  popular  Guide  Book  variety.  A 
diagonal  line  in  the  lower  loop  of  the  second  8,  and  a  double  set  of 
clash  marks,  confirm  the  VAM  designation.  Lustrous  and  lightly 
toned  with  a  bold  strike  and  a  smooth  reverse.  PCGS#  134049  Base 
PCGS#  7110 

5473  1880-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-8.  Tiny  die  chips  within  both 
Cs  in  the  mintmark  attribute  the  VAM  pairing.  The  centers 
are  incompletely  brought  up,  but  peripheral  design  elements 
are  well  struck.  Faint  olive-gold  toning  visits  this  lustrous  and 
carefully  preserved  Carson  City  Gem.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS# 
7100 

5474  1880-CC  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-3.  A  thoroughly  lustrous  and 
essentially  brilliant  high  grade  Carson  City  Morgan.  The  strike 
shows  only  minor  blending  at  the  centers.  VAM-3  is  attributed  by 
die  crumbling  atop  the  O  in  DOLLAR. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5627 ,  which 
realized  $1 ,9 55.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

5475  1880-CC  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-3  A.  A  lustrous  and  lightly  toned 
high  grade  Carson  City  Morgan.  A  whisper  of  tan  toning  adorns 
essentially  pristine  fields.  The  portrait  shows  only  trivial  contact.  A 
good  strike  despite  minor  blending  at  the  centers. 

Ex:  West  Palm  Beach  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  832, 
which  realized  $2,070.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

1880-CC  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Delicate  Gold  Patina 


5476  1880-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  VAM-3.  Only  a  trace  of  golden  toning 
adorns  this  lustrous  high  grade  silver  dollar.  Uncommonly  free  from 
contact,  and  a  desirable  addition  to  a  Carson  City  holding.  The  hair 
above  the  ear  shows  minor  inexactness.  VAM-3  is  among  the  several 
1880-CC  die  varieties  with  a  “dash”  below  the  second  8  in  the  date, 
formerly  believed  to  be  the  remnant  base  of  an  underdigit  7. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

1880-CC  VAM-3A  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Smooth  Cheek,  Booming  Luster 


5477  1880-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM-3  A.  A  wisp  of  tan  toning 
adorns  lustrous  and  exceptionally  smooth  surfaces.  The  centers 
exhibit  moderate  merging,  although  peripheral  elements  are  well 
struck.  The  late  die  stage  for  VAM-3  shows  chips  within  IN  GOD 
WE  TRUST,  among  other  interesting  features.  A  popular  low 
mintage  Carson  City  issue.  NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 


5478  1880-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM- 10.  The  second  8  has 
a  dash  below  the  lower  loop,  and  a  vertical  die  scratch  appears 
on  the  upper  lip.  A  thick  layer  of  frost  covers  the  relief  elements, 
producing  bold  cameo  contrast  against  mirrored  fields.  Splashes 
of  tan  patina  are  confined  to  the  borders  with  lighter  blushes  of 
champagne-gold  centrally.  PCGS  lists  11  pieces  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7101 

5479  1880-0  MS64  PCGS.  Strong  cartwheel  luster  is  among  this  New 
Orleans  dollar’s  greatest  assets.  Hints  of  toning  visit  the  margins, 
though  the  centers  are  largely  silver.  Minor  softness  affects  the  hair 
over  the  ear.  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 

5480  1880-0  MS64  PCGS.  This  near-Gem  has  largely  silver  centers 
with  faint  gold-gray  and  golden-brown  elements  at  the  margins, 
most  visibly  at  the  bottom  of  the  reverse.  A  mark  between  Liberty’s 
eye  and  nose  largely  accounts  for  the  grade.  PCGS  has  graded 
38  pieces  as  MS65  or  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS# 
7114 

1880-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS64+ 

Seldom  Available  Any  Finer 


5481  1880-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Medium  O  mintmark.  A  high- 
end  example  for  the  grade,  earning  the  desirable  PCGS  Plus 
designation  thanks  to  its  overall  quality  of  strike,  vibrant  luster,  and 
a  noticeable  lack  of  marks.  A  cloudy  gray  area  between  the  U  and 
R  of  PLURIBUS  and  a  small  toning  spot  beneath  M  of  AMERICA 
are  minor  but  mentioned  as  the  only  interruptions  to  the  untoned, 
silver-white  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 

1880-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 

Elusive  Issue  in  Higher  Grades 


5482  1880-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Small  or  Micro  O.  The  1880-0  is 
an  available  date  in  lower  grades  ,  but  it  is  quite  elusive  at  the  MS65 
level,  making  this  high-grade  Choice  specimen  a  good  balance 
of  quality  and  value.  This  coin  displays  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  with  outstanding  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 


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1880-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
High-Quality  Branch  Mint  Example 


5483  1880-0  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1880-0  Morgan  dollar  is 
seldom  encountered  in  grades  above  the  MS64  level.  This  high- 
end  Choice  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
lightly  marked  surfaces  that  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal 
is  outstanding.  PCGS  has  graded  38  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2543,  PCGS#  7114 


1880/79-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Lustrous,  High-End  VAM-4  Overdate 


5484  1880/79-0  Crossbar,  VAM-4,  Top  100,  MS64+  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  Micro  O.  Pleasing  orange,  ruby-red,  and  jade-green 
toning  endows  the  borders  of  this  lustrous  and  well  preserved 
overdated  New  Orleans  dollar.  The  high  points  are  cream-gray.  A 
high-end  near-Gem  example,  seldom  seen  any  finer.  Population 
(for  the  variety):  10  in  64 +,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133880  Base  PCGS#  7116 


5485  1880-0  80/79  Crossbar,  VAM-4,  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  Top 

100  Variety.  Small  or  Micro  O.  The  crossbar  of  an  underdigit  7  is 
obvious  within  the  upper  loop  of  the  second  8  in  the  date.  The 
variety  is  undesignated  on  the  PCGS  insert.  This  well  struck,  flashy, 
and  high-end  New  Orleans  dollar  is  brilliant  except  for  glimpses  of 
orange  toning  near  PLURIBUS  and  DOLLAR. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  41287  Base  PCGS# 

7117 

5486  1880-0  8  Over  7  Ear,  VAM-6A,  MS64  PCGS.  Small  or  Micro 
O.  The  second  8  in  the  date  has  a  left  “ear,”  the  remnant  of  the 
left  edge  of  the  crossbar  of  an  underdigit  7.  A  lustrous  and  lightly 
toned  Choice  silver  dollar  with  pleasing  surfaces  and  a  crisp  strike. 
PCGS#  133883  Base  PCGS#  7114 

5487  1880-S  MS67+  PCGS.  Medium  S.  A  essentially  brilliant  Superb 
Gem  that  boasts  a  precise  strike  and  booming  cartwheel  luster.  A 
loupe  reveals  only  trivial  imperfections.  A  high  grade  silver  dollar, 
ideal  for  type  purposes.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 

5488  1880-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Splendid  cartwheel  luster  and 
untoned  silver-white  surfaces  send  this  sharply  struck  coin  to 
the  head  of  the  pack.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  smooth,  rounded,  and 
trouble-free,  as  is  the  eagle’s  breast.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS# 

7118 


1880-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS68 
Nearly  Flawless  Preservation 


5489  1880-S  MS68  PCGS.  Medium  S.  A  needle-sharp,  lustrous,  and 
virtually  immaculate  Morgan  type  coin.  Delicate  almond-gold 
toning  evenly  adorns  both  sides.  It  is  remarkable  that  so  many 
high  grade  1880-S  dollars  have  survived,  when  the  coins  were 
presumably  bag-stored  for  many  years.  During  all  steps  of  storage 
and  transportation,  both  at  the  Mint  and  the  Treasury,  one  or  more 
bags  must  have  received  an  unusual  degree  of  care  in  handling. 

NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 


1880-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS68 
Outstanding  Type  Coin 


5490  1880-S  MS68  NGC.  Medium  S.  One  expects  above-average 
eye  appeal  on  an  1880-S  dollar,  and  this  coin  certainly  delivers. 
There  is  no  hint  of  color,  and  the  mint  luster  rolls  around  the 
coin  unimpeded  by  only  trivial  surface  imperfections.  The  striking 
details  are  complete  on  both  sides. 

Ex:  West  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  847.  NGC 
ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 


5491  1880/9-S  VAM-11  MS67  PCGS.  A  Hot  50  Variety.  Traditionally 
regarded  as  an  overdate  variety,  VAM-11  exhibits  “the  remains  of 
the  9  within  the  top  of  the  opening  of  the  0,”  per  VAMworld.com. 
The  present  high  grade  example  has  only  a  wisp  of  golden-gray 
toning.  Lustrous  and  boldly  struck  with  smooth  fields  and  minor 
grazes  on  the  portrait. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133988  Base  PCGS#  7122 

5492  1880/9-S  VAM-11  MS67  PCGS.  A  Hot  50  Variety.  The  0  in 
the  date  exhibits  interesting  die  fill.  The  Medium  S  mintmark  is 
repunched  within  the  loops,  and  a  J-shaped  die  scratch  is  present 
on  Liberty’s  neck.  Brilliant  and  well  struck  with  potent  luster  and  a 
nearly  mark-free  obverse. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133988  Base  PCGS#  7122 

5493  1881  MS66  PCGS.  While  the  1881  Morgan  dollar  is  an  available 
date  in  general,  Premium  Gems  such  as  the  present  coin  are 
challenging.  The  coin  offered  here  is  sharply  struck,  with  crisp 
detail  on  all  design  elements.  The  surfaces  are  untoned  and  fully 
lustrous,  with  spectacular  eye  appeal.  Only  nine  coins  have  been 
certified  finer  by  NGC  and  PCGS  combined  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4490. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS#  7124 


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5494  1881  MS66  PCGS.  Although  the  1881  -S  is  common  in  MS66, 
its  Philadelphia  counterpart  is  far  scarcer  at  that  level.  The  1881 
is  regularly  encountered  in  Mint  State,  but  usually  as  MS63  or 
MS64.  The  present  lightly  toned  and  impressive  Premium  Gem  is 
nicely  struck  and  exhibits  only  a  few  delicate  luster  grazes.  PCGS 
has  graded  five  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2546, 
PCGS#  7124 

5495  1881-CC  MS66  PCGS.  Frosty  and  mostly  untoned,  this  brilliant 
Premium  Gem  has  faint  swirls  of  blue-tinged  toning  on  the  obverse. 
Boldly  detailed  and  attractive. 

Ex:  CSNS  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2012) ,  lot  5497 .  NGC  ID#  2547, 
PCGS#  7126 

5496  1881-CC  MS66  PCGS.  An  impressive  example,  this  lovely 
Premium  Gem  is  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  with  exceptional  eye 
appeal.  Both  sides  have  satin  fields  and  frosty  devices  that  create 
light  cameo  contrast.  NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

5497  1881-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Attractive  rainbow  toning  appears 
across  the  left  obverse  field  and  combines  with  otherwise  brilliant 
surfaces  to  create  fantastic  eye  appeal.  A  sharp  strike  and  frosty 
mint  luster  further  enhance  this  Premium  Gem  Carson  City 
Morgan  dollar.  NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

1881-CC  Dollar,  Superb  Gem 
Exemplary  Carson  City  Type  Coin 


5498  1881-CC  MS67  PCGS.  VAM-2.  Carson  City  dollars  are  often 
found  nicked  from  decades  of  storage  and  transport  in  canvas  bags. 
Undoubtedly  this  was  a  former  GSA  dollar,  but  this  is  one  of  the 
nicest  we  have  seen  in  some  time.  Both  sides  are  virtually  brilliant, 
and  smooth,  creamy  luster  flows  over  the  surfaces  uninterrupted  by 
the  usual  abrasions.  Fully  struck. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/201 1),  lot  5650. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

1881-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Frosty  Mint  Luster 


5499  1881-CC  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Jackson  Hole.  Vibrant,  frosty  luster 
is  devoid  of  distracting  abrasions,  and  only  a  hint  of  light  golden 
toning  is  observed,  this  primarily  around  the  peripheries.  The  strike 
is  sharp  and  the  eye  appeal  is  excellent.  The  1881-CC  Morgan  is 
among  the  more  highly  sought-after  issues  from  the  GSA  sales, 
although  it  is  not  as  rare  in  high  grade  as  the  1879-CC  and  1889- 
CC.  PCGS  shows  only  four  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 


1881-CC  Morgan,  MS67 
Semiproof  like  and  Radiant 


5500  1881-CC  MS67  NGC.  The  low  mintage  of  the  1881-CC  (296,000 
pieces)  has  long  enticed  collectors,  and  although  the  GSA  hoard 
has  ensured  reasonable  supplies,  most  are  clustered  in  MS62  to 
MS66  grades.  Superb  Gems,  such  as  the  present  lightly  toned  and 
well-struck  example,  remain  very  scarce.  NGC  has  certified  only 
four  coins  above  the  MS67  level  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009),  lot  854.  NGC  ID#  2547, 
PCGS#  7126 

1881-0  Dollar,  Untoned  MS65+ 

Rarely  Found  Finer  Than  Gem  Condition 


5501  1881-0  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  surfaces  of  this  Gem  New 
Orleans  dollar  appear  as  fresh  as  the  day  they  were  struck.  Each  side 
is  devoid  of  toning  with  vibrant  frosty  luster  throughout  —  a  rare 
quality  for  an  O-mint  coin.  The  devices  are  crisply  impressed,  and 
Liberty’s  cheek  is  clean.  Uncirculated  1881-0  representatives  were 
distributed  en  masse  through  the  mid- 2 Oth  century,  yet  PCGS  has 
only  seen  28  coins  rated  higher  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS# 
7128 


5502  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  frosty  devices 
show  stark  contrast  against  reflective  fields  that  easily  fade  to 
black,  providing  the  desired  silver-on-black  contrast.  The  untoned 
surfaces  are  nicely  struck,  but  the  deep  contrast  is  more  perceptible 
on  the  reverse.  Population:  31  in  64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  16 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS#  97129 

5503  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements  of  this  high-end  Choice 
example  stand  out  boldly  against  the  deep  prooflike  reflectivity  of 
the  fields.  The  surfaces  show  a  few  minor  contact  marks  that  do 
little  to  detract  from  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded 
16  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS# 
97129 

5504  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high- 
end  Choice  example  of  this  popular  branch  mint  issue,  with  sharply 
detailed  frosty  design  elements  and  deeply  reflective  fields.  The 
surfaces  are  mostly  brilliant  but  a  few  hints  of  greenish-gold  toning 
highlight  certain  areas.  Only  a  few  minor  hair  lines  and  contact 
marks  are  present.  PCGS  has  graded  16  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS#  97129 

5505  1881-0  MS64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  Reflective 
silver-white  fields  contrast  against  nicely  frosted  devices  on  this 
near-Gem  1881-0  Morgan.  The  strike  above  Liberty’s  ear  is  far 
above  average,  and  the  high  points  largely  free  of  mentionable 
marks.  Population:  31  in  64+  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  16  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2548,  PCGS#  97129 


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5506  1881-S  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  Well  preserved 
and  fully  struck,  from  one  of  the  best-produced  issues  in  the  series. 
Great  prooflikeness  in  the  fields  and  lovely  golden-coral  peripheral 
toning  ensure  the  visual  allure  of  this  Premium  Gem.  The  ‘81-S  is 
much  less  common  with  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  surfaces,  compared 
to  the  ubiquitous  non-prooflike  pieces.  NGC  ID#  2549,  PCGS# 
97131 

5507  1882  MS66  PCGS.  Over  11.1  million  Morgan  dollars  were  struck 
at  the  Mint  in  1882.  Examples  are  collectible  through  Premium 
Gem  condition,  though  they  are  conditionally  scarce  at  that  grade 
level.  Gleaming  brilliant  surfaces  with  cartwheel  luster  show  crisp 
detail  centrally.  PCGS  reports  only  nine  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5508  1882  MS66  PCGS.  The  silver-white  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem 
Morgan  yield  pleasing  luster  and  sharply  struck  design  elements, 
including  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers. 
The  few  light  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade  designation. 
PCGS  has  seen  only  nine  pieces  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5509  1882  MS66  PCGS.  Immensely  lustrous  with  a  hint  of  pink  as  the 
only  color  on  the  otherwise  silver-white  surfaces.  Boldly  impressed 
devices  are  carefully  preserved.  PCGS  has  graded  a  mere  nine  finer 
pieces  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5510  1882  MS66  ★  NGC.  Shades  of  plum,  magenta,  and  green  progress 
to  fiery  orange  and  powder-blue  across  the  obverse  from  left  to  right, 
while  the  reverse  exhibits  the  same  hues  intermixed.  Booming 
luster  shines  through  the  toning,  illuminating  pristine  surfaces  with 
sharp  motifs.  NGC  reports  eight  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
254A,  PCGS#  7132 

5511  1882  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  An  amazing  Premium  Gem,  this 
conditionally  scarce  Morgan  dollar  exhibits  medium-intensity 
gold  toning  with  lovely  peripheral  iridescence.  PCGS  has  only 
certified  nine  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254A,  PCGS# 
7132 


1882  Silver  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66+ 


5512  1882  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  focal  points  of  each  side  are 
nicely  preserved  and  free  of  any  mentionable  marks;  in  fact,  there 
are  few  marks  of  any  import  appearing  on  either  side,  other  than  a 
couple  of  reeding  marks  and  luster  grazes  in  the  reverse  field,  both 
inside  the  wreath.  The  frosty  surfaces  are  untoned  and  show  a  high 
degree  of  eye  appeal.  Population:  24  in  66+,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 


5513  1882  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  Reflective  fields  and  frosted  devices 
receive  an  emphatic  boost  from  the  untoned  silver- white  surfaces 
(save  for  a  tiny  hint  of  rim  color)  on  this  nicely  preserved  Premium 
Gem.  Mostly  trivial  luster  grazes  rather  than  mentionable  marks 
account  for  the  high  grade  and  good  eye  appeal.  Population:  2  in  66 
Prooflike,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7133 


5514  1882-CC  MS66+  NGC.  Soft  aqua-blue,  lavender,  and  orange- 
gold  patination  runs  over  the  obverse  of  this  high-end  Premium 
Gem  Morgan  dollar,  while  the  reverse  is  untoned.  Lustrous  surfaces 
are  devoid  of  mentionable  marks  and  exhibit  well-struck  design 
features.  The  1882-CC  is  plentiful  in  Premium  Gem  but  becomes 
elusive  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7134 


1882-CC  Morgan,  Frosty  MS67 


5515  1882-CC  MS67  PCGS.  The  1882-CC  and  1883-CC  Morgan 
dollar  issues  were  the  most  prevalent  among  the  millions  of  coins 
released  from  Treasury  hoards  during  the  1960s  and  1970s,  but  most 
of  those  coins  were  around  MS62-MS62  quality.  Lew  can  compare 
with  this  gleaming  Superb  Gem,  an  untoned  silver  example  with 
thick  mint  frost  and  great  cartwheel  luster.  Population:  72  in  67  (2 
in  67+),  1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7134 


1882-CC  Dollar,  MS67  Proof  like 
None  Finer  in  Prooflike 


5516  1882-CC  MS67  Prooflike  NGC.  Available  in  the  absolute  sense, 
the  1882-CC  Morgan  dollar  is  conditionally  scarce  in  the  finer 
Prooflike  grades.  This  piece  is  tied  for  the  finest  at  NGC  in  this 
category.  Both  sides  yield  sharp,  frosty  design  elements  and  brilliant, 
gleaming  fields.  There  are  no  distracting  abrasions  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  heightened  by  modest  cameo  contrast.  Census:  4  in  67  (1 
in  67  ★)  Prooflike,  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7135 


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1882-0  Dollar,  Radiant  MS66 
Extraordinary  New  Orleans  Example 


5517  1882-0  MS66  PCGS.  The  1882-0  usually  comes  softly  struck 
with  dull,  lackluster  surfaces,  but  this  extraordinary  Premium  Gem 
is  atypical  in  those  respects.  In  fact,  locating  a  better-struck  example 
will  require  patience.  Liberty’s  hair,  the  eagle’s  feathers,  and  even 
the  talons  are  sharply  detailed.  Each  side  has  vibrant  mint  frost 
and  a  notable  lack  of  marks,  even  for  the  high  grade.  Rarely  seen  as 
fine,  and  out  of  reach  for  all  but  the  most  well-heeled  specialists  in 
higher  grades.  Population:  43  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  6  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  7136 


1882-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Conditionally  Rare 


5518  1882-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  examples  of  the  1882-0  Morgan  dollar  are  usually 
available,  but  only  in  MS64  and  lower  grades.  At  the  Gem  level, 
such  coins  are  rare.  This  piece  is  brilliant,  with  modest  cameo 
contrast  imparted  by  frosty  motifs  and  highly  reflective  fields.  The 
strike  is  above-average  for  the  issue  and  there  are  only  a  few  minor 
marks  in  the  delicate  mirrors.  Population:  20  in  65  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  97137 


1882-O/S  Dollar,  MS64+ 
VAM-4  Strong,  Top  100  Variety 


5519  1882-O/S  Recessed,  Strong,  VAM-4,  MS64+  PCGS.  A  Top  100 
Variety.  The  O/S  mintmark  comes  in  three  different  VAM  varieties 
with  Early  Die  State  and  Late  Die  States  that  often  confuse  the 
collector.  The  fact  that  the  EDS  variants  are  less  prominent  than 
the  LDS  overmintmarks  can  be  equally  confounding.  This  example 
is  a  Late  Die  State  (called  “Strong”  by  PCGS)  of  the  VAM-4 
variety.  Untoned  and  razor-sharp,  silver  luster  flows  across  the 
smooth,  minimally  marked  surfaces.  Among  the  finest  known  of 
this  Guide  Book  type.  Population:  59  in  64+,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133891  Base  PCGS#  7138 


5520  1883  MS67  PCGS.  The  1883  Morgan  dollar  is  scarce  at  the  Superb 
Gem  level,  despite  the  lofty  mintage  of  more  than  12  million  pieces. 
The  present  lightly  toned  coin  is  sharply  detailed  and  boasts  dynamic 
cartwheel  luster.  The  devices  exhibit  distributed  die  rust,  as  seen  on 
many  1883 -dated  silver  dollars.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5674, 
which  realized  $2,300. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254G,  PCGS#  7142 

5521  1883  MS67  PCGS.  Fresh,  original  surfaces  boast  a  clean  cheek 
on  Liberty  and  unperturbed  texture  throughout  both  sides.  An 
untoned  silver-white  Superb  Gem,  this  piece  sports  thick  mint  frost 
on  the  devices  and  great  cartwheel  luster.  NGC  ID#  254G,  PCGS# 
7142 


1883  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Only  Three  Finer  Coins  at  PCGS 


5522  1883  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-end  Superb  Gem  example 
of  this  popular  Morgan  dollar  issue,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  virtually  pristine  surfaces  that  radiate  vibrant  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  Delicate  hints  of  pink  toning  visit  the  centers, 
with  a  vivid  ring  of  sea-green  and  violet  at  the  rims.  Eye  appeal  is 
extraordinary.  PCGS  has  graded  three  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  254G,  PCGS#  7142 


1883-CC  Dollar,  MS67 
Conditionally  Rare 


5523  1883-CC  MS67  PCGS.  VAM-5A.  The  N  in  IN  is  strongly  clashed 
in  front  of  Liberty’s  neck.  A  virtually  brilliant  Superb  Gem  that  has 
a  good  strike,  potent  luster,  and  exceptionally  clean  surfaces.  The 
1883-CC  emerged  in  quantity  from  the  GSA  auctions  but  rarely  in 
the  present  magnificent  quality. 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  12/201 1) ,  lot  3964,  which  realized 
$3,239.55. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7144 


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1883-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Exceptional  Quality 


5524  1883-CC  MS67  PCGS.  For  the  branch  mint  type  collector  or 
the  enthusiast  assembling  a  Carson  City  short  set,  this  1883-CC 
Morgan  is  rivaled  by  few  others  for  visual  and  technical  merit. 
Vibrant,  frosty  luster  is  seemingly  devoid  of  abrasions  and  grants  just 
a  hint  of  light  golden  color  around  the  extreme  outer  peripheries. 
PCGS  awards  a  finer  numeric  grade  to  just  five  pieces  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7144 

5525  1883-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM-5.  Dazzling  luster  and  a 
powerful  strike  only  begin  to  describe  the  desirable  attributes  of  this 
high  grade  CC-mint  dollar.  The  fields  are  unabraded,  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  exemplary.  NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7145 

5526  1883-CC  MS66  Prooflike  NGC.  CAC.  Impressive  field 
reflectivity  accompanies  frosty  devices.  Highly  lustrous  and  nearly 
brilliant  with  minimal  marks  and  minor  inexactness  of  strike  at  the 
centers.  Census:  76  in  66  (1  in  66+  Prooflike,  1  in  66  ★). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  712009) ,  lot  869.  NGC  ID# 
254H,  PCGS#  7145 

1883-CC  VAM-5  Silver  Dollar 
MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 


5527  1883-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM-5.  A 

brilliant  Premium  Gem  with  frosty  motifs  and  flashy  fields.  A  well 
preserved  Carson  City  type  coin  that  will  impress  even  the  jaded 
specialist.  Nearly  unobtainable  any  finer  in  Deep  Mirror  format. 
VAM-5  has  a  die  scratch  on  the  eagle’s  right  wing  but  lacks  the 
various  clashes  and  breaks  of  later  die  states.  NGC  ID#  254H, 
PCGS#  97145 


1883-0  Silver  Dollar,  Untoned  MS67 


5528  1883-0  MS67  PCGS.  Flowing  luster  runs  over  each  side  of 
this  untoned  and  pristine  Superb  Gem  1883-0  Morgan  dollar, 
an  available  issue  in  lower  grades  but  a  conditional  rarity  at  the 
MS67  grade  level.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  the  reverse  high  points  are 
abrasion-free,  and  ample  eye  appeal  prevails  throughout  both  sides. 
Population:  47  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berko wsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 

5529  1883-S  MS61  NGC.  Lively,  thickly  frosted  mint  luster  glistens 
over  brilliant  surfaces  that  show  a  number  of  small  abrasions 
peppered  over  each  side.  While  previous  San  Francisco  Morgan 
dollar  issues  remained  largely  in  storage,  the  1883-S  circulated 
widely.  Mint  condition  examples  survive  mostly  in  lower 
Uncirculated  grades.  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 

5530  1883-S  MS61  PCGS.  The  untoned  surfaces  show  generous 
cartwheel  luster  and  considerable  field-device  contrast  only  on  the 
reverse,  but  the  grade  is  limited  by  quite  a  few  small  and  a  couple 
of  large  abrasions,  most  notably  a  curving  scrape  through  Liberty’s 
cheek,  jawline,  and  neck.  A  better  date,  and  certified  in  a  green- 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 

5531  1883-S  MS63  NGC.  The  1883-S  (6.2  million  coins  minted)  often 
comes  sharply  struck,  though  bagmarks  tend  to  be  problematic 
from  improper  handling.  This  Select  piece  is  typical  with  respect  to 
its  strike,  but  abrasions  are  minimally  scattered.  Radiant  mint  frost 
combines  with  fully  brilliant  surfaces,  furthering  the  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 

1883-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS64 
Rarely  Encountered  Finer 


5532  1883-S  MS64  PCGS.  Radiant  mint  frost  cartwheels  over  surfaces 
that  feature  well-defined  motifs  with  blending  over  Liberty’s  ear,  as 
usual.  Grade-limiting  marks  appear  throughout  this  brilliant  near- 
Gem.  The  1883-S  was  distributed  for  circulation  in  large  quantities, 
unlike  the  S-mint  issues  before  it.  Mint  State  survivors  are  generally 
found  heavily  bagmarked,  suggesting  improper  handling  while  in 
storage.  Just  18  submissions  are  reported  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 


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1883-S  Silver  Dollar,  Vibrant  MS64 
In  an  Old  Green  Holder 


5533  1883-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  incredible  1883-S  Morgan  is 
arguably  one  of  the  most  eye-appealing  examples  known  in  the 
MS64  grade  level.  The  frosty  surfaces  produce  an  exceptional 
cartwheel  effect  with  even  the  slightest  tilt  to  the  coin.  The  strike 
is  sharp  and  abrasions  are  pleasantly  few.  CAC-endorsed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  PCGS  has  seen  18  Gem  or  finer  representatives 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7148 


1883-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Eye-Catching  Radiance 


5534  1883-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  just  shy  of  an  MS65 
grade,  this  1883-S  Morgan  exhibits  a  degree  of  eye  appeal  that 
easily  matches  its  more  expensive  Gem  counterparts.  In  addition  to 
a  bold  strike  and  a  lack  of  major  abrasions,  the  gold-tinted  surfaces 
radiate  intense  mint  bloom  with  a  semiprooflike  glint  in  the  fields. 
PCGS  lists  only  18  finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS# 
7148 


1883-S  Morgan,  MS63  Prooflike 
Bold  Cameo 


5535  1883-S  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1883-S  is  one  of 
the  rarest  dates  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series  in  Prooflike  grades. 
PCGS  lists  only  23  examples  in  this  category,  and  just  two  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike  examples.  The  present  coin  is  arguably  a  bold 
Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  cameo  on  the  obverse,  but  the  reverse  fields 
are  not  quite  as  reflective,  and  thus  the  Prooflike  designation. 
The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  motifs  are  heavily  frosted.  Scattered 
abrasions  limit  the  grade.  Population:  8  in  63  Prooflike,  3  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  254K,  PCGS#  7149 


1884  Morgan,  Impeccable  MS67 


5536  1884  MS67  PCGS.  Impeccable  surface  preservation  and  generous 
luster  on  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  are  the  hallmarks  of  this 
splendid  Superb  Gem  1884  Morgan  dollar.  Despite  the  prodigious 
mintage  exceeding  14  million  coins,  PCGS  reports  only  48  in  this 
grade  level  (including  seven  in  67+)  and  only  three  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254L,  PCGS#  7150 


1884  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Vibrantly  Lustrous 


5537  1884  MS67  NGC.  A  conditionally  rare  Superb  Gem  example  of 
this  otherwise  available  Philadelphia  issue.  This  brilliant  Morgan 
dollar  exhibits  bold  design  definition  which  is  accentuated  by 
subtle  semiprooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields.  Both  sides  are 
seemingly  pristine,  delivering  the  strong  eye  appeal  expected  for 
the  grade.  Census:  36  in  67  (3  in  67  ★),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
254L,  PCGS#  7150 


1884-CC  Morgan,  MS67 
Vibrant,  Frosty  Surfaces 


5538  1884-CC  MS67  PCGS.  VAM-4A.  Spiked  Date,  Pinned  Wing 
Gouge.  Most  1884'CC  dollars  never  circulated,  but  gathered  dust 
in  the  Treasury  vaults  until  the  GSA  distributions  in  the  1970s. 
Almost  85%  of  the  mintage  reached  collector’s  hands  (almost  1 
million  coins)  —  all  in  Brilliant  Uncirculated  condition.  Even  so, 
Superb  Gems  are  rare.  This  frosty,  silver-white  coin  is  fully  struck 
and  lustrous  with  essentially  mark-free  fields  and  devices.  PCGS 
has  seen  just  three  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 


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5548  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  Just  a  whisper  of  high-point  rub  and  minor 
luster  thinning  in  the  fields  indicates  the  slight  wear.  One  large  nick 
shows  on  Liberty’s  jawline.  Generous  luster  remains  on  both  sides 
of  this  better-date  dollar.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 

5549  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  reverse  is  largely  untoned  while 
the  obverse  shows  a  moderate  golden  cast.  A  couple  of  noticeable 
marks  show  at  Liberty’s  mouth,  neck,  and  ear,  but  the  surfaces 
otherwise  exhibit  just  a  whisper  of  high-point  wear  consistent  with 
the  grade.  Intense  luster  is  a  plus. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS# 
7156 


1884-CC  Morgan,  MS67 
Extremely  Rare  Finer 


5539  1884-CC  MS67  NGC.  NGC  and  PCGS  have  certified  a 
voluminous  amount  of  1884-CC  dollars,  particularly  through  the 
MS65  level.  Premium  Gems  are  generally  available  with  a  little 
patience  and  searching,  but  MS67  examples  are  elusive.  Dazzling 
luster  rests  on  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  gorgeous  Superb 
Gem,  and  all  of  the  design  elements  are  well  brought  up,  as  is 
usually  the  case.  Nearly  untoned,  save  for  some  faint  light  gray 
streaks  on  the  upper  reverse.  Only  a  single  coin  is  numerically  finer 
at  NGC  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 

5540  1884-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  VAM-2.  Certified  in  an 
old  green  label  holder.  Both  the  date  and  mintmark  are  lightly 
repunched.  Blushes  of  lemon-gold  toning  grace  the  obverse  of  this 
thoroughly  lustrous,  fully  struck,  and  beautiful  Carson  City  type 
coin.  Contact  is  confined  to  Liberty’s  chin  and  the  field  near  the 
profile.  NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7153 

5541  1884-CC  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  VAM-4.  VAM-4 
shows  a  vertical  spike  from  the  top  of  the  1  in  the  date,  and  die 
gouges  through  the  E  in  STATES.  The  present  Carson  City  dollar 
is  a  business  strike  but  closely  resembles  a  proof,  since  the  motifs 
are  thickly  frosted  and  contrast  with  glassy  fields.  The  borders 
display  hints  of  pumpkin-gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS# 
97153 

5542  1884-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  spectacular 
Premium  Gem  displays  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements 
and  the  deeply  reflective  fields  contrast  boldly  with  the  frosty 
devices.  The  brilliant  surfaces  are  well-preserved  and  eye  appeal  is 
terrific.  PCGS  has  graded  three  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  254M,  PCGS#  97153 

5543  1884-0  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  The  Shrike  Set.  A  narrow  arc  of  golden 
patina  graces  the  upper  reverse  margin  of  this  otherwise  brilliant 
New  Orleans  dollar.  Pristine  aside  from  a  brief  line  behind  Liberty’s 
mouth. 

Ex:  Karschner  Collection  of  Morgan  Dollars  (Heritage,  1/2011),  lot 
5942,  which  realized  $2,530. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 

NGC  ID#  254N,  PCGS#  7154 

5544  1884-0  MS67  NGC.  The  untoned  silver-gray  surfaces  show  soft 
luster  and  no  mentionable  marks,  with  the  strike  on  the  high 
points  typical  of  this  O-mint  issue.  Virtually  unobtainable  finer. 
NGC  ID#  254N,  PCGS#  7154 

5545  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  Radiant  silver-gray  surfaces  retain 
considerable  luster.  Though  both  sides  show  scattered  reed  marks, 
evidence  of  actual  wear  is  scant.  An  important  coin  for  collectors 
who  would  find  a  Mint  State  example  out  of  reach.  NGC  ID#  254P, 
PCGS#  7156 

5546  1884-S  AU58  NGC.  Great  cartwheel  luster  and  gold-tipped 
surfaces  create  great  eye  appeal  on  this  better-date  Morgan  dollar, 
showing  minimal  wear  and  only  trivial  marks  consistent  with  the 
grade.  An  extremely  appealing  coin.  NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS# 
7156 

5547  1884-S  AU58  PCGS.  A  light  wash  of  golden  patina  enlivens 
the  otherwise-untoned  surfaces  on  this  lustrous  Borderline 
Uncirculated  better-date  Morgan.  A  loupe  shows  scattered  minor 
abrasions,  but  all  but  a  couple  are  unseen  with  the  unaided  eye,  and 
none  are  overt.  NGC  ID#  25 4P,  PCGS#  7156 


1884-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS61 
Better  Date  in  Mint  State 


5550  1884-S  MS61  NGC.  The  1884-S  Morgan  dollar  is  definitely  a 
better  date  in  high  grade.  Most  of  the  reported  mintage  of  3.2 
million  pieces  was  released  into  circulation  in  the  19th  century, 
so  circulated  examples  are  not  difficult  to  locate,  but  Mint  State 
pieces  are  elusive.  This  pleasing  MS61  example  offers  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lustrous  surfaces  with  hints  of  champagne-gold 
and  lavender  toning  and  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks.  NGC 

ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 

5551  1885  MS67  PCGS.  A  delightful  Superb  Gem  Morgan  dollar,  with 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  impeccably  preserved  brilliant 
surfaces.  PCGS  has  graded  two  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254R,  PCGS#  7158 

1885  Dollar,  MS67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Stark  Cameo  Contrast 


5552  1885  MS67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  The  1885  is  a 
collectible  Morgan  dollar  issue  in  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  grades, 
but  coins  in  this  category  become  extremely  rare  at  the  Superb 
Gem  level.  This  cameoed  example  shows  just  a  hint  of  light  golden 
toning  which  accentuates  the  contrast.  The  motifs  are  sharp 
and  frosted,  while  the  fields  show  deep  reflectivity.  Devoid  of 
mentionable  imperfections.  Census:  5  in  67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike, 
1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254R,  PCGS#  97159 

5553  1885-CC  MS66  NGC.  Tens  of  thousands  of  1885-CC  dollars  were 
distributed  through  the  1960s  and  1970s,  and  the  availability  of 
coins  in  MS66  makes  this  low-mintage  issue  ideal  for  type  purposes. 
This  lovely  example  shows  parallel  striae  from  the  draw  bench 
across  the  colorfully  toned  obverse.  The  reverse  is  thickly  frosted 
with  a  band  of  color  along  the  left  border.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
7160 


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5554  1885-CC  MS66  PCGS.  The  draw  of  the  CC  mintmark  and  low 
228, 000-coin  mintage  places  ever-strong  demand  on  the  1885- 
CC,  but  the  Treasury  release  of  the  1960s  and  1970s  ensures  an 
adequate  supply  of  high-grade  survivors.  The  obverse  is  richly 
toned  in  blended  rainbow  iridescence,  while  the  reverse  is  frosty 
and  brilliant.  Razor-sharp  and  unabraded.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Few  Known  Finer 


5555  1885-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Carson  City  issue  had  a 
limited  mintage  of  only  228,000  coins,  but  nearly  65  percent  of 
these  survived  in  Treasury  vaults  and  were  dispersed  to  collectors  in 
the  GSA  sales  of  the  early  1970s.  This  Plus-designated  Superb  Gem 
is  second  to  few,  showing  crisp  detail  illuminated  by  vibrant,  frosty 
luster.  Essentially  untoned  and  beautifully  preserved.  NGC  ID# 
254S,  PCGS#  7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Intense  Cartwheel  Effect 


5556  1885-CC  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  few  hair- thin  wisps  on  Liberty’s 
cheek  appear  to  be  all  that  kept  this  beautiful  1885-CC  Morgan 
dollar  from  a  full  Superb  Gem  grade.  The  strike  is  well-executed, 
save  for  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear,  and 
the  surfaces  show  intense,  frosty  mint  luster.  Traces  of  light  golden 
toning  reside  around  the  extreme  outer  peripheries.  NGC  ID# 
254S,  PCGS#  7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Exuberant  Luster 


5557  1885-CC  MS67  PCGS.  The  exuberant,  all-encompassing  mint 
luster  this  popular  Carson  City  date  is  well-known  for  covers  both 
sides  of  this  untoned  silver-white  Superb  Gem  example.  The 
surfaces  throughout  and  Liberty’s  cheek  in  particular  are  free  of 
even  the  most  picayune  marks.  Some  unstruck  roller  marks  do  show 
in  the  hair  above  the  ear  and  lightly  on  the  cheek,  but  they  are 
non-grade-affecting.  A  great  example  of  this  Treasury  hoard  date, 
difficult  to  find  in  circulated  grades.  Population:  68  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ), 
1  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
Conditionally  Scarce 


5558  1885-CC  MS67  NGC.  Due  to  its  small  228,000-coin  mintage,  the 
1885-CC  is  a  favorite  date  in  the  series.  Superb  Gem  examples  are 
infrequently  seen,  and  only  a  handful  grade  finer  than  the  present 
coin.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  vibrant  with  frosty  gold-tinted 
luster.  There  are  no  abrasions  of  note.  Census:  86  in  67  (5  in  67  ★), 
5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 


5559  1885-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  sharply  struck  and  low 
mintage  Carson  City  dollar  displays  delicate  golden  patina.  The 
fields  are  unabraded  and  the  cheek  exhibits  only  minor  contact. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
7161 


1885-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  Prooflike 
Brilliant- White  Premium  Gem 


5560  1885-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  Markedly  prooflike  fields 
surround  the  nicely  frosted  devices  of  this  brilliant-white  Premium 
Gem  dollar.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  clean,  and  the  obverse  shows  just 
one  or  two  minor  field  abrasions.  The  reverse  is  equally  reflective, 
where  the  sole  mark  is  a  scuff  beneath  the  eagle’s  left  wing.  Sharply 
struck  throughout.  Population:  48  in  66  (4  in  66+)  Prooflike,  2 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7161 


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1885-CC  Dollar,  MS66  Prooflike 
Pristine  Fields 


5561  1885-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  brilliant  and  flashy 
representative  of  this  popular  and  low  mintage  Carson  City  issue. 
The  fields  appear  pristine  and  the  portrait  exhibits  only  delicate 
contact.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Population:  48  in  66 
(4  in  66+)  Prooflike,  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1108,  which  realized 
$3,220.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7161 


1885-CC  Dollar,  MS66  Prooflike 
Elusive  in  This  Condition 


5562  1885-CC  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS,  CAC,  The  1885-CC  Morgan  is 
readily  available  in  mint  condition  through  Premium  Gem.  Indeed, 
the  population  reports  show  tens  of  thousands  through  this  level 
of  preservation.  Prooflike  specimens  are  another  matter.  PCGS 
reports  49  examples  in  MS66  Prooflike  and  a  mere  two  examples 
finer  (7/15). 

The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  the  current  offering  exhibit  strong 
definition,  including  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  (despite  roller 
marks  in  this  area)  and  the  feathers  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Both  sides 
are  well-preserved.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7161 


1885-CC  Morgan,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Stark  Cameo  Contrast 


5563  1885-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  story  of 
the  1885-CC  is  a  small  mintage  but  large  survival,  due  to 
preservation  of  massive  amounts  in  the  Treasury  hoards.  But  its 
story  continues  as  a  much  in-demand  CC-mint  issue,  and  one 
that  is  gloriously  well-produced,  making  it  equally  a  target  of 
type  and  date  collectors.  This  Premium  Gem  piece  sports  the 
excellent  preservation  and  deep  contrast  expected.  The  paucity  of 
abrasions  and  high  eye  appeal  add  to  the  allure.  Population:  46  in 
66  (5  in  66+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  2  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010) ,  lot  1440;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  6/2010),  lot  1109.  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS# 
97161 


1885-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Contrasted  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  Example 


5564  1885-CC  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS  Secure.  The 

1885-CC  Morgan  is  a  favorite  issue  in  the  Carson  City  short  set, 
and  is  most  highly  sought-after  in  the  upper  range  of  the  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike  category.  This  Premium  Gem  example  displays 
full  cameo  contrast  with  a  blush  of  light  golden  toning  around  the 
peripheries  in  the  central  reverse.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  eye 
appeal  is  excellent.  Population:  46  in  66  (5  in  66+)  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  97161 

5565  1885-0  MS67  PCGS.  Bowers  writes  that  “1885-0  dollars  were 
among  the  bonanza  delights  of  the  1962  through  1964  Treasury 
releases.”  Although  examples  are  collectible  through  MS67,  few 
coins  are  as  sharp  as  this  piece.  Entirely  brilliant  with  scintillating 
luster.  PCGS  reports  a  single  submission  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
254T,  PCGS#  7162 

5566  1885-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  coin  with  strong  visual  appeal, 
this  Superb  Gem  boasts  lovely  silver-white  color,  frosty  luster,  and 
few  marks,  all  of  them  minuscule.  The  piece  exhibits  a  sharp  strike, 
even  at  the  centers.  PCGS  has  graded  a  single  example  in  higher 
numeric  grade  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS#  7162 

5567  1885-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An  untoned  Superb  Gem  with  CAC 
approval,  this  untoned  coin  boasts  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty,  satiny 
surfaces,  and  excellent  preservation.  The  strike  is  sharp,  far  better 
than  usually  seen.  A  common  issue,  but  Superb  Gems  are  among 
the  finest  available  —  fewer  than  a  dozen  at  PCGS  and  NGC 
combined  make  the  cut  for  MS68  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 4T,  PCGS# 
7162 

5568  1885-0  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Strong  luster  issues  from 
the  untoned  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The  design  elements  are 
well-impressed,  including  partial  detail  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear. 
Both  sides  have  been  well-cared  for.  The  1885-0,  from  a  mintage 
exceeding  9  million  pieces,  is  conditionally  rare  above  MS67. 
Indeed,  PCGS  has  seen  a  solitary  example  finer  (7/15)! 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS#  7162 

5569  1885-0  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  A  brilliant  and 
brightly  mirrored  New  Orleans  silver  dollar.  The  strike  is  intricate 
and  the  eye  appeal  is  pleasing.  A  lens  reveals  scattered  tiny  strike¬ 
throughs  and  incidental  marks.  Census:  22  in  66  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike,  1  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2002) ,  lot  6894;  Rosemont 
Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2008) ,  lot  2718.  NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS# 
97163 

5570  1885-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  attractive  Gem  Morgan  dollar  exhibits 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  lustrous 
surfaces  with  a  few  delicate  hints  of  golden-tan  toning.  PCGS 
has  graded  43  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  254U, 
PCGS#  7164 

5571  1885-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty,  untoned  Gem  displays 
well-preserved  surfaces  with  minimal  marks  and  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  The  1885-S  usually  has  below-average  sharpness,  but  this 
piece  is  an  exception.  Only  a  touch  of  softness  is  noted  at  the 
extreme  centers.  The  1.5  million-coin  mintage  is  low  within  the 
context  of  the  series,  and  finer  examples  are  rare.  NGC  ID#  25 4U, 
PCGS#  7164 


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1885-S  Silver  Dollar,  Pastel-Toned  MS66 
Well-Preserved  and  Lustrous 


5572  1885-S  MS66  PCGS.  Softly  glowing  luster  emanates  from  beneath 
a  light  layer  of  multicolor  pastel  patina  on  each  side  of  this  well- 
preserved  Premium  Gem  1885-S  dollar.  Pale  rose  predominates 
against  mint  and  lilac  hues.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  the  eagle’s  breast  are 
free  of  major  marks,  although  a  small  quadruplet  of  reeding  marks 
shows  under  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Gems  of  this  issue  are 
available  in  the  hundreds  at  PCGS,  but  Premium  Gems  are  another 
matter  entirely.  Population:  41  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  2  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 


1885-S  Dollar,  MS66 
Old  Green  Holder 


5573  1885-S  MS66  PCGS.  Most  Mint  State  1885-S  Morgans  seen 
grade  only  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range;  the  certified  population 
declines  significantly  in  MS65  and  anything  finer  is  rare.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  displays  a  bold  strike  and  frosty,  radiant 
luster.  Hints  of  gold  toning  appear  around  the  extreme  outer 
peripheries.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  Population:  41  in 
66  (1  in  66+),  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

5574  1886  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1886  Morgan  dollar,  approaching  a 
mintage  of  20  million  pieces,  can  be  located  in  MS67  with  a  degree 
of  searching.  Higher-grade  specimens,  however,  are  significant 
condition  rarities.  The  untoned  obverse  cedes  to  russet,  greenish- 
blue,  and  orange  toning  on  the  reverse.  Well-struck  design  elements 
include  a  good  amount  of  detail  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear. 
Lustrous  surfaces  have  been  well-cared  for.  PCGS  has  graded  six 
examples  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254V,  PCGS#  7166 

5575  1886-0  MS62  PCGS.  Pale  silver-blue  overall  with  a  few  dots  of 
intense  orange-to-rose  color.  Despite  an  eight-figure  mintage  the 
1886-0  dollar  poses  a  surprising  challenge  in  Mint  State.  NGC  ID# 
254W,  PCGS#  7168 

5576  1886-0  MS62  NGC.  Well-struck  overall,  if  soft  in  the  usual 
trouble-spots,  with  bright  silver  luster.  Though  moderately  abraded 
on  the  portrait,  this  coin  has  considerable  eye  appeal  for  the  MS62 
grade.  NGC  ID#  254W,  PCGS#  7168 


1886-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Frosty,  Silver- White  Surfaces 


5577  1886-0  MS63  PCGS.  Brief  silver-gray  accents  and  a  fleeting 
glimpse  of  gold  in  Liberty’s  hair  add  natural  appeal  to  the  otherwise 
frosty,  silver-white  surfaces  of  this  conditionally  scarce  New 
Orleans  dollar.  Slight  weakness  above  the  ear  and  at  the  eagle’s 
talons  are  normal  for  the  issue,  offset  by  fewer  marks  and  abrasions 
than  expected  for  the  Select  Uncirculated  grade.  NGC  ID#  254W, 
PCGS#  7168 

1886-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Vibrant  Luster  on  This  Condition  Rarity 


5578  1886-0  MS64  PCGS.  The  1886-0  is  famous  for  its  status  as  the 
rarest  Morgan  dollar  issue  in  Gem  condition,  though  VF  and  XF 
examples  are  plentiful,  and  even  AU  coins  are  readily  available. 
The  present  silver-gray  near-Gem  boasts  vibrant  luster  on  silver- 
white  surfaces  that  are  untoned,  save  for  a  mere  hint  of  gold.  The 
strike  is  above-average  for  the  New  Orleans  Mint.  The  reverse  is 
well-preserved,  and  the  obverse  displays  only  wispy  grazes.  PCGS 
reports  three  submissions  in  Gem  or  higher  grades  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254W,  PCGS#  7168 

1886-0  Morgan,  MS64 
None  Finer  at  NGC 


5579  1886-0  MS64  NGC.  The  1886-0  Morgan  is  only  marginally 
scarce  in  Choice  condition,  but  the  extreme  rarity  of  finer  examples 
makes  this  MS64  coin  among  the  finest  most  collectors  will  be 
able  to  acquire.  Satiny  luster  is  golden-toned  in  the  margins  and 
exhibits  only  a  few  light  abrasions.  Trivial  striking  softness  is  seen 
on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  None  are  finer 
at  NGC  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  254W,  PCGS#  7168 


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5580  1886-0  Clashed  E,  VAM-1A2,  AU58  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  E  in  LIBERTY  is  strongly  clashed  northwest  of  the  wreath 
bow.  The  strongest  such  clash  of  the  Morgan  dollar  series.  This 
lustrous  and  lightly  toned  near-Mint  example  has  a  double  clash, 
intermediate  between  the  single-clash  (VAM-1A1)  and  seven- 
clash  (also  VAM-1A2)  die  states.  The  lower  cheek  has  a  strike¬ 
through  and  a  small  spot  is  noted  above  the  cheek.  PCGS#  133905 
Base  PCGS#  7168 


1886-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Conditionally  Rare  This  Nice 


5581  1886-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Given  the  legions  of  Morgan  dollar 
collectors,  it  is  time  to  sit  up  and  take  serious  note  of  any  coin  with 
a  PCGS  population  of  fewer  than  50  coins  in  MS66  or  finer.  The 
1886-S  qualifies  for  such  a  distinction.  This  blaze-white  example  is 
brilliant  and  untoned,  with  flashy  cartwheel  luster  over  semiprooflike 
fields  and  a  far  sharper  strike  than  usually  seen  on  the  motifs.  A 
mere  half  dozen  coins  are  certified  numerically  finer  by  both  services 
combined.  PCGS  Population:  45  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254X,  PCGS#  7170 


1886-S/S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Repunched  Mintmark,  Top  100  Variety 


5582  1886-S/S  VAM-2,  Top  100,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  A  portion  of  the  underlying  S  is  apparent  in  front  of  the 
upper  serif  of  the  repunched  S  mintmark.  This  Gem  is  all-brilliant 
aside  from  golden  toning  along  the  left  obverse  and  reverse  borders. 
Each  side  features  crisply  rendered  devices,  and  marks  are  minimal 
even  for  this  impressive  grade.  Population:  15  in  65,  1  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  133906  Base  PCGS#  7170 


5583  1887  MS67  PCGS.  The  silver-white,  lustrous  surfaces  of  this 
Superb  Gem  display  a  swath  of  gold  toning  around  the  lower 
obverse  margin.  The  design  elements  exhibit  a  better  strike  than 
usually  encountered  on  this  issue.  Specifically,  relatively  strong 
detail  is  apparent  in  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s 
breast  feathers.  Both  sides  are  well-preserved.  PCGS  and  NGC 
have  graded  only  four  examples  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  254Y,  PCGS#  7172 

5584  1887  Partial  E  Reverse,  VAM-1B,  AU50  PCGS.  A  Hot  50 

Variety.  The  clashed  reverse  die  shows  a  partial  E  below  the 
left  tailfeathers.  The  acquisition  of  a  Partial  E  Reverse  dollar  is 
“considered  a  landmark  event  by  most  variety  specialists,”  per 
VAMWorld.com.  This  lightly  circulated  example  has  light  golden- 
gray  patina  over  each  side  and  minimally  scattered  abrasions. 
PCGS#  134003  Base  PCGS#  7172 


1887/6  Overdate  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65+ 
VAM-2,  Conditionally  Rare 


5585  1887/6  VAM-2,  Top  100,  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  This  recognized  Guide  Book  variety  never  fails  to  attract 
collector  interest  as  one  of  the  VAM  varieties  that  has  become 
“mainstream”  in  most  dollar  collections.  The  current  high-end  Gem 
shows  hints  of  gold  toning  near  the  rims  and  across  the  eagle,  but 
for  all  purposes  the  coin  is  silver-white,  frosty,  and  attractive.  The 
underdigit  six  is  clearly  visible  curving  upward  from  the  bottom 
stand  of  the  primary  7.  Sharply  struck  everywhere  except  at  the 
talons  and  arrow  fletchings,  which  are  slightly  weak.  Population:  13 
in  65  +  ,  12  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133908  Base  PCGS#  7174 


1887  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
VAM-25A,  ‘Donkey  Tail’ 


5586  1887  Donkey  Tail,  VAM-25A,  MS63  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  so-called  “Donkey  Tail”  VAM  shows  a  large  die  chip  protruding 
from  the  lower-right  corner  of  the  D  in  DOLLAR.  VAM- 25 A  and 
VAM-1A  are  both  designations  of  this  same  die  pairing.  This 
variety  is  most  frequently  seen  in  VF  or  XF  grades;  VAMWorld.com 
calls  this  variety  “ultra  rare”  in  Mint  State.  This  MS63  example 
shows  satiny  luster  with  traces  of  gold  throughout.  Abrasions  are 
minimal,  but  noticeable  striking  deficiency  is  evident  on  the  eagle’s 
breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Population:  2  in  63,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  133907  Base  PCGS#  7172 

5587  1887/6-0  VAM-3  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100  Variety.  A 
satiny,  untoned  Select  example  of  this  popular  overdate  variety, 
showing  good  eye  appeal  with  nice  luster  and  scattered,  minimal 
marks  for  the  grade.  This  strike  is  fairly  flat  through  the  central 
high  points.  PCGS#  133912  Base  PCGS#  7178 


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1887/6-0  Dollar,  MS64 
Popular  New  Orleans  Overdate 


5588  1887/6-0  VAM-3  MS64  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  curve 
of  the  base  of  an  underdigit  6  extends  from  the  southeast  corner 
of  the  7.  A  lightly  toned  and  lustrous  near-Gem  that  lacks  any 
mentionable  marks.  The  hair  above  the  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast 
show  blending  customary  for  New  Orleans  silver  dollar  issues. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133912  Base  PCGS#  7178 


5589  1887-0  MS65  PCGS.  Reddish-gold  toning  clings  to  the  margins 
of  this  highly  lustrous  Morgan  Gem.  A  modicum  of  detail  occurs 
in  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers. 
Well-preserved  surfaces  contribute  to  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal. 
PCGS  has  certified  only  10  examples  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2552,  PCGS#  7176 

5590  1887-0  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  Dazzling  luster 
and  ahint  of  gold  toning  confirm  the  originality  of  this  nicely  struck  and 
lightly  abraded  near-Gem.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder. 

Ex:  Ft.  Lauderdale  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2005),  lot  11395. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  2552,  PCGS# 
97177 

5591  1887-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  attractive  Gem  Morgan  dollar  exhibits 
well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  trace  of  the  usual  softness 
on  the  hair  strands  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Vibrant  mint  luster  shines 
through  delicate  shades  of  pale  gold  toning  and  eye  appeal  is 
outstanding.  NGC  ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

5592  1887-S  MS65  PCGS.  A  Gem  that  must  be  seen  to  be  believed, 
the  obverse  features  a  panoply  of  electric-blue,  purple,  jade-green, 
and  olive  tones.  Similar  hues  drape  the  reverse,  though  the  patina 
is  lighter  and  allows  vibrant  mint  luster  to  percolate  through.  Well- 
struck  and  immensely  appealing.  This  is  an  essential  coin  for  the 
toning  enthusiast.  NGC  ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 


1887-S  Silver  Dollar,  Untoned  MS66 


5593  1887-S  MS66  PCGS.  Somewhat  elusive  but  obtainable  even 
in  Gem  grade,  the  1887-S  Morgan  dollar  shows  a  population  of 
only  27  in  the  MS66  grade  of  the  present  piece  (one  MS66+,  with 
a  single  MS67  finer  (6/15).  The  frosty  surfaces  show  excellent 
preservation  and  a  bold  strike  with  nary  a  mentionable  mark.  A 
small  planchet  flaw  shows  on  Liberty’s  neck. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 


5594  1888  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Flashy  mint  brilliance  and  lively 
cartwheel  luster  are  the  defining  features  of  this  Plus-designated 
Premium  Gem  with  CAC  endorsement.  Minor  grazes  barely 
prevent  a  Superb  Gem  assessment.  Despite  a  mintage  of  19.1 
million  coins,  PCGS  shows  just  31  pieces  in  MS67  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  2555,  PCGS#  7182 

1888  Silver  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Finer  at  PCGS 


5595  1888  MS67  PCGS.  The  1888  Morgan  silver  dollar  is  readily 
available  in  grades  through  MS66,  but  at  MS67,  the  certified 
population  thins  considerably.  The  present  Superb  Gem  displays 
bold  definition  on  the  relief  elements  and  virtually  flawless 
fields.  Both  sides  are  set  aglow  by  frosty,  near-brilliant  luster  that 
shows  just  hints  of  light  golden  toning  around  the  extreme  outer 
peripheries.  Population:  31  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2555, 
PCGS#  7182 


1888  Morgan  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS67 


5596  1888  MS67  PCGS.  From  a  huge  mintage  of  more  than  19  million 
pieces,  the  1888  Morgan  dollar  is  a  plentiful  issue  in  lower  grades, 
but  Superb  Gems  are  very  scarce,  and  finer  specimens  are  virtually 
unobtainable.  This  magnificent  example  is  sharply  detailed 
throughout,  showing  vibrant  mint  luster  and  brilliant  unmarked 
surfaces.  Population:  31  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2555,  PCGS#  7182 

5597  1888  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of 
this  delightful  Premium  Gem  show  a  few  traces  of  golden-tan 
toning,  with  mirrored  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  terrific.  Population: 
13  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Prooflike,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2555, 
PCGS#  7183 

5598  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  delightful 
Premium  Gem  are  brightly  lustrous,  with  just  a  few  touches  of  light 
gold  toning.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is 
quite  strong.  PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  MS67  or  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars . 
NGC  ID#  2556,  PCGS#  7184 

5599  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  A  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  Premium 
Gem,  this  example  is  tied  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  certified 
(7/15).  An  exceedingly  sharp  strike  is  evident,  with  virtually  full 
detail  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  NGC  ID#  2556, 
PCGS#  7184 

5600  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  This  vibrantly  lustrous  Premium  Gem 
is  tied  for  finest  certified  by  PCGS  (12/08).  Crisply  struck  and 
essentially  untoned  with  great  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2556,  PCGS# 
7184 


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5601  1888-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  The  Shrike  Set.  Delicate 
caramel-gold  toning  visits  this  highly  lustrous  and  beautifully 
preserved  Premium  Gem.  The  hair  above  the  ear  shows  the  usual 
blending,  characteristic  of  the  New  Orleans  issue.  PCGS  has 
graded  no  coins  in  numerically  finer  grades  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2556, 
PCGS#  7184 


1888-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Stark  Field-Device  Contrast 


5602  1888-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  marginal 
availability  of  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  1888-0  Morgan  dollars 
declines  significantly  at  the  Gem  grade  level,  and  such  coins  are 
prohibitively  rare  any  finer.  This  piece  is  well-struck,  with  light 
golden  toning  accentuating  the  pleasing  cameo  contrast.  A  few 
small  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  limit  the  grade.  Population:  63  in 
65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2556,  PCGS# 
97185 


1888-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS62 
Sought-After  “Scarface”  Variety,  VAM-1B4 


5603  1888-0  Scarface,  VAM-1B4,  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  An  elusive  MS62  specimen  of  the  VAM-1B4,  the  famous 
“Scarface”  variety,  with  one  of  the  most  dramatic  die  breaks  of  the 
series  stretching  from  the  rim,  across  Liberty’s  cheek,  and  into  the 
lower  hair.  The  VAM-1B4  is  one  of  the  most  sought-after  Morgan 
varieties  and  examples  always  command  high  premiums.  This 
attractive  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and 
lustrous  surfaces  with  highlights  of  pale  gold  toning  and  a  scattering 
of  minor  contact  marks.  Population:  32  in  62  (3  in  62+),  11  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  133918  Base  PCGS#  87184 


5604  1888-0  Hot  Lips,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  VAM-4,  AU55  PCGS. 

A  Top  100  Variety.  A  dove-gray  example  of  this  popular  variety 
with  steel  and  golden  accents  near  the  rims.  There  are  few  marks, 
but  the  luster  is  a  bit  muted.  Nonetheless  quite  attractive,  and 
accompanied  by  an  AU55  NGC  tag  identifying  the  Hot  Lips/DDO 
and  VAM  variety.  PCGS  Population:  50  in  55,  22  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  133919  Base  PCGS#  7308 


1888-0  ‘Hot  Lips’  Dollar,  AU58 
VAM-4  Quide  Book  Variety 


5605  1888-0  Hot  Lips,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  VAM-4,  AU58 
PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety.  Liberty’s  profile  is  boldly  die  doubled 
on  this  popular  Guide  Book  variety.  The  present  example  is  softly 
lustrous  beneath  faint  golden-gray  toning,  and  the  high  points 
of  the  design  display  only  minor  friction.  This  variety  is  elusive 
in  AU  condition,  and  Mint  State  pieces  are  very  rare.  This  near- 
Mint  representative  will  be  an  a  desirable  selection  for  the  VAM 
specialist.  Population:  7  in  58,  4  finer  (12/14). 

From  The  Alan  Berhowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133919  Base  PCGS#  7308 


1888-0  ‘Hot  Lips’  Dollar,  MS61 
VAM-4,  Quide  Booh  Variety 


5606  1888-0  Hot  Lips,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  VAM-4,  MS61  NGC. 

A  Top  100  Variety.  This  famous  and  desirable  Morgan  dollar  is 
popular  not  only  because  of  its  listing  as  a  Guide  Book  variety,  but 
also  because  of  the  dramatic  die  doubling  visible  at  the  mouth,  chin, 
nostrils,  profile,  and  leaves.  A  notorious  conditional  rarity,  the  Hot 
Lips  variety  is  always  obtainable  for  a  price  in  circulated  grades, 
but  Uncirculated  examples  are  very  rare.  The  present  lustrous 
piece  has  light  straw-gold  toning  and  only  minimal  marks  for  the 
designated  grade.  A  small  nick  on  the  reverse  rim  at  1  o’clock 
provides  an  identifier.  Census:  3  in  61,  1  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006),  lot  5355,  which  realized 
$8,050.  PCGS#  133919  Base  PCGS#  7308 


5607  1888-S  MS65  PCGS.  Lightly  frosted  on  the  devices,  supplying 
slight  contrast  with  the  swirling  luster  around.  Well-struck  overall 
and  as  smooth  as  a  Gem  should  be.  PCGS  has  graded  just  31  pieces 
as  MS66  or  better  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 

5608  1888-S  MS65  PCGS.  Moderate  rose-gold  patina  accented  by  pale 
blue  enlivens  each  side  of  this  better-date  S-mint  Morgan  dollar, 
one  seldom  seen  at  the  Premium  Gem  level,  where  PCGS  reports 
only  28  submissions  (7/15).  Generous  luster  percolates  upward 
despite  the  layer  of  color.  NGC  ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 


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1888-S  Silver  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS66 
Virtually  Unobtainable  Any  Finer 


5609  1888-S  MS66  PCGS.  Repunched  Mintmark.  A  stark  silver- 
white  and  brilliantly  lustrous  Premium  Gem,  sharply  struck  with 
few  marks  and  clear  fields.  A  smallish  mintage  of  657,000  pieces 
translates  to  extreme  scarcity  at  the  MS66  level,  and  the  issue  is  a 
prohibitive  series  rarity  any  finer.  This  example  shows  the  typical 
merging  of  hair  strands  over  the  ear,  but  only  to  a  minor  degree. 
Population:  28  in  66  (2  in  66+),  3  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 


1889  Morgan  Dollar,  Silver- White  MS66+ 
High-End  Condition  Rarity 


5610  1889  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  NFL  Set.  With  a  massive  mintage 
of  nearly  22  million  pieces,  the  Philadelphia  Mint  stretched  its 
dies  to  the  limit  and  only  a  total  of  five  Superb  Gem  dollars  are 
certified  by  both  services  combined.  High-end  Premium  Gem 
coins  are  similarly  scarce,  and  this  coin  is  among  the  finest  of  those. 
Wonderful,  satin-smooth  surfaces  are  virtually  unmarked  and  display 
a  frosty  silver-white  luster  seen  only  on  the  finest  Morgan  dollars. 
Sharply  struck  for  the  issue,  the  coin  traces  back  to  the  notable 
Gerry  Bingham  NFL  Set.  Population:  24  in  66 +,  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Gerry  Bingham  NFL  Set  (Heritage,  1/2001),  lot  7949;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2007),  lot  7129. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2558,  PCGS#  7188 


5611  1889-CC  VF35  PCGS.  Dove-gray  interiors  are  accented  against 
charcoal-gray  margins  with  overall  good  eye  appeal  on  this 
midgrade  key-date  Morgan.  A  long,  straight  scrape  runs  through 
the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing,  another  through  the  right  wing  and 
rear  of  the  neck.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5612  1889-CC  —  Cleaned,  Rim  Filing  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  From 
the  same  die  pair  as  VAM-2A,  but  an  earlier  die  state  without 
the  crack  through  the  S  in  PLURIBUS.  This  dusky  almond-gold 
and  stone-gray  key  date  dollar  is  moderately  hairlined  and  mildly 
glossy  but  lacks  any  mentionable  marks.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS# 
7190 


1889-CC  Dollar,  XF40 
Well-Detailed  CC  Survivor 


5614  1889-CC  XF40  PCGS.  Only  around  5%  to  30%  of  the  original 
350,000-coin  mintage  is  thought  to  have  avoided  the  melting 
pot,  explaining  why  this  coveted  Carson  City  key  date  proves 
challenging  across  the  board.  The  surfaces  show  evidence  of  a  short 
stay  in  circulation  with  even  blending  and  scattered  abrasions 
throughout.  Abundant  design  detail  remains  despite  the  light 
friction.  Battleship-gray  patina  and  faint  rose  accents  grace  each 
side.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


1889-CC  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  XF 


5615  1889-CC  XF45  PCGS.  A  collectible  example  of  this  key  Carson 
City  issue,  displaying  strong  detail  and  uniform  battleship-gray 
patina.  Tinges  of  deeper  olive  color  reside  against  the  edges  of  the 
relief  elements.  The  1889-CC  is  not  the  lowest-mintage  date  in 
the  Carson  City  short  set  with  350,000  coins  produced,  but  it  has 
one  of  the  lowest  survival  rates  overall,  with  the  majority  of  known 
examples  in  lower  circulated  grades.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5616  1889-CC  —  Polished  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  VAM- 

2A.  A  bright,  untoned,  and  unnaturally  prooflike  example.  A  few 
moderate  marks  near  Liberty’s  jaw  provide  identifiers.  A  lightly 
circulated  and  double-clashed  key  date  Carson  City  dollar.  NGC 
ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5617  1889-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  This  rare 
date  Carson  City  dollar  has  cloudy  stone-white  fields  and  devices. 
The  margins  offer  charcoal-gray  toning.  Hints  of  luster  accompany 
protected  areas.  Mildly  glossy,  but  will  satisfy  many  collectors  in 
search  of  an  affordable  sharp  example. 


5613  1889-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  VAM-2A. 

This  stone-gray  key  date  Carson  City  dollar  has  been  overdipped, 
but  luster  nonetheless  emerges  from  the  borders  and  devices.  Small 
marks  are  evident  but  do  not  distract.  The  centers  display  light 
wear.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


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1889-CC  Silver  Dollar,  AU 50 
Some  Luster  Remains 


5618  1889-CC  AU50  PCGS.  The  1889-CC  is  the  king  of  the  Carson 
City  Morgans.  Most  examples  were  either  released  into  circulation 
in  the  19th  century  or  were  later  melted.  Only  a  single  piece  was 
represented  in  the  GSA  sales  of  the  early  1970s.  This  AU  coin 
yields  original  golden-gray  patina  with  hints  of  luster  peeking 
through  in  the  peripheral  recesses.  Well-struck  with  just  a  brush  of 
wear.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 


5619  1889-CC  —  Repaired,  Damaged,  Cleaned  —  ANACS.  AU55 
Details.  The  upper  reverse  field  is  smoothed  beneath  STATES. 
The  pearl-white  surfaces  are  hairlined,  and  small  digs  are  noted  on 
the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  base  of  Liberty’s  eye.  The  key  to  a  set  of 
CC-mint  Morgan  dollars.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

5620  1889-CC  —  Rims  Filed,  Cleaned  —  ANACS.  AU55  Details.  A 

stone-white  representative  of  the  rarest  Carson  City  Morgan  dollar 
issue.  The  high  points  display  only  light  wear,  but  the  surfaces 
are  lackluster  and  mildly  granular.  A  pinscratch  crosses  Liberty’s 
jaw.  The  obverse  rim  is  filed  throughout.  NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS# 
7190 

1889-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Conditionally  Rare  in  Finer  Grades 


5621  1889-0  MS65  PCGS.  A  delightful  Gem  specimen  of  this  popular 
branch  mint  issue,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  show  a 
few  hints  of  lavender  and  golden-tan  toning,  with  no  mentionable 
distractions.  PCGS  has  graded  10  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


1889-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Rich  Mint  Luster 


5622  1889-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  1889-0,  when  found  in  Mint 
State,  usually  grades  in  the  MS62  to  MS64  range.  The  certified 
population  declines  significantly  at  the  Gem  level,  and  anything 
finer  is  a  major  rarity.  This  piece  is  delightfully  lustrous  and  free 
of  significant  abrasions.  The  obverse  displays  mottled  aquamarine 
toning,  while  the  reverse  shows  a  light  champagne  hue  that  is 
deepest  around  the  periphery.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty’s  ear  show  trivial  softness,  as  expected.  Only  10  coins  are 
numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


1889-0  Morgan,  Silver- White  Gem 
Frosty  and  Unabraded 


5623  1889-0  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  Top-notch  mint  frost  appears 
throughout  on  un toned  silver- white  surfaces  that  show  only  a  few 
scattered,  minimal  marks  rather  than  blatant  abrasions.  Some  roller 
marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  as  well  as  the  softness  in  the  hair  over  the 
ear  are  both  typical  of  a  middling  O-mint  strike,  but  the  eye  appeal 
is  nonetheless  quite  high  here.  PCGS  data  show  10  in  MS66  and 
none  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255 A,  PCGS#  7192 


1889-0  Silver  Dollar,  Brilliant- White 
Impressive  High-End  Gem 


5624  1889-0  MS65+  PCGS.  The  PCGS  Plus  designation  is  of  great 
significance  to  the  grade  of  this  brilliant-smooth  and  lustrous  Gem 
dollar.  While  more  than  200  pieces  have  achieved  the  MS65  level, 
relatively  few  can  claim  the  Plus  identifier  of  high-end  quality.  This 
example  is  particularly  well-struck  for  the  O-Mint  issue  —  untoned, 
with  cartwheel  silver  luster  throughout.  Population:  12  in  65 +  ,  10 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


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5625  1889-0  Clashed  E,  VAM-1A,  MS61  PCGS  Secure,  A  Top  100 

Variety.  According  to  the  VAMWorld.com  website,  the  VAM- 
1A  has  been  renamed  the  VAM-1A2  variety,  which  is  still  valid. 
This  piece  shows  many  of  the  clash  marks  that  characterize  the 
VAM-1A2,  most  clearly  the  bold  L  clash  beneath  the  eagle’s  tail, 
although  that  beneath  Liberty’s  neck  and  right  of  the  corn  leaf 
on  the  obverse  is  also  perceptible.  This  piece  is  untoned  save  for  a 
golden  tinge  at  the  extreme  rim  and  shows  excellent  preservation, 
seemingly  on  the  cusp  of  an  even  finer  grade.  PCGS#  133930  Base 
PCGS#  7192 

5626  1889-S  MS65  NGC.  This  richly  toned  Gem  exhibits  attractively 
blended  lilac  and  gold  toning  over  frosty  silver  luster.  A  highly 
appealing  example  that  is  elusive  in  finer  grades.  NGC  ID#  255B, 
PCGS#  7194 


1889-S  Dollar,  Radiant  MS66 
Underappreciated  Low-Mintage  Issue 


5627  1889-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  handful  of  issues  in  the  Morgan  series 
with  six-figure  mintages  tend  to  be  highly  coveted,  but  the  1889- 
S  (only  700,000  coins  struck)  is  generally  overlooked  in  favor  of 
its  famous  Carson  City  counterpart.  Examples  are  very  scarce  in 
Premium  Gem  condition,  and  there  is  only  a  single  submission 
finer  between  the  two  leading  certification  services.  Uninhibited 
brilliance  characterizes  each  side.  Radiant  luster,  excellent 
preservation,  and  sharply  struck  devices  complete  the  appeal. 
Population:  81  in  66  (6  in  66+),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 

NGC  ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 


5628  1890  MS65  PCGS.  The  supply  of  Gem  1890  dollars  is  enough  to 
satisfy  most  Morgan  dollar  specialists,  but  finer  coins  are  within 
the  reach  of  only  the  most  well-resourced  collectors.  This  brilliant 
example  is  strongly  defined  with  trivial  grazes.  A  dark  fleck  occurs 
above  (DO)L(LAR).  PCGS  shows  just  four  finer  submissions 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7196 

5629  1890  MS65  PCGS.  Ex:  NFL  Set.  Lustrous  with  light  olive-gold 
toning  and  exemplary  surfaces.  The  centers  are  incompletely 
brought  up.  The  1890  is  a  high  mintage  issue  plentiful  in  scuffy 
Mint  State  grades,  but  surprisingly  scarce  as  a  Gem. 

Ex:  Gregg  Bingham  NFL  Collection  (Heritage,  1/2001),  lot  7953, 
which  realized  $2,760.  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7196 

5630  1890  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  design  elements  of  this  attractive 
Gem  are  sharply  detailed  with  light  doubling  showing  on  many 
devices  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
no  mentionable  distractions  are  evident.  PCGS  has  certified  four 
numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7 196 

5631  1890  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Looking-glass  fields  provide  a 
mirrored  backdrop  to  frosty  devices  on  this  untoned  Gem,  showing 
great  contrast  and  only  a  couple  of  mentionable  marks,  one  on 
Liberty’s  neck  and  one  on  the  lower  eagle  breast.  Seldom  seen  with 
the  Prooflike  designation.  Population:  16  in  65  Prooflike,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  7197 

5632  1890  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  The  mirrored  fields 
of  this  near-Gem  accentuate  the  well-defined  motifs.  Silver- 
gray  surfaces  reveal  just  a  few  minute  marks  that  preclude  Gem 
classification.  Nevertheless,  this  piece  exhibits  pleasing  overall 
eye  appeal.  The  1890  is  challenging  in  this  grade  and  very  rare  any 
finer.  NGC  ID#  255C,  PCGS#  97197 


1890-CC  Dollar,  MS65 
Better  Carson  City  Issue 


5633  1890-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-7.  The  mintmark  is  lightly  repunched, 
noticeable  along  the  inside  curve  of  the  first  C.  Faint  honey-gold 
and  ice-blue  toning  visits  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  is  essentially 
brilliant.  Lustrous  and  nicely  struck  with  a  nearly  pristine  reverse. 
Delicate  parallel  roller  marks  on  the  lower  cheek  are  as  issued. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255D,  PCGS#  7198 


5634  1890-CC  MS64  Prooflike  PCGS.  An  attractive  Choice  Morgan 
dollar  from  the  famous  Carson  City  Mint,  with  well-detailed 
frosty  design  elements  and  mirrored  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the 
fields.  Only  minor  signs  of  contact  are  evident.  PCGS  has  graded 
15  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  255D,  PCGS# 
7199 


1890-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
VAM-4,  ‘Tail  Bar’  Variety 


5635  1890-CC  Tail  Bar,  VAM-4,  MS63  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  “Tail  Bar”  VAM  variety  gets  its  moniker  from  a  thick,  heavy 
die  gouge  that  connects  the  eagle’s  tailfeathers  to  the  wreath  left  of 
the  bow.  This  variety  is  quite  popular  as  the  die  flaw  is  plain  to  the 
naked  eye.  The  current  coin  is  vibrantly  lustrous  and  brilliant,  with 
grade-consistent  abrasions  primarily  restricted  to  Liberty’s  cheek.  A 
trifle  lightly  struck,  showing  faint  remnants  of  parallel  roller  marks 
in  the  center  on  each  side.  PCGS#  133934  Base  PCGS#  87198 


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1890-CC  Tail  Bar’  Dollar,  MS64 
Well  Known  Carson  City  Variety 


5636  1890-CC  Tail  Bar,  VAM-4,  MS64  PCGS.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  straight  die  gouge  beneath  the  fletchings  can  be  identified  at 
arm’s  length  with  the  unaided  eye,  and  makes  the  “Tail  Bar”  VAM 
the  most  easily  attributed  of  the  Morgan  dollar  series.  The  “Tail 
Bar”  comprises  approximately  10%  of  all  Uncirculated  1890-CC 
dollars,  a  better  Carson  City  issue.  This  lustrous  and  essentially 
brilliant  near-Gem  has  a  good  strike  and  a  clean  obverse.  Nearly 
unobtainable  any  finer. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133934  Base  PCGS#  87198 


5637  1890-0  MS65  PCGS.  A  vibrant,  wholly  original  example, 
typically  softly  struck  in  the  centers  and  virtually  untoned,  with 
very  few  marks  on  either  side.  This  issue  is  surprisingly  scarce 
at  the  Gem  grade  level,  considering  how  many  thousands  of 
coins  are  known  at  MS63  and  MS64.  NGC  ID#  255E,  PCGS# 
7200 

1890-0  Dollar,  MS65+ 

Lightly  Repunched  Date 


5638  1890-0  MS65+  PCGS.  VAM-31.  The  top  of  the  9  is  repunched. 
Light  honey-gold  patina  adorns  this  lustrous  and  clean-cheeked 
Gem.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  the  ear  display 
unimportant  incompleteness.  Minor  grazes  near  AMERICA 
determine  the  grade.  Despite  a  generous  mintage,  the  1890-0  is  a 
challenging  issue  to  locate  any  finer. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255E,  PCGS#  7200 


1891  Dollar,  Frosty  Gem 
Just  Three  Coins  Finer  at  PCGS 


5641  1891  MS65  PCGS.  Unlike  so  many  other  Morgan  dollar  issues, 
the  1891  actually  circulated  extensively.  Mint  State  examples 
are  still  plentiful  through  MS64,  while  comparable  Gems  are 
conditionally  scarce.  PCGS  and  NGC  have  only  seen  three  finer 
representatives  apiece  (7/15).  This  coin  is  frosty  and  brilliant  with 
well-detailed  motifs.  Faint  blushes  of  rose  at  the  upper  right  reverse 
are  the  only  indications  of  color.  Light  chatter  in  the  field  above 
the  eagle  and  a  couple  of  small  marks  on  Liberty’s  portrait  preclude 
an  even  higher  grade. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255G,  PCGS#  7204 

1891  Silver  Dollar 
Lustrous,  Frost- White  Gem 


5642  1891  MS65  PCGS.  A  deeply  lustrous  and  visually  impressive 
dollar  with  spectacular  eye  appeal  —  not  often  in  evidence  for  this 
P-Mint  issue,  as  confirmed  by  just  six  pieces  graded  numerically 
finer  by  the  two  services  combined  (6/15).  Slight  blending  of  the 
hair  strands  above  the  ear  is  unavoidable  for  the  issue.  Only  a  tiny 
scattering  of  insignificant  marks  is  seen,  suggesting  this  frosty  Gem 
is  close  to  an  even  finer  grade.  NGC  ID#  255G,  PCGS#  7204 

5643  1891-CC  MS64  PCGS.  A  well  struck  near-Gem  that  has  original, 
somewhat  frosty  luster.  Pale  blue  toning  appears  at  the  reverse 
periphery,  as  does  a  small  spot  of  dark  gray  between  the  AT  of 
STATES,  but  the  rest  of  the  piece  is  virtually  untoned.  NGC  ID# 
255H,  PCGS#  7206 


5639  1890-S  MS66  PCGS.  A  lovely  Premium  Gem  with  frosty  silver 
luster,  this  brilliant  and  untoned  Morgan  dollar  has  an  exceptional 
strike  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  only  certified  seven 
finer  examples  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  25 5 F,  PCGS#  7202 

5640  1890-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  brilliant  centers  of  this  delightful 
Premium  Gem  yield  to  rings  of  greenish-gold  at  the  rims.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  the  well-preserved  surfaces 
radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  PCGS  has  graded  seven  numerically 
finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255F,  PCGS#  7202 


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1891-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS65 


5644  1891-CC  MS65  PCGS.  A  shining  Gem  with  delightful  frosty 
whispers  across  the  well-defined  high  points.  Faint  hints  of  milky 
toning  in  the  fields  do  nothing  to  dampen  the  coin’s  silver-white 
essence.  A  few  small  reeding  marks  isolated  in  the  fields  contribute 
to  the  grade.  Rare  any  finer,  with  only  31  such  pieces  graded  by 

PCGS  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2009) ,  lot  944. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 


1891-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-6 


5645  1891-CC  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-6.  Portions  of  AMERICA  are 
lightly  die  doubled.  An  underrated  variety;  much  scarcer  than  the 
well  known  “Spitting  Eagle”  VAM-3.  The  present  lustrous  Gem  has 
a  good  strike  and  only  a  wisp  of  almond-gold  toning.  The  fields  are 
smooth,  while  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck  display  minor  contact. 

Ex:  Rosemont  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  5767, 
which  realized  $4,025.  NGC  ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 


5646  1891-CC  Spitting  Eagle,  VAM-3,  MS64  NGC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  A  wisp  of  golden  toning  graces  this  lustrous  and  boldly 
struck  Choice  Carson  City  dollar.  Perhaps  half  of  all  Uncirculated 
‘91 -CC  dollars  are  VAM-3,  with  a  die  lump  beneath  the  beak,  but 
the  variety  nonetheless  remains  popular.  PCGS#  133937  Base 
PCGS#  7206 


1891-CC  Dollar,  MS65 
Rarely  Seen  Finer 


5647  1891-CC  Spitting  Eagle,  VAM-3,  MS65  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Although  the  1891-CC  is  scarcer  than  the  Carson  City 
dollars  struck  between  1881  and  1885,  this  late-date  issue  can  be 
located  with  little  searching  through  Gem  condition,  above  which 
point  examples  are  decided  rarities.  This  brilliant,  sharply  struck 
representative  has  a  few  light  grazes  on  the  cheek  that  limit  the 
grade,  but  the  fields  are  minimally  marked.  PCGS  counts  just  31 
coins  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133937  Base  PCGS#  7206 


1891-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Unknown  in  Premium  Gem  Grade 


5648  1891-0  MS65  PCGS.  The  satiny,  untoned,  silver-white  surfaces 
of  the  Gem  1891-0  Morgan  dollar  offer  excellent  preservation 
and  top-notch  eye  appeal.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  free  of  all  but  the  most 
insignificant  tiny  ticks,  although  a  couple  of  small  abrasions  show 
on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Although  PCGS  has  graded  four  examples 
of  the  1891-0  in  MS65+,  it  has  yet  to  ever  certify  an  MS66  of  the 
issue  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255J,  PCGS#  7208 


1891-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Exceptional  Preservation 


5649  1891-0  MS65  PCGS.  A  high  mintage  issue  available  in 
Uncirculated  grades,  but  rarely  in  the  present  quality.  This 
essentially  brilliant  Gem  offers  dynamic  luster  and  exceptionally 
smooth  surfaces.  The  strike  is  good  by  New  Orleans  standards, 
although  the  centers  show  minor  blending.  Encapsulated  in  an  old 
green  label  holder,  and  virtually  unobtainable  any  finer.  NGC  ID# 
255J,  PCGS#  7208 


5650  1891-0  MS63  Proof  like  PCGS.  A  frosty  and  reflective  black  and 
white  coin,  this  CC  dollar  is  well-struck  and  essentially  untoned. 
Minor  scuffs  in  the  obverse  fields  prevent  a  even  higher  grade.  This 
issue  is  rarely  seen  in  Prooflike  condition.  Population:  21  in  63 
Prooflike,  11  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  5945.  NGC  ID# 
255 J,  PCGS#  7209 


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1891-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66 
Untoned  and  Well-Preserved 


565 1  1891-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  brilliant  Premium  Gem  boasts  generous, 
frosty  luster  throughout  both  sides  amid  excellent  preservation  and 
a  bold  strike  for  the  issue.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  the  eagle’s  breast  are 
free  of  major  marks.  This  better-date  issue  is  available  for  a  price  up 
to  MS66,  but  PCGS  reports  only  eight  in  higher  grades  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255K,  PCGS#  7210 

1891-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Outstanding  Preservation 


5652  1891-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  1891-S  Morgan  dollar  is  an  available 
issue  through  MS64,  but  the  certified  population  thins  considerably 
at  the  Gem  level  and  finer  pieces  are  genuinely  scarce.  This 
Premium  Gem  is  among  the  finest  examples  that  most  budget¬ 
conscious  collectors  will  be  able  to  acquire.  The  strike  is  bold  and 
both  sides  exhibit  attractive  lavender-gold  toning,  with  deeper 
burgundy  overtones  appearing  periodically  around  the  peripheries. 
Liberty’s  cheek  is  pristine,  and  were  it  not  for  a  few  trivial  grazes 
in  the  left  obverse  field,  this  1891-S  might  have  garnered  an  even 
higher  grade.  Population:  85  in  66  (7  in  66+ ),  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  255K,  PCGS#  7210 

5653  1892  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  A  mostly  brilliant  Choice  Mint  State 
piece,  this  example  shows  splashes  of  gold  and  iridescent  toning  on 
each  side.  The  strike  is  typically  weak  over  Liberty’s  ear.  NGC  ID# 
255L,  PCGS#  7212 


1892  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS65 


5654  1892  MS65  PCGS.  Frosty,  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  display 
generous  luster  and  notable  absence  of  mentionable  abrasions  on 
this  nicely  preserved  Gem  1892  Morgan,  which  also  boasts  a  nice, 
sharp  strike  for  the  date.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  free  of  distractions,  as  is 
the  eagle’s  breast.  The  few  marks  occur  mostly  in  the  fields  on  the 
reverse.  PCGS  reports  only  five  finer  in  MS66  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255L,  PCGS#  7212 


1892  VAM-3  Dollar,  MS65 
Die  Doubled  Reverse 


5655  1892  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-3.  Mintages  of  silver  dollars  at 
Philadelphia  declined  annually  between  1889  and  1895,  partly 
due  to  Grover  Cleveland’s  opposition  to  Free  Silver.  The  1892  has 
a  fairly  low  production  of  1,036,000  pieces,  and  becomes  elusive 
at  the  MS65  level.  This  lustrous  and  brilliant  Gem  has  a  pristine 
reverse  and  only  minor  contact  on  the  obverse.  The  reverse  is 
lightly  die  doubled,  most  apparent  on  the  upper  legends.  Certified 
in  an  old  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  255L,  PCGS#  7212 

1892  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Prohibitively  Rare  Finer 


5656  1892  MS65  PCGS.  The  availability  of  the  1892  Morgan  dollar 
declines  significantly  between  MS64  and  MS65,  and  Premium 
Gems  are  extremely  rare.  This  Gem  representative  is  boldly  struck, 
with  vibrant,  frosty  luster  that  shows  just  a  touch  of  golden  toning 
around  the  periphery.  A  single,  linear  graze  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and 
a  faint  reed  mark  on  the  upper  lip  are  the  only  grade -limiting  faults. 
PCGS  lists  only  five  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255L, 
PCGS#  7212 


5657  1892-CC  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM-4B.  This  interesting  VAM 
features  a  repunched  mintmark  and  at  least  three  sets  of  clash 
marks.  A  lustrous  and  lightly  toned  better  date  Carson  City  dollar. 
The  centers  are  typically  struck  and  the  left  obverse  displays 
marks  commensurate  with  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 

5658  1892-CC  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  Numerous  wispy  die  cracks  occupy 
the  peripheries  on  each  side  of  this  lustrous,  untoned  Mint  State 
dollar.  A  few  larger  marks  on  the  cheek  and  chin  of  Liberty  account  for 
the  grade,  but  this  is  a  coin  with  excellent  eye  appeal  nonetheless. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 

5659  1892-CC  MS62  PCGS.  An  occasional  wisp  of  reddish-gold 
adheres  to  the  margins  of  this  well-struck  CC  Morgan.  Some  luster 
disruptions  are  noted,  especially  on  Liberty’s  cheek  that  is  heavily 
abraded.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 

5660  1892-CC  MS62  PCGS.  Nearly  3  million  Carson  City  dollars 
were  distributed  through  the  GSA  sales,  but  the  1892-CC  was 
not  part  of  that  distribution,  with  just  one  recorded  example.  This 
fully  brilliant  Carson  City  dollar  exhibits  frosty  mint  luster  and 
no  evidence  of  toning  on  either  side.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 


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5661  1892-CC  MS63  NGC.  Concentric  patina  decorates  the  obverse 
of  this  Select  1892-CC  dollar  in  rings  of  gold,  copper,  magenta, 
and  aqua  contrasting  against  an  untoned  silver  center.  The  reverse 
shows  a  peripheral  ring  of  light  copper-gold,  and  on  its  own  might 
garner  a  Prooflike  designation,  although  the  obverse  contrast  is 
not  quite  sufficient.  Nonetheless  a  beautiful  coin,  and  relatively 
unabraded  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  255 M,  PCGS#  7214 

1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64 
Above  Average  Strike 


1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64 
Scarcer  CC  Issue 


5664  1892-CC  MS64+  PCGS.  Always  in  demand,  this  Carson  City 
issue  often  displays  high-quality,  attractive  surfaces  and  a  bold 
strike.  This  borderline  Gem  coin  is  a  sharp  example,  with  nice 
frosted  detail  on  the  motifs  and  clear,  unabraded  fields.  A  couple 
of  small  marks  above  the  eagle’s  head  do  not  detract  significantly 
from  the  appeal.  A  glint  of  champagne-gold  toning  appears  overall. 

NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


5667  1892-CC  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  brilliant  and  frost-white  coin, 
with  blazing  mint  luster.  A  hint  of  pale  gold  at  ONE  on  the  reverse 
is  the  only  semblance  of  toning,  but  it  is  barely  noticed.  This 
Carson  City  issue,  like  all  of  the  CC-Mint  dollars,  was  subjected 
to  rough  handling  and  transport,  but  the  present  coin  escaped 
relatively  unscathed.  The  few  small  bagmarks  are  grade-appropriate 
and  of  minimal  concern.  The  coin  is  sharply  struck  save  for  minor 
blending  at  the  ear  and  talons.  CAC  endorsed.  NGC  ID#  255M, 
PCGS#  7214 


1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64 
Semiproof  like 


1892-CC  Dollar,  MS64+ 
High-End  Example 


5662  1892-CC  MS64  NGC.  VAM-8A.  Missing  from  the  GSA  sales 
except  for  one  lonely  coin,  this  late-date  Carson  City  issue  is 
considerably  more  challenging  than  the  high-release  dates  from 
the  early-to-mid-  1880s.  A  faint  hint  of  fawn-gold  toning  sneaks 
into  the  margins  of  this  semiprooflike  example,  but  for  all  practical 
purposes  the  coin  is  untoned  and  brilliant  with  sharp  silver  luster. 
A  near-full  strike  adds  to  the  appeal.  Marks  are  scattered  about, 
but  they  are  minor  in  the  context  of  the  rough  handling  most  CC 
dollars  received.  For  VAM  enthusiasts,  the  coin  shows  a  filled  2 
and  faintly  clashed  N.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


5665  1892-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Choice  condition  is  about  the 
highest  grade  for  which  the  1892-CC  can  be  considered  collectible. 
Finer  examples  are  considerably  scarcer  than  the  demand  for  them. 
Dappled  red-violet,  fiery-orange,  and  ice-blue  patina  clings  to  the 
recesses  of  this  eye-catching  near-Gem,  while  the  exposed  regions 
maintain  their  brilliance.  The  motifs  are  well-struck  with  strong 
detail  on  the  hair  over  Fiberty’s  ear. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 


1892-CC  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Beautiful  Orange  and  Red- Violet  Patina 


5663  1892-CC  MS64  PCGS.  The  bold  strike  and  brilliant  silver  luster 
create  exceptional  eye  appeal  for  the  grade  of  this  Choice  Mint 
State  Carson  City  dollar.  Both  sides  are  untoned  with  reflective 
fields  and  frosty  devices  that  combine  to  present  light  cameo 
contrast.  Trivial  grade-limiting  marks  are  the  only  distraction. 

NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 


5666  1892-CC  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Quantities  of  1892-CC  dollars  were 
dispersed  in  the  late  19th  century,  and  then  intermittently  from  the 
mid- 1920s  through  the  1950s.  By  the  early  1960s  only  a  single 
example  remained  in  Treasury  vaults.  Nevertheless,  examples  are 
accessible  through  Choice  condition,  making  this  a  perfect  Carson 
City  type  coin.  Golden-orange  and  red-violet  elements  coalesce 
around  the  edges,  ceding  to  mostly  brilliant  centers.  Glowing  luster 
issues  from  surfaces  that  show  strike  softness  at  the  extreme  centers, 
and  lightly  peppered  abrasions  throughout. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255M,  PCGS# 
7214 

1892-CC  Silver  Dollar 
Close  to  Full  Gem  Quality 


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1892-S  Silver  Dollar,  Lustrous  AU55 


5668  1892-0  MS64+  NGC.  A  few  marks  near  Liberty’s  mouth  and 
on  her  neck  likely  prevent  a  Gem  grade  on  this  O-mint  dollar, 
nonetheless  quite  an  attractive  coin,  showing  surfaces  that  are 
untoned  save  for  a  thin  accent  of  gold  and  copper  at  the  margins. 

NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  7216 

5669  1892-0  MS64  PCGS*  CAC.  A  virtually  brilliant  and  highly 
lustrous  near-Gem  of  this  conditionally  rare  New  Orleans  issue. 
The  fields  are  smooth  and  the  cheek  shows  only  minor  grazes. 
Customary  for  the  ‘92-0,  the  centers  are  lightly  brought  up. 
Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label  holder. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS# 
7216 

1892-0  Dollar,  MS65 
Multicolor  Patina,  Smooth  Surfaces 


5670  1892-0  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-2.  The  2  in  the  date  is  repunched 
north.  Navy-blue  and  autumn-gold  dominate  the  obverse,  while 
the  reverse  displays  iridescent  peach,  lemon,  and  aquamarine 
shades.  Lustrous  and  essentially  unabraded.  The  centers  show  the 
incompleteness  of  strike  characteristic  of  the  ‘92-0.  Much  nicer 
than  usually  encountered  for  the  issue. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  7216 

5671  1892-S  AU50  PCGS.  Cream-gray  surfaces  show  few  marks 
and  good  eye  appeal  on  this  lightly  circulated  semikey  S-mint 
dollar.  The  minor  wear  shows  more  as  thinned  luster  in  the  fields, 
although  light  high-point  rub  appears.  A  faint  golden  accent  also 
shows  on  each  side.  Nice  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS# 
7218 

5672  1892-S  AU50  NGC.  Dove-gray  fields  contrast  against  charcoal- 
gray  device  outlines  on  this  appealing  and  still-lustrous  1892-S 
dollar.  The  light  high-point  wear  is  as  expected,  but  abrasions  are 
minimal  throughout.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 

5673  1892-S  AU53  NGC.  The  lightly  abraded  surfaces  of  this  pleasing 
AU53  example  retain  much  of  their  original  mint  luster,  and  just 
a  touch  of  high-point  wear  shows  on  the  well-detailed  design 
elements.  From  a  smallish  mintage  of  1.2  million  pieces.  NGC  ID# 
255P,  PCGS#  7218 

1892-S  Morgan  Dollar,  AU55 
Remarkably  Clean  Surfaces 


5674  1892-S  AU55  PCGS.  A  lightly  worn  example  that  retains  most 
of  its  original  luster.  Nicely  struck  with  silver-gray  surfaces  toned 
pale  red  in  patches  on  the  reverse.  The  only  mentionable  mark  is 
located  above  the  head  of  the  eagle.  An  attractive  and  affordable 
example  of  this  surprisingly  difficult  semikey  date. 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/ 2006) ,  lot  3069.  NGC  ID#  255P, 
PCGS#  7218 


5675  1892-S  AU55  PCGS.  After  the  key-date  1893-S,  the  1892-S 
Morgan  is  the  most  challenging  issue  in  the  series  to  acquire  in 
Mint  State.  This  Choice  AU  representative  offers  the  budget¬ 
conscious  collector  with  a  well-detailed,  still-lustrous  alternative  to 
a  costly  Uncirculated  piece.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  both  sides 
show  a  light  blush  of  golden  toning.  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 

1892-S  Dollar,  Vividly  Toned  AU58 
Lustrous  and  Semiprooflike 


5676  1892-S  AU58  NGC.  This  magnificent  near-Mint  1892-S 
Morgan  has  a  distinct  shot  at  being  the  single  most  attractive 
AU  example  known.  The  fields  are  semiprooflike  and  the  sharp 
devices  are  almost  devoid  of  perceptible  friction.  Vivid  splashes  of 
amber,  violet,  gold,  and  olive  toning  blanket  each  side,  while  the 
underlying  surfaces  are  devoid  of  distracting  abrasions.  The  1892-S 
is  one  of  the  rarest  dates  in  the  series  in  Mint  State,  making  this 
Borderline  Uncirculated  coin  all  the  more  impressive.  NGC  lists  48 
Mint  State  coins  finer,  including  resubmissions  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
255P,  PCGS#  7218 

1892-S  Silver  Dollar,  AU58 
Conditionally  Challenging 


5677  1892-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  1892-S  is  only  a  semikey  date  in  the 
context  of  the  Morgan  dollar  series,  but  in  Mint  State  it  is  nearly 
as  rare  as  the  1893-S.  However,  what  separates  these  two  issues 
is  the  number  of  coins  extant  in  AU  grades.  The  ‘93 -S  poses  a 
problem  for  collectors  all  the  way  down  to  the  XF  range,  but  the 
1892-S  becomes  moderately  available  as  quickly  as  AU55.  Thus, 
near-Mint  examples  of  the  ‘92-S,  while  scarce,  are  collectible  by 
average  enthusiasts,  which  heightens  demand.  This  piece  appears 
Uncirculated  at  first  glance,  but  a  loupe  reveals  traces  of  friction 
over  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  Luster  remains  in  the  fields 
and  there  is  a  hint  of  light  golden  toning  overall.  A  few  marks 
on  Liberty’s  cheek  are  not  unusual  for  the  grade.  PCGS  lists  only 
60  Uncirculated  examples  finer,  including  possible  resubmissions 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255P,  PCGS#  7218 


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5678  1892-S  Doubled  Date,  VAM-2,  AU53  NGC.  A  Top  100  Variety. 
The  date  is  repunched,  most  apparent  on  the  8.  The  variety  is 
undesignated  on  the  NGC  insert.  But  any  AU53  1892-S  dollar 
is  desirable,  since  the  relatively  low  mintage  issue  is  typically 
encountered  in  Fine  to  VF  grades,  and  becomes  a  formidable 
condition  rarity  in  Mint  State.  The  present  partly  lustrous  piece  is 
lightly  abraded  and  displays  medium  gunmetal  and  chestnut  toning. 

PCGS#  133941  Base  PCGS#  7218 


1893  Silver  Dollar,  MS65 
Attractive  Album  Toning 


5679  1893  MS65  PCGS.  VAM-2.  The  3  in  the  date  is  repunched. 
Liberty’s  chin  is  lightly  die  doubled.  Lovely  orange-red  and  navy- 
blue  toning  the  borders  of  this  sharply  struck  and  thoroughly 
lustrous  Gem.  The  1893  is  a  much  better  date  due  to  its  low 
mintage,  and  is  nearly  unobtainable  above  the  MS65  level. 

Ex:  Fort  Worth  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2010),  lot  1560. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255R,  PCGS#  7220 


5680  1893-CC  XF45  PCGS.  Light  silver-gray  surfaces  peak  through 
the  golden-brown  and  iridescent  toning  on  this  Choice  XF  Morgan 
dollar.  This  issue  is  usually  found  in  Mint  State  grades,  or  in  well- 
circulated  grades,  but  rarely  between  those  extremes.  PCGS  has 
certified  more  than  2,100  examples  below  XF40,  and  more  than 
4600  pieces  in  AU  or  finer  grades,  but  just  371  pieces  in  XF  grades 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 

5681  1893-CC  AU55  NGC.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this  Choice  AU 
Carson  City  issue  display  luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  The  design 
features  are  well-defined,  including  some  detail  in  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  Scattered  marks  are  in  line  with  a  large  silver  coin  that 
has  seen  brief  circulation.  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Dollar,  MS62 
Final  Carson  City  Morgan 


5682  1893-CC  MS62  PCGS.  An  attractive  MS62  example  of  the  final 
Morgan  dollar  issue  from  the  Carson  City  Mint.  This  piece  offers 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  brightly  lustrous  surfaces  with 
a  few  hints  of  golden-tan  toning  and  some  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  Eye  appeal  is  quite  strong  for  the  grade  and  this  date  is 
always  in  demand.  NGC  ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Dollar,  MS63 
Eye-Catching  Luster 


5683  1893-CC  MS63  PCGS.  The  popular  final-year  Carson  City  issue, 
and  a  slightly  better  date  in  high  grade.  This  Select  example  shows 
vibrant,  frosty  luster  with  tinges  of  gold  around  the  peripheries.  A 
few  light  abrasions  limit  the  grade,  and  the  central  devices  show 
the  usual  striking  deficiency.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


1893-CC  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Sharp,  Vibrant  Appeal 


5684  1893-CC  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Slight  areas  of  russet  toning  are 
confined  to  the  rims  and  margins  of  this  brilliantly  lustrous  Carson 
City  dollar.  Bagmarks  are  always  the  challenge  for  the  final-year 
issue,  and  the  present  Select  Uncirculated  example  has  its  share, 
but  the  cheek  is  relatively  smooth  and  the  strike  and  luster  are 
significantly  above  average.  Great  eye  appeal  for  the  grade.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 


5685  1893-0  AU58  NGC.  Whispers  of  russet  patina  make  occasional 
visits  to  the  borders  of  this  near-Mint  Morgan,  somewhat  more  so 
on  the  reverse.  Traces  of  luster  reside  in  the  recesses  of  the  well- 
struck  design  elements.  The  few  scattered  marks  are  in  concert  with 
a  large  silver  coin  that  has  seen  brief  circulation.  NGC  ID#  255T, 
PCGS#  7224 

5686  1893-0  AU58  NGC.  Greatly  overshadowed  by  its  San  Francisco 
and  Carson  City  brethren,  the  1893-0  is  still  a  better  date  in  the 
series  with  a  paltry  mintage  of  just  300,000  coins.  This  borderline- 
Uncirculated  dollar  is  all-brilliant  with  lustrous  surfaces  and 
minimal  signs  of  handling.  Minor  clash  marks  appear  on  each  side. 

NGC  ID#  25 5 T,  PCGS#  7224 

5687  1893-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Nearly  full  luster  is  evident  beneath 
light  gold  toning  over  natural  silver-gray  surfaces.  A  few  scuffs  are 
noted  in  the  fields  of  this  highly  attractive  example.  NGC  ID# 

255T,  PCGS#  7224 


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1893-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS61 
Better  New  Orleans  Issue 


5688  1893-0  MS61  NGC.  The  1893-0,  with  a  mintage  of  300,000 
coins,  is  a  better  date  in  all  grades,  particularly  in  Mint  State.  This 
piece  is  untoned,  with  pleasantly  few  major  abrasions,  considering 
the  grade.  The  fields  show  characteristically  satiny  luster  with  a 
hint  of  semiprooflike  mirroring  when  tilted  beneath  a  light.  The 
New  Orleans  specialty  —  minor  striking  softness  —  appears  on  the 
central  high  points.  NGC  ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 

1893-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
Elusive  New  Orleans  Issue 


5689  1893-0  MS63  PCGS.  A  recognized  semikey  in  the  series,  boasting 
a  limited  300,000-coin  mintage.  Many  1893-0  Morgans  were 
distributed  into  circulation,  and  those  coins  released  from  the 
Treasury  in  later  decades  typically  come  heavily  abraded.  This 
Select  example  is  free  of  any  major  surface  flaws,  with  satiny  luster 
and  just  a  few  wisps  of  light  golden  toning.  As  expected  for  the 
issue,  slight  striking  softness  is  seen  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the 
hair  above  Liberty’s  ear. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 

1893-0  Dollar,  MS63 
Popular  Semikey  Issue 


5690  1893-0  MS63  NGC.  All  300,000  Morgan  dollars  struck  at  New 
Orleans  in  1893  were  manufactured  in  January,  and  the  issue’s 
survivorship  in  circulated  grades  suggests  many  pieces  were 
distributed  to  the  public  soon  after  production.  Mid-20th  century 
releases  yielded  stray  coins  and  small  groups,  but  no  large  hoards. 
This  Select  example  is  untoned  aside  from  light  russet  color  around 
the  rims.  Central  strike  detail  is  typical  for  the  facility,  and  the 
luster  is  softly  frosted.  A  lightly  marked  example  that  would  prove 
exceedingly  difficult  to  improve  upon.  NGC  has  only  seen  35  coins 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 


1893-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Semiproof  like,  Border  Toned 


5691  1893-0  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  A  thin  band  of  rustic-red  toning 
encircles  both  sides  of  this  otherwise  silver-white  Select  dollar. 
Always  challenging  to  find  with  any  measure  of  eye  appeal,  this 
semiprooflike  New  Orleans  example  earned  high  marks  from  CAC 
for  its  pleasing  surfaces  and  above-average  strike.  Liberty’s  cheek  is 
clean,  and  most  of  the  bagmarks  are  slight  and  unobtrusive.  The 
visual  impression  suggests  an  even  higher  grade.  NGC  ID#  255T, 
PCGS#  7224 


5692  1893-S  Good  6  PCGS.  All  major  design  elements  remain 
complete  in  outline  and  some  interior  design  detail  remains  intact, 
all  lettering  is  legible,  but  the  rim  is  worn  flat  in  places  on  the 
obverse.  The  dove-gray  surfaces  of  this  important  series  key  are 
problem-free  and  no  large  abrasions  are  noted,  aside  from  a  rim 
bruise  at  10  o’clock  on  the  obverse.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 

5693  1893-S  Good  6  NGC.  An  excellent  opportunity  for  collectors 
to  afford  this  otherwise  hard-to-obtain  issue.  Deep  gray  surfaces 
show  the  extensive  wear  associated  with  the  grade,  but  the  rims 
are  intact  and  marks  are  not  excessive  for  the  amount  of  time  this 
piece  must  have  spent  in  circulation.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 

5694  1893-S  —  Damaged,  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  VG.  Light 
battleship -gray  surfaces  offer  glimpses  of  golden  patina  throughout 
this  well-worn  key  date  representative.  The  legends,  including 
the  date  and  mintmark  remain  clear.  The  noted  damage  occurs 
at  the  tip  of  Liberty’s  cap,  but  it  does  not  overly  detract.  A  perfect 
example  for  the  budget-minded  collector.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 

1893-S  Morgan,  VG10 
Collector-Grade  Example 


5695  1893-S  VG10  NGC.  Well-circulated,  as  are  most  surviving 
examples  of  this  key  San  Francisco  issue,  but  therein  well-suited  for 
the  budget-conscious  collector.  The  surfaces  are  smooth,  with  even 
wear  and  consistent  tan-gray  patina.  A  few  deeper  gray  overtones 
appear  on  the  lower- left  obverse.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 

5696  1893-S  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Fine  Details.  This 
cream-gray  and  straw-gold  key  date  Morgan  dollar  displays  ample 
plumage  detail.  The  cheek  has  been  smoothed,  and  both  sides  are 
thoroughly  hairlined.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


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5697  1893-S  Fine  15  NGC.  A  collector-grade  example  of  the  1893- 
S  Morgan,  such  as  the  present  coin,  never  fails  to  have  demand 
among  budget-conscious  collectors.  This  piece  is  well-circulated 
but  retains  a  pleasing  degree  of  detail  for  the  grade.  Both  sides  are 
consistently  colored  in  dusky  golden-gray  patina.  NGC  ID#  255U, 
PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Morgan  Dollar,  VF25 
An  Accessible  Key  Date  Representative 


5698  1893-S  VF25  PCGS.  This  is  a  great  key  date  example  that  actually 
served  its  intended  role  as  a  medium  of  exchange  in  West  Coast 
commerce.  Fortunately,  a  forward-thinking  individual  saved  the 
coin  from  complete  annihilation  —  an  adverse  fate  met  by  about 
90%  of  the  100,000-coin  mintage.  Battleship-gray  surfaces  with 
darker  color  in  the  protected  areas  exhibit  an  expected  amount  of 
wear  over  the  devices.  The  hair  retains  partial  detail,  as  do  the  wing 
feathers.  Abrasions  are  peppered  over  each  side.  NGC  ID#  255U, 
PCGS#  7226 


5700  1893-S  VF35  NGC.  This  piece  is  well-circulated,  but  shows  a 
little  sharper  detail  than  is  typical  for  the  issue  which  experienced 
extensive  circulation  in  the  19th  century.  The  coin  shows  medium 
golden-gray  toning  with  hints  of  luster  in  the  fields.  Strong  detail 
remains  throughout,  save  for  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty’s  ear,  which  bear  the  brunt  of  the  wear.  NGC  ID#  255U, 
PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Dollar,  XF  Details 
The  Key  Morgan  Issue 


5701  1893-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  XF.  Some 
numismatists  believe  that  the  actual  mintage  of  1893-S  Morgan 
dollars  was  even  smaller  than  the  reported  figure  of  100,000  coins. 
Regardless,  the  1893-S  is  the  key-date  among  circulation-strike 
Morgans  and  it  enjoys  great  demand  in  all  grades.  This  light  silver- 
gray  example  was  undoubtedly  cleaned  long  ago,  but  not  displays 
pleasing  surfaces  and  good  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 


1893-S  Dollar,  Collectible  VF30 


5699  1893-S  VF30  PCGS.  A  collector-grade  example  of  this  key  San 
Francisco  issue,  slightly  sharper  than  the  typical  VF  representative. 
This  piece  shows  medium  golden-gray  patina  with  occasional 
charcoal  overtones  attesting  to  the  originality  of  the  surfaces.  The 
1893-S  boasts  the  lowest  mintage  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series  at 
100,000  coins,  and  most  known  survivors  are  in  lower  circulated 
grades.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


1893-S  Dollar,  XF45  Details 
Hints  of  Tan  Toning 


5702  1893-S  —  Cleaned  —  AN  ACS.  XF45  Details.  The  diagnostic 
die  markers  on  the  RT  in  LIBERTY  are  clear  on  the  present  key 
date  dollar.  Luster  glimmers  across  the  devices,  and  protected  areas 
display  wheat-gold  toning.  The  predominantly  stone-gray  surface 
are  subdued  and  minutely  granular.  Occasional  minor  marks  are  of 
little  import.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 


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1893-S  Dollar,  AU  Sharpness 


5703  1893-S  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  A  subdued 
steel-gray  and  golden-brown  representative  of  the  key  business 
issue.  Faintly  hairlined  but  only  lightly  abraded.  Wear  is  apparent 
on  the  eagle’s  breast,  although  most  design  elements  are  sharp. 
From  the  mintage  of  100,000  pieces,  survivors  are  insufficient  to 
meet  collector  demand.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 

1893-S  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Well-Defined  Cornerstone  Example 


5704  1893-S  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  A  bright  key 
date  representative,  this  untoned  1893-S  features  light  friction  over 
the  devices  and  scattered  marks  over  each  side.  Wispy  hairlines  from 
the  noted  cleaning  do  not  overly  detract.  Most  of  the  100,000  coins 
struck  in  1893  were  employed  in  commercial  transactions.  There 
was  little  collector  interest  in  mintmarked  coins  at  the  time,  and 
only  after  Augustus  Heaton  published  his  landmark  treatise  (also  in 
1893)  did  collecting  horizons  expand  to  include  the  branch  mints. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS# 
7226 


5705  1894  AU53  NGC.  The  second-lowest  mintage  in  the  series 
(110,000  coins)  ensures  the  1894  as  one  of  the  most  sought-after 
Morgan  dollars  in  the  set.  Somewhat  muted  silver-gray  surfaces 
show  an  expected  number  of  marks  from  brief  circulation,  and 
moderate  blending  occurs  over  the  hair  and  breast  feathers.  NGC 
ID#  255V,  PCGS#  7228 

5706  1894  AU53  NGC.  An  attractive  AU53  example  of  this  low- 
mintage  Morgan  dollar,  with  just  a  touch  of  wear  on  the  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous,  lightly  abraded  surfaces  that 
show  a  few  hints  of  pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  NGC  ID#  255V, 
PCGS#  7228 

5707  1894  AU58  PCGS.  Largely  pale  silver  with  just  a  hint  of  rub. 
The  obverse  has  a  few  scattered  abrasions,  while  a  scrape  on  the 
reverse  descends  from  the  eagle’s  beak.  An  important  example  from 
an  issue  of  just  110,000  business  strikes.  NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS# 
7228 


1894  Silver  Dollar,  Remarkable  MS64 


5708  1894  MS64  PCGS.  A  remarkable  1894  Morgan  dollar,  this  near- 
Gem  is  fully  brilliant  and  sharply  defined  with  nearly  full  hair  detail 
over  the  ear,  and  strong  breast  feathers  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces 
are  exceptional  for  the  grade  with  only  a  few  mostly  hidden  abrasions. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  27  examples  in  higher  grades  (6/15). 

Ex:  Carson  Silver  Collection  /  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage, 
8/2009),  lot  1996. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS#  7228 


1894-0  Dollar,  Appealing  MS64 


5709  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  This  better-date  Morgan  dollar  shows  a 
few  luster  grazes  and  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck  and  in  the 
left  obverse  field  that  determine  the  grade,  amid  much  eye  appeal 
and  soft  but  thorough  luster  on  both  sides.  The  largely  silver- 
white  surfaces  display  a  tinge  of  copper-gold  near  the  rims.  The 
moderate  strike  shows  typical  O-mint  weakness  on  the  hair  over 
the  ear.  PCGS  reports  only  11  at  the  Gem  level  or  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255W,  PCGS#  7230 


1894-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Vibrant  Mint  Bloom 


5710  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  The  1894^0  Morgan  dollar  is  plagued  by 
poor  strikes  and  deficient  luster,  and  extensive  cherrypicking  is 
needed  to  locate  an  attractive  representative.  This  Choice  example 
exhibits  the  usual  weakness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  and  the 
eagle’s  breast,  but  the  surfaces  display  uncharacteristically  vibrant, 
untoned  mint  luster  so  as  to  fully  balance  the  visual  appeal.  As  only 
11  coins  have  been  certified  numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15),  this 
well-preserved  piece  represents  an  important  opportunity  for  the 
advanced  specialist.  NGC  ID#  255 W,  PCGS#  7230 


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1894-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Few  Seen  Finer 


5711  1894-0  MS64  PCGS.  An  attractive  Choice  specimen  of  this 
challenging  branch  mint  issue,  with  well-detailed  design  elements 
that  show  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  above  the  ear.  The 
well-preserved  surfaces  are  lightly  toned  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
radiates  from  both  sides.  PCGS  has  graded  1 1  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  255W,  PCGS#  7230 

5712  1894-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  Copious  cartwheel  luster  occupies 
both  sides  of  this  untoned  better-date  dollar.  Scattered  marks 
account  for  the  grade,  but  the  eye  appeal  is  good.  Light  roller  marks 
appear  under  a  loupe  throughout  the  obverse  and  in  the  lower 
portion  of  the  reverse.  A  couple  of  small  die-grease  spots  on  the 
obverse  are  undistracting. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  255X,  PCGS# 
7232 

5713  1894-S  MS63  NGC.  The  lustrous  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this  Select 
S-mint  Morgan  exhibit  well-struck  design  features,  including  a 
modicum  of  detail  in  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Scattered  contact 
marks  limit  the  grade.  Die  polish  lines,  a  typical  feature  of  this 
issue  (Bowers,  2007),  are  visible  in  the  obverse  field.  The  1894-S 
is  available  in  MS63  and  MS64  grades,  but  finer  examples  are 
difficult  to  locate.  NGC  ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 


1894-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Radiant  Mint  Luster 


5714  1894-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Morgan  dollar  are  mostly  brilliant,  with  some  delicate 
highlights  of  pale  gold  toning.  Vibrant  mint  luster  is  evident  on 
both  sides  and  the  design  elements  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition 
throughout.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  25 5X,  PCGS# 
7232 


1894-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Untoned  MS65 
Lavish  Cartwheel  Luster 


5715  1894-S  MS65  PCGS.  Lavish  cartwheel  luster  rides  the  surfaces  on 
both  sides  of  this  untoned  silver-white  Gem  1894-S  Morgan  dollar. 
Liberty’s  cheek  in  particular,  and  the  devices  elsewhere  in  general, 
are  well-preserved  and  free  of  post-Mint  distractions,  although 
some  light  roller  marks,  as  made,  appear  on  the  cheek.  This  issue  is 
much  more  elusive  in  MS66  and  finer  grades,  where  PCGS  reports 
only  15  submissions  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 


1894-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Outstanding  Visual  Appeal 


5716  1894-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Speaking  of  the  1894-S  Morgan 
dollar,  Q.  David  Bowers  opines  “MS-65  coins  are  difficult  to  find.” 
The  present  Gem  specimen  displays  brilliant  fields  and  dazzling  mint 
luster.  The  coin  offered  here  is  certified  in  an  old  green-label  holder 
and  is  almost  fully  struck;  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  A  few  shallow 
roller  marks  above  the  ear  and  on  the  cheek  can  be  detected  with  a 
glass.  PCGS  lists  only  15  numerically  finer  representatives  (6/15). 
Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2010),  lot  3030.  NGC  ID#  255X, 
PCGS#  7232 


5717  1895-0  AU55  PCGS.  Broad  luster  remains  in  the  pale  silver-gray 
fields.  Minor  wear  is  noted  on  the  high  points  and  to  the  left  of 
the  eagle.  Scattered  minor  marks  contribute  to  the  grade  of  this 
semikey  coin.  NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 


1895-0  Silver  Dollar,  Lustrous  AU58 


5718  1895-0  AU58  NGC.  The  scarcity  of  the  1895-0  Morgan  in  Mint 
State  heightens  demand  for  better  AU  representatives,  such  as  this 
Borderline  Uncirculated  piece.  The  strike  is  bold  and  only  trivial 
friction  is  evident  over  the  high  points  of  the  design.  Light  golden 
toning  accentuates  the  luster  that  illuminates  the  fields.  NGC  ID# 
25 5 Y,  PCGS#  7236 


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1895-0  Morgan  Dollar,  AU58 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


5719  1895-0  AU58  PCGS.  The  1895-0  is  a  scarce  semikey  date  in 
Mint  State,  out  of  reach  for  many  budget-conscious  collectors.  This 
Borderline  Uncirculated  example  offers  excellent  detail  at  a  more 
affordable  grade  level,  with  noticeably  semiprooflike  fields.  Both 
sides  show  golden-gray  toning  and  have  few  detracting  abrasions. 
Without  a  doubt,  this  is  one  of  the  finer  AU  examples  we  have 
handled.  NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

1895-0  Morgan  Dollar,  AU58 
Semiprooflike  Slider 


5720  1895-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Years  ago,  this  near-Mint  dollar 
would  most  likely  be  a  strong  candidate  for  Mint  State  holder,  and 
that  still  may  be  the  case.  The  brilliant  luster  and  semiprooflike 
fields  are  terrific  for  the  grade,  and  the  strike  is  extra-sharp  for 
the  New  Orleans  issue.  Abrasions  on  and  near  the  chin  and  a 
scuff  around  star  8  are  the  most  likely  deterrents  to  a  confirmed 
Uncirculated  designation.  CAC  endorsed  for  quality.  NGC  ID# 
25 5 Y,  PCGS#  7236 

5721  1895-S  AU50  PCGS.  Speckles  of  brownish-gray  patina  gravitate 
to  the  borders  of  this  AU  Morgan.  Traces  of  luster  are  visible  in 
the  recessed  areas.  A  few  minute  marks  are  in  line  with  the  grade 
designation,  however,  these  are  less  severe  than  typically  seen  on 
this  issue  that  has  been  heavily  bagmarked,  even  in  Uncirculated 
grades.  NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 

5722  1895-S  AU55  PCGS.  A  Choice  AU  example  of  this  low-mintage 
Morgan  dollar  issue,  with  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  lightly 
abraded  surfaces  that  retain  much  of  their  original  mint  luster. 
NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


1895-S  Morgan,  AU58 
Lustrous  Fields 


5723  1895-S  AU58  NGC.  Dusky  champagne-gray  toning  graces  the 
still-lustrous  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  1895-S  Morgan  dollar.  The 
design  elements  are  boldly  rendered  and  show  friction  only  on  the 
high  points  of  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  A 
few  scattered  abrasions  are  as  expected  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID# 
255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


5724  1895-S  —  Reverse  Repaired  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  A  portion  of 
the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  wing  is  smoothed,  and  the  nearby  field  is 
hairlined.  The  lustrous  obverse  is  problem-free.  The  reverse  has  a 
broad  diagonal  area  of  brilliance,  while  the  remainder  of  that  side 
is  richly  toned  sea-green  and  rose-red.  NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS# 
7238 

1895-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Better  Date  in  Mint  State 


5725  1895-S  MS63  PCGS.  Mint  State  examples  of  this  better  San 
Francisco  issue  are  infrequently  seen  finer  than  the  currently 
offered  MS63  coin.  Well-struck  design  elements  are  accentuated 
by  semiprooflike  fields  and  a  lack  of  all  toning  save  for  a  hint  of 
champagne  color.  A  few  light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade. 
NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 

1895-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Only  400,000  Minted 


5726  1895-S  MS64  PCGS.  In  Mint  State  grades,  the  1895-S  is  the  only 
reasonably  obtainable  Morgan  dollar  of  the  year.  This  example  is 
a  splendid  Choice  Mint  State  dollar  with  brilliant  silver  surfaces. 
Light  field  reflectivity  surrounds  the  lustrous  devices.  The  obverse 
is  untoned  and  the  reverse  exhibits  delicate  champagne  hues.  NGC 
ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


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5727  1895-S/S  VAM-3  AU50  NGC.  A  Hot  50  Variety.  Although 
undesignated  on  the  NGC  insert,  this  is  the  variety  with  the 
mintmark  initially  entered  widely  left  and  tilted,  then  corrected.  A 
curve  from  the  first  mintmark  impression  remains  visible,  northwest 
of  the  primary  mintmark.  A  lightly  toned  example  with  ample 
border  luster  and  moderate  field  marks  beneath  the  eagle’s  wings. 
PCGS#  134020  Base  PCGS#  7238 

5728  1896  MS67  NGC.  Iridescent  rainbow  toning  on  the  obverse  and 
a  brilliant  reverse  likely  result  from  years  spent  in  an  old  Whitman 
folder.  The  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  are  free  of  marks,  further 
suggesting  this  Superb  Gem  was  set  aside  following  the  releases  of 
the  mid-20th  century.  Census:  70  in  67  (7  in  67  ★,  1  in  67 +★),  4 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

5729  1896  MS67  PCGS.  The  1896  Morgan,  claiming  a  mintage 
approaching  10  million  pieces,  is  plentiful  in  mint  condition. 
Superb  Gems  such  as  the  present  offering  are  very  scarce,  however, 
and  finer  specimens  are  extremely  rare.  Luster  radiates  from  both 
sides,  each  of  which  is  untoned  and  well-struck.  Impeccably 
preserved  surfaces  further  enhance  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal. 
PCGS  has  graded  just  two  examples  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

5730  1896  MS67  PCGS.  This  coin  is  a  bright,  mostly  brilliant,  and 
sharply  struck  Superb  Gem  Morgan  dollar.  Whispers  of  gold  color 
concentrate  at  the  borders.  A  superficial  abrasion  is  noted  just 
above  Liberty’s  eye,  but  the  overall  quality  of  the  coin  is  exceptional. 
PCGS  has  certified  only  two  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

5731  1896  MS67  PCGS.  Radiant  luster  issues  from  the  silver- white, 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  Morgan.  Sharp 
definition  is  apparent  o  the  design  elements,  including  strong 
detail  in  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  These  attributes  add  up  to 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded  just  two  submissions 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

1896  Dollar,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
White-on-Black  Cameo  Contrast 


5732  1896  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  remarkable 
Premium  Gem  is  so  deeply  mirrored  in  the  fields  that  at  first  glance 
it  could  be  mistaken  for  a  proof.  The  devices  are  sharp  and  starkly 
contrasted  against  the  mirrors,  and  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of 
toning.  The  1896  is  a  plentiful  Philadelphia  issue  in  the  absolute 
sense,  but  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  examples  are  rarely  encountered 
this  well-preserved.  Population:  18  in  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS#  97241 


5733  1896-0  MS61  NGC.  A  veneer  of  soft  russet  patination  covers 
portions  of  this  O-mint  Morgan  dollar.  The  design  elements 
are  relatively  well-struck,  including  some  detail  in  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  Small  marks  and  scuffs  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  neck 
help  to  determine  the  grade.  Nonetheless,  taking  the  coin  as  a 
whole,  these  are  fewer  than  what  might  be  expected  for  the  grade 
designation.  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


5735  1896-0  MS62  PCGS.  Silver-gray  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  well- 
struck  design  features,  including  a  modicum  of  detail  in  the  hair 
over  Liberty’s  ear.  The  distributed  minute  marks  are  in  concert  with 
the  grade  designation.  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 

1896-0  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Lightly  Toned  and  Lustrous 


5736  1896-0  MS63  PCGS.  Despite  a  mintage  of  4.9  million  coins,  the 
1896-0  Morgan  dollar  is  elusive  in  pleasing  Mint  State  condition. 
This  Select  example  shows  an  above-average  strike  for  the  issue, 
with  satiny  luster  shining  through  golden-gray  toning  on  each  side. 
Grade-consistent  abrasions  are  largely  minor  in  nature,  posing  little 
distraction.  PCGS  has  seen  only  32  numerically  finer  submissions 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


1896-0  Dollar,  MS63 
An  Attractive  Example  of  the  Issue 


5737  1896-0  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  For  all  practical  purposes,  this  New 
Orleans  issue  is  impossible  to  find  in  Select  Uncirculated  condition 
with  attractive  surfaces  and  appealing  mint  luster.  While  nearly 
300  coins  have  achieved  the  MS63  grade  at  PCGS  (and  about 
half  that  number  at  NGC),  few  display  an  even  moderately  sharp 
strike  and  most  are  bagmarked  with  poor  luster.  This  lustrous  coin 
is  an  exception,  with  few  marks  for  the  grade  and  considerable  eye 
appeal.  The  obverse  fields  are  nearly  unmarked,  while  the  strike  is 
above  average  for  the  issue.  Glints  of  gold  toning  appear  mainly  at 
the  reverse  margins.  Just  32  coins  are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS 
(6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


5734  1896-0  MS61  NGC.  This  attractive  Mint  State  branch  mint 
Morgan  dollar  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just 
a  touch  of  the  usual  softness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  The 
lustrous  surfaces  show  a  minimum  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 


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1896-0  Morgan  Dollar,  MS63 
Unusual  Quality  and  Eye  Appeal 


5738  1896-0  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1896-0  Morgan  dollar  was 
not  a  well-produced  issue,  and  few  examples  were  saved  by 
contemporary  collectors  or  preserved  in  government  storage.  As 
a  result,  the  1896-0  is  one  of  the  most  challenging  issues  of  the 
series  in  attractive  high-grade  condition.  This  impressive  Select 
specimen  displays  sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  A  few  minor  contact  marks  are 
distributed  about  the  unusually  clean  surfaces.  PCGS  has  certified 
32  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2563,  PCGS# 
7242 

1896-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64 
Scarce  Any  Finer 


5739  1896-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM-2.  The  date  is  lightly 
repunched  north,  visible  most  noticeably  at  the  top  curve  of  the  6. 
Mottled  peach-gold  and  ice-blue  toning  enhance  the  lustrous  silver 
surfaces  of  this  near-Gem  dollar.  Struck  from  cracked  dies  on  both 
sides,  yet  the  strike  is  uniformly  bold  —  especially  at  the  centers.  A 
few  bagmarks  dot  the  obverse,  contributing  to  the  assigned  grade. 
PCGS  reports  just  77  coins  numerically  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
2564,  PCGS#  7244 

1896-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Beautiful  MS64+ 

Radiant  Mint  Brilliance  on  Each  Side 


5740  1896-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  production  of  5  million  coins 
belies  just  how  challenging  the  1896-S  is  in  the  upper  tiers  of 
Uncirculated  condition.  Dave  Bowers  suggests  1  million  or  so 
pieces  were  put  into  circulation,  a  small  quantity  remained  in 
storage  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  and  the  rest  were  melted.  This 
near-Gem  has  fully  brilliant  surfaces  and  surprisingly  few  abrasions 
on  the  reverse.  Parallel  roller  marks  appear  over  lightly  struck 
centers  with  strong  detail  elsewhere.  PCGS  reports  just  80  finer 
submissions  (7/15)  NGC  ID#  2564,  PCGS#  7244 


5741  1897  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Larry  Shapiro.  A  hint  of  golden-gray  toning 
graces  the  otherwise  brilliant  surfaces.  A  lustrous  and  precisely  struck 
Premium  Gem.  Uncommonly  free  from  contact.  Larry  Shapiro 
is  best  known  for  his  remarkable  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Mercury 
dimes,  auctioned  by  Heritage  in  our  2006  FUN  Signature. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2001),  lot  7606,  which 
realized  $977.50.  NGC  ID#  2565,  PCGS#  7246 


1897  Silver  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS67 


5742  1897  MS67  PCGS.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  completely  free  of 
distractions,  as  are  the  surfaces  overall,  untoned,  frosty-white,  well- 
struck,  and  impeccably  preserved.  The  2.8  million  coins  minted 
for  the  1897  Morgan  make  it  a  common  coin  in  lower  grades  but  a 
conditional  rarity  at  the  Superb  Gem  level.  Population:  30  in  67  (1 
in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2565,  PCGS#  7246 


5743  1897-0  MS62  PCGS.  Moderate  luster  and  minimal  marks  for  the 
grade  create  good  eye  appeal  on  this  O-mint  Morgan,  which  shows 
a  typical  strike  on  the  hair  above  the  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast.  The 
surfaces  are  untoned  save  for  a  light  golden  hue.  NGC  ID#  2566, 
PCGS#  7248 


1897-0  Morgan,  Untoned  MS63 


5744  1897-0  MS63  PCGS.  The  untoned  silver- white  surfaces  on  this 
Select  1897-0  Morgan  host  ample  luster  and  good  eye  appeal, 
despite  the  smattering  of  small  marks  that  determine  the  grade, 
most  of  them  minor.  A  couple  of  small  ticks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and 
neck  are  the  most  obvious,  yet  still  undistracting.  The  certified 
populations  at  PCGS  thin  out  rapidly  in  finer  grades  than  this 
MS63  piece:  Only  36  are  reported  in  MS64,  with  13  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2566,  PCGS#  7248 


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1897-0  Silver  Dollar,  Lustrous  MS63 


5745  1897-0  MS63  NGC.  This  1897-0  Morgan  is  lightly  abraded,  as 
the  grade  suggests,  but  exhibits  unusually  vibrant,  frosty  luster  for 
the  issue.  The  strike  is  also  above-average,  and  the  overall  eye 
appeal  is  simply  pleasing.  Few  finer  examples  are  certified,  and 
the  date  is  rare  in  Gem  condition.  NGC  lists  34  numerically  finer 
representatives  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2566,  PCGS#  7248 

5746  1897-S  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Premium  Gem  display  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides, 
with  a  few  hints  of  golden-tan  toning.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  PCGS  has  graded 
25  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2567,  PCGS# 
7250 


1897-S  Dollar,  MS67 
Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


5747  1897-S  MS67  PCGS.  The  1897-S  is  a  high-mintage  issue  within 
the  Morgan  dollar  series,  struck  to  an  extent  exceeding  5.8  million 
coins,  but  most  survive  today  either  circulated  or  in  the  lower  Mint 
State  grades.  This  Superb  Gem  is  among  just  23  such  at  PCGS,  which 
has  seen  but  two  pieces  numerically  finer  (6/15).  This  piece  hosts 
thoroughgoing  mint  luster  on  pristine  silver-white  surfaces  that  are 
uniformly  frosty  and  show  a  slight  glint  of  cinnamon  at  the  rims. 
From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2567,  PCGS#  7250 


1898  Morgan  Dollar,  Satiny  MS67 


5748  1898  MS67  PCGS.  Although  a  large  PCGS  population  is  recorded 
for  1898  silver  dollars,  they  are  elusive  at  the  Superb  Gem  level. 
This  majestic  Morgan  has  satiny  silver  surfaces  and  bold  design 
motifs,  with  only  slight  merging  of  the  hair  strands  over  Liberty’s 
ear.  Both  sides  are  brilliant  and  untoned,  with  exceptional  eye 
appeal.  Population:  81  in  67  (4in67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2012),  lot  4976. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2568,  PCGS#  7252 


5749  1898  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  Guide  Book  of 
Morgan  Silver  Dollars  explains  that  1898  “DMPL  coins  with  cameo 
contrast  are  rare  indeed.”  The  watery  mirrors  on  this  Gem  example 
surround  frosty  devices  on  both  sides.  Sharply  struck  and  minimally 
marked  with  light  champagne-gold  tones  peripherally.  NGC  ID# 
2568,  PCGS#  97253 

5750  1898-0  MS67  PCGS.  Before  the  Treasury  release  half-a-century 
ago,  the  1898-0  Morgan  dollar  was  a  premier  rarity  in  the  series. 
Nearly  all  of  those  that  survived  the  melting  pot  following  passage 
of  the  1918  Pittman  Act  remained  in  storage  until  the  early  1960s. 
Today,  Superb  Gem  representatives  are  plentiful  and  extremely 
popular  with  type  collectors  and  Morgan  dollar  aficionados.  This 
sharply  struck  example,  tied  for  the  finest  that  PCGS  has  certified 
(7/15),  is  highly  lustrous  and  fully  brilliant  with  untoned  silver 
surfaces.  NGC  ID#  2569,  PCGS#  7254 

5751  1898-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  STP  Legacy  Collection.  This 
impressive  Superb  Gem  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  well- 
preserved  lustrous  surfaces  that  show  light  shades  of  golden- tan  toning. 
PCGS  has  graded  no  coins  in  higher  numeric  grades  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  2569,  PCGS#  7254 

5752  1898-S  MS65  PCGS.  This  brilliant  Gem  shows  reflective  surfaces 
on  both  sides  that  appear  to  merit  a  Prooflike  designation.  The 
portrait  of  Liberty  is  thickly  frosted  with  a  touch  of  incompleteness 
over  the  ear.  The  eagle’s  breast  is  also  a  bit  soft,  but  the  overall 
impression  is  sharp.  NGC  ID#  256A,  PCGS#  7256 


1898-S  Silver  Dollar,  Bold  MS66 


5753  1898-S  MS66  PCGS.  Wisps  of  gold-tan  color  around  the  margins 
show  under  high  magnification,  and  pleasing  luster  emanates  from 
well-cared-for  surfaces.  The  strike  is  bold  on  each  side,  despite  the 
characteristic  minor  softness  apparent  on  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear. 
Population:  81  in  66  (5  in  66+) ,  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2007),  lot  1683;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4771. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256A,  PCGS#  7256 


1898-S  Dollar,  Untoned  MS66+ 


5754  1898-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  frosty  Premium  Gem  is 
untoned  and  shows  only  a  few  minimal  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek, 
and  two  faint  scrapes  on  the  neck.  Two  reeding  marks  show  on  the 
eagle’s  breast,  along  with  a  squiggly,  curving  wire  mark  in  the  same 
area.  The  strike  is  quite  nice  and  sharp,  and  the  fields  are  largely 
mark-free.  Top-notch  eye  appeal.  Population:  81  in  66  (5  in  66+ ),  3 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256A,  PCGS#  7256 


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5755  1899  MS66  PCGS.  Strongly  struck  and  snow-white  with 
captivating  luster.  This  19th  century  issue  is  borderline  scarce  in 
Premium  Gem  condition  and  a  clear  rarity  any  finer,  with  just  19 
coins  rated  MS67  or  finer  known  to  PCGS  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2006) ,  lot  2690.  NGC  ID# 
256B,  PCGS#  7258 

5756  1899  MS66  NGC.  A  bright  silver  beauty  with  a  strong  cartwheel 
effect  and  minimal  patina.  Detail  is  surprisingly  good  on  the  hair 
over  Liberty’s  ear.  A  small  dot  of  toning  is  noted  over  the  A  in 
STATES  on  the  reverse.  Census:  73  in  66  (1  in  66+ ),  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7258 

5757  1899  MS66  NGC.  Sharply  struck,  particularly  on  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  A  frosty,  lustrous  example  of  this  popular  issue  of  the 
late  19th  century.  Census:  73  in  66  (1  in  66+) ,  3  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  5520.  NGC  ID# 
256B,  PCGS#  7258 

1899  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Remarkably  Well-Preserved 


5758  1899  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Well-defined  and  brightly  lustrous 
with  immense  eye  appeal.  Largely  silver-white  surfaces  show  only  a 
brief  hint  of  pale  peach  toning  in  Liberty’s  forecurls.  The  cheek  is 
entirely  smooth  and  free  of  marks.  CAC  endorsed,  housed  a  blue- 
label  holder.  PCGS  has  graded  just  19  finer  pieces  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2009),  lot  1176.  NGC  ID# 
256B,  PCGS#  7258 

1899  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Thickly  Frosted  and  Untoned  Semikey 


5759  1899  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  well-known  semikey,  the  1899 
tends  to  be  more  available  than  its  low  mintage  of  330,000  coins 
suggests.  Unopened  bags  were  dispersed  throughout  the  1950s  and 
1960s,  and  seemingly  freshly  minted  Gems  are  readily  collectible. 
The  1899  is  scarcely  seen  in  Premium  Gem  condition  and  rarely 
with  a  Plus  designation.  This  gorgeous  MS66+  is  thickly  frosted, 
untoned  and  strongly  defined,  representing  the  upper  level  of 
quality  for  the  grade.  Two  small  nicks  around  Liberty’s  mouth 
preclude  a  Superb  Gem  assessment. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7258 


5761  1899-0  MS67  PCGS.  Pleasing  cartwheel  luster  swirls  over  the 
silver-white  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  O-mint  Morgan.  The 
design  features  are  well-defined  and  the  few  light  marks  are  within 
the  parameters  of  the  designated  grade.  Examples  grading  MS67 
will  require  some  diligent  searching,  and  are  the  finest  that  are 
likely  to  be  encountered.  PCGS  has  seen  a  solitary  piece  finer  and 
NGC  has  graded  none  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  9073. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  7260 

1899-0  Morgan,  MS67 
Multihued  Two-Sided  Toning 


5762  1899-0  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  The  strike  and  surface  quality  of  this 
Superb  Gem  dollar  are  exemplary,  yet  they  are  second  fiddle  to  the 
intense,  multihued  toning  that  covers  both  sides.  Coppery-gold  and 
ocean  blue  tones  predominate  on  the  obverse,  with  rainbow  shades 
of  ruby-red,  orange,  lime-green,  and  yellow-gold  on  the  reverse. 
Mint  luster  shines  through  the  variegated  patina.  No  examples 
are  certified  numerically  finer  at  NGC,  and  a  single  coin  at  PCGS 
ranks  higher  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  7260 


1899-0  Dollar,  Stunning  MS67 


5763  1899-0  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1899-0  Morgan  dollar 
issue  is  common  even  in  the  Superb  Gem  grade  level,  few  attain 
the  beauty  and  high  eye  appeal  of  this  stunning  untoned  example, 
which  has  garnered  the  added  CAC  designation  as  well.  The  focal 
points  are  mostly  mark-free  (one  small  hit  shows  on  the  eagle’s 
breast),  and  the  strike  is  better  than  expected.  CAC  has  certified 
only  33  in  this  grade  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  7260 

5764  1899-0  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  design  elements  are  well 
struck,  the  fields  are  richly  reflective,  and  there  are  few  marks  on 
either  side  of  this  lovely,  prooflike  Premium  Gem.  Population:  15 
in  66  (1  in  66+)  Prooflike,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS# 
7261 


5760  1899  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  This  spectacular  Gem 
Morgan  dollar  exhibits  sharply  detailed  frosty  design  elements 
that  contrast  boldly  with  the  reflective  prooflike  fields.  Only 
minor  signs  of  contact  are  evident  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Population:  51  in  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  256B,  PCGS#  97259 


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1899-0  Dollar,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Outstanding  Surface  Quality 


5765  1899-0  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  1899-0 
Morgan  is  usually  regarded  as  a  common  date,  however  its 
availability  plummets  in  the  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  category.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  is  among  the  finer-known  representatives. 
Sharp,  frosty  motifs  provide  pleasing  contrast  against  the  mirrored 
fields,  while  hints  of  light  golden  toning  intrude  from  the 
peripheries.  Population:  19  in  66  (1  in  66+)  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike, 
2  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256C,  PCGS#  97261 


5766  1899-0  Micro  O,  VAM-6,  MS61  PCGS*  A  Top  100  Variety.  The 
date  is  placed  far  left,  the  mintmark  is  tilted  right,  and  a  confirming 
die  line  connects  the  eagle’s  right  wing  and  rear  neck-feathers.  This 
variety  is  ranked  R.5  by  VAMWorld  and  seldom  seen  in  Mint  State. 
This  is  an  attractive  untoned  example  with  a  light  golden  cast  and 
good  eye  appeal  despite  minor,  unobtrusive  marks.  For  the  Micro  O 
varieties,  Population:  2  in  61,  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  133948  Base 
PCGS#  87260 

5767  1899-S  MS65  PCGS.  Minimally  toned  and  brightly  appealing 
with  powerful  obverse  luster  in  particular.  Solid  detail  on  the  hair 
over  the  ear  is  a  welcome  bonus  on  this  Gem.  NGC  ID#  256D, 
PCGS#  7262 

5768  1899-S  MS65  PCGS.  Splendid  cartwheel  luster  rolls  around 
each  side  of  this  untoned  Gem  1899-S,  a  boldly  struck  coin  with 
great  eye  appeal  and  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty.  A  pair  of  reeding 
marks  show  on  the  eagle’s  breast,  which  is  otherwise  equally  well- 
preserved.  NGC  ID#  256D,  PCGS#  7262 


1899-S  Dollar,  Sharp  MS66 


5769  1899-S  MS66  PCGS.  Whispers  of  light  tan  and  gray  patina  appear 
over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem,  especially  on  the 
reverse,  and  the  design  features  are  generally  well-impressed,  save 
for  typical  minor  softness  on  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  A  nicely 
preserved  piece.  PCGS  reports  only  10  submissions  in  MS67  (one 
MS67+)  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2009) ,  lot  1939;  Central  States 
Signature  (Heritage,  4-5/2009),  lot  3200. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256D,  PCGS#  7262 


5770  1899-S  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  of 
this  impressive  Gem  are  mostly  brilliant,  with  a  few  highlights  of 
golden-tan  toning  and  strong  prooflike  reflectivity  in  the  fields. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  Population: 
42  in  65  Prooflike,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256D,  PCGS# 
7263 


5771  1900  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Premium  Gem  displays 
creamy  pristine  surfaces  with  vibrant  frosty  mint  luster.  The  design 
elements  show  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  hair  strands  above 
Liberty’s  ear.  Overall  visual  appeal  is  terrific.  NGC  ID#  256E, 
PCGS#  7264 

1900  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67 
Completely  Brilliant,  Nearly  Flawless 


5772  1900  MS67  PCGS.  This  Superb  Gem  is  a  must  for  the  Morgan 
dollar  enthusiast  who  desires  a  frosty,  entirely  brilliant  example 
of  unsurpassed  technical  quality.  Both  the  obverse  and  reverse 
are  devoid  of  even  the  faintest  trace  of  toning,  and  bagmarks 
are  nearly  unseen.  Sharply  struck  overall  with  moderate  central 
softness  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s  breast.  Population:  38  in 
67  (3  in  67 + ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256E,  PCGS#  7264 

5773  1900-0  MS67  PCGS.  The  1900-0  Morgan  dollar,  with  a  mintage 
exceeding  12  million  pieces,  is  a  readily  available  issue  through 
Premium  Gem.  MS67  examples  are  elusive,  however,  and  finer 
pieces  are  virtually  unobtainable.  Strong  luster  emanates  from 
the  untoned  surfaces  that  exhibit  well-struck  design  elements, 
including  the  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s  beast  feathers. 
Both  sides  are  impeccably  preserved.  Population:  62  in  67  (4  in 
67+),0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256F,  PCGS#  7266 

1900-O/CC  Dollar,  MS66 
YAM- 10 A,  Top  100 


5774  1 900-O/CC  VAM- 1 0 A  MS66  PCGS.  A  Top  1 00  Variety.  The  base 
of  both  Cs  in  the  Carson  City  mintmark  are  apparent,  bookending 
the  New  Orleans  mintmark.  The  late  die  state  with  a  clashed  N 
(from  IN)  on  the  obverse  field  near  Liberty’s  neck.  A  brilliant 
Premium  Gem  with  potent  luster,  a  good  strike,  and  exceptionally 
mark-free  fields.  The  portrait  displays  only  delicate  contact. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133962  Base  PCGS#  7268 


5775  1900-S  MS65  NGC.  The  brilliant  surfaces  show  little  contrast 
but  great  luster  on  this  untoned  Gem  better-date  S-mint.  Liberty’s 
cheek  shows  a  few  light  vertical  roller  marks,  as  made,  but  post- 
Mint  abrasions  are  few  throughout  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  256H, 
PCGS#  7270 


5776  1900-S  MS65+  NGC.  Blushes  of  cobalt-blue,  plum,  and  golden- 
amber  patina  adorn  the  rims,  while  the  interior  portions  of  this 
well-detailed  high-end  Gem  remain  largely  brilliant.  Light  marks 
are  not  overly  distracting,  and  the  only  noteworthy  flaw  is  a  linear 
depression  below  PL(URIBUS).  NGC  reports  just  27  pieces  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  256H,  PCGS#  7270 


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1900-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Green  Label  Holder 


5777  1 900-S  MS66  PCGS.  C  AC.  Glimpses  of  straw-gold  toning  are  noted 
near  PLURIBUS,  but  this  highly  lustrous  and  high  grade  silver  dollar 
is  otherwise  close  to  brilliant.  The  strike  is  good,  and  the  eye  appeal 
is  attractive.  Significantly  scarcer  than  its  1900-dated  New  Orleans 
and  Philadelphia  counterparts.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2001 ) ,  lot  6628. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256H,  PCGS#  7270 


5778  1901  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  a  whisper  of  wear  crosses  the 
high  points  of  this  still-lustrous  1901  dollar.  Both  sides  remain 
largely  light  silver  with  a  few  duskier  elements  in  the  reverse  fields. 
Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder.  NGC  ID#  25 6J,  PCGS# 
7272 


1901  Silver  Dollar,  Satiny  MS60 


5779  1901  MS60  NGC.  An  affordable  Mint  State  example  of  this 
conditionally  challenging  Philadelphia  issue.  This  piece  displays 
brilliant,  satiny  luster  with  light,  scattered  abrasions  as  noted  by 
the  grade.  Some  typical  striking  weakness  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and 
the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  is  not  overly  obvious.  NGC  ID#  25  6J, 
PCGS#  7272 

1901  Morgan  Dollar,  MS62 
Attractively  Lustrous 


5780  1901  MS62  NGC.  This  Mint  State  1901  Morgan  dollar  exhibits 
satiny  silver-gray  luster  with  hints  of  golden  toning  around  the 
peripheries.  Light,  scattered  surface  grazes  limit  the  grade,  but  no 
singularly  significant  abrasions  are  present.  This  piece  shows  only 
a  touch  of  striking  softness  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above 
Liberty’s  ear.  NGC  ID#  256J,  PCGS#  7272 


1901  Silver  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-3 
Important  Quide  Book  Variety 


5781  1901  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-3,  AU55  PCGS.  Ex:  Jeffrey  M. 
Cohen.  A  Top  100  Variety.  The  reverse  is  die  doubled  north,  with 
the  spread  most  impressive  on  the  branch,  arrows,  and  tail  feathers. 
Listed  in  the  Guide  Book,  and  among  the  most  popular  die  varieties 
of  the  series.  Only  a  handful  of  Uncirculated  examples  are  known. 
The  present  untoned  example  has  substantial  peripheral  luster  and 
lacks  any  mentionable  marks. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133965  Base  PCGS#  7302 


1901  Morgan,  Lustrous  AU55 
VAM-3,  4 Shifted  Eagle’ 


5782  1901  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  VAM-3,  AU55  PCGS.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Popularly  known  as  the  “Shifted  Eagle”  variety,  VAM-3 
shows  bold  die  doubling  on  most  reverse  design  elements,  and  is 
recognized  as  one  of  the  must-have  varieties  of  the  Morgan  dollar 
series.  This  Choice  AU  representative  displays  still-lustrous  fields 
with  a  hint  of  golden  toning.  The  high  points  of  the  devices  show 
trivial  wear.  Population:  34  in  55,  16  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  133965 
Base  PCGS#  7302 


5783  1901-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  well-detailed  design  elements 
of  this  impressive  Superb  Gem  show  just  a  trace  of  the  usual 
softness  on  the  hair  above  the  ear  and  the  lustrous  surfaces  display 
highlights  of  pale  gold  and  lavender-gray  toning.  PCGS  has  graded 
four  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256K,  PCGS# 
7274 

5784  1901-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Splashes  of  cobalt-blue,  lavender, 
and  reddish-orange  patina  gravitate  to  the  borders  of  this  high- 
end  near-Gem  Morgan.  Minimal  contact  marks  are  evident  on 
the  lustrous  surfaces,  though  roller  marks  are  visible  on  both  sides. 
Pleasing  overall  eye  appeal,  appropriately  recognized  by  CAC. 
NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 


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1901-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS65 
Rainbow  Toning,  Sharp  Strike 


5785  1901-S  MS65  NGC.  Shades  of  blue,  violet,  and  sunset-gold  grace 
both  sides  of  this  Gem  San  Francisco  issue,  which  becomes  scarce 
at  this  grade  level  and  notably  rare  any  finer.  The  strike  is  often 
problematic  on  the  1901 -S,  yet  only  slight  central  blending  can 
be  seen  on  this  well-produced  example.  Mint  luster  glows  beneath 
the  vibrant  colors.  NGC  reports  just  six  numerically  finer  examples 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

1901-S  Dollar,  MS66 
Prohibitively  Rare  Any  Finer 


5786  1901-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  is  one  of  the  more  elusive  S-mint  issues 
in  the  series.  Bowers  (2007)  estimates  that  only  30  to  45  examples 
survive  in  this  rarified  grade.  Swirling  cartwheel  luster  rolls  over 
all-brilliant  surfaces  on  each  side  of  this  Premium  Gem.  A  small 
grouping  of  minor  ticks  is  concentrated  around  the  point  of  Liberty’s 
bust.  We  have  only  seen  a  single  example  of  the  1 901  -S  finer 
(MS67  PCGS),  which  realized  $42,300  in  our  February  2015  Dallas 
Signature  sale.  Population:  34  in  66  (3  in  66+),  3  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

5787  1902  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  silver-gray  surfaces  of  this 
high-end  Premium  Gem  Morgan  yield  pleasing  luster  and  well- 
struck  design  elements,  including  ample  definition  in  the  hair 
above  Liberty’s  ear.  Both  sides  have  been  well-cared  for.  The  1902 
becomes  elusive  any  finer,  evidenced  by  PCGS  having  graded 
fewer  than  30  such  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 6M,  PCGS# 
7278 


1902  Morgan  Dollar,  Top-Grade  MS67 


5788  1902  MS67  PCGS.  The  1902  Morgan  dollar  claims  a  large 
mintage  of  nearly  8  million  pieces,  and  this  coin  is  among  the 
finest  survivors  of  that  notable  production.  Razor-sharp  definition 
is  apparent  on  all  design  elements,  and  both  sides  radiate  vibrant 
mint  luster.  A  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning  enhance  the  top-notch 
eye  appeal.  Population:  29  in  67  (2  in  67+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256M,  PCGS#  7278 


5789  1902-0  MS66+  PCGS.  Bright  silver  luster  with  only  a  hint  of 
pale  blue  visiting  the  surfaces.  Well-defined  overall,  if  a  trifle  soft 
on  the  hair  over  the  ear.  Carefully  preserved  and  attractive.  PCGS 
has  graded  just  16  pieces  as  MS67  or  better  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256N, 
PCGS#  7280 

1902-S  Morgan,  Silver- White  MS66 
Good  Eye  Appeal  and  Preservation 


5790  1902-S  MS66  NGC.  Liberty’s  cheek  and  mouth  show  only  small, 
trivial  ticks  and  luster  grazes  on  this  better-date  S-mint,  but  a 
couple  of  larger  hits  on  the  eagle’s  breast  likely  help  account  for 
the  grade.  The  eye  appeal  and  preservation  are  nonetheless  quite 
high  on  this  untoned  example.  Roller  marks  on  the  cheek  could  go 
unnoticed  without  a  loupe  and  careful  scrutiny.  Census:  9  in  66,  0 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256P,  PCGS#  7282 

1902-S  Dollar,  MS66 
Ex:  Bella  Collection 


5791  1902-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Bella.  This  low  mintage  issue 
had  production  halted  after  1.53  million  coins  were  produced, 
and  survivors,  while  available,  are  elusive  in  higher  grades.  This 
lustrous  Premium  Gem  exhibits  delicate  almond-gold  and  pearl- 
gray  toning.  The  centers  show  moderate  incompleteness.  The  Bella 
Collection  of  Morgan  dollars,  a  high-ranking  PCGS  Registry  Set, 
was  purchased  by  Legend  Numismatics  in  2013  for  a  price  in  excess 
of  $3,000,000.  Population:  42  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256P,  PCGS#  7282 


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5792  1903  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  David  S.  Emery.  Wisps  of  light  gold, 
violet,  and  ice-blue  toning  grace  the  surfaces  of  this  attractive 
Superb  Gem.  The  fields  are  virtually  mark-free,  and  vibrant  mint 
luster  shines  beneath  the  patina.  This  coin  combines  outstanding 
eye  appeal  and  the  highest  available  technical  grade  from  PCGS. 
Population:  91  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/201 1),  lot  4212. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256R,  PCGS#  7284 


1903  Morgan  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  at  PCGS 


5793  1903  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  late-date  Philadelphia  issue 
only  becomes  scarce  at  the  Superb  Gem  level,  and  finer  coins  are 
virtually  unknown.  The  devices  show  needle-sharp  detail  with  the 
hair  strands  over  Liberty’s  ear  boldly  defined.  Even  the  wrinkles  on 
the  eagle’s  talons  are  fully  delineated.  Radiant  surfaces  are  entirely 
brilliant  with  coruscating  mint  frost,  and  there  are  no  singular 
marks  to  report.  Population:  91  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  256R,  PCGS#  7284 


5794  1903  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Even  though  struck  in  an  amount 
exceeding  4.6  million  coins,  the  1903  Morgan  dollar  seldom 
appears  in  high  grade  with  prooflike  surfaces.  This  untoned  piece 
shows  generous  luster  and  abundant  contrast,  a  happy  exception. 
Population:  34  in  65  Prooflike,  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256R, 
PCGS#  7285 


1903-0  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 


5795  1903-0  MS67  PCGS.  The  1903-0  Morgan  dollar  was  once  upon 
a  time  among  the  rarest  issues  in  the  series,  before  bagfuls  turned 
up  in  the  Treasury  holdings  released  circa  1962-65.  Today  it  has 
among  the  highest  “curiosity  factor”  quotients  of  any  issues  in  the 
series,  which  in  turn  leads  to  much  demand.  The  Superb  Gem  level 
is  the  top  for  the  1903-0,  and  this  silver- white  example  boasts 
pristine  preservation  and  top-notch  frosty  luster.  Population:  73  in 
67  (1  in  67  +  ),0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 


5796  1903-0  MS65  Proof  like  PCGS.  A  light  coating  of  golden  patina 
covers  flashy,  reflective  fields.  This  is  a  well-defined,  highly  attractive 
representative  of  a  New  Orleans  issue  that  is  rarely  seen  with  a 
Prooflike  finish.  Population:  26  in  65  Prooflike,  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2005),  lot  99 71 .  NGC  ID# 
256S,  PCGS#  7287 


1903-0  Dollar,  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
Gleaming,  Brilliant  Surfaces 


5797  1903-0  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Proof  like  NGC.  Quantities  of  1903- 
O  Morgan  dollars  survive  in  Mint  State,  but  few  exhibit  Prooflike 
contrast  and  even  fewer  deserve  the  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
designation.  This  Gem  example  is  brilliant  and  impressively 
reflective.  The  devices  are  well-struck  for  a  New  Orleans  issue, 
showing  satiny  luster.  No  major  abrasions  are  observed.  Census: 
5  in  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256S, 
PCGS#  97287 


5798  1903-S  AU53  PCGS.  The  1903-S  is  a  lower-mintage  semikey 
that  poses  a  challenge  in  Mint  State  condition.  This  collectible 
AU  coin  has  bright  silver  surfaces  with  accents  of  pale  gold  in  the 
recesses.  The  centers  show  expected  blending,  and  marks  are  lightly 
scattered  over  each  side.  NGC  ID#  256T,  PCGS#  7288 


1903-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS62 


5799  1903-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  This  delicately  gold-toned  Morgan 
dollar  is  housed  in  a  first-generation  PCGS  holder.  Both  sides  have 
satiny  silver  luster  and  sharp  design  motifs.  The  1903-S  is  a  scarce 
issue  in  the  Morgan  series  with  relatively  few  remaining  in  Treasury 
vaults  in  the  1960s.  NGC  ID#  256T,  PCGS#  7288 


1903-S  Silver  Dollar,  Radiant  MS65 
Elusive  Late-Series  Issue 


5800  1903-S  MS65  PCGS.  Radiant  cartwheel  luster  shows  amid  a  scant 
trace  of  color  on  this  largely  untoned  Gem  1903-S  dollar.  Faint 
hints  of  rose  are  scattered  hither  and  yon.  Were  it  not  for  a  few 
trivial  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  a  couple  of  small  luster  grazes, 
this  attractive  coin  might  be  eligible  for  an  even  finer  grade.  The 
1903-S  is  among  the  more-elusive  late-series  S-mint  issue  in  the 
Morgan  series,  seen  in  Gem  and  finer  grades  far  less  often  than  the 
1902-S  and  a  more  often  than  the  key  1904-S.  PCGS  reports  only 
40  submissions  in  higher  grades  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256T,  PCGS#  7288 


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1903-S  Morgan  Dollar,  AU53 
VAM-2  Micro  S  Variety 


5801  1903-S  Micro  S,  VAM-2,  AU53  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Top  100 

Variety.  Ex:  Jeffrey  M.  Cohen.  The  minuscule  S  mintmark  is 
centered  beneath  the  bow  and  upright,  far  smaller  than  the  normal 
S  mintmark.  The  1903-S  Micro  S  variety  is  a  popular  one  that  is 
quite  elusive  in  the  higher  grades,  combining  the  absolute  rarity 
of  the  1903-S  with  the  added  conditional  rarity  of  the  variety. 
VAMWorld.com  writes  of  the  VAM-2  variety:  “The  1903-S  is 
a  costly  coin  to  begin  with,  but  add  this  micro  S  and  the  price 
jumps  considerably.  In  addition,  condition  plays  a  part  in  the 
rarity.  VAM-2  coins  are  very  hard  to  find  in  XF  and  above.”  This 
slightly  circulated  example  alternates  areas  of  untoned  silver- 
white  with  rose-gold  near  the  borders  and  some  patches  of  deeper 
lilac,  cinnamon,  and  cobalt-blue  on  the  reverse.  Minor  high-point 
wear  appears  amid  no  singularly  mentionable  signs  of  contact. 
Population:  7  in  53,  6  finer  (5/15).  This  piece  is  one  of  two  in  this 
grade  with  the  CAC  green  approval  sticker. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
PCGS#  133967  Base  PCGS#  7306 


5802  1904  MS65  PCGS.  Most  1904  dollars  are  poorly  struck  and  exhibit 
substandard  luster  (Bowers,  2007).  The  present  Gem  offering 
deviates  from  this  profile.  Its  mint  luster  is  thick  and  satiny,  and 
the  striking  definition  is  above  average,  especially  in  the  hair  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  Mostly  brilliant,  there  is  just  a  hint  of  golden  toning 
present  over  the  denticles  on  each  side. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2006),  lot  2374;  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  4825. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 

5803  1904  MS65  PCGS.  Dusky  green-gold  at  the  margins  with 
blue-gray  interiors  that  are  lighter  on  the  reverse.  Considerable 
cartwheel  luster  pierces  the  patina  on  this  late-date  Gem.  NGC 
ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 

1904-0  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Finer  at  Either  Service 


5804  1904-0  MS67  PCGS.  New  Orleans  Morgan  dollar  production 
dropped  to  3.7  million  coins  in  1904,  representing  the  lowest  total 
since  1895.  Massive  quantities  were  released  from  the  Treasury 
vaults  in  the  early  1960s,  turning  the  previously  ultra-rare  1904-0 
into  a  popular  issue  for  type  representation.  Today,  examples  only 
become  scarce  at  the  MS67  grade  level.  This  is  an  untoned  Superb 
Gem  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  boldly  impressed  devices.  The 
surfaces  are  remarkably  clean,  as  expected  given  the  high  technical 
assessment.  Population:  43  in  67,  0  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256V,  PCGS#  7292 


1904-0  Morgan,  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
In  an  Old  Green  Label  Holder 


5805  1904-0  MS66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  Although 
a  significant  quantity  of  Mint  State  coins  were  turned  up  in  the 
Treasury  releases,  the  1904-0  Morgan  dollar  is  still  scarce  in 
the  higher  reaches  of  the  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  category.  This 
Premium  Gem  shows  gleaming  mirror-like  fields  around  satiny 
devices.  Hints  of  light  golden  toning  appear  around  the  periphery, 
barely  noticeable.  Only  a  touch  of  striking  softness  is  evident  on 
the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Housed  in  an  old 
green  label  holder.  Population:  19  in  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256V,  PCGS#  97293 

1904-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS63 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


5806  1904-S  MS63  PCGS.  Consistent  with  the  grade,  this  Select  1904- 
S  Morgan  dollar  shows  light,  scattered  abrasions,  but  these  are 
almost  insignificant  in  the  shadow  of  the  gleaming  near-prooflike 
fields  that  deliver  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Amber-gold  toning 
begins  at  the  peripheries  and  lightens  as  it  expands  inward,  leaving 
the  central  devices  with  a  faint  champagne  hue.  Some  lightness  of 
strike  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the  hair  above  Liberty’s  ear  is  not 
unusual  for  the  issue.  NGC  ID#  25 6 W,  PCGS#  7294 

1904-S  Silver  Dollar,  MS64 
Pleasing  for  the  Grade 


5807  1904-S  MS64  PCGS.  A  vibrantly  lustrous,  untoned  example  of 
this  conditionally  elusive  San  Francisco  issue.  Not  unusual  for  the 
grade,  there  is  minor  striking  weakness  on  the  eagle’s  breast  and  the 
hair  above  Liberty’s  ear.  Grade-limiting  abrasions  are  at  a  minimum. 
The  1904-S  is  available  through  the  MS64  level,  but  finer  pieces 
are  seldom  seen.  NGC  ID#  256W,  PCGS#  7294 


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5808  1904-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  Those  who  prefer  untoned  Morgan 
dollars  will  find  this  example  powerfully  attractive.  Granted  both 
the  PCGS  Plus  for  high-end  quality  and  CAC  endorsement  as 
an  additional  award,  the  coin  is  a  true  borderline  Gem  with  a 
strike  that  is  above  average  for  the  San  Francisco  issue.  Marks  are 
minimal  on  the  obverse.  A  scrape  through  the  A  in  States  is  noted, 
yet  it  is  visible  under  magnification  but  mostly  hidden  to  the  naked 

eye.  NGC  ID#  256W,  PCGS#  7294 


5811  1921  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  It  is  hard  to  visualize  a  more  appealing 
example  of  this  massively  minted  Philadelphia  issue,  which  is 
equally  known  for  its  easy  availability  yet  lack  of  truly  attractive 
representatives.  This  coin  is  razor-sharp  and  thickly  frosted,  with 
blazing  silver  luster.  Aside  for  a  handful  of  tiny  marks  and  grazes, 
none  of  which  are  significant,  the  surfaces  are  wholly  undisturbed. 
Population:  46  in  66+,  10  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256X,  PCGS# 
7296 


1904-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Attractive  Luster  and  Toning 


1921  Morgan  Dollar 
High-End  Premium  Gem 


5810  1904-S  MS65  PCGS.  A  beautiful  example  of  this  late-series 
S-mint.  The  1904-S  is  only  occasionally  available  in  Gem 
condition  and  seldom  finer.  Luminous  mint  luster  emanates  from 
both  sides,  complementing  pale  gold,  rose,  and  ice-blue  patina 
amid  excellent  preservation.  The  strike  through  the  central  high 
points  is  a  bit  on  the  mushy  side,  as  usually  seen,  but  the  lack  of 
singular  marks  and  lovely  surfaces  more  than  compensate.  PCGS 
reports  only  13  submissions  in  MS66  or  finer  grades  (5/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256W,  PCGS#  7294 


5813  1921  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Generous  frost-white  luster 
complements  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  that  show  excellent 
preservation  on  this  last-year  1921  Morgan  dollar.  A  Superb  Gem, 
only  a  skosh  finer,  would  be  a  difficult  upgrade  to  achieve,  and 
this  piece’s  CAC  approval  further  separates  it  from  most  of  its  ilk. 
Population:  46  in  66+ ,  10  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256X,  PCGS#  7296 

5814  1921-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  After  production  ceased  in  1904,  the 
Morgan  dollar  was  again  issued  in  1921,  prior  to  the  introduction  of 
the  Peace  dollar.  Since  the  Denver  Mint  begun  operations  in  1906, 
the  1921-D  is  the  only  Morgan  issued  at  that  facility.  This  Premium 
Gem  is  a  lovely  example  with  satiny  silver  luster  beneath  dappled 
green  and  gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  25 6 Y,  PCGS#  7298 


1904-S  Silver  Dollar,  Satiny  MS64+ 
Blaze-White  and  Attractive 


1921  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66+ 
Terrific  Luster,  Frost- White  Surfaces 


5809  1904-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  late-series  mintage  of  2.3 
million  pieces,  the  1904-S  Morgan  dollar  is  a  challenging  issue 
in  grades  above  the  MS64  level.  This  high-end  Choice  example 
is  well-detailed  and  brightly  lustrous,  with  well-preserved  surfaces 
that  are  blanketed  in  shades  of  golden-brown  and  lavender  toning. 

NGC  ID#  25 6 W,  PCGS#  7294 

1904-S  Dollar,  Luminous  MS65 
Outstanding  Surface  Quality 


5812  1921  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  strike  is  needle-sharp  on  Liberty’s 
portrait  and  the  eagle,  with  full  details  throughout.  A  thick  blanket 
of  mint  frost  captures  the  brilliant  cartwheel  luster,  which  flashes 
across  the  frost-white  surfaces  that  are  entirely  untoned.  Only 
minor  luster  grazes  and  minor  scuffs  prevent  an  even  finer  grade. 
Excellent  eye  appeal,  CAC  endorsed.  Population:  46  in  66+,  10 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256X,  PCGS#  7296 


1921  Morgan  Dollar,  Frosty  MS66+ 


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5815  192 1-D  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  Sunnywood/Simpson. 
Stunning  but  unusual  colors  make  this  coin  stand  out,  burnt  orange 
around  the  peripheries  of  each  side,  moss-green  moving  inward,  to 
violet  and  rose.  A  likely  fingerprint  in  the  center  obverse  is  scarcely 
bothersome,  given  the  otherwise -high  eye  appeal.  The  surfaces  are 
unabraded  and  show  great  luster,  despite  the  intense  color.  NGC 
ID#  25 6 Y,  PCGS#  7298 

5816  192 1-D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Denver  Morgan  dollar  output 
amount  to  20.3  million  coins  in  the  facility’s  only  year  producing 
the  design.  Mottled  album  toning  on  each  side  shows  a  mix  of 
blue,  violet,  and  orange  shades  marginally  with  brilliant,  frosty 
centers.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  exceptionally  clean.  There  are  a  mere 
eight  submissions  finer  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256Y,  PCGS# 
7298 


1921-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
None  Graded  Finer  at  PCGS 


5817  1921-S  MS66  PCGS.  Morgan  dollar  collectors  are  well-aware 
that  this  San  Francisco  issue  is  —  for  all  practical  purposes  — 
unobtainable  any  finer  than  MS66.  Premium  Gems  are  scarce 
enough,  with  lustrous  and  attractive  coins  such  as  the  present 
example  always  in  hot  demand.  The  intense  silver  surfaces  of  this 
coin  are  well-struck  and  enriched  with  a  faint  dusting  of  reddish- 
gold  patina.  The  luster  is  terrific.  Population:  70  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 

1921-S  Morgan  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  One  Coin  Numerically  Finer 


5818  1921-S  MS66  NGC.  The  1921-S  is  the  most  challenging  of  the 
three  final-year  Morgan  dollar  issues  to  locate  in  high  grades.  This 
Premium  Gem  example  shows  brilliant,  frosty  luster,  with  unusually 
well-preserved  surfaces.  The  eagle’s  breast  and  the  lower  wreath 
leaves  show  some  of  the  usual  striking  softness.  Census:  62  in  66  (3 
in  66+,  3  in  66  ★),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 


1921-S  Morgan  Dollar 
Sharp,  Untoned  Premium  Gem 


5819  1921-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  brilliant,  frost-white  silver  dollar 
stands  out  for  its  sharp  strike.  The  final-year  Morgan  dollars  were 
struck  in  huge  quantities  at  all  three  Mints,  with  scant  regard  for 
die  wear.  Perhaps  this  frosty  Premium  Gem  was  an  early  strike, 
given  its  bold  overall  detail  including  the  eagle’s  lower  extremities. 
Some  blending  on  the  wreath  leaves  prevents  “full  strike”  status. 
Blazing  mint  luster  and  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty  compensate  for 
the  few  field  ticks  seen  on  the  reverse.  Population:  71  in  66  (2  in 
66+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 


1921-S  Morgan  Dollar,  Brilliant  MS66 


5820  1921-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  untoned  Premium  Gem  1921-S 
Morgan  features  sumptuous  cartwheel  luster  that  races  around  both 
sides.  Only  trivial  marks  are  present  amid  top-notch  eye  appeal. 
Despite  a  mintage  of  nearly  22  million  coins,  the  1921-S  issue  has 
only  68  submissions  in  MS66  at  PCGS  and  two  MS66+  in  the  top 
spot  (6/15). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS  Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars. 
NGC  ID#  256Z,  PCGS#  7300 


PROOF  MORGAN  DOLLARS 

1878  8  Tailfeathers  Dollar,  PR64 
A  Popular  Low-Mintage  Issue 


5821  1878  8TF  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  8  Tailfeathers  variety  of  the 
proof  1878  Morgan  dollar  claims  a  small  estimated  mintage  of  500 
pieces,  and  attractive  examples  are  always  in  demand.  This  impressive 
Choice  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  devices  and  stunning 
iridescent  gold  and  violet  patina.  The  surfaces  are  deeply  reflective 
beneath  the  toning.  Population:  27  in  64,  21  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Pittsburgh  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  4308  NGC  ID# 
2572,  PCGS#  7311 


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5822  1879  PR62  PCGS.  Hints  of  champagne  toning  deepen  to  gold  at 
the  borders  of  this  pleasing  proof.  Faint  hairlines  in  the  fields  limit 
the  grade,  although  they  are  barely  noticeable.  A  pleasing  example 
for  a  type  set  or  proof  Morgan  collection.  NGC  ID#  27Z2,  PCGS# 
7314 


1880  Dollar,  Colorfully  Toned  PR65 


5823  1880  PR65  PCGS.  Silver  proof  mintages  were  generous  in 
1880,  but  this  Morgan  dollar  issue  is  seldom  encountered  in  Gem 
condition.  This  delightful  Gem  is  spectacularly  toned  in  shades 
of  gray,  gold,  lavender,  and  cobalt-blue,  with  reflective  fields  and 
well-detailed  design  elements.  Population:  42  in  65,  52  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  27Z4,  PCGS#  7315 

1885  Morgan  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Nicely  Contrasted  Surfaces 


5824  1885  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  This  well-struck  near-Gem 
Cameo  proof  displays  frosty  devices  and  reflective  fields  of 
champagne-pink  and  pale  lilac.  The  surfaces  are  well-preserved, 
and  the  fields  set  up  nice  contrast  against  the  devices.  Census:  15  in 
64  Cameo,  46  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2002),  lot  6235.  PCGS# 
87320 


5825  1889  —  Altered  Surface  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc.  Details. 

A  razor-sharp  specimen  with  dusky  butter-gold  and  steel-blue 
toning.  The  fields  are  moderately  subdued  but  void  of  contact 
marks  or  detracting  hairlines.  One  of  just  811  proofs  issued.  NGC 
ID#  27ZJ,  PCGS#  7324 


1889  Silver  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Moderately  Toned  and  Attractive 


5826  1889  PR64  Cameo  NGC.  The  obverse  shows  an  area  largely 
untoned  at  the  center,  save  for  a  slight  golden  cast,  deepening 
to  copper-gold  and  pale  blue  near  the  rims,  while  the  reverse  is 
subsumed  by  lovely  sunset-orange  patina  accented  by  ice-blue.  The 
fields  are  nonetheless  well-mirrored  on  both  sides  and  the  devices 
frosted,  a  bit  heavier  on  the  reverse.  An  attractive  example  of  this 
midseries  proof  issue.  Census:  11  in  64  Cameo,  27  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  87324 


1889  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Lightly  Toned,  Stark  Field-Device  Contrast 


5827  1889  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  Proof  Morgan  dollar  production 
remained  fairly  stable  between  1888  and  1889,  declining  modestly 
from  833  proofs  to  811  proofs.  Gems  with  cameo  contrast  are  rare 
despite  the  unremarkable  mintage.  This  magnificent  PR65  Cameo 
representative  offers  profound  reflectivity  in  the  fields,  contrasting 
appreciably  against  frosty  motifs.  Faint  gold  and  lavender  toning 
lightly  colors  surfaces  that  are  free  of  mentionable  imperfections. 
Population:  12  in  65  Cameo,  10  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87324 


1891  Morgan  Dollar,  Attractive  PR63 
Light,  Even  Toning 


5828  1891  PR63  NGC.  Light,  even  golden  toning  covers  both  sides  of 
this  deeply  mirrored  proof  Morgan  dollar.  Some  cameo  contrast  is 
evident  between  the  fields  and  devices,  a  bit  more  perceptibly  on 
the  reverse.  Quite  nice  for  the  grade,  which  is  determined  largely  by 
tiny  contact  marks  on  the  cheek. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2001) ,  lot  6464;  Atlanta  Bullet 
Sale  (Heritage,  8/2001),  lot  1200.  NGC  ID#  27ZL,  PCGS#  7326 


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5831  1894  PR65  NGC.  CAC.  The  business  strike  1894  Morgan  dollar 
is  a  low-mintage  issue,  struck  to  the  extent  of  only  110,000  pieces, 
that  is  difficult  to  locate  in  the  preferred  Mint  State  grades.  This 
Gem  proof  offers  an  originally  preserved  coin  that  would  fit  equally 
well  into  a  high-quality  date  set.  Both  sides  are  uniformly  reflective, 
well-preserved,  and  show  some  cameo  contrast.  The  toning  is 
stunning  on  both  sides,  although  painted  from  differing  palettes. 
The  obverse  offers  pale  sunset-orange  and  lilac  hues;  the  reverse 
is  vividly  and  beautifully  toned  in  saffron,  gold,  copper-orange, 
violet,  and  aqua.  Both  sides  are  remarkably  well-preserved.  Any 
Gem  proof  Morgan  is  a  conditional  rarity,  and  this  better-date, 
beautifully  toned  1894  is  far  more  desirable  still.  Census:  46  in 
65,  74  finer  (7/15).  Only  three  non-Cameo/Deep  Cameo  1894 
Morgans  in  PR65  bear  the  CAC  green  approval  sticker. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2001) ,  lot  6466.  NGC  ID# 
2577,  PCGS#  7329 


5835  1900  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  This  turn-of-the-century  Gem  has 
strong  contrast  despite  rich  patina  occupying  all  but  the  silvery 
centers.  Lush  gold-to-orange  hues  turn  to  violet  at  the  rims,  and 
the  mirrors  around  the  well-frosted  devices  remain  strong.  Sharply 
struck  with  great  eye  appeal  from  late  in  the  Cameo  era  for  proof 
Morgan  dollars.  Census:  17  in  65  Cameo,  37  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
87335 


1892  Dollar,  PR64 
An  Accessible  Proof  Example 


1898  Morgan  Dollar,  Nicely  Contrasted  PR63 


1899  Silver  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
Undeniable  Eye  Appeal 


1900  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Strong  Field-Motif  Contrast 


5829  1892  PR64  PCGS.  Proof  Morgan  dollar  production  nearly 
doubled  between  1891  and  1892  (650  pieces  versus  1,245  pieces), 
no  doubt  reflecting  the  heightened  demand  for  sets  containing 
the  new  Barber  coinage.  This  is  an  eye-catching  black-and-white 
example  with  bold  contrast.  Brilliant  surfaces  show  a  slight  tinge 
of  rose  coloration  and  minimal  contact  marks.  NGC  ID#  27ZM, 
PCGS#  7327 


1893  Morgan  Dollar,  PR64  Cameo 
792  Pieces  Struck 


5832  1898  PR63  NGC.  This  pleasing  proof  will  find  demand  from 
both  specialists  and  type  collectors.  Faint  steel-gray  field  toning 
contrasts  well  against  lighter  cream-gray  devices.  Minor  hairlines 
limit  the  grade.  Judging  solely  by  the  reverse,  this  piece  would  likely 
merit  a  Cameo  designation,  but  the  obverse  falls  just  short. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2005),  lot  10667.  NGC  ID# 
27ZW,  PCGS#  7333 

5833  1899  PR60  NGC.  Though  this  proof  has  extensive  imperfections, 
including  numerous  hairlines  and  contact  marks,  it  is  unworn 
in  the  strictest  sense.  On  the  reverse,  cameo  contrast  persists.  A 
fascinating  coin.  NGC  ID#  27ZX,  PCGS#  7334 


5830  1893  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  The  margins  offer  rich  navy-blue  and 
peach-gold  patina,  though  the  majority  of  the  present  Choice  proof 
is  untoned.  The  motifs  are  frosty  aside  from  an  overlay  of  gunmetal- 
gray  and  ruby-red  on  the  lower  portion  of  the  portrait.  The  centers 
are  lightly  brought  up  and  retain  a  couple  of  slender  planchet 
marks,  as  coined.  Population:  18  in  64  Cameo,  20  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  87328 


1894  Morgan,  Beautifully  Toned  PR65 
Better  Date  in  the  Series,  CAC 


5834  1899  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  This  near-Gem  proof  displays 
illimitable  reflectivity  in  the  fields  and  rich  mint  frost  over  the 
devices.  A  hint  of  natural-gold  patina  is  seen  at  the  borders  while 
only  a  few  scattered  hair-thin  lines  limit  the  grade.  Exceptional 
overall  quality  with  sharp  Cameo  contrast  provides  undeniable  eye 
appeal.  Population:  21  in  64  (2  in  64+)  Cameo,  22  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Palm  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2004),  lot  10224.  PCGS# 
87334 


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1900  Dollar,  PR65  Cameo 
Elusive  Cameo  Specimen 


5836  1900  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  The  silver- white  devices  contrasting 
against  deeply  mirrored,  midnight-black  fields  place  this  appealing 
Gem  on  the  cusp  of  a  Deep  Cameo  designation.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck  and  there  is  a  lack  of  mentionable 
contact.  Seldom  seen  with  Cameo  surfaces.  Population:  11  in  65 
Cameo,  14  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  87335 


1902  Morgan  Dollar,  PR66 
Subtle  Field-Motif  Contrast 


5837  1902  PR66  NGC.  This  is  an  outstanding  Premium  Gem  example 
of  this  early  20th  century  proof  Morgan  dollar,  showing  brilliant, 
satiny  motifs  and  deeply  mirrored  fields  that  show  just  a  hint  of 
purplish-gray  color.  As  anticipated  for  the  issue,  cameo  contrast 
is  lacking  the  boldness  necessary  for  such  a  designation,  but  is 
nonetheless  present  to  a  modest  extent  on  each  side.  Census:  39  in 
66  (1  in  66  ★),  18  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2822,  PCGS#  7337 


1903  Morgan  Dollar,  PR63 
Low-Contrast  Late-Series  Proof 


5838  1903  PR63  NGC,  This  Select  proof  bears  the  low-contrast 
“chromium  look”  of  many  post- 1902  Morgan  dollar  proofs,  although 
the  eagle  on  the  reverse  shows  faint  contrast  against  the  fields.  Pale 
champagne-pink  patina  is  uniform  and  attractive.  There  is  a  trivial 
staple  scratch  below  TRUST.  Only  755  proofs  were  struck. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2002) ,  lot  6250.  NGC  ID# 
2823,  PCGS#  7338 


1921  Morgan  Dollar,  SP63 
Zerbe  Special  Strike 


5839  1921  Zerbe  SP63  PCGS.  VAM- 1  AG.  Research  conducted 
by  Ash  Harrison  in  2009  on  1921  Morgan  dollars  revealed  an 
interesting  commonality  among  many  encapsulated  Zerbe  proofs 
by  both  grading  services.  Per  VAMworld.com,  “he  determined 
that  the  same  variety  [VAM-1AG]  tended  to  occupy  PCGS  and 
NGC  holders  labeled  as  Zerbe  proofs.”  The  variety  is  attributed 
by  specific  and  distinctive  die  polish  lines  through  the  US  in 
PLURIBUS  with  repeating  X  convergences  of  die  polish  lines 
and  “scribbling  die  scratches”  around  the  talons  on  the  reverse. 
This  VAM- 1  AG  example  displays  an  even  layer  of  golden  toning 
with  pleasing  reddish  undertones.  The  reflective  fields,  a  virtually 
full  strike,  and  an  absence  of  bagmarks  all  suggest  specimen  status 
common  to  Zerbe  proofs,  as  confirmed  by  the  PCGS  attribution. 
Population:  18  in  63,  46  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257A,  PCGS# 
7341 


PEACE  DOLLARS 


5840  1921  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  VAM- IF.  The  dies  for  this  VAM  were 
used  to  strike  matte  proofs,  though  the  present  near-Gem  is  a  business 
strike  with  expected  moderate  incompleteness  at  the  centers.  Lustrous 
with  faint  tan  toning  and  a  few  delicate  obverse  abrasions. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2012) ,  lot  4473,  which 
realized  $977.50.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

5841  1921  MS65  NGC.  The  satiny  surfaces  and  above-average  central 
detail  on  this  untoned  Gem  1921  Peace  dollar  marks  it  as  probably 
one  of  those  struck  during  the  first  few  days  of  production  from 
fresh  dies.  A  few  ticks  that  determine  the  grade  are  largely  confined 
to  the  eagle’s  midsection  on  the  reverse.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS# 
7356 

5842  1921  MS65+  PCGS.  The  satiny  surfaces  are  largely  untoned,  save 
for  a  light  golden  accent  on  the  left  half  of  the  obverse.  The  central 
strike  is  not  sharp  but  better  than  typically  seen.  Abrasions  are  few 
and  mostly  away  from  the  high  points,  and  generous  luster  creates 
great  eye  appeal  on  this  key-date  Peace  dollar.  A  couple  of  milky- 
gray  spots  show  in  the  left  reverse  field.  NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS# 
7356 

5843  1921  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  colorful  first-year  Peace  dollar  Gem 
with  ample  luster  lighting  up  the  violet-gray,  peach,  and  steel-gray 
surfaces.  Ideal  for  a  toned  type  set  needing  this  higher-relief  variety. 
NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


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1921  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
First- Year  High  Relief  Type 


5844  1921  MS66  PCGS.  The  1921  is  widely  pursued  as  both  the  first 
issue  in  the  Peace  dollar  series  and  a  one-year  High  Relief  type.  Over 
1  million  coins  were  struck  in  that  first  year,  and  while  demand 
puts  added  pressure  on  coins  across  all  grade  levels,  examples  only 
become  scarce  in  Premium  Gem  condition.  As  usual,  the  strike  is 
problematic  over  the  centers,  but  the  overall  impression  in  strong. 
Vibrant  luster  shimmers  beneath  light  golden  patina,  enhancing 
the  appeal.  PCGS  reports  only  seven  submissions  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


5845  1922  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Mint  struck  an  astonishing  51.7 
million  Peace  dollars  in  1922,  and  examples  can  be  found  in  MS66 
with  ease.  Plus-graded  coins  with  CAC  approval,  however,  are  very 
scarce.  Largely  brilliant  centers  turn  to  mottled  shades  of  russet 
and  olive  at  the  rims.  Liberty’s  portrait  is  remarkable  for  its  lack 
of  abrasions.  A  frosty,  well-defined  type  representative.  NGC  ID# 
257C,  PCGS#  7357 

5846  1922  MS66+  NGC.  CAC.  An  impressively  preserved  second-year 
Peace  dollar  with  smooth  silver-white  luster  and  pleasing  detail. 
Modest  patina  is  noted  at  the  upper  obverse.  NGC  has  graded 
just  36  pieces  as  MS67  or  better  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257C,  PCGS# 
7357 

1922  Peace  Dollar,  Frosty  MS67 
Superb  Type  Coin 


5847  1922  MS67  PCGS.  The  1922  has  a  reputation  as  being  one  of  the 
most  plentiful  issues  in  the  Peace  dollar  series,  a  favorite  among 
type  collectors.  This  is  a  conditionally  rare  Superb  Gem  example, 
tied  with  25  others  as  the  finest  at  PCGS  (7/15).  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  intensely  frosted  surfaces  show  traces  of  pale  champagne 
toning  to  attest  to  their  originality.  Eye  appeal  is  incredible.  NGC 
ID#  257C,  PCGS#  7357 


1922  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


5848  1922  MS67  PCGS.  A  thin  coating  of  golden- tan  patina  embraces 
near-pristine  surfaces.  Liberty’s  hair  and  diadem,  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers  are  crisply  impressed,  while  IN  GOD,  ONE,  and  DOLLAR 
are  a  tad  soft.  A  die  crack  travels  from  the  top  of  the  1  through  the 
truncation  of  the  bust  to  the  T  in  TRUST.  A  perfect  coin  for  type 
or  Registry  purposes.  Population:  26  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
257C,  PCGS#  7357 

1922  Peace  Dollar,  Untoned  MS67 
Blatant  Cartwheel  Luster 


5849  1922  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  cartwheel  luster  on  this 
Superb  Gem  Peace  dollar  is  far  more  radiant  and  blatant  than  normally 
seen  on  examples  of  this  type.  The  satiny  surfaces  are  untoned,  save 
for  a  light  dusting  of  gold  patina  more  prominent  on  the  reverse. 
The  devices  are  quite  sharp  throughout  both  sides.  A  great  type 
coin  or  Registry  Set  entry.  Population:  26  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7C,  PCGS#  7357 

5850  1922-D  MS66  PCGS.  This  untoned  Premium  Gem  shows  fulsome 
cartwheel  luster  that  would  not  be  out  of  place  on  many  Morgan 
dollars.  Light  golden-gray  patina  is  scarcely  perceptible  without 
a  loupe,  and  the  surfaces  are  uniformly  well-preserved.  NGC  ID# 
257D,  PCGS#  7358 

5851  1922-S  MS65  PCGS.  An  interesting  bicolor  Gem,  this  piece 
shows  a  dusky  golden  band  in  the  centers  of  each  side  with  bright 
ice-white  nearer  the  top  and  bottom  rims  —  unusual  but  beautiful. 
Satin  luster  completes  the  broad  eye  appeal,  and  the  surfaces  are 
nicely  preserved  despite  a  couple  of  marks  on  Liberty’s  mouth  and 
neck.  PCGS  reports  only  seven  submissions  in  the  MS66  grade 
level  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257E,  PCGS#  7359 


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1922-S  Dollar,  MS65+ 
Frosty  and  Pleasingly  Toned 


5852  1922-S  MS65+  PCGS.  A  ring  of  copper-orange  patina  encircles 
lighter  interior  surfaces  that  are  overlaid  in  delicate  champagne- 
gold  toning.  Frosty  S-mint  luster  issues  from  each  side  of  this 
Gem  Peace  dollar,  illuminating  typically  struck  devices.  Bagmarks 
are  usually  a  problem  for  the  1922-S,  but  not  for  this  coin.  Only 
4%  of  MS65  representatives  at  PCGS  have  been  awarded  a  Plus 
designation,  and  just  seven  submissions  are  rated  higher  at  that 
service  (7/15)  NGC  ID#  257E,  PCGS#  7359 


1922-S  Peace  Dollar,  Untoned  MS65+ 
Sharp  Strike  and  Great  Luster 


5853  1922-S  MS65+  PCGS.  Effulgent  cartwheel  luster  rolls  around 
each  side  of  this  untoned  and  brilliant  Peace  dollar,  one  that  amply 
deserves  its  Superb  Gem  grade.  The  devices  front  and  back  are  free 
of  all  but  tiny,  undistracting  ticks,  and  the  sharp  is  well-impressed 
throughout.  Population:  16  in  65 +,  7  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7E,  PCGS#  7359 


1923  Dollar,  MS67 
None  Certified  Finer 


5854  1923  MS67  PCGS.  It  is  unsurprising  that  given  a  mintage  of 
30  million  coins,  most  of  which  remained  in  storage  as  currency 
reserves,  the  1923  Peace  dollar  is  obtainable  even  in  this  lofty 
grade.  However,  those  looking  for  a  finer  example  in  MS68  will 
be  disappointed,  as  none  have  been  certified  at  that  level  by 
either  service.  Frosty  luster  cartwheels  over  the  brilliant  surfaces 
of  this  top-graded  Superb  Gem.  Well-struck  and  nearly  unmarked. 
Population:  58  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257F,  PCGS#  7360 


1923-D  Peace  Dollar,  Sharp  MS66 


5857  1923-D  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1923-D  Peace  dollar  is  quite 
common  in  circulated  grades,  but  Gems,  or  Premium  Gems  such 
as  the  present  piece,  are  quite  another  story,  despite  the  mintage 
exceeding  6.8  million  coins.  This  coin  boasts  a  fairly  sharp  strike 
through  the  centers,  although  a  few  light  ticks  appear  on  the 
high  points,  and  some  tiny  dark  areas  on  Liberty’s  neck.  The  die 
crack  through  Liberty’s  neck  is  a  common  occurrence  on  the  issue. 
Population:  94  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7G,  PCGS# 
7361 


1923  Peace  Dollar,  Pristine  MS67 


5855  1923  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  Strong  cartwheel  luster  is 
the  calling  card  of  this  nicely  preserved  1923  Peace  dollar,  a  Superb 
Gem  with  a  bold  strike  on  satiny  surfaces  and  minimal  abrasions  on 
either  side.  A  light  cast  of  gold  on  both  sides  adds  to  the  eye  appeal. 
Despite  the  enormous  mintage  of  more  than  30  million  coins, 
only  a  few  dozen  meet  the  strict  requirements  for  an  MS67  grade. 
Population:  58  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7 F,  PCGS#  7360 


1923-D  Dollar,  MS66 
Only  a  Single  Coin  Certified  Finer 


5856  1923-D  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Jack  Lee  2.  The  1923-D  mainly  sat  in 
storage  vaults  until  distribution  began  in  the  late  1930s.  Dispersal 
continued  through  the  1950s,  when  the  inventory  ran  out.  Today 
the  1923-D  can  be  found  through  Gem  condition,  but  examples  are 
very  scarcely  seen  in  MS66.  Only  a  single  coin  is  certified  in  MS67 
between  the  two  leading  grading  services.  This  brilliant  Premium 
Gem  is  much  better  struck  than  the  typical  survivor  with  minor 
softness  confined  to  the  centers.  A  couple  of  small  marks  on  the 
eagle’s  wing  limit  the  grade.  Population:  94  in  66  (3  in  66+) ,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257G,  PCGS#  7361 


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1923-S  Peace  Dollar 
Scarce,  Brilliant-Gem  Example 


5858  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  Brilliant  frosty  luster  and  a  strong  strike  on 
the  central  motifs  far  exceed  the  norm  for  this  quality-challenged 
San  Francisco  date.  The  textured  surfaces  capture  and  hold  the 
mint  bloom  for  great  eye  appeal.  Numerous  die  cracks  traverse 
both  sides  and  minor  scuffs  on  and  near  the  portrait  are  noted,  yet 
few  examples  of  the  issue  can  equal  this  coin  for  visual  impact  and 
desirability.  PCGS  has  graded  just  three  examples  in  a  numerically 
finer  grade  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 


1923-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 


Condition  Rarity  in  Finer  Grades 


5859  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1923-S  Peace  dollar  is  a  scarce  issue  in 
MS65  condition  and  a  prime  condition  rarity  in  finer  grades.  This 
impressive  Gem  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  well- 
preserved  lustrous  surfaces  with  a  few  hints  of  lavender-gray  and 
amber  toning.  PCGS  has  graded  three  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 


1923-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 


Essentially  Unobtainable  Any  Finer 


5860  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  San  Francisco  Mint  struck  a  copious 
production  of  over  19  million  Peace  dollars  in  1923.  The  typical 
example  grades  MS62  to  MS64  with  myriad  bagmarks  and  a  soft 
strike.  In  Gem  condition,  the  1923-S  becomes  a  very  scarce  date, 
especially  with  well-struck  motifs.  This  Gem  has  lightly  toned  but 
mostly  brilliant  surfaces  with  minimal  bagmarks  scattered  over 
each  side.  The  strike  shows  a  touch  of  softness  at  the  centers,  but 
the  peripheries  and  legends  are  boldly  impressed.  PCGS  has  only 
seen  three  finer  submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 


1923-S  Dollar,  Conditionally  Rare  MS65 


5861  1923-S  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  Due  to  overall  poor  strikes, 
bagmarks,  and  usually  lackluster  surfaces,  the  1923-S  Peace  dollar  is 
one  that  is  seldom  found  in  Gem  or  finer  grades,  where  it  is  quite 
elusive.  Lower-Mint  State  examples,  showing  some  of  the  problems 
cited,  however,  are  quite  common.  This  piece  is  a  happy  exception, 
showing  brilliant  cartwheel  luster,  a  decent  strike,  and  minimal 
marks,  mostly  on  Liberty’s  neck,  although  a  few  show  on  the  eagle’s 
breast  as  well.  This  piece  ranks  far  above  average  for  the  issue.  A 
circular  die  crack  covers  much  of  the  obverse  periphery,  and  radial 
die-polishing  marks  appear  on  the  obverse  as  well,  accentuating  the 
curious  appearance.  PCGS  reports  only  three  examples  in  higher 
grades  —  two  in  MS66,  one  in  MS67  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257H,  PCGS# 
7362 


1924  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Fulsome  Satin  Luster 


5862  1924  MS67  PCGS.  Lulsome  satin  luster  creates  a  cartwheel 
effect  on  this  stunning,  lightly  toned  Superb  Gem  Peace  dollar, 
showing  a  slight  golden  cast.  The  surfaces  are  almost  completely 
free  of  mentionable  marks,  save  for  a  couple  of  small  luster  grazes 
on  Liberty’s  neck  and  two  small  ticks  at  the  rear  midsection  of  the 
eagle.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  Population:  29  in  67,  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257J,  PCGS#  7363 


1924  Peace  Dollar,  Appealing  MS67 


5863  1924  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MB].  The  luster  on 
this  greenish-gold  Superb  Gem  is  of  the  cartwheel  variety  but 
not  truly  flashy,  the  effect  apparently  somewhat  muted  by  die 
fatigue.  The  eye  appeal  is  nonetheless  quite  good,  and  further 
enhanced  by  overall  excellent  preservation,  save  for  one  noticeable 
scrape  somewhat  hidden  by  the  lower  curve  of  the  eagle’s  wing. 
Population:  29  in  67,  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257J,  PCGS#  7363 


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5864  1924-S  MS64  PCGS.  This  better-date  S-mint  Peace  dollar  shows 
good  eye  appeal  on  the  gold-tipped  silver-white  surfaces  that 
emanate  generous  luster  throughout.  Liberty’s  face  and  the  eagle 
are  nearly  mark-free,  but  a  couple  of  large  hits  show  on  the  bust 
truncation.  NGC  ID#  257K,  PCGS#  7364 

5865  1924-S  MS64+  PCGS,  Variegated  gold,  green,  burnt  orange,  and 
blue  patina  enlivens  the  surfaces  of  this  better-date  Peace  dollar, 
which  shows  considerable  luster  despite  the  moderate  color.  A 
better-than-average  strike  separates  this  piece  from  most  of  its 
cohort.  Population:  85  in  64+,  85  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257K, 
PCGS#  7364 

5866  1924-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  frosty  surfaces  are  fully  lustrous 
and  brilliant  with  a  light  peppering  of  deeper  russet  and  gunmetal- 
gray  tones.  A  well-struck  coin  showing  only  scattered  minor  marks. 
This  S-mint  issue  is  readily  accessible  through  Choice  condition, 
while  Gems  or  better  are  very  scarce.  NGC  ID#  25  7K,  PCGS# 
7364 

1924-S  Dollar,  MS65 
Underappreciated  S-Mint  Issue 


5867  1924-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1924'S  Peace  dollar  was  never 
available  in  any  significant  quantity  at  the  Uncirculated  level, 
and  coins  in  high  grades  are  apt  to  have  a  substandard  strike. 
Consequently,  the  1924'S  is  a  legitimate,  if  unheralded  scarcity 
in  the  series.  This  Gem  example  is  particularly  well-struck  for 
the  issue  with  pleasing,  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  that  show  subtle 
apricot  accents.  Population:  80  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005),  lot  3747.  NGC  ID#  257K, 
PCGS#  7364 

1924-S  Dollar,  Elusive  MS65 
Beautiful  Color  and  Luster 


5868  1924-S  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  Beautiful  color  and 
generous  cartwheel  luster  are  this  coin’s  chief  attributes,  far  nicer 
than  usually  seen  on  this  generally  appearance-challenged  issue.  Pale 
gold,  sandy- tan,  and  ice-blue  patina  complements  the  gorgeous  luster 
amid  few  marks.  The  1924'S  is  among  the  rarest  Peace  dollar  issues 
in  this  grade,  along  with  the  1927-S  and  (more  elusive)  1928-S. 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7K,  PCGS#  7364 


1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Superb  Type  Coin 


5869  1925  MS67  PCGS.  Although  undeniably  scarce  at  this  level, 
the  1925  Peace  dollar  is  nonetheless  one  of  the  most  available 
dates  in  the  series  in  Superb  Gem  condition,  ideal  for  the  type 
collector  seeking  exceptional  quality.  This  MS67  coin  is  beautifully 
preserved  with  frosty  golden-toned  luster.  Bold  design  elements 
further  contribute  to  the  eye  appeal.  Population:  99  in  67  (1  in 
67+),  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 


1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 


5870  1925  MS67  NGC.  An  impressive  Superb  Gem,  this  1925  Peace 
dollar  has  frosty  silver  luster  with  no  toning  on  either  side.  The 
strike  is  bold  and  the  surfaces  are  pristine.  The  1925  was  the  final 
issue  with  a  mintage  over  10,000,000  pieces.  Census:  77  in  67  (1  in 
67+,  1  in  67  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 

1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Excellent  Type  Set  Candidate 


5871  1925  MS67  PCGS.  A  mintage  of  10.2  million  coins  and 
widespread  availability  through  MS66  make  the  1925  a  popular 
issue  among  collectors  looking  to  assemble  a  high-grade  type  set. 
This  Superb  Gem  has  strong  strike  definition  on  each  side.  Brilliant 
surfaces  are  aglow  in  frosty  mint  luster  with  splashes  of  golden-tan 
hues  interspersed.  PCGS  has  seen  just  a  single  submission  rated 
finer.  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 


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1925  Silver  Dollar,  Well-Preserved  MS67 


5872  1925  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  MBJ.  A  light  wash  of  gold  patina, 
typical  for  the  issue  (and  many  other  Peace  dollar  issues),  lends 
an  aura  of  originality  to  the  surfaces,  complementing  radiant 
cartwheel  luster  and  the  excellent  preservation  evidenced  by 
minimal  marks  on  Liberty.  The  eagle  shows  a  few  minor  ticks  and 
reeding  marks.  Population:  99  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7L,  PCGS#  7365 


1925  Peace  Dollar,  MS67 
Just  One  Higher-Rated  Example  at  PCGS 


5873  1925  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Peace  dollar  claims  a 
prodigious  mintage  of  more  than  10  million  pieces,  but  the  issue 
is  very  scarce  in  MS67  condition  and  prohibitively  rare  any 
finer.  This  spectacular  Superb  Gem  exhibits  razor-sharp  design 
elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster,  all  under  a  thin  layer  of  attractive 
champagne-gold  toning.  PCGS  lists  a  single  higher-rated  example 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS#  7365 


5874  1925-SMS64+PCGS.  CAC.  A  pleasing  MS64+ Peace  dollar,  largely 
silver  and  bright  with  touches  of  gold  and  peach-rose  along  the  rims. 
Shallow  reed  marks  on  Liberty’s  chin  preclude  an  even  finer  grade. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25 7M,  PCGS# 

7366 

5875  1926  MS66  PCGS.  VAM-3.  A  virtually  immaculate  Premium 
Gem  draped  in  light  caramel-gold  and  powder-blue  toning.  Well 
struck  and  exceptional,  even  by  the  rigorous  standards  of  the  MS66 
level.  The  6  in  the  date  and  designer’s  monogram  are  lightly  die 
doubled.  Housed  in  an  old  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  25 7N, 
PCGS#  7367 

5876  1926  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  radiant  cartwheel 
luster  on  this  Premium  Gem  1926  Peace  dollar  is  uncommonly 
fine  and  flashy,  an  effect  that  would  do  even  the  finest  Morgan 
dollar  proud.  Perhaps  only  a  single  small  tick  in  the  center  of 
Liberty’s  cheek  keeps  this  high-end  piece  from  an  even  finer  grade. 
A  light  wash  of  gold  completes  the  eye  appeal. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257N,  PCGS# 

7367 

5877  1926-D  MS66  PCGS.  The  1926-D  Peace  dollar  is  among  the 
best-produced  issues  in  the  series,  as  this  Premium  Gem  amply 
demonstrates.  This  boldly  struck  example  offers  cartwheel  luster 
on  untoned  surfaces  and  top-notch  preservation.  NGC  ID#  25  7 P, 
PCGS#  7368 


1926-D  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
Flashy- White  Example 


5878  1926-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  curving  die  crack  bridges 
Liberty’s  neck  and  connects  WE  and  TRUST  —  an  interesting 
feature  of  this  brilliant-white  Peace  dollar.  The  surfaces  are 
otherwise  smooth  and  free  of  all  but  the  most  minor  disturbances, 
with  a  few  tiny  nicks  but  no  significant  abrasions  or  contacts.  The 
legends  are  sharp  for  the  issue,  as  are  the  main  motifs  including 
Liberty’s  hair  strands  and  the  eagle’s  plumage.  Llashy  mint  luster 
covers  both  sides.  PCGS  reports  just  8  numerically  finer  coins 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 7 P,  PCGS#  7368 


5879  1926-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Rich  violet,  rose,  and  gold-gray  hues 
enrich  each  side  of  this  S-mint  Peace  dollar.  Softly  struck  as  usual 
on  the  portrait  but  a  warmly  lustrous  Gem. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25 7R,  PCGS# 
7369 

5880  1926-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Gem  displays  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  under  shades  of 
golden-tan  and  amber  toning.  The  1926-S  Peace  dollar  is  very 
scarce  in  finer  grades.  NGC  ID#  25  7R,  PCGS#  7369 


1926-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS66 
Intense  Mint  Bloom 


5881  1926-S  MS66  PCGS.  This  incredibly  vibrant  Premium  Gem  is 
boldly  struck  and  awash  in  frost-white  luster.  A  few  trivial  surface 
grazes  are  almost  unnoticeable  amid  the  captivating  cartwheel 
effect.  The  1926-S  is  conditionally  scarce  as  a  Premium  Gem  and 
is  almost  unknown  finer.  Population:  79  in  66,  2  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 


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1926-S  Dollar,  Sharp  Premium  Gem 


5882  1926-S  MS66  PCGS.  Ron  Guth  notes  that  the  1926-S  is  “one 
of  the  only  S-mint  Peace  dollars  that  can  be  found  with  a  good 
strike,”  and  Dave  Bowers  adds  that  “the  typical  piece  encountered 
is  fairly  well  struck.”  This  Premium  Gem  is  typical  in  that  regard, 
with  sharp  definition  on  the  motto,  date,  and  reverse  legends.  Each 
side  remains  brilliant  with  wisps  of  olive-tan  patina  over  the  right 
obverse  field  and  the  eagle’s  breast.  Population:  79  in  66,  2  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 


1926-S  Peace  Dollar,  Flashy  MS66 


5883  1926-S  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1926-S  Peace 
dollar  is  an  anomaly  among  S-mint  dollar  issues,  interrupting  a 
string  of  mediocre-looking  dates  with  surprisingly  strong  eye  appeal. 
This  Premium  Gem  is  no  exception,  showing  flashy  cartwheel 
luster,  a  bold  strike  on  untoned,  satiny  surfaces,  and  excellent 
preservation.  Population:  79  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7R,  PCGS#  7369 

5884  1927  MS64  PCGS.  Only  848,000  Peace  dollars  were  manufactured 
at  Philadelphia  in  1927,  and  the  issue  enjoys  the  second-lowest 
mintage  in  the  series.  This  near-Gem  shows  specks  of  orange  toning 
scattered  over  frosty  and  brilliant  surfaces  with  a  pale-blue  tint.  A 
milling  mark  on  the  cheek  is  the  only  notable  flaw.  NGC  ID#  25 7S, 
PCGS#  7370 

5885  1927  MS65  PCGS.  Unusually  well-defined  for  a  Peace  dollar,  if 
still  a  bit  soft  on  the  hair  over  the  ear,  and  beautifully  satiny  with 
bright  silver  luster  and  minimal  color.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  PCGS  has  graded  just  10  pieces  as  MS66  or  better  (6/15). 
Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2005) ,  lot  3767.  NGC  ID#  257S, 
PCGS#  7370 

5886  1927  MS65  NGC.  Above-average  detail  for  this  notoriously  soft 
series  and  attractive  silver  brilliance  are  this  Gem’s  greatest  assets. 
The  1927  is  very  rare  any  finer  with  just  three  MS66  and  better 
coins  graded  by  NGC  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  6233.  NGC  ID# 
257S,  PCGS#  7370 

5887  1927  MS65  PCGS.  Great  eye  appeal  is  the  calling  card  of  this 
untoned  satin-lustered  Gem  Peace  dollar,  showing  no  mentionable 
high-point  marks  on  Liberty,  although  small  abrasions  gather  on 
the  eagle.  NGC  ID#  257S,  PCGS#  7370 


1927  Silver  Dollar,  MS65+ 


Flashy  Luster  and  Good  Preservation 


5888  1927  MS65+  PCGS.  The  low-mintage  issue  of  848,000  1927 
Peace  dollars  consisted  of  coins  that  are  well-made  overall  but 
usually  fall  short  of  the  Gem  grade  level.  This  MS65+  example  is 
a  pleasing  exception,  showing  bold  luster  on  silvery  surfaces  with  a 
light  golden  cast.  Minimal  abrasions  complete  the  top-notch  eye 
appeal.  Population:  7  in  65+ ,  10  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257S,  PCGS#  7370 


5889  1927  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Faint  crimson  and  gold  patina 
covers  largely  brilliant  surfaces  throughout  this  impeccable  Gem 
representative.  The  1927  has  a  low  mintage  of  848,000  coins,  and 
examples,  including  this  coin,  are  typically  strongly  struck.  PCGS 
reports  only  10  submissions  rated  higher  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257S, 
PCGS#  7370 


1927-D  Peace  Dollar,  MS65 
Glistening  Satin  Luster 


5890  1927-D  MS65  PCGS.  While  the  East  and  West  Coast  mints 
restricted  silver  dollar  production  to  fewer  than  900,000  coins 
each,  the  Denver  Mint  was  busy  manufacturing  over  1.2  million 
Peace  dollars  in  1927.  In  MS65,  the  1927-D  is  more  available  than 
the  1927-S,  but  scarcer  than  the  1927-P.  This  minimally  patinated 
Gem  features  areas  of  light  tan  coloration  over  otherwise  brilliant 
surfaces  with  glistening  satiny  luster.  Abrasions  are  mostly  well- 
concealed  within  the  design  elements,  and  PCGS  reports  just  10 
examples  in  higher  grades  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 7T,  PCGS#  7371 


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1927-D  Dollar,  High-End  MS65  + 
Minimally  Abraded  and  Attractive 


5891  1927-D  MS65+  PCGS  Secure.  Light  golden  patina  shows 
throughout  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of  this  sharply  struck  1927-D 
Peace  dollar.  The  issue  is  generally  found  attractive,  well-preserved, 
and  boldly  impressed,  making  this  pleasing  example  typical  but 
still  thoroughly  attractive.  The  lack  of  mentionable  abrasions  on 
Liberty’s  face  and  the  eagle’s  high  points,  however,  separates  this 
coin  from  most  of  its  cohort.  Population:  8  in  65  + ,  10  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257T,  PCGS#  7371 


5892  1927-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  1927-S  claims  a  relatively  low  mintage 
of  866,000  coins.  Examples  are  available  through  MS64,  but  finer 
examples  are  very  scarcely  seen.  Frosty  surfaces  glow  beneath 
speckled  gunmetal-blue,  violet,  and  green  toning  on  each  side 
of  this  Choice  S-mint  Peace  dollar.  Typically  struck  without 
detracting  bagmarks.  NGC  ID#  257U,  PCGS#  7372 


1927-S  Dollar,  MS65 
Nearly  Unobtainable  in  Better  Condition 


5893  1927-S  MS65  PCGS.  Of  the  three  Peace  dollar  issues  struck  in 
1927,  the  1927-S  is  by  far  the  most  challenging  to  locate  in  Gem 
condition,  and  finer  examples  are  virtually  unknown.  In  fact,  in 
MS65  “the  1927-S  is  one  of  the  top  several  rarest  varieties  in 
the  Peace  dollar  series,”  per  Bowers’  Silver  Dollar  Encyclopedia. 
This  top-notch  coin  is  frosty  and  brilliant  with  elements  of  gold 
and  olive  patina.  The  devices  are  well-struck,  save  for  expected 
incompleteness  on  IN  GOD.  Population:  75  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  2 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257U,  PCGS#  7372 


1927-S  Dollar,  Flashy  MS65 


5894  1927-S  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  low-mintage 
1927-S  Peace  dollar  issue  saw  a  production  of  only  866,000  coins, 
and  few  Mint  State  examples  survive  with  good  luster,  a  bold  strike, 
and  well-preserved  surfaces.  This  Gem  is  a  happy  exception  on  all 
counts,  showing  bold,  flashy  luminosity,  good  detail  throughout,  and 
minimal  abrasions.  Population:  75  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  2  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7U,  PCGS# 
7372 


5895  1928  MS64  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  color-free  near-Gem  are 
awash  with  potent  luster  and  exhibit  sharply  struck  design  elements. 
A  few  minute  marks  prevent  Gem  classification.  This  is  a  popular 
low-mintage  date.  NGC  ID#  257V,  PCGS#  7373 

5896  1928MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  gorgeous  example  of  this  low-mintage 
key  date  on  the  cusp  of  a  considerably  scarcer  and  pricier  grade. 
Rich  gold  and  pale  sky-blue  tints  grace  abundantly  lustrous  surfaces 
with  just  a  few  marks  that  barely  prevent  a  full  Gem  designation. 
Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  4493.  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 

5897  1928  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  centers  of  this  brilliant  example 
are  a  trifle  indistinct,  with  the  outer  details  strong.  Both  sides 
of  this  near-Gem  are  fully  lustrous  and  untoned.  The  1928  is 
acknowledged  as  the  key  date  of  the  Peace  dollar  series,  and  it 
is  difficult  to  find  in  higher  Mint  State  grades.  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 


1928  Silver  Dollar,  Sought-After  MS65 


5898  1928  MS65  PCGS.  A  Gem  example  of  this  highly  sought-after 
date,  this  1928  Peace  dollar  shows  great  eye  appeal  via  its  bold 
luster  on  surfaces  that  are  nicely  preserved  and  untoned,  save  for 
a  faint  blush  of  gold.  A  couple  of  marks  show  on  Liberty’s  jaw,  but 
her  cheek  is  clean,  and  two  other  small  marks  show  on  the  eagle. 
The  preservation  overall,  however,  is  far  better  than  usually  seen  on 
this  date.  PCGS  reports  only  15  in  MS66  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 


1928  Peace  Dollar 
Scarce  Gem  Example 


5899  1928  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  low  mintage  of  just  360,649  pieces 
makes  the  key-date  status  of  this  Philadelphia  issue  a  foregone 
conclusion,  and  the  scarcity  in  high  grades  is  confirmed  by  both 
services.  This  appealing  Gem  displays  pale  reddish-gold  toning  over 
softly  lustrous,  silver  surfaces.  The  reverse  is  delightfully  iridescent. 
Only  a  few  light  marks  are  visible  under  magnification.  PCGS  has 
certified  just  15  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  257V, 
PCGS#  7373 


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1934  Peace  Dollar,  Golden  MS66 


5900  1934  MS66  PCGS.  Frosty,  golden  luster  glows  over  each  side 
of  this  Premium  Gm  1934  Peace  dollar,  a  conditionally  scarce 
example  of  a  popular  late-series  issue.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  there 
are  no  obvious  surface  flaws.  The  1934  is  one  of  only  four  dates  in 
the  series  with  a  mintage  of  fewer  than  1  million  coins.  PCGS  lists 
only  three  Superb  Gems  finer  than  this  piece  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
257X,  PCGS#  7375 


1934-D  Silver  Dollar,  MS66 
Sharp  Central  Strike 


5904  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  Medium  D.  Only  a  trace  of  gold  toning 
visits  this  thoroughly  lustrous  and  crisply  struck  Premium  Gem. 
The  reverse  field  is  essentially  pristine,  while  the  portrait  and 
obverse  field  exhibit  only  delicate  grazes.  The  date  is  moderately 
strike  doubled.  Population:  72  in  66  (2  in  66+ ) ,  2  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25 7 Y,  PCGS#  7376 


1934  Peace  Dollar,  Well-Preserved  MS66 


5901  1934  MS66  PCGS.  One  or  two  stray,  minor  marks  on  Liberty’s 
otherwise-clean  cheek  help  to  account  for  the  grade  on  this  nicely 
preserved  Premium  Gem  Peace  dollar.  A  light  golden-gray  patina 
encompasses  both  sides  with  warm  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal. 
The  strike  is  a  bit  weak  on  some  of  the  letters  at  the  upper  reverse. 
PCGS  reports  only  three  in  finer  grades  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 7X, 
PCGS#  7375 


1934  Peace  Dollar,  Sharp  Premium  Gem 


5902  1934  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  The  1934 
Philadelphia  Peace  dollar  issue  is  a  well-produced  one,  as  this 
piece  amply  demonstrates.  Copious  cartwheel  luster  runs  over 
surfaces  that  are  untoned  save  for  a  uniform  golden  cast.  The  well- 
struck  surfaces  are  devoid  of  mentionable  distractions,  as  marks  are 
minimal  and  distant  from  the  device  high  points.  PCGS  reports 
only  three  in  MS67  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25 7X,  PCGS#  7375 


5903  1934-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Micro  D.  Lightly  dappled  tan-brown 
toning  accompanies  the  margins  of  this  lustrous  and  carefully 
preserved  Gem.  The  strike  is  good  despite  minor  merging  at  the 
centers.  A  lower  mintage  Denver  issue.  NGC  ID#  25  7 Y,  PCGS# 
7376 


1934-D  Dollar,  Untoned  MS66 
Remarkably  Preserved  Surfaces 


5905  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  Micro  D.  The  1934-D  is  moderately  more 
challenging  in  high  grades  than  the  1934-P,  but  the  issue  often 
plays  second  fiddle  to  the  conditionally  rare  1934-S.  This  is  an  all¬ 
brilliant,  satiny  Premium  Gem  with  strong  strike  characteristics  on 
each  side  and  particularly  bold  definition  on  the  motto.  The  fields 
and  devices  are  remarkably  clean,  even  for  the  lofty  technical  grade. 
Population:  73  in  66  (2  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  257Y, 
PCGS#  7376 


1934-D  Dollar,  MS66 
Just  Two  Coins  Finer  at  PCGS 


5906  1934-D  MS66  PCGS.  Micro  D.  Splashes  of  golden-tan  patina 
accent  otherwise  brilliant  surfaces  with  gleaming  satiny  mint  luster. 
The  motto  and  date  are  razor-sharp,  while  the  reverse  legends  show 
a  touch  of  typical  softness.  The  1934-D  is  often  overshadowed  by 
the  1934-S,  but  it  is  a  challenging  issue  in  its  own  right  in  this  high 
grade.  Population:  73  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
25  7 Y,  PCGS#  7376 


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1934-D  Dollar,  Flashy  MS66 


5907  1934-D  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Micro  D.  Ex:  MBJ.  The 
1934'D  is  a  well-produced  but  overlooked  issue  in  the  Peace 
dollar  series,  overshadowed  by  its  more  famous  sibling,  the  1934' 
S.  This  piece  shows  the  typical  bold  luster  the  issue  is  known  for, 
on  untoned  surfaces  with  flashy  eye  appeal  and  minimal  marks. 
Population:  73  in  66  (2  in  66+) ,  2  finer  (7/15).  CAC  reports  only 
15  in  this  grade  with  the  green  approval  sticker. 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  257Y,  PCGS#  7376 

1934-S  Dollar,  MS64 
First  Generation  Holder 


5908  1934-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1928  is  the  key  to  the 
series  in  circulated  condition,  the  1934'S  is  the  most  elusive  issue 
at  the  MS64  level,  approximately  three  times  rarer  than  the  1928. 
This  highly  lustrous  and  essentially  brilliant  near-Gem  has  a  nearly 
pristine  cheek.  The  grade  is  limited  solely  by  a  pair  of  grazes  on  the 
right  reverse  field.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder. 

Ex:  Orlando  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  712012),  lot  4501,  which 
realized  $5,031.25.  NGC  ID#  2517,  PCGS#  7377 


5909  1935  MS66  PCGS.  The  untoned  silver-white  surfaces  are  lightly 
coated  in  lovely  gold  on  both  sides  of  this  stunning  Premium  Gem. 
Lavish  mint  luster  of  the  cartwheel  kind  complements  excellent 
surface  preservation.  PCGS  has  never  graded  an  MS67  of  this  issue, 
giving  this  piece  Registry  Set  potential  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2582, 
PCGS#  7378 


1935  Dollar,  High-End  MS66+ 


5910  1935  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  untoned,  high-end  Premium 
Gem  sports  flashy,  lavish  cartwheel  luster  on  surfaces  that  approach 
MS67  quality.  A  mixture  of  frosty  and  brilliant  areas  appears  on 
the  reverse,  while  the  obverse  is  frosty  throughout.  The  surfaces 
are  largely  untoned  silver-white  but  showing  a  light  golden  cast 
and  a  small  area  of  tan  patina  between  T  and  Y  on  the  obverse. 
Population:  12  in  66 +,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS#  7378 


1935-S  Peace  Dollar,  Nicely  Preserved  MS66 


5911  1935-S  MS66  PCGS.  Three  Rays  below  ONE.  One  thin  scrape 
is  well-hidden  in  Liberty’s  hair,  well  consistent  with  the  Premium 
Gem  grade  on  this  nicely  preserved  Peace  dollar.  The  satiny  surfaces 
are  untoned  save  for  a  light  golden  cast  and  show  considerable 
cartwheel  effect  on  both  sides.  A  higher-graded  example  would  be 
difficult  to  find:  PCGS  reports  only  two  each  in  MS66+  and  MS67 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2583,  PCGS#  7379 

1935-S  Peace  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Top-Notch  Example 


5912  1935-S  MS66+  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex:  MBJ.  Three  Rays  below 
ONE.  Flashy  cartwheel  luster  on  both  sides  is  quite  strong,  with  little 
evidence  of  patina  other  than  a  slight  golden  accent,  perceptible 
on  both  sides  but  stronger  on  the  reverse.  The  satiny  surface 
texture  is  uniformly  pleasing,  and  there  are  simply  no  mentionable 
marks  that  interrupt  the  smooth,  untroubled  appearance  of  this 
remarkably  nice  Peace  dollar,  a  top-notch  example  of  the  final  San 
Francisco  issue.  Population:  2  in  66+ ,  2  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  DeMicco  Family  Collection.  NGC  IE)#  2583,  PCGS#  7379 


EISENHOWER  DOLLARS 

5913  1972  Type  One  MS66  NGC.  Beautifully  preserved  surfaces 
show  good  luster  amid  pale  rose  and  blue  patina  on  each  side. 
President  Eisenhower’s  face  is  free  of  major  marks.  A  couple  of 
larger  abrasions  show  on  the  reverse.  This  is  the  common  Type  One 
reverse.  The  NGC  Census  shows  only  21  submissions  of  all  1972 
varieties  in  MS66,  along  with  one  attributed  as  Type  One  (7/15). 
None  are  finer.  NGC  ID#  2587,  PCGS#  87409 


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1972-D  Eisenhower  Dollar,  MS67 
Delicate  Toning,  Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


5914  1972-D  MS67  PCGS.  Lovely  ice-blue  toning  is  accentuated  by 
hints  of  champagne  on  each  side  of  this  Superb  Gem  Registry  coin, 
while  a  thin  sliver  of  rainbow  color  appears  along  the  lower  reverse 
rim.  The  strike  is  lacking  sharpness  on  the  eagle  and  the  finer 
hair  details  of  the  obverse  portrait,  with  a  few  faint  roller  lines  (as 
struck)  evident  in  its  place.  As  one  of  only  eight  MS67  examples 
certified  by  PCGS  with  none  finer  (6/15),  this  coin  is  of  great 
importance  for  Registry  purposes.  NGC  ID#  2588,  PCGS#  7410 

5915  1972-D  MS67  NGC.  Incredible  preservation  is  the  hallmark  of 
this  stunning  Superb  Gem,  showing  surfaces  that  are  virtually  free 
of  abrasions  throughout  both  sides.  A  lack  of  any  toning  further 
emphasizes  its  pristine  state.  One  of  the  five  top-graded  examples  at 
NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2588,  PCGS#  7410 

5916  1972-D  MS67  NGC.  Registry  Set  competitors  will  want  to  pay 
attention  when  this  Superb  Gem  crosses  the  auction  block.  NGC 
has  certified  only  five  examples  in  this  lofty  grade,  and  none 
numerically  finer  (7/15).  Nickel-gray  surfaces  yield  a  faint  golden 
hue  amid  vibrant  cartwheel  luster.  No  significant  abrasions  are 
present,  delivering  pronounced  visual  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2588, 
PCGS#  7410 

5917  1973-D  MS67  NGC.  A  fine-looking  and  stunningly  preserved 
example  of  the  1973-D  Ike  dollar,  issued  along  with  the  1973-P 
only  in  mint  sets;  none  were  made  for  circulation.  This  Superb 
Gem  shows  a  light  golden  wash  on  surfaces  that  are  extremely 
lustrous  and  nearly  mark-free.  This  piece  is  one  of  only  two  in  this 
grade  at  NGC  and  11  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  258B,  PCGS# 
7413 

5918  1976-D  Type  One  MS67  NGC.  The  1776-1976  Bicentennial  Ike 
dollars  with  the  low-relief,  bold  lettering  on  the  reverse  known 
as  Type  One  are  among  the  keys  the  complete  set.  This  1976-D 
example  in  MS67  shows  intense  luster  and  great  eye  appeal  on 
golden-toned  surfaces  free  of  mentionable  defects.  Census:  7  in  67, 
0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  258J,  PCGS#  7420 

PROOF  EISENHOWER  DOLLARS 


1972-S  Silver  Eisenhower  Dollar 
PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5919  1972-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Few  examples  of 
this  popular  silver  proof  are  certified  at  the  perfect  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  grade  level,  but  this  outstanding  coin  is  among  them.  An 
ideal  Registry  Set  contender,  this  piece  is  razor-sharp  and  starkly 
contrasted,  with  just  a  touch  of  light  golden  toning  over  each  side. 
Population:  70  in  70  Deep  Cameo,  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25 8T,  PCGS# 
97429 


1973-S  Clad  Eisenhower  Dollar 
Pristine  PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5920  1973-S  Clad  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  Both  the  1973 -S  and 
1974-S  clad  and  40%  silver  issues  are  elusive  and  seemingly  rare  in 
unsurpassable  proof  condition.  Just  16  such  pieces  are  reported  by 
PCGS,  one  of  which  is  this  gleaming  example.  Nicely  contrasted 
raised  elements  are  suspended  over  glassy-black  fields,  which  are 
entirely  untoned  save  for  a  faint  gold  dot  in  the  left  obverse  field. 
Unimprovable  technical  quality.  Population:  16  in  70  Deep  Cameo, 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  282A,  PCGS#  97430 

1973-S  Silver  Eisenhower  Dollar 
PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5921  1973-S  Silver,  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101,  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  PCGS.  The  die  doubling  is  minimal,  but  is  evident  on  the 
motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST.  This  piece  is  one  of  only  18  silver 
1973-S  proof  Eisenhower  dollars  awarded  a  perfect  PR70  Deep 
Cameo  grade  at  PCGS;  no  Ultra  Cameos  have  been  graded  this 
high  by  NGC  (6/15).  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  devices  are  starkly 
contrasted  against  the  mirrored  fields.  A  brilliant,  eye-catching 
Registry  coin.  PCGS#  396480  Base  PCGS#  97431 

5922  1974-S  Silver  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  By  definition  for  the 
grade,  this  is  a  perfect  proof  Eisenhower  dollar  that  was  struck  in 
40%  silver.  Both  sides  are  fully  brilliant  and  untoned  with  black- 
and-white  contrast  between  the  fields  and  devices.  Population:  30 
in  70  Deep  Cameo  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  258V,  PCGS#  97433  Base 
PCGS#  999138 


1978-S  Eisenhower  Dollar,  PR70  Deep  Cameo 


5923  1978-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS  reports  only  67  1978- 
S  Eisenhower  dollars  in  PR70  Deep  Cameo,  while  NGC  lists  just 
four  coins  in  this  grade  (6/15).  This  Registry  Set  contender  is 
fully  rendered,  with  bold  field-device  contrast  and  pristine  mirrors. 
Traces  of  light  golden  toning  accentuate  the  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
282D,  PCGS#  97438 


End  of  Session  Four 


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SESSION  FIVE 


The  David  Cassel  Collection  of 
U.S.  Pattern  Postage  Currency  Coins 
and  Related  Items 


As  part  of  Heritage's  presentation  of  the  broader  David  Cassel  Collection,  it  is  our  pleasure  to  present  a  special 
section  for  The  David  Cassel  Collection  of  United  States  Pattern  Postage  Currency  Coins  and  related  items. 

Midway  through  his  career  collecting  patterns,  an  unexpected  discovery  changed  Mr.  Cassel's  numismatic  focus. 
At  a  1994  auction,  he  was  intrigued  by  three  Postage  Currency  ten  cent  coins:  one  PCGS  certified  as  Judd-325 
(Plain  Edge,  silver  alloy),  another  as  Judd-326  (pure  copper,  reeded  edge),  plus  Judd-326a  (billon,  plain  edge, 
which  is  predominantly  copper  with  less  than  50%  silver  content).  After  acquiring  the  coins,  Cassel  weighed  the 
slabs  on  a  precision  scale  and  discovered  that  all  of  the  coins  had  an  identical  gross  weight  -  a  result  that  seemed 
implausible  based  on  the  current  Judd  reference. 

Intrigued,  Cassel  had  the  coins  cracked  out  and  studied  using  the  pioneering  Scanning  Electron  Microscopy  with 
Energy-Dispersive  X-Ray  analysis  (SEM-EDX).  The  high-tech  analysis  is  a  harmless  process  that  does  not  alter  a 
coin  in  any  way. 

To  his  amazement,  all  three  coins  were  essentially  the  same  composition,  matching  Judd-326a  (billon,  plain 
edge).  At  once,  Cassel  had  a  new  mission:  To  buy  and  borrow  as  many  Postage  Currency  ten  cent  coins  as  he 
could,  and  to  study  them  and  make  conclusions  about  their  compositions  and  characteristics. 

Today,  Mr.  Cassel  is  known  for  acquiring  a  comprehensive  set  of  the  United  States  Postage  Currency  ten  cent 
pattern  coins  of  1 863,  as  well  as  the  related  issues  dated  1 868  and  1 869.  Analyzing  a  core  group  of  70  coins  using 
SEM-EDX,  he  was  able  to  show  metallurgical  differences  in  some  coins  that  would  lead  to  changes  in  the  Judd 
reference  as  well  as  refinements  in  the  grading  service  numbering  systems.  He  also  identified  several  coins  that 
needing  attribution  changes  by  the  major  grading  services. 

The  discoveries  confirm  that  not  all  Judd-325  (silver  alloy)  coins  are  run-of-the-mill  Judd-325  examples.  Two 
R.8  examples  of  Judd-325  were  discovered  to  be  nearly  pure  silver  weighing  38  grains  each,  and  not  the  more- 
common  variety  that  was  predominantly  silver  but  weighed  only  22  grains. 

Interesting  conclusions  were  drawn  from  some  of  the  data.  The  two  38-grain  examples  were  possibly  pieces  de 
caprice,  coins  produced  for  the  clandestine  purpose  of  enriching  the  owner  for  their  rarity.  The  coins  had  an 
intrinsic  value  of  more  than  ten  cents  when  the  Mint  was  tasked  with  producing  a  ten  cent  coin  that  would  cost 
the  Mint  less  than  ten  cents  to  produce. 

Other  interesting  varieties  were  discovered  in  the  series  including  a  Judd-326  (pure  copper)  coin  and  the  Judd- 
326A  variety  (billon  or  mostly  copper  coins).  The  Judd-326  consists  of  a  unique  36-grain  pure  copper  example 
with  a  reeded  edge,  and  two  rare  examples  of  a  lightweight  plain  edge  variety,  each  weighing  approximately  20 
grains.  Several  more-common  examples  of  Judd-326A  (billon)  exist  in  a  tight  range  of  24  to  25  grains. 

In  2000,  Mr.  Cassel  published  a  limited  edition  book  chronicling  his  work.  Seven  years  later  he  improved  and 
revised  his  book,  publishing  just  30  limited-edition  volumes.  Entitled  United  States  Pattern  Postage  Currency 
Coins ,  a  pair  of  two-volume  sets  (numbered  29  and  30)  was  set  aside  to  be  offered  along  with  the  Cassel  pattern 
collection  in  this  sale.  The  Postage  Currency  coins  offered  here  are  featured  in  those  books,  including  the  coin's 
elemental  analysis  and  provenance  where  known. 


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THE  DAVID  CASSEL  COLLECTION  OF 
U.S.  PATTERN  POSTAGE  CURRENCY 
COINS  AND  RELATED  ITEMS 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR64 

Possible  Presentation  Piece  to  Salmon  Chase 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Silver,  PR63 
Judd-325,  Two  Planchet  Cracks 
Only  One  Other  Piece  Known  With  Such  Cracks 


5924  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-9,  R.8,  PR63 
PCGS.  20.0  grains.  The  obverse  design  features  the  heraldic 
shield  with  arrows,  inside  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the 
inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse 
shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date, 
with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  above,  and  ACT 
JULY  1862  below.  SEM-EDX  tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate 
number  60482.63/2671752  as  struck  in  94.2%  silver  and  5.8% 
copper  with  a  plain  edge.  In  addition  to  the  customary  die  cracks 
found  on  coins  of  this  type,  this  piece  exhibits  a  planchet  crack. 
This  test  piece  (and  one  other)  were  likely  struck  on  one  of  the 
Mint’s  steam-powered  presses.  When  one  considers  the  Postage 
Currency  planchets  were  only  half  as  thick  as  a  regular  dime,  the 
extreme  pressure  yielded  a  predictable  result,  planchet  cracks. 
Later  the  steam  press  was  abandoned  for  striking  these  thin  coins 
and  the  old  screw  press  was  used.  This  example  shows  two  cracks 
in  the  planchet,  not  immediately  recognizable  as  such  but  close 
examination  confirms  the  cracks  at  10  o’clock  on  the  obverse  and 
8  o’clock  on  the  reverse  are  definite  cracks  in  the  planchet.  The 
surfaces  are  pleasing  for  the  grade  with  pronounced  die  striations 
in  the  fields  and  bright  mirroring  on  each  side.  The  surfaces  are 
lightly  toned  and  there  are  two  small  spots  that  are  useful  pedigree 
identifiers:  one  at  the  top  of  the  vertical  shield  stripes  and  on  the 
reverse  a  faint  spot  within  the  0  in  the  denomination. 

Ex:  Rossi  and  Wilson  Collections  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/1997) ,  lot 

2010. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


5925  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-7,  R.8,  PR64 
PCGS.  19.9  grains.  The  standard  Postage  Currency  designs  are 
seen  on  each  side.  Struck  in  88%  silver,  12%  copper  with  a  plain. 
Elemental  analysis  was  done  on  this  piece  by  S&N  Labs  and 
Certificate  Number  04650163  confirming  the  less-than-coin  silver 
content  of  this  piece.  The  three  Postage  Currency  patterns  of  1863 
differ  by  weight  and  thickness.  Two  types  are  on  thin  planchets 
and  either  weigh  20  grains  or  22  grains.  The  thick  planchet  pieces 
(likely  fantasy  pieces)  weigh  38  grains.  Only  two  20-grain  examples 
(excluding  the  cracked  planchet  coins,  Cassel-9,  and  the  Bowers 
and  Merena-Silverman  coin  are  known),  and  both  are  in  this 
collection.  David  Cassel  believes  these  20-grain  pieces  to  have 
been  struck  by  J.R.  Eckfeldt  and  William  E.  DuBois  and  presented 
to  Treasury  Secretary  Salmon  P.  Chase  by  James  Pollock.  The 
standard  silver  striking  that  weighed  20  grains  was  valued  at  5.21 
cents  according  to  handwritten  documentation  that  existed  at  one 
time,  was  photocopied,  recorded,  and  is  now  lost.  The  20-grain 
pieces  are  approximately  15  times  rarer  than  their  22.5-grain 
counterparts.  The  fields  show  evidence  of  strong  die  polishing  and 
there  is  no  loss  of  mirroring  with  the  light  layer  of  golden  toning 
seen  over  each  side. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  and  Cherry  Hill  Collections  ( NERCA ,  6/1981) ,  lot  961 ; 
L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1981) ,  lot  978 ;  Milton  R.  Friedberg 
to  Auction  ‘90  (Superior’s  session,  8/1990) ,  lot  1409;  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern,  97.82%  Silver 
Judd-325,  Richly  Toned  PR64 


5926  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-58,  Low  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  22.2  grains.  This  is  the  standard  Postage  Currency 
design.  Here  it  is  struck  in  97.28%  silver  and  2.72%  copper,  with 
a  plain  edge,  as  verified  by  SEM-EDX  testing  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  certificate  number  60482.64/21873034.  According  to  the 
Chapman  brothers  in  their  1903  Eavenson  Collection,  the  Mint 
struck  43  Postage  Currency  patterns  in  May  1863.  These  are  the 
most  frequently  encountered  pieces  in  the  Postage  Currency  series 
and  most  often  used  for  type  purposes.  This  example  displays  rich 
olive  and  rose  toning  over  each  side  with  remarkably  deep  mirrors 
that  enliven  the  patina  when  the  piece  is  rotated  beneath  a  light. 

Ten  Postage  Currency  patterns  were  presented  to  Salmon  P. 
Chase  in  1863,  and  all  were  in  original  wrappers  until  recently. 
The  original  wrappers  are  now  thought  to  be  lost,  but  photos  of 
them  survive.  It  is  possible  to  see  diagnostic  markings  and  correlate 
the  coin  with  the  photo  taken  of  these  presentation  pieces.  This 
example  is  one  of  the  22-grain  presentation  pieces,  provable 
by  comparison  to  these  photographs  (the  photo  negatives  were 
originally  owned  by  Milton  Friedberg  and  later  given  to  David 
Cassel).  These  photos  of  the  wrappers  and  coins  are  reproduced 
on  three  pages  in  the  first  edition  and  three  pages  in  the  second 
edition  of  Cassel’s  Postage  Currency  references. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  &  Cherry  Hill  Auctions  (NERCA,  6/1981) ,  lot  962; 
Auction  ‘90  (Superior’s  session,  8/1990) ,  lot  1410;  Larry  Shepherd 
Collection  /  Superior  (8/1991) ,  lot  9 10;  Superior  (2/2001),  lot  5122 ; 
TAGZ  FPL;  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR64,  2.6%  Iron  Alloy 
Second  Possible  Presentation  Piece 


5927  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-25,  R.8,  PR64 
PCGS.  20.17  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  The  standard  Postage  Currency 
obverse  and  reverse  designs,  but  this  lightweight  example  is  struck 
in  an  unusual  alloy  of  94.5%  silver,  2.9%  copper,  and  2.6%  iron, 
with  a  plain  edge,  as  verified  by  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by 
QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60482.64/5501080.  Only 
two  20-grain  patterns  were  presented  to  Treasury  Secretary  Salmon 
Chase  —  who  requested  they  be  struck  —  and  then  rejected  them. 
This  is  believed  to  be  the  second  of  the  two  lightweight  pieces  struck 
for  presentation  for  him.  What  is  most  curious  is  the  2.6%  iron 
alloy.  According  to  series  specialist  David  Cassel:  “This  coin  was 
produced  to  test  if  some  iron  replacing  an  equal  amount  of  copper 
would  strengthen  this  thin,  fragile  coin.  This  is  the  only  tested  silver 
J-325  coin  that  has  iron.”  Each  side  is  richly  toned  in  shades  of 
golden-rose  and  sky-blue  with  strong  underlying  mirrors.  Numerous 
lint  marks  were  struck  into  the  surfaces,  especially  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Numismatics,  Ltd.  to  Harry  Bass  (8/12/1974);  Bass  I  (Bowers  and 
M erena,  5/1999) ,  lot  1080;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern,  96%  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR63 

One  of  Only  Two  Heavy-Weight  Coins  Known 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Silver 
Judd-325,  PR64 

3 8.5 -Grain  Planchet,  12  Cents  Intrinsic  Value 


5928  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-10,  R.8,  PR63 
PCGS.  38.3  grains.  The  obverse  design  features  the  heraldic  shield 
with  arrows,  inside  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the  inscription 
EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse  shows  the 
denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the 
inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  above,  and  ACT  JULY  1862 
below.  Struck  in  96%  silver  /  4%  copper  alloy.  This  pattern  is  also 
known  in  coin  silver  as  well  as  88%  silver  /  12%  copper  alloy.  Plain 
edge.  While  R.5  as  a  Judd-325  only  one  other  heavier  weight  piece 
is  known,  making  this  piece  R.8  in  this  weight  category  and  thicker 
planchet  type.  This  pattern  had  an  intrinsic  value  of  approximately 
twelve  cents  when  it  was  produced.  This  was  at  a  time  when  the 
Mint  was  charged  with  producing  a  dime  worth  considerably  less 
than  its  intrinsic  value.  As  such,  this  may  be  classified  as  a  piece  de 
caprice  or  fantasy  coin.  According  to  David  Cassel  it  might  arguably 
be  a  rarity  made  for  the  enrichment  of  someone  in  the  Mint. 

There  are  three  types  of  Judd-325  ten  cent  patterns.  The  first 
two  types  (both  thin  planchet)  weigh  20  and  22.5  grains  and  were 
struck  in  1863.  This  third  type  weighs  38.3  grains  (thick  planchet). 
It  is  identifiable  as  an  early  strike  from  the  planchet  flaw  through 
the  0  in  10  on  the  reverse,  a  common  characteristic  on  both  of 
these  heavier  weight  Judd -3 25  patterns.  SEM-EDX  testing  was  done 
by  S&N  Labs  for  PCGS  to  determine  the  metallic  composition. 
Certificate  #04646240  states  this  piece  is  96%  silver,  4%  copper.  The 
fields  show  evidence  of  heavy  die  polishing  (and  subsequent  deep 
mirroring).  Each  side  is  mostly  brilliant,  and  there  is  an  immediately 
identifying  check- like  scratch  at  the  top  of  the  reverse. 

Ex:  ANA  Auction  (Superior,  8/1975) ,  lot  lot  1229;  to  Julian  Leidman; 
privately  to  Milton  R.  Friedberg,  prior  to  September  26,  1987;  Milton  R. 
Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997),  lot  1120;  to  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60482 


5929  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-325,  Pollock-390,  Cassel-69,  R.8,  PR64 
PCGS.  38.5  grains.  Both  sides  show  the  usual  Postage  Currency 
design.  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate 
number  60482.64/13189787,  and  confirmed  to  be  struck  in  coin 
silver  (90%  silver  /  10%  copper)  with  a  plain  edge.  Like  the  other 
heavier  weight  example  in  this  collection  (the  only  two  38-grain 
examples  known),  this  piece  contains  the  normal  amount  of  silver 
for  a  dime,  and  may  have  in  fact  been  have  been  struck  on  an 
actual  production  dime  planchet.  This  is  an  especially  curious 
development  as  the  Postage  Currency  series,  along  with  encased 
postage  and  other  coinage  alternatives  produced  during  the  Civil 
War,  were  tokens  produced  of  fractional  value  to  actual  Federal 
coinage.  The  thicker  planchet  and  larger  intrinsic  value  point 
to  these  two  pieces  being  produced  as  fantasy  pieces,  or  pieces  de 
caprice.  The  mirrored  fields  flash  brightly  through  the  light  layer  of 
reddish-golden  toning  that  covers  each  side. 

Ex:  Numismatic  Gallery  (11/1955) ,  lot  566;  Harold  Bareford 
Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  285;  Baron  Von  Stetten-Buchenbach 
(Bowers  and  Merena,  1 1/1986),  lot  775;  to  Doug  Hales  privately;  to 
Tom  O’Mara  in  1999;  Tom  O’ Mara  Collection  of  Fractional  Currency 
(Heritage  Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot  16145;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  Pattern 
PR65  Red  and  Brown 
Judd-326,  Pure  Copper  Striking 
Only  Two  Examples  Privately  Owned 


5930  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326,  Pollock-395,  Cassel-13,  R.8,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  NGC.  36.0  grains.  This  is  the  standard  Postage 
Currency  design.  The  Judd-326  is  struck  in  pure  copper  and  has  a 
reeded  edge.  Previously  believed  to  be  struck  in  billon  (copper  and 
silver).  Only  three  other  examples  are  known  of  this  pattern.  The 
others  are  in  the  Byron  Reed  Collection  in  Omaha,  Connecticut 
State  Library,  and  the  35-grain  Bass  Collection  (offered  by  us  in 
our  August  2014  ANA  sale).  These  pieces  have  tested  as  either 
pure  copper  (in  the  case  of  this  piece)  or  nearly  pure  copper  with 
negligible  amounts  of  iron  and  lead  (in  the  case  of  the  Byron 
Reed  piece).  It  appears  only  two  heavy  (35-36-grain)  pieces  are 
known.  S&N  Labs  tested  this  piece  in  1997  (while  it  was  still  in 
a  PCGS  holder)  and  its  certificate  number  04646243  stated  it 
was  100%  copper.  This  may  well  be  the  only  pure  copper  example 
known  in  this  heavier  weight  subset  for  the  Judd-326.  The  fields  are 
bright  and  shine  forcefully  through  the  blue-yellow  patina  that  is 
intermixed  with  original  red. 

Ex:  Quality  Sales  (6/1970) ,  lot  1285;  Isadore  Herman  Collection 
(Lester  Merkin,  9/1974),  lot  221;  Milton  Friedberg  Collection 
(C.A.A.,  1/1997),  lot  1123. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  535038 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Billon 
Judd-326A,  PR64,  90*6%  Copper  /  9*4%  Silver 
Ex:  Gschwend  /  Friedberg 


5931  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-11,  High  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  24.7  grains.  The  obverse  features  the  usual  heraldic 
shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with 
the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The 
reverse  shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above 
the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and  ACT 
JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  billon  with  a  plain  edge.  Among  the 
numerous  coins  tested  by  SEM-EDX  analysis,  David  Cassel  found 
the  composition  varied  from  a  low  of  9.4%  silver,  90.6%  copper 
(this  piece)  to  a  high  of  39.2%  silver,  60.8%  copper.  This  example 
was  tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60485.64/4646241. 
As  with  most  billon  coins,  they  are  easily  confused  with  copper 
or  bronze,  and  as  a  result  their  pedigrees  are  problematic  prior  to 
the  advent  of  metallurgical  testing.  However,  David  Cassel  has 
traced  this  piece  back  to  1908  with  a  high  degree  of  confidence. 
Nevertheless,  this  piece  does  look  like  a  copper  or  bronze  pattern 
with  its  deep  brown  surfaces.  Slight  blue  patina  can  be  seen  on  each 
side  in  addition  to  spots  on  the  obverse  (that  we  are  not  convinced 
are  carbon).  Fully  struck  throughout. 

Ex:  Peter  Gschwend  Collection  (Thomas  Elder,  6/1908) ,  lot  218  (as 
brass);  George  H.  Blake;  ANA  Auction  (Stack’s,  8/1971),  lot  381;  to 
Milton  R.  Friedberg;  Milton  R.  Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997), 
lot  1121;  ANA  Auction  (C.A.A.,  7-8/1997),  lot  7262 ;  to  David 
Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Billon 
Judd-3 26 A,  PR64 
Struck  From  Uncracked  Dies 


5932  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-3,  High  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  24.8  grains.  The  usual  obverse  design  that  features 
the  Federal  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel 
wreath,  with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES 
around.  The  reverse  contains  the  denomination  10  CENTS 
in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE 
CURRENCY  and  ACT  JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  billon  with 
a  plain  edge.  These  interesting  Civil  War  patterns  were  struck 
clandestinely  to  reduce  the  weight  of  dimes  and  thus  produce  a 
“token”  silver  coinage  for  use  during  the  war.  SEM-EDX  testing 
by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60485.64/9460714  revealed 
this  piece  was  composed  of  84%  copper  and  16%  silver.  Perhaps 
the  most  significant  aspect  of  this  piece  is  the  lack  of  die  cracking, 
indicating  its  first-strike  status.  Like  other  billon  pieces  in  this 
collection  the  surfaces  show  deep  blue-green  patina  with  a  trace 
of  red  around  the  reverse  margin.  Fully  struck,  spot-free,  the  only 
pedigree  identifier  we  see  is  a  shallow  planchet  flake  out  of  the 
reverse  to  the  right  of  the  0  in  the  denomination. 

In  pattern  production,  the  Mint  greatly  abbreviated  the  usual 
process  of  die  production.  Normally,  a  galvano  was  placed  on  a 
reducing  lathe,  a  hub  was  cut,  and  then  sunk  into  a  die  blank.  The 
stars,  lettering,  dentils  were  then  added.  Once  it  was  hardened,  a 
working  hub  was  raised  that  could  be  used  to  produce  working  dies. 
But  with  patterns,  where  production  runs  were  usually  no  more 
than  a  couple  of  dozen  pieces,  that  process  was  greatly  reduced.  A 
die  would  be  directly  made  for  a  pattern,  and  if  more  pieces  were 
needed  a  hub  could  be  created  from  the  die.  A  new  die  could  then 
be  fashioned  from  the  existing  hub.  (Thus,  the  argument  could  be 
made  that  most  patterns  were  struck  from  a  master  die.)  The  fact 
is,  no  hub  was  ever  created  for  the  Postage  Currency  patterns.  Not 
long  after  this  coin  was  struck,  the  only  existing  obverse  and  reverse 
dies  suffered  cracks.  As  the  cracks  advanced,  the  resulting  coins 
showed  larger  and  more  progressive  cracks.  Die  crack  progression 
is  how  we  can  demonstrate  the  order  of  striking  of  these  coins.  It 
is  more  than  likely  that  a  Mint  employee  created  the  rare  early  die 
state  pieces,  showing  only  minor  cracking,  before  striking  the  coins 
that  were  authorized  in  silver,  aluminum,  and  tin. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Billon 
Judd-326A,  PR64,  81%  Copper  /  19%  Silver 


5933  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-1,  High  R.6, 
PR64  PCGS.  24.8  grains.  Another  Postage  Currency  pattern  from 
1863,  struck  in  billon  and  with  a  plain  edge.  While  these  billon 
pieces  seem  numerous,  they  are,  in  fact,  individual  compositions. 
This  particular  piece  contains  81%  copper  and  19%  silver, 
reasonably  close  to  the  75  /  25  composition  expected  for  billon 
coinage.  This  example  was  originally  purchased  by  David  Cassel 
as  a  silver  Judd-325.  With  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  S&N 
Labs  on  certificate  number  60485.64/4137217  it  turned  out  to  be 
a  much  scarcer  billon  striking.  Examination  of  the  piece  shows 
how  one  could  be  easily  confused.  The  surfaces  show  a  confirmed 
brightness,  in  part  from  the  proof  finish  but  in  part  also  from  the 
silver  content.  Otherwise  each  side  displays  an  “autumn  leaves” 
display  of  toning.  Fully  struck,  of  course. 

Ex:  Superior  (5/1994),  lot  1175,  as  a  Judd-325;  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60485 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Billon 
Judd-326A,  PR64 


5934  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-66,  High 
R.6,  PR64  PCGS.  24.9  grains.  The  normal  Postage  Currency 
pattern  on  obverse  and  reverse.  However,  here  it  is  struck  in  billon, 
consisting  of  60.8%  copper  and  39.20%  silver,  with  a  plain  edge. 
David  Cassel  succinctly  and  accurately  sums  up  the  past  (mis) 
understanding  of  the  various  Judd-326  variants  when  he  wrote: 

“This  category  is  totally  screwy.”  To  see  just  how  screwy,  read  the 
four  pages  in  his  reference  that  deals  with  these  pieces. 

The  best  way  to  understand  this  pattern  is  to  break  down  3  26 A 
as  billon  pieces  and  326B  as  pure  copper  strikings.  Billon  is  a 
difficult  alloy  to  identify  since  it  has  such  a  high  percentage  of 
copper,  and  unsurprisingly  such  pieces  have  been  cataloged  in 
the  past  as  copper.  Fortunately  SEM-EDX  testing  has  clarified  the 
status  of  most  known  examples  (this  piece  was  tested  on  certificate 
number  60485.64/13189496.  The  surfaces  display  deep  purple-blue 
patina  with  significant  brightness,  which  we  assume  must  come 
from  the  39.20%  silver  alloy.  Just  the  tiniest  flecks  of  carbon  can  be 
seen  in  the  right  obverse  field,  preventing  an  even  higher  grade. 

Ex:  Milton  Friedberg  to  Doug  Hales  to  Tom  O’ Mara  (all  by  private 
treaty);  Tom  O’M ara  Collection  of  Fractional  Currency  (Heritage 
Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot  16146;  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern,  PR65 
Judd-326A,  Billon  With  a  Trace  of  Iron 
Ex:  Bass 


5935  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-27,  High 
R.6,  PR65  PCGS.  24.5  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  The  obverse  features  the 
heraldic  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel  wreath, 
with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around. 
The  reverse  shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above 
the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and  ACT 
JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  billon  with  a  plain  edge.  This  piece  was 
originally  thought  to  have  a  tin  /  copper  alloy,  and  it  was  attributed 
as  a  Judd-330.  However,  SEM-EDX  metallurgical  testing  conducted 
by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60485.65/5500638 
showed  the  composition  to  be  76%  copper,  20.2%  silver,  and 
3.2%  iron.  It  was  then  correctly  attributed  as  a  Judd-326a  as  this 
is  a  billon  composition.  This  example  may  well  be  the  only  Judd- 
326a  with  iron  in  the  coin’s  alloy.  The  billon  composition  gives 
the  coin  an  unusual  hybrid  appearance.  It  certainly  doesn’t  look 
like  silver,  nor  does  it  have  a  confirmed  copper  appearance.  We 
have  to  wonder  if  these  billon  pieces  may  have  had  a  more  silvery 
appearance  152  years  ago,  enough  that  they  would  have  been 
accepted  in  the  channels  of  commerce.  The  surfaces  are  toned  moss 
green  with  occasional  hints  of  rose.  The  fields  are  brightly  reflective 
and  the  strike  details  are  complete  throughout.  A  few  tiny  spots  can 
be  made  out  on  the  obverse,  many  more  are  seen  on  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Numismatics  Ltd.  (8/12/1974) ;  Harry  Bass;  Bass  I  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  5/1999),  lot  1083;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60485 


1863  Billon  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-326A,  Nearly  Spot-Free  PR65 


5936  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326A,  Pollock-394,  Cassel-6,  High  R.6, 
PR65  PCGS.  24.7  grains.  Standard  Postage  Currency  obverse  and 
reverse  designs.  Struck  in  billon  with  a  plain  edge.  This  beautiful 
Gem  proof  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
60485.65/2412871  and  the  metallurgical  results  were:  83.3%  copper 
and  16.2%  silver.  Like  the  other  PR65  (the  24.5  grains -piece),  this 
example  has  rich  moss  green  patina  over  each  side  with  faint  traces 
of  rose.  The  common  color  of  these  two  pieces  makes  us  wonder  if 
patterns  with  this  percentage  of  copper  /  silver  alloy  naturally  take  on 
this  particular  color  scheme.  We  are  even  more  convinced  this  may 
be  the  case  since  both  pieces  came  from  such  diverse  sources.  This 
piece  is  nearly  spot-free  and  the  strike  is  complete  on  each  side. 
Purchased  from  Donald  Kagin. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents 
PR64  Red  and  Brown 
Judd-326B,  Pure  Copper,  Plain  Edge 
Possibly  Unique 


5937  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-326B,  Pollock-396,  Cassel-65,  R.8,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  19.75  grains.  This  is  the  typical  Postage 
Currency  design.  Listed  as  Judd-326  except  it  is  struck  in  copper 
rather  than  the  billon  composition  described  by  Judd.  Plain  edge. 
This  piece  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate 
number  70515.64/21873027  and  found  to  be  pure  copper.  Mint 
records  indicate  only  the  striking  of  plain  edge  examples  in  billon, 
indicating  this  is  a  piece  de  caprice ,  and  incredibly  rare  as  such.  This 
Judd-326  version  was  suffixed  with  a  “B”  because  it  has  a  plain  edge, 
unlike  the  Judd-326  that  has  a  reeded  edge.  At  19.75  grains,  its 
weight  is  also  considerably  different  from  the  36-grain  Judd-326. 

The  surfaces  are  only  slightly  mellowed,  mostly  on  the  reverse. 
Bright  yellow-red  color  is  seen  over  much  of  the  obverse.  Another 
Judd-326B  has  been  certified  by  PCGS,  a  PR64  Brown,  but  its 
present  location  is  unknown.  Assuming  it  does  indeed  exist  and 
is  correctly  attributed,  then  this  is  an  R.8  pattern;  if  not,  then  this 
piece  is  unique. 

Ex:  William  W.  Moore  (Stack’s,  3/1992),  lot  1647;  New  York 
Signature  (Heritage,  7/2004) ,  lot  7896;  Pre-FUN  Auction  (Superior, 
1/2005),  lot  447,  where  it  brought  $12,650. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70515 


1863  Aluminum  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-327,  PR66,  Alloyed  With  Silicon 


5938  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-327,  Pollock-397,  Cassel-59,  High 
R.6,  PR66  NGC.  8  grains.  The  obverse  depicts  a  Union  shield 
pierced  by  two  arrows;  a  simple  wreath  rests  above.  The  remainder 
of  the  design  consists  of  token-like  legends;  EXCHANGED  FOR 
U.S.  NOTES  on  the  obverse,  POSTAL  CURRENCY  ACT  JULY 
1862  and  10  CENTS  1863  on  the  reverse.  Struck  in  aluminum 
(mostly)  with  a  plain  edge.  The  actual  composition  of  this  pattern 
as  determined  by  SEM-EDX  testing  (conducted  by  Ledoux  & 
Company  on  certificate  number  1285227-001  is  96.6%  aluminum, 
2.3%  iron,  0.9%  silicon,  and  0.1%  lead.  Many  aluminum  and  tin 
patterns  are  actually  alloyed  with  a  small  amount  of  silicon  which 
hardens  the  resultant  alloy  and  helps  preserve  the  surfaces.  This  is 
a  remarkably  bright  example  of  aluminum  coinage  with  no  areas  of 
oxidation  present.  A  shallow,  irregular  area  of  planchet  roughness 
is  observed  between  the  1  in  the  date  and  CT  of  ACT.  This  is 
believed  to  be  one  of  the  1863 -dated  presentation  coins  delivered 
to  Salmon  P.  Chase.  In  1863  aluminum  was  still  an  expensive 
metal.  This  piece  had  an  intrinsic  value  of  five  cents,  yet  it  weighed 
just  a  twentieth  of  a  silver  dime  that  was  worth  ten  cents. 

Ex:  Lester  Merhin  to  Milton  R.  Friedberg  via  private  treaty  in  1967; 
Fong  Beach  and  Cherry  Hill  Collection  (NERCA,  6/1981) ,  lot  963; 
Auction  ‘90  (Superior’s  session,  8/1990),  lot  1411;  Larry  Shepherd 
Collection  (Superior,  8/1991),  lot  914;  eBay  Auction  (TAGZ, 
12/2000);  Superior  (2/2001) ,  lot  5 123,  to  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Aluminum  Pattern 
Judd-327,  Plain  Edge  Striking,  PR66 


5939  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328  (misattributed),  Pollock-398, 
Cassel-20,  High  R.6,  PR66  PCGS.  8.2  grains.  The  obverse 
features  the  usual  heraldic  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by 
an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED 
FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse  shows  the  denomination 
10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the  inscriptions 
POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and  ACT  JULY  1862  around.  Struck 
in  aluminum  with  a  plain  edge.  The  percentage  of  aluminum 
in  this  alloy,  as  determined  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
60487.66/2679413,  was  very  high  at  96%,  followed  by  2.2%  iron, 
and  1.6%  silicon.  This  is  an  extraordinarily  well-preserved  pattern. 
The  aluminum  shows  no  signs  of  oxidation,  and  there  is  just  the 
slightest  hint  of  pale  golden  toning  present  on  each  side.  This 
piece  is  misattributed  as  a  Judd-328  (reeded  edge).  It  is  actually  a 
Judd-327  (plain  edge).  Actually,  this  piece  is  even  misattributed 
as  a  Judd-327.  In  earlier  editions  of  Judd,  the  Judd-327  listing 
included  aluminum  Postage  Currency  versions  in  both  8  grains 
and  pure  aluminum.  However,  no  pure  aluminum  pieces  have 
been  located.  Judd-328  pieces  weighed  11  grains,  had  a  reeded 
edge,  and  3%  copper  combined  with  97%  aluminum.  To  better 
cope  with  these  impossible  combinations,  beginning  with  the 
eighth  edition,  Judd-327  encompassed  all  the  plain  edge  versions; 
Judd-328  covered  all  the  reeded  edge  pieces,  and  the  8  and  11  grain 
weights  were  ignored.  Considering  the  variants  of  weight,  purity, 
and  edge,  there  eight  possible  combinations  for  just  two  Judd 
numbers:  Judd-327  and  Judd-328. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Aluminum 
Judd-328,  Unc  Details 
Rarely  Seen  Reeded  Edge  Variant 


5940  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328,  Pollock-398,  Cassel-14,  R.8  — 
Damaged  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  10.8  grains.  Standard 
Postage  Currency  obverse  and  reverse.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a 
reeded  edge.  This  rarely  encountered  Postage  Currency  issue  was 
metallurgically  examined  by  S&N  Labs  on  Certificate  number 
635017  “Corroded”  and  it  was  found  to  contain  97%  aluminum, 
1.2%  silver,  and  1.6%  iron.  Believed  to  be  one  of  only  two  or  three 
reeded  edge  aluminum  strikings  extant.  The  surfaces  are  bright, 
most  likely  from  cleaning,  and  there  are  numerous  small  to  medium¬ 
sized  spots  of  oxidation  present.  There  is  also  a  larger  planchet 
lamination  observed  on  the  lower  reverse  (in  the  date  area). 

Ex:  Stack’s  MBS  (11/16/1983),  lot  2067;  L.S.  Ruder  Collection 
(Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  983;  Superior  (10/1990),  lot  1826;  Milton  R. 
Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A. ,  1/1997) ;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Aluminum 
Judd-328,  PR62 

Very  Rare  Reeded  Edge  Striking,  PR62 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Aluminum 
Judd-328A,  8.02-Grain  Planchet,  PR64 


5941  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328,  Pollock-398,  Cassel-67,  R.8,  PR62 
PCGS.  10.9  grains.  Standard  Postage  Currency  obverse  and  reverse. 
Struck  with  a  high  percentage  of  aluminum  with  a  reeded  edge. 
The  actual  metallic  composition  of  this  piece  as  determined  by 
SEM-EDX  testing  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number 
60487.62/13189786  is  89.7%  aluminum,  7.9%  silver,  1.2%  iron, 
and  1.2%  silicon.  Believed  to  be  one  of  only  two  or  three  reeded 
edge,  aluminum  pieces  known.  Silicon  is  never  found  uncombined 
in  nature.  It  is  always  combined  with  other  elements,  such  as  iron, 
copper,  or  manganese,  according  to  the  New  Columbia  Encyclopedia. 
While  a  small  amount  of  silicon  helped  to  harden  and  preserve  the 
surfaces  of  this  pattern,  environmental  conditions  after  a  century 
and  a  half  still  has  had  an  even  greater  influence  on  this  coin’s 
preservation.  The  other  two  known  examples  of  1 1 -grain  aluminum 
patterns  with  a  reeded  edge  are  in  lower  grades,  and  no  silicon 
was  found  in  either.  This  leads  to  the  conclusion  that  the  more 
silicon  present  in  the  aluminum  alloy  (as  well  as  other  base  metal 
coins),  the  higher  the  potential  grade.  On  this  piece,  each  side  has 
numerous  spots  of  oxidation  which  accounts  for  the  grade.  These 
reeded  edge,  11 -grain  aluminum  patterns  have  been  tested  and 
found  to  contain  alloys  of  silver,  iron,  silicon,  and  /  or  lead.  The 
1 1  -grain,  reeded  edge  aluminum  patterns  are  exceptionally  rare,  and 
only  three  are  known.  (No  8-grain,  reeded  edge  variety  exists.)  This 
aluminum  Postage  Currency  pattern  is  the  finest  example  known. 
Ex:  L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  982 ;  Doug  Hales; 
Tom  O’Mara;  The  Tom  O’Mara  Collection  of  Fractional  Currency 
(Heritage  Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot  16148;  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60487 


5942  1863  Dime,  Judd-328A,  Pollock-398,  Cassel-4,  High  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  8.02  grains.  The  usual  obverse  design  that  features 
the  Federal  shield  with  arrows,  surrounded  by  an  inverted  laurel 
wreath,  with  the  inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES 
around.  The  reverse  contains  the  denomination  10  CENTS 
in  two  lines  above  the  date,  with  the  inscriptions  POSTAGE 
CURRENCY  and  ACT  JULY  1862  around.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  plain  edge.  Each  aluminum  striking  of  this  design  varies  in 
composition.  Most  likely  these  were  struck  as  metallurgical  trial 
pieces  to  test  color,  malleability,  oxidation  resistance,  and  resistance 
to  damage  in  the  striking  process.  The  SEM-EDX  composition 
of  this  piece  as  determined  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
70487.64/4486786  is  97.5%  aluminum  and  2.5%  iron.  This  is  a 
bright  example  with  the  often-found  contrast  between  the  fields 
and  devices.  Only  a  couple  of  spots  of  oxidation  are  seen. 

Ex:  Corrado  Romano  Estate  (Stack’s,  6/1987) ,  lot  851  (as  a  Judd- 
327);  L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  981;  Stack’s 
(6/1994),  lot  1050;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Aluminum  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-3 28B,  PR65 
8-Grain  Planchet  /  Plain  Edge 


5943  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-328B,  Pollock-397,  Cassel-8,  High  R.6, 
PR66  PCGS.  8.2  grains.  The  standard  Postage  Currency  obverse 
and  reverse  designs  are  present  on  each  side.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  plain  edge.  The  SEM-EDX  testing  by  S&N  Labs  on 
certificate  number  80487.66/4624173  revealed  the  composition  to 
be:  94.5%  aluminum,  4.2%  silicon,  and  1.3%  iron.  The  aluminum 
strikings  of  the  Postage  Currency  patterns  are  found  in  two  weight 
classes:  8.2  grains  and  11  grains.  The  328B  designation  is  explained 
by  PCGS’  attribution  of  Judd-327  pieces  as  pure  aluminum  on 
an  11-grain  planchet.  Judd-328  is  an  alloyed  aluminum  eight- 
grain  planchet  with  a  reeded  edge;  therefore,  Judd-328B  was  the 
PCGS  choice  for  an  alloyed  8-grain  striking  with  a  plain  edge.  The 
surfaces  are  remarkably  preserved.  There  are  a  couple  of  minor 
planchet  laminations,  a  common  occurrence  on  early  aluminum 
patterns.  Otherwise,  the  surfaces  are  bright  and  essentially  “as 
struck.”  The  iron  /silicon  addition  to  the  aluminum  alloy  appears 
to  have  been  remarkably  effective.  We  would  be  interested  to  find 
out  if  other  later-dated  aluminum  patterns  also  used  this  as  part  of 
the  aluminum  alloy,  or  was  the  discovery  of  the  combination  of  the 
strengthening  property  of  iron  and  the  preservation  of  surfaces  of 
silicon  lost  on  Mint  personnel  at  the  height  of  the  Civil  War? 

Ex:  Lester  Merkin  private  treaty  sale  to  Milton  R.  Friedberg  in  1967; 
Long  Beach  &  Cherry  Hill  Collection  (NERC A,  6/1981) ,  lot  963; 
Larry  Shepherd  Collection  (Superior,  8/1991) ,  lot  913;  Superior 
(5 '6/1 993 ),  loti  250;  David  Cassel 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  80487 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Tin 
Judd-329,  PR65 
Ex:  Bass 


5944  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-329,  Pollock-399,  Cassel-26,  Low  R.6, 
PR65  PCGS.  21.1  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  Standard  Postage  Currency 
obverse  and  reverse.  Struck  in  tin  with  a  plain  edge.  Patterns 
struck  in  tin  are  rare,  and  high-grade  examples  are  even  rarer.  The 
composition  of  this  piece  explains  a  great  deal  about  why  this 
piece  has  survived  in  Gem  condition.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted 
by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60488.65/5500637 
revealed  the  composition  as:  96.7%  tin,  2.9%  iron,  and  0.4% 
silicon.  The  iron  would  have  been  a  natural  alloy  metal  added  to 
the  tin  to  strengthen  the  coin’s  composition.  But  silicon  was  found 
with  the  iron  ore.  Silicon  is  never  found  in  nature  in  a  pure  state. 
It  this  case  it  bonded  with  iron  to  produce  ferro-silicon,  with  the 
result  that  the  iron  strengthened  the  composition  and  the  silicon 
helped  prevent  oxidation.  According  to  the  George  Eavenson 
Collection  of  1903  (Chapman  Brothers),  39  pure  tin  coins  were 
struck  in  May  1863.  The  surfaces  are  exceptionally  bright  and 
reflective  with  a  rippling  effect  in  the  fields.  No  toning  is  present. 
Ex:  Massachusetts  Historical  Society  and  Appleton  Collection  (Stack’s, 
5/1973) ,  lot  325;  Harry  Bass  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
5/1999),  lot  1082;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents  in  Tin 
Judd-330,  PR62,  Ex:  Garrett 
Heaviest  Known,  Slightly  Alloyed  With  Lead 


5945  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-330,  Pollock-399,  Cassel-21,  Low  R.6, 
PR62  PCGS.  Ex:  Garrett.  The  obverse  depicts  an  ornamental 
shield  with  an  inverted  laurel  wreath  suspended  from  a  ring.  A 
pair  of  crossed  arrows  is  behind  the  shield.  The  inscription  reads 
EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The  reverse  has  10  CENTS 
1863  in  the  center  with  *  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  *  ACT  JULY 
1862  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  almost  pure  tin  with  a  plain 
edge.  As  David  Cassel  stated  in  his  reference  this  Judd-330  piece 
is  a  “version”  of  a  Judd-330.  It  is  the  heaviest  Judd-330  known, 
undoubtedly  because  of  the  presence  of  a  small  amount  of  lead 
in  the  composition.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  S&N  Labs 
on  certificate  number  60489.62/2407865  indicated  this  piece  is 
composed  of  98%  tin,  1%  copper,  and  1%  lead.  The  difference 
between  Judd-329  and  330  is  weight.  Both  are  tin  compositions, 
either  pure  (329)  or  slightly  alloyed  (330).  The  Judd-329  coins 
weigh  20.5  grains,  the  Judd-330  pieces  are  heavier  at  25  grains. 
The  “variant”  mentioned  above  is  explained  by  the  heaviness  of 
this  piece.  The  surfaces  are  muted  gray-brilliant  with  significant 
brightness  in  the  proof  fields. 

Ex:  Mendez  I.  Cohen  Collection  (Edward  Cogan,  10/1875),  lot  1336; 
to  John  W.  Haseltine;  T.  Harrison  Garrett;  Garrett  II  (Bowers  and 
Ruddy,  3/1980) ,  lot  1015;  Auction  (82  (Superiors  session,  8/1982) , 
lot  1494;  Superior  (5-6/1993) ,  lot  1257;  Larry  Hanks  private 
transaction  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60489 


1863  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Tin  /  Copper  Alloy,  Judd-330,  PR63 


5946  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-330,  Pollock-399,  Cassel-68,  Low  R.6, 
PR63  PCGS.  28.1  grains.  Standard  Postage  Currency  obverse 
and  reverse  designs.  Struck  in  tin  (mostly)  with  a  plain  edge. 
According  to  the  Chapman  Brothers  in  their  1903  catalog  of  the 
George  Eavenson  Collection,  15  tin  coins  that  were  alloyed  with 
copper  were  struck  in  May  1863.  This  piece’s  SEM-EDX  testing 
that  was  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate  number 
60489.63/13189497  showed  its  alloy  to  be  98.72%  tin  and  1.28% 
copper.  The  Judd  reference  previously  (7th  edition  and  earlier) 
stated  these  pieces  contained  3%  copper.  However,  to  date  none 
of  the  pieces  tested  have  had  that  much  copper  content,  and  the 
3%  assertion  has  been  dropped  from  subsequent  editions.  The 
tin  surfaces  are  bright  and  virtually  undiminished  by  toning.  The 
strike  is  strong  throughout  and  there  are  a  number  of  lint  marks 
impressed  into  the  reverse,  debris  that  obviously  adhered  to  the  die 
by  static  electricity  after  the  die  was  wiped  by  the  coiner. 

Ex:  Len  Glazer  to  Tom  O’Mara  (1/3/1985) ;  The  Tom  O’Mara 
Collection  of  Fractional  Currency  (Heritage  Currency,  5/2005) ,  lot 
16149;  David  Cassel. 

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1863  Copper-Nickel  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents 
Judd-330A,  PR65 

Unusual  Iron  and  Silicon  Additions  to  the  Alloy 


5947  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-330A,  Pollock-401,  Cassel-32,  R.7, 
PR65  PCGS.  32.7  grains.  The  obverse  features  a  heraldic  shield 
with  arrows,  framed  by  an  inverted  laurel  wreath,  with  the 
inscription  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES  around.  The  reverse 
shows  the  denomination  10  CENTS  in  two  lines  above  the  date, 
with  the  peripheral  inscriptions  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  and 
ACT  JULY  1862.  Struck  with  a  medal  turn,  in  cupro-nickel  with 
a  reeded  edge.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  certificate  number  60490.65/2615814  reveals  the  curious  alloy 
of  this  piece:  73.32%  copper,  24.06%  nickel,  2.57%  iron,  and 
0.05%  silicon.  The  composition  raises  two  questions  about  the 
alloy  of  these  patterns.  How  much  harder  would  the  iron  make  the 
already  hard  copper  /  nickel  alloy?  How  much  (or  little)  silicon 
was  necessary  to  enhance  the  preservation  of  the  surfaces?  To 
answer  the  second  question  first,  it  appears  very  little  silicon  is 
actually  needed  to  prevent  deterioration  of  the  alloy.  The  question 
of  the  addition  of  iron  remains  an  open  one. 

There  were  no  cupro-nickel  Postage  Currency  listed  in  either 
the  Eavenson  Sale  (1903)  or  the  George  H.  Earle  Sale  (1912).  It 
is  most  likely  the  three  known  (and  fourth  possible)  copper-nickel 
pieces  were  confused  with  silver  strikes.  However,  silver  pieces  with 
reeded  edges  never  existed  and  have  been  delisted. 

Only  slight  strike  softness  is  noted  from  this  hard  alloy  with 
some  weakness  on  the  venation  on  the  leaves  in  the  wreath  noted. 
Each  side  displays  reddish-lilac  patina  with  a  light  gray  overtone. 
Close  examination  shows  only  a  few  small  spots  of  carbon. 

Ex:  L.S.  Ruder  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/1987),  lot  9 85;  Musikoff 
Collection  (Jay  Parrino  FPL,  1997);  The  California  Sale  (Goldberg 
Auctions,  10/2000),  lot  590;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60490 


1863  Postage  Currency  Ten  Cents,  PR64  Brown 
Judd-331  A,  Unique  Copper  Striking 
Ex:  Davis-Brand-Boyd-Farouk 


5948  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-331  A,  Pollock-403,  Cassel-17,  Unique, 
PR64  Brown  PCGS.  38.4  grains.  Regular  obverse  dies  trial  but 
undated,  the  reverse  is  the  standard  Postage  Currency  format. 
Struck  in  pure  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  David  Cassel  had  S&N 
Labs  conduct  SEM-EDX  testing  for  PCGS  on  this  piece  in  1997. 
Their  certificate  number  104646247  confirmed  this  piece  was 
pure  copper.  To  quote  Cassel  from  his  second  edition:  “It  is  a 
fantasy  piece  created  for  no  other  reason  than  to  create  a  great  and 
valuable  rarity.”  Later  he  speculates  about  the  creation  of  this  piece: 

“The  coin  was  probably  created  by  William  E.  DuBois, 
assayer  and  coiner  at  the  request  of  Dr.  Henry  Linderman, 
later  to  become  Direction  of  the  U.S.  Mint.  Linderman  and 
others  are  credited  with  creating  some  of  the  classic  and 
rarest  collectibles  to  come  out  of  the  Mint,  including  some 
incredible  restrikes.  It  is  probable  that  William  E.  DuBois 
had  a  hand  in  all  of  this  as  he  knew  every  job  connected 
with  the  Mint.  He  was  employed  at  the  U.S.  Mint  for  more 
than  forty  years  beginning  in  1840.” 

The  brown  patina  is  thick  over  the  surfaces,  but  if  the  piece  is 
angled  just  right  underlying  multicolored  iridescence  is  abundantly 
evident.  The  strike  details  are  strong  throughout  and  there  are  no 
obvious  contact  marks. 

Ex:  Robert  Coulton  Davis  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp  Co.,  1/1890), 
lot  1067;  S.C.  Stevens;  Virgil  Brand  (journal  entry  #16857);  F.C.C. 
Boyd;  The  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby’s,  2-3/1954),  lot 
1781;  James  P.  Randall;  (Lester  Merkin,  9/1967) ,  lot  504;  Milton  R. 
Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997),  lot  1127;  ANA  Signature 
(Heritage,  7-8/1997),  lot  7265;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60492 


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Undated  (1863)  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-33  IB,  PR64,  Copper-Nickel  Alloy 
Ex:  Eliasberg 


5949  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-33  IB,  Pollock-402,  Cassel-5,  R.7,  PR64 
PCGS.  33.1  grains.  Ex:  Eliasberg.  The  design  is  a  dateless  Seated 
Liberty  obverse,  paired  with  the  Postage  Currency  reverse  featuring 
10  CENTS  1863  in  the  center  and  *  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  * 
ACT  JULY  1862  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with 
a  reeded  edge.  This  dateless  Seated  Liberty  obverse  was  left  over 
from  1863  and  is  characterized  by  the  broken  top  to  the  first  S 
in  STATES,  obviously  caused  by  the  heavy  lapping  required  to 
eliminate  six  years  of  die  rust  that  had  accumulated.  A  few  of  these 
fantasy  pieces  were  created  by  pairing  the  undated  obverse  from 
1863  with  the  Postage  Currency  reverse  from  that  same  year.  A  faint 
diagonal  die  scratch  through  the  field  and  foot  of  Liberty  is  seen  to 
some  degree  on  all  five  pieces  known  of  this  obverse/reverse  pairing. 
SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number 
60493.64/4486785  revealed  the  exact  composition  of  this  piece  to 
be  74%  copper  and  26%  nickel.  The  surfaces  show  just  the  slightest 
hint  of  reddish  toning  with  strong  underlying  brightness  in  the  fields. 
Each  side  also  shows  (with  magnification)  a  number  of  contact 
marks  and  lint  marks.  A  couple  of  other  obverse  die  scratches  are 
also  seen,  an  obvious  effort  on  the  coiners  part  to  efface  die  rust. 

Ex:  Charles  Morris  Collection  (S.H.  and  H.  Chapman,  4/1905),  lot 
384;  J.M.  Clapp;  Louis  Eliasberg,  Sr.;  Eliasberg  Collection  (Bowers 
andMerena,  5/1996),  lot  193;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60493 


Undated  (1863)  Postage  Currency  Pattern 
Judd-33 1C,  PR65 

Iron  and  Cobalt  in  the  Cupro-Nickel  Alloy 


5950  1863  Ten  Cents,  Judd-33 1C,  Pollock-402,  Cassel-23,  R.8, 
PR65  NGC.  31.86  grains.  The  design  is  a  dateless  Seated  Liberty 
obverse,  paired  with  the  Postage  Currency  reverse  featuring  10 
CENTS  1863  in  the  center  and  *  POSTAGE  CURRENCY  *  ACT 
JULY  1862  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  medallic  alignment  in 
copper-nickel  with  a  reeded  edge.  Like  the  Judd-33  lb  above,  this 
piece  shows  the  diagnostic  angling  die  scratch  through  the  foot 
of  Liberty  and  the  “broken”  top  of  the  first  S  in  STATES,  both 
characteristics  of  reworking  of  the  leftover,  repolished  obverse  from 
1863.  The  “c”  designation  indicates  a  different  copper-nickel  alloy, 
in  this  case  alloyed  with  iron  and  cobalt.  One  other  such  piece 
is  known.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  Ledoux  &  Company 
Certificate  number  289163-019  showed  the  metallurgical 
composition  of  this  piece  as:  74.9%  copper,  24.5%  nickel,  0.35% 
iron,  and  0.18%  cobalt.  No  one  has  given  an  explanation  for 
the  presence  of  iron  and  cobalt  in  the  copper-nickel  alloy.  David 
CassePs  only  guess  is  that  in  larger  percentages,  iron  and  cobalt 
would  make  the  coin  magnetic.  The  fields  are  remarkably  bright 
and  mirrored,  especially  so  for  a  coin  with  such  a  strong  presence  of 
nickel  in  the  alloy.  Light,  streaky  reddish  toning  is  seen  across  each 
side.  There  are  a  few  field  marks  and  Mint-made  lint  marks,  and 
the  strike  displays  localized  softness  on  the  head  of  Liberty. 

Ex:  Lenox  Lohr  /  ANA  Auction  (Numismatic  Gallery,  8/1958), 
lot  49;  Bareford  Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  288;  to  a  New 
England  collector;  appeared  in  a  Coin  World  ad  for  JMN  &  Associates, 
1/31/1990;  to  Donald  Kagin  and  Andy  Lustig;  David  Cassel  (1998). 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60491 


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1868  Ten  Cent  Pattern 
Judd-641  A,  Bright  and  Flashy  PR65 
Remotely  Related  to  Postage  Currency  Issues 


5951  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-641,  Pollock-713,  Cassel-30,  Low  R.7, 
PR65  NGC.  31.64  grains.  The  obverse  is  the  regular  issue  design 
of  the  Seated  Liberty  dime  except  with  no  date.  The  reverse  is 
similar  to  the  regular  issue  Seated  Liberty  design  with  the  date  and 
a  star  inside  the  wreath.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  alloy  with  a  reeded 
edge.  The  obverse  is  from  the  same  undated,  vigorously  polished 
obverse  die  used  to  strike  the  undated  mules  that  were  paired  with 
the  Postage  Currency  reverse;  thus  making  these  pieces  distantly 
related  to  the  Postage  Currency  series.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted 
by  Ledoux  &  Company  on  certificate  number  581886-002  revealed 
the  composition  of  this  piece  as:  76%  copper,  23%  nickel,  0.3% 
cobalt,  0.2%  iron,  and  0.1%  silicon.  It  is  David  Cassel’s  opinion  that 
the  presence  of  small  amounts  of  silicon,  iron,  and  cobalt  account 
for  the  better  flash  and  contrast  of  this  piece  than  the  Friedberg, 
Eliasberg,  or  Wolfe  examples.  To  us  this  seems  doubtful  since  these 
elements  are  present  in  such  small  amounts.  It  seems  more  likely  this 
was  simply  a  well-produced  and  well-preserved  pattern.  The  fields 
show  the  expected  die  polishing  marks,  and  they  are  exceptionally 
deep  in  mirrored  reflectivity.  Additionally,  the  devices  display 
significant  mint  frost,  giving  the  coin  considerable  field-device 
contrast  on  each  side.  Just  a  hint  of  pale  golden-rose  toning  is 
present  across  each  side.  The  devices  are  fully  struck  in  all  areas. 

Ex:  National  Money  Show  Auction  (Superior,  3/2000),  lot  655; 
Donald  Kagin  and  Andy  Lustig;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60859 


1868  Dime  Pattern  in  Copper,  PR63  Brown 
Judd-642,  The  Only  Example  in  Private  Hands 
Ex:  Woodin-Farouk 


5952  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-642,  Pollock-714,  Cassel-39,  R.8, 
PR63  Brown  PCGS.  27.46  grains.  The  obverse  is  of  the  regular 
dies  1868  dime.  The  reverse,  however,  shares  the  same  design 
as  Judd-640  through  646,  showing  ONE  DIME  in  the  center,  a 
six-pointed  star  above,  the  date  below,  and  all  surrounded  by  a 
wreath  of  cotton,  corn,  and  tobacco.  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC 
Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60860.63/21873030  confirmed 
this  piece  was  struck  in  pure  copper.  Designated  a  Brown  coin, 
the  surfaces  are  deep  brown  with  just  the  faintest  glimmers  of  red 
still  evident  surrounding  the  devices.  Only  one  other  Judd-642  is 
known,  and  that  piece  is  part  of  the  Mitchelson  Collection  at  the 
Connecticut  State  Library.  That  coin  weighs  18  grains,  making 
each  piece  known  unique  in  its  weight  category. 

Ex:  William  Woodin;  Hans  Schulman  to  King  Farouk;  The  Palace 
Collections  of  Egypt  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954) ,  lot  1815;  to  Sol  Kaplan; 
to  Gene  Wolfe;  Gene  Wolfe  Collection  /  FUN  Signature  (Heritage, 
1/2000) ,  lot  7423;  Stack’s  (12/2003),  lot  197,  uncertified,  where  it 
brought  $9 800. 

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1868  Postage  Currency  Dime  (Struck  in  1863) 
Judd-644,  PR64 
Ex:  Garrett 


5953  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-644,  Pollock-716,  Cassel-18,  Low  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  30.9  grains.  Ex:  Garrett.  A  Postage  Currency  related 
pattern,  dated  1868.  The  obverse  has  a  central  shield  with  diagonal 
arrows  behind,  EXCHANGED  FOR  above  and  U.S.  NOTES 
below.  The  reverse  is  a  variant  of  the  adopted  design  with  the 
central  wreath  surrounding  ONE  DIME,  a  six-pointed  star  above 
and  the  date  below.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with  a  reeded  edge. 
The  metallic  composition  of  this  piece,  as  determined  by  SEM-EDX 
testing  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60862.64/4646248,  is 
74%  copper  and  26%  nickel. 

The  most  numismatically  interesting  revelation  about  this  series 
of  patterns  is  when  the  1868-dated  pieces  are  compared  side-by- 
side  with  those  from  1863,  the  1868-dated  coins  have  less  advanced 
die  cracks.  In  the  second  edition  of  his  reference  on  the  Postage 
Currency  series,  David  Cassel  explained: 

“these  coins  dated  1868  ...  were  produced  in  May  1863 
before  most  of  the  Dies  1-A  coins  as  pieces  de  caprice  for 
collectors.  The  several  I  have  seen  do  not  appear  to  be 
restrikes  but  appear  to  be  Mint  date  logo  punch  errors.  I 
am  not  aware  of  any  patterns  that  were  struck  five  years  in 
anticipation  of  the  expectation  of  a  need.” 

Pronounced  striking  softness  is  noted  at  2  o’clock  on  the 
obverse,  affecting  most  of  the  word  FOR.  The  obverse  die  was 
vigorously  lapped  and  the  fields  are  brightly  reflective.  The  reverse 
shows  peripheral  die  cracking  and  occasional  areas  of  die  rust. 
The  leaves  on  the  lower  right  portion  of  the  wreath  are  weakly 
impressed  also.  These  two  areas  of  strike  weakness  are  undoubtedly 
from  the  hardness  of  the  26%  nickel  alloy.  Pale  rose  toning  covers 
otherwise  brilliant  surfaces. 

Ex:  John  Work  Garrett  Collection  (Stack’s,  3/1976) ,  lot  602;  Auction 
‘82  (Paramount’s  session,  8/1982) ,  lot  1814;  Charmont  Sale  (Steve  Ivy, 
8/1983),  lot  4586;  Milton  R.  Friedberg  Collection  (C.A.A.,  1/1997), 
lot  1128;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60862 


1868  Postage  Currency  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-645,  PR67  Brown 
Thin  Planchet,  Probably  Unique  as  Such 


5954  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-645,  Pollock-717,  Cassel-28,  High  R.7, 
PR67  Brown  PCGS.  28.1  grains.  Ex:  Bass.  A  rare  Postage  Currency 
related  pattern,  dated  1868.  The  obverse  displays  the  expected 
central  shield  with  diagonal  arrows  behind,  EXCHANGED  FOR 
above  and  U.S.  NOTES  below.  The  reverse  is  a  variant  of  the 
adopted  design  with  the  central  wreath  surrounding  ONE  DIME, 
a  six-pointed  star  above  and  the  date  below.  Struck  in  copper, 
medallic  alignment  on  a  thin  planchet,  and  with  a  plain  edge.  This 
appears  to  be  the  only  thin  planchet,  light  weight  example  known 
of  this  pattern.  At  least  one  thick  planchet  coin  exists  and  possibly 
two  exist  at  38.6  grains.  This  seldom-seen  1868  Postage  Currency 
pattern  has  two  distinctive  characteristics.  The  first  is  the  previously 
mentioned  misdated  date  punch  used  —  the  coin  having  actually 
been  struck  in  1863  —  and  showing  a  pronounced  lack  of  die 
cracking  seen  on  later  1863  strikes.  Second  is  the  curious  double- 
struck  reverse.  There  is  approximately  5  degrees  of  rotation  between 
the  first  and  second  strike,  and  no  evidence  of  double  striking  on 
the  obverse.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  certificate  number  60863.67/5500641  showed  this  piece  to 
be  almost  pure  copper.  The  exact  breakdown  is  97 .65%  copper 
and  2.35%  iron.  The  surfaces  on  this  piece  are  nothing  less  than 
spectacular.  The  PR67  grade  tells  much  more  about  the  appearance 
than  does  the  Brown  designation.  Each  side  has  an  inescapable 
deep  blue  patina  and  the  deeply  mirrored  fields  further  enhance 
the  vibrancy  of  the  color.  What  is  not  stated  on  the  insert  is  the 
contrast  present  on  each  side,  but  the  fields  and  devices  display  a 
stark  cameo  effect.  The  surfaces  are  almost  perfectly  preserved. 

Ex:  The  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt  -  Farouk  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954),  lot 
1815;  Sol  Kaplan;  Harry  X  Boosel  Collection  (RARCOA,  1/1973) ,  lot 
589;  Brinton  T.  Schorer  to  Harry  Bass  (5/3/ 1 973 ) ;  Harry  Bass  Collection, 
Part  I  (Bowers  and  M erena,  5/1999) ,  lot  1086;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60863 


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1868  Dime  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-645,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
Combined  2-3  Pieces  Known  of  This  Issue 
Ex:  Garrett 


5955  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-645,  Pollock-717,  Cassel-60,  R.8,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  38.7  grains.  Ex:  Garrett.  This  unusual  and 
rare  pattern  shows  a  small  shield  and  inverted  wreath  on  the  obverse 
and  a  legend  that  reads  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The 
reverse  is  laid  out  in  a  peculiar  fashion  also  with  ONE  DIME  in  the 
center,  a  six -pointed  star  above,  the  date  below,  and  all  surrounded 
by  a  wreath  of  cotton,  corn,  and  tobacco.  Struck  in  copper,  medallic 
alignment,  and  a  plain  edge.  Only  one  or  two  other  heavy  weight 
examples  of  this  pattern  are  known.  The  plain  edge  copper  strikings 
(now  believed  unique)  were  not  included  in  the  Adams- Woodin 
pattern  reference  in  1913,  but  have  been  included  in  both  the  Judd 
and  Pollock  references.  This  piece  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC 
Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  70863.64/21873025. 

The  surfaces  are  remarkably  clean  and  problem-free  for  the 
stated  grade.  Original  mint  red  is  obvious  beneath  the  light  layer  of 
brown  patina  that  covers  each  side.  Fully  defined  throughout  with 
significant  mirroring  in  the  fields. 

Ex:  Garrett  Collection  (Bowers  and  Ruddy ,  3/1980) ,  lot  1016;  unknown 
intermediaries;  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2003),  lot  9075. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70863 


1868  Ten  Cents  Pattern 
Judd-646,  PR61 

Unusual  Aluminum  /  Silver  Alloy 


5956  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-646,  Pollock-718,  Cassel-29,  R.7,  PR61 
PCGS.  11.9  grains.  The  obverse  has  an  ornamental  shield  in  the 
center  with  an  inverted  laurel  wreath  suspended  from  a  ring.  A  pair 
of  crossed  arrows  is  behind  the  shield.  The  peripheral  device  reads 
EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The  reverse  displays  ONE 
DIME  /  1868  /  a  six-pointed  star  in  the  center  /  surrounded  by  a 
cereal  wreath.  Struck  in  aluminum  /  silver  alloy  with  a  plain  edge. 
SEM-EDX  testing,  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  Certificate 
number  60864.61/9321628,  shows  this  piece  to  be  composed  of 
61.1%  aluminum,  29.5%  silver,  6.19%  iron,  and  3.21%  copper. 
One  can  only  speculate  what  the  Mint’s  intention  was  in  striking 
this  (and  the  other  Judd-646)  in  this  unusual  aluminum  /  silver 
alloy.  David  Cassel  considered  these  two  pieces  fantasy  products  of 
the  Mint  with  a  value  of  nine  cents  at  the  time  they  were  produced. 
The  surfaces,  undoubtedly  a  result  of  the  peculiar  alloy,  are  dull  and 
chalky- white.  The  strike  is  strong  throughout  and  there  are  numerous 
small,  but  individually  insignificant  spots  across  each  side. 

Ex:  W.J.  Crouch  Collection  (Superior,  6/1977) ,  lot  297;  Gene  Wolfe 
Collection  of  Postage  Currency  Patterns  /  FUN  Auction  (Heritage, 
1/2000) ,  lot  7424;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60864 


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1868-Dated  Ten  Cents  Pattern 
Judd-646,  PR63 

Unique  Aluminum  /  Silver  Alloy  Composition 


5957  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-646,  Pollock-718,  Cassel-70,  R.7,  PR63 
PCGS.  11.6  grains.  An  unusual  and  rare  pattern  with  a  small 
shield  and  inverted  wreath  on  the  obverse  and  a  legend  that 
reads  EXCHANGED  FOR  U.S.  NOTES.  The  reverse  is  laid  out 
with  ONE  DIME  in  the  center,  a  six-pointed  star  above,  the  date 
below,  and  all  surrounded  by  a  wreath  of  cotton,  corn,  and  tobacco. 
Struck  in  aluminum  /  silver  alloy  with  a  plain  edge.  As  with  the 
PR61  Judd-646  above,  this  piece  was  struck  in  a  similarly  unusual 
alloy.  The  differing  compositions  of  each  lend  a  unique  quality 
to  each.  This  piece  was  SEM-EDX  tested  by  QC  Metallurgical 
on  Certificate  number  60864.63/13189788,  which  showed  the 
piece  to  be  composed  of  80.4%  aluminum,  18.10%  silver,  0.9% 
silicon,  and  0.7%  iron.  In  addition  to  the  singular  metallic 
compositions  of  these  Judd-646  pieces,  they  are  noteworthy  for 
another  reason.  The  die  cracks  on  the  obverse  are  less  advanced 
than  those  on  the  aluminum  Die  1-A  presentation  pieces.  The 
significance  being  this  proves  these  pieces  were  struck  in  May 
1863,  not  in  1868  as  the  date  on  these  pieces  would  lead  one  to 
believe.  This  example  lacks  the  chalky  color  of  the  other  Judd-646, 
and  the  fields  are  moderately  bright.  There  are  numerous  spots 
of  oxidation  on  each  side,  a  problem  seen  on  many  aluminum 
patterns  that  were  not  stored  properly. 

Ex:  Goldberg  Auctions  (5/2003),  lot  593;  Stack’s  (10/2003),  lot 
2025;  Oliver  Jung  Collection  (American  Numismatic  Rarities,  7/2003) , 
lot  1018;  Medio  and  Henry  da  Costa  Gomez  Collections  (Stack’s 
/  A  NR,  6/2004) ,  lot  4685;  Richard  Jewell  Collection  (American 
Numismatic  Rarities,  3/2005),  lot  1050 ;  Rarities  Sale  (Bowers  and 
M erena,  7/2005),  lot  2390;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60864 


1869  SIL.  /  NIC.  Dime  Pattern 
Judd-714,  PR64 

Cupro-Nickel  Experimental  Strike 


5958  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-714,  Pollock-793,  Cassel-22,  Low  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  30.9  grains.  The  obverse  features  the  regular  issue 
Liberty  Seated  design  without  the  date.  The  reverse  is  inscribed 
SIL.  9  /  NIC.  1  /  1869.  Struck  in  cupro-nickel  composition  with 
a  reeded  edge.  While  one  would  naturally  assume  (as  did  Adams- 
Woodin  and  the  early  editions  of  the  Judd  book)  that  this  pattern 
would  be  a  metallurgical  trial  for  a  silver  /  nickel  alloy,  that  has  not 
turned  out  to  be  the  case.  The  only  pieces  known  of  this  pattern 
are  in  copper-nickel  alloy.  This  particular  piece  was  SEM-EDX 
tested  by  S&N  Labs  on  certificate  number  60939.64/2510321  and 
turned  out  to  be  75%  copper  and  25%  nickel.  The  surfaces  have 
the  “hard”  look  of  a  nickel  coin  with  satiny  mint  luster  and  light 
oil-slick  iridescence  over  each  side.  In  spite  of  the  high  nickel 
content,  the  strike  details  are  strongly  brought  up,  and  there  are 
no  obvious  or  detracting  abrasions.  A  light  streak  of  discoloration 
through  the  S  in  SIL.  Is  noted,  and  is  an  easy  pedigree  identifier. 
Fine  diagonal  die  striations  are  seen  to  the  upper-right  of  the  figure 
of  Liberty,  a  characteristic  of  all  patterns  in  this  series. 

Ex:  David  B.  Silberman,  Jr.  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  11/1988) , 
lot  5392;  ANA  Signature  Auction  (Heritage,  8/1998) ,  lot  5103; 
David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60939 


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1869  Copper  Ten  Cent  Pattern 
Judd-715,  PR66  Brown 
SIL,  /  NIC.  Reverse  Design 


5959  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-715,  Pollock-794,  Cassel-61,  Low  R.7, 
PR66  Brown  NGC.  37  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  the  exergual  area.  The  reverse  has 
SIL.  9  /  NIC.  1  /  1869  in  large  letters  and  digits.  This  reverse  design 
pattern  was  struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  Of  the  six  known 
examples  of  this  copper  striking,  this  is  the  finest  certified.  SEM- 
EDX  testing  by  Ledoux  &  Company  Certificate  number  919577- 
011  proved  it  to  be  almost  pure  copper:  99.7%  copper  and  0.2% 
nickel.  Curiously,  the  silver  /  nickel  alloy  stamped  on  the  reverse  of 
this  piece  does  not  appear  to  exist  on  any  coins  of  this  design.  The 
production  of  this  almost  pure  copper  piece  makes  one  wonder  what 
was  intended  by  Mint  officials.  Each  side  displays  variegated  “autumn 
leaves”  toning  that  is  quite  deep  in  hue,  yet  the  surfaces  show  strong 
underlying  brightness.  Pronounced  die  striations  are  easily  in  the 
upper-right  of  the  obverse  as  well  as  the  long  diagonal  die  scratch  in 
the  lower  obverse  field  that  passes  under  the  foot  of  Liberty. 

Ex:  Goldberg  Auctions  (5/2003),  lot  593;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60940 


1869  Ten  Cents  Pattern,  PR64 
Judd-716,  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  Reverse 


5960  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-716,  Pollock-795,  Unlisted  in  Cassel, 
High  R.6,  PR64  PCGS.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC. 
/  COP.  in  larger  letters,  the  date  is  below,  smaller,  and  slightly 
curved.  Allegedly  struck  in  Koulz’s  alloy,  a  variant  of  German  silver, 
with  a  reeded  edge.  SEM-EDX  testing  was  done  on  this  piece,  but 
the  totals  only  add  up  to  98%.  The  known  percentages  are:  35% 
nickel,  38%  copper,  and  25%  silver.  This  piece  has  the  appearance 
of  a  nickel  coin  with  more  subdued,  satiny  surfaces  and  minimally 
reflective  fields.  Each  side  displays  finely  variegated  rose-lilac-gray 
patina,  and  there  are  no  mentionable  flaws  on  either  side.  Sharply 
defined  throughout. 

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1869  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’  Dime  in  Silver 
Judd-7 16A,  PR63 


1869  Silver  ‘Koutz’s  Alloy’  Dime 
SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COR  Reverse 
Judd-7 16A,  PR64 


5961  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 16A,  Pollock-796,  Cassel-62,  High  R.7, 
PR63  PCGS.  38.4  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC. 
/  COP.  in  larger  letters  with  the  date  below,  in  a  smaller  font,  and 
slightly  curved.  This  design  pattern  has  a  reeded  edge  and  was 
supposedly  struck  in  the  unworkable  alloy  of  silver,  nickel,  and 
copper:  Koulz’s  alloy.  This  piece  was  struck  in  100%  silver,  as 
confirmed  by  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on 
certificate  number  60942.63/21873023.  As  a  reminder,  the  link  of 
the  so-called  Koulz’s  Alloy  patterns  with  the  Postage  Currency  series 
is  the  use  of  the  Postage  Currency  undated  obverse,  identifiable  by 
the  broken  first  S  in  STATES.  The  so-called  Koutz’s  Alloy  has 
turned  out  to  be  a  misnomer.  David  Cassel’s  extensive  research 
failed  to  reveal  a  single  person  named  Koulz.  However,  there  were 
a  number  of  entries  for  a  French  chemist,  Montchal  Roulz.  So 
Koulz’s  Alloy  may  simply  be  a  typographical  error  or  misreading 
of  the  capital  letter  R,  one  that  should  actually  be  Routz’s  Alloy. 
The  surfaces  of  this  piece  are  bright  throughout  with  just  the 
slightest  trace  of  toning  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  is  well  brought 
up  overall  and  there  are  no  distracting  contact  marks  evident. 

Ex:  The  Palace  Collections  of  Egypt,  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954),  lot  1831; 
Hans  Schulman;  T.  James  Clarke,  et  al.;  (Numismatic  Gallery, 
1 1/1955),  lot  581 ;  Maurice  M.  Burgett  &  Lenox  R.  Lohr  (Numismatic 
Gallery,  8/1958),  lot  55;  Abner  Kreisberg  and  Hans  Schulman 
(4/1958),  lot  1062;  Lenox  Lohr  Collection  FPL  (Empire  Coin 
Company,  1965);  Harold  L.  Bareford  Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981), 
lot  295;  George  Polis  Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  6/1991),  lot 
1114;  Superior  (5/2003) ,  lot  3441 ;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60942 


5962  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 16A,  Pollock-796,  Cassel-63,  High 
R.7,  PR64  PCGS.  38.6  grains.  The  obverse  was  struck  from  the 
leftover,  undated  obverse  die  used  on  Postage  Currency  patterns 
from  1863.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  in  larger  letters  with 
1869  below,  in  a  smaller  font,  and  slightly  curved.  Struck  in  almost 
pure  silver  (not  the  alloy  stated  on  the  reverse)  with  a  reeded  edge. 
The  SEM-EDX  composition  of  this  piece  as  determined  by  QC 
Metallurgical  on  certificate  number  60942.64/21873026  proved 
to  be  98.77%  silver  and  1.23%  copper.  The  name  Koulz  appears 
to  have  originated  in  an  obscure  1869  government  publication 
Suggestions  to  Congress  of  the  Finances  of  the  United  States.  In  that 
booklet  there  is  a  quote  from  W.  E.  DuBois  who  described  the 
proposed  the  alloy  of  41%  copper,  33%  nickel,  and  26%  silver: 


“Mr.  Eckfeldt  made  a  small  bar,  and  gave  it  three  meltings.  It 
rolled  down  with  great  difficulty,  splitting  and  cracking  in 
spite  of  all  the  precaution  and  annealings.  Mr.  Barber  made 
a  reverse  to  try  it  under  the  press  (using  the  dime  head  for 
the  obverse),  and  a  faint  impression  was  produced  in  the 
steam  press.  The  metal  is  totally  unfit  for  coinage,  and  the 
color  is  bad.” 


It  is  unlikely  that  any  of  the  so-called  “Koulz’s  alloy”  impressions 
made  it  out  of  the  Mint.  Only  one  piece  is  known  with  a  roughly 
comparable  composition.  Instead,  the  reverse  die  was  used  to  strike 
more  conventional  metals  and  alloys.  Deep  rose  and  blue  toning  is 
seen  in  equal  measures  over  each  side  with  light  hairlining  apparent 
with  magnification.  Otherwise,  no  contact  marks  are  seen. 

Ex:  Numismatic  Gallery  (11/1957);  Curtis  R.  Paxman  Collection 
(American  Auction  Association,  1 1/1974) ,  lot  1029;  HaroldL.  Bareford 
Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  296;  Auction  (82  (Paramount’s 
session,  8/1982),  lot  1815;  Arnold/Romisa  Collections  (Bowers  and 
Merena,  9/1984),  lot  372;  Stack’s  (6/2003),  lot  580;  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60942 


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1869  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’  Ten  Cents  in  Copper 
Judd-717,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 


5963  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-717,  Pollock-797,  Cassel-46,  Low  R.7, 
PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  31.20  grains.  The  “Koulz’s  Alloy” 
design  that  uses  the  undated  Postage  Currency  obverse  (from 
1863)  with  the  “broken  S”  in  STATES,  paired  with  the  reverse  that 
displays  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  in  the  center,  followed  by  a  straight 
line,  then  the  date,  in  exergue.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge. 
Certificate  number  5500648  Similar  to  German  silver  (Neusilber), 
French  chemist  Montchal  Roulz  received  a  French  patent  for 
his  silver  /  nickel  /  copper  alloy  in  1841.  The  composition’s 
unsuitability  for  use  in  coinage  left  the  Mint  with  an  experimental 
reverse  die,  but  no  usable  experimental  alloy.  Pieces  were  struck 
using  the  SIL.  /  COP.  /  NIC.  reverse  in  silver,  nickel,  and  copper. 
This  piece  displays  rich  cherry-red  color  with  faint  traces  of  blue 
intermixed.  The  fields  show  signs  of  heavy  die  polishing  which  give 
the  piece  its  brightly  mirrored  fields.  The  strike  is  sharp  throughout 
with  a  few  small,  grade-limiting  specks  of  carbon  present. 

Ex:  David  Golding  Sale  (Stack’s,  6/1952) ,  lot  16;  ANA  Auction 
(Stack’s,  8/1971),  lot  402;  Brinton  T.  Schorer  (5/3/1973) ;  Harry 
W.  Bass  Collection,  Part  I  (Bowers  and  Merena,  5/1999) ,  lot  1093 ; 
Teletrade  Auction  1382  (11/29/2000) ,  lot  1148;  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70943 


1869  Ten  Cent  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’ 
Judd-7 17 A,  PR64 

Alloyed  With  Traces  of  Iron  and  Silicon 


5964  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 17 A,  Pollock-798,  Cassel-64,  High  R.7, 
PR64  PCGS.  44.3  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the  regular 
issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL.  /  NIC. 
/  COP.  in  the  center  with  the  date  slightly  curved  below  and  in 
a  smaller  font.  This  second  reverse  design  pattern  has  a  reeded 
edge.  The  reverse  states  it  was  struck  in  the  unworkable  alloy  of 
silver,  nickel,  and  copper:  Koulz’s  alloy.  However,  this  example 
proved  to  be  composed  of  a  most  interesting  alloy  when  SEM- 
EDX  testing  was  conducted  by  QC  Metallurgical  on  certificate 
number  60944.64/21873031:  76.07%  copper,  23.42%  nickel,  0.27% 
iron,  and  0.24%  silicon.  This  piece  was  originally  attributed  as  a 
Judd-716  (Koulz’s  alloy),  but  after  metallurgical  testing  was  done 
it  was  reholdered  as  a  Judd-7 17A  (mostly  nickel)  striking.  The 
difference  between  the  two  cannot  be  discerned  by  appearance, 
weight,  or  specific  gravity;  only  SEM-EDX  testing  can  differentiate 
between  the  two  alloys.  The  piece  looks  like  other  nickel  patterns 
we  have  seen  with  subdued  mint  luster.  The  strike  is  surprisingly 
strong  for  a  composition  as  hard  as  this  one.  Moderate  reflectivity 
is  seen  in  the  fields  and  the  devices  are  notably  frosted,  yielding 
significant  contrast.  Light  gray-rose  toning  is  seen  over  each  side. 
An  irregular  planchet  flaw  in  the  right  field  serves  as  a  useful 
pedigree  identifier. 

Ex:  eBay  offering  #391360575  (2004)  by  Blue  Moon  Coin;  David 
Cassel. 

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1869  ‘Koulz’s  Alloy’  Dime 
Judd-7 17 A,  PR65 
Copper  /  Nickel  Composition 


5965  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 17A,  Pollock-798,  Cassel-24,  High  R.7, 
PR65  NGC.  45.94  grains.  The  undated  obverse  is  similar  to  the 
regular  issue  and  was  used  to  strike  the  Postage  Currency  patterns 
in  1863,  as  seen  by  the  broken  top  of  the  first  S  in  STATES.  The 
reverse  features  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  in  the  center,  followed  by 
a  straight  line,  the  date  in  the  exergue  below  and  in  a  smaller 
font.  Allegedly  struck  in  the  unworkable  Koulz’s  alloy  with  a 
reeded  edge.  SEM-EDX  testing  conducted  by  Ledoux  &  Company 
Certificate  number  235641-018  actually  showed  this  piece  to  be 
struck  in  74.5%  copper,  24.9%  nickel,  0.33%  iron,  and  0.27% 
cobalt.  Two  of  the  three  elements  in  Koulz’s  alloy  (or  more  precisely 
Montchal  Roulz’s  alloy)  are  present  in  this  piece,  but  no  silver 
was  found.  This  is  a  brightly  mirrored  proof  whose  reflectivity 
greatly  enhances  the  oil-slick  patina  seen  over  each  side.  High- 
point  definition  is  lacking  on  the  hair  and  breasts  of  Liberty,  not 
surprising  considering  the  hardness  of  the  alloy  this  piece  was 
struck  in.  Numerous  flyspecks  of  carbon  are  scattered  over  each 
side,  but  there  are  no  obvious  or  detracting  contact  marks. 

Ex:  The  Palace  Collections  of  Eppt  (Sotheby’s,  2/1954),  lot  1831 ;  T. 
James  Clarke,  et  al. ;  (Numismatic  Gallery,  11/1955) ,  lot  581 ;  Maurice 
M.  Burgett  &  Lenox  R.  Lohr  (Numismatic  Gallery,  8/1958),  lot  55; 
Lenox  Lohr  Collection  FPL  (Empire  Coin  Company,  1965);  Harold 
L.  Bareford  Collection  (Stack’s,  10/1981),  lot  295;  George  Polis 
Collection  (Bowers  and  Merena,  6/1991),  lot  1114;  David  Cassel. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60944 


1869  Dime  Pattern,  Cupro-Nickel 
Judd-7 17 A,  PR66 

The  Finest  SIL.  /  NIC.  /  COP.  Design 


5966  1869  Ten  Cents,  Judd-7 17 A,  Pollock-798,  Cassel-31,  High 
R.7,  PR66  NGC.  44.60  grains.  The  obverse  is  similar  to  the 
regular  issue,  but  without  the  date  in  exergue.  The  reverse  has  SIL. 
/  NIC.  /  COP.  with  the  date  slightly  curved  below  and  in  a  smaller 
font.  This  second  reverse  design  pattern  has  a  reeded  edge  and  was 
a  modification  of  the  virtually  unworkable  “Koulz’s  Alloy.”  This 
piece  has  been  SEM-EDX  tested  at  Ledoux  &  Company  Certificate 
Number  919577-012  and  the  results  are:  76%  copper,  23%  nickel, 
0.2%  silicon,  0.1%  iron,  0.1%  cobalt,  and  0.05%  silver.  This 
composition  was  also  very  difficult  to  produce  because  of  the  high 
nickel  content.  This  particular  piece  is  the  finest  known  at  both 
services  (5/15).  The  bright  nickel-gray  fields  show  light  oil-slick 
iridescence  that  is  most  attractive,  and  the  devices  are  especially 
well  struck  considering  the  hardness  of  the  alloy. 

Ex:  Heritage  FPL  (9/22/1998) ,  offered  as  a  Judd-716;  Kagin’s  private 
treaty  (3/2000)  to  David  Cassel. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60944 


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CASSEL  COLLECTION  BOOKS 


Postage  Currency  References  by  David  Cassel 
First  and  Second  Editions 


5967  Pattern  Postage  Currency  References,  First  and  Second  Editions. 

For  the  Postage  Currency  specialist,  these  two  volumes  are 
indispensable.  Each  is  long  out-of-print.  Each  volume  of  United 
States  Pattern  Postage  Currency  Coins  details  David  Cassel’s  journey 
of  knowledge  in  uncovering  the  facts  of  this  oftentimes  surprising 
series.  The  first  edition  is  Number  29  of  a  run  of  110  volumes  of 
the  Premier  Edition  from  2000.  The  second  edition  is  Number  29 
of  a  tiny  run  of  only  30  books,  published  in  2007.  Each  volume 
is  in  mint  condition  and  shrink-wrapped.  The  first  edition  is 
autographed  by  the  author. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  (Total:  2  books)  PCGS#  661000 


Postage  Currency  References 
First  and  Second  Editions 


5968  Pattern  Postage  Currency  References,  First  and  Second  Editions. 

A  second  set  of  this  definitive  reference  on  Postage  Currency 
and  associated  patterns.  These  editions  of  United  States  Pattern 
Postage  Currency  Coins  have  long  been  out-of-print,  and  this 
and  the  previous  lot  are  the  final  books  held  by  the  author.  The 
Premier  first  edition  (2000)  is  Number  30  of  110  books  printed, 
and  it  autographed  by  David  Cassel.  The  second  edition  (2007)  is 
Number  30  of  only  30  books  printed.  The  pair  is  shrink-wrapped  by 
the  author  and  in  new  condition. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  (Total:  2  books)  PCGS#  661000 


PATTERNS 


1836  Two  Cent,  Near-Mint 
Judd-53,  Reeded  Edge 


5969  1836  Two  Cents,  Judd-53,  Pollock-54,  Low  R.6,  AU58  PCGS. 

The  first  pattern  two  cent  design.  The  obverse  has  a  small  eagle 
that  stands  on  a  cloud,  with  the  date  below  and  UNITED  STATES 
OF  AMERICA  at  the  borders.  The  reverse  has  the  denomination 
widely  spaced  within  a  peripheral  laurel  wreath.  Struck  in  billon 
with  a  reeded  edge.  A  well  defined  example  with  deep  gunmetal- 
gray  toning.  Despite  momentary  circulation,  we  can  mention  only 
a  small  spot  near  the  left  (facing)  wingtip  and  a  slight  obverse  edge 
knock  at  5:30  o’clock.  PCGS#  11196 


1858  Indian  Cent  in  Copper-Nickel 
Judd-208,  Pollock-259 
Centered  Date,  Five  Leaf  Clusters 


5970  1858  Indian  Cent,  Judd-208,  Pollock-259,  R.3,  PR64  PCGS. 

Snow-PT28.  Die  Pair  1.  The  Indian  Head  cent  as  adopted  in 
1859,  with  clusters  of  five  leaves  on  the  reverse  wreath.  This  is 
the  Centered  Date  Pollock  variant.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with 
a  plain  edge.  This  is  the  most  commonly  encountered  of  the  four 
Judd-208  variants.  Obviously  a  copper-nickel  product  from  the 
“white”  appearance  of  the  coin,  only  slight  rose  color  is  seen  on 
each  side.  A  number  of  small,  but  individually  insignificant  contact 
marks  are  seen  on  each  side.  Slight  high-point  softness  is  noted  on 
the  headdress  and  laurel  wreath.  PCGS#  11885 

1859  Indian  Cent  Pattern,  PR  12 
Judd-230,  Pure  Copper 


5971  1859  Indian  Cent,  Judd-230,  Pollock-274,  High  R.7,  PR12 
NGC.  Ex:  Col.  Green,  Eric  P.  Newman  Collection.  4.7  gm.  Struck 
from  regular  issue  1859  Indian  cent  plain  edge  dies,  but  in  100% 
copper  instead  of  the  expected  88%  copper,  12%  nickel  alloy. 
The  cent  undoubtedly  circulated  for  a  number  of  years  until  was 
saved,  probably  because  of  its  pre-Civil  War  date,  or  laurel  wreath 
reverse.  But  its  status  as  a  pattern  was  known  to  Newman,  who  paid 
$12.50  for  it  when  he  acquired  it  circa- 1940.  The  mahogany-brown 
surfaces  display  distributed  unimportant  marks,  in  addition  to  a 
small  rim  knock  at  7  o’clock  on  the  reverse.  PCGS#  1 1944 

1863  Indian  Cent  in  Bronze 


Judd-299,  Thin  Planchet,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 


5972  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-299,  Pollock-359,  R.3,  PR64  Brown 
PCGS.  Struck  from  regular  issue,  plain  edge  dies,  but  in  bronze 
instead  of  copper-nickel.  No  L  on  the  ribbon.  The  Indian  cent 
alloy  switched  from  bronze  to  copper-nickel  during  1864.  The  dies 
exhibit  medallic  alignment,  as  usual  for  Judd- 299,  and  this  is  a  thin 
planchet  variant.  This  pattern  was  the  Mint’s  first  experiment  with 
bronze.  Only  200  or  so  pieces  are  believed  known,  and  examples 
are  rarely  seen  with  any  red  color  remaining.  Strike  details  on  this 
piece  are  complete  throughout,  and  the  fields  are  deeply  reflective 
with  rich  brown  and  blue  patina. 

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1863  Reeded  Edge  Copper-Nickel  Cent,  PR64 
Judd-300,  Pollock-360,  High  Date  Variety 


1863  Copper-Nickel  Indian  Cent,  MS64 
Low-Date  Judd-300,  Pollock-362  Variety 


5973  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-300,  Pollock-360,  R.7,  PR64  NGC. 

Struck  from  regular  issue  Indian  cent  dies  in  the  usual  copper- 
nickel  alloy,  but  the  edge  is  reeded  instead  of  plain.  High  Date 
variant.  All  Judd-300  strikes  are  rare,  whether  in  circulation  or 
proof  format.  This  a  most  unusual  pattern.  It  is  the  only  proof  cent 
coin  struck  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  remarkable  proof  that 
displays  deeply  reflective  fields  on  each  side.  The  color,  rather  than 
the  usual  whitish  lack  of  color,  is  deep  yellow-gold  in  the  fields  with 
deep  red  accents  around  the  devices.  Fully  struck. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60455 


1863  Indian  Cent  in  Copper-Nickel 
Judd-300,  Pollock-362,  MS64 
Low  Date  Variant 


5974  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-300,  Pollock-362,  R.7,  MS64  PCGS.  71.9 
grains.  Ex:  Starr.  The  regular  dies  trial  issue  for  the  1863  Indian  cent. 
Struck  in  copper-nickel  but  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  low  date 
variant,  and  is  rare  as  such  with  only  a  half  dozen  known  according 
to  USPatterns.com.  Business  strikes  can  be  distinguished  by  the 
crooked  fleck  on  the  cheek  below  the  eye.  Pollock,  in  his  standard 
reference  on  patterns,  broke  the  single  Judd  variety  into  three 
variants,  two  in  proof  format  and  Pollock-362  as  a  business  strike.  A 
reeded  edge  Uncirculated  piece  was  first  offered  in  public  auction 
in  an  1865  Cogan  sale.  For  a  copper-nickel  coin,  the  surfaces 
display  a  remarkable  amount  of  red  patina.  The  surfaces  glow  with 
mint  luster,  and  there  are  no  mentionable  contact  marks  present. 
Ex:  Floyd  Starr  (Stack’s,  10/1992),  lot  1046. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70455 


5975  1863  One  Cent,  Judd-300,  Pollock-362,  R.7,  MS64  PCGS. 

Regular  dies  trial  issue  for  the  Indian  cent.  Struck  in  copper-nickel 
with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  Low  Date  example  with  the  diagnostic 
hook-shaped  mark  on  the  cheek  just  below  the  eye.  What  is 
significant  about  this  pattern  is  their  experimental  nature,  they 
were  struck  in  both  business  strike  and  proof  format,  with  a  reeded 
edge.  These  pieces  were  believed  at  one  time  to  have  had  the  reeds 
filed  into  each  coin,  but  was  recently  disproved.  Compared  to  the 
other  MS64  above,  this  piece  displays  more  traditional  “white” 
surfaces  of  a  copper-nickel  coin  with  just  faint  tinges  of  red  present. 
A  bit  softly  defined  on  the  tips  of  the  feathers  in  the  headdress,  and 
showing  no  objectionable  contact  marks. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70455 


1863  Judd-305  Two  Cents,  PR63  Brown 
Popular  Washington  Design 


5976  1863  Two  Cents,  Judd-305,  Pollock-370,  R.4,  PR63  Brown 
PCGS.  The  obverse  displays  a  portrait  of  Washington  facing  right, 
GOD  AND  OUR  COUNTRY  around,  date  and  two  stars  below. 
The  reverse  expresses  the  denomination  2  CENTS  within  a  wheat 
wreath,  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around.  CENTS  is 
curved  dramatically.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  plain  edge.  Lovely 
olive-brown  surfaces  exhibit  traces  of  pale  blue  toning  with  golden- 
tan  splashes  on  the  obverse.  Population:  6  in  63  Brown,  18  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  60460 


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1863  Half  Dime,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 
Copper  Strike  From  Regular  Dies,  Judd-323 


5977  1863  Seated  Half  Dime,  Judd-323,  Pollock-388,  High  R.7, 
PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  Struck  in  copper  with  a 
reeded  edge.  Only  about  a  dozen  examples  of  this  type  are  known. 
The  design  elements  are  the  same  as  those  seen  on  the  regular 
issue  coins.  According  to  the  USPatterns.com  website:  “Although 
described  in  the  literature  as  ‘regular  dies  trial  pieces’,  these  are 
actually  restrikes  deliberately  made  in  the  early  1870s  and  sold  as 
part  of  complete  off-metal  sets  with  the  silver  coinage  of  this  year 
...  These  half  dime  dies  were  made  from  a  hub  which  had  the  “D” 
in  “United”  broken  and  are  believed  to  be  backdated  novodels.” 
A  well  struck,  nicely  mirrored,  and  unabraded  Gem.  The  reverse 
field  and  obverse  margin  are  fire-red,  although  sea-green  toning 
embraces  the  obverse  field.  PCGS#  70480 


1867  Five  Cent  Pattern  in  Nickel 
Judd-570,  Pollock-638,  PR64+  Cameo 


5978  1867  Five  Cents,  Judd-570,  Pollock-638,  R.5,  PR64+  Cameo 
NGC.  Liberty  wears  a  coronet  and  faces  left  on  the  obverse, 
showing  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  the  periphery 
and  the  date  below.  The  top  of  the  7  is  distant  from  the  curl, 
distinguishing  the  Pollock-638  variety  from  the  Pollock-640,  which 
shows  the  7  close  to  the  curl.  The  reverse  shows  5  CENTS  centered 
within  a  laurel  wreath  and  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  at  the  top. 
CENTS  is  in  a  curved  line.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  For  a 
nickel  product,  this  is  a  remarkably  well-struck  and  deeply  mirrored 
example.  The  surfaces  are  untoned  and  a  few  tiny  planchet  divots 
are  seen  scattered  over  each  side.  PCGS#  860780  Base  PCGS# 
60780 


1868  Cent  Pattern  in  Nickel 
Judd-608,  Centered  Date  Variant,  PR62 


5979  1868  Cent,  Judd-608,  Pollock-673,  R.4,  PR62  PCGS.  The 

design  closely  resembles  the  contemporary  three  cent  nickel,  but 
only  a  single  pillar  represents  the  denomination  within  the  wreath, 
and  the  ribbon  ends  are  more  prominent.  The  die  variant  with  the 
1  in  the  date  centered  over  a  dentil.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain 
edge.  This  particular  variety  does  not  appear  to  match  either  of 
the  photos  on  the  USPatterns.com  website.  The  Centered  Date 
variant  there  shows  a  longer  flag  on  the  top  of  the  1  in  the  date 
than  seen  here.  The  fields  are  moderately  reflective,  and  there  is  an 
oval-shaped  area  of  planchet  granularity  in  the  upper-left  portion 
of  the  obverse.  Bright  surfaces  with  just  the  slightest  tinge  of  patina 
present.  The  central  device  of  Liberty  shows  some  softness  of  detail 
on  the  hair  curls.  PCGS#  60820 


1868  Five  Cent  Pattern  in  Nickel 
Judd-623,  PR64 


5980  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-623,  Pollock-692,  Low  R.6,  PR64  PCGS. 

The  obverse  depicts  Liberty  wearing  a  coronet  inscribed  LIBERTY. 
Around,  the  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  and  below, 
the  date,  with  a  wide  border.  On  the  reverse,  the  denomination 
5  CENTS  is  enclosed  within  a  laurel  wreath,  with  the  motto  IN 
GOD  WE  TRUST  above,  and  a  wide  border.  Struck  in  nickel  with 
a  plain  edge.  USPatterns.com  estimates  probably  40-50  pieces  are 
known  of  this  nickel  pattern.  As  often  seen  with  nickel  products, 
the  surfaces  have  slight  granularity  and  are  just  a  tad  softly  struck 
in  the  centers.  Each  side  is  surprisingly  well-mirrored  in  the  fields, 
though,  and  just  the  faintest  rose  patina  is  seen  throughout. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60840 


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1868  Nickel  Composition  Five  Cent  Piece 
Judd-624,  PR65 


5981  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-624,  Pollock-693,  Low  R.6,  PR65 
PCGS.  Struck  on  a  broad,  slightly  oversized  five  cent  planchet. 
The  obverse  is  a  larger  variant  of  the  three  cent  nickel  design,  while 
the  reverse  has  5  CENTS  in  the  center  surrounded  by  a  laurel 
wreath.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  Approximately  2-3 
dozen  pieces  are  believed  extant  of  this  popular  nickel  pattern.  As 
with  the  Judd-623  above,  this  piece  also  shows  slight  granularity 
and  central  striking  softness,  common  to  the  hard  nickel  alloy  used 
to  strike  these  pieces.  Fine  die  striations  are  seen  in  the  fields  on 
each  side  with  resultant  bright  mirroring.  Pale  toning. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60841 


1868  Five  Cent  Planchet  in  Copper 
Oversized  Planchet,  Reeded  Edge 
Judd-628,  PR64  Red  and  Brown 


5982  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-628,  Pollock-697,  High  R.7,  PR64 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  The  obverse  shows  the  head  of  Liberty 
similar  to  the  three  cent  nickel,  only  larger.  The  legend  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  is  around  the  border  and  the  date  1868  is 
below.  The  reverse  has  5  CENTS  in  the  center  encircled  by  a  laurel 
wreath,  and  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  at  the  top  in  very  small  letters. 
Struck  on  a  broad  copper  planchet  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  a  rare 
and  infrequently  offered  copper  striking.  The  last  offering  we  show 
in  our  Auction  Archives  (and  the  last  offering  listed  in  the  Judd 
book  also)  is  from  our  2004  ANA  Sale.  We  show  only  five  auction 
appearances  since  1990  by  all  the  major  auction  companies.  The 
Red  and  Brown  designation  is  accurate,  but  there  is  significant  mint 
red  remaining  on  each  side  as  well  as  yellowish-tinged  green-brown. 
The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  with  fine  die  striations  on  each  side. 
An  exceptionally  well-preserved  example  of  this  overlooked  rarity. 
Ex:  Lenox  Lohr  FPL  (Empire  Coin  Co.,  1961);  Robert  Branigan  / 
ANA  Auction  (Bowers  andMerena,  8/1978),  lot  1775. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70845 


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1868  Five  Cent  Pattern,  PR65 
Underrated  Judd-630 


5983  1868  Five  Cents,  Judd-630,  Pollock-700,  R.7,  PR65  NGC.  Ex: 

Eric  P.  Newman  Collection.  The  obverse  displays  a  Liberty  bead 
facing  left,  similar  to  the  design  on  the  regular- issue  three  cent 
piece,  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  and  the 
date  1868  below.  The  design  is  similar  to  other  patterns  of  the  same 
date,  but  this  variant  has  no  star  on  Liberty’s  coronet.  The  reverse 
exhibits  a  large  V  on  an  ornate  shield,  with  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST 
above.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge. 

Well-detailed  design  elements  of  this  charming  Gem  show  just  a 
touch  of  softness  on  Liberty’s  curls.  The  brightly  reflective  surfaces 
display  a  few  hints  of  champagne-gold  toning,  with  a  couple  of 
minor  contact  marks  in  the  obverse  field.  Visual  appeal  is  quite 
strong.  Census:  1  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  60847 


1868  Ten  Cent,  Gem  Proof 
Judd-647,  Nickel,  Plain  Edge 


5984  1868  Ten  Cents,  Judd-647,  Pollock-720,  Low  R.6,  PR65  NGC. 
CAC.  The  obverse  features  the  almost  identical  design  used  on 
large  cents  from  1843  to  1857.  The  reverse  is  similar  to  the  large 
cent  design  except  the  wreath  is  smaller  and  open,  and  TEN 
CENTS  appears  in  its  center.  Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge. 
The  obverse  die  was  also  used  to  strike  large  cent  patterns  in  1868, 
an  unlikely  return  of  the  long-dormant  denomination.  The  present 
tan-brown  example  displays  minor  carbon  across  unabraded,  satiny 
surfaces.  Census:  5  in  65,  5  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  60865 


1868  Dual-Denomination  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-656,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 


5985  1868  Dual  Denomination  $5-25  Francs,  Judd-656,  Pollock-729, 
Low  R.7,  PR65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Anthony  Paquet’s  design 
for  an  international  five  dollar  coin  equal  to  the  value  of  a  proposed 
25  franc  piece.  The  obverse  depicts  Liberty,  facing  left,  hair  bound 
with  a  ribbon  and  star  at  the  front.  The  reverse  is  simply  inscribed 
5  /  DOLLARS  /  25  /  FRANCS  in  the  center  with  a  laurel  and  oak 
wreath  surrounding.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  Only 
a  dozen  or  so  copper  pieces  are  known,  several  of  which  have 
been  gilt.  This  pattern  was  the  United  States’  first  attempt  at  an 
international  coinage.  These  pieces  were  also  struck  as  plain  edge 
copper  pieces,  and  there  are  aluminum  pieces  also  known,  both 
with  plain  and  reeded  edges. 

These  patterns  were  to  be  struck  as  a  five-dollar  coin  weighing  1 24 
9/20  grains,  rather  than  the  standard  129  grains.  The  lower  weight 
would  equal  the  weight  of  a  5 -franc  gold  coin.  This  international 
coinage  was  apparently  taken  seriously,  at  least  for  a  while.  France 
and  Great  Britain  also  struck  similar  patterns.  The  French  produced 
patterns  with  the  same  monetary  expression,  as  seen  here,  plus 
there  is  another  design  with  a  reverse  that  reads:  10  /  FLORINS  / 
25  /  FRANCS.  The  English  struck  a  similar  pattern  with  the  reverse 
denomination  reading:  DOUBLE  /  FLORIN  /  FIVE  FRANCS  / 
1868  (plain  and  reeded  edges).  These  four  types  mentioned  above 
are  also  included  in  the  Cassel  Collection  as  part  of  our  World 
Coins  catalog  in  association  with  the  ANA  Auction. 

The  red  part  of  the  Red  and  Brown  designation  is  muted  and 
more  cherry-red,  while  the  remainder  of  the  surfaces  orange- 
yellow  and  sea-green.  The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  and  serve  to 
enhance  the  multicolor  patina.  Fully  struck. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  70874 


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These  English  and  French  counterparts  to  these 
dual-denomination  patterns  are  included  in  the 
World  Coins  catalog  of  the  ANA  Auction. 


1868  Dual-Denomination  Aluminum  Pattern 
Judd-658,  Reeded  Edge,  Contrasted  PR64 


5986  1868  Dual  Denomination  $5-25  Francs,  Judd-658,  Pollock-731, 
Low  R.7,  PR64  PCGS.  The  obverse  has  a  bust  of  Liberty  facing 
left,  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  and  the  date  along 
the  periphery.  Liberty  has  a  headband  with  a  star,  hair  tied  with 
a  ribbon.  The  reverse  displays  an  olive  and  oak  wreath,  with  5  / 
DOLLARS  /  25  /  FRANCS  inside  the  wreath.  Struck  in  aluminum 
with  a  reeded  edge.  About  a  dozen  pieces  are  known.  The  proposed 
international  coinage  patterns  from  1868  were  an  outgrowth  of  the 
1867  Latin  Monetary  Union.  According  to  Wikipedia:  “The  LMU 
served  the  function  of  facilitating  trade  between  different  countries 
by  setting  the  standards  by  which  gold  and  silver  currency  could 
be  minted  and  exchanged.”  These  patterns  were  also  struck  in 
France  and  England.  David  Cassel  has  examples  of  all  four  types 
(two  French,  two  English)  in  the  World  Coins  section  of  this 
ANA  Catalog.  This  is  a  lovely,  unoxidized  example  of  this  rare 
dual-denomination  pattern.  The  fields  are  nicely  mirrored  with 
strongly  contrasting,  frosted  devices.  Close  examination  shows 
faint  glimmers  of  pale  lilac  and  rose  patina.  A  splendid  example  of 
this  first  attempt  at  an  international  coinage. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60876 


1868  5  DOLLARS  /  25  FRANCS  Pattern 
Judd-659,  Aluminum,  Plain  Edge,  PR64 


5987  1868  Dual  Denomination  $5-25  Francs,  Judd-659,  Pollock-732, 
Low  R.7,  PR64  PCGS.  Anthony  Paquet’s  design  for  an 
international  five  dollar  coin  equal  to  the  value  of  a  proposed  25 
franc  piece.  The  obverse  depicts  Liberty,  facing  left,  hair  bound 
by  a  ribbon  and  star  at  the  front.  The  reverse  is  simply  inscribed 
5  /  DOLLARS  /  25  /  FRANCS  in  the  center  with  a  laurel  and  oak 
wreath  surrounding.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a  plain  edge.  After 
the  international  monetary  convention  in  Paris  in  June  1867,  a 
coinage  bill  was  introduced  to  produce  a  5  dollar  /  25  francs  gold 
coin.  The  experimental  international  coin,  of  course,  went  nowhere 
but  patterns  were  produced  in  copper  and  aluminum.  All  are  very 
rare.  Even  rarer  are  the  French  and  English  pattern  counterparts. 
All  four  types,  two  English  and  two  French  patterns,  are  offered 
in  the  World  Coins  section  of  this  ANA  Auction. 

This  is  a  bright  aluminum  striking,  one  that  shows  the  usual 
strong  field  /  device  contrast  on  each  side.  The  only  surface 
problem  is  a  minor  streak  of  oxidation  near  the  obverse  rim  at  3 
o’clock  —  a  common  problem  on  many  aluminum  patterns  —  here 
of  only  slight  consequence.  Of  the  greatest  rarity  and  desirability. 
From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60877 


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1868  Ten  Dollar  Pattern  in  Copper 
Judd-662,  Pollock-735,  PR65  Brown 


5988  1868  Ten  Dollar,  Judd-662,  Pollock-735,  Low  R.7,  PR65 
Brown  NGC.  The  obverse  design,  attributed  to  James  B.  Longacre, 
is  quite  similar  to  the  design  on  the  circulating  three  cent  nickel, 
although  in  the  large  format  here  it  looks  radically  different. 
The  reverse  shows  a  small  eagle  in  the  center  with  raised  wings, 
the  scroll  reads  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST,  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA  around,  and  TEN  D.  at  the  rim  below.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  reeded  edge.  This  is  the  Low  Date  variant  with  the  1  in  the 
date  close  to  the  border  and  distant  from  the  bust.  Possibly  as  many 
as  a  dozen  examples  of  this  variety  exist,  and  several  are  gilt.  The 
other  variety,  Pollock-737,  has  the  1  closer  to  the  bust.  Only  two 
examples  of  the  High  Date  variety  are  thought  to  exist.  Examples 
of  this  design  were  struck  in  gold,  copper,  and  aluminum.  Only 
four  pieces  are  known  in  gold.  This  is  a  lovely  Brown  example  that, 
while  technically  Brown,  appears  to  even  the  most  casual  observer 
to  be  blue.  The  fields  are  brightly  mirrored  and  greatly  enhance  the 
radiant  appearance  of  this  Gem.  ProblemTree  surfaces. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  60880 


1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cent,  PR64 
Judd- 7 08,  Silver,  Plain  Edge 


5989  1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cents,  Judd-708,  Pollock-787,  R.5, 
PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  Liberty  faces  right,  wearing  a  headband 
adorned  with  a  single  large  star  above  the  forehead.  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  borders  the  upper  periphery,  with 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  in  a  curved  ribbon  below.  Reverse: 
STANDARD  SILVER  around  upper  edge  with  10  /  CENTS 
in  an  oak  and  laurel  wreath.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  plain  edge. 
Although  this  unblemished  and  conservatively  assessed  pattern  is 
undesignated  as  Cameo,  both  the  portrait  and  wreath  are  frosty, 
and  the  rose-gold  fields  are  impressively  mirrored.  Certified  in  a 
green  label  holder.  PCGS#  60933 

1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cent,  PR65 
Judd- 7 09,  Silver,  Plain  Edge 


5990  1869  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cents,  Judd- 709,  Pollock- 7 88,  High 
R.6,  PR65  NGC.  This  Standard  Silver  design  variety  has  only  one 
star  at  the  front  of  Liberty’s  head  on  the  obverse.  The  reverse  has  10 
CENTS  in  the  center,  crowded  by  a  wreath  of  oak  and  laurel,  with 
STANDARD  SILVER  1869  around  the  margin.  Struck  in  silver 
with  a  plain  edge.  A  flashy  Gem  that  shows  powder-blue  toning 
on  the  portrait.  The  fields  are  caramel-gold  aside  from  a  few  tan 
freckles  near  7:30  on  the  reverse.  Census:  4  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Los  Angeles  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2009) ,  lot  2263.  PCGS# 
60934 


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1869  Standard  Silver  Half  in  Silver 
Judd- 742 A,  PR60 
No  Initial  ‘B*  at  Back  of  Cap 


5991  1869  Standard  Silver  Half  Dollar,  Judd-742 A,  Pollock-830, 
R.8.  PR60  PCGS.  A  bust  of  Liberty  faces  right  with  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  around  and  a  scroll  with  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST  below.  Liberty  wears  a  cap  ornamented  with  two  large 
stars.  William  Barber’s  initial  “B”  is  not  seen  within  the  folds  of  the 
ribbon  at  the  back  of  the  cap.  The  reverse  has  50  CENTS  centered 
within  a  wreath  of  oak  and  laurel  leaves  with  STANDARD  SILVER 
above  and  the  date  1869  below.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge. 
This  rare  variety  was  apparently  first  discovered  in  the  Morris 
Evans  Collection  in  1998.  So  far  it  is  only  known  in  silver  and  with 
a  reeded  edge.  Deep  freckled  gray-blue  toning  covers  most  of  each 
side.  The  fields  are  only  moderately  reflective,  but  there  are  no 
obvious  contact  marks  present. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  60970 

1870  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cent,  PR66 
Judd-856,  Silver,  Plain  Edge 


5992  1870  Standard  Silver  Ten  Cents,  Judd-856,  Pollock-936,  High 
R.6,  PR66  NGC.  CAC.  The  central  obverse  device  features 
Liberty  facing  right,  wearing  a  cap  ornamented  with  three  stars. 
The  motto  is  below  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  is 
above.  A  wreath  of  oak  and  laurel  surrounds  10  CENTS  in  the 
center,  with  STANDARD  SILVER  above  and  1870  below.  Struck 
in  silver  with  a  plain  edge.  This  fully  struck  and  flashy  high  grade 
specimen  offers  medium  autumn-brown,  lilac,  and  navy-blue 
toning.  Devoid  of  any  post-strike  detractions.  Although  the  Judd 
12th  edition  lists  both  the  plain  and  reeded  edge  (Judd-855)  silver 
varieties  as  High  R.6,  we  have  seen  several  more  of  the  latter  than 
the  former,  and  in  fact  our  auction  archives  show  only  a  single 
Heritage  appearance  of  Judd-856  over  the  past  15  years.  PCGS# 
61100 


1870  Quarter  Dollar  Pattern  in  Aluminum 
Judd-886,  PR66  Cameo 


5993  1870  Quarter  Dollar,  Judd-886,  Pollock-985,  High  R,7,  PR66 
Cameo  PCGS*  CAC.  Ex:  Denali  Collection.  The  obverse  is 
designed  by  William  Barber  and  features  Liberty  seated  and  facing 
left,  surrounded  by  13  stars.  She  supports  a  shield  with  her  right 
hand  and  has  an  olive  branch  in  her  left  hand.  A  Liberty  pole  is 
behind  the  shield,  and  the  date  is  in  the  exergue.  The  reverse  is  the 
regular  issue  With  Motto  Seated  Liberty  quarter  design.  Struck  in 
aluminum  with  a  reeded  edge.  Just  a  hint  of  obverse  haze  keeps  that 
side  from  a  black-and-white  appearance.  The  reverse  is  less  toned 
but  a  trifle  less  reflective  in  the  fields,  a  subtle  tradeoff.  Starkly 
contrasted  on  each  side.  Pleasingly  preserved  and  an  all-around 
appealing  piece.  PCGS#  800012 


1870  Standard  Silver  Quarter  in  Silver 
Judd-918,  PR64 


5994  1870  Standard  Silver  Quarter  Dollar,  Judd-918,  Pollock- 102 2, 
Low  R.7,  PR64  NGC.  The  obverse  exhibits  a  bust  of  Liberty 
facing  right  with  the  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA 
around  the  upper  border.  Liberty  wears  a  ribbon  inscribed  LIBERTY, 
and  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  on  a  scroll  near  the  lower 
border.  The  reverse  displays  the  denomination  25  CENTS  within  a 
wreath  of  laurel  and  oak.  STANDARD  SILVER  is  at  the  top,  the 
date  1870  is  below.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  Rich  blue 
and  golden-rose  toning  is  seen  over  each  side  with  strong,  flashy 
mirrors  in  the  fields. 

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1870  Judd-955  Aluminum  Pattern,  PR66  Cameo 


Standard  Silver  Design 


5995  1870  Standard  Silver  Half  Dollar,  Judd-955,  Pollock- 1099, 
High  R.7,  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  bust  of  Liberty  faces 
right  on  the  obverse  with  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA 
around  and  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  on  a  scroll  below. 
Liberty’s  hair  is  tied  in  a  bun.  On  the  reverse,  the  denomination  50 
CENTS  and  date  1870  are  in  a  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn  with  the 
inscription  STANDARD  above.  Struck  in  aluminum  with  a  reeded 
edge.  Less  than  half  a  dozen  of  these  aluminum  patterns  survive, 
and  none  can  equal  this  amazing  Cameo  proof.  Aside  from  tiny 
planchet  flakes  as  made,  the  brilliant  light  gray  surfaces  are  pristine 
with  excellent  contrast.  Population:  1  in  66  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15). 
PCGS#  505671  Base  PCGS#  61201 


1870  Indian  Princess  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd-1017,  PR63  Brown 


5996  1870  Dollar,  Judd-1017,  Pollock-1151,  Low  R.7,  PR63  Brown 
PCGS.  The  obverse  is  the  Longacre  Indian  Princess  design  with 
a  figure  of  Liberty  seated  and  facing  left,  13  stars  around  the 
upper  peripheries,  and  the  date  1870  below.  Liberty  is  wearing 
an  Indian  headdress,  and  supports  a  liberty  pole  with  her  right 
hand.  Her  left  hand  rests  on  a  globe  inscribed  LIBERTY.  Behind 
are  two  flags,  one  of  which  is  ornamented  with  twenty-two  stars. 
The  figure  of  Liberty  is  taken  from  the  Indian  Princess  design  of 
James  Longacre,  and  his  last  name  is  printed  in  small  letters  just 
beneath  the  base  of  the  globe.  The  reverse  design  is  the  same  used 
to  coin  regular  issue  Liberty  Seated  silver  dollars.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  plain  edge.  Beautiful  watery  iridescence  covers  each  side, 
mostly  blue-green  and  pinkish-rose  in  hue.  The  fields  are  brightly 
reflective  and  serve  to  greatly  enhance  the  coloration.  A  spot 
below  star  5  is  the  only  grade-limiting  flaw  we  can  see. 

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1870  Gold  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd- 1023,  PR65  Brown 
Only  4  or  5  Pieces  Believed  Known 


5997  1870  Gold  Dollar,  Judd-1023,  Pollock-1158,  High  R.7,  PR65 
Brown  NGC.  Regular  dies  trial  issue  struck  from  the  regular  1870 
gold  dollar  dies.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  While  termed 
a  dies  trial  issue,  it  is  more  likely  these  pieces  were  struck  for  sale 
to  collectors  as  part  of  off-metal  sets.  Only  four  or  five  pieces 
are  believed  known.  While  this  example  is  called  Brown,  it  still 
retains  much  underlying  red  which  is  most  apparent  when  the 
mirrored  fields  are  flashed  beneath  a  light.  A  few  minor  lint  marks 
are  scattered  over  each  side,  struck  into  the  coin  after  the  dies 
were  wiped  and  static  electricity  caused  lint  to  adhere  to  the  dies. 

PCGS#  61271 


1871  Copper  Indian  Princess  Dollar 
Judd-1148,  PR64  Brown 


5998  1871  Dollar,  Judd-1148,  Pollock- 1290,  Low  R.7,  PR64  Brown 
PCGS.  The  Longacre  obverse,  with  a  seated  Liberty  facing  left, 
wearing  an  Indian  headdress  and  supporting  a  liberty  pole  with 
her  right  hand.  Her  left  hand  rests  on  a  globe  inscribed  LIBERTY. 
Behind  is  a  flag  ornamented  with  22  stars.  Thirteen  stars  surround, 
the  date  1871  is  at  the  bottom.  The  design  is  executed  in  high  relief 
with  the  appearance  of  a  medal.  The  reverse  was  struck  from  the 
die  used  for  regular  issue  Seated  Liberty  dollars.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  plain  edge.  Implemented  by  William  Barber  after  James 
Longacre ’s  death,  this  Indian  Princess  design  is  a  favorite  among 
pattern  collectors  and  available  in  a  number  of  metals,  edges,  and 
reverse  types.  The  surfaces  are  deep  moss-green,  blue,  and  brown, 
but  the  mirrored  fields  flash  strongly  when  angled  just  so  beneath 
a  light.  Remarkably  problem-free  for  a  copper  coin  and  seemingly 
finer  than  the  stated  grade. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  61410 


1873  Pattern  Trade  Dollar,  PR63 
Judd- 12 76,  Bright  Mirrors 


5999  1873  Trade  Dollar,  Judd-1276,  Pollock-1418,  R.4,  PR63  NGC. 

A  distinctive  Trade  dollar  pattern  with  a  small  head  of  Liberty 
(reminiscent  of  William  Barber’s  “Sailor”  Head  design)  facing 
left,  set  amid  a  large,  open  field  with  13  stars  at  the  margin.  The 
reverse  has  the  required  legends  mostly  set  in  the  middle  of  that 
side,  surrounded  by  an  olive  wreath,  and  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA  at  the  upper  periphery.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded 
edge.  This  issue  was  sold  as  part  of  six-piece  pattern  sets  for  $30. 
Another  silver  variant,  Judd- 1277,  has  a  plain  edge.  This  Select 
example  is  boldly  struck  and  well-mirrored.  Hints  of  gold  and  russet 
toning  accent  otherwise  brilliant  surfaces.  Census:  6  in  63,  8  finer 
(6/15).  PCGS#  61561 


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1873  Bailly  /  Barber  Trade  Dollar 
Judd-1316,  PR62+  Cameo 
Rare  Plain  Edge  Striking  in  Silver 


6000  1873  Trade  Dollar,  Judd-1316,  Pollock-1459,  High  R.7,  PR62+ 
Cameo  PCGS.  The  obverse  shows  Liberty  seated  on  a  globe,  with 
13  stars  around  and  the  date  below.  The  reverse  has  a  defiant 
eagle  perched  on  a  rock,  with  a  scroll  and  motto  below;  TRADE 
DOLLAR  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  are  around  the 
periphery,  along  with  two  stars.  E  PLURIBUS  UNUM  is  set  into 
the  field  above  the  eagle’s  head;  420  GRAINS  and  900  FINE,  are 
below  the  scroll  and  above  TRADE  DOLLAR.  Modified  from  a 
design  of  Joseph  Alexis  Bailly  by  William  Barber,  and  struck  in  silver 
with  a  plain  edge.  Curiously,  the  reeded  edge  strikings  of  this  design 
are  only  R.4,  but  the  plain  edge  pieces  (like  this  one)  are  High  R.7. 
This  is  an  almost-brilliant  dollar  with  just  the  thinnest  trimming 
of  golden-russet  around  the  margins.  The  fields  display  profound 
depth  of  mirrored  reflectivity  with  stark  white  cameo  devices  set 
against  the  “black”  fields.  Only  minor  hairlines  account  for  the 
grade,  which  appears  much  finer  than  its  numeric  designation. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  543600  Base  PCGS# 
61602 


1879  Metric  Dollar  by  William  Barber 
Judd- 16 17,  Toned  PR64 


6001  1879  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1617,  Pollock-1813,  R.4,  PR64 
PCGS.  William  Barber’s  Metric  dollar  with  Liberty  wearing  a 
coronet  with  a  border  of  pearls.  The  reverse  is  elaborately  laid  out 
with  a  partial  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn  tied  at  the  base,  a  ribbon, 
and  with  DEO  EST  GLORIA  on  a  tablet  above.  Struck  in  goloid  or 
silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  Streaks  of  golden-gray  patina  cover  each 
side  and  serve  to  mute  the  mirrored  flash  in  the  fields.  Well  struck 
and  only  showing  a  couple  of  shallow  field  marks  to  the  left  of  the 
mouth  of  Liberty.  PCGS#  61995 

1879  Goloid  Metric  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd- 1628,  PR65  Red 
Complete,  Unmellowed  Red  Surfaces 


6002  1879  Goloid  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1628,  Pollock-1824,  R.7, 
PR65  Red  PCGS.  William  Barber’s  design  for  the  Goloid  Metric 
dollar  with  a  large  head  of  Liberty  facing  left  and  LIBERTY  on 
a  wide  ribbon  around  her  head.  The  reverse  is  laid  out  with  the 
proposed  composition  of  the  coin  in  the  center,  surrounded  by  a 
circle  of  38  stars.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  While  this 
is  a  William  Barber  design,  it  is  possible  this  was  executed  by  his 
son,  Charles.  This  Goloid  Metric  design  was  struck  in  goloid,  silver, 
copper,  aluminum,  and  white  metal.  What  is  most  extraordinary 
about  this  piece  is  not  only  its  rarity,  but  the  retention  of  its  full  red 
color.  Very  few  copper  patterns  are  known  today  with  the  original 
mint  luster  intact.  Brighter  red  is  noticed  in  the  centers  with  a 
slightly  deeper  hue  around  the  margins.  Nevertheless,  there  is  no 
mellowing  on  either  side.  The  fields  are  bright  and  highly  reflective, 
and  there  are  no  obvious  or  mentionable  flaws  present. 

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1880  Metric  Dollar  in  Copper 
Judd- 1646,  PR65  Red  and  Brown 


6003  1880  Metric  Dollar,  Judd- 1646,  Pollock- 1846,  R.7,  PR65  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  William  Barber’s  Metric  dollar  depicts  Liberty 
wearing  a  coronet  with  a  border  of  pearls.  The  elaborate  reverse 
displays  a  partial  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn  tied  at  the  base,  a  ribbon, 
and  the  motto  DEO  EST  GLORIA  within  a  cartouche  above. 
Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  majestic  design  was  taken 
from  the  1877  half  union.  Examples  were  struck  in  silver  or  goloid, 
copper,  and  aluminum.  More  than  a  dozen  examples  are  known  in 
copper.  For  a  Red  and  Brown  coin,  this  piece  retains  a  significant 
amount  of  deep  red.  The  fields  are  only  tempered  by  slight  blue,  not 
the  usual  brown  one  would  expect.  Outstanding  preservation. 

From  The  David  Cassel  Collection.  PCGS#  72031 

1884  Five  Cent,  PR67  Cameo 
Octagonal  Perforation,  Nickel 


6004  1884  Five  Cents,  Judd- 1724,  Pollock- 1934,  Low  R.6,  PR67 
Cameo  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Eastman  Johnson  “holey  five  cent” 
design.  The  obverse  shows  FIVE  above  and  CENTS  below  a 
roughly  octagonal  opening  in  the  planchet,  with  shields  on  either 
side.  The  reverse  shows  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  at  the 
outer  rim,  with  an  inner  circle  of  13  stars  and  date  1884  below. 
Struck  in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  Faint  wheat-gold  toning  graces 
fully  struck  and  pristine  surfaces.  A  few  minuscule  lint  marks 
provide  the  sole  imperfections.  PCGS#  397007  Base  PCGS#  62154 


Martha  Washington  ‘Dime’  Reverse  Die 
Excellent  Condition 


6005  (“1759”)  Martha  Washington  “Dime”  Reverse  Die.  188.4  gm.  54 
mm  in  height  with  a  32  mm  base  and  a  21  mm  face.  A  reverse  die 
for  the  1759-dated  Martha  Washington  “dime,”  used  to  strike  Judd- 
2101  cupronickel-copper  patterns  circa  1965  during  the  dime  alloy 
transition  from  silver  to  clad.  The  die  depicts  Mount  Vernon,  the 
George  Washington  family  home.  According  to  USpatterns.com, 
the  Martha  Washington  dies  were  used  at  the  Mint  and  “also  given 
out  to  certain  vendors  including  IDX  Inc.,  PMX  Industries,  and  the 
Olin  Brass  Corporation  by  the  Mint  to  test  planchets.”  The  face  of 
the  die  is  undamaged,  and  displays  light  golden-brown  and  steel- 
blue  toning. 


GOLD  DOLLARS 


1849  Closed  Wreath  Dollar,  MS65 
Infrequently  Seen  in  Gem 


6006  1849  Closed  Wreath  MS65  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of 
this  Gem  display  strong  luster  and  sharply  struck  design  elements. 
Close  examination  reveals  no  marks  of  significance.  The  1849 
gold  dollar  is  very  popular  as  the  first  year  of  the  denomination 
struck  in  gold.  It  is  only  infrequently  seen  in  MS65  and  finer  grades. 
Population:  17  in  65,  4  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  7503 


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1854  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Fully  Struck  Type  One  Example 


6007  1854  Type  One  MS66  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with  frosty  luster  over 
pristine  lemon-gold  surfaces,  this  Premium  Gem  gold  dollar  is 
perfect  for  type  representation.  The  1854  Type  One  dollar  (855,502 
coins  struck)  is  as  rare  as  the  1854  Type  Two  dollar  (783,943  coins 
produced  later  in  the  year)  in  MS66,  yet  the  Liberty  Head  issue 
sells  for  a  fraction  of  its  Indian  Princess  Head  counterpart.  Housed 
in  a  green  label  holder.  Population:  14  in  66  (2  in  66+ ),  3  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25 BY,  PCGS#  7525 

6008  1854  Type  Two  MS61  PCGS.  Flashy  luster  issues  from  colorful 
rose  and  green-gold  surfaces.  This  Indian  Princess  Head  gold  dollar 
is  crisply  rendered  with  minor  incompleteness  on  the  hair  and  right 
corn  husk.  A  small  dig  in  the  left  obverse  field  is  the  only  flaw 
of  note.  A  fantastic,  minimally  clashed  Type  Two  representative. 
NGC  ID#  25 C3,  PCGS#  7531 

6009  1854  Type  Two  MS61  NGC.  Prominent  clash  marks  show  on  the 
reverse  of  this  attractive  Mint  State  example,  with  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few 
hair-thin  surface  scratches.  Always  popular  as  a  representative 
of  the  short-lived  Type  Two  design.  NGC  ID#  25C3,  PCGS# 
7531 

6010  1855  MS62  PCGS.  A  coveted  Type  Two  gold  dollar  from  a 
mintage  of  758,269  coins,  this  Uncirculated  1855  example  has 
marvelous  wheat-gold  color  with  olive  elements.  The  surfaces 
exude  glistening  frost  and  offer  little  to  critique  aside  from  small 
scattered  ticks.  Lightly  clashed  and  sharply  defined,  especially  on 
the  bow  knot  and  leaves.  NGC  ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 

6011  1855-0  AU50  PCGS.  Variety  2.  This  is  the  late,  lapped  die 
state  of  Variety  2.  A  light  yellow-gold  example  of  the  low-mintage 
Type  Two  gold  dollar,  the  only  issue  of  the  type  coined  in  New 
Orleans.  Just  55,000  examples  were  produced.  Traces  of  mint 
luster  are  visible  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  design,  with  a  few 
scattered  marks  of  little  consequence.  NGC  ID#  25C7,  PCGS# 
7535 

1857-C  Gold  Dollar,  AU55 
Above-Average  Preservation 


6012  1857-C  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1,  the  sole  die  pair  employed  for 
striking  the  meager  total  of  13,280  gold  dollars  of  this  vintage.  This 
greenish-gold  example  shows  the  typical  strike  weakness  around 
portions  of  the  rims  on  each  side  and  the  bowknot.  A  small  die 
lump  shows  in  the  field  underneath  ST,  but  mentionable  abrasions 
are  minimal.  The  preservation  on  this  piece  is  considerably  above 
average.  Census:  52  in  55  (1  in  55++),  46  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
25CE,  PCGS#  7545 


1858-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Condition  Rarity 


6013  1858-S  MS61  NGC.  The  1858-S  has  a  mintage  of  only  10,000 
pieces  and  is  an  important  condition  rarity  in  AU  and  Mint  State. 
This  piece  possesses  full,  shimmering  mint  luster  and  exhibits  a 
hint  of  reflectivity  on  the  obverse  with  rich  reddish-gold  patina 
throughout.  There  are  no  obvious  blemishes  on  either  side,  just 
some  minor  scuffiness  that  is  confined  mostly  to  the  obverse. 
Census:  8  in  61,  3  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  3072.  NGC  ID# 
25CK,  PCGS#  7550 

1858-S  Gold  Dollar,  MS61 
Superior  Eye  Appeal 


6014  1858-S  MS61  PCGS.  A  crisply  struck  and  minimally  marked 
orange-gold  example.  Luster  illuminates  design  elements.  Despite  a 
low  mintage  of  10,000  pieces,  there  was  little  contemporary  interest 
in  the  1858-S  gold  dollar,  and  few  were  set  aside.  Most  of  the 
approximately  200  survivors  are  in  XF  to  AU  grades.  Certified  in 
a  green  label  holder.  Population:  6  in  61,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25CK,  PCGS#  7550 


6015  1859  MS64  PCGS.  A  lovely  Choice  Mint  State  1859  gold  dollar, 
the  likes  of  which  are  rarely  seen.  This  example  has  splendid 
yellow-gold  luster  with  frosty  mint  surfaces.  Trivial  marks  prevent 
a  higher  grade.  Population:  28  in  64  (2  in  64+ ) ,  30  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25CL,  PCGS#  7551 

6016  1859  MS65  PCGS.  The  1859  gold  dollar  is  elusive  in  all  grades, 
and  Gem  examples  are  hard  to  locate.  The  collector  who  seeks  a 
high  grade  example  will  do  well  to  consider  this  piece.  The  frosty 
mint  surfaces  are  fully  brilliant  with  hints  of  orange  and  blue  over 
the  yellow-gold  luster.  Population:  18  in  65,  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  25CL,  PCGS#  7551 


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1859-C  Gold  Dollar,  AU 50 
Final  Charlotte  Issue 


6017  1859-C  AU50  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  radiant  honey-gold  example. 
Surprisingly  free  from  abrasions,  and  Liberty’s  cheek  shows  only 
a  hint  of  wear.  As  usual  for  the  ‘59-C,  the  strike  is  indistinct  on 
the  hair  and  dentils,  and  minor  mint-made  strike-throughs  affect 
portions  of  the  date.  The  sole  post- 185  7  Charlotte  issue  of  the 
denomination.  Only  5,235  pieces  were  struck.  NGC  ID#  25CM, 
PCGS#  7552 

6018  1860-S  AU58  PCGS.  Just  a  touch  of  rub  visits  the  high  points 
of  this  later  S-mint  gold  dollar.  Both  sides  are  largely  copper-gold 
though  lighter  elements  appear  in  parts  of  the  fields.  Population: 
17  in  58  (1  in  58+),  31  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25CT,  PCGS# 
7557 

1861  Gold  Dollar,  MS65 
Early  Type  Three  Representative 


6019  1861  MS65  PCGS.  The  1861  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  gold 
dollar  issues  of  the  period,  suitable  for  type  purposes.  This  Gem 
example  offers  sharp  design  elements  and  frosty  apricot-gold  luster. 
The  reverse  is  heavily  clashed,  with  an  impression  of  LIBERTY 
visible  below  the  date.  No  major  abrasions  are  observed.  Population: 
40  in  65,  11  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25CU,  PCGS#  7558 

1862  Gold  Dollar,  MS66+ 

Radiant  Eye  Appeal 


6020  1862  MS66+  PCGS.  In  high  grades,  the  1862  is  the  most  available 
gold  dollar  issue  of  the  1860s,  popular  among  type  collectors.  This 
Plus-graded  Premium  Gem  showcases  radiant  yellow-gold  luster 
with  sharp  motifs  and  largely  unabraded  surfaces.  Struck  from  fresh 
dies,  with  some  semiprooflike  surface  remaining  in  portions  of  the 
fields.  Population:  33  in  66  (3  in  66+ ),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25CW,  PCGS#  7560 


1862  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Prooflike  Obverse,  Tied  for  Finest  at  PCGS 


6021  1862  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1862  is  a  contender  for  the  title 
of  “Most  Available  Type  Three  Gold  Dollar,”  boasting  a  sizeable 
mintage  of  1.3  million  coins.  The  obverse  of  this  Superb  Gem  is 
decidedly  prooflike  with  frosty,  sharply  defined  motifs  that  stand  out 
against  moderately  reflective  fields.  Glistening  luster  and  peach- 
gold  color  characterize  the  reverse.  The  resulting  visual  appeal 
is  unsurpassed.  Minimally  clashed  and  void  of  readily  detectible 
marks.  Population:  7  in  67,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25CW,  PCGS# 
7560 


6022  1874  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  boldly  defined  Premium  Gem 
is  an  important  condition  rarity  in  the  series.  A  fully  lustrous 
example,  this  gold  dollar  has  brilliant  yellow-gold  surfaces.  PCGS 
has  only  certified  35  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25DC, 
PCGS#  7575 


1878  Gold  Dollar,  Semiprooflike  MS65 


6023  1878  MS65  PCGS.  With  a  mintage  of  only  3,000  pieces,  the 
1878  gold  dollar  is  elusive  in  all  Mint  State  grades,  but  becomes 
genuinely  rare  at  the  Gem  level.  This  MS65  coin  displays  a  sharp 
strike,  with  wheat-gold  luster  and  semiprooflike  fields.  A  couple 
faint  vertical  roller  marks  on  Liberty’s  cheek  (as  struck)  should 
not  be  confused  for  abrasions.  Population:  16  in  65,  7  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25DG,  PCGS#  7579 


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1880  Dollar,  Sharply  Struck  MS67 
A  Low-Mintage,  High-Population  Date 


6024  1880  MS67  PCGS.  Despite  the  small  mintage  of  1,600  circulation 
strikes,  the  1880  gold  dollar  has  a  relatively  high  survival  rate. 
PCGS  and  NGC  combined  report  657  submissions,  the  vast 
majority  in  Mint  State  grades  (7/15).  Most  of  the  production  was 
saved  by  collectors,  dealers,  and  speculators. 

The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  Superb  Gem  display  hints  of 
olive-green,  orange,  and  rose  and  are  highly  lustrous.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the  feathers  and  plumes  of 
the  headdress,  the  letters  in  LIBERTY,  and  the  wreath.  Both  sides 
are  impeccably  preserved.  PCGS  reports  28  examples  finer.  NGC 
ID#  25DJ,  PCGS#  7581 


6025  1881  MS66  PCGS.  Especially  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  are  the  outstanding  visual  attributes  of  this 
delightful  Premium  Gem.  The  well-preserved  surfaces  add  to  the 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  25DK,  PCGS#  7582 

6026  1882  MS66  PCGS.  Reddish-gold  surfaces  feature  moderate 
reflectivity  in  the  fields  and  crisp  design  definition.  Such 
characteristics  are  common  among  1882  gold  dollar  representatives 
given  the  low  mintage  of  just  5,000  pieces.  Population:  29  in  66,  43 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25DL,  PCGS#  7583 


1883  Gold  Dollar,  MS67+ 
Modest  Cameo  Contrast 


6027  1883  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1883  gold  dollar  was  heavily 
saved  at  the  time  of  issue  and  is  usually  available  for  type 
representation,  even  in  high  grade.  Yet,  above  the  MS67  level 
this  issue  becomes  conditionally  rare.  This  Plus-graded  example  is 
boldly  struck,  with  frosty  motifs  that  offer  modest  cameo  contrast 
against  the  mirrored  golden-orange  fields.  PCGS  lists  only  a  dozen 
finer  representatives  in  MS68  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25DM,  PCGS# 
7584 


6028  1887  MS65  PCGS.  Ex:  Stecher  Collection.  A  beautiful  sun-gold 
Gem  that  boasts  a  sharp  strike  and  exemplary  preservation.  Per  its 
prior  Heritage  auction  appearance,  Karl  Stecher,  Sr.  purchased  the 
present  coin  from  the  Guttag  Bros,  of  New  York  for  $6.00  during 
the  1930s. 

Ex:  ANA  National  Money  Show  (Heritage,  3/2007) ,  lot  1662.  NGC 
ID#  25DS,  PCGS#  7588 

6029  1889  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Strong  luster  embraces  the  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  of  this  high-end  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
struck  except  for  the  usually  seen  weakness  in  some  of  the  letters 
in  LIBERTY.  A  few  minor  marks  are  within  the  parameters  of  the 
designated  grade.  NGC  ID#  25DU,  PCGS#  7590 


1889  Gold  Dollar,  Superb  MS68 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


6030  1889  MS68  PCGS.  The  1889  is  one  of  the  most  plentiful  dates 
in  the  gold  dollar  series,  and  is  highly  popular  as  a  final-year  type 
coin.  However,  only  a  paltry  six  examples  are  certified  by  PCGS 
as  MS68  (7/15),  the  current  coin  among  them.  The  strike  is  bold 
and  the  satiny  orange -gold  surfaces  are  seemingly  free  of  even  the 
slightest  imperfection.  The  reverse  is  semiprooflike.  Superb.  NGC 
ID#  25 DU,  PCGS#  7590 


CLASSIC  QUARTER  EAGLES 

6031  1835  AU58  PCGS.  Breen-6141,  Variety  6,  R.2.  A  pleasing 
Borderline  Uncirculated  Classic  type  coin.  The  peach-gold  surfaces 
are  refreshingly  unmarked,  and  the  borders  retain  substantial 
flashes  of  luster.  The  hair  above  the  ear  is  softly  brought  up,  usual 
for  the  variety.  NGC  ID#  25FT,  PCGS#  7693 

6032  1838  AU55  NGC.  Breen-6146,  Variety  19,  R.2.  The 

Philadelphia  Mint  recorded  the  production  of  47,030  quarter  eagles 
in  1838,  and  they  were  all  minted  from  a  single  pair  of  dies.  This 
Choice  AU  example  has  rich  coppery-orange  toning  on  both 
sides  that  accents  the  light  yellow  luster.  NGC  ID#  25 FY,  PCGS# 
7696 

6033  1838  AU58  PCGS.  Breen-6146,  Variety  19,  R.2.  A  single  die 
pair  is  identified  for  the  1838  quarter  eagle  coinage.  This  sharply 
detailed  near-Mint  example  retains  virtually  all  of  its  satiny  mint 
luster  with  brilliant  yellow  surfaces  and  splashes  of  pale  orange 
toning.  NGC  ID#  25FY,  PCGS#  7696 


1839-0  Two  and  a  Half,  XF45 
Only  New  Orleans  Classic  Issue 


6034  1839-0  XF45  NGC.  Breen-6152,  Variety  27,  R.3.  The  High 
Date,  Wide  Fraction  variety.  No  gold  coins  were  struck  at  New 
Orleans  in  its  first  year  of  operation,  1838.  Thus,  the  1839-0  is  the 
sole  Classic  issue  coined  at  the  facility.  Only  17,781  pieces  were 
issued.  The  present  almond-gold  example  displays  moderate  wear. 
Abrasions  are  absent  aside  from  a  hair-thin  diagonal  line  on  the 
field  near  the  profile.  NGC  ID#  25G7,  PCGS#  7701 


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1839-0  Quarter  Eagle,  Luminous  AU58 
Original  Green-Gold  Color,  Bold  Detail 


6035  1839-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen-6152,  Variety  27,  R.3. 

High  Date,  Wide  Fraction.  The  more  available  of  two  varieties. 
This  offering  represents  the  first  gold  issue  struck  at  New  Orleans, 
consisting  of  17,871  coins.  As  an  introductory  issue,  many  pieces 
were  saved,  though  few  survivors  are  as  appealing  as  this  near- 
Mint  example.  Medium  green-gold  coloration  is  obviously  original. 
Vibrant  luster  emanates  from  the  design  recesses,  illuminating  sharply 
struck  devices  with  typical  incompleteness  between  5  and  7  o’clock 
at  the  lower  reverse.  Each  side  is  void  of  distracting  abrasions. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25G7,  PCGS# 
7701 


LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLES 

6036  1841-D  —  Removed  From  Jewelry  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
Variety  2-C.  This  low  mintage  Dahlonega  two  and  a  half  has 
little  if  any  wear  from  circulation,  but  the  olive-green  surfaces  are 
hairlined  and  microgranular.  The  fields  display  scattered  minor 
abrasions.  NGC  ID#  25GF,  PCGS#  7722 

1842  Quarter  Eagle,  AU55 
Rare  Early  Philadelphia  Issue 


6037  1842  AU55  NGC.  The  Philadelphia  Mint  coined  a  paltry  2,823 
quarter  eagles  in  1842,  and  most  were  either  lost  over  time  or 
heavily  circulated.  Surviving  examples  in  any  grade  are  rare, 
and  AU  or  finer  specimens  are  exceedingly  so.  This  Choice  AU 
representative  displays  a  touch  of  light  wear  over  each  side,  with 
faint  apricot  overtones  accenting  primarily  green-gold  patina.  No 
major  abrasions  are  observed,  giving  this  piece  a  pleasing  level 
of  eye  appeal.  Census:  4  in  55,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25GG, 
PCGS#  7723 


1842-0  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
Good  Luster  and  Eye  Appeal 


6038  1842-0  MS61  NGC.  Variety  1.  Only  a  single  die  marriage  was 
required  to  produce  the  19,800  New  Orleans  Mint  quarter  eagles 
dated  1842.  Most  of  those  coins  circulated  heavily,  due  no  doubt 
in  part  to  pent-up  demand  from  the  lack  of  any  O-mint  quarter 
eagles  being  struck  for  ciculation  in  1841.  (And  a  reported  50 
184 DO  half  eagles  were  made,  but  none  are  known  to  survive  today 
in  any  collection.)  This  piece  shows  a  few  scattered  abrasions  for 
the  grade,  but  perhaps  fewer  than  expected,  and  the  eye  appeal 
remains  quite  high  on  the  wheat-gold,  lustrous  surfaces.  The  1842- 
O  quarter  eagle  is  nearly  always  found  weakly  struck  through  the 
centers,  and  this  example  is  no  exception.  Census:  4  in  61,  7  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  25GK,  PCGS#  7726 

1843-C  Two  and  a  Half,  AU58 
Large  Date,  Plain  4 


6039  1843-C  Large  Date,  Plain  4,  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1. 

The  borders  teem  with  luster,  and  the  fields  display  relatively  few 
consequential  abrasions.  The  centers  show  the  incompleteness  of 
strike  customary  for  the  issue.  Although  more  available  than  its 
Small  Date  counterpart,  the  1843-C  Large  Date  is  nonetheless  rare 
in  Mint  State,  and  AU  examples  are  very  scarce.  Population:  10  in 
58,  12  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Milwaukee  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2010),  lot  3450. 
NGC  ID#  25 GN,  PCGS#  7728 


6040  1843-0  Large  Date,  Plain  4  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  Large 
Date,  Plain  4  1843-0  quarter  eagles  are  far  scarcer  than  their  Small 
Date,  Crosslet  4  counterparts.  This  lightly  circulated  caramel-gold 
Large  Date  example  is  minimally  abraded  and  shows  moderate 
incompleteness  of  strike  on  Liberty’s  curls.  NGC  ID#  25GS, 
PCGS#  7732 


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1846  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


6041  1846  MS61  NGC.  Myriad  surface  marks  prevent  a  higher  grade  to 
this  greenish  yellow-gold  quarter  eagle  that  was  struck  prior  to  the 
California  gold  rush.  Both  sides  exhibit  reflective  fields  and  bold 
design  motifs.  The  1846  is  a  low-mintage  condition  rarity  from  a 
production  of  only  21,598  coins.  Census:  17  in  61,  4  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25GZ,  PCGS#  7740 


1847-C  Quarter  Eagle,  AU58 
Collectible  Charlotte  Representative 


6042  1847-C  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  1847-C  is  the  most 
collectible  Charlotte  quarter  eagle  with  a  mintage  of  23,226  coins, 
but  examples  are  “scarce  in  properly  graded  AU58  and  rare  in 
Uncirculated  [condition],”  according  to  Doug  Winter.  Reddish- 
gold  surfaces  display  extraordinary  detail  for  the  facility  with  bold 
stars  and  crisp  definition  on  the  portrait  and  eagle.  A  trace  of  high- 
point  blending  occurs  over  the  hair  curls  and  feathers,  but  abrasions 
from  circulation  are  minimal.  Census:  45  in  58,  33  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25H6,  PCGS#  7745 


1852-C  Two  and  a  Half,  Honey-Gold  AU58 


6043  1852-C  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  honey-gold  Borderline 
Uncirculated  example  of  this  rare  Charlotte  issue.  Just  9,772  pieces 
were  struck,  and  the  typically  encountered  survivor  is  a  cleaned 
XF.  The  present  coin  is  significantly  finer  since  wear  is  minimal 
and  there  are  no  detracting  marks.  The  centers  show  moderate 
incompleteness  usual  for  the  remote  branch  facility.  Population:  1 1 

in  58  (1  in  58+),  6  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25HS,  PCGS#  7764 


1852-0  Quarter  Eagle,  Seldom-Seen  MS61 


6044  1852-0  MS61  NGC.  Variety  1,  scarcer  than  Variety  2,  showing 
a  bit  of  the  fletchings  inside  the  top-left  corner  of  the  mintmark. 
Even  though  it  has  a  much  larger  mintage  at  140,000  coins,  the 
1852-0  quarter  eagle  in  Mint  State  is  of  similar  rarity  to  its  smaller- 
mintage  cousins,  the  1852-C  and  1852-D  quarter  eagles.  Doug 
Winter’s  latest  O-mint  reference  calls  it  “one  of  the  rarest  No  Motto 
eagles”  and  a  “very  undervalued  date  that  has  still  not  received  the 
merit  it  deserves,  especially  in  higher  grades.”  This  piece  shows 
good  reflectivity  on  honey-gold  surfaces  that  show  light  smoky 
accents.  A  few  larger  scrapes  appear  under  a  loupe  both  before  and 
behind  Liberty’s  head,  and  the  strike  is  typically  soft  on  the  eagle’s 
wing  tips,  lower  legs,  and  claws.  Census:  18  in  61,  11  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25 HU,  PCGS#  7766 


1854-C  Quarter  Eagle,  AU53+ 
Better  Charlotte  Date 


6045  1854-C  AU53+  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  1854'C  quarter  eagle  is 
scarcer  than  the  certified  population  reports  would  suggest.  Likely 
only  105  to  145  examples  are  known  in  all  grades,  these  more 
or  less  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  VF,  XF,  and  AU  grade 
ranges.  In  Mint  State,  this  issue  is  genuinely  rare.  The  present  Plus- 
graded  AU  coin  displays  medium  green-gold  patina  with  minimal 
abrasions.  Weakness  on  the  central  eagle  and  the  hair  curls  around 
Liberty’s  face  is  due  to  strike,  not  wear.  Census:  20  in  53 +  ,  65  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25HY,  PCGS#  7770 


1856-C  Quarter  Eagle,  AU55 
Variety  1,  the  Only  Dies 


6046  1856-C  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  The  only  known  dies  for  the 
1856-C  quarter  eagle  saw  a  total  production  of  just  7,913  coins. 
Hints  of  orange  toning  remain  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  design, 
with  scattered  grade-consistent  marks  that  are  entirely  insignificant. 
Traces  of  luster  remain  on  both  sides  of  this  pleasing  Charlotte 
quarter  eagle.  Census:  15  in  55,  31  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25J8, 
PCGS#  7778 


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1856-C  Two  and  a  Half,  AU58 
Difficult  Charlotte  Issue 


6047  1856-C  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1.  A  mintage  of  7,913  pieces 
confirms  the  rarity  of  this  antebellum  Charlotte  issue.  The  caramel- 
gold  surfaces  are  minimally  abraded,  although  the  mint-made 
strike-throughs  (customary  for  the  ‘56-C)  provide  a  granular 
appearance.  The  major  devices  are  lightly  brought  up,  as  always  for 
the  issue.  Census:  19  in  58,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25J8,  PCGS# 
7778 

1859  Quarter  Eagle,  MS63 
Type  Two  Reverse 


6048  1859  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS63  PCGS.  A  new  reverse 
hub  was  introduced  in  1859,  exhibiting  several  minor  differences 
in  the  placement  of  the  lower  design  elements,  most  notably  that 
of  the  arrows,  which  are  smaller  and  well-separated  on  the  Type 
Two  Reverse.  This  variant  is  only  slightly  scarcer  than  its  Type 
One  Reverse  counterpart,  though  both  are  elusive  in  all  Mint  State 
grades.  This  piece  displays  original  honey-gold  luster  and  sharp 
motifs.  Surface  abrasions  are  faint  and  evenly  dispersed.  Population: 
1 1  in  63,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25JK,  PCGS#  7788 

6049  1861  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS64  PCGS.  The  New  Reverse 
has  long,  slender  arrows  that  are  fully  separated.  This  rich  lemon- 
yellow  example  has  frosty  mint  luster  with  delightful  orange 
overtones.  Minuscule  field  marks  limit  the  grade  of  this  near-Gem. 
NGC  ID#  25JX,  PCGS#  7794 

1861  New  Reverse  Quarter  Eagle 
Boldly  Struck  Gem 


6050  1861  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1861 
New  Reverse  quarter  eagles  are  popular  as  a  Civil  War  memento 
and  also  because  they  are  usually  well-struck.  In  any  case,  they  are 
conditionally  elusive  at  the  Gem  level,  despite  the  large  mintage 
exceeding  1.2  million  pieces.  This  example  displays  a  strike  that  is 
virtually  full,  complementing  bright  yellow-gold  color.  Population: 
31  in  65,  12  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25JX,  PCGS#  7794 


1862  Quarter  Eagle,  MS63 
Very  Rare  So  Well-Preserved 


605 1  1862  MS63  PCGS.  The  economic  impact  of  the  Civil  War  is  clear 
by  examining  the  decline  in  quarter  eagle  mintages  beginning  in 
1862.  Between  1861  and  1862,  the  production  of  quarter  eagles 
at  the  Mint  dropped  by  over  92%.  One  year  later,  no  two  and 
a  half  dollar  gold  coins  were  produced  at  all.  The  1862  (98,508 
coins  struck)  is  very  scarce  in  all  grades  and  rare  in  Uncirculated 
condition.  Select  survivors  are  very  rare.  This  piece  has  rich  orange 
and  reddish-gold  color  with  luminous  luster  and  a  full  strike.  Light 
field  marks  are  undistracting.  Population:  8  in  63,  3  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25JZ,  PCGS#  7796 


1866-S  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6052  1866-S  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1866-S  Liberty  quarter  eagle 
had  a  mintage  of  only  38,960  pieces,  most  of  which  were  lost  to 
circulation.  Today,  the  typical  survivor  grades  only  VF  or  XF;  this 
issue  is  scarce  in  AU  and  any  Mint  State  coin  is  a  major  rarity.  This 
MS61  example  shows  original  frosty  luster  with  honey  and  coppery- 
gold  hues  in  the  fields.  Some  minor  striking  softness  on  the  eagle’s 
left  (facing)  leg  is  not  unusual  for  the  issue.  Population:  3  in  61,  1 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25K8,  PCGS#  7804 

6053  1868-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1868-S  Liberty  quarter  eagle 
claims  a  mintage  of  34,000  pieces  and  high-grade  examples  are 
very  scarce.  This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  is  lightly  worn 
and  lightly  abraded,  with  orange-gold  surfaces  that  retain  traces  of 
original  mint  luster.  Population:  17  in  58,  13  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25KC,  PCGS# 
7808 

6054  1869-S  AU58  NGC.  This  San  Francisco  quarter  eagle  issue,  like 
its  contemporaries,  circulated  extensively  and  is  rarely  found  in 
high  grades.  Reddish-gold,  partly  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  strong 
detail  with  full  star  centers  and  minimal  marks.  Light  blending 
occurs  over  the  eagle’s  feathers.  Census:  67  in  58,  19  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25KE,  PCGS#  7810 

6055  1870  AU58+  NGC.  From  a  small  mintage  of  4,520  business-strike 
examples,  this  attractive  near-Mint  quarter  eagle  shows  only  the 
slightest  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  design  elements  and  the 
lightly  marked  green  and  rose-gold  surfaces  retain  much  of  their 
original  mint  luster.  Census:  38  in  58  (1  in  58+),  19  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25 KF,  PCGS#  7811 


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1870  Quarter  Eagle,  MS60 
Generous  Luster  and  Attractive  Color 


6056  1870  MS60  PCGS.  CAC.  A  meager  4,520  circulation  strikes 
were  made  of  the  1870  quarter  eagle,  and  today  the  issue  is 
difficult  to  find  in  any  problem-free  grade.  Mint  State  pieces  are 
correspondingly  more  elusive.  This  example  shows  generous  luster. 
A  couple  of  large  scrapes  show  in  the  left  obverse  field,  with  others 
on  the  cheek  of  Liberty;  her  profile  and  coronet  show  some  radial 
“lathe  lines,”  an  apparent  remnant  of  the  die  production.  Other 
smaller  marks  appear  on  the  reverse.  The  strike  is  nice  and  sharp 
throughout.  Population:  1  in  60,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25KF, 
PCGS#  7811 


6057  1878  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  large  mintage  of  286,240  pieces 
belies  the  scarcity  of  this  issue  in  higher  grades,  although  it  is  still 
a  favorite  date  for  type.  A  near-Gem  coin  such  as  this  is  perhaps 
the  optimal  Mint  State  grade  for  collectors,  with  full  Gem  and 
finer  coins  considerably  more  challenging.  This  CAC-endorsed 
example  is  frosty,  lustrous,  and  highly  attractive  with  a  sharp  strike. 
A  few  minor  luster  grazes  are  the  only  marks  to  mention.  PCGS 
has  graded  just  47  coins  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25KY,  PCGS# 
7828 


1881  Two  and  a  Half,  AU50 
Only  640  Examples  Struck 


6058  1881  AU50  NGC.  A  paltry  640  quarter  eagles  were  produced 
in  1881,  making  this  issue  “one  of  the  most  popular  and  sought- 
after  dates  in  the  series,”  per  Garrett  and  Guth.  The  majority  of 
survivors  seem  to  grade  in  the  AU  range,  though  even  these  are 
seldom  seen.  This  piece  displays  fully  original,  olive-gold  color 
overall,  with  remnants  of  prooflike  mirroring  seen  in  the  fields. 
Only  light  wear  is  present  over  the  high  points  of  the  design,  and 
surface  flaws  are  seemingly  nonexistent.  Census:  4  in  50,  61  finer 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  25L5,  PCGS#  7833 


1888  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Single  Finest  at  PCGS 


6059  1888  MS66  PCGS.  Despite  a  scant  mintage  of  only  16,001  coins, 
the  1888  quarter  eagle  is  marginally  plentiful  in  lower  Mint  State 
grades,  but  in  Gem  condition  the  date  is  rare  and  finer  coins  are 
exceedingly  so.  This  Premium  Gem  is  the  sole  finest  at  PCGS 
(6/15).  The  original  frosty  surfaces  show  warm  straw-gold  coloring 
and  are  devoid  of  obvious  abrasions.  A  touch  of  striking  weakness  is 
seen  on  the  central  shield  and  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  leg,  as  usual. 
NGC  ID#  25LC,  PCGS#  7840 


1893  Two  and  a  Half,  MS66 


6060  1893  MS66  NGC.  Despite  the  Panic  of  1893  the  mintage  of  the 
1893  quarter  eagles  was  far  larger  —  about  12  times  —  that  of  the 
1892s.  Gem  examples  are  nonetheless  rare;  perhaps  because  of 
the  larger  mintage,  fewer  were  saved.  This  Premium  Gem  boasts 
greenish-gold  and  orange-gold  hues  competing  for  territory.  Each 
side  is  sharply  struck  and  shows  few  marks,  but  a  small  planchet 
lamination,  as  made,  occurs  in  the  obverse  field  above  star  1. 
Census:  26  in  66  (1  in  66+),  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LH, 
PCGS#  7845 


1893  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Razor-Sharp,  Conditionally  Rare 


6061  1893  MS66  PCGS.  The  certified  population  for  this  date  drops 
significantly  at  the  Gem  grade  level,  and  even  further  at  MS66; 
pieces  grading  finer  than  the  present  coin  are  extremely  rare.  This 
piece  is  fully  struck.  The  surfaces  are  frosty  and  display  varying 
orange-gold  hues.  There  are  no  bothersome  abrasions.  Population: 
24  in  66,  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LH,  PCGS#  7845 

6062  1895  MS64  PCGS.  Excellent  detail  on  hair  and  feathers  alike. 
This  near-Gem  is  lightly  marked  on  its  honey-gold  surfaces  but  the 
luster  is  strong.  A  great  19th  century  type  coin  from  a  better  issue 
of  just  6,000  business  strikes.  Population:  32  in  64,  24  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25LK,  PCGS#  7847 


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1898  Two  and  a  Half,  Fully  Defined  MS66+ 
Seemingly  Pristine,  Just  24,000  Coins  Struck 


6063  1898  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Light  lemon-gold  coloration 
throughout  with  coruscating  mint  frost  over  each  side.  The 
devices  show  complete  definition  on  the  stars,  hair  curls,  feathers, 
fletchings,  and  olive  leaves.  Although  it  is  somewhat  scarcer  than 
the  1900  and  1907  quarter  eagle  issues,  the  1898  (24,000  coins 
struck)  is  still  popular  for  type  representation,  a  role  for  which  this 
nearly  flawless  Premium  Gem  is  perfectly  suited.  Population:  39  in 
66  (2  in  66+),  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LN,  PCGS#  7850 

6064  1903  MS66  ★  NGC.  CAC.  Honey-gold  patina  embraces 
this  gorgeous  Premium  Gem,  with  the  obverse  central  device 
highlighted  by  the  semiprooflike  fields.  The  design  elements  are 
crisply  defined,  further  enhancing  the  coin’s  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
While  the  1903  is  plentiful  through  MS66,  NGC  has  given  a  mere 
two  examples  the  coveted  Star  and  assigned  four  finer  with  this 
designation  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LU,  PCGS#  7855 

1905  Two  and  a  Half,  MS67+ 

Superb  Type  Coin 


6065  1905  MS67+  NGC.  Any  1905  quarter  eagle  in  MS67  is  a  special 
coin,  and  this  piece  has  the  added  distinction  of  a  Plus  designation. 
Both  sides  are  boldly  struck,  illuminated  by  luminous  peach-gold 
luster  that  is  devoid  of  abrasions.  The  eye  appeal  is  exceptional. 
Only  six  coins  are  finer  at  NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LW,  PCGS# 
7857 


1905  Quarter  Eagle,  Glowing  MS67+ 


6066  1905  MS67+  NGC.  A  spectacular  type  coin,  aglow  in  luminous 
orange-gold  luster  that  rolls  over  each  side  in  frosty  shimmers.  The 
strike  is  fully  executed.  Occasional  lilac  and  coppery  hues  attest  to 
the  originality  of  the  surfaces,  but  are  only  discernible  with  a  glass. 
A  tiny  planchet  lamination  near  star  3  should  not  be  mistaken  for 
an  abrasion,  as  there  are  none  detectable.  Only  six  coins  are  finer  at 

NGC  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LW,  PCGS#  7857 


1905  Quarter  Eagle,  MS67+ 

A  Favorite  Among  Type  Enthusiasts 


6067  1905  MS67+  PCGS.  The  1905  is  a  favorite  among  type  enthusiasts 
because  of  its  availability  up  to  and  including  MS67  condition. 
Superb  Gems  with  a  Plus  designation  are  rarely  encountered, 
however,  and  finer  examples  consistently  fetch  many  times  that 
of  an  MS67,  making  this  an  ideal  collectible  grade.  This  is  an 
essentially  perfect  coin  with  pinpoint  strike  definition.  Gorgeous 
sun-gold  surfaces  lack  copper  alloy  spots  that  typically  plague  the 
issue.  Population:  78  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
25LW,  PCGS#  7857 

1905  Quarter  Eagle,  High-End  MS67+ 

Impeccable  Type  Representative 


6068  1905  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  plentiful  late-series  date,  the  1905 
is  available  in  grades  through  MS67.  However,  finer  examples  are 
extremely  rare,  making  this  Plus-graded  piece  a  must-have  item  for 
the  advanced  type  or  date  collector.  Heavily  frosted  luster  blankets 
green-gold  surfaces  on  each  side.  The  design  elements  are  fully 
struck.  Close  examination  fails  to  find  any  noteworthy  flaws.  NGC 
has  certified  only  six  finer  representatives  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LW, 
PCGS#  7857 


6069  1906  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  This  late-date  Coronet  quarter  eagle 
Gem  is  light  yellow-gold  with  a  handful  of  coppery  flecks.  Well- 
struck  and  well-suited  to  a  type  or  date  set. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  25LX,  PCGS# 
7858 

6070  1906  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Boldly  impressed  with  effusive  luster, 
yellow-orange  and  honey-gold  with  a  few  touches  of  green.  A 
carefully  preserved  Gem  ideal  for  the  type  collector. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection .  NGC  ID#  25LX,  PCGS# 
7858 

6071  1906  MS66  PCGS.  The  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  of 
this  delightful  Premium  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both 
sides  and  the  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout.  Eye 
appeal  is  extraordinary.  NGC  ID#  25LX,  PCGS#  7858 


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1906  Quarter  Eagle,  Fully  Struck  MS67+ 
Just  Two  Submissions  Finer  at  PCGS 


Proof  1898  Quarter  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Stark  Field-Device  Contrast 


1908  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Gleaming  Gold  Type  Coin 


6074  1894  PR63  Cameo  PCGS.  From  a  mintage  of  122  proof  quarter 
eagles  in  1894,  likely  no  more  than  80  survive  in  all  grades.  This 
Select  Cameo  is  a  delightful  example  for  the  budget-conscious 
collector,  showing  stark  field-motif  contrast  and  deep  mirrors.  The 
strike  is  full  and  the  grade  is  determined  by  a  few  light,  scattered 
marks  in  the  fields,  none  of  which  are  singularly  bothersome. 
Population:  2  in  63  Cameo,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  288H, 
PCGS#  87920 


6078  1908  MS65  PCGS.  Primarily  light  yellow-gold  with  areas  of  deep 
lemon.  Minor  die  erosion  at  the  margins  and  a  degree  of  central 
striking  softness  have  little  influence  on  the  Gem  grade,  which  is 
warranted  for  the  relative  smoothness  of  the  interior  surfaces.  This 
first-year  Indian  quarter  eagle  is  ideal  for  a  type  set.  NGC  ID#  288Y, 
PCGS#  7939 


6072  1906  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  issues 
in  the  series  with  thousands  of  coins  certified  through  the  Premium 
Gem  grade  level.  The  1906  (176,330  pieces  struck)  becomes  very 
scarce  in  MS67  and  extremely  rare  in  MS68.  The  surfaces  of  this 
high-end  Superb  Gem  are  virtually  perfect  with  only  a  handful  of 
microscopic  specks  in  the  upper  reverse  field  that  prevent  a  full 
MS68  grade.  Frosty  luster  rolls  over  light  peach-gold  surfaces  with 
fully  struck  design  features.  A  tiny  planchet  flake  appears  above  star 
8.  Population:  58  in  67  (1  in  67+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25LX, 
PCGS#  7858 


PROOF  LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLES 


1890  Quarter  Eagle,  PR63  Ultra  Cameo 
Small  Proof  Mintage,  Few  Survive 


6075  1898  —  Altered  Surfaces  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Proof,  Unc  Details. 

From  a  proof  mintage  of  just  165  coins,  this  starkly  contrasted, 
yellow-gold  example  offers  the  budget-conscious  collector  with  a 
still-pleasing  entry  into  19th  century  proof  gold.  Full  struck  with 
deeply  mirrored  fields.  Light,  scattered  ticks  in  the  fields  on  each 
side  are  accompanied  by  a  few  light  hairlines  on  the  reverse,  the 
latter  likely  from  an  attempt  to  soften  the  former.  The  eye  appeal  is 
only  marginally  affected.  NGC  ID#  288M,  PCGS#  7924 

6076  1902  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  PR  Genuine.  AU  Details.  A  lightly 
circulated  example  of  this  turn-of-the-century  proof,  with  just  a 
trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  design  elements  and  lightly 
marked  fields  that  retain  much  of  their  original  reflectivity,  despite 
the  noted  cleaning.  NGC  ID#  288S,  PCGS#  7928 

INDIAN  QUARTER  EAGLES 


1908  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
First- Year  Type  Example 


6073  1890  PR63  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  Just  93  proofs  were  struck  in 
1890  with  perhaps  50  to  60  surviving  examples.  Of  these,  only  a  few 
Deep  or  Ultra  Cameos  can  lay  claim  to  the  rich,  orange -gold  color 
and  the  high-contrast  frosted,  devices  of  this  deep-mirrored  Select 
Proof.  The  strike  is  pinpoint-sharp,  while  a  random  scattering  of 
hair-thin  lines  determine  the  assigned  grade.  Census:  1  in  63  Ultra 
Cameo,  22  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288D,  PCGS#  97916 


1894  Two  and  a  Half,  PR63  Cameo 
Collector-Grade  Proof 


6077  1908  MS65  PCGS.  The  obverse  is  smooth  and  impressive  — 
sharply  struck  and  nearly  mark-free.  Flashy  mint  luster  radiates 
from  beneath  the  honey-gold  coloration.  The  reverse  is  equally 
lustrous,  with  a  few  light  field  lines  and  the  characteristic  soft  strike 
on  the  eagle’s  upper  top-most  wing  feathers,  the  result  of  poor  die 
preparation  for  this  first-year  issue.  A  great  type  coin,  truly  Gem 
condition.  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


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1908  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Strong  Definition  and  Eye  Appeal 


6079  1908  MS65+  NGC.  CAC.  A  razor-sharp  Gem,  the  only  area  of 
softness  occurs  on  the  eagle’s  upper  wing,  as  always.  David  Akers 
notes  that  the  typical  incompleteness  “is  not  the  result  of  a  weak 
strike  but  rather  stems  from  a  lack  of  die  detail.”  Orange -gold  colors 
each  side  with  intermittent  glints  of  mint-green.  The  1908  is  one 
of  the  most  available  issues  in  the  series  in  high  grades,  making  this 
a  suitable  representative  for  type  purposes.  This  is  one  of  just  seven 
Plus-designated  Gems  at  NGC  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS# 
7939 


1908  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65+ 
First-Year  Type  Coin 


6080  1908  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1908  Indian  quarter  eagle 
was  heavily  saved  as  a  first-year  memento  and  is  thus  the  most 
available  date  in  the  series  in  high  grade.  Its  popularity  as  a  type 
coin  is  rivaled  by  few.  This  Plus-designated  Gem  example  is  well- 
struck,  with  satiny  orange-gold  luster  and  fairly  clean  surfaces.  The 
softness  on  the  eagle’s  wing  is  diagnostic  of  this  issue,  a  product  of 
insufficient  engraving  of  the  die  rather  than  striking  deficiency. 
NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


1908  Indian  Head  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Important  First- Year  Issue 


6081  1908  MS66  PCGS.  This  was  the  first  year  for  Bela  Lyon  Pratt’s 
Indian  Head  design,  which  was  not  received  with  great  enthusiasm 
by  the  general  public.  Despite  being  well-saved,  the  number  of 
high-grade  survivors  is  not  great.  The  present  lovely  Premium 
Gem  shows  only  minor  incompleteness  on  the  eagle’s  shoulder  and 
breast  feathers,  yet  it  is  boldly  struck  on  the  obverse.  Light  mint- 
green  and  deeper  peach-gold  hues  are  attractively  blended  over 
both  sides.  PCGS  reports  just  two  coins  in  a  numerically  finer  grade 
(6/15).  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


1908  Two  and  a  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Virtually  Unseen  in  Higher  Grades 


6082  1908  MS66  PCGS.  The  1908  was  heavily  saved  as  a  first-year  issue, 
but  few  survivors  are  of  Premium  Gem  quality.  In  fact,  examples  are 
very  scarcely  seen  at  this  grade  level,  and  finer  coins  are  extremely 
rare  with  no  more  than  five  pieces  extant.  Marvelous  orange-gold 
surfaces  display  strong  detail  on  the  obverse,  while  the  well-defined 
reverse  features  a  degree  of  incompleteness  on  the  tip  of  the  eagle’s 
wing  —  a  hallmark  of  the  issue,  which  was  struck  from  improperly 
prepared  dies.  PCGS  reports  only  two  finer  submissions  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 

1908  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Only  Two  Finer  at  PCGS 


6083  1908  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  the  first  year  of  issue  of  Bela 
Lyon  Pratt’s  distinctive  Indian  head  design  with  the  details  sunk 
below  the  level  of  the  field.  The  design  met  with  mixed  reviews 
at  the  time  of  issue,  although  it  is  extremely  popular  today.  This 
Premium  Gem  has  a  bold  strike  and  frosty  luster  with  brilliant 
yellow  surfaces.  PCGS  has  only  certified  two  finer  examples  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 


6084  1909  MS63  PCGS.  Greenish-gold  and  apricot  patina  compete  for 
territory  on  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Select  quarter  eagle.  The 
design  features  are  well-struck  throughout.  Some  minute  marks 
determine  the  grade.  The  1909  quarter  eagle  is  readily  obtainable 
through  MS64. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  288Z,  PCGS# 
7940 

6085  1909  MS63  PCGS.  The  attractive  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
impressive  Select  example  show  the  minimum  number  of  minor 
contact  marks  for  the  grade,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  strong. 
NGC  ID#  288Z,  PCGS#  7940 


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1909  Indian  Quarter  Eagle 
Exceptional  Gem  Surfaces 


6086  1909  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Our  consignor  has  assembled 
an  outstanding  set  of  Gem  Indian  quarter  eagles,  and  this 
conditionally  scarce  Philadelphia  issue  fits  right  in.  Satiny  and 
extremely  attractive,  the  surfaces  and  strike  are  beyond  reproach. 
The  medium-gold  surfaces  are  tinged  with  orange  and  lilac  with 
brilliant  mint  luster  shining  through.  This  is  arguably  one  of  the 
scarcer  dates  in  the  series  in  terms  of  grading  service  submissions 
and  high-grade  rarity.  PCGS  has  certified  no  coins  finer  than  MS66, 
with  just  18  pieces  so-graded  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  288Z,  PCGS#  7940 

6087  1910  MS64  NGC.  This  near-Gem  exhibits  excellent  definition 
throughout.  Pretty  peach-gold  color  adorns  lustrous  surfaces,  and 
minor  marks  in  the  fields  limit  the  grade.  The  1910  is  collectible 
through  MS64,  but  examples  are  scarcely  seen  finer. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2007),  lot  3429.  NGC  ID# 
2892,  PCGS#  7941 

1910  Indian  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Lovely  Coloration 


6088  1910  MS65  NGC.  This  is  a  beautiful  Gem.  In  addition  to  the 
outstanding  surface  quality  that  comes  with  the  grade,  this  piece 
showcases  frosty  luster  in  attractive  variations  of  apricot,  rose, 
bronze,  and  lilac-gold  hues.  The  strike  is  a  trifle  soft  above  the 
Indians  brow  and  on  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  talons,  but  this  is  only 
detected  with  a  loupe.  NGC  lists  just  15  MS66  coins  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 

1910  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Satin-Smooth,  Green  Label  Holder 


6089  1910  MS65  PCGS.  The  sharp  strike  and  satiny,  honey-gold  luster 
set  this  Gem  quarter  eagle  apart  from  all  others.  The  obverse 
eye  appeal  suggests  an  even  finer  grade,  while  the  reverse  is 
equally  appealing  to  the  unaided  eye.  A  few  microscopic  marks 
in  the  upper-left  reverse  field  are  widely  scattered  and  of  little 
impact.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder.  Just  1 1  coins  are  certified 
numerically  finer  by  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 


1911  Quarter  Eagle,  Sharp  MS65 
Just  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


6090  1911  MS65  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  frosty,  the  surfaces  of  this  Gem 
quarter  eagle  lack  the  overt  granularity  often  seen  for  the  issue. 
Rather,  the  finely  textured  fields  and  deeply  impressed  devices 
capture  and  project  blazing  rich-gold  luster.  A  few  widely  scattered, 
microscopic  marks  are  minor  in  the  context  of  the  coin’s  overall 
radiance  and  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  certified  only  a  single 
numerically  finer  example  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2893,  PCGS#  7942 

1911  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Only  One  Finer  PCGS  Coin 


6091  1911  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1911  had  the  second  highest 
mintage  of  any  Indian  quarter  eagle,  yet  it  is  a  popular  date  due  in 
part  to  the  rarity  of  its  Denver-Mint  brother.  This  lovely  Gem  has 
brilliant  orange  gold  surfaces,  exhibiting  a  sharp  strike  and  frosty 
luster.  PCGS  has  only  certified  one  finer  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2893,  PCGS#  7942 

6092  191 1-D  Strong  D  —  Mount  Removed  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU 
Details.  The  edge  is  filed  near  6  o’clock,  presumably  to  remove 
evidence  of  a  mount.  The  apricot-gold  fields  are  glossy.  The 
mintmark  is  well  defined,  and  the  devices  show  only  slight  wear.  A 
low  mintage  series  key.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 

191 1-D  Strong  D  Quarter  Eagle,  AU53 
Popular  Collector  Grade 


6093  191 1-D  AU53  PCGS.  Strong  D.  The  191 1-D  quarter  eagle  is 
the  sole  series  key  in  all  grades  to  the  Indian  Head  series,  although 
there  are  a  couple  of  conditional  rarities  in  Mint  State.  This  is 
a  nice  collector-grade  example  of  the  issue,  showing  most  of  the 
original  luster  over  khaki-gold  surfaces  with  a  few  minor  surface 
ticks  and  great  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


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191 1-D  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  AU58 
Sought-After  Key  Issue 


6094  191 1-D  AU58  NGC.  The  191  I'D  Indian  quarter  eagle  has  long 
been  acknowledged  as  the  low-mintage  key  to  the  series  and  one  of 
the  most  sought-after  20th  century  U.S.  coins.  This  attractive  near- 
Mint  example  displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  with  just  a 
trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  lightly  abraded  orange-gold  surfaces. 
Vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  outstanding  visual  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
2894,  PCGS#  7943 


1 9 1 1  -D  Quarter  Eagle,  AU5  8 
Strong  D 


6095  191 1-D  AU58  PCGS,  CAC.  Strong  D.  For  the  collector  avoiding 
the  pricey  Mint  State  grades,  this  Borderline  Uncirculated  191 1-D 
quarter  eagle  is  a  suitable  candidate.  Unlike  many  of  its  comparably 
graded  counterparts,  this  piece  shows  original  orange-gold  patina 
with  hints  of  mildly  granular  luster  remaining  in  the  recesses.  The 
mintmark  is  clearly  defined.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Indian  Quarter  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Low-Mintage  Series  Key 


6096  191 1-D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Still 

attractive,  despite  the  noted  cleaning,  this  unworn  specimen 
exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the  light 
greenish-gold  surfaces  show  only  minor  signs  of  contact.  From  a 
mintage  of  55,600  pieces,  the  191 1-D  is  the  acknowledged  key  to 
the  Indian  series.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Quarter  Eagle,  MS61 
High-End  Eye  Appeal,  Strong  D 


6097  191 1-D  Strong  D,  MS61  NGC.  While  the  191 1-D  is  the 
undisputed  key  to  the  Indian  Head  quarter  eagle  series,  there  are 
many  opportunities  at  this  grade  level  to  acquire  a  Mint  State 
example.  This  coin  rates  above  many  in  eye  appeal  and  surface 
quality.  Attractive  orange-gold  patina  covers  both  sides,  and  a 
strong  loupe  is  needed  to  identify  any  marks.  Slight  blending  at 
the  eagle’s  shoulder  contradicts  an  otherwise  sharp  strike,  but  the 
Strong  D  mintmark  provides  additional  allure.  NGC  ID#  2894, 
PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Quarter  Eagle,  MS62 
Pleasing  Patina 


6098  191 1-D  MS62  PCGS.  Strong  D.  This  is  a  well-struck,  satiny  example 
of  this  key  Denver  issue,  showing  yellow-gold  luster  with  deeper 
coppery  overtones  on  portions  of  the  reverse.  Lightly  abraded,  as  the 
grade  suggests,  but  without  any  individually  significant  distractions.  A 
collectible  Mint  State  example  of  this  sought-after  series  key. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


191 1-D  Two  and  a  Half,  MS63 
Pleasing  Mint  State  Example 


6099  191 1-D  MS63  NGC.  Strong  D.  An  impressive,  apricot-gold 
Mint  State  example  of  this  series  key  date.  Were  it  not  for  a  thin 
scratch  in  the  field  near  star  six,  this  piece  might  have  garnered 
a  finer  grade;  the  reverse  is  devoid  of  mentionable  abrasions.  This 
piece  shows  a  sharp  mintmark  and  excellent  detail  throughout  the 
headdress  and  eagle.  As  is  diagnostic  of  this  issue,  the  luster  has  a 
slightly  granular  appearance.  NGC  ID#  2894,  PCGS#  7943 


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1913  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


6100  1913  MS65  PCGS.  The  high  fields  are  remarkably  unmarked 
for  this  technically  challenged  issue,  which  is  often  found  with 
many  abrasions.  Just  a  few  tiny  marks  and  hair-thin  lines  are 
confined  mostly  to  the  reverse,  where  they  are  widely  separated 
and  minuscule.  Stately  satin  luster  emanates  from  the  sharply 
struck  surfaces  amid  wheat-gold  coloration.  Just  seven  examples  are 
numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  2897,  PCGS#  7945 

6101  1914  MS62  PCGS.  Reddish-gold  patination  adorns  both  sides 
of  this  quarter  eagle.  The  design  features  are  sharply  struck, 
including  the  shoulder  feathers  of  the  eagle.  A  few  grease  streaks 
are  visible  on  the  reverse. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS# 
7946 

6102  1914  MS63  NGC.  The  1914  Indian  quarter  eagle  claims  a  low 
mintage  of  240,000  pieces,  and  the  date  ranks  second  behind  only 
the  191 1-D  in  terms  of  scarcity.  This  attractive  Select  coin  offers 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  with 
lightly  marked  greenish-gold  surfaces  and  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


1914  Quarter  Eagle,  MS64 
Attractive,  Rich-Gold  Color 


6103  1914  MS64  NGC.  One  of  the  eagerly  sought  issues  of  the  quarter 
eagle  series,  trailing  only  the  191 1-D  in  high-grades  —  a  fact  that 
makes  this  Philadelphia  date  particularly  attractive  to  collectors 
and  gold  specialists  in  the  present  near-Gem  grade.  The  bonnet  is 
a  trifle  soft  on  the  lower-most  feathers,  and  a  few  shallow  marks  are 
distributed  over  the  exposed  fields.  That  said,  the  coin’s  attractive 
rich-gold  coloration  and  abiding  mint  luster  provide  the  main 
attraction,  and  this  example  is  sure  to  entice  a  strong  bid.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


1914  Quarter  Eagle 
Appealing  Near-Gem  Example 


6104  1914  MS64  PCGS.  A  low-mintage  issue  for  the  series,  this 
Philadelphia  date  seldom  displays  both  attractive  mint  luster  and 
rich  orange-gold  color,  yet  the  current  coin  has  both  attributes.  A 
sharp  strike  on  the  headdress  and  on  the  eagle’s  upper  wing  add  to 
the  appeal.  Numerous  small  marks  are  visible  with  a  glass  —  typical 
for  the  issue,  accounting  for  the  assigned  near-Gem  grade.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 

6105  1914-D  MS63  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  Select 
quarter  eagle  display  good  luster  and  sharply  struck  design  elements, 
including  excellent  detail  on  the  eagle’s  shoulder.  A  few  moderate 
marks  in  the  upper-right  reverse  field  preclude  a  finer  grade.  MS63- 
and  MS64-graded  coins  are  in  high  demand  due  to  the  rarity  of 
Gem  and  finer  pieces. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  2899,  PCGS# 
7947 

6106  1914-D  MS63  PCGS.  This  is  an  appealing  orange-gold 
representative  of  one  of  the  more  challenging  issues  in  the  Indian 
Head  quarter  eagle  series  behind  the  191 1-D  and  the  1914.  The 
headdress  feathers,  eagle’s  shoulder,  and  leg  exhibit  crisp  detail  for 
the  date.  Wispy  scattered  marks  preclude  a  near-Gem  assessment. 
NGC  ID#  2899,  PCGS#  7947 

6107  1914-D  MS64  NGC.  This  better-date  Indian  Head  two  and  a  half 
features  deep  orange-gold  color  over  both  sides  with  occasional 
blushes  of  light  rose.  The  devices  are  well-struck  with  trivial 
softness  on  the  lower  headdress  feathers  and  the  eagle’s  shoulder. 
NGC  has  only  seen  44  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2899, 
PCGS#  7947 

1915  Quarter  Eagle,  Pleasing  MS65 
Nicely  Preserved,  Coppery-Gold  Highlights 


6108  1915  MS65  PCGS.  A  captivating  combination  of  lilac,  orange, 
and  coppery-gold  accents  enhance  the  medium-gold  coloration  of 
this  smoothly  lustrous  Gem  quarter  eagle.  The  strike  is  uniformly 
bold  except  at  the  lowest  bonnet  feathers,  which  show  slight 
blending.  A  trio  of  tiny  contacts  near  the  eagle’s  wing  are  the  sole 
marks  to  mention.  Gem  or  finer  examples  are  the  exception  for 
this  Philadelphia  issue,  with  both  services  combined  reporting  just 
a  dozen  numerically  finer  coins  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  289 A,  PCGS# 
7948 


6109  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  impressive  Gem  displays  pleasing 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  are  free  of  mentionable  distractions 
and  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Sharply  detailed 
design  elements  add  to  the  ample  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  graded 
34  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS# 
7949 


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6110  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  impressive  Gem  displays  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout. 
The  pleasing  lemon-yellow  surfaces  are  free  of  all  but  the  most 
insignificant  signs  of  contact. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS# 
7949 

6111  1925-D  MS65  PCGS.  The  1925-D,  one  of  three  Denver  issues  in 
the  series,  is  one  of  the  most  frequently  seen  Indian  quarter  eagles 
in  Gem  condition,  popular  among  type  collectors.  This  glowing 
orange-gold  example  is  devoid  of  major  abrasions  and  highly  eye- 
appealing.  The  lower  portion  of  the  Indian’s  headdress  shows 
considerable  striking  weakness.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS#  7949 

6112  1925-D  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  third  and  final  Indian  Head 
quarter  eagle  struck  at  the  Denver  Mint,  the  1925-D  is  an  ideal 
type  coin  for  Denver  collectors.  This  sharply  detailed  example  has 
frosty  straw-gold  luster.  Although  plentiful  at  this  grade  level,  finer 
examples  are  extremely  hard  to  locate. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  289B,  PCGS# 
7949 

6113  1926  MS65  PCGS.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
delightful  Gem  are  well-preserved  and  brightly  lustrous,  to 
complement  the  sharply  detailed  design  elements.  Eye  appeal  is 
outstanding.  PCGS  has  graded  42  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  289C,  PCGS#  7950 


1926  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Dramatic  Coloration 


6114  1926  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Orange-gold  color  yields  to  olive 
and  pale  rose  highlights  over  the  dramatically  toned  surfaces  of 
this  high-end  Gem  quarter  eagle.  While  the  1926  issue  is  readily 
available  in  grades  up  to  MS65,  few  coins  can  pass  muster  for  a 
higher  designation.  The  present  coin  exceeds  the  norm  with  flying 
colors,  while  only  a  scattering  of  tiny  field  ticks  prevent  an  even 
finer  grade.  Population:  1 1  in  65+ ,  42  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  289C, 
PCGS#  7950 


6115  1927  MS65  PCGS.  The  mint  bloom  is  full  and  displays  fragile 
variegated  patina  that  adds  an  extra  dimension  of  visual  interest 
to  this  solid  Gem  type  coin.  Crisply  detailed  with  superior  luster 
characteristics,  this  is  a  Gem  Indian  Quarter  Eagle  to  remember. 
PCGS  has  graded  21  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
289D,  PCGS#  7951 

6116  1927  MS65+  PCGS.  This  frosty  Gem  has  bold  design  motifs  and 
brilliant  light  yellow  luster  with  bluish  overtones.  An  exceptional 
example  for  a  type  set  or  advanced  collection.  NGC  ID#  289D, 
PCGS#  7951 

6117  1928  MS65  PCGS.  This  spectacular  Gem  offers  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout,  with  well- 
preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  that  add  to  the  ample  visual  appeal. 
PCGS  has  graded  11  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
289E,  PCGS#  7952 


1929  Two-and-a-Half,  Exceptional  MS65 
Ex:  Benson,  Stunning  Coloration 


6118  1929  MS65  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  memorable  coin  offer 
exceptional  color  and  luster  for  an  Indian  quarter  eagle.  Lilac 
and  rose  accents  intersperse  the  ample  areas  of  vivid,  orange-gold 
coloration  and  vibrant  mint  luster.  Sharply  struck,  and  the  few 
surface  contacts  are  entirely  secondary  to  the  stunning  visual 
impact  of  this  radiant  Gem. 

Ex:  Ira  S.  Reed  (2/1944);  Benson  Collection  Part  III  (Superior, 
2/2003 ),  loti  976 .  NGC  ID#  289F,  PCGS#  7953 


1929  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Glimmering  Peach-Gold  Example 


6119  1929  MS65  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  This  late-date  Indian  Head 
quarter  eagle  issue  is  readily  accessible  through  MS64,  but  Gems 
are  surprisingly  scarce.  Advanced  collectors  with  sights  set  on  a 
Premium  Gem  or  better  example  will  have  to  wait  for  an  opportunity 
to  procure  one  of  the  eight  pieces  at  PCGS  and  NGC  combined. 
This  glimmering  peach-gold  example  exhibits  strongly  struck 
devices.  The  only  notable  impairment  is  a  tiny  struck-in  grease  mark 
on  the  necklace.  PCGS  reports  only  four  examples  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  289F,  PCGS# 
7953 


THREE  DOLLAR  GOLD  PIECES 

6120  1854  AU55  NGC.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  shows 
just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  the  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  retain 
most  of  their  original  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  25M3,  PCGS# 
7969 

6121  1854  AU55  PCGS.  Peach-gold  and  olive-green  toning  graces 
this  briefly  circulated  but  partly  lustrous  first-year  three  dollar  type 
coin.  Smooth  aside  from  moderate  field  marks  near  the  date  and 
denomination.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  25M3, 
PCGS#  7969 

6122  1854  AU58  NGC.  Traces  of  luster  reside  in  the  recesses  of  this  honey- 
gold  near-Mint  three  dollar  that  exhibits  well-defined  design  features. 
A  few  minute  marks  are  in  concert  with  the  designated  grade. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25M3,  PCGS# 
7969 


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1854-0  Three  Dollar  Gold,  XF45 


Collector-Grade  Example 


6123  1854-0  XF45  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  1854-0  gold  three  dollar 
piece  is  a  major  rarity  in  Mint  State,  nearly  to  the  same  extent  as 
the  1854-D,  even  though  the  Dahlonega  issue  is  far  rarer  overall. 
This  Choice  XF  1854-0  offers  a  collectible,  welbdetail  option  for 
the  New  Orleans  gold  enthusiast  on  a  budget.  The  surfaces  show 
original  olive-gold  patina  with  coppery  overtones  in  the  protected 
areas.  Eye  appeal  is  pleasing.  NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


6124  1854-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety  2. 

Relatively  free  from  bagmarks,  but  rotation  beneath  a  light  reveals 
patches  of  hairlines  on  both  sides.  Liberty’s  curls  display  moderate 
wear.  Luster  outlines  the  letters,  wreath,  and  other  protected  areas. 
The  usual  lapped  die  state  of  this  scarce  and  low  mintage  issue. 
NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


1854-0  Three  Dollar  Gold,  AU50 
Low  New  Orleans  Mintage 


6125  1854-0  AU50  NGC.  Variety  2.  The  availability  of  the  1854-0 
begins  to  decline  at  the  AU50  grade  level,  and  it  is  a  major  rarity 
in  Mint  State.  This  piece  shows  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces,  with  a 
touch  of  high-point  wear  over  the  well-struck  design  elements.  As 
the  only  New  Orleans  issue  in  the  series,  the  1854-0  three  dollar 
gold  (24,000  pieces  struck)  appeals  to  a  wide  range  of  Nth  century 
gold  enthusiasts.  NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


1854-0  Gold  Three  Dollar,  AU55 
Sole  New  Orleans  Issue 


6126  1854-0  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  1854-0  three  dollar  gold  is 
challenging  in  all  grades,  but  essential  for  a  complete  New  Orleans 
gold  collection.  This  Choice  AU  representative  displays  medium 
green-gold  patina  with  hints  of  luster  in  the  recesses.  A  lapped 
reverse  die  makes  the  strike  look  weaker  than  it  actually  is,  as  the 
obverse  portrait  is  sharp.  Population:  48  in  55,  21  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25M5,  PCGS#  7971 


6127  1855  AU55  NGC.  Considerable  luster  remains  on  each  side  of 
this  lightly  worn  yellow-gold  three  dollar  piece.  The  surfaces  are 
pleasing  with  only  scattered  and  trivial  handling  marks.  NGC  ID# 
25M6,  PCGS#  7972 

6128  1855  AU58  NGC.  Traces  of  luster  reside  in  the  recessed  areas 
of  this  near-Mint  three  dollar  piece.  Well-struck  design  elements 
and  minimally  abraded  surfaces  round  out  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye 
appeal. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  25M6,  PCGS# 
7972 


1855-S  Three  Dollar,  Seldom-Seen  XF45 


6129  1855-S  XF45  PCGS.  The  low-mintage  1855-S  three  dollar,  struck 
in  the  amount  of  6,600  pieces,  is  about  as  rare  as  the  better-known 
1854-D  issue.  This  Choice  XL  example  is  a  tad  finer  than  the 
typical  survivor,  as  the  coins  circulated  extensively  until  the  Civil 
War.  This  piece  shows  orange  fields  predominating  against  ice-blue 
high  points,  a  beautiful  coin  with  the  expected  wear,  scattered 
marks,  and  some  buildup  in  a  couple  of  the  letters.  Population:  39 
in  45,  41  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25M7,  PCGS#  7973 


6130  1856  AU58  NGC.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint 
three  dollar  are  imbued  with  hints  of  soft  rose  color,  and  reveal 
just  the  expected  number  of  marks  associated  with  the  grade 
designation.  The  design  elements  are  well-struck. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  25M8,  PCGS# 
7974 

6131  1856  AU58  NGC.  Light  wear  is  noted  on  the  highest  design 
points  of  this  attractive  near-Mint  example.  The  satiny  surfaces 
have  nearly  full  luster  and  inconsequential  marks.  Laint  field 
reflectivity  is  evident  on  each  side.  NGC  ID#  25M8,  PCGS# 
7974 


1862  Gold  Three  Dollar,  AU53 
Original  Patina 


6132  1862  AU53  PCGS.  The  1862  three  dollar  gold  is  a  better  date, 
boasting  a  low  mintage  of  just  5,750  pieces  and  a  fairly  low  survival 
rate  in  high  grade.  This  AU  representative  shows  original  olive- 
gold  patina  with  golden  luster  in  the  protected  regions  of  the  fields. 
The  strike  is  well-executed  and  the  devices  show  little  evidence  of 
circulation.  NGC  ID#  25MH,  PCGS#  7983 


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1862  Three  Dollar  Gold,  Near-Mint 


6133  1862  AU58  NGC.  This  is  an  attractive  collector-grade  example 
of  this  better  three  dollar  gold  issue,  struck  to  the  limited  extent 
of  only  5,750  pieces.  The  devices  are  sharply  rendered  and  the 
surfaces  yield  original  green-gold  coloration.  Faint,  vertical  die 
striations  in  the  fields  are  as  struck  and  denote  unworn,  Mint 
surface.  Just  a  touch  of  friction  appears  over  the  high  points  of 
the  devices.  Census:  50  in  58,  45  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25MH, 
PCGS#  7983 


6134  1866  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  The  apricot- 
gold  surfaces  lack  noticeable  hairlines,  but  appear  wavy  above 
Liberty’s  bust  tip  and  the  upper  left  portion  of  the  wreath.  The 
curls  display  slight  wear,  but  luster  emerges  from  design  recesses. 
The  reverse  exhibits  a  wire  rim  near  12  o’clock.  One  of  only  4,000 
pieces  struck.  NGC  ID#  25MM,  PCGS#  7987 


1868  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS62 


Semiprooflike  Fields 


6135  1868  MS62  PCGS.  Few  Mint  State  examples  of  the  1868  gold 
three  dollar  are  available,  and  rarely  is  a  piece  offered  that  is  finer 
than  the  current  example.  Both  sides  show  well-struck  devices 
with  semiprooflike  fields  and  rich  apricot-orange  color.  Abrasions 
are  surprisingly  minimal  for  the  grade,  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
correspondingly  high.  Population:  43  in  62  (1  in  62+ ),  42  finer 
(6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25MP,  PCGS#  7989 


1873  Closed  3  Three  Dollar 
XF  Sharpness,  Rare  Variety 


6136  1873  Closed  3  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  The 

business  mintage  of  the  1873  Closed  3  is  unknown  but  undoubtedly 
very  low.  The  PCGS  Population  report  lists  at  least  one  example  in 
each  grade  between  XF45  and  MS64,  but  the  combined  total  is  just 
69  pieces.  The  present  piece  has  unusual  olive-green  color.  Obverse 
smoothing  affects  the  peripheries  of  several  letters  in  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA,  and  the  dentils  near  8:30  have  a  blurry 
appearance.  NGC  ID#  25MW,  PCGS#  7995 


6137  1874  AU58  PCGS.  Ample  luster  is  apparent  over  the  honey- 
gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  three  dollar  gold  piece.  The  design 
features  are  well  defined  except  for  the  often-seen  softness  in  the 
hair  at  Liberty’s  forehead  and  above  the  ear.  Neither  side  reveals 
significant  marks.  This  is  an  excellent  type  coin. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25MX,  PCGS# 
7998 


1874  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS62  Prooflike 
Cameo  Contrast 


6138  1874  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  lists  29  Prooflike  1874  three 
dollar  gold  pieces,  but  almost  half  of  them  are  in  AU  grades;  this 
piece  is  one  of  only  four  Prooflike  coins  in  MS62  and  there  are 
just  two  MS63  examples  finer  (7/15).  Gleaming  yellow-gold  fields 
provide  stark  cameo  contrast  without  any  significant  abrasions. 
The  wreath  bowknot  is  soft,  but  the  obverse  portrait  is  well-defined. 
PCGS#  77998 


6139  1878  AU58  NGC.  A  trace  of  high-point  wear  is  noted  on  each 
side  of  this  pleasing  piece  that  retains  nearly  full  luster.  A  few 
scattered  marks  are  inconsequential.  NGC  ID#  25 MZ,  PCGS# 
8000 


1878  Three  Dollar  Gold,  MS63 
Partially  Prooflike  Fields 


6140  1878  MS63  PCGS.  Satiny  orange-gold  luster  illuminates  the 
minimally  abraded  surfaces  of  this  Select  three  dollar  gold  type 
coin,  while  the  only  noticeable  striking  weakness  is  seen  on  the 
reverse  bowknot,  as  usual.  The  1878  is  by  far  one  of  the  most 
plentiful  issues  in  the  series  in  Mint  State,  and  is  also  widely  known 
for  its  typically  excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  25MZ,  PCGS# 
8000 


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6141  1878  MS63  PCGS.  A  well-struck  type  coin  from  one  of  the  few 
issues  in  the  series  that  is  readily  available  in  Mint  State.  This 
Select  1878  three  dollar  gold  piece  shows  frosty  peach-gold  luster, 
with  a  few  light,  scattered  abrasions  as  allowed  for  by  the  grade. 
The  surfaces  display  a  modest  shimmer  when  tilted  beneath  a  light. 
NGC  ID#  25MZ,  PCGS#  8000 


1878  Three  Dollar  Gold,  MS64+ 


Perfect  for  Type 


6142  1878  MS64+  PCGS.  A  combination  of  availability  and  strong 
eye  appeal  makes  this  issue  an  ideal  type  coin  candidate.  A  few 
light  marks  and  some  roughness  at  the  bow  knot  preclude  a  full 
Gem  designation,  but  this  high-end  near-Gem  is  otherwise  well- 
preserved  and  brilliantly  lustrous  over  gleaming,  medium-gold 
surfaces.  An  extremely  Choice  example  for  the  gold  specialist. 
NGC  ID#  25MZ,  PCGS#  8000 


1882  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS61 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


6143  1882  MS61  NGC.  This  1882  three  dollar  gold  piece  exhibits 
lovely  semiprooflike  fields  behind  modestly  contrasted,  well-struck 
devices.  There  are  no  individually  obtrusive  abrasions,  and  we 
instead  note  only  light  chatter  in  the  fields  that  limits  the  grade. 
Medium  wheat-gold  color  encompasses  each  side.  The  1882  had  a 
scant  mintage  of  1,500  pieces,  but  enough  Uncirculated  coins  were 
set  aside  by  contemporary  numismatists  that  the  issue  is  moderately 
collectible  today.  NGC  ID#  25N5,  PCGS#  8004 

6144  1886  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  A  well 

defined  but  slightly  subdued  example.  Open  areas  are  butter- 
gold,  but  the  obverse  legends  exhibit  orange  toning.  No  marks 
are  consequential.  A  tiny  mintage  of  1,000  pieces  ensures  that 
survivors  are  elusive. 


1886  Gold  Three  Dollar,  MS61 
Better  Late-Series  Issue 


6145  1886  MS61  NGC.  The  devices  are  boldly  rendered  and  the  fields 
exhibit  noticeable  semiprooflike  mirroring.  A  few  light  abrasions 
determine  the  grade,  but  none  are  overly  obtrusive.  This  honey- 
gold  1886  three  dollar  piece  is  one  of  only  a  limited  number  of  Mint 
State  survivors  from  a  mintage  of  just  1,000  coins.  Census:  18  in  61, 
20  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25N9,  PCGS#  8008 


1888  Three  Dollar,  MS64 
Mostly  Prooflike 


6146  1888  MS64  PCGS.  The  three  dollar  gold  pieces  in  the  1880s 
became  more  of  a  novelty  than  a  serious  circulating  coin.  Tiny 
mintages  were  the  rule,  while  jewelers  and  speculators  tucked 
away  most  available  examples.  Many  high-grade  coins  survive  of 
most  issues  from  the  decade.  The  1888  issue  had  a  comparatively 
generous  mintage  of  5,000  pieces.  Most  display  some  degree  of 
prooflikeness,  although  not  all  are  as  attractive  and  well-made  as 
this  glittering  example.  The  fields  are  almost  entirely  prooflike  and 
the  surfaces  radiate  rich,  honey-gold  luster.  A  near-Gem,  with  no 
meaningful  distractions.  NGC  ID#  25NB,  PCGS#  8010 


EARLY  HALF  EAGLES 


1803/2  Half  Eagle,  BD^3,  XF45 
Imperfect  T,  3  Free  of  Bust 


6147  1803/2  BD-3,  R.4,  XF45  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  e/b. 
A  yellow-gold  example  with  bits  of  mint  luster  still  in  evidence. 
The  T  in  LIBERTY  is  missing  its  right  foot  —  an  imperfection 
that  helps  distinguish  the  BD-3  variety  from  the  more-available 
BD-4,  since  both  varieties  share  the  same  reverse.  The  surfaces  are 
uniformly  abraded  on  both  sides  but  escape  major  marks.  A  few 
adjustment  marks  angle  downward  from  the  left  edge  through  the 
clouds,  left  wing,  and  shield.  PCGS#  504950  Base  PCGS#  8084 


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1803/2  BD-4  Half  Eagle,  AU58 
Middle  Die  State 


6148  1803/2  BD-4,  R.4,  AU58  NGC.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 
c/c.  An  almond-gold  representative  of  this  scarce  Jefferson-era  date. 
The  forehead  curl  displays  minor  wear,  but  luster  illuminates  the 
stars,  plumage,  legends,  and  portrait.  Abrasions  are  unobtrusive 
and  chiefly  confined  to  obverse  field,  the  U  in  UNITED,  and  the 
reverse  rim  at  1  o’clock.  PCGS#  504951  Base  PCGS#  8084 


1806  Knob  6,  7x6  Stars  Half  Eagle,  BD-6,  XF40 


6151  1806  Knob  6,  7x6  Stars,  BD-6,  R.2,  XF40  AN  ACS.  Bass- 
Dannreuther  Die  State  a/b,  showing  light  clash  marks  from  star  7 
to  the  left  (facing)  eagle’s  wing.  This  variety  is  more  commonly 
referred  to  these  days  as  Round  Top  6,  as  in  its  Guide  Book  listing. 
This  piece  shows  honey-gold  surfaces  that  retain  considerable 
appeal  despite  the  expected  wear  and  some  pitting  in  the  obverse 
fields.  PCGS#  45620  Base  PCGS#  8089 


1804  Half  Eagle,  AU  Sharpness 
Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7 


6149  1804  Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7,  R.4  —  Repaired,  Whizzed  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  c/c.  This  sharply 
detailed  early  half  eagle  is  microgranular  from  whizzing,  and  shows 
smoothing  on  the  field  near  the  date  and  bust  tip.  Nonetheless,  a 
bold  example  of  an  infrequently  encountered  variety.  The  Small 
Over  Large  8  obverse  die  was  paired  with  three  different  reverses. 
BD-7  was  the  final  die  marriage  of  the  date.  PCGS#  519897  Base 
PCGS#  8086 


1806  Half  Eagle,  AU  Details 
7x6  Stars,  Knob  6,  BD-6 


6152  1806  Knob  6,  7x6  Stars,  BD-6,  R.2  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  AU.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  d/e.  BD-6  is 
the  only  die  marriage  with  an  unbalanced  obverse  arrangement 
of  7x6  stars.  LIBERTY  and  the  right-side  stars  are  crowded,  while 
the  left-side  stars  allow  open  space  near  the  curl  and  cap.  This 
moderately  circulated  sun-gold  representative  is  mildly  luminous, 
but  the  surfaces  are  smooth  save  for  a  cluster  of  individually  minor 
abrasions  on  the  left  obverse  field.  PCGS#  45620  Base  PCGS# 
8089 


1804  Half  Eagle,  Unc  Sharpness 
BD-7,  Small  Over  Large  8 


6150  1804  Small  Over  Large  8,  BD-7,  R.4  —  Obverse  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State 
b/b.  A  scarce  variety,  showing  a  small  8  punched  over  a  previous 
large  8  in  the  date.  Only  100  to  150  examples  are  believed  known. 
This  piece  is  sharply  struck  with  complete  border  dentils  and  bold 
interior  motifs.  The  reverse  fields  are  fully  prooflike,  although  the 
obverse  is  slightly  subdued  in  that  regard  due  to  a  light  cleaning. 
Bright  yellow-gold  in  color.  PCGS#  519897  Base  PCGS#  8086 


6153  1807  Bust  Right,  BD-1,  High  R.4  —  Repaired  —  ANACS. 
AU50  Details.  Small  Date,  Small  Obverse  Stars,  Small  Reverse 
Stars.  Some  luster  glimmers  from  the  devices  and  legends,  and 
little  actual  wear  is  apparent.  Both  sides  are  glossy  from  a  cleaning, 
and  repairs  are  evident  left  of  the  L  in  LIBERTY,  where  the  piece 
may  have  had  an  attempted  puncture  at  one  time.  A  pair  of  minor 
pinscratches  cross  right  side  reverse  stars. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2006),  lot  2701.  PCGS#  519898 
Base  PCGS#  8092 


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CLASSIC  HALF  EAGLES 


1807  Half  Eagle,  AU55 
Small  Reverse  Stars,  Scarce  BD- 1 


6154  1807  Bust  Right,  BD-1,  R.4,  AU55  NGC.  Possibly  from  the 
terminal  die  state  of  this  reverse  die,  with  a  heavy  rim  cud  above  T  in 
UNITED.  This  Choice  AU  example  is  lightly  worn  across  both  sides, 
with  bold  striking  details  and  deep  green-gold  and  red-orange  toning. 
A  scarce  die  marriage  that  is  seldom  seen  at  any  grade  level. 

Ex:  Baltimore  Signature  ( Heritage ,  3/2009),  lot  2854.  PCGS# 
519898  Base  PCGS#  8092 


1811  Capped  Head  Half  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Tall  5,  BD-1  Variety 


6155  1811  Tall  5,  BD-1,  High  R.3  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc 
Details.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  c/c.  The  1811  Capped  Head 
half  eagle  claims  a  substantial  mintage  of  99,581  pieces,  with  two 
die  varieties  known  for  the  date.  This  coin  represents  the  BD-1 
variety,  with  a  Tall  5  in  the  denomination.  The  BD-1  has  a  surviving 
population  of  175-250  pieces  in  all  grades  and  conditions. 

This  coin  traces  its  history  to  lot  213  in  the  Titus,  Johnson 
and  Reamer  Collections  (B.  Max  Mehl,  12/1928)  where  it  was 
described  as: 

“1811  Large  5  on  reverse.  Uncirculated;  frosty  mint  surface. 
Very  scarce  so  choice.  With  record  of  $35.00  for  an  equal 
specimen.” 

We  agree  with  Mehl’s  assessment  of  this  attractive  coin  except  for 
some  tooling  on  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  Today,  Mint  State 
specimens  of  this  date  sell  for  around  $10,000  at  auction.  The 
original  envelope  from  Mehl’s  sale  accompanies  the  lot. 

Ex:  Titus,  Johnson  and  Reamer  Collections  (B.  Max  Mehl,  12/1928), 
lot  213.  PCGS#  8110 


1834  Plain  4  Half  Eagle,  MS61 
McCloskey  3-B,  Semiprooflike  Fields 


6156  1834  Plain  4,  Breen-6501,  McCloskey  3-B,  R.l,  MS61  NGC. 

An  affordable  Mint  State  Classic  Head  type  coin,  this  Plain  4  half 
eagle  shows  uncommonly  well-struck  design  elements  set  against 
semiprooflike  fields  and  illuminated  by  rich  orange-gold  and  peach 
luster.  Trivial  surface  contact  in  the  fields  limits  the  grade,  as  there 
are  no  singularly  significant  abrasions.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation 
holder.  NGC  ID#  25RR,  PCGS#  8171 


6157  1834  Crosslet  4  —  Obverse  Tooled  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Garret 
and  Guth  (2006)  note  that  the  1834  Crosslet  4  half  eagle  is  10 
times  rarer  than  its  Plain  4  counterpart,  and  the  census  data  bears 
that  out.  This  bright  green-gold  example  retains  considerable 
luster  in  the  recesses.  Tooling  on  the  obverse  does  not  diminish  the 
appeal  of  this  Classic  Head  rarity.  PCGS#  8172 

6158  1835  AU53  PCGS.  Breen-6504,  McCloskey  1-A,  R.2.  First 
Head,  Block  8.  Peach-gold  luster  lingers  in  recessed  areas  of  this 
moderately  circulated  and  inoffensively  abraded  type  representative. 
Seven  die  marriages  are  confirmed  for  the  1835,  although  M.  1-A 
constitutes  about  half  of  the  known  examples.  NGC  ID#  25RV, 
PCGS#  8173 

6159  1836  AU53  NGC.  Breen-6508,  McCloskey  5-D,  R.3.  Second 
Head,  Small  Date.  McCloskey  5-D  is  a  scarce  Classic  Head  half 
eagle  variety.  This  example  displays  rich  violet  and  blue  toning 
over  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  25RY,  PCGS# 
8174 

6160  1838  AU58  NGC.  Breen-6515,  McCloskey  2-B,  R.l.  Two 

varieties  of  1838  Classic  half  eagles  are  known  and  the  McCloskey 
2-B  is  more  frequently  encountered.  This  lovely  near-Mint  example 
has  brilliant  greenish  yellow-gold  luster  with  satin  surfaces  and 
excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  25S4,  PCGS#  8176 


1838-D  Half  Eagle,  Choice  XF 
McCloskey  1-A 


6161  1838-D  McCloskey  1-A,  R.3,  XF45  PCGS  Secure.  The  1838-D 
half  eagle  is  an  important  issue,  being  the  first  of  the  denomination 
struck  at  the  Dahlonega  Mint  and  the  only  D-mint  issue  in  the 
Classic  Head  half  eagle  type.  This  Choice  XF  example  shows 
medium  green-gold  patina,  with  minor  wear  over  the  high  points 
of  the  devices.  An  old,  vertical  scratch  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  visible 
with  a  loupe,  is  the  only  mentionable  surface  flaw.  NGC  ID#  25S6, 
PCGS#  8178 


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LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLES 


1839  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  AU58 
Excellent  Luster 


6162  1839  AU58  PCGS.  The  1839  half  eagle  issue  marks  the  first 
of  the  Liberty  Head  design  by  Christian  Gobrecht,  and  it  is  a 
one '-year-- only  type.  Mint  State  survivors  are  quite  rare,  and  the 
average  certified  survivor  is  XF45  to  AU50.  This  near-Mint  State 
example  boasts  great  eye  appeal  on  mellow  orange-gold  surfaces 
with  excellent  luster  and  minimal  marks.  Population:  14  in  58,  20 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25S7,  PCGS#  8191 


6163  1840  Narrow  Mill  AU58  NGC.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this 
near-Mint  five  dollar  are  imbued  with  soft  mint-green  and  display 
traces  of  luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  The  design  elements  are  welL 
struck  save  for  the  typical  softness  in  the  eagle’s  leg  feathers  and 
claws.  A  few  minute  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade.  Census: 
59  in  58,  28  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25SA,  PCGS#  8194 


1840-C  Five  Dollar,  AU50 
Challenging  Charlotte  Issue 


6164  1840-C  AU50  PCGS  Secure.  Variety  2.  The  1840-C  half  eagle 
is  one  of  the  scarcer  issues  in  the  Charlotte  series.  From  a  mintage 
of  18,992  pieces,  it  is  doubtful  that  more  than  125  to  150  survive 
in  all  grades.  This  AU  representative  is  finer  than  the  typically  seen 
example,  showing  welhstruck  motifs  with  light  wear.  The  surfaces 
exhibit  original  olive-gold  patina  with  hints  of  coppery-red  in  the 
peripheral  recesses.  No  major  abrasions  are  present.  Population:  11 
in  50,  36  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25SD,  PCGS#  8196 


6165  1843-D  Medium  D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
Variety  10-G.  Patches  of  hairlines  emerge  when  this  Dahlonega 
type  coin  is  rotated  beneath  a  light.  Careful  examination  reveals 
unobtrusive  scuffs  on  the  eagle’s  beak  and  the  upper  portion  of  the 
left  (facing)  wing.  NGC  ID#  25T4,  PCGS#  8215 

6166  1849-C  XF45  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  scarcer  of  the  two  die 
marriages  for  the  ‘49-C,  identified  by  parallel  vertical  die  lines 
behind  Liberty’s  neck.  This  Charlotte  type  coin  has  noticeable 
luster  and  moderately  marked  honey-gold  surfaces.  The  central 
strike  is  incomplete,  typical  for  the  issue.  NGC  ID#  25TW,  PCGS# 
8241 

6167  1850-C  VF35  NGC.  Variety  1.  Four  die  marriages  are  known  for 
the  ‘50-C,  despite  a  small  mintage  of  63,591  pieces.  This  lightly 
abraded  and  luminous  straw-gold  Charlotte  representative  has 
flat  curls  from  a  combination  of  strike  and  wear,  but  the  eagle’s 
left  (facing)  wing  is  richly  detailed.  NGC  ID#  25TZ,  PCGS# 
8244 


1850-C  Five  Dollar,  AU50 
Variety  4  With  Weak  Mintmark 


6168  1850-C  AU50  PCGS.  Variety  4.  This  variety  has  the  date  and 
mintmark  positioned  furthest  right  of  the  four  die  pairings  known. 
This  is  a  later  die  state  with  just  the  top  of  the  C  mintmark  barely 
visible.  The  substantial  mintage  of  63,591  pieces  ensures  a  generous 
number  of  survivors  and  this  issue’s  availability  as  a  type  coin.  The 
surfaces  are  choppy  with  numerous  small  abrasions  scattered  over 
each  side,  as  usually  found.  Just  a  bit  weakly  defined  over  the  high 
points  of  the  design.  NGC  ID#  25TZ,  PCGS#  8244 


6169  1850-D  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety 
27-U.  Rich  orange  and  sea-green  toning  embraces  this  lightly 
circulated  Dahlonega  half  eagle.  The  strike  is  usual  for  the  remote 
branch  mint  facility.  A  fairly  deep  abrasion  on  Liberty’s  forehead 
accounts  for  the  NGC  designation.  NGC  ID#  25U3,  PCGS# 
8245 


1852  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Luminous,  Original  Surfaces 


6170  1852  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  Half  of  the  stars  on  the  obverse  are  flat 
on  this  Mint  State  piece,  although  the  balance  of  the  design  motifs 
on  both  sides  are  boldly  detailed.  The  surfaces  display  frosty  yellow- 
gold  mint  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  The  1852  is  one  of  the 
more  readily  obtainable  half  eagle  issues  from  the  1850s,  but  is  still 
itself  scarce  in  Mint  State,  and  rare  above  the  MS62  grade  level. 
Population:  40  in  62  (1  in  62+),  30  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25UA, 
PCGS#  8250 


1852-D  Five  Dollar,  AU53 


6171  1852-D  AU53  NGC.  Variety  33-V.  This  yellow-gold  Dahlonega 
example  lacks  mentionable  marks  and  has  a  good  strike  on  the 
wings  and  borders.  The  curls,  claws,  and  fletchings  are  typically 
brought  up.  Three  die  marriages  exist  for  the  ‘52-D.  Variety  32-V 
is  most  often  seen,  while  Variety  33 -V  is  rare  and  Variety  33 -W  is 
very  rare.  The  pick-up  point  is  the  2  in  the  date,  which  is  distant 
from  the  bust  on  the  “common”  Variety  32-V  but  nearly  touches 
the  bust  on  Varieties  33-V  and  33-W.  NGC  ID#  25UC,  PCGS# 
8252 


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1856-D  Half  Eagle,  AU53 
Pleasing  Color  and  Surfaces 


6172  1856-D  AU53  PCGS.  Variety  39-FF.  One  of  the  scarcer 
Dahlonega  half  eagles,  with  a  mintage  of  19,786  pieces  (for 
comparison,  less  than  half  the  mintage  of  the  1854-D  half  eagles). 
This  pleasing  example  displays  medium-gold  color  with  orange 
highlights  within  the  protected  areas.  Abrasions  are  less  than 
expected  for  the  issue  —  especially  on  the  obverse,  which  shows 
only  minor  marks.  Sharp  detail  and  considerable  mint  luster  remain 
for  the  grade.  Population:  8  in  53,  45  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25UX, 
PCGS#  8268 


1857-C  Half  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6173  1857-C  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1.  A  single  die  variety  is 
known  for  the  1857  Charlotte  half  eagles.  Claiming  a  mintage  of 
31,360  pieces,  this  is  one  of  the  more  available  Charlotte  issues  in 
circulated  grades.  Mint  State  coins  are  rare,  however.  PCGS  and 
NGC  have  certified  45  examples  in  Mint  State,  primarily  MS60 
through  MS62. 

The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  the  present  MS61  offering  are 
imbued  with  whispers  of  olive-green  and  orange,  and  exhibit 
sharply  struck  design  features.  Scattered  marks  limit  the  grade. 
Population:  10  in  61,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25V3,  PCGS#  8272 


1858  Five  Dollar,  MS62+ 
Seldom  Seen  in  Uncirculated 


6174  1858  MS62+  NGC.  The  1858  half  eagle  is  somewhat  underrated. 
Its  mintage  of  just  15,136  coins  is  comparable  to  that  of  the  1858- 
D,  and  the  date  is  scarcer  overall  than  any  of  its  branch  mint 
counterparts.  Mint  State  examples  are  especially  rare,  regardless  of 
grade.  This  Plus-graded  MS62  coin  shows  a  sharp  strike  with  some 
semiprooflike  reflectivity  in  portions  of  the  fields  and  rich  orange- 
gold  color  overall.  No  major  abrasions  are  present,  and  we  instead 
note  only  faint  lines  in  the  surfaces  that  limit  the  grade.  Census:  1 
in  62  (1  in  62+),  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25V7,  PCGS#  8276 


1859  Half  Eagle,  AU58 
Rare  Any  Finer 


6175  1859  AU58  PCGS.  The  scarcity  of  this  Philadelphia  half  eagle 
belies  its  mintage,  which  at  16,734  pieces  is  not  large,  but  about 
average  for  the  period.  Few  Mint  State  coins  are  known,  suggesting 
this  lightly  abraded  AU58  example  is  a  viable  alternative.  Yellow- 
gold  surfaces  retain  mint  luster  at  the  margins,  and  abrasions  are 
limited  to  light  lines  and  some  busyness  in  the  fields.  The  coin  is 
sharply  struck  on  both  sides.  Population:  9  in  58,  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25VB,  PCGS#  8280 


6176  187 1-S  AU50  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  half  eagle 
display  traces  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  well-defined 
design  elements.  The  few  scattered  marks  are  within  the  confines 
of  a  lightly  circulated  coin.  From  a  mintage  of  25,000  pieces,  the 
1871-S  half  eagle  is  very  rare  in  Mint  State,  where  PCGS  and  NGC 
have  seen  only  seven  examples.  Population:  8  in  50,  21  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25WE,  PCGS#  8324 


1874-S  Half  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
No  Mint  State  Survivors 


6177  1874-S  AU55  PCGS.  The  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Gold  Coins  notes 
that  “in  About  Uncirculated  condition  the  1874-S  half  eagle  is 
very  rare,  and  most  of  the  known  survivors  that  have  graded  About 
Uncirculated  are  on  the  low  end  of  the  scale.”  The  bright  yellow 
and  green-gold  surfaces  of  this  Choice  AU  example  retain  partial 
mint  luster  within  the  protected  regions  of  the  design.  Myriad 
abrasions  are  scattered  throughout.  A  great  example  from  this  low- 
mintage  West  Coast  issue  (16,000  coins  struck).  Population:  7  in 
55,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25WR,  PCGS#  8335 


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1876  Half  Eagle,  Sharply  Struck  MS62+ 
A  Low-Mintage,  Low-Population  Issue 


6178  1876  MS62+  NGC.  The  1876  half  eagle  has  a  very  low 
circulation-strike  mintage  of  1,432  pieces  and  an  extremely  low 
population  figure.  Indeed,  NGC  and  PCGS  combined  report  only 
48  submissions  in  all  grades  (7/15),  and  the  PCGS  website  estimates 
only  40  to  50  known  examples.  Moreover,  perusal  of  the  Heritage 
Auctions  Archives  lists  only  76  appearances  over  the  last  20  or  so 
years,  several  of  which  are  known  to  be  multiple  appearances. 

The  present  high-end  MS62  offering  is  the  third  finest  example 
seen  at  NGC.  The  obverse  displays  light  yellow-gold  patination 
while  the  reverse  shows  deeper  reddish-gold  color.  The  design 
elements  are  sharply  struck  except  for  the  typical  softness  in  the 
eagle’s  neck  feathers.  Distributed  marks,  mostly  on  the  obverse, 
preclude  a  higher  grade.  This  is  an  infrequent  opportunity  to 
acquire  this  classic  rarity.  NGC  ID#  25WW,  PCGS#  8339 

6179  1877  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  The  rare 
date  1877  has  a  business  mintage  of  only  1,132  pieces.  The  PCGS 
Population  is  34  examples  in  all  grades,  although  that  roster 
excludes  the  present  coin,  as  it  is  moderately  bright  from  a  wipe. 
Generally  orange-gold,  although  the  portrait  displays  lavender 
shades.  NGC  ID#  25WZ,  PCGS#  8342 

1877-CC  Five  Dollar,  AU  Details 
Challenging  Carson  City  Emission 


6180  1877-CC  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  Variety 
1-B.  The  1877-CC  has  a  scant  production  of  8,680  pieces,  yet 
little  regard  was  given  the  issue  until  a  number  of  years  later.  Most 
of  the  200  to  300  survivors  are  in  VF  to  AU  grades.  The  present 
yellow-gold  example  is  moderately  glossy  from  a  wipe,  and  the 
field  beneath  the  date  appears  smoothed.  Surprisingly  free  from 
marks  aside  from  a  diagonal  line  within  the  shield.  NGC  ID#  25X2, 
PCGS#  8343 


1880  Half  Eagle,  Sharp  MS65  + 
Far  Finer  Than  Normal 


6181  1880  MS65+  PCGS.  Even  though  nearly  3.2  million  examples 
of  the  1880  half  eagle  were  struck,  few  survive  anywhere  near  as 
nice  as  the  present  MS65+  PCGS  representative.  The  honey-gold 
centers  cede  to  deep  caramel-gold  near  the  rims  on  the  obverse, 
while  the  reverse  is  a  more  consistent  orange-gold.  The  strike  is 
sharp  but  not  absolute.  A  few  dark  flecks  occur  near  star  1 1  and 
on  the  reverse  rim  at  7:30.  Population:  15  in  65  (1  in  65  +  ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  25XA,  PCGS#  8351 

6182  1881/0  FS-301  MS63  NGC.  Traces  of  the  overdate  are  visible 
under  all  four  digits  of  the  1881  date,  with  the  final  1  punched  over 
a  0.  This  scarce  overdate  variety  is  extremely  popular  and  has  been 
listed  in  the  Guide  Book  for  many  years.  This  Select  Mint  State 
piece  has  frosty  yellow  luster  with  rich  peripheral  orange  toning. 
Census:  6  in  63  (1  in  63  ★),  5  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  145714  Base 
PCGS#  8355 

1883-CC  Five  Dollar,  AU58 
Rarely  Seen  This  High  Grade 


6183  1883-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  With  a  mintage  of  only 
12,598  pieces,  the  1883-CC  half  eagle  is  challenging  in  all  grades, 
but  is  extremely  rare  in  Mint  State.  This  Borderline  Uncirculated 
example  displays  sharp  detail  with  honey-gold  luster  in  the 
protected  areas  and  pleasantly  smooth  surface  overall.  A  couple 
ticks  below  Liberty’s  chin  are  the  only  mentionable  abrasions. 
Census:  20  in  58,  7  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25XL,  PCGS#  8362 


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1891-CC  Half  Eagle,  MS63 
Late  Carson  City  Issue 


6184  1891-CC  MS63  NGC.  Variety  2-A.  The  large  production 
exceeding  200,000  pieces  for  this  late-series  CC-mint  half  eagle 
issue  makes  examples  available  up  to  the  Select  grade  of  the  present 
piece  and  upwards  to  the  occasional  Gem  (one  at  PCGS,  eight  at 
NGC)  (6/15).  Scattered,  mostly  light  abrasions  and  a  moderately 
bold  strike  make  for  good  eye  appeal  on  the  orange-gold  surfaces 
of  this  piece.  A  few  larger  marks  appear  on  the  reverse,  under  the 
eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  NGC  ID#  25Y5,  PCGS#  8378 


1891-CC  Five  Dollar,  Top-Notch  MS63 


6185  1891-CC  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1-A.  Copious  luster 
abounds  on  the  sumptuous  orange-red  surfaces  of  this  highly 
appealing  1891-CC  half  eagle,  separating  this  coin  from  most 
survivors  of  the  issue.  The  strike  is  sharp  front  and  back  and  marks 
are  few,  further  distinguishing  this  piece  from  its  cohort.  The  CAC 
population  in  this  MS63  grade  is  26  with  14  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
25Y5,  PCGS#  8378 


6186  1893-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  borders  display  ample 
bright  luster,  and  the  moderately  marked  lemon-gold  surfaces  are 
well  defined.  The  1893-CC  has  a  mintage  of  only  60,000  pieces, 
and  is  scarcer  than  either  the  1891-CC  or  1890-CC.  NGC  ID# 
25YB,  PCGS#  8384 


1896-S  Half  Eagle,  MS63 
Lightly  Patinated  and  Attractive 


6187  1896-S  MS63  PCGS.  A  fair  mintage  of  155,400  coins  makes  this 
an  available  San  Francisco  issue,  but  it  becomes  rare  in  Select  Mint 
State  or  finer.  Some  chatter  and  minor  abrasions  in  the  left  obverse 
field  and  on  the  portrait  limit  the  grade  of  this  boldly  struck  half 
eagle,  which  has  splendid  eye  appeal  and  bountiful  mint  luster. 
Rich,  honey-gold  surfaces  have  a  Mint-fresh  quality.  Rare  this  nice. 
Population:  7  in  63,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25YL,  PCGS#  8393 


6188  1897  MS64  PCGS.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  near-Gem  display 
yellow-gold  color  imbued  with  hints  of  light  green  on  the  obverse 
and  reddish-gold  patina  on  the  reverse.  The  design  elements  are 
sharply  struck  and  each  side  reveals  a  few  minor  marks  that  prevent 
Gem  classification.  PCGS  has  certified  only  30  pieces  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25YM,  PCGS#  8394 


1901-S/S  Half  Eagle,  MS66+ 
Intense  Luster  and  Eye  Appeal 


6189  1901-S/S  FS-501  MS66+  NGC.  This  Cherrypickers’  variety  is 
not  as  well-known  as  the  overdate  of  this  year,  but  is  nonetheless 
intriguing.  The  mintmark  is  plainly  punched  over  a  previous, 
smaller  S.  As  a  date,  the  1901-S  half  eagle  is  scarce  in  MS66,  and 
anything  finer  is  rare.  This  Plus-designated  coin  displays  sharp 
detail  and  frosty  yellow-gold  luster.  There  are  no  mentionable 
abrasions.  Census:  63  in  66  (6  in  66+),  11  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  145025  Base  PCGS# 
8404 


1902  Half  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Conditionally  Rare 


6190  1902  MS65+  PCGS.  The  Mint  State  availability  of  the  1902  half 
eagle  peaks  in  MS62  and  MS63,  and  quickly  begins  to  decline  in 
finer  grades.  In  MS65,  this  issue  is  rare  and  finer  representatives  are 
exceedingly  so.  This  plus-graded  Gem  is  sharply  struck,  with  frosty 
orange-gold  luster.  Population:  24  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  8  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  25YY,  PCGS#  8405 


1904  Liberty  Five,  MS66+ 
Glowing  Luster 


6191  1904  MS66+  PCGS.  A  conditional  rarity,  among  the  finer- 
known  1904  Liberty  half  eagles.  This  Plus-designated  Premium 
Gem  exhibits  bold  design  elements  amid  vibrant,  frosty  luster  that 
enlivens  each  side  in  deep  orange-gold  hues.  As  the  grade  suggests, 
the  surfaces  are  free  of  any  mentionable  imperfections.  Population: 
17  in  66  (1  in  66+),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25Z4,  PCGS#  8409 


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1906  Half  Eagle,  MS66 
Exceptional  Type  Coin 


PROOF  LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLE 


1890  Liberty  Half  Eagle,  PR62  Cameo 
Ex:Trompeter 


6192  1906  MS66  PCGS.  A  bold  strike  and  undisturbed  mint  luster 
combine  for  outstanding  eye  appeal,  while  only  the  occasional 
minuscule  mark  exists  on  the  smoothly  glowing  surfaces.  A  short 
scrape  beneath  the  eagle’s  left  wing  is  the  sole  abrasion  of  note. 
The  1906  issue  is  an  exceptional  type  selection  in  Premium  Gem 
because  so  few  examples  are  any  finer  —  a  fact  that  eludes  many 
collectors.  Population:  28  in  66  (1  in  66+),  4  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  25Z9,  PCGS#  8413 


6196  1890  PR62  Cameo  NGC.  Ex:  Trompeter.  The  1890  proof  Liberty 
half  eagle  is  even  more  elusive  than  its  reported  mintage  of  88  pieces 
would  suggest.  Probably  no  more  than  20-25  examples  are  extant  in 
all  grades,  including  three  coins  in  institutional  collections.  In 
addition,  the  Philadelphia  Mint  business-strike  mintage  of  half 
eagles  was  a  paltry  4,240  pieces  in  1890,  putting  significant  pressure 
on  the  small  supply  of  proofs  from  date  collectors. 

The  present  coin  is  an  attractive  proof,  with  frosty,  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  throughout.  The  date  is  diagnostically 
positioned  to  the  left,  with  the  left  edge  of  1  over  the  left  edge  of 
a  dentil.  The  fields  are  deeply  mirrored,  providing  desirable  cameo 
contrast  with  the  devices.  A  few  minor  hairlines  and  contact  marks 
are  evident,  but  the  overall  presentation  is  most  appealing.  Census: 
1  in  62  Cameo,  14  finer  (5/15). 

Ex:  Ed  Trompeter  Collection;  Heritage  Auctions,  circa  1998;  private 
collection. 

From  The  Ed  Trompeter  Collection  of  Proof  $5  Liberties.  NGC  ID# 
28CU,  PCGS#  88485 


INDIAN  HALF  EAGLES 

6197  1908  MS63  PCGS.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Select  half  eagle 
display  greenish-gold  patina.  The  design  features  are  well-struck, 
including  fairly  strong  detail  in  the  eagle’s  shoulder  feathers.  There 
are  fewer  and  less  severe  marks  than  what  might  be  expected  for  the 
grade  designation.  This  will  be  a  great  coin  for  a  type  collection. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DE,  PCGS# 
8510 


1906  Half  Eagle,  MS66+ 
Among  the  Finest  Known 


6193  1906  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1906  issue  is  an  unrecognized 
condition  rarity  among  the  late-date  Liberty  fives.  Remarkably  few 
high  Mint  State  coins  are  known  from  the  moderate  mintage  of 
348,735  pieces.  This  satiny,  highly  lustrous  example  is  among  the 
finest  seen  by  PCGS.  Only  a  few  minor  marks  are  dispersed  over 
the  brilliant-gold  surfaces.  Fully  struck,  the  present  example  is  the 
sole  MS66  coin  to  receive  the  PCGS  Plus  designation.  Population: 
1  in  66+,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25Z9,  PCGS#  8413 


6195  1908  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  final  year  of  issue  for  the  Liberty 
half  eagle,  and  the  only  example  of  James  Longacre’s  design 
that  was  minted  that  year  as  the  other  denominations  were 
discontinued  in  1907.  This  lovely  Gem  has  frosty  orange-gold 
luster  and  bold  design  motifs. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  25ZE,  PCGS# 
8418 


1907  Half  Eagle,  MS66 
Few  Known  Finer 


6194  1907  MS66  NGC.  A  beautifully  preserved  Premium  Gem  example 
of  this  late-series  Liberty  half  eagle,  ideal  for  type  representation. 
The  strike  is  sharply  rendered  throughout  the  stars  and  central 
devices,  and  the  frosty  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  free  of  distracting 
abrasions.  Census:  40  in  66  (3  in  66+ ,  2  in  66  ★),  12  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  25ZC,  PCGS#  8416 


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6198  1908  MS64  NGC.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  attractive 
Choice  specimen  show  a  few  highlights  of  rose,  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  a 
few  scattered  contact  marks  are  not  distracting.  NGC  ID#  28DE, 
PCGS#  8510 

6199  1908  MS64  PCGS.  The  1908  Indian  half  eagle  is  moderately 
available,  as  numerous  pieces  were  set  aside  at  the  time  of  issue  as 
first-year  mementos.  This  Choice  example  is  suitable  for  date  or 
type  purposes,  and  is  sharply  struck  with  satiny  yellow-gold  luster.  A 
few  light,  scattered  abrasions  are  in  keeping  with  the  grade.  NGC 
ID#  28DE,  PCGS#  8510 

1908  Five  Dollar,  MS64 
High-End  Introductory  Representative 


6200  1908  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  heavily  minted  and  saved  1908 
half  eagles  are  collectible  through  the  Choice  grade  level.  Gems  are 
scarce  and  can  easily  realize  five  figures  at  auction,  placing  them 
out  of  the  reach  of  most  enthusiasts.  This  delightful  near-Gem 
offers  attractive  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  fully  struck  obverse 
and  boldly  detailed  reverse  that  shows  the  usual  incompleteness  on 
the  eagle’s  shoulder.  Minimally  marked  and  high-end  for  the  grade. 
NGC  ID#  28DE,  PCGS#  8510 

6201  1909  MS64  NGC.  This  sharply  detailed  Choice  specimen  offers 
vivid  greenish-gold  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  just  a  few 
minor  signs  of  contact.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  has  graded 
59  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28DH,  PCGS# 
8513 

6202  1909  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  Sharply  detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  attractive  Choice 
specimen,  with  pleasing  orange -gold  surfaces  that  show  few  signs  of 
contact.  NGC  has  graded  59  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DH,  PCGS# 
8513 


1909-S  Five  Dollar,  MS62 
Seldom  Seen  in  Mint  State 


6203  1909-S  MS62  NGC.  Despite  a  mintage  of  nearly  300,000  coins, 
the  1909-S  half  eagle  is  a  better  date  in  Uncirculated  grades, 
particularly  above  MS62.  This  piece  is  lightly  abraded,  but  displays 
satiny  olive-gold  luster  with  hints  of  peach  in  the  recesses.  The 
strike  is  well-executed  and  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  pleasing  for  the 
grade.  Census:  73  in  62,  18  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  25ZL,  PCGS# 
8516 


6204  1910  MS63  PCGS.  Orange-gold  dominates,  but  sea-green  toning 
emerges  throughout.  This  nicely  struck  representative  is  essentially 
unabraded  except  for  a  thin  mark  on  the  lowest  headdress  feather. 
Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DK,  PCGS# 
8517 


1910-S  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Better  San  Francisco  Issue 


6205  1910-S  MS62  NGC.  The  1910-S  Indian  five  is  similar  in  Mint 
State  rarity  to  its  1909-S  counterpart,  seldom  seen  finer  than  MS62. 
Most  of  the  770,200-coin  mintage  experienced  light  circulation, 
with  the  result  that  a  significant  number  of  XF  and  AU  coins  are 
known  today.  This  Mint  State  piece  is  lightly  abraded,  but  shows 
sharp  detail  and  satiny  olive-gold  luster.  NGC  lists  34  numerically 
finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28DM,  PCGS#  8519 

6206  1911  MS64  NGC.  This  attractive  Choice  example  offers  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides, 
with  bright  orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few  scattered  minor 
contact  marks.  NGC  ID#  28DP,  PCGS#  8520 

1911  Half  Eagle,  Choice  MS64 
Notably  Smooth  Fields 


6207  1911  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  An  exceptionally  clean  coin  for  the 
grade,  this  Choice  1911  Indian  half  eagle  is  completely  devoid  of 
distracting  abrasions.  The  only  grade-limiting  factors  appear  to  be 
a  few  faint  lines  in  the  reverse  fields  and  evidence  of  light  contact 
on  the  Indian’s  cheek.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  frosty  surfaces 
showcase  warm  straw-gold  luster.  Few  pieces  are  certified  finer. 

NGC  ID#  28DP,  PCGS#  8520 

6208  191 1-D  AU50  NGC.  The  191 1-D  half  eagle  is  grade  for  grade  far 
rarer  than  its  quarter  eagle  counterpart,  although  it  is  less  celebrated 
since  it  shares  “key  status”  with  other  issues  in  its  series.  This  piece 
is  housed  in  a  “no  line  fatty”  old-style  NGC  holder,  showing  good 
eye  appeal.  The  wheat-gold  surfaces  show  the  light  wear  expected, 
but  most  of  the  abrasions  are  confined  to  the  reverse.  NGC  ID# 
28DR,  PCGS#  8521 


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1911-D  Half  Eagle,  AU55 
Lightly  Abraded  for  the  Issue 
Difficult  to  Locate  in  Mint  Condition 


6209  1911-D  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  The  191  I'D  half  eagle  comes  from 
a  low  mintage  of  72,500  pieces.  It  is  not  particularly  scarce  in 
circulated  grades  but  Mint  State  examples  are  difficult  to  come  by, 
and  are  very  elusive  above  MS62.  This  Choice  AU  offering  displays 
wheat-gold  surfaces  with  traces  of  luster  in  the  recessed  areas  of 
the  well-defined  design  features.  Minute  marks  are  within  the 
parameters  of  the  grade  designation,  and  are  fewer  and  less  severe 
than  normally  seen  on  this  heavily  abraded  issue.  NGC  ID#  28DR, 
PCGS#  8521 

1912-S  Indian  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Seldom  Encountered  in  High  Grade 


6210  1912-S  MS62  PCGS*  A  moderate  mintage  of  392,000  Indian  half 
eagles  was  accomplished  at  the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1912,  but 
few  examples  were  saved  by  contemporary  collectors.  As  a  result, 
the  1912-S  is  one  of  the  most  difficult  issues  of  the  series  to  locate 
in  high  grade.  This  attractive  MS62  specimen  offers  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering 
of  minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  Population:  92  in  62  (1  in 
62+),  34  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  25ZN,  PCGS#  8524 


1913-S  Half  Eagle,  Strong  MS62 
Better  Date  in  the  Series 


6211  1913-S  MS62  NGC.  The  Bela  Lyon  Pratt  design  for  quarter  and 
half  eagles  is  notoriously  difficult  to  grade  and  collect  due  to  the 
uniqueness  of  the  sunken-relief  design.  At  first  glance  this  sharply 
struck  1913-S  coin  appears  too  good  to  be  an  MS62,  though  close 
inspection  of  the  reverse  shows  the  shallow  marks  that  prevent  a 
higher  grade.  Still  a  great  coin  for  arm’s-length  eye  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  25 ZP,  PCGS#  8526 


1913-S  Half  Eagle,  MS62 
Ex:  Richmond  Collection 


6212  1913-S  MS62  NGC.  The  1913-S  has  a  reasonable  mintage  of 
408,000  pieces,  but  like  other  San  Francisco  Indian  five  dollar 
issues,  is  surprisingly  scarce  in  Mint  State.  A  majority  of  certified 
examples  are  in  XF  and  AU  grades,  since  the  hard  money  tradition 
of  the  West  Coast  continued  into  World  War  I.  This  coruscating 
apricot-gold  representative  displays  scattered  small  abrasions, 
though  only  a  graze  on  the  upper  lip  merits  mention. 

Ex:  Richmond  Collection,  Part  I  (David  Lawrence,  712004) ,  lot  1544, 
which  realized  $2,415.  NGC  ID#  25ZP,  PCGS#  8526 

6213  1914  MS63  PCGS.  Bright  orange-gold  luster  endows  both  sides 
of  this  Select  half  eagle.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck 
throughout  and  the  few  scattered  marks  are  within  the  parameters 
of  the  grade  designation. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28DU,  PCGS# 
8527 


1914  Five  Dollar,  High-End  MS64+ 


6214  1914  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Philadelphia  and  Denver  Mints 
each  coined  247,000  Indian  Head  half  eagles  in  1914.  The  1914- 
D  is  scarcer  in  high  grades,  but  both  issues  are  among  the  more 
available  in  the  series.  Only  in  Gem  condition  does  the  1914 
become  rare.  This  Plus-designated  near-Gem  is  sharply  struck 
with  frosty  rose  and  orange-gold  surfaces.  Minimally  marked  with 
phenomenal  eye  appeal.  PCGS  reports  just  32  finer  submissions. 
NGC  ID#  28DU,  PCGS#  8527 

6215  1915  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  pleasing  Select  specimen 
displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster 
throughout.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  show  a  few  minor  signs  of 
contact  that  do  not  detract  from  the  outstanding  eye  appeal. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28DX,  PCGS# 
8530 


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1915  Half  Eagle,  Sharply  Struck  MS65 
No  Examples  Certified  Finer 


1801  BD-2  Eagle,  Unc  Details 
Rare  Early  Die  State 


6216  1915  MS65  PCGS.  The  1915  half  eagle  is  a  readily  available 
issue  through  near-Gem,  after  which  the  population  declines 
significantly.  PCGS  and  NGC  have  certified  a  total  of  89  Gem 
examples  and  none  finer.  The  current  MS65  offering  displays 
yellow-  and  orange-gold  surfaces  that  give  off  intense  luster. 
Sharply  struck  design  elements  and  impeccable  preservation  further 
enhance  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal.  Population:  50  in  65  (5  in 
65+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28DX,  PCGS#  8530 


6219  1801  BD-2,  R.2  —  Repaired  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details. 

The  vast  majority  of  1801  BD-2  eagles  have  prominent  vertical 
tines  in  Liberty’s  cap,  while  only  a  few  examples  like  the  present 
piece  were  struck  before  the  accident  creating  those  tines.  This  is 
an  extremely  important  opportunity  for  the  advanced  variety  and 
die  state  specialist.  The  surfaces  are  brilliant  green-gold  with  light 
hairlines  and  other  impairments  of  little  concern.  An  attractive 
and  highly  important  early  eagle.  PCGS#  45734  Base  PCGS#  8564 


6221  1839/8  Large  Letters  AU50  NGC.  The  “Type  of  1838”  Liberty 
eagle  is  identified  by  the  more  scalloped  appearance  of  the  bust 
truncation  and  subtle  differences  in  Liberty’s  hair.  The  type  was 
only  struck  during  1838  and  1839,  with  the  1839  mintage  reported 
as  25,801  pieces.  This  lightly  circulated  yellow-gold  example 
displays  lustrous,  minimally  abraded  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  262E, 
PCGS#  8576 


6217  1915-S  AU58  PCGS.  Wheat-gold  with  honey  accents  and  pale 
sparkling  beauty.  Though  a  touch  of  rub  affects  the  surfaces,  the 
overall  visual  appeal  remains  strong  on  this  late-date  five. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Tvuo.  NGC  ID#  25ZR,  PCGS# 
8531 

EARLY  EAGLES 


1797  Large  Eagle  Ten,  BD-2,  VF  Details 
Well-Detailed 


LIBERTY  EAGLES 

1838  Liberty  Eagle,  XF40 
Scarce  First- Year  Issue 


6218  1797  Large  Eagle,  BD-2,  High  R.4  —  Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
VF  Details.  Bass-Dannreuther  Die  State  b/b,  cracked  through  the 
final  7  in  the  date.  BD-2  is  a  scarce  variety  with  fewer  than  100 
examples  believed  known  in  all  grades.  This  piece  shows  bright 
green-gold  patina  with  sufficient  detail  for  the  VF  level.  The  fields 
on  each  side  show  extensive  tooling,  and  there  are  several  curving 
scratches  on  the  obverse  through  the  upper  hair  curls  and  in  the 
field  right  of  the  nose.  An  affordable  Large  Eagle  type  coin.  PCGS# 
45717  Base  PCGS#  8559 


6220  1838  XF40  PCGS.  The  introduction  of  Gobrecht’s  Liberty  Head 
motif  on  gold  coinage  in  1838,  was  also  the  reintroduction  of 
the  eagle  denomination,  coinage  of  which  had  been  suspended 
since  1804.  The  1838  Liberty  eagle  had  a  mintage  of  only  7,200 
coins,  and  it  is  believed  that  fewer  than  100  pieces  are  extant  in 
all  grades.  This  collector-grade  example  retains  sharp  detail  with 
small  tinges  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas  near  the  rims.  Both 
sides  are  otherwise  consistently  toned  in  original  green-gold  hues. 
Population:  13  in  40,  49  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  262D,  PCGS# 
8575 


1839  Liberty  Eagle,  AU50 
Two-Year  Type  of  1838 


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1839/8  Liberty  Ten,  AU55+ 
Head  of  1838 


6222  1839/8  Large  Letters  AU55+  NGC.  The  Large  Letters  1839 
Liberty  ten  is  more  easily  differentiated  from  its  Small  Letters 
counterpart  by  the  obverse  portrait.  The  stylized,  artistic  rendering 
of  Liberty  seen  on  the  1838  issue  was  employed  for  the  first 
25,801  eagles  coined  in  1839,  after  which  the  final  12,447  pieces 
were  struck  with  the  modified  portrait  that  would  endure  until 
1907.  This  Head  of  1838  example  displays  sharp  detail  with  the 
appropriate  high-point  wear  for  the  grade.  Bright  yellow-gold 
surfaces  yield  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas.  Census:  17  in  55 
(1  in  55+*0,  40  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  262E,  PCGS#  8576 


1841  Eagle,  Appealing  AU58 
Reflective  Surfaces 


6223  1841  AU58  NGC.  Although  more  than  63,000  examples  of  the 
1841  eagle  were  struck,  Mint  State  examples  are  seldom  seen,  and 
to  a  lesser  degree  than  the  inflated  population  data  might  imply. 
This  AU58  piece  displays  splendid,  somewhat  prooflike  reflectivity 
on  lemon-yellow  surfaces  that  show  mostly  light  field  chatter  with 
a  few  scattered  larger  marks.  Extremely  appealing.  Census:  16  in  58, 
14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  262H,  PCGS#  8582 


1842-0  Eagle,  Lustrous  AU53 


6224  1842-0  AU53  PCGS.  Variety  2.  Orange-gold  surfaces  exhibit 
lots  of  lively  luster  on  this  1842-0  eagle,  a  rarity  in  AU  or  finer 
grades.  Only  27,400  were  struck,  and  most  survivors  today  are  VF 
to  low  XF.  A  loupe  reveals  scattered  small  to  medium  marks  that 
account  for  the  grade,  but  there  are  none  worthy  of  singling  out. 
Population:  12  in  53,  20  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  262N,  PCGS# 
8587 


6225  1843  AU50  PCGS.  Bright,  almost  flashy  surfaces  show  pale  lemon- 
gold  and  straw-gold  shadings.  Well-defined  with  faint  abrasions  and 
wear  largely  concentrated  at  the  high  points.  Population:  20  in  50, 
10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  262P,  PCGS#  8588 


1843  Liberty  Eagle,  AU53 
Surprisingly  Elusive  Issue 


6226  1843  AU53  PCGS.  Despite  an  adequate  mintage  of  75,462  pieces, 
the  1843  Liberty  eagle  is  surprisingly  difficult  to  locate,  especially 
in  high  grade.  This  impressive  AU53  example  is  lightly  worn  and 
moderately  abraded,  with  light  greenish-gold  surfaces  that  retain 
traces  of  original  mint  luster.  Population:  5  in  53,  5  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  262P,  PCGS#  8588 


6227  1843/1843  AU53  NGC.  Breen-6861,  VP-001.  The  entire  date 
was  lightly  repunched  north  of  the  initial  impression,  identifying 
this  NGC  Variety  Plus  variant.  This  lightly  worn  AU53  specimen 
retains  much  of  its  original  mint  luster  and  shows  only  minor  signs 
of  contact.  Census  for  VP-001:  3  in  53,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
262P,  PCGS#  8588 

6228  1847-0  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  2.  Scattered  abrasions  are  mostly 
minor,  save  for  one  larger  hit  under  the  eagle’s  beak.  The  surfaces 
host  much  luster  and  lively  reflectivity  under  the  light  field  chatter. 
A  nice  example  of  this  early  O-mint  ten.  Population:  13  in  58  (1  in 
58+),  12  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2632,  PCGS#  8598 

6229  1849  AU55  NGC.  Breen-6867,  VP-002.  The  entire  date  was 
repunched  northeast  of  the  initial  impression,  identifying  the  NGC 
Variety  Plus-002  variant.  This  Choice  AU  specimen  is  lightly  worn 
and  lightly  abraded,  with  still-lustrous  yellow  and  greenish-gold 
surfaces.  Census  for  VP-002:  2  in  55,  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
2635,  PCGS#  8601 


1849-0  Ten  Dollar,  AU55 
Elusive  New  Orleans  Issue 


6230  1849-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  2.  A  better  grade  orange-gold 
example.  Lightly  abraded  aside  from  a  thin  mark  below  the  T 
in  UNITED.  Despite  a  scant  mintage  of  23,900  pieces,  two  die 
marriages  exist  for  the  1849-0,  with  or  without  a  circular  “ring” 
atop  the  second  vertical  shield  stripe.  The  present  piece  is  the  sans 
ring  variety.  Census:  17  in  55,  8  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2009),  lot  5521,  which  realized 
$8,050.  NGC  ID#  2636,  PCGS#  8602 


623 1  1850  Large  Date  AU53  NGC.  The  Large  Date  is  the  usual  variety 
of  1850  eagles,  seen  about  three  times  as  often  as  the  Small  Date. 
Distinct  green-gold  surfaces  retain  traces  of  luster  on  this  pleasing, 
lightly  worn  gold  piece.  NGC  ID#  2637,  PCGS#  8603 


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1850  Small  Date  Eagle,  MS61 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6232  1850  Small  Date  MS61  NGC.  A  “very  scarce  and  under- 
appreciated,  major  variety”  according  to  Garrett  and  Guth,  who 
highlight  the  Small  Date  variant  of  the  1850  eagle  as  “an  apparent 
mistake,”  by  claiming  “the  Small  Date  punch  was  intended  for  large 
cents  and  half  eagles.”  Indeed,  on  this  MS61  example,  the  date 
seems  small  and  lost  in  the  roomy  exergue.  The  present  moderately 
abraded  example  displays  radiant  yellow-gold  color  with  softness 
on  most  of  the  peripheral  stars  but  better  definition  at  the  central 
devices.  Mint  luster  flows  across  both  sides.  A  minor  alloy  spot 
appears  over  the  eagle’s  left  (facing)  wing.  For  the  variety,  Census: 
4  in  61,  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Boston  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2010),  lot  3549.  NGC  ID#  2638, 
PCGS#  8604 


1853/2  Liberty  Head  Ten,  MS60 
FS-301,  Mint  State  Rarity 


6234  1853/2  MS60  PCGS.  FS-301.  A  Cherrypickers’  variety, 
recognized  by  both  PCGS  and  NGC,  and  a  listed  Guide  Book  entry. 
Some  numismatists  question  whether  the  slender  curved  lines 
that  appear  near  the  lower  ball  of  the  3  is  actually  an  underdigit 
2,  but  the  presence  of  something  there  is  undeniable  and  for  now 
the  accepted  theory  is  the  overdate.  The  present  coin  displays 
attractive  medium-gold  color  and  bright  mint  luster  throughout 
both  sides.  Sharply  struck,  although  scattered  light  abrasions 
determine  the  grade.  Extra  metal  beneath  the  date  on  the  rim 
suggests  the  coin  was  struck  with  a  loose  collar.  Examples  are  rare 
in  Uncirculated  condition,  with  both  PCGS  and  NGC  reporting 
two  Mint  State  examples.  Population:  1  in  60,  1  finer  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  263E,  PCGS#  8611 


1852-0  Liberty  Eagle,  AU55 
Undervalued  Branch  Mint  Rarity 


6233  1852-0  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  2.  The  1852-0  Liberty  eagle  is  an 
underrated  issue  from  a  small  mintage  of  18,000  pieces.  Probably 
no  more  than  80-90  examples  are  extant  in  all  grades  and  Mint 
State  coins  are  very  rare.  This  Choice  AU  example  shows  just  a 
trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  lightly 
abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  show  traces  of  prooflike  reflectivity 
in  sheltered  areas.  Population:  13  in  55,  4  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
263D,  PCGS#  8609 


1854  Eagle,  AU58 
Seldom  Encountered  Finer 


6235  1854  AU58  PCGS.  From  a  mintage  of  54,250  pieces,  the  1854 
Liberty  eagle  is  a  scarce  date  in  all  grades,  and  high-grade  examples 
are  very  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  piece  shows  just  a  touch 
of  friction  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  pleasing 
peach-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  Population:  15  in  58,  8 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  263G,  PCGS#  8613 


6236  1854-S  AU50  PCGS.  Light  wear  on  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  of 
this  S-mint  ten  dollar  does  little  to  diminish  the  detail  of  the  design 
elements.  Numerous  distributed  light  marks  are  apparent  on  each 
side.  The  1854'S  eagle  is  the  first  coin  of  this  denomination  struck 
at  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  and  is  a  major  rarity  in  mint  condition. 
Population:  63  in  50,  82  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  263K,  PCGS# 
8615 


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1854-S  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Popular  First- Year  Issue 


6237  1854-S  AU55  NGC.  After  years  of  demand  for  a  branch  mint  on 
the  West  Coast,  the  San  Francisco  facility  opened  in  April  1854 
and  coined  123,826  eagles  in  its  first  year  of  operation.  Examples 
are  relatively  available  in  circulated  grades,  but  they  become  scarce 
in  AU  and  very  rare  in  Uncirculated  condition.  This  Choice  AU 
example  offers  bright  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  well-struck  devices. 
Die  cracks  connect  the  reverse  legends,  and  abrasions  are  peppered 
throughout.  NGC  ID#  263K,  PCGS#  8615 

6238  1855  AU58  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint  ten 
dollar  display  luster  in  the  protected  areas.  The  design  features  are 
well-defined  save  for  the  usual  softness  in  some  of  the  star  centers. 
What  few  marks  that  are  present  are  within  the  confines  of  the 
grade  designation  and  do  not  detract.  The  1855  ten  dollar  is  elusive 
in  mint  condition.  Population:  25  in  58,  21  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
263L,  PCGS#  8616 

6239  1857  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  Breen-6925.  Housed  in  a  PCGS 
Regency  holder.  A  bold,  thin,  and  slightly  curved  raised  line 
connects  the  5  in  the  date  to  the  bottom  of  the  crosslet  of  the  7. 
Breen  considered  this  to  be  an  overdate,  but  was  uncertain  of  what 
digit  this  errant  die  line  represented.  Regardless  of  its  overdate 
status,  the  1857  is  a  much  better  date.  Only  16,606  pieces  were 
struck.  This  problem-free  piece  has  bold  details  and  ample  radiant 
luster.  Population:  22  in  50,  17  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  Sale  (Heritage,  1/2004),  lot  7780.  NGC  ID# 
263T,  PCGS#  8622 


1858-0  Eagle,  Near-Mint 


Low-Mintage  New  Orleans  Issue 


6240  1858-0  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  mintage  of  just  20,000  pieces 
confirms  the  scarcity  of  the  1858-0.  Most  certified  examples  are 
in  XF  or  AU  grades.  The  present  Borderline  Uncirculated  No 
Motto  New  Orleans  ten  has  a  bold  strike  and  minimally  marked 
caramel-gold  surfaces.  Thorough  rotation  reveals  minor  hairlines. 
Population:  13  in  58  (1  in  58+),  7  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  263X, 
PCGS#  8626 


1861  Eagle,  Appealing  MS62 


6241  1861  MS62  PCGS.  A  large  mintage  of  113,164  Liberty  eagles  was 
accomplished  in  1861,  the  first  year  of  the  Civil  War.  Most  coins 
seen  today  are  heavily  circulated,  and  Mint  State  examples  are 
rare.  This  sharply  detailed  MS62  specimen  is  a  pleasing  exception, 
displaying  strong  mint  luster  and  appealing  green  and  rose-gold 
surfaces.  Population:  10  in  62  (1  in  62+ ),  4  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2012),  lot  4995.  NGC  ID# 
2647,  PCGS#  8633 


1861-S  Ten  Dollar,  AU53 
Heavily  Circulated  S-Mint  Issue 


6242  1861-S  AU53  PCGS.  The  California  mint  increased  eagle 
production  by  10,500  coins  or  210%  between  1860  and  1861. 
Garrett  and  Guth  suggest  the  increase  likely  reflects  increased 
demand  for  smaller  denomination  gold  coins,  which  were  in  short 
supply  compared  to  the  mass-produced  S-mint  double  eagles.  The 
1861-S  was  a  commercial  workhorse  and  is  usually  seen  in  VF  to  XF 
condition.  About  Uncirculated  survivors  are  rare.  This  is  a  lightly 
abraded  example  with  partial  luster  remaining  in  the  recesses.  Light 
green-gold  surfaces  show  well-struck  devices  with  minor  friction. 
Population:  6  in  53,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2648,  PCGS#  8634 


1865-S  Liberty  Eagle,  VF35 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6243  1865-S  VF35  PCGS.  Only  16,700  Liberty  eagles  were  struck  at 
the  San  Francisco  Mint  in  1865, making  the  issue  quite  elusive  in 
all  grades.  This  pleasing  Choice  VF  specimen  shows  some  light 
wear  on  the  hair  above  the  coronet  and  the  curl  beneath  the  ear  is 
worn  but  well-defined.  The  lightly  abraded  surfaces  retain  traces  of 
original  mint  luster.  Population:  3  in  35,  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
264G,  PCGS#  8642 


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1866  With  Motto  Ten,  AU50 
First  Year  of  Issue 


6244  1866  AU50  PCGS.  The  first-year  1866  With  Motto  eagle  has 
a  low  mintage  of  only  3,750  circulation-strike  coins,  and  it  is  a 
rarity  in  all  grades.  This  pleasing  AU50  example  has  light  yellow 
surfaces  with  faint  field  reflectivity  on  both  sides.  An  exceptional 
opportunity.  Population:  10  in  50,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  264J, 
PCGS#  8649 


1876-S  Liberty  Eagle,  XF45 
Low-Mintage  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6247  1876-S  XF45  PCGS.  The  1876-S  Liberty  eagle  boasts  a  low 
mintage  of  just  5,000  pieces, making  it  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades. 
This  attractive  Choice  XF  specimen  retains  most  of  its  interior 
design  detail  and  the  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  show 
traces  of  original  mint  luster.  Population:  21  in  45,  18  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  265E,  PCGS#  8676 


1869-S  Ten  Dollar,  AU55 
Scarce  in  All  Grades 


6245  1869-S  AU55  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  mintage  of  6,430  coins, 
perhaps  only  60  to  75  pieces  survive  in  all  grades.  Mint  State 
examples  of  this  San  Francisco  issue  are  extremely  rare  with  the 
finest  grading  only  MS61.  This  Choice  AU  representative  is  among 
the  finest  typically  seen.  Both  sides  retain  excellent  detail  and 
display  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  regions.  Deep  olive-gold 
patina  show  coppery  overtones  around  the  borders.  Population:  5 
in  55,  5  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  264S,  PCGS#  8656 


1871-CC  Ten  Dollar,  VF35 
Challenging  Early  CC  Issue 


6246  1871-CC  VF35  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  1871-CC  is  a  sought- 
after  early  Carson  City  issue,  boasting  an  enticingly  low  mintage 
of  8,085  coins.  Perhaps  only  about  100  examples  survive  in  all 
grades.  This  Choice  VF  example  shows  moderate  detail,  with 
bright  yellow-gold  patina  on  both  sides.  A  few  light  marks  and 
abrasions  are  as  expected  for  the  grade.  Population:  5  in  35,  50  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  264X,  PCGS#  8661 


1880-0  Eagle,  Reflective  AU55 
Rare  in  Mint  State 


6248  1880-0  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1.  A  meager  9,200  1880-0  eagles 
were  struck,  and  today  Mint  State  examples  are  quite  elusive.  This 
Choice  AU  coin  shows  considerable  luster  remaining  on  wheat- 
gold  surfaces.  Some  reflectivity  shows  in  the  fields,  amid  scattered 
marks  that  explain  the  grade  but  do  not  defeat  the  strong  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  265U,  PCGS#  8689 


1881-0  Eagle,  MS60 
Low-Mintage  New  Orleans  Issue 


6249  1881-0  MS60  PCGS.  Variety  1.  A  meager  mintage  of  8,350 
pieces  ensures  the  rarity  of  the  1881-0.  All  examples  entered 
commerce,  since  the  few  gold  collectors  of  the  day  purchased 
proofs.  As  of  (6/15),  PCGS  has  certified  only  four  examples  as  Mint 
State,  including  the  present  lemon-gold  example.  It  has  a  bold 
strike,  substantial  luster,  and  the  expected  number  of  abrasions  on 
the  left  obverse  field.  NGC  ID#  265Y,  PCGS#  8693 


6250  1882-S  MS62  PCGS.  Yellow-gold  and  rose  patina  bathes  both 
sides  of  this  S-mint  eagle,  and  some  interruptions  in  the  luster 
flow  are  evident  due  to  scattered  abrasions.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  defined.  A  squiggly  lintmark  extends  from  Liberty’s 
chin  into  the  field.  MS62  is  the  highest  grade  that  most  collectors 
will  encounter,  and  even  that  will  require  diligent  searching. 
Population:  80  in  62,  15  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2665,  PCGS# 
8698 


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6251  1883-S  MS61  PCGS.  The  1883-S  ten  dollar  from  a  production  of 
only  38,000  pieces  is  an  underrated  date  in  the  Liberty  Head  eagle 
series.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  offering  are  imbued  with 
traces  of  soft  green,  and  the  design  elements  are  well-impressed. 
Distributed  marks  determine  the  grade.  This  issue  is  very  difficult  to 
locate  in  Mint  State  grades.  Population:  23  in  61,  24  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  2669,  PCGS#  8702 

1884-CC  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Only  9,925  Pieces  Coined 


6252  1884-CC  AU55  AN  ACS.  Variety  1-A.  A  minimally  marked  and 
mildly  glossy  lemon-gold  example  of  this  rare  Carson  City  issue. 
All  ‘84-CC  tens  have  bold  die  lines  on  Liberty’s  neck  and  coronet, 
perhaps  from  damage  to  the  obverse  die  during  its  cross-country 
shipment  from  Philadelphia.  Just  9,925  pieces  were  issued.  In  a 
small-sized  holder. 

Ex:  Charlotte  ANA  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2007) ,  lot  2086,  which 
realized  $2,760.  NGC  ID#  266B,  PCGS#  8704 


6253  1888  MS62  PCGS.  Trivial  marks  are  consistent  with  the  grade  of 
this  scarce  issue.  This  piece  is  far  finer  than  the  average  certified 
example  that  grades  AU58.  Both  sides  have  frosty  luster  and 
brilliant  yellow-gold  surfaces.  Population:  39  in  62,  8  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  266K,  PCGS#  8712 

6254  1888-S  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1888-S  Liberty  eagle  is  very 
rare  in  grades  above  the  MS63  level.  This  high-end  Select  example 
displays  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  few  scattered  minor 
contact  marks  and  sharply  defined  design  elements.  PCGS  has 
graded  three  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  266M, 
PCGS#  8714 

1889  Ten  Dollar,  MS61 
Semiprooflike  Fields 


6255  1889  MS61  NGC.  The  1889  eagle  had  a  scant  mintage  of  only 
4,440  pieces,  of  which  few  survive  in  Mint  State.  This  MS61  coin 
is  lightly  abraded,  but  only  a  couple  marks  on  the  cheek  are  worthy 
of  mention.  The  strike  is  bold  and  the  fields  exhibit  gleaming 
semiprooflike  reflectivity.  Census:  27  in  61,  8  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  266N,  PCGS#  8715 


1890-CC  Eagle,  Red-Orange  MS62 
Seldom  Seen  in  Higher  Grades 


6256  1890-CC  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1-A,  the  sole  dies  known  for  the 
small  mintage  of  17,500  coins,  showing  the  first  C  in  the  mintmark 
noticeably  higher  than  the  second  C.  Lovely  reddish-orange  color 
highlights  the  surfaces  throughout,  amid  scattered,  mostly  light 
abrasions  that  determine  the  grade.  The  MS62  level  is  the  highest 
at  which  this  low-mintage  issue  is  readily  available.  Population:  5 1 
in  62  (1  in  62+),  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  266S,  PCGS#  8718 


6257  1891-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  An  attractive  Choice  AU 
specimen  of  this  popular  branch  mint  type  coin,  with  lightly 
abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces  and  well-detailed  design  elements 
that  show  just  a  touch  of  high-point  wear.  NGC  ID#  266U,  PCGS# 
8720 

1892-CC  Ten  Dollar,  AU58 
Scarce  Carson  City  Issue 


6258  1892-CC  Tripled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  AU58  NGC.  A  crisply 
struck  canary-gold  Liberty  ten  with  moderate  obverse  marks.  Luster 
is  abundant  throughout  the  peripheries  and  motifs.  IN  GOD  WE 
TRUST  is  die  tripled,  as  always  for  this  penultimate  Carson  City 
issue.  Just  40,000  pieces  were  struck. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  5/2012) ,  lot  5152.  PCGS# 
511600  Base  PCGS#  8722 


6259  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1.  The  1892-0  has  a  low  mintage 
of  28,688  pieces.  Approximately  1,000  pieces  were  exported  to 
foreign  banks  and  survived  the  U.S.  gold  recall,  but  those  coins  are 
abraded  from  indifferent  storage.  The  issue  is  rare  above  the  MS62 
level.  The  present  sun-gold  example  has  good  luster  and  moderate 
field  marks.  The  strike  is  sharp  except  on  star  13.  NGC  ID#  266X, 
PCGS#  8723 

6260  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1.  As  of  (6/15),  NGC  and  PCGS 
combined  have  certified  934  ‘92-0  tens  in  Mint  State.  Of  those, 
just  8  are  graded  MS63  or  MS63+  with  none  finer.  Thus,  the 
MS62  grade  is  the  highest  that  most  collectors  can  hope  to  obtain. 
The  present  lustrous  pumpkin-gold  example  has  a  narrow  band  of 
aquamarine  on  the  obverse  margin.  Small  marks  below  the  hairbun 
and  near  the  bust  tip  decide  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  266X,  PCGS# 
8723 


6261  1892-0  MS62  PCGS.  Variety  1.  The  low  mintage  1892-0 
is  collectible  in  introductory  Mint  State  grades,  but  becomes  a 
formidable  condition  rarity  above  the  MS62  level.  A  radiant 
pumpkin-gold  example  with  scattered  field  marks.  The  later 
die  state  with  delicate  cracks  between  the  92  in  the  date,  and 
across  much  of  the  reverse  periphery.  NGC  ID#  266X,  PCGS# 
8723 


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6262  1893  MS64  NGC.  It  is  our  opinion  that  this  Choice  Mint  State 
1893  eagle  should  be  awarded  the  PL  or  Prooflike  designation  at 
NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  sharply  detailed  and  brilliant  yellow-gold 
example  have  fully  mirrored  fields  and  lustrous  devices  that  display 
excellent  contrast.  NGC  ID#  266Z,  PCGS#  8725 

1897  Ten  Dollar,  MS65 
Lustrous,  Fresh  Mint  Frost 


6263  1897  MS65  NGC,  Known  as  an  available  Philadelphia  date,  but 
the  1897  becomes  notably  scarce  in  Gem  condition  and  rare  any 
finer.  This  sharply  struck  example  traps  strong  mint  luster  beneath 
shimmering  mint  frost  on  both  sides.  There  are  no  objectionable 
marks  on  the  fields  or  central  devices,  although  the  rims  show  some 
tiny  nicks.  Census:  22  in  65  (1  in  65  + ),  6  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID# 
267D,  PCGS#  8737 

6264  1898  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Delicate  pink  accents  visit  the  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Gem  eagle  from  the  later  19th  century.  A 
few  light  marks  are  no  obstacle  to  the  grade  and  the  strike  is  solid. 
Population:  68  in  64  (1  in  64+),  11  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  267G, 
PCGS#  8740 

1898  Liberty  Ten,  MS65 
High-Grade  Rarity 


6265  1898  MS65  PCGS.  Whether  some  of  the  mintage  was  lost  to  the 
decades -later  Gold  Recall,  or  if  a  large  hoard  remains  undiscovered 
either  here  or  in  Europe  (doubtful),  the  scarcity  of  this  issue  in 
high  grades  has  never  been  explained.  The  present  example  is  an 
unquestioned  Gem,  with  frosty,  honey-gold  surfaces  and  virtually 
no  marks  to  be  seen.  The  strike  is  full.  PCGS  has  certified  just  10 
coins  —  this  one  included  —  in  Gem  condition,  with  one  finer 
coin.  Population:  10  in  65,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  267G,  PCGS# 
8740 


1901-S  Liberty  Ten,MS65 
Vivid  Color,  Vibrant  Luster 


6266  1901-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  mintage  of  2.8  million  pieces, 
this  delightful  Gem  exhibits  razor-sharp  definition  on  all  design 
elements  and  the  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces  radiate 
vibrant  mint  luster,  with  attractive  hints  of  rose  patina.  Eye  appeal 
is  terrific. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  267S,  PCGS#  8749 

1904-0  Ten  Dollar,  MS63 
Conditionally  Scarce 


6267  1904-0  MS63  PCGS.  Variety  1.  Mint  State  1904-0  eagles  exist 
largely  in  the  MS60  to  MS62  grade  range.  This  Select  example  is 
above-average  in  quality,  and  finer  pieces  are  rare.  Satiny  orange- 
gold  luster  illuminates  minimally  abraded  surfaces  and  sharp  central 
devices.  Several  obverse  stars  are  weakly  defined,  not  unusual  for 
this  New  Orleans  issue.  Population:  81  in  63,  19  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  267Z,  PCGS#  8756 

6268  1906-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Frosty  pinkish  yellow-gold  luster 
appears  on  both  sides  of  this  first-year  Denver  Mint  eagle.  Delicate 
peripheral  green  accents  heighten  the  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has 
only  certified  28  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2685,  PCGS# 
8760 

6269  1907-D  MS64  PCGS.  This  is  the  second  of  just  two  Denver  Mint 
Liberty  eagles,  and  it  is  a  condition  rarity  despite  a  mintage  of  just 
over  1  million  coins.  A  few  scattered  marks  are  evident,  with  a  thin 
scratch  across  part  of  the  shield  that  prevents  a  higher  grade  and 
finest  known  status.  Brilliant  yellow-gold  surfaces  exhibit  wisps  of 
pale  blue  and  orange  color.  Population:  55  in  64  (1  in  64+ ),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  2689,  PCGS#  8764 

6270  1907-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  S-mint 
ten  dollar  gold  piece  retain  a  considerable  amount  of  luster  and 
exhibit  sharply  struck  design  elements.  Distributed  light  marks 
determine  the  grade.  The  MS62  grade  level  is  desirable  for  this 
issue  as  examples  in  finer  grades  are  very  challenging.  Population: 
49  in  62  (1  in  62  +  ),  29  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  268A,  PCGS# 
8765 


INDIAN  EAGLES 

6271  1907  No  Periods  MS62+  NGC.  The  1907  No  Periods  Indian 
eagle  is  always  in  demand  as  a  first-year  type  coin.  This  high-end 
MS62  example  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  lightly  marked  greenish-gold  surfaces.  NGC  ID# 
28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


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1907  Ten  Dollar  Gold,  MS63 
Without  Motto  or  Periods 


6272  1907  No  Periods  MS63  PCGS.  Charles  E.  Barber’s  (and  Henry 
Hering’s)  changes  to  the  Saint-Gaudens  ten  dollar  gold  design 
were  a  combination  of  legitimate  production  concerns  and  simple 
differences  in  design  preference.  Still,  the  1907  No  Period  tens 
were  generally  well-produced  although  less  artistic  than  the 
original  design.  This  Select  example  is  frosty  and  lustrous.  A  few 
tiny  rim  nicks  are  the  most  noticeable  marks.  The  strike  is  bold  on 
the  eagle,  although  the  lower  headdress  details  are  less  pronounced. 
The  attractive  rich,  yellow-gold  color  flashes  green  highlights  amid 
the  bright  luster.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Ten,  MS63 
Rich  Original  Color 


6273  1907  No  Periods  MS63  PCGS.  Deep  apricot-gold  luster  glows 
over  the  satiny  surfaces  of  this  Select  No  Periods  Indian  ten, 
revealing  only  light,  scattered  abrasions.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  satisfactory  for  the  grade.  The  1907  No  Periods  eagle 
is  the  most  plentiful  No  Motto  issue  in  Mint  State,  ideal  for  type 
representation. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Eagle,  MS64 
Satiny  and  Well-Preserved 


6274  1907  No  Periods  MS64  NGC.  Suitable  for  type  purposes,  this 
boldly  struck,  satiny  No  Motto  Indian  eagle  shows  smooth  lemon- 
gold  luster,  devoid  of  all  but  a  few  trivial  grazes  on  Fiberty’s  cheek. 
The  No  Periods  variety  was  the  last  of  three  different  Indian  eagle 
types  for  the  year,  and  is  also  the  most  plentiful  No  Motto  issue 
overall,  benefiting  from  a  mintage  of  nearly  240,000  pieces. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Indian  Eagle,  MS64 
First  Year  of  Design 


6275  1907  No  Periods  MS64  PCGS.  An  attractive  Choice  example  of 
this  popular  first-year  type  coin,  with  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The  smooth  orange-gold 
surfaces  show  highlights  of  rose  and  a  few  minor  contact  marks  on 
the  portrait.  The  fields  are  remarkably  free  of  distractions  and  eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  No  Periods  Ten,  MS64 


Bright,  Lustrous  No  Motto  Type  Coin 


6276  1907  No  Periods  MS64  PCGS.  Three  distinct  types  of  the  1907 
Indian  eagle  were  struck  as  the  Mint  experimented  with  perfecting 
the  design  for  mass  production.  The  No  Periods  variant,  offered 
here,  is  the  most  plentiful,  being  the  final  product  of  the  engraving 
department’s  efforts.  This  Choice  example  is  well-struck  and 
displays  deep  apricot-gold  patina.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS#  8852 


1907  Indian  Ten,  MS65 
No  Motto,  No  Periods 


6277  1907  No  Periods  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  A  beautiful  lemon-gold 
and  olive-green  Gem.  Fustrous  and  well  struck.  The  fields  are 
immaculate,  as  is  the  eagle,  and  only  minor  marks  on  the  cheek 
prevent  an  even  finer  grade.  The  “No  Periods”  name  is  something 
of  a  misnomer,  since  periods  separate  the  country  name  and 
denomination,  though  are  absent  between  E  PFURIBUS  UNUM. 
Encapsulated  in  a  prior  generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  28GF,  PCGS# 
8852 


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1908  No  Motto  Eagle,  MS63 
Better  Philadelphia  Issue 


6278  1908  No  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  The  1908  No  Motto  Indian  eagle 
had  a  mintage  of  only  33,500  pieces  and  is  proportionately  scarce  in 
the  finer  Mint  State  grades.  This  Select  example  is  welhstruck  and 
displays  original  honey-gold  luster  with  hints  of  lilac  throughout.  A 
few  scattered  abrasions  are  not  bothersome. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GG,  PCGS#  8853 

6279  1908-D  No  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  a  touch  of  rub  visits 
the  high  points  of  this  yellow-gold  No  Motto  ten.  Ample  luster 
remains  in  the  well-protected,  pleasingly  preserved  fields. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS# 
8854 

6280  1908-D  No  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Considerable  luster 
remains  on  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  minimally  abraded  near- 
Mint  No  Motto  ten  dollar.  The  design  elements  are  well- impressed. 
This  is  a  nice-looking  coin  overall.  This  issue  is  most  frequently 
seen  in  AU55  to  MS62  grades.  It  is  scarce  to  rare  any  finer  (Fuljenz, 
2010).  NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS#  8854 


1908-D  No  Motto  Ten,  MS63 
Seldom  Seen  Finer 


6281  1908-D  No  Motto  MS63  NGC.  The  1908-D  ranks  as  the  only  No 
Motto  branch  mint  issue.  It  is  more  plentiful  in  Mint  State  than  its 
Philadelphia  counterpart,  benefiting  from  a  production  of  210,000 
coins,  but  high-end  examples  are  scarcer  than  are  those  of  the  1907 
No  Periods  issue.  This  Select  representative  exhibits  satiny  yellow- 
gold  luster  and  well-defined  relief  elements.  Scattered  light  abrasions 
are  not  individually  significant.  Census:  35  in  63,  50  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GH,  PCGS#  8854 

6282  1908  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  Select 
ten  dollar  are  laced  with  hints  of  mint-green.  The  design  features 
are  well-struck,  though  the  eagle’s  shoulder  is  a  tad  soft  as  typically 
seen.  Some  minute  marks  limit  the  grade. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS# 
8859 


1908  With  Motto  Ten,  MS64 
Rich  Original  Luster 


6283  1908  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  Original,  satiny  surfaces  yield  shades 
of  sun  and  lilac-gold  luster,  while  the  design  elements  are  boldly 
rendered  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of  any  major  abrasions.  The  1908 
With  Motto  Indian  eagle  is  infrequently  seen  finer,  making  this 
Choice  example  an  attractive  acquisition  for  the  budget-conscious 
collector.  This  outstanding  coin  is  housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 


1908  With  Motto  Ten,  Satiny  MS64 


6284  1908  Motto  MS64  NGC.  Superb  original  luster  sets  this  straw- 
gold  With  Motto  type  coin  aglow  on  each  side,  revealing  only  a 
few  trivial  abrasions  limited  to  the  high  points  of  the  motifs.  The 
strike  is  well-executed  and  the  eye  appeal  is  excellent.  This  first- 
year  With  Motto  issue  is  marginally  available  in  this  grade,  but  finer 
examples  are  elusive.  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 

1908  Motto  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Smooth,  Minimally  Marked  Surfaces 


6285  1908  Motto  MS64+  PCGS.  The  omission  of  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST 
from  the  Saint-Gaudens  ten  and  twenty  dollar  gold  coins  of  1907 
and  early  1908  was  considered  by  prominent  media  outlets  and 
religious  organizations  to  be  an  act  of  blasphemy.  Its  elimination 
generated  a  year-long  controversy  that  was  only  resolved  when 
Congress  passed  a  law  mandating  the  motto’s  restoration  on  May 
13,  1908.  This  With  Motto  ten  dollar  gold  piece  has  smooth, 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  hints  of  lavender  coloration.  Crisply 
impressed  aside  from  minor  softness  on  the  lower  headdress  feathers 
and  the  eagle’s  wing.  NGC  ID#  28GJ,  PCGS#  8859 

6286  1908-D  Motto  MS62  NGC.  Lustrous  surfaces  are  somewhat  fine 
grained,  and  exhibit  sharply  impressed  design  features,  including 
good  delineation  on  the  Indian’s  hair.  Peach-gold  color  enriches  both 
sides,  each  of  which  reveals  a  few  minute  surface  and  rim  marks. 

Ex:  Summer  FUN  (Heritage,  7,  2007),  lot  2755. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28GK,  PCGS# 
8860 


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1909  Indian  Ten,  MS63 
Better  Date  in  High  Grade 


6287  1909  MS63  NGC.  A  pleasing,  satiny  example  of  this  Philadelphia 
issue  which  is  seldom  seen  finer.  The  devices  are  sharp  and  the 
bright,  yellow-gold  surfaces  reveal  minimal  abrasions.  The  1909 
Indian  eagle  is  infrequently  seen  in  this  grade  and  Choice  examples 
are  scarce;  at  the  Gem  level,  this  date  becomes  genuinely  rare. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GM,  PCGS#  8862 


1910-S  Indian  Eagle,  MS62 
Scarce  Issue  in  Higher  Grades 


6293  1910-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1910-S  Indian  eagle  claims  a  substantial 
mintage  of  811,000  pieces,  but  few  high  quality  examples  were 
saved  and  the  issue  is  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS62  level.  This 
attractive  piece  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on 
both  sides.  NGC  ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


6288  1909-D  MS62  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  D-mint 
ten  dollar  display  considerable  luster  and  exhibit  well-struck  design 
features,  save  for  the  often-seen  weakness  in  the  hair  above  the 
Indian’s  forehead.  Scattered  minute  marks  determine  the  grade. 
The  1909-D  is  one  of  the  most  undervalued  Indian  Head  eagles 
(Fuljenz,  2010). 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28GN,  PCGS# 
8863 


1909-D  Eagle,  Lustrous  MS62 
Attractive  Rose  and  Khaki-Gold  Color 


1910-S  Ten  Dollar,  MS62 
Frosty  Green  and  Rose  Surfaces 


6294  1910-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  The  San  Francisco  facility 
manufactured  811,000  eagles  in  1910,  and  examples  are  much 
scarcer  in  Uncirculated  condition  than  their  Philadelphia  and 
Denver  counterparts.  Beautiful  green  and  rose  coloration  adorns 
this  frosty  example.  Well-detailed  motifs  exhibit  trivial  blending 
over  Liberty’s  hair  strands  and  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers.  The  green 
CAC  sticker  affirms  the  quality  of  this  minimally  abraded  1910-S 
ten  dollar  gold  coin.  NGC  ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


6289  1909-D  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  a  lustrous,  high-end  Denver 
representative  with  wonderful  aesthetic  appeal.  Rose  hues 
complement  khaki-gold  coloration  overall.  Moderately  granular 
surfaces  show  well-struck  design  elements  with  minor  high-point 
incompleteness.  Lightly  abraded,  as  expected  for  the  grade.  The 
1909-D  has  a  low-mintage  of  just  121,540  coins,  and  examples  are 
scarcely  seen  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  28GN,  PCGS#  8863 

6290  1909-S  —  Altered  Surfaces  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc.  Details. 

The  1909-S  can  be  located  with  little  difficulty  in  AU  grades,  but 
is  scarce  in  Mint  State.  This  caramel-gold  example  is  lustrous 
and  nicely  struck.  Practically  unabraded,  and  the  eye  appeal  is 
excellent.  The  mintmark  is  nicely  repunched,  one  of  at  least  three 
different  RPM  varieties  known  for  the  issue.  NGC  ID#  28GP, 
PCGS#  8864 

6291  1910  MS63+  NGC.  The  availability  of  this  Philadelphia  issue 
drops  significantly  between  MS63  and  MS64,  and  again  at  MS65. 
This  Plus-graded  Select  example  offers  a  sharp  strike  and  satiny 
yellow-gold  luster  combined  with  surface  quality  that  is  nearly 
as  appealing  as  that  of  its  MS64  counterparts.  NGC  ID#  28GR, 
PCGS#  8865 


1910-S  Ten  Dollar,  Well-Struck  MS63 


6295  1910-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1910-S  Indian  Head  ten  dollar  can 
be  located  with  minimal  difficulty  through  the  MS62  level  of 
preservation.  The  population  drops  to  about  130  coins  in  MS63 
and  fewer  than  60  pieces  in  higher  grades.  The  lustrous  peach  and 
yellow-gold  surfaces  of  the  present  Select  offering  display  some 
hints  of  light  green  and  yield  well-struck  devices.  A  few  darker- 
green  toning  spots  are  also  noted.  PCGS  has  seen  32  coins  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  268D,  PCGS#  8867 


6292  1910-D  MS64  PCGS.  This  attractive  Choice  specimen  displays 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  well-preserved  orange- 
gold  surfaces  with  just  a  few  scattered  minor  contact  marks  on 
both  sides.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28GS,  PCGS# 
8866 


6296  1911  MS64  PCGS.  Mass  exportation  makes  the  1911  an 
obtainable  issue  through  MS64.  This  Choice  example  displays 
luminous  sun-gold  color  with  exceptionally  well-preserved  fields. 
Only  the  exposed  areas  show  small  grade-limiting  abrasions.  Crisply 
struck  with  minor  softness  over  the  lower  headdress  and  eagle’s 
shoulder.  NGC  ID#  28GT,  PCGS#  8868 


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6297  1911  MS64  PCGS.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Gem 
display  whispers  of  rose  and  possess  strong  luster.  The  design  elements 
are  well-struck,  and  the  few  marks  that  are  present  just  barely 
preclude  a  Gem  classification.  This  is  the  highest  grade  that  can  be 
encountered  with  minimal  difficulty;  finer  pieces  are  challenging. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28GT,  PCGS# 
8868 

6298  191 1-D  AU50  PCGS.  This  challenging  Denver  issue  remains 
collectible  in  AU  condition,  and  this  piece  is  pleasant  for  the  grade. 
The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  devices  show  minimal  wear.  Both  sides 
are  deeply  orange-gold  and  the  only  mentionable  abrasion  is  an 
old  scratch  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  A  bit  of  verdigris  is  tucked  away 
near  the  eagle’s  right  (facing)  talon.  Housed  in  a  green  label  holder. 
NGC  ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 

6299  191 1-D  AU50  PCGS.  Brilliant  lemon-yellow  surfaces  show 
minimal  handling  marks  on  either  side.  An  attractive,  lightly 
circulated  example  housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder.  NGC 
ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 

191 1-D  Ten  Dollar,  MS61 
Scarcely  Seen  Finer 


6300  191 1-D  MS61  NGC.  Gold  production  at  the  Denver  Mint  in 
1911  was  primarily  focused  on  the  double  eagle,  with  the  result  that 
this  issue  is  either  a  key  or  semikey  date  in  every  Indian  Head  gold 
series.  This  191 1-D  eagle  is  a  seldom  seen  Mint  State  survivor  from 
a  mintage  of  only  30,100  coins.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  surfaces 
yield  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  with  scattered  abrasions  called  for  by 
the  grade.  NGC  ID#  28GU,  PCGS#  8869 

6301  191 1-S  AU53  NGC.  A  luminous  orange-gold  example  with 
considerable  luster  shining  in  the  protected  areas.  Wear  appears 
mostly  on  the  high  points  and  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  pleasing  for 
the  AU53  grade.  NGC  ID#  28GV,  PCGS#  8870 

6302  1914  MS63  NGC.  The  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Select  example  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  and  show  just 
a  few  scattered  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements 
are  well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  28H2,  PCGS# 

8875 

6303  1914-D  MS63  PCGS.  A  pumpkin-gold  and  apple-green  Select 
example.  Crisply  struck  and  lustrous  with  a  modicum  of  marks. 
The  final  Denver  Mint  issue  of  the  denomination  until  the  1984 
Olympic  commemorative.  Encapsulated  in  a  green  label  holder. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28H3,  PCGS# 

8876 


1914-S  Indian  Eagle,  MS62 


6304  1914-S  MS62  NGC.  From  a  mintage  of  208,000  pieces,  the 
1914-S  Indian  eagle  is  of  only  median  rarity  in  the  series,  making 
it  equally  suitable  for  series  specialists  and  type  collectors.  This 
attractive  MS62  example  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  vivid  orange  and  rose-gold  surfaces  that  show  some  scattered 
minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  28H4,  PCGS#  8877 

1914-S  Indian  Ten,  MS63 
Better  San  Francisco  Issue 


6305  1914-S  MS63  PCGS.  The  1914-S  is  a  slightly  better  Indian  eagle 
issue,  coming  from  a  mintage  of  only  208,000  coins.  Examples 
grading  finer  than  this  MS63  coin  are  scarce.  This  piece  is  well- 
struck,  with  satiny  orange-gold  luster.  A  few  small  abrasions  are 
primarily  restricted  to  Liberty’s  cheek  and  pose  little  distraction. 

NGC  ID#  28H4,  PCGS#  8877 

6306  1915  MS63  NGC.  The  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Select  ten  dollar 
display  honey-gold  color  and  well-struck  design  features,  though 
the  eagle’s  shoulder  is  a  tad  soft,  as  typically  seen.  Scattered  marks 
determine  the  grade.  The  1915  is  available  in  MS63  and  MS64; 
Gems  are  challenging  and  higher-grade  pieces  are  rare. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28H5,  PCGS# 
8878 

1915  Indian  Ten,  MS65 
Lovely  Original  Color 


6307  1915  MS65  NGC.  The  Gem  surfaces  of  this  1915  Indian  eagle  are 
aglow  with  wonderful  rose,  lilac,  and  sun-gold  hues,  heightening 
the  visual  impact  of  the  frosty  cartwheel  effect.  The  strike  is  well- 
executed  and  there  are  no  significant  abrasions.  This  Philadelphia 
issue  is  available  in  lower  grades,  but  Gems  are  scarce  and  anything 
finer  is  rare.  NGC  lists  28  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15).  NGC 
ID#  28H5,  PCGS#  8878 


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1915-S  Indian  Ten,  MS61 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


6308  1915-S  MS61  NGC.  All  San  Francisco  Indian  ten  issues  are  scarce 
in  Mint  State,  but  the  1915-S  ranks  among  the  semikeys,  since  only 
59,000  pieces  were  struck.  The  present  lustrous  lemon-gold  example 
has  no  obvious  abrasions  and  the  designs  are  sharp  despite  minor 
incompleteness  on  the  forehead  curl  and  the  left  wing  border. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2011),  lot  4964.  NGC  ID#  28H6, 
PCGS#  8879 


1915-S  Indian  Ten,  MS62 
Better  San  Francisco  Issue 


6309  1915-S  MS62  PCGS*  A  slightly  better  date,  the  1915-S  eagle  had 
a  mintage  of  only  59,000  coins.  Uncirculated  survivors  are  highly 
sought-after  but  are  only  infrequently  seen.  Above  the  MS62  level, 
the  date  is  borderline  rare.  This  piece  is  well-struck  and  aglow  in 
satiny  straw-gold  luster.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the  grade 
but  none  are  singularly  obvious.  Population:  63  in  62  (1  in  62+ ),  58 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28H6,  PCGS#  8879 


6310  1916-S  AU58  PCGS.  Orange-gold  and  mint-green  coloration 
adorns  both  sides  of  this  near-Mint  ten  dollar,  each  of  which 
retains  luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  Relatively  strong  definition 
characterizes  the  design  elements,  and  the  distributed  marks  are 
what  would  be  expected  for  a  lightly  circulated,  large  gold  coin. 
NGC  ID#  28H7,  PCGS#  8880 

6311  1916-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  near-Mint 
ten  dollar  are  laced  with  soft  olive-green  and  retain  considerable 
luster  in  the  recessed  areas.  The  design  features  are  well-struck 
though  the  eagle’s  shoulder  feathers  are  a  tad  soft  as  often  seen. 
Distributed  small  marks  are  in  line  with  a  large  gold  coin  that  has 
seen  brief  circulation.  NGC  ID#  28H7,  PCGS#  8880 


1916-S  Ten  Dollar,  MS63 
Challenging  in  Select  Condition  or  Better 


6312  1916-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Green  and  rose  shades  accent  orange- 
gold  color  over  each  side.  Liberty’s  hair  strands,  the  lower  headdress 
feathers,  and  the  eagle’s  right  leg  are  a  touch  soft,  but  the  overall 
impression  is  bold.  Radiant  luster  rolls  over  minimally  bagmarked 
surfaces,  furthering  the  eye  appeal  of  this  Select  example.  This  was 
the  only  ten  dollar  gold  issue  in  1916  (138,500  pieces  struck)  and 
the  final  issue  until  1920.  The  population  of  certified  1916-S  eagles 
declines  precipitously  in  MS63  condition  or  better.  NGC  ID# 
28H7,  PCGS#  8880 


6313  1926  MS62  PCGS.  Rich  orange  toning  embraces  this  lustrous 
and  well  struck  Indian  gold  type  coin.  Abrasions  are  lesser  than 
expected  for  the  MS62  level.  Encapsulated  in  an  old  green  label 
holder.  NGC  ID#  28H9,  PCGS#  8882 

6314  1932  MS64  NGC.  An  impressive  Choice  example  of  this  popular 
type  issue,  this  coin  displays  well-detailed  design  elements  and 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Only  minor  signs  of  contact  are 
evident  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS# 
8884 

6315  1932  MS64  NGC.  Vibrant  luster  graces  the  peach-gold  surfaces  of 
this  well  struck  near-Gem  eagle,  just  a  few  minute  marks  away  from 
an  even  higher  grade.  An  excellent  type  set  candidate. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  2/2012) ,  lot  5012.  NGC  ID# 
28HB,  PCGS#  8884 

6316  1932  MS64  NGC.  A  frosty  near-Gem,  this  1932  is  the  only  readily 
collectible  U.S.  gold  piece  struck  during  the  Great  Depression,  and 
these  coins  did  not  actually  circulated,  as  nearly  every  surviving 
example  is  Mint  State.  This  pleasing  piece  has  brilliant  yellow- 
gold  luster  and  excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS# 
8884 

6317  1932  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  This  honey-gold  eagle  on  the  cusp  of 
a  Gem  grade  has  warm,  shimmering  luster  and  good  all-around  eye 
appeal.  A  touch  of  central  striking  softness  is  noted  on  each  side. 

NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 


1932  Indian  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Popular  Late-Series  Type  Coin 


6318  1932  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  Lime-green  margins  bound  the  peach- 
gold  fields  and  devices.  Evenly  struck  and  lustrous  with  attractive 
preservation  and  suitable  eye  appeal.  Only  scattered  minor  surface 
grazes  determine  the  grade.  The  1932  ten  is  the  only  readily 
collected  gold  issue  from  its  decade. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  28HB,  PCGS#  8884 


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LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLES 

1850  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Important  First- Year  Type  Coin 


6319  1850  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Its  status  as  the  first  year  of 
the  design  and  denomination  makes  the  1850  Liberty  double  eagle 
an  extremely  popular  issue  with  type  collectors.  This  impressive 
Choice  AU  specimen  displays  welbdetailed  design  elements  with 
just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  lustrous  green  and  orange-gold 
surfaces  with  a  scattering  of  minor  abrasions  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268F,  PCGS#  8902 


1850  Liberty  Head  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Attractive  Type  One  Twenty 


6320  1850  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  The  Liberty  Head  double  eagle  design 
was  accepted  in  1849,  but  the  first  mintage  for  circulation  was  in 
1850.  As  a  result,  examples  of  the  first-year  twenties  are  always 
in  demand.  This  near-Mint  representative  is  lightly  abraded  as 
expected,  but  less-so  than  many  Mint  State  coins  in  terms  of 
bagmarks  and  large  abrasions.  The  fields  retain  some  prooflike 
flash  and  the  rims  are  sharp  and  bold.  A  bold  strike  remains  on  the 
natural,  medium-gold  surfaces.  CAC  endorsed.  NGC  ID#  268F, 
PCGS#  8902 

1850-0  Double  Eagle,  VF25 
First  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6321  1850-0  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  1.  A  collector  grade  peach- 
gold  and  olive-green  example  of  the  introductory  New  Orleans 
double  eagle  issue.  The  surfaces  display  moderate  wear  and  delicate 
hairlines  but  the  only  mentionable  mark  is  an  old  pinscratch 
through  the  T  in  LIBERTY  which  cannot  be  clearly  seen  without  a 
loupe.  NGC  ID#  268G,  PCGS#  8903 


1850-0  Liberty  Twenty,  XF45 
First  New  Orleans  Double  Eagle 


6322  1850-0  XF45  NGC.  Variety  2.  Always  popular  as  the  first  double 
eagle  struck  at  a  branch  mint,  the  1850-0  Liberty  twenty  is  a  scarce 
issue  in  high  grade.  This  attractive  Choice  XF  specimen  exhibits 
some  light  wear  on  the  prongs  of  Liberty’s  crown,  and  the  hair  lines 
also  show  some  rub,  but  most  interior  detail  remains  intact.  The 
still-lustrous  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded,  as  well. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268G,  PCGS#  8903 

1851  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Large  Mintage,  Low  Survival  Rate 


6323  1851  AU55  NGC.  Fueled  by  the  massive  influx  of  gold  from 
California,  the  mintage  of  1851  Liberty  double  eagles  soared  above 
2  million  pieces.  Unfortunately,  the  issue  circulated  heavily  and  the 
survival  rate  was  unusually  low,  especially  for  high-grade  examples. 
This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  is  lightly  worn  and  lightly 
abraded,  with  still-lustrous  yellow  and  greenish-gold  surfaces. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


1851  Double  Eagle,  Reflective  AU55 


6324  1851  AU55  PCGS.  Glowing  orange-gold  luster  and  good 
preservation  and  strike  are  hallmarks  of  this  eye-appealing  Choice 
AU  early  Liberty  twenty,  certified  in  a  PCGS  green-label  holder.  A 
thin  radial  scrape  inside  of  stars  1  -4  is  scarcely  seen  without  a  loupe 
but  the  only  mentionable  mark.  The  surfaces  retain  some  nice 
prooflike  reflectivity.  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


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1851  Double  Eagle,  Near-Mint 
Perfect  Type  One  Representative 


1852  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Lustrous  and  Lightly  Abraded 


6325  1851  AU58  PCGS.  Attractive  khaki-gold  surfaces  feature  fully 
defined  radials  on  the  stars,  bold  hair  curls,  and  crisp  feather  detail. 
Minimal  high-point  rub  is  virtually  invisible  without  the  aid  of  a 
lens,  and  scattered  abrasions  are  of  little  importance.  This  offering 
presents  a  prime  opportunity  to  acquire  a  partly  lustrous  and  nearly 
Uncirculated  Type  One  representative  from  the  denomination’s 
second  year  of  issue.  NGC  records  only  74  examples  rated  higher 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  268H,  PCGS#  8904 


6328  1852  AU55  PCGS.  With  a  reported  mintage  of  more  than  2 
million  pieces,  the  1852  Liberty  double  eagle  is  one  of  the  more 
available  Type  One  issues.  Most  examples  circulated  extensively 
near  the  time  of  issue,  however,  making  high-grade  specimens 
elusive  in  today’s  market.  This  Choice  AU  example  shows  just  a 
touch  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  lustrous 
surfaces  are  free  of  significant  distractions.  Housed  in  a  green  label 
holder.  NGC  ID#  268K,  PCGS#  8906 


1851  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Elusive  in  Liner  Grades 


6326  1851  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  “Col.”  E.H.R.  Green.  With  large 
quantities  of  gold  arriving  from  San  Francisco  to  be  converted 
into  coins,  double  eagle  production  in  Philadelphia  exceeded 
2  million  pieces  in  1851,  nearly  double  the  number  produced 
the  year  before.  Despite  this  high  mintage,  Mint  State  survivors 
are  decidedly  scarce,  and  none  have  been  certified  finer  than 
MS64.  This  nearly  Uncirculated  piece  displays  luminous  apricot- 
gold  luster  in  the  recesses,  with  unusually  smooth  surfaces  and 
proportionately  high  eye  appeal.  A  trace  of  friction  is  detected  upon 
close  examination,  though  the  detail  remains  virtually  complete. 
Ex:  “ Colonel”  E.H.R.  Green;  Green  Estate;  Partnership  of  Eric  P. 
Newman  /  B.G.  Johnson  d.b.a.  St.  Louis  Stamp  &  Coin  Co.;  Eric  P. 
Newman  @  $90.00;  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society; 
Newman  Part  V  (Heritage,  11/2014),  lot  3338.  NGC  ID#  268H, 
PCGS#  8904 


1851-0  Double  Eagle 
AU  Sharpness 


6327  1851-0  —  Removed  From  Jewelry  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 
Variety  1.  The  apricot-gold  surfaces  are  unnaturally  prooflike 
and  appear  polished,  but  noticeable  marks  are  confined  to  a  small 
reverse  rim  nick  at  3  o’clock.  A  small  rectangular  lamination  is 
noted  on  Liberty’s  neck.  An  always-popular  New  Orleans  type  issue. 
NGC  ID#  268J,  PCGS#  8905 


1852  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Popular  Issue  for  Type  Purposes 


6329  1852  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a  reported  mintage 
in  excess  of  2  million  pieces,  the  1852  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an 
available  issue  in  lower  grades,  but  Mint  State  examples  are  very 
scarce.  This  sharply  detailed  near-Mint  example  shows  just  a  trace 
of  friction  on  the  high  points  of  the  design  elements,  and  the 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  display  a  few  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268K,  PCGS#  8906 


1852  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Gold  Rush-Era  Type  Coin 


6330  1852  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  The  1852  double  eagle  boasts  a  mintage 
of  more  than  2  million  pieces,  but  as  intended,  the  issue  was  a 
workhorse  in  commerce  and  the  foreign  trade.  Few  Uncirculated 
examples  survive.  This  near-Mint  piece  is  sharply  detailed  and 
retains  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields.  The  green- 
gold  surfaces  exhibit  only  a  few  scattered  abrasions,  as  expected  for 
the  grade.  NGC  ID#  268K,  PCGS#  8906 


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1852/1852  Repunched  Date  Twenty,  AU58 
FS-301  Cherry  pickers1  Variety 


6331  1852/1852  Repunched  Date,  FS-301,  AU58  PCGS.  The  first 
date  is  visibly  punched  north  of  the  second  punch,  so  that  the  tops 
of  each  digit  poke  out  above  the  final  date.  Adding  further  to  the 
interest,  a  lazily  looping  die  crack  connects  the  left  obverse  field 
to  the  bottoms  of  all  four  digits  and  the  right  field.  Only  the  most 
minor  hint  of  high-point  rub  separates  this  lustrous  yellow-gold 
coin  from  Mint  State.  For  the  variety,  Population:  2  in  58,  4  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  145729  Base  PCGS#  8906 

6332  1853  XF40  NGC.  A  pleasing  XF  specimen  from  a  mintage  of  1.2 
million  pieces,  this  coin  displays  light  wear  on  the  prongs  of  the 
coronet  and  hair  strands  and  lightly  abraded  greenish  gold  surfaces 
with  traces  of  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268M,  PCGS# 
8908 

6333  1853  —  Cleaning  —  Genuine  PCGS.  AU  Details.  Ex:  Saddle 
Ridge  Hoard.  This  piece  has  a  special  gold  label  PCGS  Saddle 
Ridge  label  where  they  mention  a  Repunched  Date  and  call  it  a 
minor  variety.  Slight  recutting  is  evident  within  the  3,  but  is  is 
different  than  the  so-called  “1853/2”  overdate  (FS-301)  or  Breen- 
7161.  Prominent  cleaning  lines  are  evident  on  the  light  yellow- 
gold  obverse  with  considerable  luster  on  the  reverse. 

6334  1853  AU53  NGC.  Myriad  surface  marks  are  present  on  both  sides 
of  this  twenty  dollar  gold  piece  that  was  struck  in  Philadelphia 
during  the  height  of  the  California  Gold  Rush.  Traces  of  luster 
remain  in  the  protected  areas  of  this  pleasing  yellow-gold  double 
eagle.  NGC  ID#  268M,  PCGS#  8908 


1853  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Challenging  in  Mint  State 


6335  1853  MS61  PCGS.  Doug  Winter’s  online  reference  for  Type  One 
double  eagles  estimates  that  only  30  to  40  Mint  State  1853  twenties 
survive,  most  in  MS61  and  MS62.  This  is  one  such  example  with 
attractive  pale  orange-gold  coloration.  The  stars  show  full  centers, 
and  Liberty’s  curls  are  well-detailed.  Each  side  exhibits  subdued 
mint  luster  and  a  number  abrasions.  A  small  dark  incrustation 
occurs  above  star  6.  Population:  16  in  61,  25  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
268M,  PCGS#  8908 


1853/,2’  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Popular  FS-301  Variant 


6336  1853/’2f  FS-301  AU53  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  remains  of  an 
underdigit,  most  often  called  a  2,  are  evident  below  the  final  digit 
in  the  date.  The  1853/”2”  variety  is  most  easily  recognized  by  the 
die  lump  below  the  R  in  LIBERTY.  This  lightly  worn  example 
offers  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few  minor  abrasions 
and  retain  considerable  amounts  of  original  mint  luster.  Census:  46 
in  53  (1  in  53+ ),  73  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  145730  Base  PCGS#  8909 


1853-0  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Scarce  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6337  1853-0  XF45  NGC.  Variety  1.  Mintage  of  Liberty  double  eagles 
was  drastically  reduced  at  the  New  Orleans  Mint  in  1853,  to  a  mere 
71,000  pieces,  making  the  issue  somewhat  scarce  in  all  grades  today. 
This  attractive  Choice  XF  specimen  shows  lightly  worn  design 
elements  and  lustrous,  lightly  abraded  greenish-gold  surfaces. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268N,  PCGS#  8910 

6338  1854  Small  Date  VF30  NGC.  This  is  the  more  available  of  two 
varieties  for  the  date.  The  1854  Small  Date  is  about  on  par  with  the 
1852  and  1853  in  terms  of  relative  rarity  despite  a  smaller  mintage 
of  757,899  coins.  This  example  features  deep  reddish-gold  color 
and  full  centers  on  the  stars.  Myriad  abrasions  from  circulation 
occur  throughout.  NGC  ID#  268P,  PCGS#  8911 


1854  Liberty  Twenty,  AU50 
Scarcer  Large  Date  Variant 


6339  1854  Large  Date  AU50  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1854 
Large  Date  Liberty  double  eagle  is  much  more  elusive  than  its 
Small  Date  counterpart.  This  pleasing  AU  example  displays  lightly 
worn  sharply  detailed  design  elements,  with  lustrous  yellow  and 
greenish-gold  surfaces  that  show  some  scattered  minor  abrasions  on 
both  sides.  Census:  7  in  50,  83  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  PCGS#  98911 


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1854-S  Twenty,  Unc  Sharpness 
First  Double  Eagle  Issue  of  San  Francisco 


6340  1854-S  —  Smoothed  —  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  And 

the  fields  on  each  side  appear  to  have  been  just  that,  smoothed 
or  buffed,  likely  to  efface  abrasions.  Quite  a  bit  of  eye  appeal 
nonetheless  remains  on  this  first-year  S-mint  twenty,  a  historic 
issue  in  American  numismatics  that  marks  the  long-awaited  (and 
long-delayed,  due  to  the  faraway  but  meddlesome  Washington 
bureaucracy)  opening  of  the  San  Francisco  Mint,  five  years  after 
the  California  Gold  Rush  got  seriously  under  way.  This  piece  shows 
no  mentionable  high-point  wear  and  offers  a  decent  strike.  There 
is  an  extensive  network  of  die  cracks  on  the  reverse  that  many 
numismatists  will  find  interesting  and  adding  to  the  appeal.  NGC 
ID#  268U,  PCGS#  8913 


1855  Twenty  Dollar,  AU53 
Better  Date  in  High  Grade 


6341  1855  AU53  PCGS.  The  1855  is  one  of  the  more  challenging 
Philadelphia  issues  from  the  1850s,  especially  in  high  grade.  AU 
examples  are  elusive  and  Mint  State  coins  are  rare.  This  piece 
shows  brief  circulation,  but  retains  luster  in  the  protected  regions 
of  the  fields  and  possesses  well-detailed  devices.  A  few  linear  marks 
below  the  eagle  and  another  in  the  field  near  Liberty’s  eye  are  the 
only  mentionable  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  268V,  PCGS#  8914 


1855  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Lightly  Abraded  Example 


6342  1855  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  reported  mintage 
of  364,666  pieces,  the  1855  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  condition 
rarity  in  high  grade.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  displays 
well-detailed  design  elements,  with  just  a  trace  of  wear,  and  pleasing 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  minimum  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
for  the  grade.  Census:  82  in  55  (1  in  55 +★),  86  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268V,  PCGS#  8914 


6343  1855-S  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Medium  S.  The 
availability  of  the  1855-S  Liberty  double  eagle  has  been  greatly 
augmented  by  recent  shipwreck  finds,  as  more  than  300  examples 
were  recovered  from  the  wreck  of  the  S.S.  Central  America.  This 
well-detailed  Choice  XF  specimen  shows  just  a  touch  of  actual  wear 
and  the  pleasing  surfaces  are  free  of  large  or  distracting  abrasions. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268X,  PCGS# 
8916 


1856  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Elusive  Type  One  Issue 


6344  1856  AU50  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  nominal  mintage 
of  329,878  pieces,  the  1856  Liberty  double  eagle  is  surprisingly 
difficult  to  locate,  especially  in  high  grade.  Only  a  few  examples 
have  surfaced  in  recent  shipwreck  finds.  This  well-detailed,  lightly 
worn  AU  example  offers  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces  that  are 
remarkably  free  of  large  or  distracting  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  268Y,  PCGS#  8917 


1856-S  Double  Eagle,  AU55 


6345  1856-S  AU55  PCGS.  Scattered  handling  marks  are  mostly 
insignificant  on  this  Choice  AU  S-Mint  double  eagle.  Light 
yellow-gold  surfaces  retain  noticeable  luster  in  the  protected  areas. 
The  actual  S  mintmark  is  weakly  defined  and  only  partially  visible. 
Small  splashes  of  coppery-orange  toning  appear  on  the  reverse. 
NGC  ID#  2692,  PCGS#  8919 


1856-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Ex:  S.S.  Central  America 


6346  1856-S  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  17J.  Ex:  S.S.  Central  America, 
SSC A  5882.  Split  Serif.  From  one  of  the  most  famous  sunken 
treasure  hoards  ever  discovered,  this  1856-S  double  eagle  is  just 
a  brush  of  friction  shy  of  a  Mint  State  designation.  The  design 
elements  are  boldly  rendered  and  the  fields  display  frosty  orange- 
gold  luster.  No  major  abrasions  are  present.  NGC  ID#  2692, 
PCGS#  8919 


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1856-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Excellent  Type  Coin 


1857-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Extremely  Popular  Type  Coin 


6347  1856-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  More  than  1,000 
examples  of  the  1856-S  Liberty  double  eagle  were  recovered  from 
the  wreck  of  the  S.S.  Central  America,  making  it  one  of  the  most 
available  issues  of  the  Type  One  design.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
specimen  is  lustrous  and  lightly  abraded,  with  well-detailed  design 
elements  that  show  just  a  trace  of  wear. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2692,  PCGS#  8919 


1857  Twenty,  AU55 
A  Relatively  Scarce  Issue 


6348  1857  AU55  PCGS,  Although  the  population  of  the  1857 
Philadelphia  Mint  double  eagle  remained  constant  when  the  S.S. 
Central  America  treasure  was  recovered,  the  vast  influx  of  S-Mint 
coins  gave  an  appearance  of  rarity  to  the  P-Mint  issue.  This  Choice 
AU  example  has  brilliant  yellow  surfaces  with  minimal  marks  and 
nearly  full  luster.  NGC  ID#  2693,  PCGS#  8920 

1857  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Elusive  Issue  Any  Finer 


6349  1857  AU55  NGC,  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Unlike  its  San  Francisco 
Mint  counterpart,  the  1857  Liberty  double  eagle  from  the 
Philadelphia  Mint  was  not  heavily  represented  in  recent  shipwreck 
finds.  As  a  result,  Mint  State  examples  remain  quite  scarce.  This 
Choice  AU  example  displays  lightly  abraded  lustrous  surfaces,  with 
well-detailed  design  elements  that  show  just  a  trace  of  wear. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2693,  PCGS#  8920 


6350  1857-S  AU55  NGC.  Medium  S.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  of  this  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen 
show  just  a  trace  of  friction  on  the  high  points  and  the  vivid 
orange-gold  surfaces  are  remarkably  free  of  large  or  distracting 
abrasions.  Vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal. 
The  1857-S  Liberty  double  eagle  was  rare  in  high  grade  before  the 
discovery  of  the  S.S.  Central  America. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 

1857-S  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Smooth,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


6351  1857-S  AU55  PCGS.  Brief  circulation  is  evident  on  the  devices 
and  in  the  open  areas  of  the  fields  on  this  Choice  AU  1857-S 
twenty,  although  there  is  not  any  noticeable  loss  of  detail  and 
the  fields  retain  substantial  luster.  Rich  straw-gold  luster  glows  on 
each  side  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  A  popular  date,  made 
famous  by  the  S.S.  Central  America  shipwreck  which  yielded  a  few 
thousand  examples.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 

1857-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Original  Orange-Gold  Color 


6352  1857-S  AU58  NGC.  Breen-7189.  Large  S,  which  Breen  called 
“very  rare.”  All  of  the  1857-S  double  eagles  recovered  during  the 
late  1980s  from  the  S.S.  Central  America  had  Medium  S  mintmarks. 
This  implies  that  the  Large  S  variety  was  delivered  after  the  S.S. 
Sonora  left  San  Francisco  for  Panama  on  August  20,  1857.  The 
present  dusky,  orange-gold  near-Mint  example  is  well-struck 
and  exhibits  the  expected  number  of  small  to  moderate  obverse 
abrasions.  It  displays  no  overt  seawater  effects.  NGC  ID#  2696, 
PCGS#  8922 


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1857-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Ex:  S.S.  Central  America 


6353  1857-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  Variety  20B.  Ex:  S.S.  Central 
America.  SSCA  3085.  Variety  20B  has  a  Bold  S  mintmark,  and 
the  the  center  portion  of  the  top  horizontal  stroke  in  the  E  of 
AMERICA  is  broken.  This  nearly  Uncirculated  shipwreck  coin  has 
typically  orange  and  rose-gold  surfaces  with  bold  design  definition 
and  lightly  peppered  marks.  A  numismatically  and  historically 
significant  Type  One  twenty  dollar  gold  coin.  NGC  ID#  2696, 
PCGS#  8922 

1857-S  Twenty,  Narrow  Serif,  MS64 
S.S.  Central  America  Recovery  Coin 


6354  1857-S  MS64  PCGS.  Variety  20C.  Ex:  S.S.  Central  America. 
SSCA  1449.  This  variety  shows  a  repaired  left  serif  on  the  U  in 
UNITED,  with  narrow,  straight  sides  and  a  blunt  terminus.  The 
center  of  the  top  horizontal  stroke  in  ER  in  AMERICA  is  repaired, 
tapering  to  the  left.  This  near-Gem  shows  a  “typical”  S.S.  Central 
America  look  (meaning  top-notch),  with  great  luster  on  orange- 
gold  to  yellow-gold  surfaces  amid  excellent  preservation.  A  great 
example  of  this  historic  shipwreck  coin  and  a  nice  alternative  to 
the  ubiquitous  Spiked  Shield  variety.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 


185  7-S  Double  Eagle,  Frosty  MS64 
Ex:  S.S.  Central  America 


6355  1857-S  MS64  PCGS.  Variety  20A.  Ex:  S.S.  Central  America, 
SSCA  3609.  Spiked  Shield.  185  7 -S  double  eagles  recovered  from 
the  Central  America  shipwreck  have  a  distinct,  frosty  glow  not 
seen  on  other  examples  of  the  issue,  one  which  many  collectors 
find  especially  attractive.  This  piece  is  beautiful  in  that  regard, 
warmed  by  rose-gold  centers  and  deeper  apricot  color  around  the 
peripheries.  The  strike  is  tack-sharp  and  the  surfaces  are  free  of  any 
major  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  2696,  PCGS#  8922 


1858  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Better  Type  One  Date 


6356  1858  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  According  to  Mint 
records,  211,714  Liberty  double  eagles  were  struck  at  the 
Philadelphia  Mint  in  1858.  Few  examples  were  saved  by 
contemporary  collectors  and  the  date  is  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades 
today.  This  Choice  XF  example  exhibits  light  wear  on  the  design 
elements  and  the  antique-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2697,  PCGS#  8923 

1858  Twenty  Dollar,  AU50 
Scarcely  Seen  in  High  Grades 


6357  1858  AU50  NGC.  A  lightly  circulated  No  Motto  coin  from  a 
mintage  of  211,714  pieces,  this  About  Uncirculated  twenty  has 
partial  luster  in  the  recesses  that  illuminates  well-detailed  motifs 
with  expected  high-point  blending.  Rose  and  khaki-gold  surfaces 
show  scattered  abrasions  on  each  side.  The  1858  is  conditionally 
scarce  at  this  grade  level,  though  it  is  more  available  than  its  low- 
mintage  New  Orleans  counterpart.  NGC  ID#  2697,  PCGS#  8923 

1858  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Elusive  Issue  in  High  Grade 


6358  1858  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1858  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  seldom  encountered  in  Mint  State  grades,  although  a  few 
nice  coins  were  recovered  from  the  wreck  of  the  S.S.  Republic. 
This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  offers  well-detailed  design 
elements,  with  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  lustrous 
greenish-gold  surfaces  that  show  only  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2697,  PCGS#  8923 


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1858-0  Twenty,  AU  Details 
Blundered  Date,  Breen- 7 192 


6359  1858-0  Blundered  Die  —  Harshly  Cleaned  —  NCS.  AU  Details. 
Breen-7192.  “1858-0  Blundered  die.  Very  rare.  Part  of  a  third 
8  protrudes  from  lower  curl  into  field.”  That  is  all  Walter  Breen 
said  in  his  1988  Complete  Encyclopedia  regarding  this  variety.  In 
1992,  Doug  Winter  wrote  “I  have  never  personally  seen  or  heard 
of  such  a  piece  and  if  this  variety  does  exist  it  is  extremely  rare.” 
A  decade  later,  Winter  along  with  Adam  Crum  stated  that  “there 
do  not  appear  to  be  any  significant  die  varieties.”  In  2004  Dave 
Bowers  repeated  the  earlier  1988  information  from  Breen,  adding 
nothing  new.  And  in  2006  Doug  Winter  claimed  that  “there  is 
just  a  single  variety  known.”  Subsequent  research  by  Heritage  has 
identified  three  1858-0  die  varieties.  Breen-7192  is  our  Variety  2, 
and  it  remains  rarer  than  Variety  1.  The  present  example  is  richly 
detailed  and  retains  glimpses  of  bright  luster.  Both  sides  display 
many  fine  hairlines. 

Ex:  Deadwood  Gulch  Collection  (Heritage,  12/2008),  lot  2256.  NGC 
ID#  2698,  PCGS#  8924 


1858-S  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Pleasing  Original  Color 


6360  1858-S  AU53  NGC.  The  1858-S  had  by  far  the  highest  double 
eagle  mintage  of  the  year,  totaling  nearly  850,000  coins.  Yet, 
AU  and  Mint  State  pieces  are  nearly  as  scarce  as  are  those  of  its 
Philadelphia  counterpart.  This  example  is  only  briefly  circulated, 
with  original  olive-gold  patina  that  retains  hints  of  luster  in  the 
protected  regions.  There  are  no  singularly  obvious  abrasions.  NGC 
ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1858-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Rare  Any  Finer 


6361  1858-S  AU58  PCGS.  The  1858-S  Liberty  Head  twenty  is  rare 
in  Mint  State  and  only  infrequently  seen  in  the  upper  AU  grades. 
This  Borderline  Uncirculated  example  is  sharply  detailed  and  held 
from  a  Mint  State  designation  only  by  trivial  friction  over  the  high 
points  of  the  design.  Lightly  abraded,  but  with  significant  luster 
remaining  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields.  Population:  46  in  58, 
14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1858-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Scarcer  Type  One  Double  Eagle 


6362  1858-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1858-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  was  struck  too  late  to  be  included  (and  preserved)  in 
the  cargo  of  the  S.S.  Central  America,  and  few  examples  were 
saved  by  contemporary  collectors.  As  a  result,  the  issue  is  scarce 
in  AU58  condition,  and  finer  examples  are  rare.  This  attractive 
near-Mint  specimen  shows  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  the 
lustrous  surfaces  show  only  minor  abrasions.  NGC  has  certified  19 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1858-S  Twenty,  Eye- Appealing  AU58 


6363  1858-S  AU58  PCGS.  Fantastic  eye  appeal  is  the  byword  for  this 
early  Type  One  S-mint  double  eagle  in  near-Mint  State  condition. 
Deep,  mellow  reddish-orange  surfaces  show  minimal  marks  and 
retain  most  of  their  original  luster.  Mint  State  examples  of  this 
issue  are  quite  elusive.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  Population: 
46  in  58,  14  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


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1858-S  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Scarce  in  Mint  State 


6364  1858-S  MS60  NGC.  The  S.S.  Republic  yielded  a  few  seawater 
salvage  coins,  but  none  were  recovered  from  the  S.S.  Central 
America,  and  this  San  Francisco  issue  remains  a  Mint  State  rarity. 
The  present  coin  shows  strong  mint  luster  and  a  relatively  sharp 
strike,  with  numerous  small  abrasions  across  the  frosty  surfaces. 
Attractive,  rich-gold  color  enhances  the  appeal.  Census:  2  in  60,  17 
finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  2699,  PCGS#  8925 


1860  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Lustrous,  Colorful  Surfaces 


6367  1860  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  mintage  of  5 77, 670  pieces, 
the  1860  Liberty  double  eagle  is  easily  located  in  lower  circulated 
grades  and  a  number  of  nicer  coins  were  recovered  from  the  wreck 
of  the  S.S.  Republic.  Still,  the  1860  is  an  elusive  issue  in  Mint  State. 
This  impressive  MS61  example  is  well-struck,  lustrous,  and  lightly 
marked  for  the  grade.  Census:  26  in  61,  17  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269D,  PCGS#  8929 


1859  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Low-Mintage  Philadelphia  Issue 


1860-S  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Attractive  Type  One  Example 


6365  1859  AU50  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  In  addition  to  having  a 
remarkably  low  Philadelphia  business-strike  mintage  of  43,597 
pieces,  the  1859  Liberty  double  eagle  was  largely  neglected  by 
contemporary  collectors.  Few  examples  were  saved  and  the  1859 
is  scarce-to-rare  in  all  grades  today.  This  attractive  AU  example  is 
lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded,  with  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces 
and  vibrant  mint  luster.  Census:  22  in  50,  67  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269A,  PCGS#  8926 

1859-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Rare  in  Finer  Grades 


6366  1859-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Like  most  double  eagles  of 
this  era,  the  1859-S  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  most  circulated 
grades,  but  Mint  State  examples  are  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
example  was  sharply  struck  and  shows  just  a  trace  of  actual  wear. 
The  lightly  abraded  orange -gold  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster 
and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  has  graded  20  numerically 
finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269C,  PCGS#  8928 


6368  1860-S  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1860-S  Liberty 
double  eagle  follows  the  usual  scenario  for  Type  One  twenties, 
the  issue  is  common  in  VF-XF  grades  and  difficult  to  locate  finer, 
outside  of  a  few  examples  from  recent  shipwreck  finds.  This  lightly 
worn  greenish-gold  example  retains  some  of  its  original  mint  luster 
and  shows  only  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269F,  PCGS#  8931 

1861  Double  Eagle,  Attractive  AU55 
Great  Color  and  Luster 


6369  1861  AU55  PCGS.  Although  minor  wear  is  perceptible  on  the 
high  points,  the  fields  show  only  a  slight  thinning  of  the  luster  but 
few  singular  marks  on  this  attractive  Choice  AU  Type  One  twenty. 
Great  orange  color  and  generous  luster  produce  broad  eye  appeal 
on  this  piece,  certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  NGC  ID#  269G, 
PCGS#  8932 


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1861  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
In  Demand  for  Type  Purposes 


6370  1861  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  A  large  mintage  of 
nearly  3  million  pieces  makes  the  1861  Liberty  double  eagle  one 
of  the  most  available  Type  One  twenties  and  a  popular  choice  of 
type  collectors.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  example  shows  just  a 
touch  of  wear  on  the  welbdetailed  design  elements  and  the  lightly 
abraded  surfaces  retain  much  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Double  Eagle,  Lustrous  AU58 


6371  1861  AU58  NGC.  For  the  grade,  this  near-Mint  1861  double 
eagle  is  unusually  eye-appealing,  with  significant  cartwheel  luster 
illuminating  warm  yellow-gold  surfaces.  The  coin  is  sharp,  and  the 
most  obvious  sign  of  brief  circulation  is  light  chatter  in  the  fields 
on  both  sides.  An  outstanding  Type  One  representative.  NGC  ID# 
269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Twenty  Dollar,  Golden-Orange  AU58 


6372  1861  AU58  NGC.  Golden-orange  surfaces  host  generous 
cartwheel  luster  on  both  sides  and  show  light  high-point  wear.  A 
few  heavy  abrasions  appear  scattered  about,  including  a  few  on 
Liberty’s  cheek,  but  this  piece  retains  good  eye  appeal  through  its 
decent  strike,  good  color  and  luster.  The  1861  double  eagle  had  the 
largest  mintage  until  the  1904.  NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Appealing  Type  One  Representative 


6373  1861  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  For  type  purposes,  few  Type  One 
double  eagles  are  as  suitable  as  the  1861.  This  date  had  a  mintage 
of  nearly  3  million  coins,  and  until  the  discovery  of  the  S.S.  Central 
America  treasure,  was  the  most  plentiful  Type  One  issue.  This  CAC- 
endorsed  Borderline  Uncirculated  example  is  well-detail,  with 
frosty  green-gold  patina  that  retains  soft  luster  in  the  fields.  There 
are  no  bothersome  abrasions  and  the  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


1861  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Ideal  No  Motto  Type  Coin 


6374  1861  MS60  NGC.  In  1861,  the  issuance  of  Demand  notes  to 
raise  funds  for  the  war  effort  necessitated  increased  gold  reserves, 
explaining  the  high  mintage  of  double  eagles  in  that  year.  This 
MS60  coin  is  a  perfect  entry  point  for  collectors  in  search  of  an 
Uncirculated  Type  One  twenty.  Lustrous,  rose  and  green-gold 
surfaces  exhibit  strong  detail  on  the  stars  and  hair  curls  with  an 
expected  number  of  abrasions  scattered  over  each  side.  The  reverse 
is  comparatively  clean.  NGC  ID#  269G,  PCGS#  8932 


6375  1861-S  XF45  NGC.  A  substantial  quantity  of  large  gold  double 
eagles  were  coined  in  San  Francisco  in  1861.  The  year  started 
out  with  production  of  Paquet  double  eagles,  and  continued  using 
reverse  dies  of  the  standard  design.  This  pleasing  honey-gold 
example  retains  traces  of  luster  with  delicate  rose  color  in  the 
protected  areas.  NGC  ID#  269K,  PCGS#  8935 


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1861-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Sharply  Struck  and  Lightly  Worn 


6376  1861-S  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Produced  in  large  numbers 
and  widely  circulated  at  the  time  of  issue,  the  1861  -S  Liberty 
double  eagle  conforms  to  the  usual  pattern  of  availability:  lower 
circulated  examples  are  common,  high-grade  pieces  are  rare.  This 
sharply  struck  AU55  example  exhibits  just  a  touch  of  wear  on 
the  design  elements  and  the  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  show  a 
scattering  of  minor  abrasions  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269K,  PCGS#  8935 


1862-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU53 
Lightly  Worn  Type  One  Double  Eagle 


6379  1862-S  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Produced  in  large 
numbers,  the  1862-S  Liberty  double  eagle  circulated  heavily  in 
both  domestic  economic  circles  and  foreign  trade.  Before  some 
recent  shipwreck  finds,  the  1862-S  was  very  rare  in  high  grade,  and 
the  issue  remains  scarce  at  the  AU53  level  today.  This  attractive 
example  is  lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded  and  retains  traces  of 
original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269N,  PCGS#  8938 


6377  1862-S  XF45  NGC.  Traces  of  mint  luster  remain  in  the  protected 
areas  of  this  Type  One  S-Mint  double  eagle.  The  surfaces  exhibit 
scattered  marks  that  are  consistent  with  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  269N, 
PCGS#  8938 


1862-S  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Survivor  of  West  Coast  Commerce 


6378  1862-S  AU50  NGC.  While  West  Coast  commercial  interests 
operated  well-removed  from  the  turmoil  of  the  Civil  War  and 
somewhat  insulated  from  its  effects,  the  rest  of  the  country 
nervously  hoarded  coinage  from  circulation.  The  1862-S  double 
eagles  remained  a  stalwart  of  commerce  in  the  West,  and  the  coins 
circulated  heavily.  Those  that  did  not  were  largely  recovered  from 
the  bottom  of  the  ocean.  This  About  Uncirculated  example  shows 
no  seawater  characteristics,  with  natural  orange-gold  color  and 
most  abrasions  softened  by  visible  circulation.  Nice  mint  luster 
remains  across  the  attractive  surfaces.  NGC  ID#  269N,  PCGS# 
8938 


1862-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Lustrous,  Lightly  Worn  Example 


6380  1862-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although  the  1862-S  Liberty 
double  eagle  was  well-represented  in  recent  shipwreck  finds,  the 
issue  remains  rare  in  Mint  State  grades.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
example  exhibits  lightly  abraded  orange-gold  surfaces  with  much 
original  mint  luster  and  j  ust  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design 
elements.  NGC  has  graded  34  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269N,  PCGS#  8938 


6381  1863-S  XF45  NGC.  Breen-7216.  Medium  S.  Liberty’s  coronet 
and  hair  show  minor  high-point  wear  but  the  light  orange-gold 
surfaces  of  this  Choice  XL  specimen  are  lightly  abraded  and  retain 
a  few  traces  of  original  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS# 
8940 


1863-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU55 
Smooth  Surfaces 


6382  1863-S  AU55  PCGS.  The  1863-S  double  eagle  had  a  mintage  of 
nearly  1  million  coins,  but  these  experienced  moderate  to  extensive 
circulation.  The  scarcity  and  cost  of  Mint  State  examples  moves 
many  collectors  to  seek  high-end  AU  coins  for  their  sets.  This 
Choice  AU  representative  displays  uncommonly  smooth  surfaces 
for  the  grade,  with  luster  remaining  in  the  protected  regions  of  the 
fields.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS#  8940 


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1863-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Lightly  Worn,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


1864  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Vivid  Color,  Nice  Luster 


6383  1863-S  AU58  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Recent  shipwreck  finds  have 
greatly  augmented  the  supply  of  high-grade  1863-S  Liberty  double 
eagles,  which  were  always  available  in  circulated  condition,  but 
almost  never  seen  in  Mint  State  before  the  new  discoveries.  This 
attractive  near-Mint  representative  shows  just  a  trace  of  wear  on 
the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the  lustrous  orange-gold 
surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  NGC  has  graded  72  numerically  finer 
examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS#  8940 


1863-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Remarkably  Appealing 


6384  1863-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  This  is  an  attractive  example,  showing 
sharp  detail  and  remarkably  smooth  surfaces.  Rose  and  honey-gold 
luster  resides  in  the  protected  areas,  illuminating  soft  overtones 
of  olive-gold  on  the  relief  elements.  The  eye  appeal  rivals  that  of 
many  lower-grade  Uncirculated  coins.  NGC  ID#  269R,  PCGS# 
8940 


1864  Double  Eagle,  XF40 


6385  1864  XF40  NGC.  The  caramel-gold  surfaces  show  some  luster 
remaining  despite  20  points  of  wear,  and  the  high  points  display  a 
smoke-gray  haze  no  doubt  created  by  long-term  bag  storage  of  this 
piece.  Extensive  abrasions  of  varying  sizes  are  as  expected  for  the 
grade  on  this  Civil  War  date.  NGC  ID#  269S,  PCGS#  8941 


6386  1864  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  nominal 
mintage  of  204,235  pieces,  the  1864  Liberty  double  eagle  has  a 
low  survival  rate,  like  many  Type  One  twenties.  Outside  of  some 
recent  shipwreck  finds,  the  issue  is  rarely  seen  in  high  grade.  This 
attractive  AU53  example  is  lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded,  with 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  and  strong  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269S,  PCGS#  8941 

6387  1864-S  XF40  PCGS.  This  is  a  lovely  example  for  the  grade, 
housed  in  an  older  green-label  PCGS  holder.  Smooth  and 
attractive  with  traces  of  luster  on  the  orange-gold  surfaces.  NGC 
ID#  269T,  PCGS#  8942 

6388  1864-S  XF45  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  attractive  orange-gold 
representative  shows  some  light  wear  on  Liberty’s  crown  and  hair, 
but  most  interior  detail  remains  intact.  The  pleasing  orange-gold 
surfaces  are  lightly  abraded.  The  1864'S  Liberty  double  eagle  was 
seldom  seen  in  high  grade  before  the  recoveries  of  the  S.S.  Brother 
Jonathan  and  the  S.S.  Republic. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269T,  PCGS# 
8942 


1865  Double  Eagle,  Lustrous  XF45 


6389  1865  XF45  NGC.  The  wheat-gold  surfaces  show  scattered 
extensive  marks  but  none  of  them  are  individually  significant, 
appearing  more  as  field  chatter  without  magnification.  Much 
reflectivity  radiates  from  beneath  the  surfaces,  safeguarding  the  eye 
appeal.  The  1865  is  the  last  P-mint  Type  One  issue  in  the  series. 
NGC  ID#  269U,  PCGS#  8943 


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1865  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Colorful,  Lustrous  Example 


6390  1865  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although  the  issue  is  still 
scarce  in  Mint  State  grades,  the  supply  of  high-grade  1865  Liberty 
double  eagles  was  increased  dramatically  by  the  discovery  of  the 
S.S.  Republic.  This  impressive  Choice  AU  example  shows  a  touch 
of  high-point  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and  the 
lustrous  greenish-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded  on  both  sides. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269U,  PCGS#  8943 


1866  With  Motto  Twenty,  AU58 
Deep,  Original  Patina 


6393  1866  Motto  AU58  PCGS.  The  scarcity  of  Mint  State  1866  double 
eagles  heightens  demand  for  high-end  AU  examples  such  as  the 
present  coin.  Both  sides  yield  undeniably  original  orange  and  green- 
gold  color  with  luster  remaining  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields.  Brief 
circulation  is  evident  on  the  high  points  of  the  portrait  and  in  the 
open  regions  of  the  fields.  Population:  63  in  58,  41  finer  (6/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269X,  PCGS#  8949 


6391  1865-S  XF45  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Small  S.  From 
a  substantial  mintage  of  just  over  1  million  pieces,  the  1865-S 
Liberty  double  eagle  was  a  heavily  circulated  issue  that  was  seldom 
encountered  in  high  grade  before  it  surfaced  in  recent  shipwreck 
finds.  This  lightly  worn  Choice  XF  example  offers  lightly  abraded 
orange-gold  surfaces  with  traces  of  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269V,  PCGS# 
8944 

1865-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Ex:  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan 


6392  1865-S  MS62  PCGS.  Ex:  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan,  #834.  The 
sidewheel  steamship  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan  wrecked  off  the  coast  of 
Crescent  City,  California,  on  July  30,  1865.  More  than  a  thousand 
gold  coins  were  recovered  from  the  shipwreck  in  1997,  including 
many  Uncirculated  1865-S  twenties.  The  present  caramel-gold 
representative  is  well  struck  and  lustrous  with  clean  fields  and  only 
minor  facial  marks. 

Ex:  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan  Treasure  Coins  (Bowers  and  Merena, 
5/1999),  lot  720.  NGC  ID#  269V,  PCGS#  8944 


1866  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
First  Type  Two  Double  Eagle 


6394  1866  Motto  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  motto 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  was  added  to  the  design  of  the  double 
eagle  in  1866,  introducing  the  popular  Type  Two  design.  From  an 
adequate  mintage  of  698,745  pieces,  the  1866  Liberty  double  eagle 
is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  most  circulated  grades,  but  Mint  State 
examples  are  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  example  exhibits  well- 
detailed  design  elements  with  just  a  trace  of  friction  on  the  high 
points.  The  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  are  pleasing  and  lightly 
abraded.  NGC  has  graded  45  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269X,  PCGS#  8949 

1866-S  Motto  Double  Eagle,  XF40 
Gold  CAC  Approved 


6395  1866-S  Motto  XF40  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  The  first  year  of  the 
Type  Two  With  Motto  double  eagle  is  represented  by  a  spectacular 
gold-CAC  approved  example  that  is  housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS 
holder.  Traces  of  delicate  orange  toning  appear  in  the  protected 
areas  with  dark  high-point  toning.  Only  21  Type  Two  double  eagles 
have  been  rewarded  with  a  gold-CAC  sticker  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
269Y,  PCGS#  8950 


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1866-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU50 
Nice  Luster  Remains 


6396  1866-S  Motto  AU50  NGC.  Double  eagles  were  struck  at  the 
San  Francisco  Mint  both  Without  Motto  and  With  Motto  in 
1866,  a  function  of  when  the  dies  were  received  with  the  motto 
added.  While  the  S-Mint  Without  Motto  twenties  are  far  scarcer 
than  the  first-year  With  Motto  coins,  both  varieties  circulated 
heavily  in  the  West.  This  medium-gold  example  of  the  Motto  type 
retains  considerable  mint  luster  for  the  AU50  grade.  The  surfaces 
are  expectedly  busy  with  small  bagmarks  and  minor  evidence  of 
circulation.  NGC  ID#  269Y,  PCGS#  8950 


1867  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Lightly  Marked,  Lustrous  Surfaces 


6397  1867  AU58  NGC,  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  reported  mintage  of 
1867  Liberty  double  eagles  was  251,015  pieces,  relatively  modest  in 
the  context  of  the  series.  Fortunately  for  present-day  collectors,  a 
number  of  coins  have  surfaced  in  European  holdings  over  the  years. 
This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  features  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  with  just  a  trace  of  wear,  and  lightly  marked  orange-gold 
surfaces  with  vibrant  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  269Z,  PCGS#  8951 


1867  Twenty  Dollar,  MS61 
Smoothly  Lustrous  Surfaces 


6398  1867  MS61  NGC,  A  favored  Philadelphia  issue  for  its  Type  Two 
reverse  and  generally  high  quality  color  and  luster,  this  gleaming 
Mint  State  example  displays  remarkably  few  abrasions  for  the  grade. 
The  smooth  surfaces  are  brilliantly  lustrous  with  the  preferred  sun- 
gold  coloration  and  Mint-fresh  appeal.  Sharply  struck.  NGC  ID# 
269Z,  PCGS#  8951 


1867  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Radiant,  Original  Luster 


6399  1867  MS61  PCGS.  Typical  of  the  issue,  the  surfaces  are  noticeably 
abraded,  and  yet  the  comprehensive  luster  brings  out  considerable 
eye  appeal.  The  1867  twenty  was  struck  too  late  to  participate  in 
shipwreck  hoards,  yet  coined  too  early  to  be  exported  to  foreign  banks 
in  large  number.  As  a  result,  Uncirculated  examples  are  scarce. 

Ex:  Baltimore  ANA  (Heritage,  8/2008) ,  lot  3302;  Pittsburgh  Signature 
(Heritage,  10/2011),  lot  5119.  NGC  ID#  269Z,  PCGS#  8951 


6400  1867-S  XF45  NGC.  Small  Squat  S.  The  1867-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  claims  a  large  mintage  of  920,750  pieces,  but  few  examples 
were  saved  from  the  rigors  of  circulation  and  high-grade  pieces  are 
seldom  encountered.  This  lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded  Choice 
XF  specimen  retains  much  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A2,  PCGS# 
8952 


1867-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Scarce  in  High  Grade 


6401  1867-S  AU55  NGC.  Bright,  yellow-gold  surfaces  retain  hints 
of  luster  in  the  protected  regions,  giving  this  Choice  AU  1867-S 
double  eagle  pleasing  eye  appeal.  About  Uncirculated  examples  of 
this  issue  are  marginally  available,  but  Mint  State  coins  are  rare  and 
almost  all  show  extensive  abrasions.  This  coin  is  lightly  circulated 
but  exhibits  fairly  smooth  surfaces. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A2,  PCGS#  8952 


1868  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6402  1868  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a  reported  mintage 
of  98,575  pieces,  the  1868  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  scarce-to-rare 
issue  in  all  grades.  This  impressive  near-Mint  specimen  shows  just 
a  touch  of  friction  on  the  high  points  of  the  well-detailed  design 
elements  and  the  brightly  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  display  well- 
scattered  minor  abrasions.  Census:  43  in  58,  8  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A3,  PCGS#  8953 


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1868-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Few  Survive  Finer 


1869-S  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Popular  Type  Two  Issue 


6403  1868-S  AU58  NGC.  Medium  green-gold  patina  shows  hints  of 
rose-gold  luster  in  the  peripheral  recesses,  giving  this  near-Mint 
1868-S  double  eagle  pleasing  eye  appeal.  AU  examples  of  this 
San  Francisco  issue  are  usually  available,  but  Mint  State  coins  are 
seldom  seen  in  any  grade.  The  present  piece  offers  an  affordable,  yet, 
well-detailed  alternative  to  a  bagmarked  Mint  State  representative. 
NGC  lists  38  Uncirculated  coins  finer  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A4,  PCGS#  8954 


6406  1869-S  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1869-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  enjoyed  a  substantial  mintage  of  686,750  pieces,  making  it 
reasonably  available  in  most  circulated  grades.  As  is  typical  of  Type 
Two  twenties,  few  examples  have  survived  in  Mint  State  condition. 
This  Choice  AU  specimen  shows  light  wear  on  the  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  the  lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  exhibit 
scattered  minor  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS#  8956 


1868-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Seldom  Encountered  Finer 


6404  1868-S  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Like  most  Type 
Two  Liberty  double  eagles,  the  1868-S  is  easily  located  in  lower 
circulated  grades  but  rare  in  Mint  State.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
representative  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  that  show  just 
a  trace  of  wear  and  lustrous  yellow  and  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a 
scattering  of  minor  abrasions.  NGC  has  graded  38  numerically  finer 
examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A4,  PCGS#  8954 


6405  1869  AU50  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  popular  Type  Two 
double  eagle  shows  minimal  wear  on  the  design  elements  and 
lightly  abraded  orange-gold  surfaces  that  retain  significant  amounts 
of  original  mint  luster.  From  a  mintage  of  175,155  pieces,  the  1869 
Liberty  twenty  is  a  scarce  issue  in  high  grade. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A5,  PCGS# 
8955 


1869-S  Double  Eagle,  Lovely  AU58 


6407  1869-S  AU58  PCGS.  A  lovely  example  with  pinkish-gold  luster 
and  only  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points.  The  surfaces  on 
both  sides  show  numerous  tiny  abrasions,  most  visible  only  with 
magnification.  This  is  quite  a  scarce  coin  in  the  high  AU  or  Mint 
State  grades.  Population:  86  in  58  (2  in  58+ ),  53  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  5001 . 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS#  8956 


1869-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Popular  Type  Two  Issue 


6408  1869-S  AU58  PCGS.  Like  most  Type  Two  double  eagles,  the 
1869-S  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  average  circulated  grades,  but 
high-grade  specimens  are  rare.  This  attractive  near-Mint  example 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  with  just  a  trace  of  wear  on 
the  high  points,  and  lustrous,  lightly  abraded  surfaces.  Housed  in  a 
green  label  holder.  PCGS  has  graded  53  numerically  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26A6,  PCGS#  8956 


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1870  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Scarcer  Philadelphia  Issue 


6409  1870  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  nominal  mintage  of 
155, 150  pieces,  the  1870  Liberty  double  eagle  is  surprisingly  elusive  in 
all  grades.  This  impressive  Choice  AU  specimen  offers  welbdetailed 
design  elements  with  just  a  touch  of  rub  on  the  high  points.  The 
colorful  orange-gold  surfaces  show  some  scattered  minor  abrasions 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  adds  to  the  considerable  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AT,  PCGS#  8957 


1870  Twenty  Dollar,  Lustrous  AU55 


6410  1870  AU55  NGC.  Somewhat  overshadowed  by  its  more  famous 
Carson  City  counterpart,  the  1870  double  eagle  is  itself  scarce  in 
the  finer  AU  grades  and  is  seldom  seen  in  Mint  State.  This  Choice 
AU  representative  is  pleasantly  original  with  blended  rose  and 
yellow-gold  hues  that  exhibit  radiant  luster  in  the  fields.  Trivial 
wear  accompanies  a  scattering  of  minor  abrasions,  as  expected  for 
the  grade.  Housed  in  a  prior  generation  holder. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AT,  PCGS#  8957 


1870  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Choice  Original  Surfaces 


6411  1870  AU55  PCGS.  The  1870  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  better 
Philadelphia  issue  with  a  notably  small  Mint  State  population.  This 
Choice  AU  example  is  a  well-detailed,  still-lustrous  representative 
of  the  date  that  is  somewhat  more  affordable  than  the  heavily 
abraded  Uncirculated  pieces.  Both  sides  show  medium  orange- 
gold  patina,  with  a  few  scattered  abrasions  as  allowed  by  the  grade. 
Population:  19  in  55,  74  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26A7,  PCGS# 
8957 


1870  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Preferred  Philadelphia  Issue 


6412  1870  AU58  PCGS.  Although  not  nearly  as  rare  or  celebrated  as 
its  Carson  City  counterpart,  the  1870  Philadelphia  issue  is  squarely 
in  the  crosshairs  of  gold  specialists  who  realize  the  scarcity  of 
the  issue  in  Mint  State.  This  near-Mint  example  provides  many 
of  the  attributes  usually  seen  only  in  higher  grades.  Much  mint 
luster  remains  over  the  impressive  orange-gold  surfaces.  Marks 
are  minimal  in  severity  and  frequency.  The  frosty  surfaces  reveal  a 
sharp  strike  and  few  signs  of  wear  or  handling.  An  opportunity  for 
the  astute  bidder.  Population:  30  in  58  (1  in  58+ ),  44  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26A7,  PCGS#  8957 


1870-S  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Lustrous  and  Original 


6413  1870-S  AU58  NGC.  The  S-mint  silver  dollar  of  this  year  is  a 
major  rarity,  but  the  double  eagle  is  collectible  through  the  AU 
grade  levels.  This  original  example  displays  medium  green-gold 
patina  with  hints  of  luster  in  the  protected  regions.  Minor  friction 
leaves  the  surfaces  lightly  abraded,  but  without  any  individually 
significant  distractions.  Seldom  found  finer. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26A9,  PCGS#  8959 


1871  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Better  P-Mint  Type  Two  Issue 


6414  1871  AU55  PCGS.  A  rather  limited  mintage  of  80,120  double 
eagles  was  accomplished  in  Philadelphia  in  1871.  Mint  State 
survivors  are  rare,  and  high-end  AU  coins  are  only  occasionally 
seen.  This  Choice  About  Uncirculated  example  displays  lustrous 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  just  a  touch  of  wear  over  the  high  points 
of  the  design.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  accompany  the  grade,  as 
usual.  Population:  26  in  55,  27  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26AA, 
PCGS#  8960 


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1871  Liberty  Twenty,  AU55 
Better  Philadelphia  Date 


6415  1871  AU55  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1871  Liberty  double  eagle 
is  a  better  date  from  a  low  Philadelphia  mintage  of  80,120  pieces. 
This  impressive  Choice  AU  example  displays  lightly  worn,  welb 
detailed  design  elements,  and  lustrous  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of 
minor  abrasions.  Census:  54  in  55,  88  finer  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AA,  PCGS#  8960 

6416  187 1-S  AU55  NGC.  Micro  S.  From  a  substantial  mintage  of 928,000 
pieces,  the  187 1-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  relatively  plentiful  issue 
that  has  surfaced  in  European  holdings  over  the  years.  Like  all  Type 
Two  issues,  the  187 1-S  is  elusive  in  high  grade.  This  lustrous  Choice 
AU  example  is  welbdetailed,  lightly  worn,  and  lightly  abraded. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AC,  PCGS# 
8962 

6417  1871-S  AU58  NGC.  Micro  S.  This  honey-gold  Type  Two  twenty 
displays  substantial  luster  but  has  a  few  too  many  bagmarks  to  be 
regarded  as  Mint  State.  Most  ‘7 1-S  examples  served  in  West  Coast 
commerce,  given  the  rarity  of  the  issue  in  Uncirculated  grades. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AC,  PCGS# 
8962 


187 1-S  Double  Eagle,  MS60 
Scarce  in  Mint  State 


6418  187 1-S  MS60  PCGS.  Micro  S,  one  of  three  mintmark  sizes  known 
for  the  issue.  Like  all  Type  Two  twenties,  the  187  DS  is  scarce  in 
Uncirculated  grades.  The  present  apricot-gold  example  displays 
relatively  few  abrasions.  Cartwheel  luster  dominates  the  reverse 
and  illuminates  generous  portions  of  the  obverse.  NGC  ID#  26 AC, 
PCGS#  8962 


6419  1872  AU53  PCGS.  Nearly  full  satin  luster  is  apparent  on  both 
sides  of  this  lovely  double  eagle  that  is  housed  in  a  green-label 
PCGS  holder.  Hints  of  prooflike  surface  on  both  sides  add  to  its  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  26AD,  PCGS#  8963 

6420  1872  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1872  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  very  scarce  in  Mint  State  grades.  This  attractive  near-Mint 
example  shows  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear  and  the  vivid  orange- 
gold  surfaces  retain  almost  all  of  their  original  mint  luster.  NGC 
has  graded  82  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AD,  PCGS# 
8963 

6421  1872-S  AU58  NGC.  Small  Squat  S,  the  most  available  of  three 
mintmark  sizes  found  on  ‘72-S  twenties.  Luster  illuminates  the 
borders  and  motifs  of  this  yellow-gold  representative.  The  scattered 
moderate  marks  are  characteristic  of  the  grade  and  denomination. 
From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26AF,  PCGS# 
8965 


6422  1873-S  Closed  3  AU58  NGC.  Small  S.  The  Type  Two  design 
is  know  for  its  elusiveness  in  Uncirculated  grades.  While  the 
present  piece  shows  slight  wear  on  the  obverse  field,  it  is  also 
valued  at  only  about  half  the  price  of  an  MS61  example.  The 
obverse  displays  the  expected  number  of  small  marks,  though  only 
a  short  line  on  the  chin  merits  mention. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AL,  PCGS# 
8969 

1873-S  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Popular  Closed  3  Variant 


6423  1873-S  Closed  3  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1873-S 
Liberty  double  eagle  with  a  Closed  3  in  the  date  is  not  too  difficult 
to  locate  in  circulated  grades,  but  Mint  State  examples  are  quite 
scarce.  This  attractive  MS61  specimen  exhibits  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of 
minor  contact  marks  that  explain  the  grade.  NGC  has  graded  28 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AL,  PCGS#  8969 


1873-S  Closed  3  Twenty,  Appealing  MS61 


6424  1873-S  Closed  3  MS61  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Closed  3  variety  of  the 
1873-S  Liberty  Head  double  eagle  is  more  available  than  its  Open 
3  counterpart,  but  examples  in  Mint  State  are  scarce.  The  present 
coin  is  a  well-detailed  MS61  specimen,  with  slightly  reflective 
yellow-gold  surfaces.  Strong  rose-gold  highlights  are  noted  on  both 
sides,  and  the  coin  possesses  considerable  eye  appeal. 

Ex:  Sacramento  Signature  (Heritage,  3/2011),  lot  4948.  NGC  ID# 
26AL,  PCGS#  8969 


6425  1873-S  Open  3  AU55  NGC.  Small  Squat  S.  Nearly  full  luster 
remains  on  this  Choice  AU  S-Mint  double  eagle  with  brilliant  light 
yellow  surfaces  and  dark  high-point  toning.  Scattered  handling 
marks  are  each  side  are  trivial  and  insignificant.  NGC  ID#  26AM, 
PCGS#  8979 

6426  1873-S  Open  3  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Small  S.  The 
1873-S  Liberty  double  eagle  with  an  Open  3  in  the  date  is  more 
difficult  to  locate  than  its  Closed  3  counterpart.  This  impressive 
Choice  AU  specimen  exhibits  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  strongly 
impressed  design  elements  and  the  colorful  orange -gold  surfaces  are 
lightly  abraded,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AM,  PCGS# 
8979 


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1873-S  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Scarcer  Open  3  Variant 


1874-S  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Attractive  Original  Toning 


6427  1873-S  Open  3  AU58  NGC.  The  Open  3  1873-S  double  eagle 
is  notably  scarcer  than  its  Closed  3  counterpart,  and  Mint  State 
examples  are  seldom  seen.  This  Borderline  Uncirculated  coin 
exhibits  medium  yellow-gold  patina  with  luster  shining  in  the 
protected  regions  of  the  fields.  Scattered  abrasions  are  present,  the 
most  noticeable  being  a  thin  scratch  in  the  left  obverse  field  near 
Liberty’s  nose. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AM,  PCGS#  8979 


1874-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Popular  Mintmark  Type  Issue 


6428  1874-CC  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  unusually 
large  mintage  of  115,085  Liberty  double  eagles  was  accomplished 
at  the  Carson  City  Mint  in  1874,  making  the  issue  one  of  the  more 
available  dates  from  this  popular  mint.  This  attractive  AU  example 
shows  light  wear  on  the  design  elements  and  the  lightly  abraded 
orange-gold  surfaces  retain  significant  amounts  of  original  mint 
luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AP,  PCGS#  8971 


1874-S  Liberty  Twenty,  MS61 
Attractive  Type  Two  Double  Eagle 


6429  1874-S  MS61  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1874-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  was  produced  in  large  numbers,  but  the  issue  circulated 
widely  and  few  examples  were  saved.  Accordingly,  the  1874-S  is 
very  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS61  level.  This  attractive  Mint 
State  example  is  well-detailed  and  brightly  lustrous,  with  scattered 
minor  contact  marks  that  explain  the  grade.  NGC  has  graded  34 
numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AR,  PCGS#  8972 


6430  1874-S  MS61  PCGS.  Block  S.  Rich  lemon-gold  toning  consumes 
this  lustrous  Type  Three  twenty.  The  fields  and  cheek  display  the 
expected  number  of  small  to  moderate  marks.  Very  scarce  any  finer, 
since  Uncirculated  survivors  were  loosely  stored  by  banks.  At  least 
three  different  mintmark  sizes  exist  on  1874-S  double  eagles,  an 
underappreciated  topic  of  research. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AR,  PCGS#  8972 


6431  1875  MS60  PCGS.  Housed  in  a  green-label  PCGS  holder,  this 
frosty  Mint  State  double  eagle  displays  impressive  eye  appeal  with 
brilliant  and  fully  lustrous  surfaces.  While  scattered  hairlines 
prevent  a  higher  grade,  no  distracting  marks  are  apparent  on  either 
side.  NGC  ID#  26 AS,  PCGS#  8973 


1875-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Type  Two  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6432  1875-CC  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  2-B.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 
1875-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  one  of  the  more  available  Type  Two 
issues  from  the  Carson  City  Mint,  making  it  a  popular  choice  with 
mintmark  type  collectors.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  specimen  is 
lightly  worn  and  lightly  abraded,  with  pleasing  orange-gold  surfaces 
that  retain  much  original  mint  luster  in  sheltered  areas. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AT,  PCGS#  8974 


1875-CC  Twenty,  Borderline  Uncirculated 


6433  1875-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  A  butter-gold  example  that 
approaches  Mint  State,  although  luster  is  incomplete  across  the  left 
obverse  field.  Liberty’s  jaw  and  the  field  beneath  the  wings  show 
unobtrusive  abrasions.  13  die  marriages  are  confirmed  for  ‘75-CC 
double  eagles.  Variety  2-B  appears  to  be  most  often  encountered, 
while  the  other  varieties  range  from  scarce  to  rare.  NGC  ID#  26 AT, 
PCGS#  8974 


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1875-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Lustrous  Fields 


6434  1875-CC  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  4-B.  One  of  the  more  available 
Type  Two  Carson  City  issues,  ideal  for  type  representation.  This 
near-Mint  example  is  sharply  detailed  and  retains  significant 
amounts  of  orange-gold  luster  in  the  protected  areas  of  the  fields. 
A  few  scattered  abrasions  are  not  detracting  and  the  strike  is  bold. 
NGC  ID#  26AT,  PCGS#  8974 


6435  1875-CC  —  Obverse  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  This  impressive  double  eagle  is  an  important  entry  in  the 
Type  Two  design.  The  lightly  hairlined  obverse  retains  full  luster 
while  the  frosty  reverse  is  fully  brilliant.  NGC  ID#  26AT,  PCGS# 

8974 

6436  1875-S  MS61  NGC.  Yellow-gold  surfaces  display  hints  of  light 
rose.  Distributed  marks,  primarily  on  the  obverse,  impede  the  luster 
flow.  The  design  elements  are  well-struck  throughout.  The  1875-S 
is  readily  obtainable  through  MS61,  after  which  the  population 
declines  considerable. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AU,  PCGS# 

8975 


1875-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Appealing  Type  Two  Representative 


6437  1875-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  The  fate  met  by  most  1875-S 
double  eagles  included  circulation  on  the  West  Coast,  exportation 
overseas  for  international  trade,  or  both.  Coins  found  in  foreign 
holdings  usually  grade  between  AU  and  MS60  to  MS61  with 
heavy  bagmarks.  This  MS62  representative  is  cleaner  than  the 
typical  survivor,  though  small  abrasions  and  grazes  are  scattered 
throughout.  Moderate  softness  occurs  over  a  few  stars  and  the  hair 
curls,  while  frosty  S-mint  luster  and  peach-gold  color  combine 
to  give  this  coin  excellent  eye  appeal.  PCGS  reports  22  finer 
submissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26AU,  PCGS#  8975 


1875-S  Twenty,  Frosty  MS63 
Seldom  Seen  So  Fine 


6438  1875-S  MS63  PCGS.  Highly  lustrous,  frosty  surfaces  set  this 
gleaming  Select  Uncirculated  double  eagle  apart.  Captivating 
overtones  of  copper-red,  lime-green,  and  olive-gold  appear  amid 
richly  flowing,  orange-gold  luster.  Only  scattered,  minor  abrasions 
touch  the  satin-smooth  surfaces.  An  area  of  alloy  toning  on  the 
reverse  above  the  eagle’s  head  as  well  as  a  small  accent  by  star  5  on 
the  obverse  add  interest  to  the  lush  toning. 

The  1875-S  issue  belies  its  1.2  million-piece  mintage  with  the 
availability  of  Uncirculated  examples  abruptly  ending  at  the  MS62 
level.  Most  collections  (including  many  of  the  finest)  lack  a  Select 
example  of  this  date.  Population:  16  in  63  (2  in  63  + ),  6  finer  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  26AU,  PCGS#  8975 


6439  1876  MS61  PCGS.  Light  Motto.  The  ephemeral  Light  Motto  is 
found  only  on  a  portion  of  1876  Philadelphia  twenties.  It  appears  on 
no  other  issue,  probably  because  the  reverse  was  modified  in  1877 
to  spell  out  DOLLARS.  The  layout  of  the  rays  differs  from  the  usual 
Heavy  Motto  variety.  This  apricot-gold  example  is  lustrous  and  well 
struck.  Slender  marks  on  the  cheek  and  chin  determine  the  grade. 
From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26AV,  PCGS# 
8976 


1876-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Colorful  and  Lustrous 


6440  1876-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  series- 
high  mintage  of  138,441  pieces,  the  1876-CC  Liberty  double  eagle 
is  relatively  easy  to  locate  in  circulated  grades,  but  Mint  State 
specimens  are  still  elusive.  This  well-detailed  near-Mint  example 
shows  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  the  lustrous  orange -gold 
surfaces  are  free  of  large  or  distracting  abrasions. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AW,  PCGS#  8977 


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1876-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  AU58 
Some  Semiprooflike  Surface 


6441  1876-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  3-A.  A  popular  Carson  City  issue, 
moderately  available  for  the  budget-conscious  collector  seeking 
a  single  coin  from  this  mint.  The  present  example  is  nearly  Mint 
State,  showing  only  trivial  friction  over  the  sharply  rendered  motifs. 
Bright  yellow-gold  patina  is  highlighted  by  semiprooflike  mirroring 
in  the  protected  regions  of  the  fields. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AW,  PCGS#  8977 


1876-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Great  Color  and  Surfaces 


6442  1876-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  2-C,  showing  the  second  C  in 
the  mintmark  left  of  the  second  T  in  TWENTY  and  the  1  in  the 
date  a  bit  further  from  the  bust  than  on  the  1-C  variety.  A  die  lump 
appears  in  Liberty’s  hair  over  the  R  in  LIBERTY.  This  near-Mint 
State  example  offers  great  eye  appeal  on  reddish-orange  surfaces 
that  show  a  few  scattered  ticks  but  no  singular  marks  on  either 
side.  The  large  mintage  of  the  1876-CC,  more  than  138,000  coins, 
makes  it  a  great  choice  for  a  Type  Three  Carson  City  representative. 
NGC  ID#  26AW,  PCGS#  8977 


6445  1876-S  MS62  PCGS.  A  satiny  and  crisply  struck  piece  with 
pleasantly  unmarked  surfaces.  A  popular  issue  from  the  final  year 
of  the  Type  Two  design;  the  denomination  would  be  spelled  out 
beginning  in  1877.  Clash  marks  (as  made)  surround  the  ear.  The 
mintmark  is  placed  further  right  than  usual,  nearly  centered  above 
the  first  Tin  TWENTY. 

Ex:  Meads  Point  Collection  /  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  12/2005),  lot 
1729. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AX,  PCGS#  8978 


1877-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU  Details 
Popular  as  the  First  Type  Three  CC-Mint  Issue 


6446  1877-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety 
1-A.  The  second  C  in  the  mintmark  higher  than  the  first,  the  die 
line  from  the  rim  to  star  10,  and  the  clashmarks  above  Liberty’s 
earlobe  confirm  the  variety.  The  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  AU 
Details  example  display  whispers  of  yellow-gold.  The  few  minute 
marks  are  in  concert  with  a  lightly  circulated  large  gold  coin.  The 
1877-CC  is  popular  as  the  first  issue  of  the  Type  Three  design  type 
struck  at  the  Carson  City  Mint. 


6443  1876-S  MS61  PCGS.  An  attractive  Mint  State  example  of  this 
popular  type  issue,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design 
elements.  The  bright  orange-gold  surfaces  show  the  minimum 
number  of  minor  contact  marks  for  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  26AX, 
PCGS#  8978 


1876-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Excellent  Type  Coin 


6444  1876-S  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a  mintage  of  nearly 
1.6  million  pieces,  the  1876-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  one  of  the 
most  available  Type  Two  twenties,  and  a  popular  choice  of  type 
collectors.  This  attractive  MS62  example  displays  well-detailed 
design  elements  and  lightly  marked  orange-gold  surfaces  with 
vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26 AX,  PCGS#  8978 


1877-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
First  Type  Three  CC-Mint  Issue 


6447  1877-CC  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1877- 
CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  always  popular  as  the  first  Type  Three 
twenty  from  the  Carson  City  Mint.  This  attractive  AU  specimen 
features  sharply  struck  design  elements  that  show  just  a  trace  of 
wear  on  the  high  points.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous 
and  lightly  abraded  and  overall  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26AZ,  PCGS#  8983 


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1877-CC  Twenty,  Lustrous  AU55 


6448  1877-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  The  obverse  is  in  a  later 
die  state,  showing  clash  marks  within  Liberty’s  ear  from  the  shield 
crossbars  on  the  reverse.  Three  obverse  dies  and  four  reverse  dies 
were  combined  into  five  die  combinations  for  the  1877-CC  double 
eagles.  This  Choice  AU  example  displays  frosty  yellow-gold  surfaces 
with  nearly  full  luster  and  minor  traces  of  wear  on  each  side. 

Ex:  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  1/2012),  lot  6686.  NGC  ID#  26AZ, 
PCGS#  8983 

1877-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  Choice  AU 
Conditionally  Scarce  Carson  City  Issue 


6449  1877-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  2-C.  The  first  7  in  the  date  is 
centered  over  a  dentil,  and  both  Cs  in  the  mintmark  are  level.  This 
is  the  first  year  of  implementation  for  the  Type  Three  design,  and 
CC-mint  output  amounted  to  just  42,565  double  eagles  in  that 
year.  Orange-gold  surfaces  feature  boldly  rendered  relief  elements 
with  moderate  blending  over  Liberty’s  hair  strands.  The  detail  is 
otherwise  crisp,  and  small  scattered  abrasions  are  undistracting. 
NGC  ID#  26AZ,  PCGS#  8983 

1877-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Radiant  Orange-Gold  Luster 


6450  1877-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  inaugural  Type  Three  San  Francisco 
issue,  the  1877-S  double  eagle  had  a  substantial  mintage  of  more  than 
1.7  million  coins,  however,  pieces  surviving  finer  than  the  present 
MS62  example  are  genuinely  rare.  This  coin  displays  sharp  devices 
and  frosty  orange-gold  luster.  Light,  scattered  abrasions  limit  the 
grade,  yet  only  32  pieces  are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15). 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 


1877-S  Twenty,  Sharp  MS62 


6451  1877-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1877-S  is  the  most  plentiful  double 
eagle  of  this  year,  and  the  first  San  Francisco  issue  of  the  Type 
Three  design  which  shows  the  denomination  spelled  out  on  the 
reverse,  rather  than  abbreviated.  This  Uncirculated  example  is 
sharply  struck,  with  frosty  yellow-gold  luster.  Light,  scattered 
abrasions  are  as  expected  for  the  grade.  PCGS  lists  32  numerically 
finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

1877-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
First  Type  Three  Twenty 


6452  1877-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1877-S  Liberty 
twenty  represents  the  first  year  of  the  Type  Three  design,  an 
important  consideration  for  type  purposes.  The  1877-S  was  produced 
in  large  numbers,  but  relatively  few  were  saved  by  contemporary 
collectors,  making  the  issue  rare  in  grades  above  the  MS62  level. 
The  present  coin  offers  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vivid, 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  with  some  scattered  minor  contact 
marks.  NGC  has  graded  nine  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B2,  PCGS#  8984 

1878  Liberty  Twenty,  MS62 
Seldom  Encountered  Any  Finer 


6453  1878  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Although  the  1878  Liberty 
double  eagle  is  plentiful  in  lower  Mint  State  grades,  the  population 
drops  off  dramatically  at  the  MS62  level,  and  finer  examples  are 
rare.  This  sharply  detailed  example  possesses  vibrant  mint  luster 
and  lightly  marked  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  strong  eye  appeal. 
NGC  has  graded  28  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B3,  PCGS#  8985 


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1878-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  XF45 
Elusive  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6454  1878-CC  XF45  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1878- 
CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  scarce  issue  in  all  grades,  from  a 
low  mintage  of  13,180  pieces.  This  Choice  XF  example  offers 
sharply  struck  design  elements  that  show  a  trace  of  wear  on  the 
coronet  and  Liberty’s  hair,  but  retain  most  interior  detail  intact. 
The  lustrous  yellow  and  rose-gold  surfaces  are  lightly  abraded. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B4,  PCGS#  8986 


1878-S  Twenty,  Vibrant  MS62 
Warm  Coloration 


6455  1878-S  MS62  PCGS.  A  small  number  of  1878-S  double  eagles 
were  among  the  coins  discovered  in  the  Saddle  Ridge  Hoard,  but 
the  availability  of  Mint  State  coins  was  largely  unaffected.  This 
MS62  example  exhibits  sharp  motifs  and  rich  orange-gold  luster. 
A  scattering  of  minor  abrasions  limits  the  grade  but  poses  minimal 
distraction.  Only  nine  coins  are  numerically  finer  at  PCGS 
(6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B5,  PCGS#  8987 


1879-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU  Details. 


6456  1879-CC  —  Obverse  Damage  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  Variety 
1-A.  Variety  1-A,  the  only  known  dies  for  the  1879-CC  double 
eagle.  The  mintage  was  an  impressively  low  10,708  coins,  and 
examples  are  rarely  encountered  today.  The  Obverse  damage  is 
apparently  nothing  more  than  a  few  small  dents  at  the  top  of 
Liberty’s  head  on  this  mostly  lustrous  light  yellow  double  eagle. 
NGC  ID#  26B7,  PCGS#  8989 


6457  1879-S  MS61  PCGS.  Lustrous  green-gold  surfaces  yield  hints  of 
rose  and  peach  throughout  each  side  of  this  1879-S  double  eagle. 
The  devices  are  sharp  and  abrasions  are  pleasantly  at  a  minimum 
for  the  grade.  This  San  Francisco  issue  is  usually  available  in  MS60 
and  MS61,  but  finer  examples  are  seldom  encountered. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26B9,  PCGS#  8991 


1879-S  Twenty,  Lustrous  MS61 
Appealing  Color 


6458  1879-S  MS61  PCGS.  Generous  cartwheel  luster  occupies  both 
sides  of  this  Mint  State  1879-S  twenty  dollar,  showing  appealing 
wheat-gold  and  orange-gold  coloration  amid  abrasions  that  are 
typical  for  the  grade  but  not  terribly  heavy.  The  strike  is  sharp 
throughout.  Certified  in  a  green-label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26B9, 
PCGS#  8991 


6459  1880  AU55  NGC.  The  1880  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  scarcer  issue 
from  a  mintage  of  just  51,420  pieces.  This  impressive  Choice  AU 
example  is  lustrous,  well-detailed,  and  lightly  abraded,  with  just  a 
trace  of  wear. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BA,  PCGS# 
8992 


1880-S  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Deep  Original  Color 


6460  1880-S  MS61  PCGS.  Double  eagles  of  this  issue  are  often  sharp 
and  attractive,  and  the  currently  offered  coin  does  not  disappoint. 
A  scattering  of  minor  abrasions  defines  the  grade,  but  deep  orange 
and  rose-gold  hues  heighten  the  eye  appeal.  The  1880-S  twenty  is 
infrequently  seen  in  finer  condition. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BB,  PCGS#  8993 


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1880-S  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Scarce  in  Finer  Grades 


6461  1880-S  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a  mintage  of 
836,000  pieces,  the  1880-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an  available 
issue  in  circulated  grades  but  even  lower  Mint  State  examples 
are  scarce.  This  sharply  detailed  MS61  specimen  offers  brightly 
lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  a  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
that  explain  the  grade.  Eye  appeal  is  quite  strong.  NGC  has  graded 
63  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BB,  PCGS#  8993 


1881-S  Twenty  Dollar,  Lustrous  MS62 


6462  1881-S  MS62  PCGS.  Apricot-gold  and  reddish-orange  patina 
competes  for  territory  on  this  Type  Three  S-mint  survivor  of  the 
original  issue  of  727,000  coins.  Scattered  abrasions  on  the  high 
points  and  fields  determine  the  grade,  but  generous  luster  is  present, 
producing  good  eye  appeal.  The  1881  -S  is  seldom  seen  in  Mint 
State,  and  the  certified  population  at  PCGS  in  higher  grades  is  only 
21  submissions  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BD,  PCGS#  8995 


1882-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU50 
Nice  Color  and  Luster 


6463  1882-CC  AU50  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Coinage 
of  double  eagles  was  suspended  for  two  years  at  the  Carson  City 
Mint,  but  resumed  in  1882  with  a  mintage  of  39,140  pieces.  This 
attractive  AU  specimen  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements, 
with  just  a  trace  of  high-point  wear,  and  lightly  abraded  orange- 
gold  surfaces  that  show  a  few  hints  of  green  and  retain  much  of 
their  original  mint  luster. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BF,  PCGS#  8997 


1882-CC  Double  Eagle,  Orange-Gold  AU58 


6464  1882-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-B.  The  second  C  in  the  CC 
mintmark  is  slightly  higher  than  the  first,  and  a  die  crack  encircles 
all  of  the  letter  tops  on  the  reverse  periphery.  Rich  luster  emanates 
from  this  orange-gold  near-Mint  example,  showing  scattered  ticks 
and  marks  among  good  eye  appeal.  A  couple  of  copper-colored 
alloy  spots  appear  on  the  reverse.  The  1882-CC  twenties  saw  a 
production  of  only  39,140  pieces.  NGC  ID#  26BF,  PCGS#  8997 


1882-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Rose-Tinted  Luster 


6465  1882-S  MS62  PCGS.  Frosty  original  luster  yields  primarily  green- 
gold  hues,  but  is  occasionally  enlivened  by  tinges  of  rose-red  in 
the  protected  regions.  Bold  design  elements  are  illuminated  by  a 
vibrant  cartwheel  effect,  and  grade-limiting  abrasions  are  light  and 
evenly  distributed  over  each  side.  Finer  examples  are  rarely  seen. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BG,  PCGS#  8998 


1883-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Surprisingly  Strong  Definition 


6466  1883-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  1-B.  This  is  the  more  elusive 
of  two  varieties  for  the  date,  attributed  by  the  second  C  in  the 
mintmark  positioned  left  of  the  D  in  DOLLAR  and  die  lines 
within  the  reverse  shield.  The  1883-CC  is  a  lower-mintage  date 
with  a  production  of  59,962  pieces.  Examples  are  available  for  a 
price  through  near-Mint  condition,  but  anything  finer  is  out  of 
reach  for  most  enthusiasts.  This  lightly  circulated  coin  exhibits 
strongly  defined  motifs  with  minimal  rub  over  attractive  orange- 
gold  surfaces.  The  stars  show  full  radials  and  the  hair  curls  are  bold. 
NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


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1883-CC  Liberty  Twenty,  AU53 
Well-Produced  Carson  City  Issue 


6467  1883-CC  AU53  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  2-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a 
relatively  generous  reported  mintage  of  59,962  pieces,  the  1883-CC 
double  eagle  was  a  welbproduced  issue,  making  it  a  popular  choice 
with  mintmark  type  collectors.  This  attractive  AU53  example 
shows  some  light  wear  on  the  welbdetailed  design  elements  and 
the  rich  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  lustrous  and  lightly  abraded. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


1883-CC  Double  Eagle,  Choice  AU 
Scarcer  Die  Pairing 


6468  1883-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1-B.  Two  die  marriages  exist  for 
the  1883-CC,  despite  a  mintage  of  less  than  60,000  pieces.  Variety 
1-A  is  the  most  often  encountered.  Variety  1-B  is  considerably 
scarcer,  and  can  be  identified  at  arm’s  length  by  the  mintmark 
placement,  fully  between  the  Y  and  D  in  TWENTY  DOLLAR. 
The  present  butter-gold  representative  has  a  thin  mark  between 
obverse  stars  10  and  11,  but  is  otherwise  uncommonly  unabraded 
for  the  grade  and  denomination.  NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


1883-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 


6469  1883-CC  AU58  PCGS.  Variety  2- A.  A  lemon-gold  CC-mint 
twenty  that  boasts  a  bold  strike  and  considerable  bright  luster. 
Scattered  small  to  moderate  marks  correspond  to  the  type  and 
grade.  One  small  spot  above  obverse  star  10,  but  no  abrasions  merit 
individual  mention.  1883  was  the  last  full  year  of  production  at 
Carson  City  during  the  1880s,  yet  fewer  than  60,000  double  eagles 
were  struck. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BH,  PCGS#  8999 


1884-CC  Liberty  Double  Eagle,  AU53 
Vivid  Color,  Vibrant  Luster 


6470  1884-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  With  a 
reported  mintage  of  81,139  pieces,  the  1884'CC  Liberty  double 
eagle  is  one  of  the  more  available  Carson  City  twenties.  This 
impressive  AU53  example  offers  sharply  rendered  design  elements 
with  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices.  The 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  show  highlights  of  green,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  both  sides.  Surface  marks  are  minimal  for  the  grade. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BK,  PCGS#  9001 


1884-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU55 


6471  1884-CC  AU55  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  The  shoulder  curl  and 
wingtips  show  light  wear,  but  cartwheel  luster  crosses  much  of  the 
reverse,  and  luster  also  fills  Liberty’s  hair  and  surrounds  individual 
obverse  stars.  Noticeable  abrasions  are  relegated  to  a  cluster  of 
small  marks  below  Liberty’s  eye.  Just  one  die  marriage  is  known  for 
the  issue.  NGC  ID#  26BK,  PCGS#  900 1 

1884-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU58 
Popular  Carson  City  Issue 


6472  1884-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  1-A.  An  original 
Borderline  Uncirculated  example  with  nearly  complete  mint  luster. 
The  obverse  field  has  its  share  of  moderate  marks,  but  the  portrait 
and  the  reverse  are  unexpectedly  smooth.  The  ‘90-CC  is  the  most 
available  Carson  City  twenty  in  the  AU58  grade,  yet  the  ‘84'CC 
trades  for  close  to  the  same  price. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2007),  lot  3865,  which  realized 
$2,530. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BK,  PCGS#  9001 


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6473  1884-S  MS62  NGC.  Reddish-gold  patina  resides  on  both  sides  of 
this  S-mint  twenty  dollar,  each  of  which  retains  most  of  its  luster. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  the  strands  of 
Liberty’s  hair.  Scattered  marks,  primarily  on  the  obverse,  limit  the 
grade.  The  1884-S  has  become  more  available  in  recent  decades 
as  hundreds  of  Uncirculated  examples  have  been  found  in  Europe 
(Fuljenz,  2015). 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26BL,  PCGS# 
9002 

6474  1884-S  MS62  PCGS,  CAC.  San  Francisco  double  eagle  output 
amounted  to  916,000  coins,  while  Carson  City  struck  just  81,139 
pieces,  and  the  Philadelphia  Mint  manufactured  a  mere  92  proofs. 
This  gorgeous  rose  and  green-gold  representative  features  needle- 
sharp  detail  on  the  stars  and  hair  with  an  expected  number  of 
bagmarks  scattered  over  each  side.  Bold  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
26BL,  PCGS#  9002 

6475  1885-S  MS62  NGC.  Honey-gold  surfaces  exhibit  well-struck 
design  elements,  including  most  of  the  strands  in  Liberty’s  hair. 
Moreover,  both  sides  retain  most  of  their  luster  despite  some 
scattered  contact  marks.  This  coin  will  make  a  good  type  selection. 
While  the  1 885 -S  is  readily  available  through  MS62,  Select 
examples  are  very  scarce,  and  higher-grade  coins  are  rare. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26BP,  PCGS# 
9005 

6476  1885-S  MS62  PCGS.  An  attractive  MS62  Type  Three  double 
eagle  with  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous  peach-gold 
surfaces  that  show  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on  both 
sides.  NGC  ID#  26BP,  PCGS#  9005 


1887-S  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Very  Scarce  in  Finer  Grades 


6477  1887-S  MS62  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  1887-S  Liberty  double 
eagle  claims  a  mintage  of  283,000  pieces,  somewhat  smaller  than 
the  usual  S-mint  production.  Still,  the  issue  is  not  extremely 
difficult  to  locate  in  lower  Mint  State  grades.  This  attractive 
MS62  example  offers  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  brightly 
lustrous  greenish-gold  surfaces  with  a  scattering  of  minor  contact 
marks.  NGC  has  graded  24  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BS,  PCGS#  9007 


1887-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Unusually  Vibrant 


6478  1887-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  1887 -S  is  date  that  is  moderately 
available  through  the  MS62  grade  level,  but  becomes  conditionally 
scarce  any  finer.  This  piece  is  boldly  rendered  and  displays  radiantly 
frosty  yellow-gold  luster.  Scattered,  grade-limiting  abrasions 
on  the  obverse  pose  little  distraction,  while  the  reverse  shows 
semiprooflike  mirroring  in  the  interior  fields. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BS,  PCGS#  9007 


6479  1888  Doubled  Die  Reverse,  FS-801,  MS60  PCGS.  An  important 
die  variety  with  strong  doubling  at  the  lower  reverse,  especially 
evident  at  the  bottoms  of  the  letters  in  the  denomination.  Housed 
in  a  PCGS  Regency  holder,  this  Mint  State  double  eagle  has 
frosty  yellow  luster  and  exceptional  surfaces  for  the  grade.  PCGS 
has  certified  52  examples  of  the  doubled  die,  compared  to  903 
regular  die  coins.  Population:  4  in  60,  39  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
145738 

6480  1888-S  MS62  PCGS.  Rich  honey-gold  color  with  coppery  accents 
in  the  right  obverse  field.  Though  both  sides  have  a  number  of 
choppy  marks,  the  overall  eye  appeal  is  solid  for  the  MS62  grade. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BU,  PCGS# 
9009 


1888-S  Twenty,  Sharp  MS63+ 


6481  1888-S  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharp,  Plus-graded  example 
of  this  popular  Type  Three  San  Francisco  issue.  The  orange- 
gold  surfaces  display  satiny  luster  and  are  free  of  any  significant 
abrasions.  Only  a  few  light  grazes  on  Liberty’s  cheek  limit  the  grade. 
Finer  pieces  are  scarce,  with  just  51  encapsulated  by  PCGS  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26BU,  PCGS#  9009 


1889  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Scarce  Low-Mintage  Issue 


6482  1889  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1889  double  eagle  mintage  was  a 
low  one,  at  44,070  coins,  and  survivors  are  scarce  at  all  grade  levels. 
This  example  is  highly  lustrous,  with  bright  peach-gold  toning  and 
much  better  eye  appeal  than  its  MS62  designation  might  imply.  It 
is  sharply  struck  with  grade-consistent  abrasions  that  are  mostly 
confined  to  the  field  areas.  NGC  ID#  2695,  PCGS#  9010 


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1889-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU53 
Semiprooflike  Fields,  Clean  Surfaces 


6483  1889-CC  AU53  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  After  a  four-year  slumber, 
the  Carson  City  Mint  resumed  coinage  in  1889  primarily  to  strike 
silver  dollars.  But  30,945  double  eagles  were  issued  that  year 
from  the  facility,  approximately  4%  of  the  production  of  its  San 
Francisco  counterpart.  Half  eagles  and  eagles  were  not  coined 
until  1890.  The  present  1889-CC  twenty  displays  substantial  luster, 
especially  on  the  reverse.  The  straw-gold  surfaces  exhibit  scattered 
small  marks,  none  of  which  merit  further  discussion.  NGC  ID# 
26BV,  PCGS#  9011 

1889-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Sharply  Struck  and  Lustrous 


6484  1889-CC  AU55  NGC,  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  From  a 
mintage  of  30,945  pieces,  the  1889-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  an 
available  date  in  the  context  of  the  series.  This  attractive  Choice 
AU  specimen  features  sharply  defined  design  elements  that  show 
just  a  touch  of  friction  on  the  highest  points,  and  lightly  abraded, 
lustrous  surfaces  with  strong  visual  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BV,  PCGS#  9011 

6485  1889-S  MS62  NGC.  Yellow-gold  lustrous  surfaces  exhibit  well- 
struck  design  features,  including  Liberty’s  hair,  the  obverse  star  centers, 
and  the  eagle’s  plumage.  Distributed  marks,  perhaps  less  severe 
than  typically  seen  on  this  heavily  abraded  issue,  limit  the  grade. 
The  1899-S  is  a  common  date  in  the  series  through  MS63,  but  the 
population  drops  markedly  any  finer  to  render  this  issue  elusive. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BW,  PCGS# 
9012 


1889-S  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Original  Surfaces 


6486  1889-S  MS63  PCGS.  An  original,  distinct  color  scheme  shows 
warm  sun-gold  interiors,  blending  to  deeper  green-gold  margins, 
while  retaining  consistently  frosted  luster  throughout.  This  1889-S 
double  eagle  is  boldly  struck  and  shows  only  a  few  small  abrasions 
on  Liberty’s  cheek.  PCGS  has  seen  just  44  numerically  finer 
representatives  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BW,  PCGS#  9012 


1889-S  Twenty,  Conditionally  Scarce  MS64+ 
Outstanding  Eye  Appeal 


6487  1889-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1889-S  double  eagle  can  be 
located  through  the  Select  level  of  preservation  with  relatively 
little  trouble  thanks  to  the  discovery  of  the  Saddle  Ridge  hoard  in 
February  2013.  Near-Gems  remain  very  scarce  and  higher-grade 
examples  are  rare.  We  believe  the  certified  population  reports  to 
be  inflated  by  resubmissions.  Intense  luster  emanates  from  the 
peach-gold  surfaces  of  this  high-end  MS64  offering  and  sharp  detail 
is  seen  on  the  design  elements.  Both  sides  are  remarkably  smooth 
for  the  grade  designation.  These  attributes  add  up  to  give  this  piece 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population:  74  in  64  (18  in  64+ ),  5  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26BW,  PCGS#  9012 


1889-S  Twenty,  MS62  Prooflike 
Uncommon  Quality 


6488  1889-S  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  In  high  grades,  this  date  is 
frequently  absent  from  major  collections,  as  such  coins  are  in 
limited  supply.  The  present  example  combines  the  desirable 
attributes  of  a  moderately  high  grade  and  prooflike  surface  to 
display  an  uncommonly  strong  degree  of  eye  appeal.  As  such, 
it  is  a  scarce  coin,  worthy  of  broad  appeal  and  excited  bidding 
intensity.  NGC  reports  eight  Prooflike  examples,  including  this 
piece  in  MS62  and  a  single  MS64+  coin  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  9/2006) ,  lot  4201 ,  which  realized 
$2,530.  PCGS#  79012 


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1890  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Pleasantly  Smooth  Surfaces 


6489  1890  MS62  NGC.  This  Philadelphia  issue  is  seldom  seen  above 
the  MS62  level.  The  present  example  is  notably  appealing  for  the 
grade,  showing  sharp  design  elements  and  frosty  green-gold  luster. 
Scattered  abrasions  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  fields  limit  the 
grade,  but  there  are  no  major  distractions  observed.  NGC  lists  only 
22  numerically  finer  examples  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BX,  PCGS#  9013 


1890-CC  Twenty  Dollar,  AU55 
Great  Color  and  Surfaces 


6490  1890-CC  AU55  PCGS.  Variety  1-A.  This  die  pair  shows  the  CC 
mintmark  mostly  left  of  the  D  in  DOLLAR,  and  the  early  reverse 
die  state  signifies  that  the  later  lapping  has  not  yet  effaced  most  of 
the  right-side  tailfeathers.  This  Choice  AU  piece  offers  great,  deep 
orange-reddish  color  and  minimal  wear  consistent  with  the  grade. 

NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 

1890-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Partially  Reflective  Fields 


6491  1890-CC  AU58  NGC.  Variety  1-A.  A  typical  late  die  state 
example,  with  the  outer  tailfeathers  of  the  eagle  weakened  by  die 
lapping.  Nonetheless,  the  motifs  are  sharp  and  the  bright  yellow- 
gold  fields  exhibit  noticeable  semiprooflike  mirroring.  As  expected 
for  the  grade,  a  few  scattered  abrasions  are  observed,  but  none  are 
individually  noteworthy. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 


1890-CC  Double  Eagle,  AU58 
Excellent  Mintmark  Type  Coin 


6492  1890-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Variety  1-A.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The 
1890-CC  Liberty  double  eagle  is  a  plentiful  issue  in  the  context 
of  the  series  and  a  popular  choice  of  mintmark  type  collectors. 
This  attractive  near-Mint  specimen  offers  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  that  show  almost  invisible  traces  of  wear  on  the 
highpoints.  The  colorful  orange  and  greenish-gold  surfaces  are 
lustrous  and  lightly  abraded.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BY,  PCGS#  9014 

6493  1 890-S  MS62  PCGS.  The  lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  double 
eagle  display  whispers  of  rose  and  mint-green  and  exhibit  sharply 
struck  design  elements.  Minute  marks  determine  the  grade,  but 
these  are  fewer  and  less  severe  than  ordinarily  found  on  this  heavily 
abraded  date.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  MS63  and  rare  any  finer. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26BZ,  PCGS# 
9015 

1891-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62 
Elusive  Prooflike  Representative 


6494  1891-S  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  A  boldly  struck  and  moderately 
abraded  Liberty  Head  twenty,  with  appreciable  mirrored  brilliance 
in  the  fields.  Quite  scarce  with  prooflike  qualities.  NGC  has 
so-designated  only  16  coins  in  all  grades,  with  five  in  MS62  and 
none  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2005) ,  lot  6755;  Long  Beach 
Signature  (Heritage,  9/2005) ,  lot  5097.  PCGS#  79018 


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1892-CC  Twenty,  Sharp  AU58 


6495  1892-CC  AU58  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  near-Mint  State 
CC-mint  example  retain  considerable  luster  on  the  reddish-gold 
surfaces.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  including  Liberty’s 
hair  and  the  beads  on  the  crown,  star  centers,  and  the  eagle’s 
plumage.  The  few  minute  marks  present  are  less  than  might  be 
expected  for  a  coin  having  seen  brief  circulation.  Mint  State  pieces 
are  difficult  to  come  by,  making  AU58s  an  excellent  alternative. 
Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2013),  lot  3914.  NGC  ID# 
26C6,  PCGS#  9020 

1892-CC  Twenty,  Near-Mint 
Attractive  Peach  Patina 


6496  1892-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  Pleasing  peach-gold  patina 
accompanies  the  legends  and  stars  of  this  better-date  Carson  City 
double  eagle.  The  cartwheel  luster  is  substantial,  and  the  surfaces 
are  less  abraded  than  is  customary  for  the  designated  grade.  CAC 
is  finicky  with  the  issue,  and  shows  only  an  AU58  population  of  13 
pieces  (6/15). 

Ex:  West  Palm  Beach  FUN  Signature  (Heritage,  7/2007),  lot  3004. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C6,  PCGS#  9020 

1892-CC  Twenty,  Unc  Details 
Good  Remaining  Eye  Appeal 


6497  1892-CC  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  Variety 
1-A.  The  1892-CC  double  eagle  saw  a  remarkably  small  mintage 
of  27,265  pieces,  and  most  are  circulated  to  some  degree.  This 
example  shows  some  prooflike  reflectivity,  as  might  be  expected 
on  such  a  low-mintage  issue,  but  the  fields  are  rather  extensively 
hairlined  on  top,  indicative  of  cleaning.  The  golden-orange 
surfaces  nonetheless  still  exhibit  good  eye  appeal  and  a  nice  sharp 
strike.  NGC  ID#  26C6,  PCGS#  9020 


6498  1892-S  MS63  NGC.  The  1892-S  Liberty  double  eagle  is  very 
scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS63  level.  This  attractive  Select 
example  exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous  green 
and  rose-gold  surfaces  with  scattered  minor  contact  marks.  NGC 
has  graded  72  numerically  finer  examples  (5/15). 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26C7,  PCGS# 
9021 

6499  1892-S  MS63  NGC.  This  attractive  Select  specimen  exhibits  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  throughout.  The 
orange-gold  surfaces  display  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks 
that  explain  the  grade.  NGC  ID#  26C7,  PCGS#  9021 


1892-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64 
Great  Luster  and  Color 


6500  1892-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-grade  Type  Three  S-mint 
Liberty  twenty  is  certified  in  a  PCGS  small-size  green-label  holder 
and  shows  the  CAC  green  approval  sticker  in  addition  to  its  own 
broad  eye  appeal,  a  coin  that  should  find  a  spate  of  willing  bidders. 
Beautiful  orange-gold  color  and  top-notch  cartwheel  luster  that 
would  not  be  out  of  place  on  a  Morgan  dollar  are  hallmarks  of  this 
coin.  A  small  scrape  below  star  13  is  the  only  mentionable  contact. 
NGC  ID#  26C7,  PCGS#  9021 


6501  1893  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  This  attractive  Select  specimen  offers 
well-detailed  design  elements  and  brightly  lustrous  orange-gold 
surfaces  that  show  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks  on  both 
sides.  NGC  ID#  26C8,  PCGS#  9022 

6502  1894-S  MS63  NGC.  The  pleasing  original  orange-gold  surfaces 
of  this  impressive  Select  example  are  lightly  marked  and  display 
ample  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed  and  overall  visual  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CC,  PCGS# 
9026 


1897-S  Double  Eagle,  MS61  Prooflike 


6503  1897-S  MS61  Prooflike  NGC.  Seldom  encountered  with 
prooflike  surfaces.  Struck  from  Klondike  gold,  this  readily  available 
San  Francisco  date  shows  numerous  friction-like  marks  that 
interrupt  the  mirrored  fields,  but  if  devoid  of  major  abrasions.  The 
coin  displays  a  bold  strike  and  flashy,  medium-gold  color.  PCGS# 
79032 


6504  1898  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  The  vivid  orange-gold 
surfaces  of  this  attractive  MS62  double  eagle  show  a  few  highlights 
of  lilac  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides,  with  a  moderate 
number  of  minor  contact  marks  for  the  grade.  The  design  elements 
are  well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CK,  PCGS# 
9033 


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1900  Double  Eagle,  MS65+ 
Copious  Cartwheel  Luster 


6505  1900  MS65+  PCGS.  At  one  time,  the  mintage  for  the  1900 
double  eagle,  exceeding  1.8  million  coins,  appeared  large.  Then  the 
1904  and  1904-S  issues  came  along,  more  than  11  million  pieces 
between  them.  The  1900  double  eagle  can  nonetheless  be  obtained 
up  to  the  Gem  grade  (beyond  is  harder)  for  a  price.  This  is  a  lovely 
orange-gold  example  sporting  copious  cartwheel  luster  and  a  bold 
strike.  One  thin  mark  crosses  Liberty’s  face,  and  a  small  luster  graze 
is  just  right  of  1  in  the  date.  Population:  10  in  65 +,  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26CP,  PCGS#  9037 


6506  1901  MS64+  PCGS.  Crisply  struck  at  the  centers,  this  high- 
end  Liberty  double  eagle  has  vibrant  frosty  luster  over  minimally 
abraded  lavender  and  peach-gold  surfaces.  Several  minor  copper 
alloy  spots  occur  on  each  side,  as  usual.  An  ideal  type  representative. 
NGC  ID#  26CS,  PCGS#  9039 


1901-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS63 
Rich  Luster 


6507  1901-S  MS63  PCGS.  Rich  reddish-orange  luster  is  the  calling 
card  of  this  1901-S  double  eagle,  showing  some  scattered  abrasions 
on  each  side,  mostly  minor,  that  account  for  the  grade.  The  eye 
appeal  is  good  overall,  despite  a  strike  that  is  somewhat  blunt  on 
some  of  the  high  points  and  some  parallel  planchet  striations 
appearing  on  both  sides  but  more  prominent  on  the  obverse.  NGC 
ID#  26CT,  PCGS#  9040 


6508  1902  MS61  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  attractive  Mint  State 
double  eagle,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  bright 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  show  a  number  of  minor  contact  marks 
on  both  sides,  with  ample  mint  luster  and  eye  appeal. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CU,  PCGS# 

9041 

6509  1902-S  MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Like  most  coins  in  this 
collection,  this  attractive  MS63  double  eagle  displays  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  a  scattering  of  minor 
contact  marks  that  explain  the  grade.  The  design  elements  are 
well-detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  quite  strong. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CV,  PCGS# 

9042 

6510  1903  MS64+  NGC.  Although  there  is  no  designation,  this 
Choice  Mint  State  double  eagle  has  mirrored  fields  around  its 
boldly  defined  and  lustrous  devices.  NGC  has  only  certified  18 
prooflike  1903  double  eagles,  and  none  of  those  are  finer  than 
this  undesignated  example  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26CW,  PCGS# 

9043 


1904  Twenty  Dollar,  Bold  MS65 
Generous  Luster 


6511  1904  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Only  the  huge  production  of  more 
than  6.2  million  pieces  and  their  subsequent  good  preservation 
enabled  the  existence  of  coins  such  as  this  stunning  NGC  Gem 
1904  twenty.  Orange-gold  surfaces  show  the  typical  bold  strike, 
minimal  abrasions,  and  generous  luster.  A  great  type  coin. 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26CY,  PCGS#  9045 


6512  1904  MS61  Prooflike  NGC.  Apricot-gold  toning  embraces  both 
sides  of  this  1904  double  eagle.  The  design  features  are  sharply 
struck,  including  the  strands  of  Liberty’s  hair.  Scattered  marks, 
especially  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  left  obverse  field,  account 
for  the  grade.  From  a  mintage  exceeding  6.2  million  pieces,  the 
1904  is  a  readily  available  issue,  and  as  such  is  a  popular  type  coin. 
Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  11952.  PCGS# 
79045 

6513  1904  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  Lime-green  highlights  visit  the 
warm,  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  eye-stopping,  prooflike  double 
eagle.  Marks  are  infrequent  and  the  strike  is  bold,  with  a  mellow 
mirrored  appeal  seldom  encountered  at  this  grade  level.  PCGS# 
79045 

6514  1904  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  A  sharp  strike  and  fully  mirrored 
fields  are  evident  on  this  brilliant  yellow-gold  prooflike  1904 
double  eagle.  Slight  field-to-device  contrast  heightens  the  eye 
appeal  of  this  splendid  twenty.  PCGS#  79045 

6515  1904  MS62  Proof  like  NGC.  Reflective  satin  devices  are  boldly 
defined  on  this  lovely  double  eagle  that  displays  brilliant  mirrored 
fields.  Scattered  marks  are  expected  at  this  grade  level.  PCGS# 
79045 

6516  1904  MS63  Prooflike  NGC.  An  unusually  large  number  (773 
pieces)  of  this  issue  have  been  certified  as  Prooflike  by  NGC.  This 
brassy  example  is  superior  to  most  of  those,  with  moderate  to  deep 
mirrors  and  a  sharp  strike.  Scattered  marks  are  noted  on  both  sides. 
PCGS#  79045 

6517  1904  MS63  Prooflike  NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  Select  Mint  State 
double  eagle  display  fully  mirrored  surfaces  and  bold  design  motifs 
with  light  cameo  contrast.  A  sharp  strike  and  brilliant  light  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  enhance  the  eye  appeal.  PCGS#  79045 

6518  1904-S  MS64  ★  NGC.  The  lightly  marked  orange-gold  surfaces  of 
this  high-end  Choice  specimen  show  prooflike  reflectivity  in  many 
areas.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  the  outstanding 
eye  appeal  is  attested  by  the  star  designation.  NGC  ID#  26CZ, 
PCGS#  9046 


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1905  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Attractive  for  the  Grade 


1906  Double  Eagle,  MS62 
Smooth,  Satiny  Patina 


6519  1905  MS62  NGC.  Appreciably  vibrant,  yellow-gold  mint  frost 
accentuates  the  sharp  design  elements  of  this  1905  Liberty  double 
eagle.  Scattered  abrasions  are  uncommonly  minor  in  nature  and 
pose  comparably  little  distraction.  The  1905  is  a  better  date  in 
the  20th  century  portion  of  the  series,  boasting  a  mintage  of  only 
58,919  pieces.  NGC  has  seen  just  19  coins  numerically  finer  than 
the  present  example  (6/15). 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D2,  PCGS#  9047 

6520  1905-S  MS62  NGC.  Both  sides  of  this  S-mint  twenty  dollar 
display  considerable  luster  on  its  honey-gold  surfaces  that  are 
imbued  with  hints  of  olive-green.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
impressed  throughout,  including  the  strands  in  Liberty’s  hair. 
Contact  marks  are  more  evident  on  the  obverse. 

From  The  Badger  Collection .  NGC  ID#  26D3,  PCGS# 
9048 

6521  1905-S  MS62  NGC.  CAC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  Vibrant  mint  luster 
and  vivid  orange-gold  color  are  the  outstanding  visual  attributes 
of  this  attractive  MS62  double  eagle.  The  design  elements  are 
well-detailed  and  the  surfaces  show  a  scattering  of  grade-consistent 
minor  contact  marks  on  both  sides. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D3,  PCGS# 
9048 

1905-S  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Rarely  Encountered  Finer 


6522  1905-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1905-S  double  eagle  is  usually 
available  in  lower  circulated  grades,  but  not  to  the  extent  suggested 
by  its  mintage  of  more  than  1.8  million  coins.  Choice  examples 
are  more  elusive  than  they  theoretically  should  be,  and  Gems  are 
rare.  This  Plus-graded  MS64  example  displays  a  bold  strike  and 
vibrant  yellow-gold  luster.  A  scattering  of  insignificant  ticks  is  not 
bothersome  to  the  naked  eye.  NGC  lists  only  nine  finer  pieces 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D3,  PCGS#  9048 

6523  1906  MS61  PCGS.  Beautiful  deep  peach-gold  color  and  lively 
luster  are  attributes  of  this  Mint  State  1906  double  eagle,  certified 
in  a  green-label  holder.  Abrasions  are  as  expected,  but  the  strike  is 
sharp.  The  low  mintage  was  only  69,500  coins  in  this  year.  NGC 
ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 


6524  1906  MS62  PCGS.  For  the  grade,  this  1906  double  eagle  is  quite 
appealing,  showing  soft  yellow-gold  patina  and  unusually  smooth 
surfaces  that  are  free  of  distracting  abrasions.  Well-struck,  with  satiny 
luster  illuminating  the  fields.  This  date  had  a  limited  production  of 
just  69,596  coins,  and  is  infrequently  seen  finer  than  MS62. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 

1906  Double  Eagle,  Appealing  MS62+ 
Low-Mintage  Issue 


6525  1906  MS62+  NGC.  The  perception  of  Philadelphia  as  the 
“common  double  eagle  producer”  has  perhaps  led  some  in  the 
numismatic  community  to  overlook  the  remarkably  low  output  of 
the  1906  twenty  dollar  issue,  at  around  70,000  coins.  (The  1902 
and  1905  are  also  low-mintage  issues.)  Most  certified  survivors  are 
scarcely  Mint  State,  if  that.  This  appealing  example  boasts  a  sharp 
strike  amid  good  luster  on  medium  yellow-gold  surfaces.  Small-  and 
medium-sized  abrasions  account  for  the  grade,  including  some  on 
Liberty’s  cheek.  NGC  ID#  26D4,  PCGS#  9049 


1906-D  Twenty,  Frosty  MS63 


6526  1906-D  MS63  NGC.  The  appeal  of  this  coin  is  perhaps  not  so 
much  its  scarcity,  but  more  its  original  luster  and  attractive  green- 
gold  color  scheme  that  shows  tinges  of  peach  and  rose.  The  strike  is 
sharp  and  a  few  grade-limiting  abrasions  are  restricted  to  the  high 
points  of  the  devices.  The  fields  are  largely  clean. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D5,  PCGS#  9050 


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1906-D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Strong  Strike,  Minimally  Marked 


6527  1906-D  MS64+  PCGS.  Mike  Fuljenz  writes  of  the  1906-D  in 
the  most  recent  edition  of  Type  Three  Double  Eagles  1877-1907: 
“This  is  the  better  struck  of  the  two  Denver  issues  of  this  design. 
The  quality  of  strike  seen  on  most  1906-D  double  eagles  is  quite 
sharp  with  strong  centers  and  borders.”  Such  is  the  case  with  this 
amazing  Plus-designated  near-Gem.  Moreover,  while  the  issue 
typically  comes  heavily  bagmarked,  this  lustrous,  even  reddish- 
gold  representative  is  surprisingly  clean  aside  from  a  few  more 
prominent  reeding  marks  at  the  lower  right  reverse.  PCGS  has  seen 
just  13  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D5,  PCGS#  9050 


1906-S  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 
Nearly  Uncollectible  in  Better  Condition 


6528  1906-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  mintage  of  just  over  2 
million  coins,  the  1906-S  is  a  fairly  available  issue  through  Select 
condition.  Choice  examples  are  scarce  (rare  in  MS64+),  while 
higher-graded  coins  are  very  rare.  Light  rose-gold  color  covers 
the  radiant  surfaces  of  this  Plus-designated  and  CAC-endorsed 
near-Gem.  The  stars  show  full  radials,  and  the  hair  is  completely 
delineated.  Minimally  marked.  PCGS  records  a  mere  four 
submissions  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D6,  PCGS#  9051 


6529  1907  MS64  PCGS.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Choice  specimen  are  well-preserved  and  brightly  lustrous, 
with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout.  Always  in 
demand  as  a  final-date  type  issue.  PCGS  has  graded  17  numerically 
finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D7,  PCGS#  9052 


1907-D  Double  Eagle,  MS63 
Final  Year  of  Design 


6530  1907-D  MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  This  impressive  Select  double 
eagle  represents  the  final  year  of  the  Liberty  design  and  just  the 
second  year  of  coinage  at  the  Denver  Mint.  The  design  elements  are 
well-detailed  and  the  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint 
luster,  with  only  minor  signs  of  contact.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D8,  PCGS#  9053 


1907-D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS63 
Soft,  Frosty  Surfaces 


6531  1907-D  MS63  NGC.  Glowing,  frosty  surfaces  yield  yellow  and 
green-gold  hues  on  this  Select  1907-D  double  eagle.  The  devices 
are  boldly  rendered  and  only  a  few  minor  grazes  on  Liberty’s  cheek 
limit  the  grade.  This  final-year  Denver  issue  is  moderately  available 
in  pleasing  Mint  State  condition,  obtainable  for  type  purposes. 
From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D8,  PCGS#  9053 


1907-D  Double  Eagle,  MS62  Prooflike 
Deeply  Mirrored 


6532  1907-D  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  Gleaming  wheat-gold  fields 
endorse  the  Prooflike  designation  on  this  eye-catching  final-year 
D-mint  example.  The  strike  is  sharp,  and  were  it  not  for  a  few  light 
lines  in  the  fields,  this  piece  might  have  garnered  a  higher  grade. 
NGC  has  seen  16  Prooflike  examples  overall,  including  five  MS62 
(one  MS62  ★),  and  seven  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  79053 


6533  1907-S  MS63  NGC.  Ex:  Duquesne.  An  attractive  Select  example 
from  the  final  year  of  the  Liberty  design,  this  coin  displays  well- 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The 
vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  show  a  scattering  of  minor  contact  marks, 
all  consistent  with  the  grade. 

From  The  Duquesne  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26D9,  PCGS# 
9054 

6534  1907-S  MS63  PCGS.  While  the  Philadelphia  Mint  was  in  the 
process  of  transitioning  to  the  Saint-Gaudens  design  in  1907,  the 
San  Francisco  branch  remained  completely  devoted  to  the  coinage 
of  Liberty  Head  double  eagles  throughout  the  year.  This  issue  had 
a  mintage  of  more  than  2.1  million  pieces,  and  is  suitable  for  type 
purposes.  The  present  Select  example  shows  a  sharp  strike  and 
satiny  orange-gold  luster,  with  minimal  abrasions.  NGC  ID#  26D9, 

PCGS#  9054 


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SAINT-G  AUDENS  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1907-S  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
Amazing  Quality,  Prohibitively  Rare  Any  Finer 


6535  1907-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  The  1907-S  is  readily  collectible 
in  lower  Mint  State  grades  with  heavy  bagmarks,  but  in  Choice 
condition  “it  is  the  rarest  of  the  three  double  eagle  1907  issues” 
(Garrett  and  Guth,  2006).  This  high-end  near-Gem  is  just  a  half 
grade  point  from  being  a  significant  condition  rarity  that  would 
fetch  well  into  the  five-figure  price  range.  Frosty  medium  orange- 
gold  surfaces  feature  needle-sharp  design  definition,  and  abrasions 
are  minimally  scattered.  NGC  reports  just  17  submissions  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26D9,  PCGS#  9054 


HIGH  RELIEF  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


1907  High  Relief  Wire  Rim  Twenty 
VF  Details 


6536  1907  High  Relief,  Wire  Rim  —  Mount  Removed  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  An  affordable  example  of  the  High  Relief 
issue,  ideal  for  the  collector  on  a  budget.  The  detail  is  strong  for 
the  VF  level,  but  the  sharpness  of  the  finer  elements  is  softened  by 
extensive  cleaning  from  the  coin’s  life  as  part  of  a  piece  of  jewelry. 
The  mount  removal  noted  by  PCGS  is  evident  at  10  and  2  o’clock 
on  the  rim.  NGC  ID#  26F2,  PCGS#  9135 


1907  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  Unc  Details 
High  Relief,  Flat  Rim  Variant 


6537  1907  High  Relief,  Flat  Rim  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  An  unworn  and  lightly  marked  example  of  this 
iconic  issue,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  lustrous 
orange-gold  surfaces  that  display  a  slightly  unnatural  sheen.  The 
overall  presentation  is  quite  attractive  despite  the  noted  cleaning. 
The  scarcer  Flat  Rim  variety.  PCGS#  9136 


6538  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS64  NGC.  Certified  in  an  old-style 
NGC  “no  line  fatty”  holder,  this  lovely  near-Gem  1907  Arabic 
Numerals  twenty  sports  luminous  luster  on  well-preserved  (and 
equally  well-struck)  surfaces.  A  great  example  for  type  purposes. 

NGC  ID#  26F5,  PCGS#  9141 

6539  1908  No  Motto  MS65  PCGS.  Short  Rays  Obverse.  This  sun-gold 
Gem  has  a  crisp  strike  and  potent  luster.  Close  to  pristine  except 
for  a  moderate  field  mark  near  Liberty’s  branch.  A  two-year  design 
subtype.  NGC  ID#  26F6,  PCGS#  9142 

6540  1908-D  No  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  Short  Rays  Obverse.  A 
lustrous  caramel-gold  example.  Only  lightly  abraded  except  for 
moderate  scuffs  on  the  drapery  below  the  torch.  Scarcer  than  the 
Philadelphia  No  Motto  variety  in  better  Mint  State  grades.  NGC 
ID#  26F7,  PCGS#  9143 


1908-D  No  Motto  Twenty,  Top-Notch  MS65 


6541  1908-D  No  Motto  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Gem  1908-D  No 
Motto  twenty  virtually  provides  a  model  for  what  the  issue  should 
look  like  in  this  grade.  Great  luster  runs  over  orange-gold  surfaces 
with  minimal  abrasions  and  a  nice  sharp  strike.  The  fields  show  a 
somewhat  mattelike  texture.  A  top-notch  example,  approved  by 
CAC  as  well.  PCGS  reports  only  10  in  MS66  or  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  Glacier  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26F7,  PCGS#  9143 


6542  1908  Motto  MS63  PCGS.  The  columns  and  rows  on  the  Capitol 
are  clear,  as  are  the  fingers  on  Liberty’s  torch  hand.  This  Select 
first-year  type  coin  has  glowing  luster  over  primarily  green-gold 
surfaces  with  lightly  scattered  marks.  The  reverse  is  remarkably 
clean  for  the  grade.  All  1908  Motto  twenties  were  struck  after  July 
1.  NGC  ID#  26F8,  PCGS#  9147 


1908  Twenty  Dollar,  MS64+ 
With  Motto 


6543  1908  Motto  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  luster  on  this  first-year 
With  Motto  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  is  especially  attractive,  showing 
vibrant  wheat-gold  hues  on  each  side.  Light,  scattered  grazes  are  not 
overly  obtrusive  and  there  are  no  singularly  mentionable  abrasions. 
Sharp  detail  is  seen  throughout  the  eagle’s  feathers  and  Liberty’s 
torch  hand  shows  well-delineated  fingers.  NGC  ID#  26F8,  PCGS# 
9147 


6544  1908-D  Motto  MS64  NGC.  This  impressive  Choice  example 
represents  the  first  year  of  the  Motto  design.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  and  the  lustrous  orange -gold  surfaces  are  free  of 
mentionable  distractions.  NGC  ID#  26F9,  PCGS#  9148 


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6545  1908-D  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  In  1908,  Denver  Mint  production 
of  the  With  Motto  twenties  amounted  to  349,500  pieces.  Coins 
are  available  in  nearly  any  desired  grade,  including  MS64  like  this 
frosty  and  brilliant  example.  Both  sides  have  wisps  of  rose  over  light 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  a  few  small  marks. 

Ex:  Central  States  Signature  (Heritage,  4/2011),  lot  6932.  NGC  ID# 
26F9,  PCGS#  9148 

1908-D  Motto  Twenty,  MS64 
Relatively  Unabraded 


6546  1908-D  Motto  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  The  wheat-gold  surfaces 
show  a  thin  ring  of  orange  around  parts  of  the  periphery  and  some 
smoke-gray  accents  in  the  fields.  Abrasions  are  minor  for  the 
assigned  grade  and  removed  from  the  focal  points,  and  the  luster 
is  excellent,  making  this  piece  a  great  candidate  for  type  purposes. 
NGC  ID#  26F9,  PCGS#  9148 

1908-S  Twenty  Dollar,  VF35 
Lowest  Mintage  in  the  Series 


6547  1908-S  VF35  PCGS.  The  1908-S  has  the  lowest  mintage  among 
regular-issue  Saint-Gaudens  twenties  (22,000  coins  minted),  and 
it  is  one  of  the  most  elusive  dates  after  the  heavy  melt  rarities  with 
which  the  series  concludes.  Unlike  most  other  Saint-Gaudens 
double  eagles,  the  1908-S  actually  served  as  a  medium  of  exchange 
in  the  West.  This  well-circulated,  bright  yellow-gold  representative 
shows  an  expected  amount  of  rub  over  the  devices  and  myriad 
abrasions  scattered  over  each  side.  An  excellent  capstone  example 
for  the  budget-minded  collector.  NGC  ID#  26FA,  PCGS#  9149 

6548  1909/8  AU58  NGC.  FS-301.  This  “slider”  is  oh  so  close  to 
Uncirculated,  showing  a  slightly  thinned  luster  in  the  fields  rather 
than  perceptible  wear.  The  mattelike  orange-gold  surfaces  are  quite 
well-preserved,  sharply  struck,  and  free  of  distractions.  NGC  ID# 
26FC,  PCGS#  9151 

6549  1909  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Satiny  luster  shows  evidence  of  die 
erosion  in  the  fields  on  this  Select  1909  double  eagle,  but  the 
design  sharpness  is  unaffected.  Orange-gold  patina  glows  amid  a 
vibrant  cartwheel  effect,  with  few  noticeable  abrasions.  NGC  ID# 
26FB,  PCGS#  9150 


1909-D  Twenty  Dollar,  High-End  MS63 
Sharply  Struck  and  Lustrous 


6550  1909-D  MS63  PCGS.  The  memorably  low  mintage  of  the  1909-D 
Saint-Gaudens  was  only  52,500  pieces,  and  few  survive  as  nice  as 
this  Select  Mint  State  example.  Excellent  luster  runs  over  orange- 
gold  surfaces  that  seem  to  verge  on  an  even  finer  grade,  were  it  not 
for  a  couple  of  stray  marks,  including  one  on  Liberty’s  face  and  a 
patch  of  small  luster  grazes  in  the  right  obverse  field.  The  strike  is 
sharp  throughout  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  26FD,  PCGS#  9152 

6551  1910  MS64+  PCGS.  The  1910  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  is  an 
available  issue  through  MS64,  above  which  it  becomes 
conditionally  scarce.  This  typically  sharp  near-Gem  shows  swirling 
mint  frost  over  orange  and  rose-gold  surfaces,  and  above-average 
preservation  with  light,  well-hidden  marks  scattered  throughout. 

NGC  ID#  26FF,  PCGS#  9154 

1911  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS64 
Scarce  Any  Finer 


6552  1911  MS64  PCGS.  The  1911  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  boasts 
a  smaller-than-average  mintage  of  197,250  pieces  and  the  issue 
is  very  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS64  level.  This  attractive 
Choice  example  is  sharply  detailed,  wit  well-preserved  orange-gold 
surfaces  and  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  PCGS 
has  graded  54  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26FJ, 
PCGS#  9157 


6553  191 1-D  MS65  PCGS.  This  boldly  defined  Gem  Saint-Gaudens 
double  eagle  will  serve  an  advanced  Saint-Gaudens  collector  or  a 
Denver  Mint  type  collector.  This  piece  has  frosty  and  fully  lustrous 
yellow-gold  surfaces  with  excellent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26FK, 
PCGS#  9158 


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191 1-D  Saint>Gaudens  Twenty,  MS66 
Excellent  Type  Selection 


6554  191 1-D  MS66  NGC.  While  the  Denver  twenty  dollar  issue 
is  generally  available  in  Gem  condition,  finer  coins  become 
scarce.  This  MS66  example  is  among  the  increasingly  challenging 
representatives  —  still  available  at  a  reasonable  price  for  type,  but 
virtually  unavailable  any  finer.  Sharply  struck,  frosty,  and  brightly 
lustrous,  the  coin  is  every  bit  a  Premium  Gem  and  it  is  highly 
desirable  as  such.  NGC  reports  just  34  finer  coins  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
26FK,  PCGS#9158 


1911 -D/D  Double  Eagle,  MS65 
FS-501  Doubled  Mintmark 


6555  191 1-D/D  FS-501  MS65  PCGS.  The  mintmark  is  boldly  doubled 
outside  the  right  curve  on  this  scarce  variety.  The  191DD/D  is  not 
currently  listed  in  the  popular  price  books  such  as  the  Guide  Book, 
but  it  should  be  in  our  opinion.  Such  a  listing  would  dramatically 
influence  the  valuation.  This  piece  has  muted  mint  frost  with 
brilliant  orange-gold  luster  and  exceptional  eye  appeal.  PCGS# 
145010  Base  PCGS#  9158 


191 1-D/D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS66 
Repunched  Mintmark 


6556  191 1-D/D  FS-501  MS66  PCGS.  The  mintmark  shows  bold 
repunching  left.  This  is  one  of  the  most  collectible  branch  mint 
issues  in  the  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  series.  The  design  motifs 
on  each  side  exhibit  pinpoint  definition,  while  tiny  marks  are  scant 
and  unobtrusive.  A  highly  lustrous  orange-gold  representative  with 
no  shortage  of  appeal.  Population  for  the  variety:  38  in  66,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  145010  Base  PCGS#  9158 


6557  191 3-D  MS64  PCGS.  This  sharply  struck  orange-gold  near-Gem 
boasts  scintillating  luster  and  attractively  preserved  surfaces.  A 
good  value  relative  to  higher  grades.  Encapsulated  in  a  green-label 
holder.  NGC  ID#  26FP,  PCGS#  9162 


1913-D  Double  Eagle,  MS65 


6558  1913-D  MS65  NGC.  A  sun-gold  example  with  dynamic  luster 
and  a  sharp  strike.  Both  sides  display  only  minor  abrasions.  The 
former  generation  holder  has  a  small  chip  on  the  upper  left  border 
that  does  not  affect  its  integrity.  The  1913-D  can  be  located  as  a 
Gem  but  it  is  a  costly  acquisition  any  finer.  NGC  ID#  26FP,  PCGS# 
9162 


6559  1914  MS63  NGC.  The  1914  is  one  of  the  lowest-mintage  issues 
in  the  Saint-Gaudens  series  (95,250  coins).  Examples  are  typically 
heavily  abraded  and  become  conditionally  scarce  in  MS64.  This 
Select  piece  offers  lustrous  green-gold  surfaces  and  an  expected 
number  of  bagmarks.  Well-struck  with  trivial  high-point  softness. 

NGC  ID#  26FS,  PCGS#  9164 

6560  1914  MS63  PCGS.  A  pleasing  Select  Mint  State  example  of  the 
scarce,  low-mintage  1914  double  eagle.  Just  95,200  examples  were 
minted  and  survivors  are  infrequently  encountered.  NGC  ID# 

26FS,  PCGS#  9164 


1914  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 
Nearly  Unobtainable  in  Higher  Grades 


6561  1914  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1914  claims  a  low  mintage  of 
95,000  coins,  most  of  which  were  exported  overseas  and  survive 
with  heavy  bagmarks.  This  carefully  preserved  near-Gem  features 
splendid  rose-gold  hues  centrally  surrounded  by  pale,  even  reddish- 
gold  coloration  and  coruscating  luster  throughout.  The  torch 
hand  and  Capitol  building  show  delineation  of  the  fingers  and 
columns,  and  the  eagle’s  feathers  are  equally  bold.  A  marvelous 
representative  of  Saint-Gaudens’  acclaimed  design.  Both  the  Plus 
designation  and  CAC  endorsement  speak  to  the  quality  of  this 
Choice  piece.  Rare  in  higher  grades.  NGC  ID#  26FS,  PCGS#  9164 


6562  1914-D  MS65  PCGS.  Vibrant  mint  luster  and  vivid  orange-gold 
surfaces  are  the  calling  cards  of  this  delightful  Gem,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  outstanding  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has 
graded  65  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26FT, 
PCGS#  9165 

6563  1914-S  MS65  PCGS.  The  1914-S  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle 
becomes  scarce  in  grades  above  the  MS65  level.  This  well-detailed 
Gem  displays  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  vibrant 
mint  luster  on  both  sides.  NGC  ID#  26FU,  PCGS#  9166 

6564  1916-S  MS64  PCGS.  The  vivid  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this 
attractive  Choice  example  show  only  minor  signs  of  contact,  with 
ample  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  26FX,  PCGS# 
9169 


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6565  1920  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  Just  228,250  double  eagles  were  minted 
in  Philadelphia  in  1920  as  gold  production  resumed  following 
World  War  I.  This  Select  Mint  State  example  has  brilliant  yellow- 
gold  surfaces  with  trivial,  grade-consistent  marks.  NGC  ID#  26FY, 
PCGS#  9170 

1920  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS64 
Conditionally  Very  Rare  in  Higher  Grades 


6566  1920  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  Although  the  1920  Saint-Gaudens 
double  eagle  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  MS64,  the  issue  is  a  prime 
condition  rarity  in  finer  grades.  This  attractive  Choice  specimen 
offers  well-preserved  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  vibrant  ,mint  luster 
and  well-detailed  design  elements.  PCGS  has  certified  only  one 
coin  in  higher  numeric  grade  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26FY,  PCGS#  9170 

1920  Saint,  MS64+ 

Fantastic  Luster  and  Color 


6567  1920  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1920  Saint-Gaudens  twenty  is 
one  of  those  curious  issues  in  the  series,  quite  available  in  Choice 
condition  but  virtually  unknown  in  Gem.  This  lovely  coin  splits 
the  difference,  showing  fantastic  luster  on  surfaces  that  alternate 
between  greenish-gold  and  orange-gold  color.  Minimal  marks  and 
copious  luster  separate  this  piece  from  most  of  its  cohort,  as  does 
the  CAC  endorsement.  Population:  45  in  64  +  ,  1  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26FY,  PCGS#  9170 

1922-S  Double  Eagle,  MS64+ 

Heavily  Melted  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6568  1922-S  MS64+  PCGS.  This  San  Francisco  issue  suffered  from 
mass  meltings  after  the  Gold  Recall  of  April  1933,  along  with  many 
other  branch  mint  issues  from  the  1920s  and  1930s  stored  in  vaults 
at  the  time  the  Executive  Order  was  signed.  Minor  strike  softness 
occurs  at  the  lower  obverse,  but  the  overall  impression  is  sharp. 
Butter-gold  surfaces  show  minimally  scattered  marks,  and  three 
noticeable  nicks  on  Liberty’s  left  leg  likely  prohibit  an  even  higher 
grade.  There  are  only  16  finer  submissions  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  26G4,  PCGS#  9174 


6569  1924  MS65  NGC.  This  available  date  is  a  favorite  among  type 
collectors.  The  present  Gem  is  vibrantly  lustrous  and  boldly  struck. 
A  loupe  reveals  light,  scattered  ticks,  not  out  of  line  for  the  grade 
and  none  of  which  are  individually  bothersome.  NGC  ID#  26G7, 
PCGS#  9177 

6570  1924  MS66  PCGS  Secure.  Despite  its  rank  as  the  most  plentiful 
issue  in  the  entire  Saint-Gaudens  series,  the  1924  is  elusive  in  top 
grades,  and  PCGS  has  only  certified  90  finer  pieces  (7/15).  An 
impressive  example,  this  1924  is  ideal  for  a  high-grade  gold  type 
set.  Both  sides  exhibit  bold  design  motifs  and  brilliant  yellow  luster. 

NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

6571  1924  MS66+  PCGS.  Nearly  the  entire  mintage  of  4.3  million 
coins  was  exported  overseas,  and  well-preserved  examples  are 
collectible  even  in  this  high  grade.  This  Premium  Gem  features 
bold  definition  on  the  Liberty’s  torch  hand,  face,  and  leg.  Highly 
lustrous  orange-gold  surfaces  are  astonishingly  unabraded.  A  perfect 
Saint-Gaudens  type  coin.  NGC  ID#  26G7,  PCGS#  9177 

6572  1924-D  AU53  NGC.  This  D-mint  issue  is  scarce  in  all  grades, 
and  this  lightly  circulated  example  represents  a  more  affordable 
opportunity  for  a  collector  to  own  an  example.  A  few  larger 
abrasions  are  present  on  the  obverse.  Most  of  the  luster  is  present  in 
the  fields,  with  just  a  bit  of  friction  over  the  highpoints.  NGC  ID# 
26G8,  PCGS#  9178 

1924-D  Twenty  Dollar,  MS62+ 

Heavily  Melted  Semikey 


6573  1924-D  MS62+  PCGS.  The  Gold  Recall  of  1933  saw  the  mass¬ 
melting  of  several  mid-to-late  date  branch  mint  double  eagle 
issues,  the  1924-D  among  them.  More  than  3  million  coins  were 
struck,  but  probably  only  1,000  or  so  examples  survive.  This  MS62+ 
representative  is  minimally  marked  for  the  grade,  though  small 
abrasions  are  scattered  throughout.  Medium  orange-gold  surfaces 
feature  well-detailed  motifs  and  shimmering  satin  luster.  NGC  ID# 
26G8,  PCGS#  9178 

1924-D  Saint-Gaudens  Twenty,  MS63+ 

Lustrous,  Colorful  Example 


6574  1924-D  MS63+  PCGS.  CAC.  Despite  the  reported  mintage  of 
more  than  3  million  pieces,  the  1924-D  Saint-Gaudens  double 
eagle  is  a  better  date  in  high  grade.  This  high-end  Select  example 
exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements,  aside  from  a  few 
peripheral  stars,  and  lightly  marked  orange-gold  surfaces,  with  hints 
of  red  and  vibrant  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  26G8,  PCGS#  9178 

6575  1925  MS66  PCGS.  The  rich  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  delightful 
Premium  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster  with  a  few  hints  of  peach. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  no  mentionable 
distractions  are  evident.  PCGS  has  graded  seven  numerically  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26GA,  PCGS#  9180 


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6576  1925  MS66  NGC.  The  grading  services  have  seen  at  least 
100,000  1925  double  eagles,  but  most  examples  are  bagmarked  from 
indifferent  storage  and  shipment.  The  present  sun-gold  Premium 
Gem  has  potent  luster  and  a  sharp  strike,  but  its  standout  feature  is 
its  minimal  evidence  of  abrasions. 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Signature  (Heritage,  6/2005) ,  lot  8252;  Orlando  FUN 
Signature  (Heritage,  1/2008),  lot  5112.  NGC  ID#  26GA,  PCGS# 
9180 

1925-D  Double  Eagle,  MS61 
Elusive  in  Any  Grade 


6577  1925-D  MS61  NGC.  While  the  Gold  Recall  wiped  out  much  of 
the  nearly  3  million-piece  mintage,  a  few  fortunate  coins  survived 
in  private  hands  and  others  were  tucked  away  in  small  European 
hoards,  returning  to  the  collector  market  over  the  past  few  decades. 
The  issue  remains  scarce  in  all  grades.  This  lustrous,  frosty  example 
shows  no  major  marks  and  a  reasonably  strong  strike  at  the  centers, 
with  just  a  bit  of  weakness  at  the  obverse  periphery.  A  popular 
mintmarked  Saint,  always  in  demand.  NGC  ID#  26GB,  PCGS# 
9181 


1925-S  Saint-Gaudens  Double  Eagle,  AU55 
Challenging  Branch  Mint  Issue 


6578  1925-S  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  Despite  the  ample  reported  mintage 
of  3.7  million  pieces,  the  1925-S  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle  has 
always  been  a  challenging  date,  especially  in  higher  Mint  State 
grades.  Undoubtedly,  most  of  the  large  production  total  was  melted 
after  the  Gold  Recall  of  1933.  This  attractive  Choice  AU  example 
shows  just  a  trace  of  wear  on  the  well-detailed  design  elements  and 
the  lightly  abraded  surfaces  retain  almost  all  of  their  original  mint 
luster.  NGC  ID#  26GC,  PCGS#  9182 


TERRITORIAL  GOLD 


1851  Reeded  Edge  Humbert  Fifty,  K-7,  VF  Details 
887  Thous.  Variety 


6582  1851  Humbert  Fifty  Dollar,  Reeded  Edge,  887  Thous.  —  Tooled 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details.  K-7,  R.4.  We  would  describe 
the  surfaces  of  this  piece  not  so  much  tooled  —  although  they  are 
that  —  as  “engraved,”  as  someone  has  placed  fine  engraved  lines 
throughout  much  of  the  obverse.  It  is,  of  course,  now  impossible 
to  determine  what  is  original  wear  versus  later  artistry.  This  is  a 
piece  that  must  be  inspected  personally,  but  it  proves  a  belief  we 
have  long  held  —  that  it  is  impossible  to  erase  the  eye  appeal  and 
cachet  these  coins  possess.  This  Reeded  Edge  887  Thous.  Humbert 
fifty  dollar  may  form  a  cornerstone  of  some  collector’s  assemblage  of 
Territorial  gold.  Listed  on  page  385  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS# 
10214 


6579  1927  MS65  NGC.  Sharply  detailed  in  most  areas,  this 
attractive  Gem  shows  just  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  Capitol  and 
Liberty’s  torch  hand.  The  well-preserved  yellow  and  rose-gold 
surfaces  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  NGC  ID#  26GG,  PCGS# 
9186 

6580  1927  MS65  NGC.  A  common  date  in  the  Saint-Gaudens  double 
eagle  series,  the  1927  is  one  of  five  issues  that  are  frequently  chosen 
for  type  sets.  This  Gem  has  frosty  light  yellow  luster  with  excellent 
eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  2 6GG,  PCGS#  9186 

6581  1927  MS66  PCGS.  Potent  luster  sweeps  this  magnificently 
preserved  Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the 
eye  appeal  is  excellent.  Ideal  for  type  purposes,  given  the  cost  of 
an  MS67.  Certified  in  a  first  generation  holder.  NGC  ID#  26GG, 
PCGS#  9186 


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Miners  Bank  Ten  Dollar,  K- 1 
Plain  Border,  AU  Details 


6583  (1849)  Miners  Bank  Ten  Dollar,  Plain  Border  —  Cleaning 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  K-l,  R.6.  The  Miners  Bank 
was  among  the  early  issuers  of  private  gold  coins  in  California. 
The  principals  were  Stephen  A.  Wright  and  Samuel  W.  Haight. 
Eventually,  assays  confirmed  that  the  coins  were  moderately 
underweight,  and  most  were  melted.  The  present  apricot-gold 
example  has  an  unusually  sharp  strike.  The  surfaces  are  somewhat 
bright  but  are  refreshingly  free  from  abrasions.  Although  designated 
as  AU  Details  by  PCGS,  no  wear  is  readily  apparent.  Listed  on  page 
389  of  the  2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  10236 


1852  Wass  Molitor  Five  Dollar 
Small  Head,  KT 


6584  1852  Wass  Molitor  Five  Dollar,  Small  Head,  PCGS  Genuine. 
K-l,  R.6.  PCGS  deemed  this  coin  not  gradable,  without 
designating  a  reason.  In  our  opinion,  this  coin  has  the  details  of  a 
VF  specimen  that  has  been  repaired  and  cleaned.  The  left  obverse 
field,  the  upper  right  reverse  field,  and  a  portion  of  Liberty’s  neck 
are  smoothed.  Both  sides  are  hairlined.  A  green-gold  example 
of  this  rare  Wass  Molitor  variety.  Listed  on  page  393  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book. 


6585  1860  Clark,  Gruber  $20  Copper  Die  Trial  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  NGC  Details.  AU.  K-4a,  R.5.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  reeded  edge.  A  copper  die  trial  struck  from  dies  made  in 
Philadelphia  that  show  Pike’s  Peak  as  a  stylized  triangle.  This 
example  retains  almost  all  of  its  original  design  detail,  but  the  olive 
and  chocolate-brown  surfaces  show  questionable  texture  and  color 
in  some  areas.  PCGS#  10146 


1861  Clark,  Gruber  &  Co.  Five,  VF35 
Copper  Die  Trial,  K-lOc 


6586  1861  Clark,  Gruber  $5  Copper  Die  Trial  VF35  PCGS.  K-lOc, 
R.7.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  This  coin  is  a  die  trial 
struck  from  the  regular-issue  dies  for  the  1861  five  dollar  gold  piece 
of  Clark,  Gruber  &  Company.  It  is  most  unusual  to  find  a  worn 
specimen,  since  the  copper  composition  would  make  it  impossible 
for  such  a  piece  to  mistakenly  circulate  as  a  gold  example.  This 
Choice  VF  specimen  retains  three  quarters  of  its  interior  design 
detail  and  the  olive-brown  surfaces  show  only  minor  abrasions, 
suggesting  this  coin  was  carried  as  a  pocket  piece.  Population:  1  in 
35,  8  finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  10151 


CALIFORNIA  FRACTIONAL  GOLD 

6587  1856  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-107,  Low  R.4,  MS66 
NGC.  Well-struck  and  semiprooflike,  with  moderate  die  polishing 
evident  within  the  recesses  of  the  obverse  portrait.  A  scarce  Period 
One  variety,  produced  by  Frontier,  Deviercy  &  Co.  This  is  the 
highest-graded  example  at  NGC,  although  it  shares  an  overall 
finest-known  status  with  one  other  equally  graded  piece  at  PCGS 
(7/15).  PCGS#  10376 

6588  1867  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-709,  R.4,  MS67  NGC.  A 

high-end  example  of  this  scarce  period  two  octagonal  quarter  dollar, 
made  by  Frontier  &  Co.  The  strike  is  decidedly  well-executed, 
and  the  satiny  yellow-gold  luster  is  beautifully  preserved.  BG-709 
representatives  are  rarely  encountered  this  fine.  Census:  5  in  67,  0 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  10536 


1870  BG-713  Octagonal  Quarter 
MS68,  Single  Finest  Certified 


6589  1870  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-713,  R.4,  MS68  NGC. 

NGC  has  certified  thousands  of  California  fractional  gold  pieces, 
but  as  of  (6/15),  just  two  coins  have  attained  the  lofty  MS68  grade, 
a  BG-714  quarter  and  the  present  BG-713  example.  Both  pieces 
were  struck  by  the  same  obverse  die,  but  the  reverses  bear  different 
dates.  The  large,  crude  Liberty  head  is  associated  with  the  output  of 
Frontier  &  Co.,  a  San  Francisco  jeweler.  This  pristine  caramel-gold 
and  lime-green  quarter  has  a  sharp  strike  and  shimmering  luster. 

PCGS#  10540 


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6590  1871  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-718,  High  R.6,  MS65 
PCGS.  Ex:  Jay  Roe.  A  lustrous  and  solidly  struck  sun-gold  Gem.  Die 
rust  is  apparent  on  the  field  above  the  fraction,  the  field  is  buckled 
between  the  first  two  stars,  and  Liberty’s  nose  is  lapped,  all  as  made. 
An  outstanding  representative.  Population:  2  in  65,  2  finer  (6/15). 
Ex:  Jay  Roe  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  9/2003) ,  lot  161,  which 
realized  $1 ,380.  PCGS#  10545 

6591  1865/4  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-736,  Low  R.6,  MS64 
PCGS.  A  brightly  mirrored  lemon-gold  representative.  The 
portrait  is  lapped,  the  strike  is  blunt,  the  stars  are  blobs,  and  the 
bust  tip  extends  to  the  rim,  all  as  made  and  characteristic  of  the 
rare  die  variety.  As  of  (6/15),  the  single  finest  PCGS-certified 
example.  PCGS#  10563 

6592  1866  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-740,  Low  R.6,  MS64 
NGC.  The  reflective  honey-gold  surfaces  are  overlaid  with  blushes 
of  golden-brown  and  cobalt-blue.  A  well  struck  and  unmarked 
example  of  this  rare  variety.  The  G  initial  beneath  the  portrait 
represents  the  maker,  San  Francisco  jeweler  Robert  B.  Gray.  Census: 
1  in  64,  2  in  64  Prooflike,  0  finer  (6/15).  PCGS#  10567 

6593  1876  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-786,  Low  R.6,  MS65 
Prooflike  NGC.  Among  the  finest  graded  examples  of  the  very 
scarce  BG-786,  exceeded  only  by  a  single  MS66  NGC  without 
a  Prooflike  designation.  The  single  finest  at  PCGS  is  an  MS65. 
Boldly  struck  and  prominently  mirrored  with  sun-gold  centers  and 
russet-brown  borders. 

Ex:  Schaumburg  Central  States  (Heritage,  4/2013),  lot  6190,  which 
realized  $1 ,762.50.  PCGS#  710613 

6594  1872/1  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-790,  R.3,  MS66 
Prooflike  NGC.  Heavy  Date,  Period  After  CAL.  One  of  the 
Christoph  Mohrig  products.  This  lemon-yellow,  contrasted 
Prooflike  example  shows  great  eye  appeal  on  problem-free  surfaces 
that  show  an  obverse  die  state  a  tad  later  than  the  Breen-Gillio 
plate  coin.  This  piece  shows  the  die  crack  connecting  the  rim  to 
stars  2-5  plus  a  second  crack  running  across  the  neck  to  72  in  the 
date.  Other  minor  cracks  show  as  well.  Census:  6  in  66  Prooflike,  1 
finer  (7/15).  PCGS#  710617 

1873  Indian  Octagonal  Quarter  Dollar 
Rare  BG-794  Variety,  MS66 


6595  1873  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-794,  High  R.5,  MS66 
NGC.  A  lovely  Period  Two  octagonal  quarter  dollar  made  by 
Christopher  Ferdinand  Mohrig  of  San  Francisco.  The  BG-794 
variety  is  rare  in  any  condition.  NGC  has  seen  just  nine  pieces  in 
all  grades,  with  this  coin  tied  with  one  other  for  finest;  PCGS  has 
certified  26  pieces,  but  none  finer  than  MS65  (7/15).  This  piece  is 
boldly  rendered,  with  prooflike  fields  and  warm  straw-gold  color. 
Struck  with  a  coin-turn  die  alignment.  Listed  on  page  400  of  the 
2016  Guide  Book.  PCGS#  10621 


1859  Round  Liberty  Quarter  Dollar 
BG-801,  MS66  Deep  Prooflike 


6596  1859  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-801,  R.3,  MS66  Deep 
Proof  like  NGC.  Produced  by  Frontier,  Deviercy  &  Co.,  this  variety 
is  seldom  seen  in  high  grade  and  is  rare  as  fine  as  the  present  piece. 
This  deeply  prooflike  Premium  Gem  exhibits  noticeable  cameo 
contrast  as  allowed  by  sharp,  frosty  design  elements  and  glass-like 
fields  that  still  show  remnants  of  circular  die  striae.  PCGS#  710662 


6597  1870  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-835A,  R.7,  MS62  PCGS. 

Robert  B.  Leece  is  credited  with  the  1991  discovery  of  the  very 
rare  BG-835A.  Thus,  the  variety  does  not  appear  in  any  of  the 
Lee  references,  or  the  first  edition  of  Breen-Gillio.  This  flashy  and 
sharply  struck  example  is  principally  orange-gold  but  displays  plum- 
red  on  the  right  reverse.  As  of  (6/19),  PCGS  has  certified  a  total  of 
four  examples,  1  in  58  and  3  in  61.  PCGS#  10957 

1875  Round  Indian  Quarter,  MS66 
Single  Finest  Certified  BG-847 
Large  Letters  Variant 


6598  1875  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-847,  R.4,  MS66  NGC.  The 

present  lot  is  the  only  example  of  BG-847  to  attain  an  MS66  grade 
at  either  NGC  or  PCGS.  It  is  sharply  struck  with  smooth,  flashy 
apricot-gold  surfaces  and  a  minor  strike-through  on  the  reverse 
border  near  9  o’clock.  BG-847  has  two  important  die  states.  The 
early  die  state  (as  depicted  in  the  Breen-Gillio  Jay  Roe  plate  coin) 
has  small  letters  in  the  reverse  legend.  The  late  die  state  (as  seen  on 
the  present  coin)  has  a  large  letters  reverse  (compare,  for  example, 
the  A  in  CAL)  and  a  crack  from  the  rim  at  2:30  through  the 
wreath.  It  is  the  cataloger’s  opinion  that  the  large  letters  variety 
merits  a  separate  Breen-Gillio  listing,  i.e.  BG-847A.  PCGS#  10708 


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1874  Indian  Round  Quarter  Dollar 
BG-875,  MS66  Prooflike 


6599  1874  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-875,  High  R.4,  MS66 
Prooflike  NGC.  Period  Two  issue,  made  by  Christopher  Ferdinand 
Mohrig  of  San  Francisco.  A  scarce  variety,  seldom  seen  this  fine. 
NGC  lists  13  Prooflike  examples,  with  this  piece  as  the  finest.  No 
MS67  examples  are  known  in  any  contrast  category.  The  finest 
at  PCGS  is  a  single  MS66  (7/15).  This  Premium  Gem  is  fully 
prooflike  and  welhstruck,  save  for  “ghosts”  of  the  obverse  stars  seen 
around  the  reverse  periphery  as  shallow  planchet  depressions.  Welb 
preserved,  with  straw-gold  color.  Listed  on  page  401  of  the  2016 
Guide  Book.  PCGS#  710736 


6600  1875  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-877,  High  R.5,  MS65  PCGS, 

Hints  of  cherry-red  adorn  the  margins,  but  the  majority  of  this  high 
grade  example  is  peach-gold.  Numerous  tiny  die  flaws  near  the  C 
in  CAL  are  all  of  mint  origin.  Population:  3  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15). 
PCGS#  10738 

6601  1880/76  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-885,  R.3,  MS65 
Proof  like  NGC.  A  flashy  lemon-gold  Gem.  Unabraded  except  for 
moderate  contact  near  star  4.  The  strike  is  good  aside  from  obverse 
incompleteness  near  12  o’clock.  Struck  from  widely  rotated  dies. 
PCGS#  710746 

6602  1881  Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-887,  R.3,  MS66  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  The  repunched  star  7  helps  attribute  this  late- 
period  1881  round  quarter,  as  does  the  die  flaw  connecting  star 
13  to  the  feather.  Lemon-yellow,  reflective  fields  contrast  nicely 
against  frosted,  wheat-gold  devices,  creating  top-notch  eye  appeal. 
Census:  1  in  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  3  finer  (7/15).  PCGS# 
910748  Base  PCGS#  10748 


1874  Octagonal  Half  Dollar,  MS 64 
BG-959,  Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


6603  1874  Indian  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-959,  R.7,  MS64  PCGS. 

The  relief  elements  are  thickly  frosted  and  the  fields  brightly 
mirrored,  giving  each  side  of  this  near-Gem  an  attractive  prooflike 
appearance.  Strike  incompleteness  occurs  on  the  denomination, 
while  Liberty’s  portrait  is  crisp.  Several  stars  are  recut.  PCGS  has 
graded  five  BG-959  submissions  and  estimates  that  perhaps  eight 
representatives  survive  in  all  grades.  Population:  2  in  64,  0  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  10817 

6604  1859  Liberty  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1004,  Low  R.6,  MS64  PCGS. 

Ex:  Jay  Roe.  An  originally  toned  honey-gold  Choice  Liberty  half 
dollar.  Freckles  of  golden-tan  patina  are  scattered  across  minimally 
marked  surfaces.  Population:  4  in  64,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  New  England  Rare  Coin  Gallery,  5/1977 ;  Jay  Roe  Collection 
(Bowers  and  M erena,  9/2003),  lot  461,  which  realized  $1,725. 
PCGS#  10833 


6605  1870  Liberty  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1023,  Low  R.7,  MS61 
PCGS.  This  is  an  extremely  rare  round  half  dollar  made  by  Robert 
B.  Gray  &  Co.  The  Breen-Gillio  reference  lists  only  1 1  different 
examples  known,  one  of  which  is  holed.  This  Mint  State  piece 
shows  semiprooflike  fields  and  vivid  original  toning  that  blankets 
the  orange-gold  surfaces  in  amber,  violet,  and  deep  blue  overtones. 
Slightly  weak  on  the  high  points  of  the  devices,  but  without  any 
singularly  bothersome  abrasions.  PCGS#  10852 

6606  1874  Indian  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1053,  High  R.5,  MS65 
PCGS.  Ex:  Jay  Roe.  A  splendid  apricot-gold  Gem  that  boasts  glassy 
fields  and  a  bold  strike.  No  detractions  are  remotely  consequential. 
Pedigreed  to  the  best  known  (and  most  complete)  collection  of 
California  fractional  gold.  Population:  2  in  65,  0  finer  (6/15). 

Ex:  Jay  Roe  Collection  (Bowers  and  M erena,  9/2003) ,  lot  516,  which 
realized  $1 ,380.  PCGS#  10882 

6607  1869  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-1106,  High  R.4,  MS62 
PCGS.  Die  State  I,  with  the  initial  G  visible  beneath  the  bust.  This 
scarce  variety,  made  by  Robert  B.  Gray  &  Co.,  has  the  distinction 
of  being  the  only  octagonal  gold  dollar  known  with  the  date  1869. 
This  piece  is  well-struck  around  the  peripheries,  but  shows  minor 
weakness  in  the  centers.  Peach  overtones  accent  bright  yellow-gold 
surfaces  and  fully  prooflike  fields.  Population:  24  in  62,  10  finer 
(7/15).  PCGS#  10917 

6608  1876/5  Indian  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-1128,  R.5,  MS62 
Prooflike  NGC.  A  flashy  butter-gold  example  with  pastel  blushes 
of  ocean-blue  and  lavender  on  the  upper  reverse.  The  centers 
exhibit  incompleteness  of  strike,  customary  for  the  scarce  BG-1 128. 
Christopher  Ferdinand  Mohrig  of  San  Francisco  was  the  maker. 
PCGS#  710939 

COMMEMORATIVE  SILVER 

6609  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS65  PCGS.  Generous  luster  covers  each 
side  of  this  Gem  Isabella  quarter,  which  boasts  the  usual  hammered 
strike  amid  pleasing  eye  appeal.  A  couple  of  marks  in  the  left 
obverse  field  and  ticks  on  the  cheek  and  nose  account  for  the  grade, 
but  this  piece  shows  much  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  28HR,  PCGS# 
9220 

6610  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS65  PCGS.  Dusky  shades  of  magenta 
and  golden-brown  toning  blanket  the  well-preserved  surfaces 
of  this  attractive  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  NGC  ID#  28HR,  PCGS# 
9220 

6611  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS64  PCGS.  Du  Vail  1-B.  A  brilliant 
near-Gem  that  has  booming  luster  and  a  good  strike.  Marks  are 
essentially  confined  to  a  tick  on  the  nose  of  the  conjoined  Lafayette 
bust.  An  impressive  example  of  this  early  silver  commemorative 
type.  NGC  ID#  28N8,  PCGS#  9222 

1900  Lafayette  Dollar,  MS65 
First  Silver  Dollar  Commemorative 


6612  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  DuVall  1-B.  Attractive 
shades  of  apple-green,  violet,  and  lavender-gray  toning  blanket 
the  surfaces  of  this  charming  Gem  in  a  delightful  play  of  colors. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  throughout  and  the  well- 
preserved  surfaces  show  only  insignificant  signs  of  contact.  Eye 
appeal  is  outstanding.  NGC  ID#  28N8,  PCGS#  9222 


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1900  Lafayette  Dollar,  MS66 
Significant  Conditional  Rarity 


6613  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS66  NGC.  Du  Vail  2-C.  Vibrant  luster 
sweeps  this  richly  patinated  Premium  Gem.  The  centers  are 
blended  dove-gray  and  wheat-gold,  while  the  margins  display 
blue-green.  The  reverse  appears  pristine,  and  the  obverse  exhibits 
only  a  couple  of  tiny  marks.  Washington’s  cheek  retains  minor 
planchet  striae,  as  made.  MS66  is  an  uncommonly  high  grade 
for  the  Lafayette  type,  which  is  typically  encountered  in  AU58 
through  MS64.  Most  Lafayette  dollars  are  either  Duvall  1-B  or  2-C, 
although  three  other  scarce  to  very  rare  die  marriages  are  known. 
Census:  65  in  66  (3  in  66+,  2  in  66  ★),  10  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28N8,  PCGS#  9222 


1921  2x2  Alabama  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Vibrant,  Frosty  Luster 


6614  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS66  NGC.  The  1921  Alabama  2x2 
represents  a  difficult  issue  to  locate  in  MS65,  and  coins  that  grade 
finer  are  particularly  elusive  and  desirable.  This  is  a  beautiful 
Premium  Gem  with  smooth,  lustrous  surfaces  that  are  well-struck 
and  completely  brilliant.  The  few  scattered  surface  nicks  are 
too  trivial  to  be  of  any  consequence.  A  bright,  premium  quality 
example,  this  coin  has  all  of  the  eye  appeal  that  one  could  ever 
expect  from  an  untoned  silver  commemorative,  and  is  highly 
desirable  based  upon  both  technical  and  visual  considerations. 
Census:  94  in  66  (7  in  66+,  9  in  66  ★),  5  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  Long  Beach  Bullet  (Heritage,  9/2002) ,  lot  2743;  Baltimore 
Signature  (Heritage,  7/2003) ,  lot  9130.  NGC  ID#  28HS,  PCGS# 
9225 


1935  Arkansas  Centennial  Half,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  at  PCGS 


6615  1935  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Heller.  A  boldly  struck 
example  from  the  first  year  of  the  Arkansas  Centennial  half  dollar 
series.  The  centers  show  dusky  lavender-gray  toning  and  the 
peripheries  show  deeper  olive  and  gold  hues.  This  issue  is  available 
in  lower  grades,  but  becomes  rare  this  well-preserved.  Population: 
21  in  67  (3  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28HW,  PCGS#  9233 


6616  1936  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  A  few  hints  of  greenish- 
gold  toning  highlight  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this 
spectacular  Superb  Gem,  with  satiny  mint  luster  underneath.  The 
design  elements  are  sharply  detailed  and  eye  appeal  is  outstanding. 
Population:  15  in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28HZ, 
PCGS#  9237 

6617  1936-S  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  The  design  elements 
of  this  impressive  Superb  Gem  exhibit  razor-sharp  definition 
throughout  and  the  virtually  pristine  surfaces  radiate  vibrant 
mint  luster,  with  a  few  hints  of  greenish-gold  and  pink  toning. 
Population:  17  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28J3, 
PCGS#  9239 

6618  1937-D  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  This  delightful  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint 
luster  on  both  sides.  The  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  show 
highlights  of  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Population:  32  in  67  (5  in 
67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28J5,  PCGS#  9242 


1938  Arkansas  Half,  MS67 
Excellent  Surface  Quality 


6619  1938  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Heller.  The  1938 
Arkansas  Centennial  half  had  a  distribution  of  just  3,156  pieces. 
Superb  Gem  survivors  are  rarely  seen.  This  piece  is  well-struck  and 
devoid  of  distracting  abrasions.  Iridescent  pastel-champagne  toning 
is  visited  by  hues  of  olive  and  russet  around  the  rims.  Population:  15 
in  67  (2  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28J7,  PCGS#  9245 


6620  1939  Arkansas  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Heller.  Dusky  shades  of 
lavender-gray  and  golden-brown  toning  visit  the  well-preserved 
surfaces  of  this  impressive  Premium  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed 
design  elements  and  satiny  luster  underneath.  Population:  55  in  66 
(7  in  66+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JA,  PCGS#  9249 


1939-D  Arkansas  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Only  One  Coin  Certified  Finer 


6621  1939-D  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Mintages  dwindled  at  the  end  of 
the  Arkansas  series,  as  few  contemporary  collectors  had  an  interest 
in  such  pieces.  Of  course,  that  means  that  today’s  collectors  are 
challenged  to  find  nice  examples  such  as  this  Superb  Gem.  Only 
one  numerically  finer  example  has  been  certified,  and  few  others 
could  possibly  match  the  quality  of  this  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous 
beauty,  with  its  delicate  peripheral  gold  toning.  Population:  10  in 
67  (1  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JB,  PCGS#  9250 


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1939-S  Arkansas  Half,  MS67 
Low-Mintage,  None  Finer 


6622  1939-S  Arkansas  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  With  a  low 
distribution  of  just  2,105  pieces  each,  the  1939-PDS  Arkansas 
commemoratives  rank  among  the  lowest-mintage  issues  of  the 
entire  classic  series.  This  satiny,  unmarked,  and  untoned  Superb 
Gem  is  tied  for  finest-known  according  to  both  services.  Delightful 
satiny  luster  covers  both  sides.  Population:  11  in  67  (1  in  67+ ),  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28JC,  PCGS#  9251 


1939-S  Arkansas  Centennial  Half,  MS67 


Softly  Lustrous 


6623  1939-S  Arkansas  MS67  NGC.  The  1939-S  was  issued  in  three- 
coin  sets  along  with  an  example  each  of  the  Philadelphia  and 
Denver  issues,  struck  to  the  extent  of  just  2,100  pieces  (plus  five 
coins  for  assay  purposes).  Superb  Gem  survivors  are  rare  and  highly 
sought-after.  This  piece  displays  a  bold  strike  and  satiny  luster  with 
a  dusting  of  golden-gray  color.  Close  examination  with  a  loupe 
confirms  the  exceptional  surface  quality.  Census:  9  in  67,  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JC,  PCGS#  9251 


6624  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS67  PCGS.  Soft  silver-gray  interiors  with 
gold-orange,  tan,  and  sage  patina  at  the  borders.  This  Superb  Gem 
of  the  popular  Bay  Bridge  design  has  few  betters;  PCGS  recognizes 
just  10  numerically  finer  pieces  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JD,  PCGS# 
9254 

6625  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS67  PCGS.  An  outstanding  iridescent 
display  masks  the  underlying  mint  luster  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The 
surfaces  are  pristine  and  the  intermingled  golden-brown,  rose,  and 
violet  toning  enhances  the  eye  appeal.  PCGS  has  only  certified 
10  finer  examples  of  this  issue  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JD,  PCGS# 
9254 

6626  1935-D  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  This  remarkable  Superb 
Gem  offers  pinpoint  definition  on  all  design  elements  and  the 
lustrous  surfaces  display  no  mentionable  distractions.  A  few  hints  of 
greenish-gold  toning  add  to  the  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Population: 
15  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JG,  PCGS# 
9259 

6627  1938  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Heller.  Razor-sharp  definition  is 
evident  on  all  design  elements  and  the  well-preserved  surfaces  of 
this  delightful  Superb  Gem  radiate  vibrant  mint  luster.  Eye  appeal 
is  terrific.  Population:  38  in  67  (5  in  67+ ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28JU,  PCGS#  9274 


6628  1938-D  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  impeccably  preserved 
surfaces  of  this  impressive  Superb  Gem  are  blanketed  in  shades 
of  greenish-gold  and  lavender-gray  toning,  with  satiny  mint 
luster  underneath.  The  design  elements  are  well-detailed  and  few 
examples  are  known  in  higher  grade.  Population:  70  in  67  (6  in 
67+),  5  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JV,  PCGS#  9275 

6629  1938-S  Boone  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  This  impressive  Superb  Gem 
specimen  displays  unusually  sharp  definition  on  all  design  elements 
and  the  impeccably  preserved  lustrous  surfaces  are  enhanced  by 
shades  of  lavender  and  greenish-gold  toning.  Population:  39  in  67 
(2  in  67+),  3  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JW,  PCGS#  9276 

6630  1925-S  California  MS67  ★  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  lavender, 
blue,  and  greenish-gold  toning  blanket  the  impeccably  preserved 
surfaces  of  this  exquisite  Superb  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  underneath.  NGC  has  certified 
15  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JY,  PCGS# 
9281 

6631  1925-S  California  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  wonderful  Superb  Gem 
marking  the  75th  anniversary  of  California  statehood,  this  piece 
has  soft,  frosty  silver  luster  with  pastel  blue,  green,  and  gold  toning 
along  the  borders.  PCGS  has  only  certified  six  finer  examples 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JY,  PCGS#  9281 


1925-S  California  Diamond  Jubilee  Half 
Glowing,  Beautifully  Toned  MS68 


6632  1925-S  California  MS68  NGC.  Jo  Mora  designed  the  iconic 
designs  of  the  California  Diamond  Jubilee  half  dollar  which  depicts 
a  Forty-Niner  on  the  obverse  and  a  grizzly  bear  (the  state  emblem) 
on  the  reverse.  This  Superb  Gem  example  is  among  the  finest 
certified  at  either  service,  and  displays  captivating  eye  appeal  with 
a  wide  spectrum  of  multicolor  hues  accenting  satiny  champagne 
surfaces  on  each  side.  The  strike  is  bold  and  there  are  no  signs  of 
contact  present.  Census:  15  in  68  (5  in  68  ★,  1  in  68+^),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28JY,  PCGS#  9281 


1936  Cincinnati  Half,  MS 6  7 
Tied  for  the  Finest  Certified 


6633  1936  Cincinnati  MS67  PCGS.  This  stunning  Superb  Gem  has 
distinctive  peripheral  gold  and  iridescent  toning  on  the  obverse, 
with  mottled  gold  toning  over  much  of  the  reverse.  Both  sides 
exhibit  satiny  silver  luster.  Tied  for  the  finest  certified  with  10 
others  at  PCGS  and  seven  at  NGC  (6/15).  An  important 
opportunity  for  the  commemorative  connoisseur.  NGC  ID#  28JZ, 
PCGS#  9283 


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1936  Cincinnati  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Among  the  Finest  Certified 


6634  1936  Cincinnati  MS67  PCGS.  Satiny  silver  luster  reveals  hints 
of  pale-gold  toning  near  the  margins,  yet  this  smooth  and  problem- 
free  Superb  Gem  is  essentially  untoned  on  the  obverse  and  only 
lightly  patinated  on  the  reverse.  The  lack  of  all  but  the  tiniest 
marks  anywhere  on  the  coin  confirm  the  lofty  grade,  which  is 
unsurpassed  by  any  examples  at  either  service.  Few  coins  can  equal 
the  stately  appeal  of  this  excellent  Cincinnati  half.  Population:  1 1 
in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28JZ,  PCGS#  9283 


1893  Columbian  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Lovely  Two-Sided  Toning 


6639  1893  Columbian  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  A  spectacularly  toned 
example,  as  is  characteristic  of  original  examples  of  this  first 
commemorative  half  dollar  issue.  Concentric  shades  of  golden- 
violet  and  emerald-green  iridescence  adorn  both  sides,  and  the  soft, 
frosted  surfaces  that  rest  under  the  toning  are  refreshingly  smooth. 
Population:  19  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 

Ex:  New  York  Signature  (Heritage,  11/2003),  lot  9098.  NGC  ID# 
26H6,  PCGS#  9297 


1936  Cincinnati  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Touch  of  Iridescence 


6635  1936  Cincinnati  MS67  PCGS.  The  Cincinnati  half  dollar  was 
produced  at  all  three  active  mints  and  distributed  in  sets.  Today, 
the  Philadelphia  issue  is  one  of  the  scarcer  in  high  grade.  This 
Superb  Gem  is  among  the  finest  certified  and  displays  sharp  motifs 
with  satiny  luster.  Hints  of  iridescence  appear  throughout  the  pale 
champagne  patina.  Population:  11  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28JZ,  PCGS#  9283 

6636  1936  Cleveland  MS67  PCGS.  This  spectacular  Superb  Gem 
exhibits  well-detailed  design  elements  and  virtually  pristine 
lustrous  surfaces  under  shades  of  greenish-gold,  lavender,  and  amber 
toning.  Population:  80  in  67  (9  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28K4,  PCGS#  9288 

663  7  1 936-D  Columbia  MS67  +  PCGS.  CAC.  From  a  small  distribution 
of  8,009  pieces,  this  high-end  Superb  Gem  displays  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout,  with 
impeccably  preserved  surfaces  and  incredible  eye  appeal.  PCGS 
has  graded  23  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28K6, 
PCGS#  9292 

6638  1936-S  Columbia  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb 
Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  satiny  mint 
luster  under  shades  of  lavender,  gray,  and  greenish-gold  toning. 
PCGS  has  graded  six  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28K7,  PCGS#  9293 


6640  1935  Connecticut  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb 
Gem  displays  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  with  vibrant  mint 
luster  and  well-detailed  design  elements  under  attractive  shades  of 
pale  gold  and  lavender  toning.  Census:  96  in  67  (5  in  67  + ,  12  in  67 
★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28K8,  PCGS#  9299 

6641  1936  Elgin  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  Vivid  shades  of  magenta  and 
greenish-gold  toning  highlight  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of 
this  incredible  Superb  Gem,  with  sharply  detailed  design  elements 
and  vibrant  mint  luster  underneath.  Eye  appeal  is  extraordinary. 
NGC  has  graded  11  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28KA,  PCGS#  9303 


1936  Gettysburg  Half  Dollar,  MS  6  7 
Extremely  Rare  any  Finer 


6642  1936  Gettysburg  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  turning  point  of  the 
Civil  War,  the  Battle  of  Gettysburg,  is  remembered  in  the  designs 
of  this  popular  classic  commemorative.  The  issue  had  a  moderate 
distribution  of  26,928  coins,  but  Superb  Gem  survivors  are  scarce. 
This  piece  is  boldly  struck  and  well-preserved.  Champagne-gray 
luster  reveals  hints  of  amber,  olive,  and  lavender  around  the  borders. 
There  are  two  MS68  coins  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KB, 
PCGS#  9305 


6643  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  pleasing  lavender- 
gray  centers  of  this  high-end  Premium  Gem  are  surrounded  by 
vivid  rings  of  greenish-gold  toning.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed,  with  ample  mint  luster  under  the  patina.  NGC  ID#  28KD, 
PCGS#  9306 


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1922  No  Star  Grant  Memorial  Half,  MS67 
Sharply  Struck,  Pearlescent  Patina 


6644  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS67  PCGS.  More  available  than  the  scarce 
With  Star  version,  the  No  Star  variety  is  nonetheless  conditionally 
rare  in  Superb  Gem  grades.  A  weak  central  strike  plagues  the 
issue,  although  here  the  strike  is  sharp.  Hints  of  lilac  enhance  the 
pearlescent-gray  surfaces,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  shining  through. 
Aside  from  some  Mint-related  die  polishing  lines,  there  are  no 
notable  surface  irregularities  or  distractions.  Population:  47  in  67  (2 
in  67+),  0  finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KD,  PCGS#  9306 

1922  Grant  No  Star  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Delightful  Gold  and  Powder-Blue  Patina 


6645  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  No  Star  variety 
is  far  more  available  than  its  With  Star  cousin,  but  examples  are 
rarely  seen  at  this  grade  level.  Specks  of  gold  toning  blend  with 
pale-blue  patina  overall,  delivering  considerable  visual  appeal 
throughout  this  Laura  Gardin  Fraser-designed  commemorative 
half  dollar.  Satiny  surfaces  are  devoid  of  overt  impairments,  as  the 
rarified  Superb  Gem  grade  suggests.  Population:  48  in  67  (2  in  67+ ), 
0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KD,  PCGS#  9306 

6646  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS64  PCGS.  The  low  mintage  variety 
with  an  incused  star  above  the  N  in  GRANT.  Lightly  toned, 
lustrous,  and  smooth  save  for  a  graze  above  the  SS  in  Ulysses. 
The  dies  clashed  early  and  were  lapped,  leaving  die  polish  lines 
throughout  the  obverse  field.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder. 

NGC  ID#  28KC,  PCGS#  9307 

6647  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS64  NGC.  Well  struck  and  carefully 
preserved  with  a  hint  of  green-gold  toning.  The  dies  clashed  early 
on  this  issue,  and  the  Mint  responded  by  lapping  the  obverse  die 
to  remove  the  clash  marks.  The  obverse  field  displays  myriad  die 
polish  lines,  as  made.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  holder.  NGC  ID# 
28KC,  PCGS#  9307 


1922  With  Star  Grant  Half,  MS 66 
Original  Toning 


6648  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  NGC.  This  is  a  satiny  Premium 
Gem  example  of  the  scarcer  of  the  two  Grant  Memorial  half  dollar 
varieties,  denoted  by  a  small  incuse  star  in  the  right  obverse  field. 
Both  sides  are  toned  in  olive-gold  and  light  russet  hues.  The  high 
point  of  Grant’s  hair  shows  minor  softness,  as  usual.  Census:  55  in 
66  (1  in  66+,  2  in  66  ★),  9  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KC,  PCGS# 
9307 


6649  1928  Hawaiian  MS63  PCGS.  Vivid  shades  of  golden-brown, 
magenta,  and  amber  toning  blanket  the  lightly  marked  surfaces 
of  this  impressive  Select  specimen.  The  design  elements  are  well- 
detailed  and  vibrant  mint  luster  shines  through  the  toning. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS# 
9309 

6650  1928  Hawaiian  MS64  NGC.  An  attractive  Choice  example  of 
this  key  silver  commemorative,  with  well-detailed  design  elements 
and  well-preserved  lustrous  surfaces  that  show  a  few  highlights  of 
pale  gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS#  9309 

6651  1928  Hawaiian  MS64  NGC.  A  well-preserved  Choice  specimen 
of  this  silver  commemorative  key,  with  sharply  detailed  design 
elements  and  vibrant  mint  luster  on  both  sides.  From  a  low 
distribution  total  of  9,958  pieces.  NGC  ID#  28KE,  PCGS# 
9309 


1946  Iowa  Centennial  Half,  Outstanding  MS68 


6652  1946  Iowa  MS68  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1946  Iowa  Centennial  half 
dollar  is  one  of  the  more  plentiful  classic  commemoratives  is  MS68, 
but  such  pieces  are  still  scarce.  This  coin  is  among  the  finest  at 
PCGS.  The  strike  is  sharp  and  the  surfaces  display  satiny  luster.  The 
obverse  is  encompassed  by  gold,  crimson,  and  forest-green  toning; 
the  reverse  shows  similar  hues  but  with  the  addition  of  lilac-gray  over 
most  of  the  center.  Population:  82  in  68  (9  in  68+ ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28KJ,  PCGS# 
9316 


6653  1925  Lexington  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Lexington 
half  dollar  is  not  difficult  to  locate  in  MS66  condition,  but  the 
population  drops  off  dramatically  in  finer  grades.  This  high-end 
Premium  Gem  is  well-detailed  and  lustrous,  under  attractive 
shades  of  greenish-gold  and  lavender  toning.  PCGS  has  graded 
23  numerically  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KK,  PCGS# 
9318 


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1918  Illinois  Centennial  Half,  Stellar  MS67+ 


6654  1918  Lincoln  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  Plus  designation  sets 
this  Superb  Gem  Illinois  Centennial  half  dollar  apart  from  most 
other  MS67  examples,  and  only  two  MS68  coins  (one  MS68  +  ) 
are  finer  at  PCGS  (6/15).  This  piece  is  razor-sharp  and  displays 
frosty  mint  radiance.  Tinges  of  amber-gold,  violet,  and  blue  toning 
surround  the  obverse  periphery,  while  the  remainder  of  each  side 
shows  just  a  hint  of  light  golden  color.  PCGS#  9320 


1921  Missouri  Centennial  Half 
Appealing  Premium  Gem,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 


6655  1921  Missouri  MS66  PCGS.  Colorful  iridescent  shades  appear 
on  the  sloped  borders  of  this  attractive  Premium  Gem  Missouri 
half.  Sea-green  and  golden  hues  venture  inward  toward  the  centers, 
which  are  fully  struck-up  and  boldly  defined.  Designed  by  Robert 
Aitken  (who  also  designed  the  Panama-Pacific  fifty  dollar  gold 
pieces),  the  pleasing  frontier  motifs  are  among  the  favorites  of 
most  commemorative  collectors.  PCGS  has  not  certified  any  coins 
numerically  finer  than  this  MS66  example.  Population:  42  in  66,  0 
finer  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  28KS,  PCGS#  9330 


6656  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  Gem  representative 
of  the  scarcer  2x4  variant  displays  crimson  toning  at  the  borders 
with  an  added  sliver  of  color  in  the  right  obverse  field.  The 
otherwise  brilliant  surfaces  glisten  with  satiny  luster.  Approximately 
9,400  pieces  were  distributed,  but  examples  finer  than  the  coin  here 
offered  are  rare.  NGC  ID#  28KR,  PCGS#  9331 


1921  Missouri  2x4  Half  Dollar,  MS66 
Among  the  Top  Coins  at  Both  Services 


6657  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS66  NGC.  San  Francisco  artist  Robert 
Aitken,  famous  for  his  1915  Pan-Pac  $50  gold  coins,  also  designed 
the  1921  Missouri  Centennial  commemorative  halves.  Researchers 
have  long  debated  the  issue’s  distribution  totals.  It  is  certain  that 
50,028  coins  (both  varieties)  were  minted,  and  that  29,600  coins 
were  melted.  Current  distribution  estimates  stand  at  9,400  2x4 
coins  and  11,400  Plain  representatives.  This  well-defined,  satiny 
2x4  variant  has  pearl-gray  iridescence  in  the  centers  surrounded  by 
golden-orange  and  indigo  toning  around  the  edges.  Census:  39  in 
66  (1  in  66  ★),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KR,  PCGS#  9331 


6658  1923-S  Monroe  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  Gem  example  of  the 
notoriously  challenging  Monroe  half  dollar,  mostly  silver-gray  with 
elements  of  peach  and  deep  claret.  A  green  CAC  label  further 
attests  to  the  quality. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  NGC  ID#  28KT,  PCGS# 
9333 


1938  New  Rochelle  Half,  SP66 
One  of  50  Specimens  Believed  Struck 


6659  1938  New  Rochelle  SP66  NGC.  According  to  research  by  noted 
commemorative  authority,  Anthony  Swiatek,  50  New  Rochelle 
half  dollars  were  struck  on  polished  proof  planchets,  and  were 
then  given  to  various  members  of  the  Commemorative  Coin 
Committee.  One  of  the  earliest  auction  appearances  of  an  example 
was  in  lot  1707  of  the  1958  ANA  sale  (Kosoff,  8/1958),  where  a 
piece  was  described  as  a  “Special  Proof  Half  Dollar  of  the  New 
Rochelle  Commemorative  issue,  struck  in  very  limited  number  ...” 
Recognized  as  a  specimen,  this  Premium  Gem  example  is  boldly 
struck,  with  gleaming  prooflike  fields  that  denote  its  special  status. 
Traces  of  gold  toning  appear  overall. 


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1938  New  Rochelle  Half  Dollar 
Specimen  MS66 


6660  1938  New  Rochelle  MS66  NGC.  Both  Prooflike  and  Specimen 
strikings  are  known  and  certified  for  the  New  Rochelle.  The 
Specimen  coins,  such  as  this  one,  are  only  graded  by  NGC.  Such 
pieces  are  presumably  from  the  50  coins  presented  to  various 
dignitaries,  members  of  the  Coinage  Committee,  and  selected 
members  of  the  Westchester  County  Coin  Club.  This  is  a  deeply 
mirrored  example  with  only  slight  contrast  evident  between  the 
fields  and  devices.  There  are  no  obvious  contact  marks  present,  and 
each  side  is  primarily  brilliant  with  a  slight  reddish  tinge  evident. 
NGC  has  only  certified  13  coins  as  Specimen  strikings,  and  five 
others  have  been  graded  the  same  as  this  coin  with  six  finer,  minus 
possible  resubmissions  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28KU,  PCGS#  9335 


1925  Norse  Medal,  MS66 
Scarcer  Thin  Planchet  Variant 


6661  1925  Norse  Thin  Planchet  MS66  PCGS,  CAC.  Two  variants 
exist  for  the  1925  Norse  commemorative  medals.  Thin  Planchet 
examples  were  struck  to  the  extent  of  6,000  pieces,  while  Thick 
Planchet  medals  claim  a  net  distribution  of  31,750  pieces.  This 
scarcer  Thin  Planchet  representative  is  mostly  brilliant  with  satiny 
luster  and  mottled  violet  and  orange  toning  around  the  edges. 
Population:  7  in  66,  0  finer  (7/15). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two.  PCGS#  9451 

6662  1933-D  Oregon  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  FS-801.  Satiny  luster 
glistens  over  mostly  brilliant,  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  with 
dappled  blue,  magenta,  yellow,  and  orange  toning  around  the  rims. 
A  total  of  5,000  1933-D  Oregon  halves  were  struck  plus  eight  coins 
for  assay  purposes.  PCGS  shows  just  two  finer  submissions  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28KZ,  PCGS#  9343 

1938-D  Oregon  Half,  MS68 
Icy  Luster 


6663  1938-D  Oregon  MS68  PCGS.  Ice-blue,  frosty  luster  shows  hints 
of  light  golden  color  around  the  peripheries  on  this  incredible 
Oregon  Trail  half  dollar,  a  conditionally  scarce  example.  Close 
inspection  with  a  loupe  reveals  bold  design  elements  and  seemingly 
perfect  surfaces.  Population:  43  in  68  (5  in  68  + ),  2  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28L7,  PCGS#  9349 


6664  1939  Oregon  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  entire  obverse  is  veiled 
in  mottled  golden-brown,  plum,  and  russet  patina.  The  target- 
like  reverse  exhibits  comparably  toned  borders  that  cede  to  frosty 
brilliance,  culminating  in  a  circle  of  color  at  the  extreme  center. 
The  underlying  surfaces  are  immaculate.  This  is  one  of  six  MS67+ 
coins  at  PCGS  with  four  pieces  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28L9, 
PCGS#  9352 


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1939-D  Oregon  Half,  MS68+ 
Deep  Tab  Toning 


6665  1939-D  Oregon  MS68+  NGC.  Boldly  rendered  design  elements 
are  illuminated  by  glowing,  satiny  luster  on  this  Plus-designated 
MS68  example,  one  of  the  finest  1939-D  Oregon  Trail  halves 
known.  The  reverse  is  tab-toned  in  vivid  amber-russet,  crimson, 
and  sun-gold  hues,  with  pale  champagne  over  most  of  the  interiors. 
The  obverse  shows  similar  hues  but  in  a  more  intermingled  pattern. 
Census:  33  in  68  (5  in  68+,  14  in  68  ★,  2  in  68+^),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28LA,  PCGS#  9353 

6666  1939-S  Oregon  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  total  of  3,005  S-mint 
examples  were  distributed  in  the  series’  final  year.  Specks  of  fiery 
orange  and  crimson  patina  overlay  shimming  surfaces  that  appear 
flawless  at  first  glance  and  remain  so  even  after  close  inspection. 
There  are  only  eight  finer  submissions  at  PCGS  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28LB,  PCGS#  9354 

6667  1939  SET  Oregon  PDS  Set  MS65  to  MS66  NGC.  This  matched 
set  contains  a  1939  MS65,  1939-D  MS66,  and  1939-S  MS65. 

All  coins  have  brilliant  satin  surfaces  with  glimpses  of  pale  golden 
toning.  Certified  in  NGC  holders  with  consecutive  serial  numbers. 
(Total:  3  coins)  PCGS#  9355 

6668  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS65  NGC.  Vivid  shades  of  greenish- 
gold  and  magenta  toning  highlight  the  well-preserved  surfaces 
of  this  delightful  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  throughout.  NGC  ID#  26H7,  PCGS# 
9357 

1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollar 
Seemingly  Flawless  Superb  Gem 


6669  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Concentric  rings  of 
rainbow  iridescence  surround  brilliant  interiors  on  both  sides.  From 
a  technical  standpoint,  this  is  a  near-flawless  Superb  Gem  without 
a  single  impairment  that  merits  mention.  Even  close  study  with 
magnification  fails  to  reveal  where  this  amazing  coin  lost  points. 
The  obverse  and  reverse  of  the  1915  Pan-Pac  half  dollar  were 
designed  by  Charles  Barber  and  George  T.  Morgan,  and  27,134 
pieces  were  distributed  in  all.  This  is  easily  among  the  top  survivors; 
PCGS  has  seen  just  three  submissions  in  higher  grades  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26H7,  PCGS#  9357 

6670  1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific,  FS-501,  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

A  collector-grade  example  of  this  popular  Panama-Pacific 
International  Exposition  commemorative.  The  strike  is  sharp 
and  abrasions  are  minimal.  Silvery  interiors  contrast  sharply  with 
vivid  multicolor  peripheries,  which  are  most  bold  on  the  obverse. 
PCGS#  145748  Base  PCGS#  9357 


1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific  Half,  MS66 
Barber-Morgan  Design  Collaboration 


6671  1915-S/S  Panama-Pacific,  FS-502,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  One  of 

two  repunched  mintmark  varieties  for  the  issue,  showing  the  upper 
serif  of  an  errant  S  in  the  field  above  the  primary.  The  Panama- 
Pacific  half  dollar  had  a  distribution  of  27,134  pieces,  and  is  one 
of  the  more  affordable  commemoratives  struck  for  the  Panama- 
Pacific  International  Exposition  held  in  San  Francisco  in  1915. 
This  Premium  Gem  is  sharply  struck,  with  satiny  golden-gray  luster. 

PCGS#  511601  Base  PCGS#  9357 


6672  1936  Robinson  MS67  PCGS.  This  extraordinary  Superb  Gem  is 
deeply  toned  in  gold,  green,  and  rose  shades  with  underlying  frosty 
mint  luster.  Population:  76in67(lin67+),  2  finer  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  28LJ,  PCGS#  9369 

6673  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS65  ★  NGC.  An  especially  attractive 
Gem  example  of  this  popular  silver  commemorative,  with  sharply 
detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint  luster  under 
shades  of  lavender-gray  and  greenish-gold  toning.  NGC  ID#  28LN, 
PCGS#  9376 

6674  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  high-end  Premium 
Gem  example  of  this  popular  issue,  with  satiny  mint  luster  and 
sharply  detailed  design  elements  throughout.  The  well-preserved 
surfaces  are  visited  by  highlights  of  lavender,  gray,  and  amber 
toning.  NGC  ID#  28LN,  PCGS#  9376 

6675  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Soft  orange-tan 
and  bluish-green  toning  visits  the  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces  of 
this  Superb  Gem  commemorative  half.  Sharply  struck  design 
features  and  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  round  out  the  coin’s 
outstanding  eye  appeal,  appropriately  recognized  by  CAC.  PCGS 
reports  just  eight  examples  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS# 
9378 

1925  Stone  Mountain  Half  Dollar,  MS67+ 

Amazing  Array  of  Colors 


6676  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  The  color  palette 
seen  on  each  side  of  this  well-struck  Superb  Gem  includes  shades 
of  fiery  orange,  blue,  red-violet,  and  green  when  rotated  under  a 
lamp.  Soft,  frosty  mint  luster  percolates  through  the  variegated 
toning.  The  1925  Stone  Mountain  half  dollar  is  one  of  the  most 
available  commemoratives  from  the  1920s.  Nevertheless,  only  5% 
of  all  MS67  submissions  at  PCGS  have  received  a  Plus  designation, 
and  there  are  just  eight  examples  rated  finer  at  that  service  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26H8,  PCGS#  9378 


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6677  1936-S  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  This  high-end  Superb  Gem 
displays  sharply  detailed  design  elements  and  vibrant  satiny  mint 
luster  with  a  few  hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  One  of  9,055  pieces 
struck.  PCGS  has  graded  just  two  coins  as  MS68  or  better  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28LW,  PCGS#  9388 

6678  1937  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  A  scarce  Texas  Centennial  issue  from 
a  mintage  of  just  6,571  coins,  this  Superb  Gem  exhibits  delicate 
wisps  of  gold  and  blue  toning  that  intensifies  along  the  borders. 
PCGS  has  only  certified  four  finer  examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28LX,  PCGS#  9390 

6679  1937-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Silver- white  interiors  have 
gold  and  peach  toning  around.  The  reverse  adds  hints  of  blue  and 
violet.  An  impressively  preserved  later-date  Texas  half  from  Denver. 
PCGS  has  graded  just  two  pieces  as  MS68  or  better  (7/15).  NGC 
ID#  28LY,  PCGS#  9391 

6680  1937-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Gold  overtones  grace  most 
of  this  beautifully  preserved  later  Texas  half.  Shades  of  green 
outline  portions  of  Liberty  on  the  reverse.  PCGS  has  graded  only 
two  coins  finer  than  this  magnificent  MS67+  example  (6/15). 
NGC  ID#  28LY,  PCGS#  9391 

6681  1938  Texas  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  A  sharply  detailed  Superb  Gem, 
with  virtually  pristine  surfaces  and  satiny  mint  luster  throughout. 
From  a  small  distribution  of  3,780  pieces.  Population:  55  in  67  (4  in 
67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#28M2,  PCGS#  9394 


1938-D  Texas  Half,  Pristine  MS67+ 


6682  1938-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  Pale  lilac,  rose,  and  gold 
appear  faintly  on  each  side  of  this  remarkably  pristine  1938-D 
Texas  half,  which  still  presents  as  largely  untoned.  The  hunt  for  a 
finer-graded  example  of  this  Texas  issue  would  likely  result  in  a  long 
and  futile  search.  Population:  13  in  67 +,  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M3,  PCGS#  9395 

1938-D  Texas  Independence  Half,  MS67+ 
Exceptional  Quality 


6683  1938-D  Texas  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  A  stunning  representative 
of  the  Texas  design,  coined  at  the  closest  operating  mint  to  the 
state.  The  distribution  for  this  issue  total  just  3,775  pieces,  sold 
in  three-coin  sets  along  with  an  example  each  of  the  Philadelphia 
and  San  Francisco  issues.  This  Superb  Gem  exhibits  satiny  silver 
luster  with  wisps  of  delicate  gold,  violet,  and  blue  peripheral  toning. 
Population:  100  in  67  (13  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28M3, 
PCGS#  9395 


1938-D  Texas  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Among  the  Finest  Known 


6684  1938-D  Texas  MS68  NGC.  The  1938-D  Texas  Independence 
Centennial  half  dollar  had  a  limited  distribution  of  only  3,775 
coins.  The  present  MS68  example  is  among  only  a  handful  of 
pieces  that  claim  status  as  the  finest  known.  The  design  elements 
are  boldly  defined  and  the  satiny  surfaces  are  devoid  of  abrasions. 
Iridescent  silvery-gold  surfaces  show  irregular  splashes  of  olive  and 
deep  amber-orange  toning.  Census:  7  in  68  (3  in  68  ★),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28M3,  PCGS#  9395 

6685  1925  Vancouver  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  Light  gold  and  gunmetal- 
blue  toning  embraces  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  maintains  its 
brilliance.  Frosty  S-mint  luster  issues  from  the  immaculate  surfaces. 
Boldly  rendered  with  a  small  reeding  mark  under  the  lapel.  Scarcely 
seen  at  this  grade  level.  NGC  ID#  28M5,  PCGS#  9399 

1925  Fort  Vancouver  Centennial  Half 


Satiny  MS67 


6686  1925  Vancouver  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  1925  Vancouver  half 
dollar  is  very  scarce  above  the  MS66  grade  level.  Attractive  toning 
in  shades  of  golden-orange,  cherry-red,  forest-green,  aquamarine, 
lemon-yellow,  green-gray,  and  russet,  primarily  at  the  outer  edges, 
adds  to  the  visual  allure  of  this  Superb  Gem.  The  piece  displays 
deep  satin  luster  that  further  enhances  the  appearance.  Population: 
56  in  67  (8  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28M5,  PCGS#  9399 


1927  Vermont  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Scarce  This  Fine 


6687  1927  Vermont  MS67  PCGS.  The  Vermont  Sesquicentennial 
half  dollar,  struck  as  a  souvenir  to  commemorate  the  150th 
anniversary  of  Vermont’s  independence,  is  seldom  seen  in  Superb 
Gem  condition.  This  MS67  coin  is  boldly  struck  and  free  of  major 
abrasions.  Both  sides  show  satiny  luster  and  a  blush  of  light  golden 
toning.  Population:  37  in  67  (2  in  67+),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M6,  PCGS#  9401 


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1927  Vermont  Half  Dollar,  MS67 
Only  One  Finer  at  PCGS 


6688  1927  Vermont  MS67  PCGS.  Dusky  mustard-yellow  patina  is 
typical  for  the  Vermont  half  dollars.  This  Superb  Gem  exhibits 
that  patina  at  the  upper  right  obverse  and  lower  right  reverse.  This 
piece  approaches  the  top  of  the  certification  charts,  with  only 
three  finer  examples  in  the  combined  PCGS  and  NGC  population 
reports.  Population:  37  in  67  (2  in  67  +  ),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M6,  PCGS#  9401 

6689  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  The 

ice -blue  and  lavender  centers  of  this  spectacular  Superb  Gem  yield 
to  shades  of  greenish-gold  at  the  peripheries.  The  design  elements 
are  sharply  detailed  and  vibrant  mint  luster  shines  through  the 
toning.  Population:  48  in  67  (4  in  67  +  ),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID# 
28M8,  PCGS#  9405 

6690  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Ex: 

Bruce  Scher.  Bruce  Scher’s  144'piece  Registry  Set  of  classic  silver 
commemoratives  is  ranked  as  the  #1  All-Time  Finest  at  PCGS. 
He  sold  his  set  to  Pinnacle  in  2012,  and  passed  away  late  that 
year.  The  present  lustrous  Superb  Gem  has  aquamarine  fields  and 
devices.  The  obverse  margin  exhibits  narrow  but  exquisite  bands  of 
ruby-red,  orange-gold,  and  forest-green.  NGC  ID#  28M8,  PCGS# 

9405 

6691  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  Darkly 
patinated  in  shades  of  green,  gold,  violet,  and  amber,  this 
spectacular  Superb  Gem  exhibits  sharply  detailed  design  elements, 
with  vibrant  mint  luster  under  the  toning.  No  mentionable  surface 
marks  are  apparent.  From  a  large  distribution  of  200,113  pieces. 
Census:  70  in  67  (1  in  67+,  21  in  67  ★,  3  in  67+^),  9  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  28M8,  PCGS#  9405 

6692  1946-S  Booker  T.  Washington  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  Bruce  Scher. 
Remarkable  obverse  toning  includes  arcs  of  cherry-red,  lemon-gold, 
and  apple-green  along  the  left  and  lower  margins.  The  reverse 
toning  is  similar  but  not  quite  as  spectacular.  The  centers  are 
olive-green.  Bruce  Scher’s  high  grade  type  collection  of  silver 
commemoratives  was  auctioned  by  Heritage  in  February  2005, 
but  did  not  include  the  present  piece.  NGC  ID#  28M9,  PCGS# 

9406 

195 1-S  Washington-Carver  Half,  MS67 
Pastel  Peripheral  Toning 


6693  195 1-S  Washington-Carver  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  The  net 

distribution  of  this  issue  was  a  hair  more  than  10,000  pieces,  but 
this  piece  is  nonetheless  one  of  only  five  Superb  Gems  graded 
at  PCGS.  Pale  pastel  rainbow  iridescence  appears  on  the  right 
margins  of  each  side,  with  pale  silver-gray  centers  and  outstanding 
preservation  throughout.  Population:  4  in  67  (1  in  67  +  ),  0  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28MU,  PCGS#  9432 


6694  1952  Washington-Carver  MS67  NGC.  Mottled  golden-olive  and 
violet-gray  tones  shroud  the  obverse,  while  the  same  colors  adhere 
to  the  rims  and  centers  respectively  on  the  reverse.  The  only  marks 
on  this  Superb  Gem  appear  linearly  on  the  temple  of  George 
Carver.  Census:  34  in  67  (1  in  67+,  10  in  67  ★,  2  in  67+^),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28MV,  PCGS#  9434 

6695  1952  Washington-Carver  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  CAC.  Vivid 
shades  of  mingled  magenta,  violet,  amber,  and  sea-green  toning 
blanket  the  impeccably  preserved  surfaces  of  this  remarkable 
Superb  Gem,  with  vibrant  mint  luster  and  well-detailed  design 
elements  underneath.  Population:  17  in  67  (2  in  67  + ),  1  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  28MV,  PCGS#  9434 

1953-S  Washington-Carver  Half,  MS67 
Tied  for  Finest  Certified 


6696  1953-S  Washington-Carver  MS67  PCGS  Secure.  Ex:  Bruce 
Scher.  The  final  issue  in  the  classic  commemorative  series  was  the 
Washington-Carver  series  issued  from  1951  to  1954.  Authorized  on 
September  21,  1951,  these  half  dollars  were  issued  to  commemorate 
the  lives  and  perpetuate  the  ideals  and  teachings  of  Booker  T. 
Washington  and  George  Washington  Carver.  Examples  were 
coined  at  three  mints  from  1951  to  1954. 

The  1952,  1953-S,  and  1954-S  issues  had  the  largest  mintages, 
including  88,020  examples  of  this  1953-S  half  dollar.  This  stunning 
example  is  tied  for  the  finest  certified.  Both  sides  have  deep  cobalt- 
blue  and  iridescent  toning  with  underlying  frosty  luster.  Population: 
10  in  67  (1  in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28N2,  PCGS#  9440 

1936  Wisconsin  Half  Dollar,  MS68 
Delicately  Toned 


6697  1936  Wisconsin  MS68  PCGS.  Ex:  W.P.E.  Collection.  The 
Wisconsin  Territorial  Centennial  half  dollar  is  seldom  seen  in 
MS68,  and  no  examples  are  known  finer.  This  piece  is  boldly  struck 
and  seemingly  pristine.  Each  side  shows  light  champagne  toning 
with  glimpses  of  iridescence  throughout.  Population:  34  in  68  (5  in 
68+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28N6,  PCGS#  9447 


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1936  York  Tercentenary  Half,  MS68 
Intense  Cartwheel  Luster 


6698  1936  York  MS68  PCGS.  The  intricate  details  of  the  stockade  on 
this  York  County  Tercentenary  commemorative  half  are  sharply 
brought  up,  mirroring  the  definition  of  the  reverse.  The  obverse 
shows  warm  champagne  toning  overall,  while  the  reverse  exhibits 
the  same  but  with  an  additional  ribbon  of  amber-gold  around  much 
of  the  periphery.  The  surfaces  are  seemingly  perfect.  Population:  26 
in  68,  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  28N7,  PCGS#  9449 


COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD 

6699  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

peach-gold  surfaces  reveal  hints  of  rose  on  the  obverse  while  the 
reverse  shows  slightly  deeper  shades  of  this  color  palette  joined  by 
whispers  of  lime-green  and  lavender.  Radiant  luster  and  impeccable 
preservation  further  contribute  to  the  coin’s  pleasing  eye  appeal. 
NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6700  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  popular  gold  commemorative  coin 
are  awash  with  mint  luster,  and  sharp  definition  characterizes 
the  design  elements.  A  few  unobtrusive  handling  marks  are 
inconsequential.  The  gorgeous  eye  appeal  is  affirmed  by  the  CAC 
endorsement.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6701  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Bands 
of  deep  reddish-orange  toning  hug  the  left  and  right  reverse  borders, 
leaving  the  remaining  surfaces  yellow-gold  with  lilac  hues  on  each 
side.  The  central  motifs  are  strongly  brought  up  with  insignificant 
softness  toward  the  upper  reverse  rim.  A  lovely  example  of  the 
scarcer  Jefferson  type.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6702  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition  took  place  in  St.  Louis  from  April 
30  to  December  1,  1904,  though  it  was  intended  to  open  in  1903. 
This  bold  orange-gold  representative  has  magnificent  eye  appeal, 
the  result  of  swirling  mint  frost  and  minimal  abrasions.  A  sliver  a 
darker  patina  occurs  through  LOUIS.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS# 
7443 

6703  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Sea- 
green  and  peach-gold  compete  for  territory  across  this  lustrous  and 
attractive  Gem.  Unabraded  aside  from  an  unobtrusive  graze  on 
Jefferson’s  forehead.  Encased  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Chicago  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2011),  lot  5057,  which  realized 
$1 ,610.  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6704  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

Lemon-gold  color  on  the  obverse  appears  lighter  than  the  deeper 
shades  of  green-gold  on  the  reverse,  though  each  side  shows 
complementary  rose  accents.  This  crisp  Gem  Jefferson  head  gold 
dollar  is  void  of  notable  distractions.  A  small  planchet  flake  occurs 
below  D(OLLAR).  NGC  ID#  26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6705  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  NGC.  CAC. 

President  Thomas  Jefferson’s  portrait  on  this  issue  stems  from  the 
coin’s  commemoration  of  the  100th  anniversary  of  the  purchase  of 
a  vast  tract  of  land  from  France  in  1803  during  his  administration. 
Intense  luster  radiates  from  the  yellow-gold  of  this  sharply 
impressed  and  impeccably  preserved  Premium  Gem.  NGC  ID# 
26HA,  PCGS#  7443 


6706  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  Wisps 
of  nearly  imperceptible  soft  green  are  imbued  within  the  yellow- 
gold  toning  of  this  lustrous  Premium  Gem.  All  design  features 
are  well-brought  up.  Demand  is  extremely  high  for  both  varieties 
(Jefferson  and  McKinley)  of  1903  gold  dollars.  NGC  ID#  26HA, 
PCGS#  7443 

6707  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

According  to  Dave  Bowers,  “[Charles]  Barber  copied  a  portrait 
of  Thomas  Jefferson  from  the  portrait  on  an  Indian  peace  medal 
created  in  three  sizes  in  the  latter  part  of  1801  by  John  Reich.”  This 
strongly  struck  Premium  Gem  is  awash  in  glistening  mint  luster 
with  pleasing  lavender  and  yellow-gold  coloration.  NGC  ID# 
26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6708  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  Jefferson,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

obverse  is  fully  detailed  with  sharp  denticles  and  portrait  definition, 
while  the  equally  bold  reverse  has  a  bit  of  softness  at  the  lower 
rims.  A  small  alloy  spot  occurs  above  HA  in  PURCHASE.  Radiant 
lilac  and  peach-gold  surfaces  are  undeniably  appealing.  NGC  ID# 
26HA,  PCGS#  7443 

6709  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  commemorative  gold  dollar  display 
occasional  hints  of  apricot  and  exhibit  strong  design  detail.  Both 
sides  are  virtually  flawless.  The  present  variant  of  the  two  Louisiana 
Purchase  gold  dollars  shows  President  William  McKinley,  who 
sanctioned  the  Exposition  held  in  St.  Louis  in  1904.  NGC  ID# 
26HB,  PCGS#  7444 

6710  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Shades 
of  orange-  and  yellow-gold  patina  adorn  the  highly  lustrous  surfaces 
of  this  Gem.  The  design  elements  are  sharply  impressed  and 
both  sides  are  well-preserved.  Some  mild,  as-made  orange-peel 
effect  is  evident  around  the  borders.  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS# 
7444 

6711  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A 

lovely  and  lustrous  lemon-gold  Gem.  The  strike  is  full  on  the 
legends  and  motifs,  although  the  dentils  show  occasional 
inexactness.  Virtually  void  of  contact,  and  housed  in  an  old  green 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 

6712  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A 

no-questions  Gem,  both  the  obverse  and  reverse  are  awash  in 
orange-gold  color.  The  smooth  surfaces  are  attractive  with  crisp 
strike  definition  in  all  areas.  A  tiny  alloy  spot  is  mentioned  under 
the  U  of  LOUIS  at  the  base  of  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Denver  Signature  (Heritage,  8/2006) ,  lot  3948.  NGC  ID#  26HB, 
PCGS#  7444 

6713  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Pale- 
lilac  accents  and  rich  tones  of  orange-gold  account  for  the  CAC- 
approved  aesthetic  appeal  seen  throughout  this  Gem.  Swirling 
luster,  bold  design  detail,  and  the  absence  of  singular  marks 
heighten  the  desirability.  Only  35,000  coins  were  distributed  (both 
variants)  from  a  total  mintage  of  250,000  pieces.  NGC  ID#  26HB, 
PCGS#  7444 

6714  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
beautifully  original  olive  and  reddish-gold  Louisiana  Purchase 
representative  features  bold  central  definition  with  minor  strike 
softness  around  the  rims.  There  are  no  mentionable  imperfections, 
and  three  small  alloy  spots  appear  below  TES  in  STATES.  NGC 
ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 

6715  1903  Louisiana  Purchase,  McKinley,  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

Lemon-gold  color  and  shimmering  luster  blend  over  each  side, 
showing  glints  of  rose  mainly  on  the  reverse.  This  sharply  detailed 
commemorative  dollar  is  boldly  struck  and  virtually  unmarked.  A 
small  die  crack  connects  the  rim  to  (LOUIS)I(ANA).  Scarcely 
seen  finer.  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 


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1903  McKinley  Gold  Dollar,  MS67 
Impeccable  Technical  and  Visual  Quality 


6716  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley,  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  An 

impeccable  butter-gold  representative,  this  Superb  Gem  features 
vibrant  mint  frost  over  rose-tinted,  mark-free  surfaces.  A  high- 
powered  loupe  fails  to  yield  any  noticeable  impairments,  though 
a  tiny  alloy  spot  occurs  in  the  left  obverse  field.  The  distribution 
of  Louisiana  Purchase  commemorative  gold  dollars  amounted  to 
35,000  pieces,  17,500  each  of  the  Jefferson  and  McKinley  types. 
Coins  sold  for  $3  each  during  the  Exposition,  but  traded  at  steep 
discounts  thereafter.  PCGS  reports  just  two  submissions  finer 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HB,  PCGS#  7444 


6717  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS64  PCGS.  This  boldly  defined  and  fully 
lustrous  yellow-gold  commemorative  exhibits  reflective  fields  that 
create  exceptional  eye  appeal.  Housed  in  an  old  green-label  PCGS 
holder.  NGC  ID#  26HC,  PCGS#  7447 


1904  Lewis  and  Clark  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Lustrous,  Technically  Superior  Example 


6718  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS66  PCGS.  Strike  quality  and  eye  appeal 
are  splendid  for  this  lustrous,  Premium  Gem  Lewis  and  Clark  dollar. 
Surprisingly  little  metal  flow  exists  along  the  margins  as  normally 
seen  on  the  issue.  Honey-gold  fields  and  devices  display  mint  frost 
and  radiantly  lustrous  surfaces.  Just  10,025  pieces  were  actually 
distributed  from  a  production  of  25,000  pieces,  with  the  unsold 
coins  melted.  NGC  ID#  26HC,  PCGS#  7447 


6720  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS66  PCGS.  The  Lewis  and  Clark 
Exposition  gold  dollars  were  struck  dated  1904  and  1905.  The 
earlier  issue  is  the  more  available  of  the  two,  but  is  nonetheless 
rare  above  the  MS66  level.  This  Premium  Gem  is  sharply  struck, 
with  satiny  yellow-gold  luster.  The  usual  die  stress  flow  lines  appear 
in  the  fields  around  the  peripheral  legends.  PCGS  lists  20  finer 
examples  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HC,  PCGS#  7447 


1905  Lewis  and  Clark  Gold  Dollar 
Satiny  MS65 


6721  1905  Lewis  and  Clark  MS65  NGC.  This  Gem  1905  Lewis  and 
Clark  gold  dollar  is  well-struck  and  shows  only  minimal  evidence  of 
die  stress  in  the  peripheral  fields,  a  characteristic  to  which  this  type 
is  usually  prone.  The  surfaces  are  devoid  of  major  abrasions  and 
show  warm  straw-gold  luster,  with  a  single  coppery  spot  seen  near 
OF.  Scarce  any  finer.  NGC  ID#  26HD,  PCGS#  7448 


6722  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  This  fully 
brilliant  Gem  exhibits  light  greenish  yellow-gold  surfaces  with 
satin  luster.  The  central  obverse  is  a  trifle  weak  as  usual.  NGC  ID# 
26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6723  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The 

mintmark  is  nicely  repunched  southeast,  a  variety  presently 
unlisted  in  Cherry  picker  s’ .  This  lustrous  peach-gold  Gem  has  a 
sharp  strike  and  exemplary  preservation.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 


1904  Lewis  and  Clark  Gold  Dollar,  MS66 
Beautiful,  Impressively  Preserved  Example 


6719  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS66  PCGS.  This  commemorative  issue 
is  not  absolutely  scarce,  despite  its  small  production  of  10,025 
pieces,  but  it  is  conditionally  scarce  at  the  Premium  Gem  level, 
and  rare  any  finer.  This  beautiful  coin  exhibits  luminous  green- 
gold  and  peach  surfaces.  The  strike  definition  across  each  side  is 
exceptionally  sharp,  and  the  surfaces  are  pristine.  NGC  ID#  26HC, 
PCGS#  7447 


6724  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  NGC.  CAC. 

Brass-yellow  patination  adorns  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  well- 
struck  Gem.  The  CAC  sticker  confirms  the  coin’s  outstanding 
eye  appeal.  This  issue  is  one  of  the  most  available  and  most 
popular  commemorative  gold  dollars  .  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6725  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

Both  the  Panama  Canal  and  the  exposition  celebrating  its 
completion  were  monumental  in  scale  and  significance.  The  1915 
commemorative  gold  dollar  may  be  physically  small,  but  its  design 
captures  the  importance  of  two  the  events.  This  splendid  Gem  has 
vibrant  luster  over  lavender  and  yellow-gold  surfaces  with  minimal 
marks.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6726  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Most 
of  the  15,000  Panama-Pacific  gold  dollars  were  distributed  singly 
for  $2  each,  and  only  a  few  hundred  were  likely  sold  as  part  of  four 
or  five  piece  sets.  This  gorgeous  Gem  is  awash  in  frosty  luster,  and 
typical  orange  and  rose-gold  shades.  There  are  no  marks  of  note, 
and  the  CAC  sticker  is  well-deserved.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 


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6727  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Daubs 
of  deep  orange  color  appear  over  the  rose  and  lemon-gold  surfaces. 
Charles  Keck’s  design  is  crisply  rendered,  and  coruscating  mint  frost 
rolls  over  each  side.  A  total  of  25,034  Panama-Pacific  gold  dollars 
were  struck  at  the  S-mint  in  1915  (34  coins  for  assaying),  but  only 
15,000  coins  were  distributed  and  the  rest  melted.  NGC  ID#  26HE, 
PCGS#  7449 

6728  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS,  CAC,  Deep 
peach  patina  invigorates  this  satiny  and  virtually  immaculate  Gem. 
The  fully  struck  surfaces  displays  traces  of  gunmetal-blue  at  the 
centers.  Encased  in  a  green  label  holder. 

Ex:  Dallas  Signature  (Heritage,  10/2012),  lot  5238,  which  realized 
$1 ,351 .25.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6729  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The 

obverse  Panama  Canal  worker  and  the  reverse  dolphins  are 
allegories  of  labor  and  the  transportation  route  created  by  the 
new  waterway.  Light  butter-gold  surfaces  feature  radiant  mint  frost 
and  fully  struck  devices.  Marks  are  virtually  indistinguishable. 
An  eye-appealing  Pan-Pac  gold  dollar.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6730  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Equal 
parts  orange  and  yellow-gold  in  color,  the  surfaces  of  this  Gem 
feature  typical  S-mint  frost  and  boast  phenomenal  eye-appeal.  Pan- 
Pac  gold  dollars  sold  well  in  1915.  Most  coins  were  distributed  to 
the  public  rather  than  wholesaled  to  dealers  in  bulk,  as  was  the  case 
with  less  popular  commemorative  issues.  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6731  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS66  PCGS.  Rose 
overtones  reside  on  the  brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  yellow-gold 
surfaces  of  this  frosty  Premium  Gem.  PCGS  has  only  certified 
64  finer  examples  of  this  issue  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6732  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

Intense  luster  emanates  from  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  lovely 
Premium  Gem  commemorative.  The  design  features  are  uniformly 
well-defined.  The  CAC  sticker  affirms  the  coin’s  outstanding  eye 
appeal.  Finer  pieces  become  very  challenging.  Indeed,  PCGS  has 
graded  just  64  coins  finer  (7/2015).  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS# 
7449 

6733  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

The  yellow-gold  surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  Panama-Pacific 
commemorative  gold  dollar  display  a  splash  or  two  of  deep  reddish- 
gold  on  each  side.  Scintillating  luster  and  sharply  struck  design 
elements  enhance  the  coin’s  marvelous  eye  appeal.  This  piece  is 
well-deserving  of  the  CAC  endorsement.  PCGS  has  seen  only  64 
coins  finer  (7/2015).  NGC  ID#  26HE,  PCGS#  7449 

6734  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  AU50  NGC.  Light 
yellow-gold  surfaces  retain  traces  of  luster  on  this  lightly  circulated 
Panama- Pacific  quarter  eagle.  It  might  have  been  carried  for  a  short 
time  as  a  pocket  piece,  or  less  likely,  it  may  have  actually  entered 
circulation  for  a  period  of  time.  Regardless,  the  grade  is  unusual  and 
this  piece  will  certainly  garner  interest  at  the  sale.  NGC  ID#  26HK, 
PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Popular  Panama-Pacific  Issue 


6735  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  PCGS.  Farran 
Zerbe  proposed  and  offered  an  extensive  series  of  silver  and  gold 
commemorative  coins  for  the  event,  including  this  quarter  eagle. 
This  Gem  has  frosty  luster  on  brilliant  light  yellow-gold  surfaces.  A 
few  copper  toning  spots  are  insignificant.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS# 
7450 


1915-S  Quarter  Eagle,  MS65 
Farran  Zerbe’s  Panama-Pacific  Issue 


6736  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  NGC.  Numismatist 
Farran  Zerbe  was  the  guiding  light  for  numismatic  activities  at  San 
Francisco’s  Panama-Pacific  International  Exposition  in  1915.  The 
strike  is  a  trifle  weak  at  the  central  obverse  of  this  brilliant  and  fully 
lustrous  Gem.  A  few  scattered  marks  prevent  a  higher  grade.  NGC 
ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Pan-Pac  Two  and  a  Half,  MS65 
Beautiful  Reddish-Orange  Patina 


6737  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  NGC.  Superlative 
eye  appeal  is  the  hallmark  of  this  Gem  NGC-graded  1915-S  Pan- 
Pac  quarter  eagle,  a  coin  richly  layered  in  mint  luster  and  covered 
with  an  even,  beautiful  patina  of  reddish-orange.  Some  lighter 
wheat-gold  accents  appear  in  the  interstices  on  the  obverse,  and 
there  are  no  marks  of  any  consequence.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS# 
7450 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Lovely  Gem  Example 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Two  and  a  Half 
Eye-Appealing  MS66 


6738  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS65  PCGS.  Gem-quality 
surfaces  yield  frosty  wheat-gold  luster  with  hints  of  peach  and  rose 
throughout.  This  Panama-Pacific  quarter  eagle  is  well-struck  and 
slightly  above-average  for  the  issue  in  regards  to  technical  quality. 
The  issue  had  a  distribution  of  only  6,749  pieces,  the  lowest  in  the 
five-coin  Pan-Pac  set  behind  the  legendary  round  and  octagonal 
fifties.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


6741  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  NGC.  The  visual 
merit  of  this  Premium  Gem  Pan-Pac  quarter  eagle  draws  from 
a  combination  of  sharp  motifs,  smooth,  frosty  surfaces,  and 
delicately  intermingled  peach,  orange,  and  wheat-gold  hues.  It  is 
difficult  to  imagine  an  aesthetically  finer  example  of  this  popular 
commemorative  in  the  MS66  grade.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS# 
7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Minimally  Abraded  for  the  Issue 


6739  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  PCGS.  Luminous 
yellow-gold  with  hints  of  orange  and  a  touch  of  duskiness.  Carefully 
preserved  and  all-around  appealing,  if  softly  struck  as  usual  on 
Columbia’s  features.  The  Pan-Pac  is  rarely  seen  in  high  grade  as 
abrasions  are  a  consistent  problem;  thus,  a  minimally  marked  piece 
such  as  this  one  will  be  of  great  interest  to  collectors.  NGC  ID# 
26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Frosty  Premium  Gem 


6740  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  NGC.  Glowing 
yellow-gold  mint  luster  illuminates  the  sharply  rendered  design 
elements  of  this  Premium  Gem  Panama- Pacific  quarter  eagle.  Close 
study  with  a  loupe  confirms  the  outstanding  surface  preservation, 
and  the  corresponding  eye  appeal  is  equally  excellent.  Finer 
representatives  are  infrequently  encountered.  NGC  ID#  26HK, 
PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle,  MS66 
Exceptional  High-Grade  Example 


6742  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  NGC.  Responsibility 
for  the  design  of  this  commemorative  quarter  eagle  issue  was 
originally  assigned  to  sculptor  Evelyn  Longman  of  New  York,  but 
either  due  to  her  illness  or  a  decision  by  Assistant  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury  William  Moburn  (alleged  by  Walter  Breen  and  Anthony 
Swiatek  in  their  1981  Encyclopedia  of  United  States  Gold  and  Silver 
Commemorative  Coins),  the  designs  were  actually  executed  by  Mint 
personnel  Charles  Barber  and  George  Morgan. 

This  Premium  Gem  example  of  the  type  shows  mark-free  surfaces 
and  lovely  pale  gold  coloration.  The  strike  definition  is  exceptional, 
fully  bringing  up  all  elements  of  the  classically- inspired  design. 

Ex:  Eric  P.  Newman  Numismatic  Education  Society ;  Eric  P.  Newman 
Collection,  Part  V  (Heritage,  11/2014),  lot  3434.  NGC  ID#  26HK, 
PCGS#  7450 


1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Original  MS66 


6743  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  This 
Premium  Gem  Panama-Pacific  quarter  eagle  exhibits  original, 
frosty  surfaces  with  medium  honey-gold  luster.  Some  minor  striking 
softness  is  seen  on  the  forward  eagle’s  feathers,  but  there  are  no 
major  abrasions.  This  issue  is  scarce  in  finer  grades,  with  only  38 
coins  so-certified  at  PCGS  (6/15).  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 


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1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle 
Eye-Appealing  MS67 


6744  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS67  NGC.  The 

Panama-Pacific  quarter  eagle  is  scarce  at  the  MS67  level,  with 
this  grade  encompassing  the  finest-known  examples.  The  present 
piece  shows  sharp  motifs  and  frosty,  beautifully  preserved  luster. 
Two-toned  patina  consists  of  well-balanced  yellow  and  apricot-gold 
hues  which  impart  outstanding  eye  appeal.  This  issue’s  limited 
distribution  of  6,749  coins  did  not  allow  for  large  quantities  of 
high-grade  survivors. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID#  26HK,  PCGS#  7450 

6745  1916  McKinley  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Vibrant  luster  issues  from  the 
orange-  and  yellow-gold  surfaces  that  are  imbued  with  hints  of  rose. 
Sharply  impressed  devices  and  impeccable  preservation  further 
enhance  the  coin’s  impressive  eye  appeal,  aptly  recognized  by  CAC. 
NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6746  1916  McKinley  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Peach-gold  luster  embraces 
this  impressively  struck  Gem.  Both  surfaces  are  free  of  significant 
marks.  The  1916  McKinley  Memorial  gold  dollar  has  an  estimated 
distribution  of  15,000  pieces,  helping  to  make  it  more  available 
than  its  1917  counterpart  with  an  estimated  5,000-piece 
distribution.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6747  1916  McKinley  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  Both  sides  of  this  Gem 
commemorative  gold  dollar  are  awash  with  frosty  luster  and  each 
exhibits  well-struck  design  features.  Yellow-gold  coloration  assumes 
deeper  hues  on  the  reverse.  There  are  no  marks  or  spots  worthy  of 
individual  mention.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 


6748  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Mint-green  and  reddish- 
violet  hues  complement  lemon-gold  color  overall.  The  obverse 
appears  pristine  to  the  naked  eye,  and  the  only  visible  impairment 
on  the  reverse  is  a  minuscule  tick  between  the  two  columns  just  left 
of  the  central  statue.  A  total  of  15,000  1916  coins  were  distributed 
compared  to  5,000  1917  examples.  NGC  ID#  26F1F,  PCGS# 
7454 

6749  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Caramel-gold  and  lime- 
green  toning  embraces  this  well  preserved  Gem.  No  marks  emerge 
beneath  a  lens,  and  the  strike  is  intricate  save  for  minor  blending 
on  the  left-side  borders.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID# 
26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6750  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Light  orange-gold  tones 
surround  blushes  of  deep  sunburst-gold  color  at  the  central  obverse. 
Yellow-gold  relief  elements  on  the  reverse  partly  stand  out  against 
rose-gold  fields.  Minimal  abrasions  generally  only  appear  under 
magnification.  Top-notch  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS# 
7454 

6751  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  fully  struck  Gem  bathed 
in  orange-gold  and  lime-green  luster.  The  fields  are  immaculate, 
and  the  portrait  high  points  show  only  trivial  indications  of 
contact.  Certified  in  a  green  label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS# 
7454 

6752  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  This  is  an  excellent 
McKinley  gold  dollar  type  coin,  as  the  1916  is  far  more  available 
than  its  1917  counterpart.  Orange-gold  surfaces  display  faint 
reddish-violet  accents  and  frosty  luster.  The  Barber-designed 
obverse  appears  softly  impressed,  while  the  Morgan  design  on 
the  reverse  is  much  sharper,  as  usual.  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS# 
7454 

6753  1916  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  McKinley  gold  dollar 
bears  a  portrait  of  the  slain  president  on  the  obverse  and  an  image 
of  the  Niles,  Ohio  memorial  on  the  reverse  for  which  the  coins 
raised  funds.  This  splendid  Gem  has  lovely  rose-gold  surfaces  and 
vibrant  mint  frost  with  minimal  marks  and  strongly  detailed  motifs. 

NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

1916  McKinley  Memorial  Dollar,  MS67 
Splendid,  Flawlessly  Preserved  Example 


6754  1916  McKinley  MS67  PCGS.  This  is  a  splendid  Superb  Gem 
example  of  the  1916  McKinley  Memorial  gold  dollar.  Fully  struck 
with  shimmering  mint  luster  and  seemingly  flawless  surfaces. 
Only  one  coin  has  received  a  numerically  higher  grade:  an  MS68 
example  at  NGC.  Population:  90  in  67  (2  in  67  + ),  0  finer  (7/15). 
NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 


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1916  McKinley  Dollar,  Patinated  MS67+ 


6755  1916  McKinley  MS67+  NGC.  Intended  to  raise  funds  for  the 
McKinley  birthplace  memorial  in  Niles,  Ohio,  this  1916  and 
1917  commemorative  gold  dollars  saw  minimal  distribution.  This 
extraordinary  Superb  Gem  displays  splashes  of  orange  and  powder- 
blue  on  its  bright  yellow  surfaces.  Census:  80  in  67  (3  in  67 +,  2  in 
67  ★),  1  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

1916  McKinley  Memorial  Gold  Dollar 
High-End  Superb  Gem,  None  Finer  at  PCGS 


6756  1916  McKinley  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  While  the  design  was 
a  tenuous  collaboration  between  Charles  E.  Barber  and  George 
T.  Morgan  (Barber  did  the  obverse,  Morgan  the  reverse),  the 
marketing  of  the  McKinley  gold  dollars  was  even  less  coordinated, 
with  only  a  total  of  15,000  or  so  pieces  sold  dated  1916  or  1917. 
The  1916  pieces  outnumber  the  1917  issue  approximately  2  to 
1.  This  example  is  one  of  the  finest  survivors.  Both  sides  are 
beautifully  patinated  in  shades  of  lilac  and  rose-red  over  gleaming 
rich-gold  surfaces.  The  obverse  is  more  frosty,  the  reverse  mostly 
prooflike.  Exceptionally  struck  and  problem-free  for  the  issue,  this 
lustrous  Superb  Gem  McKinley  dollar  will  be  the  centerpiece  of  an 
advanced  commemorative  gold  collection.  Population:  90  in  67  (2 
in  67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HF,  PCGS#  7454 

6757  1917  McKinley  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  The  yellow-gold  surfaces 
of  this  Gem  display  ebullient  luster  and  are  free  of  any  significant 
marks.  All  design  elements  are  well-defined.  The  CAC 
endorsement  affirms  the  coin’s  magnificent  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID# 
26HG,  PCGS#  7455 


1917  McKinley  Dollar,  Yellow-Gold  MS67 


6758  1917  McKinley  MS67  PCGS.  The  McKinley  dollars  are  popular 
as  a  necessary  part  of  a  commemorative  gold  collection.  Fewer 
1917'dated  coins  were  distributed  than  1916  pieces  and  are  more 
difficult  to  locate.  Lustrous  yellow-gold  surfaces  exhibit  well-struck 
design  features  and  are  nicely  preserved.  Population:  69  in  67  (3  in 
67+),  0  finer  (7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HG,  PCGS#  7455 

6759  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  A  beautiful  orange-gold 
example  of  this  low  mintage  issue.  Lustrous  and  free  from  evident 
abrasion.  The  strike  is  sharp  save  for  the  usual  incompleteness  on 
the  tree  trunk  near  the  frame  house  window.  Housed  in  a  green 
label  holder.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS#  7458 

6760  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Attractive  orange- 
gold  patination  with  occasional  wisps  of  yellow-gold  cascades 
over  the  lustrous  surfaces  of  this  Grant  No  Star  commemorative. 
Well-struck  design  features  and  impeccable  preservation  further 
heighten  the  coin’s  great  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS# 
7458 

6761  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Bright  yellow-gold 
luster  emanates  from  both  sides  of  this  Premium  Gem,  each 
of  which  exhibits  sharply  struck  design  elements.  Impeccably 
preserved  surfaces  further  contribute  to  this  coin’s  remarkable  eye 
appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS#  7458 

1922  Grant  No  Star  Dollar,  Sharply  Struck  MS67 


6762  1922  Grant  No  Star  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  With  a  limited 
distribution  of  5,000  examples  the  Grant  No  Star  commemorative 
is  very  challenging  in  Superb  Gem.  Moreover,  this  issue  is  virtually 
unobtainable  any  finer.  PCGS  has  seen  none  finer  and  NGC  has 
graded  only  five  examples  higher  (7/15).  Lustrous  orange-gold 
surfaces  exhibit  sharply  struck  design  elements  and  are  devoid  of 
mentionable  marks.  NGC  ID#  26HJ,  PCGS#  7458 

6763  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  The  Grant  with  Star 
dollar  is  a  key  issue  among  earlier  commemorative  gold  issues, 
partly  due  to  its  low  production  of  only  5,016  pieces.  Ebullient 
luster  radiates  from  the  orange-gold  surfaces  of  this  Gem  offering. 
The  design  elements  are  sharply  struck,  and  neither  side  reveals 
mentionable  marks.  NGC  ID#  26HH,  PCGS#  7459 


6764  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  The  bright  yellow-gold 
surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  display  pleasing  luster.  Sharply  struck 
design  features  and  impeccable  preservation  round  out  the  coin’s 
stunning  eye  appeal.  NGC  ID#  26HH,  PCGS#  7459 


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6765  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Orange-gold  color 
and  attractive  lavender  accents  dominate  the  carefully  preserved 
surfaces  of  this  Premium  Gem  gold  dollar.  The  Grant  With  Star 
coins  were  struck  to  the  extent  of  5,000  coins  (plus  16  assay  pieces), 
and  they  sold  for  a  $0.50  premium  over  the  No  Star  gold  dollars 
($3.50  versus  $3).  NGC  ID#  26HH,  PCGS#  7459 

6766  1922  Grant  With  Star  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  The  legislation 
providing  for  the  production  of  Grant  gold  dollars  initially 
stipulated  a  mintage  of  200,000  coins,  but  that  was  later  reduced 
to  10,000  pieces  (5,000  of  each  type).  Coruscating  frosty  luster 
and  medium  yellow-gold  color  account  for  the  CAC  endorsement. 
Pristine  surfaces  feature  sharply  struck  motifs.  NGC  ID#  26HH, 
PCGS#  7459 

6767  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Lavender  and  orange 
hues  grace  the  obverse,  while  the  reverse  shows  primarily  olive  and 
reddish-gold  coloration.  Minor  ticks  on  the  scroll  and  in  the  left 
obverse  field  are  hardly  noticeable  without  a  lens.  Sesquicentennial 
quarter  eagle  output  totaled  200,226  coins,  and  all  but  49,019 
pieces  were  melted.  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS#  7466 

6768  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Unlike  the  1903 
Louisiana  Purchase  and  1922  Grant  commemorative  gold  dollars, 
the  1926  Sesquicentennial  quarter  eagle  was  sold  to  the  public 
in  large  quantities,  and  examples  are  very  scarce  in  higher  grades. 
This  highly  lustrous  Gem  has  boldly  defined  legends  and  motifs. 
Green  and  rose-gold  hues  color  each  side.  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS# 
7466 


1926  Sesquicentennial  Quarter  Eagle 
Vibrantly  Lustrous  MS66 


6769  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS66  NGC.  The  undisturbed  surfaces 
of  this  charming  Sesquicentennial  quarter  eagle  are  aglow  with 
varying  peach  and  yellow-gold  hues,  with  design  elements 
that  sharply  detailed.  This  is  the  final  gold  issue  in  the  classic 
commemorative  series,  distributed  to  the  extent  of  46,019  coins. 
Pieces  grading  finer  than  this  Premium  Gem  are  prohibitively  rare, 
with  just  three  such  coins  certified  at  NGC,  and  none  at  PCGS 
(7/15).  NGC  ID#  26HL,  PCGS#  7466 


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COLONIALS 

7001  (1670-75)  St.  Patrick  Farthing  Good 
4  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/201). 
NGC  Census:  (0/63).  PCGS#  42 

7002  1722  Hibernia  Halfpenny,  Type  Two, 
Harp  Right  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3/6).  NGC  Census:  (2/3). 
PCGS#  170 

7003  1723  Hibernia  Farthing,  D:G:REX 
MS62  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(8/24).  NGC  Census:  (1/2).  PCGS#  173 

7004  1723  Hibernia  Farthing,  DEI 
GRATIA  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (27/2).  NGC  Census:  (8/3). 
PCGS#  176 

7005  1723  Hibernia  Halfpenny  MS64  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(23/9).  NGC  Census:  (2/2).  PCGS#  181 

7006  1723/2  Hibernia  Halfpenny  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (7/5).  NGC 
Census:  (1/6).  PCGS#  183 

7007  1760  Hibernia- Voce  Populi  Halfpenny 
AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(24/77).  NGC  Census:  (5/31).  PCGS# 
262 

7008  1760  Hibernia- Voce  Populi  Halfpenny 
AU53  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(18/59).  NGC  Census:  (2/29).  PCGS# 
262 

7009  1  7 20- A  AU 5 8  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/2).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  393785 

7010  173 9- A  French  Colonies  Sou  Marque 
AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (4/10). 
NGC  Census:  (3/2).  PCGS#  158671 

7011  1738-P  French  Colonies  Sou  Marque 
MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/1). 
NGC  Census:  (1/1).  PCGS#  158612 

7012  1762-BB  French  Colonies  Sou  Marque 
MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (3/1). 
NGC  Census:  (2/0).  PCGS#  158657 

7013  1787  Massachusetts  Cent,  Arrows  in 
Left  Talon  VF25  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3/57).  PCGS  Population  (18/110). 
PCGS#  302 

7014  1788  Massachusetts  Cent,  Period, 
VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(30/312).  NGC  Census:  (13/153). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  311 


7015  1787  Connecticut  Copper,  Draped 
Bust  Left  VF30  NGC.  Miller  32.2-X.l. 
Ex:  The  Old  New  England  Collection. 
NGC  Census:  (50/237).  PCGS 
Population  (70/217).  PCGS#  370 

7016  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow 
Shield,  Straight  Plow  Beam  Fine  15 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (3/31). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  45423 

7017  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow 
Shield,  Curved  Beam  VF20  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (3/18).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  45424 

7018  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Narrow 
Shield,  Curved  Beam  VF35  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (2/8).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  45424 

7019  1786  New  Jersey  Copper,  Beam 
Straight —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  Maris  144.  Ex:  The 
Old  New  England  Collection.  NGC 
Census:  (1/20).  PCGS  Population 
(7/16). 

7020  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Outlined 
Shield  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (26/189).  NGC  Census: 
(11/39). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  503 

7021  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Small 
Planchet,  Plain  Shield  XF40  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (28/55).  NGC 
Census:  (7/36).  PCGS#  506 

7022  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Large 
Planchet,  Plain  Shield  —  Corroded  — 
NCS.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census:  (2/10). 
PCGS  Population  (12/23).  PCGS#  509 

7023  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Camel  Head 
VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(9/53).  NGC  Census:  (3/11). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  515 

7024  1787  New  Jersey  Copper,  Serpent 
Head  VF30  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/19).  NGC  Census:  (0/1).  PCGS#  518 

7025  1787  Vermont  Copper,  BRITANNIA 
XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(11/11).  NGC  Census:  (4/6). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  554 


7026  1783  Nova  Constellatio  Copper, 
Pointed  Rays,  Large  US,  XF45  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (17/20).  NGC 
Census:  (8/10). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

PCGS#  804 


7027  1787  Fugio  Cent,  New  Haven 
Restrike,  Copper,  MS62  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (14/73).  NGC 
Census:  (16/24).  PCGS#  916 


7028 


1789  Mott  Token,  Thick  Planchet, 
Plain  Edge  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/89).  NGC  Census:  (1/46). 
PCGS#  603 


7029  1794  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent, 
NEW  YORK  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  635 

7030  1795  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent 
MS65+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (10/0).  NGC  Census:  (1/0). 
PCGS#  641 

7031  1795  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Mule, 
Blofield  Cavalry  Reverse,  MS65 
Brown  PCGS.  Breen-1051,  W-8725, 
High  R.4.  PCGS  Population  (2/1). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  969 

7032  1783  Washington  &  Independence 
Cent,  Draped  Bust,  No  Button, 
Copper  Restrike,  Engrailed  Edge  PR64 
Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(45/55).  NGC  Census:  (16/14).  PCGS# 
685 


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HALF  CENTS 

7033  1795  Plain  Edge,  No  Pole,  Thin 
Planchet,  C-6a,  B-6a,  R.2,  VG10 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/14).  NGC 
Census:  (1/5).  PCGS#  35089  Base 
PCGS#  1018 

7034  1803  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(24/108).  NGC  Census:  (8/64).  Mintage: 
92,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$598.  NGC  ID#  222E,  PCGS#  1060 
Base  PCGS#  1060 

7035  1804  Spiked  Chin  AU50  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (37/102).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $685.  NGC  ID#  222G,  PCGS# 
1075  Base  PCGS#  1075 

7036  1804  Crosslet  4,  No  Stems,  C-12, 
B41,  R.2,  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1/7).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  35173  Base  PCGS#  1072 

7037  1804  Plain  4,  No  Stems  AU55  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (86/197).  NGC 
Census:  (67/299).  Mintage:  1,055,312. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  222F,  PCGS#  1063  Base  PCGS# 
1063 

7038  1806  Small  6,  No  Stems  AU50 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (23/370).  PCGS 
Population  (66/210).  Mintage:  356,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  222J,  PCGS#  1093  Base  PCGS# 
1093 

7039  1806  Large  6-Stems  AU53  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (13/94).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU53:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  222J,  PCGS#  1099  Base 
PCGS#  1099 

7040  1809/6  9  Over  Inverted  9,  C-5,  B-5, 
R.l,  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(46/41).  PCGS  Population  (0/6). 
Mintage:  1,154,572.  PCGS#  35233 
Base  PCGS#  1126 

7041  1 826  MS63  Brown  NGC.  C AC.  NGC 

Census:  (15/21).  PCGS  Population 
(35/29).  Mintage:  234,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $825.  NGC  ID#  222U, 
PCGS#  1 144  Base  PCGS#  1 144 

7042  1828  13  Stars  MS64  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (82/17).  NGC 
Census:  (85/16).  Mintage:  606,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  222V,  PCGS#  1147  Base  PCGS# 
1147 

7043  1828  12  Stars  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (1/38). 
Mintage:  606,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $685. 


7044  1833  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (63/29).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  120,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $750.  NGC  ID#  222Z,  PCGS# 
1162  Base  PCGS#  1162 

7045  1833  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (23/65).  NGC 
Census:  (18/50).  Mintage:  120,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  222Z,  PCGS#  1163 

7046  1833  C-l,  B-l,  R.l,  MS64  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (2/1).  NGC 
Census:  (81/45).  PCGS#  35282  Base 
PCGS#  1162 

7047  1835  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (126/54).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  24/25  ).  Mintage:  398,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  2233,  PCGS#  1168  Base  PCGS# 
1168 

7048  1851  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (48/3).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  147,672.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $480.  NGC  ID#  26YW, 
PCGS#  1224  Base  PCGS#  1224 

7049  1853  MS64+  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (164/51).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  129,694. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  26YX,  PCGS#  1227  Base  PCGS# 
1227 

7050  1853  MS65  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (42/8). 
Mintage:  129,694.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  26YX, 
PCGS#  1227  Base  PCGS#  1227 

7051  1854  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (21/2).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  55,358.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC  ID#  26YY, 
PCGS#  1230  Base  PCGS#  1230 


7052  1855  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (145/22).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  56,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  26YZ,  PCGS#  1234  Base  PCGS# 
1234 

7053  1857  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (46/2). 
Mintage:  35,180.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $600.  NGC  ID#  26Z3,  PCGS# 
1239  Base  PCGS#  1239 

7054  1857  MS64  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(44/0).  Mintage:  35,180.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $975.  NGC  ID#  26Z3, 
PCGS#  1240  Base  PCGS#  1240 


LARGE  CENTS 

7055  1793  Chain,  AMERICA,  S-3,  B-4, 
Low  R.3,  —  Repaired  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  Good  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/9).  PCGS  Population  (1/10).  PCGS# 
35438  Base  PCGS#  1341 

7056  1793  Wreath,  Vine  and  Bars  Edge, 
S-9,  B-12,  R.2,  —  Burnished  —  NGC 
Details.  AG.  NGC  Census:  (0/14). 
PCGS  Population  (1/12). 

7057  1794  Head  of  1794  —  Smoothed  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  Fine  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(43/511).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine 
12:  $950. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  223P,  PCGS#  901374  Base 
PCGS#  901374 

7058  1794  Head  of  1794  —  Obverse 
Scratched  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(64/396).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$1,775. 


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7059  1797  Reverse  of  1795,  Plain  Edge, 
S-  120a,  B-2a,  R.3,  VG10  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (1/3).  NGC  Census: 
(1/4).  PCGS#  35894  Base  PCGS#  1419 

7060  1798  Reverse  of  1795  VG8  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (3/18).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  1,841,745.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG8  :  $350.  NGC  ID#  2244, 
PCGS#  1428 

7061  1798  Second  Hair  Style  VF30  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (48/168).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
VF30:  $1,135.  NGC  ID#  2244,  PCGS# 
1434 

7062  1800/79  Style  Two  Hair,  S-192,  B-6, 
R.4,  VF20  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (1/5). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  PCGS#  36155 
Base  PCGS#  1455 

7063  1801  1/000  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/25).  NGC  Census:  (1/15). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  12:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224D,  PCGS#  1464 

7064  1802  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(67/192).  NGC  Census:  (18/116). 
Mintage:  3,435,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $839.  NGC  ID#  224E,  PCGS# 
1470 

7065  1802  No  Stems  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7/29).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25:  $627. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224F,  PCGS#  1476 

7066  1805  —  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
XF  Details.  NGC  Census:  (2/46).  PCGS 
Population  (18/62).  Mintage:  941,116. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $1,100. 

7067  181  1/0  S-286,  B^2,  R.3,  — 
Environmental  Damage  —  NGC 
Details.  Fine.  NGC  Census:  (2/14). 
PCGS  Population  (0/5). 

7068  181  1/0  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/25).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  218,025.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG10:  $535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224V,  PCGS#  1558 

7069  1812  Small  Date  VF30  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (39/124).  NGC 
Census:  (11/115).  Mintage:  1,075,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF30:  $1,040. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  224W,  PCGS#  1561 

7070  1812  Small  Date  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  XF 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (16/89).  PCGS 
Population  (28/67).  Mintage:  1,075,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $1,550. 


7071  1813  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(18/140).  NGC  Census:  (8/86).  Mintage: 
418,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$775.  NGC  ID#  224X,  PCGS#  1570 

7072  1814  Crosslet  4,  S-294,  B4,  R.l, 
—  Environmental  Damage  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(3/38).  PCGS  Population  (1/11). 

7073  1817  13  Stars  MS62  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (30/96).  NGC 
Census:  (21/59).  Mintage:  3,948,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $650. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2252,  PCGS#  1594 

7074  1817  13  Stars  MS62  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (30/97).  NGC 
Census:  (21/59).  Mintage:  3,948,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2252,  PCGS#  1594 

7075  1818  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(90/357).  NGC  Census:  (44/331). 
Mintage:  3,167,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $325. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 

7076  1818  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (119/210).  NGC 
Census:  (98/201).  Mintage:  3,167,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 


7077  1818  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (151/60).  NGC  Census: 
(  106/97).  Mintage:  3,167,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $690.  NGC 
ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 

7078  1818  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (151/60).  NGC 
Census:  (104/97).  Mintage:  3,167,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $690.  NGC 
ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1600 


7079  1818  MS62  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (28/120).  PCGS 
Population  (56/184).  Mintage: 
3,167,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  2253,  PCGS#  1601 

7080  1819  Large  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (21/14).  NGC 
Census:  (48/43).  Mintage:  2,671,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $710. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2255,  PCGS#  1603 

7081  1820/19  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/15).  NGC  Census:  (0/7). 
Mintage:  4,407,550.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $625.  NGC  ID#  2257,  PCGS# 
1618 

7082  1820  Large  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/345).  NGC 
Census:  (62/337).  Mintage:  4,407,550. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  2256,  PCGS#  1615 

7083  1820  Large  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (103/345). 
NGC  Census:  (62/337).  Mintage: 
4,407,550.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$625. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2256,  PCGS#  1615 

7084  1821  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(16/110).  NGC  Census:  (1/43).  Mintage: 
389,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25: 
$569. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2258,  PCGS#  1621 

7085  1825  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (16/66).  NGC  Census: 
(6/37).  Mintage:  1,461,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $488. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225F,  PCGS#  1642 

7086  1826  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(25/37).  NGC  Census:  (24/48).  Mintage: 
1,517,425.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58: 
$535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225G,  PCGS#  1645 

7087  1830  Large  Letters  AU55  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (18/55).  NGC  Census: 
(9/25).  Mintage:  1,711,500.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $390. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225L,  PCGS#  1672 

7088  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (14/32).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1708 

7089  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  MS62  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (13/18).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  1708 


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7090  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (10/8).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1708 

7091  1834  Small  8,  Large  Stars,  Medium 
Letters,  N-l,  R.1,  MS62  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(0/5).  PCGS#  37051  Base  PCGS#  1708 

7092  1835  Small  8,  Small  Stars,  AU58 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (7/14). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  1717 

7093  1835  Head  of  1836  MS62  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (5/22).  NGC 
Census:  (14/37).  Mintage:  3,878,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $585. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225S,  PCGS#  1714 

7094  1837  Head  of  1838,  AU58+  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (31/169). 
NGC  Census:  (59/376).  Mintage: 
5,558,300.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $225. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225U,  PCGS#  1729 

7095  1837  Head  of  1838,  MS63  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (33/93). 
NGC  Census:  (63/199).  Mintage: 
5,558,300.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$440. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225U,  PCGS#  1729 

7096  1837  Head  of  1838,  MS64  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (93/106).  PCGS 
Population  (51/42).  Mintage:  5,558,3 00. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  225U,  PCGS#  1729 

7097  1838  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (93/158).  NGC  Census: 
(66/168).  Mintage:  6,370,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $565. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225V,  PCGS#  1741 

7098  1838  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (92/76).  PCGS  Population 
(104/53).  Mintage:  6,370,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  225V,  PCGS#  1741 

7099  1839  Booby  Head  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5/106).  NGC  Census: 
(5/79).  Mintage:  3,128,661.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $520. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  225Z,  PCGS#  1751 

7100  1839  Head  of  1838,  Beaded  Cords, 
N-3,  R.1,  MS63  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (4/3).  PCGS  Population  (1/6). 
Mintage:  3,128,661.  PCGS#  37228 
Base  PCGS#  1744 


7101  1840  Small  Date  MS61  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1/12).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1823 

7102  1842  Large  Date  MS63  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (13/29).  PCGS 
Population  (32/30).  Mintage:  2,383,390. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  2268,  PCGS#  1835 

7103  1843  Petite  Head,  Small  Letters, 
AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(15/63).  NGC  Census:  (17/65).  Mintage: 

2,425,342.  PCGS#  1844 

7104  1843  Petite  Head,  Small  Letters, 
AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(15/63).  NGC  Census:  (17/65).  Mintage: 

2,425,342. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1844 

7105  1843  Petite  Head,  Small  Letters,  MS63 
Brown  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (16/29). 
PCGS  Population  (16/32).  Mintage: 

2,425,342.  PCGS#  1844 

7106  1846  Tall  Date  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (6/14).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1871 

7107  1847  MS63  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (66/79).  NGC  Census: 
(50/82).  Mintage:  6,183,669. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  226D,  PCGS#  1877 

7108  1847  MS64  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (54/28).  PCGS  Population 
(60/17).  Mintage:  6,183,669. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  226D,  PCGS#  1877 

7109  1848  N-35,  R.2,  MS64  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (2/3).  NGC  Census: 
(4/3).  Mintage:  6,415,799.  PCGS# 
406528  Base  PCGS#  1883 

7110  1850  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (160/103).  NGC 
Census:  (97/127).  Mintage:  4,426,844. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  226G,  PCGS#  1890 

7111  1850  MS64  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (97/127).  PCGS 
Population  (162/104).  Mintage: 
4,426,844.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$665.  NGC  ID#  226G,  PCGS#  1890 


7112  1851  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (69/15).  NGC 
Census:  (119/49).  Mintage:  9,889,707. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  226H,  PCGS#  1892 

7113  1852  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (96/27).  NGC  Census: 
(112/61).  Mintage:  5,063,094. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  226J,  PCGS#  1898 

7114  1853  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (227/105).  NGC 
Census:  (162/157).  Mintage:  6,641,131. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  226K,  PCGS#  1902 

7115  1854  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (126/54).  NGC 
Census:  (118/110).  Mintage:  4,236,156. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  226L,  PCGS#  1904 

7116  1855  Upright  55,  MS65  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (46/8).  NGC 
Census:  (86/32).  Mintage:  1,574,829. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  226M,  PCGS#  1907 

7117  1855  Slanting  5s  MS64  Red  and 
Brown  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (18/5).  PCGS#  1911 

7118  1856  Slanted  5  MS66  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(2/0).  PCGS#  1922 

7119  1857  Small  Date  MS63  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(11/22).  PCGS#  1931 

7120  1857  Small  Date  MS63  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (10/22).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  1931 


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FLYING  EAGLE  CENTS 

7121  1857  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(460/2073).  NGC  Census:  (342/1742). 
Mintage:  17,450,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $525.  NGC  ID#  2276,  PCGS# 
2016 

7122  1857  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(342/1745).  PCGS  Population 
(463/2076).  Mintage:  17,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  2276,  PCGS#  2016 

7123  1858  Large  Letters  AU58  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (119/1383).  NGC 
Census:  (6/162).  Mintage:  24,600,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $290. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2277,  PCGS#  2019 


INDIAN  CENTS 

7124  1859  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(568/841).  NGC  Census:  (3/8).  Mintage: 
36,400,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$635.  NGC  ID#  227E,  PCGS#  2052 

7125  1861  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(150/43).  PCGS  Population  (206/74). 
Mintage:  10,100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  227G, 
PCGS#  2061 

7126  1864  Bronze  No  L  MS65  Red  and 
Brown  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(221/25).  NGC  Census:  (245/74). 
Mintage:  39,233,712.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $460. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22 7L,  PCGS#  2077 

7127  1866  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (234/86).  NGC 
Census:  (142/127).  Mintage:  9,826,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  227P,  PCGS#  2086 

7128  1868  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (252/109). 
NGC  Census:  (150/110).  Mintage: 
10,266,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$560.  NGC  ID#  227S,  PCGS#  2092 

7129  1871  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (71/151).  NGC  Census: 
(64/197).  Mintage:  3,929,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $440. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  227V,  PCGS#  2100 

7130  1872  MS62  Brown  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (69/103).  PCGS  Population 
(29/101).  Mintage:  4,042,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  227W,  PCGS#  2103 


7131  1872  Multi-Punched  Date  ,  FND-003, 
MS63  Red  and  Brown  ANACS.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/1). 
Mintage:  4,042,000.  NGC  ID#  227W, 
PCGS#  2104 

7132  1873  Open  3  MS64  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (18/12).  PCGS 
Population  (33/8).  Mintage:  11,676,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  227Y,  PCGS#  2106 

7133  1874  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (282/110).  NGC 
Census:  (167/134).  Mintage:  14,187,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $380. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  227Z,  PCGS#  2119 

7134  1875  MS64+  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (263/97). 
NGC  Census:  (171/130).  Mintage: 
13,528,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$460.  NGC  ID#  2282,  PCGS#  2122 

7135  1875  Repunched  Date,  Snow-2, 
FS-302,  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  Mintage:  13,528,000.  PCGS# 
408621  Base  PCGS#  2122 

7136  1877  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(263/1906).  NGC  Census:  (168/1199). 
Mintage:  852,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  12:  $900.  NGC  ID#  2284, 
PCGS#  2127 

7137  1878  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/67).  NGC  Census: 
(25/15).  Mintage:  5,799,8 50. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2285,  PCGS#  2132 

7138  1885  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (83/6).  NGC 
Census:  (81/20).  Mintage:  11,765,384. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  228C,  PCGS#  2152 

7139  1887  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (39/0).  NGC 
Census:  (59/6).  Mintage:  45,226,484. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  228F,  PCGS#  2158 

7140  1892  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (26/1).  NGC 
Census:  (59/5).  Mintage:  37,649,832. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  228L,  PCGS#  2182 

7141  1892  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (26/1).  NGC 
Census:  (59/5).  Mintage:  37,649,832. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  228L,  PCGS#  2182 


7142  1898  MS65  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (113/62).  NGC 
Census:  (63/32).  Mintage:  49,823,080. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  228T,  PCGS#  2201 

7143  1902  MS65+  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (149/61).  NGC 
Census:  (119/114).  Mintage:  87,376,720. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  228X,  PCGS#  2213 


7144  1908  MS66  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (2/0).  NGC 
Census:  (24/0).  Mintage:  32,327,988. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  2295,  PCGS#  2230 


PROOF  INDIAN  CENTS 

7145  1867  PR65  Brown  PCGS  Secure. 

PCGS  Population  (5/0).  NGC  Census: 
(8/1).  Mintage:  625.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR65:  $570. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  229K,  PCGS#  2288 

7146  1870  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (100/45). 
NGC  Census:  (45/46).  Mintage:  1,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $685. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  229N,  PCGS#  2298 

7147  1873  Closed  3  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (149/50). 
NGC  Census:  (70/57).  Mintage:  1,100. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  229S,  PCGS#  2307 

7148  1880  PR66  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (27/4).  PCGS  Population 
(29/3).  Mintage:  3,955.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  229Z, 
PCGS#  2328 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  397 


7149  1884  PR65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (42/30).  NGC 
Census:  (45/36).  Mintage:  3,942. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  22 A5,  PCGS#  2339 

7150  1886  Type  Two  PR64  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (37/18). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR64:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22A8,  PCGS# 
92346 

7151  1892  PR65  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (43/15).  NGC  Census: 
(15/14).  Mintage:  2,745.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $900.  NGC  ID#  22AE, 
PCGS#  2365 

7152  1893  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (29/10).  NGC 
Census:  (39/9).  Mintage:  2,195. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  22AF,  PCGS#  2367 

7153  1895  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (47/15). 
NGC  Census:  (63/18).  Mintage:  2,062. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  22 AH,  PCGS#  2373 

7154  1901  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (76/45).  NGC 
Census:  (64/31).  Mintage:  1,985. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  22 AP,  PCGS#  2391 

7155  1901  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (76/45). 
NGC  Census:  (64/31).  Mintage:  1,985. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  22 AP,  PCGS#  2391 

7156  1901  PR66  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (26/7).  NGC  Census:  (11/6). 
Mintage:  1,985.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $1,525.  NGC  ID#  22 AP,  PCGS# 
2392 

7157  1904  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (44/12). 
NGC  Census:  (46/8).  Mintage:  1,817. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  2 2 AT,  PCGS#  2400 

7158  1907  PR65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (43/23).  NGC 
Census:  (33/12).  Mintage:  1,475. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  2 2 AW,  PCGS#  2409 


LINCOLN  CENTS 

7159  1909  VDB  MS66  ★  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (281/26). 
PCGS  Population  (177/6).  Mintage: 
27,995,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$120.  NGC  ID#  22 AZ,  PCGS#  2424 


7160  1909  VDB  MS67  Red  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (241/1).  NGC 
Census:  (80/1).  Mintage:  27,995,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  22AZ,  PCGS#  2425 

7161  1909  VDB  Doubled  Die  Obverse 
MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(17/27).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
82425 

7162  1909-S  VDB  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC 

Census:  (390/4113).  PCGS  Population 
(747/7573).  Mintage:  484,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2426 

7163  1909-S  VDB  AU58  ANACS.  NGC 

Census:  (442/1119).  PCGS  Population 
(733/1243).  Mintage:  484,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  22B2,  PCGS#  2426 

7164  (12)1909  MS66  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (541/67).  NGC  Census: 
(173/5).  Mintage:  72,702,616. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $275. 
(Total:  12  coins) 

7165  1909-S  S  Over  Horizontal  S  MS65 
Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (44/4).  NGC  Census:  (33/2). 
PCGS#  92433 

7166  1909-S  S  Over  Horizontal  S  MS64  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (193/257). 
NGC  Census:  (57/88). 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
PCGS#  92434 

7167  1909-S  S  Over  Horizontal  S  MS65 
Red  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (200/58). 
NGC  Census:  (61/27).  PCGS#  92434 


7168  1910  MS66  Red  PCGS  Secure. 

PCGS  Population  (150/26).  NGC 
Census:  (84/14).  Mintage:  146,801,216. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  22B5,  PCGS#  2437 


7169  191 1-D  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (272/176).  NGC 
Census:  (89/31).  Mintage:  12,672,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22B8,  PCGS#  2446 

7170  1913-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (158/50).  NGC  Census: 
(37/15).  Mintage:  6,101,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  22BF,  PCGS#  2467 

7171  1913-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (160/50).  NGC  Census: 
(37/15).  Mintage:  6,101,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  22BF,  PCGS#  2467 

7172  1914-S  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/1).  NGC  Census:  (10/1). 
Mintage:  4,137,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $985.  NGC  ID#  22BJ,  PCGS# 
2474 

7173  1914-S  MS63  Red  and  Brown 
ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (34/72). 
PCGS  Population  (72/164).  Mintage: 
4,137,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$565.  NGC  ID#  22BJ,  PCGS#  2475 

7174  1916  MS66  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (212/51).  NGC 
Census:  (27/6).  Mintage:  131,833,680. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  22BN,  PCGS#  2488 

7175  1916-D  MS64  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (140/64).  NGC 
Census:  (38/16).  Mintage:  35,9 56,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  22BP,  PCGS#  2491 

7176  1917-D  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (35/1).  NGC 
Census:  (50/4).  Mintage:  55,120,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  22BT,  PCGS#  2499 

7177  191 7-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (60/18).  NGC  Census: 
(16/2).  Mintage:  32,620,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,350. 
NGC  ID#  22BU,  PCGS#  2503 

7178  1918-D  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (155/26).  NGC 
Census:  (84/21).  Mintage:  47,830,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $360. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22 BW,  PCGS#  2508 

7179  1919  MS66+  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (244/79).  NGC  Census: 
(74/11).  Mintage:  392,020,992. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22BY,  PCGS#  2515 


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7180  1922  No  D  Strong  Reverse  Fine  15 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (474/3392). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  15:  $650.  NGC  ID#  22C9, 
PCGS#  3285 

7181  1922  No  D  Strong  Reverse  Fine  15 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (475/3400). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  15:  $650.  NGC  ID#  22C9, 
PCGS#  3285 

7182  1922  No  D  Strong  Reverse  VF30 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(669/1593).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF30:  $1,106. 
NGC  ID#  22C9,  PCGS#  3285 

7183  1922  No  D  Weak  Reverse  XF40 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (51/74). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  7,160,000. 
PCGS#  2540 

7184  1923-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census:  (56/19). 
PCGS  Population  (150/20).  Mintage: 
8,700,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,175.  NGC  ID#  22CB,  PCGS#  2547 

7185  1924-D  MS64  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (52/15).  NGC 
Census:  (44/11).  Mintage:  2,520,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  22CD,  PCGS#  2552 

7186  1924-D  MS65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (15/0).  NGC  Census: 
(10/1).  Mintage:  2,520,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  22CD, 
PCGS#  2552 

7187  1924-D  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (97/211).  NGC 
Census:  (52/183).  Mintage:  2,520,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $475.  NGC 
ID#  22CD,  PCGS#  2553 

7188  1925-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (154/9).  NGC 
Census:  (60/10).  Mintage:  26,380,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  22CH,  PCGS#  2565 

7189  1926  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (105/0).  NGC  Census: 
(24/0).  Mintage:  157,088,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22CJ,  PCGS#  2569 

7190  1926-S  MS63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (139/200). 
NGC  Census:  (71/142).  Mintage: 
4,550,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$925.  NGC  ID#  22CL,  PCGS#  2574 


7191  1928-S  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (145/3).  NGC 
Census:  (79/20).  Mintage:  17,266,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22CT,  PCGS#  2592 

7192  1928-S  Large  S,  FS-501  MS64  Red 
and  Brown  PCGS.  (FS-013.6).  PCGS 
Population  (6/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  37707 

7193  1928-S  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (150/48).  NGC  Census: 
(33/7).  Mintage:  1  7,266,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  22CT,  PCGS#  2593 


7194  1929  MS67  Red  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(37/0).  PCGS  Population  (54/0). 
Mintage:  185,262,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,250.  NGC  ID#  22CU, 
PCGS#  2596 

7195  1930  MS67  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (93/1).  NGC  Census: 
(256/0).  Mintage:  157,415,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22CX,  PCGS#  2605 

7196  1930-D  MS66  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (114/12).  NGC 
Census:  (123/8).  Mintage:  40,100,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  22CY,  PCGS#  2608 

7197  193DS  MS65  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (771/96).  NGC  Census: 
(239/24).  Mintage:  866,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  22D4,  PCGS#  2620 

7198  1936  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101 
MS62  Brown  PCGS.  FS^014.  PCGS 
Population  (2/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  37748  Base  PCGS#  82648 


7199  1939  MS67+  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (407/3).  NGC  Census: 
(834/0).  Mintage:  316,479,520. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $100.  NGC 
ID#  22DP,  PCGS#  2677 

7200  1949  MS66+  Red  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (413/18).  NGC 
Census:  (750/38).  Mintage:  217,775,008. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $100.  NGC 
ID#  22EV,  PCGS#  2770 

7201  195  1-S  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (89/0).  NGC  Census: 
(190/0).  Mintage:  136,010,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  22F5,  PCGS#  2794 

7202  1954-D  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (63/0).  NGC  Census: 
(409/0).  Mintage:  251,552,496. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $270.  NGC 
ID#  22FD,  PCGS#  2818 

7203  1955  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (26/0).  NGC  Census:  (53/1). 
Mintage:  330,958,208.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $975.  NGC  ID#  22FF,  PCGS# 

2824 

7204  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  — 
Whizzed  —  NGC  Details.  AU. 

NGC  Census:  (83/2728).  PCGS 
Population  (211/3005).  Mintage:  5,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,475. 

7205  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  AU55 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (432/2165).  PCGS 
Population  (730/2058).  Mintage:  5,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $1,575. 
NGC  ID#  22FG,  PCGS#  2825 

7206  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  AU58 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (963/1095). 
NGC  Census:  (913/1252).  Mintage: 
5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $1,650.  NGC  ID#  22FG,  PCGS# 

2825 

7207  1955  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS62 
Brown  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (508/442). 
PCGS  Population  (379/671).  Mintage: 
5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$2,075.  NGC  ID#  22FG,  PCGS#  2825 

7208  1 960-D  Small  Date  MS67  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (27/0).  NGC 
Census:  (48/0).  Mintage:  1,580,883,968. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  22FX,  PCGS#  2869 

7209  1960-D/D  Small/Large  MS66  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (17/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  82869 

7210  1964  MS66+  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (407/2).  NGC  Census: 
(327/13).  Mintage:  2,652,525,824. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $32.  NGC 
ID#  22G7,  PCGS#  2890 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  399 


7211  1968  MS67  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (17/0).  NGC  Census:  (10/0). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  22GC,  PCGS#  2905 

7212  1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS65  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1300/552). 
NGC  Census:  (620/191).  Mintage: 
75,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$550.  NGC  ID#  22GU,  PCGS#  2950 

7213  1972  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS65  Red 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1300/552). 
NGC  Census:  (620/191).  Mintage: 
75,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$550.  NGC  ID#  22GU,  PCGS#  2950 


PROOF  LINCOLN  CENTS 

7214  1910  PR65  Brown  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (29/11).  NGC 
Census:  (16/7).  Mintage:  4,118. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  22KT,  PCGS#  3306 

7215  1911  PR64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/85).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  1,725. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  22KU,  PCGS#  33 10 

7216  1912  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
Proof  Unc  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/108).  PCGS  Population  (0/140). 
Mintage:  2,172.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR60:  $235. 

7217  1936  Type  Two — Brilliant  Finish 
PR63  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/127).  NGC  Census: 
(38/60).  Mintage:  5,569.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR63:  $340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22L3,  PCGS#  3334 

7218  1941  PR66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (119/4).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  21,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR66:  $440.  NGC  ID#  22L8,  PCGS# 
3350 

7219  1941  PR66  Red  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (119/4).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  21,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR66:  $440.  NGC  ID#  22L8,  PCGS# 
3350 

7220  1954  PR66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (12/17).  NGC 
Census:  (9/16).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $380.  NGC  ID#  22LE,  PCGS# 
93371 


7221  1956  PR67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (37/7).  NGC  Census: 
(20/12).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67: 
$775.  NGC  ID#  22LG,  PCGS#  93377 

7222  1971-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-102 
PR67  ★  Red  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(22/5).  PCGS  Population  (8/0).  PCGS# 
38198  Base  PCGS#  3548 


TWO  CENT  PIECES 

7223  1864  Small  Motto  XF45  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (34/248).  NGC 
Census:  (11/279).  Mintage:  19,847,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  22N8,  PCGS#  3579 

7224  1864  Small  Motto  —  Environmental 
Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  AU 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (8/271). 
PCGS  Population  (26/221).  Mintage: 
19,847,500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $750.  NGC  ID#  22N8,  PCGS# 
3579 

7225  1864  Large  Motto  MS64  Red  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (296/308).  NGC 
Census:  (115/162).  Mintage:  19,847,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $520. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22N9,  PCGS#  3578 

7226  1865  MS64  Red  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (147/245).  NGC  Census: 
(79/129).  Mintage:  13,640,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $715.  NGC 
ID#  22NA,  PCGS#  3584 

7227  1865  Fancy  5  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(5/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage: 
13,640,000.  PCGS#  38257  Base  PCGS# 
3583 


7228  1867  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (186/76). 
NGC  Census:  (103/99).  Mintage: 
2,938,7 50.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$460.  NGC  ID#  22NB,  PCGS#  3592 

7229  1867  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (67/9).  NGC 
Census:  (82/17).  Mintage:  2,938,7 50. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  22NB,  PCGS#  3592 

7230  1867  MS65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (67/9).  NGC 
Census:  (82/17).  Mintage:  2,938,7 50. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  22NB,  PCGS#  3592 

7231  1871  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (54/176).  NGC  Census: 
(32/214).  Mintage:  72  1,100. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $230.  NGC 
ID#  22NF,  PCGS#  3609 

7232  1871  MS64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (129/41).  NGC 
Census:  (64/65).  Mintage:  721,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22NF,  PCGS#  3610 

7233  1871  MS65  Red  and  Brown 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (55/10).  PCGS 
Population  (40/1).  Mintage:  721,250. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,225. 
NGC  ID#  22NF,  PCGS#  3610 


THREE  CENT  SILVER 

7234  1851-0  MS63  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (108/183).  NGC 
Census:  (76/186).  Mintage:  720,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $765.  NGC 
ID#  22YY,  PCGS#  3665 

7235  1852  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(197/118).  NGC  Census:  (190/112). 
Mintage:  18,663,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $700.  NGC  ID#  22YZ, 
PCGS#  3666 

7236  1855  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(9/70).  PCGS  Population  (0/108). 
Mintage:  139,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $585.  NGC  ID#  22Z4,  PCGS# 
3671 

7237  1859  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(37/17).  PCGS  Population  (37/21). 
Mintage:  364,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $965.  NGC  ID#  22Z8,  PCGS# 
3677 

7238  1861  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(189/227).  PCGS  Population  (190/215). 
Mintage:  497,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $525.  NGC  ID#  22ZA, 
PCGS#  3679 


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7239  1862/1  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (88/86).  NGC  Census: 
(62/77).  Mintage:  343,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,075.  NGC  ID#  22ZC, 
PCGS#  3681 


PROOF  THREE 
CENT  SILVER 

7240  1868  PR61  Ultra  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (1/1).  PCGS  Population  (0/1). 
PCGS#  93718 

7241  1872  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC 
Details.  Proof.  NGC  Census:  (0/201). 
PCGS  Population  (2/273).  Mintage: 
950.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR60:  $375. 


THREE  CENT  NICKELS 

7242  1869  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (51/23).  NGC  Census: 
(53/14).  Mintage:  1,604,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  22NL,  PCGS#  3735 

7243  1871  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(40/17).  PCGS  Population  (39/33). 
Mintage:  603,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $735.  NGC  ID#  22NN, 
PCGS#  3737 

7244  1875  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(27/22).  NGC  Census:  (41/22).  Mintage: 
227,300.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  22NS,  PCGS#  3743 

7245  1879  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(43/26).  PCGS  Population  (35/46). 
Mintage:  38,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $710.  NGC  ID#  275B,  PCGS# 
3747 

7246  1880  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/96).  NGC  Census: 
(45/46).  Mintage:  21,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $765.  NGC  ID#  275C, 
PCGS#  3748 

7247  1883  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(11/51).  NGC  Census:  (7/25).  Mintage: 
4,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55: 
$765. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  275E,  PCGS#  375 1 


PROOF  THREE 
CENT  NICKELS 

7248  1866  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (29/18).  PCGS  Population 
(32/18).  PCGS#  83762 

7249  1867  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (49/52).  PCGS  Population 
(30/27).  PCGS#  83763 


7250  1868  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (31/34).  PCGS  Population 
(31/16).  PCGS#  83764 

7251  1873  Closed  3  PR65  Cameo 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (39/23).  PCGS 
Population  (48/17).  PCGS#  83769 

7252  1874  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (31/35).  PCGS  Population 
(35/30).  PCGS#  83770 


7253  1878  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (57/28).  PCGS  Population 
(86/23).  PCGS#  83774 

7254  1879  PR66  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (43/35).  PCGS  Population 
(68/41).  PCGS#  83775 

7255  1881  PR66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(236/60).  PCGS  Population  (252/66). 
Mintage:  3,575.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $610.  NGC  ID#  2763,  PCGS# 

3777 

7256  1881  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (59/32).  NGC  Census: 
(52/40).  PCGS#  83777 

7257  1882  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(281/99).  NGC  Census:  (269/63). 
Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR 66:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2764,  PCGS# 

3778 

7258  1882  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (285/98).  NGC  Census: 
(269/63).  Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2764,  PCGS#  3778 

7259  1882  PR67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(58/5).  PCGS  Population  (91/7). 
Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $950.  NGC  ID#  2764,  PCGS# 
3778 

7260  1883  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (32/75).  PCGS  Population 
(48/117).  PCGS#  83779 


7261 

7262 

7263 

7264 

7265 

7266 

7267 

7268 

7269 

7270 

7271 

7272 

7273 


1884  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (56/77).  PCGS  Population 
(59/91).  PCGS#  83780 

1884  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (60/31).  NGC 
Census:  (53/24).  PCGS#  83780 

1885  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (25/49).  PCGS  Population 
(28/48).  PCGS#  83781 

1886  PR66  PCGS  Secure.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (229/58).  NGC 
Census:  (232/38).  Mintage:  4,290. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR 66:  $640. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2768,  PCGS#  3782 

1886  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (19/45).  PCGS  Population 
(19/59).  PCGS#  83782 

1888  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(185/26).  NGC  Census:  (165/21). 
Mintage:  4,582.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $580.  NGC  ID#  276B,  PCGS# 
3785 

1888  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(185/27).  NGC  Census:  (164/21). 
Mintage:  4,582.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $580.  NGC  ID#  276B,  PCGS# 

3785 

1888  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (50/64).  PCGS  Population 
(70/73).  PCGS#  83785 

1889  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(261/59).  NGC  Census:  (239/54). 
Mintage:  3,436.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $580.  NGC  ID#  22NW,  PCGS# 

3786 

1889  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (17/33).  PCGS  Population 
(29/62).  PCGS#  83786 


SHIELD  NICKELS 

1866  Rays  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (464/185).  NGC  Census: 
(546/192).  Mintage:  14,742,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  22NX,  PCGS#  3790 

1883  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(112/12).  NGC  Census:  (86/15). 
Mintage:  1,456,919.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22PE,  PCGS# 
3813 

1883  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(86/15).  PCGS  Population  (112/12). 
Mintage:  1,456,919.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS 66:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22PE,  PCGS# 
3813 


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PROOF  SHIELD  NICKELS 

7274  1867  No  Rays  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (34/10).  NGC  Census: 
(50/9).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $1,625.  NGC  ID#  22PF, 
PCGS#  3821 

7275  1867  No  Rays  PR65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (50/9).  PCGS  Population 
(34/10).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $1,625.  NGC  ID#  22PF, 
PCGS#  3821 


7276  1869  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (75/24).  NGC  Census: 
(118/40).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $685. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276K,  PCGS#  3823 

7277  1870  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (77/16).  NGC  Census: 
(70/17).  Mintage:  1,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $775. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276L,  PCGS#  3824 

7278  1870  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (20/20).  NGC  Census: 
(18/17).  PCGS#  83824 

7279  1871  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (92/32).  NGC  Census: 
(83/34).  Mintage:  960.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR65:  $720. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276M,  PCGS#  3825 

7280  1872  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(108/54).  NGC  Census:  (110/60). 
Mintage:  950.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $550.  NGC  ID#  276N,  PCGS# 
3826 


7281  1872  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (108/55).  NGC  Census: 
(110/61).  Mintage:  950.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276N,  PCGS#  3826 

7282  1873  Closed  3  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (98/28).  NGC  Census: 
(104/42).  Mintage:  1,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $530. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276P,  PCGS#  3827 

7283  1874  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (76/52).  NGC  Census: 
(86/50).  Mintage:  700.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
inPR65:$675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276R,  PCGS#  3828 

7284  1875  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(66/16).  NGC  Census:  (67/26).  Mintage: 
700.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65:  $960. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276S,  PCGS#  3829 

7285  1876  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(79/29).  NGC  Census:  (84/33).  Mintage: 
1,150.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65: 
$635. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276T,  PCGS#  3830 

7286  1876  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (38/30).  NGC 
Census:  (24/49).  PCGS#  83830 

7287  1879/8  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(143/144).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage: 
3,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65: 
$715. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PG,  PCGS#  3834 

7288  1879  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (175/91).  NGC  Census: 
(161/135).  Mintage:  3,200.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $575. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PG,  PCGS#  3833 

7289  1880  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(297/135).  NGC  Census:  (251/160). 
Mintage:  3,955.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $530. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276 W,  PCGS#  3835 

7290  1881  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(278/171).  NGC  Census:  (228/198). 
Mintage:  3,575.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $520. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276X,  PCGS#  3836 


7291  1881  PR66  ★  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(176/22).  PCGS  Population  (147/25). 
Mintage:  3,575.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $650.  NGC  ID#  276X,  PCGS# 
3836 

7292  1882  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (307/239).  NGC  Census: 
(288/266).  Mintage:  3,100.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276Y,  PCGS#  3837 

7293  1882  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (73/23).  NGC  Census: 
(55/23).  PCGS#  83837 

7294  1882  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (73/23).  NGC  Census: 
(55/23).  PCGS#  83837 

7295  1883  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(421/230).  NGC  Census:  (364/268). 
Mintage:  5,419.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  276Z,  PCGS#  3838 


LIBERTY  NICKELS 

7296  1883  No  Cents  MS66+  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (478/69). 
PCGS  Population  (398/28).  Mintage: 
5,479,519.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$310.  NGC  ID#  2772,  PCGS#  3841 

7297  1884  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (160/98).  NGC  Census: 
(128/92).  Mintage:  1  1,273,942. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PJ,  PCGS#  3845 

7298  1886  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(53/384).  NGC  Census:  (11/251). 
Mintage:  3,330,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $755.  NGC  ID#  22PK, 
PCGS#  3847 


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7299  1887  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(92/24).  NGC  Census:  (77/19).  Mintage: 
15,263,652.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7300  1887  MS65  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (96/25).  NGC  Census: 
(77/19).  Mintage:  15,263,652. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7301  1887  MS65  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (92/24).  NGC  Census: 
(77/19).  Mintage:  15,263,652. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7302  1887  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (94/25).  NGC  Census: 
(77/19).  Mintage:  15,263,652. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  22PL,  PCGS#  3848 

7303  1888  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(65/17).  NGC  Census:  (47/13).  Mintage: 
10,720,483.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$1,150.  NGC  ID#  2774,  PCGS#  3849 

7304  1889  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (95/24).  NGC  Census: 
(171/46).  Mintage:  15,881,361. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $700. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2775,  PCGS#  3850 

7305  1890  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(52/16).  NGC  Census:  (47/10).  Mintage: 
16,259,272.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$925. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PM,  PCGS#  3851 


7306  1891  MS65+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(60/13).  PCGS  Population  (87/26). 
Mintage:  16,834,350.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $825.  NGC  ID#  2776,  PCGS# 
3852 

7307  1891  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86/26).  NGC  Census: 
(60/13).  Mintage:  16,834,350. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $825. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2776,  PCGS#  3852 

7308  1892  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (102/20).  NGC  Census: 
(87/11).  Mintage:  1  1,699,642. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $900. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2777,  PCGS#  3853 

7309  1893  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (85/24).  NGC  Census: 
(76/17).  Mintage:  13,370,195. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $750. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2778,  PCGS#  3854 

7310  1897  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(80/16).  NGC  Census:  (64/9).  Mintage: 
20,428,736.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$685. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PN,  PCGS#  3858 

7311  1897  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (79/16).  NGC  Census: 
(64/9).  Mintage:  20,428,736. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  22PN,  PCGS#  3858 

7312  1898  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(90/33).  NGC  Census:  (86/20).  Mintage: 
12,532,087.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$610. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PP,  PCGS#  3859 

7313  1898  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86/30).  NGC  Census: 
(84/19).  Mintage:  12,532,087. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  22PP,  PCGS#  3859 

7314  1900  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(50/7).  NGC  Census:  (46/4).  Mintage: 
27,255,996.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  22PS,  PCGS#  3861 

7315  1907  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (85/29).  NGC  Census: 
(79/11).  Mintage:  39,214,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $575. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  277J,  PCGS#  3868 


7316  1908  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (87/22).  NGC  Census: 
(58/14).  Mintage:  22,686,176. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  22PT,  PCGS#  3869 

7317  1909  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (75/28).  NGC  Census: 
(53/10).  Mintage:  1  1,590,526. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $760. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  277K,  PCGS#  3870 

7318  1911  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (230/48).  NGC  Census: 
(158/28).  Mintage:  39,559,372. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  277M,  PCGS#  3872 


PROOF  LIBERTY  NICKELS 

7319  1884  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(52/0).  NGC  Census:  (82/5).  Mintage: 
3,942.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR66: 
$760.  NGC  ID#  22PV,  PCGS#  3882 

7320  1884  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (44/14).  NGC  Census: 
(31/16).  PCGS#  83882 

7321  1886  PR65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(284/113).  NGC  Census:  (262/139). 
Mintage:  4,290.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $750. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  277U,  PCGS#  3884 

7322  1886  PR65  PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (285/113).  NGC  Census: 
(262/139).  Mintage:  4,290.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $750.  NGC  ID#  277U, 
PCGS#  3884 

7323  1888  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(81/6).  NGC  Census:  (98/13).  Mintage: 
4,582.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR66: 
$675.  NGC  ID#  27 7 W,  PCGS#  3886 

7324  1895  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(20/1).  NGC  Census:  (32/3).  Mintage: 
2,062.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR66: 
$1,000.  NGC  ID#  2785,  PCGS#  3893 

7325  1900  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (74/25).  NGC  Census: 
(73/28).  Mintage:  2,262.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $685.  NGC  ID#  278A, 
PCGS#  3898 

7326  1903  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (33/13).  NGC 
Census:  (23/14).  PCGS#  83901 

7327  1904  PR65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (97/49).  NGC  Census: 
(108/60).  Mintage:  1,817.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR65:  $520.  NGC  ID#  278E, 
PCGS#  3902 


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7328  1905  PR66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(41/15).  NGC  Census:  (62/24). 
Mintage:  2,152.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $700.  NGC  ID#  278F,  PCGS# 
3903 


BUFFALO  NICKELS 


7329  1913  Type  One  MS67  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (266/9).  PCGS  Population 
(498/17).  Mintage:  30,993,520. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  22PW,  PCGS#  3915 

7330  1913  Type  One  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (492/17).  NGC 
Census:  (266/9).  Mintage:  30,993,520. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  22PW,  PCGS#  3915 

7331  1913-S  Type  One  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (826/496).  NGC 
Census:  (470/295).  Mintage:  2,105,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22PY,  PCGS#  3917 

7332  1913  Type  Two  MS66  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (202/22).  NGC 
Census:  (80/6).  Mintage:  29,858,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  22PZ,  PCGS#  3921 

7333  1913-D  Type  Two  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (145/78).  NGC 
Census:  (82/21).  Mintage:  4,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  22R2,  PCGS#  3922 

7334  1913-S  Type  Two  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  Unc  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(4/765).  PCGS  Population  (11/1088). 
Mintage:  1,209,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $710.  NGC  ID#  22R3, 
PCGS#  3923 


7335  1  9  1 4 -D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (361/224).  NGC  Census: 
(246/92).  Mintage:  3,912,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  22R5,  PCGS#  3925 

7336  1915  MS65  PCGS.  Gold  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (473/283).  NGC 
Census:  (298/85).  Mintage:  20,987,270. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  22R7,  PCGS#  3927 

7337  1915  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Fivaz  Collecion. 
PCGS  Population  (243/40).  NGC 
Census:  (77/8).  Mintage:  20,987,270. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  22R7,  PCGS#  3927 

7338  1915  MS66+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(247/42).  NGC  Census:  (78/8).  Mintage: 
20,987,270.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$525.  NGC  ID#  22R7,  PCGS#  3927 

7339  1  9  1  5  - S  AU 5  8  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (116/628).  NGC  Census: 
(62/414).  Mintage:  1,505,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  22R9,  PCGS#  3929 

7340  1915-S/S  Repunched  Mintmark  , 
FS-501  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  (FS^ 
015.5).  PCGS  Population  (1/1).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  1,505,000. 
PCGS#  38435  Base  PCGS#  3929 

7341  1916  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(184/20).  NGC  Census:  (75/11). 
Mintage:  63,498,064.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $685.  NGC  ID#  22RA, 
PCGS#  3930 

7342  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (448/150).  NGC  Census: 
(298/56).  Mintage:  13,333,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RB,  PCGS#  3932 

7343  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (448/150).  NGC  Census: 
(298/56).  Mintage:  13,333,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RB,  PCGS#  3932 

7344  1917  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(160/22).  NGC  Census:  (51/6).  Mintage: 
51,424,020.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  22RD,  PCGS#  3934 

7345  1917  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(160/22).  NGC  Census:  (51/6).  Mintage: 
51,424,020.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  22RD,  PCGS#  3934 


7346 


7347 


7348 


7349 


7350 


7351 


7352 


7353 


7354 


7355 


1917-D  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (204/502).  NGC  Census: 
(  129/258).  Mintage:  9,910,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RE,  PCGS#  3935 

1  9  1  7 - S  M S 63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (119/317).  NGC  Census: 
(59/224).  Mintage:  4,193,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $1,225. 
NGC  ID#  22RF,  PCGS#  3936 

1918/7-D  Good  6  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (217/894).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  8,362,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Good  6  :  $970.  NGC  ID#  22RJ, 
PCGS#  3939 

1919  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (417/166).  NGC  Census: 
(185/45).  Mintage:  60,868,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22RE,  PCGS#  3941 

1919- S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(81/239).  PCGS  Population  (69/425). 
Mintage:  7,521,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $860.  NGC  ID#  22RN, 
PCGS#  3943 

1920- S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (107/451).  NGC  Census: 
(79/402).  Mintage:  9,689,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $425.  NGC 
ID#  22RS,  PCGS#  3946 

1921  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  Benson. 
PCGS  Population  (263/190).  NGC 
Census:  (133/67).  Mintage:  10,663,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  22RT,  PCGS#  3947 

1923-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (100/721).  NGC  Census: 
(  1  17/537).  Mintage:  6,142,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $515. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  22RW,  PCGS#  3950 

1925-D  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(248/57).  PCGS  Population  (349/111). 
Mintage:  4,450,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,250.  NGC  ID#  22S3, 
PCGS#  3955 

1925-S/S  Repunched  Mintmark, 
FS-501,  AU55  PCGS.  (FS-016.64). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS#  38454 


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7356  1926  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (397/35).  NGC  Census: 
(162/17).  Mintage:  44,693,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  22S5,  PCGS#  3957 

7357  1927-S  AU58  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (108/514).  NGC  Census: 
(82/342).  Mintage:  3,430,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  22SA,  PCGS#  3962 

7358  1  9 2 8 - S  MS64  PCGS,  PCGS 
Population  (362/81).  NGC  Census: 
(241/53).  Mintage:  6,936,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  22SD,  PCGS#  3965 

7359  1929  MS66  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (175/6).  NGC  Census: 
(63/1).  Mintage:  36,446,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  22SE,  PCGS#  3966 

7360  1930  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (395/32).  NGC  Census: 
(100/6).  Mintage:  22,849,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  22SH,  PCGS#  3969 

7361  1 930-S  MS65+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (444/187).  NGC  Census: 
(  1  79/35).  Mintage:  5,435,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  22SJ,  PCGS#  3970 

7362  1 93  1  - S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1568/465).  NGC 
Census:  (728/77).  Mintage:  1,200,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $240.  NGC 
ID#  22SK,  PCGS#  3971 

7363  1 93  1  - S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (460/5).  NGC  Census: 
(74/3).  Mintage:  1,200,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $560.  NGC  ID#  22SK, 
PCGS#  3971 


7364  193  DS  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (460/5).  NGC  Census: 
(74/3).  Mintage:  1,200,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $560.  NGC  ID#  22SK, 
PCGS#  3971 

7365  193  DS  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (460/5).  NGC  Census: 
(74/3).  Mintage:  1,200,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $560.  NGC  ID#  22SK, 
PCGS#  3971 

7366  1936-D/S  FS-511  MS65  PCGS.  (FS- 
019.8).  PCGS  Population  (10/1).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  38473 

7367  1937-D  Three-Legged  —  Planchet 
Flaw  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details. 

NGC  Census:  (169/5825).  PCGS 
Population  (290/6659).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$560. 

7368  1937-D  Three-Legged  VF20  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (165/5746).  PCGS 
Population  (282/6441).  Mintage: 
1 7,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$600.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS#  3982 

7369  193 7-D  Three-Legged  —  Cleaning 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (313/4766).  PCGS  Population 
(641/4742).  Mintage:  17,826,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $710. 

7370  1937-D  Three-Legged  XF40  ANACS. 

NGC  Census:  (313/4772).  PCGS 
Population  (641/4750).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$710.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS#  3982 

7371  1937-D  Three-Legged  XF45  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (886/3856). 
NGC  Census:  (511/4255).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$750.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS#  3982 

7372  1937-D  Three-Legged  —  Cleaned 
—  ANACS.  AU50  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (214/4041).  PCGS  Population 
(607/3249).  Mintage:  17,826,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $825. 

7373  1937-D  Three-Legged  AU53 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (438/2818). 
NGC  Census:  (295/3752).  Mintage: 
17,826,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU53:  $875.  NGC  ID#  22SX,  PCGS# 
3982 

7374  1937-D  Three-Legged,  FS-901,  Fine 
15  PCGS.  CAC.  (FS-020.2).  PCGS 
Population  (1/80).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  17,826,000.  PCGS#  38475 
Base  PCGS#  3982 

7375  1937-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (109/1).  NGC  Census: 
(53/1).  Mintage:  5,635,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $580.  NGC  ID#  22SY, 
PCGS#  3983 


7376  1938-D/S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (195/0).  NGC  Census: 
(71/5).  Mintage:  7,020,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $775.  NGC  ID#  22T3, 
PCGS#  3985 


PROOF  BUFFALO  NICKELS 

7377  1937  PR64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(212/1266).  PCGS  Population 
(435/1899).  Mintage:  5,769. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  278Z,  PCGS#  3996 

7378  1937  PR66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (794/470).  NGC  Census: 
(488/368).  Mintage:  5,769.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $1,275.  NGC  ID#  278Z, 
PCGS#  3996 


JEFFERSON  NICKELS 

7379  1941  MS67  Six  Full  Steps  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/0). 
PCGS#  74010 

7380  1943-S  MS67  Full  Steps  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (77/0).  NGC  Census:  (41/1). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  22TT,  PCGS#  84021 

7381  1945-P  Doubled  Die  Reverse  MS65  + 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (66/23). 
NGC  Census:  (5/7).  PCGS#  4173 

7382  195  1-S  MS6 7  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3/0).  NGC  Census:  (51/0). 
Mintage:  7,776,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $300.  NGC  ID#  22UJ,  PCGS# 
4045 


SMS  JEFFERSON  NICKEL 

7383  1966  SMS  MS67  Ultra  Cameo  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (11/1).  PCGS  Population 
(16/1).  PCGS#  94198 


PROOF  JEFFERSON 
NICKELS 

7384  1939  Reverse  of  1940,  PR66  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (52/30).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR66:  $640.  NGC  ID#  22YB,  PCGS# 
94176 

7385  1955  PR68  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (29/0).  NGC  Census: 
(19/10).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR68: 
$750.  NGC  ID#  22YF,  PCGS#  94187 

7386  1959  PR67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (12/17).  NGC  Census:  (5/3). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  27A9,  PCGS#  94191 


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7387  1984-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (59).  NGC  Census: 

(21) .  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR70: 
$7 15.  NGC  ID#  2 7 AY,  PCGS#  94219 

7388  1984-S  PR70  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (69).  NGC  Census: 

(22) .  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR70: 
$7 15.  NGC  ID#  2 7 AY,  PCGS#  94219 


BUST  HALF  DIMES 

7389  1832  V-9,  LM-7,  R.2,  MS63  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (5/4).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  Mintage:  965,000.  PCGS#  38669 
Base  PCGS#  4279 

7390  1833  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(105/137).  NGC  Census:  (91/176). 
Mintage:  1,370,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $825.  NGC  ID#  232F,  PCGS# 
4280 

7391  1834  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(64/277).  PCGS  Population  (65/221). 
Mintage:  1,480,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $550.  NGC  ID#  232G, 
PCGS#  4281 


SEATED  HALF  DIMES 

7392  1837  No  Stars,  Large  Date  (Curl  Top 
1)  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(80/373).  NGC  Census:  (98/589). 
Mintage:  1,405,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $590.  NGC  ID#  232M, 
PCGS#  43 11 

7393  1838  Small  Stars  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7/18).  NGC  Census:  (4/23). 
Mintage:  2,225,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $785.  NGC  ID#  232R, 
PCGS#  4318 


7394  1841  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/17).  NGC  Census:  (25/12).  Mintage: 
1,150,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$1,050.  NGC  ID#  23 2 Y,  PCGS#  4328 

7395  1842  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(41/13).  NGC  Census:  (46/26).  Mintage: 
815,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$625.  NGC  ID#  2332,  PCGS#  4330 

7396  1852-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/16).  NGC  Census:  (6/19). 
Mintage:  260,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU58:  $725.  NGC  ID#  233L,  PCGS# 
4350 

7397  1854  Arrows  MS65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (59/23).  PCGS  Population 
(41/12).  Mintage:  5,740,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  2342,  PCGS#  4358 

7398  1856  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(25/10).  NGC  Census:  (64/44).  Mintage: 
4,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  233 P,  PCGS#  4363 

7399  1858-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (54/23).  NGC 
Census:  (73/27) .  Mintage:  1,660,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  233V,  PCGS#  4369 

7400  1861/0  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (3/6). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,975. 
NGC  ID#  2349,  PCGS#  4380 

7401  1861  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(47/22).  NGC  Census:  (62/40).  Mintage: 
3,361,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$825.  NGC  ID#  2349,  PCGS#  4379 

7402  1862  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (86/118).  NGC  Census: 
(93/70).  Mintage:  1,492,550. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $665. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  234B,  PCGS#  4381 


PROOF  SEATED 
HALF  DIMES 

7403  1866  PR64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (57/30).  NGC  Census: 
(59/35).  Mintage:  725.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR64:  $700. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2363,  PCGS#  4449 

7404  1868  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(49/35).  NGC  Census:  (59/42).  Mintage: 
600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $685. 
NGC  ID#  2365,  PCGS#  4451 


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7406 


7407 

7408 


7409 


7410 


7411 


7412 


7413 


7414 


7415 


1872  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(46/31).  NGC  Census:  (54/44).  Mintage: 
950.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $675. 
NGC  ID#  2369,  PCGS#  4455 


EARLY  DIMES 

1803  —  Repaired  —  NGC  Details. 
Fine.  NGC  Census:  (2/16).  PCGS 
Population  (4/37).  Mintage:  33,040. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  12:  $1,525. 

1805  5  Berries  Poor  1  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1/53).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  4478 

1805  4  Berries  VG8  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (21/340).  NGC 
Census:  (2/30).  Mintage:  120,780. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG8  :  $850.  NGC 
ID#  236S,  PCGS#  4477 

1805  4  Berries  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/175).  NGC  Census: 
(1/18).  Mintage:  120,780.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $2,175.  NGC  ID#  236S, 
PCGS#  4477 

1807  —  Questionable  Color  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (17/260). 
Mintage:  165,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $1,225. 


BUST  DIMES 

1814  Large  Date  XF40  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2/124).  PCGS  Population 
(12/115).  Mintage:  42  1,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  236W,  PCGS#  4488 

1820  Large  0  AU53  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (4/182).  PCGS  Population 
(7/102).  Mintage:  942,587.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $725.  NGC  ID#  236X, 
PCGS#  4492 

1827  JR-3,  R.l,  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2/1).  PCGS  Population  (0/0). 
Mintage:  1,300,000.  PCGS#  38813 
Base  PCGS#  4504 

1833  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(32/130).  NGC  Census:  (42/156). 
Mintage:  485,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $575.  NGC  ID#  237D, 
PCGS#  4522 

1834  Large  4  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (18/69).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  4526 


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SEATED  DIMES 

7416  1838  No  Drapery,  Large  Stars  MS64 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (71/59). 
NGC  Census:  (70/88).  Mintage: 

1.992.500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  23 7U,  PCGS#  4568 

7417  1842  MS64  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(20/14).  NGC  Census:  (17/12).  Mintage: 

1.887.500.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$875.  NGC  ID#  2386,  PCGS#  4581 

7418  1849-0  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5/35).  PCGS  Population  (7/19). 
Mintage:  300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $685.  NGC  ID#  238H, 
PCGS#  4592 

7419  1854-0  Arrows  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/38).  NGC  Census:  (8/51). 
Mintage:  1 ,770,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $625.  NGC  ID#  239B,  PCGS# 
4606 

7420  1 862 -S  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/43).  NGC  Census:  (2/11). 
Mintage:  180,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF25:  $487.  NGC  ID#  239J,  PCGS# 
4636 

7421  1863  Good  6  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/53).  NGC  Census:  (1/37).  Mintage: 
14,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Good 
6  :  $395.  NGC  ID#  239K,  PCGS#  4637 

7422  1866-S  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/25).  NGC  Census:  (2/18).  Mintage: 
135,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$475.  NGC  ID#  239T,  PCGS#  4644 

7423  1872-CC  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  Fine  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(5/25).  PCGS  Population  (3/54). 
Mintage:  35,480.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $2,450.  NGC  ID#  23A8, 
PCGS#  4657 


7424  1876  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(22/7).  PCGS  Population  (28/3). 
Mintage:  1,145,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $1,035.  NGC  ID#  23AH, 
PCGS#  4679 

7425  1877-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (91/92).  NGC  Census: 
(80/130).  Mintage:  7,700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  23AM,  PCGS#  4683 

7426  1883  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (74/74).  NGC  Census: 
(77/63).  Mintage:  7,674,673. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23 AW,  PCGS#  4691 

7427  1887  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (88/32).  NGC  Census: 
(60/55).  Mintage:  1  1,283,229. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23B5,  PCGS#  4698 

7428  1887  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (88/32).  NGC  Census: 
(60/55).  Mintage:  1  1,283,229. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23B5,  PCGS#  4698 

7429  1887-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (50/35).  NGC 
Census:  (53/57).  Mintage:  4,454,450. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  23 B6,  PCGS#  4699 

7430  1890  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(60/52).  NGC  Census:  (89/67).  Mintage: 
9,910,951.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  23 BB,  PCGS#  4704 

7431  1891  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(119/71).  NGC  Census:  (126/78). 
Mintage:  15,310,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23BD, 
PCGS#  4706 


7432  1891  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (119/71).  NGC  Census: 
(  126/78).  Mintage:  15,310,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23 BD,  PCGS#  4706 


PROOF  SEATED  DIMES 

7433  1861  PR63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(23/57).  PCGS  Population  (29/51). 
Mintage:  1,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR63:  $565.  NGC  ID#  23CK,  PCGS# 
4754 

7434  1878  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(39/20).  NGC  Census:  (34/36).  Mintage: 
800.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $735. 
NGC  ID#  23 D3,  PCGS#  4775 

7435  1883  PR64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (84/75).  NGC  Census: 
(68/107).  Mintage:  1,039.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR64:  $725.  NGC  ID#  23D8, 
PCGS#  4780 

7436  1885  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(73/90).  NGC  Census:  (52/79).  Mintage: 
930.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR64:  $725. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 DA,  PCGS#  4782 

7437  1885  PR65  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/31).  NGC  Census: 
(12/49).  PCGS#  84782 


BARBER  DIMES 

7438  1893-0  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(44/17).  PCGS  Population  (28/22). 
Mintage:  1,760,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $900.  NGC  ID#  23DR, 
PCGS#  4801 

7439  1905-0  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (19/23).  NGC  Census: 
(12/11).  Mintage:  3,400,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  23 EU,  PCGS#  4836 

7440  1906-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (26/47).  NGC  Census: 
(27/25  ).  Mintage:  3,136,640. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  23F2,  PCGS#  4841 

7441  1907  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  Lily  Nicole 
Collection.  PCGS  Population  (26/1). 
NGC  Census:  (44/0).  Mintage: 
22,220,576.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  23F3,  PCGS#  4842 

7442  1908  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (18/2).  NGC  Census:  (17/4). 
Mintage:  10,600,545.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $850.  NGC  ID#  23F7,  PCGS# 
4846 


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7443  1910  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (80/31).  NGC  Census: 
(62/31).  Mintage:  1  1,520,551. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $520.  NGC 
ID#  23FF,  PCGS#  4854 

7444  1  9  1  0 - S  MS63  PCGS,  PCGS 
Population  (21/50).  NGC  Census: 
(8/24).  Mintage:  1,240,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $635.  NGC  ID#  23FH, 
PCGS#  4856 

7445  1911  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (138/99).  NGC  Census: 
(130/58).  Mintage:  18,870,544. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23FJ,  PCGS#  4857 

7446  1914  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (69/6).  NGC  Census:  (37/1). 
Mintage:  17,360,656.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $850.  NGC  ID#  23FT,  PCGS# 
4865 

7447  1  9  1 4 - S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (24/17).  NGC  Census: 
(23/10).  Mintage:  2,100,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  23FV,  PCGS#  4867 

7448  1  9  1  5  - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (53/32).  NGC  Census: 
(36/25).  Mintage:  960,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $565.  NGC  ID#  23FX, 
PCGS#  4869 


PROOF  BARBER  DIME 

7449  1911  PR66  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/9).  NGC  Census:  (8/14). 
PCGS#  84895 


MERCURY  DIMES 


7450  1916  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (114/10).  NGC 
Census:  (82/13).  Mintage:  22,180,080. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $840.  NGC 
ID#  23GX,  PCGS#  4905 

7451  1 9 1 6-D  Good  6  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (675/1904).  NGC 
Census:  (208/869).  Mintage:  264,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Good  6  :  $836. 
NGC  ID#  23 GY,  PCGS#  4906 

7452  1917  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (96/23).  NGC 
Census:  (41/8).  Mintage:  55,23 0,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $860.  NGC 
ID#  23H2,  PCGS#  49 11 

7453  1919-D  MS62  Full  Bands  ANACS. 

NGC  Census:  (12/87).  PCGS 
Population  (21/163).  Mintage: 
9,939,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62: 
$1,075.  NGC  ID#  23H9,  PCGS#  4925 

7454  1920  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/18).  NGC 
Census:  (48/17).  Mintage:  59,030,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  23HB,  PCGS#  4929 

7455  1920  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (103/19).  NGC 
Census:  (48/17).  Mintage:  59,030,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  23HB,  PCGS#  4929 

7456  1920  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (104/19).  NGC 
Census:  (48/17).  Mintage:  59,030,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  23HB,  PCGS#  4929 


7457  1923  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/4).  NGC  Census:  (29/1). 
Mintage:  50,130,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  23HG, 
PCGS#  4939 

7458  1923-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (17/7).  NGC  Census:  (14/4). 
Mintage:  6,440,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $990.  NGC  ID#  23HH, 
PCGS#  4940 

7459  1 928-S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (32/2).  NGC  Census:  (39/8). 
Mintage:  7,400,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $420.  NGC  ID#  23HZ, 
PCGS#  4970 

7460  1931  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/17).  NGC  Census: 
(12/1).  Mintage:  3,150,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $840.  NGC  ID#  23J7, 
PCGS#  4983 

7461  193 1-D  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (179/57).  NGC 
Census:  (49/13).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23J8,  PCGS#  4985 

7462  1 93 4 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/1).  NGC  Census:  (13/0). 
Mintage:  6,772,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $400.  NGC  ID#  23JB,  PCGS# 
4990 

7463  1934-D  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (16/1).  NGC  Census:  (13/0). 
Mintage:  6,772,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $400.  NGC  ID#  23JB,  PCGS# 
4990 

7464  1936  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (212/16).  NGC 
Census:  (99/8).  Mintage:  87,504,128. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  23JF,  PCGS#  4999 

7465  1936  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (212/16).  NGC 
Census:  (99/8).  Mintage:  87,504,128. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  23JF,  PCGS#  4999 

7466  1936-D  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (114/9).  NGC 
Census:  (34/1).  Mintage:  16,132,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  23JG,  PCGS#  5001 

7467  1936-D  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (113/9).  NGC 
Census:  (34/1).  Mintage:  16,132,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  23JG,  PCGS#  5001 


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7468  1936-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (182/3).  NGC 
Census:  (54/1).  Mintage:  9,210,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23JH,  PCGS#  5003 

7469  1937-S  MS67  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(84/1).  NGC  Census:  (142/3).  Mintage: 
9,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$135.  NGC  ID#  23JL,  PCGS#  5008 

7470  1938  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (233/10).  NGC 
Census:  (136/3).  Mintage:  22,198,728. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  23JM,  PCGS#  5011 

747 1  1938-D  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Gold 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1168/306). 
NGC  Census:  (657/176).  Mintage: 
5,537,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$74.  NGC  ID#  23 JN,  PCGS#  5013 

7472  1938-D  MS66+  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
Gold  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1168/306).  NGC  Census:  (657/176). 
Mintage:  5,537,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS 66:  $74.  NGC  ID#  23JN,  PCGS# 
5013 

7473  1938-S  MS67  Full  Bands  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (66/7).  PCGS  Population 
(129/6).  Mintage:  8,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23JP,  PCGS#  5015 

7474  1938-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (129/6).  NGC 
Census:  (66/7).  Mintage:  8,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23JP,  PCGS#  5015 

7475  1939-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(47/3).  NGC  Census:  (128/0).  Mintage: 
10,540,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$140.  NGC  ID#  23JT,  PCGS#  5020 

7476  1939-S  MS66  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (109/41).  NGC 
Census:  (22/12).  Mintage:  10,540,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $835.  NGC 
ID#  23JT,  PCGS#  5021 

7477  1941  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (282/12).  NGC 
Census:  (291/5).  Mintage:  175,106,560. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $200.  NGC 
ID#  23JX,  PCGS#  5029 

7478  1942/1  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (95/331).  NGC  Census: 
(72/400).  Mintage:  205,432,336. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  23K4,  PCGS#  5036 

7479  1942/1  FS-101  XF45  PCGS.  (FS- 
010.7).  PCGS  Population  (2/9).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  205,432,336. 
PCGS#  145473  Base  PCGS#  5036 


PROOF  MERCURY  DIMES 

7480  1937  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(185/36).  PCGS  Population  (234/29). 
Mintage:  5,756.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  27DH,  PCGS# 
5072 

7481  1942  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (686/65).  NGC  Census: 
(  767/13  1  ).  Mintage:  22,329. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67:  $240.  NGC 
ID#  27DN,  PCGS#  5077 


ROOSEVELT  DIMES 

7482  1947  MS67+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(87/0).  NGC  Census:  (265/3).  Mintage: 
121,520,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$58.  NGC  ID#  23KM,  PCGS#  5085 

7483  1950-D  MS67+  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (144/3).  NGC 
Census:  (235/2).  Mintage:  46,803,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $92.  NGC 
ID#  23KY,  PCGS#  85095 

7484  1953-S  MS67  Full  Bands  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (16/1).  NGC 
Census:  (35/1).  Mintage:  39,180,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23LA,  PCGS#  85105 

7485  1958  MS67+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(266/0).  NGC  Census:  (795/15). 
Mintage:  31,100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $34.  NGC  ID#  23LM,  PCGS# 
5116 


PROOF  ROOSEVELT  DIME 


7486  1983  NO  S  PR69  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (152/1).  NGC 
Census:  (104/3).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR69:  $875.  NGC  ID#  27FJ,  PCGS# 
95265 


TWENTY  CENT  PIECES 

7487  1875- CC  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (62/934).  NGC  Census: 
(36/583  ).  Mintage:  133,290. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25:  $499.  NGC 
ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

7488  1875-CC  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (80/849).  NGC  Census: 
(39/544).  Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF30:  $590. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

7489  1875-CC  VF35  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(26/516).  PCGS  Population  (70/774). 
Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $664.  NGC  ID#  23R6,  PCGS# 
5297 

7490  1 875 -CC  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (86/689).  NGC  Census: 
(26/492).  Mintage:  133,290. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  23R6,  PCGS#  5297 

7491  1875-CC  —  Tooled  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(22/425).  PCGS  Population  (63/551). 
Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $975. 

7492  1 875-CC  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(22/425).  PCGS  Population  (63/554). 
Mintage:  133,290.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $975. 

7493  1875-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (317/1515).  NGC  Census: 
(303/1448).  Mintage:  1,155,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23R7,  PCGS#  5298 

7494  1875-S  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (286/1111).  NGC  Census: 
(279/998).  Mintage:  1,155,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  23R7,  PCGS#  5298 


EARLY  QUARTER 

7495  1806  —  Damaged  —  NGC  Details. 

VF.  NGC  Census:  (16/167).  PCGS 
Population  (51/288).  Mintage:  206,124. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $1,525. 
NGC  ID#  23RD,  PCGS#  5314 


BUST  QUARTERS 

7496  1818  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(43/428).  NGC  Census:  (15/300). 
Mintage:  361,174.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23RH, 
PCGS#  5322 


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7497  1818  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(43/428).  NGC  Census:  (15/300). 
Mintage:  361,174.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23RH, 
PCGS#  5322 

7498  1818  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/426).  NGC  Census: 
(  14/299).  Mintage:  361,1  74. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23RH,  PCGS#  5322 

7499  1818  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/428).  NGC  Census: 
(  15/300).  Mintage:  36  1,1  74. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  23RH,  PCGS#  5322 

7500  1820  Large  0  VF20  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (20/80).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  5329 

7501  1833  B-l,  R.2,  AU53  NGC.  Ex: 

Jules  Reiver  Collection.  NGC  Census: 
(4/8).  PCGS  Population  (1/2).  Mintage: 
156,000.  PCGS#  38989  Base  PCGS# 
5352 

7502  1835  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(53/134).  PCGS  Population  (50/107). 
Mintage:  1,952,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $825.  NGC  ID#  23S2,  PCGS# 
5354 

7503  1838  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (43/136).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  Mintage:  366,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $468. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23S5,  PCGS#  5357 


SEATED  QUARTERS 

7504  1838  No  Drapery  —  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  UNC.  NGC 

Census:  (0/76).  PCGS  Population 
(0/68).  Mintage:  466,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $1,150. 

7505  1839  No  Drapery  XF45  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (26/88).  NGC  Census: 
(20/93).  Mintage:  491,146.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $454. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 SF,  PCGS#  5392 

7506  1840-0  No  Drapery  XF40  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (24/70).  NGC 
Census:  (18/91).  Mintage:  382,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $375. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23SG,  PCGS#  5393 

7507  1840-0  Drapery  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7/77).  NGC  Census:  (1/61). 
Mintage:  43,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $292. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 SJ,  PCGS#  5398 


7508  1841  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/24).  NGC  Census:  (9/40).  Mintage: 
120,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $700.  NGC  ID#  23SK,  PCGS# 
5399 

7509  1841-0  —  Environmental  Damage  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (1/39).  PCGS  Population 
(3/47).  Mintage:  452,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS60:  $650. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

7510  1845  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(14/51).  NGC  Census:  (24/59).  Mintage: 
922,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $350.  NGC  ID#  23SV,  PCGS# 
5408 

7511  1845  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (24/59).  PCGS  Population 
(14/52).  Mintage:  922,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC  ID#  23SV, 
PCGS#  5408 

7512  1847-0  VF20  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2/29).  PCGS  Population  (5/59). 
Mintage:  368,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $475.  NGC  ID#  23SY,  PCGS# 
5411 

7513  1851  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4/66).  NGC  Census:  (0/36). 
Mintage:  160,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $250. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T6,  PCGS#  5417 

7514  1851  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6/49).  NGC  Census:  (1/31).  Mintage: 
160,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$342. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T6,  PCGS#  5417 

7515  1851  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(9/33).  NGC  Census:  (2/25).  Mintage: 
160,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$435. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T6,  PCGS#  5417 

7516  1851-0  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (6/54).  NGC  Census:  (2/25). 
Mintage:  88,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG10:  $519.  NGC  ID#  23T7, 
PCGS#  5418 

7517  1851-0  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/46).  NGC  Census:  (2/23). 
Mintage:  88,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $600. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T7,  PCGS#  5418 


7518  1852  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/43).  NGC  Census:  (4/41).  Mintage: 
177,060.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$376. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T8,  PCGS#  5419 

7519  1852-0  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3/55).  NGC  Census:  (0/19). 
Mintage:  96,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG10:  $431. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23T9,  PCGS#  5420 

7520  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  AU58  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (139/419). 
PCGS  Population  (105/383).  Mintage: 
15,210,020.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS# 
5426 

7521  1853/4  Arrows  and  Rays  XF45  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (9/30).  NGC 
Census:  (7/23).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
XF45:  $529. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23U4,  PCGS#  5427 

7522  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  AU53 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  ( 1 1/22).  NGC 
Census:  (8/31).  Mintage:  1,322,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,025. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23U5,  PCGS#  5428 


7523  1855  Arrows  MS61  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (7/58).  PCGS  Population 
(2/67).  Mintage:  2,857,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC  ID#  23U8, 
PCGS#  5435 

7524  1855-0  Arrows  VF20  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (4/30).  NGC  Census: 
(2/27).  Mintage:  176,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $280. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23U9,  PCGS#  5436 


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7525  1856-S  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2/46).  NGC  Census:  (2/17).  Mintage: 
286,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23TD,  PCGS#  5440 

7526  1857-S  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6/37).  NGC  Census:  (3/32).  Mintage: 
82,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$625. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23TG,  PCGS#  5444 

7527  1858  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(84/47).  NGC  Census:  (85/46).  Mintage: 
7,368,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  23 TH,  PCGS#  5445 

7528  1858-S  —  Obverse  Scratched  —  NGC 
Details.  XF.  NGC  Census:  (2/18). 
PCGS  Population  (13/15).  Mintage: 
121,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$2,850.  NGC  ID#  23TK,  PCGS#  5447 

7529  185  9-0  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/19).  NGC  Census: 
(2/26).  Mintage:  260,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $575.  NGC  ID#  23TM, 
PCGS#  5449 

7530  1859-S  VG10  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (8/54).  NGC  Census:  (0/17). 
Mintage:  80,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG10:  $485. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TN,  PCGS#  5450 

7531  1861  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(97/56).  NGC  Census:  (96/45).  Mintage: 
4,854,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  23 TT,  PCGS#  5454 

7532  1861-S  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/46).  NGC  Census:  (2/21). 
Mintage:  96,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TU,  PCGS#  5455 

7533  1862  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (30/68).  NGC  Census: 
(18/61).  Mintage:  932,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $600.  NGC  ID#  23TV, 
PCGS#  5456 

7534  1862-S  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/61).  NGC  Census:  (2/37).  Mintage: 
67,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25: 
$609. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TW,  PCGS#  5457 

7535  1864  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (14/60).  NGC  Census: 
(3/45).  Mintage:  93,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:$418. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 TY,  PCGS#  5459 


7536  1864-S  Good  6  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (8/67).  NGC  Census:  (1/34). 
Mintage:  20,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Good  6  :  $539. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23TZ,  PCGS#  5460 

7537  1866  Motto  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (3/48).  NGC  Census: 
(0/41).  Mintage:  16,800.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  12:  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UB,  PCGS#  5468 

7538  1867  Fine  12  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/68).  NGC  Census:  (1/25). 
Mintage:  20,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  12:  $500. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UD,  PCGS#  5470 

7539  1867  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (0/0).  Mintage:  20,000. 

7540  1867-S  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4/53).  NGC  Census:  (2/12). 
Mintage:  48,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
inVGlO:  $698. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UE,  PCGS#  5471 

7541  1868-S  VF35  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (6/25).  NGC  Census:  (3/25). 
Mintage:  96,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $738. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UG,  PCGS#  5473 

7542  1869  Fine  12  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/42).  NGC  Census:  (1/18).  Mintage: 
16,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine 
12:  $535. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UH,  PCGS#  5474 

7543  1869  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/33).  NGC  Census:  (2/16).  Mintage: 
16,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25: 
$715. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UH,  PCGS#  5474 

7544  1869-S  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/64).  NGC  Census:  (0/24). 
Mintage:  76,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  Fine  15:  $394. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UJ,  PCGS#  5475 

7545  1869-S  —  Environmental  Damage 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (3/17).  PCGS  Population 
(6/26).  Mintage:  76,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $925. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 


7546  1871-S  VG8  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1/44).  NGC  Census:  (0/26).  Mintage: 
30,900.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG8  : 
$565. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23UP,  PCGS#  5480 

7547  1872  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(5/28).  PCGS  Population  (7/20). 
Mintage:  182,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $425.  NGC  ID#  23UR, 
PCGS#  5481 

7548  1873  Open  3,  No  Arrows,  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (4/31).  NGC 
Census:  (1/25).  Mintage:  172,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $325. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 UV,  PCGS#  5485 

7549  1875-CC  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (8/75).  NGC  Census:  (4/42). 
Mintage:  140,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF25:  $647. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 UY,  PCGS#  5499 


7550  1876-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (45/77).  NGC  Census: 
(3  4/80).  Mintage:  4,944,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  23V3,  PCGS#  5502 

7551  1877-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(89/150).  PCGS  Population  (111/167). 
Mintage:  4,192,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $875.  NGC  ID#  23V6, 
PCGS#  5505 

7552  1878-S  VF25  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/42).  NGC  Census:  (0/28). 
Mintage:  140,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF25:  $496. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23' VA,  PCGS#  5510 


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7553  1878-S  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/27).  NGC  Census:  (0/27).  Mintage: 
140,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$775.  NGC  ID#  23 VA,  PCGS#  5510 

7554  1880  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (8/224).  NGC  Census: 
(1/128).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF30:  $345. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VC,  PCGS#  5512 

7555  1880  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(5/211).  NGC  Census:  (1/127).  Mintage: 
13,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$375. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VC,  PCGS#  5512 

7556  1880  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (6/200).  NGC  Census: 
(0/125).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VC,  PCGS#  5512 

7557  1881  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4/122).  NGC  Census: 
(2/96).  Mintage:  12,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $300. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VD,  PCGS#  5513 

7558  1882  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/104).  NGC  Census:  (2/66).  Mintage: 
15,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45: 
$359. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VE,  PCGS#  5514 

7559  1882  AU50  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/101).  NGC  Census: 
(1/65).  Mintage:  15,200.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $375. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VE,  PCGS#  5514 

7560  1883  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(6/91).  NGC  Census:  (0/77).  Mintage: 
14,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VF,  PCGS#  5515 

7561  1884  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(8/122).  NGC  Census:  (2/94).  Mintage: 
8,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine 
15:  $426. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7562  1884  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/115).  NGC  Census: 
(2/92).  Mintage:  8,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $475. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 


7563  1884  VF30  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2/110).  NGC  Census: 
(4/85).  Mintage:  8,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF30:  $485. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7564  1884  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/106).  NGC  Census:  (1/84).  Mintage: 
8,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$490. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7565  1884  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/92).  NGC  Census:  (0/79).  Mintage: 
8,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53: 
$550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VG,  PCGS#  5516 

7566  1885  VF20  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1/138).  NGC  Census: 
(1/86).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $400. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VH,  PCGS#  5517 

7567  1885  XF40  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (5/124).  NGC  Census: 
(1/81).  Mintage:  13,600.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF40:  $425. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VH,  PCGS#  5517 

7568  1887  VF25  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (3/137).  NGC  Census: 
(0/99).  Mintage:  10,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF25:  $361. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VK,  PCGS#  5519 

7569  1887  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/118).  NGC  Census: 
(1/96).  Mintage:  10,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $443. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VK,  PCGS#  5519 

7570  1887  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
AU  Details.  NGC  Census:  (1/95). 
PCGS  Population  (1/118).  Mintage: 
10,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50: 
$475. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 

7571  1887  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (14/96).  NGC  Census: 
(5/81).  Mintage:  10,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $740. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VK,  PCGS#  5519 

7572  1888  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/174).  NGC  Census:  (1/114).  Mintage: 
10,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$371. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23VF,  PCGS#  5520 


7573  1889  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4/174).  NGC  Census:  (0/153).  Mintage: 
12,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$565. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23 VM,  PCGS#  5522 

7574  1891  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(115/259).  PCGS  Population  (150/253). 
Mintage:  3,920,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $565.  NGC  ID#  23VR, 
PCGS#  5524 

7575  1  89  1  - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/24).  NGC  Census: 
(58/14).  Mintage:  2,216,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  23 VT,  PCGS#  5526 


PROOF  SEATED  QUARTERS 

7576  1873  No  Arrows  PR63  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (50/54).  NGC  Census: 
(34/80).  Mintage:  600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR63:  $850. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  23X6,  PCGS#  5572 

7577  1890  PR62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(25/149).  NGC  Census:  (11/134). 
Mintage:  590.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $525.  NGC  ID#  23XN,  PCGS# 
5591 


BARBER  QUARTERS 

7578  1892  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (336/275).  NGC  Census: 
(348/264).  Mintage:  8,237,245. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  23XT,  PCGS#  5601 


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7579  1892  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(161/103).  PCGS  Population  (133/142). 
Mintage:  8,237,245.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC  ID#  23XT, 
PCGS#  5601 

7580  1892  MS65  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(133/145).  NGC  Census:  (161/103). 
Mintage:  8,237,245.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC  ID#  23XT, 
PCGS#  5601 

7581  1893-0  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(30/28).  PCGS  Population  (46/27). 
Mintage:  3,396,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $685.  NGC  ID#  23XX, 
PCGS#  5605 

7582  1894-S  MS62  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (36/100).  PCGS  Population 
(23/115).  Mintage:  2,648,821. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $425.  NGC 
ID#  23Y3,  PCGS#  5609 

7583  1895-S  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (13/67).  NGC  Census: 
(14/56).  Mintage:  1,764,681. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  23Y6,  PCGS#  5612 

7584  1895-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(13/29).  PCGS  Population  (17/26). 
Mintage:  1,764,681.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  23Y6, 
PCGS#  5612 

7585  1898  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(55/48).  NGC  Census:  (63/52).  Mintage: 
11,100,735.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$510.  NGC  ID#  23 YD,  PCGS#  5619 

7586  1901  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(24/16).  NGC  Census:  (18/4).  Mintage: 
8,892,813.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$1,000.  NGC  ID#  23' YN,  PCGS#  5628 


7587  1902  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(66/59).  NGC  Census:  (50/31).  Mintage: 
12,197,744.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$545.  NGC  ID#  23 YS,  PCGS#  5631 

7588  1902-0  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4/57).  NGC  Census:  (6/41). 
Mintage:  4,748,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $485.  NGC  ID#  23YT, 
PCGS#  5632 

7589  1906  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(53/34).  PCGS  Population  (67/72). 
Mintage:  3,656,435.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $510.  NGC  ID#  23Z5,  PCGS# 
5642 

7590  1908-S  AU53  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (10/85).  NGC  Census: 
(4/80).  Mintage:  784,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU53:  $535.  NGC  ID#  23ZF, 
PCGS#  5652 

7591  1910  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(59/53).  NGC  Census:  (42/38).  Mintage: 
2,244,551.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  23ZL,  PCGS#  5657 

7592  1913  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(16/127).  NGC  Census:  (13/67). 
Mintage:  484,613.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $650.  NGC  ID#  23ZU, 
PCGS#  5664 

7593  1913-D  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(36/27).  PCGS  Population  (38/44). 
Mintage:  1,450,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $540.  NGC  ID#  23ZV,  PCGS# 
5665 

7594  1913-S  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (94/168).  NGC  Census: 
(20/63).  Mintage:  40,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VG10:  $2,704.  NGC  ID#  23ZW, 
PCGS#  5666 

7595  1914-D  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (56/12).  NGC  Census: 
(31/6).  Mintage:  3,046,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $950.  NGC  ID#  23ZY, 
PCGS#  5668 

7596  1915-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (140/38).  NGC 
Census:  (65/28).  Mintage:  3,694,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $925.  NGC 
ID#  2423,  PCGS#  5671 

7597  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (500/519).  NGC  Census: 
(399/235).  Mintage:  6,540,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  2426,  PCGS#  5674 


PROOF  BARBER 
QUARTERS 

7598  1894  PR62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(33/224).  NGC  Census:  (19/241). 
Mintage:  972.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $510.  NGC  ID#  2429,  PCGS# 
5680 

7599  1899  PR62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(34/156).  NGC  Census:  (12/136). 
Mintage:  846.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $500.  NGC  ID#  242E,  PCGS# 

5685 

7600  1900  PR62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(12/191).  PCGS  Population  (27/186). 
Mintage:  912.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR62:  $500.  NGC  ID#  242F,  PCGS# 

5686 

7601  1905  PR64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(67/98).  NGC  Census:  (66/114). 
Mintage:  727.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR64:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  242L,  PCGS# 
5691 


STANDING  LIBERTY 
QUARTERS 

7602  1917  Type  One  MS65  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (182/37).  PCGS  Population 
(219/39).  Mintage:  8,740,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5706 


7603  1917  Type  One  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (38/1).  NGC  Census: 
(31/6).  Mintage:  8,740,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  242Z, 
PCGS#  5706 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  413 


7604  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1067/514). 
NGC  Census:  (732/396).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7605  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (734/395).  PCGS 
Population  (1067/514).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7606  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (735/396).  PCGS 
Population  (1070/517).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7607  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (735/396).  PCGS 
Population  (1070/517).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7608  1917  Type  One  MS65+  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (734/395).  PCGS 
Population  (1070/514).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7609  1917  Type  One  MS65  Full  Head 
NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census:  (733/395). 
PCGS  Population  (1067/514).  Mintage: 
8,740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$850.  NGC  ID#  242Z,  PCGS#  5707 

7610  191 7-D  Type  One  MS65  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (77/23).  NGC 
Census:  (56/20).  Mintage:  1,509,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5708 

7611  191 7-D  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (506/443). 
NGC  Census:  (338/283).  Mintage: 
1,509,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 

7612  1917-D  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (338/284). 
PCGS  Population  (507/445).  Mintage: 
1,509,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  2432,  PCGS#  5709 

7613  191 7-S  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (263/244). 
NGC  Census:  (179/171).  Mintage: 
1,952,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$1,000.  NGC  ID#  2433,  PCGS#  5711 

7614  1917-S  Type  One  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (264/247). 
NGC  Census:  (179/171).  Mintage: 
1,952,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$  1 ,000.  NGC  ID#  2433 ,  PCGS#  5711 


7615  1917  Type  Two  MS66  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (26/4).  PCGS  Population  (22/2). 
Mintage:  13,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $760.  NGC  ID#  2434,  PCGS# 
5714 

7616  1917  Type  Two  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (365/285). 
NGC  Census:  (252/196).  Mintage: 
13,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$440.  NGC  ID#  2434,  PCGS#  5715 

7617  1917  Type  Two  MS65  Full  Head 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(199/85).  NGC  Census:  (134/62). 
Mintage:  13,880,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $750. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2434,  PCGS#  5715 

7618  191 7-D  Type  Two  MS64  Full  Head 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (118/82). 
NGC  Census:  (82/36).  Mintage: 
6,224,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$965.  NGC  ID#  2435,  PCGS#  5717 

7619  1918  MS64  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (113/77).  PCGS  Population 
(143/131).  Mintage:  14,240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2437,  PCGS#  5721 

7620  191 8-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(162/75).  NGC  Census:  (86/60). 
Mintage:  7,380,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $550. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2438,  PCGS#  5722 

7621  1919  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (94/24).  NGC  Census: 
(48/19).  Mintage:  1  1,324,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5728 

7622  1919  MS64+  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (105/117).  PCGS  Population 
(162/198).  Mintage:  11,324,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  243B,  PCGS#  5729 

7623  1920  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(70/17).  PCGS  Population  (67/15). 
Mintage:  27,860,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $750.  NGC  ID#  243E,  PCGS# 
5734 

7624  1920  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (68/15).  NGC  Census: 
(70/17).  Mintage:  27,860,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  243E,  PCGS#  5734 

7625  1923  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(297/35).  NGC  Census:  (168/49). 
Mintage:  9,716,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $665.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS# 
5742 


7626  1923  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(168/49).  PCGS  Population  (297/35). 
Mintage:  9,716,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $665.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS# 
5742 

7627  1923  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(300/35).  NGC  Census:  (169/49). 
Mintage:  9,716,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $665.  NGC  ID#  243J,  PCGS# 
5742 

7628  1 923  -S  —  Polished  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (28/462). 
PCGS  Population  (59/976).  Mintage: 
1,360,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$685. 

7629  1924  MS64  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (114/134).  NGC 
Census:  (102/82).  Mintage:  10,920,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  243L,  PCGS#  5747 

7630  1925  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(21/2).  NGC  Census:  (11/2).  Mintage: 
12,280,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$725.  NGC  ID#  243 P,  PCGS#  5752 

7631  1925  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (150/71).  NGC 
Census:  (88/47).  Mintage:  12,280,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $825. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  243P,  PCGS#  5753 

7632  1 9 2 6 - S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (91/311).  NGC  Census: 
(44/202).  Mintage:  2,700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $400.  NGC 
ID#  243T,  PCGS#  5758 

7633  1927  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(19/3).  PCGS  Population  (25/4). 
Mintage:  11,912,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $625.  NGC  ID#  243U, 
PCGS#  5760 


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7634  1927-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (31/1).  NGC  Census:  (34/4). 
Mintage:  976,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $875. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  243V,  PCGS#  5762 

7635  1927-D  MS66+  NGC,  CAC,  NGC 

Census:  (34/4).  PCGS  Population 
(31/1).  Mintage:  976,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $875.  NGC  ID#  243V, 
PCGS#  5762 

7636  1927-S  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(57/208).  PCGS  Population  (95/399). 
Mintage:  396,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $1,160.  NGC  ID#  243 W, 
PCGS#  5764 

7637  1928-S  Repunched  Mintmark,  FS-502 
MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(2/1).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
395955  Base  PCGS#  5770 

7638  1928-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (126/130).  NGC 
Census:  (111/149).  Mintage:  2,644,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  243Z,  PCGS#  5771 

7639  1928-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (126/131).  NGC 
Census:  (110/149).  Mintage:  2,644,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  243Z,  PCGS#  5771 

7640  1929  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (322/118).  NGC  Census: 
(146/68).  Mintage:  11,140,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2442,  PCGS#  5773 

7641  1929  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (323/118).  NGC  Census: 
(146/68).  Mintage:  11,140,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2442,  PCGS#  5773 

7642  1929  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (322/118).  NGC 
Census:  (146/68).  Mintage:  11,140,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2442,  PCGS#  5773 

7643  1929-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(23/0).  PCGS  Population  (11/0). 
Mintage:  1,764,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,225.  NGC  ID#  2444, 
PCGS#  5776 

7644  1929-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (167/140).  NGC 
Census:  (127/111).  Mintage:  1,764,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $685. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2444,  PCGS#  5777 


7645  1929-S  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (86/25).  PCGS  Population 
(126/14).  Mintage:  1,764,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS 66:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  2444,  PCGS#  5777 

7646  1930  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (698/357).  NGC  Census: 
(452/199).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7647  1930  MS65  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (452/199).  PCGS  Population 
(701/352).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7648  1930  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (701/352).  NGC  Census: 
(452/199).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7649  1930  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (701/352).  NGC  Census: 
(452/199).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 


7650  1930  MS66  Full  Head  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (168/31).  PCGS  Population 
(317/35).  Mintage:  5,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  2445,  PCGS#  5779 

7651  1930-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (115/20).  NGC  Census: 
(42/18).  Mintage:  1,556,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $615.  NGC 
ID#  2446,  PCGS#  5780 


7652  1930-S  MS65  Full  Head  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (164/110).  NGC 
Census:  (126/115).  Mintage:  1,556,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $725. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2446,  PCGS#  5781 


WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

7653  1932  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(202/3).  NGC  Census:  (101/4).  Mintage: 
5,404,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$7 15.  NGC  ID#  2447,  PCGS#  5790 

7654  1932  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(101/4).  PCGS  Population  (198/3). 
Mintage:  5,404,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $715.  NGC  ID#  2447,  PCGS# 
5790 

7655  1932  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (204/3).  NGC  Census: 
(101/4).  Mintage:  5,404,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $715.  NGC 
ID#  2447,  PCGS#  5790 

7656  1 93  2 -D  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (669/1925).  NGC  Census: 
(458/1072).  Mintage:  436,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $495.  NGC 
ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

7657  1932-D  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (671/1929).  NGC  Census: 
(458/1072).  Mintage:  436,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $495.  NGC 
ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

7658  1932-D  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(13/1055).  PCGS  Population  (16/1905). 
Mintage:  436,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $920. 

7659  1932-D  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (493/1376).  NGC 
Census:  (371/531).  Mintage:  436,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $1,035. 
NGC  ID#  2448,  PCGS#  5791 

7660  1932-S  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1018/1198).  NGC 
Census:  (490/664).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $575. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7661  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1074/137).  NGC 
Census:  (592/74).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7662  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1067/137).  NGC 
Census:  (592/74).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 


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7663  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1062/136).  NGC  Census: 
(590/74).  Mintage:  408,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $875. 

From  The  Birmingham  Collection.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7664  1932-S  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (590/74).  PCGS  Population 
(1062/136).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7665  1932-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1064/136).  NGC 
Census:  (592/74).  Mintage:  408,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  2449,  PCGS#  5792 

7666  1934  Medium  Motto  MS67 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (55/0).  PCGS 
Population  (89/1).  Mintage:  31,912,052. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  244A,  PCGS#  5793 

7667  1934  Medium  Motto  MS67  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population 
(0/0).  Mintage:  31,912,052.  PCGS# 
411311  Base  PCGS#  5793 

7668  1934-D  Small  D,  Heavy  Motto  MS65 
★  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (64/35).  PCGS#  85796 

7669  1935  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (109/1).  NGC  Census: 
(123/0).  Mintage:  32,484,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  244D,  PCGS#  5797 

7670  1935-D  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (219/20).  NGC  Census: 
(102/15).  Mintage:  5,780,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  244E,  PCGS#  5798 

7671  1935-D  MS66  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (102/15).  PCGS  Population 
(217/20).  Mintage:  5,780,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  244E,  PCGS#  5798 

7672  1935-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (260/39).  NGC  Census: 
(121/36).  Mintage:  5,660,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $380. 

From  The  College  Collection ,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  244F,  PCGS#  5799 

7673  1936  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101, 
MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1/7).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage: 
41,303,836.  PCGS#  146091  Base 
PCGS#  5800 

7674  1 93 6-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (689/452).  NGC  Census: 
(315/216).  Mintage:  5,374,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  244H,  PCGS#  5801 


7675  1936-D  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(315/216).  PCGS  Population  (689/452). 
Mintage:  5,374,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $735.  NGC  ID#  244H, 
PCGS#  5801 

7676  1936-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (307/145).  NGC  Census: 
(145/71).  Mintage:  5,374,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $860.  NGC 
ID#  244H,  PCGS#  5801 


7677  1937  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(68/0).  NGC  Census:  (65/1).  Mintage: 
19,701,542.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  244K,  PCGS#  5803 

7678  1937  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(65/1).  PCGS  Population  (68/0). 
Mintage:  19,701,542.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  244K, 
PCGS#  5803 

7679  1937  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (67/0).  NGC  Census:  (65/1). 
Mintage:  19,701,542.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  244K, 
PCGS#  5803 

7680  1  93  7  - S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (190/31).  NGC  Census: 
(  155/28).  Mintage:  1,652,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  244M,  PCGS#  5805 

7681  1937-S  MS66  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (155/28).  PCGS  Population 
(190/31).  Mintage:  1,652,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  244M,  PCGS#  5805 

7682  1938  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(58/1).  PCGS  Population  (53/0). 
Mintage:  9,480,045.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $800.  NGC  ID#  244N, 
PCGS#  5806 


7683  1938  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(58/1).  PCGS  Population  (53/0). 
Mintage:  9,480,045.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $800.  NGC  ID#  244N, 
PCGS#  5806 

7684  1 93  8-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (51/0).  NGC  Census:  (48/1). 
Mintage:  2,832,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  244P,  PCGS# 
5807 

7685  1938-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(48/1).  PCGS  Population  (51/0). 
Mintage:  2,832,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  244P,  PCGS# 
5807 

7686  1939-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(39/0).  PCGS  Population  (62/0). 
Mintage:  2,628,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $900.  NGC  ID#  244T,  PCGS# 
5810 

7687  1939-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(39/0).  PCGS  Population  (62/0). 
Mintage:  2,628,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $900.  NGC  ID#  244T,  PCGS# 
5810 

7688  1940TD/D  FS^501  MS66  PCGS.  (FS^ 
012.4).  PCGS  Population  (5/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  2,797,600. 
PCGS#  145556  Base  PCGS#  5812 

7689  1940-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (65/1).  NGC  Census: 
(144/1).  Mintage:  8,244,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  244W,  PCGS#  5813 

7690  1941  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (90/1).  NGC  Census: 
(207/2).  Mintage:  79,047,288. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  244X,  PCGS#  5814 

7691  1942-D  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  FS-101, 
AU58  NGC.  FS-015.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (2/2).  PCGS# 
145011  Base  PCGS#  95818 

7692  1942-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (46/1).  NGC  Census:  (65/0). 
Mintage:  19,384,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $640.  NGC  ID#  2454,  PCGS# 
5819 

7693  1943-D  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (136/2).  PCGS  Population 
(54/1).  Mintage:  16,095,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  2456,  PCGS#  5821 

7694  1943-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (50/1).  NGC  Census: 
(152/1).  Mintage:  21,700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  2457,  PCGS#  5822 


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7695  1943-S  Doubled  Die  Obverse  MS64 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (51/29). 
NGC  Census:  (28/18).  PCGS#  5823 

7696  1945  MS67  PCGS*  PCGS  Population 
(28/2).  NGC  Census:  (84/4).  Mintage: 
74,372,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$525.  NGC  ID#  245B,  PCGS#  5827 
Base  PCGS#  5787 

7697  1 945 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (32/0).  NGC  Census: 
(125/1).  Mintage:  12,341,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  245C,  PCGS#  5828 

7698  1948-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (39/0).  NGC  Census: 
(100/0).  Mintage:  16,766,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  245M,  PCGS#  5837 

7699  1950  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (49/0).  NGC  Census: 
(199/0).  Mintage:  24,971,5  12. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  245S,  PCGS#  5841 


7700  1950-D  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (188/1).  PCGS  Population 
(56/0).  Mintage:  2  1,075,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $325.  NGC 
ID#  245T,  PCGS#  5842 

7701  1950-S  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (221/2).  PCGS  Population 
(80/0).  Mintage:  10,284,004. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $320.  NGC 
ID#  245V,  PCGS#  5844 

7702  1 95  1  -D  MS6 7  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/1).  NGC  Census: 
(124/0).  Mintage:  35,354,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $380.  NGC 
ID#  245X,  PCGS#  5847 


7703  1952-D  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(33/1).  PCGS  Population  (14/0). 
Mintage:  49,795,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $850.  NGC  ID#  2462,  PCGS# 
5850 

7704  1952-S  MS67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (357/8).  PCGS  Population 
(177/4).  Mintage:  13,707,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $160.  NGC 
ID#  2463,  PCGS#  5851 

7705  195 3-D  Doubled  Die  Reverse  ,  FS-801 
MS65  PCGS.  (FS-022.2).  PCGS 
Population  (3/0).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
Mintage:  56,112,400.  PCGS#  147297 
Base  PCGS#  5853 

7706  1953-S  MS67+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (79/0).  NGC 
Census:  (284/1).  Mintage:  14,016,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $220.  NGC 
ID#  2466,  PCGS#  5854 

7707  1954-D  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(47/0).  PCGS  Population  (12/0). 
Mintage:  42,305,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,050.  NGC  ID#  2468, 
PCGS#  5856 

7708  1954-S  MS67+  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (288/2).  PCGS  Population 
(63/1).  Mintage:  1  1,834,722. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $220.  NGC 
ID#  22FU,  PCGS#  5857 

7709  1958-D  MS67+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(261/1).  PCGS  Population  (140/2). 
Mintage:  78,124,896.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $170. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  246G,  PCGS#  5865 

7710  1958-D  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (261/1).  PCGS  Population 
(140/2).  Mintage:  78,124,896. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $170.  NGC 
ID#  246G,  PCGS#  5865 

7711  1958-D  MS67  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (261/1).  PCGS  Population 
(140/2).  Mintage:  78,124,896. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $170.  NGC 
ID#  246G,  PCGS#  5865 

7712  1959  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(68/0).  PCGS  Population  (12/0). 
Mintage:  24,300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  246H, 
PCGS#  5866 

7713  1959-D  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(26/0).  PCGS  Population  (14/0). 
Mintage:  62,054,232.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $835.  NGC  ID#  246J,  PCGS# 
5867 


7714  1962  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(45/0).  PCGS  Population  (17/0). 
Mintage:  560,300,032.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $650.  NGC  ID#  246P,  PCGS# 
5872 

7715  1986-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (9/0).  NGC  Census:  (36/0). 
Mintage:  504,298,656.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $140.  NGC  ID#  2485,  PCGS# 
5921 


PROOF  WASHINGTON 
QUARTERS 

7716  1937  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(95/13).  PCGS  Population  (101/3). 
Mintage:  5,542.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $975.  NGC  ID#  27HP,  PCGS# 

5976 

7717  1938  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(96/9).  PCGS  Population  (89/3). 
Mintage:  8,045.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $765.  NGC  ID#  27HR,  PCGS# 

5977 

7718  1939  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(182/18).  PCGS  Population  (139/3). 
Mintage:  8,795.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $500.  NGC  ID#  27HS,  PCGS# 

5978 

7719  1940  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (174/2).  NGC  Census: 
(213/30).  Mintage:  11,246.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR67:  $340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  27HT,  PCGS#  5979  Base 
PCGS#  5972 


EARLY  HALF  DOLLARS 

7720  1795  2  Leaves  —  Holed  —  NCS. 
VG  Details.  NGC  Census:  (73/608). 
PCGS  Population  (167/1245).  Mintage: 
299,680.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG8  : 
$1,400.  PCGS#  6052  Base  PCGS#  6052 

7721  1795  2  Leaves,  0-104,  R.4,  — 
Repaired  —  NGC  Details.  Good.  NGC 

Census:  (0/23).  PCGS  Population  (0/4). 

7722  1803  Small  3,  Large  Reverse  Stars 
—  Environmental  Damage  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  XF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (14/18). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40:  $2,250. 

7723  1805  Fine  15  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (39/396).  NGC  Census: 
(17/216).  Mintage:  211,722.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Fine  15:  $567. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24EG,  PCGS#  6069  Base 
PCGS#  6069 


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7724  1806  Pointed  6,  Stem,  —  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details,  VE  NGC 

Census:  (62/727).  PCGS  Population 
(99/803).  Mintage:  839,576. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20:  $600. 


BUST  HALF  DOLLARS 

7725  1808  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(51/229).  NGC  Census:  (25/159). 
Mintage:  1,368,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $850.  NGC  ID#  24EP,  PCGS# 
6090  Base  PCGS#  6090 

7726  181  1/10  VF3 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (20/119).  NGC  Census: 
(5/35).  Mintage:  1,203,644.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF35:  $564.  NGC  ID#  24EV, 
PCGS#  6099  Base  PCGS#  6099 

7727  1811  Large  8  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (38/219).  NGC  Census: 
(29/384).  Mintage:  1,203,644. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  24EU,  PCGS#  6096  Base  PCGS# 
6096 

7728  1812  Large  8  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (75/474).  NGC  Census: 
(26/408).  Mintage:  1,628,059. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  24EW,  PCGS#  6100 

7729  1812  Large  8  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (75/474).  NGC  Census: 
(26/408).  Mintage:  1,628,059. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  24EW,  PCGS#  6100 

7730  1817  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(67/220).  NGC  Census:  (21/179). 
Mintage:  1,215,567.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $640.  NGC  ID#  24F6,  PCGS# 
6109  Base  PCGS#  6109 

7731  1818/7  Large  8,  0-101,  R.l,  AU53 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (1/5).  PCGS#  39540  Base 
PCGS#  61 15 


7732  1820  Square  2,  Large  Date,  Knob  2  — 
Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (0/18). 

7733  1820  Square  2,  Large  Date,  No 
Knob  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (14/57). 

7734  1823  O-llla,  R.2,  AU55  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (4/2).  NGC 
Census:  (2/2).  Mintage:  1,694,200. 
PCGS#  39617  Base  PCGS#  6131 

7735  1824  Over  Various  Dates  AU53 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (8/62).  NGC 
Census:  (3/47).  Mintage:  3,504,954. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $690.  NGC 
ID#  24FK,  PCGS#  6138  Base  PCGS# 
6138 

7736  1825  AU55  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(100/414).  PCGS  Population  (204/427). 
Mintage:  2,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24FL,  PCGS# 
6142  Base  PCGS#  6142 

7737  1826  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(280/674).  NGC  Census:  (148/655). 
Mintage:  4,000,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $565.  NGC  ID#  24FM, 
PCGS#  6143  Base  PCGS#  6143 

7738  1827  Square  Base  2  AU58  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (253/365).  PCGS 
Population  (280/372).  Mintage: 
5,493,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $825.  NGC  ID#  24FN,  PCGS# 
6144  Base  PCGS#  6144 

7739  1827  Square  Base  2,  0-105,  R.3, 
AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (7/6). 
PCGS  Population  (3/2).  Mintage: 
5,493,400.  PCGS#  39697  Base  PCGS# 
6144 


7740  1828  Curl  Base  2,  No  Knob  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (103/238). 
NGC  Census:  (93/405).  Mintage: 
3,075,200.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU55:  $535.  NGC  ID#  24FR,  PCGS# 
6148 

7741  1829  Small  Letters,  0-114,  R.3, 
AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  Mintage: 
3,712,156.  PCGS#  39799  Base  PCGS# 
6154 

7742  1830  Small  0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (248/318).  NGC  Census: 
(301/393).  Mintage:  4,764,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  24FU,  PCGS#  6156  Base  PCGS# 
6156 

7743  1830  Small  0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (248/318).  NGC  Census: 
(302/393).  Mintage:  4,764,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  24FU,  PCGS#  6156  Base  PCGS# 
6156 

7744  1830  Small  0  —  Questionable  Color 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  Unc  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (8/385).  PCGS  Population 
(  10/308).  Mintage:  4,764,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  24FU,  PCGS#  6156  Base  PCGS# 
6156 

7745  1831  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(257/743).  NGC  Census:  (149/699). 
Mintage:  5,873,660.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $450.  NGC  ID#  24FV, 
PCGS#  6159  Base  PCGS#  6159 

7746  1831  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(272/424).  PCGS  Population  (251/489). 
Mintage:  5,873,660.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC  ID#  24FV, 
PCGS#  6159  Base  PCGS#  6159 

7747  1832  Large  Letters,  O-  101a,  R.l, 
AU58  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (7/4). 
PCGS  Population  (1/1).  PCGS#  39886 
Base  PCGS#  6161 

7748  1832  Small  Letters  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (337/361).  NGC 
Census:  (342/398).  Mintage:  4,797,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  24FW,  PCGS#  6160  Base  PCGS# 
6160 

7749  1832  Small  Letters  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (342/398).  PCGS  Population 
(337/361).  Mintage:  4,797,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  24FW,  PCGS#  6160  Base  PCGS# 
6160 


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7750  1832  Small  Letters  AU58  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (338/362). 
NGC  Census:  (342/398).  Mintage: 
4,797,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $665.  NGC  ID#  24FW,  PCGS# 
6160  Base  PCGS#  6160 

7751  1833  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (262/321).  NGC  Census: 
(243/310).  Mintage:  5,206,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  24FX,  PCGS#  6163  Base  PCGS# 
6163 

7752  1833  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (262/321).  NGC  Census: 
(243/310).  Mintage:  5,206,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  24FX,  PCGS#  6163  Base  PCGS# 

6163 

7753  1834  Large  Date,  Large  Letters,  AU55 
PCGS.  Gold  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(183/406).  NGC  Census:  (310/1151). 
Mintage:  6,412,004.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $400.  NGC  ID#  24FY,  PCGS# 

6164  Base  PCGS#  6164 

7754  1834  Large  Date,  Small  Letters,  AU55 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (106/182). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  6165  Base 
PCGS#  6165 

7755  1834  Small  Date,  Small  Letters,  AU58 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (143/180).  PCGS#  6166 
Base  PCGS#  6166 

7756  1835  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (131/154).  NGC  Census: 
(134/173).  Mintage:  5,352,006. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24FZ,  PCGS#  6168  Base  PCGS# 
6168 

7757  1836  Lettered  Edge  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (217/233).  NGC 
Census:  (211/277).  Mintage:  6,545,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24G2,  PCGS#  6169  Base  PCGS# 
6169 

7758  1836  Lettered  Edge  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (217/233).  NGC 
Census:  (210/277).  Mintage:  6,545,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24G2,  PCGS#  6169  Base  PCGS# 
6169 

7759  1836/1336  Lettered  Edge,  0-108,  R.l, 
AU55  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (3/7). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  Mintage:  6,545,000. 
PCGS#  39956  Base  PCGS#  39955 


REEDED  EDGE 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7760  1837  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(288/501).  PCGS  Population  (208/386). 
Mintage:  3,629,82 0.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $675.  NGC  ID#  24G4, 
PCGS#  6176 

7761  1839-0  —  Cleaned  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
XF  Details.  NGC  Census:  (26/188). 
PCGS  Population  (57/240).  Mintage: 
178,976.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$1,625.  NGC  ID#  24G7,  PCGS#  6181 


SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 

7762  1839  No  Drapery  VF25  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (5/144).  PCGS  Population 
(8/228).  Mintage:  100,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF25:  $705.  NGC  ID#  24GK, 
PCGS#  6230 

7763  1839  No  Drapery  —  Cleaned  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (11/75).  PCGS  Population 
(20/83).  Mintage:  100,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU50:  $2,225.  NGC  ID#  24GK, 
PCGS#  6230 


7764  1842  Medium  Date,  Large  Letters,  — 
Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC  Details. 
Unc.  NGC  Census:  (1/23).  PCGS 
Population  (4/41).  Mintage:  2,012,764. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  27ST,  PCGS#  6239  Base  PCGS# 
6239 

7765  1843-0  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (20/32).  NGC  Census: 
(9/40).  Mintage:  2,268,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $650.  NGC  ID#  24GY, 
PCGS#  6244  Base  PCGS#  6244 


7766  1845-0  Repunched  Date,  WB-109, 
AU58  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS  Population  (0/0).  Mintage: 
2,094,000.  PCGS#  572040  Base  PCGS# 
6249 

7767  1850  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(7/79).  NGC  Census:  (4/77).  Mintage: 
227,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$665.  NGC  ID#  24HG,  PCGS#  6264 
Base  PCGS#  6264 

7768  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  AU58 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (  174/275). 
PCGS  Population  (80/393).  Mintage: 
3,532,7 08.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU58:  $925.  NGC  ID#  24JJ,  PCGS# 
6275  Base  PCGS#  6275 

7769  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  AU55 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (30/49).  PCGS 
Population  (20/45).  Mintage:  1,328,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  24JK,  PCGS#  6276  Base 
PCGS#  6276 

7770  1854-0  Arrows  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (72/212).  NGC  Census: 
(109/222).  Mintage:  5,240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $475.  NGC 
ID#  24JM,  PCGS#  6280  Base  PCGS# 
6280 

7771  1854-0  Arrows  MS61  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (45/169).  PCGS  Population 
(9/198).  Mintage:  5,240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  24JM,  PCGS#  6280  Base  PCGS# 
6280 

7772  1856-S  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(13/62).  NGC  Census:  (4/24).  Mintage: 
211,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35: 
$688.  NGC  ID#  24HR,  PCGS#  6289 
Base  PCGS#  6289 

7773  1861-0  XF45  ANACS.  NGC  Census: 
(27/212).  PCGS  Population  (52/242). 
Mintage:  2,532,633.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $284.  NGC  ID#  24J8,  PCGS# 
6303  Base  PCGS#  6303 

7774  1861-0  SS  Republic  —  Saltwater 
Damaged  —  NGC  Details.  Unc. 

NGC  Census:  (0/109).  PCGS 
Population  (4/129).  Mintage:  2,532,633. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $565. 

7775  1864  AU53  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/73).  NGC  Census:  (3/75). 
Mintage:  379,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU53:  $375.  NGC  ID#  24JD,  PCGS# 
6311  Base  PCGS#  63 11 


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7776  1873-CC  No  Arrows  Good  6  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (11/101). 
NGC  Census:  (4/37).  Mintage:  122,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Good  6  :  $319. 
From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24KC,  PCGS#  6338  Base 
PCGS#  6338 

7777  1875  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(55/51).  PCGS  Population  (55/62). 
Mintage:  6,027,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $775.  NGC  ID#  24KD, 
PCGS#  6349  Base  PCGS#  6349 

7778  1875-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(34/101).  PCGS  Population  (63/147). 
Mintage:  3,200,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $900.  NGC  ID#  24KF,  PCGS# 
6351  Base  PCGS#  6351 

7779  1877-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(48/191).  PCGS  Population  (67/217). 
Mintage:  5,356,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $635.  NGC  ID#  24KM, 
PCGS#  6357  Base  PCGS#  6357 

7780  1878-CC  Good  4  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (12/113).  NGC  Census: 
(6/36).  Mintage:  62,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  Good  4  :  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24KP,  PCGS#  6359  Base 
PCGS#  6359 

7781  1886  VG10  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(3/140).  NGC  Census:  (2/77).  Mintage: 
5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
VG10:  $484.  NGC  ID#  24KZ,  PCGS# 
6368  Base  PCGS#  6368 


PROOF  SEATED 
HALF  DOLLAR 

7782  1883  PR61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(12/213).  PCGS  Population  (24/269). 
Mintage:  1,039.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR61:  $550.  NGC  ID#  27UJ,  PCGS# 
6444 


BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 

7783  1892  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(151/499).  PCGS  Population  (176/571). 
Mintage:  934,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $565.  NGC  ID#  24LF,  PCGS# 
6461  Base  PCGS#  6461 

7784  1 893 -S  —  Cleaning  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(3/62).  PCGS  Population  (11/94). 
Mintage:  740,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU50:  $700. 

7785  1894  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(31/59).  NGC  Census:  (26/61).  Mintage: 
1,148,972.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$885.  NGC  ID#  24LN,  PCGS#  6468 


7786  1 898-S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (18/58).  NGC  Census: 
(6/57).  Mintage:  2,358,550.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC  ID#  24M5, 
PCGS#  6482 

7787  1900  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(42/197).  PCGS  Population  (38/223). 
Mintage:  4,762,912.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $400.  NGC  ID#  24M9, 
PCGS#  6486 

7788  1 905 - S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/48).  NGC  Census: 
(9/46).  Mintage:  2,494,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24MT, 
PCGS#  6503 

7789  1 906-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (47/80).  NGC  Census: 
(36/49).  Mintage:  4,028,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $835.  NGC 
ID#  24MV,  PCGS#  6505 

7790  1907  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(74/108).  NGC  Census:  (42/97). 
Mintage:  2,598,575.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $800.  NGC  ID#  24MY, 
PCGS#  6508 

7791  1 90 7 -D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (54/88).  NGC  Census: 
(42/61).  Mintage:  3,856,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  24MZ,  PCGS#  6509 

7792  1 90  7 -D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (54/88).  NGC  Census: 
(42/61).  Mintage:  3,856,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  24MZ,  PCGS#  6509 

7793  1908-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (18/244).  NGC  Census: 
(15/142).  Mintage:  5,360,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $475. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24N6,  PCGS#  6514 

7794  1908-S  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/55).  NGC  Census: 
(2/39).  Mintage:  1,644,828.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU58:  $765.  NGC  ID#  24N7, 
PCGS#  6515 

7795  1911  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (75/161).  NGC  Census: 
(42/85).  Mintage:  1,406,543. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  24ND,  PCGS#  6521 

7796  1915-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (130/243).  NGC  Census: 
(91/194).  Mintage:  1,170,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  24NS,  PCGS#  6533 


WALKING  LIBERTY 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7797  1916  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(449/321).  NGC  Census:  (331/217). 
Mintage:  608,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $900.  NGC  ID#  24PL,  PCGS# 

6566 

7798  1916-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (520/266).  NGC  Census: 
(353/204).  Mintage:  1,014,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $865.  NGC 
ID#  24PM,  PCGS#  6567  Base  PCGS# 

6567 


7799  1917  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(222/41).  PCGS  Population  (336/92). 
Mintage:  12,292,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $935.  NGC  ID#  24PP,  PCGS# 
6569 

7800  1917-D  Obverse  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (125/588).  PCGS  Population 
(201/678).  Mintage:  765,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $565.  NGC 
ID#  24PR,  PCGS#  6570 

7801  1917-D  Reverse  AU55  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (81/544).  NGC 
Census:  (41/387).  Mintage:  1,940,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 

7802  1917-D  Reverse  AU55  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (81/545).  NGC 
Census:  (41/386).  Mintage:  1,940,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24PS,  PCGS#  6571 

7803  1920  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(158/313).  PCGS  Population  (241/485). 
Mintage:  6,372,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC  ID#  24R3, 
PCGS#  6580 


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7804  1 92  1  -D  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (83/505).  NGC  Census: 
(42/325  ).  Mintage:  208,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  15:  $632. 
NGC  ID#  24R7,  PCGS#  6584 

7805  1  9 2 7 - S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (47/689).  NGC  Census: 
(20/477).  Mintage:  2,392,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  24RA,  PCGS#  6587 

7806  1  9 2 8 - S  AU55  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (39/457).  NGC  Census: 
(32/354).  Mintage:  1,940,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RB,  PCGS#  6588 

7807  1 929-D  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (237/616).  NGC  Census: 
(  121/287).  Mintage:  1,001,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $685.  NGC 
ID#  24RC,  PCGS#  6589 

7808  1 929-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (359/257).  NGC  Census: 
(  190/97).  Mintage:  1,001,200. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,125. 
NGC  ID#  24RC,  PCGS#  6589 

7809  1934  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(145/8).  NGC  Census:  (94/9).  Mintage: 
6,964,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$985.  NGC  ID#  24RF,  PCGS#  6592 

7810  1 934-D  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (510/157).  NGC  Census: 
(206/44).  Mintage:  2,361,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,150. 
NGC  ID#  24RG,  PCGS#  6593 

7811  1  93 5 - S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (497/458).  NGC  Census: 
(316/219).  Mintage:  3,854,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24RL,  PCGS#  6597 

7812  1936  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (141/2).  NGC  Census: 
(103/6).  Mintage:  12,617,901. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  24RM,  PCGS#  6598  Base  PCGS# 
6598 

7813  1 93  6-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (748/254).  NGC  Census: 
(453/163).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 

7814  1 93 6- S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (749/254).  NGC  Census: 
(453/163).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 


7815  1 93 6- S  MS65+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (746/254).  NGC  Census: 
(453/162).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 

7816  1  93 6 - S  M S 66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (243/11).  NGC  Census: 
(146/17).  Mintage:  3,884,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  24RP,  PCGS#  6600 

7817  1937-D  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (753/378).  NGC  Census: 
(325/174).  Mintage:  1,676,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $595.  NGC 
ID#  24RS,  PCGS#  6602 

7818  1937-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (861/390).  NGC  Census: 
(404/164).  Mintage:  2,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  24RT,  PCGS#  6603 

7819  Complete  1940  through  1947-D 
Walking  Liberty  Set,  All  in  MS66 
PCGS.  (Total:  22  coins) 

7820  Complete  1940  through  1947-D 
Walking  Liberty  Set,  All  in  MS66 
PCGS.  (Total:  22  coins) 

7821  1940  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(211/16).  PCGS  Population  (248/24). 
Mintage:  9,167,279.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $585.  NGC  ID#  24RZ, 
PCGS#  6609 


7822  1940  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (245/24).  NGC  Census: 
(211/16).  Mintage:  9,167,279. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  24RZ,  PCGS#  6609 

7823  1941  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (578/20).  NGC  Census: 
(572/24).  Mintage:  24,207,412. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  24S3,  PCGS#  6611 


7824  1 94  1  -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (187/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS# 
6612 

7825  1 94  DDMS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(187/1).  NGC  Census:  (186/3).  Mintage: 
11,248,400.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$725. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base 
PCGS#  6612 

7826  1941-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (187/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $725. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S4, 
PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS#  6612 

7827  1941-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (187/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS# 
6612 

7828  1941-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (184/1).  NGC  Census: 
(186/3).  Mintage:  1  1,248,400. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  24S4,  PCGS#  6612  Base  PCGS# 
6612 

7829  1  94  1  - S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2335/568).  NGC  Census: 
(899/243).  Mintage:  8,098,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS# 
6613 

7830  1941-S  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2335/568).  NGC  Census: 
(900/243).  Mintage:  8,098,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $610.  NGC 
ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base  PCGS# 
6613 

7831  1941-S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (559/9).  NGC  Census: 
(220/23).  Mintage:  8,098,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  24S5,  PCGS#  6613  Base 
PCGS#  6613 

7832  1942  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (297/6).  NGC  Census: 
(383/3).  Mintage:  47,839,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S6, 
PCGS#  6614  Base  PCGS#  6614 


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7833  1942  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (298/6).  NGC  Census: 
(384/3).  Mintage:  47,839,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24S6,  PCGS#  6614  Base 
PCGS#  6614 

7834  1942  MS67  PCGS  Secure,  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (299/6).  NGC 
Census:  (379/4).  Mintage:  47,839,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  24S6,  PCGS#  6614  Base  PCGS# 
6614 

7835  1942-D  MS67  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (149/4).  NGC  Census: 
(137/6).  Mintage:  10,973,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $685. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S7, 
PCGS#  6615 

7836  1942-S  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(461/6).  NGC  Census:  (193/9).  Mintage: 
12,708,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$750. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24S8, 
PCGS#  6617 

7837  1943  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(553/17).  PCGS  Population  (454/6). 
Mintage:  53,190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24S9,  PCGS# 
6618 

7838  1943  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (450/6).  NGC  Census: 
(549/17).  Mintage:  53,190,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  24S9,  PCGS#  6618 

7839  1943  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(553/17).  PCGS  Population  (450/6). 
Mintage:  53,190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24S9,  PCGS# 
6618 

7840  1943  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (440/6).  NGC  Census: 
(546/16).  Mintage:  53,190,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $510.  NGC 
ID#  24S9,  PCGS#  6618 

7841  1943  MS67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(553/17).  PCGS  Population  (454/6). 
Mintage:  53,190,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $550.  NGC  ID#  24S9,  PCGS# 
6618 

7842  1 943 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (305/2).  NGC  Census: 
(313/6).  Mintage:  1  1,346,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  24SA,  PCGS#  6619 


7843  1943-D  MS67  NGC.  Ex:  Nevada 
Silver  Collection.  NGC  Census:  (313/6). 
PCGS  Population  (307/2).  Mintage: 
11,346,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  24SA,  PCGS#  6619 

7844  1943-D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (304/2).  NGC  Census: 
(313/6).  Mintage:  1  1,346,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SA, 
PCGS#  6619 


7845  1944-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(233/1).  NGC  Census:  (230/1).  Mintage: 
9,769,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$625. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SD, 
PCGS#  6622  Base  PCGS#  6622 

7846  1  944 -D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (237/1).  NGC  Census: 
(234/1  ).  Mintage:  9,769,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  24SD,  PCGS#  6622  Base  PCGS# 
6622 

7847  1 944 -D  MS67  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (232/1).  NGC 
Census:  (230/1).  Mintage:  9,769,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  24SD,  PCGS#  6622  Base  PCGS# 
6622 

7848  1944-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (526/8).  NGC  Census: 
(209/7).  Mintage:  8,904,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $760. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SE, 
PCGS#  6623  Base  PCGS#  6623 


7849  1944-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (527/8).  NGC  Census: 
(215/7).  Mintage:  8,904,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $760.  NGC 
ID#  24SE,  PCGS#  6623  Base  PCGS# 
6623 

7850  1944-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (534/8).  NGC  Census: 
(215/7).  Mintage:  8,904,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $760.  NGC 
ID#  24SE,  PCGS#  6623  Base  PCGS# 
6623 

7851  1945  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(157/0).  NGC  Census:  (121/0).  Mintage: 
31,502,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$1,100. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SF, 
PCGS#  6624  Base  PCGS#  6624 

7852  1945-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(180/0).  NGC  Census:  (213/1).  Mintage: 
9,966,800.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67: 
$660. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SG, 
PCGS#  6625 

7853  1945-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1018/28).  NGC  Census: 
(666/30).  Mintage:  10,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $280. 

From  The  Eric  Lane  Collection  of  Walking 
Liberty  Half  Dollars.  NGC  ID#  24SH, 
PCGS#  6626 

7854  1945-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1014/28).  NGC  Census: 
(666/30).  Mintage:  10,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  24SH,  PCGS#  6626 

7855  1945-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1014/28).  NGC  Census: 
(666/30).  Mintage:  10,156,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $280.  NGC 
ID#  24SH,  PCGS#  6626 

7856  1946-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1759/57).  NGC  Census: 
(1310/70).  Mintage:  3,724,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $160.  NGC 
ID#  24SL,  PCGS#  6629 

7857  1947  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1073/54).  NGC  Census: 
(703/70).  Mintage:  4,094,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $215.  NGC 
ID#  24SM,  PCGS#  6630 

7858  1947  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1073/54).  NGC  Census: 
(703/70).  Mintage:  4,094,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $215.  NGC 
ID#  24SM,  PCGS#  6630 


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7859  1 94 7 -D  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1167/25).  NGC 
Census:  (971/50).  Mintage:  3,900,600. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $180.  NGC 
ID#  24SN,  PCGS#  6631 


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HALF  DOLLARS 

7860  1938  PR65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(446/888).  PCGS  Population  (788/764). 
Mintage:  8,152.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR65:  $610.  NGC  ID#  27V6,  PCGS# 
6638 

7861  1938  PR66  PCGS*  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (547/217).  NGC  Census: 
(559/329).  Mintage:  8,152.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $700.  NGC  ID#  27V6, 
PCGS#  6638 

7862  1938  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(277/52).  PCGS  Population  (203/14). 
Mintage:  8,152.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
PR67:  $1,075.  NGC  ID#  27V6,  PCGS# 
6638 

7863  1 940  PR67  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(365/55).  PCGS  Population  (304/32). 
Mintage:  11,279.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  27V8,  PCGS# 
6640 

7864  1940  PR67+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (365/55).  PCGS  Population 
(304/32).  Mintage:  11,279.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR67:  $750.  NGC  ID#  27V8, 
PCGS#  6640 

7865  1941  PR67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(442/64).  PCGS  Population  (320/20). 
Mintage:  15,412.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR67:  $710.  NGC  ID#  24SP,  PCGS# 
6641 

7866  1942  PR67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (786/51).  NGC  Census: 
(836/1  75  ).  Mintage:  21,120. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR67:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  27V9,  PCGS#  6642 


FRANKLIN  HALF  DOLLARS 

7867  1948  MS66+  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (383/8).  NGC 
Census:  (124/4).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $380.  NGC  ID#  24SR,  PCGS# 
86651 

7868  1949  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (229/1).  NGC 
Census:  (64/1).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $420. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24ST,  PCGS#  86653  Base 
PCGS#  86653 


7869  1949-S  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (168/5).  NGC 
Census:  (27/4).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $585.  NGC  ID#  24SV,  PCGS# 
86655  Base  PCGS#  86655 

7870  1951  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (137/3).  NGC 
Census:  (28/2).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $625. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24SY,  PCGS#  86658 

7871  1952-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (88/2).  NGC  Census: 
(21/0).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$650.  NGC  ID#  24T4,  PCGS#  86662 

7872  1952-S  MS65  Full  Bell  Lines  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (23/4).  PCGS 
Population  (253/46).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $785.  NGC  ID#  24T5, 
PCGS#  86663 

7873  1957-D  MS66+  Full  Bell  Lines  NGC. 
CAC.  NGC  Census:  (152/9).  PCGS 
Population  (388/15).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $190.  NGC  ID#  24TF,  PCGS# 
86673 

7874  1 95  8-D  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (14/0).  NGC  Census:  (22/0). 
Mintage:  23,962,412.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $625.  NGC  ID#  24TH, 
PCGS#  6675 

7875  1 95  8-D  MS66+  ★  Full  Bell 
Lines  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(272/15).  PCGS  Population  (785/52). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $150.  NGC 
ID#  24TH,  PCGS#  86675 

7876  1959-D  MS66  Full  Bell  Lines  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (89/1).  NGC  Census: 
(30/1).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$950.  NGC  ID#  24TK,  PCGS#  86677 

7877  1960  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (25/0).  NGC  Census:  (23/1). 
Mintage:  6,000,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $585.  NGC  ID#  24TL, 
PCGS#  6678 


PROOF  FRANKLIN 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7878  1950  PR64  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (128/155).  NGC 
Census:  (181/230).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR64:  $535.  NGC  ID#  27VA, 
PCGS#  86691 

7879  1950  PR65  Cameo  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (170/60).  PCGS  Population 
(105/50).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR65: 
$1,200.  NGC  ID#  27VA,  PCGS#  86691 


7880  1953  PR67  Cameo  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (118/7).  NGC 
Census:  (225/32).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR67:  $915.  NGC  ID#  27VD, 
PCGS#  86694 


7881  1954  PR68  Cameo  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (36/0).  NGC  Census: 
(161/5).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR68: 
$1,200.  NGC  ID#  27' VE,  PCGS#  86695 

7882  1956  Type  One  PR66  Deep  Cameo 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population  (1/4). 
NGC  Census:  (21/193).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR66:  $950. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  24TV,  PCGS#  96686 

7883  1956  PR68  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(3910/753).  PCGS  Population  (649/28). 
Mintage:  669,384.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR68:  $92.  NGC  ID#  24TW,  PCGS# 
6697 


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7884  1956  Type  Two  PR69  Cameo 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (188/0).  PCGS 
Population  (31/0).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR69:  $625.  NGC  ID#  24TW, 
PCGS#  86697 

7885  1956  Type  Two  PR68  Deep  Cameo 
PCGS,  PCGS  Population  (406/39). 
NGC  Census:  (203/83).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  PR68:  $775.  NGC  ID#  24TW, 
PCGS#  96697 

7886  1956  Type  Two  PR68  Ultra 
Cameo  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(205/86).  PCGS  Population  (414/39). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  PR68:  $700.  NGC 
ID#  24TW,  PCGS#  96697 


SMS  KENNEDY 
HALF  DOLLARS 

7887  1966  SMS  MS66  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (21/35).  NGC 
Census:  (35/66).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS66:  $480.  NGC  ID#  24WH,  PCGS# 
96846 

7888  1967  SMS  67  Deep  Cameo  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (82/7).  NGC  Census: 
(146/11).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  67: 
$785.  NGC  ID#  24  WJ,  PCGS#  96847 


EARLY  DOLLARS 

7889  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9  — 
Cleaning  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (70/1005). 
PCGS  Population  (181/1316).  Mintage: 
327,536.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$1,900. 

7890  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  B-24, 
BB-124,  R.2,  —  Plugged  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (3/23). 
PCGS  Population  (0/7). 


7891  1798  Large  Eagle,  Pointed  9,  Four 
Berries,  B-8,  BB-125,  R.2,  — 
Damaged  —  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC 

Census:  (1/21).  PCGS  Population 

(1/11). 

7892  1799  Irregular  Date,  13  Stars  Reverse, 
B-13,  BB-151,  R.5,  —  Cleaned  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  Fine  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (0/5). 
PCGS#  40044  Base  PCGS#  6880 

7893  1799  7x6  Stars  PCGS  Genuine.  The 

PCGS  number  ending  in  .94  suggests 
altered  surfaces  as  the  reason,  or  perhaps 
one  of  the  reasons,  that  PCGS  deemed 
this  coin  not  gradable.  Mintage:  423,515. 
NGC  ID#  24X7,  PCGS#  6878 

7894  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-8,  BB-165,  R.3,  — 
Tooled  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VF  Details. 

NGC  Census:  (1/18).  PCGS  Population 
(1/9). 

7895  1799  7x6  Stars,  B-21,  BB-169,  R.3, 
—  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine.  VG 
Details.  NGC  Census:  (4/19).  PCGS 
Population  (0/12). 

7896  1800  12  Arrows,  B-17,  BBC 96,  R.l, 
AG3  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (1/13). 
NGC  Census:  (0/31).  PCGS#  40079 
Base  PCGS#  6890 

7897  1803  Large  3  —  Holed  —  NGC 
Details.  VF.  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS 
Population  (26/226).  PCGS#  6901 

7898  1803  Large  3  —  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  VF.  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS  Population  (26/226). 


SEATED  DOLLARS 

7899  1840  VF35  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(35/266).  NGC  Census:  (15/217). 
Mintage:  61,005.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF35:  $665.  NGC  ID#  24YA,  PCGS# 

6926 

7900  1841  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(28/179).  PCGS  Population  (70/205). 
Mintage:  173,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $713.  NGC  ID#  24YB,  PCGS# 

6927 

7901  1846  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (4/74). 
PCGS  Population  (5/67).  Mintage: 
110,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,850. 

7902  1847  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(68/478).  NGC  Census:  (32/413). 
Mintage:  140,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF40:  $575.  NGC  ID#  24YJ,  PCGS# 
6934 

7903  1847  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(126/351).  NGC  Census:  (66/347). 
Mintage:  140,750.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $654.  NGC  ID#  24YJ,  PCGS# 
6934 


7904 


7905 


7906 


7907 

7908 

7909 

7910 

7911 

7912 

7913 

7914 

7915 


1849  XF40  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(40/299).  NGC  Census:  (10/259). 
Mintage:  62,600.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF40:  $610.  NGC  ID#  24YL,  PCGS# 
6936 

1872  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(74/265).  PCGS  Population  (89/304). 
Mintage:  1,106,450.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  XF45:  $610.  NGC  ID#  24ZJ,  PCGS# 
6968 

1872  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(42/153).  PCGS  Population  (52/135). 
Mintage:  1,106,450.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $975.  NGC  ID#  24ZJ,  PCGS# 
6968 


TRADE  DOLLARS 

1873  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (1/108). 
PCGS  Population  (9/138).  Mintage: 
396,600.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$865. 

1874- S  Chop  Mark  MS62  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (17/14).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  87036 

1875- S  Chop  Mark  MS62  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (44/25).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  87039 

1875-S  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(193/379).  PCGS  Population  (210/521). 
Mintage:  4,487,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,150.  NGC  ID#  2536, 
PCGS#  7039 

1875-S/CC  Chop  Mark  —  Cleaned 
—  PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (0/0).  PCGS  Population  (1/15). 
PCGS#  87040 

1878-S  Chop  Mark  AU58  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (9/5).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS#  87048 


MORGAN  DOLLARS 

1878  8TF  MS63  Cameo  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (7/1). 
PCGS  Population  (57/36).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $750.  NGC  ID#  253H, 
PCGS#  97073 

1878  8TF  Open  Nostril,  Spiked  “A”, 
VAM-14.5,  Hot-50,  AU53  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (7/7).  NGC  Census: 
(0/6).  PCGS#  133800  Base  PCGS# 
7072 

1878  8TF  VAM-14.13,  Doubled 
Eyelid  VF30  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(3/20).  NGC  Census:  (0/3).  PCGS# 
133808  Base  PCGS#  7072 


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7916  1878  8TF  Crazy  Lips,  VAM-23,  Top- 
100,  MS63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (14/3).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  40204  Base 
PCGS#  97073 


7917  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (480/26). 
PCGS  Population  (552/35).  Mintage: 
4,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7074 

7918  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS65 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (557/35). 
NGC  Census:  (482/26).  Mintage: 
4,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$900.  NGC  ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7074 

7919  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS64+ 
Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(176/37).  NGC  Census:  (244/31). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  253K,  PCGS#  7075 

7920  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878,  Doubled 
RIB,  VAM-70,  Top  100,  MS64 
Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2/0).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
40237  Base  PCGS#  7075 

7921  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS64 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1353/400).  NGC  Census:  (1105/184). 
Mintage:  4,300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $460.  NGC  ID#  253L,  PCGS# 
7076 

7922  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS64+ 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1355/401).  NGC  Census:  (1104/185). 
Mintage:  4,300,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $460.  NGC  ID#  253L,  PCGS# 
7076 

7923  1878-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4540/1438).  PCGS  Population 
(6576/2094).  Mintage:  2,212,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $520.  NGC 
ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 


7924  1878-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4540/1438).  PCGS  Population 
(6576/2094).  Mintage:  2,212,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $520.  NGC 
ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7080 

7925  1878-CC  MS64  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (321/99).  PCGS  Population 
(471/133).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$935.  NGC  ID#  253M,  PCGS#  7081 

7926  1878-S  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4005/692).  NGC  Census: 
(4087/521).  Mintage:  9,774,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  253R,  PCGS#  7082 

7927  1878-S  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (659/32).  NGC  Census: 
(492/29).  Mintage:  9,774,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $725.  NGC 
ID#  253R,  PCGS#  7082 

7928  1878-S  VAM-26,  Long  Arrow 
Shaft,  Top-100  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2/4).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  133845  Base  PCGS#  7082 

7929  1879  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(655/76).  PCGS  Population  (1056/161). 
Mintage:  14,807,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $760.  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

7930  1879  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(654/77).  PCGS  Population  (1060/164). 
Mintage:  14,807,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $760.  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

793 1  1879  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(655/76).  PCGS  Population  (1056/161). 
Mintage:  14,807,100.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $760.  NGC  ID#  253S,  PCGS# 
7084 

7932  1879-CC  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  172/1369).  PCGS  Population 
(238/2612).  Mintage:  756,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $1,141. 
NGC  ID#  253T,  PCGS#  7086 

7933  1879-CC  Capped  Die,  VAM-3,  Top 
100,  XF45  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(125/1166).  PCGS  Population  (4/27). 
PCGS#  133869  Base  PCGS#  7088 

7934  1879-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2058/368).  NGC  Census: 
(1338/153).  Mintage:  2,887,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  253V,  PCGS#  7090 

7935  1879-S  Reverse  of  1878,  Vam-66, 
Top-100,  —  Cleaned  —  ANACS. 
Fine  12  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(1/1636).  PCGS  Population  (1/3327). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  12:  $34.  NGC 
ID#  253W,  PCGS#  7094 


7936  1879-S  Reverse  of  1878,  VAM-9,  Top- 
100,  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(23/15).  NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS# 
133858  Base  PCGS#  7094 

7937  1879-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1364/98).  NGC  Census:  (1973/154). 
Mintage:  9,110,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
253X,  PCGS#  7092 

7938  1879-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1973/154).  PCGS  Population 
(1364/98).  Mintage:  9,110,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 

7939  1879-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1365/99).  NGC  Census: 
(1973/156).  Mintage:  9,110,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7092 


7940  1879-S  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (306/48).  NGC 
Census:  (290/65).  Mintage:  9,110,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  253X,  PCGS#  7093 

7941  1879-S  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (109/32).  PCGS 
Population  (156/58).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,100.  NGC  ID#  253X, 
PCGS#  97093 

7942  1880-CC  8  Over  High  7,  VAM-5, 
Top- 100,  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(45/34).  PCGS  Population  (16/6). 
PCGS#  133877  Base  PCGS#  7102 

7943  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7  MS63  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (145/480).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7104 

7944  1880-CC  8  Over  Low  7  MS64  PCGS 
Secure.  PCGS  Population  (266/214). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7104 


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7945  1880-CC  8/7  Reverse  of  1878  MS62 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (58/532). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7110 

7946  1880-CC  8/7  Reverse  of  1878  MS64+ 
PCGS,  PCGS  Population  (215/159). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  7110 

7947  1880-CC  MS63  NGC,  NGC  Census: 
(2274/4742).  PCGS  Population 
(3444/7850).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7948  1880-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4661/3189).  NGC  Census: 
(3053/1689).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $590.  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7949  1880-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3055/1697).  PCGS  Population 
(4670/3204).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $590.  NGC 
ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7950  1880-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2402/787).  NGC  Census: 
(1  190/499).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7951  1880-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2408/796).  NGC  Census: 
(1  192/505).  Mintage:  591,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7100 

7952  1880-CC  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (263/411). 
NGC  Census:  (209/397).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $580. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2542,  PCGS#  7101 

7953  1880-CC  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS. 
CAC.  PCGS  Population  (115/10). 
NGC  Census:  (104/22).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $1,325.  NGC  ID#  2542, 
PCGS#  7101 

7954  1880-0  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(964/27).  PCGS  Population  (1327/35). 
Mintage:  5,305,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,675.  NGC  ID#  2543, 
PCGS#  7114 

7955  1880-S  MS67  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1996/203).  NGC  Census: 
(3176/268).  Mintage:  8,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 

7956  1880-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1984/202).  NGC  Census: 
(3165/267).  Mintage:  8,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
2544,  PCGS#  7118 


7957  1880-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1985/203).  NGC  Census: 
(3175/267).  Mintage:  8,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7118 

7958  1880-S  MS66  ★  Prooflike  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (708/154).  PCGS 
Population  (708/132).  Mintage: 
8,900,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$460.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS#  7119 

7959  1880-S  MS65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (428/122).  PCGS 
Population  (619/215).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $775.  NGC  ID#  2544,  PCGS# 
97119 

7960  1880/9-S  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (156/49).  NGC  Census: 
(0/0).  PCGS#  7122 

7961  1881  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1103/132).  NGC  Census:  (644/53). 
Mintage:  9,163,975.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS# 
7124 

7962  1881  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1111/132).  NGC  Census:  (644/53). 
Mintage:  9,163,975.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS# 
7124 

7963  1881  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1112/132).  NGC  Census:  (644/53). 
Mintage:  9,163,975.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2546,  PCGS# 
7124 

7964  1881  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1112/132).  NGC 
Census:  (644/53).  Mintage:  9,163,975. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2546,  PCGS#  7124 

7965  1881  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  103/132).  NGC 
Census:  (644/53).  Mintage:  9,163,975. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2546,  PCGS#  7124 

7966  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7459/6061).  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3014).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7967  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7488/6075).  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3016).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7968  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7488/6075).  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3016).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 


7969  1881-CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (7459/6061).  NGC  Census: 
(3551/3014).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7970  1881-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3552/3016).  PCGS  Population 
(7475/6078).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7971  1881-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4459/1619).  NGC 
Census:  (2090/926).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7972  1881-CC  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2090/926).  PCGS  Population 
(4459/1619).  Mintage:  296,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  2547,  PCGS#  7126 

7973  1881-CC  MS65  PCGS  Secure. 

Ex:  Simpson.  PCGS  Population 
(4459/1619).  NGC  Census:  (2090/926). 
Mintage:  296,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $850.  NGC  ID#  2547,  PCGS# 
7126 

7974  1881-OMS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(654/25).  NGC  Census:  (493/9). 
Mintage:  5,708,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $1,225. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
2548,  PCGS#  7128 


7975  1881-S  MS67  PCGS.  Ex:  STP 

Legacy  Collection.  PCGS  Population 
(1886/120).  NGC  Census:  (4053/222). 
Mintage:  12,760,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $650. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
2549,  PCGS#  7130 


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7976  1881-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4055/222).  PCGS  Population 
(1887/120).  Mintage:  12,760,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7130 

7977  1881-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(4055/222).  PCGS  Population 
(1887/120).  Mintage:  12,760,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7130 

7978  1  8 8  1  - S  MS6 7  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1887/120).  NGC  Census: 
(4055/222).  Mintage:  12,760,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7130 

7979  1881-S  MS66  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (499/76).  NGC  Census: 
(503/126).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  2549,  PCGS#  7131 

7980  1882  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1432/301).  NGC  Census: 
(1219/228).  Mintage:  11,101,100. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  254A,  PCGS#  7132 

7981  1882-CC  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(621/52).  PCGS  Population  (1238/71). 
Mintage:  1,133,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  254B, 
PCGS#  7134 

7982  1 882-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (1235/71).  NGC 
Census:  (621/52).  Mintage:  1,133,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $1,000. 
NGC  ID#  254B,  PCGS#  7134 

7983  1882-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Proof  like 
PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (801/431). 
NGC  Census:  (319/100).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC  ID#  254B, 
PCGS#  97135 

7984  1882-CC  MS64+  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(319/100).  PCGS  Population  (801/431). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  254B,  PCGS#  97135 

7985  1882-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(319/100).  PCGS  Population  (801/431). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  254B,  PCGS#  97135 

7986  1882-0  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (829/41).  NGC  Census: 
(479/13).  Mintage:  6,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  7136 


7987  1882-0  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (834/43).  NGC  Census: 
(477/13).  Mintage:  6,090,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  254C,  PCGS#  7136 

7988  1882-O/S  Strong  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (356/232).  NGC  Census: 
(328/228).  Mintage:  1,039.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC  ID#  254D, 
PCGS#  7138 

7989  1882-O/S  VAM-5,  Early  Die  State, 
Top-100,  MS63  Prooflike  PCGS 
Secure.  PCGS  Population  (2/0).  NGC 
Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  42020  Base 
PCGS#  7137 

7990  1882-S  MS67  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1719/102).  PCGS  Population  (846/51). 
Mintage:  9,250,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $825.  NGC  ID#  254F,  PCGS# 
7140 

7991  1882-S  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex:  STP 

Legacy  Collection.  PCGS  Population 
(832/51).  NGC  Census:  (1710/100). 
Mintage:  9,250,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS67:  $825. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
254F,  PCGS#  7140 

7992  1883-CC  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  Ex: 

GSA.  PCGS  Population  (1958/185). 
NGC  Census:  (1000/122).  Mintage: 
1,204,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$800.  NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7144 

7993  1883-CC  MS66  Prooflike  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (74/2).  PCGS  Population 
(134/8).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$1,175.  NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  7145 

7994  1883-CC  MS65  Ultra  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  ANACS.  NGC  Census: 
(201/40).  PCGS  Population  (759/132). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  254H,  PCGS#  97145 

7995  1883-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (759/46).  NGC 
Census:  (962/36).  Mintage:  8,725,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 

7996  1883-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (759/46).  NGC 
Census:  (962/36).  Mintage:  8,725,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 

7997  1883-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (761/47).  NGC 
Census:  (962/36).  Mintage:  8,725,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  254J,  PCGS#  7146 


7998  1884-CC  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7364/1701).  NGC  Census: 
(4126/1047).  Mintage:  1,136,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 

7999  1884-CC  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (4126/1047).  PCGS  Population 
(7381/1709).  Mintage:  1,136,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 


8000  1884-CC  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(919/123).  PCGS  Population  (1610/99). 
Mintage:  1,136,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $775.  NGC  ID#  254M, 
PCGS#  7152 

8001  1884-CC  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1618/99).  NGC  Census: 
(924/123).  Mintage:  1,136,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $775.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  7152 

8002  1884-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (606/243).  PCGS 
Population  (1410/746).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC  ID#  254M, 
PCGS#  97153 

8003  1884-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1399/736).  NGC  Census:  (611/242). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $535.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  97153 

8004  1884-CC  MS64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS  Population 
(1411/746).  NGC  Census:  (606/243). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  254M,  PCGS#  97153 

8005  1884-0  MS66+  ★  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1911/116).  PCGS  Population 
(1367/108).  Mintage:  9,730,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $260.  NGC 
ID#  254N,  PCGS#  7154 


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8006  1884-0/0  VAM-6  MS65  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike  ANACS.  NGC  Census:  (9/7). 
PCGS  Population  (4/3).  PCGS#  133900 
Base  PCGS#  7154 

8007  1884-S  AU 5  8  PCGS,  PCGS 
Population  (996/310).  NGC  Census: 
(1710/420).  Mintage:  3,200,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $1,700. 
NGC  ID#  254P,  PCGS#  7156 

8008  1885  MS66+  PCGS,  CAC,  PCGS 
Population  (1392/114).  NGC  Census: 
(1694/201).  Mintage:  17,787,768. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $340.  NGC 
ID#  254R,  PCGS#  7158 

8009  1885-CC  —  Artificial  Toning  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (20/9707). 
PCGS  Population  (46/19633).  Mintage: 
228,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$610. 

8010  1885-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2578/6005).  PCGS  Population 
(5155/12633).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8011  1885-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2578/6005).  PCGS  Population 
(5155/12633).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8012  1885-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5155/12641).  NGC 
Census:  (2582/6007).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $735.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8013  1885-CC  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3457/2548).  PCGS  Population 
(7457/5160).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $780.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8014  1885-CC  MS64  PCGS  Secure. 

PCGS  Population  (7450/5146).  NGC 
Census:  (3454/2544).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $780.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8015  1885-CC  MS64  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (3454/2544).  PCGS  Population 
(7450/5146).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $780.  NGC 
ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 

8016  1885-CC  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (4010/1151).  NGC 
Census:  (1772/776).  Mintage:  228,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  254S,  PCGS#  7160 


8017  1885-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2445/261).  NGC  Census: 
(4389/554).  Mintage:  9,185,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS 66:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  254T,  PCGS#  7162 

8018  1885-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1380/256).  PCGS  Population 
(2395/543).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8019  1885-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1381/256).  PCGS  Population 
(2387/541).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8020  1885-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2398/545).  NGC  Census: 
(1380/256).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8021  1885-S  MS64+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2398/545).  NGC  Census: 
(1380/256).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 

8022  1885-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2395/543).  NGC  Census: 
(1380/256).  Mintage:  1,497,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $620.  NGC 
ID#  254U,  PCGS#  7164 


8023  1886  MS67  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (351/6).  NGC  Census: 
(885/25).  Mintage:  19,963,886. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS67:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  254V,  PCGS#  7166 


8024  1886-0  —  Obverse  Improperly 
Cleaned  —  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC 

Census:  (185/1448).  PCGS  Population 
(178/1955).  Mintage:  10,710,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60:  $750. 

8025  1886-0  —  Damage  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
Unc  Details.  NGC  Census:  (185/1446). 
PCGS  Population  (178/1954).  Mintage: 
10,710,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$750. 

8026  1886-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(716/136).  PCGS  Population 
(  1289/355).  Mintage:  750,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $815.  NGC 
ID#  254X,  PCGS#  7170 

8027  1886-S/S  VAM-2,  Top-100,  MS64 
Prooflike  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (7/2).  NGC  Census:  (4/2). 
PCGS#  42793  Base  PCGS#  7171 

8028  1887/6  MS64+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (373/163).  NGC  Census: 
(0/1).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$765.  NGC  ID#  254Z,  PCGS#  7174 

8029  1887/6  VAM-2,  Top-100,  MS64 
Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1/3).  NGC  Census:  (56/17).  PCGS# 
42842  Base  PCGS#  7175 

8030  1887  Donkey  Tail,  VAM-1A,  Top 
100,  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(10/14).  NGC  Census:  (9/7).  PCGS# 
133907  Base  PCGS#  7172 

8031  1887-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1833/380).  NGC  Census: 
(936/157).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8032  1887-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(936/157).  PCGS  Population 
(1838/380).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8033  1887-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(936/157  ).  PCGS  Population 
(1838/380).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8034  1887-S  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1833/380).  NGC  Census: 
(935/157).  Mintage:  1,771,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2554,  PCGS#  7180 

8035  1888-0  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1929/264).  NGC  Census: 
(1329/48).  Mintage:  12,150,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  2556,  PCGS#  7184 


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8036  1888-0  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1938/267).  NGC  Census: 
(1329/48).  Mintage:  12,150,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  2556,  PCGS#  7184 

8037  1888-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1506/348).  NGC 
Census:  (875/109).  Mintage:  657,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $935.  NGC 
ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 

8038  1888-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1494/345).  NGC 
Census:  (872/109).  Mintage:  657,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $935.  NGC 
ID#  2557,  PCGS#  7186 

8039  1889  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1946/292).  NGC  Census: 
(2055/196).  Mintage:  21,726,812. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $260. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2558,  PCGS#  7188 

8040  1889  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(287/4).  NGC  Census:  (195/1).  Mintage: 
21,726,812.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$1,200.  NGC  ID#  2558,  PCGS#  7188 

8041  1889-CC  VG10  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (237/3418).  PCGS  Population 
(407/5417).  Mintage:  350,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VG10:  $629.  NGC 
ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

8042  1889-CC  Fine  15  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (547/4392).  NGC  Census: 
(257/2840).  Mintage:  350,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  Fine  15:  $871. 
NGC  ID#  2559,  PCGS#  7190 

8043  1889-0  VAM-20A,  Weak  E  Reverse, 
Hot-50,  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (11/9).  NGC  Census:  (0/0). 
PCGS#  134016  Base  PCGS#  7192 

8044  1889-0  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1626/203).  NGC  Census: 
(989/60).  Mintage:  1  1,875,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 

8045  1889-0  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1631/203).  NGC  Census: 
(989/61).  Mintage:  1  1,875,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  255A,  PCGS#  7192 


8046  1889-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1627/203).  NGC  Census: 
(989/60).  Mintage:  1  1,875,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  255 A,  PCGS#  7192 

8047  1889-0  VAM-1A1,  Clashed  E,  Top- 
100,  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census:  (2/1). 
PCGS  Population  (4/3).  PCGS#  133930 
Base  PCGS#  7192 

8048  1889-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1333/267).  PCGS  Population 
(2166/713).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8049  1889-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2166/713).  NGC  Census: 
(  1333/267).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8050  1889-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2174/713).  NGC  Census: 
(  1332/267).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8051  1889-S  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2175/716).  NGC  Census: 
(  1335/267).  Mintage:  700,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $545.  NGC 
ID#  255B,  PCGS#  7194 

8052  1890-CC  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1354/2562).  PCGS  Population 
(2404/5977).  Mintage:  2,309,041. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $585.  NGC 
ID#  255D,  PCGS#  7198 

8053  1890-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (3494/2471).  NGC  Census: 
(1499/1061).  Mintage:  2,309,041. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  255D,  PCGS#  7198 


8054  1891  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1902/151).  NGC  Census:  (1170/111). 
Mintage:  8,694,2 06.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $765.  NGC  ID#  255G, 
PCGS#  7204 

8055  1891  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1171/111).  PCGS  Population 
(1904/152).  Mintage:  8,694,206. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $765.  NGC 
ID#  255G,  PCGS#  7204 

8056  1891  -CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5110/3964).  NGC  Census: 
(1614/1311).  Mintage:  1,618,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 

8057  1891-CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1614/1311).  PCGS  Population 
(5110/3964).  Mintage:  1,618,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 

8058  1891-CC  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (5110/3964).  NGC  Census: 
(1614/1311).  Mintage:  1,618,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $680.  NGC 
ID#  255H,  PCGS#  7206 

8059  1891-0  MS 64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1542/105).  NGC  Census: 
(1045/69).  Mintage:  7,954,529. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  255J,  PCGS#  7208 

8060  1 89 1  -S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2086/539).  NGC  Census:  (1353/248). 
Mintage:  5,296,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $275. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  255K,  PCGS#  7210 

8061  1892  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1468/287).  NGC  Census:  (820/97). 
Mintage:  1,037,245.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,175.  NGC  ID#  255L, 
PCGS#  7212 

8062  1892-CC  AU53  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (163/7215).  NGC  Census: 
(107/4337).  Mintage:  1,352,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 

8063  1892-CC  AU58  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (258/3868).  PCGS  Population 
(284/6678).  Mintage:  1,352,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $825.  NGC 
ID#  255M,  PCGS#  7214 

8064  1892-0  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (2090/197).  NGC  Census: 
(1435/89).  Mintage:  2,744,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  255N,  PCGS#  7216 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223  |  Sunday,  August  16,  2015  |  12:00  PM  CT  429 


8065  1893  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(786/2666).  NGC  Census:  (468/1415). 
Mintage:  389,792.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $925.  NGC  ID#  255R, 
PCGS#  7220 

8066  1 893  -CC  VF30  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (291/4645).  NGC  Census: 
(  192/2380).  Mintage:  677,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF30:  $827.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 

8067  1893-CC  VF35  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  109/2270).  PCGS  Population 
(288/4356).  Mintage:  677,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF35:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  255S,  PCGS#  7222 

8068  1893-0  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (255/1918).  NGC  Census: 
(143/1543).  Mintage:  300,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  255T,  PCGS#  7224 

8069  1893-S  —  Cleaned,  Graffiti  —  NGC 
Details.  AG.  NGC  Census:  (0/2715). 
PCGS  Population  (114/5405).  Mintage: 
100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AG3 
:  $1,073. 

8070  1893-S  —  Damaged  —  PCGS  Genuine. 
VF  Details.  NGC  Census:  (151/1104). 
PCGS  Population  (350/2301).  Mintage: 
100,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF20: 
$4,325.  NGC  ID#  255U,  PCGS#  7226 

8071  1894  VG8  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(80/4600).  NGC  Census:  (61/3249). 
Mintage:  110,972.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VG8  :  $925.  NGC  ID#  255V,  PCGS# 
7228 

8072  1894  —  Rim  Damaged  —  PCGS 
Genuine.  VF  Details.  NGC  Census: 
(55/3011).  PCGS  Population  (83/4269). 
Mintage:  110,972.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  VF20:  $1,000.  NGC  ID#  255V, 
PCGS#  7228 

8073  1894  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  XF.  NGC  Census:  (198/2487). 
PCGS  Population  (343/3347).  Mintage: 
110,972.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF40: 
$1,200. 

8074  1894-0  AU58+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (618/1272).  NGC  Census: 
(839/1002).  Mintage:  1,723,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $375.  NGC 
ID#  25 5 W,  PCGS#  7230 

8075  1894-S  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(281/157  1  ).  PCGS  Population 
(270/2979).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 


8076  1894-S  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (800/2185).  NGC  Census: 
(539/1036).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 

8077  1894-S  MS62+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (799/2180).  NGC  Census: 
(537/1034).  Mintage:  1,260,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  255X,  PCGS#  7232 

8078  1895-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(417/1855).  PCGS  Population 
(598/1567).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $900. 

8079  1895-0  AU50  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (598/1567).  NGC  Census: 
(417/1855).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

8080  1895-0  AU 5 3  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (495/1084).  NGC  Census: 
(490/1366).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

8081  1895-0  AU53  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(490/1365).  PCGS  Population 
(491/1076).  Mintage:  450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU53:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  255Y,  PCGS#  7236 

8082  1895-S  VF20  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(165/2740).  NGC  Census:  (69/1607). 
Mintage:  400,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  VF20:  $660.  NGC  ID#  255Z,  PCGS# 
7238 

8083  1895-S  VF25  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(98/1509).  PCGS  Population 
(  161/2579).  Mintage:  400,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  VF25:  $718.  NGC 
ID#  255Z,  PCGS#  7238 


8084  1895-S  —  Questionable  Color  — 
PCGS  Genuine.  AU  Details.  NGC 

Census:  (57/1027).  PCGS  Population 
(103/1681).  Mintage:  400,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $1,425. 

8085  1896  MS66+  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1566/200).  NGC  Census:  (832/63). 
Mintage:  9,976,762.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $460.  NGC  ID#  2562,  PCGS# 
7240 

8086  1896  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1570/200).  NGC 
Census:  (836/64).  Mintage:  9,976,762. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

8087  1896  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1570/200).  NGC 
Census:  (836/64).  Mintage:  9,976,762. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $460.  NGC 
ID#  2562,  PCGS#  7240 

8088  1896-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1193/1396).  NGC  Census: 
(1582/1323).  Mintage:  4,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 

8089  1896-0  AU58  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1193/1396).  NGC  Census: 
(1582/1323).  Mintage:  4,900,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $350.  NGC 
ID#  2563,  PCGS#  7242 

8090  1897-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1131/298).  NGC  Census: 
(703/121).  Mintage:  5,825,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $540.  NGC 
ID#  2567,  PCGS#  7250 

8091  1898  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(684/77).  NGC  Census:  (485/16). 
Mintage:  5,884,735.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2568,  PCGS# 
7252 

8092  1898  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (680/77).  NGC  Census: 
(485/16).  Mintage:  5,884,735. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  2568,  PCGS#  7252 

8093  1898-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2010/207).  NGC  Census: 
(1941/173).  Mintage:  4,440,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  2569,  PCGS#  7254 

8094  1899  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1180/260).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 


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8095  1899  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1185/259).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 

8096  1899  MS65  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(1189/260).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 

8097  1899  MS65  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(1189/260).  NGC  Census:  (607/75). 
Mintage:  330,846.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $875.  NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS# 
7258 


8098  1899  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  189/260).  NGC 
Census:  (607/75).  Mintage:  330,846. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $875.  NGC 
ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7258 

8099  1899  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (74/8).  NGC  Census:  (20/2). 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $1,075. 
NGC  ID#  256B,  PCGS#  7259 


8100 


1899-0  Micro  O,  VAM-6,  Top  100, 
AU58  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (9/8). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0). 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  PCGS# 
133948  Base  PCGS#  87260 


8101  1900  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (632/35).  NGC  Census: 
(562/41).  Mintage:  8,830,912. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  256E,  PCGS#  7264 

8102  1900-0  MS66+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (974/58).  NGC  Census: 
(964/75).  Mintage:  12,590,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $360.  NGC 
ID#  256F,  PCGS#  7266 


8103  1 900-O/CC  MS63  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (754/965).  PCGS  Population 
(1603/2702).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63: 
$690.  NGC  ID#  256G,  PCGS#  7268 

8104  1900-O/CC  MS63+  NGC.  Top- 
100.  NGC  Census:  (755/966).  PCGS 
Population  (1606/2714).  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $690.  NGC  ID#  256G, 
PCGS#  7268 

8105  1900-O/CC  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1874/840).  NGC  Census: 
(774/192).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64: 
$885.  NGC  ID#  256G,  PCGS#  7268 

8106  1900-S  MS64+  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (892/212).  PCGS  Population 
(1706/646).  Mintage:  3,540,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  256H,  PCGS#  7270 

8107  1901  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1381/683).  PCGS  Population 
(998/663).  Mintage:  6,962,813. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  256J,  PCGS#  7272 

8108  1901  —  Obverse  Improperly  Cleaned 
—  NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(86/591).  PCGS  Population  (54/608). 
Mintage:  6,962,813.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $2,150. 

8109  1901-0  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (503/4).  NGC  Census: 
(458/15).  Mintage:  13,320,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $575. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
256K,  PCGS#  7274 

8110  1901-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (504/4).  NGC  Census: 
(461/15).  Mintage:  13,320,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  256K,  PCGS#  7274 

8111  1901-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(521/712).  PCGS  Population 
(1051/1266).  Mintage:  2,284,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $750.  NGC 
ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

8112  1901-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (988/285).  NGC  Census: 
(608/103).  Mintage:  2,284,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,200. 
NGC  ID#  256L,  PCGS#  7276 

8113  1902-0  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(552/16).  NGC  Census:  (582/24). 
Mintage:  8,636,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $480. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
256N,  PCGS#  7280 


Session  Six,  Auction  #1223 


8114  1902-0  MS66+  PCGS.  CAC. 

PCGS  Population  (562/16).  NGC 
Census:  (585/24).  Mintage:  8,636,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $480.  NGC 
ID#  256N,  PCGS#  7280 

8115  1902-0  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (100/15).  NGC  Census: 
(128/13).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$500.  NGC  ID#  256N,  PCGS#  7281 

8116  1902-0  MS65  Prooflike  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (100/14).  NGC  Census: 
(128/13).  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65: 
$500.  NGC  ID#  256N,  PCGS#  7281 

8117  1902-S  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(821/933).  PCGS  Population 
(1466/1 808).  Mintage:  1,530,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $565.  NGC 
ID#  25 6P,  PCGS#  7282 

8118  1903-0  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (4333/2894).  NGC  Census: 
(2709/1716).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $430.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8119  1903-0  MS65+ NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1332/384).  PCGS  Population 
(2186/708).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $560.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8120  1903-0  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (636/72).  NGC  Census: 
(342/42).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8121  1903-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (635/72).  NGC  Census: 
(342/42).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8122  1903-0  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (638/72).  NGC  Census: 
(342/42).  Mintage:  4,450,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $850.  NGC 
ID#  256S,  PCGS#  7286 

8123  1904  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1389/274).  NGC  Census: 
(955/106).  Mintage:  2,788,650. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  256U,  PCGS#  7290 

8124  1921-D  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1689/352).  NGC  Census: 
(1981/271).  Mintage:  20,345,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  25 6Y,  PCGS#  7298 

8125  1921-D  MS65+ PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1686/344).  NGC  Census: 
(1978/271).  Mintage:  20,345,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  256Y,  PCGS#  7298 

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8126  1921-D  MS65+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1689/352).  NGC  Census: 
(1981/271).  Mintage:  20,345,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $300.  NGC 
ID#  256Y,  PCGS#  7298 


8127  1921-D  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(264/7).  PCGS  Population  (337/7). 
Mintage:  20,345,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $950.  NGC  ID#  256Y,  PCGS# 
7298 

8128  1921-D  MS66  PCGS.  Ex:  STP  Legacy 
Collection.  PCGS  Population  (334/7). 
NGC  Census:  (263/7).  Mintage: 
20,345,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$950. 

From  The  Alan  Berkowsky  #7  PCGS 
Registry  Set  of  Morgan  Dollars.  NGC  ID# 
25 6Y,  PCGS#  7298 


PEACE  DOLLARS 

8129  1921  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3515/1269).  PCGS  Population 
(4040/1482).  Mintage:  1,006,473. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

8130  1921  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(4040/1482).  NGC  Census:  (3515/1269). 
Mintage:  1,006,473.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $785. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

8131  1921  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3515/1269).  PCGS  Population 
(4035/1480).  Mintage:  1,006,473. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 

8132  1921  MS64+  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3507/1269).  PCGS  Population 
(4023/1482).  Mintage:  1,006,473. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $785.  NGC 
ID#  2U4E,  PCGS#  7356 


8133  1922  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (799/26).  NGC  Census: 
(1433/35).  Mintage:  51,737,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  257C,  PCGS#  7357 

8134  1922  MS66  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (796/26).  NGC  Census: 
(1432/36).  Mintage:  51,737,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  257C,  PCGS#  7357 

8135  1 922-D  MS65+  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1182/173).  NGC  Census: 
(898/253).  Mintage:  15,063,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $540.  NGC 
ID#  257D,  PCGS#  7358 

8136  1923  VAM-l’O’,  Bar  Wing,  Top-50, 
MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population  (3/1). 
NGC  Census:  (0/0).  PCGS#  133758 

8137  1923-S  MS64+  NGC.  CAC.  NGC 

Census:  (1816/82).  PCGS  Population 
(2017/137).  Mintage:  19,020,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $420.  NGC 
ID#  257H,  PCGS#  7362 

8138  1924  MS66  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1303/88).  PCGS  Population  (662/30). 
Mintage:  11,811,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $510.  NGC  ID#  257J,  PCGS# 
7363 

8139  1924-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1282/84).  NGC  Census: 
(874/71  ).  Mintage:  1,728,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,250. 
NGC  ID#  257K,  PCGS#  7364 

8140  1925  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1765/99).  NGC  Census:  (1718/76). 
Mintage:  10,198,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS66:  $500.  NGC  ID#  257L,  PCGS# 
7365 

8141  1925-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1879/40).  NGC  Census: 
(1594/65).  Mintage:  1,610,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $950.  NGC 
ID#  257M,  PCGS#  7366 

8142  1926  MS65  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1316/197).  NGC 
Census:  (726/53).  Mintage:  1,939,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $500.  NGC 
ID#257N,  PCGS#  7367 

8143  1926-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (675/81).  NGC  Census: 
(385/33).  Mintage:  6,980,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 

8144  1926-S  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (672/81).  NGC  Census: 
(385/33).  Mintage:  6,980,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  257R,  PCGS#  7369 


8145  1927-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1245/1  73).  NGC 
Census:  (767/79).  Mintage:  1,268,900. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  25  7T,  PCGS#  7371 

8146  1927-D  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1245/1  76).  NGC 
Census:  (767/79).  Mintage:  1,268,900. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  25 7T,  PCGS#  7371 

8147  1927-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1042/79).  PCGS  Population  (1475/76). 
Mintage:  866,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,125.  NGC  ID#  257U, 
PCGS#  7372 

8148  1928  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1779/4617).  NGC  Census:  (1541/2622). 
Mintage:  360,649.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $545.  NGC  ID#  257V,  PCGS# 
7373 

8149  1928-S  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (1913/56).  NGC  Census: 
(1255/42).  Mintage:  1,632,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,025. 
NGC  ID#  25  7 W,  PCGS#  7374 

8150  1928-S  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1252/42).  PCGS  Population  (1910/56). 
Mintage:  1,632,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS64:  $1,025.  NGC  ID#  25  7 W, 
PCGS#  7374 

8151  1934  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(669/164).  NGC  Census:  (377/43). 
Mintage:  954,057.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS65:  $710.  NGC  ID#  257X, 
PCGS#  7375 

8152  1934-D  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1344/536).  NGC  Census: 
(800/279).  Mintage:  1,569,500. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $500.  NGC 
ID#  25  7 Y,  PCGS#  7376 

8153  1934-S  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (407/2512).  NGC  Census: 
(345/1674).  Mintage:  1,011,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU55:  $510.  NGC 
ID#  257Z,  PCGS#  7377 

8154  1935  MS65  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(904/196).  NGC  Census:  (729/77). 
Mintage:  1,576,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS# 
7378 

8155  1935  MS65  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(729/77).  PCGS  Population  (903/196). 
Mintage:  1,576,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS# 
7378 


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8156  1935  MS65  NGC.  CAC.  NGC  Census: 
(729/77).  PCGS  Population  (903/196). 
Mintage:  1,576,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS65:  $675.  NGC  ID#  2582,  PCGS# 
7378 

8157  1935  MS65  PCGS,  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (903/196).  NGC  Census: 
(729/77).  Mintage:  1,576,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS65:  $675.  NGC 
ID#  2582,  PCGS#  7378 

8158  1935-S  MS64  PCGS,  CAC,  PCGS 
Population  (1496/841).  NGC  Census: 
(907/476).  Mintage:  1,964,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $575.  NGC 
ID#  2583,  PCGS#  7379 


EISENHOWER  DOLLARS 

8159  1971  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(58/0).  NGC  Census:  (37/0).  Mintage: 
47,799,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$1,250.  NGC  ID#  2584,  PCGS#  7406 

8160  1974  MS66  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(130/0).  NGC  Census:  (58/1).  Mintage: 
27,366,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  258D,  PCGS#  7415 

8161  1974  MS66  PCGS,  PCGS  Population 
(130/0).  NGC  Census:  (58/1).  Mintage: 
27,366,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS66: 
$480.  NGC  ID#  258D,  PCGS#  7415 

8162  1976-D  Type  2  MS67  NGC,  NGC 

Census:  ( 19/0).  PCGS  Population  (25/0). 
Mintage:  82,1 79,568.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS67:  $1,850.  NGC  ID#  258K, 
PCGS#  7421 


PROOF  SUSAN  B. 
ANTHONY  DOLLAR 


8163  1981-S  TYPE  2  PR70  Ultra  Cameo 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (85).  PCGS 
Population  (171).  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  PR70:  $625.  NGC  ID#  259J,  PCGS# 
99595  Base  PCGS#  999102 


GOLD  DOLLARS 

8164  1849  Closed  Wreath  MS62+  NGC. 

NGC  Census:  (115/184).  PCGS 
Population  (36/125).  PCGS#  7503 

8165  1851  MS63  PCGS  Secure.  PCGS 
Population  (499/433).  NGC  Census: 
(580/554).  Mintage:  3,317,671. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $525.  NGC 
ID#  25 BK,  PCGS#  7513 

8166  1852  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(532/422).  PCGS  Population  (407/269). 
Mintage:  2,045,351.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $525.  NGC  ID#  25BP,  PCGS# 
7517 

8167  1852  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(407/269).  NGC  Census:  (532/422). 
Mintage:  2,045,351.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $525.  NGC  ID#  25BP,  PCGS# 
7517 

8168  1854  Type  Two  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (546/1248).  NGC  Census: 
(2327/1621).  Mintage:  783,943. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  25C3,  PCGS#  7531 

8169  1854  Type  Two  AU58  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (2329/1621).  PCGS  Population 
(546/1248).  Mintage:  783,943. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $625.  NGC 
ID#  25C3,  PCGS#  7531 


8170  1855  AU58  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1974/1527).  PCGS  Population 
(477/1255).  Mintage:  758,269. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU58:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 

8171  1855  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census:  (64/1463). 
PCGS  Population  (34/1221).  Mintage: 
758,269.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS60: 
$1,375.  NGC  ID#  25C4,  PCGS#  7532 

8172  1856  Slanted  5  MS64  PCGS. 

PCGS  Population  (80/27).  NGC 
Census:  (90/26).  Mintage:  1,762,936. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  25C9,  PCGS#  7540 

8173  1860  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/77).  NGC  Census:  (40/82).  Mintage: 
36,668.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$340. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  25CR,  PCGS#  7555 

8174  1860  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(12/77).  NGC  Census:  (40/82).  Mintage: 
36,668.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$340.  NGC  ID#  25 CR,  PCGS#  7555 

8175  1862  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(524/411).  NGC  Census:  (458/480). 
Mintage:  1,361,390.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $635.  NGC  ID#  25CW, 
PCGS#  7560 

8176  1873  Open  3  MS63  NGC.  NGC 

Census:  (372/273).  PCGS  Population 
(418/270).  Mintage:  123,300. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $555.  NGC 
ID#  25DB,  PCGS#  7573 

8177  1873  Closed  3  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (16/23).  NGC  Census: 
(23/21).  Mintage:  1,825.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $1,675.  NGC  ID#  25DA, 
PCGS#  7574 

8178  1874  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(812/766).  NGC  Census:  (775/753). 
Mintage:  198,820.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $555.  NGC  ID#  25DC, 
PCGS#  7575 

8179  1886  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(69/251).  NGC  Census:  (67/160). 
Mintage:  5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS62:  $360.  NGC  ID#  25DR,  PCGS# 
7587 

8180  1886  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(101/151).  NGC  Census:  (52/108). 
Mintage:  5,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS63:  $555.  NGC  ID#  25DR,  PCGS# 
7587 


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8181  1889  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(445/797).  PCGS  Population 
(555/1073).  Mintage:  29,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $800.  NGC 
ID#  25DU,  PCGS#  7590 


CLASSIC  QUARTER  EAGLE 

8182  1836  Script  8  XF45  NGC.  CAC. 

NGC  Census:  (198/1000).  PCGS 
Population  (72/345).  Mintage:  547,986. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  XF45:  $789.  NGC 
ID#  25 FU,  PCGS#  7694 


LIBERTY  QUARTER 
EAGLES 

8183  1  8  5  0  -  0  XF45  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (28/80).  NGC  Census: 
(46/241).  Mintage:  84,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $605.  NGC  ID#  25HK, 
PCGS#  7758 

8184  1851  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(73/95).  NGC  Census:  (169/115). 
Mintage:  1,372,748.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $600.  NGC  ID#  25HL, 
PCGS#  7759 

8185  1852  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(106/128).  NGC  Census:  (242/137). 
Mintage:  1,159,681.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $535.  NGC  ID#  25HR, 
PCGS#  7763 

8186  1854-0  —  Improperly  Cleaned  — 
NGC  Details.  Unc.  NGC  Census: 
(3/30).  PCGS  Population  (2/24). 
Mintage:  153,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS60:  $1,400. 

8187  1861  New  Reverse,  Type  Two,  MS61 
NGC.  NGC  Census:  (439/714). 
PCGS  Population  (120/534).  Mintage: 
1,283,878.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61: 
$675.  NGC  ID#  25JX,  PCGS#  7794 

8188  1867-S  XF45  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (29/42).  NGC  Census: 
(33/85).  Mintage:  28,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  XF45:  $685. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  25KA,  PCGS#  7806 

8189  1871-S  AU55  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(46/76).  PCGS  Population  (18/30). 
Mintage:  22,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  AU55:  $700.  NGC  ID#  25KJ,  PCGS# 
7814 

8190  1871-S  AU 5 5  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (17/30).  NGC  Census: 
(46/75).  Mintage:  22,000.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  AU55:  $700.  NGC  ID#  25KJ, 
PCGS#  7814 


8191  1873  Open  3  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS 
Population  (  1  23/149).  NGC 
Census:  (183/157).  Mintage:  122,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $440.  NGC 
ID#  25KN,  PCGS#  7817 

8192  1878  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(288/198).  NGC  Census:  (280/176). 
Mintage:  286,260.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $600.  NGC  ID#  25KY, 
PCGS#  7828 

8193  1888  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(75/308).  PCGS  Population  (34/238). 
Mintage:  16,098.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS61:  $390.  NGC  ID#  25LC, 
PCGS#  7840 

8194  1890  MS62  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (42/61).  NGC  Census: 
(45/42).  Mintage:  8,720.  Numismedia 
Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS62:  $775.  NGC  ID#  25LE, 
PCGS#  7842 

8195  1894  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(41/145).  PCGS  Population  (28/121). 
Mintage:  4,000.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price 
for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
MS61:  $765.  NGC  ID#  25LJ,  PCGS# 
7846 

8196  1897  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(207/335).  PCGS  Population  (237/299). 
Mintage:  29,768.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $470.  NGC  ID#  25LM, 
PCGS#  7849 

8197  1897  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(237/302).  NGC  Census:  (210/335). 
Mintage:  29,768.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $470.  NGC  ID#  25LM, 
PCGS#  7849 

8198  1902  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(738/530).  NGC  Census:  (710/531). 
Mintage:  133,500.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $565.  NGC  ID#  25LT,  PCGS# 
7854 


8199  1905  MS66  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(273/77).  NGC  Census:  (338/112). 
Mintage:  217,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS66:  $1,175.  NGC  ID#  25LW, 
PCGS#  7857 

8200  1907  MS64  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(2272/1601 ).  NGC  Census:  (2138/1558). 
Mintage:  336,200.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS64:  $565.  NGC  ID#  25LY,  PCGS# 
7859 


INDIAN  QUARTER  EAGLES 

8201  1908  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1459/1759).  PCGS  Population 
(1494/1872).  Mintage:  564,800. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $900.  NGC 
ID#  288Y,  PCGS#  7939 

8202  1908  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1494/1872).  NGC  Census:  (1459/1759). 
Mintage:  564,800.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $900.  NGC  ID#  288Y,  PCGS# 
7939 

8203  1909  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2306/2042).  PCGS  Population 
(984/1722).  Mintage:  441,700. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $550.  NGC 
ID#  288Z,  PCGS#  7940 

8204  1910  MS62  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2923/2396).  PCGS  Population 
(1049/1225).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS62:  $440. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2892,  PCGS#  7941 

8205  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  141  1/987).  PCGS  Population 
(697/527).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 


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8206  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  141  1/987).  PCGS  Population 
(697/527).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 

8207  1910  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1412/988).  PCGS  Population 
(696/525).  Mintage:  492,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $975.  NGC 
ID#  2892,  PCGS#  7941 

8208  1911  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1858/1342).  PCGS  Population 
(  1212/808).  Mintage:  704,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $675. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8209  1911  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1212/808).  NGC  Census:  (1858/1342). 
Mintage:  704,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS63:  $675. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8210  1911  MS63  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1213/810).  NGC  Census: 
(1862/1346).  Mintage:  704,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $675. 

From  The  College  Collection,  Part  Two. 
NGC  ID#  2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8211  1911  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(  1  1  75/1  70).  PCGS  Population 
(703/1  1  1  ).  Mintage:  704,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem 
free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $1,050. 
NGC  ID#  2893,  PCGS#  7942 

8212  1912  MS62  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1122/1367).  NGC  Census:  (2644/1801). 
Mintage:  616,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS62:  $440. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
2896,  PCGS#  7944 

8213  1913  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1684/1111).  PCGS  Population 
(  121  1/926).  Mintage:  722,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  2897,  PCGS#  7945 

8214  1913  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1684/1111).  PCGS  Population 
(1209/918).  Mintage:  722,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $640.  NGC 
ID#  2897,  PCGS#  7945 

8215  1914  MS6 1  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1967/3668).  PCGS  Population 
(391/2002).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 

8216  1914  MS6 1  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1967/3668).  PCGS  Population 
(391/2002).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 


8217  1914  MS61  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(391/2002).  NGC  Census:  (1967/3668). 
Mintage:  240,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin 
in  MS61:  $600.  NGC  ID#  2898,  PCGS# 
7946 

8218  1914  MS61  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1964/3 666).  PCGS  Population 
(387/1997).  Mintage:  240,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS61:  $600.  NGC 
ID#  2898,  PCGS#  7946 

8219  1914  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(576/465).  NGC  Census:  (860/449). 
Mintage:  240,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $2,575.  NGC  ID#  2898, 
PCGS#  7946 

8220  1915  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1143/972).  NGC  Census:  (1732/1454). 
Mintage:  606,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC  ID#  289A, 
PCGS#  7948 

8221  1915  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1732/1454).  PCGS  Population 
(  1  143/972).  Mintage:  606,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC 
ID#  289A,  PCGS#  7948 

8222  1915  MS63  PCGS.  PCGS  Population 
(1143/972).  NGC  Census:  (1732/1454). 
Mintage:  606,000.  Numismedia  Wsl. 
Price  for  problem  free  NGC/PCGS 
coin  in  MS63:  $650.  NGC  ID#  289A, 
PCGS#  7948 

8223  1915  MS63  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(1730/1447).  PCGS  Population 
(1  141/965).  Mintage:  606,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS63:  $650. 

From  The  Badger  Collection.  NGC  ID# 
289A,  PCGS#  7948 


8224  1926  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(3477/605).  PCGS  Population 
(2622/738).  Mintage:  446,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  289C,  PCGS#  7950 


8225  1926  MS64+  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (2611/731).  NGC  Census: 
(3472/605).  Mintage:  446,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  289C,  PCGS#  7950 

8226  1927  MS64  PCGS  Secure.  PCGS 
Population  (1978/468).  NGC  Census: 
(2596/438).  Mintage:  388,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $635.  NGC 
ID#  289D,  PCGS#  7951 

8227  1929  MS64  NGC.  NGC  Census: 
(2761/256).  PCGS  Population 
(  1677/147).  Mintage:  532,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  289F,  PCGS#  7953 

8228  1929  MS64  PCGS.  CAC.  PCGS 
Population  (1664/146).  NGC  Census: 
(2761/256).  Mintage:  532,000. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  MS64:  $665.  NGC 
ID#  289F,  PCGS#  7953 


THREE  DOLLAR 
GOLD  PIECES 

8229  1854  —  Cleaned,  Obverse  Graffiti 
—  NGC  Details.  AU.  NGC  Census: 
(207/3353).  PCGS  Population 
(355/2318).  Mintage:  138,618. 
Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for  problem  free 
NGC/PCGS  coin  in  AU50:  $950. 

8230  1854  —  Improperly  Cleaned  —  NGC 
Details.  AU.  NGC  Census:  (207/3353). 
PCGS  Population  (355/2318).  Mintage: 
138,618.  Numismedia  Wsl.  Price  for 
problem  free  NGC/PCGS  coin  in 
AU50:  $950. 

8231  1854  AU58  PCGS.  PCGS